MBLAQ and A Pink are set to help further pro-environmental causes, particularly endangered animals, through their participation in a new program. The two groups are reported to have been chosen to headline a Saturday variety show that focuses on endangered species.
Month: October 2011
The Boss Thanks Fans with a Special Live Performance Video of "Lady"
The Boss, the five-member all-male group has recently released their second single, “Lady.” Fresh from their first performance on SBS’ weekly music show “Inkigayo,” and in a gesture of gratitude to fans for the support, The Boss has released a special live performance video of the ballad on their official Youtube channel.
Legislation Passed in Response to "The Crucible"
“The Crucible,” the film depicting real-life cases of abuse in a school for deaf children, has moved beyond the box office into the legal arena. The “Dogani Law,” a revised bill named after the Korean title of the film was passed at a plenary session of the National Assembly. The revised bill allows for heavier punishments for sexual offenders, particularly those who abuse children aged 13 and under, and the disabled. Under the new law, the prison terms for rape against the disabled and young children will increase from its minimum of seven (for abuse of the disabled) to 10 (for abuse of young children) years. The new law also allows for offenders to be sentenced with life imprisonment. In cases where the offender is the head or a staff member of a welfare organization or an educational institution, an additional sentence will be served.
SNSD Ranked "Most Viewed News Article" on MTV News
On October 29 (Korean time), MTV uploaded a news article on their website titled, “Girls’ Generation Dish on Hazards of Making ‘The Boys’ Video.” The contents of this article were from the interview that took place on October 25. Along with the written article, a video recording of the interview was also posted.
2PM to Hold Japan Arena Tour in December
With 2PM set to unleash their first Japanese album “REPUBLIC OF 2PM” at the end of November, the six “beast idols” are also gearing up for a concert tour in connection to its release. 2PM will be performing seven shows in five cities beginning on December 5.
UK’s First K-Pop Concert “United Cube in London” Opens Ticket Sales to General Public
Following a two-day pre-sale period exclusively to O2 mobile users, “United Cube in London” opened ticket sales to the general public on October 31. Featuring 4minute, BEAST, and G.NA, the first-ever K-Pop concert in the UK will take place at the historical O2 Brixton Academy on December 5.
SNSD’s "Tired Look" on MTV Interview Sparks Concerns over Their Health
SNSD has been making headlines for their recent success with comeback track “The Boys,” its worldwide release, and their sold-out one-night-only performance with labelmates in “SMTOWN in New York." After the concert, the girls appeared in an interview with MTV Iggy, which was broadcasted live in New York City’s Times Square. Snippets were later aired on the music channel, where Tiffany and Jessica, being fluent in English, mostly spoke for the group.
Super Junior Shindong Starts Dieting Again
Along with a photo of himself inside a New York subway station, wearing large framed glasses, Super Junior member Shindong has declared that he will start dieting again.
ZE:A’s Dong Jun Shows Off Perfect Body on Cover of “Men’s Health”
ZE:A’s Dong Jun was selected as the youngest model yet to grace the cover of the November issue of “Men’s Health.” Through this issue, Dong Jun displayed a twist in his image, as it showed off his sizzling body. Since his debut, Dong Jun has received attention due to his cute looks. During this photo shoot, he revealed his body that he had been consistently training with since his younger years. Dong Jun told “Men’s Health” that his body is the natural result of playing soccer and doing apparatus gymnastics during his youth. He continued to stay fit after his debut through weight training and cross-fit exercises.
Jang Geun Suk Speaks Out Against Stalkers on Twitter
Jang Geun Suk, known for having a bright and friendly personality, recently displayed his strong stance against stalker fans. He posted messages directly addressing the concern on his personal Twitter account, issuing a strong warning to overeager fans.