SNS Channels Play Crucial Role in JYJ’s Success

Social Network Services (SNS) have played a critical role in JYJ’s success lately. Since the group’s inception 2010, the three JYJ members have been active on Twitter, greatly enhancing the communication channels with their fans. Earlier this week, the group also opened up their own Facebook page, giving constant updates on their whereabouts.

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KBS "Music Bank" – Jan. 6, 2012

Performances today by IU, T-ara, Trouble Maker, Dynamic Duo, Koyote, Lee Hyun, Teen Top, Boyfriend, A Pink, NS Yoon Ji, Nine Muses, Brave Girl, My Name, Park Hyun Bin, Double A, BoM, Fat Cats, CHAOS, Chocolate, F.I.X, Red Mailbox, X-5 and Dia.

Park Gyuri Is an MC Queen in Japan

Kara’s leader Park Gyuri will MC the 26th “Golden Disc Awards in Osaka” with Super Junior’s Lee Teuk. She will also MC the “Korean, Japanese Fashion Event KISS” with the famous Japanese model Uri Ebihara. Both events sent love calls to Park Gyuri to MC for the events. This isn’t the first time that she has emceed.

Kim Hyun Joong Reveals Japanese Debut Album Jacket for "Kiss Kiss / Lucky Guy"

Kim Hyun Joong released his Japanese debut album jacket image. His album titled “Kiss Kiss / Lucky Guy” will be released on January 25. A jacket image that was in red, white, and green were released. In the different images the jackets give off a dreamy atmosphere creating heightened anticipation for the album. Kim Hyun Joong’s songs on the debut album are “Kiss Kiss,” “Lucky Guy,” “Break Down,” “U” and his DATV charity theme song for the “Miso Project.”

Baek Ji Young Opens Online Shopping Mall for Pet Dogs

Singer Baek Ji Young, who is well known as an animal lover, recently opened an online shopping mall for pet dogs. In July of last year, she opened a pet cafe for dogs called "Grr” at Shinsa Dong in Seoul. It is a two story café nestled into a comfortable spot on a busy street, where it catches the attention of people passing by because of its coziness and bright atmosphere. Her new online shopping mall goes by the same name, and is called "Grr.com."

DBSK Increases Concerts for "LIVE TOUR 2012~ TONE~" Due to Popular Demand

DBSK has added one more concert for Tokyo Dome and Osaka Kyocera Dome for their Japanese “LIVE TOUR 2012~ TONE~” tour, they will have nearly 450,000 viewers.

The “LIVE TOUR 2012~ TONE~” will begin on January 18 at the Yokohama Arena and was supposed to continue on until the end of March. There will be concerts in the following cities: Nagoya, Fukuoka, Niigata, Sapporo, Hiroshima, Fukui, Osaka, and Saitama.

EXO Unleashes Sixth Teaser Video Starring Kai

SM Entertainment continues to drum up excitement for their new boy band, EXO. Today a sixth teaser video for EXO was released online. Similar to the fifth teaser video, member Kai shows off his powerful dance moves in a visual light video shooting.

IU’s “You and I” #1 for 5th Week on Billboard K-Pop Hot 100

IU’s “You and I” has been #1 for its 5th week on the Billboard K-Pop Hot 100 chart. Ever since January 9, IU has been #1 for the past 5 weeks. This is the longest time that a song has been continuously #1 since the K-Pop Hot 100 chart was created. (Around August of 2011)