Archive for March 11th, 2012

Lee Ha Yi Defeats Park Ji Min for This Week’s SBS "K-Pop Star" Broadcast

For the March 11 live broadcast of SBS “K-Pop Star” the two rivals Park Ji Min and Lee Ha Yi were at it once again! The mission for this week’s live performances was to perform a classic song by a singer that sold more than a million records. Park Ji Min chose to sing “I Have Nothing” by Whitney Houston. Another contestant Michelle Lee who was a member of “Su Pearls” with Park Ji Min also sang a Whitney Houston song, “Run to You.” Park Ji Min received the second highest score, 272 for her performance

’1 Night 2 Days’ member Cha Tae Hyun, “I want to go to Running Man!”

Actor and new ‘1 Night 2 Days‘ Season 2 member Cha Tae Hyun, who is well known for his sarcastic humor, has joked that he already wants to leave the program. On the March 11th broadcast of KBS‘s ’1 Night 2 Days’ Season 2, the second half of the season opening episode was revealed. As the staff and members discussed their feelings in regards to their first filming day, Cha Tae Hyun made everyone on set burst out into laughter by saying, “This is crazy. I am going to Running Man“

Different Strokes: Being Biracial in Korean Entertainment

Earlier this week, KBS2 TV‘s Star Life Theater profiled Korean R&B diva Insooni.  For those of you who are unfamiliar with Insooni’s work, I encourage you to read the rest of the article whilst listening to this in the background:A bit of background on Insooni: born in the 1950s to a Korean mother and an African-American father who served in the American military, Insooni was raised by a single mother in a Korean society that was (and still is) reluctant to accept those who are racially different

LED Apple’s Hanbyul to host first few episodes of Arirang TV’s Simply K-Pop

LED Apple has been leaping huge steps of success since the beginning of 2012. Their single “Time Is Up” and now a follow-up song “Sadness” have been receiving a remarkable response from the public. And the boys seem to be present in many TV shows these days. Arirang TV ’s new music show’s first few episodes, Simply K-Pop, will be hosted by the multi-lingual and multi-talented vocalist of LED Apple, Hanbyul.  The show has a unique format compared to other music programs in Korea

Goo Hara’s Apology to B.A.P and Fans

On the March 11 live broadcast of Inkigayo Kara’s Goo Hara made a mistake while introducing B.A.P. When introducing them she said, “Here is the 5 man group B.A.P that you want to date secretly.” (B.A.P is made up of 6 members) On the same say of March 11, she tweeted, “B.A.P, B.A.P Baby, B.A.P fans I am so sorry. They have 6 members not 5, I made a mistake. I will be more careful from now on.” Netizens that have come across the apology stated, “She has the common sense to apologize right afterwards,” “Now more people will learn that B

2BiC reveals new teaser featuring Joo Won

We recently reported that a new male duo 2BiC will be making their debut soon with the song “I Made Another Girl Cry”. They have released a second teaser featuring actor Joo Won of ’Ojakgyo Brothers‘ fame. Check out the teaser #2 below. Are you guys excited about this new duo?

NU’EST Reveals Teaser for Member JR

Pledis Entertainment continues to string up excitement for their new boy band NU'EST. This time we have a teaser video revealing member JR. JR is the leader of the upcoming five-member idol group. His powerful and charismastic image is instantly captured in the teaser through his cold, melancholy eyes and dark figure while he lands a powerful blow against a punching bag. Other members Min Hyun, Baekho, and Ren have released their teasers earlier this week. We can anticipate the remaining teaser for member Aron to be unveiled shortly as well

allkpop TV Guide: Shut Up Flower Boy Band Ep. 9-12

Official Synopsis: ‘Shut Up Flower Boy Band’ is centered around a high school band known as “Eye Candy”, whose members are comprised of good looking delinquents who face varying personal problems. The drama depicts their friendships, love, and youthful passion — all tied together by the unifying force, music. Recap of Ep. 9-10: As the boys officially becomepart of HR Entertainment Agency, the band members have to confront the‘idol monster’ as it tries to chip off the original rock-band identityof Eye Candy

Invincible Youth 2: Actor Ji Hyun Woo is spotted to have an ill-mannered hand

Actor Ji Hyun Woo recently joined a group of an ill-mannered hand. (It means he does not care where his hands are on a lady.) Ji’s ill-mannered hand was revealed on the episode of KBS2’s Invincible Youth 2 that aired on March 10. In the episode themed a trip for parents or grandparents, Ji had to serve as a worker, preparing dinner with Kara’s Kang Ji Young, who failed to be selected by grandmas. Ji and Kang head to a hot spa bringing snacks with them. Watching Bokbul-bok for eggs, Ji said, “Ji Young is not able to enjoying a spa, so please let her join the game

Special Affairs Team TEN: Episode 2

Ji Hoon: “They’ll tear it down and build a new oneHer son thanks the guests, and says he only wanted to hold a party for his hardy mother who now has Alzheimer’s“It clashes with the interior of this house,” he remarks, placing it back on the table, and aiming the golf club to destroy itMy theory is that he was working on a case and lost someone close to him, someone who was probably his partner or a team member on the same case Comments:This episode is not as strong as the first, but then again, the first episode is a hard act to followIf there were more than one person in the house, it would have been impossible for the daughter’s death to have gone unnoticed