[News] SS501 Kim HyunJoong, Asia Recognized Hallyu Star!...Star Awards in HongKong, Taiwan, Japan, etc

Credits : withstar@tvdaily.co.kr + (English Translation) xiaochu @ Quainte501.com

SS501 leader Kim HyunJoong has gained recognition as Hallyu star throughout Southeast Asia.

In ‘2009 Yahoo! Asia Buzz Awards’ held on 14-Dec in HongKong, he received his solo awards such as Asia Best Male Star award, Taiwan Netizen Choice Best Korean Star award, Korea Netizen Choice Best Male Star award, etc. Recently, he attended a variety show by Japan Fuji TV to be broadcasted as a New Year’s Special.

Out of the well-known Hallyu Stars in Japan, Kim HyunJoong is the only one who got invited by Fuji TV. Japan programs usually invites their own local artistes so it is exceptional that they invited an artiste from another country, i.e Kim HyunJoong. This also shows that Kim HyunJoong’s popularity in Japan is significant.

Not only that, in a recent survey done by Japan’s Hallyu Magazine shows Kim HyunJoong getting first place in drama actor and Hallyu star of next generation sections. Defeating stars who entered into the Japan scene earlier than Kim HyunJoong, such as Lee ByungHun, Ryu ShiWon, Kim Bum, Lee MinHo, etc. making the victory even more meaningful.

Kim HyunJoong’s popularity continues to spread to other Asia countries. He received invitations from Asia countries such as China, HongKong, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, etc, furthermore ‘Boys Over Flowers’ had been exported to over 10 Asia countries, leading the Hallyu wave. In the new year, SS501 will visit Thailand as part of their Asia Tour stop in January. (it's Feb, not Jan...)

Even though Kim HyunJoong acted in romantic scenes with his unique sensitive acting which captured many females’ heart, he displays powerful masculine attractiveness and quintessence metro-sexual in SS501 performances.

Kim HyunJoong also generated the first syndrome this year in Korea with ‘Boys Over Flowers’, receiving the name of ‘Nation’s Sunbae’ and recognition rises rapidly, constantly involved in various fashion shows, dinner shows as well as large-scale and small-scale events.

As the new Asia’s Hallyu leader, there is a lot of attention on Kim HyunJoong to suppress Yon-sama.

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[News] Dae-sung to replace T.O.P. in new Song Jina drama

Dae-sung, member of popular boy band Big Bang, will replace T.O.P., the rapper of the same group, to star in a new TV series by famed writer Song Jina.

"Dae-sung will take off his acting career starting by making an appearance in 'Zero Plus'," an official at the group's agency YG Entertainment told Asia Economic Daily over the phone on Monday.

T.O.P., whose real name is Choi Seung-hyun, had originally been tapped to play the main character but decided to withdraw from the drama due to a conflict of schedule. He had made his acting debut in 2007 drama "I Am Sam" and last appeared in hit blockbuster drama "Iris" alongside Lee Byung-hun and Kim Tae-hee.

Dae-sung, 20, was part of the cast for musical "Cats" in 2008 and also released a solo album early this year. He also makes regular appearances on popular weekly variety show "Family Outing".

Song, one of the most successful television writers in Korea, has written numerous hit dramas including "Kaist", "Sandglass" and the recent "The Story of the First King's Four Gods", which starred Hallyu star Bae Yong-joon. "Sandglass", which starred top actress Koh Hyeon-jeong, recorded a 64 percent viewership rating at the time of its airing in 1995, making it one of the highest-rated dramas in Korean history.

"Zero," about the dreams and love stories of students enrolled in the theater department in college, is set to air within the first half of this year.

Reporter : Park Kun-ouc kun1112@asiae.co.kr
Editor : Jessica Kim jesskim@asiae.co.kr
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[Pictures] Meet Tae Yeon's new friend,Lee Joon!

SNSD's Tae Yeon took some photos with her new friend Lee Joon!

Chin Chin is really a great show for Tae Yeon as she has the opportunities to meet many people,for idols singers to veteran producers,she gained a lot of friends through the radio shows.

Tae Yeon must have taught Lee Joon some ways to be dorky,look at the way they pose in the photos,they are dorky right?

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[News] Weekly Singles/Album Chart: Dec 28-Jan 3

Lynn Kim lynn2878@asiae.co.kr
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Credits:Asiae.co.kr

The weekly singles/album charts for Dec 28-Jan 3 is out !

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[News] U-Kiss' Kibum Goes On a Date?

U-Kiss' Kibum goes on a surprise blind-date with 'Bomb' Lee Se Young.

In the latest recording of E Channel's 'Bomb Scandal', Kibum attended a blind date through an introduction by singer-cum-actress Yoo Chae Young.

Although Lee Se Young was obviously flustered at the sudden meeting of an Idol star, she had asked Yoo Chae Young for advice on how to win over her partner's heart.

One dating know-how that Yoo Chae Young emphasized is to get closer by meticulous planning beforehand and going out with more people to gain experience. Yoo Chae Young's know-how is the secret to her marriage with her 10 year friend turned husband.

Kibum is SS501 member Kim Hyung Joon's younger brother and has been receiving a lot of love through 'Man Man Ha Ni' as U-Kiss' pretty boy. At their first meeting, Kibum gave the nervous Lee Se Young warm drinks and a scarf as presents, melting her heart.

The two people chose Namsan as the venue for their date. Kibum told Lee Se Young, "if there's anything you want to do during the date, say it." Lee Se Young's unexpected suggestion caused Kibum to be taken aback. She suggested that they do the kiss scene like the main actress in 'My name is Kim Sam Soon'.

The production team of 'Bomb Scandal' stated, "Yoo Chae Young provided a step-by-step dating know-how but it seems like Lee Se Young was stunned by Kibum's charm and forgot it all in that instant."

E Channel PD Kwon Yong Suk said, "Before the last broadcast in December, 'Bomb's Jung Ki Hyuk and Lee Se Young were told that they would be competing for a prize of 1,000,000 won (approx $1000)." and "Lee Se Young hopes that her blind date with Kibum would help her greatly."

Some info about the show not included in the article:

The show is called 'Bomb Scandal'. Basically, it's similar to Mnet Star Scandal except, these people involved are known as '폭탄' (Pok-tan), which literally means 'Bomb' in Korean. 폭탄 is also used as a Korean slang referring to someone who you know online, but when he or she shows up in real life, they turn up to be a disappointment (usually in terms of looks).

sources: newsen (original article) | ukissmeSG (for translations and additional info) | ukissism (for video clip)
Shared by:Omona

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[News] Netizens are fancinated with Nich Khun-Son YeJin’s resemblance

Photos comparing 2PM Nich Khun and actress Son YeJin’s appearances revealed online have been the topic amongst netizens.

On one internet site, photos uploaded to compare the resemblance between Nich Khun and Son YeJin have given many netizens much entertainment. The title to the post written by the particular netizens was title ‘There is Son YeJin in Nich Khun‘.

Go under the cut for more photos.

The photos used for comparison have shown the 2’s resemblance even in their hairstyles.

There was even a composite photos of the 2 celebrities’ face posted up to show their lookalike.

Netizens who saw the photos commented, “They really look alike”, “Nich Khun is prettier!”, “Oh, what is this!”, “I didn’t think so when I read the title but after seeing the photos I think they look alike” etc

S:TVDaily

Credits:Kbites

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[News] SS501 Kim HyunJoong took the subway for work today!

SS501 member Kim HyunJoong was forced to take the subway on 4th January to get to his schedule venue after heavy snowfall, much to the surprise of fans.

He was schedule for a CF filming at 11am during that day, but due to heavy snowfall causing many major closure of road uses, he had to take the subway to get to the filming site instead.

A staff revealed, “We were worried that he may get into accidents when taking the subway but luckily he had a hat and mask on, and was not recognised by anyone. In the end he managed to arrive at the planned destination safely. HyunJoong was able to carry out his schedule for CF filming.”

It was known that Kim HyunJoong was doing the CF filming for clothing brand MBO.

S:Starnews

Credits:Kbites

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[News] Lee Teuk’s new year resolution, “I’m Super Junior leader! I will protect Super Junior!”

Super Junior Lee Teuk expresses his new year resolutions as the team leader.

Lee Teuk wrote on a long post on his minihompy diary on 2nd January. He wrote, “Really happy.. And enjoyable. And I felt what was like to be happy. With my heart, I learnt.. the ways to wait and endure. With all this, I’ve matured much.”

Even though last Super Junior had taken the Kpop and Asian music scene by storm with their hit songs like ‘Sorry Sorry’, the group faced with several crises like member KangIn in assault and DUI incident, and then recently HanKyung has reportedly filed for lawsuit against SM Entertainment for contract termination.

Lee Teuk wrote, “I’m Super Junior’s leader. Through the many happenings, I am still giving off the feeling of being. Now I would want to show substance instead of for the sake of showing.. Even though they say I have fulfilled everything as a singer.. I’m still hungry.. It still felt like I am a newcomer who debuted yesterday.. I always say that right?.. That I would show..2010..I will show it..I still have so much I want to show and have yet shown..”

He added, “I will protect Super Junior.. I’m Super Junior no matter what others say.. ELF.. Feeling the truth of the world, let’s try and start walking slowly? I don’t believe in END but AND. Love and love.” relaying his gratitude and sorry to fans with the responsibilities as the leader of Super Junior.

Fans who saw the post commented, “I believe in you, oppa”, “No matter what others say we are the truth”, “I’m waiting for the stage with all 13 members”, “I don’t believe in END but AND, I will protect” etc.

S:Newsen

Credits:Kbites

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[News] Lee Hyori’s comeback date pushed back to February!

It has been known that comeback date for singer Lee Hyori will be pushed back a little.

Initally it was planned for Hyori to release her 4th album end-January but it has been revealed that she will have her comeback a little later in February. She is currently very busy preparing for this new album. Much effort to make the comeback a perfect one has delayed the comeback date.

A staff told Newsen, “Currently Lee Hyori is working very hard to prepare for her new album. She has been working on the the album after coming back from New York where she had gone to seek the album cosncept inspirations last year.”

“She has not been very active except for ‘Family Outing’ after her previous 3rd album promotions ended, there are plans for her to be more active this year.”

Meanwhile Hyori has won the DaeSang at the SBS Entertainment awards on 30th December with Yoo JaeSeok for her participation in ‘Family Outing’.

S:Newsen

Credits:Kbites

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[Video] F.Cuz teases for the third time!

New boys F.Cuz released the third teaser for their title song "Jiggy"!

The first teaser showing their muscular image follwed by cute one in the second teaser,while for the latest teaser,the boys finally let us listen to part of their title song "Jiggy".

The boys will make their debut on Music Bank this friday on 8th January,but before that,please enjoy being teased by the boys again!

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[Audio] KARA's "Stars Falling From the Sky OST" preview!

It has been reported that girls of KARA will be singing the title song for the Stars Falling From the Sky OST.

This is a good opportunity for the girls to show off their vocals,members Gyuri,Seung Yeon and Nicole can sing really well .

I like this song as it is a very cheerful song and it will cheer you up when you listen to it,there is a preview of this song,do you like the song?

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[Audio] T-ara's Ji Yeon sings for "God Of Study"!

T-ara's Ji yeon ,being the main actress in KBS Drama "God Of Study,involved in the OST of the drama at the same time.

The song she sings for GOS is a slow one and it has been released earlier today.She is showing us her matured side in the song and that's a really good try for going solo.

Please listen to her solo track here!

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