B2ST says goodbye with “Fiction” on Music Core

Having already clinched multiple wins for “Fiction” , the B2ST boys said their goodbye on today’s MBC Music Core ahead of their impending Japan promotions.

Though it has only been a month, the boys are wrapping up promotions on a high, having won triple crowns on M! Countdown and Music Bank, and being a two-time Mutizen winner on Inkigayo.


Cube Entertainment representatives explained, “The members of B2ST are all very thankful for the love and support their fans have sent. B2ST will not be promoting a follow-up track, and will be just wrapping up a month of promotions.”

So check out their final “Fiction” stage on Music Core below!




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f(x) performs “Hot Summer” on Music Core

Having done themselves proud with a winning “Pinocchio” run, the f(x) girls are back once more with follow-up promotions for their latest title track, “Hot Summer“, to keep you cool during this hot summer!

“Hot Summer” is a dance pop track from their repackaged album, and it has an intense synthesized sound and beat, telling the story of girls who find romance in the days of summer.


Check out their follow-up stage on Music Core below!



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Heo Young Saeng says goodbye on Music Core

After a month of promotions, Heo Young Saeng said goodbye on today’s MBC Music Core.

After promoting as SS501′s vocalist for seven long years, Heo Young Saeng had made his debut as a solo artist with his title track, “Let It Go” last month!

Produced by Sweetune, the song describes the different ways men and women approach love, and the misunderstandings that result from it. This urban pop song has both a simple but strong beat with a combination of both ballad and dance and an upbeat chorus that brings out the best of his sweet voice.


Check out his goodbye stage below!



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B1A4 follows up with “Only Learned the Bad Things” on Music Core

After making a successful debut with “OK” in April, B1A4 has begun their follow-up promotions on today’s MBC Music Core with “Only Learned the Bad Things“.

Written by Wheesung, the song is about a man trying to win back the feelings of a lover who’s already turned her back on him due to his past mistakes.

The members said, “We’re extremely grateful that Wheesung took the time to write for rookies like us. We feel that it’s an honor to be able to promote with his song, and we promise to show our best in consideration of the people who have worked so hard for us.”


Check out their follow-up stage below!



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5dolls concludes “Like This Like That” promotions on Music Core

After a month of promotions, girl group 5dolls are wrapping up on today’s Music Core.

With their title track “Like This Like That“, the girls have certainly improved from their debut single released earlier this year, and the experience gained will definitely help in future releases.

Check out their goodbye stage below!




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Park Min Young almost gets her dress ripped off by a cat

Park Min Young experienced a press conference that she’s sure to never forget.

On June 16th, the actress appeared at Ewha Women’s University to attend a press conference for her upcoming horror film, “Cat: Two Eyes that See Death“. During the photo session, Park Min Young was handed Bidanee the cat to pose for the cameras with.



But Bidanee, who hadn’t been outdoors since she gave birth to her kittens a month ago, was startled by the sudden camera flashes and started to struggle. In the process, she managed to pull down one of Park Min Young’s dress straps, almost leading to an accidental exposure.

Greatly surprised by what had just happened, Park Min Young hurried towards the the host Kim Saeng Min who was also up on the stage, and he and the others rushed over to help. They took the cat away from the stage, and shielded Park Min Young as she sorted her dress properly.


After the incident, Park Min Young smoothed down her dress and returned with a bright smile for the rest of the photo session. In an attempt to lighten up the atmosphere, Kim Saeng Min joked, “Miss Min Young, you really almost ended up on the news today“.

Meanwhile, “Cat: Two Eyes that See Death” will premiere in theaters on July 7th.






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SM Town Facebook and Youtube to broadcast SHINee’s live from Abbey Road Studios

With their comeback just around the corner, 2PM’s Taecyeon released footage from a recording session that featured Wonder Girls‘ Sohee.

In the video, Sohee is found focusing intently on recording her bit. She tried saying, “Oppa, I can trust you, right?” multiple times. At the end of the video, you can hear a snippet of music which sounds like it could be from 2PM’s new album.

Taecyeon posted this video on his me2day saying


“Today’s crazy act! Who’s going to stop Oxford? Who is this lovely lady that is recording right now?“

“Oxford” is a word mixing Taecyeon’s last name, “Ok”, with the Korean romanization of ’spoiler’.

Fans commented, “Though Taecyeon’s sense is shown, I think Sohee is getting more beautiful as time goes on.” “Milky-white and innocent” and “Is the song you hear at the end, the new song? I’m looking forward to it.”




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SM Town Facebook and Youtube to broadcast SHINee’s live from Abbey Road Studios

SHINee will be making history as the first Asian artists to perform at the Abbey Road Studios in London!

In celebration of their Japanese debut, the boys will be holding a “Japan Debut Premium Reception in London” on June 19th. SM Entertainment will be broadcasting the live performance of “Replay” all over the world through the SM Town official Facebook page and Youtube channel.

Abbey Road Studios is most famous for its link to The Beatles, but its also hosted artists like Stevie Wonder, Coldplay, Bryan Adams, and Robbie Williams.

Representatives will also be uploading photos of the boys as they prepare for their Japanese debut stage, in addition to other fun behind-the-scenes photos.

The boys’ debut Japanese single, “Replay”, is scheduled to drop on June 22nd.


[SHINee JAPAN DEBUT PREMIUM RECEPTION in LONDON] Promotinal Video


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Mnet’s “Idol Chart Show” ranks ‘Idols from Mars’

And we’re back with another ranking from Mnet’s “Idot Chart Show”!

This time the chart ranks “Idols from Mars”, which focuses on idols with unique, unusual, and silly personalities.

Check out the ranking below!

20. Eric [Shinhwa]



19. Minah [Girl's Day]


18. Onew [SHINee]




17. Kahi [After School]


16. Seungri [Big Bang]


15. Sunhwa [SECRET]


14. Jo Kwon [2AM]


13. Sulli [f(x)]


12. Jessica [SNSD]


11. Park Bom [2NE1]


10. Siwon [Super Junior]


9. Kwanghee [ZE:A]


8. Victoria [f(x)]


7. Taecyeon [2PM]


6. Tiffany [SNSD]


5. Changmin [TVXQ]


4. Gyuri [KARA]



3. Mir [MBLAQ]


2. Kim Hyun Joong [SS501]


1. Heechul [Super Junior]


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Indie singer Taru releases second album, “100 Percent Reality”

Indie singer Taru has returned after a two-year hiatus with her second studio album, “100 Percent Reality“.

Taru debuted amidst much praise and anticipation back in 2007 as the vocalist for The Melody, and went on to release her own mini-album, “R.A.I.N.B.O.W.” in 2008. Since then, she’s appeared in CM songs, drama OSTs, and collaborations with other artists like Epik High and Wheesung before releasing her debut self-titled album in 2009.

Fans of her sugary-sweet voice welcomed her return with open arms; indeed, it seems that her comeback was highly anticipated in the indie scene, for “100 Percent Reality” is currently ranking on various indie charts. Music fans excitedly commented, “This is real, 100% music”, and “I teared up the minute I listened to it.”

Taru said, “I received a text message from a fan that said, ‘I was thinking of suicide because of the depression from my break-up, but I listened to this album and found myself again’. I’m glad that my album is able to help others.”

Check it out below, and remember to support the artists by purchasing the music here.





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TVXQ’s ‘Shilla Duty Free’ CFs released!

TVXQ has unveiled their CF for ‘Shilla Duty Free‘, and lucky for us, we got not one, not two, but three different versions!

In the commercial, we see Yunho running furiously towards Changmin, who’s a bit busy trying to lock lips with a girl. ‘Version B’ continues from where the first CF left off, only the lady seems a little less than pleased with Changmin, and endeavors to beat him up with a luxury bag (that’s of course stocked with luxury cosmetics). Finally in ‘Version C’, we seem to go back in time, as Yunho is still running for the couple, who are getting very intimate outside the shops.

Each version ends with the phrase, “My journey begins. The Shilla Duty Free.”

It’s a big question as to how this commercial relates to shopping at all, but one thing is certain: eye candy for everyone!

Check out the commercials below!






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Super Junior and SHINee dance in front of Notre Dame cathedral

On June 13th, Super Junior’s leader Leeteuk tweeted a group picture of himself with his fellow Super Junior members, SHINee, and their managers in front of the Notre Dame cathedral in Paris.

Leeteuk wrote, “Super Junior, SHINee, and the manager hyungs in front of Notre Dame. Hyungs and dongsengs, let’s be together forever! I love you all.”


Dressed casually in jeans and T-shirts, the group beamed happily, as if it were a family photo. Fans commented, “Asia’s hottest men have made an appearance in Paris!”, “I’m so proud of you guys”, “Jealous of the French ladies right now”, and “I hope your friendship really does lasts forever.”

Fans also caught them dancing to “Sorry Sorry” and “Ring Ding Dong” on camera, so check it out below!




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Kim Bo Kyung releases “Suddenly” for ‘City Hunter’ OST

Kim Bo Kyung (of ‘Superstar K2‘ fame) has lent her vocals for the soundtrack of SBS’s new drama, “City Hunter“.

Following behind SHINee’s Jonghyun and Girl’s Day, the singer added her own flavor to the OST with ‘Suddenly‘.

Her powerful vocals add depth to the soundtrack, and she reportedly showed remarkable concentration and charisma during the recording. ’Suddenly’ was composed by Oh Joon Sung, who’s famous for composing the soundtracks of many popular dramas, including ‘Boys Over Flowers‘, ‘Prosecutor Princess‘, ‘My Girl‘, and ‘Witch Yoo Hee‘.


Check out the track below!



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Trailer for Jay Park’s ‘Hype Nation 3D’ released

It’s been almost a year since we last heard news about ‘Hype Nation 3D’, a dance flick starring Jay Park.

Filming began last July and wrapped up in August, however, the production company kept mum on when the movie’s release date would be. Fans grew increasingly anxious for updates as a result, leading to instances where low quality copies of the trailer were uploaded onto other websites.

We’ve finally got the official trailer for “Hype Nation”, as released by Samsung Smart TV which gave fans a better feel of what to expect when the movie gets a release date.

Check it out below!



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“You’ve Fallen For Me” releases a longer trailer

Anticipation for Jung Yonghwa’s new drama, “You’ve Fallen For Me“, has just reached new levels thanks to this latest trailer!

The drama crew unveiled a longer preview clip that gave more depth to Yonghwa’s character. The CNBLUE member is looking handsome as always, but his cold expressions reveal that he’s a ladykiller on campus. Meanwhile, female lead Park Shin Hye looks stunning with her short hair, and viewers got to see her plucking away at a gayageum. The clip also revealed a few shots of supporting actors Song Chang Ui and So Lee Hyun.



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Standing Egg releases new MV for “Farewell For You, Not Yet For Me”

On June 14th, Standing Egg released a new music video for “Farewell For You, Not Yet For Me“, a track from their first album released back in 2010.

The video features guest vocalist Han So Hyun from 3rd Coast, and contains footage from their first solo concert at the Welcomm Theater. Although the song itself is an old release, putting faces to the music definitely brings a new level of understanding to the track. The group brings their characteristic serene feel to this music video, which serves as a nice treat for those who missed the concert.


Having released a string of digital singles all year long, Standing Egg will also be making their comeback with a full mini-album on July 7th.

Check it out below!




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SECRET releases Japanese music video for “Madonna”!

SECRET has just released the Japanese version of their music video for “Madonna“!

The girls plan to break into the J-pop scene with their hit single “Madonna“, which will come out on August 3rd. The group will be holding a showcase in Tokyo on July 6th prior to their Japanese single release.

Check it out below!



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Legendary ballad group 015B release comeback teaser with 4minute

After withdrawing from the music scene for four years, veteran ballad group ‘015B‘ has announced their return with a new mini-abum, “Twentieth Century Boy“.

The legends have teamed up with the ladies of 4minute and B2ST’s Junhyung for their title track, “Silly Boy“.

For those of you who may not be familiar with the group, 015B debuted in 1990 and is known for a string of hits and collaborations between other well-known artists. By working with these top idols, the group seeks deliver a trendy twist to their classical style.

“Silly Boy” is a response song to their 1993 hit, “The Love of Neoanthropinae“, from their fourth album, “The Fourth Movement“.

Check out the teaser below!




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f(x) releases “Hot Summer” MV teaser

Girl group f(x) have recently excited fans with the release of their new teaser video!

f(x) revealed the teaser video for their follow-up track “Hot Summer” through both their official homepage and SM Entertainment’s YouTube channel on June 13th.

“Hot Summer” is a dance pop track with an intense synthesized sound and beat, telling the story of girls who find romance in the days of summer. Fans have meanwhile pointed out that the song is likely to be a Korean remake of the original song of the same name by German pop girl group, Monrose.


f(x) will drop their repackaged album through both online and offline stores on June 14th. It will include the original 10 tracks from their first album, as well as four new songs: “Hot Summer”, “Can I Like You” from the “Paradise Ranch” OST, “La Cha Ta“, and “Chu~♡“.

Meanwhile, they will perform their new song starting with KBS’s “Music Bank” on the 17th.



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IU rises above her haters, performs well on SBS’s “Kiss & Cry”

On June 12th, IU delivered an impressive performance on SBS’s “Kiss & Cry“, effectively rising above the heavy-handed criticisms from last week.

As revealed earlier, her performance with partner Choi In Hwa was done under a cheerleader concept to the tune of “Girlfriend” by Avril Lavigne. Because she placed last in the first competition, IU showed signs of nervousness amidst flashes of fierce determination to do better this round.

When she got on the ice, IU managed to pull off moves like ‘through the leg’, ’spiral’, ‘rotational rifts’, and other complex stunts. Kim Yuna stated, “You’ve improved greatly compared to a week ago. Thank you for working hard.”

Looking as if she was about to cry at the praise, IU replied, “I feel great right now.”

Judge Kim Jang Hoon added, “It seems you’ve managed to overcome your obstacles. I would like to applaud you for that.”


IU received a total score of 32.6 in the end, which led her to burst out, “I received a lot of praise, so I definitely feel more confident. There were a lot of people who didn’t view me in a positive light, so I was honestly very upset. A lot of people said that I didn’t work hard, but I think I did work hard… I think it’s because I’m not that good. In our next competition, I promise to show even more improvement.”






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