On July 29th, the fifth episode of "Jinwoon’s Diary" was released on Big Hit Entertainment’s YouTube Channel. These video diaries are part of 2AM Jinwoon’s preparation for his solo rock album.
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2NE1’s Ranking on iTunes Charts Worldwide
Within just a day of 2NE1’s second mini-album being released worldwide they already have been showing an impact on various music charts. Throughout the past few months the group had achieved five consecutive All-Kill status on the domestic Korean music charts with Park Bom’s solo “Don’t Cry”, “Lonely”, “I Am the Best”, “Hate You”, and finally “Ugly” within the span of a few days of each single’s release. Currently the most notable accomplishment is the response that the ladies are receiving internationally on iTunes. The rankings for 2NE1, at the time of this article, are as follows: number one in Sweden’s albums category, number two in Italy and the United States, three in New Zeland’s Electronic charts, four in Belgium’s albums ranking, six in Australia’s Electronic charts, seven in the Netherlands, and tenth place in the United Kingdom. What a remarkable achievement for 2NE1 to chart in the top ten of various countries charts without any true promotions for their l
FT Island’s New Japanese Single to be Theme Song for Music Program
“Let It Go!,” FT Island’s title track from their latest Japanese release is chosen to be the theme song of a music program on TV Asahi.
A Pink Celebrates 100th Day, “Please Don’t Cheat On Us”
A Pink celebrated their 100th day after debuting and set up a surprise event. A Pink debuted through Mnet’s “M Countdown” on April 21st, 2011 and today’s date of July 29th is the 100th day.
Brave Girls Release Concept Photos and MV for Comeback Song "Easily (feat. Skul1)"
After their debut, Brave Girls are coming back with a retro, reggae style for their new mini album "Back to da Future." With a sexy and confident image, the girls are ready to come back with "Easily (feat Skul1)."
Producer of MBLAQ’s “You & I” Lauds G.O’s Vocal Skills
The producer of MBLAQ’s latest single, “You & I,” has lauded G.O’s vocal skills in a recent interview with local media. “I was surprised by G.O’s hidden vocal skills. He’s a good friend who wants to achieve a lot. Although he was very tired from his busy schedule, he wouldn’t complain and would continue to work on the song until he’s satisfied with it,” Kim Hyun Woo, the producer of the song said.
KBS Music Bank 07.29.2011
2PM’s "Hands Up" took the number one spot on the K-chart for the fourth time in a row last week.
Miss A’s "Goodbye Baby" ranked number one on the K-Chart today. Infinite, Homme, Teen Top, NS Yoon Ji, Brave Girls, and Piggy Dolls made their comebacks today.
ZE:A Reveals New Concept
ZE:A showed their new concept for their next song through M2DAY. They wrote on July 29th through their M2DAY, “We started performing a new song, were you disappointed that we weren’t posting huh? Transformation is non-guilty! Don’t be surprised at how cooler we’ve gotten.”
Bobby Kim to Appear on Survival: I Am a Singer?
In the beginning of August Bobby Kim and whether he is appearing on “Survival: I Am a Singer” will be decided.” A representative of Bobby Kim’s agency Oscarent stated on July 28th, “Bobby Kim will give his decision for appearing on ‘Survival: I Am a Singer’ either on August 1st or August 2nd to MBC. Bobby Kim has received the offer of appearing on the tour, but he will have a national tour and also will release an album with Buga Kings this fall, there are a lot of things he needs to think about. He will take all of these things into careful consideration and then choose whether to appear on ‘Survival: I Am a Singer’ or not.”
IU Denies Special College Admission Rumors
IU addressed recent rumors of her receiving preferential treatment from “S” university for special admissions. On July 26th, she was asked by a fan, “Recently, I’ve heard many rumors of you heading to college. Is that true? I can’t sleep thinking about it.” IU responded, “Rumors? I said it through interviews that I’ll go to college when I feel like I’m ready and when my circumstances allow me to! Right now would be a bit difficult, so you should go to sleep now.”