f(x) released "Pinocchio" (Danger) Teaser!

Without further ado,check out the teaser here!

The girls will release the full MV of Pinocchio on the 18th,be sure to visit DKPOPNEWS again for more coverage on f(x)'s comeback!

4Minute has no complaints on modifying their "Mirror Mirror" dance

When OSEN asked 4Minute with regards to their feelings about changing some parts of their choreography for'Mirror Mirror,' the group immediately said, "I guess, it has become a problem because the emphasis of our dance isn't really that part. The "mirror dance" should have had been the highlight but it has been overlapped with that part. Modifying that part of our dance won't give a big change to our overall performance so overall, we don't have any complaints about it."

The hot debates caused the girls to feel very embarrassed. "For foreign artists, our performance and choreography would not be seen as 'too sensitive' at all so we really never imagined this kind of reaction. We practiced a lot over the last two months in preparation of our Live performances and we never thought that such controversy will spark," the members explained.

"The photos that have been captured and posted in the internet were put into slow-motion. The moment I saw it, I felt shy and a little surprised," one member honestly revealed.

Meanwhile, 4Minute revealed their first version of the modified choreography for the bridge part of the song'Mirror Mirror' on MNET in replacement of their "spread-leg" dance movement.

4Minute: Thought of becoming trainees again to prepare for their 1st Full Album

4Minute has just officially returned: more feminine and more matured. "This change has been well-thought of and in fact, we all worked hard in order to develop," one explained.

4Minute has been in the music industry for almost 3 years already. They debuted last June 18, 2009. When they released their first Mini-album, the girls started to hit their marks on people's mind; however, spectacular growth and development has been more evident from them when they finally released their first ever Full Korean Album entitled, 4MINUTES LEFT. It's been almost a year now since their last release in Korea and in order to make up to the spaces they missed, they decided to make an effective and ambitious step, also to finally reach their goals.

"For the first full-length album, lyrics had been taken good care by each member."

The youngest member revealed, "While in the midst of our preparation for the album, we'd always think that everything's not yet enough. We paid attention to the very little details - the words, facial expressions, make-up, performance, so right now, I'm very proud of what it has become. Many people liked it and I recommend everyone to carefully listen and understand the lyrics of the songs."

She added with confidence, "On this album, the songs have strong beats and has a sophisticated allurement to it. I also tried to show more of my feminine side to it in order to show more of my different image to everyone."

Members Kwon Sohyun and Jeon Jiyoon enthusiastically participated on composing the raps of the title tracks of the full album.

For the main title-track, "Mirror Mirror", Kwon Sohyun helped on writing its rap parts. She shyly said, "I practiced for it little by little. Shinsadong-oppa helped us directly. We do recorded several times, but through their assistance and praises, I've been encouraged to do better. I believe that it was a marvelous and a good experience."

This burning passion of the girls can be seen as the girls did their best to achieve the ideal body. The members, especially, HyunA's eyes are usually focused to beef. "Our attitude felt like we returned to becoming trainees again. We'll eat our dinner together at 10:00 in the evening and by 6:00 AM, we'll go start practicing. This is our first full-length album and I think, we really have to work this hard," HyunA answered.

"The "spread-leg" dance controversy gave us a scary and embarrassing thought."

In the last 9 days, 4Minute has been busy for their Comeback stages, including their performance at MBC's Music Core, as part of their promotions for their 4MINUTES LEFT album. They performed their title tracks:"Mirror Mirror" and "Heart to Heart." The reaction for their performances has become very explosive. After sweeping the music charts, their repetitive and intense lyrics as well as their dance choreography garnered so much interest from the audience. However, an unexpected issue came in when their dance for "Mirror Mirror"became controversial for its sexuality. The members were all surprised upon knowing this and somehow, made them feel embarrassed.

The leader, Nam Jihyun, expressed her feelings and said, "At first, I was really embarrassed about it. We actually prepared and practiced hard for the dance movements to give everyone a new look and style. This issue, most especially, the "spread-leg" dance, was really unexpected. We believe that it's just one of the important parts of our performance that should be looked forward for."

Their agency officials has just made certain modifications for the last 12 days on 4Minute's controversial choreography.

"We'll focus first with our domestic promotions and activities, then International activities would follow."

Last year, 4Minute obviously focused more on their international activities. Their activities, especially in Japan, gave them various opportunities to achieve global expansion and make their dreams possible. In Japan, they successfully had two-sold-out concerts in just 10 minutes, marking a record for the group.

Also, last February, 4Minute was chosen by Japan's Billboard Music Awards to receive the "KPOP New-Artist Award."

However, for local fans, the long-year of waiting is over.

The youngest, Kwon Sohyun, said, "We'll focus more with our domestic promotional activities. We'll just probably be back with our international activities once we're done with our promotions locally."

HyunA added, "The album has just been released for less than a week. Our follow-up promotions is now being planned so expect us to really work hard. We'll continue to answer our fans' high expectations. All I can say is that, expect something different."

4Minute's answer to the sensational controversy: A new choreography

Last April 5, 4Minute has just revealed the MV of "Mirror Mirror" to the public promising their fans to resume with their domestic activities with a full-length album and a new title track for it. However, the "spread-leg" dance on its choreography has become a sensational controversy that engulfed the media and the general public. Thus, on yesterday's KBS' "Sharing Cultural Festival," the girls attracted the audience with their modified choreography.
Last April 14, KBS, revealed the new choreography for "Mirror Mirror" that 4Minute prepared in answer to the issues that continues to spark all over the news.

4Minute's Kim HyunA's warm heart becomes a hot topic

Several Idol groups, including 4Minute, attended yesterday's KBS Special event aiming to give hope for children. 4Minute's Kim HyunA caught people's interest as her photos wrapping her hands on the children in front of her was revealed. The children who attended the Love Sharing Concert were shivering that night because of the low temperature. With just their T-shirts on, the kids felt stiff and uneasy.

However, Kim HyunA immediately noticed it and came closer to the children to wrap her hands around them to keep them warm.

Meanwhile, aside from 4Minute, TVXQ, Girls Day, SG Wannabe, Kim Taewoo and more artists participated on the concert with "Hope for the Children" as its theme.

T-ara’s Qri didn’t actually “experience the men’s bathroom”

Earlier this week, pre-debut photos of T-ara’s Qri supposedly “experiencing the men’s bathroom”made its round amongst netizens thanks to its unusual content.

Although it looked as if they were taken inside a men’s bathroom, T-ara’s Qri assured that they were not.

In an interview with Newsen, she stated, “The pictures were taken in 2008, before my debut. They were actually taken in a women’s bathroom that had a urinal for baby boys. I loved taking pictures, so I just thought it’d be funny to take a playful picture.”

She continued, “I then took another picture pretending to come out of the men’s bathroom. I have so many pictures, I’m sure there are weirder ones out there.”

Playfully, Qri concluded, “I’m scared people will find them now.”

T-ara’s Jiyeon throws the opening pitch for LG Twins

The Korea Professional Baseball League is into its third week of the season, and T-ara’s Jiyeonparticipated in the opening pitch for the LG Twins in their home game against the visiting Samsung Lions on April 14th at the Jamsil Baseball Stadium.

Jiyeon showed her cuteness with her light pink jersey and brought many smiles with her presence, but unfortunately for her and the home fans, the Twins were thumped 1 – 5 in the end.