ChoColat which is a mixed-race girl group has comeback with a mature look, and missing a member. The song they have comeback with is “I Like It” and the mini-album that it is a part of will be released on December 15. Their new performance shows that they have moved away from a cute concept to a more mature one. (The reason that ChoColat is missing the member Jae Yoon is because of her health. Their agency stated that she has bad health and couldn’t take part in the single recording. However, once she returns she will restart her ChoColat activities.)
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Alexander Releases "I Just"
The former U-Kiss member Alexander has embarked on his solo career! On December 13 his first solo single album “I Just” was released. This album was produced in three different languages, Japanese, English, and Korean with the plan that it would aim for the Asian market. For the album, M.I.B, Outsider, Rphabet, and e.one have joined on to help produce the album. The title song “I Just” is an R&B song that has an Asian melody. “I Just” is about a shy boy who confesses his love to a girl.
SM Town Releases "Santa U Are The One" MV
SM Town says greetings to the upcoming Winter season! The entertainment family released of the MV for "Santa U Are The One" on December 13. Starring the members of SM Town, this bright, cheery song is sung in English by Super Junior, Henry, and Zhoumi. "Santa U Are The One" is the title track for SM Town’s 2011 Winter album entitled "2011 SM TOWN Winter-The Warmest Gift," which was released on December 13.
Jang Woo Hyuk and Tony An Confused over H.O.T. Reunion Rumors?
As opposed to what we reported earlier today, Jang Woo Hyuk and Tony An denied rumors of their impending H.O.T. comeback.
Moon Hee Jun "H.O.T. One Step Taken Towards Comeback"
It appears that the legendary 90’s idol group H.O.T. has taken one step towards a reunion and comeback. Moon Hee Jun revealed the news on his show OBS “Kim Gu Ra & Moon Hee Jun’s Search Girl.” On the show he stated, “When Jaewon finished his military service we started to talk about a reunion/comeback. We have decided on the general idea of when and how we will comeback. However, the comeback continues to be delayed because of details. We are still talking about a comeback together.”
YG vs. SM: Different Album Sales Strategy
With YG Entertainment’s recent entry into the Korean stock exchange market, more specifically known as the Korean Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (KOSDAQ), it has amped up its rivalry against an equally well-known label and one of the pillars of K-Pop: SM Entertainment.
Eat Your Kimchi Reviews HyunA and Hyun Seung’s "Troublemaker"
Today for Music Monday, Simon and Martina reviewed Troublemaker’s "Troublemaker."
2NE1 at "MTV Iggy’s Best New Band In The World"
After winning the poll for MTV Iggy’s "Best New Band In The World 2011", 2NE1 will have their first live performance in the US today.
Shin Hye Sung to Release Modern Rock Album "Embrace" on December 27
Shin Hye Sung will release his special album “Embrace” on December 27. Lim Hun Il of the rock group Mate will write all the songs. Wallace’s Bassist Yang Si On, Deer Cloud’s Kim Jung Ah, and Park Ah Sel will be joining in on the album. This album will be modern rock. A representative of Shin Hye Sung’s agency stated, “You will be able to meet a Shin Hye Sung who is giving a shot at a different genre. We believe that you will be able to see a new Shin Hye Sung with a different charm. Also, the album is special that you will be able to see him change as a real musician.”
Ali to Release Official Album "Soul-Ri" on December 13
The soulful singer Ali will release her first official album “Soul-Ri” on December 13. The title song for her official album “Don’t Act So Countrified” and BEAST’s Yong Jun Hyung will feature on the song. The song will have a hip-hop style rhythm with a reggae melody. There are 4 songs on the album that Ali has written and produced. Songs that show off her vocal skills include “365 Days” and “What Is This?” Ali stated, “I am happy that I was able to release an official album within two years of my debut. I love this album even more because it includes songs that I wrote which did not have a chance to shine.”