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MBLAQ episode 1 of Art of seduction is out !, enjoy these videos, leave some comments :).MBLAQ will be performing ohyeah on music shows this weekend !.
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MBLAQ episode 1 of Art of seduction is out !, enjoy these videos, leave some comments :).MBLAQ will be performing ohyeah on music shows this weekend !.
[News] Boycotts and no-show: MAMA off to a bad start?
Mnet announced a new annual music event Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) and also this year’s nominees list on 23rd October (see more).
Already after the release of the nominee list, many netizens are unhappy about the nominee list and how nominees are chosen for each category. Following that, MAMA continues to fall under criticism with trot singers Park Hyun Bin and Jang Yoon Jung revealing that they will boycott the event. (article)
And today, 2 news came up revealing that SM Ent will also be boycotting the event, and DSP also revealed that SS501 and possibly even KARA will not be attending the event.
SM singers boycotts MAMA
Artists managed under major talenthouse SM Entertainment have declared they will boycott a year-end music award ceremony held by cable music channel Mnet.
SM, who manages some of Korea’s top singers including Girls’ Generation, Super Junior and SHINee, announced in a press release on Tuesday that they would not participate in the 2009 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) set for November 21.
They explained that they cannot trust the criteria and standard of fairness used in making their selections, citing that Girls’ Generation, who had topped a music chart for nine consecutive weeks, had never taken first place on Mnet’s show and only entered their charts a month after their album was released.
The nine-member girl group’s single “Gee” was a sensation throughout the country upon its release early this year, dominating music charts for over two months.
SM also requested their artists be removed from a mobile poll which asks participants to pay a fee to place a vote, saying they “do not want to see fans suffer any damage from the poll which has commercial intentions”.
SM is the second agency after Inwoo Production to boycott the music festival. Inwoo, managing two of Korea’s top younger trot singers Jang Yoon-jeong and Park Hyun-bin, announced yesterday that they will not attend MAMA, also questioning the fairness of the awards ceremony.
Mnet will be holding the MAMA for the first time this year in place of its ten-year long Mnet KM Music Festival (MKMF).
DSP plays down MAMA boycott rumour
DSP Media on Wednesday played down rumors from earlier in the day which said that their group SS501 will not attend a year-end music award ceremony held by cable music channel Mnet to boycott the event.
“We are not boycotting the 2009 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA),” stated an official at DSP Media. He explained that the five-member group will not be able to attend the event as they are busy promoting their new album “Rebirth” and have to travel overseas to hold concerts as part of their Asia tour.
The official added that they are currently debating on whether their girl group Kara will attend the event.
Mnet will be holding the MAMA for the first time this year in place of its ten-year long Mnet KM Music Festival (MKMF) but several top talenthouses in Korea have questioned its standard of fairness and said they will not take part in the event.
SM Entertainment, which manages several of Korea’s most popular artists including Girls’ Generation, Super Junior and SHINee, as well as Inwoo Production, in charge of two top trot singers Jang Yoon-jeong and Park Hyun-bin, have declared they will boycott the MAMA.
source: Kbites
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Global project 'Telecinema 7' was brought together by Japan's best writer and Korea's famous drama role caster along with Korea's top stars to create seven movies in total. heaven's postman, which was TVXQ's YoungWoong Jaejoong's first attempt at acting, is garnering much attention before it's screening date on the 12th of November; many are curious to see if he is as good on screen as he is on stage.
Romantic Fantasy heaven's postman
Through his acting debut of Asia's top idol star TVXQ's YoungWoong Jaejoong, viewers will be able to see the soft and romantic side of him in his portrayal of Heaven's postman with a riddle-like mysteriousness about him.
The image of Heaven's postman YoungWoong Jaejoong standing in a green field where the letters are mailed to Heaven draws everyone's attention with his looks resembling that of a romance comic book character. A necklace with feather decorations and bland colored clothes add to his mysterious air and he has shown prospect of becoming a great actor with his warm gaze and steady flow of emotion directed towards those who cannot forget their deceased loved ones. He also showed a romantic charm never before seen on stage by showing a warm, caring side to Hana who is hurt by and despises her dead boyfriend.
His acting skills of showing a man who begins to love but cannot approach his lover, and his special charm that was shrouded by secrets will captivate the audience and the hearts of women.
Source: [Bizplace+DNBN]
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"It is a case of national fraud which has been concealed by words such as 'human rights' and 'slave contract'," SM Entertainment CEO Kim Young-min calmly read from a press release stating the agency's position regarding three members of TVXQ applying for provisional disposition of their contract with SM. But the remark, made during a press conference Monday morning, were beyond expectations. Kim went on to argue that the legal dispute came to light because of a cosmetics business which Micky, Hero and Xiah took on without discussion with SM. "They violated the contract first for their own gains and took legal action to cover it up," he said, adding that the court "will be protecting their individual egoism and ingratitude" if it rules in favor of the three singers.
But even more surprising was TVXQ members' U-Know and Max's position on the issue, revealed through a press release during the press conference. The statements, signed by the two, read: "We cannot believe that TVXQ may collapse because of a cosmetics business" and their fathers said the other three members were using the issue as "an excuse to cover up the fundamental reason (cosmetics business)". The statement by the two members are meaningful in that they could turn around the focus of entire case. Below are the main points at issue.
I. Background on legal dispute
Micky, Hero and Xiah applied for provisional disposition of their contract with SM in late-July, stating it was actually a 'slave contract' for the following reasons: ▲ TVXQ had signed a ten-year contract with SM which was renewed to a total 13 years ▲ TVXQ would not receive any profit from album sales unless over 500,000 copies were sold (altered after February 2009) ▲ If any member of TVXQ cancelled their contract with SM, that individual would have to compensate by paying twice the amount of the profit they would make in the future. The three declared the contract was not fair and wanted it corrected.
Meanwhile, SM argued during their press conference this week that the three members' business with cosmetics brand CreBeau was at the root of the dispute. SM said through a press release that the singers took legal action after starting to clash with the agency over their cosmetics business. According to SM, the three members requested a court to nullify their exclusive contract with the agency after the following incidents: ▲ The three signed a contract with CreBeau which would entitle them to five percent of the company's sales as royalty and held a promotional event as TVXQ without consent of their agency and ▲ The three declined to shoot a commercial for a major cosmetics brand because of their own business. SM's logic is that the three did not take legal action because of the contract they call unfair but to fulfill their bigger desires. CreBeau filed a lawsuit against SM for libel soon after, stating that "each members invested only a certain amount of money in the business, their intellectual property such as their names or photographs were never used, and they do not have a say in management of the business at all."
II. Legitimacy of their contract
Last week, the Seoul Central District Court made an interim court ruling, saying SM cannot sign contracts in opposition of the opinions of the individual's of TVXQ and will not interfere with their activities as a celebrity until a final verdict is made -- acknowledging there could be problems to the contract, based on legal standards. The three have also declared they have not received any of their share of profits since February this year.
But SM stated it had accepted most of the members requests to have their share in profits increased. According to SM, ▲ TVXQ voluntarily made the decision to sign a 13-year contract with SM who had guaranteed investment and support in their vision ▲ SM corrected the terms regarding compensation over cancellation of the contract in 2002, 2007 and 2008 upon recommendation by the Fair Trade Commission and ▲ SM agreed to greatly increase TVXQ's share of profits starting February 2009 and applied the term retroactively to the profits they made starting late 2008.
SM also stated that a wrong decision by the court could "bring the downfall of the industry's system which made 'hallyu' possible through long-term investment and raising stars". They went onto argue that, "If a contract, originally signed between two parties upon their consent and free will, is not valid after the success (of a singer or actor), this will bring confusion to the entire entertainment industry...... Many similar cases in the future will arise where they will try to come up with some sort of reason or excuse not to stick to their contract." SM emphasized on the special nature of the industry which invests large amounts of money to create a single idol group and that the contract was signed upon mutual consent.
III. Future of lawsuit
``The court's recent decision has temporarily granted the three members the rights to do their individual activities, but they can only work as TVXQ under the agency,'' SM said during the press conference. They also declared that they will ask the three for financial compensation for the losses and damage incurred upon the group and the agency with the ongoing legal action. And SM gave the three members a 10-day deadline, till November 12, to decide on whether they will be part of the team to resume their activities in Korea next spring.
But it is uncertain how much of an influence SM's argument will have on Micky, Hero and Xiah. Even if SM's remarks are true, the ongoing legal dispute is over provisional disposition of the contract itself and the court has already made an interim ruling based on whether their contract with SM is unfair.
IV. Will TVXQ continue to exist?
The biggest incident during the press conference was that U-Know, Max and their fathers revealed their stance on the issue -- showing their support for SM which widened their gap with the other three members. Till then, both parties had refrained from making emotional reactions toward each other because they both wanted their group TVXQ to last. But now, the dispute may turn into an expose. If the dispute up till now was about the contract between SM and the three members, there is a chance that they now might battle over whether the group will continue to exist. Of course, both sides have said they wish to remain in TVXQ but it seems impossible that they will be able to do without scarring each other. Will they be able to continue to exist? The case is now set at an important crossroad.
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Editor : Jessica Kim jesskim@asiae.co.kr
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This is basically another piece of article with old news, not new news.Based on the reporter opinions and their twisting words to attract readers.
I would not believe that statement about CM and YH from SM ,their parents statements until it came from the mouths of the members.From the bottom of their heart.A piece of paper couldnt proof it.YH & CM is also under SM's mercy.AKTF ~ !!!!!Do believe only in DBSK.Not others.
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This video is about 2NE1 nomination cuts on MAMA awards and MBLAQ,talking about thunder who is DARA's bro and Mir who is an actress bro.
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A Teaser for MBLAQ Thunder and the Wondergirls CF is out.This is just a teaser :).So stay tune for the full CF version !
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This is one of the best video and it is also one of the promise that they kept to the fans.There are some reasons why, they get strong support from their fans,how they touched fans heart,quotes from DBSK sites and forums which post only reliable news.If you are free watch it, and you will know how fans felt.Just be patient and believe in them.
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Always Keep The Faith !!!!!
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Girl group 2ne1’s youngest member has updated her me2day with a full body photo, disclosing her enviable S-Line to everyone.
After presenting her baby face for the past three days, Gong Minzy decided to post a picture of herself and her S-Line.
On her me2day, she wrote, “Did you already vote for the upcoming MAMA on November 21? Minzy, go get ‘em!” which asked for participation of their fans in the upcoming MAMA awards.
Of course, netizens did not pass this chance to comment on 2ne1’s youngest member.
“Her figure is good.”
“She’s too skinny.”
“Her face is cute, but her body is sexy.”
“I envy her body.”
Those are just few of the comments riding the internet. She proves that hot and cute can coexist.
With SM boycotting MAMA and the Wonder Girls off promoting in the US, it looks like YG is poised to take over this year’s awards.
Original Korean Article: TVDaily
Translation:21EVO.com
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"MBLAQ to star & seduce in new reality show?", MBLAQ will be up as challengers on Mnet ‘The Art Of Seduction’, a reality program.
In the episode of the show to be aired on 4th November, the boys were given the mission to invite from production team to respected stars to social celebrities for their fanmeeting.
And amongst the mission, Thunder was seen in long hair transforming as his sister 2NE1 Sandara Park. He had then worn on a long hair wig for SeungHo who was practising card magic so as to meet top star Jeon JiHyun. The appearance of him in long hair resembled his elder sister much.
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1st week of November the week for the Korean singers on Oricon Chart?
Korean singers are the prominent figures up on Oricon Chart for the 1st week of November. We see singers like BoA, Dong Bang Shin Ki and Big Bang, and also Korean actor-singer Ryu ShiWon up on the top 10 positions on the chart.
And on the 3rd, Big Bang’s 3rd Japanese single ‘Let Me Hear Your Voice’ is up #3 on the daily chart. And on the same day, Ryu ShiWon’s ‘Kaleidoscope’ is also up #4 on the daily chart.
Not only that, we have BoA and Dong Bang Shin Ki who are doing strong up on the chart as well.
BoA’s 28th Japanese single ‘Bump Bump!’ is ranked #8 on the weekly chart as of 3rd November. And Dong Bang Shin Ki’s live concert DVD is up #1 on the Oricon DVD conbined chart, and their ‘History in Japan Volume 4′ is also up #3 on the chart.Their unit single Colors and Melody by Jaejoong and Yoochun from Dong Bang Shin Ki is also up #1 on the oricon chart.
A music industry expert said, “BoA and Dong Bang Shin Ki have already gained much of a name in the Japanese music market. And Ryu ShiWon has also done so through his dramas and was hailed as one of the top Hallyu stars in Japan. So the response to his album will be good as soon as he releases a new album. And for Big Bang’s case, even though they are newcomers here, their unique music and significant fanbase present will promote the album sales.”
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Newcomer boyband BEAST performed the song ‘Oasis’, off their debut minialbum ‘BEAST is the BEST’ released not long ago, on Park KyungLim’s Starry Night radio show on 3rd November.
This is the 2nd time they performed this live after they first performed the song during their debut showcase.
Great live delivery. Love it.
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This song you will have a feeling of like, 1, 2 ,3 ,4 ,5,6 counting and so on hehe..i dont know how to explain it.Listen it out and judge it by yourself !
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