BoA met the singer songwriter Crystal Kay. On October 13, BoA wrote on her twitter, “Guess who I finally saw yesterday,” and posted a picture of the two together. Crystal Kay is a 4th generation Japanese American who is a true diva. In 2009, BoA had joined in on Crystal Kay’s song “Girlfriend,” for a duet. Netizens that have come across the picture stated, “BoA’s personality is probably great! Who isn’t she friends with?” “Both of you have great skin and are so pretty,” “BoA is becoming more mature, she looks so pretty! I also think Crystal’s bright expression is very cute.”
Category: Music
Park Jung Min Will Perform Live in the Philippines on October 29
SS501 member Park Jung Min will be performing live in the Philippines on October 29. The singer will be participating in the “October Pop Music Festival” at the Aliw Theater. He will be performing alongside some of the Philippines’ popular artists, Juris Fernandez, JM De Guzman and Julie Ann San Jose.
KBS Music Bank 10.14.2011
Davichi’s "Don’t Say Goodbye" topped the K-Chart for the second week in a row. Wheesung, FT Island, Orange Carmel and Ibadi flew into their comebacks on important business. Boyfriend and APRIL KISS returned to the stage with their untouchable Pop, while Super Junior bid farewell with a simple yet naughty goodbye.
Super Star K3: Oolala Session’s Leader Lim Yoon Taek Maintains a Positive Mind Even with 4th Stage Cancer
The group contestant team Oolala Session shocked viewers when they admit on Super Star K3 that their leader Lim Yoon Taek has 4th stage cancer. On October 13 Lim Yoon Taek gave a few words on his current situation in an interview, "Oolala Session’s music is very bright but the truth behind that is very depressing. Ever since I was born there were no depressing moments in my life. I am always enjoying the new circumstances surrounding me. I believe that is why I am able to smile and sing on stage."
2NE1 to Perform at Upcoming Japanese Fashion and Music Event
Over the summer 2NE1 released their first Japanese language album entitled, “Nolza." Since then the ladies have been making a splash in the Land of the Rising Sun as their schedule has been jam-packed with events throughout Japan. News coming out now reveals that the next stop for the fierce idols will be the “Girls Award by CROOZ Blog 2011 Autumn/ Winter” event.
Tablo Expresses His Sentiments About the Stanford Incident Through "Airbag"
Tablo has opened up after the controversy regarding whether he went to Stanford or not, through his lyrics. The song “Airbag” which was recently released is Tablo’s first solo track. The depression and loneliness because of the incident is expressed in “Airbag.” Just like airbags in cars save you from an accident, the message in the song is “Wouldn’t it be nice if you had an ‘airbag’ that saves you from the sad things that happen in life?”
SNSD Reveals Track List for “The Boys,” Sooyoung’s First Time Writing Songs
SNSD revealed the track list for their 3rd album “The Boys” which is made up of 12 songs. The album which will be released on October 19 has a star lineup in terms of producers as Teddy Riley, Yoo Young Jin, Kim Young Hoo, Hitchhiker, Kenji, and Hwang Sung Jae that worked on the album. On October 14, SM Entertainment stated, “You will be able to see a new SNSD that has improved on their musical sensibility and vocals. We anticipate the explosive response to the album from fans.”
DBSK Releases Japanese Album “TONE” in South Korea
DBSK’s new Japanese album “TONE” was released today on October 14 in South Korea. The album was released in Japan on September 28 and the day of its release it reached #1 on the Orichon Daily Album Charts and #1 on the Weekly Album Charts. Within 3 days they sold 25,000 albums and it received “Platinum” status. The album is being released in a CD version and a CD+DVD version. The album contains 13 songs, 9 of them are new songs including “B.U.T (BE-AU-TY),” “Duet,” and “Back to Tomorrow.” The CD version contains the new song “Weep” and the 2011 version of “Somebody to Love” while the DVD version contains a MV and also the making-of video.
Timbaland Supports the Wonder Girls via Twitter
The legendary producer Timbaland recently supported the Wonder Girls on his twitter. As you can see on the screen shot, Timbaland wrote “@WonderGirls yo @Byrd757 showed me sum of yall work. im digging it keep up the good work.” Byrd757 is the Twitter for Brian Byrd, a studio manager of “Thomas Crown Studio,” for those of you that don’t know, that is the private recording studio that Timbaland built. For those of you that don’t know him, Timbaland is a producer that has worked with many of the big names in the U.S. music industry such as: Justin Timberlake, Madonna, the Pussycat Dolls, Omarion, Jay-Z, etc. Sometimes he has also provided vocals for songs as well.
MNET Shares Behind-the-Scenes Video From the 2011 Hallyu Dream Concert
For those unable to attend this past year’s Hallyu Dream Concert (originally held on October 3, 2011) it was a blessing when MNET aired the performance footage from the extravagant gathering. It is now a week after the official broadcast of the concert and MNET has posted another treat for fans. MNET shared the surprise trough the station’s official You Tube page where music fans can view a special behind-the-scenes video.