Monday 11 November 2013

Joo-won and Kim Ah-joong’s new rom-com Catch Me

Sometimes I wonder if Joo-won cloned himself, because he's in so many things that I often don't know when he could've possibly filmed half of his projects. I had nearly forgotten about this one, a cops-and-robbers romantic comedy movie called Catch Me (previously called Only You), co-starring Kim Ah-joong (My P.S. Partner). The production released the first batch of stills, and it looks like light and fun romance with cop hijinks… which okay, is sort of like that one drama that shall not be named, but you know, better!

Joo-won stars as a detective, which is pretty familiar territory for him. His character specializes in profiling, and he takes on a case involving an infamous cat burglar. Kim Ah-joong plays his ex-girlfriend, and their sweet first love romance runs the whole gamut of embarrassing couple t-shirts and promises of forever made at Namsan Tower. Only… when they reunite much later, she's the cat burglar he's trying to catch. How much he knows about her and vice versa when they meet again, I don't know. But that, I'd wager, is the fun.

Joo-won said in an interview about working with his co-star: "I learned a lot working with rom-com queen Ah-joong noona, and we had fun filming. Noona gave me lots of help, and we looked out for one another during the shoot." Kim Ah-joong: "Joo-won-sshi has mature sides too, and he's so tall that when I'm standing next to him, he feels like an oppa. We relied on each other without having to say the words, and I think we fit well together."

Catch Me is gearing up for a December premiere.

Via TV Report

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“2013 Melon Awards” Announces Its Top 10 Artist and Other Award Nominees

The top 10 most popular K-pop artist of 2013 have been revealed. 

On October 29, Loen Entertainment and MBC Plus Media revealed the “2013 Melon Music Award Top 10.” The top 10 artists are: EXO, G-Dragon, SHINee, Beast, Sistar, IU, Ailee, Dynamic Duo, Davichi, and Busker Busker

These talented artists were chosen the results of 20% online voting and 80% music chart numbers. The first round received over 1.74 million online votes. All ten artists will move on to the second round of online voting that will take place until November 13. 

The other awards and their nominees:

Best Album: EXO’s “XOXO,” G-Dragon’s “Coup D-Etat,” SHINee’s “Dream Girl,” IU’s “Modern Times,” Busker Busker’s “2nd Album,” Cho Yong Pil’sHello,” Huh Gak‘s “Little Giant,” Lee Hyori‘s “Monochrome,” and Dynamic Duo’s “Lucky Number

Best New Artist: Lim Kim, Roy Kim, BTS, History, and Ladies Code

Best Global Artist: 2NE1, EXO, Girls’ Generation, Super Junior-M, and PSY

Hot Trend Award: Crayon Pop’s “Bar Bar Bar,” PSY’s Gentleman,” Hyungdon & Daejun‘s “Hemansahang,” Rose Motel‘s “Long Time Lover,” and UV‘s “Because of You“ 

For a complete list of awards and nominees, check out the “2013 Melon Awards” website. The winners will be announced during the broadcast of “2013 Melon Awards” on November 14. the show will be streamed live on YouTube and MBC Music. 

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[News] IU, Jang Geun Suk and more attend script reading session and prayer ceremony for ‘Pretty Boy’

IU, Jang Geun Suk and more attend script reading session and prayer ceremony for ‘Pretty Boy’

[News] IU, Jang Geun Suk and more attend script reading session and prayer ceremony for ‘Pretty Boy’

IU, Jang Geun Suk, Lee Jang Woo, Han Chae Young and more attended the first script reading and prayer ceremony for upcoming KBS 2TV Wed-Thu drama ‘Pretty Boy’.

The prayer ceremony for the drama was held on October 28 at a coffee shop in Gangnam to wish a good luck for the drama. On this day, the lead cast members along screenwriter Yoo Young A, director Jung Jung Hwa and 80 other staff members were in attendance.

Jang Geun Suk shared, “I waited for this drama for eight months. I will do my best until the last day of filming to pay up my awaitment.”

‘Pretty Boy’ revolves around loner Dokgo Ma Te (Jang Geun Suk), the prettiest boy in the world who wants to gain money and power by using his beauty. IU will play Kim Bo Tong, the daughter of Dokgo Ma Te’s mother’s friend, an ordinary girl who goes all the way to make Dokgo Ma Te like her.

The drama will premiere on November 20th.





K-Wave Stateside: K-Pop Stories in American News (Week of November 4 -November 10)

Girls Generation Beats Miley Cyrus at the YouTube Music Awards

Take that Miley, Girls Generation beats you at the YouTube Music Awards for "video of the year." CNN wrote an article about the ladies and how they won for their music video, "I Got a Boy." American people were speechless once they found out that a K-Pop group won over Miley. Congrats Girls' Generation!

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In Touch Explains Who Girls' Generation Are

Girls' Generation are getting numerous attention duo to their win at the YouTube Music Awards for their song, "I Got A Boy" being video of the year. In Touch Weekly explained about five things that the American people should know about them. This is definitely giving the ladies more fame as well as attention here in the United States.

Why Girls' Generation Won at the YouTube Music Awards

So the Wall Street Journal had an article on the reason why Girls' Generation won at the YouTube Music Awards for video of the year by beating Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, Lady Gaga, and a few others. The reason is because of candy colored scenery and had a electric mashup. Also, it was their devoted fans as well. Looks like South Korean music will keep on dominating in the US if the music does not improve. Great job though ladies and congrats once again!

Amber and Her Boyish Appearance

LAWeekly had an article regarding about f(x) Amber Liu regarding about her boyish appearance compared to Sulli, Luna, Krystal, and Victoria. Amber truly stands out from the other three in her group regarding about how she dresses. Amber does not plan on dressing up feminine and would rather dress the way she does currently.

K-Pop is Still Making its Mark

Morning Journal had an article regarding about how after one year due to Psy's promotion in the United States, K-Pop is still making its mark in the US. The United States had Girls' Generation and Psy last year and it has impacted everyone globally. Everyone is into the K-wave and it looks like it is not going away anytime soon.

K.Will Earns Number One Spot on the Korean Billboard Top 100

Billboard wrote an article regarding about singer K.Will earning the third spot on the Korean Billboard Top 100 with his single “You Don’t Know Love.” K.Will became the fifth act to earn three or more number one spots since the billboard chart was introduced in summer of 2011. The article goes on to further explain how 31 year old female soloists IU and Lee Hi both have three and trails behind the Indie-pop boy band Busker Busker as well as girl group SISTAR with four number one spots. Congratulations K.Will!!



Jaejoong Arrives in Japan For His Concert in Yokohama

Jaejoong of JYJ went to Japan to get ready for his upcoming Yokohama concert on November 15~16. His agency said, “Jaejoong entered Japan today morning (Nov. 10) through Haneda Airport. Over 700 fans were waiting for him, even though his arrival was kept secret. He will practice for the concert this weekend, before meeting 60,000 fans at Yokohama Stadium next week.”김재중공항1[제공=씨제스엔터테인먼트]

The fans could not be more excited to see their idol giving the love back because of the increasing success of his album WWW. They continued to send him their best wishes hoping that he does well with the rest of the promotions. And seeing as Jaejoong is still doing amazingly well with his album, it is safe to say that there is definitely going to be a second time not too far from now.

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Jaejoong released his first solo studio album on October 29, immediately after which he began another round of activities. He chatted with fans around the world, receiving 1.8 messages in all, while some 200,000 Japanese accessed the chats. He also spent a week at the top of Gaon and Hanteo Charts’ weekly charts, and was a contender for the top place on Music Bank.



What's up this week with... EXO (Week of November 4-8)

EXO is growing more and more popular as they last in the music scene. Because of the EMA's, they are going up against One Direction (known as one of the biggest boy bands in the world to date) and Justin Bieber (known as one of the biggest names in pop history as of late). EXO fans cannot be more proud of this group of guys because not only are they jam packed with talent, the boys stay humble above all else, and represent Kpop with more than just their good looks. Beliebers and Directioners aren't as thrilled, seeing as a fan war is beginning to ripple throughout the nation of fangirls and fanboys and fanzees. But the EMA's aren't until November 11, so there is still room for the race. Fans better start voting.

At the night of November 7, Xiumin and Lay from EXO, the temporary special host to replace Shin-dong, who left for Latin America for a concert, introduced Korean food in the segment ‘Real Korean’ where they tasted a popular late-night snack ‘fried Gopchang’. Xiumin and Lay from EXO drew attention by eating up Gopchang (Korean dish of grilled intestines of cattle or pork) on MBC Standard FM 'Shin-dong’s Shimshimtapa' as special hosts. Particularly, the Chinese member Lay drew laughter by saying after tasting fried Gopchang,"This is really spicy. I am not good at eating spicy food,” but never stopping eating. Xiumin, who says he always watches his weight, said, "The taste is unimaginably fantastic. Incredible!" and kept munching Gopchang, proving himself as a well-known ‘eating god’.

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Also, something exciting about EXO that happened within this week, their new reality show just dropped on MBC, and there are a lot of opinions already being thrown around about the show (mainly good ones, mind you).

Needless to say, the members have been quite busy and are steadily building making their mark in Kpop history. Let's all hope they have more success in the future and more variety show guestings since they're always a treat to watch!



SHINee To Attend MelOn Music Awards 2013

MelOn Music Awards will be featuring many performances this year on November 14 by your favorite artists.

EXO, SHINee, BEAST and Dynamic Duo have confirmed their performances during the 2013 MelOn Music Awards to be held at Seoul’s Olympic Gymnastics Stadium next Thursday, the awards’ co-organizer LOEN Entertainment and MBC Plus Media announced on Friday.

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EXO, one of the best rising stars of this year, will turn 12 wolves which go well with their sweeping hit tunes “Wolf” and “Growl.” Borrowing a concept from fantasy romance movie “Twilight,” the performance will be like a love story that EXO members go through when meeting a newly-transferred girl in a high school.

SHINee will show their previous hit tunes through solo stages as well as splendid performances using a light, which matches well with their team’s name. While BEAST will organize their stage with a concept of ghost, derived from their latest title tune “Shadow,” Dynamic Duo will render their No. 1 hit “BAAAM” with witty performances to deliver its lyrics about a man being used by a girl.

Last week, the fifth annual music awards announced top 10 music stars of this year, namely Ailee, BEAST, Busker Busker, Davichi, Dynamic Duo, EXO, G-Dragon, IU, SISTAR and SHINee.



Sunday 10 November 2013

[News] IU to appear as a special MC on 'Quiz to Change the World'

IU to appear as a special MC on 'Quiz to Change the World'
[News] IU to appear as a special MC on 'Quiz to Change the World'

IU is appearing as the special MC for MBC's 'Quiz to Change the World'!

MBC confirmed, "IU, who made a comeback after one and a half years with her 3rd full-length album, 'Modern Times', appeared as a special MC."

IU got the uncle fan celebrity guests cheering as she made her entrance into the panel and impressed everyone on set with her smooth and straightforward MC skills. When asked randomly during filming, "Do you shave?" IU replied unflustered, "I don't wear tank tops whatsoever," showing that she's not likely to get caught off-guard as a host.

Catch MC IU on the 19th at 11:15 PM KST!



[News] IU wins #1 + Performances from October 18th 'Music Bank'!

IU wins #1 + Performances from October 18th 'Music Bank'!
[News] IU wins #1 + Performances from October 18th 'Music Bank'!

KBS' 'Music Bank' is back for its weekly show featuring performances by your favorite artists!

On this episode, K.Will returned with "You Don't Know Love", Jaurim came back with "25, 21", Jung In made her comeback with "Autumn Man", Rhythm Power with "Bond Girl", and BESTie with "Love Options".

As for the winners, the first place nominees were EXO and IU, but in the end IU won this episode with "The Red Shoes"! Congratulations!

Other performers of the night were SHINee, IU, T-ara, Nine MusesSeo In YoungLim Chang JungBTSBlock B, Boys Republic, AOA, BTS, Jung Joon Young, and Youme.

Check out the performances below!

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COMEBACK: BESTie

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MBC Music Core 10.19.13 – IU Wins This Week With “The Red Shoes”

Today on a jam packed MBC Music Core, IU notches up another win this week with “The Red Shoes,” beating out fellow artists Busker Busker and Jung Joon Young.

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Other great performers today include K-Will, T-ara, Lim Chang Jung, Song Ji Eun, Jung In, Seo In Young, Kahi, Nine Muses, Rhythm Power, BESTie, AOA, MYNAME, Boys Republic, Tiny-G, 2EYES, PURE. This week’s comeback stages reflect the Autumn with two great ballad songs from K-Will and Jung In. K-Will performs his new song “You Don’t Know Love” while Jung In thinks about her “Autumn Guy.”

New songs being shown on Music Core for the first time include Rhythm Power’s “Bond Girl,” BESTie’s “Love Options” and MYNAME’s “Day By Day.”

♬ Comeback Stage

  • K-Will – “You Don’t Know Love” + “It’s Not You”
  • Jung In – “Autumn Guy”

♬ HOT stage

  • SHINee – “Everybody”
  • T-Ara - “No.9″
  • IU - “The red shoes”
  • KAHI – “It’s me”
  • Block B – “Very Good”
  • 9MUSES – “Gun”
  • Song Ji Eun – “False Hope”

♬ New Songs

  • Rhythm Power – “Bond Girl” 
  • BESTie – “Love Options”
  • MYNAME – “Day By Day”

Other Performances

  • Seo In Young – “LOVE ME”
  • Lim Chang Jung – “A Guy Like Me”
  • AOA – “Confused”
  • Boys Republic – “You Are Special to Me”
  • PURE -”Wedding Day’
  • TINY-G – “Miss you”
  • 2EYES – “Shooting Star”

Performance Videos

IU – The Red Shoes

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SHINee – Everybody

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K-Will – It’s Not You + You Don’t Know

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T-ara – No. 9

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Nine Muses – Gun

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Block B – Very Good

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Seo In Young – Love Me

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Kahi – It’s me

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2EYES – Shooting Star

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Song Ji Eun – False Hope

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PURE – Wedding Day

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AOA – Confused

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MYNAME – Day By Day

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Tiny G – Miss You

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BESTie – Love Options

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Jung In – Autumn Guy

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Rythmn Power – Bond Girl

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Boys Republic – You Are Special To Me

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Lim Chang Jung – A Guy Like Me

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Must Watch Moments in “The Heirs” – Episodes 9 and 10

I have to admit that the secondary characters really shined this week, more so than the main leads. Don’t get angry, it’s not like I dislike them but I am really drawn to Choi Young Do and now Lee Hyo Shin’s stories. In episodes 9 and 10, we got many things (mostly angsty) including some much needed confessions. Here are some moments that either had me scratching my head or grinning from ear to ear. 

Young Do and Tan’s Fight

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I am not saying it’s the best moment, but I do have something to say about it. This fight had zero to do with Eun Sang, it was just masked as that because of their involvement with her. Tan and Young Do both have had issues and this was bound to happen sooner or later, guess it just happened to occur when Eun Sang pops up. Frankly, I am happy the fight did happen because now it’s all out of their system. Plus, we saw glimpses of how Tan used to be. I mean, he didn’t hesitate to kick my Young Do down. Yes, I said my and I mean it. 

Esther Knows More Than We Thought

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We all know that Daddy Choi isn’t the best father and we know how abusive he is towards his son, but who knew he’d try it with his newest fiancee. Let’s just say Esther isn’t one to sit back and let someone cheat on her, especially without saying it. He then had to nerve to be all upset when he saw her with Jae Hoo, really? Of course she gets to the point and asks whether she should hide in her office like he does. I may question how Esther is as a parent, but it’s obvious she won’t let Daddy Choi make her look like an idiot, and I can really respect that about her. 

Again..I Feel For Rachel

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When I said secondary characters shined a lot, this is what I meant. She hides her hurt with that icy and arrogant personality, which I know Hyo Shin can see right through it. Many may hate her (I’ve seen the comments), but she’s trying so hard not to break a part. Look at her mother and look how Tan has treated her since their engagement. Honestly, I am actually happy she announced she wanted to break off the engagement. Tan needs a hard dose of reality and see how everyone else feels besides himself, he’s been selfish in thinking his actions have no effect on Rachel. Like her mother, she’s trying to appear strong and not be shown as vulnerable. An 18 year old with this many responsibilities must be stressed out all the time, so I can see why she acts the way she does.

Chan Young and Bo Na…What Else Can I Say?

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They have such great chemistry, and it’s very hard to choose any specific moments from them to talk about. Could it be their cute text conversation when Bo Na had their couple shoes for the camping trip? In exchange for the shoes, she asks for more skinship (hand holding, hugging, etc) and he admits he’s been holding back, then gets called a pervert. Haha. Then during their survival paintball competition he took a shot for her, telling her he gives her the world as a gift and grossing Ye Seol out in the process. I think the cutest thing was them sneaking off to go who knows where. Chan Young sees that no one is watching and leads Bo Na off..Myung Soo is taking pictures the entire time. Anyone think we’ll find out where they went next week *wink, wink* Heehee. 

Isn’t Myung Soo The Cutest?

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There’s nothing major to say about him, but Myung Soo is just the cutest thing ever. I do love his friendship with Young Do and Bo Na, especially with Young Do. I have noticed that out of everyone, Young Do doesn’t get upset when Myung Soo and Bo Na yell at him. They’re BFFLs. Lol. 

I Can Understand Young Do

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I can see where Young Do comes from when he has issues with Tan being from a mistress. All he ever saw was his father go from woman to woman and him asking whether his own mother was “one of those women” just broke my heart. I am not excusing his behavior, but his reaction to Tan being an illegitimate child is normal for someone who grew up under those circumstances. He once looked up to his former BFF probably due to what seemed like a more stable family life than him, plus the fact that Tan is an heir to a large company. He felt deceived and lied to, but I do have hope Tanny and Young Do will be friends again. They need each other more than they think. 

BONUS! So Not Creepy..At All

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Last Week’s Question

Last week I decided to conduct a poll instead of asking a question: Which surprise kiss was better: Yoon Jae Hoo/Esther Lee or Kim Tan/Cha Eun Sang? The winner is….Tan and Eun Sang’s rooftop kiss! 

My question to you: How soon do you think Wonny will step up and choose Hyun Joo over his work? I’ll post the best comment in the next post! 

Thanks for reading and don’t forget to to come visit us at the Official Soompi “The Heirs” Thread