Soompi Weekly Review: 2NE1 vs. 2PM

Clash of the titans? Battle of the sexes? You name it. Two of the biggest idol groups in K-Pop, 2NE1 and 2PM, made comebacks in the same week. On June 24th, 2NE1 released their new single “I am the Best” while 2PM made their first live TV performance of “Hands Up” on KBS “Music Bank,” after the song’s release on June 20th. Both groups are expected to appear on the June 26th episode of SBS “Inkigayo,” so be ready for a showdown between these exceptional groups!

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Big Bang Performs Without Daesung

Big Bang performed live for the first time since Daesung’s tragic car accident at the “Big Bang BIG Mini Concert” on June 25h. During this mini concert held to celebrate the release of LG Optimus Big smartphones, Big Bang showed up without Daesung, and instead had a back dancer fill in for his part. Following the performance, Big Bang held a Q&A session with the fans, and at the end of the show some of the members addressed the urgent situation the group is currently facing for the first time.

Miss A on Upcoming Album and International Dreams

Who is one year old in July and stealing hearts where ever they go? Well, despite their lyrics, we certainly do know them, and Miss A are preparing wholeheartedly to return to the spot light. They have an album recorded, they’re hungry to return, and they are planning international domination for 2012.

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SM, JYP, and YG Join Forces to Expand Korean Wave Throughout the World

What would happen if the most powerful entertainment agencies in Korea decided to form one massive conglomerate? Think about it seriously, because it’s actually come to pass! YG, JYP, and SM, obviously, as well as KeyEast, Star J, and AM, have joined forces! The new umbrella agency is called United Asia Management, and these six agencies (still operating independently) will share their secrets and collaborate to ensure that the Korean wave becomes an invincible world power!

KBS Music Bank 06.24.2011

Kim Hyun Joong’s "Break Down" was number one on the K-chart. This is his second win in a row for his solo debut and his fourth time ranking number one on the weekend music shows. F T Island is wrapping up their formal greetings with their second goodbye stage this weekend. 2PM, 8eight, and A Pink all had their own forms of comeback stages today

2PM: “Jay Park and We Went Our Own Separate Ways”

In an interview with local media last week, 2PM gave rather blunt words about the absence of Jay Park in their latest promotions. When asked about Jay Park’s latest solo album, Junho said, “I think we’re just going our own separate ways now.” Wooyoung continued, “He’s doing the music he wanted to do and it’s the same for us. We have our own ways to go. Now we feel rather nonchalant about his departure, but we hope for the best of him.”

Rania’s Saem Falls from Two Meters High During Rehearsal

Rania’s Saem fell from over two meters high during a rehearsal performance for tonight’s KBS “Music Bank,” and is currently being transferred to the hospital, local media reported. According to reports, Rania was preparing for their performance on “Music Bank” for their latest single, “Masquerade.”

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