2NE1 releases "I Love You" MV teaser

After releasing the image teasers and audio teasers, 2NE1 has released the MV teaser for their upcoming single "I Love You."  Containing elements from all four audio teasers, the MV teaser has a montage of 2NE1's members.

Although the MV has not been released yet (many fans were expecting the release today), the single has been released.   You can buy it here on iTunes.

Source: 2NE1 Official Youtube

Wonder Girls release first teaser for "Like Money"

Wonder Girls have released the first teaser for their upcoming single "Like Money."  Set in a futuristic world, Wonder Girls will be making an MV and song different in style than any MV or songs they have done before.  Wonder Girls are still in the stages of promoting their song "Like This" -- it already seems like "Like Money" will be popular as well (over 1,600 likes in 2 hours).

"Like Money" is set to be released July 10th.  

Led Apple releases "Run To You" MV

Led Apple has released the MV for their newest single "Run To You."  With great instrumental abilities and awesome vocals, Led Apple makes their comeback with "Run To You."  Set on a pier-like stage, Led Apple's "Run To You" is perfect for summer.

Source: LOEN Entertainment Youtube

2NE1 releases Bom's teaser for "I Love You"

After releasing Dara and CL's audio teaser, 2NE1 has released Park Bom's audio teaser for 2NE1's upcoming song "I Love You."  Bom's signature lisp and powerful vocals really make this teaser.  So far, each member has released a teaser with a different style attached, leaving fans (like me) really confused as to what "I Love You" will actually sound like.

"I Love You" will be released July 5th.

Source: 2NE1 Official Youtube

ZE:A releases "Aftermath" MV

ZE:A has released the MV for "Aftermath" after teasing their fans in every which way possible.  "Aftermath" seems much more cheery than what the teaser images suggested, but mimics the teaser videos that were released.

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Super Junior releases "Sexy, Free & Single" MV

Holy. Super Junior has returned.  After teasing and pinching and making their fans wait, Super Junior has FINALLY released the MV for their hot new song "Sexy, Free & Single" -- the title track of their newest album Sexy, Free & Single.  SJ members shared the viral MV on Twitter to promote the release.  The video, in an insane achievement, has already gained over 41,000 likes in the one hour it was released.

With the return of T-ara, SISTAR, and now Super Junior . . . . . . is everyone still breathing?

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Source: SMTown Official Youtube

2NE1 releases "I Love You" teaser for CL

After releasing Dara's audio teaser for 2NE1's upcoming single "I Love You," 2NE1 has also released the teaser for CL.  CL is shown lying on a bed while the audio teaser features an electropop feel -- a style common with 2NE1.

The Youtube video for CL has already received over 9,000 likes and over 140,000 views.

2NE1 returns July 5th with "I Love You."  A second single is to be released at a later date.

Source: 2NE1's Official Youtube

T-ara releases "Day By Day" MV

T-ara has finally released the MV for their newest song "Day By Day."  T-ara presents its newest members Ahreum and Dani with this action-packed, drama-filled MV.  "Day By Day" is definitely more mature and darker than what T-ara has done in the past.  But although it is more of a movie than a music video, the quality is excellent and the drama is intense.  T-ara shows that they are not a group of musicians, but a group of actresses as well.

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Source: LOEN Entertainment Official Youtube

Jang Woo Young releases second MV teaser for "23, Male, Single"

After performing "Sexy Lady" at Mnet's "20's Choice Awards," Jang Woo Young released the second teaser for his upcoming mini-album 23, Male, Single.  The first teaser released showed off Woo Young's new, stark-white haircut while this second teaser shows off his solo dance choreography.

23, Male, Single will be released July 8th.

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Source: Soompi

Wonder Girls get ready for Wonder World Tour in Seoul 2012

The Wonder Girls released a picture of themselves with a cake as they get ready for their Seoul performance as part of the Wonder World Tour.  5 days remain (July 7th) until the Wonder Girls perform at the Jamsil Stadium.

Source: Wonder Girls' Official Twitter

miss A's Suzy shows off her beautiful nails

miss A's Suzy recently did her nails.  Capable of taking out someone's eye, Suzy commented "I did my nails."  Her killer, assassin nails.

NU'EST releases album cover for return on July 11th

Along with releasing the album cover for their upcoming comeback titled "Action," NU'EST has recently announced that their comeback will be on July 11th.  One of most popular and favored rookie groups of 2012, NU'EST's return has been a very publicized and popular topic.

The album cover does not show the boys with masks (as the other teaser did).  Pledis announced that "Action" will have to do with the idea of the "freedom of expression."  HA! I'm pretty sure I predicted that one (post here) . . . maybe.  Under "self-identity and individualism."  Err . . . Close enough.

NU'EST's debut album FACE reached number 6 on Korean charts while the single "Face" reached number 62.

Source: allkpop

Led Apple releases MV teaser for "Run to You"

Led Apple just released the MV teaser of their upcoming mini-album "Run to You."  Set to be released on July 5th (along with 2NE1's comeback), "Run to You" seems to put Led Apple on some kind of beach house.  The teaser is pretty large at 47-seconds.

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Source: LOEN Entertainment Official Youtube

2NE1 releases Dara's teaser for "I Love You"

2NE1 has just released Dara's audio teaser for 2NE1's upcoming single "I Love You."  Fast and upbeat, the teaser highlights 2NE1's recognizable electropop style.  The Youtube video has already gained over 7,000 likes.

"I Love You" is set to be released July 5th.

Source: 2NE1's official Youtube

Super Junior's new album available on iTunes

Super Junior released their newest album Sexy, Free and Single yesterday, but did you know that (along with sites such as Melon) you could buy their newest album on iTunes?  Although only a few K-pop groups release their albums on iTunes (B1A4, SISTAR, and the Wonder Girls are a few that have), there are a number of albums you can buy.  Along with the album comes a digital copy of the album booklet.  Click here to buy your own copy of Sexy, Free and Single.

Currently the MV teaser for "Sexy, Free and Single" has over 1.7 million views and over 73 thousand likes.

SISTAR makes comeback on Inkigayo with "Loving U"

After releasing the teasers and MV for their newest hit single "Loving U," SISTAR made a comeback on Inkigayo with "Loving U."  Ready for the summer, SISTAR performed on a water-fountain-like stage with a red picnic-print shirt.  With amazing vocals and choreography, the performance is ready for the summer.

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Source: Koreaboo

G.NA takes pictures with troublemakers

G.NA recently released Twitter pictures taken of her and some troublemakers -- 4Minute's HyunA and B2ST's Hyunseung that is!  G.NA states that the pictures were taken during "Troublemaker"'s recent run on Music Bank (the last time they performed "Trouble Maker" was several months ago).

Source: G.NA's Official Twitter

Super Junior releases "Lotte Duty Free" CF

Following up for their previous Lotte CF, Super Junior has released the newest CF they shot for "Lotte Duty Free."  Just in time for their July 4th comeback with "Sexy, Free & Single."  The CF is sweet and simple, yet very catchy at the same time.  Siwon recently released a Twitter picture of him kissing a woman -- and after watching this CF -- it all makes sense now!  Lotte is a huge shopping group (conglomerate) present within South Korea and Japan -- if you didn't know already.

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Source: Ryeong's Official Twitter

After School releases dance practice video for "Flashback"

After School has released the dance practice video for their newest song "Flashback."  With fluid and strong choreography, it's no wonder why After School released the dance practice for "Flashback."     There has not been any official dance version released for "Flashback" yet.

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Source: Pledis Entertainment Youtube
Source: Soompi

Junsu and Woo Young take picture . . . while Taecyeon eats in background

A picture was recently re-tweeted by Taecyeon showing 2PM members Woo Young and Junsu taking a picture together (celebrating Woo Young's debut), while Taecyeon hilariously has his mouth complete full of food.  Aw, nothing more sweet than 2PM bonding time.

Translated, the message goes "You have to try to hard live you know . . . while eating."

Source: Twitter + 2PMAlways for translation

Jo Kwon makes is solo debut on Music Bank with "I'm Da One"

Jo Kwon has finally made solo debut with "I'm Da One" on Music Bank after teasing fans for over a week now.  Similar to his MV, Jo Kwon carries a high level of energy and charisma into his solo debut performance.  With a colorful outfit and spicy choreography, Jo Kwon delivers a great first solo performance.

But my question is: Where are the 19 cm heels? I'm disappointed!

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Source: Motherblog allkpop

Hyelim shares some selcas with Instagram

Wonder Girls' Hyelim posted some selcas on her Twitter through Instagram.  Hyelim was shown shopping for make up earlier -- it is assumed that she used some of that make up before she decided to take these pretty selcas of herself.

Source: Hyelim's Official Twitter

Super Junior releases "Sexy, Free & Single" MV teaser

Super Junior just released the MV teaser for their upcoming single "Sexy, Free & Single." The teasers released previously were WRONG.  They have nothing to do with the MV teaser at all.  Super Junior is shown in this teaser as what they really are: sexy, free, and, yes ladies, single.

After being released moments ago, the teaser has already garnered more than 16,000 likes.  Viral? Very.

So . . . what the hell were the teaser images about?

Source: SMTOWN Youtube Channel

T-ara releases "Day by Day" album cover

T-ara has released the cover for their upcoming album Day by Day.  After seeing the MV teaser for T-ara's comeback MV, it's hard to believe that the album cover for Day by Day is so simple and sweet.  In contrast to the post-apocalyptic world that the MV teaser suggested, the album cover has T-ara in simple white button dresses in a while room.

Day by Day is to be released on July 3rd.

The track list for Day by Day was also released and includes:

1. Day by Day
2. Holiday
3. Don’t Leave
4. Hue
5. Love Play

Source: DailyKpopNews

2PM's Woo Young wows fans with solo debut performance

Jang Woo Young performed at Mnet's "20's Choice Awards" at the Banyan Hotel swimming pool in Seoul.  Dressed in a stylish green suit and matching pants, Jang Woo Young wowed the audience with excerpts from his new album 23, Male, Single.  Among the tracks, Woo Young performed "Sexy Lady."

The stage, set over a pool, caused Woo Young and a backup dancer to slip Okay, whose idea was it to put a stage over a swimming pool anyways?

CHECK OUT WOO YOUNG'S PERFORMANCE BY CLICKING READ MORE

Source: Soompi

Image source: American K-pop Fans website

ZE:A releases MV teaser for "Aftermath"

After ZE:A released a 15-second audio teaser for "Aftermath", the title track for their comeback album Spectacular, ZE:A released a 30-second MV teaser for "Aftermath" today.  The MV does not match the darker concept portrayed by the album -- ZE:A is shown wearing a wide range of color -- but the music in the MV does sound a little more serious and solemn.

ZE:A returns July 4th with their title track "Aftermath."

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Source: ZE:A's Official Twitter

2NE1 to release "I Love You" along with a second single later

Along with releasing a hi-definition color teaser photo, 2NE1 announced that "I Love You" will be their only single released.  Instead of releasing two singles in the album at once, 2NE1 will release the singles in succession.  "I Love You" will be released on July 5th while the second single (which has not been named) will be released three weeks later.

This strategy has been used by 2NE1 before.  The singles "Lonely" and "I Am the Best" were released in succession as well as singles "Hate You" and "Ugly."

2NE1 will be making their stage comeback on July 8th on Inkigayo.

Source: Mnet News

CHI CHI releases comeback MV "Love us Energy"

CHI CHI has just released their MV for their comeback song "Love is Energy."  "Love is Energy" focuses both on the vocal strength and dance skills, allowing CHI CHI to show how much they have continued to grow as a group.

CHI CHI wears weird finger puppet gloves along with a wing set made out of . . . leaves?  Although some may not like the dub step as it does not "fit in" -- I think it fits in perfectly fine.  The weird finger move twiddling they do in the air, however, is questionable.

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Source: Trophy Entertainment Youtube

T-ara releases "Day By Day" MV teaser

T-ara has finally released their samurai-ninja-sword-bashing MV teaser for their upcoming MV "Day By Day."  With stunning special effects and dramatic acting, T-ara's MV teaser is set in a post-apocalyptic world where anarchy has taken place and motorcycles gangs with samurai swords fight to the death.  Almost like a real movie trailer, T-ara's "Day By Day" MV teaser shows amazing footage and attitude.

Action, drama, even a little bit of romance -- what else could a T-ara fan ask for?

T-ara is set to return on July 3rd.

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Source: LOENT Official Youtube

JYPE releases tracklist for Jang Woo Young's "23, Male, Single"

JYPE released through its official Twitter the track list of 2PM's Jang Woo Young's upcoming 23, Male, Single.  The track list includes "2NITE" and "Be With You", appropriate tracks for an album named 23, Male, Single, no?

Source: JYPE's official Twitter

Jo Kwon releases pictures of his 19.5 cm heels

2AM's Jo Kwon stated last week that he wanted to wear 19.5 inch heels for his solo debut and now he just posted pictures on his Twitter showing his fans the heels.  Steel-studded and extremely tall, these heels look not only like a pain to wear, but much more a pain to perform in.  It is unknown how Jo Kwon will be able to walk, much less perform with these heels.

Source: Jo Kwon's Offical Twitter

Could Ailee be the key to K-pop's breakthrough in America?

Ailee, a more recent K-pop soloist, could very possibly be the key to having K-pop break out in America (at least in my opinion).

Born and raised a Jersey girl, Ailee has deeper connections to America than most K-pop stars.  Ailee started out as an artist under an independent agency called Muzo Entertainment and worked with several artists before her Korean debut.  It was with Muzo Entertainment when Ailee started and released several videos through her Youtube channel.  Although these videos were very well-done (and every one of them a cover of an American song), they were not as big as her performance on the Maury show in 2008.  Ailee placed 2nd in the Maury Show talent show, but "wowed" many audience members and viewers with that 2008 performance.  It was after the Maury show when Ailee underwent training in order to prepare for her Korean debut in 2011.

Through an Arirang interview conducted only a few months ago, Ailee revealed that she could have pursued an American music career, but decided to debut in Korea to begin where her "Korean roots" were.  Even though it was a hard choice to make -- leaving your home country and starting anew in a new country is not an easy transition -- Ailee stood by her decision to move to Korea.  Ailee also stated that she was very interested in K-pop when she lived in America and listened to groups such as 2NE1 and Big Bang for fun.  Ailee thought that debuting in Korea would be a "fresh start" to her musical career.

During her appearance in Korea during September 2011, Ailee blew judges away with her rendition of Beyoncé's "Halo" on Korea's MBC show "Singers and Trainees."  Although the song was sung in English, there was no doubt that the judges could hear the refined and professional sound that Ailee was capable of giving.  The judges knew for certain that Ailee would go far no matter what she did musically; she subsequently won first place at the end of the show.

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Before Ailee even released a Korean song or single, she was cast as a member of the 2nd season of popular Korean drama Dream High.  Ironically, she played a student who wants to become a K-pop idol and star.  Ailee stated that, even though it was a lot of work, she had a lot of fun filming the drama series as she "got to get close" with the cast members.

Ailee's debut Korean single "Heaven" in February 2012 was what really highlighted that Ailee could definitely be a K-pop idol.  "Heaven" reached a peak position of number 3 on multiple Korean music charts -- a great feat for debuting solo artist.  Ailee's Korean success proved that she was able to transition from being a solely American music artist to being an international idol and star.

Ailee's Korean success continued when she released her collaboration song with SISTAR's Hyorin and T-ARA's Jiyeon called "Superstar."  "Superstar" reached a peak position of 9 on Korea's Gaon Chart.

Ailee is set to make a K-pop comeback by the end of this month.

With fluency in both Korean and English (her accent is little to none!), she could serve as a major link between the Korean and American music industry.  If Ailee continues to do well in Korea (maybe even becoming Korea's most popular solo artist), then it may be a piece of cake for Ailee to make it in America.  If Ailee builds up her reputation high enough in Korea, then her debut in America could make her one of the leading Asian-American music artists (we don't have many of those!).  

However, Ailee has made no such move yet.  Although she is still in the beginnings of her career, Ailee has made no mention of returning to the American music industry.   Whatever choice she makes, it is certain that Ailee, at only the age of 23, will continue to rise as one of K-pop leading solo artists.

Image Source: YMC Entertainment Official Website
  

Seohyun eats a green apple

This is news. Deal with it.


Source: KpopStarz

Taeyang poses with Swizz Beatz

Gina Choi, or G.NA, recently released a Twitter picture of Taeyang posing with American record producer and rapper, Swizz Beatz.  Gina Choi remarked "Wow! 2hot!! ^^ That's hot!"  Swizz Beatz has shown interest in Korean pop during his recent trip to Korea.  He has met with JYP and YG Entertainment and has met with Taeyang and 2NE1 as well.  


Could this mean another possible connection to America for K-pop?

Source: G.NA's Official Twitter

EXO-K is the newest model for The Face Shop

EXO-K has been selected as the newest models of The Face Shop, a South-Korean based cosmetics brand that has branches all over the world, including the United States.  The Face Shop sells bath, body, skin-care, and make-up items.  The Face Shop chose EXO-K to be models for their product because EXO-K possesses "handsome faces, powerful vocals and merits that appeal to youths" and 
believe that will "appeal to youths." 


EXO-K has already sponsored Calvin Klein jeans and Ivy Club -- their popularity and skills make them  ideal models for many company products.


What do you think about The Face Shop's newest models?


Source: Mnet News

Jay Park fights zombies in new KevJumba video

Jay Park, along with KevJumba, have released a new Youtube video together.  What are they doing you ask?  Surviving a zombie apocalypse of course (paintball style)!  After killing their share of zombie, Jay Park and KevJumba go against each other face to face in a paintball duel.  Who will be the victor? Watch the video and find out!

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NU'EST releases album concept photo

NU'EST, who is planned to come back sometime in mid-July, has released a teaser/concept photo for their upcoming album (the album name has not been released).  NU'EST is shown with masks over their faces while an eerie light glows above.

Fans worry that since so many comebacks are happening at the same time that NU'EST will return to the K-pop scene unnoticed.  Hey, let's keep some positivity out there okay?

Guesses for what their album will be about, anyone?
My guesses are (according to the lighting + masks):
1. Confines of society and its narrow scope
2. Importance of self-identity and individualism
3. Beauty lies within
4. What society wants of us and what we want

LOL. Are those even appropriate guesses?

Source: Pledis Entertainment

2NE1 releases Minzy's "I Love You" photo teaser

Through the YG Life blog, there have been 2NE1 teasers released throughout the past few days.  Today the YG Life blog released the "I Love You" photo teaser for 2NE1 member, Minzy.  Similar to the other photo teasers released, Minzy is in black in white with a few of the articles of clothing in color.  According to the image, 2NE1 plans to make a comeback stage for July 8th.  The album, however, is set to be released July 5th.

Stay tuned for more updates!

Source: YG Life Blog

TaeTiSeo has party before Mnet's "20's Choice Awards"

Girls Generation sub-unit, TaeTiSeo, recently held a party before attending Mnet's "20's Choice Awards."  TaeTiSeo was nominated for an award for the Mnet Awards Ceremony.  The photos show the girls getting ready, toasting, and sitting on a bed -- sounds like a typical girl party, right?  More footage will be released during the Mnet's award.

Source: News Nate

2NE1 verifies "I Love You" as name of comeback title track

After releasing some teasers, fans speculated that the name of the upcoming 2NE1 title track name would be "I Love You" (Bom's teaser photo had the phrase printed on her poster).  This was later confirmed to be correct by Star News.  So far all members have had teaser photos released except for Minzy.

2NE1 is also preparing for their upcoming New Evolution tour as well.

Source: Star News