DSP Media’s new boy band A-JAX will have the opportunity to rehearse in front of 32,000 before their official debut. If that isn’t a good solid practice, I don’t know what is! A-JAX will open for Kara during their “KARASIA” concerts on May 26-27 at the Japanese Saitama Super Arena. A-JAX is planning to perform three songs including their already introduced single “Never Let Go.”
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Goo Hara Spends Vacation Eating Barbecued Clams and Playing with Fireworks
How does Kara’s Goo Hara spend her vacation? One would think that she would do something extravagant and very luxurious! However, looking at her twitter, she actually spends her vacation like most South Koreans! She tweeted on May 20, “We suddenly went to go play. We ate barbecued clams, played with fireworks, and did games from the past. It was so much fun.”
[Exclusive] Soompi Highlights from the "2012 Dream Concert"
On May 12, Soompi attended the “2012 Dream Concert” at the World Cup Stadium in Seoul. The annual “Dream Concert” is one of K-Pop’s biggest and grandest concerts, and this year’s marks the event’s 18th year running. Over 40,000 fans flocked to the venue to watch their favorite stars in person, myself included! ^ ^
IU Looks Tiny Next to Other Female Stars
IU’s petite body became a hot key word on the Web recently. On May 17, a photo titled, “A photo that shows how small IU really is,” was posted on an online community board.
Kara Kang Ji Young’s Makeup Free Selca
On May 15, KARA’s Kang Ji Young tweeted a picture of her make-up free face with the caption, “See you tomorrow at Yoyogi [Park].” In the picture, Kang Ji Young is lying down in her bed with a make-up free face. The singer’s smiling round eyes stands out in the picture. Even with no make-up on, she still looks beautiful and fresh-faced.
Goo Hara’s Agency Responds to the Japanese Adult Magazine Cover
Recently, we reported that a Japanese adult magazine placed a zoomed up underskirt photo of Kara’s Goo Hara on its cover. Kara’s reps have revealed their official stance on this matter.
KARA Han Seung Yeon’s "Magical Heels" Awe Netizens
KARA’s Han Seung Yeon is attracting attention for her killer heels. Over the weekend, Han Seung Yeon and fellow KARA members, as well as other K-Pop acts, got together at the Seoul World Cup Stadium for the “2012 Dream Concert.” During the red carpet event, the girls of KARA strutted into the venue like goddesses, wearing gorgeous evening gowns.
Goo Hara’s BF Yong Joon Hyung to Kiss Baek Ji Young Onstage?
The Queen of ballads, Baek Ji Young, has partnered up with BEAST’s Yong Joon Hyung for her comeback. A representative of Baek Ji Young’s management, WS Entertainment, revealed, “BEAST’s Yong Joon Hyung has been working on Baek Ji Young’s upcoming title track ‘Good Boy’ as the featured rapper.”
The Inside of Goo Hara’s Skirt Magnified in a Japanese Adult Magazine Cover
A famous adult Japanese magazine infuriated Kara fans by magnifying into Kara Goo Hara’s skirt. The picture was put on the magazine’s cover. The magazine is titled “Kanenoi X” and its May issue showed a close up of the inside of Goo Hara’s skirt. The explanation for the pictures was, “A sexy picture of a Hallyu star that cannot be seen from Japanese idols.”
Most Ridiculous Anti-Hallyu Movements in Japan
Korea and Japan share a long history of a love-hate relationship. They are closely linked to each other, both historically and culturally, but there’s also a deep-rooted animosity that dates back centuries. This strange sentiment goes across many sectors. The Korean pop culture industry has been no exception, and as popular as K-Pop is in Japan, we are slowly starting to see a surge in anti-Hallyu movements as well.