Wednesday, March 16, 2011

KARA to donate all proceeds from new single towards earthquake and tsunami relief

In light of the recent tragedies in Japan, KARA will be donating all their income from their new single “Jet Coaster Love” towards disaster relief efforts.

A representative from DSP Media stated, “…for the victims of the earthquakes and tsunamis, all of the proceeds from KARA’s new single will be donated.”

They added,“The KARA members are very hurt for the Japanese people and fans who have showed them so much love. They’re constantly looking for updates on the internet and television… They were looking for a way to help victims, and decided on donating the money from their new single.”

IU, Jiyeon, and Luna have a dance medley of their hits on “Come to Play”

The recent episode of MBC’s “Come to Play” featured the 93-line idols (and close friends!) IU, Luna, and Jiyeon. In one part of the show, the three got up and danced together to each of their songs. The trio first danced to IU’s “Marshmallow“, then f(x)’s “NU ABO“, and finally T-ara’s “Bo Peep Bo Peep“.

However, IU struggled rather adorably to the rest of the songs, drawing smiles from the rest of the cast. Check out the video below!

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

“Come To Play” unveils IU’s ID photo & childhood pictures of IU, Luna, & Jiyeon

On the March 14th broadcast of MBC’s “Come To Play“, IU’s identification card photo was revealed.

As the hosts went through the contents of IU’s bag, IU’s ID card photo was also shown. In the photo, IU’s shining looks were clearly evident, which has garnered enthusiastic responses from uncle fans.

Some of the other items in IU’s bag included a new book, Chinese bellflower extract, pear extract, and 1,000 won bill.

(from top): IU, Jiyeon, Luna

Meanwhile, the 93-line friends – IU, T-ara’s Jiyeon, and f(x) Luna - also unveiled their childhood photos. The three idols have received much praise for their unchanging adorable looks.


T-ara's Ji Yeon dances to Mashmallow,Nu Abo and Bo Peep Bo Peep!


Check out the cute dancing clip of T-ara's Ji Yeon here!


Luna, "I wanted to train myself like BoA"


f(x)'s Luna reveals an interesting story about her intensive training during her trainee years.

On March 14th, Luna recently appeared on MBC's 'Come To Play' and revealed a story about her intense training. Luna explained, "During my trainee years, I practiced so hard I experienced nosebleeds. I wanted to be like BoA. She once said that during her trainee days, she's experience frequent nosebleeds because of her intense training. I wanted to train myself just like her. She's my role model."

She then continued, "One day, when I had my first nosebleed after several months of intensive training, I was happy. It felt like I've finally reached my goal."

On the show, the other classmates went through Luna's hand bag. They found a diary and several notebooks where she logged all her busy schedules and throat-maintaining notes.

The full episode is set to air on March 14th.

4Minute as one of MTV's Top KPOP Airport Fashionistas


As more KPOP Idols fly into different countries around Asia from time to time, we get more chances of seeing them on airports showing off their smart and lovely sense of fashion. With this, MTV Korea decided to make their list of their Top KPOP Airport Fashionistas.

4Minute landed on the 8th spot with the statement:

"4minute carries their unique and colorful style over into their personal clothes! They also seem to have kept their love of all things short."

Other artists included on their list are DBSK, WonderGirls, Big Bang, Shinee, SNSD, 2PM, Kara and CNBLue.

Heroes is really abolished... IU say's to Jiyeon "We won't be able to see every week"

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The topic regarding the abolishment of 'Heroes' has begun to emerge.

This was the 14th episode of MBC's 'Come and Play' where the theme included 1993 (birth year) female idols in high school. In this episode, IU said to T-ara's Jiyeon "I'm scared that we'll stray apart if we stop seeing each other after having seen you every week"

Although SBS's 'Sunday is Good - Heroes' hasn't been confirmed. Heroes has a unique combination of IU and Jiyeon that cannot be matched. Also, since the 9th, the abolition opinion of Heroes has been underway.

Some netizens have commented "In the end i think the abolition isn't going to go through", "It's not IU or Jiyeon who are asking to have it stopped"

Following, the 'Heroes' crew has stated their position "Nothing has been decided"

Meanwhile, Heroes, since last July has been proceded by 이휘재 (Lee Hui Jae), who has undertaken: 노사연 (No Sa Yeon), 필두로 (Pil Doo Ro), 서인영 (So In Young), 가희 (Ga Huei) and 유인나 (Yoo In Na) in a varitey of entertaining programs.