[NEWS] SBS'S FOLLOW-UP REPORT ON DAESUNG'S RECENT CONDITION

On SBS’s “Beautiful Morning” aired on June 13th, a follow-up report on Big Bang member Daesung’s recent condition was broadcasted.

Daesung has cancelled all his activities since the traffic accident on May 31st. He was involved in a car crash which resulted in the death of a motorcyclist. There were news saying he has isolated himself from everyone since then, staying in his room and refusing to talk to anyone, even his parents. Thus fans have been worried about his recent condition.

SBS’s “Beautiful Morning” that broadcasted today had a follow-up report on Daesung. They visited Big Bang’s dormitory and had a short talk with the doorman. They asked the doorman whether he has seen Daesung lately, and the door man said, “I have, not often though, since he hasn't had any activites recently.” He added, “I saw Daesung sometimes, he looks pretty normal.”

Seems like Daesung is recovering and getting better, at least he does not lock himself in the room anymore. It was reported earlier that the autopsy result takes about 15 days, so it should be coming out any time soon.

[VIDEO] BTS VIDEO OF SECRET'S STARLIGHT MOONLIGHT MV!

Check out the BTS video of Secret's Starlight Moonlight MV here.

The girls had so much fun filming the MV ^ ^

[NEWS] SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR IN PARIS ENGRAVES KOREA IN EUROPEAN FAN'S MINDS!

SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR in PARIS Engraves Korea in European Fans’ Minds!

The Audience of 14,000 from Whole of Europe Got Excited! 

It Proved SM’s Global Power!

Last 10th and 11th, ‘VISIT KOREA YEAR 2010-2012’ SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR in PARIS performed at ‘Le Zenith de Paris’ in Paris, France. The whole concert hall was filled with European fans and the concert ended very successfully.

This concert consisted of SM artists, such as TVXQ!, Super Junior, Girls’ Generation, SHINee and f(x), who sang not only many hit songs, such as ‘Why (Keep Your Head Down),’ ‘Sorry Sorry,’ ‘Hoot,’ ‘Lucifer,’ ‘Pinocchio’ etc.’ but special stages that could only be seen at SMTOWN LIVE concerts. Also, there were solo stages that received great responses, such as Super Junior members Leeteuk, Eunhyuk, Shindong and Heechul’s Beyonce, Lady Gaga parody stages, and a song from SHINee Onew’s opera, ‘Turandot,’ ‘Princess cannot sleep’. The concert was 3 hours long, and overall, very completed. This concert perfectly charmed the audience of 14,000.

The audience cheered excitedly when they saw the stars that they only saw through the screens, and enjoyed the performances. They also said ‘Thank you,’ ‘I love you’ and ‘Give us Super Junior, not pizza’ etc, with their not-perfect but witty Korean. The fans held up Korean flags and posters with pictures and names of members in all different colors. Not only this, but they also sang the lyrics and memorized the cheers that are spread throughout Asia, making it seem as though it wasn’t Paris, France, but more like Korea or other Asian concert places.

Especially, 98% of the audiences were Europeans from, of course, France, and England, Spain, Finland, Italy, Poland and many other countries. They held up the flags of their own nations, letting the stars know that the audiences were from many other countries. The audience sang the songs, also danced to it perfectly, uniting the stage and the audience into one.

To report this exciting atmosphere, there were many media masses such as the national broadcast of France 2TV, Arte TV, which is a French-Germany collaborated broadcast reporting culture, French weekly economy magazine l’espress etc. There were 20 mass media of Europe, but also Korea’s 3 broadcasting systems, renowned weekly magazines of Paris, Sankei Sports, Nitkan Sports, Fuji TV of Japan etc. There were mass media from all over the world, and once again SM and SM artists were able to prove their global powers.

Also, the highlights of these concerts will be uploaded to SM’s official YouTube channel, and through Facebook, several pictures were uploaded. This created a global issue, where fans from all over the world could enjoy the Paris performances. Also, just like Seoul concerts, there were family seating, where the whole family could enjoy the show, which received positive feedback from European families.

In addition, on this day, TVXQ!, Super Junior, Girls’ Generation, SHINee and f(x) prepared greetings and comments in French, receiving great response, and after the concert, the members of all teams have said, “We were surprised of the energy and heat of European fans. We were very happy and amazed to see the fans singing the Korean lyrics, dancing to it, and even chanting to the songs perfectly. The Korean flags all around the concert hall were very impressive and touching. We hope that through us Korean culture and Korea can be known”.

After the concert, the audiences were unable to leave due to their impression and excitement for the concert and one of the audience, David(22 year-old, French) said “ It was so great that I could not speak. I love all the 5teams who showed the performances and they are the best.” Caroline (21 year-old, Belgian) gave a heartwarming feeling with tears in her eyes and said “I’m so glad that I get to see the concert with my own eyes. Even though I was up all night after I arrived in Paris yesterday, I didn’t think that I was tired. It was such a fantastic performance. I hope they come to Europe more often and have concert.” 

Meanwhile, this concert will be aired on July 2nd, as MBC 50 year anniversary special with the title of “SMTWON LIVE WORLD TOUR in PARIS.’ SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR will be held in Tokyo Dome in Japan, on 4th and 5th of September with 100,000 people.

[VIDEO] F(X) MV TEASER FOR HOT SUMMER IS OUT!

f(x) is preparing for their comeback with their repackaged album "Hot Summer".

Here's their MV Teaser.

[TWITTER] YESUNG SHARES COOL PHOTOS FROM PARIS

So I guess, SJ members did a tour around Paris before they left. Well, maybe a reward for their successful concert.

Yesung shared fresh photos of him all the way from Paris! He also took selca of him w/ Donghae.



He tweeted,

@shfly342: 프랑스일대를 누비벼 ~~ 움하하하!!!! http://yfrog.com/h0mlmidjhttp://yfrog.com/ke7u7tj http://yfrog.com/kih9qnj
Trans by @YesungCenter
@shfly3424: While I was rambling around in France~~~ umhahahah!!!!! http://yfrog.com/h0mlmidjhttp://yfrog.com/ke7u7tj http://yfrog.com/kih9qnj

Meanwhile, SJ members already arrived in Korea including Siwon and Donghae.

[NEWS] SUPER JUNIOR PICKED NUMBER 1 AS THE HALLYU STAR THAT YOU WANT TO TRAVEL KOREA WITH

Super Junior Picked Number 1 as the Hallyu star that you want to Travel Korea with

Group Super Junior was picked number one in the survey, "the Hallyu star that you want to travel Korea with."

A survey about Hallyu was conducted among foreign members on Visitkorea(www.visitkorea.or.kr), a website in English operated by Korea Tourism Organization to promote tourism in Korea. Korea Tourism Organization revealed that Super Junior was chosen number one as "the Hallyu star that you want to travel Korea with."

The survey was conducted from May 11 through 31 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the English website. 12085 members from total of 102 nations participated in the survey. 30 nominees of Hallyu stars were chosen by conducting surveys on Korea Tourism Organization's Facebook and Twitter page and by analyzing top search words on various foreign search engines. The surveys had total of 7 questions including the Hallyu star that people want to travel Korea with, an area of Hallyu that people are interested in, and activities that people want to do with a Hallyu star.

Super Junior who was picked number one spot received overwhelming votes from Asia including China, Taiwan and Southeast Asian countries as well as Europe such as France. Big Bang and JYJ followed the ranking.

On the question about activities that people want to do with a Hallyu star, people chose Korean tourist attractions, a star's recommended places to travel, experiencing Korean traditional culture, going to a star's concert or taping, and spending time together with a star. 

[TWITTER] HEECHUL IS THANKFUL, HAPPY AND TIRED..

Super Junior Heechul tweeted a photo of himself. Behind him is the famous Eiffel Tower.
Along with the picture, he said,

@Heedictator: 고맙고.. 행복하고... 힘들다.... http://yfrog.com/kkhlgoj
Trans: (by @thdgyal)

@Heedictator I'm thankful.. I'm happy... I'm tired.... http://yfrog.com/kkhlgoj

Fans commented, "Eiffel too bright enough to cover beautiful Hee Hee," , "Don't work too much, rest please.."

[PHOTO] 2PM NICKHUN CHARISMATIC AND MANLY PICTORIAL

A photo of Nickhun in a pictorial shot. He wears outdoor outfit yet he looks charismatic. Does he look fierce looking straight at the camera?

His overall appearance is so attractive enough to catch attention.
Fans commented, "Will Victoria like it?", He's cool!", "Very manly."

[NEWS] FIRST PLACE BEAST WILL END PROMOTION ON THE 19TH AND HEAD FOR JAPAN!

After finishing up their first album promotions and conquering the charts on music programs, BEAST will be leaving for Japan promotions.

Settled for SBS ‘Inkigayo’ on the 19th, BEAST will be finishing off their official promotions for the title song of their first album, ‘Fiction’. Afterwards, they will be headed for Japan for a new promotion there.

BEAST’s management, Cube Entertainment, stated to Star News, “BEAST, who had successfully completed their first official album promotions, will be releasing a new single in Japan on the 15th titled, ‘Bad Girl’. They plan to be on different programs and launch live events to meet with the fans.”

Starting from the 19th with their first comeback stage on M Countdown, BEAST had been continuously placing first on various music programs with the song ‘Fiction’. In addition to hitting number one on M Countdown 3 times in a row, they had placed first on KBS 2TV ‘Music Bank’ and ‘Inkigayo’.

BEAST, who had completed fulfilling official first album promotions, will be moving their stage to Japan. Their song ‘Bad Girl’ had even placed 2nd on the Oricon Charts and other high ranks on different charts as well.

Even though the earthquake in March, BEAST released their Japan debut song, ‘Shock’ and following up, their song ‘Bad Girl’ had entered the Oricon Charts in 2nd place and 1st place in a Japanese ringtone charts.

[NEWS] G-DRAGON'S MANAGER KIM NAM GOOD SHARES A STORY ABOUT GD

Note: Kim Nam Gook used to be Goo Hye Sun and Se7en’s manager, then he became Big Bang’s manager and later he became GD’s personal manager.

Kim Nam Gook: “I have a personal memory with Ji-Yong. Not too long ago, I was going to resign due to personal reasons. I told the company about it, and it was accepted. Ji-Yong was in Japan for work, and called me as soon as he was back in Korea. He said, ‘You can’t do this to me, you can’t never quit’. Without hearing my reasons, he just hung up. I was startled at first, but it got to me that this is his way of showing his affection. Hence, I ‘could never quit’ and am still working.

People say that he’s ‘cold’. It is something he created himself, because he constantly realizes himself as the team’s leader and recognizes the responsibilities. For example, when Big Bang has a stage performance, there are 5 members, 4 stylists and a manager team moving at the same time. At this time, Ji-Yong is at the centre of decision making. So, he has to work strong and think sharp. However, in everyday life, he smiles a lot, plays a lot, likes to eat yummy food and has a huge interest in fashion, just like his peers in 20s.”

[NEWS] PARISIAN'S LOVE FOR SM TOWN

Fans must have been wondering, just how much do Parisian fans love K-Pop? How come there's an SM TOWN concert in Paris but not in my country? Well, take a loot at these pictures and you can see just how much they love SM family!

These pictures are taken by the SM TOWN staff at their arrival in Paris, along with DBSK, SHINee & f(x)!

[NEWS] 4MINUTE SOHYUN VS. 2NE1 SANDRA, WHO WORE IT BETTER?

Girl group 2NE1's Sandara Park and 4minute's Kwon Sohyun were caught wearing the same clothes. These two both chose this knitted vest.

After the K-pop event, "Seoul Osaka Music of Heart 2011 Fighting Japan," Sohyun wore this vest in white while coming back to Korea on June 8th. On this day, Sohyun made an airport fashion statement with her matching black and white outfit. Excluding the vest, her short pants, shoes, bag, and sunglasses were all black.

Sandara Park first wore this vest on December 15th for the "2010 Melon Music Awards." She chose this vest in grey while the rest of her outfit was black. She, on the other hand, wore a belt with the vest, which made it more stylish. Because of the cold weather, she also wore long, black gloves.

[NEWS] 4MINUTES HYUN A VS. T-ARA HYOMIN: "SCHOOL UNIFORM BATTLE" !

The picture of Hyomin in a school uniform is from the set of the latest horror film "Gisaeng Spirit." Hyomin plays the role of Han Eunjung's younger sister, a lively high school student, who has the key to all the problems. She looks cute with her hair tied up in pigtails.

On the other hand, Hyunah is known as a girl group member who looks great in a school uniform. The photos at the top are of Hyunah in junior high school when she debuted as a Wonder Girls member. As expected, even as a junior high school student, Hyunah had a glamorous body. With her slender legs and thin waist, she is posing like a celebrity. She also smiled while complying with her friends' requests for her signature.

Meanwhile, the movie "Gisaeng Spirit," which is about the spirit of a child who died entering the bodies of different people and committing terrifying murders, will come out in August.