Kim Hyun Joong performs “Break Down” on M! Countdown

After being known as the leader of SS501, and then as an actor, since debuting some six years ago, Kim Hyun Joong is ready to embark on a new path as a solo singer.

Having released his solo mini-album “Break Down” earlier this week, Hyun Joong becomes the fourth SS501 member to do so with Kim Kyu Jong the only one not to have released a solo album.

His title track, “Break Down“, was composed by Steven Lee and is classified as a ’south urban dance track’ which combines powerful electric brass and synth sounds to create an energetic track right from its beginning phases, and has a dynamic choreography to ensure a strong performance.

He also performed “Please“, which is a pop R&B track, featuring a beautiful piano melody and a heavy orchestra arrangement that brings out the sadness of the lyrics and “Let Me Go” as well.

Check out his triple song comeback stage below!







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B2ST wins triple crown on M! Countdown + other performances

Mnet’s “M! Countdown” is back with another episode of great performances and musical treats.

Besides the usual stages on the show today, there were comebacks for Sunny Hill and 4MEN, while Kim Hyun Joong made his debut as a solo artist. Elsewhere, Japanese pop and R&B singer Thelma Aoyama performed a special stage with girl group 4minute.

It was a battle between F.T. Island, B2ST, and Baek Ji Young for the #1 spot on “M! Countdown” today, and in the end, it was B2ST who clinched their triple crown win! Congratulations to B2ST!













Other performers who stood on stage included Eru, Jewelry, Lim Jeong Hee, Alex, 5dolls, Clover, SECRET, A Pink, and Jang Woo Hyuk.

Check out their performances below!



















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‘Coca-Cola Zero’ releases Taecyeon’s hot promotional photos

We know that 2PM’s Nichkhun and Taecyeon transformed into hot kickboxers for their endorsement with ‘Coca-Cola Zero‘. Nichkhun’s CF was unveiled earlier, and now it’s Taecyeon’s turn to make hearts race!

Although the CFs have been released already, fans didn’t get to see Taecyeon’s individual shots for the promo.

Coca-Cola’s representative stated, “The second CF for ‘Coca-Cola Zero’ was supposed to be released two weeks later, but because of the positive response from the fans, we decided to release it early. Nichkhun’s wild charisma and Taecyeon’s powerful energy matched up with Coca-Cola Zero’s passion.”

Netizens who saw both the photos and the CF said, “Nichkhun’s rival is Taecyeon…”, “Seeing their bodies makes me want to work out”, and “Their six-pack is unbelievable”.







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Cube Entertainment releases ‘Fantasy Land episode 1′ for upcoming family concert

We reported that Cube Entertainment was going to hold their first ever family concert!

The announcement was then followed up with the very first ‘Fantasy Land‘ teaser video for the upcoming “United Cube Concert“.

In the video, B2ST’s Yoseob is seen texting the rest of the Cube family about the huge event. Every Cube star (including members of B2ST, 4minute, and G.NA) respond with enthusiasm, but they’re all puzzled as to why they didn’t hear back from Dongwoon.

It incites a flurry of messages, as everyone bugs Dongwoon to respond. He suddenly appears behind Yoseob, and laughs as he quips that he already knew about the concert. In the end, poor Yoseob looks dejected as he sulkily steps up for his turn on the shoot.



The concert will take place on August 14th. Fans can grab tickets through the Interpark website starting from June 14th at 8:00PM KST.

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Brave Girls release their MV for “So Sexy”

The Brave Girls are back with a new MV for their follow-up track, “So Sexy“, and it’s poppin’ with sass and color!

Dressed in electric hues, these girls aren’t looking to be your typical ‘girly’ group. They’re loud, they’re vivacious, and they want to bring that edge to your K-pop playlist.

Check out their MV below, and toss us your thoughts on their new look!



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Super Junior releases new promotional photos for Japanese offline release of “Bijin”

With the CD version of “Bijin” due tomorrow in Japan, Super Junior’s official Japanese website has been updated with new photos of the boys, along with a promotional clip.

“Bijin”, a Japanese version of their Korean hit song “BONAMANA“, was used in a commercial for the popular convenience store chain “Circle K Sunkus” that currently operates 6,257 stores throughout Japan. Recording the new song with the Japanese lyrics back in March wasn’t much of a problem for the members, and the commercial, that was actually already filmed in February, was almost done in one take, underlining the professionalism and versatility of the group.


The new photos shows the boys in their chic fashion, and also includes a brief profile.

Having been released digitally on May 18th, the CD release will follow on June 8th.
















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T-ara’s Jiyeon is into girls for ‘Miss Ripley’

T-ara’s Jiyeon took on a surprising role for MBC’s ‘Miss Ripley‘ On June 6th!

Fans got to see the young idol tackle a challenging part as ‘Yu’, the daughter of the Japanese Prime Minister. Yu was staying at a hotel in Korea, and caused panic when she slipped away secretly.

Actress Lee Da Hae, who played the role of ‘Jang Miri’, was sent out on a search for Yu, and finally found her at a ‘Hallyu Concert’. During this entire process, it was revealed that Yu was a lesbian. Yu was interacting mysteriously with her female friend, and Jang Miri later discovers that was the reason why Yu stole away from the hotel; she was ‘rebelling’ against her father, who was opposed to the relationship.


To persuade Yu to go back, Jang Miri lies to her by saying, “I’m a lesbian, just like you.”

She also tries to gain Yu’s sympathy by telling her that her father died because of her, and so Yu should try to avoid making the same mistake that she did.

In the end, Yu returns to the hotel and even thanks Jang Miri for telling her the story about her father.

Viewers commented, “It was shocking that a high schooler acted as a lesbian” and “Although it was a short appearance, her acting was very good”.

Check out Jiyeon’s acting below!



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Sunny Hill releases stage version of “Midnight Circus” MV

Sunny Hill recently released a stage version of their “Midnight Circus” MV!

This five-membered group has been grabbing the spotlight with their comeback track, which not only has a catchy beat but also an addictive dance.

The original music video for “Midnight Circus” boasted a star-studded cast, which featured acting from Ga-In, IU, and B2ST’s Kikwang. It seems that their trendy ‘iljin’ dance (where the members swish their fingers back and forth across the floor) is becoming a hot enough topic for the group to launch a dance-focused version of their MV.


Check it out the stage version below!



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Eye to Eye unveils debut MV for “Like a Man”

Vocal unit Eye to Eye dropped their debut album earlier tonight, and they’ve just released the MV for their title track, “Like a Man“.

It’s an interesting video that revolves around a guy getting his butt handed to him in the ring by a petite lady. As it turns out, it’s one of those scenarios where the girl acts out a fantasy of beating up her loser boyfriend, who tries to play it cool.

The video is pretty amusing, but what really blew us away was seeing the trio belt out their soulful voices. Check it out below!





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SNSD’s Yuri wows fans with her toned body

Fans have been noticing that SNSD’s Yuri was sticking to a strict diet, and it seems the fruits of her labor were finally shown off.

Netizens have been gushing over pictures of Yuri’s abs, taken during her performance in SNSD’s nationwide Japanese tour. Although she’s always carried a sexy vibe, netizens noticed that she looked more grown-up with her toned body.


Fans commented, “Is that really Yuri? I could mistake her for Hyori”, “She looks like a sexy warrior”, and “The sexiest ever.”

Fan cam SNSD - If Yuri solo ( Arena Japan tour in Saitama )


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Yunho’s busy schedule affects his performance on “Kiss & Cry”

After coming away with a win on the pilot episode of ”Kiss & Cry“, TVXQ’s Yunho seems to be struggling to keep his title due to his overwhelming schedule.

The show’s June 5th episode focused on the stars’ preparations for their performances. Throughout his training period, Yunho kept apologizing to his partner, Claudia Mueller. Because of TVXQ’s upcoming world tour and Japanese promotions, the two had only two days to train.

Even with the two days, Yunho could only train in the early morning, which was difficult for Mueller, who’s a student in junior high school. She commented, “We’d train from midnight until two or three in the morning, so it was very tiring.”

The lack of preparations showed in the way their steps would tangle. Yunho fell over while holding Mueller up and continued to fall during all of the spins and spirals required for their performance.






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SNSD takes “Mr. Taxi” onto the Music Japan stage!

SNSD took to the stage on the June 5th broadcasting of Music Japan and performed their song, “Mr. Taxi“!

Check the performance below!




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B2ST wins Inkigayo Mutizen + other performances

SBS’s Inkigayo is back once again, and this week’s show was full of amazing and fun performances from the top participating K-pop artists!

The ‘Take 7‘ nominees for this week’s show were B2ST (“Fiction“), Baek Ji Young (“As Usual“, F.T. Island (“Hello Hello“), After School (“Shampoo“), Lim Jeong Hee (“Golden Lady“), 2NE1 (“Lonely“), and 5dolls (“Like This or That“). 2NE1 did not perform this afternoon.



































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SECRET makes a comeback with “Starlight Moonlight” on Inkigayo

After tasting the sweet fruits of success with “Shy Boy“, the SECRET girls are back with another round of promotions with their new song, “Starlight Moonlight“, on today’s episode of SBS’s Inkigayo.

Co-produced by hit makers Kang Ji Won and Kim Ki Bum, “Starlight Moonlight” is a sweet, retro-flavored track that leaves fans feeling both pleased and refreshed, while also giving listeners a serene moment in their fast-paced lives, bringing them back to simpler, sweeter times.


Check out their comeback stage below which also includes “Oh Honey“!








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Sunny Hill returns with “Midnight Circus” on Inkigayo

Sunny Hill has finally made their return with a completely new image!

They’ve been much loved for their emotional ballad style since their debut in 2007, but after two years of preparations for this daring change, they’ve also come back with two new members.

Their title track, “Midnight Circus“, is the work of composer Lee Min Soo and lyricist Kim Eana, the mega-hit combo behind hits like “Abracadabra” and “Good Day.”


As an acid jazz dance track, the song features an acoustic swing base, house beats, and an electronic sound – all with instruments personally played by the members themselves.

Check out their comeback stage on Inkigayo below!



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4minute promotes safe driving with the “Traffic Safety Song” on Inkigayo

4minute has received the baton for the “Traffic Safety Song,” a collaborative campaign between SBS’s “Inkigayo” and the Korean Transporation Safety Authority in promotion of safe driving and environment protection.

The girls showed much determination in delivering the meaningful message of the campaign by coming up with their own choreography for the song, so check out their music video below!



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Music Core performances from June 4th

MBC’s Music Core is back once again with yet another fun and exciting show!

Besides the usual stages, SECRET and Sunny Hill made their comebacks, while Clover performed their follow-up song. Elsewhere, the final two of Baek Chung Kang and Lee Tae Kwon from MBC’s talent reality show, “Birth of a Great Star“, performed on a music show for the first time.



Music Core was held outdoors at Caribbean Bay to bring in the summer feel but Jiyeon was missing from today’s episode as she is with T-ara for the K-Pop Heal the World concert in Singapore.



Other performers included B2ST, F.T. Island, Jang Woo Hyuk, SISTAR19, Baek Ji Young, Heo Young Saeng, Lim Jeong Hee, Jewelry, Norazo, B1A4, 5dolls, Boyfriend, Ali, N-Train, and Turtles.




























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Sunny Hill returns with “Midnight Circus” on Music Core

Sunny Hill has finally made their return with a completely new image!

They’ve been much loved for their emotional ballad style since their debut in 2007, but after two years of preparations for this daring change, they’ve also come back with two new members.


Their title track, “Midnight Circus“, is the work of composer Lee Min Soo and lyricist Kim Eana, the mega-hit combo behind hits like “Abracadabra” and “Good Day.”

As an acid jazz dance track, the song features an acoustic swing base, house beats, and an electronic sound – all with instruments personally played by the members themselves.

Check out their comeback stage on Music Core below!



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GP Basic performs new song, “Jelly Pop”, at Japanese showcase

Earlier, we reported that girl group GP Basic would be holding their debut showcase at the HEP HALL in Osaka, Japan. On May 29th, the girls performed six songs, including their upcoming single, “Jelly Pop“.

GP Basic’s representatives revealed, “Officials from the Japanese music industry have shown much interest in Korea’s youngest girl group. We are planning to have all proceeds from their Japanese activities and showcase go towards the earthquake disaster relief fund.”

The girls all made dramatic transformations into blondes and have gained a more mature look.

Fans will be happy to see that Janey is back with the group, since she was previously forced to be absent for their Korean promotions.

GP Basic also performed an adorable cover of Cool’s old school hits, “Sorrow” and “Before I Get Sad“, so be sure to check it out below!








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SNSD performs “The Great Escape” on Music Station in Japan!

On the June 3rd broadcast of Japanese music program “Music Station“, SNSD stopped by to give a performance of “The Great Escape“!

Check out their great escape with “Mr. Taxi“, along with a talk portion, below!






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