He said, "There aren’t many days left until 2011 comes to an end. I was so happy this year. I’m thankful that I can wrap up the year on a positive note like this, especially since I received so much love and it’s the last year of my 20s. I’ll work even harder in 2012, just as much as the love you all gave me! A man’s life truly begins in his 30s, so I’ll work hard to improve myself. Thank you."
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[Soompi 2011] Most Noticeable Trends of the Year
With 2011 winding down, Soompi took a look back at the year and compiled a list of some of the major trends we’ve seen in the K-Pop industry. From K-Pop concerts popping up all over the world to celebrities openly dating, we’ve identified 7 trends that had a significant impact on the business. Here’s our list:
How Bada Gained 200 Pounds Within a Matter of Seconds
Former S.E.S member Bada reveals how she puts on the weights in a matter of seconds. As an overweight character for her musical "200 Pound Beauty," a picture of Bada is shown putting on a fat suit in three steps.
Seo Taiji Spotted in Mongolia
King of music, Seo Tai Ji shares his experiences traveling in Mongolia. Through his official website on December 23, a video log of Seo Tai Ji in his travel to Mongolia in 2009 was revealed. The video shows the artist doing various odd jobs and happily immersed in a world of freedom.
Latest Photo of Super Junior’s Heechul Surface Online
On December 27, Super Junior’s Heechul gave an update on his life as a public service personnel on Twitter. TRAX’s Junmo released the following group photo on his Twitter page with the caption, “Enjoying a feast at ‘Kkak Duk Gogi & Jijim Kimchi’ with Heechul, who came after work, and Eun Kyung, the first diehard fan of M&D.”
IU Was Once Called a Pig On Stage
She revealed, "There were exactly two times that I choked up with tears while on stage. I was really excited on my debut stage, but the second I sang my first line, I heard someone swear at me. People in the crowd began telling me, ‘Did you even practice?’ and ‘You pig.’"
Jo Kwon Show Fans Bruised Up Knees
After successfully finishing up their concert, 2AM members have found some time to take a breath. Their hard work paid off, however, Jo Kwon shows fans through his twitter the price of his hard work.
[Soompi 2011] Must-Read Soompi Stories of the Year
Yesterday we brought you [Soompi 2011] Variety Show Review – Revolutions, Controversies, and Creaky Old Backs. Today we talk about the opinion pieces written by our editors and writers. From fluff lists to editorials on the Korean entertainment industry, this year around Soompi.com had some intriguing and popular articles. We will take a look at them now!
B1A4 Wins the Rookie Award on Japan’s "Tower Records"
The ‘K-Pop Lovers! Awards 2011’ is chosen through a mixture of netizen votes and album sales in the country. The rookie category was won by B1A4, who sold over 20,000 copies of their mini-album as well as placing first in netizen votes.
Han Chae Young Wows Chinese Fans at Awards Ceremony with Her Fashion
On December 13, she attended the "2011 China Trend Awards" and received the honor of being awarded the "Best Shining Star" for her fashion. Sponsored by China’s Shanghai TV, the ceremony honors international artists for their work in the Chinese fashion industry. Han Chae Young lined up against 100 other Chinese stars for the honor.