MBC Music Core 08.20.2011

It’s time for Music Core Recap….Soompi Edition! Jaurim and Koyote returned to the Music Core stage…Nine Muses, Witches, CHOCOLAT debuted new songs with titles inspired by international love "syndrome".

Blond Male Idols: An (Incomplete) Overview

The ultimate K-Pop makeover includes not only outrageous clothing and a sleek physique, but a bottle of peroxide to use liberally in one’s hair. Although we’re not quite sure why a blond mane or mop is considered an indispensable component of the K-Pop image, we suspect it has to do with the way that yellow hair really stands out among all the raven black heads in Korea. And we all know that K-Pop stars like to look as unique as possible, so a stand-out hairstyle is a necessity!

Super Junior’s Press Conference: “We’re Planning a World Tour”

Super Junior held a press conference for their new album “Mr. Simple” on August 4th, marking their official comeback to Korea in 14 months. Leetuek opened up by saying, “K-Pop’s center and leader, Super Junior is back. There were a lot of pressure too but through your growing love it turned into expectations.” The group’s leader added due to his age and mandatory military service he is yet to serve, Super Junior would like to promote this album for as long as possible. “We’re planning to run promotions for as long as possible with this album. But because of my military duty, this time we’re thinking of a world tour instead of an Asian tour,” he added.

Strong Heart: Lee Seung Ki Brags When Drunk

“Emperor” Lee Seung Ki’s drinking habits were revealed and gained a lot of attention. On July 19th for the episode of SBS’ “Strong Heart” that was broadcast, Super Junior’s Eunhyuk talked about binge drinking with Lee Seung Ki and Lee Teuk. (Lee Seung Ki was sweating during the talk, of course.) Eunhyuk began by stating that Lee Seung Ki is good at drinking.

Super Junior to Make a Comeback on August 3rd

ELF’s worldwide can now go celebrate because after a year and two months, Super Junior is making a comeback with their fifth album on August 3rd! SME just released a hot photo teaser of Eunhyuk. It looks like Eunhyuk has bleached his hair for a brand new look.

Stars and Their Complexes ★

Even glamorous stars who seem to have it all—the flawless looks, sizzling physiques, impressive acting skills, dancing and vocal skills, VIP treatment, ritzy life style—carry complexes. That’s why some celebrities constantly make effort to cover up, change, or get rid of their complexes before the public finds out. They are willing to do whatever it takes, whether it be concealing it with makeup, going through multiple rounds of plastic surgeries, or sticking to grueling diet and workout plans–all to ‘appear’ picture perfect.

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