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Universal Records is the NUMBER ONE independent record label in the Philippines. Bringing you quality music for the past 30 years, we are home to artists like: Jose Mari Chan, Gary Valenciano, Ogie Alcasid, Regine Velasquez, Lani Misalucha, Jed Madela, Christian Bautista, Jay R, Billy Crawford, Kris Aquino, Edu Manzano, Marian Rivera, Mark Herras, Nina, Ronnie Liang, Gail Blanco, Sam Concepcion. Our band roster includes: Parokya Ni Edgar, Kamikazee, Sponge Cola, Imago, Silent Sanctuary, Kenyo, Paraluman. We are equally committed to bring you exciting international releases covering various genres like pop, jazz, new age, classical, alternative, indie pop, rock, electronica, dance, r&b, and hip-hop. Name it, we definitely have it!

May 26, 2010

U-Kiss DongHo is a Lovechaser?

It seems that UKiss' very own maknae, DongHo, will be gearing up to be none other than a Lovechaser!

What exactly is a lovechaser you might say? Well, the cable channel of MBC Dramanet recently announced plans for the creation of a new variety show Love Chaser.

The show centers around top idols talking about their ideal type or current crush and their ways of “chasing love”. The confirmed MCs for this program seem to be Korea’s finest gagman-gagwoman lover Yoon Hyungbin and Jung GyeongMi. Of course, let’s not forget our lovechaser, DongHo! Perhaps he will talk about his “crush” on f(x)’s Sulli? With such a famous guest and MC, the show has already risen high in our expectations! The cute maknae will surely make us laugh with his innocence and personality!

Source: Donga
Translation: Mimi@contiukiss
Credit: satsuki@7kisses
Posted by Nulsaranghae @ Kpoplive.com

Allkpop | U-Kiss postpones their Philippines concert

U-Kiss fans who were looking forward to seeing their idols perform live in front of them this Saturday at the Araneta Coliseum in Philippines will just have to wait it out a little longer after it was postponed to June.

The U-Kiss members who have been sacrificing their sleep and practising for long hours and fans who have waited for a long time for this concert on May 29th have been left disappointed at this latest outcome which was delivered by the local concert organizers on May 25th, just four days before the actual concert.

U-Kiss member, Alexander and his father have tweeted about their disappointment but is optimistic that the show will still go on at a later date and hopes that fans will understand. Regardless, let’s just be patient and wait for good news.

Many thanks to Pongky for the information.

Posted by Ghostwriter @ Allkpop


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Click here to go to MYX Philippines' Facebook page showing the official statement from the concert organizers:
http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4184394&id=145388032112

May 25, 2010

MYX to air Super Junior "Bonamana" music video on May 27

MYX will air "Bonamana" music video on May 27 (Thursday) between 10pm to 11pm, during the Super Junior Extended Special on Asia MYX.

Watch out for it! Then remember to vote for it by texting:
MYX vote Bonamana
Then send to 2366.

Dailykpopnews | Super Junior is Returning with the Strength of Idols

Super Junior, who are sweeping the charts with their 4th album "Beauty", usually consists of 13 members. However lately 10 have been appearing on stage. The reason lies in the good and bad times they experienced last year. Last year their 3rd album "Sorry Sorry" sold over 250,000 copies, becoming a "Mega Hit", however with Kangin and other members withdrawing from activities, they unintentionally fell into a slump.

Super Junior came out to talk to the press at a press conference in Apgujeongdong in Seoul on the 20th, excluding Choi Siwon, who was not well due to the rigours of filming his drama "Oh! My Lady". However they couldn't be "sorry sorry" about the reaction to their album. In only ten days since the release of their album, they had already exceeded 200,000 sales, and reached 1st place by a landslide on many music charts.

Super Junior, who are gaining popularity with their 4th album title song "Beauty"

Leeteuk: "This song and "Sorry Sorry" have a similar story. We too felt that it was similar at first. We think that songs with a combination of dance and electronica qualities might become associated with Super Junior. It's kind of like 'SJ(Super Junior) Funky'."

In the 4th album, there are also the first solo songs for Super Junior members. Ryeowook's emotional voice and a harmonious piano accompaniment came together for "Spring Day". At first glance it seems like a song about missing an ex-lover, but in reality it's a song filled with the emotions of the songwriter whose grandmother passed away. There is also Yesung and Kyuhyun's first duet, a mournful ballad entitled "Someone Like Me".

Their 1st and 2nd albums were overshadowed by their Dong Bang Shin Ki sunbaes, however the fever over their 3rd album turned them into a "Red Hot Idol Group".

Heechul: "In our trainee days, we saw that our sunbaes would usually retire after they released their 4th albums. These days, it seems like in the eyes of the public it's the same. However now because we're appearing on stages in not only Korea but all of Asia, we've extended our range."

Leeteuk and Heechul, who as the eldests of the group will be turning 28 in Korean years this year, said "In order to look younger we died our hair blonde." "We aren't planning to forget what we were like at the beginning. At first we wanted to shed the image of "idols" but nowadays we want don't want to throw away that title. If we can carry that honour, then we'll want to continue going with that image."*

*It is unclear which of them is saying this.

Original Source: Chosun
Translated by ♥ jubee ♥ at SJ-WORLD.NET
Posted by blueprincess824 @ Dailykpopnews

Allkpop | Super Junior finally speaks up about Hankyung

During an interview with various press members, Super Junior revealed their feelings regarding their Chinese member Hankyung’s absence.

These days, Super Junior has been promoting with ten members. Kangin is enlisting in the army soon, Kibum is concentrating on acting and Hankyung is caught in a legal feud with SM Entertainment.

Leeteuk commented,

“I think we forgot that Hankyung is Chinese because we worked with him for so long. It’s like how family members sometimes don’t share their feelings with each other because they see each other constantly. We didn’t really listen to each other’s problems. I thought about what a hard time Hankyung had to be in to do this. If he has a change of heart, his place is still empty so I hope he returns.”

Although Kangin and Kibum have been supporting Super Junior on their comeback, Hankyung has currently cut off his contact with the members. Let’s hope his issues with SM Entertainment are resolved soon!

Posted by heartfacee @ Allkpop

SHINee World Philippines' Anniversary Gathering


What: ONE SHINEE WORLD: SHINee World Philippines' Anniversary Gathering
When: June 5, 2010 (Saturday), 1:00PM-5:00PM
Where: Tropicana Hotel, Malate, Manila

At last! This is what we all have been waiting for! The anniversary gathering for the Philippines' largest fanclub of SHINee, SHINee World Philippines!

The gathering is called One SHINee World because this will be the first gathering where the previously two SHINee World Philippines forums will be united in one event! ^^

Here are the details for the gathering:
ONE SHINEE WORLD
The SHINee World Philippines' Anniversary Gathering
June 5, 2010, Saturday
1:00PM-5:00PM
Tropicana Hotel Malate, Manila

Tickets cost PHP 250.00
(Inclusive of venue payment, food, and SHINee giveaways!)

Complete address of the venue:
630 Luis Maria Guerrero Street
Malate, Manila
Philippines 1004
(near St. Paul University and Rob Ermita)

Click here for more info:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=115483861823575

Join SHINee World Facebook Fanpage:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/SHINee-World-Philippines/136207543660

Happy 2nd Anniversary SHINee!

It's May 25, Happy Anniversary SHINee!

Christian Bautista conquers Singapore!

See more photos here:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=436046&id=214540185413

Razor TV Singapore Interview with Christian Bautista

Filipino heart-throb Christian Bautista is in town to film a music video with local songbird Tay Ke Wei for their new duet.

He took the time to talk to RazorTV about his career, love life and his love of performing in different countries.

Part 1 - Christian Loves Singapore:


Part 2 - Serenading you in your mother tongue:


Part 3 - "I need a wife to cook for me":


Part 4 - He's Mr. Romantic:

STIR.ph | Christian shoots two Asian flicks!

SINGAPORE, May 21 – Packed with a mix of Filipino, Singaporean, Chinese, and Indonesian fans, Christian Bautista announced he’s shooting a full-length feature each for Astro Films of Malaysia and Nation Pictures of Indonesia. He did this during the launch of  his Asian edition hit album “Christian Bautista: Romance Revisited Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong” as released by S2S Record label at the DXO Club Esplanade.

Read the write up here:
http://www.stir.ph/LM/articles~level2/id-1274662946612_2/ai-null/Christian_shoots_two_Asian_flicks.html

Phil. Star | Christian shoots his 1st music video in Singapore

Singapore - Christian Bautista shot his first music video produced by S2S Records, the same Singaporean Record label that produced Aiza Seguerra’s latest international album.

Early this year Christian recorded a Mandarin version of Please Be Careful With My Heart with Singaporean pop singer Kewei. Directed by famous female director Monica Eng, the music video was shot the whole day at the Pasir Ris Park in East Singapore...

Read the full article here:
http://www.philstar.com/Article.aspx?articleId=577934&publicationSubCategoryId=70

Noel Cabangon sings the theme for Coco Martin starrer "Noy"

Noel Cabangon's song "Ang Buhay Nga Naman" is featured in the film "Noy" starring Coco Martin. "Ang Buhay Nga Naman" is included in Noel's Gold-certified "Byahe" album.

“Noy”, a film about dreams, hope and heroism. Also starring Cherry Pie Picache, Erich Gonzalez, Joem Bascon, Vice Ganda, Baron Geisler and an array of the best performers in different generations. Helmed by Dondon Santos, “Noy” is produced by CineMedia and distributed by Star Cinema. "Noy” opens in theaters nationwide on June 2, 2010.

Here's the official website: http://www.noythemovie.com/

Watch the full trailer here:

May 20, 2010

This Saturday! BLACK SOSHI DAY: Run Devil Run Album Launch Event!

What:  BLACK SOSHI DAY
When:  May 22, 2010 (Saturday)
Where:  Astroplus The Block (of SM North Edsa), Music One Greenbelt and Odyssey Megamall

After the tremendous success of 'Oh! It's Girls' Generation Day' last March, Universal Records and Girls' Generation Philippines join forces anew to bring you BLACK SOSHI DAY: Run Devil Run Album Launch Event. This event will be held on May 22 (Saturday) in three of Metro Manila's biggest record stores - Astroplus The Block (of SM North Edsa), Music One Greenbelt & Odyssey Megamall.

There are three (3) main activities during "BLACK SOSHI DAY":

[1] 'RUN DEVIL RUN' BUNDLE DEAL

The First 200 fans who will buy the "Run Devil Run" CD together with any of SNSD's previous albums ("Gee" Or "Genie" Or "Oh!") will automatically get the following:

- Nine (9) POSTERS of INDIVIDUAL Girls' Generation members (not folded)
- One (1) Girls' Generation GROUP POSTER (Size: 18" x 28")
- Two (2) Girls' Generation THANK YOU PHOTOCARDS

NOTE: this offer is only available during Black Soshi Day

CD PRICES:
Run Devil Run: P500
Genie: P350
Gee: P350
Oh!: P500

[2] 'RUN DEVIL RUN' SELCA CONTEST: TAKE A PIC TO TAKE IT HOME!

We are also giving away 10 (Ten) Girls' Generation "Run Devil Run" STANDEES. All you have to do is take your picture with the Girls' Generation Standees located in the three participating record stores and post your photos here: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-RDR-Selca-Contest/116318865073494

Universal Records & Girls' Generation Philippines will choose the TEN (10) winners of the Girls' Generation STANDEES plus FIFTY (50) consolation winners who will get the Complete Set Of Girls' Generation "Oh!" Photocards!

[3] GIRLS' GENERATION PHILIPPINES FAN CLUB REGISTRATION

Fans can also register and become members of GIRLS' GENERATION PHILIPPINES on that same day and get Freebies from Universal Records and Girls' Generation Philippines!

BLACK SOSHI DAY: Run Devil Run Album Launch Event is our way of thanking all the loyal Sones for making them one of the biggest K-Pop girl groups in the Philippines and up to the present they still hold the distinction of being the First and Only female K-Pop Girl Group to have TWO #1 Albums in the Philippines when their "Genie" mini-album went #1 in November 2009 and "Oh!" in March 2010! Girls' Generation also has TWO #1 Music Videos on MYX - "Oh!" and "Run Devil Run"! Amazing achievement indeed!

"Run Devil Run" is Repackage Edition of their "Oh!" album! The girls trade in their cute cheerleader looks for a sexy and sophisticated Black Soshi concept that's been getting rave reviews from fans. "Run Devil Run" album comes with all 12 tracks from the original "Oh!" album plus three additional tracks. After the song was first revealed on last March, it went #1 on Monkey3, Bugs, Dosirak, Soribada, Melon music charts and has been the top selling record on charts by music retailers Hanteo, Hot Track and Synnara.

Girls Generation is a nine-member all-girl group that debuted in 2007 and is composed of Taeyeon, Yuri, Yoona, Jessica, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Sooyoung, Seohyun, and Sunny.

Run Devil Run track listing:
1. Run Devil Run
2. Oh!
3. Echo
4. 별별별(☆★☆) Acoustic RnB Version
5. Show! Show! Show!
6. 뻔&Fun (Sweet Talking Baby)
7. 영원히 너와 꿈꾸고 싶다 (Forever)
8. 웃자 (Be Happy)
9. 화성인 바이러스 (Boys & Girls) feat. SHINee's Key
10. 카라멜 커피(Talk To Me)
11. 별별별(☆★☆)
12. 무조건 해피엔딩(Stick Wit U)
13. 좋은 일만 생각하기(Day by Day)
14. Gee
15. 소원을 말해봐(Genie)

Follow Girls' Generation Philippines:

"Run Devil Run Selca Contest" Mechanics


[1] "Run Devil Run Selca Contest" is open to everyone who bought the "Run Devil Run" CD during Black Soshi Day on May 22 (Saturday) at Astroplus The Block SM North Edsa, Music One Greenbelt and Odyssey Megamall.

[2] Once you have paid your CD and claimed you freebies, proceed to the Girls' Generation Philippines booth, present your receipt, fall in line and wait for your turn.

[3] There will be no official photographer in the event, which means Girls' Generation Philippines members will assist you in taking the pictures using your OWN camera.

[4] Once you're done with your pictorial with the Girls' Generation standee, get your official Black Soshi Day stamp on the receipt and your arm (optional). Exit the photo shoot area to give way to other Sones who are ready to strike a pose.

[5] Upload your best pictures to this Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-RDR-Selca-Contest/116318865073494

[6] Universal Records & Girls' Generation Philippines will choose the TEN (10) winners of the GIRLS' GENERATION STANDEES plus FIFTY (50) consolation winners who will get the COMPLETE SET of GIRLS' GENERATION "OH!" PHOTOCARDS! Wait for further announcements regarding other details.

[7] Girls' Generation Standees will only be displayed in these three (3) stores from 10AM to 6PM on May 22 (Saturday). They need to rest after a full day of pictorial.

[8] Please wear BLACK during the photoshoot with Girls' Generation Standee.

Get 10 Girls' Generation Posters on Black Soshi Day!

You can get all NINE Girls' Generation Solo Members Posters plus 1 Group Poster on BLACK SOSHI DAY!

See all 10 posters on our Facebook page: 
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=431592&id=214540185413

Here's how:
[1] Visit any of three participating stores - Astroplus The Block (of SM North Edsa), Music One Greenbelt or Odyssey Megamall on May 22 (Saturday)

[2] Ask for the 'RUN DEVIL RUN' BUNDLE DEAL. Bundle Deal can be the following combo:
- Run Devil Run (P500) + Gee (P350)
- Run Devil Run (P500) + Genie (P350)
- Run Devil Run (P500) + Oh! (P500)
 


[3] Once you have decided on which Combo to buy, go straight to cashier, pay up & present your receipt at the Redemption Booth to claim the following:
- Nine (9) POSTERS of INDIVIDUAL Girls' Generation members (not folded)
- One (1) Girls' Generation GROUP POSTER (Size: 18" x 28")
- Two (2) Girls' Generation THANK YOU PHOTOCARDS



Note:  the First 200 "Run Devil Run" Bundle Buyers per store can avail of these 'One Day Only' Promo Freebies because when the "Run Devil Run" CD is released in all the other stores nationwide, they will just get One (1) Solo Member Random Poster (Folded) & One (1) Girls' Generation Thank You Card.