Trouble Maker Takes Home Win After Win With "Now"

Trouble Maker (Hyuna of 4minute and Hyun-seung of Beast) swept clean all TV music programs in the first week of November, with their new song “Now” as the sweeper.

Starting with Show Champion on November 6, they won M! Countdown, Music Bank, Show! Music Core, and Inkigayo. They were pushed down from the top place on music charts by the popularity of the Infinite Challenge Music Festival’s works, but they’re still selling well.

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To say that the song is doing well would be the ultimate understatement. It's becoming quite the national anthem so far as the song is being played in every club, every street corner, every mall known in Seoul. The popularity of the duo comes from both their song and their naturally sexy charms. They sell records and hits because their fans think that they work well together.

This is proven by the number of fans commenting on their effortless chemistry and the kind of music that they form together. Because of this kind of popularity, duos are becoming quite a trend in the Kpop music industry. Trouble Maker got it right when they were paired together, and hopefully they'll be seen in more promotions together after this one.

Trouble Maker Takes Home Win After Win With "Now"

Trouble Maker (Hyuna of 4minute and Hyun-seung of Beast) swept clean all TV music programs in the first week of November, with their new song “Now” as the sweeper.

Starting with Show Champion on November 6, they won M! Countdown, Music Bank, Show! Music Core, and Inkigayo. They were pushed down from the top place on music charts by the popularity of the Infinite Challenge Music Festival’s works, but they’re still selling well.

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To say that the song is doing well would be the ultimate understatement. It's becoming quite the national anthem so far as the song is being played in every club, every street corner, every mall known in Seoul. The popularity of the duo comes from both their song and their naturally sexy charms. They sell records and hits because their fans think that they work well together.

This is proven by the number of fans commenting on their effortless chemistry and the kind of music that they form together. Because of this kind of popularity, duos are becoming quite a trend in the Kpop music industry. Trouble Maker got it right when they were paired together, and hopefully they'll be seen in more promotions together after this one.

Trouble Maker vs. Miss A - Who's Sexier?

Trouble Maker and Miss A have come back onto the music scene with their unique brands of sexy.

Trouble Maker made the headlines first when their single "Now" and its corresponding music video was released in the last week of October. 4Minute HyunA and BEAST Hyunseung created a scandalous and explosive combination that sold a brand of sexy that was previously unseen in the music industry. Their brand of sexy was not just sexy, but it was lustful.

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CUBE Entertainment promised a new kind of sexy prior to the release of the mini-album, and it's safe to say that Trouble Maker delivered. The impact of their performance will not be easy forgotten.

Miss A came back early November with their 2nd album, Hush. Miss A's brand of sexy is not so titillating as Trouble Maker, but it does give an aura of sexiness that is both dangerous and mysterious. If Trouble Maker stepped over the line between moderate and scandalous, Miss A is barely keeping a balance between the two. Miss A's brand of sexy is dreamy, chic, and dynamic.

The two groups are inevitably facing off on the online music charts. The charts were all over the place because of various releases ranging from comeback stars to TV drama OSTs to Infinite Challenge concert songs, but when all the dust settled, it was a duel between Trouble Maker and Miss A for the top spot.

It all depends on the reception of the audience.

Trouble Maker consists of a male and a female performer. Because of this advantage, they can perform things that were previously unseen. There has never been a mixed-sex idol group that would rub bodies and flagrantly sell sex before, and honestly, there may never be another. Idol stars acting out a sex scene in their music video is unheard of, but it seems like it will never be heard of again. They perform in ways that are sexy and induce lust.

Some fans have expressed concern, saying, "I can't watch their performance with my parents" and "It's too sexy". They may be sexy beyond any other idol groups or singers out there, but perhaps that was taking it too far.

Adversely, Miss A has comeback with a more common type of sexy found in girl idol groups - the slight exposure, the hip sway, and their sexy makeup all have been seen and have been done. The thing that sets them apart may be their charisma and experience. Korean people like to say that someone who commands attention has a 'force' of attraction. That's what Miss A has - they have the 'force' of attraction that differentiates them from the hundreds of different idol stars.

In other words, Trouble Maker may tantalize their viewers, but Miss A appeals to the viewers.

"Sexy" is a hard word to couple with ultimate, unchangeable standards or criteria. When idol stars perform "sexy" on stage, it is for the purpose of both tantalizing and appealing. Therefore, the comparison between Miss A and Trouble Maker are often subjective when done by the critics because they have a tendency to pick what they like and want. In a case like this, it is best to allow the fans and the viewers decide on their own. The victor will be made clear in the coming months.

Meanwhile, Miss A has been garnering positive responses for their single and their music video. Many fans wonder if the "sexy" that was used for the music video can be translated unto a live stage.

Photo credit: CUBE Entertainment, JYP Entertainment

'Tis the Season for Concerts - Choose Your Pick

K-pop stars get busy preparing their concerts every December. From big-name superstars to underground indie bands, a countless number of concerts await the fans. A concert adviser commented that some 40% of all concerts held in a year is scheduled for December.

A CJ E&M music business adviser commented, "December has a lot of memorable holidays, including Christmas and New Year's Eve. Not only do stars want to be remembered on those holidays but many of them relish wrapping up the year doing what they love - performing music. The second most amount of concerts is held in May, which celebrates the family and is ripe for event-type concerts."

There is no shortage of concerts prepared this year around. These tickets will sell out soon, so if you're planning on visiting Korea or are in Korea, make sure you get these tickets as soon as they are available.

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The veteran musicians have announced their concert plans much to the delight of their fans. The two biggest names in this category are PSY and Jo Yong Pil.

PSY is heralded as a "world star", but he announced on his twitter that the "world star" lifestyle is not to his liking. He tweeted, "I used to perform over 15 songs on average on any stage, but I've lasted this whole year with just 2 songs! I need to let loose with you guys, so let's go crazy for one night!" Before his explosion onto the international music scene, PSY was referred to as the "master of concerts". Although he forwent his annual New Year's Eve concert last year because of Gangnam Style's fame, he has repeatedly expressed his desire to perform back in his "home field".

Jo Yong Pil, commonly referred to as the "Godfather" of Korean music, released his 19th album "Hello" this year and had unmatched success. He will be having his encore concert to wrap up his 2013 music activity and hopefully return sooner than later with a new album.

Other veteran singers such as Lee Seung Hwan and Park Jin Young will also hold December concerts. Lee Seung Hwan is looking forward to his 25th anniversary of his music career in 2014 and has announced that he will have a retro-concert that will showcase most of his hit songs that spanned nearly three decades. Park Jin Young will hold his trademarked and wildly popular "NC-19" concert in December.

Lee Juk and Brown Eyed Soul are other veteran singers preparing for concerts in December. Rose Motel, who garnered some popularity after their appearance on Infinite Challenge, are also planning for a concert of their own.

Some stars are deciding to take the stage together to provide their fans with a very different experience. Korea's premier band Yoon Do Hyun Band (also known as YB) is performing with starlet diva Park Jung Hyun. This event was put together by an event company who were excited about the prospect of putting a pure R&B singer like Park Jung Hyun with the pop rock sound of YB. One event manager explained, "Their synergy is amazing, and no one is going to regret coming to this one."

Gummy and Wheesung, who are good friends and ex-lovers, will be repeating their 2005 Duet Concert this December.

SM's hottest stars are coming together for an SM concert that will be spread over 9 days. SHINee will perform on the 21st, and Girls' Generation will take the next day, the 22nd. f(x) and EXO will perform together for the the 24th and the 25th, followed by TVXQ who will perform on the 26th and the 27th. Super Junior will wrap it up with back to back concerts for the 28th and the 29th. SM will sell the tickets in two formats - "ALL TICKET", which grants access to all the concerts, and the "Choice Ticket", which grants access to four of the eight concerts.

Trouble Maker vs. Miss A - Who's Sexier?

Trouble Maker and Miss A have come back onto the music scene with their unique brands of sexy.

Trouble Maker made the headlines first when their single "Now" and its corresponding music video was released in the last week of October. 4Minute HyunA and BEAST Hyunseung created a scandalous and explosive combination that sold a brand of sexy that was previously unseen in the music industry. Their brand of sexy was not just sexy, but it was lustful.

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CUBE Entertainment promised a new kind of sexy prior to the release of the mini-album, and it's safe to say that Trouble Maker delivered. The impact of their performance will not be easy forgotten.

Miss A came back early November with their 2nd album, Hush. Miss A's brand of sexy is not so titillating as Trouble Maker, but it does give an aura of sexiness that is both dangerous and mysterious. If Trouble Maker stepped over the line between moderate and scandalous, Miss A is barely keeping a balance between the two. Miss A's brand of sexy is dreamy, chic, and dynamic.

The two groups are inevitably facing off on the online music charts. The charts were all over the place because of various releases ranging from comeback stars to TV drama OSTs to Infinite Challenge concert songs, but when all the dust settled, it was a duel between Trouble Maker and Miss A for the top spot.

It all depends on the reception of the audience.

Trouble Maker consists of a male and a female performer. Because of this advantage, they can perform things that were previously unseen. There has never been a mixed-sex idol group that would rub bodies and flagrantly sell sex before, and honestly, there may never be another. Idol stars acting out a sex scene in their music video is unheard of, but it seems like it will never be heard of again. They perform in ways that are sexy and induce lust.

Some fans have expressed concern, saying, "I can't watch their performance with my parents" and "It's too sexy". They may be sexy beyond any other idol groups or singers out there, but perhaps that was taking it too far.

Adversely, Miss A has comeback with a more common type of sexy found in girl idol groups - the slight exposure, the hip sway, and their sexy makeup all have been seen and have been done. The thing that sets them apart may be their charisma and experience. Korean people like to say that someone who commands attention has a 'force' of attraction. That's what Miss A has - they have the 'force' of attraction that differentiates them from the hundreds of different idol stars.

In other words, Trouble Maker may tantalize their viewers, but Miss A appeals to the viewers.

"Sexy" is a hard word to couple with ultimate, unchangeable standards or criteria. When idol stars perform "sexy" on stage, it is for the purpose of both tantalizing and appealing. Therefore, the comparison between Miss A and Trouble Maker are often subjective when done by the critics because they have a tendency to pick what they like and want. In a case like this, it is best to allow the fans and the viewers decide on their own. The victor will be made clear in the coming months.

Meanwhile, Miss A has been garnering positive responses for their single and their music video. Many fans wonder if the "sexy" that was used for the music video can be translated unto a live stage.

Photo credit: CUBE Entertainment, JYP Entertainment

'Tis the Season for Concerts - Choose Your Pick

K-pop stars get busy preparing their concerts every December. From big-name superstars to underground indie bands, a countless number of concerts await the fans. A concert adviser commented that some 40% of all concerts held in a year is scheduled for December.

A CJ E&M music business adviser commented, "December has a lot of memorable holidays, including Christmas and New Year's Eve. Not only do stars want to be remembered on those holidays but many of them relish wrapping up the year doing what they love - performing music. The second most amount of concerts is held in May, which celebrates the family and is ripe for event-type concerts."

There is no shortage of concerts prepared this year around. These tickets will sell out soon, so if you're planning on visiting Korea or are in Korea, make sure you get these tickets as soon as they are available.

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The veteran musicians have announced their concert plans much to the delight of their fans. The two biggest names in this category are PSY and Jo Yong Pil.

PSY is heralded as a "world star", but he announced on his twitter that the "world star" lifestyle is not to his liking. He tweeted, "I used to perform over 15 songs on average on any stage, but I've lasted this whole year with just 2 songs! I need to let loose with you guys, so let's go crazy for one night!" Before his explosion onto the international music scene, PSY was referred to as the "master of concerts". Although he forwent his annual New Year's Eve concert last year because of Gangnam Style's fame, he has repeatedly expressed his desire to perform back in his "home field".

Jo Yong Pil, commonly referred to as the "Godfather" of Korean music, released his 19th album "Hello" this year and had unmatched success. He will be having his encore concert to wrap up his 2013 music activity and hopefully return sooner than later with a new album.

Other veteran singers such as Lee Seung Hwan and Park Jin Young will also hold December concerts. Lee Seung Hwan is looking forward to his 25th anniversary of his music career in 2014 and has announced that he will have a retro-concert that will showcase most of his hit songs that spanned nearly three decades. Park Jin Young will hold his trademarked and wildly popular "NC-19" concert in December.

Lee Juk and Brown Eyed Soul are other veteran singers preparing for concerts in December. Rose Motel, who garnered some popularity after their appearance on Infinite Challenge, are also planning for a concert of their own.

Some stars are deciding to take the stage together to provide their fans with a very different experience. Korea's premier band Yoon Do Hyun Band (also known as YB) is performing with starlet diva Park Jung Hyun. This event was put together by an event company who were excited about the prospect of putting a pure R&B singer like Park Jung Hyun with the pop rock sound of YB. One event manager explained, "Their synergy is amazing, and no one is going to regret coming to this one."

Gummy and Wheesung, who are good friends and ex-lovers, will be repeating their 2005 Duet Concert this December.

SM's hottest stars are coming together for an SM concert that will be spread over 9 days. SHINee will perform on the 21st, and Girls' Generation will take the next day, the 22nd. f(x) and EXO will perform together for the the 24th and the 25th, followed by TVXQ who will perform on the 26th and the 27th. Super Junior will wrap it up with back to back concerts for the 28th and the 29th. SM will sell the tickets in two formats - "ALL TICKET", which grants access to all the concerts, and the "Choice Ticket", which grants access to four of the eight concerts.

INFINITE Ready to Kick Off 'One Great Step' US Tour Tomorrow Night in LA

INFINITE is ready to kick off their US Tour tomorrow night in Los Angeles.

The seven-member idol group are the latest K-Pop act to hit the road in America with a four-city tour that begins in sunny Los Angeles Friday, November 8.

The 2013 INFINITE 1st World Tour 'One Great Step' USA marks the group's first time performing solo in the United States and comes not long after the news that their label Woollim Entertainment had merged with top K-Pop agency SM Entertainment thus thrusting the idols forward with more name recognition and resources.

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Judging by the comments left on INFINITE's official Facebook page, American fans couldn't be more pumped to see the idols up close and personal tomorrow night with hundreds of posts expressing pure excitement that the show is only a day away.

Those of you fans who want a taste of K-Pop on your home soil still have an opportunity to buy tickets for the 8:00pm concert at the Nokia Theatre LA LIVE through the AXS website. The prices range from $50 to $180.

A limited number of tickets are also available for INFINITE's other US shows in San Jose, CA, Silver Spring, MD, and New York City and can be purchased through AXS or Ticketmaster.

Initially the group had planned on performing in Fairfax, Virginia, but had to relocate the show to Maryland, and although it is still in the greater Washington DC area, many fans were inconvenienced by the change of venue and many tickets are still available.

Check out the INFINITE members below in their introduction video for the US Tour and let us know in the comments section if you are planning on going to the LA concert tomorrow night!

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INFINITE Ready to Kick Off 'One Great Step' US Tour Tomorrow Night in LA

INFINITE is ready to kick off their US Tour tomorrow night in Los Angeles.

The seven-member idol group are the latest K-Pop act to hit the road in America with a four-city tour that begins in sunny Los Angeles Friday, November 8.

The 2013 INFINITE 1st World Tour 'One Great Step' USA marks the group's first time performing solo in the United States and comes not long after the news that their label Woollim Entertainment had merged with top K-Pop agency SM Entertainment thus thrusting the idols forward with more name recognition and resources.

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Judging by the comments left on INFINITE's official Facebook page, American fans couldn't be more pumped to see the idols up close and personal tomorrow night with hundreds of posts expressing pure excitement that the show is only a day away.

Those of you fans who want a taste of K-Pop on your home soil still have an opportunity to buy tickets for the 8:00pm concert at the Nokia Theatre LA LIVE through the AXS website. The prices range from $50 to $180.

A limited number of tickets are also available for INFINITE's other US shows in San Jose, CA, Silver Spring, MD, and New York City and can be purchased through AXS or Ticketmaster.

Initially the group had planned on performing in Fairfax, Virginia, but had to relocate the show to Maryland, and although it is still in the greater Washington DC area, many fans were inconvenienced by the change of venue and many tickets are still available.

Check out the INFINITE members below in their introduction video for the US Tour and let us know in the comments section if you are planning on going to the LA concert tomorrow night!

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Album Review: Miss A Delivers A Sensuous And Musically Diverse Album With 'Hush'

Miss A sets out to attract new audiences with Hush.

Miss A crosses over from the youth market with Hush, a thirteen track, full-length album whose songs illustrate the trials and tribulations of being a single woman. The initial marketing for Hush delivered the message that Miss A intended to project a more mature image which they successfully achieve. In addition to the title song, Come Tonight and Hide & Sick, serve as testimonies to the conflict many young women face after shedding the fierce independence of I Don't Need A Man. While the production of J.Y. Park is noticeably absent from the album, Hush maintains some of the signature JYP sound, while demonstrating the full potential of Miss A.

While there is a presence of electro pop and European house on the album, Hush is very much a pop album. Spotlight is a standout example of an uptempo K-Pop song that breaks up some of the album's dark tone. Hush swings the pendulum from the joy of a new found connection which may or not have been established in a club to the lows of breakup. Hide & Sick contrasts with Spotlight, both lyrically and with its dark synthpop track. The juxtaposition of these two songs sets the overall tone for Hush.

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The jazzy Mama (I'm Good) is one of the songs which sounds most like it belongs to a JYP artist. The sedated instrumentals help to establish a backdrop for Miss A's vocals, in a way which the more club friendly songs do not. It is often frustrating to hear strong vocalists on house or EDM songs, as the music can potentially overtake the song itself. In the case of Times Up, the house track has been subdued to allow for a very catchy dance anthem.

The similarly named Over U and Love is U exemplify bubblegum pop, although Love is U features an interesting hip-hop break. Although, the songs make sense in terms of the album, they sound slightly dated in comparison with the overall album. Over U resembles the musical structure of a mid-career Britney Spears single, which works against it. While I Don't Need A Man maintains some of those qualities, the song perfectly completes an album which opens with an invitation to stay the night and closes with the conclusion that men are unnecessary.

Miss A has demonstrated that the group has infinite potential with Hush. Their musical independence, in terms of production from J.Y. Park, works to their advantage by providing them with a diversity of sound which helps to transition them into maturity. With Hush, Miss A has provided a soundtrack that is perfect for a night at the club as well as evening at home. In its digital form, Hush is currently performing at number one on most of the real-time chart, beating out many of the recent comebacks. The physical album of Hush will be released on November 11^th.

Album Review: Miss A Delivers A Sensuous And Musically Diverse Album With 'Hush'

Miss A sets out to attract new audiences with Hush.

Miss A crosses over from the youth market with Hush, a thirteen track, full-length album whose songs illustrate the trials and tribulations of being a single woman. The initial marketing for Hush delivered the message that Miss A intended to project a more mature image which they successfully achieve. In addition to the title song, Come Tonight and Hide & Sick, serve as testimonies to the conflict many young women face after shedding the fierce independence of I Don't Need A Man. While the production of J.Y. Park is noticeably absent from the album, Hush maintains some of the signature JYP sound, while demonstrating the full potential of Miss A.

While there is a presence of electro pop and European house on the album, Hush is very much a pop album. Spotlight is a standout example of an uptempo K-Pop song that breaks up some of the album's dark tone. Hush swings the pendulum from the joy of a new found connection which may or not have been established in a club to the lows of breakup. Hide & Sick contrasts with Spotlight, both lyrically and with its dark synthpop track. The juxtaposition of these two songs sets the overall tone for Hush.

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The jazzy Mama (I'm Good) is one of the songs which sounds most like it belongs to a JYP artist. The sedated instrumentals help to establish a backdrop for Miss A's vocals, in a way which the more club friendly songs do not. It is often frustrating to hear strong vocalists on house or EDM songs, as the music can potentially overtake the song itself. In the case of Times Up, the house track has been subdued to allow for a very catchy dance anthem.

The similarly named Over U and Love is U exemplify bubblegum pop, although Love is U features an interesting hip-hop break. Although, the songs make sense in terms of the album, they sound slightly dated in comparison with the overall album. Over U resembles the musical structure of a mid-career Britney Spears single, which works against it. While I Don't Need A Man maintains some of those qualities, the song perfectly completes an album which opens with an invitation to stay the night and closes with the conclusion that men are unnecessary.

Miss A has demonstrated that the group has infinite potential with Hush. Their musical independence, in terms of production from J.Y. Park, works to their advantage by providing them with a diversity of sound which helps to transition them into maturity. With Hush, Miss A has provided a soundtrack that is perfect for a night at the club as well as evening at home. In its digital form, Hush is currently performing at number one on most of the real-time chart, beating out many of the recent comebacks. The physical album of Hush will be released on November 11^th.

Primary Speaks His Frustration on the Plagiarism Controversy, "It' Was Purely Accidental"

Primary has addressed the issue for the final time - "The song was not plagiarized, and the 'original' songwriter has stated as much. I hope this ends all controversy."

Primary's song, "I Got C", was his duet with comedian Park Myung Soo on MBC's "Infinite Challenge" for their annual concert. The song was accused of being very similar to Caro Emerald's "Liquid Lunch". However, Caro Emerald, when approached with this issue, said she had no issue with Primary or his song, stating that the songs were not similar.

Primary's management company, Amoeba Culture, has issued a statement saying, "The most pressing issue was whether Caro Emerald thought it was a plagiarism of her song. She has stated that Primary hasn't plagiarized her, so let's not address this issue any further."

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They added, " 'I got C' and 'Liquid Lunch' are two songs that are technically very different, but may sound similar because they are both an unusual fusion genre of Swing and Retro Hip-hop. Perhaps this was the cause of the accusation."

Primary has been gaining mainstream popularity since his appearance on "Infinite Challenge". The attention may have been one of the impetuses for such accusations as well.

Primary and Park Myung Soo formed the "Leech" team (Geomary) , featuring Dynamic Duo's Gaeko, and performed "I Got C" on stage and have since topped online charts as the #1 hit from the concert.

The accusations came from the netizens who stated that Primary stole the melody from Caro Emerald's "Liquid Lunch".

Photo credit: Infinite Challenge Music Festival

Primary Speaks His Frustration on the Plagiarism Controversy, "It' Was Purely Accidental"

Primary has addressed the issue for the final time - "The song was not plagiarized, and the 'original' songwriter has stated as much. I hope this ends all controversy."

Primary's song, "I Got C", was his duet with comedian Park Myung Soo on MBC's "Infinite Challenge" for their annual concert. The song was accused of being very similar to Caro Emerald's "Liquid Lunch". However, Caro Emerald, when approached with this issue, said she had no issue with Primary or his song, stating that the songs were not similar.

Primary's management company, Amoeba Culture, has issued a statement saying, "The most pressing issue was whether Caro Emerald thought it was a plagiarism of her song. She has stated that Primary hasn't plagiarized her, so let's not address this issue any further."

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They added, " 'I got C' and 'Liquid Lunch' are two songs that are technically very different, but may sound similar because they are both an unusual fusion genre of Swing and Retro Hip-hop. Perhaps this was the cause of the accusation."

Primary has been gaining mainstream popularity since his appearance on "Infinite Challenge". The attention may have been one of the impetuses for such accusations as well.

Primary and Park Myung Soo formed the "Leech" team (Geomary) , featuring Dynamic Duo's Gaeko, and performed "I Got C" on stage and have since topped online charts as the #1 hit from the concert.

The accusations came from the netizens who stated that Primary stole the melody from Caro Emerald's "Liquid Lunch".

Photo credit: Infinite Challenge Music Festival

Infinite L, Completes His Fashion in Photo Shoot with Headphones

Group Infinite's member L revealed perfect fashion sense through a photo shoot.

In a recent photo shoot with the fashion magazine CeCi, L revealed fashionable outfits. He wore a navy and red knit with white shoes, and matched black headphones on top of this.

L has also caught much attention with headphones as a singer. He revealed many fashionable outfits that were completed with boom phones. His innocent and cleaned up image in the photo shoot is expected to make many fans purchase the magazine.

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Photo Credit: CeCi

Infinite L, Completes His Fashion in Photo Shoot with Headphones

Group Infinite's member L revealed perfect fashion sense through a photo shoot.

In a recent photo shoot with the fashion magazine CeCi, L revealed fashionable outfits. He wore a navy and red knit with white shoes, and matched black headphones on top of this.

L has also caught much attention with headphones as a singer. He revealed many fashionable outfits that were completed with boom phones. His innocent and cleaned up image in the photo shoot is expected to make many fans purchase the magazine.

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Photo Credit: CeCi

‘Infinite Challenge Music Festival’ Number 1 Song on Music Charts

Songs from MBC entertainment program 'Infinite Challenge Music Festival' (or Jayuro Music Festival) are a big hit, and is recording the top spot on 9 different music charts, and occupies top 10.

Leech aka Geumary (Park Myung Soo and Primary) announced the song "I Got C," featuring hip hop rapper Gaeko of Dynamic Duo. As of November 4th, the song took the number 1 spot on 9 music charts, including MelOn, Mnet, Soribada, Ole Music, Naver Music, Daum Music, Bugs, Genie, and Monkey 3.

Hyung Yong Don Jyong's (Jung Hyung Don and G-Dragon) song "Going to Try" is number 2 across 10 live music charts. How Do Yoo Two's (Yoo Hee Yeol and Yoo Jae Suk) "Please Don't Go My Girl" stands at number 3.

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Other Infinite Challenge Music Festival songs made the top 10 charts including Rose Jaw's (No Hong Chul and Rose Inn) "Call Me Oppa," Double Play's (Jung Joon Ha and Kim C) "Will Be Gone," Seventy Fingers' (HaHa, Jang Gi Ha and the Faces) "Super Jab Cho Man," and G.A.B's (Gil and BoA) "G.A.B."

After the music festival aired on November 2nd, the songs were made available through online music sites. Once the album Infinite Challenge Music Festival was released, it took an all-kill on music charts, and even now, 3 days in, is holding steady.

Photo credit: OSEN

‘Infinite Challenge Music Festival’ Number 1 Song on Music Charts

Songs from MBC entertainment program 'Infinite Challenge Music Festival' (or Jayuro Music Festival) are a big hit, and is recording the top spot on 9 different music charts, and occupies top 10.

Leech aka Geumary (Park Myung Soo and Primary) announced the song "I Got C," featuring hip hop rapper Gaeko of Dynamic Duo. As of November 4th, the song took the number 1 spot on 9 music charts, including MelOn, Mnet, Soribada, Ole Music, Naver Music, Daum Music, Bugs, Genie, and Monkey 3.

Hyung Yong Don Jyong's (Jung Hyung Don and G-Dragon) song "Going to Try" is number 2 across 10 live music charts. How Do Yoo Two's (Yoo Hee Yeol and Yoo Jae Suk) "Please Don't Go My Girl" stands at number 3.

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Other Infinite Challenge Music Festival songs made the top 10 charts including Rose Jaw's (No Hong Chul and Rose Inn) "Call Me Oppa," Double Play's (Jung Joon Ha and Kim C) "Will Be Gone," Seventy Fingers' (HaHa, Jang Gi Ha and the Faces) "Super Jab Cho Man," and G.A.B's (Gil and BoA) "G.A.B."

After the music festival aired on November 2nd, the songs were made available through online music sites. Once the album Infinite Challenge Music Festival was released, it took an all-kill on music charts, and even now, 3 days in, is holding steady.

Photo credit: OSEN

Skull and Haha to Hold First Malaysia Showcase this December

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 3 November 2013 - One of the most dynamic reggae live performances is coming to town!

Top Korean reggae artistes Skull & Haha will be in Malaysia for the first time on Saturday, 21 December 2013, to meet fans up close and personal. In addition to a separate meet & greet session, they will be bringing their fun, unique blend of Korean reggae music and high-energy performance to celebrate the year's end with fans.

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Ha Dong Hoon (a.k.a Haha, Haroro, 河东勋 ) has been a cast member of the highly popular Korean variety shows 'Running Man' since 2010 and 'Infinite Challenge' since 2005. On 30 December 2011, HaHa received the 'Best Entertainer Award' at the 2011 SBS Entertainment Awards for his outstanding performance in the show. 'Running Man' is not only a hit variety programme in Korea, it has also taken other parts of Asia by storm. The programme currently goes on air regionally on ONE TV ASIA.

In addition to being a popular presenter, deejay, actor and comedian, HaHa is also a well known singer in Korea. He released his single album 'You're My Destiny' in 2007 and it reached the Number 1 spot on Gaon Chart (Korean national music chart). 

A new father and one who enjoys a positive image that appeals to the mass public, Haha was most recently invited to be the Ambassador for Pixar's summer animated blockbuster, 'Monster University.' He is also one of spokesmen for the Coke campaign in Korea.

Signed in the United States under Morgan Carey, the brother of Mariah Carey, Korean leading reggae artiste Skull reaches out not only to an Asian-American fan base but also Caribbean and American audiences with his distinctive interpretation of the Jamaican patois.

The reggae duo released their single, 'Ragga Muffin,' in June this year. This is the second collaboration between Skull & HaHa since the release of their summer hit 'Busan Vacance' in July 2012. 

Making a guest appearance for Skull & HaHa is DJ IT who has a wealth of experience working with heavy weights in the Korean music industry, including Big Bang, RAIN, Lee Hyori, YG Family, DJ DOC, Dynamic Duo, and many others.

FAN MEETING DETAILS:

Event: Skull & Haha First Malaysia Showcase

Date: Saturday, 21 December 2013

Time: 7:30pm (door opens at 6:45 pm)

Venue: KL Live, First floor, Life Centre, 20 Jalan Sultan Ismail, KL. Malaysia 

Tel: 60 3-2162 2570

Seating: Free Standing

Pricing: Cat 1 RM 500 : Includes meet & greet, photo-taking, priority entry. Details for the meet & greet and photo-taking session will be announced on our Facebook page LEAP-IMS. Please check for updates regularly. Limited numbers only.

Early-bird discount not applicable.

Cat 2 RM 380 : Includes pre-signed CD. One CD per ticket holder.

Priority entry.

CDs to be picked up at the door.

Limited numbers only.

Cat 3 RM 180 : General admission.

Ground level, behind Cat 1 & 2 area.

Admission after Cat 1 & 2.

Cat 4 RM 100 : General admission.

Level 2.

Early-bird offer: 10% (valid until 11:59pm, Sunday, 10 November 2013)

Tickets from TicketCharge: www.ticketcharge.com.my Hotline: +603- 9222 8811

For the latest update on the fan meeting and details for the meet & greet session, please LIKE and follow our Facebook PAGE: LEAP- IMS or Tweeter: LEAP IMS.

Skull and Haha to Hold First Malaysia Showcase this December

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 3 November 2013 - One of the most dynamic reggae live performances is coming to town!

Top Korean reggae artistes Skull & Haha will be in Malaysia for the first time on Saturday, 21 December 2013, to meet fans up close and personal. In addition to a separate meet & greet session, they will be bringing their fun, unique blend of Korean reggae music and high-energy performance to celebrate the year's end with fans.

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Ha Dong Hoon (a.k.a Haha, Haroro, 河东勋 ) has been a cast member of the highly popular Korean variety shows 'Running Man' since 2010 and 'Infinite Challenge' since 2005. On 30 December 2011, HaHa received the 'Best Entertainer Award' at the 2011 SBS Entertainment Awards for his outstanding performance in the show. 'Running Man' is not only a hit variety programme in Korea, it has also taken other parts of Asia by storm. The programme currently goes on air regionally on ONE TV ASIA.

In addition to being a popular presenter, deejay, actor and comedian, HaHa is also a well known singer in Korea. He released his single album 'You're My Destiny' in 2007 and it reached the Number 1 spot on Gaon Chart (Korean national music chart). 

A new father and one who enjoys a positive image that appeals to the mass public, Haha was most recently invited to be the Ambassador for Pixar's summer animated blockbuster, 'Monster University.' He is also one of spokesmen for the Coke campaign in Korea.

Signed in the United States under Morgan Carey, the brother of Mariah Carey, Korean leading reggae artiste Skull reaches out not only to an Asian-American fan base but also Caribbean and American audiences with his distinctive interpretation of the Jamaican patois.

The reggae duo released their single, 'Ragga Muffin,' in June this year. This is the second collaboration between Skull & HaHa since the release of their summer hit 'Busan Vacance' in July 2012. 

Making a guest appearance for Skull & HaHa is DJ IT who has a wealth of experience working with heavy weights in the Korean music industry, including Big Bang, RAIN, Lee Hyori, YG Family, DJ DOC, Dynamic Duo, and many others.

FAN MEETING DETAILS:

Event: Skull & Haha First Malaysia Showcase

Date: Saturday, 21 December 2013

Time: 7:30pm (door opens at 6:45 pm)

Venue: KL Live, First floor, Life Centre, 20 Jalan Sultan Ismail, KL. Malaysia 

Tel: 60 3-2162 2570

Seating: Free Standing

Pricing: Cat 1 RM 500 : Includes meet & greet, photo-taking, priority entry. Details for the meet & greet and photo-taking session will be announced on our Facebook page LEAP-IMS. Please check for updates regularly. Limited numbers only.

Early-bird discount not applicable.

Cat 2 RM 380 : Includes pre-signed CD. One CD per ticket holder.

Priority entry.

CDs to be picked up at the door.

Limited numbers only.

Cat 3 RM 180 : General admission.

Ground level, behind Cat 1 & 2 area.

Admission after Cat 1 & 2.

Cat 4 RM 100 : General admission.

Level 2.

Early-bird offer: 10% (valid until 11:59pm, Sunday, 10 November 2013)

Tickets from TicketCharge: www.ticketcharge.com.my Hotline: +603- 9222 8811

For the latest update on the fan meeting and details for the meet & greet session, please LIKE and follow our Facebook PAGE: LEAP- IMS or Tweeter: LEAP IMS.

BoA Reconciles With Gil?

Singer BoA apologized to Gil.

Today, BoA posted on her Twitter, "S, so, sorry." Gil had previously said, "Who do I have to sue? Ttoogi? BoA? Or both? Sigh. Never mind. I'm just going to drink and get over it." BoA's Tweet was her response to this.

In MBC "Infinite Challenge" aired yesterday, Gil asked BoA for a kiss on his cheek if he successfully did the hat performance. He succeeded, but the person who kissed his head was not BoA but Yoo Jae Suk.

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Gil was saying that he'll sue them after finding out through the episode aired on TV, arousing laughter.

Photo Credit: BoA Instagram

BoA Reconciles With Gil?

Singer BoA apologized to Gil.

Today, BoA posted on her Twitter, "S, so, sorry." Gil had previously said, "Who do I have to sue? Ttoogi? BoA? Or both? Sigh. Never mind. I'm just going to drink and get over it." BoA's Tweet was her response to this.

In MBC "Infinite Challenge" aired yesterday, Gil asked BoA for a kiss on his cheek if he successfully did the hat performance. He succeeded, but the person who kissed his head was not BoA but Yoo Jae Suk.

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Gil was saying that he'll sue them after finding out through the episode aired on TV, arousing laughter.

Photo Credit: BoA Instagram

Hallyu In America:The U.S. Welcomes Three Major K-Pop Acts in November

Infinite will lead a month filled with K-Pop performances, in the United States.

In the month of November, the United States will see a surge in K-Pop acts, the like of which is uncommon with the exception of KCON. Top Korean acts Infinite, Drunken Tiger, and VIXX will be performing in America in the next two weeks. K-Pop fans in the Los Angeles area are most fortunate, as all three acts will perform major shows in the area. In addition, LA fans are in for a treat when power ballad masters 2AM arrive in December.

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On November 1^st, Infinite released a greeting on YouTube for audiences in America, expressing their excitement for their upcoming shows. Infinite's One Great Step Tour will begin on November 8 ^th, at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. The group will then perform on November 11^th in San Jose, at the San Jose State University Event Center, in California. Next, Infinite will travel to Silver Springs, Maryland to perform on November 13^th. Infinite will then cap off their performances in the United States at the legendary rock venue, Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on November 16^th. In preparation of the November 16^th show, INSPIRITS have prepared a flash mob to welcome the group, in conjunction with I Love Dance, New York City's premier K-Pop dance school.

Jellyfish Entertainment's VIXX will be getting up close and personal with fans with The Milky Way Showcase, which will be held in both Dallas and Los Angeles. Jazzy US, who is based in Texas, will bring the male group to Texas audiences on November 8^th. On November 10^th, KPop United will present the Los Angeles performances by VIXX. Prime tickets are still available for VIXX, with both Jazzy US and KPop United throwing in perks to sweeten the deal for Starlights who are excited to see the band make its way to North America.

Finally, Kollaboration Star, which will showcase the best acts from the United States competition Kollaboration, will present Drunken Tiger. Drunken Tiger members Tiger JK, along with wife Yoon Mirae, and member Bizzy will perform selections from the recently released album The Cure. Drunken Tiger's newest work highlights the beauty of Yoon Mirae's vocals, who is nominated from a MAMA 2013 Award in the OST category for the gorgeous Master's Sun ballad Touch Love. The hip-hop sound of legendary artists Tiger JK and Bizzy round out her vocal's to create a unique sound that is not to be missed. Kollaboration Star will take place on Saturday, November 16^th at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.

Hallyu In America:The U.S. Welcomes Three Major K-Pop Acts in November

Infinite will lead a month filled with K-Pop performances, in the United States.

In the month of November, the United States will see a surge in K-Pop acts, the like of which is uncommon with the exception of KCON. Top Korean acts Infinite, Drunken Tiger, and VIXX will be performing in America in the next two weeks. K-Pop fans in the Los Angeles area are most fortunate, as all three acts will perform major shows in the area. In addition, LA fans are in for a treat when power ballad masters 2AM arrive in December.

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On November 1^st, Infinite released a greeting on YouTube for audiences in America, expressing their excitement for their upcoming shows. Infinite's One Great Step Tour will begin on November 8 ^th, at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. The group will then perform on November 11^th in San Jose, at the San Jose State University Event Center, in California. Next, Infinite will travel to Silver Springs, Maryland to perform on November 13^th. Infinite will then cap off their performances in the United States at the legendary rock venue, Hammerstein Ballroom in New York City on November 16^th. In preparation of the November 16^th show, INSPIRITS have prepared a flash mob to welcome the group, in conjunction with I Love Dance, New York City's premier K-Pop dance school.

Jellyfish Entertainment's VIXX will be getting up close and personal with fans with The Milky Way Showcase, which will be held in both Dallas and Los Angeles. Jazzy US, who is based in Texas, will bring the male group to Texas audiences on November 8^th. On November 10^th, KPop United will present the Los Angeles performances by VIXX. Prime tickets are still available for VIXX, with both Jazzy US and KPop United throwing in perks to sweeten the deal for Starlights who are excited to see the band make its way to North America.

Finally, Kollaboration Star, which will showcase the best acts from the United States competition Kollaboration, will present Drunken Tiger. Drunken Tiger members Tiger JK, along with wife Yoon Mirae, and member Bizzy will perform selections from the recently released album The Cure. Drunken Tiger's newest work highlights the beauty of Yoon Mirae's vocals, who is nominated from a MAMA 2013 Award in the OST category for the gorgeous Master's Sun ballad Touch Love. The hip-hop sound of legendary artists Tiger JK and Bizzy round out her vocal's to create a unique sound that is not to be missed. Kollaboration Star will take place on Saturday, November 16^th at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium.

'Love For Ten' Infinite Sungyeol, "Injured While Carrying 4minute Nam Jihyun On His Back"

Idol group Infinite's member Sungyeol stated that he fell while carrying Nam Jihyun on his back because weak leg, arousing laughter.

During the press conference held today for the mobile drama "Love for Ten," Sungyeol came and said, "I think the bottom half of my body is weak. I fell while carrying Nam Jihyun on my back."

He said, "Our first scene was carrying her on my back and running. But I lost strength all of a sudden and fell on the ground. I have nothing to say about it."

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He continued, "Because of that, I've been working out. I feel confident that if a scene like that comes up again, I'll do it well," arousing laughter.

But Nam Jihyun said, "He may have a weak body but it was also because I'm heavy."

'Love For Ten' Infinite Sungyeol, "Injured While Carrying 4minute Nam Jihyun On His Back"

Idol group Infinite's member Sungyeol stated that he fell while carrying Nam Jihyun on his back because weak leg, arousing laughter.

During the press conference held today for the mobile drama "Love for Ten," Sungyeol came and said, "I think the bottom half of my body is weak. I fell while carrying Nam Jihyun on my back."

He said, "Our first scene was carrying her on my back and running. But I lost strength all of a sudden and fell on the ground. I have nothing to say about it."

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He continued, "Because of that, I've been working out. I feel confident that if a scene like that comes up again, I'll do it well," arousing laughter.

But Nam Jihyun said, "He may have a weak body but it was also because I'm heavy."

[Videos] EXO’s Xiumin, INFINITE and Kim Yoo Jung cheer on JIN’s debut

[Videos] EXO’s Xiumin, INFINITE and Kim Yoo Jung cheer on JIN’s debut

Woollim Entertainment’s new female singer, JIN, received a message of support from her senior artists.

On November 1, Woollim Entertainment released new video on official Youtube channel. The video showed INFINITE’s Dongwoo and Sungjong, EXO’s Xiumin and actress Kim Yoo Jung cheering on the singer on her upcoming debut with ‘Gone’.

Xiumin and Kim Yoo Jung will appear as a couple in the music video for ‘Gone’ which will be officially released on November 8th.

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[Videos] EXO’s Xiumin, INFINITE and Kim Yoo Jung cheer on JIN’s debut

[Videos] EXO’s Xiumin, INFINITE and Kim Yoo Jung cheer on JIN’s debut

Woollim Entertainment’s new female singer, JIN, received a message of support from her senior artists.

On November 1, Woollim Entertainment released new video on official Youtube channel. The video showed INFINITE’s Dongwoo and Sungjong, EXO’s Xiumin and actress Kim Yoo Jung cheering on the singer on her upcoming debut with ‘Gone’.

Xiumin and Kim Yoo Jung will appear as a couple in the music video for ‘Gone’ which will be officially released on November 8th.

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[News] 2AM’s Seulong cast in new SNS drama ‘Infinite Power’

[News] 2AM’s Seulong cast in new SNS drama ‘Infinite Power’

2AM’s Seulong will be coming up with a new drama.

On October 30th, Seulong’s management agency announced that the idol will be casting in new SNS drama titled, ‘Infinite Power’, which will premiere on Samsung Group’s official YouTube channel on November 12th.

‘Infinite Power’ is based on a Web cartoon of the same title by Ju Ho Min, and it will be produced by Apollo Pictures, which produced SBS Drama ‘Sign’ in the past.

In the drama, Seulong will play an unemployed young man named Jang Seon Jae. Dal Shabet’s Woohee, Ahn Na Sang and Kim Seul Gi are also in the drama.

[News] 2AM’s Seulong cast in new SNS drama ‘Infinite Power’

[News] 2AM’s Seulong cast in new SNS drama ‘Infinite Power’

2AM’s Seulong will be coming up with a new drama.

On October 30th, Seulong’s management agency announced that the idol will be casting in new SNS drama titled, ‘Infinite Power’, which will premiere on Samsung Group’s official YouTube channel on November 12th.

‘Infinite Power’ is based on a Web cartoon of the same title by Ju Ho Min, and it will be produced by Apollo Pictures, which produced SBS Drama ‘Sign’ in the past.

In the drama, Seulong will play an unemployed young man named Jang Seon Jae. Dal Shabet’s Woohee, Ahn Na Sang and Kim Seul Gi are also in the drama.

[News] Stars walk on the blue carpet for the Mnet’s ‘2013 20’s Choice Awards’

[News] Stars walk on the blue carpet for the Mnet’s ‘2013 20’s Choice Awards’

On July 18, Mnet held the one and only summer awards ceremony for youth, the ‘20’s Choice Awards’ which took place at Ilsan’s KINTEX Exhibition Hall.

The awards started off with its trademark Blue Carpet event as usual, and those who walked and showcased their fashionable outfits and oozing charisma include Lee Hyori, Girl’s Day, John Park, INFINITE, f(x)’s Luna, SISTAR, SHINee, 2NE1’s CL, Shinhwa, Stellar and more.

Blue Carpet Performance:

Wonder Boyz

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CL + Lee Soo Hyuk


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[News] Stars walk on the blue carpet for the Mnet’s ‘2013 20’s Choice Awards’

[News] Stars walk on the blue carpet for the Mnet’s ‘2013 20’s Choice Awards’

On July 18, Mnet held the one and only summer awards ceremony for youth, the ‘20’s Choice Awards’ which took place at Ilsan’s KINTEX Exhibition Hall.

The awards started off with its trademark Blue Carpet event as usual, and those who walked and showcased their fashionable outfits and oozing charisma include Lee Hyori, Girl’s Day, John Park, INFINITE, f(x)’s Luna, SISTAR, SHINee, 2NE1’s CL, Shinhwa, Stellar and more.

Blue Carpet Performance:

Wonder Boyz

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CL + Lee Soo Hyuk


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INFINITE


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G-Dragon Showcases Loyalty to Jung Hyung Don on ‘Weekly Idol’

Big Bang's G-Dragon chose to appear on "Weekly Idol" out of loyalty to Jung Hyung Don.

According to "Weekly Idol" on October 30th, "G-Dragon is confirmed to appear on 'Weekly Idol.' Previously the two showed off a great harmony on MBC's entertainment program 'Infinite Challenge' Music Festival."

G-Dragon and Jung Hyung Don were a team on "Infinite Challenge," and showcased a great chemistry whenever they appeared together. It seems as if they'll be getting together one more time on "Weekly Idol."

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Netizens commented, "Jung Hyung Don and G-Dragon get along so well," "I wish G-Dragon would appear on 'Weekly Idol,' since Jung Hyung Don hosts it," and overall requested that G-Dragon appear as a guest on the show.

Likewise Jung Hyung Don shared his acquaintance with G-Dragon on "Weekly Idol," and even requested, "Appear on the show just once." In response to the fans and his dynamic duo partner, G-Dragon will actually be appearing as a guest.

There's much anticipation as to what kind of chemistry the two will exhibit on this broadcast, which is scheduled to air sometime in November.

G-Dragon Showcases Loyalty to Jung Hyung Don on ‘Weekly Idol’

Big Bang's G-Dragon chose to appear on "Weekly Idol" out of loyalty to Jung Hyung Don.

According to "Weekly Idol" on October 30th, "G-Dragon is confirmed to appear on 'Weekly Idol.' Previously the two showed off a great harmony on MBC's entertainment program 'Infinite Challenge' Music Festival."

G-Dragon and Jung Hyung Don were a team on "Infinite Challenge," and showcased a great chemistry whenever they appeared together. It seems as if they'll be getting together one more time on "Weekly Idol."

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Netizens commented, "Jung Hyung Don and G-Dragon get along so well," "I wish G-Dragon would appear on 'Weekly Idol,' since Jung Hyung Don hosts it," and overall requested that G-Dragon appear as a guest on the show.

Likewise Jung Hyung Don shared his acquaintance with G-Dragon on "Weekly Idol," and even requested, "Appear on the show just once." In response to the fans and his dynamic duo partner, G-Dragon will actually be appearing as a guest.

There's much anticipation as to what kind of chemistry the two will exhibit on this broadcast, which is scheduled to air sometime in November.

2AM’s Im Seulong Starring in SNS Drama ‘Infinite Power,’ Confirmed for November Release

2AM's Im Seulong has a lead role in "Infinite Power," which has been confirmed for release in November.

"Infinite Power" is a drama based on a webtoon of the same name. It is the story about Jang Sun Jae, who is living in the house of a man who is trying to invent a machine that produces an infinite amount of energy. The drama will highlight the stories and emotions that take place in that house.

Im Seulong has the lead role of Jang San Jae, a college senior aspiring to get employed at a major company. He will represent the youths of this age. Kim Seul Gi will also appear in the drama, and play a nail shop employee. The two will have a romantic connection on the show. Ahn Nae Sang will play the owner of the house.

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The drama has been picked up by Samsung, and will be produced by Apollo Pictures, who worked on the SBS drama "Sign" and Korea's first SNS drama "Love in Memory."

"Infinite Power" will be a six-part series of 10 minute clips, and will air every Tuesday and Thursday through Samsung's YouTube channel. The first show will air on November 12th.

Im Seulong will also be greeting 2AM fans on December 7-8 at the 2AM concert 'Nocturne' at the SK Olympic Handball Arena.

2AM’s Im Seulong Starring in SNS Drama ‘Infinite Power,’ Confirmed for November Release

2AM's Im Seulong has a lead role in "Infinite Power," which has been confirmed for release in November.

"Infinite Power" is a drama based on a webtoon of the same name. It is the story about Jang Sun Jae, who is living in the house of a man who is trying to invent a machine that produces an infinite amount of energy. The drama will highlight the stories and emotions that take place in that house.

Im Seulong has the lead role of Jang San Jae, a college senior aspiring to get employed at a major company. He will represent the youths of this age. Kim Seul Gi will also appear in the drama, and play a nail shop employee. The two will have a romantic connection on the show. Ahn Nae Sang will play the owner of the house.

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The drama has been picked up by Samsung, and will be produced by Apollo Pictures, who worked on the SBS drama "Sign" and Korea's first SNS drama "Love in Memory."

"Infinite Power" will be a six-part series of 10 minute clips, and will air every Tuesday and Thursday through Samsung's YouTube channel. The first show will air on November 12th.

Im Seulong will also be greeting 2AM fans on December 7-8 at the 2AM concert 'Nocturne' at the SK Olympic Handball Arena.

2013 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) Nominees has been Announced...Let the Voting Begin!

History of MAMA

Music makes one by bringing everyone together. No matter what genre or country, everyone comes out for one special night which is full of surprises as well as fantastic performances!!

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Mnet Asian Music Awards which is abbreviated as "MAMA" is Asia's top music awards. Launched in 1999 as the first as well as only Korean music video awards ceremony which was first named as Mnet KM Music Festival. Since that year, the location venue has changed by not only being in South Korea as well as only having Korean performers, other Asian stars from China, Japan as well as the United States has shown up and performed over the past years.

Over the years, the slogan has changed by being "Asian Wave" in 2009, "One Asia" in 2010, then "Music Makes One" in 2011-2013. This slogan was announced to bring different cultures, languages as well as people together on one great night and stage.

Asia's large-scale music awards ceremony, MAMA aims to bring Asia's music to the world, raise up the global stage and give international fans the opportunity to select the most beloved songs as well as artists of the year!!

MAMA is a place where K-Pop idols, Asian stars, and international celebrities come together for one night to create awesome collaboration stages that you will not see anywhere else.

This Year

This year, MAMA 2013 will take place in Hong Kong on November 22, 2013 (Friday) at 20:00 - 24:00 KST. Red carpet initiates at 18:00 - 20:00 and then the awards ceremony begins at 20:00 - 24:00 KST. Broadcast stations will be Korean as well broadcasted on Mnet, KM, tvN, OnStyle, O'live, Story On, XTM. Overseas broadcast will be Mnet Japan, Mnet America, and Channel M. There will be a live streaming by going to the link mwave.interest.me

Nominees

Here is this years nominees for the 2013 Mnet Asian Music Awards.

Best New Male Artist

Roy Kim

BTS

Bumkey

Yoo Seung Woo

Jung Joon Young

Best Male Group

EXO

Shinee

Shinhwa

INFINITE

Teen Top

Best Male Artist

G-Dragon

PSY

Lee Seung Gi

Lee Seung Chul

Cho Yong Pil

Best New Female Artist

Kim Ye Lim

Ladies' Code

Yoo Sung Eun

Lee Hi

Crayon Pop

Best Female Artist

Baek Ji Young

Sun Mi

IU

Ailee

Lee Hyo Ri

Best Female Group

2NE1

Girls' Generation

SISTAR

f(x)

4Minute

Best Dance Perrformance

G-Dragon: Crooked

Jay Park: Joah

PSY: Gentleman

Yong Yo Seob: Caffeine

Best Dance Performance

B1A4: What's Going On

EXO: Growl

BEAST: Shadow

Shinee: Dream Girl

INFINITE: Man In Love

Best Vocal Performance: Male

2AM: One Spring Day

Lee Seung Gi: Return

Lee Seung Chul: My Love

Cho Yong Pil: Bounce

K.Will: Love Blossom

Best Band Performance

CNBLUE: I'm Sorry

Nell: Ocean of Light

Dick Punks: Viva Primavera

Busker Busker: First Love

Jaurim: Twenty Five, Twenty One

Best Dance Performance: Female Solo

G.Na: Ooops!

Seo In Young: Please Love Me

Sun Mi: 24 Hours

CL: The Baddest Female

Lee Hyo Ri: Bad Girls

Best Dance Performance: Female

Girl's Day: Expect

Girls' Generation: I Got a Boy

SISTAR: Give It To Me

Crayon Pop: Bar Bar Bar

4Minute: What's Your Name?

Best Vocal Performance: Female

Davichi: Turtle

Lyn: Breakfast Heart

IU: The Red Shoes

Ailee: U&I

Lee Hi: 1,2,3,4

Best Rap Performance

MFBTY: Sweet Dream

Geeks: Wash Away

Dynamic Duo: BAAAM

Bacchi Gi: Shower of Tears

Verbal Jint: No Love (If It Ain't Love)

NISSAN Juke Best Music Video

G-Dragon: Coup D' Etat

Busker Busker: First Love

PSY: Gentleman

Lee Seung Chul: My Love

Cho Yong Pil: Bounce

Best Original Soundtrack

IRIS 2 OST- Davichi: Don't You Know

That Winter, The Wind Blows OST- The One: Winter Love

Gu Family Book OST- Suzy: Don't Forget Me

Master's Sun OST- Yoon Mi Rae: Touch Love

I Hear Your Voice OST- Jung Yup: Why Did You Come Now?

2012 MAMA

Want to relieve the exciting performances as well as the red carpet last year? Well you can, provided is the link that you can go to see last years event!

Link: http://mama.interest.me/history?type=replay

Start voting now and enjoy the recap from last years performances as well as red carpet!!

Finally, be sure to tune-in on November 22, 2013. If you miss it, there will be recaps uploaded.

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2013 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) Nominees has been Announced...Let the Voting Begin!

History of MAMA

Music makes one by bringing everyone together. No matter what genre or country, everyone comes out for one special night which is full of surprises as well as fantastic performances!!

Like Us on Facebook :

Mnet Asian Music Awards which is abbreviated as "MAMA" is Asia's top music awards. Launched in 1999 as the first as well as only Korean music video awards ceremony which was first named as Mnet KM Music Festival. Since that year, the location venue has changed by not only being in South Korea as well as only having Korean performers, other Asian stars from China, Japan as well as the United States has shown up and performed over the past years.

Over the years, the slogan has changed by being "Asian Wave" in 2009, "One Asia" in 2010, then "Music Makes One" in 2011-2013. This slogan was announced to bring different cultures, languages as well as people together on one great night and stage.

Asia's large-scale music awards ceremony, MAMA aims to bring Asia's music to the world, raise up the global stage and give international fans the opportunity to select the most beloved songs as well as artists of the year!!

MAMA is a place where K-Pop idols, Asian stars, and international celebrities come together for one night to create awesome collaboration stages that you will not see anywhere else.

This Year

This year, MAMA 2013 will take place in Hong Kong on November 22, 2013 (Friday) at 20:00 - 24:00 KST. Red carpet initiates at 18:00 - 20:00 and then the awards ceremony begins at 20:00 - 24:00 KST. Broadcast stations will be Korean as well broadcasted on Mnet, KM, tvN, OnStyle, O'live, Story On, XTM. Overseas broadcast will be Mnet Japan, Mnet America, and Channel M. There will be a live streaming by going to the link mwave.interest.me

Nominees

Here is this years nominees for the 2013 Mnet Asian Music Awards.

Best New Male Artist

Roy Kim

BTS

Bumkey

Yoo Seung Woo

Jung Joon Young

Best Male Group

EXO

Shinee

Shinhwa

INFINITE

Teen Top

Best Male Artist

G-Dragon

PSY

Lee Seung Gi

Lee Seung Chul

Cho Yong Pil

Best New Female Artist

Kim Ye Lim

Ladies' Code

Yoo Sung Eun

Lee Hi

Crayon Pop

Best Female Artist

Baek Ji Young

Sun Mi

IU

Ailee

Lee Hyo Ri

Best Female Group

2NE1

Girls' Generation

SISTAR

f(x)

4Minute

Best Dance Perrformance

G-Dragon: Crooked

Jay Park: Joah

PSY: Gentleman

Yong Yo Seob: Caffeine

Best Dance Performance

B1A4: What's Going On

EXO: Growl

BEAST: Shadow

Shinee: Dream Girl

INFINITE: Man In Love

Best Vocal Performance: Male

2AM: One Spring Day

Lee Seung Gi: Return

Lee Seung Chul: My Love

Cho Yong Pil: Bounce

K.Will: Love Blossom

Best Band Performance

CNBLUE: I'm Sorry

Nell: Ocean of Light

Dick Punks: Viva Primavera

Busker Busker: First Love

Jaurim: Twenty Five, Twenty One

Best Dance Performance: Female Solo

G.Na: Ooops!

Seo In Young: Please Love Me

Sun Mi: 24 Hours

CL: The Baddest Female

Lee Hyo Ri: Bad Girls

Best Dance Performance: Female

Girl's Day: Expect

Girls' Generation: I Got a Boy

SISTAR: Give It To Me

Crayon Pop: Bar Bar Bar

4Minute: What's Your Name?

Best Vocal Performance: Female

Davichi: Turtle

Lyn: Breakfast Heart

IU: The Red Shoes

Ailee: U&I

Lee Hi: 1,2,3,4

Best Rap Performance

MFBTY: Sweet Dream

Geeks: Wash Away

Dynamic Duo: BAAAM

Bacchi Gi: Shower of Tears

Verbal Jint: No Love (If It Ain't Love)

NISSAN Juke Best Music Video

G-Dragon: Coup D' Etat

Busker Busker: First Love

PSY: Gentleman

Lee Seung Chul: My Love

Cho Yong Pil: Bounce

Best Original Soundtrack

IRIS 2 OST- Davichi: Don't You Know

That Winter, The Wind Blows OST- The One: Winter Love

Gu Family Book OST- Suzy: Don't Forget Me

Master's Sun OST- Yoon Mi Rae: Touch Love

I Hear Your Voice OST- Jung Yup: Why Did You Come Now?

2012 MAMA

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Start voting now and enjoy the recap from last years performances as well as red carpet!!

Finally, be sure to tune-in on November 22, 2013. If you miss it, there will be recaps uploaded.

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MBC Music Core 07.13.13 – Dynamic Duo Wins

Dynamic Duo‘s “BAAAM” continues taking music show wins this weekend! Following M!Countdown and Music Bank the last two days, they took the win on Music Core tonight. Will they be able to sweep all the shows by taking the win on Inkigayo tomorrow?

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♬ Comeback Stage
2NE1 – “Falling in love”
Ailee – “No No No” – “U&I”
A-JAX – “Insane”

♬ Goodbye Stage
SISTAR – “Give it to me”

♬ HOT Stage
4minute – “Is it Poppin ?”
Dynamic Duo(feat.Primary) – “BAAAM”
After School – “First Love”
Girl’s day – “Female President”
EXO – “Wolf”

♬ Sound-HOLIC
Apink – “NoNoNo”
Jewelry – “Hot&Cold”
DalShabet – “Be Ambitious”
Boys Republic – “Party Rock”
MY NAME – “Baby I’m sorry”
MR.MR – “Waiting for you”

♬ New Song
John Park – “Baby”
BESTie – “Pitapat”
SHU-I – “Don’t back down”

 Comeback Teaser: Infinite

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Dynamic Duo

2NE1

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SISTAR

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EXO

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Ailee

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After School

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Girl’s Day

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Jewelry

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A-Jax

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John Park

MYNAME

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Dal Shabet

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Boys Republic

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SHU-I

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MR.MR

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BESTie

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Infinite Teaser

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MBC Music Core 07.13.13 – Dynamic Duo Wins

Dynamic Duo‘s “BAAAM” continues taking music show wins this weekend! Following M!Countdown and Music Bank the last two days, they took the win on Music Core tonight. Will they be able to sweep all the shows by taking the win on Inkigayo tomorrow?

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♬ Comeback Stage
2NE1 – “Falling in love”
Ailee – “No No No” – “U&I”
A-JAX – “Insane”

♬ Goodbye Stage
SISTAR – “Give it to me”

♬ HOT Stage
4minute – “Is it Poppin ?”
Dynamic Duo(feat.Primary) – “BAAAM”
After School – “First Love”
Girl’s day – “Female President”
EXO – “Wolf”

♬ Sound-HOLIC
Apink – “NoNoNo”
Jewelry – “Hot&Cold”
DalShabet – “Be Ambitious”
Boys Republic – “Party Rock”
MY NAME – “Baby I’m sorry”
MR.MR – “Waiting for you”

♬ New Song
John Park – “Baby”
BESTie – “Pitapat”
SHU-I – “Don’t back down”

 Comeback Teaser: Infinite

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Dynamic Duo

2NE1

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SISTAR

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EXO

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A Pink

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Ailee

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After School

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Girl’s Day

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Jewelry

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A-Jax

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John Park

MYNAME

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Dal Shabet

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Boys Republic

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SHU-I

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MR.MR

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BESTie

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Infinite Teaser

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Epik High Celebrates 10 Years In The K-Hip Hop Game: Their Homage To 420 Illustrates How Far The Group Has Come

YG Entertainment's Epik High celebrates ten years in the rap game.

WARNING: This article contains rated material due to the song "420". Please use your discretion.

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Earlier this week, Epik High, pioneers in the Korean hip-hop community celebrated ten years of being in the rap game. Before there was a surge of Korean hip-hop meets pop groups, Epik High, comprised of members Tablo, Mirtha Jin, and DJ Tukutz were leaders in the underground movement to bring the sounds heard specifically in genres like American hip hop, to the streets of Korea. Since the lyrical nature and visual effects of hip-hop were controversial, many hip hop performers were members of rap crews or small collectives.

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When Epik High formed in 2003, they were relatively unknown and remained key players in the underground scene. In 2006, Epik High released their third album "Swan Songs", which was meant to indicate an end of the group considering that their first two releases had underperformed. "Swan Songs" was well received and helped to catapult Epik High to become one of the most popular hip-hop groups in Korea.

Although, Epik High began to see more success, it was not without its challenges. As seen in the current Korean music market, K-Pop dominated leaving acts like Epik High to create a more pop friendly sound to remain competitive. This trend was reflected even within the label representation of the gorup. From 2003 through 2008, Epik High were artists on Woollim Entertainment, the label which launched Infinite to boy band popularity. With conflicting musical interests, Epik High left Woollim Entertainment to form their own label.

2009 led Epik High to begin to systematically enter the military for mandatory service. The group released "Epilogue" and throughout the course of service did not have any additional music releases as a group until 2012. During this period of influx within the group, speculation began to form that Tablo had plans to abandon the group, especially due to the fact that he had signed a 4 year solo contract with YG Entertainment.

However, in 2012 YG Entertainment announced that Epik High would be making a comeback as performers on its label. Under YG Entertainment, Epik High made a successful comeback with the release of "It's Cold" which featured label mate Lee Hi. Following the release of "It's Cold", came the infectious hip-hop meets dance tune "Up" which featured the vocals of 2NE1's Park Bom. Finally, Epik High made a triumphant comeback with the release of "Don't Hate".

Use discretion while listening, as this song is rated, but is truly hip hop.

To commemorate the milestone, the YG Entertainment artists released a heartfelt video which featured samples of Epik High's hit songs. In complete juxtaposition of the YouTube video, Epik High also released the single "420" through SoundCloud. "420" exemplifies the underground hip hop roots which yielded Epik High. The single features heavy hitting Korean hip hop artists such as Dumbfoundead, Double K, Top Bob, MYK, and Dok2. "420" brings Epik High full circle and back to their initial roots of being outliers in a world of Korean hip-hop that is usually more pop than hip-hop.