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Quincy Jones, T-Pain & Robin Thicke - P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) ♫

Quincy Jones and auto-tune artist, T-Pain released a re-make of Michael Jackson’s classic single, “P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)”. The collaboration also features R&B singer, Robin Thicke. The song will be included on Jones’ upcoming album of updated classic remakes.

Kuroki Meisa lands triple-month coverage on 25ans magazine

Kuroki Meisa, recently of “Space Battleship Yamato” fame, has landed a formidable achievement by being on the cover of 25ans magazine for three consecutive months!

Meisa was featured on the covers/pictorials for the October and November issues, and as you can see above, she’s also on the cover of the December issue.

The covers and pictorials for October and November have been uploaded, and we can see why she’s been asked to come back for a third month.

Big Bang, 2NE1, KARA, 4minute, Brown Eyed Girls and more gather for SEOUL TOKYO MUSIC FESTIVAL 2010

Top Korean groups Big Bang, KARA, 4minute, 2NE1, FTIsland, CNBlue, Brown Eyed Girls, U-KISS, Rainbow, and Teen Top gathered in Japan to perform for the “Seoul Tokyo Music Festival 2010.”

The event was held earlier today at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. This event was a collaboration between Korean broadcasting channel SBS and Japanese broadcasting channel TBS in celebration of SBS’s 20th anniversary. The performances from this event will air on SBS on November 12th as a special episode, along with a 3-D production of the concert. TBS will air this concert at a later date in December.

SS501’s very own Park Jung Min was the MC for the event and reports state that the event was a major success.

Source + Photos: mdpr.jp + oricon.co.jp

The Warrior’s Way

The posters present each of the main characters with a word that embodies each of the characters in the movie. Jang Dong Gun is shown with the word ‘POWERFUL’, American actress Kate Bosworth, who plays the role of the fiesty Lynn is seen with the word ‘PASSION’, Danny Huston who plays the role of the colonel is exhibited with the word ‘DARKNESS’ and Geoffrey Rush who plays the role of Ron is shown with the word ‘WISDOM.’ These posters stir curiousity as to how these four distinct characters are going to cross paths in the film.

Sowelu releases sensual PV for new album “Love & I”

Singer Sowelu, who is making her debut under Rhythm zone with the new album “Love & I. ~Renai Henreki~“, shocked fans with her dramatic transformation as a vixen!

The album covers unveiled a topless Sowelu, cooly smoking a cigarette in front of the camera. Although she dabbled on and off with this sultry image under Sony, she took it to the next level through the songs and promotional efforts for her new album with Rhythm zone.

Check out the promotional video for the album (which has been crafted like a short love drama), featuring the tracks “NEVER feat. VERBAL (m-flo)“, “Koboresou na Kuchibiru“, and “Koko mo Soko mo feat. KG”.

Lee Chae Young shows off her curves for Apple Hip

Lee Chae Young revealed her sexy “apple” body for a new ad campaign.

On November 4th, this “apple tree” concept photo was revealed to the public for her endorsement of Apple Hip. She showed off her curvy body shape and made all guys drool and all the girls jealous.

This is the second set of ads to be revealed, and just like the first set, she is heating up the internet.

Netizens said, “This is a pictorial that shows off a true woman’s curves” and “She shows off various colors of her charms.”

Kara reveals teaser image of “Jumping” album cover!

On November 4th, Kara’s agency has revealed teaser images from the album jacket of their upcoming album, “Jumping“.

“Jumping” will be released in both Korea and Japan, and many Korean fans are looking forward to the new project, as its been 9 months since “Lupin“.

A DSP Entertainment official stated, “Kara’s new album utilizes the optical art concept of black and white geometric patterns, which differs depending on each member’s physical characteristics and image.” He added, “You will see a new and upgraded Kara with these modern, yet chic images.”

The first teaser picture features Nicole, Jiyoung and Gyuri; DSP Entertainment stated that photos of the 2 other members, Hara and Seungyeon will be released at a later date.

“Jumping” will be released in Japan on November 10th, and the Korean version is due out in mid-November.

Via allkpop.com

Girl’s Day Minah ’steps up’ for Korea’s first 3D dance film

Girl’s Day member Minah has been casted for Korea’s first 3-D dance movie, “Performer“

“Performer” will revolve around hip hop dance, and has been referred to as the ‘Korean version’ of America’s highly-popular ‘Step Up‘ series. Minah is slotted to play a female breakdancer who is also a bit of a bad student.

Filming begins at the end of November and producer Choi Young Il, who has worked in both Korea and the States, will oversee the production.

Minah auditioned in April of this year and won the part recently. She said, “I’m nervous because it is my first acting role. Its a dance movie but I think it will be different from performing. I will learn a lot from the experience.” Minah has made a name for herself through her crazy personality on variety shows; it appears that she’s trying to grab the triple-crown roles as ’singer-entertainer-actress’.

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TaeYang's Interview from Numero Tokyo Magazine

1. What is your dream for BIGBANG and for yourself as a solo artist?
I want to be a singer who gives an impression to people as a BIGBANG member and as a solo artist. Going over to Korea and Japan or wherever I’ll go, my dream is to be a person who sings cool songs and gives a lasting impression.

2. What’s the difference between doing the stage with BIGBANG and as a solo artist?
During solo activity, I have to express only what I want to do by myself. BIGBANG is one with five members so harmony is important. Other members make up for my weaknesses and make me strong. During solo, I don’t have this kind of support and I feel more pressured.

3. Recently, what moved you the most while doing stages with BIGBANG?
The first concert after the debut.

4. The most happy moment privately with just yourself?
Well…I can’t think of any. Something sad? I don’t have either. This makes me sad because I don’t have a happy thing or a sad thing. (Laughs) Recently, I’m just busy working and I don’t really experience situations that make me feel happy or sad.

5. What roles do you members play in a team?
We had different roles before. Recently, we are all so busy working and we don’t have specific roles now. I think our roles will be more differentiated again when we restart working as BIGBANG.

6. What do you think an ideal man needs to have?
A cool father! I don’t really have a wish on when to get married but I want to have two children.

7. The place which you want to go to the most?
Okinawa. Because I have never been there.

8. The thing you want to get?
(After thinking for a while) Time.

9. The most precious thing you have now?
All the people surrounding me. They are all important. I can’t pick just one person.

10. Your type of girl?
A lovely girl.

11. The difference between Japanese and Korean girls?
I don’t know about Japanese women well. (Laughs) But I had an impression that Japanese fans are shy before. Now Japanese fans are as passionate as Korean fans.

12. Store you usually shop in Japan?
I have been from place to place before. Recently, I go to Isetan because they have everything. (Laughs)

13. Brand you like?
14. What do you consider the most when you style yourself?
(13 & 14) (An instant replay) Chrome hearts! It’s a shop not found in Korea before and I used to only buy in Japan. About two years ago, the shop was established in Seoul and I often go to this shop too. However, the shop in Japan has a better selection. They are expensive and I don’t really buy but looking at their stuff makes me really happy. (Laughs)

15. Artist you want to work with?
There are many great artists in Japan so I can’t decide. I’ll do my best if given the chance to work with anyone.

16. What have you been thinking recently besides music?
Travel. Not only Okinawa but also in U.S.A, Europe… I want to go around all over the world.

Translated by & Credit: Noriko@bigbangupdates
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SNSD fans in uproar due to a broadcast in Taiwan

On a Taiwanese celebrity show programme, Taiwanese singers such as Lin Wei Ling appeared and talked about female Korean celebrities being forced into sexual acts and cosmetic surgeries. In addition, when talking about this, they showed a picture of SNSD. On the photo of SNSD they had, in big writings, sexual acts, on top of it as if they are saying SNSD is the biggest example. Korean SNSD fans have been saying "Why attack innocent SNSD?", "Now that their popularity is so huge that they now spread absurd rumors".

However, Cheon Ling Ling, also on the show, said, "Korean industries have lots of regulations. One of which is to accept sexual acts. Apart from that, the entertainment companies keeping close eye on your singing, dancing and acting as they teach you. After the daily schedule, they call up the celebrity and have a meal together. This is how the first meeting occurs. Usually at the first meeting, they only have a meal together. However after the meal, the person who was present at the table rings up the entertainment company and tells them, 'oh she was fine'. Then the next meeting is when the sexual acts occur even from an early age

She also added, "I feel really sorry about these things. How does celebrities must be treated like this? However this is normal in Korea. The entertainment company also pressures the celebrities so hard so they cannot refuse. Some suicide because of it. Of course this is not right"

Lastly she added "Last August when I wanted to start activities in Korea I was offered sexual activities. Also I had to have cosmetic surgeries. I was told to put more fat into my face. I said no but I was told that it's my responsibility as a celebrity"

Another quest WeiWeiAn said "It's a requirement of becoming a celebrity. If you have a talent and good-looking, then you can become a celebrity. However there are those who just look at the looks and dream of becoming a celebrity". This added further firewood to Korean netizen's anger.

Source:Sports ChosunCredits:Eric@dkpopnews.net
Taken from: DAily Kpop

Photo of SNSD prior to their debut was released.
In the photo, SeoHyun, Yuri, SooYoung, HyoYeon, Jessica and other trainees under SM. The netizen who uploaded this photo also said that this photo was taken just after SM trainee dance competition.
Source:Newsen
Credits:Eric@dkpopnews.net