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[News] 130501 K-Pop Celebrity Siblings Spotlight: Stars Run in the Family

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[News] 130501 K-Pop Celebrity Siblings Spotlight: Stars Run in the Family

How many star siblings are there and who are they? We will explore the star-studded families here.

In K-pop, there is quite a number of sibling celebrities. Their so-called star genes are often the subject of the public’s envy as an average person’s family picture pales in comparison to that of self-radiating celebrity families. So how many star siblings are there and who are they? We will explore the star-studded families here.

The Actor-Actress Families

Kim Tae Hee and Lee Wan have both had great acting careers. Kim Tae Hee, after debuting in 2000 as an advertising model, gained a lot of momentum in the widely popular ‘Stairway to Heaven’ and has continued to build a great track record as one of the most beautiful actresses in Korea. Lee Wan, initially relegated to a title of Kim Tae Hee’s younger brother, gradually marked his territory as a talented actor in film industries as well as the small screen.

Um Jung Hwa and Um Tae Woong are also well-known celebrity siblings. Um Jung Hwa has enjoyed a great deal of success as a singer in her 20s and early 30s and now as an actress in the big screen. The brother, Um Tae Woong, made his mark with his work in ‘Resurrection’ back in 2005 and began to elevate his career.

JYJ’s Yoochun and Yoohwan are known as the good-looking brothers. Yoochun, has ventured out to acting and established himself as a well-balanced actor who can spearhead a drama.

The Idol Group Families

Girls’ Generation’s Jessica and f(x)’s Krystal are probably the best-known siblings. Often called the ‘beautiful Jungs,’ they are both members of top-notch girl-groups.

2NE1′s Dara and MBLAQ’s Thunder are also siblings. After spending their childhood in the Philippines, Dara paved the way for her brother as she got selected to become an idol trainee through a survival audition program and eventually became a member of 2NE1.

Last but not least, there are the Gwangmin-Youngmin twins of Boyfriend. With pretty facial feature, they have build a respectable fan base with their group, Boyfriend.

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[TRANS] 130427 JYJ Naver LINE Updates

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[TRANS] 130427 JYJ Naver LINE Updates

12:06pm KST) [Official] A Spring vibrant with life… Weather full of anticipation! Have you made plans for an exciting outing today? Enjoy the day with JYJ’s music ^_^

(12:24pm KST) We’ve prepared [Weekend commemoration – Revealing photos hidden in their managers’ phone – Part 1] for you!

(12:28pm KST) During his Singles photoshoot, he proved that he really is a handsome man, no matter what angle you look at him from!

(12:30pm KST) Everyone was in awe over Kyung Tak’s dignified poise 24/7, regardless of the hot Summer weather.

(12:33pm KST) Here’s a photo of him sending text messages to the people he was thankful to during a dinner of beef that he bought for everyone after he won the Best Male Lead Award at the Korean Musical Awards. ^^

(12:33pm KST) Bonus

Source: [JYJ’s LINE account]

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[Info] 130429 Five Fun Facts About JYJ Yoo Chun (As Actor)

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[Info] 130429 Five Fun Facts About JYJ Yoo Chun (As Actor)

Here are a few facts you may not know about Park Yoo Chun.

Yoochun

Park Yoo Chun, also known as Yoochun and by the stage name of Micky Yoochun is so popular throughout Asia, that when he travels with his group JYJ, airports are often immobilized by the arrival of eager fans.

Although you may know a lot about the singer-turned actor, here are a few more facts.

1. Park Yoo Chun is very close to his brother, Park Yoo Hwan, who is also an actor. The brothers immigrated to America with their parents but were separated when Yoochun left to pursue a career as a singer. The experience was difficult for both of them, but today the siblings are closer than ever.

“My brother is like a father to me,” said Yoo Hwan, who appeared in the drama, “A Thousand Days’ Promise.”

As to who is a better actor, Yoochun says his brother’s acting is more natural than his, but he is better at being emotional.

2. The role of Han Jung Woo in “Missing You” proves that Yoochun can turn on the tears. The line his character kept repeating was that he was not really crying but the wind was making his eyes tear up. But it was so cold on set that it actually interfered with his crying.

“When the chilly wind is blowing, it’s not easy to cry,” said Yoochun. “And in the cold wintry weather, my mouth often became frozen when I was saying my lines.

3. He does not think he is a good actor yet or necessarily very attractive.

“Honestly, I need makeup in order to look good, and because I became an actor all of the sudden after being a singer, there is a lot of room for improvement,” said Yoochun.

When praised for his work, he said. “It is not because my acting is good; rather I think my personal experiences show through my acting. As I have experienced crying bitterly before, it was possible for me to cry in scenes like that.”

4. He would like to grow hair longer again, as it was in his early JYJ days, but drama roles get in the way.

“After “Sungkyunkwan Scandal,” my hair was so long I could tie it up, I like long hair like that. But after I cut it off, even if I want it long again, I can’t do it. If I want to let my hair grow long, I need to have one year of no work, but there is work continually.”

5. He is so busy that he considered adopting a daughter but decided his schedule was too demanding. He so enjoyed interacting with the young actress Kim So Hyun when he starred in “Rooftop Prince” that he began to think about how much he would like to have a daughter.

“I really love daughters,” said Yoochun. “I fantasize about having a loving family. When I marry I think I will be able to have a daughter like So Hyun.”

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[Trans] 130426 A ‘Rooftop Prince’ Cafe Appears In Tokyo, Shibuya ‘As Expected, It’s Park Yoochun!’

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[Trans] 130426 A ‘Rooftop Prince’ Cafe Appears In Tokyo, Shibuya ‘As Expected, It’s Park Yoochun!’

A cafe named after JYJ Park Yoochun’s drama ‘Rooftop Prince’ has appeared in Tokyo, Shibuya.

According to the Japanese Hallyu site ‘Mpost’, “‘Mandoka’, which is located in the heart of Tokyo, Shibuya, will be holding a ‘Rooftop Prince’ event for two weeks from the 26th April till the 9th of May.” The cafe is holding this event to go along with the DVD release of the drama. It is to support the first edition DVD release on the 5th of this month, as well as the second DVD release on the 10th of May.

During the event, the cafe will be giving out signed gifts as prizes and will be showing various videos related to the drama. the ‘Omurice’ that captivated Park Yoochun and his trio will be available for fans for a limited time as a special dish.

‘Mandoka’ has held a collaboration event for Girls’ Generation, 2PM and Aziatix. Although many Hallyu drama are extremely popular in Japan, this is the first time that a cafe has used a drama’s name.

Meanwhile, ‘Rooftop Prince’ is the story of Joseon Prince Lee Gak (Park Yoochun) losing his love (Jung Yumi) and traveling 300 years into the future and falling in love with Park Ha (Han Ji Min) in the 21st Century. ‘Rooftop Prince’ was chosen as ‘The Most Anticipated Korean Drama in 2012′ by Japanese people, even before the drama aired in Korea.

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[TRANS] 130419 JYJ Hold Their GIVE Fan Event… Will Donate All Of Their Profits

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[TRANS] 130419 JYJ Hold Their GIVE Fan Event… Will Donate All Of Their Profits

JYJ recently released their Summer photoshoot for NII.

In the photoshoot that was released on the 19th, JYJ showcased pop-color attire with a blue background to give off a cool, Summer feel.

Though they said, “We were up all night filming,” JYJ started off the photoshoot in the best of conditions.

During the photoshoot session, the members had fun as they played with props like children and moved around in miniature cars and skateboards.

They had everyone in great spirits as their natural poses and happy expressions met the expectations of the photographer.

Meanwhile, NII will be holding their GIVE fan event with JYJ at the Auditorium Hall in COEX on the 29th at 6pm. The profits from the GIVE fan event will be donated to Good Neighbors in NII and JYJ’s names.

Source: [tvdaily]

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[News] 130428 K-pop Stars Giving Back – A New Trend?

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[News] 130428 K-pop Stars Giving Back – A New Trend?

Celebrities give back. Who’s the latest to be involved in charity?

A handful of superstars including the likes of Psy, JYJ and Lee Byung Hun are giving back in big ways. The entertainers are taking their earnings to help others in need and using their platforms to give a voice to communities.

Psy is literally taking his “Gentleman” status to a whole new level. The international star has plans to donate 500 million won (approximately $557,000 USD) to help children suffering with cancer. On top of the whopping donation, the “Gangnam Style” singer is taking part of the $10 miracle program which raises money to build a children’s rehabilitation hospital. The project is headed by The Purme Foundation’s ambassador Sean of Jinusean.

Gorgeous actress Song Hye Kyo recently worked with an animal protection foundation to care for stray dogs. Song Hye Kyo along with Lee Hyori are known for their love of animals and give as much of their free time to helping animals in need.

Trio group, JYJ, and clothing brand, NII, are teaming up together for a great cause! The group will be holding a fan event called “GIVE” where the proceeds will go to a charity called Good Neighbors. The event will take place at the COEX auditorium hall in Samsung-dong, Seoul, Korea.

 G.I. Joe actor Lee Byun Hun recently led a charity event called “Cinema Theque Charity Night” at the Gangnam Shinsegae Department Burberry Store. The event was put together to support and improve Korean independent films and the night was filled with loads of important figures in the film industry.

While the industry is known for its glitz and glamour, it’s nice to see huge stars taking the time out to give back!

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[TRANS] 130423 Tohoshinki New Single “OCEAN” To Be Released On 12 June 2013!!

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[TRANS] 130423 Tohoshinki New Single “OCEAN” To Be Released On 12 June 2013!!

It has been decided for the new single “OCEAN” to be released on 12 June 2013 (Wed)!!
This latest single is a “Summer dance track” that will surely heighten the atmosphere this Summer!!

2013.6.12 Release
New Single 『OCEAN』
■CD+DVD
【First Press Limited Edition AVCK-79145/B】【Regular Edition AVCK-79146/B】￥1,890 (tax inclusive)

[CD Tracklist]
1.OCEAN
2.Wedding Dress
3.OCEAN-Less Vocal-
4.Wedding Dress-Less Vocal-
(Contains 2 songs with 4 versions in total)

[DVD Contents]
1.OCEAN(Video Clip)
2.OCEAN(Video Clip)-Off Shot Movie-※Only included in the first press limited edition
Duration of clip TBC

[First Press Limited Edition Specials]
Jacket -sized card included （1 of 6 types randomly included）
Offshoot movie included in DVD

■CD Only
【First Press Limited Edition・Regular Edition AVCK-79147】￥1,050 (tax inclusive)

[CD Tracklist]
1.OCEAN
2.Wedding Dress
3.OCEAN-Rising Starr Remix-
4.OCEAN-Less Vocal-
5.Wedding Dress-Less Vocal-
(Contains 2 songs with 5 versions in total)

[CD-EXTRA]
Jacket Making Movie (tentative)

[First Press Limited Edition Specials]
Jacket -sized card included （1 of 6 types randomly included）
Luxurious 12-page booklet included

Source : [Tohoshinki Official Site]

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[TRANS] 130424 Choikang Changmin, Contributes Lyrics For SHINee’s Album ‘First Time Writing For Another Artiste’

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[TRANS] 130424 Choikang Changmin, Contributes Lyrics For SHINee’s Album ‘First Time Writing For Another Artiste’

Choikang Changmin participated in (the production of) SHINee’s album as a lyricist.

The songs from SHINee’s 3rd official album “Chapter 2 ‘Why So Serious?’”, which will be released on 26 April, were revealed.

Among the songs included in the album this time, the track that is particularly attention-grabbing is the song titled “Can’t Leave (떠나지 못해)”. It has been a topic of discussion even before the track was revealed, as there was news that TVXQ’s Choikang Changmin had written the lyrics for this song.

This is the first time that Choikang Changmin has written lyrics for another singer.

Before writing lyrics for SHINee’s song this time, Choikang Changmin had shown his outstanding lyric-writing abilities through “Evergreen”, “Love In The Ice”, “12:34″, “Confession” and “I Swear”. In particular, he showed his capabilities as a musician through his expression of emotions.

According to an SM representative on 24 April via Newsen, “As Choikang Changmin is usually interested in writing lyrics, and has had thoughts of participating in the lyric-writing for other artistes, he contributed the lyrics for SHINee’s “Can’t Leave” this time.” The representative also revealed a behind-the-scenes story, “We received lyrics from many popular lyricists for this song, but it was decided that Choikang Changmin’s lyrics were the best among them, so it was chosen.”

Meanwhile, Choikang Changmin is currently active as a permanent cast member of KBS2TV’s “Our Neighborhood’s Master of Variety And Sports”, and TVXQ’s 5-dome tour will begin in Saitama, Japan on 27 April.

Source : [Instiz.net + TVXQCB @ weibo]

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[TRANS] 130425 – 130426 TIME Tour Staff Diary ★Here Goes Ms T & Mr T★

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2013.04.25 – Mini Tote Bag!

It’s Ms T!

Today, I’ll be talking about the mini tote bag ♪

Although the (print) is slightly different from the logo image this time, a lot of thought went into making this item suitable for everyday use!
The bright dual-colour is perfect for the Spring and Summer, and the polka dots on the inside are also very stylish!

I heard that during the designing phase, it was planned for the tote to be pink x navy, but with one line from the members, “Fans are like the sun”, it was changed to pink x orange.
The colour seems to be really popular among the staff (≧ω≦)ｂ


It is of a convenient size that fits even an A4-size laptop easily, and it looks secure as it is made of synthetic leather.
It is an item that can not only be used during lunch-time, but also on outings!

2013.04.26 – Concert Venue Limited Receipt Campaign!

It’s Mr T!

The first concert will begin in a matter of hours….!
Everyone, are you ready?!
I’m far from ready..
I’m so nervous that I’m sweating buckets o(；д；o)ｵﾛｵﾛ(o；д；)oｵﾛｵﾛ

Well, that’s the way it is, but anyway here’s a reminder about the concert venue limited receipt campaign that will begin tomorrow ♪

For those who purchase more than 5000 yen of the “Tohoshinki LIVE TOUR 2013 ~TIME~” official goods at the venue, we will issue receipt with the members’ signatures and messages printed on them!

The members signed and wrote the messages for these receipts while speaking with the staff about their enthusiasm for the upcoming tour, during the photoshoot for the tour pamphlet! The messages and signatures are to express their gratitude to everyone for coming down to the venue early and waiting for long hours.

The receipts come in a Yunho version and a Changmin version, and the messages are different for each venue. We hope that you can enjoy the excitement that comes with not knowing which one you will get!

2013.04.26 – Rhinestone Bracelet (3 types)!

It’s Ms T!

Finally, it’s tomorrow! And I’m in such high spirits so I’m going to post even though Mr T has already done so♪

The venue is already completely set up~
And here are the “blindfold” rhinestone bracelets!
It comes in three different colours – red, blue and pink, and the charms are also different for each type.
In addition, it will come with 3 type of photos (Yunho solo, Changmin solo, duo-shot) which were not used in the tour pamphlet.
Have fun opening it, wonder which you’ll get ♪

It’s sparkly and pretty, and it only costs 500 yen, plus it comes with a sticker. Isn’t the price really reasonable~

It tempts the female heart (○｀ε´○)ﾉ！
Since it’s getting warmer and you’re starting to dress lighter, it would be cute to wear tinkling accessories right！

I’m looking forward to seeing everyone wear this bracelet at the venue soon!

Source : [Tohoshinki TIME Special Site]

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[TRANS] 130423 JYJ’s Kim Junsu Is Seen Singing For His Cousin’s Wedding, ‘Amazing Vocal Talents

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[TRANS] 130423 JYJ’s Kim Junsu Is Seen Singing For His Cousin’s Wedding, ‘Amazing Vocal Talents

JYJ’s Kim Junsu has become a hot topic for showcasing his explosive vocal talents at a wedding ceremony.

A video was recently uploaded on YouTube with the title ‘Even Wedding Songs Can Become a Work of Art with Junsu’.

The video shows Kim Junsu singing his own interpretation of H.O.T’s ‘Blessing’ at his cousin’s wedding, giving his all for his relative’s celebrations.

With blond hair and a clean-cut black suit on, Kim Junsu drew attention for his wedding guest attire as well. His proportional body and small head had him landed in the ‘Problematic Guests (for drawing too much attention)’ list.

He stole the eyes and ears of everyone at the wedding with his high notes and clear voice. He looked at his cousin with tear filled eyes and conveyed as many emotions as he could in his voice, giving everyone at the ceremony goosebumps.

A photographer who was at the wedding said, “I had always thought he was good at singer, but seeing him 1cm in front of me, I could see that he was so different from all the other singers and artistes I had seen at countless concerts and events and I could feel all the emotions he conveyed through my entire body,” and “His voice really got to me as he looked as his cousin with tear-filled eyes and so many emotions in his singing. I found myself forgetting about my camera and applauding him afterwards.”

Source: [sports chosun]

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