Thursday, December 22, 2011


MBC Every1‘s ‘Weekly Idol‘ recently surveyed idol stars to pick the ‘best idol of 2011′.

Although it’s interesting to see what industry officials and fans have to say on this topic, the opinions of idols on their contemporaries is doubly so. Participating groups for this survey included B2ST, INFINITE, B1A4, G.NA, T-ara, the Brown Eyed Girls, and many others.

In first place was ‘the hottest trend idols of 2011′, INFINITE. Miryo commented, “They’ve reached the spot of the trendiest idols yet!” while Rainbow‘s No Eul added, “With just their singing alone, they’ve managed to gain public recognition and popularity.”

Many chose the daebak popularity of “Be Mine” and “Paradise” as their reason.

The rest of the ‘Top 7′ will broadcast on December 24th at 2 p.m. KST.

Source + Photos: OSEN via Naver Credit: Allkpop

Shared by: Imperial1219 @ http://infinitesoul.wordpress.com

Sunday, December 11, 2011

It's safe to say that 2011 has been very good to Infinite. With multiple releases and so many different opportunities for exposure, including Japan, Infinite have indeed cemented their place in K-Pop this year. And of course, to cap off the year, "Lately" is Infinite's last hurrah for 2011.

"Lately" is being pushed as Infinite's Christmas offering, and they've really captured one aspect of Christmas, all while maintaining they're distinct sound. Since their debut, the seven-piece have been known for catchy guitar lines, slick melodies with a pinch of harmony thrown in for good measure, and catchy hooks -- you hear all of those on "Lately". The harder thing to do, however, is make something distinctly Infinite sound distinctly Christmas.

Christmas songs are all about familiarity, and so majority of the time, when people try to stray from the familiar and the formulaic, they end up straying from the Christmas sound all together. And there's much, much more to Christmas songs than lyrics concerning snow and presents. So basically, acts, and songwriters, have to choose between sounding like Christmas, and sounding themselves. And so "Lately", which has managed to do both, really is something extraordinary. You hear the Christmas in the song and it will leave you all tingly, but as I said, there's no mistaking that it's an Infinite song.

It's in the way the instruments and the elements were executed that everything came together. The guitar line, instead of playing something very dark, stays rather happy-sounding for majority of the song. And the strings, which have been used before in previous Infinite releases such as "Paradise", instead of contributing to a very serious sound, manage to soar above the entire song. Yet another thing that they've gotten spot-on with "Lately" is the instrumental during the rap part, which again puts a spotlight on the string section. "Lately" wraps up like one, gigantic, epic Christmas song, before fading out into just bells and harmonies.

And, of course, the melody and the vocals do a lot for the over-all feel of the song as well. The group's vocals have gotten significantly better, and they've all pretty much found what works for them, both as individuals and as a group, so all the solo parts were very well-sung, and the harmonies were all there. The contrast between rich and slightly crisp vocals gives the song added dimension, as well as that Christmassy feel.

Infinite's "Lately" is definitely one of the better Christmas-themed songs to come out this year, because it creates a balance between the Infinite sound and the Christmas feel. After all, music is half heard and half felt.



Categories: Music
Tags Infinite

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

INFINITE BTD 〔Japanese version〕 Full MV

[HD ENG SUBS] Infinite 1st Live In Japan Special 110811 3/3

[HD ENG SUBS] Infinite 1st Live In Japan Special 110811 2/3

[HD ENG SUBS] Infinite 1st Live In Japan Special 110811 1/3

[PHOTO] SUPER JUNIOR' S YESUNG TURNS INTO CHUNKY


Super Junior kicked off the successful first leg of their world concert tour "Super Show 4" in Seoul. Members were very thankful for the explosive love and support from ELFs.

Member Yesung sent his love through a set of photo uploaded on his Twitter. He wrote, "Super Show 4 has ended safely. You know it’s a start from now on right?? ELF from all around the world is getting nervous!! Everyone, dream about chucky Yesung and have a good night!!"

In the attached photo, Yesung can be seen dressed as the cruel doll "Chucky". Although Chucky is known bringing nightmares, I'm pretty sure Yesung Chucky will bring sweet dreams to his fans.


Source: Yesung
Written by: jhezwafu @dkpopnews.net

[TRANS/CAFE] MIR GIVES HINT S FOR THEIR NEW ALBUM



Mir posted a message in their official fancafe and gives out hints for their upcoming album. He wrote,

Title : Hello!!!It’s Mir!!

Hello, Everyone ~ Long time no see ~ Yes ~ It’s Mir, who is feeding on fans’ love, little by little. kekekeke

It’s been getting cold so much lately, but all of you are living well against cold wind, aren’t you ~ ? keke

I’m writing this message for MBLAQ’s surviving report in a long time,, kyahahahahaha

In the old days, we worked harder after album’s promotion,

but it has come the time that we also practice like crazy because we are afraid of new singers,,,uhuhuhuh,,

Of course, we are still new singer, who need to make a lot of improvements,, keke

MBLAQ is preparing for new album these days. Furthermore, we are making efforts to upgrade ourselves much more,, +_+

You seem to recharge your energy zealously providing for upcoming album, too,,, Is it right? kyahahahaha

We are also looking forward to it a lot ~

Many people ask me to tell spoiler of next album a bit,,

There have been many opinions that we need better concepts,

but, in this time, there will be such comments as ‘proper concept’,'The concept is really good’,,

Now, it will be great only if we’ll work well with that concept,, kekeke

So, don’t worry and please keep your voice,,,

Because the rest of MBLAQ’s album is completed by A+’s voice after its release,, kekeke

Nowadays, I’m uneasy because everyday is very short,

but I hope so much to appear on the stage after releasing an album quickly, also,, uhuhuhuhuhu,,

Anyway, did you see a movie ‘Leafie, A Hen into the Wild’*? kekeke

It is off the wall, isn’t it ? kekeke

Today, I watched it to rest my mind,,oh my god,, ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

it’s so exciting,,ㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜ?

It seems that it is really good to rest your mind like this sometimes when you’re exhausted and tired, kekekeke

I’ll go to bed chicly before doing more idle talk, kekekeke

Please be careful not to catch a cold and have happy days, everyone ~ +_+

P.S. Maybe my father will increse mountains to 9 in this time,,,

I’ll inform you later, so please call me ‘Gu-Bong Mir (Nine Mountaintop Mir)’** from now on,,

[Note]
* : This is a trailer with Eng Sub of ‘Leafie, A Hen into the Wild1′ (Credit : WFAC@YT)


Original:

2011.11.22. 03:35 http://cafe.daum.net/Mblaq/Emjf/103

Title : 안녕하세요!!!미르입니다!!

여러분 안녕하세요 ~ 오랜만이예요 ~ 그래요 ~ 팬분들 사랑을 야금야금 먹고사는 미르예요,ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

요즘 많이 추워졌는데 다들 어찌어찌 찬바람을 피해서 잘살고 계시지요 ~ ?ㅋㅋ

오랜만에 엠블랙 생존신고 좀 해볼까해서 글을쓰네요,,꺄하하하하하

옛날에는 앨범활동이 끝나면 더 열심히 활동을 했는데 이제 저희도 새롭게 나오시는 신인분들이

무서워서 연습을 미친듯이 해야될때가 왔네요,,,어허허허,,

물론 저희도 아직은 많이 모자른 신인이지만요,,ㅋㅋ

엠블랙은 요즘 앨범준비도 준비지만 자기 자신을 많이 업그레이드 시킬려고 노력하고있어요,,+_+

여러분들도 다음앨범을 대비해 열심히 에너지를 충전하고 있는모냥이군요,,그렇죠?꺄하하하하

저희도 기대 많이 하고있습니다 ~

많은 분들이 저희 다음앨범 스포좀 날려주라고 하시는데,,

여러분들 글을보면 컨셉이 아쉽다는 얘기들이 굉장히 많은데 이번에는 제대로 된 컨셉,,

컨셉하나는 정말 잘잡았다 라는 말들이 나올꺼예요,,이제 그 컨셉에 저희만 잘하면 됩니다,,ㅋㅋㅋ

그러니 걱정마시고 목관리 잘하고계시길,,,앨범이 잘나오면 나머지는 에이플여러분들 목청에따라

완성되는게 엠블랙 앨범이니깐요,,ㅋㅋㅋ

요즘은 하루하루가 너무 짧기만해서 많이 불안하지만 앨범을 빨리내서 무대에 서고싶은마음도

너무 크네요,,어허허허허허,,

그건 그렇고 마당을 나온 암탉 이라는 영화를 보셨습니까?ㅋㅋㅋ

뜬금없죠?ㅋㅋㅋ 오늘 머리도 식힐겸 다운받아서 봤는데 세상에,,ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ

너무 재미있는거있죠,,ㅜㅜㅜㅜㅜ?

여러분들도 지치고 힘들땐 이렇게 가끔 머리도 식혀주는게 정말 좋은것같애요,ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

쓸데없는말 더 많이 하기전에 저는 시크하게 이제 자러가야겠습니다,ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

감기조심하시고 다들 행복한 하루하루 되십시오 ~ +_+

p.s 이번에 아버지가 잘하면 산이 9개로 늘수도 있다고 합니다,,,조만간 알려드릴테니 이제 저를 구봉미르라 불러주십시오,,

SOURCE: MBLAQ’s Cafe
TRANSLATION: qwert@AbsoluteMBLAQ
PLEASE TAKE OUT WITH FULL CREDITS. DO NOT ADD ADDITIONAL CREDITS.

[PICTURE] GOO HARA POSES SWEETLY WITH IM YUN TAKE!

KARA's Goo Hara tweeted a new photo on her Twitter.

She is seen posing with Im Yun Taek in the photo above.

Hara said that she is a fan of Im Yun Taek and said that she will always cheer for him.

Hara started her MC role on Inkigayo yesterday!

[PHOTO/TWITTER] NICKHUN IS WORKING OUT A LOT?

On November 21st, 2PM's Thai member, Nickhun shared a new picture on his Twitter account.


He tweeted the photo above with a caption "Yeah.. I've been working out a lot! Hahahhahaha"

Nickhun shared an edited photo of himself.

Netizens who saw the picture commented "Funny Khun" "Yes You Are" and "So Cute"


Source: Nickhun's Twitter
Shared by: angelclowie18@dkpopnews.net

[NEWS] SOOYOUNG AND TIFFANY REVEALED NEW LOOK THROUGH VOGUE KOREA !!


November 21, 2011
Sooyoung and Tiffany Revealed New Looks Through Vogue Korea!
Transformed into Girls Playing with the Toy Soldiers in a Fairy Tale!

Sooyoung and Tiffany from Girls’ Generation have been making headline by revealing new looks through the December issue of Vogue Korea.

In an antique room that is reminiscent of a fairy tale, Sooyoung and Tiffany transformed into girls playing with the toy soldiers and gave off dreamlike and mysterious charms.

This photo shoot was taken by a famous photographer Cho, Sunhee and she captured elements of a fairy tale and mysteriousness in a sophisticated manner. The appearance of model Kim, Wonjoong with realistic poses and make-up doubled the ambience.

Especially, Sooyoung and Tiffany perfectly embraced unique hairstyle, make-up and various poses and made a pleasant atmosphere at the photo shoot by working with a bright and enthusiastic attitude.

The December issue of Vogue Korea was released on the 19th and is available in bookstores as well as on bookselling websites.

Meanwhile, Girls’ Generation has been proving themselves as the best girl group by ranking the 1st place on ‘KBS Music Bank’ for four consecutive weeks, ‘SBS Inkigayo’ for three consecutive weeks and ‘M.net Mcountdown’ for three consecutive weeks with ‘The Boys.’


Source: SMTOWN's FB

[INFO] TRAVEL ESSAY ABOUT ONEW, KEY AND TAEMIN 'S TRIP IN BARCELONA !


November 21, 2011
Travel Essay About Onew, Key and Taemin’s Trip in Barcelona!
태양의 아이들’ will be Released on December 8th!

‘태양의 아이들 (Published by Woongjin Living House),’ which is a travel essay about SHINee’s trip in Barcelona(Spain), will be released on December 8th.

This travel essay will include three members’ (Onew, Key and Taemin) photos and stories of their trip in Barcelona as well as travel tips, therefore, it is expected to receive an enthusiastic response from fans and travel mania.

Especially, the book introduces tourist attractions including Montjuic, El Born, Ramblas, etc., street scenes, famous restaurants, and town’s sceneries through SHINee’s eyes so readers can feel vividly the passion and sensitivity of Barcelona.

Since this travel essay also contains pictures taken by SHINee’ members and their forthright writing, it is good enough to fascinate fans.

Meanwhile, pre-order for ‘태양의 아이들’ will be available on KYOBO BOOK, YES 24, INTERPARK, ALADIN, etc. from the 21st and ‘photo post card set’ will be given to limited number of people who pre order the book.


Source: SMTOWN's FB

[NEWS] 'ADIEU' THE BOSS, LYRICS MISTAKE IN MUSIC BANK , "WE WANTED TO DO OUR BEST ! "

The Boss is now ending their short in-korea activities.

The Boss will have their goodbye stage in Inkigayo,SBS, on 20th November. Their first ballad song,'Lady', was released on 26th October, and was loved by fans because of their great singing.
But the fans are pretty upset because of their short period of activities in Korea, which only lasted
for 4 weeks. Especially member Mika, made his first lyrics mistake. The lyrics was "I won't lie", but he sang "I won't" only.

He said to Sports Joseon that he was more nervous as it was their last performance in Music Bank with the song Lady. He wanted to do his best and show best of him
as they don't know when will they comeback again. However, this nervousness of him led to a mistake.

Injun said "I'm thankful to our fans who waited for us for a long time. We're pretty upset too because Lady was our first ballad song. But, we'll be back as a more skilled singer".Hyun Min also
said "We will be doing our planned Japanese activities well, and come back more matured. So that our fans will be more excited, we will come back in a perfectly different The Boss that no one has
expected. Karam also said that "We will try our best to be perfect The Boss"

After their goodbye stage in inkigayo, The Boss will host a fan meeting for the fans who waited them for 1 year and 6 monthes. They will leave for Japan on 23rd and start promoting their new album
there.

Source: Sports Joseon
Translation: Hee Sang@AstroMAFIA

[NEWS] THE BOSS CAPTIVATED THE HEARTS OF WOMEN WITRH THEIR CHARMING VOICE


Idol group The Boss captivated the hearts of their fans with their charming and unique voice.

The Boss came out in Inkigayo, SBS, on 20th November and sang their title song, Lady, with a cute yet manly
autumn coats.

The Boss showed off their sad facial expression which suits the heartbreaking lyrics. The fans also cheered for The Boss by shouting their names loudly during the song.

In Inkigayo on 20th November, various artists such as X-CROSS, Crispy Crunch, Si Hyun, LED Apple, J-Cera, Able, Fat Cat, My Name, Lania, The Boss, Boyfriend, Seo In Yeong, Trax, Secret, Tim, T-Ara, Wonder Girls, Lee Seung Gi and Girl's Generation came out.

Source: etoday
Translation: Hee Sang@AstroMAFIA

[VIDEO] JYJ PHOTOSHOOT FOR ELLE 'S CHARITY PROJECT


JYJ members recently took pictorial for ELLE with Song Ji Hyo and Park Yoo Hwan. This magazine spread is a part of ELLE's charity project ' Sharing Happiness".

Watch the photoshoot below:



Credits: ellemagazinekr

[NEWS] JYJ PHOTOSHOOTS FOR CHARITY ; KIM JAEJOONG IS NO SUPERSTAR , ARRIVED IN ADVANCE AND HELP MOVING LUGGAGES


JYJ Kim Jaejoong, Park Yoochun and Kim Junsu, together with Song Ji Hyo and Park Yoo Hwan participated in ELLE’s charity project “Share Happiness”, revealing the photos on the 21st of November for the December issue.

The brothers, Park Yoochun and Park Yoo Hwan could not hide their happiness for their first photo shoot together. Park Yoo Hwan immediately sent photos over to their mother right after he finished the photo shoot with his brother, and expressed in an interview, “It’s my honour to shoot with the seniors.”

ELLE magazine’s representatives expressed, “This photo shoot was done on the next day right after (they returned from) the Europe concert tour and Kim Jaejoong drove to the filming site personally, arriving 30 minutes in advance and helped the staffs in moving the luggages, touching everyone’s hearts.” Followed on saying, “He, especially is like a leader on site, taking care and led the atmosphere during the photo shoot. During the rest time, he displayed his enjoyable looks as well, leaving a deep impression on everyone.”

JYJ Kim Junsu said, “Ji Hyo noona is the only actress that I’m close with.” Song Ji Hyo also expressed her thoughts, “It’s my first photo shoot with the members from the same company. It is really precious that we are together.”

source: news.yule
trans by: rachui@sharingyoochun

[VIDEOS] SUPER JUNIOR HIGHLIGHT PERFORMANCE IN SS4


SMTOWN's official Youtube channel uploaded some highlight performances of Super Junior from their Super Show 4 that was held in November 19-20.

Check the official videos below:


White Christmas



Oops with f(x)



Source: SMTOWN YT

[VIDEO] BTS VIDEO OF TRAZ'S BLIND MV FEATURING VICTORIA !


Y Star released the BTS footage of TRAX's Blind CF featuring f(x)'s charismatic leader Victoria,have a look at the video below!

[NEWS] JYJ 'S KIM JAEJOONG WINS THE TITLE OF " FAVOURITE IDOL-TURNED-ACTOR" BY LANDSLIDE


JYJ’s Kim Jaejoong has been voted the most popular idol-turned-actor.

MTV K held a survey with the question ‘Who Are You Favorite Idol-Turned-Actors?’ from the 18th till the 20th of November and Kim Jaejoong, who impressed with his acting skills in SBS TV’s ‘Protect the Boss’, came out on top with 44.1% of the votes.

Second place went to fellow member Park Yoochun (26.2%), who has starred in KBS 2TV’s ‘SungKyunKwan Scandal’ and MBC’s ‘Miss Ripley’, while third place went to TVXQ’s U-Know Yunho(21.9%), who recently appeared in KBS TV’s ‘Poseidon’. They were followed by 2PM’s Taecyeon, Super Junior’s Siwon and SS501′s Kim Hyun Joong.

Netizens who saw this left comments such as, “Of course, it’s Kim Jaejoong. I loved his acting”, “Kim Jaejoong’s on top these days!”, “I hope he picks his second drama soon”, and “Of course, it’s Mu-God. Kim Jaejoong, choose your second drama now!”

Source: [TV Report]

Translated & Shared by: dongbangdata.net

[TRANS] SHINEE - ANAN JAPAN ESE MAGAZINE INTERVIEW

SHINee revealed their personality amidst their discussion
What’s the impression of becoming an adult? Perhaps wrong intuition? The boys kept giving cute answers making a jovial atmosphere. Everybody, please enjoy who they are right now!

Upon debuting in Japan for almost half a year, looking back, how did you all feel about it?
J : Felt that everything was fast paced. Even though we were anxious but we learned so much.
T : Time passed really quickly~! We experienced a lot and felt happy
O : We knew many places to eat, really happy! Like eel, ramen etc..
J : Eel rice, hairy crabs are delicious!

What is the most difficult thing you faced releasing the 3rd single [Lucifer]?
T : In our second single [Juliette], I had to sing (lyrics) “turn into my actual self and kiss”.. this sentence made me feel embarrassed (laughs)
M : That’s right. While recording, Taemin couldn’t help but laugh out of embarrassment
J : We have difficulties with the pronunciation for [Lucifer]. We paid a lot of attention on the lyrics and dance
M : We had a water scene for Lucifer. Our shoes and shirt were all drenched
O : In addition, compared to the previous 2 singles, [Lucifer] showed a more manly side of us - through our poses and style.
T : Expressions in particular..
O : Charismatic focus, outfits, hairstyles, actions etc
K : Oh, no wonder you are our leader!

—- Releasing a Japanese album at the end of December?
O : Yes! This album will contain a lot of new songs!
J : Including 5 new original Japanese songs
K : Initially we are not used to recording in Japanese, thought that it was really difficult. However, we got used to it halfway and completed the recording smoothly.

—- Did everybody felt that in this half year period, you have all grown more matured?
J : Yes Yes! Recently we felt that staying late at night is a torture (laughs)! Perhaps this is telling us that we are growing older?
T : True indeed!
O : For me, recently I have sixth sense to predict when it will rain
K : (laughs) Then arent you an old grandfather already?

—- (laughs) On the contrary, what do you think is one another cutest point?
K : Cutest factor…. I find it cute when all the members are interested at the same thing.
O : When I am playing my game, other members will silently creep behind me and watch me play (laugh)
M : Yes! For Key, he will occasionally speak at a higher pitch, that is, to act cute for all of us!!
Everybody : hahahaha (laughs)
T : It is indeed really cute!
O : It seems like it came out from the top of his head
J : If it’s like that, is that still considered cute?
K : Wait wait! Not that I want to show my cuteness but i happen to do it when I am nervous!
M : Initially, I was thinking how did he managed to come up with that voice? But recently, gotten used to it
K : (pointed to his head) It came out from here! (while speaking in the high pitched voice)
T : Ahh ahh~ my head is starting to feel painful

—- What Japanese Words have you learn this year?
J : We learned a considerable number of name of places, dialects
O : Why! Really!
M : Felt that Osaka’s dialect is easy to memorise, managed to use it in Tokyo
K : For me, I think Japanese language is very versatile and hence interesting. For example, for the “part” that I like to represent the “main point”. On the other hand, slangs (or condensed colloquial language) are interesting
Everybody : Good morning! Hello! (Speaking in a condensed word form)

Japanese, still learning it heatedly! Planning to release a Japanese book (laughs)

Key : For me, I am interested in Tensou Sentai Goseiger (anime). This is because this anime is targeted towards children, the vocabulary is easy, good for learning. (while doing a victory pose). For example “Let’s try out!”

—- Just like how enthusiastic learning Japanese
T : Yes! Have been studying hard! For me, I am preparing to publish a Japanese book (laugh)
K : I will design the book cover!
M : I will be the art director!
J : Because this book will be accompanied by music, I will be in charge of the music!
O : I will rectify the pronunciation!

—- So let’s say it’s confirmed! Just asking, when will it be published?
T : Hmm~ Around 20 years later (laugh)



Japanese - Chinese translation:Joy
Chinese - English translation : soundtracklove@soompi

[NEWS] WHO DREW ON SHINEE'S FACE ?



SHINee would be going on a Taiwan Variety Show, 日韩音乐疯 JKPOP.

They revealed a short 'teaser' about it!


[Trans] Guess who did we just interviewed? Of course, the Editor did not have the guts to draw on their faces.. These masterpiece are created by themselves! Please look forward to the broadcast of this programme!


So.. the one who drew on SHINee's faces is... none other than SHINee themselves!
Excited about it? Let's look forward to it's broadcast!



Credits: SHINee baidu bar
Source : http://www.facebook.com/JKPOPMTV

[TRANS] JAEJIN INTRODUCE S JONGHUN'S BLOG



Translation:

blog!

Everyone!
Hello!

Today marks 1 week
after our leader-san started his blog
I’m thinking of introducing his blog to
those who don’t know yet!

I will still work hard on my blog though.
Even if it only helps a little, let me introduce it!

Choi Jonghun Official Blog

Though worried that his blog might become
more popular than mine…((((;゜Д゜)))))))

Anyway, I will word hard too!


Original

blog!

ミンナ !
おはようさん!

きょうは ぼくらの リーダーさんが
blogを はじめて一週間 ぐらいなって
まだ しらない かたに しょうかい しようと
おもいます!

まだ ぼくも blog がんばるどころだけど
ちょっとだけでも、たすけに なりたいんで
しょうかいします!

チェ・ジョンフン オフィシャル・ブログ

僕 より にんき ブログに なるかもで
不安だけど…((((;゜Д゜)))))))

とにかく、僕も がんばります!

Credit: Jaejin’s ameblo + ying1005@withtreasures (translation)

[VIDEO] IU ELITE UNIFORM DUGEUN DUGEUN LOVE CONFESSION W/ INFINITE


Watch the latest video of IU's ELITE uniform together with idol group INFINITE:



Credits: IUBUNNY@YT