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We’re aware that the traditional spring break week has already passed stateside, but as spring has just dawned on us here inSeoul, people are finally shedding their winter coats and long sleeves in favor of some slightly more skin-baring outfits.Of course, idols often keep it skimpy, regardless of the weather, but in honor of our Theme of the Month, as well as the very-welcome sun, we’ve rounded up 10 guys and gals who we think would be a blast to party with on spring break.2PMThough the 2PM members don’t have to take off their shirts to be a success, their beastly idol image hasn’t hurt in terms of popularity

Girls Generation, Seohyun Girls' Generation Seohyun Ranked Number 1 for 'Most Innocent' Girls' Generation Seohyun was chosen as number 1 for the most innocent idol.  From August 26 to May 8, they held a survey in Gangnam to choose who they thought was stylish and dignified and innocent. Seohyun won the number 1 spot on that list. Aside from Seohyun, 2NE1 Dara and SISTAR Dasom were also chosen as well. Seohyun had also posted innocent and lovely self-cam pictures online recently as well and gained much attention

The winner of K! Chart this week was the cool Cho Yong Pil with his song “Hello” beating SHINee‘s “Why So Serious.” This was his second time winning K! Chart with the song. Congratulations Cho Yong Pil! Today’s show was a Chungbuk Osong Special. Other exciting performances today were by Nine Muses, BEAST, SISTAR, INFINITE, T-ARA, 4Minute, B1A4, Secret, Jay Park, BTOB, C-Clown, History and many more! Next week’s show will feature comeback performances of 2PM and Shinhwa! Enjoy the performances below

KBS’ “Music Bank” held their ‘K-Pop Festival‘ special tonight, and aside from the usual on tonight’s episode, Nine Muses and B1A4 held their comeback stages. Competing for the #1 spot, it was a hot battle between Cho Yong Pil and SHINee, but in the end, it was Cho Yong Pil who clinched the win tonight with “Bounce“! Congratulations to Cho Yong Pil on his ‘Music Bank’ trophy! === [Next Week’s Teasers] === Performers tonight included SHINee, INFINITE, B2ST, SISTAR, 4minute, SECRET, Jay Park, uBEAT, Lyn, Seo In Guk, Juniel, K

Orange Caramel and 10cm have joined efforts for the ongoing project album ‘re;code‘! Their collaborative single is actually a remake of 10cm’s “Hug Me“, but with a fresh spin with the added vocals of the ladies. The ‘re;code’ project album has so far featured Geeks and SISTAR‘s Soyu‘s “Officially Missing You, Too“,INFINITE‘s Woohyun and Lucia‘s “Cactus“, and Daybreak and Sunny Hill‘s “Love Actually“, and now joining the list are the two above mentioned stars

Kim Ah-joong cheers to encourage others to take part in volunteer works. Kim Kang-woo poses at a press conference for the SBS program "Hope TV" Wednesday. Soyu, left, and Hyorin of girl group Sistar pose at a studio in SBS prior to the filming of "Hope TV", which focuses on encouraging TV audiences to take part in volunteer works by reporting good deeds of others. Many Korean celebrities have traveled overseas for volunteer works and will share their experience on SBS program "Hope TV"

SISTAR‘s Hyorin and Soyu couldn’t help but spill their tears during the press conference for SBS‘s ‘2013 HopeTV‘ Both girls attended the press conference, held on May 8 at the Seoul SBS Prism Tower. Hyorin and Soyu had traveled to Africa through the program to help conduct charity work in Liberia from March 21 -28. The 4,000 residents of the village in Monrovia were found to make gravel for a living and children as young as 4 would endure extremely strenuous labor all day earning 500-1000 won (~$1 USD)

SISTAR‘s Hyorin spilled tears reflecting on her trip to Africa. SBS‘ ‘HopeTV‘ held their press conference at the SBS Prism Tower in Seoul on the 8th, and among those in attendance were actor Jo Min Soo, Kim Ah Joong, Kim Kang Woo, and SISTAR’s Hyorin and Soyu. The stars previously teamed up with the program and the Miral Welfare Foundation to conduct charity work in Liberia to help those in need. During the press conference, a video clip of the children in the village they traveled to were shown, and the idols had a tough time holding back the tears as they narrated for the clip

Usually appearing tough and fearless, SISTAR’s Hyolyn shed tears while reflecting on her volunteer experiences in Africa. On May 8, Hyolyn and Soyou participated in a production presentation for SBS’ 2013 Hope TV, where they talked about their experiences while volunteering in Liberia.Hyolyn and Soyou talked about one particular 4-year old girl, who was suffering from starvation, yet working hard to transport rocks so she and her family could survive. Hyolyn expressed her sadness, only finding out about the situation in Liberia now

It’s Parent’s Day (May 8) in Korea and the netizens have chosen SHINee’s Taemin as the Most filial idol. From April 30 to May 7, online community, DC Inside held a survey titled, ‘Which idol is the best filial-dol to his/her parents?’ The idol that came out first was none other than Taemin. Taemin took 37.2 percent or 141,257 out of 379,633 votes. It’s assumed that Taemin came out at the top with the help of what he said on a variety show about how he bought his parents a house in Chungdahm-dong as well as a foreign car, despite still being in his teens