B2ST calls in B2UTYs for upcoming fan event with an update on homepage + ranks #1 on Billboard's K-Pop 100 Chart

The boys of B2ST are calling their B2UTYs to their upcoming fan event with an update on their homepage!

The group, who's been topping domestic charts with their pre-release ballad "Will You Be Alright?", has completed their preparations for an event called 'B2UTY Gather' taking place this month, and are revealing the finalized date with the above image on their site.

Through the event, fans who've been anxiously waiting will get to meet with the group before their comeback happening in July and also witness the live performance of "Will You Be Alright?".

This exciting meeting will take place on the 15th, and both the fans and the members will have a lot to celebrate as their pre-release has not only swept various daily and weekly charts in Korea, but also ranked #1 on Billboard's K-Pop 100 Chart that has been updated today!

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BoA releases short PV for Japanese single "Tail of Hope"

BoA is getting ready for the release of her new Japanese single, but she's giving you a heads up of what to expect with the short PV of the song!

Her new track is called "Tail of Hope", and is scheduled for release on June 26th. The song has also been picked up as the theme song for Japanese drama "Hakui no Namida", and will be included in the single along with a coupling track called "Baby you..." (the Japanese version of "Disturbance").

So get a feel for the upcoming song through the short PV above!

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Grab the Look: Fierce T-shirts

When K-Pop falls in love with a design, it falls hard. For the last year and a half, hardly a week has gone by where we haven't seen a K-Pop star in a Givenchyt-shirt. Want to try out the look without having to pay hundreds of dollars for a cotton shirt? Our friends over at Rings & Tings have got you covered with three t-shirts reminiscent of three very popular Givenchy designs, but which will only set you back about 35 USD! All three designs are currently available in US sizes 4-10, and shipping is free worldwide.

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 Can't decide on just one design? You're in luck because Rings & Tings is offering a special discount to allkpop readers- use the discount code "akpop10" at the checkout between now and June 30, 2013 to get 10% off of any order over 50 USD or more!

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SKarf's Lovely Comeback Performance for 'Luv Virus'

Skarf’s Lovely Comeback Performance for ‘Luv Virus’

The Korea and Singapore collaboration girl group SKarf released their new song 'Luv Virus'.

June 5, SKarf appeared on the MBC "Show! Champion" music show to perform their comeback stage. While performing the title song "Luv Virus" from their first mini-album, the members wore lacy shirts and hot pants.

Their performance was like a scene taken out of a musical with the sweet romantic lyrics and adorable choreography.

The song "Luv Virus" was created by Lee Ki-Seo Yong Bae, who previously created Ailee's "Heaven", Orange Caramel's "Lipstick" and more.

SKarf will appear on KBS "Music Bank" on June 7 to perform another comeback performance with "Luv Virus".

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Wonder Girls 'Tell Me' Chosen as the Best Idol Song of All Times

Wonder Girls 'Tell Me' Chosen as the Best Idol Song of All Times

The song "Tell Me" by the idol group Wonder Girls has been chosen has the Best Idol Hit Song of all times.

From May 26 to May 30, Research Panel Korea took an online survey that asked "Which song is the best song from idol groups?" Approximately 21,955 people participated in the survey and chose the song "Tell Me" by the girl group Wonder Girls as the best hit song of all times. The song "Tell Me" received about 27% of the votes (5,866 people).

Wonder Girls released "Tell Me" back in 2007. As soon as the song was released, the song ranked No.1 on countless music charts. The choreography was also a huge hit and created a "Tell Me" wave in Korea.

Next up was Big Bang's "Lies" with 4,415 votes, which is about 20% of the votes. Girls' Generation's "Gee" ranked third with 4,268 votes, which is about 19%.

IU's "Good Day", Super Junior's "Sorry Sorry", Brown Eyed Girls' "Abracadabra", Sistar's "Alone" and 2NE1's "Lonely" followed after.

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Girls' Generation Seohyun Shows Respect in Honor of the Korean Memorial Day

Girls' Generation Seohyun Shows Respects in Honor of the Korean Memorial Day

Girls' Generation member Seohyun posted a statement in the honor of the Korean Memorial Day.

June 6, Seohyun updated a post on the official homepage of the Girls' Generation to show her respects in the honor of the Korean Memorial Day. Seohyun's posting read, "Everyone! Today is Memorial Day! Let's pay our respects to the patriots who dedicated their lives for our nation. Let's spend the day keeping thoughts of those noble patriots in our hearts."

Other Korean celebrities updated their personal social networking sites to show their respects.

Sistar's member Dasom also updated a posting on their official Twitter page stating, "Let's not forget about those who sacrificed their lives for our nation! Don't forget to raise the flag at half-mast!"

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SM Boy Groups Turn Wild? From Zombies to Werewolves

SM Boy Groups Turn Wild? From Zombies to Werewolves

SM Boy Groups Turn Wild? From Zombies to Werewolves

In April, SHINee came back with "Why So Serious?" as blood-thirsting zombies. This time, EXOreturned as werewolves in their comeback song, "Wolf and Beauty." From lyrics to performance, the two boy groups from SM Entertainment certainly stood out from the crowed. After all, no others would dare to become zombies or werewolves, would they?

"Wolf and Beauty" features a series of howling sounds effects and begins with strong words that go, "I will put you in my mouth in one bit like a slice of cheese. I will smell you, enjoy your colors and take you in like glass of fine wine."

EXO's performance paints a pack of werewolves living in the wilderness and caves, and stages a musical-like choreography with all 12 of their members.

With both SHINee and EXO, the devious creatures often used in film as fantasy materials are turned into more human-like, relatable, lovable individuals. Because of the raw, brutal image portrayed in their outfits and choreography being that they are supposed to appear as wild animals, it plays well into the hands of boy groups whose main goal is to display masculinity.

An associate from SM Entertainment added, "We chose to go this route to continue our series of fantasy characters and be different from other teams."

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