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SNSD’s YoonA and Sunny will appear in the next episode of SBS’s “Running Man“!

On April 12th, SBS revealed that the two popular idols will appear in the episode airing on the 17th.

The two were recently seen filming the show in one of Seoul’s open markets, and it’s said that the ”Running Man” members were excited at the girls’ appearances. Haha and Gary even took pictures with them during filming, making all oppa fans jealous.

The idols participated in the ‘Find the Guest’ game, where the members had to search for the two without knowing their identities beforehand. To hide their well-known identities, the girls wore casual dark-colored clothes as well as hats.

A staff commented, “During filming, the two girls showed that their clothes could not hide their superior beauty. Even the people on site during filming admired YoonA and Sunny’s beauty.”


BIG BANG announces their second Japanese album, “BIGBANG 2″


Korean boy band BIG BANG has just revealed that they will release their second Japanese album in May!

According to the new banner at the top of the group’s official Japanese website, their next album “BIGBANG 2″ will hit stores on May 11th. This will be their second release of 2011 as a group, their first being their Korean comeback mini-album.

Since no other information has been revealed, Japanese VIPs should continue checking their website for more news on this exciting new album.


Source: BIGBANG’s Official Japanese Website

Update

< CD Track List >
01. INTRO (Thank You&You)
02. TONIGHT
03. SOMEBODY TO LUV
04. BEAUTIFUL HANGOVER
05. Ola Yeah!
06. Tell Me Goodbye
07. Koe wo Kikasete
08. Ms. Liar
09. HANDS UP
10. LOVE SONG

< DVD Track List >
01. Koe wo Kikasete PV
02. Tell Me Goodbye PV
03. BEAUTIFUL HANGOVER PV
04. TONIGHT PV

Limited Edition A comes with a G-Dragon cell phone strap, while Limited Edition B comes with a V.I Magnet.

Source: Neowing

CNBLUE ranks #1 in Taiwan


CNBLUE has shaken up a music chart in Taiwan!

The band’s first studio album, “First Step“, recently ranked #1 on Taiwan’s weekly music chart, G-MUSIC. This is surprising because CNBLUE did not officially release the album in Taiwan.

CNBLUE has appeared on foreign charts before when they ranked second on Japan’s Oricon singles chart. Their success as a band rather than a dance group is helping to diversifying the Hallyu wave overseas.

Meanwhile, CNBLUE’s title song, “Intuition” won the Mutizen award on SBS’s “Inkigayo” on April 10th, holding up to its hot popularity.

Source: Sports Hankook via Nate

IU and 2AM’s Changmin crowned as the Best Singing Idols


IU and 2AM’s Changmin have been named the Best Singing Idols.


Easy Day’s popular corner, TV Entertainment Corner, posted a survey asking ‘Who is the best singing male and female idol star?‘ A total of 2,287 netizens participated in the survey and selected IU as the best singing female idol and 2AM’s Changmin as the best singing male idol.

For the female poll, a total of 1,131 netizens answered the survey and a whopping 41% of them answered IU. Although a teenager, IU is loved for her outstanding vocal skills and is currently promoting ‘A story that only I didn’t know.

SNSD’s Taeyeon placed second with 18% and Seo In Young placed third with 10% of the vote respectively.

The female survey choice featured 10 idols including Lee Hae Ri (Davichi), Park Bom (2NE1), Zia (Brown Eyed Girls), Luna (fx), Hyorin (SISTAR), Narsia (Brown Eyed Girls), and Sunye (Wonder Girls).

For the male poll, 1,156 netizens answered the survey and 30% of them answered 2AM’s Changmin.

JYJ’s Xiah Junsu placed second with 19% and 8eight Lee Hyun placed third with 13% of the vote respectively.

The male survey choices featured 10 stars including Jung Yong Hwa (CNBLUE), Lee Hongki (F.T. Island), Kim Junsu (2PM), Simon D (Supreme Team), Jonghyun (Shinee), Kyuhyun (Super Junior), Yoseob (BEAST), and Daesung (Big Bang).

Netizens who participated in the survey thought all the idol stars had their own individual talents and are all supreme talents. One netizen said, “I think IU is the best in both vocal skills and looks as she impresses everyone.” Another netizen said, “Changmin is a wonderful singer. I can easily pick out his part in 2AM songs.

Source: Union Press

Credits: Allkpop

SNSD releases ‘Run Devil Run’ Japanese version MV

Having teased SOnes all over the world yesterday, the full Japanese PV of SNSD’s “Run Devil Run” has finally been revealed through Japan’s SPACE SHOWER TV on April 9th.

Just like the Korean MV, this new version has the girls decked out in familar black and white outfits, but adding more elaborate and powerful dance moves and also improving the overall quality with better scenes and new haircuts for some girls.

Stay tuned for more on the girls with their “Mr. Taxi” single, set to be released later this month on the 27th. All proceeds will go towards helping victims of the recent natural disasters in Japan

source : http://www.allkpop.com