Idols’ original stage names evoke laughter amongst netizens - Bonus Videos - How to pronounce idol names

by leesa86
The original stage names of some of today’s top stars have once again been revealed, drawing interest from netizens everywhere.
A post was recently shared on an online community board with the title, ‘Idols’ original stage names‘, giving a list of names that were being considered for some of today’s top idol stars.
Super Junior‘s Leeteuk was close to becoming ‘Kang Soo‘, as it is close to his birth name, Park Jungsoo. Fellow member Shindong almost became ‘Udon’, while Kangin could have been ‘Woongdam (gallbladder of a bear…)’, and Kyuhyun ‘Gwee-Hyun (distinguished person)’.
TVXQ was considered to be named ‘Oh Jak Yook Boo (Internal Organs)’, while Big Bang almost was named ‘Diamond’. T.O.P was originally going to be named ‘Mark’, Daesung ‘Big Castle’, Seungri ‘Sonic’, and Taeyang ‘Taekwon’.
Wonder Girls were almost named ‘LC (Ladies Club)’- Sunye was going to be ‘Sunny’, Sohee ‘IC’, Yenny ‘Silver’, Sunny ‘Berry’, and now 4minute member HyunA who used to promote with Wonder Girls was going to be ‘Mint’. The girls even had a song they recorded under these names, but the name of a popular documentary they filmed before their debut was titled ‘Wonder Girls’, and they went with that name.
Shinhwa member Jun Jin was going to be ‘Lee Gi Go (which translates to ‘Winning’ in Korean)’, and Minwoo was going to be either ‘Parang (Blue)’ or ‘Taeyang’.
Netizens who came across the information exploded into laughs as they wrote, “IC is truly hilarious“, “I heard Diamond was G-Dragon‘s idea“, and more.
Source & Image: StarToday via Nate

Source:allkpop

So funny!

A few of these I've heard before but this is a really good list!

Who's YOUR favorite?

Funniest has to be Shindong...Udon??? >.<

and TOP....Mark??? really?

Speaking of idol names...

Bonus Videos: How to pronounce all your fav kpop idol names and groups!

how to pronounce k-pop names -- dbsk, suju, beast, 2pm, mblaq, infinite, etc.

Uploaded by krntler on May 4, 2011

PART 1. for international k-pop fans who need help pronouncing k-pop idols' names.
DBSK / SS501 / Super Junior / 2PM / Jay Park / 2AM / BEAST / MBLAQ / Infinite / U-KISS
how to pronounce k-pop names 2 -- shinee, ft island, cn blue, etc

Uploaded by krntler on May 7, 2011
PART 2. For international fans who need help pronouncing idols' names.
SHINee / CN Blue / F.T Island / Teen Top / ZE:A

how to pronounce k-pop names, girl groups - 2ne1, kara, wonder girls, snsd, f(x),4minute, 

Uploaded by krntler on Jun 1, 2011

PART 3. For international fans who need help pronouncing idols' names.
2NE1 / 4minute / SNSD / Secret / Kara / Sistar / T-ara / f(x) / Miss A / Girl's Day / Wonder Girls

BONUS Bonus Video

how to pronounce korean actors' names: wonbin, hyunbin, so jisub, song joongki

Uploaded by krntler on Aug 3, 2011

For international fans who need help pronouncing their favorite Korean actors' names.

Fun right?

How many have you been pronouncing weirdly?

^.~

Super Junior’s Yesung makes a surprise visit into a chatroom. Did you ever wonder if your Idol bias visits chats?

Did you ever wonder if your Idol bias visits your favorite chatroom/box'???

Oh I remember so well the nights on CloudUSA we'd be gettin a lil'crazy and Terri would start making us even crazier with...."Careful! You never know!"

And we'd start lookin at the large amount of 'Anons' on the chat list who never really said much.

All of a sudden we'd switch from 'banana talk' (^.~) to "I pray for Rain and make kimchi"

We were CONVINCED that we'd better be good cause if JiHoon really was watching us we were sure he might not like all that banana talk!

Super Junior's Yesung has answered the question for us today.

And I'd be willing to bet that he's so NOT the only idol who does this!

Super Junior’s Yesung makes a surprise visit into a chatroom

 by choiwj

Fans chatting in a particular chatroom were in for some luck as Super Junior‘s Yesung made a surprise entrance to one of his fansites.
On March 27th, the singer uploaded a proof-shot of his visit into the chatroom on his twitter account and wrote, “A sudden invasion while fanpage hopping! This is fun haha. Were you guys deceived your entire lives or something?”
His proof-shot photo shows the singer greeting his fans in the chatroom with his username as “guest_snb”. Yesung’s first message on the chatroom said, “Hey yo!” to which the fans warmly greeted the “guest”. He then wrote, “I really just happened to visit by accident, so I’ll be looking around.” His last message read, “I’m not lying. I’m really Yesung.”
Unfortunately, the fans didn’t believe the singer as one wrote, “No way…”
Upon seeing his proof-shot, netizens commented, “Your fan service is unique“, “I wish I was in that chatroom“, and “You should visit our fanpage!”
Source: Yesung’s Twitter

Source: allkpop

Hhmmmmm I wonder who might visit My Music Radar!'s chat????

*peers at all the Anons*

^.~

Who’s the skinniest and heaviest among male idol groups?

by choiwj

Netizens are at it with yet another average graph for idols! This time, instead of height they have summarized the average weight of male idol groups and it has definitely caught the attention of fans.
The graph was uploaded on an online community board and sequences the average weight from lightest to the heaviest groups into five hilarious different category names: “Why am I living“, “No need for words“, “Not average“, “This is average“, and “Height and weight are proportional“.
The lightest group overall was TEEN TOP with 55.1kg and the heaviest were the ‘beast idols’ 2PM at 69.1kg.
Out of all the groups listed on the graph, the lightest overall member was TEEN TOP’s L.Joe weighing in at a flyweight-like 50kg with a height of 171cm.
After seeing the graph, fans commented, “Are they even eating?“, “I shall give you some of my fat“, and “I bet some of them will fly away when it gets windy.”
Check to see where your favorite idol group lies in the graph below!
Why am I living
TEEN TOP - 55.1
MY NAME – 57.6
SHINee – 58.0
INFINITE – 58.8
ZE:A – 59.1
Twilight – 59.7
F.T. Island - 59.8

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No need for words
LEDApple – 60.0
Block B – 60.7
Big Bang – 60.8
N-Train – 61.0
Dalmation – 61.0
B2ST – 61.1

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Not average
B1A4 – 61.6
CHAOS – 61.8
TOUCH - 62.0
CNBLUE – 62.0
TVXQ - 62.4
MBLAQ – 63.2

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This is average
AA - 64.0
Super Junior – 64.2
U-KISS - 64.4
BoM – 64.5
B.A.P - 65.1
Co-Ed School – 65.2
SS501 - 65.4

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Height and weight are proportional
F.CUZ – 66.3
X-5 - 66.4
Supernova – 66.6
M.I.B - 67.2
2AM - 67.5
2PM – 69.1
Source & Image: Josun Ilbo via Nate

Source:allkpop

I guess the netizens beat me at this one.

*trashes my 'Hungry kpop boys' folder.....*

>.>

K-Pop Stars Girls' Generation, BoA, SHINee Continue To Win U.S. Fans

NY1: K-Pop Stars Girls' Generation, BoA, SHINee Continue to Win U.S. Fans

Uploaded by 9snsdkorean on Mar 4, 2012

http://www.ny1.com/content/top_stories/157009/k-pop-stars-girls--generation--...

By: Lewis Dodley

 Since they first arrived in New York, NY1 has been following the progress of Korean pop stars trying to make it big in America. In the first installment of a two-part series, Lewis Dodley reports that the door to the so-called Korean Wave appears to have swung wide open.

It was a dream come true for the nine members of Girls' Generation and their company, SM Entertainment. In another first for the group from South Korea, they were in the national spotlight last month performing on the Late Show with David Letterman.

They also graced the set of "Live with Kelly" as part of a whirlwind 24 hours to promote their first English single, "The Boys."
"It's absolutely a dream come true," said group member Tiffany following the appearances. "It's still amazing that we were on the show and we're just thankful that we're having so much of an experience."
Asked if the group was nervous appearing on American television, she laughed.
"We enjoyed it – we totally enjoyed it on stage," she said. "During rehearsals we were a bit jet-lagged, but once the camera turned on we were screaming, whoo! It was the first time we ever performed with live fans, and that sounded really cool."
The appearances come on the heels of a sold-out performance at Madison Square GArden for Girls' Generation and six other SM Entertainment acts – which makes you wonder if America has wrapped its arms around the idea of a Korean superstar.
SM Entertainment's first attempt at cracking the U.S. market was made three years ago by BoA, an Asian sensation so popular that 200 media outlets showed up for her announcement that she was coming to America. Though the album saw only moderate success, her talent was recognized by director Duane Adler – who was so impressed that he's making "Cobu 3D," a soon-to-be-released movie based on BoA. It co-stars Derek Hough, and BoA as Aya.
"Aya's character is Korean in blood and raised in Japan," BoA explains. "She's followed her brother to New York and she's the leader of the Cubu team so she's very passionate and never gives up on anything she does. So she's a strong woman."
"Working with Duane Adler, he's an amazing director," BoA adds. "He's written a lot of amazing dance movies before, so I was very happy to be part of this project. And Derek Hough, when I first met him there was a little bit of awkwardness since we really didn't know each other. But when we kept rehearsing stuff we got to know each other, and then after I got to know him as a person I thought, 'Wow, he's a really nice guy, cool, great dancer, great actor.' So now we're really good friends."
The latest developments embody the concept of Hallyu – the wave of Korean cultural expression that, bit-by-bit, is making a mark on the world. K-Pop artists are doing their best to make that mark a lasting impression.

"We have social networks these days like YouTube and Facebook," says performer Key of the group SHINee. "So ever though we're far apart, everyone is able to see our performances through the Internet. I definitely feel that today people are more open-minded to music. Five years ago it would be hard to imagine that people in Europe and all over the world would be listening to K-Pop – but now it seems there's a chance to listen to a larger variety of different styles of music."
"I just feel like we're just starting and we still have a long way up the stairs," echoes Tiffany. "So we're just going to work hard for it. My goal for this group is just sticking together as long as possible. We grew up together and I hope it can go on."

Source:NY1

Omo Key's voice! So manly and deep!

Netizen posts the average heights of K-pop boy groups

by leesa86 


We recently shared a summary of the average heights of girl groups in K-pop, and it looks like this time, a netizen has completed the same report on K-pop boy groups. Similar to the previous report, the boys were categorized into five different groups: Giant, Tall, Average, Short, and Shortest.
The tallest was X-5 at 186.2cm (6 feet and 1.30 inches) while the shortest was TEEN TOP at 175.1 (5 feet and 8.93 inches).
Where does your favorite male idol group rank? See for yourself below!
Shortest
TEEN TOP – 175.1 (5 feet and 8.93 inches)
B2ST – 175.6 (5 feet and 9.13 inches)
The BOSS – 176.4 (5 feet and 9.44 inches)
FT Island – 176.6 (5 feet and 9.52 inches)
Dalmatian – 176.6 (5 feet and 9.52 inches)
N-Train : 176.6 (5 feet and 9.52 inches)

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Short
Big Bang – 177.2 (5 feet and 9.76 inches)
Boyfriend – 177.3 (5 feet and 9.80 inches)
Block B – 177.4 (5 feet and 9.84 inches)
INFINITE – 177.8 (5 feet and 10.00 inches)

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Average
Twi-light – 178.0 (5 feet and 10.07 inches)
Super Junior - 178.0 (5 feet and 10.07 inches)
ZE:A - 178.2 (5 feet and 10.15 inches)
MBLAQ – 178.4 (5 feet and 10.23 inches)
MYNAME - 178.4 (5 feet and 10.23 inches)
SHINee - 178.8 (5 feet and 10.30 inches)
B.A.P – 178.8 (5 feet and 10.30 inches)

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Tall
CHAOS - 179.0 (5 feet and 10.47 inches)
TOUCH – 179.0 (5 feet and 10.47 inches)
BoM - 179.0 (5 feet and 10.47 inches)
M.I.B – 179.2 (5 feet and 10.55 inches)
B1A4 – 179.4 (5 feet and 10.62 inches)
HITT – 180.1 (5 feet and 10.90 inches)
U-KISS - 180.5 (5 feet and 11.06 inches)
AA - 180.6 (5 feet and 11.10 inches)
2PM – 180.8 (5 feet and 11.18 inches)

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Giant
2AM – 181.1 (5 feet and 11.29 inches)
TVXQ - 181.2 (5 feet and 11.33 inches)
SS501 - 181.2 (5 feet and 11.33 inches)
CO-ED School (SPEED) – 182.6 (5 feet and 11.88 inches)
CNBLUE - 183.0 (6 feet and 0.04 inches)
Supernova – 183.0 (6 feet and 0.04 inches)
FOCUS - 183.0 (6 feet and 0.04 inches)
X5 - 186.2 (6 feet and 1.30 inches)

Source & Image : EVON

Source:allkpop

Surprised?

Big Bang, 2AM, Shinhwa, and more to make highly-anticipated March comebacks

 by leesa86
March is going to be a big month for K-pop, as many of the biggest names in the industry will be making their respective comebacks.
A number of powerful groups will be making their return one after another, causing some others to possibly delay their new releases.
It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that last year was the most stagnant of years in awhile for male idol groups, and many have not lived up to the expectations of the fans.
The established idol groups are benefiting from the Hallyu wave and now promoting overseas, and as a result their promotions in Korea have been drastically cut down. Meanwhile, the newer male groups promoting in Korea have not earned as much fame and popularity as their predecessors have. But among the rookies, INFINITE and TEEN TOP have fought hard to remain in the game and have proven their potential.
The most anticipated comebacks are none other than Big Bang along with 2AM, and the two groups will be going head to head starting next month. As the nation’s greatest dance group and ballad group, their comebacks alone will be enough to stir the hearts of fans everywhere.

Ahead of their fifth mini-album release on February 29th, Big Bang first released their single “Blue” on the 22nd and will also be holding concerts in Korea starting on March 2nd to kick off their new promotions.
They also guest-featured on a recent episode of SBS ‘Healing Camp‘, revealing new attitudes, new determinations, and some new looks as well.
Fans will get to see a lot of the boys as Big Bang will also be guests on SBS ‘Running Man‘, as well as MBC ‘Infinite Challenge‘.
While their newest single “Blue” is topping all of the music charts, the boys have plans to simultaneously promote all six songs on the new album ‘Alive‘ as title tracks and will perform all of them through ‘YG On Air‘.
Though this is just the beginning and the boys’ new album has yet to officially drop, the response is already more than explosive.

Along with Big Bang, 2AM’s comeback is also highly anticipated. This will be 2AM’s first comeback in a year and a half since they promoted double title tracks “You Wouldn’t Answer My Calls“, and “Like Crazy” back in 2010.
The boys’ musical talent was recognized at the Golden Disc Awards last year, and this only adds to the fans’ high anticipations.
2AM has recently returned to Korea after successfully promoting in Japan, and member Jinwoon is also playing a lead role in hit KBS drama series, ‘Dream High 2‘.
Ballad group 2AM has announced their comeback on their teaser site with just a few words saying, “A year and a half since we parted ways…“, but that was enough to send fans’ expectations through the roof.
Without a doubt, the comebacks of both Big Bang and 2AM will shake up the industry as both groups have a large fan base and also have mass appeal.

The longest-running male group of all time Shinhwa will also be making their own comeback, and this is one fans have especially been looking forward to.
The group is celebrating 14 years of being in the industry, and will be making a phenomenal return to the music scene next month.
Due to the members’ military obligations, this is the first official comeback as a group in four years, and they have been preparing for this comeback for a long time coming.
They are the only idol group to have been together for so long, and their fame show no signs of waning even after all these years.
Their Asia tour, ‘THE RETURN‘ kicks off on March 24th~25th at the Gymnastics Stadium in Olympic Park, and all 20,000 seats sold out immediately after going on sale.

There are also a few idol groups who have not confirmed their comeback dates, but are also expected to make a return sometime next month.
There is a high possibility for SM Entertainment‘s SHINee to make their comeback in March. SHINee has not promoted much in Korea last year, but they have been busy working on a new album with a March comeback in mind.
The SHINee members are also actively taking on individual activities. Minho has been cast in new SBS sitcom ‘Salamander Guru‘, while Taemin has been added to the KBS ‘Immortal Song 2‘ line up, and Key will be playing a role in musical ‘Catch Me If You Can‘.

CNBLUE also has plans to make a March comeback. The boys are currently promoting in Japan, but they are working on an album to promote with in Korea.
However, CNBLUE will be traveling to Thailand for a performance this week, and will also be busy putting on joint concert with FT Island in Los Angeles on March 9th, so there is a small possibility for them to postpone their comeback until April.

Girl group 4minute is also likely to make a March comeback. They are currently recording songs and are focusing on selecting which will go into their actual album. The girls have postponed their comeback in order to further perfect their new album, and are reportedly preparing for a comeback stage that will be enough to blow their fans away.
And boy group INFINITE who rose to fame last year are also shooting for a March comeback. Their Japanese concerts were a success, and the members will be returning to Korea to focus on their Korean comeback.

  

Source & Image: XportsNews via Nate

Source:allkpop

Honestly, I don't see SHINee returning next month, Onew has been away so long and apparently JUST returned to the SHINee dorm recently, since like, last year, so does this even make sense? 

I really don't think so.

Not to mention, I'm pretty sure SME is not going to toss them into that insane mix.

Who knows though, I have certainly been wrong before! >.<
To me EXO would be the smarter group to toss in since its rare for a debut group to win anything, HOWEVER! since so many are anticipating their debut, EXO could certainly take a BIG bite outta that hot mess, IF SME ever gets through with the 35416683487888 teasers >.>
I'd really hate to see Infinite mixed up in this mess as well,
Sounds like everyone should run for the hills? 
Maybe......Why?
Big Bang! Big Bang!
They are sure to triple crown like they always do, its kind of an unfair fight in my eyes.
Timing is everything, only problem with that is Big Bang intends to promote with 6 songs?
When will there be a break for anyone else to slip in?
I'm not sure, still that might then pit Infinite against SHINee....
now there's a fight I'm not sure I wanna see either,
though since SHINee has not done a lot in-country over the last year who knows?
*throws my hands up in the air*
I give up lol
Maybe SHINee and Infinite will pick up some new fans after the recent problems with a certain rookie group, though I certainly hope not......>.<

EMI Music Japan releases SHINee's Lucifer

I'm still not sure why this has been released early....leaked?
Still this is from EMI itself so, time to enjoy the glory of Lucifer!
GO!

Uploaded by EMIMusicJapan on Sep 15, 2011

SHINee New Single「LUCIFER」Music Video 公開！

Enjoy Lucifer on EMI's Youtube channel!
^.^

[Interview]Block B - Lets get to know them!

Block B guests on MTV’s “Let Me Show”

by VITALSIGN on May 22, 2011 at 1:08 am

On May 20th, Block B guested on MTV Korea’s new interview segment of their music program, “Let Me Show“, and shared stories of their past and cleared up some rumors.
Leader Zico revealed that he had studied abroad in Japan for three years in order to prepare for art school before picking up music as a hobby.  He also cleared up rumors of him being an SM Entertainment trainee for SHINee and revealed that although he did go through the casting and camera testing process, he was not a potential member of SHINee.
Ulzzang member Jaehyo showed off his talents as a casting manager by revealing that he was the one that introduced Junhyung to Cube Entertainment and Lee Joon to J. Tune Camp. Maknae P.O. addressed the hateful replies he’s been receiving for his low voice, which people thought was similar to T.O.P., by pretending to tear up in agony.
Concluding the interview, Block B revealed that they hoped to continue honing their production skills and expand from producing their own music to covering everything from style to choreography in the future as self-producing idols.
Check out the rest of the subbed episode below!


Credit:7ONTHEBLOCK
Source: Let Me Show

Source:allkpop
Really an awesome interview! Funny guys!
Enjoy! ^.^

Apeace-A new 21 member idol group getting ready to debut.

Apeace-A new 21 member idol group getting ready to debut.
I can't even, the logistics of this is mind boggling.
Actually I have known about Apeace for a while, I just couldn't...lol
Needless to say the netizens are having a field day with all of this....

A-Peace releases ‘dance sketch’ version of “Lover Boy” MV

by VITALSIGN on May 22, 2011 at 3:27 am

Earlier this month, 21-member boy band A-Peace (formerly known as Double B/21) released their official music video for “Lover Boy.”
While the first music video featured various scenes of the members in their units or individually, this new “Dance Sketch” version released by Golden Goose today features all 21 members on one screen showing off their choreography.
As reported previously, the boys are set to embark on their music careers through Japan’s “K-Theater” before making an official debut in Korea.
Check it out below!

Credit:GoldenGooseEnt

Source:allkpop

21-member A-Peace unveils “Lover Boy” MV!
by VITALWARNING on May 13, 2011 at 9:27 am

After teasing their new fans with two MV teasers of their debut track “Lover Boy” at the beginning of April, the 21-membered boyband A-Peace (formerly known as Double B/21) has finally released their official MV!
It was reported by Golden Goose Entertainment that the 21 members will be promoting as three different sub-units of seven members each, rather than the whole 21 members standing on stage. The group are set to embark on their music careers through Japan’s “K-Theater” before making their official debut in Korea.
Check out their MV below!

Credit:ApeaceTokyo

Source:allkpop
Need more? Okies here ya goooooo!

Credit:Mandyrising

Credit:akamasabino
Golden Goose Entertainment.....what where you thinking?
Enjoy? >.<.

Stage Parents Jump Into the Hallyu Wave..........Kara breaks up........

Okay....so I don't report much on the Fabulous Girl Groups from Asia, but, that doesn't mean they are not on my music radar....they ping along right with the rest I keep an eye on. I was mightily disappointed yesterday when the reports of Kara breaking up and withdrawing from their management company started flooding the interwebs. Goo Hara happens to be one of my favs after watching her on several variety shows.
But Ohhhhhhh what a mess this whole thing has become, The leader of Kara claiming she didn't know anything, the lawyers claiming hardship, the parents getting involved in contract disputes.........see why I try to stay out of this kinda drama?
Now today, apparently Goo Hara is not going to terminate her contract......the first official thing DSP did was to apply to copyright the name Kara..........I'm just sayin..................

DSP Entertainment responds to TV report article
by delacroix on January 19, 2011 at 11:18 am
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Earlier today we reported details regarding Kara’s contract, uncovered by TV report in midst of this very significant controversy. Edaily, a Korean online newspaper, contacted DSP Entertainment today regarding the report; and here is what the group’s management company had to say about the allegations against them.

A representative from DSP explained to Edaily through a phone interview today that they paid each members of Kara around 300 million Won per person ($300,000) last year, more than half of which has already been paid during the first half of the year. When questioned why the members were only paid $3,000 this past December, the representative explained that it was based from a promotion with a franchise of a convenience store during August. DSP received 3 million Yen ($40,000) from the deal, and the Kara members each received $3,000 from this according to the representative. So some maybe curious on why they were only paid a share of this promotion and not their album and single sales? The representative explained this as well.

He went on to claim that Kara was offered a share of profit that was much higher than the going rate in the Japanese music industry. Japanese artists usually receive only 1% of the total album and single sales, and because DSP believed that this amount was unfair for Kara, they offered to pay the members around 20-30% of DSP’s share in the sales. In Japan, the distributor takes 86% of the album/single sales, leaving the management company with the remaining 16%. In DSP’s case, they had to split it evenly with Universal Japan, which is Kara’s management company in Japan. Hence, DSP was to receive 8% of the total album/single sales, and they would have had to pay only 1/8 of it to Kara members. However, the representative stated that they felt that the amount was unfair for Kara, so they had offered the parents of the members 20-30% of DSP’s share, which would be 1.6-2.4% of the total sales, rather than 1%.

Lastly, he stated that the Kara members were supposed to receive the third quarter profits in December, but this couldn’t be done so as the parents didn’t give an answer to their offer.

A lot of information from this interview are contradicting of other reports, mostly the ones that were written in favor of Kara. This interview does give one piece of information that is of value; the fact that dispute most likely started over profit distribution of album and single sales in Japan, and the members’ parents were heavily involved in this. Reminds us of another group of the past, doesn’t it?

Stay tuned to allkpop for more on this story as it develops.

Source: Edaily via Yahoo! Korea

Source:allkpop
And another article

DSP Media releases official statement, Goo Hara cancels contract termination
by VITALSIGN on January 19, 2011 at 4:08 am
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After the four members of KARA previously announced that they filed to terminate their contracts with DSP Media, representatives of the agency have finally released an official statement on January 19th.

It reads:

“DSP Media will be making an official statement regarding the contract terminations reported by Jung Nicole, Han Seungyeon, Kang Jiyoung, and Goo Hara of KARA. We received a one-sided declaration from their lawyers, Landmark, on January 18th, but Goo Hara has decided not to join the others in terminating her contract.

According to their claims, the 10-month hospitalization of CEO Lee Hoyeon caused the management to become inefficient in planning and promoting the group’s activities, but that is not the truth, as the CEO’s wife ran administration in place of the CEO. KARA’s explosive popularity with the Hallyu wave in Japan testifies to these efforts, further proving that the management did not mishandle their activities.

CEO Lee Hoyeon was not able to run the company himself beginning March of 2010, and KARA’s Japanese achievements were made five months later in August. DSP Media has done all they can in supporting and preparing KARA’s Japanese advancement.

Regarding the income distribution claims made by Nicole’s mother and their lawyers, the information they revealed was distorted and is a complete misunderstanding. Income was distributed in a manner that was most profitable to the KARA members, and unlike what they claimed, every employee was paid at the same time the moment profits were received.

They also claimed that DSP used its stature to force unwanted schedules and activities, but this is also a baseless claim. This is a claim that only defames the company employees who have worked their hardest to raise KARA as one of Korea’s top groups and leaders of the Hallyu wave.

And regarding speculations from another report about a competing agency attempting to persuade their parents and lawyers to terminate the girls’ contract with DSP, we ask that they stop such actions immediately. Should such requests be made repeatedly, we will make sure that they are met with legal consequences.

As the company that has poured their sweat and effort into creating who KARA is today, we hope that such issues are no longer exaggerated. Should there be issues between both parties, adjustments and reconciliation should be the appropriate step in continuing to promote themselves as a representative girl group of Korea.”

Regarding news of Hara staying with DSP Media, representatives continued, “Hara has decided not to comply with the terminations she submitted earlier today with the other members.” The possibility of further changes in the remaining three contracts is now at center stage.

As for their Japanese drama, “URAKARA” which is now facing an uncertain future, they stated, “They’ve already filmed four episodes before this so we have about three weeks of time left. We are looking forward to drawing a positive decision with the KARA members before then.”

Source: Newsen #1, #2 via Nate

Source: allkpop

KARA and Jumping

Credit:DekoDekoDecole

Taemin to be a Ring Leader?.......Beware!

Shinee's Taemin, MBLAQ's Mir and several other maknae will be performing a special stage on SBS's 2010 Gayo Daejun. Backstory: Britney Spear's Circus, to be the inspiration for the performance with Taemin as the Ring Leader. I'm betting on a very interesting interpretation, if anyone can pull this off, its most certainly Taemin! Look forward to it! ^.^
Air Date: December 29th.
Additional info and pictures on allkpop.