[News] KARA’s Korean Album Sells 100k Copies in Japan

Girl group KARA proves their popularity in Japan!

The girl group stands out amongst all the other Korean artists trying to invade the Japanese music market when their all-Korean album broke the 100k barrier in sales.

On the 3^rd, KARA’s Japanese agency revealed that the group’s Korean greatest hits album has surpassed 100,000 copies in sales after barely 2 months of release since the end of September. The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has certified the sales digits, making KARA the first Korean group since the ’90s to perform this feat.

This is quite remarkable since the album contains 100% Korean songs, virtually proving KARA’s high popularity in Japan. It also further rises expectations for KARA’s second Japanese single, Jumping, and first original album, Girls Talk, due for release on November 11 and November 24, respectively.

Do you think KARA will find success in their Japanese releases too?

[News] KARA's All-Korean Album Surpasses 100k Copies

KARA stands out amongst all the other Korean artists advancing into Japan due to their all-Korean album's ability to break the 100k barrier in sales.

On November 3rd, KARA's Japanese agency, Universal Music Japan's associated officials revealed that KARA's Korean greatest hits album, released at the end of September, has surpassed 100,000 copies in sales. The album sale from Oricon totals to 90k copies, but the Oricon Chart does not reflect the total sale of the album. The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ for short) has certified this album as having surpassed 100k in sales, making KARA the first Korean group since the '90 to release an all-Korean album that is able break the 100k copies barrier.

Because this album consists of 100% Korean songs, it is surprising that it is able to garner such high sales, showing KARA's high popularity in Japan.

Because of the great performance of this album, expectations for KARA's second Japanese single, "Jumping," and first original album, "Girls Talk," to be released on November 11 and November 24, respectively, are high.

[News] f(x) to return with a second mini-album?

f(x) fans have been screaming over news that their favorite idol group will be making a return to the music scene with a second mini-album on December 2nd.

Reportedly, the mini-album will feature tracks produced from notable hit-makers, Yoo Youngjin(SHINee’s “Lucifer“, Super Junior’s “BONAMANA“) and E-Tribe (SNSD’s “Gee“). ‘J-pop Queen’,Ayumi Hamasaki, was also said to have contributed a song.

As of now, no official word from SM Entertainment has been released confirming or denying the rumors.

Stay tuned with allkpop for further updates!

[News] 'WGM' Nichkhun, cute dance while in an apron.. VIctoria 'What should I do'

Nichkhun did a cute dance while wearing an apron.

On November 6th, on MBC's 'We Got Married' (WGM), Nichkhun (2PM) and Victoria (f(x)) entered their newlywed home. It is a rental house for foreigners. Nichkhun, who was in a good mood, wore an apron and made ramen for Victoria.

While he made the food, Nichkhun sang and danced f(x)'s song without any accompaniment. Watching his cute expressions, Victoria couldn't hold in her laughter and responded with "Really, what should I do!". Nichkhun just chimed in with, "I know".

Meanwhile, in regards to Nichkhun making the ramen for her, Victoria said "This is the first time a man has cooked for me other than my dad". In Victoria's interview, she confessed that "Nichkhun really feels like a husband". She giggled when she said "I think of him as my husband."

[News] f(x) to comeback with second mini-album in December

f(x) will be returning to the music scene early December with a 2nd mini-album! The album is described to one that will "surprise all f(x) fans".

The new album will contain a title song composed by both Youngjin Yoo and E-Tribe. These two are known to have created some of the biggest hits in the Korean music industry. E-Tribe has worked on songs for both SM Entertainment and other companies before, while Youngjin Yoo is a member of SME.

E-Tribe has worked on hit singles such as “Gee” by Girls' Generation, “U-Go-Girl” by Lee Hyo-ri, “It's You” by Super Junior, and “I Know” by Se7en. Meanwhile, Youngjin Yoo has worked on songs such as "Mirotic" and "Rising Sun" by DBSK as well as songs for BoA, H.O.T, Shinhwa, Fly to the Sky and S.E.S.

The album will also contain a song composed by Ayumi Hamasaki, one of the most famous singers in Japan. There will also be a Chinese and Japanese song in the album. It looks like f(x) is looking to take over Asia with this new mini-album!

However, the real question in all fans minds is whether or not Amber will take part in this new album and the promotions to follow. What do you think?

Are you anticipating f(x)'s comeback?

[News] Hyomin-Han Sunhwa surprise confession on Invincible Youth "Victoria is the most awkward member"

Secret's Sunhwa and T-ara's Hyomin had a confession to make to f(x)'s Victoria.

The 5th November was the broadcasting day of Invincible Youth on KBS2 TV. During this episode the G7 members where reunited to celebrate the one year anniversary of the show.

f(Victoria) was chosen as the most awkward members with 4 votes. Sunhwa who picked her said, "By talking to plants, you look like a 4-dimensional person." Hyomin added, "I know it is really difficult to try to talk (in Korean) and to engage the dialogue, and then ending up by having your pride hurt."

*cut the part about Victoria explaining her difficulties in Korean*

Hyomin concluded this moment by declaring, "Victoria and I will pretend we aren't related this [awkward] situation," making everyone laugh.

[News] Nichkhun Dances to ‘Magic Girl’ in an Apron

On the latest broadcast of MBC’s popular variety show We Got Married, the Khuntoria couple, 2PM’sNichkhun and f(x)’s Victoria, revealed their new home.

The reason for the big move was that it was actually their big 100^th day anniversary and what better way to celebrate then by moving to a new house.

However, Nichkhun seemed to be celebrating it his own way when the couple was preparing to make ramyun. Wife Victoria was helping her husband put on his apron, while she is doing so, husband shows off just how happy he is by dancing, humming and singing to Orange Caramel’s track Magic Girl, even Victoria joins in at the end.

Check out the video below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eEnDPZCYXo&feature=player_embedded

Cute, is it not?