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[NEWS] Details on JYJ Junsu’s Upcoming Solo Repackaged Album Revealed

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[NEWS] Details on JYJ Junsu’s Upcoming Solo Repackaged Album Revealed

More details on JYJ Junsu‘s upcoming repackaged solo album have been revealed.

The singer is currently in Los Angeles working with a long list of top staff members to perfect his album to the best of his ability. C-JeS Entertainment stated, “Junsu is currently recording English songs for his world tour, and there are plans for him to begin recording a music video shortly.”

The representative continued, “We cannot yet release the song’s title and genre, but the album includes the participation of Sony Music‘s composer Bruce Automatic Vanderveer, who previously worked with the likes of Christina Aguilera, The Wanted, and Leona Lewis earlier this year.”

Composer Automatic expressed, “I was surprised by XIA, as he’s someone who truly sings from the heart. I thought we’d need two days for his recording process, but we really only needed one. Throughout the recording, I couldn’t help but be impressed by his skills. I’m really glad to be able to work with him.”

His music video will also be a collaboration with top names. Directed by Marc Klasfeld, who has experience producing for “We are Young“, which was a recent Billboard hit, along with Beyonce, Eminem, Jay-Z, and Far East Movement. He stated, “I was surprised when I saw XIA’s music video for ‘Tarantallegra’. His performance was amazing, as is the same with his facial expressions and acting. I’m looking forward to working with him.”

Junsu himself expressed, “I earned a lot of confidence after releasing my worldwide album and going on a world tour. I feel that my confidence will build towards even better results. I’m glad that I’m working with such amazing people.”

His first solo repackaged album will be released mid-August. Junsu will then go on a world tour until October, which includes concerts in North and South America as well as Europe.

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[INFO] XIA TARANTALLEGRA Spotted #4 on Gaon Chart First Half of 2012 National Physical Albums Ranking

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[INFO] XIA TARANTALLEGRA Spotted #4 on Gaon Chart First Half of 2012 National Physical Albums Ranking

1. Big Bang – ’5th Mini Album ALIVE’ – 266,911 albums

2. SHINee – ‘Sherlock 4th Mini Album’ – 168,161 albums

3. TaeTiSeo – ‘Twinkle’ – 140,826 albums

4. Xia Junsu – ‘Tarantallegra’ – 126,220 albums

5. CNBLUE – ’3rd Mini Album Ear Fun’ – 121,735 albums

6. Big Bang – ‘Special Edition STILL ALIVE’ – 117,929 albums

7. Busker Busker – ‘Busker Busker 1st Album’ – 114,760 albums

8. INFINITE – ’3rd Mini Album Infinitize’ – 108,639 albums

9. EXO-K – ‘MAMA The 1st Mini Album’ – 106,683 albums

10. Shinhwa – ’10th Album The Return’ – 77,279 albums

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[TRANS] 120717 Tohoshinki, Sets A New Record For The Most Singles Sold For A Foreign Group…Surpassing The Carpenters

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[TRANS] 120717 Tohoshinki, Sets A New Record For The Most Singles Sold For A Foreign Group…Surpassing The Carpenters

On 17 July, Oricon announced that popular Korean group, Tohoshinki, had set a new record among foreign groups. They have become the overseas group to have the highest total number of singles sold in the history of the Japanese music industry.

Their new single “Android” (Avex Trax), which was released on 11 July, has sold more than 152,000 copies within the first week.

The total sales of all of Tohoshinki’s ranking singles amounts to 3,104,000 copies, breaking the 10 year 10 month old record of the highest number of total singles sold for a foreign group. The record was previously held by the American sibling duo, The Carpenters, with 3,002,000 copies sold in total.

“Android” ranked 1st place in the 23 July Oricon weekly charts (tabulated from 9 to 15 July) immediately following its release. It is their second consecutive single to be ranked 1st, following “Still” (released March 2012), bringing their total number of singles ranked 1st to 11. They now have 27 releases which were tanked Top 10, beginning with “Sky”, which was released in August 2006, breaking their own record. They also broke their own record for the overseas artist with the most number of singles ranked 1st. (Ou-Yang Fei Fei ranks second for the overseas artist with the most number of singles ranked number 1 (2 singles). BoA ranks second for the overseas artist with the most number of singles which ranked within the Top 10 (25 singles).)

“Android” is Tohoshinki’s first dance track in about a year, since “Superstar” (released July 2011).

Total Number Of Singles Sold For Overseas Groups:
Ranking: Total Sales / Artist
1st – 3,104,000 copies / Tohoshinki
2nd – 3,002,000 copies / The Carpenters
3rd – 2,473,000 copies / Bee Gees
4th – 2,212,000 copies / Simon & Garfunkel
5th – 2,202,000 copies / The Beatles

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NEWS] JYJ’s Junsu To Hold a World Tour and Release a Repackaged Album!

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NEWS] JYJ’s Junsu to Hold A World Tour and Release a Repackaged Album!

 On July 16th, representatives from C-Jes Entertainment announced, “[JYJ‘s] Junsu, who is currently traveling on his Asia Tour, will also be holding a world tour in North America, South America, and Europe.”

After having released his first solo album and sweeping music charts across the continent of Asia, Junsu appears to be ready to meet his global audience. And not surprisingly so, since despite this being Junsu’s first time embarking on solo album activities, he has achieved great sales numbers even on charts abroad with his unique concept and 12 stylistically diverse songs.

CEO of C-JeS Entertainment Baek Chang Joo further expanded on Junsu’s success, saying, “Ever since Junsu’s first public performance, his solo album has not only captivated the country, but also a wide area of Asia as well; as we were, of course, targeting markets overseas, it seems we have produced a world class music video. The awaited results were extraordinary. During Junsu’s successful Asia tour, the number of love calls we received from areas such as North and South America would not stop flowing in, and thus we decided to launch a world tour.”

The CEO continued to reveal, “For this world tour, Junsu has put together and prepared a repackaged album. As this album will be targeting the world market, it will include an English single and a music video produced in America. Although we cannot further clarify our future plans, Junsu will be climbing the steps to fame in America.”

One of these American parties interested in JYJ’s Junsu commented, “There is great interest [and anticipation] for JYJ’s Junsu’s world tour success throughout America. The title song,“TARANTALLEGRA”, not only attempted to draw in interest via the K-Pop Wave, it created its own, unique sensation; the music video has gathered high marks from parties throughout America as well. It seems that, after promoting as a soloist and single-handedly holding a world tour, Junsu has demonstrated the global interest [he has gathered].”

It has been decided that Junsu’s upcoming world tour will include stops in 2-3 cities per continent. Currently, Junsu is still on his Asia tour, which started in Seoul, and is continuing throughout countries such as Thailand, Indonesia, Taiwan, and China. Next month, Junsu will be holding his final concert in Hong Kong.

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[Trans] 120716 North and South America, Europe… JYJ Junsu Crossed Over To World Tour

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[Trans] 120716 North and South America, Europe… JYJ Junsu Crossed Over To World Tour

Singer Kim Junsu will be starting his world tour as a solo singer. Representative C-JeS Entertainment expressed that, “Kim Junsu will be touring around North and South America and Europe with concerts at 2-3 cities of each continent.”

C-JeS said, “Kim Junsu’s solo album was not just sold domestically but was targeted at Asian market. The MV is also produced for overseas’ market. Right now the Asia tour is successfully being held, and the endless ‘love call’ from America and Europe resulted the decision in the world tour.”

“The repackaged album is also currently in the midst of preparation. The album this time is targeted at global market and there’s English song(s) included. The MV is also produced in America. Though it is not yet to be announced but there’s a famous US staff that is involved in it,” C-JeS expressed.

 The representative of North America expressed that, “The success of JYJ world tour has resulted in very high popularity of Kim Junsu (XIA).” The title song Tarantallegra is different from the typical K-pop and thus caused a sensation. The MV also received good reviews in America.”

Additionally, the Asia tour that started from Seoul, then Thailand, Indonesia, Taiwan, China etc, Kim Junsu will be concluding the Asia tour next month at Hongkong.

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[Info] 120717 JYJ Official Facebook Update – XIA is flying to LA

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[Info] 120717 JYJ Official Facebook Update – XIA is flying to LA

XIA is flying to LA for recording new song and MV shooting! He will have a great time in LA with the best staffs! Please give a lot of support!!

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120715 Dr. Jin…Jaejoong Displays Excellent Acting Skills..But Oh So Sad

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       Dr Jin  Extended 

         Four episodes ago I wrote about what I considered to be a bright ray of hope in the midst of this painful drama.  Kim Kyung Tak had supposedly lost his best friend Hong Young Hwi through death, but had gained an opportunity to once again gather Hong Young Rae to his side. I was happy because I tend to favor the underdog at all times, and Kim Kyung Tak definitely fits this description. Even though an add-on character, I was hoping to see more positive things happening for Kim Kyung Tak. Alas, this has not come about. So far this character, being portrayed remarkably well by our own Kim Jaejoong, has yet to be given an alternative to life besides being his Father’s lackey. It is obvious that his Father’s only interest in Kim Kyung Tak is to use his youth and vulnerability to commit crimes.

Kim Kyung Tak truly loves Hong Young Rae. He has loved her since childhood. and has continued to try to woo and wed her and to help her family despite opposition from his Father. Young Rae does not love Kyung Tak in this sad story of parallel universes, time travel, and Dr Jin.

Dr. Jin is a rival for Young Rae’s heart, and Kyung Tak; despite posturing and threatening, has only managed to drive her closer and closer to Dr. Jin.

Young Rae has reneged on marrying Kyung Tak twice already, and because of her stubborness has almost managed to kill herself through refusal to obtain medical help for breast cancer. Dr Jin finally convinces her to allow him to do surgery and saves the day. However, the dilemma between Young Rae and Kyung Tak continues with no relief in sight.

Between shooting the Prince and almost killing himself–Kim Kyung Tak has backed himself into a tight corner that only by giving in to the only shelter he knows–his Father’s dregs of twisted love, does he feel as if he has any worth.

Kung Tak discovers that his beloved childhood friend, Hong Young Hwi is alive. If the Left Prime Minister finds this fact out–the ship may as well sink for Kyung Tak. All I ask is for the writers to grant this character some mercy and to not persist in turning a tender-hearted young man who started this drama with some dignity into someone who has to beg to be loved. No one deserves what they have laid on this character. Fighting Kim Kyung Tak. See you next time. <3

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[News] 120714 MBC’s ‘Dr. Jin’ Extended Two Episodes

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MBC’s ‘Dr. Jin‘ starring Song Seung Hun, Lee Bum Soo, and Kim Jaejoong has been extended by 2 more episodes.

A staff member at the drama said on July 12th, “We have decided to add two more episodes.  Although we started with a plan of just 20 episodes it seems that it will be hard to tie up the story so for the sake of creating a more complete story, we have decided to add the extra episodes.”  Dr. Jin is now scheduled to conclude in early August.

 The actors have already shown a positive response to this idea.  Lee Bum Soo recently stated, “I hope it is 40 episodes and not 20.  It is too short for the viewers to follow the overall arc in just 20 episodes.“  Song Seung Hun said, “It is hard to show everything in just 20 episodes especially for a historical drama.”

Even after the positive response from the actors, the staff was still worried on how the viewers would take the news that the show has been extended.  ‘Dr. Jin’ began airing on May 26th alongside SBS’s ‘Gentleman’s Class‘ with the plan of ending on July 29th.  A staff member said, “With the extension of our show, some people might think that we are trying to take the place of the number one show in our time slot, ‘Gentleman’s Class.’  But we never thought about the ratings when we made this decision.”

Are you looking forward to the additional episodes?

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120707 Xia Shanghai ‘Why Can’t You Love Me’ 왜 나를 사랑하지 않나요

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Mr. Junsu–you totally outdid yourself here. You capture the passion of this song even after numerous times of singing it. So proud.    Momma Cha

BTW. Jacket still too hot? 😉    <3

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SHINee_Sherlock•셜록 (Clue + Note)_KBS MUSIC BANK ‘the First Half Year Special’_2012.06.29 and more…

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[12.03.23] SHINee – Stranger & Sherlock Comeback Stage [HD]

[愚人節獻禮][韓中字幕]SHINee -THE REASON

120322 SHINee@Kiss The Radio 1/5

One For Me

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120714 TVXQ ANDROID

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Exciting performance. I like the choreography 🙂

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Android Lyrics

Kimiha dare kokoro wo nukare
Migini narae shikau teishino hate
Aishitsuduke nanno tame oitsune
Kurou hasande fujitsumo sokonaku
If you wanna go, if you wanna go
If you wanna go, if you wanna go for your mind
Aikaramo yumekaramo tekikaramo jibunni modore
Let’s break it through, we can do
Kesshite osorezu kibou jiyuu hikari motomete
Make it true make it so terashidase
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Never give it up
Owaranai inochigakeno love
Kizu wo doku wo ukete tatsunosa
Wall no soul mo hanetsukero
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Empty miseta shihaisareta sekaini
Jounetsu nanka moudokonino nai nai
Afro wire shouri shitemo kodoku
Sorede iino? mada maniau nara
If you wana go, if you wanna go
If you wanna go, if you wanna go for your mind
Fuandemo muboudemo doushitemo nandodemo
Let’s break it through, we can do
Kesshite osorezu kibou jiyuu hikari motomete
Make it true make it so terashidase
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Never give it up
Owaranai Inochigakeno love
Kizu wo doku wo ukete tatsunosa
Wall no soul mo hanetsukero
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Tada jibunwo shinjireba ii kusezuni batsusezuni
Sokoni michiba dekiru get down down down down
Mezashiteiru tsugino bashoni tadoritsuku tameniha
Kakugo nara kimita get down down down down
(A-N-D-R-O-I-D)
Let’s break it through, we can do
Kesshite osorezu kibou jiyuu hikari motomete
Make it true make it so terashidase
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Never give it up
Owaranai Inochigakeno love
Kizu wo doku wo ukete tatsunosa
Wall no soul mo hanetsukero
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Let’s break it througt we can do
Kashite osorezu kibou jiyuu atsui karadade
Make it true make it so terashidase
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsty.com

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