[SS501] UPDATES ON ROYAL AVENUE AND LAPIN CARROT

Credits to Royal Avenue + Lapin Carrot




Do you remember that post last 18th of May when Jung Min went to a pet shop to buy Royal Avenue's mascot? Yes, he wanted to buy a rabbit but since they were there too early and the store is still close, he wasn't able to buy one. Well, the second time was a charm and he managed to purchase not just one but RABBITS. Imagine that... rabbits... give 3 or 4 months and there'd be more hopping rabbits in Royal Avenue.

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[SS501] NEWS ON DESTINATION

Credits to june@newsen.com + SS601.com + (English Translation) xiaochu @ Quainte501.com

SS501 HyunJoong, Sexy Eyelids that Noona Cries For

Group SS501’s return to the music scene with new album ‘DESTINATION’ is nearing and from 24-May onwards, pre-order can be made through online music shops.

This album is a large scale world project with America music producer Steven Lee, who has won many Golden Disk awards as well as composed and arranged all songs in ‘REBIRTH’ album, working with SS501 once again this time.

In addition, this album contains photos of BEFORE concept with the members’ natural image and SPECIAL EDITION album that contains AFTER concept with their transformation into matured image wearing world trending Europe styled suits. With a concept of good and evil sado masochism (SM), without any fabrication, the clean image and intensity while sexy image in white & black images will make up the NORMAL album. We will be able to see SS501’s diverse images with these other type of appeal.

On 24-May, pre-order for ‘SPECIAL EDITION’ will be available through online music stores such as yes24, Kyobobooks, Interpark, Aladdin, etc. They are planning for random customers who bought through yes24 to attend the autograph session on 28-May.

Meanwhile, SS501’s new album will be released by end of May and prior to that, they will perform in Dream Concert on 22-May.


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Credits to mt.starnews.co.kr + SS601.com + (English Translation) xiaochu@Quainte501.com

SS501, New album jacket photo released... Filled with masculine beauty




5-member male group SS501’s new album ‘DESTINATION’ flaunts with a different type of appeal.

On 20-May, SS501’s company DSP Media released the members’ image from SS501’s new album ‘DESTINATION’ which will be available online for reservations from 24-May onwards.

This album contains photos of natural concept and there is a special edition album that contains photos of their matured image wearing Europe style suits. With a concept called good and evil sado masochism (SM), the normal edition will consist of black white image of their intense yet sexy appearance.

‘DESTINATION’ is an album co-produced by USA, Europe and Korea, with world renowned producer Steven Lee leading SS501.

SS501’s new album will be released by end of May, prior to that they will perform on Dream Concert on 22-May. They are also planning for a autograph session on 28-May.

Credits to DSP Site + loiskr.blogspot.com

DSP Announcement on Destination... Track list and release date




Track List
Track 1. Let me be the one (그게 너라고)
Track 2. Love Ya (Title Song)
Track 3. Crazy for you
Track 4. 영원토록 (Forever)

New album will be released on 27th of May and SS501 will have the comeback stage on 4th of June at Music Bank. You can order the Special Edition of Destination from 24th of May at Yes24. DSP will announce about fan signing on 27th of May.


Credits to http://news.nate.com/view/20100520n04618 +
http://news.donga.com/3//20100520/28471900/1 + loiskr.blogspot.com

Pre-ordering of Destination (Comeback Album) is available from May 24

Here is my summary of the released news in this morning.

- Online music shops will be receiving pre-order for Destination from 24th of May.
- There are two editions of this comeback album.

[Special Edition] includes two kinds of picture book
- Before concept : Natural,
- After concept : Mature (will be wearing Europian style suit)

[Normal Edition] S&M concept
- White concept : natural & pure
- Black concept : strong & sexy

- They are planning to hold Fan signing on 28th of May for fans who is picked by lottery to purchase the album through Yes24.
- Their new album will be came out the end of May.

- DSP President is now under medical treatment.
- Our boy will wait for his recovery and then will have a discusion with him directly.
- The person who talked with SS501 recently said "Nothing is cleared. SS501 members are feeling heavy pressure for rumors about them."
- SS501 will concentrate on their new album and will be back on 4th of June.

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SS501 New Album: DESTINATION

Korean idol group SS501 is gearing up for a comeback with their upcoming new album "

DESTINATION" due out May 31, according to their agency DSP Entertainment on Tuesday.

DSP explained in a press release that some of the most talented musicians in Korea, Europe and the U.S., including prominent Korean-American music producer Steven Lee, collaborated to create the new album.

Lee, who had written and arranged all the tracks in the group's previous album "REBIRTH," also composed the title track, named "Love Ya," in the new album.

All the songs in "DESTINATION" have been arranged to piano accompaniments while incorporating a minimum of electronic sounds that are prevalent in current K-pop music.

Some of the songs included in the record are R&B tune "Let Me Be The One" and a dance number called "Crazy 4 U," which was performed by the band during their "PERSONA Asia Tour" but left out on the previous album. Fans are said to have requested that SS501 include this particular track on the new album.

SS501, who debuted in 2005 with single "Warning," made a successful comeback to the music scene last October, topping various music charts with their second mini-album "Rebirth".

They kicked off their "1st Asia Tour Persona" in Seoul last August and went on to perform in Tokyo, Taipei, Shanghai and Hong Kong.

The five member group are scheduled to give a comeback performance on KBS' "Music Bank" on June 4.

Reporter : Lynn Kim lynn2878@ Editor : Jessica Kim jesskim@ Source: http://www.asiae.co.kr/

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Latest Fancafe Rankings - May

01. TVXQ: 777,547 ↓ 2150
02. Bigbang: 360,425 ↓ 2707
03. SNSD: 303,307 ↑ 2683
04. SS501: 258,117 ↓ 3338
05. 2PM: 232,874 ↓ 4896
06. Super Junior: 197,261 ↓ 48411
07. Shinee: 117,418 ↑ 500
08. Shinhwa: 115,583 ↓ 71918
09. FT Island: 107,900 ↓ 735
10. Wonder girls: 107,351 ↓ 9074
11. 2ne1: 96,142 ↓ 349
12. BEAST: 90,688 ↑ 10371
13. MBLAQ: 70,644 ↑ 1088
14. 2AM: 60,301 ↑ 897
15. f(x): 57,724 ↑ 18255
16. Kara: 55,158 ↑ 5714
17. Brown Eyed Girls: 44,720 ↑
18. Seeya: 43,395
19. CSJH：33,551 ↓ 12399
20. T-ara: 26,517 ↑ 9791
21. CNBLUE: 24,074
22. ZE:A: 21,519
23. 4minute: 19,644↑ 388
24. Supernova: 19,251
25. After school: 16,570 ↑ 1207
26. SECRET: 15,467
27. Davichi: 10,308 ↑
28. ZE:A: 3,469
29. U-kiss: 3,405 ↓ 1222
30. F.CUZ: 3,205

Source: Mystery Beast ★ Taiwan B2uty Club + Pretty SNSD Taiwan Fanclub + Lee Hong Ki Bar + SS501 Bar + Hey!JJ
Translation: tvxqhwaiting @ OneTVXQ.com
Credits: OneTVXQ.com { One World. One Red Ocean. One TVXQ! }

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Epik High gets robbed

Tablo announced on his personal Twitter that Epik High’s car was robbed while moving around for their schedule.

Tablo wrote on his Twitter, “Someone came into our car, broke our window and stole my manager’s wallet and more. What is that?” He continued, “Please work as much as your greed and earn your money, robbers.”

Epik High's company said, “We heard about the incident. We will talk things over and take necessary action.” How unfortunate.

Credits: Heartfacee@allkpop

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D-NA will be leaving for Japan for a fan meeting

Boy Group D-NA (dae guk nam ah) will be leaving for Japan to have a fan meeting after having their debut in Japan last March through their first showcase.

This coming 28th, they will have their first Japanese Fan Meeting at 7pm at Gotanda U-Port Hall in Tokyo with SEOUL TRAIN with RAINBOW who will be attending the showcase.

D-NA's agency on the 11th said that, "They will be having their first fan meeting in Japan with the fans and they will be preparing for a great show for the fans who gave so much care and attention to D-Na".

Meanwhile, D-NA has been having their Asian promotions not only in Japan but also in Bangkok, Thailand, Shanghai and China were they successfully completed their showcases and also receiving a lot of love calls from other Asian countries.

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Source: Starnews
Credits: Blueprincess824 @ dailykpopnews

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Super Junior to unveil music video to new single tomorrow

Korean idol group Super Junior will be unveiling a music video to their latest single "BONAMANA" tomorrow, according to agency SM Entertainment on Tuesday.

SM said in a press release that the new video will be available on the group's official website (http://superjunior.smtown.com) as well as on various portal and music sites.

"BONAMANA," the title track from their fourth album due out Thursday, has been climbing on the real-time charts of several online music providers such as Dosirak and Monkey3 since its release in digital format yesterday.

Super Junior -- composed of members Leeteuk, Heechul, Han Geng, Yesung, Kang-in, Shindong, Sungmin, Eunhyuk, Donghae, Siwon, Ryeowook, Kibum and Kyuhyun -- debuted in December 2005 with their first studio album titled "SuperJunior05 (TWINS)".

They became a K-pop phenomenon across Asia, thanks to the success of their subsequent albums "Don't Don" (2007) and "Sorry, Sorry" (2009), and held two sold-out concert tours in 2008 and 2009 titled "The 1st Asia Tour - Super Show" and "Super Show 2".

The boys are scheduled to give their comeback performance on KBS music show "Music Bank" on Friday, but will be a ten-member band for the time being as three of its members are taking a break from group activities.

Kang-in plans to enter the army to fulfill his mandatory two-year military service, Kibum is focusing on his acting career and Hangeng is currently embroiled in a legal battle with SM.

Source: Asiae

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f(x)'s NU ABO; "Cheek Touch Dance" and "NaNaNa Dance" are predicted hits

[TVDaily = Reporter Che JoonYong] A new trend is beginning to gather a lot of attention- the powerful dance of f(x)’s ‘NU ABO’

Last weekend, broadcasted music programs aired f(x)’s first comeback stages for “NU ABO,” showcasing f(x)’s professionalism and skill in live performances as well as fresh, stylish dance choreography which attracted many music fans into the discography.

In particular, the dance shown in the refrain of the song where the members look into a mirror and apply make up which was dubbed the ‘Cheek touch dance” and the section of choreography where the members shake both their arms which was dubbed the “NaNaNa Dance” [by fans] as well as the point in the choreography where Victoria moved her legs tore up the stage, a predicted hit from even now.

In addition, ‘NU ABO’s dance carries an atmosphere of intensity, but f(x)’s song’s charisma upon the stage comes from their dynamic choreography as well as their abundance of energy as well as their hard effort which allows for their personalities to be felt, thereby being an individual, completely satisfying Asian dance pop group.

On the other hand, f(x)’s first mini album, “NU ABO” has been receiving very positive reactions, reaching 1st on various music charts.

기사제보 news@tvdaily.co.kr
Source: Reporter Che JoonYong of TVDaily
Translator: mongoosedragon
Credits: Aff(x)tion Forum

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'Dongsaeng Group' f(x) thinks of the 'Unnie Group' SNSD as ...

The 5 member girl group, f(x), who recently made a comeback says that the artist that gets mentioned alot these days is the 9 member group, SNSD.

Both groups are working under the same company, SM Entertainment, one of the reason is because SNSD's Jessica and f(x)'s Krystal are sisters. That is why they are called the 'Dongsaeng Group' since f(x) has debuted 2 years after SNSD.

Then what kind of group is SNSD to f(x)?

In a recent interview with Money Today StarNews, f(x)'s Sulli has stated, "I respect SNSD sunbaes and they always say good things to us so I'm thankful".

Luna also has said, "Although SNSD are a different kind of a singing group than us, to us they are like sisters we have known for a long time. They always give us help whenever we need it."

Krystal has said, "SNSD is a group you can't separate from us. Although I wasn't able to see Jessica due to her promotions, a while back, she sent me a message saying 'I saw your teaser, I hope you do well.'" and "She said that she's going to buy our new album and not just one, 10 of them."

On the other hand, f(x) has debuted last year September and are recently topping many music chart after releasing their first mini album title track, 'NU ABO'.

Source: Star News
Translator: Sugarcookie
Credit: aff(x)tion

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T-ara Jiyeon confesses her heart went "thump, thump" during her first kiss with Yoo Seung Ho

T-ara's Jiyeon confessed her first kiss was with her ideal man, Yoo Seung Ho.

On the May 11st broadcast of SBS's "Strong Heart", Jiyeon announced that her "her heart trembled when she had her first kiss with her ideal man Yoo Seung Ho."

"Yoo Seung Ho was my ideal type before," Jiyeon said, "He was in T-ara's 'Lies' music video and him and I had a kissing scene."

"Yoo Seung Ho was attractive and truly gorgeous," she said as she was not able to conceal her mind.

She also said, "I was glad we got to see eachother again because we were both in the "God of Study" drama."

Rain, After School's Park Gahee, Epik High, Kim Heechul, T-ara's Jiyeon, etc will all be starring in the May 11st broadcast of "Strong Heart".

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source: http://www.tvdaily.co.kr/read.php3?aid=127353732659103002
cr: nathaniel (trans) @ diadem + tvdaily

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