KBS Music Bank 12.02.2011

All the boys are coming out! SNSD’s "The Boys" topped the K-Chart for the sixth time. IU and Dynamic Duo kept their comebacks amongst the K-Pop lovers this "Friday night." After School, Baek Ho and JR returned with a "Love Letter", while rookie band M Signal also made their return to the stage.

The 26th Golden Disk Awards Announces Its Nominees

The 26th Golden Disk Awards has recently released its list of nominees for the album, digital album and most popular artist categories. The Golden Disk Awards are compiled from the sales performance and ratings of the judges in each of the categories. Nominees are culled from releases made from January 1 to November 30, 2011.

After School’s Jooyeon Discharged from the Hospital

After School’s Jooyeon was previously admitted to the hospital for acute nephritis after experiencing pain after rehearsing for an awards show on November 21. Fortunately, it has just been revealed that she has recovered enough to be discharged and return to the group’s activities.

Pledis Entertainment’s Teaser MV with Son Dam Bi, After School, and Pledis Boys

Pledis Entertainment released the teaser for their upcoming music video titled, “Happy Pledis LOVE LETTER.” Starring Son Dam Bi, After School, and the newly formed male band Pledis Boys, the 45 second teaser has a holiday season-like, upbeat tone to it. This is the first video Pledis Boys has appeared in.

Pledis Boys Revealed in Ceci Magazine Photo Shoot

After teasing us with a Pledis Entertainment group photo, Pledis Boys has finally unveiled close-up shots through a recent photo shoot for CeCi Magazine. Often called the “After School Boys,” Pledis Boys joined the photo spread with Son Dam Bi and After School members. The photo spread is called “Oh! Party Tonight” and shows the boys dressed in suits and leather jackets.

After School’s Joo Yeon Hospitalized for Kidney Inflammation

After School’s Joo Yeon has been hospitalized for kidney inflammation (acute nephritis) and sources say that she will rejoin the rest of the members for their Japanese promotions this week. According to representatives from Pledis Entertainment, Joo Yeon was rehearsing for a performance for the Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards when she got sudden…

Pictures and Performances from the 2011 Korean Popular Culture and Arts Award

In one of the most interesting award speeches of the day, Park Jin Young said, "Culture is different from cars; simply large quantities of exportation is not good enough. The results won’t be good if we simply eport our culture without understanding it. Culture isn’t a one-sided advancement; it is exchange. Koreans should also enjoy other cultures."

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