SNSD once again proved their growing global influence by headlining a section in a New York newspaper. The Girls are featured in an article titled “K-Pop’s Secret Weapon” in the “Your New York” section of the New York Daily News. The section is headlined “Attack of the K-Pop Stars,” in which inside articles discuss how Korean music reaches other audiences.
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Nam Gyu Ri Releases "I Look Only at You" from "Mr. Idol" OST
SeeYa singer and actress Nam Gyu Ri contributed a song to the soundtrack of the movie “Mr. Idol.” Her song, “I Look Only at You” was recently released in anticipation of the movie’s upcoming opening. “Mr. Idol” opens in cinemas on November 3.
2011 Melon Music Awards Is Set for November 24
The road to the 2011 Melon Music Awards has begun, with the awards night set on November 24. In connection with this development, the voting site has also opened, flashing a countdown, and a teaser video was released. The Melon Music Awards is an annual major awards show notable for only calculating digital sales and online votes. Begun in 2009, the Melon Music Awards names an Artist of the Year (Daesang), Album of the Year (Disk Daesang), Song of the Year (Digital Daesang), as well as Top 10 Winners (Bonsang) and Newcomer Awards.
More Teasers Released for Kim Tae Hee’s Japanese Drama
Despite the recent anti-Kim Tae Hee protests in Japan, her drama “Me and My Star’s 99 Days,” co-starring Japanese actor Hidetoshi Nishijima is all set to premiere on Sunday, October 23. A new teaser video is just released, showing the actors in character as well as behind the scenes.
Park Shin Hye Signs with Top Japanese Management Agency
Park Shin Hye’s star continues to shine brighter. The young actress recently signed an exclusive contract with a Japanese management agency to further build her career and activities in Japan. Local news agencies report that Park Shin Hye has inked with IMX, the same company that handles Hallyu star Bae Yong Joon, as well as other A-listers Lee Jun Ki, Lee Min Ho, So Ji Sub, Son Ye Jin and idol group ZE:A. The company is also noted for being one of the pioneers of airing Korean series such as “Hotelier” and “My Name Is Kim Samsoon” through the Internet.
"2011 K-Pop Music Fest in Sydney" Ramps Up Promotions
With just three weeks until K-Pop’s hottest idol groups come to meet their fans in Australia, “2011 K-Pop Music Fest in Sydney” steps up on its promotions to build anticipation for the event. The all-star concert’s organizers, JK Entertainment has recently released another promotional video with short glimpses of participating groups 2AM, 4minute, BEAST, CN Blue, DBSK, Kara, MBLAQ, miss A, Secret, SHINee, SISTAR, and SNSD set to BEAST’s “Shock” and SNSD’s “Hoot.”
Brian Joo Is Featured in New Heights’ Track "Nightmare"
Brian Joo, one-half of the former R&B duo Fly to the Sky recently worked with a US-based band New Heights and DJ Yup for a track called “Nightmare.” The teaser to the music video was released on New Heights’ Youtube channel.
CN Blue Gathers a Crowd of 7,000 in Guerrilla Concert to Celebrate Japan Major Label Debut
CN Blue has officially started playing in the big leagues in Japan with the release of their major label debut single “In My Head” on October 19, if the 7,000 fans that gathered at the band’s guerrilla concert is any indication. CN Blue was reportedly only able to perform one song, their title track, “In My Head” because public safety officials were concerned about the live audience that had gathered at Shinjuku Alta in Tokyo.
SS501 Kim Kyu Jong and f(x) Luna Cast in Their First TV Roles
SS501’s Kim Kyu Jong and f(x) member Luna will make their TV acting debut on the upcoming weekend drama “Go! Mrs. Go!” Luna is set to take on the character Seo In Young, Mrs. Go’s troublesome younger daughter. Kim Kyu Jong will tackle Nicky, an aspiring musical actor.
Lee Byung Hun to Return to TV?
Reports are out that Lee Byung Hun is being offered a role in the upcoming MBC drama “The King.” “The production of ‘The King’ is looking to score Lee Byung Hun,” drama officials said, according to local news agencies. It is further reported that the star is showing interest in the drama, but will be tied up with other commitments in the meantime. He is scheduled to be overseas for the rest of the year to film G.I Joe 2.