Let’s take a moment and travel back to the year of 2007 when SNSD and the Wonder Girls were fresh, rookie girl groups, debuting with their title tracks, "Into the New World," and "Irony." It’s hard to believe that five years have already flown by and both SNSD and the Wonder Girls have settled into the K-Pop world as the leading backbone of girl groups. Now, even the youngest members of each group have entered into their twenties and all have now matured into young women. Not only these two girl groups but many others, who have debuted around similar times, are slowly coming of an age where marriage is a near future option.
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[Spoiler] KBS “Dream High 2” First Episode Receives Split Reviews
Following the first episode of KBS “Dream High 2” on January 30, initial reaction from the viewers has largely been split. Some fans were disappointed in the overall acting quality of the cast, while others lauded the cartoon-like characters and plot of the show.
After School As Models for Samantha Thavasa
After School was chosen as models for the hand bag brand “Samantha Thavasa.” Within South Korea, Samantha Thavasa is well known as a brand that visitors to Japan will purchase. The brand is highly popular in New York, Singapore, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. After School will also take charge for the background music of the commercial film. The song for the commercial “Just in time” is a part of the first album.
Kahi and Kim Jung Tae Perform Trouble Maker Dance for "Dream High 2"
Wearing matching outfits in brown colors, the still cuts show Kim Jung Tae, who plays the role of the cold, business-minded teacher named Lee Kang Chul, and Kahi, who plays the role of the strict dance teacher named Hyun Ji Soo.
9 Muses Grace The Runway in Japan
On January 25, Lee Sang Bong uploaded a picture on his twitter with the text, “Girl group Nine Muse has just finished their fitting for the upcoming fashion show. The ‘Japan Girls Collection’ show will take place in Shibuya, Japan, with around 12,000 guests.” The photo was of the group Nine Muse with Lee Sang Bong.
After School’s Uee Cheers on NU’EST
Member Uee shared some more love for the boys on her Twitter on January 27th by writing, "Will our ‘amazing NU’EST~ hurry and come uot on Music Bank!!! ^^’ I want to shout that!! ^^ Please give a lot of love and attention to our NU’EST!!^^ NU’EST fighting!!!!!"
K-Pop Idols Add Star Power to Korean International Style Show in Japan
K-Pop’s frontrunners grace the three-day, Hallyu-fueled Korean International Style Show (KISS) in Tokyo, Japan. SNSD, Kara, BEAST, CN Blue, Sistar, T-ara, 4Minute, FT Island, After School, Secret, Rainbow and Infinite add star power to the event that intends to showcase South Korea’s thriving fashion industry.
"The Moon that Embraces the Sun" to Air 80 Minute Episode Tonight
“The Moon that Embraces the Sun” fans rejoice! MBC will air an 80 minute episode of the popular drama tonight, ten minutes longer than its usual episode. The episode will begin 5 minutes earlier than its scheduled time and end 5 minutes later.
Kara’s Seung Yeon Wants to Start Dating
Kara member Han Seung Yeon recently admitted her "thirst for romance." On the Lunar New Year Special of MBC’s "Pit-a-Pat Shake," Seung Yeon briefly talked about her desire to date.
Results from the 4th Idol Star Athletics Championship
The 4th Idol Star Athletics Championship was held as an MBC Lunar New Year special program on January 24. A whopping number of around 150 idol stars participated in this event but a few seemed to have received the spotlight such as B1A4’s Baro and Dal Shabet’s Gaeun. ZE:A’s Dong Jun and SISTAR’s Bora also showed undeniable talent.