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."
Category: Music
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.
T-ara Reveals Concept Photos For Second Japanese Single
T-ara has released the concept photos for their second Japanese single, “YaYaYa.” The group will be releasing a Japanese version of one of their previous hits, “YaYaYa,” as their second single in Japan.
IU’s Comeback Set for November: Going Head to Head with Other Girl Groups
The "national dongseng" IU has set her official comeback to November. Currently, IU is working hard for her second official album. She has already risen to the very top with her past hit, "Good Day," and news of her comeback is gathering much attention.
One Way Sub-unit, D20 (DETOUR) Releases Debut MV for “AMANDA”
The hip hop and R&B group, One Way, had recently announced that a sub-unit from the group was coming out, consisting of member Peter and Youngsky, and would be named “D20 (DETOUR).”