It’s been released on Thelma’s upcoming album info that our boy Taeyang will be doing a collaboration with her.

Here is the info posted:

青山テルマｘSOL from BIGBANG(아오야마 테루마ｘSOL from 빅뱅)
Fall in love
음반사 : Universal Music Japan Label: Universal Music Japan
발매일 : 2010/01/27 Release Date: 2010/01/27
카탈로그 : UPCH-5640 Catalog: UPCH-5640
가격 : ￥1,000 Price: ¥ 1,000

^ the song will be released in Jan, which makes sense since Big Bang will be having a concert in Japan Feb 2010. More info about Thelma:

• Very famous R&B singer in Japan, known for her unique voice
• Her famous song “Soba ni Iru ne” topped the charts (she made the Guiness World records for 2 million full track downloads of this song)
• Her album released in Feb, was #1 on the Oricon Weekly Charts

source: alwaystaeyang

On Sunday's airing of Pops in Seoul's "In the Booth With" segment, the loveable VJ Isak asked Wheesung about his upcoming US Debut. Check out what he had to say about recording his English debut album, Ne-Yo, and Michael Jackson.

On "In the Booth With," VJ Isak interviewed Wheesung and asked him about his upcoming debut in the US. This is what he had to say...

Isak: I heard that you are bringing your music to the US, next year!”

Wheesung: “Yes! It’s an opportunity that just fell from the sky. The opportunity really came down from the heavens. I was very lucky. They called me first! A team that was planning a project wanted to invite an Asian singer to the US. They wanted me to be their first singer. So I told them that I couldn’t speak English, and that I was old...”



source : omgkpop

Tablo's older brother Dave caused an uproar earlier this week with his harsh criticism of MBC's Infinity Challenge episode in NYC. On November 23, Dave, who is a broadcaster, wrote the following on the Star English section of the EBS homepage:

( His words )

Now that he's calmed down, I think it might be nice if he were to expand on some of the good points he mentioned in his rant.

AKP

The movie 'The Shining Diploma" will begin filming this December and Nichkhun will be starring in it. The movie tells a tale of a mother that did not have the chance to graduate high school and is said to be a comedy film. The mother returns to high school while her son begins wedding plans.

Nichkhun will be playing the role of the mother's second son. Outside, he is rough and rebellious but inside, he is warm. Nichkhun is said to be showing off a charismatic performance, different from the soft and sweet image he has shown on variety shows.

The production team of 'The Shining Diploma' stated "We casted Nichkhun because of his unique facial features and we have high expectations for him."

Park Jinyoung of JYPE will also be making a special cameo appearance in the movie.

CREDITS: DONGA NEWS(SOURCE); hazyfiasco@2ONEDAY(TRANS)

WARNING POSSIBLE SPOILERS: this will be shown on the last episode



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source: URMYMELODY , issanagui , You're beautiful soompi thread

i cannot believe its ending this week T_T

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On November 21st, she uploaded an image of her instant transportation onto the official website of MBC FM4U 'Taeyeon's Chinhan Chingoo.'

In the concept of 'high school horror' she took eight consecutive pictures
and made a flash file out of it. Her expressionless face first frightens the audience
but lastly shows her queer smile.

Taeyeon kindly reminded, "Is there no one to hold onto while you're cold?
Were your exams results not as good as you expected?
Annoyed that you are on a night shift again? Come and listen to 'Taeyeon's Chin Chin'"

Many viewers of the photo commented "Aww, she's so cute.
Taeyeon swept all of my sorrow, troubles and irritation away",
"I want to play teleport with Taeyeon as well!"

queer smile indeed. XD


Source: Newsen

Translation: Just Love~! @ Soshified.com/forums

The 'MAMA' (Mnet Asian Music Awards) were held with SNSD removed from the ceremony.
How could they have removed SNSD? What is the reason behind this unimaginable situation?
( rest under the cut )

source: mediaus
translation: Just Love~! @ Soshified

TaeYang, having shouted ‘Look Only at Me’, was a selfish man, but a man we could not help fall in love with. But this time around, it was a one sided love.

TaeYang has come back as a solo singer, not a member of “Bigbang”, with a new song – ‘Wedding dress’ which is about the frustration of a man have an unrequited love. It’s exactly after 1 year and 6 months since the release of his solo debut mini album last year.

How much has he changed? TaeYang, from his stages, looks like a 21-year-old shy boy. Bashful in front of strangers, he says with a sheepish smile “That’s the reason I can’t appear on entertainment shows unlike Seungri.”

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Original Korean article
Translations by Mango

Source: Always Taeyang


Source: DeepNightSky16

I'm sure that many of you have heard your own horror stories about the entertainment industry, but Kara's Goo Hara had a few more of her own to share on this week's episode of KBS 2TV's Imagine More. Goo Hara was among the few celebrities who guest-starred this week, alongside her fellow Kara members Park Gyuri and Han Seung Yeon, as well as the Brown Eyed Girls and 2AM's Jo Kwon.

When all the guest stars were asked about the hardships they faced as a celebrity, she responded, "When I have to go to the bathroom, all five of us [Kara members] have to go together. It was because a male celebrity might walk in on us or something." Dang, they even have to go to the bathroom all together? Talk about awkward!

Seung Yeon added, "Before Goo Hara joined Kara, we couldn't even go outside by ourselves, even when we were finished with everything on our schedule."

Park Gyuri also had a few words of her own: "The curfews at our dorm were so strict, that I couldn't stand it. So one day, I decided that enough was enough and I sneaked out by putting on a male wig and baggy clothing."

Talk about harsh. But hey, at least all those hardships paid off, right?

AKP

They weren't allowed outside by themselves? I don't even understand that.

Source: AfterSchoolCraze

It was revealed that Jang Geun Suk have losted 7kg to film SBS Drama "You're Beautiful". Jang Geun Suk plays character 'Hwang Tae Kyung'.

On the 23rd of November, Jang Geun Suk's management company revealed (disclosed) that Jang Geun Suk jas been on a special diet regime to lose weight before the filming starts. As of the result, the actor has lost a total of 7kg.

Jang Geun Suk replied: "As an actor, we have to do stuff to fit within the character." He revealed that in order to look beautiful, he had to reveal handsomness and collarbones. "Hwang Kyung Tae is a character known to be cool and easily make friends with music. He also said that by losing weight, it also helps him get into character.

After losing weight, the actor currently weighs 60kg.

He also thanked for having an excellent acting ability to act as the "bad guy" Hwang Tae Kyung because the character Jang Geun Suk plays is currently one of the audience favorite.

SBS You're Beautiful will air its final episodes this week on Wednesday and Thursday at 21:55 till November 26.

source: nate
translation: K♡PanDA @ asianfanatics

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Sources:
21evo.com; Translated by: Belle@21evo.com, aka knucklepink
ygsecret2NE1 @ youtube
skn2ne1 @ youtube

Korea’s Cook Clazziquai Alex takes up another challenge on MBC “Pasta”

Yes, the news is official. Clazziquai’s lead vocal, Korea’s Cook top chef, has took up a notch and surprised tons of his fans with this one. He’ll be appeared on the upcoming MBC drama, 파스타 (hangul’s writing for the English word “pasta”)

With his reputation as a cook, it is only perfect that Alex got the casting for this drama – aimed to replace the popular historical drama “Queen Seonduk”. Directed by Kwon Seok Jang, Alex will play as Kim San, this food-savvy critic. Though it is a second lead for him, it’s a big step to try acting again after so long. His first dip on TV drama was also with MBC, a few years ago. It wasn’t that huge of a deal since it wasn’t aired on the regular primetime hours, but “Pasta” will be so different. Playing opposite of him, I’m guessing it’ll be Honey Lee, since Lee Seon Gyun will be the male lead, playing the opposite of Gong Hyo Jin.

Kim San will show pretty much Alex’s strong passion in cooking, as well as his gentle, soft image appearance. This has suddenly took up a lot of interest from netizens, especially (and mainly) Alex’s diehards.

MBC officials said that originally “Pasta” was organized to follow-up the almost-failed drama, due to its main actress dropped out (”Hero”), but then they arranged it so that it can replace “Queen Seonduk” instead.

Starting next week, “Pasta” production crew will have their first full script-reading with all the cast and actors. And according to Fluxus (Alex’s management), what Alex needs to do is to sign the contract. Then it’ll be all signed, sealed and delivered!! '


Not very new news, but anything about our favorite ahjussi and Alex needs to be shared...




www.jazzholic.com/2009/11/13/casting-on-mbc-pasta/

Seo In Young revealed on the 23rd that Jewelry will be making a comeback in early December. They will be returning with a repackaged album and a new a ballad track as their main song.

Seo In Young stated:

"Lately Park Jung Ah and I have been thinking, performances are important, but we want to show off our vocals more and let fans listen to our ballad. Lately a lot of the rookie groups have been showing great performances, which makes us proud, but we are preparing to show a different style."

Finally, Seo In Young also revealed that she will be returning with a solo album next year and therefore will be putting a lot of thought and preparations into it.

With all the new rookie girl groups, did anyone even miss Jewelry? I totally forgot about them until now.

AKP

JEWELRY COME BACK AND A SEO INYOUNG COME BACK? SHAKING AND CRYING

Plus, obligatory gif