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[Korea] Kim Hyung Joon is Quite the Ladies’ Man
While filming for MBC’s God of Cookery Expedition, SS501’s Kim Hyung Joon revealed that he received confessions from 2 female artists.
As food was being prepared for them, MC Jung Joon Ha asked Hyung Joon if he had ever dated a female artist before, to which he simply replied no. The MCs then asked if he ever received any love confessions. This time, his reaction was less cool and collected and he was left too flustered to answer. With enough prying from the MCs, Hyung Joon eventually revealed that he had 2 confessions from female artists that are active in various fields of entertainment.
Kim Shin Young further fueled the fire by stating, “I think I know who she is.”
Tune in and you just might find out who those 2 ladies are!
Source: Allkpop
[Korea] Kara pet names ‘Role Model’ and ‘Goddess’ “We are fond of them”
The members Kara have revealed their honest opinions on their fan given pet names (nicknames, titles).
Fans were able to directly communicate with Kara through UFO Radio. Through this medium, Kara responded to the fans by revealing their feelings about their nicknames.
Han Seungyeon’s explained that her nickname ‘role model,’ “has a friendly connotation, like a friend or older sister (to my fans), I want to avoid the feeling of having a wall between myself and my fans and to always be bright and honest with them.”
Park Gyuri is very fond of her fan given pet name ‘goddess.’ “Honestly, every time I hear it, it makes me happy and allows me to see how much charm and beauty the fans see in me and I am always thankful to them.”
As for Goo Hara, she was teased by her fans by receiving the title; ‘the member who nags her fellow members not to waste food and clean up after themselves.’ Hara’s growing concern about the environment is not appreciated as much or taken seriously by her fellow members which explains her nagging to them to always clean up and not waste food. This aroused much laughter.
In addition, Nicole’s obsession in spelling correctly and Jiyoung’s overflowing charm are also things fans have pointed out.
Also, Kara’s Comeback is scheduled to be in late July.
Source: http://www.asiae.co.kr/uhtml/read.jsp?idxn…070110325841592
Link by: mae
Translated by trenchant @ Karaholic.com
[Korea] THSK’s Sales For First Half Of 2009 Brings In KRW$33,000,000,000
Japanese rankings chart, ORICON, revealed the “First half of 2009 Sales Ranking” 30 June. On this sales ranking chart, Tohoshinki ranked #8, bringing in ¥2,500,000,000 (KRW$33,000,000,000).
In first place is their nationally renowned group EXILE, with sales of ¥5,400,000,000, and second place goes to Arashi with sales of ¥4,400,000,000. SMAP and Koda Kumi follow Tohoshinki closely, ranking ninth and tenth place respectively.
As can be seen, Tohoshinki’s impact and status has reached that of the A-list standard.
The sales ranking this time only included the sales of albums, singles and DVDs released this year. If the profits included the sales they made through concerts and advertisement deals, Tohoshinki’s sales results would be even more spectacular. Their national tour will come to an end on the 4th and 5th July, at the Tokyo Dome. Currently, it is difficult to obtain tickets, and ticket prices through bidding, have soared above ¥1,000,000; proof of their indisputable popularity.
With regards to rumours of Tohoshinki disbanding:
On 26th & 27th June, they wrapped up their 3rd Asia Tour in Bangkok, but they will still have concert performances in July and August in Japan. A staff from their management company said, “Up until the end of the year, their performance schedules are extremely tight, and the members think that the rumours of disbanding are ridiculous. Tohoshinki has climbed the ranks of J-pop singers, from the lowest ranks to what they are today, a recognised J-pop group. The results of the ranking this time, also holds a lot of meaning to them.”
Source: [将爱myyunho.com]
Translation credits: mandasoh@iscreamshinki.net
Shared by: [heyjj + iscreamshinki.net]
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[Korea] Wonder Girls 45 U.S. Opening Attendance Magnification!
The workload just got bigger.
The Wonder Girls, who were originally scheduled for 13 opening performances in the Jonas Brothers’ concert, are now confirmed to be participating in all 45 city tours in North America.
With approximately 30,000 spectators from every performance, the Wonder Girls will sing before an audience of 1,500,000 people in the United States. There is much anticipation on how the 1,500,000 spectators, who have watched the performances, will give a review of the Wonder Girls’ on public websites.
Park Jin Young, the producer of Wonder Girls’ company JYP Entertainment, shared his confidence and uncontainable happiness for the girls on his Twitter site.
“The Jonas brothers and their management officially asked us to open for their entire US tour. And we said ‘yesssirrr!’. Isn’t this crazy?!”
The decision was made after directly observing the audience’s reaction to the opening performance by the Wonder Girls.
With the sudden increase in Wonder Girls’ opening performances for the remainder of the concert, their schedule is now packed.
Edmonton, Provo, Winnipeg, Omaha, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Rosemont, Chicago, Washington, East Rutherford, Boston, Uniondale, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Detroit, St. Louis, Kanasas City, Las Vegas, San Jose, Sacramento, Fresno, Los Angeles, Houston, New Orleans, Birmingham, Tampa, Charlotte, Atlanta, Lexington, Columbus, Cleveland, Montreal, Toronto, Ottawa…
A JYPE representative revealed, “A great opportunity was offered to us.” He expressed his shock with the situation, stating, “I still can’t believe that, in the short amount of time we’ve been in the United States, the Wonder Girls are spreading so quickly in the North American market.”
There have been 4 opening performances by the Wonder Girls so far, all of which are already posted on Youtube and Twitter. Jonas Brothers’ fans, who once commented ‘Who the heck are the Wonder Girls’ on public site, are now progressively growing interested and finding more information about them.
Translation: bequietimhappy
Credit: Journalist Kang Su Jin @ Sports Khan + wgspectacle.com
