Posts Tagged ‘Joo’

Help! My Bias is Untalented

Help! My Bias is UntalentedTalent is a strange thing within K-pop. Less the dearth of talent, and more so the reaction we have towards the untalented. It’s not a big secret. Although K-pop’s live performance culture is something to be admired and something I wish Western music would take after, talent it isn’t exactly abundant. Generally speaking, we’re all rather okay with it. That is, if it’s not our bias. The funny thing is although we can act cool and ambivalent about specific idols essentially being a black hole within their groups, when it happens to be our bias, a switch turns on

Review: Lee Hyori Tells Teens Its Okay To Be ‘Bad Girls’ In Sizzling New Comic Book-Influenced Music Video

Lee Hyori, Bad Girls Wake up world, there is a new badass on the loose--Lee Hyori (right). Wake up world, there is a new badass on the loose--Lee Hyori. Hot on the heels of her elegant turn as a jazz diva in "Miss Korea," Lee Hyori pumps up the adrenaline as a comic book super hero in her follow-up music video, "Bad Girls." Released on Monday, the video debuts one day before the fifth Lee Hyori album "Monochrome" is scheduled for release. With the one-minute long trailer to "Bad Girls" already earning over 800,000 YouTube views, Lee Hyori's new video clip lives up to the hype

Girls’ Generation Seohyun Dances to FinkL’s Song

Girls Generation, Seohyun Girls' Generation Seohyun Dances to FinkL's Song Girls' Generation Seohyun danced to FinkL's song, "Forever Love" and touched the heart of FinkL member Ock Joo Hyun. Ock Joo Hyun posted on her twitter yesterday, "A message that I received for our FinkL 15th anniversary. I promise to be a good senior to you all," along with a video. In the video, Seohyun is dancing to one of their hit songs. Internet users commented, "So cute" and "She is so sweet

Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun Sends Ok Joo Hyun A Touching Dancing Video

It’s always great to see the cute interactions between a senior and junior in, what’s often called, a harsh and competitive entertainment industry. On May 20, Ok Joo Hyun posted on her Twitter, “A moving message I received from New York. It was Fin.K.L’s 15th year anniversary not too long ago and I got moved from the anniversary presents from fans. I’ll continue to strive to become a good senior people often seek out.” Click here to see Girls’ Generation‘s Seohyun’s touching video! She cutely calls out while dancing, “Joo Hyun unni, I want to see you

Kara’s Park Gyuri Solo Interview Part 1: “I Was Attracted to Crossdressing Projects..”

Park Gyuri had a chance to take time out of her busy schedule to sit down for an interview with Ilgan Sports where she opened up about her recent acting project in the crossdressing drama “Nail Shop Prince.” _Feelings regarding first leading role “I did some acting in elementary school, but I became a singing trainee in middle school and put all my energy promoting with Kara. I would occasionally take on projects, but it was through ‘Nail Shop Prince’ that I had renewed feelings for acting

VIXX Comeback With ‘Hyde’: Dark Imagery Sends Shock Waves Through The K-Pop Universe

VIXX, Hyde VIXX "Hyde" music video A year after their debut, rookie group VIXX has returned to the K-Pop scene with a new look and a powerful new single. On May 20, the six-member idol group released their mini-album, hyde, as well as the music video for the lead single of the same name. The gothic-themed imagery shows the members transformed into an interpretation of the literary Mr. Hyde, the evil personality of Dr. Jekyll.The video shows the members as dark angel figures with villainous sensuality and is a nice follow-up to their third single "On and On" released earlier this year

Son Ho Young to DJ ’2 O’Clock Date’ During Interim

Son Ho Young Son Ho Young to DJ ‘2 O’Clock Date’ During Interim Ask any fans about what makes Son Ho Young special. His warm smile and tender voice are his two strong suits one will almost always hear about. As such, it is great news for fans and nonfans alike that Son Ho Young, the sweet-spoken artist, will be hosting the radio show '2 O'Clock Date' for two weeks. The original DJ, Joo Young Hoon, has left his post and Son Ho Young will be filling in during the interim as the search for the next DJ continues

SISTAR Bora, ‘I Would Not Date Song Joong Ki’

Song Joong Ki, Bora, SISTAR SISTAR Bora ‘I Would Not Date Song Joong Ki’ SISTAR's Bora shared her thoughts about her dream guy, Song Joong Ki. On May 20, Bora appeared as a guest on Mnet's 'Beatles Code 2' during which past clips of SISTAR's interview was played. As mentioned in multiple interviews and TV shows, Bora's dream guy is actor Song Joong Ki. The hosts of the show pushed the envelope a bit, fishing for more by asking "What about him do you like so much?" Bora replied, "He really is my dream guy

Kim Hyun Joong is to appear as a special guest at a UV concert

 According to an announcement made by their agency on May 21, the duo UV (Yoo Se Yoon and Muzi) will hold concerts on May 24 and 25 and Kim Hyun Joong has agreed to perform as a special guest, at Yoo’s invitation. Kim is currently appearing in Barefoot Friends on SBS along with Yoo. Kim will show a different side of himself, attuning with UV, at the concert. Through his agency, Yoo has said, “Kim Hyun Joong is a true friend of mine. I feel grateful to him for accepting my invitation to perform, in spite of his busy schedule

Jung Joon Young Signs Exclusive Contract with CJ E&M

Superstar K4′s Jung Joon Young confirmed he signed an exclusive contract with CJ E&M.CJ E&M announced through a press release on May 21 to enews that it "signed an exclusive contract with Jung Joon Young on May 20."With this, CJ E&M will be in charge of future album production and promotions related to the singer. A rep from CJ E&M said, "Now that the contract has been signed, we plan to talk over his future promotions. A new album will be released in summer at the earliest. We will put the artist′s opinions and his strengths as our priorities