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November 24, 2010

Allkpop | Super Junior & 2NE1 Won Most Number of Awards in MAMA 2010 Online & Mobile Fan Votes

The online and mobile vote results are out for the ‘2010 MAMA‘ (Mnet Asian Music Awards)!

A total of 550,605 people from all over Asia participated in the polls, with the majority of voters being females in their twenties. These votes are factored into the final awards selection, and make up anywhere from 10-30% of the criteria for winners.

The results are as follows:
Best Male Group: Super Junior
Best Dance Performance (Male): Super Junior
Song of the Year: Super Junior
Artist of the Year: Super Junior

Best Female Group: 2NE1

Best Dance Performance (Female): 2NE1
Best Music Video: 2NE1

Best New Male Artist: CNBLUE
Best New Female Artist: miss A
Best Male Solo Artist: Rain
Best Female Solo Artist: BoA
Best Solo Dance Performance: Rain
Best Solo Vocal Performance: Gummy
Best Vocal Performance (Group): 2AM
Best Band Performance: FT Island
Best Rap Performance: Epik High
Best Collaboration: Ga-In & Jo Kwon
Best Digital Single: Park Bom
The Shilla Asian Wave: 2PM

Results can also be viewed on the MAMA homepage. The ceremony will be held in Macau on November 28th, so tune in with allkpop for the live stream of the event!

Source: MAMA official website
Tip: Sandra
Posted by VITALSIGN @ Allkpop

Allkpop | Super Junior’s Siwon & Big Bang’s Taeyang honored with ‘Minister Commendations’

The 1st ‘2010 Korean Popular Culture & Arts Awards’ was recently held in Seoul on November 22nd, and Big Bang’s Taeyang and Super Junior’s Siwon were awarded the ‘Minister Commendation for Culture and Tourism’.

Other award winners include:
- Actors: Kim Mi Sook and Jung Junho
- Musicians: Kim Kwang Suk and Lee Jung Shik
- Comedians: Kim Byung Jo and Bae Il Jib
- Singer: Maya
- Voice Dubbing Artist: Sung Woo
- Model: Yang Yee Shik
- Cartoonists: Yoon Tae Ho and Won Soo Yeon

Posted by VITALWARNING @ Allkpop
Source : TV Daily

Daily Kpop News | Super Junior Show 3 Singapore Sold out

5,000 Super Junior Super Show 3 tickets for Singapore’s first show was completely sold out yesterday morning! Super Junior’s SS3 concert has received great reactions, the tickets were sold out at the speed of lightning. After the tickets have been sold out, concert organizer Running Into The Sun immediately responded that for the benefit of all the fans who were unable to purchase the tickets, they are trying to secure another show in Singapore.

Controlling the online crowd:
Super Junior’s first concert in Singapore, attracting a lot of fans snatching up the tickets, after sales began, 1000 tickets were sold out in 15 minutes. But as there were large amount of fans purchasing the tickets at the same time, causing the internet site to be paralyzed at some point of time, but at the same time the 5 counters set up at The Heeren also experienced the same problem, delaying the sales for the fans who queued there. SISTIC chairman Tan Jun Hao revealed during a interview yesterday morning that 10 minutes before the sales of tickets began, the website has already been experiencing high traffic flow, beginning to show symptoms of a possible jam of the site, therefore start controlling the traffic flow, it was only then that the traffic flow got better. He also mentioned that the average speed of the counters at The Heeren was 2 minutes per fan. He also revealed that other than Taiwan artistes Jay Chou, in his impression there wasn’t any other time he was required to control the traffic flow, thus showing how popular Super Junior’s concert was.

Many fans did not mange to purchase any tickets:
Not wanting to squeeze with all the other fans, Super Junior fan Valerie Tan queued at Parkway Plaza over night, although she was the first in line, yet she only managed to purchase 6 tickets in 30 minutes. She said “When I bought the ticket at 10am, the counter staff told me the website has been paralysed, he kept refreshing the page and said that the tickets have been sold out, giving me the shock of my life! Only after roughly 30 minutes did I managed to purchase 6 tickets, but I still need 5 more tickets.”

Credits: Super Junior Bar
Translated by: linda@dkpopnews.net

Allkpop | Super Junior wins “Best K-pop Group” at 2010 ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards

Super Junior was recently named the most popular Korean artist in the Philippines at the ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards 2010.

Artists who were nominated for the ‘Pop K-pop’ category were Super Junior, 2NE1, Wonder Girls, and One Way. Super Junior managed to outrank all three nominees by receiving 61.6% of the total votes, placing them in first place.

Last July 2010, Super Junior’s 4th album title track, ‘Bonamana‘, was ranked #1 on the MYX Philippines music chart for seven consecutive weeks, while their title track for their 4th repackage album, called ‘No Other’, placed #1 on the charts for five consecutive weeks.

Source: TV Daily
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Super Junior wins ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Award!

The #1 K-Pop group in the Philippines (and almost everywhere where K-pop exists), Super Junior, won ASAP Pop Viewers Choice Awards 2010 for Pop K-Pop Category! Universal Records' General Manager Kathleen Dy-Go was there to personally accept the award on behalf of Universal Records, SM Entertainment and our boys! Ms. Go thanked the fans for voting for them and making them the #1 K-pop act in the Philippines!

Here are few reasons why Super Junior deserves the award:
- Super Junior is the only K-Pop act to have two (2) Gold Records in the Philippines for "Sorry Sorry" and "Bonamana"
- Super Junior is the only K-Pop act to have six (6) #1 albums based on record stores' album charts in the Philippines
- Super Junior is the only K-Pop act to reach the #1 spot in three of the country's biggest record retail stores' album charts (Astroplus/Astrovision, Odyssey and Music One) simultaneously
- Super Junior is the only K-Pop act to have four (4) #1 MVs on MYX Countdown. MYX is the number one music channel in the country

Thanks ASAP XV and most especially 감사합니다 to all Filipino ELFs who are always there to support the boys!

ASAP XV is a top-rating Sunday noontime TV variety program in the Philippines. The winners were based on the most number of text votes received, which started last October 31st. Other nominees in that category were 2NE1, Wonder Girls and One Way!

Here are their scores:
Super Junior - 60.61%
Wonder Girls - 15.25%
2NE1 - 12.99%
One Way - 10.16%

Watch the clip here:

Catch Super Junior LIVE on February 26, 2011 for their SUPER SHOW 3 at Araneta Coliseum!

Video credits : rjrjrj07@YouTube

November 23, 2010

Get this 2NE1 Teaser Photocard on November 27!

Attention Blackjacks! If you're also a Shawol and you're planning to attend the SHINee "Hello" Album Launch on November 27 (Saturday), you will automatically get this collectible 2NE1 Teaser Photocard when you purchase SHINee "Hello" CD.

You can check out details of SHINee "Hello" Album Launch in the following Facebook Fanpages:

SHINee 2010 Comeback Facebook Fanpage:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/SHINee-2010-Comeback/124737560902092

SHINee World Philippines Facebook Fanpage:
http://www.facebook.com/shineeworldph

Universal Records Philippines Facebook Fanpage:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Universal-Records-Philippines/214540185413

Watch 2NE1 music videos of tracks from "The First Mini Album"

Here are the five music videos of the singles taken from 2NE1's "The First Mini Album". Which is your favorite? Source: http://www.youtube.com/user/2NE1

"FIRE" (Street Version):

"FIRE" (Space Version):

"I DON'T CARE":

"KISS" (Dara's Solo):

"YOU AND I" (Bom's Solo):

Watch out for Universal Records' announcement of the official release date of 2NE1 "THE FIRST MINI ALBUM" (Philippine Edition), which will contain four (4) additional tracks and DVD of five (5) music videos!

Allkpop | 2NE1 says goodbye with ‘It Hurts’ on Music Core

Having had a successful promotion for their three title tracks, ‘Can’t Nobody’, ‘Go Away’, and ‘Clap Your Hands‘, 2NE1 pleased their fans once more by following up with an R&B track called ‘It Hurts’.

Unfortunately, however, it was announced earlier that the group will wrap up all current promotions and have their goodbye performance for ‘It Hurts’ on this week’s Music Core.

This may be the last performance for the girls, but we’re expecting to see even better performances on the bigger stages these coming weeks. The group has been confirmed to be attending the 2010 MAMA in Macau on November 28th, and you also can’t forget their participation in the two-day ‘2010 YG Family Concert’, to be held on December 4th and 5th.

"It Hurts" performance:

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Allkpop | 2NE1's Dara gives sneak peak of her new bedroom

The ladies of 2NE1 recently upgraded to new digs, and Sandara Park gave fans a sneak peak of what their new apartment looks like.

On November 19th, Sandara wrote on her me2day, “Because we recently moved, a pretty bedroom was created for me.”

She continued, “Fans bought me presents as if it were my birthday – they gave me a pretty tea table, along with a small fridge and a small TV. They’re so pretty. I have my own little Darong cafe in my bedroom.”

The group announced earlier that two members moved into the apartment directly above their original apartment, allowing each member to finally have their own bedrooms after almost two years.

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Source: Newsen

It's confirmed! Universal Records will release 2NE1 albums!

Yes, Blackjacks! This is a moment everyone should cherish! Universal Records, the #1 independent record company in the Philippines, has struck an exclusive deal with one of the biggest Korean entertainment companies, YG Entertainment, for the release of 2NE1's albums here in our territory!

2NE1 consists of CL, Bom, Minzy and Dara, which is a girl group created by YG Entertainment. Compared to other Korean girl idol groups, 2NE1 appeals to both male and female fans for their stylish image and outstanding talent! Ever since their debut, 2NE1 has been churning out hits after hits - "Fire", "I Don't Care", "Follow Me", "Clap Your Hands", "Go Away", "Can't Nobody", "It Hurts" and more! In Korea alone, their "To Anyone" album sold more than 100,000 copies in just 5 days!

In the Philippines, where Sandara already has a massive following even pre-2NE1 days, their album releases have been the most anticipated and Blackjacks will finally rejoice now that their prayers have been answered. Universal Records is home to some of K-Pop's brightest & bestselling acts like TVXQ, Super Junior, Girls' Generation, SHINee, BoA, f(x), U-Kiss, One Way and many more! Not only that, Universal Records is the ONLY record company in the Philippines to amass an impressive thirteen (13) #1 K-Pop Albums in a period of 12 months! 2NE1's albums will definitely add to the list!

Universal Records will release 2NE1's "To Anyone" album as well as their "The First Mini Album", which will feature four (4) additional tracks and a DVD of five (5) music videos.

Watch out for more details very soon!

Join 2NE1 Philippines Facebook Fanpage:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/2NE1-Philippines-Fanpage/160789647290493

Facebook | Big Bang Philippines fanpage

Join the official fan page created by Universal Records Philippines dedicated to news and updates about YG Entertainment group Big Bang. Just go to this link:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Big-Bang-Philippines-Fanpage/161203927250405

Genre:
Hip Hop/Pop/R&B

Members:
G-Dragon
Tae Yang
T.O.P.
Dae Sung
Seung Ri

Hometown:
Korea

Record Label:
YG Entertainment (Korea)/ Universal Records (Philippines)

These are are just some of the news on the page:

Big Bang’s V.I.P. WIDE Interview
TOP Wins at 2010 Style Icon Awards
YG releases official statement about Big Bang
YG Entertainment releases 2011 Big Bang calendar
Big Bang nominated for "Excellence Work" award by Japan
Want this? Essential Big Bang!
Sneak peek inside Essential Big Bang CD
Big Bang "Haru Haru" music video

Big Bang:: How well do you know each member?

TAE YANG (SOL) | Vocalist
Birth: May/18/1988
Height: 172 cm
Weight: 58kg
Specialty: Singing , Dancing

T.O.P | Rapper
Birth: Nov/04/1987
Height: 181 cm
Weight: 65kg
Specialty: Rap, Beat box, Lyric writing Acting

G-Dragon Team Leader | Rapper, Producer
Birth: Aug/18/1988
Height: 179 cm
Weight: 64kg
Specialty: Rap, Composing Lyric writing

SEUNG RI (V.I) | Vocalist
Birth: Dec/12/1990
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 62kg
Specialty: Singing,Dancing

DAE SUNG (D-Lite) | Vocalist
Birth: Apr/26/1989
Height: 179 cm
Weight: 63kg
Specialty: Singing

Allkpop | Big Bang’s newest album nears release!

On November 17th, YG Entertainment revealed, “Big Bang is putting the finishing touches for their new album and impending comeback. They will return to their Korean fans as early as this December, but if the process is slow, January.”

The representative added, “Big Bang cordially declined to attend Japan’s Award Ceremony, so that they can concentrate fully on producing this new album”.

The critics and fans alike are buzzing at the potential changes Big Bang will bring to the music industry. Stay tuned to allkpop for further updates!

Source: Star News
Posted by nanunmaro @ Allkpop

November 16, 2010

The Long Wait is Over!

Astroplus and Odyssey are ready for SHINee "Hello" album launch

Two of the country's biggest record retail chains - Astroplus and Odyssey are ready and excited for the upcoming SHINee "Hello" Album Launch Event, which is happening on NOVEMBER 27 (Saturday).

The participating stores are:
- Astroplus The Block (of SM North Edsa)
- Astroplus Mall of Asia
- Odyssey Megamall

Here are the store schedules and telephone numbers:
- Astroplus The Block: 10 AM to 9 PM (tel # 442-0372)
- Odyssey Megamall: 10 AM to 10 PM (tel # 687-3620)
- Astroplus SM Mall of Asia: 10 AM to 10 PM (tel # 556-0080)

Sorry, but there will be No Reservations.

SHINee "Lucifer" album went straight to the #1 position in both Astroplus & Odyssey Album Charts when it was released few months ago. Will "Hello" score another #1 position for our boys? Only Shawols can answer that question on that day!

This event is brought to you by Universal Records and SHINee World Philippines, in cooperation with MYX, Astroplus and Odyssey.

Start saving up and we promise you it's so worth your money, patience & effort to go to the event! More details about the freebies and contest coming soon!

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