[News] “Topping Charts Makes You The Best?”… The Truth Behind Hallyu-dols Topping Oricon’s Charts

“Topping charts makes you the best?”Oricon. It’s a familiar word. With idol groups pouring into Japan, articles related to the Oricon Charts have been flooding Korea. Recently, we’ve seen more than a handful of articles without the title ‘So-and-So Tops Oricon’s OO Charts’. It’s all thanks to the exclusive contracts signed with Japanese agencies and their strategic debuts.On the 29th of September, three Korean idol groups topped the various categories of the Oricon charts. T-ara, TVXQ and 2NE1 beat Japanese singers to come out on top in the daily single charts, the daily album charts and the weekly album charts respectively.But we mustn’t just...

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[News] Kan MiYeon praises SNSD!

Female singer Kan MiYeon praises SNSD through her me2day account.On October 22, she updated her account with a photo and wrote, "I met SNSD finally. They are really pretty! And the album is pretty too! Hwaiting!~".Then she uploaded a photo of herself showing her SNSD's 3rd album 'The Boys".Fans agreed and commented, "Yes they are pretty! You are pretty too!" , "Really the album packaging is cutee!", "Goodluck girls"! and so on.Source: Kan MiYeon me2dayWritten by KYUriShana@dkpopnews.netView the original article h...

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[NEWS] Japanese Fan Met JYJ’s Kim Jaejoong in Tokyo Tower; Her Account is Hot Issue

A Japanese fan of JYJ’s Kim Jaejoong has posted an account of her meeting with Kim Jaejoong and is becoming a hot issue.Recently on an online community, a writing was posted under the title of “Account of a Japanese Fan Who Met Kim Jaejoong in Tokyo Tower” with photos. A Japanese fan has recently posted her account of meeting Kim Jaejoong on her Twitter and it is spreading among the fans.According to the writer, Kim Jaejoong visited Tokyo with his associates after finishing the JYJ Unforgettable Live Concert in Japan 2011, the solo concert which was held in Hitachi Park of Japan’s Irabaki Hyun on the 15th and 16th.The writer became the object...

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Joe Chen is no match for Chrissie Chau

Chrissie Chau Sau Na and Joe Chen Qiao-En yesterday attended a handheld video game press conference. Chen Qiao-En stated that it was the first time she saw Chrissie and admitted defeat as she was not as sexy. When asked whether she would play video games with her boyfriend, she said that she did not have a boyfriend. She also pointed out that earlier she just represented her new film TEARS OF FALLEN CITY (KING SING JI LUEN) at the Golden Rooster Hundred Flower Film Festival. She said that the film had decent response. She said, "This film will be released in the Mainland and Hong Kong on December 24."Source: takungpao, on.cc, singtao, mingpaoTranslated...

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Lan Kwai Fong celebrates

The pseudo models Jeana Ho Pui Yu and Phoebe Hui Wing starred LAN KWAI FONG (HEI OI YEH PO) made 8.7 million after over a month in release in Hong Kong and Macau. Two nights ago a celebration was held. Jeana and Phoebe were both late due to work.Jeana was satisfied with the box office performance. "If it was too great, I would be afraid I couldn't accept it and had a stroke." She said that she rather enjoyed the film production. Yet lately due to her play rehearsal she was exhausted.Source: mingpao, on.ccTranslated by: hktoptenView the original article h...

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Aimee Chan's strange 'underarm scar', got a boob job? Moses Chan defends: Don't speak nonsense

A few days ago, Aimee Chan had a bra-revealing scene in Forensics Heroes III. This led to a heated discussion among Netizens. Aside from comparing her to Fala Chen's bra-revealing scene in 2009's The Stew of Life, Netizens also discovered Aimee had a strange 'scar' on her underarm. This led to speculations that she once had something done to her chest (boob job). Her boyfriend Moses Chan clarified that the 'scar' is just the lines on her underarm. Moses made all effort to defend Aimee. He said: "Don't make up nonsense!" Generally, Aimee's bra-revealing scene was well received by audience. The Broadcasting Authority received 1 complaint yesterday...

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Yoyo Mung wants to be infamous for losing a race

Yesterday Yoyo Mung was at the Shanghai International Racetrack preparing for the Sunday All-Star Charity Race with Niki Chow, Lee San San, Carlos Ng and Chin Ka Lok. It was Yoyo's first time participating in a race, aside from Go Karts, she has never been in a race before. When she was playing Go Karts, she was usually the loser. She laughed: "My goal is first place. Doesn't matter if it's starting from the top or bottom of the list." Yoyo joked the company told her even if she can't do it, leave a good reputation and be infamous. Yoyo has had her driver's license for over 10 years, and had always been driving safely. One time because she was...

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[News] JYP is excited for Wonder Girls' comeback

JYP Entertainment's CEO Park Jin Young speaks proudly regarding Wonder Girls' comeback.On October 21st, JYP tweeted, "WG just finished shooting their new MV in Seoul. Why is my heart pounding? They look amazing. Wonderful you can be excited! R u ready~~?", which he built up the anticipations of the fans.The Wonder Girls are making comeback after 1 year and 6 months since their last album ‘Different Tears’ was released. After finishing filming for the movie "Wonder Girls at the Apollo", they quickly head to Korea to prepare for their album. Now that the music video is finished, the girls are ready to make their official comeback next month.The...

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[News] 2AM to release new album in early 2012

2AM will be having their comeback with the release of new album in early 2012, according to their producer Big Hit Entertainment.An official of Big Hit confirmed the news in response to 2AM Jo Kwon's tweets. On October 21st, Jo Kwon excited the fans by uploading photos on Twitter and revealed, "Good news. These days, we’re recording a Korean album for our fans next year. That’s why I’m in hard-working mode."The official then explained, "The boys just began recording the new release though the format of the album has not been finalized."On the attached photo, Jo Kwon shared a cute selca wearing blue training suit taken on their studio.Meanwhile,...

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[News] Wheesung to conclude promotions early

Singer Wheesung will be concluding his comeback promotions early due to severe gastric ulcer.Wheesung will hold his final performance on October 23rd through SBS' Inkigayo. Originally, he plans on promoting until his enlisment in the army. But with his worse condition, he need to wrap it up this week.On October 21st, a representative stated, "It’s a shame, but he will wrapping up his last stage performance this weekend. His health has been improving, but we received recommendations from the hospital that he should rest for about a week before his enlistment."But despite of the circumtances, Wheesung still plans to continue with preparations for...

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Linda Chung and Edwin Siu Kiss Underneath A Table

Linda Chung (???), Steven Ma (???), and Edwin Siu (???)filmed for TVB series, Lucky Father "????" yesterday. The scene spoke of Linda and Edwin inadvertently sharing a romantic kiss underneath a table. Steven Ma revealed that he was still discussing his early contract termination request with TVB, hoping to settle the issue before heading to mainland China.Steven Ma, Linda Chung, and Edwin Siu filmed at a restaurant in the Tsim Sha Tsui district yesterday. In Lucky Father, the trio was embroiled in a love triangle. In the scene filmed, Linda realized that Steven’s character possessed a cough and offered a piece of candy to him. However, Linda...

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Qin Hailu, Irene Wan bust out

The Hong Kong film and television industry celebrates the People's Republic of China 62nd anniversary and the Chinese Film Panorama 2011 took place two nights ago. This time the film festival will take place between October 24 to November 20 as 9 different style Mainland films will be screened. Two of them THE PIANO IN A FACTORY director Zhang Meng and lead actor Qin Hailu and 72 MARTYRS director Derek Chiu Sung Kei and actress Irene Wan Bik Ha attended. Other guests included the current Miss Hong Kong Rebecca Zhu and Whitney Hui, Wong Jing, Liu Kai Chi, Raymond Wong Pak Ming and Teddy Robin Kwan.Wan Bik ha two nights ago dressed up for the occasion....

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Leon Lai & Gaile Lok a sweet meeting in Beijing proving rumors wrong

44 year old Leon Lai and 31 year old Gaile Lok were married in 2008. Since then they have been a very loving couple, earlier it was even rumored Galie was pregnant, but unfortunately it was just a rumor. In the recent month, Leon and Gaile 's relationship is on the rocks. In August, Gaile celebrated her 31st birthday alone. Not long after, she was spotted moving out of their home. Last month, Gigi and Zhang Ziyi attended an event together and stirred up rumors. Ultimately fire starts on the whole situation, Leon and Gaile issued a joint statement this month denouncing the rumors, just outright "nonsense and reckless speculations." However, what's...

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Gigi Leung back in HK: Call me "Mrs. Pretty"

On October 3rd, Gigi Leung married her Spanish boyfriend Serigo. Yesterday the newly wed finally returns to HK and attracted nearly 500 reporters and fans at the airport. The two were especially loving, although they were surrounded by the media, they still displayed a sweet smile. Gigi happily told everyone to call her "Mrs. Pretty" Gigi teased Sergio's last name is very long, so she happily told everyone to just call her "Mrs. Pretty". She expressed after her marriage earlier this month, she and Sergio stayed in Barcelona to be with family. As she will have to go back to work in Changsha, she returned with Sergio. Gigi said: "My husband is...

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Fala Chen is happy to get the 'pork award' (consolation award)

Fala Chen, Kate Tsui, Samantha Ko and Toby Chan were ribbon-cutting guests for the grand opening of a handbag store. There were no security personnel on site, nor were there any railing to separate the guests and the reporters. This caused a huge confusion because many ran up towards the 4 beauties. It was fortunate that no one was hurt. Fala is one of this year's hot favorites for TV Queen, but recently her popularity has been overshadowed by Myolie Wu. Also, Myolie's new series is broadcasting soon, and this will boost the momentum. Fala expressed aside from Myolie, there are other female artists who are very popular as well and have high chances...

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[News] Girls' Generation Targets Global Fame!

Girls’ Generation reveal their new song “The Boys” today, aiming to hit the world with a powerful, strong image.During an interview prior to their third studio album in Korea and the first-ever maxi single to hit the United States in November, the girls seemed excited to be returning to the local music scene.The nine girls dressed down for the press conference, wearing simple jeans and shirts. They could easily pass for average university students, chatting with one another in a rather free and open atmosphere. However, when the topic got around to music and performance, they made a complete about-face. Beyond girlish image“The Boys,” composed...

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[News] Girls' Generation on iTunes!

Girls' Generation released their 3rd album today and they are already in 74th place on iTunes!"The Boys" is also one of the featured items on the front page of iTunes store.Source: SoshifiedShared by: angelclowie18@dkpopnews.netView the original article h...

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[News] U-Kiss grabs fans’ heart with great language skills

At the 2011 Asia Song Festival with UNICEF which was held in Daegu on the 15th, U-Kiss won Asia Influential Artist Award and gave performance with SNSD, Super Junior, Lee Seung Gi, and B2ST. The group is currently taking a hiatus due to its leader Soohyun’s vocal fold nodules. But, the group appeared and with Soohyun’s spirit and other members’ fluent language skills earned great feedback from the audience. Soohyun began the performance by saying, “I’ll definitely perform even if I was going to collapse on stage.” His throat was not in good condition, but he sang three songs, anyway, including “Neverland.” After the performance, the group greeted...

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Jessica C. Admits Being the Subject of Leaked Sex Photos

Twenty-two-year-old model, Jessica C., suffered an unfortunate turn of events recently. A bank’s surveillance tape revealed that Jessica had taken $600 HKD that a customer left behind at an ATM in July 2010. Jessica was summoned to the police station to assist with the investigation recently [after the surveillance tape surfaced]. The day before, Jessica’s shocking sex photos and video clips circulated. The photos stunned the entire city of Hong Kong and Jessica suffered emotionally from their exposure.There were approximately a dozen nude photos released. In several of the photos, a nude woman resembling Jessica C. was seen having intercourse...

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Leon Lai calls himself smart

Leon Lai Ming, Liu Yifei and Feng Shaofeng attended the WHITE VENGEANCE (HUNG MOON YIN) official site launch ceremony in Beijing and the Lai Ming performed theme song ONE THOUGHT (YUT LIM) premiere. Lai Ming in the film played Liu Bang, was he concerned about being compared to other actors who played Liu Bang. Lai Ming said, "I really haven't seen other actors played Liu Bang. Most of the film and television products that I normally come in contact with are from overseas." Lai Ming said that he did not feel any pressure from playing the role of Liu Bang. "The director chose me, I believe I had certain quality that made him feel I was suitable...

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Rose Chan promotes her new film

Rose Chan Ka Wun two nights ago gave away film merchandise to promote her film THE WOMAN KNIGHT OF THE MIRROR LAKE in Causeway Bay. Rose personally gave away prop wooden swords, tee shirts, posters, postcards and other items. She even raised the banner to promote and attracted many people. Some pedestrians and tourists asked for photos and Rose complied.Rose carried a lot of wooden prop swords in front her chest and some ladies reached for them without minding their manners and almost touched her chest. Rose only giggled. "Many people rushed for the wooden swords. Their sudden moves scared me, luckily nothing happened. Maybe they were rushing...

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Andy Lau, Aaron Kwok, Tony Leung Ka Fai create cold war

Edko's heavily invested police epic COLD WAR (HONG JIN) has already confirmed three Best Actors Andy Lau Tak Wa, Aaron Kwok Fu Sing and Tony Leung Ka Fai and scheduled for a Hong Kong production start in October and simultaneous release next year in the Mainland, Taiwan and Hong Kong. The film company is determined to turn the film into the most luxurious Best Actor "city collapsing" acting battle in the past ten years of Hong Kong police film.Lau Tak Wa said that INFERNAL AFFAIRS (MO GAN DOH) was already a battle of wit suspense classic ten years ago. Hopefully after COLD WAR's release it will become the new symbol of Hong Kong police battle...

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Chrissie Chau gets teary eyed from talking about her boyfriend

HONG KONG GHOST STORIES (MANG GWAI OI CHING GOO SI)'s actors Chrissie Chau Sau Na, Law Chung Him and others yesterday promoted with a yacht party. A magazine yesterday claimed that Chrissie and Avis were in a cooling period due to Him Jai's old flame Theresa Fu Wing and that they have already been apart for two months. Yesterday she denied the break up rumor, but got teary eyed when she talked about Avis. Chrissie even blamed Him Jai's unsuccessful relationship for dragging her down.Chrissie said, "If he likes to be the driver so far I would gladly let him! I thought it was a little strange, usually I would be prepared but this time I only found...

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[Video] 2NE1 on MTV IGGY Show Episode 1

2NE1 has been recently nominated for MTV IGGY’S "BEST NEW BAND IN THE WORLD", an award which focuses on looking for the newest and hottest music from around the world. Watch the first episode of "THE MTV IGGY SHOW – EPISODE 1". (2NE1's segment starts @ 2:24)Haven't voted yet? Vote for 2NE1 here!Source: MTV IGGYWritten by: jhezwafu @dkpopnews.netView the original article h...

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[News] Harmful Media Status for SM the Ballad’s “Tomorrow..” Removed

SM the Ballad’s “Tomorrow…” had originally received a harmful media status by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family (Herefater, MOGEF) because the lyrics contained a reference to “alcohol.” On October 14, the MOGEF stated that “SM the Ballad’s ‘I Miss You too Much’ had received a harmful media status but after the lawsuit and the Supreme Court’s decision, we have removed the harmful media status.” On August 25, SM Entertainment’s lawsuit against the MOGEF was decided in SM Entertainment’s favor. “SM the Ballad” was SM Entertainment’s project group made up of, Super Junior’s Kyuhyun, SHINee’s Jong Hyun, Trax’ Jay, and JINO. After about 50...

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[News/Trans] SHINee's Japan Mobile Update about [THE FIRST] Album in Japan

As previously reported, after the news of the information released about SHINee's First Japan Album coming out, SHINee updated in their Japan Mobile, promoting [THE FIRST] Album.[TRANS]Everyone on Fansite! Hello, we are shining SHINee!We will be releasing our first album [THE FIRST] on 23rd November 2011!!In the first album, we will not only include the single songs which we have released till now, but also we will work hard on the recordings of the Japan Original new songs, so please look forward for it.It is because of everyone (shawols) that the album could be released.It is really encouraging that everyone has always been so near to us (being...

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[News] JQT's Min-sun Leaves, Jin-kyung Enters

The four-membered group JQT is losing a member, and gaining a new one.According to the girls' reps on October 17th, one of the original members Min-sun will be leaving the group, to be replaced by new member Jin-kyung (age 18, 165 cm, 44 kg). The agency emphasized the newcomer's toned body, singing, guitar and piano playing skills, and overall instrumental knowledge.As for Min-sun, the agency said that the group was considering Min-sun's departure for awhile, especially so she can then focus on acting.Currently, JQT is preparing for the US debut, aiming to actively enter the American music scene in January or February of 2012. They will...

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[INTERVIEW] Boyfriend's Interview for "Don't Touch My Girl"

6 member boyband, Boyfriend, has come back with their second single album, “Don’t Touch My Girl.” This song was created by the hit-makers Sweettune.To match the lively and powerful song, Boyfriend has shed off their cute and anime character like image and returned with a more manly and mature look.What do you think about this album?It was an honor to be able to work with Sweettune. The song is very up-beat and fast but if you listen carefully, the words are actually pretty sad. It’s a Boyfriend kind of song. (Donghyun)I feel like the concept has changed a lot from the first album.You can say that we pushed the cute factor a lot in the first single...

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[News] Rain writes his first letter to his sister

Rain recently wrote his first letter from the army, and his younger sister shared it to fans.On October 15th, Rain's sister Jung Hana revealed that she received a package and a letter from Rain through her minihompy. She wrote, "I received a package today. I cried when I read the letter. He wrote, 'You are my most loved sibling in the world’…He also told me to give his dog a bath which caused me to start laughing. He said, ‘Lock your doors, be careful walking at night, be careful of cars’…I’m doing great so I told him not to worry."She then added, "The letter made me feel more secure. My brother has a strong will and he is also good on adapting...

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Love For Life completes in The Rome International Film Festival

The Aaron Kwok Fu Sing and Zhang Ziyi starred film LOVE FOR LIFE (JUI OI) was selected to compete in the 6th Rome International Film Festival. In the film Sing Sing's subversive image has already become a focus. With this time his acting had another breakthrough. Many film critics were surprised that a native Hong Kong actor was able to bring to life a farm village youth.After LOVE FOR LIFE's release, Sing Sing said that the biggest challenge of playing this character was capturing the farm villager's thinking and behavior, even how he walked. Sing Sing revealed that actually he has always wanted to play this type of characters because he discovered...

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Wai Ying Hung wants The Golden Horse Best Supporting Actress Award

Wai Ying Hung two nights ago at an event still could not hide her excitement over her CHINESE GHOST STORY (SIN NUI YAU WON) Golden Horse Best Supporting Actress award. "I am pretty nervous. Every time I am nominated I would have hope. I really want awards. Actually this year has been very joyous because my film with Lam Sum Yu (Ruby Lin), BLOOD STAINED SHOES, qualified for the Golden Rooster Hundred Flower Film Festival." Wai Ying Hung admitted that she has been very lucky with recent years. All the movies that she personally accepted were good. She said, "I hope next year I will have a chance to compete for a Mainland award." She already called...

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