Girls' Generation's Japanese debut single to go on sale
Sep 08 2010 | in Drama & Movie News | by korean-drama-guide
Korean pop sensation Girls' Generation's Japanese debut single will go on sale today in Korea and Japan, according to their agency SM Entertainment on Wednesday. SM announced in a press release that the girls' debut single "Genie," recorded in Japanese, will be unveiled on various music sites in Korea and Japan. SM also stated that they have plans ...
2NE1 unveils music video stills for third single "Go Away"
Sep 08 2010 | in Drama & Movie News | by korean-drama-guide
Korean girl group 2NE1 have revealed photographs of their music video being shot for the third title track of their upcoming album, agency YG Entertainment said Wednesday.YG announced in a press release photos of the group on set filming the music video for the girls' third title track "Go Away" have been uploaded on the official YG blog, YG Life. ...
Se7en says almost debuted as duo with Rain
Sep 08 2010 | in Drama & Movie News | by korean-drama-guide
Singer Se7en has said he almost debuted as a duo with Asian pop sensation Rain.The 25-year-old pop star made the remark on a pre-recorded session of SBS variety show "Steel Heart" which went on air Tuesday, explaining that his producer and agency chief Yang Hyun-suk had suggested he form a two-man band with Rain.Yang had then taken Se7en to meet Ra...
PHOTO Seohyun, Taeyeon at "Despicable Me" red carpet
Sep 08 2010 | in Drama & Movie News | by korean-drama-guide
Girls' Generation member Seohyun and Taeyeon attend the red carpet event for film "Despicable Me" held at a CJ CGV theater in Seoul, South Korea on September 7, 2010. They provided their voices for the Korean-dubbed version of Universal Pictures' animated pic set for release in Korea on September 16
Kim Hyung-joon to open Song Seung-hun Japan fan meet
Sep 07 2010 | in Drama & Movie News | by korean-drama-guide
SS501 member Kim Hyung-joon will open Korean actor Song Seung-hun's fan meeting in Japan on September 20, according to Kim's agency S-Plus Entertainment on Tuesday. S-Plus announced in a press release that Kim was invited to be the special guest for Song Seung-hun's fan meeting called "SH & Asto Japan" which will be held to celebrate the one year a..
INTERVIEW Indie band Daybreak
Sep 07 2010 | in Drama & Movie News | by korean-drama-guide
10Asia spoke to Daybreak, a four-man band formed in 2006, composed of members Lee Won-suk (vocalist), Kim Jang-won (keyboard player), Kim Sun-il (bassist) and Jung Yoo-jong (guitarist).10: You've released your second full-length album for the first time in three years. How does it feel?Kim Jang-won: There's always more to be desired when working on...
Wonder Girls hold showcase at gaming show in U.S.
Sep 07 2010 | in Drama & Movie News | by korean-drama-guide
Korean pop sensation the Wonder Girls held a showcase and fan meeting at a major gaming show in the United States over the weekend.According to a press release from the girls' agency JYP Entertainment (JYPE) on Tuesday, the girls were invited by 3D game company, NCsoft, to perform on stage at the EMP (Experience Music Project), part of the PAX (Pen...
INFINITE to hold first-ever fan meeting on Sept 19
Sep 07 2010 | in Drama & Movie News | by korean-drama-guide
Korean boy band INFINITE will be holding their first-ever fan meeting on September 19, according to their agency Woolim Entertainment on Tuesday.Woolim announced in a press release that in celebrating the boys 100th day since their debut, they will meet and greet their fans at CGV Art Hall located in the Times Square shopping center in Yeongdeung-p...
Kara Han Seung-yeon fractures spine
Sep 07 2010 | in Drama & Movie News | by korean-drama-guide
Popular K-pop girl group Kara member Han Seung-yeon has fractured her spine while working out, forcing the band to delay their comeback to the local music scene set for later this month, according to the girls' agency DSP Media on Tuesday.The girls had recently been working out ahead of the release of their fourth mini-album when Han was told her s...
Bae Yong-joon's photo essay to sell in Taiwan
Sep 07 2010 | in Drama & Movie News | by korean-drama-guide
Top Hallyu star Bae Yong-joon's photo essay "Discovering the Beauty of Korea," which has been sold in both Korea and Japan, will also go on the shelves of Taiwan.Bae's agency KEYEAST announced through a press release on Tuesday that the Taiwanese version, completed after a year-long period of translation, will go on sale in the country starting tod...
2NE1 unveils 2nd title track
Sep 07 2010 | in Drama & Movie News | by korean-drama-guide
K-pop artists 2NE1 yesterday unveiled the second title track to their upcoming album, according to the group's agency YG Entertainment on Tuesday.YG announced in a press release that the first verse of the girls' second title track "Clap" was uploaded onto YG's official blog, YG Life, as well as photographs from the set of their music video."Clap" ...
4Men celebrates double win on Mnet charts
Sep 07 2010 | in Drama & Movie News | by korean-drama-guide
Korean ballad trio 4Men have placed on top of cable music channel Mnet's singles and album charts during the week of August 30 to September 5. The group's latest single "U" made its way to the No. 1 spot, shooting up eight slots from last week and knocking down two-week winner "Madonna" by girl band Secret to sixth place. Holding onto its position ...
PHOTO Celebrities record for "The Beatles Code"
Sep 06 2010 | in Drama & Movie News | by korean-drama-guide
From left, DJ DOC member Kim Chang-ryul, solo singer Chae Yeon and DJ DOC member Lee Ha-neul take part in a recording for cable music channel Mnet's "The Beatles Code" at the CJ E&M Center in Seoul, South Korea on August 19, 2010.From left, singer-songwriter Yoon Jong-shin and comedian Yoo Se-yoon take part in a recording for cable music channel Mn..
DJ DOC and Secret's "The Beatles Code"
Sep 06 2010 | in Drama & Movie News | by korean-drama-guide
"I've decided to watch what I say. Even when I say something with good intentions..." DJ DOC member Lee Ha-neul said with a slightly low-spirited expression during the recording for cable music channel Mnet's "The Beatles Code." He spoke in a way which made him seem a bit resigned, to the extent that one who saw him say this from quite close up may...
SM artists attract 15,000 fans to LA concert
Sep 06 2010 | in Drama & Movie News | by korean-drama-guide
The artists of SM Entertainment made their second stop of their "SMTOWN LIVE '10 WORLD TOUR" in the United States over the weekend, drawing some 15,000 fans to the Staples Center in Los Angles.A total of 44 singers and actors including some of K-pop's biggest names such as Super Junior, SHINee, and Girl's Generation, performed at the famed venue on...
Homme duet, FT Island dethrone BoA from music shows
Sep 06 2010 | in Drama & Movie News | by korean-drama-guide
Homme duet, featuring 8eight's Lee Hyun and 2AM's Changmin, and Korean rock band FT Island took the crown from pop sensation BoA on weekend music programs last week. The latest collaboration "They Live Well" by the two singers won top honors on KBS' Friday show "Music Bank" against Korean hip-hop trio DJ DOC. The Homme collaboration, produced by hi...
ZE:A to meet and greet fans in Malaysia and Singapore
Sep 03 2010 | in Drama & Movie News | by korean-drama-guide
Korean idols ZE:A, who is currently on a promotional tour in Asia, is scheduled to visit Malaysia and Singapore this month, according to their agency Star Empire Entertainment on Friday."The boys will hold fan meetings as holding small live concerts sometime in mid-September in Malaysia and Singapore," a PR official from Star Empire told 10Asia ove...
PHOTO Super Junior, SHINee goof off in plane for LA
Sep 02 2010 | in Drama & Movie News | by korean-drama-guide
From left, Super Junior's Donghae and SHINee's Minho goof off in front of a sleeping Super Junior member Eunhyuk in a plane at Incheon International Airport in South Korea on September 2, 2010 as they depart for the U.S. leg of the "SMTOWN LIVE '10 World Tour" to be held in Los Angeles on September 4.Boy band Super Junior leader Lee Teuk and Girls...
Kim Min-jong says Choi Si-won has much potential as actor
Sep 02 2010 | in Drama & Movie News | by korean-drama-guide
Singer and actor Kim Min-jong has evaluated Super Junior member Choi Si-won as having much potential as possibility as an actor. Kim made the remark during a showcase on Monday for upcoming TV series "Athena," the spin-off to last year's hit show "IRIS," in which the two appear alongside a star-studded cast also including Jung Woo-sung, Cha Seung-w...
Changmin and Lee Hyun reclaim crown on Gaon chart
Sep 02 2010 | in Drama & Movie News | by korean-drama-guide
The duet "They Live Well" by 2AM's Changmin and 8eight's Lee Hyun reclaimed the top spot on Gaon's singles chart during the final week of August.The latest collaboration by the duo climbed back into first place, pushing back previous winner "Madonna" by four-member girl group Secret to No. 2, while recent release "I Love You" from the "Athena" soun...
2NE1 to make music comeback on September 12
Sep 02 2010 | in Drama & Movie News | by korean-drama-guide
Korean girl group 2NE1 will be making a comeback to the music scene with their first full-length album next Friday, according to their agency YG Entertainment on Thursday. "The girls will giving their comeback performance on SBS' Sunday music show 'Inkigayo' on September 12," an official from YG told 10Asia over the phone, adding that they will be...
BoA continues to storm televised music shows with "Hurricane ...
Sep 02 2010 | in Drama & Movie News | by korean-drama-guide
Korean pop sensation BoA managed to hold onto the No. 1 position on both music programs over the weekend with her song "Hurricane Venus."The songstress scored her third consecutive win on the special episode of KBS' Friday "Music Bank" after which she gave an encore performance of "Hurricane Venus" with the members of SHINee, via request from the