There has been talk recently, saying that IU’s newest title song "You and I" reminds people of a song by Jang Ki Ha and Faces. In the midst of IU’s dominance in the music world with her title song ,"You and I," from her second official album, "Last Fantasy," netizens have pointed out that the song reminds them of a song by Jang Ki Ha and Faces, "Be In Such A Relationship."
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ChoColat’s Mature Comeback with 4 Members
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.)
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.”