Baek Ji Young and Jung Suk Won’s Wedding Press Conference on May 2, 2013
Baek Ji Young suffers a miscarriage of her first child with husband Jung Suk Won.
In the morning of June 27th, it was announced that unforeseen conditions has brought on the miscarriage. The two were wed in a star-studded yet simple ceremony on June 2nd. They announced the pregnancy in the middle of May, and asked for everyone’s well wishes for the couple.
The couple had postponed their honeymoon due to Baek Ji Young’s delicate pregnancy. They were supposed to set off on their honeymoon in July. The singer was looking forward to their child’s birth having said, “I am filled with new wonder and joy for life, and a deep sense of responsibility.”
At the moment, Baek Ji Young and Jung Suk Won are filled with grief at their sudden loss.
We send our good thoughts to the couple during this tumultuous time.
Earlier Roy Kim and Park Soo Jin were caught up in dating rumors to which both sides said they would release official statements. They have finally come out.
Fortune Entertainment, the agency in charge of Roy Kim’s PR, stated, “It’s true that the two people met each other a few times with interest but they are currently not seeing each other.”
Park Soo Jin’s agency, Double M Entertainment, also denied that the two were in a relationship saying in similar statements that it is true that these two met each other with interest a few times but they are not currently seeing each other.
In related news, Roy Kim recently released his first full-length album, “Love Love Love.” You can view the music video of the title song here.
In the video clip that was uploaded on the 26th, Park Eun Ji, Lee Sang Min, and Sunggyu were seen discussing amongst themselves during the game.
In the video, Park Eun Ji told Lee Sang Min, "Isn't it difficult to make a living? Now that I've lived for 30 years, I'm realizing it is really not easy." Lee Sang Min replied, "Yeah true.. When a woman reaches the age of 30...", Sunggyu jumped in to complete his sentence, "You're right. She's a yomul."
'Yomul' is a term that means deceitful, sly, wicked, and when it's aimed towards women, it is a term that describes a woman who is good at luring in men for her benefit.
Woollim Entertaiment quickly responded, "It seems things have blown out of proportion. If you watch the video, Sunggyu didn't have bad intentions. He just said it at the time just going along with the atmosphere of the conversation. It was released in an exaggerated form."
'The Genius: Rules of the Game' have since made the video private after the controversy arose.
According to Newsen, on June 25, SBS’ “Hwashin” featured singer Lee Hyori and comedian Kim Gu Ra.
Kim Gu Ra mentioned before that he felt uncomfortable around Lee Hyori, and because he avoided her, the two were often awkward around each other during filming. However, as soon as “Hwashin” began filming the episode, Kim Gu Ra and Lee Hyori shared a big hug.
MC Kim Hee Sun said to Kim Gu Ra, “I never knew until now that you had an innocent side.” Kim Gu Ra confessed, “I made a big mistake on an internet broadcast a while ago,” referring to some comments he made about Hyori back in 2003.
Regarding coming on the show and filming with Lee Hyori, Kim Gu Ra said, “I feel that these celebrities who are ten years younger than me, like Moon Hee Joon and Lee Hyori, are my “dongsengs” (like younger siblings). If I were them, I don’t think I would have forgiven myself. They are some really great people.”
He added, “Lee Hyori is one of the top celebrities, and rightfully so.”
Boy group A-JAX will be returning to the music scene after seven months with their second mini album to be released in mid-July. A-JAX released their last album, “2MYX,” in November.
The title song of the second mini album will be “Insane.” It is in the electronic dance music genre.
In preparation for their comeback, A-JAX has released the cover image for the album. Notably, the doodles and writing on the cover are from the members themselves.
Girl group KARA member Park Gyuri, who played the lead role in the drama, "Nail Salon Paris," will be broadcasting overseas to Japan.
This drama will be going overseas to Japan and broadcasting there starting on July 14 on Sundays at 10 PM.
The drama will feature all never before scenes that were cut out of the Korean broadcasting, making the Japanese version 2 episodes longer for a total of 12 episodes.
Other countries such as China, Philippines and other Asian countries are currently in the works of having this drama broadcasted as well.
It seems that this drama has received a positive response from fans and has been watched overseas around the world by fans through video streaming sites.
After the drama ended in Korea, the drama was spread overseas to the U.S. and Canada and has English subtitles for global fans as well.
Famous K-Pop stars KARA Park Gyuri and MBLAQ Thunder play a huge role in this drama and the positive response it is receiving from various parts of the world.
This drama aired its 9th episode on June 21 and is currently number 1 for cable drama ratings.
Actor Kim Woo Bin updated his fans through a self-camera photo.
Today, Kim Woo Bin posted on his Me2day, “Boo! Are you doing well? I’ve been filming in Seoul and now I’m going back to Busan. Let’s cheer up together!!” along with a picture.
In the picture, Kim Woo Bin is wearing black sunglasses. He also matched a black shirt under a simple outerwear.
Internet users who saw this commented, “Always take care of your body,” “I think you lost weight even more,” and “Your skin is so clear.”
Kim Woo Bin is currently fimling for movie “Friend 2.”
One thing K-pop does really well is pay homage to the earlier generations of singers, especially since many of the older generation are directly influencing today's artists as producers or company heads. One of the best ways K-pop does this is by allowing the younger groups to cover and remake old hits. On today's Way Back Wednesday, we'll take a look at some of your favorite artists of today paying tribute to some of the best songs from yesterday. There are so many out there but these were just a few of my favorites but please add any I missed.
Big Bang - "Ha Yeo Ga" (original by Seo Taiji and Boys)
Not only is this a vintage song but this specific performance is vintage too because this is back in 2006 when Big Bang wasn't the rock stars that they are now. It all makes sense of course since YG head honcho Yang Hyun Suk was a member of the legendary Seo Taiji and Boys. I think Big Bang lives up to the high expectation with a pretty darn good performance. By the way, look at G-Dragon's glasses...
Original 1993 Performance:
KARA & Rainbow - "To My Boyfriend" (original by Fin.K.L)
A full on DSP tribute with current label mates KARA and Rainbow teaming up back in 2011 to perform the breakout hit of the original DSP idol girl group, Fin.K.L. You know, the two groups should join forces more often and create a Voltron-like hybrid group to dominate all other girl groups! An Uncle Fan's dream I suppose...
Original 1998 Performance:
Super Junior - "Happiness" (original by H.O.T)
Speaking of former label mates, Super Junior paid homage to the original idols andSM seniors H.O.T with this cover of the 1997 hit. I don't know exactly when Super Junior performed this but judging by their hair, it was probably quite a few years ago.
Original 1997 Performance:
Infinite H - "Come Back to Me" (original by Deux)
If you're a Pump it Up fan, you probably heard this one before. One of the best songs from the early days of hip hop was given its proper due by the boys of Infinite H. No one can really duplicate what members Lee Hyun Do and Kim Sung Jae did but Infinite H does a commendable job and you can never get too much of this great song.
Original 1993 Performance:
SECRET - "Why Are You Calling?" (original by Diva)
Back to a song that's more my generation. After the break up of Roo'Ra, memberChae Rina teamed up with Vicki and Jinny to form the trio back in 1997. The lovely ladies of SECRET covered the song on 'Yoo Hee Yeol's Sketchbook' during a special episode called "youth night" and featuring songs from back in the day. Basically, tailored made for old guys like me.
Original 1998 Performance:
Teen Top - "I'm Not Stopping" (original by Zam)
So, I always talk about how much I love old school music but this song is old, I was in elementary school when it first came out back in 1992. Zam was among the first, if not the first, idol dance group in K-pop debuting from DSP over 20 years ago. The group was also unique in that it was a mixed group with four guys and a girl. I didn't really know about this song until much later but the fact that Teen Top decided to even take it on just makes them cooler in my book.
Original 1993 Performance:
Girls' Generation - "T.O.P" (original by Shinhwa)
This performance is exactly why I like remakes and covers; Girls' Generation singing a Shinhwa song. I mean, I recognize the song of course but it's just such a different vibe that it seems totally different from the original. By the way, I think it's Tiffany on the far right end copying the infamous countdown that Shinhwa member Kim Dong Wan did on camera for one of their performances. The other cool thing about this performance is that Eric re-recorded the intro rap for this specific performance. Pretty cool.
Original 1999 Performance:
EXO - "We are the Future" (original by H.O.T)
EXO's take on "We are the Future" is actually really cool because it isn't just a remix of the original music but sounds like a totally modern version on what the song could have sounded like if it were made today. I still like the original better but this was a cool take on an old classic.
Original 1997 Performance:
4Minute Jiyoon - "Coming of Age Ceremony" (original by Park Ji Yoon)
This song has been remade many times, by both men and women, and is still one of the coolest songs that J.Y. Park has ever made. Jiyoon's version is maybe not as provocative as the original but she still brings the same sultriness and she puts on a great show.
Original Performance in 2000:
2AM - "Proposal" (original by Noel)
I'll end on my personal favorite ballad cover when 2AM sang their verion of Noel's "Propose" during a radio appearance a few years back. The fellas at 2AM can straight up sing and I almost like this version better than the original... almost.
Original Performance in 2004:
I'm always down for a good cover or remake version of an old hit so please, tell me about the ones I missed and I'm sure the other readers will thank you as well.
During a past interview he talked about the special exemption from military service that certain sports stars get to receive after achieving certain feats (ie: winning a medal in the Olympics). He stated, "Unlike sports stars, it's a problem that there's no set 'base' in place for celebrities. When sports stars get a medal, they receive a special exemption from military service, but it's all different for celebrities. There's nothing that says that once celebrities reach a certain point, they can receive a special exemption from serving like sports stars. I think the way Hallyu stars enhance the country is no different from the way sport stars do."
Recently, band FT Island’s leader Choi Jong Hoon is receiving a lot of attention for his beauty on a BTS photo.
On June 25 on the FNC Twitter, a photo was uploaded under the title “Handsome leader’s awesome profile photo is released!”
In the picture is Choi Jong Hoon wearing a simple white shirt. This unedited photo was taken at the set of “ELLE Korea’s” recent pictorial photoshoot. Despite the fact that this picture was un-photoshopped, Choi Jong Hoon still shows off gorgeous facial features.
Meanwhile, FT Island is currently in the middle of its first arena tour in Japan. The members recently visited Nagoya on June 25-26, and will be making a stop at Osaka on June 29-30of this month.
R&B duo Takers released two humorous music videos through the official CJ E&MYouTube channel.
“Poison” and “Honey” are tracks from the duo’s first mini album, “Ourself.” Both songs are smooth jazzy numbers that highlights Takers’ easy to listen to vocals. Both music videos take place on a set that fits with 70s era Korea. In “Poison,” Pink andCoE are shown as musicians who are popular with the local crowd, particularly the lady killer Pink (who looks like Charlie Chaplin with his hat). Pink is then transported to the future where he is held captive by a young girl who forces him to dance for her amusement. The music video for “Honey” shows some behind the scenes footage and some bonus scenes, including one scene where Pink calls his girlfriend while on the toilet.
Girl group KARA member Park Gyuri, who played the lead role in the drama, "Nail Salon Paris," will be broadcasting overseas to Japan.
This drama will be going overseas to Japan and broadcasting there starting on July 14 on Sundays at 10 PM.
The drama will feature all never before scenes that were cut out of the Korean broadcasting, making the Japanese version 2 episodes longer for a total of 12 episodes.
Other countries such as China, Philippines and other Asian countries are currently in the works of having this drama broadcasted as well.
It seems that this drama has received a positive response from fans and has been watched overseas around the world by fans through video streaming sites.
After the drama ended in Korea, the drama was spread overseas to the U.S. and Canada and has English subtitles for global fans as well.
Famous K-Pop stars KARA Park Gyuri and MBLAQ Thunder play a huge role in this drama and the positive response it is receiving from various parts of the world.
This drama aired its 9th episode on June 21 and is currently number 1 for cable drama ratings.
The image above was posted onto a community site with the message, "Suzy's dad proves that she's been a beauty since birth." It looks like there are other people who agree with the fact that the family has good genes.
Many netizens commented that Suzy and her father look a lot alike, saying, "If Suzy's dad was younger, they'd look like twins," "They look so cute together," and "Suzy and her dad look the same."
Girls’ Generation’s Yuri left a message online, which netizens are quickly guessing that a new sub-unit is currently in the works.
On June 25, she posted a photo of member YoonA and herself on her Instagram along with the message, in English, “Coming soon, yoonyul, ilikeyou.”
She previously uploaded a picture on the same account with the short caption, “Recording.” The picture shows a close-up of a lyrics sheet on a stand with a lot of notes written all over it.
B.A.P, who recently announced that they will be coming back with three title songs, has just released the individual member teaser images for the first title track, “Coffee Shop.”
The six members of B.A.P pose in various city environments, looking pensive, stylish, and relaxed. The group released a moody and atmospheric music video teaserpreviously, which was shot in the cities of New York City, Washington, D.C., San Francisco, and Los Angeles. These individual images also seem to shot in these various cities, marking the members of B.A.P as cosmopolitan travelers.
Bang Yong Guk
Dae Hyun
Him Chan
Jong Up
Young Jae
Zelo
B.A.P will be releasing the full music video and track for “Coffee Shop” on June 28.
Baek Ah Yeon made the earliest debut as a professional artist among the top 3 artists who advanced to the final round of highly-touted first season of popular audition show 'K-Pop Star.' She has now come back with her second mini album featuring the title song "A Good Boy."
At a recent interview, Baek Ah Yeon revealed a few personal struggles and lessons learned from the past year as a professional musician.
"I used to think that I just need to sing well to be a singer. But your appearance matters a lot, too. I went on a strict diet and exercise regimen during my time off. It definitely was hard and still is difficult to keep such a high level of self-discipline but I have learned that it is part of my responsibility as a pubic figure. I am growing more used to it," said Baek Ah Yeon.
Asked about her decision to join JYP Entertainment, she said, "I really have no regrets whatsoever. I love the family-like environment here. MissA and 2PM members all supported me and rooted for me for my comeback. If I went to SM or YG, I might still be training."
"Park Jin Young (JYP) is the same on and off TV. No, actually, he is even more considerate and detail-oriented off TV. He told me pointers like keeping a smile on my face during performance."
About the constant comparisons made between her and Park Ji Min and Lee Hi, she commented, "We are very close and give one another lots of advice. We don't view each other as rivals but as friends. We hope that we all continue to do well."
She added, "After this album activity, I would like to make an album of self-written songs."
MBLAQ's Lee Joon shared his thoughts on the idol dating scene during the latest 'Incarnation'.
On the June 25th episode of the SBS talk show, Lee Joon commented, "[Because of what other people would think], I can't meet with more female idols. I can't say who exactly, but with a lot of idol singers, A and B will start dating, and then suddenly, A starts dating C and B starts dating D. It's like the wild animal kingdom... It's sort of embarrassing."
He went on, "If there's a fellow idol I'm close to and he breaks up with his girlfriend, it would be awkward if I start dating her without knowing that happened. I've never dated a female idol. There have been rumors, but I never have. I'm the type to get caught easily. I'd want to make it public."
The Ministry of National Defense stated, "We are currently investigating current celebrity recruits Se7en and Sangchu entering an adult entertainment establishment after their performance."
Previously, Se7en and Sangchu were caught entering a 'Happy Ending' massage parlor.
The National Defense Media Agency said, "[One of them] has a bad back and a bad knee, so he went to get it treated." But when asked, "How about the other one who went without needing treatment?", they had no answer.
The Ministry of National Defense added, "If these allegations turn out to be true, they will be handled accordingly within the law."
F.T. Islandis ranking at the top of 'Yamano Music' with their third full-length Japanese album 'RATED-FT'!
The Japanese music chart site released its weekly album sales numbers, and 'RATED-FT' ranked #1 for the week of June 17-23 on the Korea-Asia chart!
Other than the title song "FREEDOM", the album also includes Jonghun's "Hold My Hand", Hongki's "Black Chocolate" and "Orange Colored Sky", and Jaejin's "Time to". Considering that the F.T. Island members composed the songs themselves, this #1 probably means even more to the boys.
Just a day after its release, Roy Kim’s first album has already grabbed the top spot on major music charts. Kim was the winner of the Mnet audition program Superstar K Season 4 and released his first album, entitled Love Love Love, on the 25th at noon. By the 26th at 8:00 a.m., the country song “Love Love Love,” which Kim wrote himself and had arranged by Jung Ji Chan, was already number one on Melon, Mnet, Bugs, and other music charts.
The single Kim single released in April also went to the top. He is consolidating his position as a new superstar in the field of K-pop ranking first again with the new song, “Love Love Love.”
Kim will give his first televised performance of his new material on the 27th a Mnet Countdown and will start a tour of four cities with a concert in Busan in July.
Another current top ranker is the male vocal group Four Men, whose song “Only You” for the sound track of the MBC series The Gu Family Book is now at number one on the Cyworld chart.
Baek Ji Young and Jung Suk Won’s Wedding Press Conference on May 2, 2013
kim woo bin self-camera in sunglasses
lee junki 5 million followers on weibo
