f(x)’s Victoria Enjoys Eating Chicken Brains

Victoria from f(X) recently appeared on MBC’s ‘Golden Fishery – Radio Star’ and confessed that she enjoys eating pig intestines, fermented skate, steamed silkworms, and chicken feet, and to everyone’s amazement – chicken brains.

After her shocking confession, Victoria recently made a comment through her Metoday account, saying “It’s summer! Instead of chicken brains, try my healthy recipe – fruits and vegetables” In the picture, Victoria is holding a fork in her hand, eating a cherry tomato.

To everyone’s disappointment, however, there were no chicken brains in the picture.


By Michael Baik

2NE1 Comeback Stage with a Blue Parrot on Ciel's Sholder

2NE1's comeback stage was shocking and a bit awkward, or maybe they were just being themselves.

During their comeback performance with their new song 'I Love You' at SBS Inkigayo, Ciel appeared on the stage with a huge blue parrot on her shoulder, which didn't stop flapping its wings. 

But guess what, the parrot used in 2NE1’s SBS Inkigayo comeback stage performance is a trained parrot which was also featured in IU’s Good Day MV (JP Ver) and other media broadcast events.

In addition to their new avian member, Sandara Park's half-shaved hair and the members' leopard outfits were eye-catching. 

By Michael Baik

New K-Pop Collector's Item: Girls' Generation Stamps

Hey all of you Girls’ Generation fans out there – there is another item for you to collect, but this time you might have to compete against stamp collectors.

According to Korea’s Postal Services, they will begin selling stamps in August, which will feature members from Girls’ Generation.

What makes it special is that this will be their first time to have entertainers on their stamps.

The stamps set would be composed of 14 pieces, including the ones commemorating their 5^th anniversary since their debut, their signed photographs from the 3^rd album “The Boyz”, and their past album jacket photos.

The set would be sold at the price of 20,000 KRW, and if you plan to visit Korea, you can get yours during the “Korean Stamp Exhibition” taking place at COEX (08/09/2012 ~ 08/13/2012).

Meanwhile, Girls’ Generation released their new single album “Paparazzi” in Japan.

By Michael Baik

Super Junior to Host SNL Korea

K-Pop boyband group Super Junior will be hosting tvN's Saturday Night Live (SNL) Korea 2 which will air life on July 14th.

By the way, Super Junior will be the frist idol group to host SNL.

Super Junior, who has been an international sensation, made a come back with its 6th album 'Sexy, Free, & Single).

The producer of the program mentioned that all of the Super Junior members would appear on the show, and the staff members have high expectations of them as this would be the first time having an idol group as a host on the show.

He also commented that it hasn't been decided whether to rate the show as N-19 or not.

By Michael Baik

T-ara Releases Come Back Album Jacket Photo "Day By Day"

K-Pop girl group T-ara released their first photo of their come back album "Day By Day".

According to T-ara's management company, T-ara would make a come back with a more refined looks and a more colorful hair style matched with a modified trench coat fashion.

Their new song, "Day By Day" has an impressive intro played with the flute. Among all, Hwayoung's boyish rapping stands out throughout the song. In addition, we get to hear their new 8th member, Ahreum.

What makes the fans anticipate even more for their first come back performance is that it is choreographed by Jonte Moaning, famous for his work, Beyonce's "Single Ladies"

By Hyun B. Song

So How Hot is Son Dambi's Body in Real Life?

Recently a netizen in Korea posted a picture who he claims to have taken Son Dambi's pictures at a photoshoot event for a magazine.

The netzien claimed that the picture was never been edited or photoshopped.



Along with the picture he glorified her perfect body by claiming that her looks just make everyone go crazy.

And it seems like they all agree with that statement.

By Michael Baik

Former Miss Korea Choi Yoon-yeong Arrested for Theft

Netizens were shocked as they heard the news that the former Miss Korea & actress Choi Yoon-yeong was arrested for theft.

According to the police official, Choi visited her friend’s place where she decided to steal a combination of cash and goods worth of 2,600,000 Korean Won (around 2,300 US Dollar).

Upon police investigation, Choi admitted most of the charges pressed on her, but lamented her misconduct, stating she doesn’t understand why she did that.

Choi was arrested while exchanging the checks she stole into cash at a local bank. She was caught on CCTV at the bank and it led to her arrest.

Allegedly Choi was suffering from hardships of life after her large-scale Yoga business failed.

By Hyun B. Song

IU Expected to Deliver a Baby?

Recently, a photo of an exam question generated a lot of talk among many IU fans.　

A netizen in Korea posted a story titled “IU appears in school exam”. In the exam, a question asks to calculate the delivery date of a 31-year-old pregnant woman named IU,

The question asks,

“If (1) IU, a 31-year-old female, had her last period on Nov 29, 2011, and (2) August in the year of 2012 has 31 days. What would be the correct date for her expected delivery?”

And it lists 5 different dates to choose from.

Although it was a fictional question and the age of the woman who appeared on the exam was some 11 years older than the IU we love, it sure has surprised a lot of IU fans.

Netizens showed various reactions ranging from anger to hollow smiles.

By Michael Baik

After School Makes a Great Come Back with Fancy Group Dance

After School grabbed viewers' attention with their fancy group dance! For their come back performance, After School showed off their upgraded upgraded dance skills while singing 'Rip Off'

They were dressed as magicians, with magic wands in their hands. For their next song 'Flash Back', After School dressed all in gold, highlighting the sexier side.

 

By Hyun B. Song

Former K-Pop Star Ayumi in Love with J-Pop Star Gackt?

Ayumi, better known for her time with the K-Pop girl group ‘Sugar’, has been spotted by paparazzi, but she was not alone – she was with the popular Japanese singer Gackt.

According to Sponichi Annex and other numerous Japanese media revealed photos of the couple dating at an upscale restaurant, and made a speculation that they are in a serious relationship.

Interestingly, however, it was not the first time that the media mentioned the possibility of their romantic relationship.

Both agencies for Ayumi and Gackt announced that they are not directly in control with their personal lives.

By Hyun B. Song

Yu-na Kim Saddens the Crowd with Bobbed Hair

Yuna Kim wowed the crowd with her bobbed hair. What’s with her new hairstyle? I suspect that her recent lawsuit against her professor made her undergo a change of mind, and is manifested through cutting her hair.

Recently, the Korea Joongang Daily reported that Kim Yu-na filed a libel suit against Professor Hwang Sang-min of Yonsei University, who publically called her practice teaching assignments from Korea University as “mere performances”.

“The practice teaching was nothing but a show performed by a celebrity,” said Professor Hwang during a CBS radio program. “We all know that she is indeed a very busy person. I don’t think Yu-na has attended lectures faithfully, and it is not fair for normal students.

The drama ended as Yu-na Kim dropped defamation law suit against Professor Hwang. Although the law suit is over, people are certain that Yu-na Kim was hurt emotionally. As such, people started showing support by reminding the glorious moments that brought joy to Korea – like when she won the gold medal at the Vancouver Winter Olympics back in 2010.

I know we can only imagine how difficult it would be to live as a celebrity in Korea.

By Michael Baik

LeeSSang(리쌍) _ Someday (Feat. Yoon Do Hyun of YB)

LeeSSang is back with their 8th album [Unplugged] in commemoration of their 10th anniversary, having fulfilled the "LeeSSang syndrome", "chart all-kill" and "record long-runs" last year.

[Unplugged] contains 13 colors for each of the tracks including the title song "Someday"; "Hard to be Humble" which reproduces the retro band sounds of the 60s and 70s; "My Love" which is a love song with a dreamy and dramatic arrangement; "Hola" giving the impression that one has been invited to a festival in Cuba; "In Search of Happiness" resembling a memoir; "Casanova" which straightforwardly expresses the thoughts of guys at a club on a Friday night; "Gary and Giri's third story" which is an honest story for LeeSSang themselves; "Everyone seems to change" which is a remake of Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter's song with LeeSSang's stylish senses; "I want to cry" by the late Lee Nam Ee; and "Bururi" which is an exquisite combination of rock and hip-hop. The album is direct evidence that LeeSSang has become musicians able to perfectly cover all kinds of music, regardless of genre.

昨年、'リサンシンドローム'、'音源チャート席巻'、'ロングラン新記録'など、見事な成果を見せてきたリサンが、結成10周年を記念して８thフルアルバム［Unpl­­ugged］で帰ってきた。

アルバムのタイトル曲「Someday」をはじめ、60、70年代のレトロなバンドサウンドを再演した「謙遜は大変」、夢幻的でドラマチックな構成のラブソング「君に学ぶ­­（My Love）」、キューバの祭りに招待されたような「HOLA」、一編の回顧録を連想させる「幸せを探して」、金曜日の夜のクラブの中の男たちの心理をストレートに表現した­­「Casanova」、リサンが自分たちに語る真心のこもった話「ケリとギリの三番目の話」、リサンならではの洗練された感覚で名曲を再解釈した春夏秋冬の「人々は皆変­わ­る」、故イ・ナミの「泣きたい」、ロックとヒップホップが絶妙に調和された「Bururi」など13種類のカラーが共存する［Unplugged］。リサンがジャンル­を問­わずどんな音楽でも完璧に消化できるミュージシャンであることを証明してくれるアルバムだ。

작년 한 해 '리쌍 신드롬', '차트 올킬', '롱런 신기록'. 이 모든 성과를 완벽히 이끌어 냈던 리쌍이 결성 10주년을 기념해 정규 8집 [Unplugged]로 돌아왔다.

이번 앨범의 타이틀곡인 'Someday'를 비롯해 60, 70년대 느낌의 복고 밴드 사운드를 재연한 '겸손은 힘들어', 몽환적이고 드라마틱한 구성의 러브송 '너에게 배운다 (My Love)', 쿠바의 한 축제에 초대된 듯한 'HOLA', 한 편의 회고록을 연상시키는 '행복을 찾아서', 금요일 밤 클럽 안 남자들의 심리를 직설적으로 표현한 'Casanova', 리쌍 스스로에게 던지는 진심 어린 이야기 '개리와 기리 세 번째 이야기', 리쌍만의 세련된 감각으로 명곡을 재해석한 봄 여름 가을 겨울의 '사람들은 모두 변하나 봐'와 故이남이의 '울고 싶어라', 락과 힙합이 절묘히 어우러진 'Bururi' 등 13가지의 컬러가 공존하는 [Unplugged]는 리쌍이 더 이상 장르에 구애받지 않고 어떤 음악이든 완벽히 소화할 수 있는 뮤지션이라는 것을 여과 없이 증명해주는 앨범이다.

Source: Youtube Kpop Channel

Has Sohee Gone Too Far with Her X-Rated Pantyhose?

All you doubters, be gone! Who said Wondergirls are now over the hill?

Until their recent come back, people were really skeptical that they could gain back the popularity they once enjoyed so much. While they were trying to make a strong foothold within the US market, so many competitive girl groups have captured a significant fan base of Wondergirls.





HOWEVER, as Wondergirls came back with all new tunes that are en sync with the current trends, they once again proved that they have not only the capacity to compete in the highly competitive industry, but also can lead the trend. Yes, they are back!

Too much pressure to stand as a fashionista?

Sunye and Ye-eun, among all, have made dramatic transition with their bobbed hair. Sohee, also, was not second to the race - Sohee boasted her highly regarded status as a fashionista by rolling out a whole new set of "pantyhose fashion" to the stage.

Yes, it must have been a big hit - streets in Korea are filled with teenage girls wearing those Sohee-style pantyhose. However, what really grinds me is what she is really wearing on her pantyhose! Take a look at her selection of pantyhose. There are NAKED girls making erotic poses! Oh my my Sohee... did you have to wear those to a TV show where tens of thousands of teenagers are watching?

If you are a K-Pop lover I am sure that you are aware of the controversy caused by G-Dragon when he decided to become brave (I think his marijuana is responsible for this) and wear badges that had obscene messages?

It IS understandable that they are under extreme pressure to maintain their status as fashionistas, which might have forced them to wear something that stand out from the crowd... so they chose sex and they were got the backlashes they were not expecting.

JYP... you again?

And at the center of all these controversies is Mr. JYP, who is also responsible for Miss A's garter belt fashion. Hey, but you know it's not just about what they wear - JYP is like THE originator of so many sexy dances... if he could patent his choreographs, he would amass a fortune big enough to buy out his rival SM Entertainment.

Well the bottom line is this - girl groups, no matter how hot or curvy their bodies are, the ultimate virtue they have to posses is their singing skills. If not, what are they? You answer the question.

by Kelly the "Sinper"

Honey Lee Decalares Herself as Vegetarian, but Netizens Have Beef with Her

What is Honey Lee most famous for besides having been selected as the most beautiful female in Korea many years ago? If you can’t come up with any other answer off the cuff, you haven’t heard about the recent controversy surrounding Honey Lee’s alleged BETRAYAL. 

Interestingly, she became the target of harsh criticism by Korea’s netizens after she declared herself as a vegetarian. Hm… I thought being a vegetarian was a prime example of an ascetic life, and for that reason, wasn’t it supposed to be something laud-worthy? Let’s take a look at why.

Okay, so you might appreciate a little background information on this case. Here you go – last month, Honey Lee appeared on Onstyle’s TV show “Hyori Lee’s Golden 12” and wowed the audience with her claim that she has been a vegetarian for the past 9 years.

But Honey Lee wowed the viewers again when she appeared on her own TV show “She’s Olive – Honey Lee’s My Sweet Canada”, enjoying that juicy Canadian beef steak! Korean netizens started a concentrated fire on Honey Lee, the brazen liar who in fact eats meat but falsely promoted oneself as a vegetarian. 

 As the issue became more and more controversial, Honey Lee’s management company, Popeye Entertainment, explained through a statement that Honey Lee actually SPIT OUT that beef she was chewing as soon as the camera was turned off. They also added that they feel hurt by a misunderstanding like this.

So what do you think about this? Do you believe that Honey Lee felt so sad and painful while chewing that juicy, tender Canadian beef steak and actually spit out what was in her mouth? Or, even if she didn’t should we forgive her because she was the number one most beautiful female in Korea?

by Michael Baik