Let’s get this K-Pop party started! How did you spend Korea’s birthday? If you didn’t attend the 2011 Hallyu Dream Concert then you missed out one spectacular show! MCs Park Shin Hye, 2PM’s Taec Yeon, and SHINee’s Min Ho hosted the music filled celebration that left Korea speechless.
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Kara, BEAST and SNSD Invite Fans to See "2011 K-Pop Music Fest in Sydney"
Kara, BEAST and SNSD personally invite you to see them, along with a host of other idol groups in “2011 K-Pop Music Fest in Sydney.” In the most recent promotional video from the event’s organizer in Australia, JK Entertainment, the members of Kara, BEAST and SNSD left shout-outs, displaying their excitement to meet their fans at the concert happening at the ANZ Stadium on November 12.
Mnet to Air Hallyu Dream Concert
Mnet M Countdown has tweeted their performance list, however, the usual show will be missing in action this week. What is a music lover to do? Don’t “Keep Your Head Down”, say “Hello” to the Hallyu Dream Concert 2011!
2NE1’s "NOLZA" Album a Success in Japan
Idol girl group, 2NE1 has officially entered the Japanese market via their Japanese debut album, "NOLZA" which was released on September 21. Prior to the official Japan debut, 2NE1 had released an album in Japan on March 16. However, that was not their official debut album, since it was all in Korean; it was more of a gift to delight their fans. On the other hand, the ‘NOLZA’ album should be seen as their official debut album.Two days prior to their ‘NOLZA’ album release, their performance on the Oricon Chart was ideal. In some ways it can be seen as a splendid achievement.
“2011 Hallyu Dream Concert” Excites Nearly 20,000 Fans
The “2011 Hallyu Dream Concert” was held on October 3 with a total of 22 artists performing. Their spectacular and power performances energized and thrilled the 20,000 audience members, which included nearly 5000 foreign fans.
[Preview] KBS "Freedom Declaration Saturday – Immortal Song 2 and Secret" – Oct. 1 Episode
"Immortal Songs 2 – Song Writer Special Part 1" featuring Hong Kyung Min, Infinite’s Nam Woo Hyun, 4Men’s Shin Yong Jae, Ali, Davichi’s Kang Min Kyung, Huh Gak, After School’s Raina, Min Kyung Hoon ———- "Secret" featuring Kara’s Park Gyu Ri, Goo Hara, T-ara’s So Yeon, NS Yoon Ji, Hwang Hyun Hee, Han Min Kwan, Choi Hyo Jong, Huh Kyung Hwan, Yang Bae Chu.
Japanese Netizens Criticize Girl Group Secret
The popular Korean girl group Secret expanded the Hallyu fever by making their Japanese debut in July 2011 with “Madonna”. However, they have been much criticized by Japanese netizens recently. Apparently, Secret’s album jacket photos and their actual appearances differ too much. Japanese netizens made harsh comments like, “Koreans do not only get plastic surgery for their actual appearances, but their pictures are also fake.”
[Preview] KBS "Freedom Declaration Saturday – Immortal Song 2 and Secret" – Sept. 24 Episode
"Immortal Song 2 – Sing the legends" Part 3 of their Vocalist Special and "Secret" featuring Kara’s Park Gyu Ri, Goo Hara, T-ara’s So Yeon, NS Yoon Ji, Hwang Hyun Hee, Han Min Kwan, Choi Hyo Jong, Huh Kyung Hwan, Yang Bae Chu.
Secret As J’s Soju Models
On September 19, Secret’s agency TS Entertainment announced through a press release that the girl group will be the new model for the Soju brand J. The advertisement will be released starting from September 19 through paper. Female celebrities always want to appear on two types of advertisements, makeup and Soju. Most Soju brands have used only the top celebrities such as Lee Hyori, Shin Min Ah, Kim Tae Hee, Han Hyo Joo, Park Min Young, Han Ye Seul, Song Hye Kyo, and Lee Min Jung. The fact that Secret was chosen as a Soju model proves their status as a “National Girl Group.” Another interesting fact is that this is the first time a whole girl group has appeared on a Soju advertisement.
Secret to Promote in Korea and Japan at the Same Time in October
Secret is scheduled to return to the Korean music industry this October with their first full-length album. Alongside this, the group will also be releasing their second Japanese single, “Shy Boy” on the same month.