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September 26, 2010

Lucifer is #1: SHINee's first #1 album in the Philippines!

SHINee's 2nd album "Lucifer" jumped straight to the #1 spot in one of the country's biggest record retail chains, Astroplus/Astrovision's album charts (dated September 13 to 19, 2010).

"Lucifer" is SHINee's FIRST #1 album in the Philippines. Their previous release, "2009, Year of Us" only peaked at #2 in December 2009. They are now the 6th SME artist to achieve #1 in the country. Other SME artists who had #1 albums are - Super Junior (6 times), Girls' Generation (3 times) and once each for TVXQ, BoA and f(x).

More than a thousand Shawols rushed to Astroplus The Block SM North Edsa, Odyssey SM Megamall and Odyssey Mall of Asia last Saturday (September 18th) in order to attend "Electrifying Hearts : SHINee Lucifer Album Launch Event" organized by Universal Records and SHINee World Philippines, in cooperation with MYX, Astroplus and Odyssey, and get their advance copies of SHINee's album "Lucifer" Version A & B plus its exclusive freebies. The main activity of the album launch event during that day was the "Side by Side with SHINee Selca Contest" wherein Shawols took photo of themselves lying on the floor on top of SHINee tarpaulin. Ten (10) winners will get SHINee giant tarpaulins. "Lucifer" MV is currently enjoying strong airplay on MYX, the number one music channel in the Philippines. SHINee "Lucifer" Version A & B will be released released NATIONWIDE on September 25, 2010.

SHINee Lucifer album launch @ Astroplus The Block (9/18/10)

SHINee Lucifer album launch @ Odyssey Megamall (9/18/10)

SHINee "Lucifer" Version A & B out now!

SHINee had everyone's ears ringing last year with their dance smash "Ring Ding Dong" and now they've got everyone buzzing about their second album "Lucifer". The noona favorites are all grown up with hot new looks for their catchy urban electronica dance song "Lucifer".

The album is packed with 13 new songs including the old-school hip-hop tune "Up & Down", the melancholic rock ballad "Quasimodo", R&B ballad "Life" by Kenzie and "Love Still Goes On", a sequel to the SHINee's first album hit "Love Should Go On". The members also participated in the songwriting this time, with Onew penning "Your Name" and Jonghyun penning "Obsession".

SHINee's "Lucifer" is being released in two versions - Version A & Version B.

Tracklisting:
1. Up & Down
2. Lucifer
3. Electric Heart
4. A-Yo
5. 욕(慾) (Obsession)
6. 화살 (Quasimodo)
7. 악 (Shout Out)
8. Wowowow
9. Your Name
10. Life
11. Ready or Not
12. Love Pain
13. 사.계.후 (Love Still Goes On)

"Lucifer" album sales in Korea broke the 100,000 sales record, following the footsteps of their SM Town seniors, Super Junior and Girls' Generation in the Hanteo chart. It has also topped numerous online and offline music charts since its release on July 19. The five-member boy band got two consecutive wins on KBS' televised music show "Music Bank" as well two Mutizen Awards on SBS' Sunday show "Inkigayo" with "Lucifer". The music video has been viewed 5 million times on SME YouTube Channel alone.

Watch "Lucifer" MV here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dww9UjJ4Dt8

Join SHINee Facebook Fanpages:
SHINee 2010 Comeback Facebook Fanpage:
http://www.facebook.com/pages/SHINee-2010-Comeback/124737560902092
SHINee World Philippines Facebook Fanpages:
http://www.facebook.com/shineeworldph

Get FREE Limited Edition SHINee Version A POSTER (size 18" x 24") plus one (1) random SHINee member Photocard and SHINee Version B POSTER (size 24" x 36") in the following record stores when you buy SHINee "Lucifer" Version A and/or B album:

Metro Manila:
Astroplus SM Mall Of Asia 5560080
Astrovision Robinsons Place Ermita 5363228
Astroplus SM North Edsa 9201531

Astroplus The Block North Edsa 4420372
Astroplus SM Makati 3182382
Astroplus SM Megamall 6331793
Astroplus SM San Lazaro 7862428
Astrovision Virra Mall 7210811
Astrovision Trinoma 9155163
Astrovision Filinvest 8503978
Astrovision Metro East 6813390
Astrovision Shangrila Plaza 6359967
Astrovision Robinsons Gallleria 6363173
Odyssey Gateway 4210596
Odyssey SM Megamall 6873620
Odyssey SM Mall Of Asia 5560138
Odyssey SM Manila 5249098
Odyssey Robinsons Place Ermita 5367941
Odyssey SM Fairview 9383152

Odyssey Filinvest 8503763
Odyssey Alabang 7725984
Odyssey SM Southmall 8062602
Odyssey SM Sta Mesa 7161551
Odyssey Robinsons Galleria 6314889
Odyssey Sta Lucia East Mall 6824271
Odyssey SM Bicutan 8229040
Odyssey SM Taytay 6612031
Odyssey SM Marikina 4771874
Odyssey SM Bacoor (046) 4177392
O Music Video Rockwell 8981090
O Music Video Greenbelt 8922039

The Landmark Trinoma 9229990
The Landmark Makati 8109990

Provinces:
Astroplus Sta. Rosa Laguna (049) 5349875
Astrovision Ayala Cebu (032) 2344535
Astroplus SM Marilao (044) 9332038
Astroplus SM Clark (045) 4990005
Astroplus SM Baguio (074) 6197768
Astroplus SM Lucena (042) 7100010
Odyssey SM Bacoor (046) 4177392
Odyssey Dasmarinas (046) 4323121
Odyssey SM Manduriao Iloilo (033) 3209755
Odyssey Limketkai Cagayan de Oro (088) 8562092
Odyssey SM Cebu (032) 2320769
Odyssey Gaisano Mall Davao (082) 2217750
Odyssey SM Pampanga (045) 9612468
Odyssey Olongapo (047) 2232248
Odyssey NE Pacific Nueva Ecija (044) 9409038
Odyssey Magic Mall Urdaneta Pangasinan (075) 6562919
Odyssey SM Batangas (043) 7832243
Odyssey SM Bacolod (034) 468 0036

Please call your favorite stores and reserve your SHINee Version A and/or Version B albums now! Hurry! Strictly on a first-come, first-served basis, while supplies last!

Allkpop | SHINee has the most power in the SM Family?

Super Junior’s Eunhyuk made an astonishing statement divulging that SHINee has the most power of the entire SM Family.

The Chuseok special episode of MBC’s ‘A Good Day’, featured a special on the SMTOWN concerts in LA and Shanghai.

When the group gathered at the airport to depart for Los Angeles, a scene with Minho and Eunhyuk playing around was shown. However, Eunhyuk suddenly went up to the camera and stated, “Our cute maknaes hold the most power. Since Minho is a big trend these days, I can’t do anything to him. In our company, SHINee has the most authority.”

On the same day, Eeteuk also revealed that they brought electronic dictionaries to learn English.

Source + Photos: Newsen
Tip: Jecel
Posted by kimchisteve @ Allkpop

One Way posts new photos

The boys of One Way have been quite busy lately finishing their new album that's why they don't tweet as often as they used to.

However, here are some photos they posted on their Twitter recently. There's even a bonus photo of Henry Lau. Chance posted:

PIC #1 : Ohhhh you what time it is! TBS 101.3 EFM! Music vs music one loves!!!! Waiting for live now!^^

PIC #2 : Tweet & Retweet~ I think somone wants me to Tweet a little more~^^ (Thanx to my Indonesian OneLoves for the Shirt)

PIC #3 : Another way to stay green!!! Be Green!!

PIC #4 : Henry giving Hyung a lecture about life. LOL ^^ smart boy

Source: Chance, Peter & Young Sky's Twitter

Allkpop | One Way's In-studio Jam Session for Fans

The talented fellas of One Way have gathered in the studio with some special guests (Sean Park and Kazmik) to put on a special performance on the internet for their fans.

Strictly acoustic with no effects, One Way shows you how they do things by performing a jam session for their stellar track, ‘U-Drag.’

No frills, strictly talent – check it out below:

Posted by Ghostwriter @ Allkpop

MYX giving away signed One Way CD's!

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Allkpop | One Way’s Peter uploads his commercials from back in the day

We all know that hip hop trio One Way is one of the slickest boys on the block – so when a throwback video of member Peter surfaces on the ‘net, the effect is instantly hilarious and endearing.

On their official YouTube account, a video titled “Lil’ Peter’s TV Commercials back in the day ^^” was uploaded, which contains three clips of Peter featured in commercials back when he was a young’un in Australia.

The first commercial is for the popular Goldfish snack, but you barely get a glimpse of Peter. The last two are commercials for Kellogg’s LCM bars and you can definitely spot him in that one (considering how he’s the only Asian in the video). The quality isn’t all that great, since it’s back from the VHS days, but nevertheless, check it out below!

Watch his CF's here:

Posted by shockimpulse @ Allkpop

Daily Kpop News | Super Junior's Ryeowook & Shindong bought houses for parents

Super Junior’s members Ryeowook and Shindong openly say, “Bought houses for parents”, attracting attention of many.

When participating in 23th MBC’s Radio Star – Super Show, Ryeowook said “Saved up all the money (I) earned and bought my parents a house”, he also said satisfactory “Parents are happy, I am also happy”. With regards to this, the host all say “Ryeowook is really filal”, and keep giving praises to him.

Shindong also said “Bought for parents a car and house. Super Junior’s income are all taken care of by parents.”, “They know better when the company is giving pay, and will call during that time”, causing everyone to laugh.

Credit: lunaliu_1 @ SJ Baidu
Translated by: minoko2440 @ sapphirepearls.com
Posted by shayne kay @ Dailykpopnews

Allkpop | Super Junior confesses their thoughts on Kangin and Hankyung

The members of Super Junior made a recent appearance on MBC’s Chuseok special, “Radio Star Super Show,” and revealed their honest thoughts on the controversies surrounding Kangin and Hankyung (Hangeng).

Super Junior stated, “When Kangin first became involved in an assault case, we thought that we needed to shield him and protect him. Kangin showed that he was sorry to us and really did reflect that on his actions, but we couldn’t help but feel a sense of betrayal when one month later, he became involved in another drunk driving accident.”

They went on to state, “But we believed that we are all one, so we tried to protect him as much as possible. They say that time is medicine, and as time passed, our feelings softened up as well.”

The members also confessed their feelings on fellow member Hankyung’s decision to terminate his contract with SM Entertainment.

“We still can’t get in contact with Hankyung. We were all very close with him but we are unable to contact him separately. We honestly felt disappointed when reports said that his life in Korea was difficult and that the Super Junior members didn’t take care of him.”

Leader Lee Teuk continued, “It would’ve been nice if he discussed his problems with the members first because we honestly had no idea. None of us ever thought that Hankyung would act like that.”

The members all agreed by stating, “We still miss Hankyung right now.”

Lee Teuk concluded, “We leave an empty space for Hankyung. My one dream is to stand on stage with all 13 of us and perform before I leave for the army. I hope for it to happen.”

Lee Teuk still have some years left before the age limit (35) where Korean male citizens must serve a mandatory 2 years in the military. However, most celebrities tend to serve around the ages of 28-30, so they can still be relatively young and continue their careers when their tour of duty is over.

Netizens commented, “Whenever something bad happens, members are afraid to speak the truth on broadcasts. I like that they’re being honest.,” “I miss Hankyung as well,” and “Super Junior shines the brightest when it’s 13.”

Source + Photo: Asia Economy
Posted by HYPERMANIAC @ Allkpop

Kpoplive | Donghae meets a grandma fan

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Kpoplive | What's the best thing for Shindong?

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September 24, 2010

Super Junior's Shindong in Chuseok outfit

Super Junior's Lee Teuk’s stage name wasn’t originally ‘Lee Teuk’?

Super Junior’s leader Lee Teuk recently shared a story of when he was once tangled up about his stage name.

On SBS’s ‘Star Real Video Case Idols – Chuseok Special‘, Lee Teuk revealed, “My stage name wasn’t originally Lee Teuk.”

He continued, “My first stage name was Kangsu. Kangta’s (H.O.T) name meaning was, ‘Strike a heavy blow (kangta) to the K-pop industry’, while Jun Jin’s (Shinhwa) was, ‘Advance (junjin) into the K-pop industry’, and Hye Sung’s (Shinhwa) was ‘K-pop’s comet (hyesung)’. SM Entertainment President Lee Soo Man made me Kangsu as a meaning of, ‘Time to rain (kangsu) on K-pop’.

Leeteuk continued stating, “I really didn’t like the sound of my name, so instead I received the name ‘Shin-i (God)’. When I asked what it meant, they said they derived it from ‘A child sent from God’. When I asked President Lee Soo Man what it meant, he said “You special (leeteuk) rascal’, and ever since then I’ve became Lee Teuk from then onwards.”

Posted by Luigi @ Allkpop