SJ's Siwon for Men's UNO

SJ's Siwon's photoshoot for Men's UNO has just been released today.  The magazine article he is featured in is called "Too Good to be True Choi Siwon".  In the article, Siwon talks about his role in the drama Extravagant Challenge (also known as Skip-Beat!), in which Siwon plays a main role along with fellow SJ member Donghae (more on Siwon's role under the cut).

Skip-Beat!, which was originally a Japanese manga, will have Taiwanese and Korean actors collaborating together to make a Taiwanese drama adaptation.  Siwon and Donghae had to learn Mandarin in order to fulfill their roles. Donghae had been practicing Mandarin in his Tweets to his fans (follow Donghae here).

INTERVIEW FROM MEN'S UNO UNDER THE CUT

"Since Donghae and I play main roles in the drama, we have to stay in Taiwan for a while. However, right now, I still don't have the confidence to speak in Mandarin for the drama.

In the drama, I play a character who has just debuted in the entertainment industry. It prompted him to break it off with his girlfriend, but in the end, he realizes he can't forget the innocence of his girlfriend"

"I share similarities with this character that I play. Whether it be my career or life, I face it with a lot of enthusiasm and energy. Also, I tend to consider other people's feelings before I do anything, I'm still working hard on it though"

 According to DramaWiki, Siwon will be starring with Ivy Chen, who is a well-known Taiwanese actress who has been in Taiwanese dramas such as Black and White.

Filming for Skip-Beat! started in March 2011.  The release date for the drama has not been confirmed, but is rumored to be during summer 2011.

Image sources: JpopAsia and F***Yeah Choi Siwon Tumblr
Information sources: SMtownjjang
Interview translation: JpopAsia

BoA's travels April 2011

BoA has been all over the place lately: she's been in America, Canada, and is soon to be in Japan.  Only 24, BoA is at the prime of her life right now, so it's only natural that she would be visiting all these new places.  Through Twitter, BoA shows off her English skills (she has a English tutor online) and frequently posts pictures of what she's been doing lately (see under cut).

But is there a reason to why BoA has been traveling so much?

BoA is filming a film called COBU that will star her and Derek Hough (American dancer from DWTS). It will be BoA's Hollywood debut.  And according to the previews of COBU, there is meaning behind BoA's picture posts.   

MORE INVESTIGATION UNDER THE CUT

 BoA posed with taiko drums on Twitter; it appears that taiko drums will be used in COBU:

BoA's English lessons: to prepare for her Hollywood debut.

"Vacationing" in Canada and U.S.: filming locations for COBU.

This has nothing to do with her debut. :D.

Or this.

Hopefully BoA will be successful in her Hollywood debut, we wish her the best! 

bridget marquardt

Date of Birth

25 September 1973, Tillamook, Oregon, USA
Birth Name : Bridget Christina Sandmeier
Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m)

2AM in the Philippines

JoKwon re-tweeted a post from Bang Woo Jung that includes 2AM's performance in Manila, Philippines.  2AM is currently touring the Philippines with Saint O' Clock. 2AM fans got to meet 2AM personally with fan meets; there is even at least one free concert at a mall in the Philippines.  JoKwon got 2AM fans in the Philippines excited by posting pictures and expressing his own excitement over Twitter.  JoKwon announced that this would be his first time (and 2AM's first time) in the Philippines.   Fans have asked 2AM to come to the Philippines ever since 2AM debuted in 2008.  Hopefully 2AM will continue to spread the K-pop fever all around the world.

Continue below to listen to a special radio interview on Barangay LS Radio that features all of 2AM.  The interview is in English and talks about 2AM as a group as well as their individuals interests and likes.

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2PM releases Japanese MV for "Take Off"

2PM unveiled the PV for their new song "Take Off", which is their debut single in Japan.  "Take Off" is set to be released May 18th.  The theme is futuristic, with 2PM on a spaceship interacting with robots.  It was announced that "Take Off is set to be used as the ending song for the upcoming anime 'Blue Exorcist'".

WATCH MV UNDER THE CUT

Info Source: allkpop and 2PM Always and Pop Seoul

Image Source: Artist Photo Blog

Jay Park personally releases "Abandoned" English version

Jay Park just released the impromptu English version of his new song "Abandoned" (it's HD MV was released by Jay a few hours ago as well) through his Twitter account (follow him here).  It is not a recording, but a personal home video of Jay Park, just like his covers of other songs.  Jay Park says that he wrote the lyrics himself -- his fans sure love it.

After School releases "Shampoo" track

After School just unveiled their newest track "Shampoo"; Kahi shares the photo above on her Twitter saying "shampoo! After School ! Go go!".  The introduction to the song is longer compared to other songs, but sounds nice and is not too repetitive.  The song highlights and showcases After School's brighter and happier vocals.  "Shampoo" is the title track for After School's new album Virgin.  Follow Kahi on Twitter here.

LISTEN TO THE TRACK UNDER THE CUT

missA's comeback info released

missA is expected to return in the middle of May according to JYPE.  Min posted the picture above on her Twitter account (follow her here), which is a picture of missA rehearsing for their comeback.  Teaser photos and MVs should be released soon; May is only a  few days away!

Source: Popseoul

Kim Hyung Jun Talks on Pops in Seoul

Kim Hyung Jun guest stars in Pops in Seoul. There is English Sub so don't worry. Here's part 1:

Jay Park releases "Abandoned" MV

Jay Park just released "Abandoned" from his album Take A Deeper Look. Jay Park had just uploaded the MV on his new Youtube account jaybumaom0425 poor guy had so many problems before releasing his MV, his Facebook account and Youtube account were both deleted almost simultaneously.  But Jay Park's dedications to his fans are strong, and his fans are thankful for that.  Follow Jay Park on Twitter here.

Jay Park's new MV features Jay Park's dance abilities and was already released in HD...

WATCH THE MV UNDER THE CUT

SNSD releases "MR.TAXI" Dance Version MV

SNSD has just released their third Japanese single "MR. TAXI" dance version MV. The MV features SNSD at its best; "MR.TAXI"'s choreography shows off the groups dancing abilities and new group image.  The video has SNSD dressed in black and yellow, just like a taxi cab, and it's camera angle features SNSD's jeju/leg dance.

LYRICS AND VIDEO UNDER THE CUT

Tokyo, Seoul, London, New York, the world, let's freely drive tonight
Showing off my new style everywhere
I'll show you something you've just never seen before
Hey, look this way be a little cautious!
So much flying by my left-hand side
I'm so fast

Mr. Taxi Taxi Taxi I'm going quickly quickly quickly
At this speed no one can catch me
Hey, can you even follow me?
Mr. Taxi Taxi Taxi I'm going quickly quickly quickly
I'm shining, but no one can touch me
Truly Supersonic 'n hypertonic
I want you to steal me away, you take me right now
Mr. Taxi Taxi Taxi I'm going quickly quickly quickly
But, it won't be that easy

The city lights are like shooting stars
Non-stop until the next destination
Leaving behind only the sound of the engine
Let's meet again, say goodbye from behind
Hey, don't look away, take a risk
The right-hand side is definitely the same
I'm so sure

Mr. Taxi Taxi Taxi I'm going quickly quickly quickly
At this speed no one can catch me
Hey, can you even follow me?
Mr. Taxi Taxi Taxi I'm going quickly quickly quickly
I'm shining, but no one can touch me
Truly Supersonic 'n hypertonic
I want you to steal me away, you take me right now
Mr. Taxi Taxi Taxi I'm going quickly quickly quickly
But, it won't be that easy

One, two, three here we go

Freely going anywhere
Yes, even to the edge of the universe
It's just like my wish
Why am I nervous?
And I don't know why and I don't know why (don't know why)
You'll follow me right?
I don't wanna say goodbye, goodbye (goodbye, don't wanna say goodbye)

Mr. Taxi Taxi Taxi I'm going quickly quickly quickly
At this speed no one can catch me
Hey, can you even follow me?
Mr. Taxi Taxi Taxi I'm going quickly quickly quickly
I'm shining, but no one can touch me
Truly Supersonic 'n hypertonic
I want you to steal me away, you take me right now
Mr. Taxi Taxi Taxi I'm going quickly quickly quickly
But, it won't be that easy

Credits: Lyrics from Wonderful Generation who claim to have gotten the lyrics from 495lisa/@peachgirldb

4Minute's Hyuna's selca collection

Yes Hyuna, we're making a collection of your selcas.

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Kazakhstan Fashion Week in Almaty

Models walk on the catwalk at the end of Kazakhstan's design house Mechanical Piano presentation during Kazakhstan Fashion Week in Almaty, April 21, 2011.


A model presents a creation by Kazakhstan designer Kamila Kurbani during Kazakhstan Fashion Week in Almaty, April 21, 2011.

A model presents a creation by Kazakhstan design house Winter Fantasy during Kazakhstan Fashion Week in Almaty, April 21, 2011

A model presents a creation by Kazakhstan design house Winter Fantasy during Kazakhstan Fashion Week in Almaty, April 21, 2011.






A model presents a creation by Kazakhstan design house Jado during Kazakhstan Fashion Week in Almaty, April 21, 2011





Models present creations by Kazakhstan designer Kuralai Nurkadilova during Kazakhstan Fashion Week in Almaty, April 21, 2011.

Models walk on the catwalk at the end of Kazakhstan design house Jado presentation during Kazakhstan Fashion Week in Almaty, April 21, 2011.