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[news] UPDATED: Yunho and Changmin "We will stay in SM" + they will support SM



Yunho and Changmin of DBSK said in a written statement that they'll stay with SM Entertainment.

"We will stay SM Enterainment" was a statement they have written at 63 Building at a DBSK-SM press conference today.

We will report you further on this situation when more information is available.

It seems like a Shinhwa situation will arise as these two showed faithfulness towards SM Entertainment. Although this decision was made by Yunho and Changmin, just the way things were written feels like Lee Soo Man has a good grip on these boys.

cr: omgkpop

UPDATE: compiled document stated:
The two members' thoughts were delivered through a compiled document, which stated:
We five members of DBSK signed the same contract with the same clauses and for the past five years, and have worked together under same conditions with utmost trust in the company, each other and our dreams. We intend to share our dream and future with the company and keep the promises we made in the contract. DBSK was made by SM and we intend to work as DBSK with SM.

No other company can create DBSK, as only SM can provide the best production and management team available. The three members must know better than anyone else that SM is the one who knows DBSK the best and made DBSK the best. We intend to keep trust and promise and thus intend on staying with SME. DBSK's grand future will be with SME. We believe that our Korean promotion, planned for next spring, should be prepared at least six months in advance before our future as one DBSK becomes unclear. If the other three members truly want to stay as one DBSK, they must make a decision before it is too late.


They also commented on the beauty product controversy which sparked this legal dispute:
The beauty product business changed everything," they stated, "We are not familiar with the matters but we believe that a legitimate company that seeks to do business with DBSK must consult with SM first. It is common sense. We did not get involved as getting involved with a company that sought to do business without SM would have meant that trouble was ahead.

We did not want the reputation and pride of DBSK, earned by our hard work, to get ruined by a beauty product company that did not work in a legally respectable manner. We are not aware of the contract between that company and the three members, nor do we know what those members were told or how much they have earned through their deal. What we do know is that the fact that DBSK, forged together for 5 years by all of our dreams, have fallen into the current state because of an unethical company is simply unacceptable.

DBSK crumbling away like this, this is all so unbelievable. It is sad to see that this was all caused by some beauty product company, and we hope that the three members would come back to the days when we were all working hard for our dreams.

cr: allkpop
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[news] UPDATED: T-Max's Flower Boy Kim Jun Hospitalized with H1N1; FALSE ALARM


T-Max's Kim Jun was hospitalized after Hong Kong performances due to a fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius). He was diagnosed with H1N1.

Before leaving Hong Kong after representing Korea in the "Miss Asia 2009" and performing at the concert "Wild Day Out Grand Show 2009," Kim Jun was sent to the hospital due to high fever.

Even though he was sick during these events, he performed. T-Max's entertainment company said that "it was admirable seeing him perform for the fans even in his condition... It's true we were nervous because this was our first performance at Hong Kong however, because our name was on the event, we couldn't dissappoint the fans."

cr: omgkpop

UPDATE:

On the 2nd, T-Max's entertainment company, Planet 905, reassured fans that T-Max's leader and F4 member, Kim Joon, does not have swine flu.

Recently, T-Max was supposed to head over to Hong Kong for a concert, but just before their departure, Kim Joon was admitted into a hospital with a high fever.

Due to all the swine flu madness and its flu-like symptoms, Kim Joon was suspected to have been another victim of the H1N1 virus.

However, Kim Joon was informed that he was not affected by the H1N1 virus after some tests, just in time for him to take his flight to Hong Kong.

Kim Joon was only suffering from the typical cold/flu, and therefore he was able to perform on stage with his T-Max members in front of a crowd of 10,000 fans!

cr: allkpop
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[news] Han Seungyeon cries while reflecting on Kara's 'Non-Famous' Period "Protect Kara!"


ara's Han Seungyeon finally talked about their tough and unpopular period of hardships, bringing her to tears.

On a recent filming of SBS's , Han Seungyeon talk was accompanied by tears, which brought the rest of the studio into tears as well.

That day, Seungyeon's topic was "Protect Kara!" which made everyone in the studio curious about what it meant. When her talk time came, Han Seungyeon said, "When I'm on broadcasts because I'm always smiling, many people only know this bright side of me." They had never revealed Kara's behind the story during their early promotion days on a broadcast before, so her willingness to talk about it surprised everyone.

Seungyeon and Kara had been together since their trainee days, but then one of the members was reported to be leaving the group, which caused a severe shock, throwing Kara into a questionable period as to what would happen to the group. She began by confessing about this crisis period which brought her to tears.

At the time there was so much frustration and pent-up tears that there were rumors that they wouldn't be able to successfully go on.

"From there on out, I made a promise to myself to do whatever was necessary to protect Kara, to make Kara's name known," she revealed.

This will be broadcasted on the 3rd.

Newsen
KARAholic
Translated by: tinggg@karaholic.com
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[news] 2PM "Waiting For You Worns Me Out" Teaser Song out!




Title is called - 기다리다 지친다
Waiting For You Worns Me Out (credit SH<3


After so much controversy and scandal over 2pm, JYP finally released the song teaser from 2pm's full album which was much delayed because of Jaebeom's controversies and boycotts by fans here and there. Its nice to hear their voices after being on break and uncertain status for months.

The song is a soft ballad, RnB style, but very catchy with piano and orchestra background, sure is a pleasure to hear something from 2pm! minus Jaebeom that is. I can hear wooyoung in the teaser, and... i cant really tell anymore.

credits: inanis @ youtube; Blueprincess824

Lyrics according to 2OD (translated by G-race.):
You'll get tired while waiting,
Do you know how i feel?
You'll get tired waiting
Do you still remember me


Stay tuned for more news on 2pm! the song will be released TOMORROW!
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[news] Younha and Isak chat over Twitter

It's so cute when Korean stars from different companies are friends. Isak (of SM Entertainment) and Younha (of Lion Media and Stam Entertainment) recently talked over Twitter:




Rough translations:
Isak: Younha-yang~ Let's not just meet in the beauty salon~ Let's see each other outside too~ haha^^
Younha: Sunbaenim~ It's nice to hear from you!
Isak: Ah~ sunbaenim~ haha Just call me unni~ Your hair is getting long~ Wow~ really~ you're always pretty~ how come~ hahaha
Isak: Really so pretty~ hahahaha


I don't know what kind of hood Younha was talking about, if anyone knows a translation....

source: Isak's twitter, Younha's twitter
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[news] TVXQ not allowed to continue activites??


SM Entertainment will have a press conference today regarding the conflict with TVXQ/DBSK/Tohoshinki.

Lawyers of SM Entertainment said:

"The court's ruling for TVXQ is not fair. They didn't consider the main reasons of the case. Their long contract is so that we can let them grow and have a long term deal with them. We want to look at their career in the long run and the court's decision is not letting us do that. This is going to affect TVXQ's international promotions. It'll also create confusion for stars that want to have long term contracts and move on to bigger things later in their careers and for the companies that want to nurture talented people for a longer time. Not only that, it'll have some unwanted consequences on exports of Korean music as well as other issues."



They continued to say:

"Each year, we adjusted the contracts in favor of the members. Before this problem, the three members never complained about anything. Now that they have succeeded this much, they are complaining. They have just started to reach the top and now want to separate. Before a final decision is made, the three can do their personal and individual work. However, we do not acknowledge the right for the three to work as TVXQ"



Because of all this, TVXQ has not been able to work and SM Entertainment will seek to receive compensation for damages during the time that TVXQ has been inactive.

Stay tuned for more information from the press conference.

no picture, cause i'm way too confused to go grab one. what the hell, sm? also, what does this mean for them in japan?? also, to the mods, i think i tagged this correctly...

source: allkpop
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[news] Park Bom continues to sweep charts with hit single "You and I"




Last week, we reported that Park Bom topped the charts with her solo single "You and I" only after days of release. Bom captivated hearts of fans with a rnb single and a music video that goes very well the song.

This song is produced by no other than Teddy who also produced hit songs from 2ne1's mini album and Lollipop. Looks like another hit is going to be added to the long list. After a week, Bom continues to top the charts clearing up competition such as SHINee's Ring ding dong, Ivy's Touch me, Brown Eyed Girls' Sign and so on.

This solo song will be included in the first full album of 2ne1 that will be later released this year. With the continuous success of Bom's single could this mean she will be promoting the song in next weeks music shows? YG has been considering it and news is that Bom is already practicing for the song!

Well, all we have to do is wait and pray that Bom will be promoting her first solo song. Another success from 2ne1.



Here are some of the charts she topped:
>MELON
>MONKEY 3
>MUZE
>CYWORLD

note: I do not know from what site the other charts are from since I do not know how to translate korean. :D

Caps Credit: DC2NE1 Gallery + letsplay2ne1
article by: Blueprincess824 @ DKP
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[news] f(x) to endorse an auction mall


After scoring CF deals with LG and K-Swiss, f(x) has now been selected to be the new face for an online shopping mall for a year.

The online auction mall director stated ‘f(x) was selected due to their emerging fashion icon status. Their contemporary fashion and style is expected to help promote the image of the aucion mall.’

f(x)’s bright and youthful image will be used as the strategy to boost the fashion and products for younger target market.

All activities with the shopping mall will start in November.

cr: spazzwithme
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[news] 2ne1 Minji me2dat updates 091102


Original message:
“좋은아침~!오늘날씨가많이추워요~옷따뜻하게입으시고감기조심하세요!”

In English:

“Good morning~! The weather is really cold today~ Take care and put on plenty of warm clothes!”

cr: aa-chan
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[news] Junsu’s Dad Clarifies: Spicy Phobay is NOT Owned by Junsu


[A] friend of [SYC] told [them] that she went asking Junsu’s dad yesterday when they’re visiting Junsu’s Crebeau Belle about the Spicy Phobay restaurant which was told being owned by Junsu together with Lim Yong Pil. Apparently Junsu’s dad answered by saying that the store is owned by Junsu’s sunbaenim (maybe he refered to Lim Yong Pil) and Junsu was just there to support and eat.

Source: sharingyoochun
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[news] Taegoon Performs at Sanrio Puroland in Japan


Singer Taegoon performed on November 1, 2009 at Sanrio Puroland in Tokyo, Japan. His concert at Puroland was to help celebrate the 35th anniversary of Hello Kitty.



During the event, Taegoon presented a bouquet of flowers to Hello Kitty, and she gave him golf clubs in return. “My superstars are Michael Jackson and my father,” said Taegoon. He performed 11 songs, including Superstar. During the performance of Taegoon’s debut song Call Me, Hello Kitty came on stage and they danced together.
Taegoon has another performance in Japan scheduled for November 3, 2009. Starting in December, he will hold his first solo concert at Tokyo’s Nakano Zero Hall on the 11th.


source: taegoon@wordpress
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[news] Trot Singers Boycott MAMA


It has been revealed that trot singers Jang YoonJung and Park HyunBin will not be participating for MAMA this year.

According to the 2’s company on 1st November, it was revealed that they will not be attending MAMA. The reason for that is that there are doubts about the fairness and also selection criteria for ‘Trot music award’ for MAMA which the 2 are nominated in.

Briefly, it was said that Jang YoonJung’s ‘I like you’ released recently, featuring her boyfriend, has gone up to the #1 on Chart Korea for the 2nd week of April in just 2 weeks after its reveal. Even until now the song continues to receive much love from trot music fans.

Jang YoonJung is also a well-known and acknowledged trot singer – she won the Golden Disk last year and was voted as Korea’s #1 favourite singer. Even if it not in terms of album release, she is a singer with a certain level of popularity.

MAMA PD then voiced that they have selected the nominees according to MVs, and the duet song by Jang YoonJung and her boyfriend was not promoted on music shows and there was no MV for the song.

The nominees for trot music award on MAMA:

Trot Music Award - Gyeon Miri (Happy Woman), Park Hyun Bin (Brilliant Life), Seong JinYoo (딱이야), Joo HyunMi and SeoHyun (JjaRaJaJjan), Hong JinYeong (Love’s Battery)

And on 30th October, Gyeon Miri’s ‘Happy Woman’ was replaced by ‘Shy’ by Wink. Jang’s company also voiced about their unhappiness about how MAMA lacks in dealing with this – replacing its nominees – without official announcement, the nominees were replaced.

source: sookyeong
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