Dbsk dream: July 2009

29 July 2009

[News] Deluxe ODAIBA: BOY POP FACTORY 09

Fuji TV’s 50th year Anniversary Event, 2009 Fuji Folkmura! is held for 7 consecutive years!

Folkmura event “Sakaemachi Konosuke’s 2009 Deluxe ODAIBA”:

A new single to be released on September 30th, “COLORS~Melody & Harmony” by Jejung and Yuchon from Tohoshinki has been decided to perform!

“BOY POP FACTORY 09″

Date: August 18th (Tue), 19th (Wed), 20th (Thurs)
Opening: 18:00, performance: 19:00
Venue: ZEPP Tokyo
Ticket: 3,900 yen (incld. tax) for advance sales; 4,200 yen (incld. tax) for on the spot sales

source: http://www.fujitv.co.jp/FOLKMURA/
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[Pic] Ficpic – Jaelous Yunho

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[News] Telecinema Gala Event Showcase

TELECINEMA GARA EVENT SHOWCASE

Date: September 18th (Fri)

The showcase will include: Tele Cinema Digest, Making of Film, NG, treasured video collection, the leading stars talk show, and also OST for drama and concerts.

Faster than anyone else, a chance to feel the Tele Cinema’s atmosphere!

1. Screenplay Heaven’s Postman: Kitagawa Eriko / Cast: JEJUNG (TVXQ), Han Hyo Joo
2. 19 Writer: Inoue Yumiko / Cast: TOP (BIGBANG), Seungri (BIGBANG))
3. Screenplay A Stone’s Dream: Nakazono Miho / Starring: Cha In Pyo, Kim Hyo Jin
4. The Fool That I Love Writer: Ooishi Shizuka / Cast: Kang Ji-hwan, Lee Ji Ah
5. Screenplay Paradise: Okada Yoshikazu / Cast: Ji Jin Hee, Kim Ha Neul
6. After The Wedding Ceremony: Yokota Rie / Cast: Sung Woo Shin, Bae Soo Bin
7. Screenplay Triangle: Masaya Osaki / Cast: Ahn Jae Wook, Kang Hye-jung

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[News] 090727 a-nation Fanclub Stall Plan 2

Bigeast, how do you do?

[a-nation'09 powered by WHEY & ENERGY] fanclub would be organizing the 2nd plan of selling goods.
This year, there would be stalls set up at all a-nation venues. Aside from these goods, there would be idols’ limited cards sold at these stores. Fanclub members can also get these from their mobile websites.

The idol stalls:
hitomi, Every Little Thing, Ayumi Hamasaki, Koda Kumi, BoA, Ai, Tohoshinki, AAA, GIRL NEXT DOOR

A total of 144 different cards would be sold. Sold by threes, these are priced at 200 yen each.

Within these three cards, there is bound to be one card that each fan would want! The other two might not be what the fans want. However, you are welcome to trade with other people. You can only buy one set each time. The maximum for each fan is 10 packets (30 cards).

Attention:
With regards to the Ehime performance on the 1st of August and the Aichi performance on 15th of August, there would not be any a-nation fanclub store set up because of the venue. Thus, no special cards can be sold.
Other than the said performances, all the other performances venues would still have the selling of these goods.

Our staff would be pleased to help everyone out.
For more details, please head to the FC website, NEWS section.
http://fc.avex.jp/toho/ (Mobile PC)

2009/07/27

Source: Bigeast + myyunho
Translation: mel @ OneTVXQ.com
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[News] The Secret Code Exhibition

Finally, at the largest venue in Japan, TVXQ made successful performance at Tokyo Dome.
Our latest autographed brochure has entered the exhibition.

(Picture of autographed brochures, checks for more!)

TOHOSHINKI 4th LIVE TOUR 2009
-The Secret code-FINAL in TOKYO DOME performance autographed brochure enters exhibition.

Exhibition Location: Shibuya Tower 5 floor elevator hall
Exhibition period: July 25 ~ 2009 end date to be determined

The release of Tokyo Dome performance DVD has been determined!
Pre-orders are received!

We welcome you fans to our store!

source: Tower Records blog
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[Vid] 090728 Yunho leaving the building

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[Pic] Jaejoong and Changmin fanart

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Leeteuk & his group of depressed soul “Milky club”

Idol group Super Junior’s leader Leeteuk has wrote about his group “Milk club” on his minihompy on July 26th. “Milk club”

is the short word for “Depressed soul’s gathering”, a group of depressed and lonely people.

The current registered members are SNSD’s Taeyeon & Yoonah, the expecting members’ list is DBSG’s Micky Yoochun and Shinee’s Onew. Leeteuk wrote that from now on, despite depression, they will help each other to live a better life, moreover, they won’t suffer from sadness or agony, they will share joy and happiness with each other.

Fans showed that they were amazed & worry about this entry. They left comments said don’t be depressed, fighting, and also asked whether normal fans could join the club or not.

original article is here
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“Milky club” (우유클럽) is the short word of “우울한 유령들의 모임” (Depressed soul’s gathering)

SJ VCR message to ELF @ SS2

The people here today with us,
Our Dear ELF; Dongsaengs, Noonas, Hyungs ~
We are the Super Junior that has been
loved so much by you all. We have been together
for almost 4 years now. In these 4 years, what are
the things about Super Junior that changed?
First of all, there’s more members,
we’re older now, and our style’s different.
Then, what about the things that didn’t change?
What are they?

It’s our heart to everyone.
The people sitting in the audience,
some of them loved us ever since we were trainees,
some of them loved us ever since watching our debut stage,
and there’s also some that came to watch us,
who only knew about us today.
But no matter what matter, no matter where.
The way you can love Super Junior so much
with all your heart, is what matters, right?
the most important is the fans currently loving Super Junior.
we’re really thankful to you guys. love you all.
2005 November 6th, On our debut stage, we’re still amateurs.
2009 July, the stage everyone’s going to see right now
will be the happiest. the hottest. the most valuable
thing we’ve ever spent with everyone. It’s the
best representative of Super Junior’s stage.
We really want to hold everyone’s hands
in the audience, and hug you all tightly.
Even though it’s hard, even though it’s tiring; but
because you guys are here, we’ll always be filled with energy

ELF ~ ELF~ ELF. We’re really thankful, from the
bottom of our hearts, for the love you’ve given us.
Please be with us always
We are super juni OR~~

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Sorry,Sorry Cover By Hyesung

hoho,i love it ^^

Sorry, Sorry Kindergarten Version

Korean Stars Putting Their Fame To Good Use

Many events, organizations and public groups hire celebrities, both popular and up-and-coming, to act as spokespersons and goodwill ambassadors, and the reason is simple: They attract attention.

“It’s all about the attention effect. The main goal for an advertisement or a promotion would be actual purchasing or participation. But before that, you have to attract people to get them involved. Hiring big stars is indeed one of the most effective ways to catch the public’s attention,” professor Kang Seung-koo of the Media Arts and Science Department at Korea Open University told The Korea Times.

Even fans have stepped up to do their part for the causes their favorite stars promote. Members of pop group Super Junior’s fan club, Elf, donated blood donation tickets, money, ramen and even rice to support under privileged children and premature infants.

“As (the stars’) final goal is to promote the event or organization, it all depends on how they follow up after being noticed. Once they’ve attracted attention, they must encourage the public to be involved in what they are promoting, which is much more than just smiling and having photos taken,” Kang advised.

Source: Korea Times
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Naver Most Search List

1. 2NE1
2. Jessica
3. SNSD
4. Brown eyed girls
5. 2pm
6. lee seung gi
7. big bang
8. park bom
9. park sandara
10. mc mong
11. 4minute
12. shinee
13. U-ee
14. taeyang
15. IU
16. CL
17. yoona
18. kim hyeona
19. Ga-in
20. yoon mirae
21. dbsk
22. sondambi
23. Outsider
24. sunny
25. wooyoung
26. lee bia?
27. kim jeongmo
28. kara
29. yuri
30. after school
31. wondergirls
32. tiffany
33. g-dragon
34. gong minji
35. ft island
36. nickhun
37. lee hyori
38. seohyun
39. Rain
40. Jaebeom
41. t.o.p
42. t-ara
43. Super Junior
44. yoonjongshin
45. sooyoung
46. taekyeon
47. solbi
48. han seung yoon
49. roora
50. drunken tiger

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28 July 2009

Super Junior’s Latest Sorry Sorry Remix

it's awesome :)

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TVXQ and Super Junior explain what Seoul is to them

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Super Junior and So Nyeo Shi Dae are Korea representative for Asia Song Festival

Idol groups Super Junior and So Nyeo Shi Dae will be Korea’s representative singers for ‘2009 Asia Song Festival’ to be held in Seoul coming 19th September.

The song festival started in 2004 with 7 countries’ participation and 9 team of performing artistes, and for this year there are altogether 9 participating countries with 15 performing teams.

Some of the participating singers: from Japan – Gackt and mihimaru GT; from China – Lee YuZhun and Show Luo; from Hong Kong – Leon Lai; from Thailand Chaotic etc

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Super Junior EunHyuk with a sweet cheek kiss with female guest appearance on MBC ‘Introducing Stars’ Friend’

Super Junior member EunHyuk throws the image as the ‘embarrassment guy’.

He was on MBC ‘Introducing Stars’ Friend’ aired on 25th July and shared a sweet cheek kiss with the female guest appearance Han SeolAh.

All this while, even though he has appeared on the show there were times when he did not get any votes from the female guest appearances on the show. It has been an embarrassment for him on the show.

But this week on the show, he had got the other male guest appearances envious with his cheek kiss with Han SeolAh.

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Han GaIn was initially casted with UKnow YunHo for ‘Heading the ground’

The original casting for the new drama ‘ Heading to the ground’ were Kim Rae Won and Han GaIn. And with the news of Kim Rae Won leaving the drama for army, Han GaIn have decided to withdraw from the drama after some consideration.

Thus it is said that UKnow YunHo had missed the opportunity to act with Han GaIn.

ItIt’s the first time UKnow YunHo taking up a actual drama, as we know that Dong Bang Shin Ki has only participated in banju drama last time. In the drama, UKnow YunHo is known to be a guy with no luck since young. Through the hard work and talent, he became a national soccer player.

On 19th July, through the 5 hours of audition, Uknow YunHo has been chosen as the main cast for the drama. The producer have also commented on his acting skills ” When watching him acting, it feels like UKnow YunHo was the character, Cha Bong Gun. And UKnow YunHo has been practicing on his acting skills for the past few years and his character matched the with character that is he acting.”

The new main cast for the new soccer drama ‘Heading to the Ground’ are Uknow YunHo, Go AhRa & Lee Yun Ji.

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FT Island HongKi, “Our group members cannot have the same ideal girl, and Song HyeGyo is mine”

Recently came back with their 3rd album and title song ‘I Hope’ group FT Island member Lee HongKi was on KBS Star GoldenBell on 25th July.

He revealed a rule which the group members must abide by, “Amongst the members we cannot have the same ideal type of girl. If Song HyeGyo is my ideal type of girl, she is mine.” causing laughter in the recording studio.

He also added, “There was this fan who likes to appear with the placard ‘Choi JungHoon, draw out your blood’. We even received a box with a syringe filled with blood before. We got worried but released that it was just ketchap in the syringe.

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So Hee's cute pose on her birthday!

source : So Hee's twitter

Which star’s minihompy is netizens’ top visit on Cyworld?

Star Minihompy visitor hits:

Sandara Park (238,505 visits)
Lee Eul Jung (223,108 visits)
Amy (173,918 visits)
Park Bom (151,574 visits)
Han HyoJoo (120,722 visits)
Gi SeongYoung (120,027 visits)
Kim HeeChul (114,090 visits)
Gong MinJi (93,633 visits)
Lee JunKi (88,430 visits)
Lee Teuk (84,126 visits)

Minihompy background music:

I Don’t Care – 2NE1
NaengMyun – MyungCaDrive
Words more beautiful than love – MC Mong
Will You Marry Me – Lee Seung Gi
Let’s Dance – Future Liger
Abracadabra – Brown Eyed Girls
I Hope – FT Island
In The Club – 2NE1
Pretty Boy – 2NE1
Indian Boy – MC Mong

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So Nyeo Shi Dae and WonderGirls to appear for opening ceremony for IEF 2009

It has been known that coming 30th October, for the opening ceremony for IEF 2009, 2 of Kpop’s greatest girlgroups So Nyeo Shi Dae and WonderGirls will be appearing as guest appearances.

Currently, So Nyeo Shi Dae is taking the Kpop zone by storm with ‘Tell me Your Wish’ and WonderGirls are not active in Korea but are active in America doing promotions, and the 2 groups coming together will be good news for Kpop fans.

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ChangMin is the next for drama debut after Hero JaeJoong and UKnow YunHo

After members Hero JaeJoong and UKnow YunHo, Max ChangMin of Dong Bang Shin Ki will be the next to have his drama debut.

Recently Max ChangMin has been casted as the male main character for drama ‘Paradise Meadow’, and is the 3rd member in Dong Bang Shin Ki to have his drama debut.

SM Entertainment said on 28th July, “Max ChangMin has been casted for youth melodrama ‘Paradise Meadow’. He will start filming for it end of next month and is currently practising acting.”

The drama is a collaborate drama between SamHwan Networks, which brought us dramas like ‘Mother is angry’, and SM Entertainment.

Members Hero JaeJoong has previously been casted for ‘Telecinema’ to be aired later this year and recently UKnow YunHo has also been casted for MBC drama ‘Heading the Ground’, and with one more member trying out acting, more anticipation are in for how these idols will succeed as actors.

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24 July 2009

[PIC] TVXQ Yunho volunteers at Orphanage

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F.T. Island Cover Lee Seung Gi’s “Will You Marry Me”

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[Info] Dong Bang Shin Ki – The 3rd Asia Tour Concert “Mirotic”

Dong Bang Shin Ki – The 3rd Asia Tour Concert “Mirotic”
Format: 2 CD
Release date: August 3rd

[CD 1]
01. RIDE INTO THE EARTH
02. HEY!(Don’t bring me down)
03. JUKEBOX IN AD2055
04. 악녀(Are you A Good girl?)
05. Rising Sun(순수)
06. 낙원(PARADISE)
07. 무지개(RAINBOW)
08. opening Ment
09. HUG(포옹)-remix-
10. 사랑 안녕 사랑(Love Bye Love)_Micky
11. 그것만이 내세상_Hero
12. Upon This Rock_Max
13. SHAPE OF DARKSIDE
14. Wrong Number
15. Purple Line
16. Balloon flies with memories
17. 풍선(Balloons)-remix-

[CD 2]
01. 반달
02. Love in the Ice
03. Don’t Say Goodbye
04. 인사
05. Xiahtic_Xiah
06. 체크메이트(Checkmate)_U-know
07. SPELLBOUND OF TVXQ
08. 주문-MIROTIC
09. The way U are-remix-
10. Somebody To Love
11. CRAZY LOVE
12. 하하하쏭
13. Sky
14. Closing Ment
15. Song for you
16. TONIGHT
17. Song for you-Studio ver.-

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[News] Nikkan Sports Tohoshinki Special Series

Korean dance vocal group who becomes artist that most of concert tickets were hard to find, will sport the daily paper in Tohoshinki Special Series that will start on 27th.

JUNSU (22) YUCHON (23) JEJUNG (23) CHANGMIN (21) YUNHO (23) all the five people, after enduring the hardship of Japan debut in 2005, finally participated in NHK Red-White concert last year, and earlier this month performed in Tokyo Dome, finally the past 4 years are paid on those days.

August 6 (extra on 7th), they’re also doing the first fireworks festival cooperation at National Stadium in Tokyo Meiji Jingu Outer Gardens Fireworks.

Between Japan and South Korea, please enjoy the series of full of their work charms throughout Asia.

source: Nikkan Sports
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[News] 090724 CDJapan and HMV Japan Rankings

The CD and CD+DVD versions of [COLORS ～Melody and Harmony～] are dominating the top two spots at the HMV Japan Online website. As you can see, [4th LIVE TOUR 2009 ～The Secret Code～ Final in Tokyo Dome] and [All About Dong Bang Shin Ki Season 3] are on numbers 4 and 5, respectively.

Meanwhile, on CDJapan, they’re currently at number for with [4th LIVE TOUR 2009 ～The Secret Code～ Final in Tokyo Dome] on the “Real Time Ranking” Chart. This chart is updated every hour. Jaejoong and Yoochun’s [COLORS ～Melody and Harmony～] are on numbers 3 and 4 for the Daily CD Ranking. The Secret Code DVD is at number 2, following Namie Amuro’s [Best Fiction Tour 2008-2009] on the Daily DVD Ranking.

Source: CDJapan and HMV Japan
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[News] 090723 Oricon Style Magazine August Issue Interview

Near! Their own personality and charm are coming fast!!

Changmin

Birthday: 18th February 1988
Height: 186CM
Weight: 61
Blood Type: B

A shy gentlemen who holds a passion

Changmin is in charge of the higher range when singing. A check on his personality “Even if he’s shy and scared of strangers, but once he decided to do something, he’ll do it.” Has a very mature personality. A very humble person who treats others gentle, (it was written in 2008 2nd July Issue) “He has a passion to become better”, he’s a strong person who has a will to move forward.

Yunho

Birthday: 6th February 1986
Height: 184CM
Weight: 66KG
Blood Type: A

Has a charm of being a leader to let everyone depend on. Once focused, he becomes really cool!

TVXQ’s leader, has to listen to the members’ view, then come out with a conclusion when in trouble. His own personality is that “No matter what, I’ll achieve my goals, once you focus on something, there’s sure to be some benefits somewhere” (Written in 14th July 2008 Issue)

Yoochun

Birthday: 4th June 1986
Height: 180CM
Weight: 64KG
Blood Type: O

Have a gentle heart, believing in others and moving towards his goals

In the past Yoochun was said that he was unable to believe anyone. (Written in 28th July 2008 Issue) “However, because of his members and staffs support, he now changed and starts to believe in people”. “In TVXQ, he’ll care more about everyone’s, that kind of balance” and he loves to worry about the others.

Jaejoong

Birthday: 26th January 1986
Height: 178CM
Weight: 63KG
Blood Type: O

Straight forward and innocent!

A curiosity heart that refuse to lose to anyone

Jaejoong’s personality could be considered as straight forward and innocent. In the past interview, it was mentioned, “I’am always thinking that sleeping is a waste of time~ once the sun is up, I have to wake up!”
And just because of this, could conclude that “Because of his curiosity, whatever is in his mind, he’ll just speak it all out”

Junsu

1st January 1987
Height: 178CM
Weight: 60KG
Blood Type: B

He’s a professional in intimidating others and creating a very warm atmosphere

Because he had said before “Within TVXQ, I’m a mood maker” therefore he’s able to bring everything around him to a high tension. Having a strong service attitude(?). had said before “Even if i was to abandon myself, I wish to make everyone beside me smile”

Source ：Never End 未完- Shim Changmin Site
Trans : Mel@OneTVXQ
Credit : OneTVXQ
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Super Junior Super Show 2 HQ solo shots

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FT Island HongKi reveals embarrassing toilet incident in Thailand and scariest fan

[Primanoona] During the latest episode of Star GoldenBell, FT Island’s Lee Hongki revealed a funny episode that happened overseas. “It happened when we were in Thailand for a concert. We were about to start our rehearsals but I was stuck in the toilet as there wasn’t any toilet paper left in the cubicle”.

“I had no choice but to shout to the security guard standing outside, ‘Tissue! Tissue!’. No one answered me so I opened the door and used hand gestures to tell the guard that I need toilet paper.” Hongki continued, “The guard realised what I was referring to and he, ‘Oh~ Napkin!’” Everyone in the studio laughed.

He also revealed an episode on the most frightening fan he’d ever met so far. Lee Hongki said, “It’s one of our member Choi Jonghoon’s fan. She’s always seen carrying a placard that says ‘Jonghoon ah, draw out your blood’”.

With that, they received a present from this particular fan. They opened the box and found a syringe filled with blood inside. Lee Hongki also said that, “We were very shocked to receive this. But upon realising that it was not blood but ketchup in the syringe, we all gave a sigh of relief,” and created lots of laughter at the studio.

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Dong Bang Shin Ki Xiah Junsu’s twin brother to make singer debut

[mrtvxq] When Dong Bang Shin Ki Kim Junsu’s twin, Kim Junho, made his debut in 2009, it aroused a lot of interest. Kim Junho’s company expressed recently, Junho’s first musical work “I Love You” will be introduced to everyone by the end of August (latest September). Within the single, both the Korean and Chinese version of “I Love You” is recorded, and the lyrics for the Korean version were personally written by his brother, Kim Junsu.

Also, because of the special nature of the single, this single will not be released at music stores, it’s just a gift from Junho to his fans.

Single introduction: “I Love You” is a gentle ballad with a beautiful melody. It is moving and touching, and the lyrics also portray a deep love you feel for a lover. Together with Junho’s heartfelt singing, this is a single that is worth collecting.

translated by mandasoh @ iscreamshinki

23 July 2009

Which star do you want to sit next to you in the airplane?

With the recent Japanese comedy movie ‘Happy Flight’, a survey was done on ‘Which star do you want to sit next to you in the airplane’ and idol group Big Bang got #1 on the survey with 60.71% of the votes.

Other stars voted in this survey are idol groups Dong Bang Shin Ki (17.86%), Super Junior (14.29%) and SS501 (7.14%).

And this survey was done on fans in their teens and 20s.

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Hankyung's ZSM Eyedrop CF

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Super Junior’s Sung Min clarifies dating rumors with SNSD’s Sunny

Super Junior’s Sungmin denied the rumour of being in a relationship with Sunny from Girls’ Generation. He gave an explanation on the rumour on MBC’s Golden Fishery – Radio Star, broadcasted on the 22nd

MC Kim Gura asked Sungmin “Are you in a relationship with Sunny? to which he replied ” We became close only after doing a radio programme”, in a way denying the rumours. Kim Gura mentioned “Sunny’s uncle, Lee Soo Man is wondering if both of you are dating” and that made Sungmin embarrassed.

TRAX’s Jungmo, who was there at the filming, revealed “Sungmin’s only close to Sunny and Sooyoung in Girls’ Generation” and “he teaches Sunny how to play the guitar” stressing on Sungmin and Sunny’s close friendship.

Sungmin also gave thanks to Lee Soo Man as “the man who help me achieve my dreams”.

source; mk & joynews24
translated by; carolyn @ sj-world.net
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FT Island's new look!

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21 July 2009

[VIDEO] Infinite Seoul CF Bloopers/ NGs (DBSK, SNSD, Super Junior)

[NEWS] FT Island “This New Album Serves as a New Challenge and a Readjustment For Us.”

No More Weeps, Just Smiles

CLOSEUP

FT Island released their 3rd album 2 years after debut. Saying goodbye to sorrowful tracks from their 2nd album, FT Island comes back on stage with bright and cheerful songs.

Idol band, FT Island, brings us smiles ever since their debut 2 years back.

FT Island consists of the following members, Lee Hongki (vocal), Choi Jonghoon (guitar), Song Seunghyun (guitar), Lee Jaejin (bass) and Choi Minhwan (drums). Since their debut in 2007, their songs like “Lovesick”, “Thunder”, “After Love”, “Bad Woman” and other sorrowful rock ballads have gained lots of popularity. Lee Hongki’s melancholic singing style has become the trademark of the band. The way he expressed love and separation in the songs captured many women’s heart.

The band’s latest released album, titled “Cross & Change”, has a special meaning. Unlike their previous albums which create a dark and heavy atmosphere, their new title song “Barae (I Hope)” portrays the vibrant energy of young men in their early 20s. It is also a crossover between rock and electronica and it gives off a brighter and lighter touch to the songs. Members also look different on stage this time. Hongki is now winking at the fans instead of showing his usual depressive image on stage. And now we begin our interesting interview with the members.

WonderGirls leader SunYe sent her regards to her Korean fans after some time on 18th July on her official fancafe.

She left a note titled ‘Hello’. She said:

“We are doing well in America now all thanks to all the support we are given. Even though we are down with performances everyday, and sometimes we feel tired but through these tiring times are when we get to learn more.

Especially all the things which I had forgotten with time, I am beginning to feel them come back again. With all the love we received in back in Korea and the support and monitoring we got while we are in America now, all the words that everyone has given us are coming back to me.

There are many times when I feel lonely in America. And I began to feel thankful for all the precious memories in my head in these times. It seems that so many had happened the past 2 years.

In one sentence, what we are going through now is something new to us. We have done 4 performances, and 13 more to do… When we heard that we will be performing for the whole tour, everything had felt so real again with the shock that they are calling us to continue performing on the tour. I really didn’t see this wonderful chance will come to us so soon when only just 2 years back we said in front of the camera that we want to be the ‘world’s best’.

Even though this is just the first step to us but with all belief and support that everyone is giving us, we will do our best with everything with the time given to us while we are at this place.

We hope that the next time we go back to Korea, we can give more exciting news for everyone, and even though we are still not up to perfection, we will be the WonderGirls growing up in the love and support of everyone.

Without Korean food, I thought I couldn’t live.”

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