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October 20, 2010

Shindong & Eunhyuk to host new talent search show

Super Junior’s hosting pros have yet another new gig.

Just last week we shared the news the Super Junior’s very own Teukigayo trio is set to host a new show. But that is not going to be members Shindong and Eunhyuk’s only new hosting event.

The two idols were also chosen to be MCs on MBC Star Audition-Great Birth, a new talent search show set to go as far as U.S., China, Japan, and Southeast Asia apart from domestic South Korea in search of new blood. Shindong and Eunhyuk hosted the second preliminary round of the show on the 16 and the 17th, which were held in Seoul Songpagu Bangidong Olympic Park.

An MBC representative reveals that the popular idols/MCs “had interviews with participants who passed the first preliminary round and commanded the overall event. We were able to finish the preliminary round because of Shindong and Eunhyuk’s smooth hosting skills.”

Shindong and Eunhyuk’s company added, “Super Junior is popular in China. Therefore, the two people will host the auditions in China.”

Star Audition-Great Birth with Shindong and Eunhyuk will be having its second round of the preliminary auditions in November 13 and 14 in Ilsan Kintex.

Anyone care to join? Get discovered and meet your idols in one go!

Source: Korea Times
Translation: minnie@sujuism.blogstop
Written by: aetria@kpoplive.com

Super Junior's Siwon SK W Smartphone "Reaction" CF

Super Junior's Donghae Thanks You for a Happy Birthday

Super Junior’s Donghae received lots of love on his birthday, and he gladly sends it back through Twitter.

The idol posted on his Twitter on his special day, shouting out his sincere thanks to everyone who made him happy on his birthday. He writes:

‘Thank you very much ! I really spent a happy day today! The members gave me a cake and lots of presents ㅎ Thank God! Thank u My dad Mom And ELF’

Member Heechul gave him a Donghae special on his radio show SBS Kim Heechul’s YoungStreet, while leader Leeteuk posted on Twitter, “Donghae happy birthday !!!You saw the messenger right?ㅋㅋㅋㅋ”

Looks like he had the happy birthday his fans wished for him. Belated greetings Donghae!

Source: Asia Economy Daily
Translation: BGSS2Makane@6TeensOnTop
Written by: aetria@kpoplive.com

Super Junior's Donghae with One Way & Henry

This photo was posted by Chance of One Way in his Twitter account with these texts :

"Happy birthday dong hae!! We all love you bro! 생일 진심으로 축하한다 동해야! 슈주 원웨이 화이팅!"

You can see Super Junior's Donghae together with the members of One Way - Chance, Peter & YoungSky and Super Junior-M's Henry. Boys night out obviously celebrating Donghae's birthday with a birthday cake complete with lighted candles.

Source: Chance's Twitter (http://twitter.com/onewaychance)

Super Junior releases new KyoChon Calendar for 2011

Super Junior released a new Kyochon chicken calendar for 2011. All the members who posed for this new calendar are, Leeteuk, Heechul, Shindong, Yesung, Siwon, Eunhyuk, Sungmin, Donghae, Kyuhyun, and Ryeowook! The guys are showing their manly side but also their cute side.

Click the link to see more pics of the calendar:

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=566926&id=214540185413

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Credit: PTT-SJ版/aplover
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Posted by Mari @ HypnoticAsia

Watch BoA's Music Videos of Songs from 'Copy & Paste' Repackage CD

BoA's sixth album repackage "Copy & Paste" comes in newly designed packaging with two new songs - "Copy & Paste" and "I'm OK".

After five years away from Korean music, BoA is making her K-pop comeback with the new album "Hurricane Venus", just in time for her tenth anniversary! Since releasing "Girls on Top" in 2005, the petite diva has focused her activities overseas, putting out four albums in Japan and dropping a U.S. debut album in 2009. August 25, 2010 marks the tenth anniversary in the music business for the 23-year-old, who debuted at the tender age of 13 and grew up gracefully in the spotlight as one of Asia's top artists.

BoA's long-awaited sixth album is packed with new songs including "Game", a trendy dance pop number composed by hit songwriter and producer Hitchhiker, and the emotional ballad "Person Next to Me" penned by Kim Dong Ryul.

Watch the MVs here :

Game:

Hurricane Venus:

Copy & Paste:

Join BoA 2010 Korean Comeback Facebook Fanpage:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/BoA-2010-Korean-Comeback/142367242440018

Koreaboo | BoA and more to appear in Asia Song Festival

The Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism have just announced the 12 singers that will participate in this year's 2010 Asia Song Festival. The singers will represent 6 Asian countries and the festival will be held at the Seoul Jamsil Olympic Stadium on October 23rd. This is the 7th year that this festival has been held. This year's festival has been entitled Let's Go G20 because it commemorates the hosting of the G20 Seoul Summit. The festival will be co-hosted by the Korea Foundation for International Culture Exchange, Seoul city, and UNICEF. In addition, it is also supported by the G20 committee and the Ministry of Culture.

Korea will be represented by Lee Seung Chul, Rain, BoA, 2AM, KARA, 4minute, and BEAST; Japan will be represented by AKB48; Jane Zhang will represent China; Joe Chang for Taiwan; Bie The Star for Thailand; and Michael Wong for Malaysia.

There will also be a pre-event to showcase new Asian singers, as well as performances from Teen Top, Rainbow, E.Via, and Kim Yeo Hee.

Source: KBS Global and Asia Song Festival
Posted by Uni @ Koreaboo

Allkpop | BoA says goodbye on Inkigayo

Having made a comeback in Korea in early August after a five year hiatus, BoA bid goodbye to her Korean fans with her final performance stage on Inkigayo this afternoon.

Despite her extended hiatus, BoA has certainly not lost her touch, having has also nabbed various #1 positions on music charts. Congrats to BoA for a successful promotional period!

We’ll definitely be anticipating more future promotions from her!

"Copy & Paste" performance at Inkigayo (10/17/10):

Posted by Casper @ Allkpop

Allkpop | BoA says goodbye with “Copy & Paste”

After a rather short promotional period for her follow-up single, “Copy & Paste“, solo artist BoA is ready to say goodbye for now.

BoA has not only successfully re-entered the K-pop stage, but has also nabbed various #1 positions on music charts. Congrats to BoA for a successful promotional period!

We’ll definitely be anticipating future promotions from this talented artist!

"Copy & Paste" performance @ Music Core (10/16/10):

Posted by Kjpop @ Allkpop

Allkpop | BoA's Performances at Yoo Hee Yeol’s Sketchbook

The talented and hard working BoA also made an appearance on Yoo Hee Yeol’s Sketchbook and performed a few of her best hits, she also covered Bill Wither’s ‘Ain’t No Sunshine’, check it out below.

Valenti + No.1:

Hurricane Venus:

Copy & Paste:

Ain't No Sunshine:

Posted by Ghostwriter @ Allkpop

Allkpop | BoA to release new single "I See Me" in Japan

AVEX Entertainment recently updated their website with information pertaining to BoA’s upcoming Japanese single tentatively titled ‘I See Me’ (subject to change). The track will also be used as a commercial song for Japanese audio equipment manufacturing company Audio-Technica.

The release date along with pricing and further details will be revealed at a later date.

Posted by GhostWriter @ Allkpop

October 15, 2010

Japanese singer Emi Fujita's new album "Camomile Smile" out now

Asia’s Easy Listening Diva Emi Fujita releases her latest CD titled “Camomile Smile”. This album is the latest installment in her very successful Camomile series, which received Platinum and Gold Record Awards in territories like Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia and Singapore and established her as a vocalist of immense depth and soul. Her distinctive and pure vocals was branded by music critics as “Sound Therapy”. The new "Camomile Smile" album includes her relaxing interpretation of classic ballads like “Imagine", "Your Song", "Both Sides Now", "I Honestly Love You"" and many more.

Emi Fujita debuted as a singer with her husband Ryuji Fujita in the group Le Couple and released their first album in 1994. Emi made her solo debut in 2001.

"Camomile Smile" tracklist:
1. Imagine (originally by John Lennon)
2. Your Song (originally by Elton John)
3. Eternal Flame (originally by The Bangles)
4. Streets of London (originally by Ralph McTell)
5. Both Sides Now (originally by Judy Collins)
6. I Honestly Love You (originally by Olivia Newton John)
7. I Believe (originally by Shin Seung Hun from "My Sassy Girl")
8. Laughter in the Rain (originally by Neil Sedaka)
9. Smile (originally by Nat King Cole)
10. Blue Moon (originally by Mel Torme)
11. The Perfect Moment (originally by Dick Lee)
12. From A Distance (originally by Bette Midler)
13. Danny Boy (popular Irish song)

Album preview: Emi Fujita "Camomile Smile"

Gary V. launches 28th album "Replay"

Gary V. has a new CD out!

In celebration of his 27th year in the local entertainment industry, Mr. Pure Energy Gary Valenciano released his 28th album called “Replay.” The said album is composed of 17 songs that were previously recorded by Gary; re-engineered to have its “current sound”.

In contrary to his all-hits album “Greatest Hits”, the songs included in “Replay” were the “unpopular” ones, the not hits, so to speak. These songs may not be charttoppers before but they were equally as good.

Some of the 17 digitally re-mastered tracks included in Replay are “One hello,” “Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo,” “And I Love You So,” “Home,” “Tell Me,” “Kailan Pa,” “Alam Ko Na,” and “More and More” among many other romantic and unforgettable songs.

The carrier single of Replay is the romantic ballad “Did It Ever.” Paul Soriano directed the music video of “Did It Ever” and it is currently airing on MYX. To vote for “Did It Ever” on MYX, type in MYX (space) VOTE (space) DID IT EVER and send to 2366.

Replay is released by Universal Records and it’s available in all record bars nationwide.

“Did It Ever” music video:

Source:
http://www.starmometer.com/2010/10/14/gary-v-launches-28th-album-replay/

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