BoA to release MV for “Disturbance” starring SHINee’s Taemin

 

After the release of the album cover of the upcoming single “Disturbance“, it has been revealed that BoA‘s brother Kwon Soon Wook has once again featured as the director of the MV, showing support for his sister.

 

BoA will perform and unveil the music video for the new single for the first time during her solo concert, ‘BoA Special Live 2013 ~Here I Am~‘, on the 26th and 27th.

 

To make the music video even more special, SHINee‘s Taemin, who was seen posing as a couple with BoA on the album cover, will also be starring in the music video along with BoA! The two have already shown their chemistry during their performances of the soloist’s latest single “Only One“, and have fans hyped up to see them coupling up again.

 

BoA’s first solo concert will be held at the Seoul Olympic Hall on the 26th and 27th. For those who can’t attend the concert, “Disturbance” will be released on music sites on the 28th.

Davichi’s Kang Min Kyung responds to her ‘Gillette’ razor CF controversy on her official fan cafe

 

Davichi‘s Kang Min Kyung opened up to her fans about her recent ‘Gillette‘ razor CF controversy on her official fan cafe.

 

Kang Min Kyung posted, “How are you? I came here with a heavy heart. It was a noisy day. It quieted down a little, so I hope everyone becomes okay too. I learned a lot through this incident happening. I guess I will become tougher and stronger this way? I should become stronger by eating well and working out regularly.”

 

The singer also hinted on Davichi’s upcoming comeback and shared, “We are currently preparing for our album this season. I was hurt after finding out that there are a lot of fans who are waiting for our full-length album. I am sorry to make you wait. Wait a little longer. You will like it. I will heal your sad hearts entirely though this album”, increasing fans’ anticipation for Davichi’s long awaited comeback with their 2nd album after a five year hiatus of full length albums since their first one.

 

Core Contents Media also responded to the criticism of Kang Min Kyung’s latest CF, stating that the ad was released without their prior approval.

 

On a happier note, Davichi is set to make their comeback with their 2nd album this coming March.

Siwon pays respect at his grandmother’s resting place

 

Super Junior‘s Siwon paid respects at his grandmother’s resting place.

 

On the 24th, he tweeted,

 

He took a photo of himself at his grandmother’s grave, visiting her with a bouquet of roses on the one year anniversary since her passing. Even though it could have been a painful memory of him, Siwon was calmly smiling at the camera, greeting his grandmother through a photo.

 

Siwon has just finished his drama ‘The Lord of the Drama‘, and is currently promoting as a Super Junior-M member.

Ailee to perform at Mnet's Pre-Grammy party

 

Mnet America will be hosting its first Pre-Grammy party at the East West Studios on February 7 with the celebration focused around K-pop’s breakthrough year in 2012. Headlining the evening will be K-pop star Ailee.

Ailee will also be honored with the ‘Mnet America Rising Star Award’ for her accomplishments, which includes wining ‘Best New Female Artist’ at the ‘2012 Mnet Asian Music Awards’, which are likened as the Korean equivalent to the Grammys.

The Pre-Grammy party will be hosted by ‘Dancing With The Stars’ judge Carrie Ann Inaba and television host and actress Suzanne Whang. This event will be benefiting the CAPE foundation, a group dedicated to expanding diversity and cross-cultural awareness.

Super Junior K.R.Y ranks #1 on Oricon

 

After debuting at number two on the Oricon Daily Singles chart

, Super Junior K.R.Y has now claimed the top spot with its first Japanese single.

According to Oricon’s latest chart ranking on January 25, Super Junior K.R.Y’s first Japanese single “Promise You” sold 15,197 copies on its second day to claim the top spot of the Oricon Daily Singles chart.

Member Ryeowook expressed his excitement by tweeting, “Super Junior K.R.Y. is no. 1 on Oricon~!!!!!! It’s been hard work on the dancers and band members who have been working hard until the Budokan concert today~^^ Thank you kyakya all 72,000 ELF, I was touched, let’s meet again~~~.”

Super Junior M to hold special stage on music programs next week

 Super Junior-M, a subgroup comprising core members of Super Junior, will be holding special performances on Korean weekly music programs next week.

According to SM Entertainment, the unit group will be performing their latest single “Break Down” in ‘M! Countdown’ on January 31st, in ‘Music Core’ on February 2nd and ‘Inkigayo’ on February 3rd.

Super Junior-M was formed specifically to target the Chinese-speaking world and the songs on their second album were performed in Mandarin Chinese. This is the first the group will be performing “Break Down” for their Korean fans.

TVXQ's Yunho Does Seven Takes Of Wire Action Without A Stunt Double For 'Queen of Ambition'

Jung Yunho took part in a wire action scene, regardless of the risk of injuries.

For the car accident scene in the episode of SBS’ ‘Queen of Ambition’ that aired on the 22nd of January, Jung Yunho volunteered to take part in the wire action scene himself.

On this day, Baek Do Hoon (Jung Yunho/U-Know Yunho) hears that his ice hockey team was broken up and goes to confront his father Baek Chang Hak (Lee Deok Hwa). Though Baek Do Hoon blocks his father’s car to talk about it, Baek Chang Hak doesn’t listen to him. Baek Do Hoon, who chased after Baek Chang Hak’s car on foot, gets hits by a car and gets his body thrown in the air. Later, Baek Do Hoon hears that he isn’t able to play sports anymore because of his accident.

According to a representative, Jung Yunho volunteered to participate in the wire action scene himself. He stated, “For the car accident scene, Jung Yunho participated in the wire action scene seven times,” and “Though most actors prefer to let a stunt double take over because there is a risk of injury and because wearing the equipment is uncomfortable and painful, Jung Yunho took on the scene himself, showing a passion for acting that befits a rookie actor.”