This week i unleash my inner fan boy as i discuss girl group hierarchy, see if there is anything decent to watch on TV these days and try as hard as possible to beat a dead horse to dust. This is Random Musings for the week of Feb 21 to Feb 27.
Tag: Secret
Secret to Focus on Japanese Activities First Half of 2012
Secret will now focus on their Japanese activities. Last year in 2011, Secret debuted in Japan with their song “Madonna.” They also made “Shy Boy” a hit as well. So how will they go about their Japanese activities this time around? First their 3rd single “So Much for Goodbye” on February 29. This Japanese album will also include the songs “Love Is Long” and “Color of Love.”
Winners Announced for “1st Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards”
On February 22, the first-ever “Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards” was held in Seoul for over three hours. A total of 14 artists were given the “Artist of the Year” award, which was broken down by each quarter and month of the past year. There were a lot more artists awarded across 15 different categories.
Which Girl Group Would Top the Hierarchy Chart?
If you were to create a girl group hierarchy chart, who would be your top pick? According to a hierarchy chart that’s been quickly spreading online, Girls’ Generation and 2NE1 are the undisputed top two picks. This chart, dated February, 2012, covers 16 of the top girl groups and ranks them in order by five different categories, such as “Wall You Can’t Go Over (unbeatable, basically),” “Nationwide level,” “Socialite level,” “Mania level,” “the Maginot line.”
Girls’ Generation Taeyeon to MC "The 1st Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards"
Girls’ Generations’ Taeyeon has been chosen to emcee the first ever “Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards.” A representative from Gaon Charts stated, “Taeyeon has been chosen as the MC for ‘The 1st Gaon Charts K-Pop Awards,’ which will be held on February 22 at the Seoul Hannam Blue Square Samsung Card Hall.”
Secret to Hold First Japanese Tour in March
Secret launches their first Japan tour in early March. According to local news agencies, the four-member girl group will be in three cities and will play in the famous Zepp arenas to reach an estimated 6,000 of their Japanese fans. The tour will kick off in Zepp Osaka on March 5. It will continue on to Zepp Nagoya and will wrap in Zepp Tokyo on March 8.
Shin Seung Hoon, Baek Ji Young, Kangta and Gil Cover Secret’s "Magic"
The four singers, who are also judges on the Mnet talent show, “The Voice of Korea” banded together for a special performance of Secret’s “Magic” on the program. All four reportedly took time out of their busy schedules to diligently rehearse for the performance.
Secret’s Zinger Garners Attention for Her Aegyo
Girl group Secret member, Zinger, attracted many male fans with her epic aegyo (act of cuteness). Zinger uploaded two pictures on her Twitter with the caption: “I am not eating it because I am hungry. You can call it a sign of affection. Sleep well. Good night ohyasmi (gibberish word) bbyong” on February 7.
Secret Hyosung’s Cute Morning Face Garners Attention
Girl group Secret’s Hyosung is garnering attention for her no makeup morning face. A picture from KBS “Invincible Youth” was recently uploaded on an online community board with the title: “Hyosung’s Beautiful Appearance.” In the picture, Hyosung is seen just waken up from her sleep and sleepily staring at one place.
9 Muses Grace The Runway in Japan
On January 25, Lee Sang Bong uploaded a picture on his twitter with the text, “Girl group Nine Muse has just finished their fitting for the upcoming fashion show. The ‘Japan Girls Collection’ show will take place in Shibuya, Japan, with around 12,000 guests.” The photo was of the group Nine Muse with Lee Sang Bong.