[GUIDELINE] For International Fans coming to Ho Chi Minh City for JYJ concert (30th August)

Dear International Fans,

As you know, JYJ will hold a concert in Ho Chi Minh City at the end of August (30/8/2014) and we are pretty sure that many international fans will join this concert. Therefore, we collect and compile some tips for transportation and accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City. We hope that you will have a great memory here. For further help and information, please contact us, we will help you as much as we can.

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A. Transportation

1. Taxi

The best way we would like to recommend to you is to take taxi. The airport is pretty near the concert venue, only 6-10 minutes by taxi depending on traffic status. Taxis are located on your left when you exit through the main door on the ground floor of the terminal building. We recommend you to use only the two most reliable taxi companies:

– Mai Linh Taxi: (84)(8) 38 38 38 38

maihlinhtaxi– Vina Sun: (84) (8) 38 27 27 27

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2. Bus

The cheapest way is to take public city bus #152 parking in a lane few steps away on the right side from the arrival’s entrance. Tell the staff to drop you off at 247 Hoàng Văn Thụ. You can walk from there to the venue.

Fee: 10,000VND ($0.4)

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B. Accommodation

Here are some hotels near the concert venue (Quan Khu 7 Stadium).

1. 4-5-star hotels

1.1 Movenpick Hotel Saigon

Add: 253 Nguyễn Văn Trỗi, Phú Nhuận district, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 8 3844 9222
Room rates: $71.65 – $138.93
Advantage: 1.3km from venue, 2.7km from airport
Book via Agoda: http://bit.ly/1xBsMXr

1.2 Tan Son Nhat Saigon Hotel

Add: 202 Hoàng Văn Thụ, Phú Nhuận district, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 8 3999 1612
Room rates: $70.93 – $137.86
Advantage: 0.65km from venue, 2.1km from airport

Book via Agoda: http://bit.ly/1ktcAzn

1.3 Parkroyal Saigon Hotel

Add: 309B-311 Nguyễn Văn Trỗi, Tân Bình district, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 8 3842 1111
Room rates: $73.12 – $107.50
Advantage: 0.65km from venue, 2.1km from airport
Book via Agoda: http://bit.ly/1siY1Un

1.4 Vissai Saigon Hotel

Add: 144 Nguyễn Văn Trỗi, Phú Nhuận district, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 8 3999 8888
Room rates: $71.43 – $168.56
Advantage: 1.2km from venue, 2.6km from airport
Book via Agoda: http://bit.ly/1kte0de

1.5 The Alcove Library Hotel

Add: 133A Nguyễn Đình Chính, Phú Nhuận district, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 8 6256 9966
Room rates: $57.87 – $99.04
Advantage: 1.6km from venue, 3.1km from airport
Book via Agoda: http://bit.ly/1mxCgR9

2. 2-3-star hotels

2.1 Tan Son Nhat Hotel

Add: 200 Hoàng Văn Thụ, 9, Phú Nhuận district, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 8 3844 1039 – 3844 1079
Room rates: $31.64 – $64.72
Advantage: 0.85km from venue, 2.3km from airport
Book via Agoda: http://bit.ly/TMbBDk

2.2 Golden Crown Hotel Saigon

Add: 50 Trương Quốc Dung, 10, Phú Nhuận district, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 8 3997 1179
Room rates: $28.73 – $73.66
Advantage: 1km from venue, 2.4km from airport
Book via Agoda: http://bit.ly/1vO9k74

2.3 Kim Yến Hotel

Add: 126 Nguyễn Trọng Tuyển, 15, Phú Nhuận district, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 8 3997 7005
Room rates: $25.19 – $63.72
Advantage: 1.5km from venue, 3km from airport
Book via Agoda: http://bit.ly/1tcxsVa

2.4 Tan Son Nhat 2 Hotel

Add: 66A Phổ Quang, Tân Bình district, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 8 3844 5090
Room rates: $24.99 – $53.68
Advantage: 0.85km from venue, 2km from airport
Book via Agoda: http://bit.ly/1pSvW9b

2.5 Vương Quang Hotel

Add: 146 Bùi Thị Xuân, Tân Bình district, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 8 3842 1010
Room rates: $20.40 – $29.75
Advantage: 1.5km from venue, 2.9km from airport
Book via Agoda: http://bit.ly/1mn7NDY

2.6 Hanriver Saigon Hotel

Add: 197A Hoàng Văn Thụ, Phú Nhuận district, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 8 3997 5252
Room rates: $19.05 – $43.92
Advantage: 0.9km from venue, 2.3km from airport
Book via Agoda: http://bit.ly/1oyVbtq

2.7 Thiên Vũ Hotel

Add: 333/12/4 Lê Văn Sỹ, ward 1, Tân Bình district, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 8 3842 1341
Room rates: $11.23 – $22.57
Advantage: 1.1km from venue, 2.5km from airport
Book via Agoda: http://bit.ly/1ktj29O

2.8 Sông Cầu Hotel

Add: 4B Cộng Hòa (2/9 Thăng Long), Tân Bình district, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 8 6292 4207
Room rates:
– Standard room (2 single beds): $15
– Room for 3 packs (1 single bed & 1 double bed): $20
– Room for 4-5 packs (2 double beds): $22 – $30 (depending on Room size)
Advantage: 1km from venue, 2km from airport

2.9 Ngọc Thịnh Hotel

Add: 2B Cộng Hòa, 4, Tân Bình district, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 8 3811 8415 – 5449 6879
Room rates:
– Single Room (1 bed/2 packs): $15
– Double Room (2 beds/4 packs): $25
Advantage: opposite to the venue; 1.1km from venue, 2.5km from airport

2.10 Vy Vy Hotel

Add: 283 Hoàng Văn Thụ, 2, Tân Bình district, Ho Chi Minh City
Tel: +84 8 3845 1127 – 3845 1027
Room rates:
– Single room: $18
– Double room: $20
Advantage: 0.75km from venue, 2.2km from airport

C. Restaurant

Here is the list of restaurants/café near the Quan khu 7 Stadium. We will attach an area map for further information.

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– Pink: Thăng Long Street
– Green: Trần Quốc Hoàn Street
– Blue: Phổ Quang Street
– Purple: Phan Thúc Duyện Street

1. Super market: Big C and Maximart

– Big C is located on Hoàng Văn Thụ Street, about 200m from Quan Khu 7 Stadium. There you can buy anything you need from food, drink to necessary stuff…
– Maximart is located on Cộng Hòa Street with variety of fast-food restaurants such as Lotteria, Jollibee, Popeyes – Besides, on Lăng Cha Cả intersection, you can find Burger King.
Note: All the restaurants listed below has various menu with price attached, no need to bargain ^^

2. Chophouse

  – Như Ý (47 Thăng Long Street): the food served there is very good with various menu and surprised cheap price for you choice. You can eat there or take-away (price ranges from 18,000VND for food)
– Vegetarian Restaurant (13 Phổ Quang Street)
– Caraven Coffee Shop (20 Trần Quốc Hoàn Street): Most of coffee shops here serve lunch for white collars with affordable price. (It’s located near some hotels that we have listed above)

3. Coffee shop

– BobaTea: Near Cộng Hòa and Lăng Cha Cả Street
– Bobabop: 33 Trần Quốc Hoàn
– Xiên Que bubble tea: 60 Phổ Quang
– Cafe Sake: 10 Phổ Quang
– Cafe Cõi Riêng: 334A Nguyễn Trọng Tuyển

Besides, there are 2 coffee shops with unique style in Saigon (1-2km from the venue). Please visit if you have time ^^

– Mien Dong Thao Cafe – 221A Nguyen Trong Tuyen, Phu Nhuan Dist
– Cafe Du Mien – 48/9A Ho Bieu Chanh, Phu Nhuan Dist

4. Breakfast, Snacks

  – There are many restaurants and vendor stores selling breakfast and snacks on Thang Long Street (sticky rice, noodle, bread, steak…). It ranges from 20,000VND for food, 1,000VND for ice tea, 10,000VND for sugar-cane juice …
– On the road of Phan Thuc Duyen, you can buy ice tea, coconut juice… with reasonable price (10,000 – 15,000VND)
– Bun bo Nam Bo (456 Le Van Sy)

5. Restaurant

– Vườn Cau (241/1 Nguyễn Văn Trỗi): Opposite to Quan khu 7 Stadium
– Hoa Sứ (3H Phạm Văn Hai)
– Món Huế (178B Nguyễn Văn Trỗi)
– Vườn Phố: on the entrance of Quan khu 7 Stadium

The Promoter also announced that they would prepare package for international fans:

Dear JYJ International Fans!!

 We are preparing JYJ concert package for International fans as well so please be patient for a couple of days! JYJ Vietnam Concert Package will include: Concert ticket + Flight Ticket + Hotel.

 Thank you,

If you want further information about the package, please follow their official Facebook fan-page:https://www.facebook.com/choioiii

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[News] 140605 JYJ to release new album in the second part of this year

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JYJ (Photo: Choi Soo-Young/GettyImages)

The trio of Jaejoong, Yoochun and Junsu are scheduled to release a new album later this year, yet no exact time has been released yet.

The announcement was made by the agency C-JeS Entertainment to confirm the statement that Yoochun made during the fan meeting event that was held yesterday. The agency confirmed the plan and at the same time tried to clear up the rumor about the rumor about the members army enlistment sometime this year. Regarding the latter, the agency said that there is still no exact time for the enlistment for Jaejoong and Yoochun yet.

The members are currently working on the new album in the middle of their individual schedules. Following the release of the new album, the group plan to do promotion until early next year. The album will be the second album for JYJ who has yet released an album since 2011 after their first, “The Beginning”.

Each of JYJ’s members is currently dealing with their solo projects. Junsu is preparing for his upcoming musical “Dracula”, Yoochun is preparing for the release of his movie release “Sea Fog” and Jaejoong is currently busy filming for the drama “Triangle”.

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9 K-drama Stars Who May Be Leaving For Military Service This Year

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What a blow to K-drama fans! The newest list of eligible stars who may be serving military service this year is shocking. At first this list was suspected of being a hoax, but the stars listed are at about the right age. Here’s a list of the actors who have been named by Korean media as soon to be taking their military leave, including their birth dates.

1. Jang Geun Suk (August 4, 1987, will be 27 this year)

janggeunsuk2. Kim Hyun Joong (June 6, 1986, will be 28 this year)

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3. Park Yoo Chun (June 4, 1986, will be 28 this year), 4. Kim Jae Joong (January 26, 1986, already 28), 5. Kim Junsu (December 15, 1986, will be 28 this year)

 

Oh no! The entire JYJ group?

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6. Jung Yunho (February 6, 1986)

yunhomilitary7. Lee Seung Gi (January 13, 1987)

leeseunggi8. Lee Min Ho (June 22, 1987, will be 27 this year)

leeminho9. Kim Soo Hyun (February 16, 1988)

kimsoohyunWatch a 400 year old alien hunk fall for a beautiful actress in My Love from Another Star

Fans are crying their hearts out already!

It is interesting how close these superstars are in their ages and even birth dates.

 

In South Korea it is an obligation of all males between the ages of 18 to 35 to serve their military service. The length of service varies depending on the military branch: 21 months for Army and Marines, 23 months for Navy, 24 months for Air Force. The non-active duty service, e.g. civil service or public service worker, is from 24 months to 36 months. Athletes who win medals at the Olympic Games or gold medals at the Asian Games are granted exemptions but still have to serve four weeks in basic training.

 

Aha, I see a loophole for Kim Soo Hyun: Someone who is at least 400 years old doesn’t have to serve in the military, right?

(Source: sohu, wikipedia, weibo.com/soohyunk)

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Happy Birthday U-know Yunho: The Promise of Another Year Continues…

Happy Birthday Yunho:  Another Year’s Promise Is Here

yunhoghanahope7 Another year has passed in the life of U-Know Yunho–leader-sshi extraordinaire, friend, dancer, singer, and actor. Who is this ball of energy who seems to have the ability to do such a variety of things, including reaching into his heart and his resources to meet the needs of others? Yunho, you personify fatherhood and young wisdom, yet you also exude a certain vulnerability and naive playfulness that suggests that you have found a way to relieve the pressures of your everyday existence. You have always been one to shoulder everyone’s burden, but what about your burdens?

Early on, as a member of DBSK, you were assigned the leadership role. I can imagine trying to supervise those four extremely energetic, independent doers and thinkers, namely, Jaejoong, Yoochun, Junsu, and Changmin, I believe that Jaejoong helped you a lot, as they all probably did–but it still remained your role to see to tasks being performed, and to coordinate between upper management and the members. This was not a comfortable place to be. Middle-management has its own set of problems, and you could get caught in between the two. Your loyalties have to lie with both, and the “buck’ definitely stops at your house often. It takes great courage and strength to live in this way, but you have consistently managed to do this.

It doesn’t matter how much we speculate–the only ones who truly know why DBSK split are the actual parties involved. The question is do we truly need to know? I believe that truth and revelation are healers. Each member was and still is affected, and what utter devastation was caused among the fandom. Yet, In some ways it has strengthened the fandom and revealed true loyalties. I also believe that this strengthened each member. Adversely, it has created a climate for fan wars that eventually will be revealed as evoking unnecessary casualties.  Over-all, everyone receives the love if they choose to embrace it. .

Yunho, you are a human being. You hurt like we all hurt. Yet, you tend to hide that hurt until you are alone. This makes it hard to know what your needs are. As a caring community of people, and disregarding diverse loyalties arising out of the split–you occupy a singular position. You also occupy a unique place in our hearts. There is no one like you. As this year progresses, and you achieve more things born out of your own inner drive and perfectionist personality–I believe that you will surpass your own expectations. You have greatness in you; we have seen it all along–and I am praying that you will someday emerge as a guiding influence on the world around you. Seek profound truths, and let yourself be guided by what is truth.

I want to congratulate you on the 10th anniversary, on ‘Somefhing’ and TENSE, and on all of the recent awards and achievements, whether in conjuncture with Changmin or singly. You will continue to grow, and more responsibility will fall upon your shoulders. You are fast approaching your 30’s, the start of the most potentially productive years of your life. Choose your projects wisely, esteem those who are worthy of your esteem, always keep the faith, and know that you are loved…

 

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[TRANS] 140109 Post of TVXQ KakaoTalk Updates

(7:53pm KST) If the view count of the ‘Something’ music video on YouTube hits 3 million views by midnight of January 12th (Korean time)!! A never-before-seen video of TVXQ’s members will be released. Please anticipate it!! and we hope you all participate in this activity 🙂

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Editors Note: Out of Respect for LeeTeuk’s Family

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I can understand the disbelief and sorrow of sudden death. Death struck my family in December of 2013. It is a shock to the mind, body, and spirit.  It is because of this fact that  Leeteuk’s family needs a display of understanding and sensitivity to this tragedy from the fandom and from the media.  This is not a time to speculate, or obtain a scoop, but to give support. It does not matter whether Super Junior is a favorite group or even that Leeteuk be a favorite person. Death is not a  respecter of persons. We all travel this road.

Only GOD knows what truly happened here, and He is the only qualified judge.Out of respect for Leeteuk’s family, JYJ (CY)Fantalk will not be posting for a 24 hour period. We will resume posting on Thursday, January 9th. May they rest in peace.   Momma Cha

[Trans] 140103 Stars Who Will Shine In The Year Of The Wooden Horse (1) – Park Yoochun

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2014 is upon us. Sports Hankook has created a list of stars who will shine in the entertainment industry this year, the year of the wooden horse. They may be rookies or veterans. We have given them the name of ‘New Risers’, stars who will rise to success in the New Year of 2014.

#Park Yoochun is set to captivate the movie industry and the drama industry at the same time

[SWOT Keyword]
S(trength) – Solid acting, success in previous productions, trustworthy seniors
W(eakness) – Stamina, schedule
O(pportunity) – Two-pronged approach, ‘You, Who Came From The Stars’
T(hreat) – Joo Sang Wook, Lee Min Jung, Kim Hyun Joong

Kicking off with Micky Yoochun. But these days, people are more familiar with the name ‘Park Yoochun’. The title of ‘actor’ sounds less awkward on him than the title of ‘member of JYJ’.

He was a leading role from the start. Making his debut with ‘SungKyunKwan Scandal’ in 2010, he has appeared on ‘Miss Ripley’, ‘Rooftop Prince’ and ‘I Miss You’. He has encountered a variety of genres, like comedy, history and thrillers. He never suffered from any ‘acting controversies’, something that has followed every idol who has transformed into an actor. It would not be wrong to say that Park Yoochun is the most successful idol-turned-actor in the industry.

His solid acting and the success of his previous productions has landed him a major role. He has been chosen as the leading role of SBS’ new Wednesday-Thursday miniseries ‘Three Days’, which is kicking off with a 10 billion Won investment. As the creation of screenwriter Kim Eun Hui, who has worked with successful actors like Park Shin Yang and So Ji Seob in ‘Sign’ and ‘Ghost’, the drama is a great choice for Park Yoochun.

‘Three Days’ is already set to become a success. Though there are still two months left till the drama begins airing, Kim Eun Hui has already written more than half of the entire script. The drama is set to be of a high quality as she won’t be scrambling to finish off her script. ‘You, Who Came From The Stars’, the preceding drama of ‘Three Days’, already has a viewership of 25%. If they current trend continues, ‘Three Days’ has a high possibility of beginning with a 30% viewership.

 

2014 is set to be a great year for Park Yoochun as an actor because he will also be making his big-screen debut through Director Bong Joon Ho’s movie ‘Sea Fog’. If Park Yoochun is able to succeed in his two-pronged approach, he will solidify an unparalleled position in both industries.

A representative of the entertainment industry stated, “Kim Soo Hyun and Song Joong Ki have both made their mark as top stars by appearing in both movies and dramas. Park Yoochun is still considered more of a ‘star’ than an ‘actor’, but if ‘Three Days’ and ‘Sea Fog’ succeed, he will establish himself as the most influential Hallyu star and actor of the industry.”

The weight on Park Yoochun’s shoulders is slightly lighter because of the experienced veterans at his side. In ‘Sea Fog’, he will be working alongside stars like Kim Yoon Seok, Moon Sung Geun and Kim Sang Ho. In ‘Three Days’, he will be working with Sohn Hyun Joo, Yoon Jae Moon, Jang Hyun Sung, Choi Won Young, Park Ha Sun and So Yi Hyun.

The representative also added, “In both movies and dramas, the ensemble is extremely important. This is a great opportunity for Park Yoochun as he will be working with the most well-known and talented actors of the industry.”

However, there are rising powers Park Yoochun must be wary of. ‘Three Days’ will be going head to head with KBS 2TV’s ‘Emotional Generation’, which will feature Kim Hyun Joong, and MBC’s ‘Cute Returning Single’, which will feature Joo Sang Wook and Lee Min Jung. Analyzing the cast, the power of the screenwriters and the statistics of the previous Wednesday-Thursday dramas, ‘Three Days’ has the upper hand. However, this does not mean they can be relaxed about it. The tables can turn at any moment, and Park Yoochun must be on high alert.

It is imperative that Park Yoochun takes care of his stamina and schedule in order to succeed this year. He must begin filming for ‘Three Days’ as soon as he finishes filming for ‘Sea Fog’. He must make sure his schedule is well-balanced in order for him to be in the best condition possible. Both productions have many outside filming sessions, which means that it is important for Park Yoochun to take care of his health.

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TVXQ + JYJ 10th Anniversary ’10 Years with 5′

There with always be a uniqueness and a greatness that grew from the persons, work, and talents of DBSK. In this present day as TVXQ and JYJ, that uniqueness is just as powerful as it was ten years ago.  <3 <3 <3 <3 <3

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[Info] 131226 TVXQ and JYJ Celebrate Debut Anniversary: 10 Years with Jaejoong, Yunho, Yoochun, Junsu, and Changmin

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December 26, 2003- a day never to forget for fans of DBSK. I remember watching the BoA and Britney Spears Showcase knowing nothing of this five-member boy group before they sang the first versus of “Hug,” but after they were done wooing the hearts of females everywhere with their sweet voices and looks, I was fascinated. Then when I saw them sing live at one of the weekly music shows, I fell for them hook, line, and sinker. It was so rare then to see a group sing live AND dance at the same time during those days.

In 2008, December 26 was a day to remember fondly forever. Today in 2013, it is a day to remember with bittersweetness. DBSK now celebrates their 10-year anniversary as TVXQ and JYJ, and while I happily congratulate both groups, there is a corner of my heart that is still a bit sad.

Still, December 26 is the day to celebrate these five fantastic boys, excuse me, men, for their hard work and the music and enjoyment they have brought to world over the past ten years. Thank you, Changmin, Junsu, Yoochun, Yunho, and Jaejoong. It’s been a fantastic ten years. Here’s to ten more!

In honor of their 10th anniversary, TVXQ announced that they will be releasing their seventh album on January 6 next year, titled “Tense.” The title track is “Something,” and the TV commercial celebrating the anniversary and the upcoming release will be aired throughout the day today on SBS, KBS, and MBC.

JYJ also released a special video celebrating their 10 years and thanking fans

TVXQ is currently busy with their “Time Slip” concert at SMTOWN Week, holding shows on December 26 and 27. Jaejoong recently completed his “2013 Kim Jaejoong 1st Album Asia Tour,” Junsu is be holding his “2013 Xia Ballad & Musical Concert with Orchestra Vol.2” concert on December 30 and 31, and Yoochun will begin filming for the new SBS Wednesday-Thursday drama “Three Days” in January.

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Relive it!

DBKS’s debut performance, singing “Hug” at the BoA and Britney Spears Showcase on SBS.

DBSK’s “Hug” Music Video- Max with his cat, U-Know with his crooked teeth, Hero with his anime hair, Xiah before his “smile angel” days, and Micky with his shiny lips. Also, Go Ara looking so young!

A personal favorite- DBSK (THSK) singing their Japanese track “Bolero” live. I’ve watched this more times than I would like to admit.

Cassies! What are YOUR favorite memories of them?

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[News] 131129 Jaejoong is the Top K-Pop Act Selected by Experts on ‘KPOPULOUS’!

It’s no secret that we all have our own favorite music acts, but do you ever wonder who the music experts believe to be the top acts in K-Pop today?

That’s where ‘KPOPULOUS’ comes in. ‘KPOPULOUS’ is a segment that is aired through Arirang TV’s ‘Pops in Seoul’ every week to bring you a fresh look at different acts in K-Pop.

Ten experts from various fields that represent the Korean music industry have come together to share their favorite music acts each week through ‘KPOPULOUS’. Not only will you get to see exclusive interviews with the artists, it’ll all be in English as well!

Check out the episode featuring Jaejoong, and stay tuned as allkpop updates you with a fresh episode of ‘KPOPULOUS’!

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