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After capturing the nation’s heart with her role in the hit movie, “Speedy Scandal“, back in 2008, Park Bo Young disappeared from the entertainment industry.

Two years later, she is coming back with a brand new project, titled, “She is Looking at Me“, where she plays the female lead.

She received a lot of love calls after her role in “Speedy Scandal”, but she had a problem with her agency, and had to take a break for two years.

In her new project, she plays Ahsung, a woman with a personality disorder. The movie is a love story between Ahsung and Jiho, a guy who is bad at expressing his emotions. The male lead has not been cast yet.

The movie will begin filming in October.


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After the Chuseok holiday break last week, M! Countdown returns for another exciting show filled with awesome performances. T-ara’s Eunjung, Hyomin, and Jiyeon are confirmed as MCs for this episode.

Aside from the comeback stage for Se7en, and the debut stage for Co-Ed, other performers on today’s episode include: V.O.S, Co-Ed, Dalmatian, Sori, miss $, San-E, Oh Jong Hyuk, Park Ki Young, Sunny Side, SunMin, and Moon Ji Eun.

2NE1 won today’s M! Countdown! Congratulations to 2NE1!

Check out their performance and encore below!




























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Rookie group Co-Ed have been receiving a lot of buzz lately from their 3D MV showcase and teaser jacket photos. Not only that, fellow labelmates T-ara are also doing what they can to raise the anticipation for their debut.

Well, the wait is finally over. They have made their debut on M!Countdown with the track, “Too Late“.

Check out the performance below:




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Ahead of the prestigious 2010 G20 Seoul Summit this November, it was revealed that 20 idol singers from popular K-Pop groups of today have been recruited to sing the theme song for the event.

The theme song titled, ‘Let’s Go‘ had been made specially for the event which will take place from November 11 – 12th at Samsung-dong’s Coex, for the discussion about the world’s economy.

The idol group members who will lend their voices include Gyuri (KARA), Seohyun (SNSD), Junsu (2PM), Changmin (2AM), Jaekyung (Rainbow), Jonghyun (SHINee), Sungmin (Super Junior), Kahi (After School), Luna (f(x)), JiEun (SECRET), Junhyung (B2ST), Gayoon (4minute), Min (miss A), G.O (MBLAQ), Bumkey (2wins), G.NA, Son Dambi, Seo In Kook, IU and Anna.

Korea is hosting this event for the first time and hopes to transfer a message through this song to youths that they should take on the world with confidence. With the growing influence that K-pop idols now wield on the young generation, there were no better candidates than them to do so.

The solo recordings were done from the 24 – 25th and all 20 of them came under one roof on the 26th to record the chorus portions.

‘Let’s Go’ is scheduled to be released in early October and footage of the idol singers recording the song will be edited into a music video.


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Having heard the full audio clip a few hours earlier, the full MV of Beige’s duet with Super Junior’s Ryeowook for ‘Falling in Love with a Friend‘ has finally been released today.

The very sweet and easy-to-listen song is certainly pretty soothing to the ears and looks like a perfect confession song for those who are looking to move from being friends to a couple.

Check out the MV below!





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On September 27th, a news article by Japan’s Asahi News, titled, “DBSK’s comeback potential“, speculated that Avex dropped promotional activities with JYJ because their contract with JYJ hindered Avex’s recruitment of other Korean stars. The article specified that Avex supported JYJ, but this caused a breakdown in relations between Avex and SM Entertainment to the point where the latter signed SNSD with Universal.

In summary, Aera, the author of the article, postulates that Avex split with JYJ as an act of submission to SM Entertainment and other Korean entertainment corporations.

Aera wrote, “It is commonly accepted in Korea that companies spend millions to train and promote artists from their early childhood. Korea’s entertainment business finds it inevitable that contracts must be of a certain length to guarantee profit. JYJ’s split from SM through legal proceedings put a huge scratch on the face of SM and Korea’s business. When Avex salvaged JYJ, it was a direct confrontation with SM.”

“When SNSD and KARA signed under Universal, and 2PM followed up with Sony, Avex had to consider the lack of fresh Korean recruitment. In the end, they opted to drop the immediately, but minimally profitable, JYJ for a chance to sign the new generation’s ‘DBSK’.”

Aera continued, “Just like in Korea, where fame is but an overinflated bubble, when DBSK broke up, their fame took a massive hit. Even in Japan, JYJ’s activities drew negatives comments such as, ‘money hungry dogs’, and other severe criticisms“.

Aera concluded by questioning whether JYJ has a bright future ahead.


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T-ara will be in full support of the rookie group, Co-Ed, on this week’s Mnet ‘M! Countdown’.

It has been reported that T-ara members Eunjung, Hyomin, and Jiyeon will be the special MCs for this week’s episode. They revealed, “In addition to our image on variety programs, we will show everyone exactly our talents as MCs.”

The producer of ‘M! Countdown’ revealed, “The singers will be appointed as the special MCs, and plan to show a different image of themselves. As much as the singers desired to be appointed the MCs, the viewers response to this has also heightened. We will try our best to not only give everyone the best stage, but to make the show enjoyable.”

Tune into allkpop as we unveil rookie group Co-Ed’s debut performance this coming September 30th.


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Girl groups have undergone many changes since they first appeared in the music industry. Formerly known for their fantasy-like and unapproachable image, girl groups these days seem unafraid to bare all, as many are the driving forces behind variety programs. Their witty commentary and honest confessions have earned them countless headlines.

In those cases where they confess, what is the thing that is most often confessed by girl groups? Well, girl groups almost always confess their height and weight on variety shows, adding and subtracting from reality to fit the situation. Newsen and Sports Seoul recently surveyed the heights and weights of ten girl groups to get a closer look behind the screen.

SNSD, KARA, and f(x) were excluded from the survey, as their information was not listed in portals.

#1. What are the stats of the first generation idols?

S.E.S hold an average height of 161.3 cm, but Fin.K.L is taller by 7 cm, standing at an average of 168.5 cm. S.E.S also weighs an average of 49.5 kg, while Fin.K.L weighs 3 kg more at 49.5 kg.

The members weighing the least are S.E.S’s Shoo at 44 kg, and Fin.K.L’s Sung Yuri at 45 kg.



#2. Who is the tallest amongst the second generation idols?

First goes to none other than After School, standing at an average of 168.375 cm with their long, slender bodies. Rainbow comes in at second with an average of 165 cm, and 4minute in third with 164.6 cm.

UEE and Nana are the two tallest members of After School, standing at 171 cm. The rest of the members have similar heights, while Raina is the shortest at 166 cm.

The shortest group are the Brown Eyed Girls, standing at an average of 160.75 cm and weighing in at 45.5 kg. Secret came in second at 161.5 cm and weighing in at 45.2 kg.

Those in the 163 cm average category include T-ara (163.6 cm), the Wonder Girls (163.8 cm), and miss A (163.7 cm).

#3. Which girl group is the lightest?

The members of 2NE1 are the lightest with a group average of 43.5 kg. They stand at 162.5 cm tall. Dara is the lightest member among all the girl groups, weighing in at 40 kg.

After School averaged 48 kg, with Secret following at 45.2 kg, the Wonder Girls at 45.2 kg, Davichi at 45.5 kg, and miss A at 45.7 kg.




#4. All of the girl groups are underweight!

Celebrities are often seen making statements such as, “I look heavier on screen than I do in real life.”

When put through the BMI calculations though, results revealed that all of the girl groups were underweight. Using 18.5~23 as the healthy range, the Brown Eyed Girls came closest to being “healthy” with a BMI of 17.61.

Secret followed with 17.35, 4minute with 17.13, miss A with 17.06, After School with 17.06, the Wonder Girls with 16.85, Davichi with 16.71, 2NE1 with 16.47, and T-ara with 16.36.

The most underweight of all was Rainbow with a BMI of 16.11.




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Actress Goo Hye Sun recently revealed pictures of her new, even shorter hair.

On September 27th, Goo Hye Sun wrote on her Twitter that she went on a trip to Busan, saying, “I went to Busan. I drank beer all day with a friend. We also ate squid, chewing loudly. It’s been a while since doing this kind of stuff. Oh yeah! And I cut my hair even more.”

Netizens commented on the actress’ new look, writing comments such as, “She’s beautiful with any kind of hair” and “She’s the best.”





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Actress Yoon Eun Hye’s ’see-through’ airport fashion has caught the attention of netizens.

The actress recently uploaded pictures of herself at the Japan Haneda Airport on her Twitter. Taken by her friend, these pictures confirm Yoon Eun Hye’s unique sense of style.

In the pictures, her face is hidden deeply under her hat, and she’s also wearing a colorful leopard print scarf, short shorts, and black knee-length boots. What caught the eyes of netizens was that her beige colored knit top was in fact see through, where you could see her bra underneath.

Along with the pictures, Yoon Eun Hye added, “Best cut! Sujung, take paparazzi pictures of me from now on haha you’re jjang, thank you!”

Netizens responded with, “People usually wouldn’t suit wearing that, but it’s sexy”, “Looks like Yoon Eun Hye purposely gets ready for paparazzi photos. Cute”, “Her legs are so skinny.”

Meanwhile, during her fan meet in Japan, which was held just recently, Yoon Eun Hye expressed her thanks to her Japan fans and said, “To the fans who helped fill up all 1500 seats, I sincerely thank all my fans for unsparingly loving me, even with my inadequacies.”

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With the announcement that SHINee is making a comeback with a repackage album coming just a few days ago, the official track list of the album, ‘Hello‘, has finally been revealed!


“Hello” Track List

01. LUCIFER
02. Hello
03. 하나 (One)
04. Get It
05. UP & DOWN
06. Electric Heart
07. A-Yo
08. 욕(慾) (Obsession)
09. 화살 (Quasimodo)
10. 악 (Shout Out)
11. WOWOWOW
12. Your Name
13. Life
14. Ready or Not
15. Love Pain
16. 사.계.후 (Love Still Goes On)

This 16-track album is set for release on October 1st, and the idol group’s official comeback performance will be on KBS’s ‘Music Bank‘ on the same day.

Tune into allkpop for more information on SHINee’s comeback.


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Earlier we reported that Se7en was to act alongside his actress girlfriend Park Han Byul in his upcoming music video. It has just recently been confirmed that the MV was in fact for Se7en’sfollow-up track, ‘I’m Going Crazy‘, which was just released on Se7en’s official Youtube channel.

The music video displays Se7en and Park Han Byul constantly arguing over trivial matters, which hopefully is not what their real relationship is like.

Check out the music video below!



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Though she’s already finished her round of comeback stages with her new track “Copy & Paste,” the music video wasn’t released till just now.

BoA has done it again. I thought her performances were hot, but her futuristic choreography looks even better in the music video.

Who else can pull off these moves like this?

Check it out below:




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Footage of 2NE1’s Bom heartfelt reunion with her aunt was aired on Mnet’s “2NE1 TV” on the 28th.

With 2NE1 racing to the top via a triple track release, Bom recently paid a visit to her aunt’s grave after meeting with Black Eyed Peas‘ will.i.am. Bom grew up in L.A. when she was younger and expressed that her aunt raised her like her own daughter and encouraged Bom’s dreams to become a singer.

Crying by the grave of the woman who loved her so, viewers got a rare glimpse into Bom’s personal world. She left behind white chrysanthemum flowers and a card with a handwritten message, “I’m a famous singer now. I miss you a lot. I’m sorry for coming so late. I love you.”

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Singer and actor Rain, a.k.a Jung Ji Hoon, expressed his thoughts about his character in hew new upcoming drama KBS ‘Fugitive‘ during a recent press conference for the drama.

Rain said, “I’m a character who you weren’t able to see in other movies or TV dramas. When I first decided to take on this production, I talked with scriptwriter Chun. The character is someone whose progress consistently orients around a woman he likes. I’m having fun filming it. I hope you enjoy it too.”

He continued, “I watched the drama ‘Chuno’ religiously. Not because of the storyline or the beautiful scenes, but because Lee Hyuk hyung did so well.. But the scenes were beautiful. I really wanted to film a production like ‘Chuno’. Director Kwak Jung Hwan, scriptwriter Chun Sung Il and me, us three got to meet up. We had a mutual understanding and decided to work hard together.”

Rain also talked about his past dramas ‘Sang Doo! Let’s Go to School’ and ‘Full House‘. He said, “KBS gave me a lot of opportunities. There are a lot of good people as staff and I’m having fun.”

‘Fugitive’, which is set to air its first episode on the 29th, is comical action drama about a group of international investigators and policemen chasing around a group of criminal organizations for a lump of gold that suddenly disappeared from a Korean bank.

Not only was the drama filmed all around Asia, such as Japan’s Tokyo and Osaka, China’s Shanghai and Beijing, Macau, Hong Kong and The Philippines, popular Asian actors such as Japanese actor Naoto Dakenaka, Japanese group Speed’s Uehara Takako, and Chinese actress Josie Ho are also set to make appearances in this action packed drama.

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