Japan Is Ready For BIGBANG

BIGBANG’s comeback and world tour, "2012 BIGBANG Alive Tour," is also being watched by Japanese media. In a March 5 article from the Japanese paper Sankei Sports, the writer talks about BIGBANG’s popularity not only in Korea but throughout the world. As you may remember, BIGBANG won the "World Wide Act" award at the 2011 MTV Europe Music Awards.

Park Ji Min Beats Lee Ha Yi for First Live Broadcast of SBS K-Pop Star

For the first live broadcast of SBS “K-Pop Star” Lee Jung Mi was dropped. Another main highlight of the show was the continuing rivalry between Park Ji Min and Lee Ha Yi. The episode of SBS “K-Pop Star” for the previous week showed Park Ji Min losing to Lee Ha Yi and nearly getting dropped off the show. Because of that, it appeared like Park Ji Min performed this time around with guns ablaze.

Yoon Sang Hyun Sings “Secret Garden” OST for Japanese Promotions

The actor Yoon Sang Hyun who played “Oska” on “Secret Garden” is looking to create an “Oska Syndrome” in Japan! “Secret Garden” will begin broadcasting on March 5 through NHK’s BS Premium channel. Yoon Sang Hyun took part in promoting the drama in Japan from March 4-5. Currently he is on his “Black Mountain” Japanese tour.

Nine Muses Reveal Jacket Image for “Sweet Rendezvous”

The Nine Muses will release their mini album on March 8. The album jacket image was unleashed! In the image, the Nine Muses look like they are waiting to leave for a trip via train. The background train is toned down giving the image a vintage look. Each member is making a different expression and pose. The jacket image comes as a surprise because it is completely different from the “sexy ticket girl” teaser of Erin. This “vintage feel” image is another spin on the concept of a “ticket.” “Ticket” is the title song of the “Sweet Rendezvous album.”

Lee Jung Mi First Contestant Dropped from SBS K-Pop Star Live Broadcast

Lee Jung Mi was the first contestant to be dropped from the live broadcast of SBS “K-Pop Star.” After all the contestants finished their performances, they lined up and awaited the results. Towards the end, only Lee Jung Mi and Kim Na Yoon were left on stage. One of the two contestants would be dropped. Both of them gave remarks with Lee Jung Mi stating “Today I was disappointed with my performance and anticipated this kind of result a little bit. Even if I get dropped I won’t be sad.” Kim Na Yoon stated, “I am nervous and shaking.”

Jay Park Transforms Into Lady Gaga During First Solo Concert

Solo singer Jay Park transformed into Lady Gaga during a surprisel performance prepared for his fans. Jay Park successfully wrapped up his first solo concert "New Breed" at the Seoul Olympic Hall on March 3 in front of a crowd of 5000 excited JayWalkers. Jay Park impressed with powerful and charismatic performances and also did a lot of fan service.