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[TRANS] 130822 53 Korean Idol Groups Are Nominated For The Hallyu 10th Anniversary Japanese Music Awards

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53 Korean idol groups, including TVXQ and Girls’ Generation, have been nominated for the Hallyu 10th Anniversary Japanese Music Awards, which will be held in Chiba, Japan in October.

According to Oricon, a ‘Hallyu 10th Anniversary Awards’ awards ceremony will take place at the International Convention Hall in Chiba, Japan on the 9th of October to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Hallyu Wave. The committee in charge of the awards ceremony will hold a poll from the 22nd till the 30th of September for boy bands, girl groups, and female and male solo artistes, to choose the top 5 groups in each category.

The nominees for the boy band category came to a total of 33 teams including INFINITE, AJAX, EXO, Epic High, FT Island, MBLAQ, CN BLUE, JYJ, SHINee, SHU-I, SHinhwa, Super Junior, ZE:A, Choshinsung, TEEN TOP, 2AM, 2PM, TVXQ, NU’EST, B.A.P, B2ST, B1A4, Big Bang, VIXX, Boyfriend and U-Kiss.

The girl group category had a total of 20 nominees including Jewelry, After school, A Pink, f(x), Girls Day, KARA, SECRET, SISTAR, Girls’ Generation, Davichi, Dalshabet, T-ara, 2NE1, 4Minute, Brown Eyed Girls, Miss A, Rainbow, and the Wondergirls.

The male solo category includes Psy, Se7en, Rain and Kim Bum Soo while the female solo category includes IU, Gummy, Ailee, BoA and Wax.

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[Video] 121228 TVXQ! KBS Gayo Daejun 2012

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[Vid] 121228 TVXQ! KBS Gayo Daejun 2012

Opening with Kikwang (Beast), Shindong (Super Junior), Son Dambi, Kim Hyuna (4minute)

Guests: TVXQ, Super Junior, KARA, CNBLUE, Miss A, BEAST, T-ara, TEENTOP, Trouble Maker, 2AM, B1A4, Noel, SISTAR, Dynamic Duo, SHINee, Son Dam Bi, K.will, Secret, Ailee, INFINITE

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Translation 111231 TVXQ, 2NE1, KARA PERFORM at JAPAN RECORD AWARDS

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[Trans]  111231 Tohoshinski, 2NE1, KARA PERFORM AT JAPAN RECORD AWARDS

 On 30 December at 6.30pm, popular groups Tohoshinki, 2NE1 and KARA appeared at the 53rd Japan Record Awards helf at the Tokyo New National Theatre, showing cool stages.

Broadcast live on TBS TV, Newcomer Award winner 2NE1 performed their hit song “Go Away”.

On this day, among newcomer award winners 2NE1, Super Girls, Ito Miyu and Fairies, Fairies won the best newcomer award.

Following which, excellence award winners Tohoshinki and KARA performed “Why(Keep Your Head Down)” and “Go Go Summer,” presenting  a grand stage.

Among the 10 excellence award winners including Tohoshinki, AKB48, JUJU and others, AKB48 won the top award at the Japan Record Awards.

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Translation 111130 Shoujo Jidai, KARA Enter Kouhaku For The First Time! TVXQ’s Third Appearance

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[TRANS] 111129 Shoujo Jidai, KARA Enter Kouhaku For First Time! Tohoshinki’s Third Appearance
Posted on November 29, 2011 by TheRarasaurus

On 28 November, it was revealed that three popular Korean groups have been unofficially confirmed for the “62nd NHK Kouhaku Utagassen.” They are Shoujo Jidai and KARA, who made their major debut in Japan last year, and Tohoshinki who restarted their activities in January this year. The two girl groups are appearing for the first time (in Kouhaku Utagassen.) Each of these groups have topped the Oricon weekly rankings this year, and the “Korean Power” that has taken over the Japanese music industry has accomplished their entrance into the Kouhaku.

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Also, Tohoshinki, who had two previous appearances, took the top spot with their single “Why? (Keep Your Head Down)” which was released in January and with their unchanging popularity, after two years, have been unofficially confirmed for their first appearance after restarting activities.

With the strong Korean influence, young hallyu star Jang Geun Suk(24), male groups Supernova, 2PM and SHINee were also shortlisted, but in the end three groups are expected to be confirmed.

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NEWS KARA, TVXQ Nominated For Japan Record Awards

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KARA – The Korea Herald

TVXQ – SM Entertainment

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K-pop groups KARA and TVXQ have been nominated for the top prize of the 53rd Japan Record Awards, while 2NE1 has been nominated for Best New Artist, the awards committee announced on Saturday.  

A major music awards show held annually in Japan, the Japan Record Awards is organized and hosted by the Japan Composer’s Association.
 
Ten acts have been nominated for the top award this year, including Nishino Kana, Mizumori Kaori, Hikawa Kiyoshi, and AKB48. KARA has been nominated for “Go Go Summer!” while TVXQ is being for “Why? (Keep Your Head Down)” All of the nominees automatically share the Best Song award, and the top prize winner will be announced on the day of the ceremony.
KARA debuted in Japan in 2010, and received the New Artist of the Year Award from the Japan Gold Disc Awards the same year. The group released two studio albums and five singles in Japan since their debut. Their third Japanese single, “Jet Coaster Love” topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart during its first week of release.
TVXQ, on the other hand, has topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart nine times since their Japanese debut in 2005. Initially a five-member group, TVXQ returned as a duo consisting of Yunho and Changmin in January, after the three original members ― Jae-joong, Yoochun, and Junsu ― left the group over a dispute about their 13-year contract with S.M. Entertainment back in 2009. After their return in January with a new Japanese single “Why (Keep Your Head Down),” the duo also released a Japanese studio album titled “TONE” in September. The full-length album sold more than 200,000 copies during its first week of release.  
Meanwhile, 2NE1, which just had a highly successful concert in Hanoi, Vietnam, on Saturday, has been nominated for the Best New Artist prize, along with three Japanese musicians ― Ito Miyu, Super Girls, and Fairies. Like the top prize nominees, the four Best New Artist prize nominees are automatically given a New Artist prize, with the Best New Artist winner honored on the awards night.
The girl group debuted in Japan in September with their mini-album “Nolza.” The album topped Japan’s Oricon chart the same week. They held their first Japanese concert, “1st Live Concert: Nolza in Japan” at Yokohama Arena on Sept. 19 and 20.
Last year, Girls’ Generation was nominated for the Best New Artist, and Big Bang was one of 10 artists to get a Best Song award, for “Tell Me Goodbye.”
The awards ceremony is scheduled to be broadcast live through Japan’s TBS at 6:30 p.m. on Dec. 30.
 
By Claire Lee (dyc@heraldm.com)
 
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Translation 111119 A K-Pop Cafe Opens In Myeong-dong, The Heart of Seoul

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[Trans] 111119 A K-Pop Cafe Opens In Myeong-dong, The Heart Of Seoul

A K-pop attraction that recently opened in Myeong-dong, the heart of Seoul, has become a hot topic.

‘Kstory’ promises to provide a unique display of over 100 personal signatures from K-pop stars, as well as outfits and bags that the stars use on and off stage.

It isn’t easy for overseas K-pop fans to see personal signatures from K-pop stars and ‘Kstory’ gives them the opportunity to see what the signatures of groups like Girls’ Generation and KARA look like with their own eyes.

‘Kstory’ provides a variety of attractions. Korean albums, which are hard to find in Japan, are sold at inexpensive prices. With these albums costing a third of what fans would pay when buying Korean albums in Japan, it would be smart to visit this store to stock up on CDs when visiting Korea.

Fans will also be able to purchase all DVDs that are being sold in Korea. The owner of this store has worked as the manager of many celebrities for over twenty years and is Gang Chan, the CEO of Chani Music. Hallyu stars visit ‘Kstory’ often as he is friends with many of them. If one is lucky, one may even be able to bump into their favorite star during a visit.

As the store has become a place that is often used by Korean reporters when interviewing singers, fans may also be able to see stars sharing intimate stories with these reporters.

One corner of the store is a cafe so fans will be able to enjoy a variety of caffeinated drinks in comfy seats. Fans may find themselves sharing a cup of coffee with a famous star and can take a breather while watching the music videos that are playing.

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Currently, over 100 limited edition CDs with personal signatures from stars such as Girls’ Generation, Super Junior, KARA, JYJ, Wondergirls, 2PM, FT Island, 4Minute, Secret and After School have been set up around the store while accessories, personal items and stage outfits are also on display.

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[TRANS] 111026 The Japanese Media Says, “The Japanese Music Industry Has Become A Slave To K-POP”

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A provoking voice has emerged in Japan, saying that the music industry is ‘a slave to K-POP’.

Japan’s Shueisha recently made sarcastic remarks about the K-POP Hallyu Wave through an article with the title, “Incensed by the lack of Shin Ramyun, the Japanese Music Industry has Become a Slave to K-POP”.

The article claimed that though Girls’ Generation has sold over 600,000 copies of their album that was released in June, it’s hard for groups such as TVXQ, T-ARA and KARA to bring in much profit though they’re popular. One representative stated, “We spend 50 million Yen (approximately 700 million Won) on singles and even 15 million Won (approximately 200 million Won) on small events in promotional costs.” The article criticized that the flood of Korea-related magazines being published is overheating the publishing industry.

It was also stated that it is hard to meet the needs of Korean agents. One representative revealed that he was fired because he disagreed with an agent who wielded great power working between his record company and a Korean entertainment agency. It was published that another stated, “Once, a Korean staff member became incensed because he couldn’t find any Shin Ramyun to eat while the celebrity was completing their schedule.”

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Translation 111014 JYJ Tops Gaon’s September Charts For Album Sales…

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[TRANS] 111014 JYJ Tops Gaon’s September Charts For Album Sales And Sells Over 350,000 Copies

JYJ showed off their immense power as they topped Gaon’s September charts for album sales.

According to Gaon Charts on the 14th, JYJ’s first Korean album ‘In Heaven’, which was released on the 28th, sold a total of 165,000 copies in September.

This is the first time that Gaon Charts has released an official sales count for JYJ. JYJ beat KARA, Super Junior and INFINITE and topped the overall charts for September.

JYJ haven’t been able to have their albums count on the Gaon Charts because their distribution company A&G Modes has not been a member company of Gaon. The final results were revealed after discussions were made with the distribution company over the sales count and how it would be posted on the charts.

Ahead of this, Gaon Charts revealed through their official homepage that, “We are currently coming to an agreement with JYJ’s distribution company A&G Modes regarding their data supply, and their album sales from September will start being reflected on the charts, as early from the 10th of this month.”

JYJ’s ‘In Heaven’ has currently sold over 350,000 copies. A representative of JYJ’s agency stated, “The album has been sold out nationwide as it sold over 165,000 copies in the first three days,” and “They’ve sold over 350,000 copies till now and we expect them to keep hitting record-breaking sales.”

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Translation TVXQ and KARA Have Dominated Music Charts in Japan

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[Trans] 110831 TVXQ-KARA Dominate Japanese Charts

TVXQ and KARA have dominated music charts in Japan.

TVXQ will release their first Japanese album ‘TONE’ in two and a half years on the 28th of September. Including already released songs such as ‘Why’ and ‘Superstar’, the album will contain a total of 13 songs such as ‘Back To Tomorrow’. Called ‘the Kings of Hallyu’, TVXQ will be releasing their first album in two and a half years in Japan and the anticipation for it is hotter than ever. Proving this, ‘TONE’ has come out in first and second place on HMV Japan’s overall charts. On the 28th, the album was 5th on Tower Record’s online reservation rankings and 10th on mu-mo’s charts on the 30th.

The ring tone of KARA’s ‘Go Go Summer’ was certified platinum and their third album ‘Step’ is to be released in September, topping Tower Record’s reservation rankings on the 29th. The two groups are proving the power of K-POP in Japan.

TVXQ will be participating in the ‘SM Town Live in Japan’ concert that will be held in Tokyo Dome on the 4th of September while KARA will be making a comeback on the 6th of September with ‘Step’.

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BREAKING NEWS KPop Music Festival in Sydney 2011+ Update

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[BREAKING NEWS] Kpop Music Festival in Sydney 2011
Posted on July 20, 2011

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It was announced on SBS PopAsia today (Wednesday, 6 July 2011) that JK Entertainment will be bringing Korea’s top idol stars to perform at Sydney’s ANZ Stadium in November! Artists include our legendary Homin (aka TVXQ), Girls Generation, SHINee, KARA, B2ST, 4minute, CNBLUE, 2AM, MissA and Secret.

To celebrate this tremendous event for Homin’s first performance in Australia… after 8 years of debuting, TVXQ Australia would like to send a gift to the duo! We are also looking for suggestions on what to get them!

TVXQ Australia will also be selling cheering goods such as glow sticks, specially designed t-shirts and so on. WE WANT TO GIVE THEM A RED OCEAN!!!!!!

Ticketing information has not been released just yet, but we will keep you all up-to-date with this concert so stay tuned for more info.!

_________ UPDATED (09 July 2011) _________

Those that want to donate, I (LeeYen), Bec (x.topazy.x), along with some of other staff will be collecting donations via our paypal or in person. PLEASE only communicate with us via our email tvxqaustralia@hotmail.com to arrange a meeting. This is not only because we don’t want you to be scammed if people pretend to be us, but also it is for your safety!

Ticketing information should be up in a week! So please keep a look out and check back often!

_________ UPDATED (20 July 2011) _________

JK Entertainment has confirmed through their site that the artists will be attending, the date is on the 12th November and the Location is ANZ Stadium. What they haven’t confirmed, but will soon, is the ticketing but we TVXQ Australia still would like to create a list of the people that are going to attend and would like to sit in the red ocean! Go here http://www.facebook.com/groups/tvxqaustralia?view=doc&id=10150391634198761 or fill in this form and send to tvxqaustralia@hotmail.com

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[Project] Red Ocean Project in Australia

TVXQ (Homin) has been confirmed to perform at the 2011 Kpop Music Fest at the ANZ Stadium on November 12 2011, to celebrate the 50th Annversary since the establishment of diplomatic ties between Korea and Australia.

To have an additional celebration of our own for TVXQ’s first performance in Australia, we would like to create the world renown RED OCEAN.

Those that are certain that they are attending, please comment and we will add you to the list. The purpose of this list is to get numbers, and the aim is to try and get us all seated in the same section to make the red ocean effect work.

Please note that although we have a list on our facebook page, the list here will be the master post.

Send in an email to tvxqaustralia@hotmail.com

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[EVENT/PROJECT] Kpop Music Festival in Sydney 2011 + HoMin’s present

To celebrate this tremendous event for Homin’s first performance in Australia… after 8 years of debuting, TVXQ Australia would like to send a gift to the duo! We are also looking for suggestions on what to get them!

TVXQ Australia will also be selling cheering goods such as glow sticks, specially designed t-shirts and so on. WE WANT TO GIVE THEM A RED OCEAN!!!!!!

Ticketing information has not been released just yet, but we will keep you all up-to-date with this concert so stay tuned for more info.!

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Donate through Paypal to tvxqaustralia@hotmail.com

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email us at tvxqaustralia@hotmail.com and we can arrange a meeting in Sydney.

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News 110710 JYJ, TVXQ, KARA, and SNSD Among Artists in Top 10 of Twipple Rankings

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News] 110710 TVXQ, JYJ, KARA and SNSD among artists in Top 10 of Twipple rankings

In the half year rankings for 2011 recently posted by Twipple on their homepage, Korean artists took six spots in the Top 10. Ranking highest was JYJ’s Jaejoong, coming in at #2 with 834,390 tweets, behind Japanese girl group AKB48. KARA made the list at #4 with 633,540 tweets. At #5 was TVXQ with 573,690 tweets. The 7th through 9th spots were all taken by Korean artists as well. At #7 was Girls’ Generation with 490,220 tweets, while #8 and 9 were taken by JYJ’s Yoochun (483,040 tweets) and Junsu (404,790 tweets).

Twipple is the Japanese version of Twitter and trending topics are usually Japanese-based. Twipple and Twitter can be synced so that what is being tweeted on Twipple can show up on Twitter and vice-versa.

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Translation 110601 K-Pop Dream Concert — Passionate Turnout Of Over 4,000 Overseas Fans

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[Translation] 110601 K-Pop Dream Concert – Passionate Turnout Of Over 4,000 Overseas Fans

The popular annual Korean “Dream Concert” gathered the hottest artists, and every year, it is an event not to be missed. This year, the event was held at the Seoul Olympic Stadium on 28 May. Over 40,000 local fans as well as numerous reporters attended this event, proving its popularity.

According to the Korean Entertainment Producers’ Association, this event attracted over 4,000 overseas fans, including over 2,500 Japanese fans. Also attending the concert was Japan’s Fuji Television, as well as media from China, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, USA, South America, and Europe, a total of more than 50 foreign media. Several representatives from recording companies in the Asian region also came, propelling the foreign expansion of K-Pop artists.

For this event, a total 24 groups of artists performed. Girl group Kara who overcame the danger of disbandment stood on the Korean stage after 5 months of absence, performing hit songs “Lupin” and “Jumping,” repeatedly saying “Thank you.”

The 6-member group Beast displayed a passionate performance with “Fiction” and “Shock,” charming the fans.

Accompanied by deafening cheers, popular group TVXQ was the final group to come on stage, performing “Maximum,” “Why (Keep Your Head Down) and others.

This performance will be aired on Korea’s KBS TV on 10 June.

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News: 110429 JYJ Sues Japanese Agency Over Cancellation of Concert

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WHEN you are dealing with human rights issues, they cannot be resolved quickly unless either mutual respect on both sides leads to early resolution, or a timely process is employed to resolve the issues. In the case of JYJ against the established entertainment cartel, this is going to be a long, drawn-out process. I anticipated this was going to happen so I have always cautioned that the process was just beginning. Those of us who truly love our mancubs, not their bodies only, or their music only, but love their spirits, souls, and personalities will have to hold in and continue to pray for resolution that benefits the common good. I believe that Avex has been using JYJ and other artists to solve their money issues and to fufill their corporate goals with disregard for the artist’s human rights, as has SM and all of the United Management Companies, et al.. Artists are so much more than talent and box office appeal–they are human beings with desires and hopes of their own. It can be hard to work for years toward someone else’s dream. I have lived this. IN this particular case the disregard also extends to the people in need in Japan.

Let’s keep loving and supporting not SM, not Avex, not even C-Jes–just our guys wherever they feel the most comfortable. Love you, Jaejoong, Yunho, Yoochun, Junsu, and Changmin. Momma Cha

News: 110429 JYJ sues Japanese agency over cancellation of concert JYJ has filed a lawsuit in Japan against their management company AVEX Entertainment for interfering with their attempt to hold a charity concert.

JYJ, a boyband formed by former TVXQ members Kim Jae-joong, Kim Jun-su, and Park Yoo-chun after they filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment for unjust contract, had planned a charity concert to aid earthquake-affected areas in Japan. However, the concert’s venues have canceled their contracts with JYJ after AVEX allegedly pressured them.

(From left to right) JYJ’s Kim Jun-su, Kim Jae-joong, Park Yoo-chun talk to Thai fans during their Bangkok Concert on April 3. (Yonhap News)

JYJ’s agency C-JeS Entertainment and the concert organizer ZAK Corporation have filed two provisional dispositions against AVEX with the Tokyo District Court.

AVEX released an official statement, in which they do not deny the action. “Our company holds the exclusive rights for JYJ’s activities in Japan, and we have just taken actions against the infringement rightfully and properly,” AVEX said. They also claimed that they have received blackmails and threats due to the matter.

AVEX signed a contract with three members of JYJ in early 2010 after JYJ filed the lawsuit with SM Entertainment. A few months later, AVEX announced the “suspension of activities” of three members, arguing JYJ should refrain from promoting in Japan while legal proceedings against SM Entertainment were under way in Korea.

This “suspension of activities” has kept JYJ from conducting any promotional activities in Japan. Even after the suspension, however, AVEX has continued to make profits with products such as DVDs and JYJ footage.

Due to their ongoing lawsuit with their management company, JYJ has had difficulties in their activities in Korea as well. They have released an album, held concerts globally, and acted in dramas and musicals, but have had trouble getting airtime on television entertainment shows.

Another pop group, KARA, who also had three members embroiled in a dispute with their management company DSP for nearly 3 months, recently announced they have resolved the disagreement and will continue their career with DSP.

By Joo Hye-Mi (hyemijoo@gmail.com)

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