2NE1’s “Hate You” MV Accused of Being Anti-Japanese

2NE1’s “Hate You” music video has been caught under fire lately after some Japanese fans accused it of depicting anti-Japanese sentiments throughout the clip. The video designed by pop graphic artist Mari Kim features a storyline where four female heroes (supposed to be the 2NE1 members) fight against an evil monster to save the world from destruction.

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Mnet “2011 MAMA” to Be Held in Singapore Next Month

Mnet’s annual music awards show, the “2011 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA),” will be held in Singapore next month, extending its prestige as one of the most important events for the Korean music industry.

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JYJ’s Junsu Cast As Male Lead for the Musical "Elizabeth"

JYJ’s Kim Junsu joins the star-studded cast of the upcoming Korean adaptation of "Elizabeth" the musical, which also includes former Fin.K.L member Ok Ju Hyun. According to EMK, the company staging the musical, "For the musical ‘Elizabeth’ that (viewers) will come to meet in February of 2012 … Ock Ju Hyun and Kim Sun Young will appear as the empress Elizabeth and Ryu Jung Han, Song Chang Ee and Kim Junsu will appear as death."

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SNSD’s “The Boys” MV is Third Most Viewed Video on YouTube This Week

SNSD’s “The Boys,” the title track of their latest album, was the third most watched video on YouTube this past week. According to YouTube’s weekly video chart, SNSD’s “The Boys” ranked #3 in the music category of “most viewed videos” for the week of October 25, ranking right behind LMFAO’s “Sexy and I Know It” and Justin Bieber’s “Mistletoe” videos. Since its release on October 19, “The Boys” has been viewed more than 13 million times worldwide.

Wonder Girls Unveil First Teaser Photos for Comeback Album

The Wonder Girls released the first batch of teaser photos for their upcoming comeback album today. In the photos released through their official teaser site (wondergirls.jype.com), the five girls look more mature and charismatic than ever, wearing black outfits and heavy makeup, along with a mini rifle in hand.

So Ji Sub’s Funny Shots from "Only You"

So Ji Sub temporarily swapped his mysterious and manly image for a goofier image. Through still-cuts from the movie "Only You," starring So Ji Sub and Han Hyo Joo, he showed his comical side. The shots are from the scenes where he and his co-star shared happy memories. On one side of his hair, he wears a pink flower hairpin, while in another photo, he wears a feminine facial mask.