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BoA’s Back in Korea & Hitting The Big Screen In the US
August 6, 2010
By maiZe under Avex Trax,Kpop,News

BoA’s Korean Comeback + ‘Game’ Music Video (BoA’s House)
BoA to Star in Hollywood Dance Film (bottom article)

She’s spent some time away from Korea building up her career in Japan, and launching an American album, but BoA’s back with a Korean album after 5 years away. I remember way back in the day listening to Sara and ID; Peace B. The album released earlier this week and has strangely put me in a nostalgic mood.

In addition to her new album, it’s been announced that BoA will be in a Hollywood dance film. I’m a huge fan of dance, though I couldn’t dance to save my life. I hoping it’s a large-scale movie like Step Up 3D and BoA can get a lot of exposure in the US through this role.

While Others Hit the Expos, Tsukiki Checks Out Wonder Girls Live
July 11, 2010
By CK under Blogs,Kpop

Just In-WG Are Still Amazing (Shanimuni Paradise)

Tsukiki had the chance to check out WonderGirls in Colorado during their current North American tour.  And even with the “not-so-lively” crowd, she still found the show to be AMAZING and AWESOME.  Tsukiki gives a full review of the concert, which features some interesting cover songs…

Beyonce, Pussycat Dolls and Black Eyed Peas were among the artists WG covered in the show.  That alone makes me interested in seeing this concert, even if I’m not the biggest fan.  In every review I have seen fans have loved this show.  So if they are heading your way be sure and check them out.  For those of you who have already missed them (like me) the girls promise to return to the US soon.  So cool!

When Fandoms Collide: Orange Caramel Copied A C-ute Song?
June 19, 2010
By Amy under Kpop,Up-Front Agency

Orange Caramel’s “Magic Girl” Plagerized? (omonatheydidnt)
°C-ute’s song plagiarized by K-Pop group? [Updated] (Hello!Online)

Oh my. Hello!Online’s Kuno has pointed out that After School’s new subunit, Orange Caramel, has released their debut single and it’s very similar to something we’re all much more familiar with here: C-ute’s Hare no Platinum Doori! When “Magic Girl” was released, I thought it was very cute and commenters said it was too “jpop” for them, but I didn’t think of C-ute at all! I applaud Kuno for his fine hearing and I definitely see the resemblance in the video he posted over at H!O, but I don’t think Orange Caramel will get into huge trouble for this. I really hope that the netizens don’t catch this and raise a fuss, because I’m fine with both songs. What is interesting, however, is checking out the comments from both sides of this argument–why all the hate for the opposite genre?

… Chicken Butt?
May 30, 2010
By Murr under JPop,Kpop,Pop Idols,Up-Front Agency

GUESS WHAT? (fem~taku)

What’s a nice way to end your weekend and start your week with? Any suggestions? Yes, you? Reading a book? Are you crazy? Wrong. Next. You? A satisfying meal? Well… you’re on the right track. It’s something like that, but not for your stomach! Some nice visual and aural candy will have to hold you over. Seems like peachy has been out of the scene for a while and wanted to update you all as well. She’s got news from the Jpop to Kpop side of things. Yo check it out yo!

In the World Of Autotune…
May 20, 2010
By Murr under Blogs,JPop,Kpop,New Blogs,Recommended

Embracing Distractions (Learning to Drive)

Learning to Drive is a relatively new blog written by a relatively old writer. Old in the way that he’s been writing for a while… Not like decades but for a while… HE’S WRITTEN A BLOG BEFORE THIS ONE… Whatever. You understand. Anyway, what do you think of the use of autotune in pop music? For some people, it can very quickly turn them away from the music, not even giving it a proper listen. Initially, brian had done the same to two recently released songs. But this kind of view bothered him a bit. Afterall, since when did the addition of autotune keep that song from being music? But before I go on a tangent, check out his post!

Super Junior’s 4th Album MV is Out! Bounce With Me Bounce With Me!
May 11, 2010
By Amy under Kpop,News

Super Junior’s “미인아 (BONAMANA)” video (OMONA THEY DIDN’T!)

If you were sitting on the edge of your seat at 7PM PST like I was, you must have known that Super Junior’s long, long awaited fourth album promotional single music video (what a mouthful!) is out! I was scrambling to find it on naver and youtube along with everyone else, but now the music video is out on youtube for your viewing pleasure. While I’m totally spazzing out over Yesung’s new look, all the boys (with the exception of Eunhyuk? I’m sorry but DNW that eyeliner ever >_>) look marvelous and I’m very excited for their promotions to begin. What do you think of the new music video? Meets expectations or totally left you bored?

SNSD Goes “80′s” While Pimpin’ Cellphones for LG
May 1, 2010
By CK under Blogs,Kpop

SNSD MV for LG’s Cooky (JKMUSICPH)

Idol themed commercials are almost always filled with WIN.  This one is no exception!  The girls of So Nyeo Shi Dae are quite excited about LG’s new line of “Cooky” cellphones.  I would say this is more of an advert for SNSD, except they say “Cooky” about 1000 times during the ad.  It looks like a cool phone I guess.  Well, that might be because TaeYeon is holding it.  The bonus is the theme song, a revisit to 1981 and Toni Basil’s monstrous pop hit “Mickey”!

That alone is pure WIN to me!

Talk About Making A Statement
April 19, 2010
By Murr under Blogs,Eyecandy,JPop,Kpop,Pop Idols,Up-Front Agency

The °C-ute of today is shit, but… & SNSD Metalhead revealed! (The Three Metalheads)

I mean, seriously, there are not many writers out there who are willing to outright state some like “The °C-ute of today is shit…”, but really, what else would you expect from Henkka? But you know, not everything he says is insulting. He has som- okay, maybe one compliment for °C-ute’s latest album. And it’s certainly an aspect of it that you wouldn’t expect. And then, he informs us of his new fandom. It’s not so surprising seeing the recent trend in listening habits. Check it out!

There Couldn’t Possibly Be Anything Annoying About Music!
April 18, 2010
By Murr under Blogs,JPop,Kpop,Pop Idols,Rants,Up-Front Agency

What I Find Annoying In Music (Selective Hearing)

Right? Well, some don’t think so? Tell me, what are your reasons for listening to music? Does it bring you joy? It does? Why? A good way to find out what you enjoy about something is to list what you don’t like about something… Or at least, that’s how I’ve always felt. And Greg over at Selective Hearing has done exactly that. Remember when reading that this is a opinion piece. Try not to let it affect your own feelings too much!

So Nyeo Shi Dae Visits the Bizarro World
April 8, 2010
By CK under Blogs,Kpop

SNSD Releases Run Devil Run Story Version MV (JKMUSICPH)

Taking a cue from Superman and Lex Luthor, the girls of SNSD have gotten on touch with their “dark side” in their most recent MV, “Run Devil Run”.  Yes, these are the alter-egos that were hinted at in the “Oh” MV.  I don’t think I even need to say how scorching hawt the girls are in the PV.  In fact I think I prefer my SNSD girls a little “trashy”.  But hey, that’s just me.  In any case, the guys at JKMUSICPH have the long version of the video linked for you.  Watch and find out if good triumphs over “evil”.  (Hehehe)

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