After School is heading to Japan for its first nationwide concert in the country. Under the title, “After School First Japan Tour 2012-PLAYGIRLZ,” the girls will embark on a three-city tour starting in April. They will visit Tokyo on April 27, before moving to Nagoya on April 28 and Osaka on April 30.
Category: Music
KBS "Music Bank" – Jan. 13, 2012
Today’s performances are from IU, T-ara, MBLAQ, Dynamic Duo, Koyote, Lee Hyun, Teen Top, Boyfriend, A Pink, NS Yoon Ji, Nine Muses, Glow, Sunny Hill, As One, J. Cera, Fat Cats, Chocolate, X-5, Dia, Touch, CHAOS, F.I.X, Electroboyz and AXIS.
Super Junior’s Donghae Celebrates As One’s Comeback with “Only U”
On January 13, Super Junior’s Donghae tweeted a photo of himself with old school R&B group, As One. He wrote, “2012/1/16 It is my honor but As One is releasing a digital single with my own song^^It’s a song titled, “Only U.” I’m also featured in the song so please show a lot of love^^.”
Secret Song Ji Eun Reveals Teaser for "I Am Cold"
SECRET’s Song Ji Eun Released the teaser for the song “I Am Cold” which is a part of the OST for the “Take Care of Us, Captain” drama. The song will be released on January 18. “Take Care of Us, Captain” revolves around the lives of people in the airline industry. The story revolves around Pilots and stewardesses. The drama adds in more realism and the set cost nearly $800,000 to build.
Woollim Entertainment Reveal New Group Baby Soul + Yoo Ji Ah
The agency for singers such as Infinite or Nell which is Woollim Entertainment has revealed their new girl group members Baby Soul and Yoo Ji Ah. Baby Soul was known through her digital single in 2011, but it is the first time that Yoo Ji Ah is being introduced. The singers are not only pretty but they are very skilled at singing. In the picture the two are giving off an innocent yet mysterious look. Baby Soul is the one that is staring at the camera while Yoo Ji Ah is the one closing her eyes.
T-ara #1 on K-Pop Billboard Chart
Girlgroup T-ara made it on America’s Billboard for the K-Pop charts! The results from the Billboard on January 13 revealed that T-ara’s title song "Lovey Dovey" from the new mini album is number one on "K-Pop’s Hot 100." T-ara knocked off IU, who was number one for five weeks straight. Quite an achievement!
Happy Birthday Goo Hara!
Kara member Goo Hara’s official birthday picture has been revealed! On January 13, Kara’s youngest member Kang Ji Young tweeted, "Hara Unnie (term addressed to an older female) Happy Birthday~" along with a picture.
Nine Muses "We Are Sick of Being Called Model-Dols"
Girl group Nine Muses, who debuted in August of 2010, was instantly a hot topic due to the fact that most members used to be models. However, this attention became a barrier for the girls to overcome in order to truly receive recognition as artists. Many people viewed Nine Muses as "that model group with the nice bodies," instead of musical artists.
Super Junior to Hold "Super Show 4" at the Tokyo Dome
While Super Junior has not promoted in Japan had their official debut, around 100,000 fans are expected to be in attendance. Previously, they sold out their Osaka Dome concerts last year on December 10 and 11, bringing together over 80,000 fans.
Sunny Hill Releases “The Grasshopper Song” Music Video
After teasing us with a hilarious teaser video featuring Brown Eyed Girls’ Narsha yesterday, Sunny Hill has finally unleashed the full music video for “The Grasshopper Song.” Unfortunately, Narsha doesn’t appear in the full MV, but the addicting beats and unique lyrics make this a fun video to watch!