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‘Dream High’ to hold a special mini-concert episode with viewers

The cast of popular youth drama, ‘Dream High‘, will hold a special mini-concert with their viewers!
The mini-concert is actually part of the recording for a special episode, which will take place on February 24th at Goyang Aram Nuri theatre. Fans can expect to see Park Jin Young, Kang Oh Hyuk, Bae Suzy, Kim Soo Hyun, Ok Taecyeon, Ham Eun Jung, Jang Wooyoung, and IU at the event.
The actors/singers will perform the many songs from the drama, including “Winter Child“, “Someone’s Dream“, and “Dream High“. This event will also deliver behind-the-scenes cuts, which were never shown to the viewers.
Check back with allkpop for further updates on this interesting event!
Source: Newsen

SM Entertainment to debut new male group in March/April 2011

SM Entertainment announced on January 27th that they will debut a new male idol group in March or April of this year.
Currently working under the codename “M1” (the same name that SNSD worked under before their debut), netizens have been referring to them as ‘소년천지‘ (literally “Boy’s Heaven” or “Land of Boys”).
From speculations as to the exact identity and number of members to pinning their concept as the “next generation TVXQ,” the secret group’s popularity is quickly brimming over with promise. Though this is the first time that SME has ever officially acknowledged the existence of  “M1”, the buzz on internet boards has already reached such proportions that one would think this group was being anticipated for years.
With the promise of more information to come soon, SM Entertainment has also revealed plans to incorporate this new group into the OST of its co-production drama, “Paradise Ranch”. Nothing has been confirmed as of yet, however.
The fans’ reactions to the news have been, to say the least, tremendous. Forums are flooded with comments like, “They’re coming, they’re coming! They’re really really coming!,” “Don’t toy with me SM!” and “Oh no, another male group- this time with kids born in 1992?”
With no additional information at the time, we guess we’ll just have to wait till March or April to see if this group is another SM match made in heaven or one that’ll have us saying “heaven help us.”
Source: DCnews via Daum

“Idol Star Athletics & Swimming Championship” reveals confirmed stars for swimming segment

MBC’s Lunar New Year special, “Idol Star Athletics & Swimming Championships,” revealed their confirmed cast list for the swimming segment of their program.
The segment was recorded at the indoor Ilsan swimming pool on January 30th. The female division saw stars like 4minute’s Gayoon, T-ara’s Hwayoung, Nine Muses‘ Eunji and Lee Saem, SISTAR’s Dasom, Dal Shabet’s Jiyul, Girl’s Day’s Yura and Minah, LPG’s Semi, Rainbow’s Jaekyung, Woori, and Seung Ah, An Jin Kyung, and NS Yoonji race down the lanes.
The male division saw SHINee’s Minho, 2AM’s Seulong, MBLAQ’s Lee Joon, Dalmatian’s Daniel, INFINITE’s Woohyun and Seong Yeol, ZE:A’s Dongjun, Siwan, and Heechul, U-KISS’s Soohyun and Eli, TOUCH’s Young Hoon, Teen Top’s Niel, Lee Jang Woo, Son Ho Young, Ha Min Kwan, Kim Kyung Jin, and Marco.
Members from every team were present in support of the contestants. The recording was completely closed to the press, however, due to the controversy surrounding the segment’s potentially sexually suggestive nature. Some had felt that the swimsuits worn by the female idols could be too much for younger viewers.
MBC had responded to the issue by assuring that the contestants would wear swimsuits adhering to regulations. Sports Chosun revealed that the ladies wore black one-piece suits with shorts, while the men wore tight legging-type swim pants, along with a tank top.

A gold medalist from the 2010 Guangzhau Asian Games, Jung Darae, also made a special appearance. Speaking of special appearances, managers on-set revealed that After School’s UEE was unable to attend, despite her enthusiasm for the event.
Check out the list of stars for the athletics portion here. The program is scheduled for broadcast February 5th and 6th.
Source + Photos: Everyday Economy, Sports Chosun via Daum (1) (2)

Coin Jackson guest-performs at DJ DOC’s concert

Upcoming girl group Coin Jackson made a guest appearance at DJ DOC’s concert on January 29th.
Before the two groups headed for the stage, they took a celebratory shot of their get-together in the waiting room.
Living up to their title of being the ‘most sought after guests for concerts,’ the girls delivered a performance that was said to have captured the hearts of all the males in the audience.
Leader Mari commented, “We participated as guests in an effort to enjoy the concert together.  It was a great honor being able to stand on stage with a great senior, and it was a precious learning opportunity as well.”
Lauded as Korea’s first hip hop a capella girl group, Coin Jackson is preparing for their February debut.
Source: Max Movie via Nate
Photo: ZOOM

SECRET dresses up in hanboks for Lunar New Year greetings

 

After making their comeback with “Shy Boy” this month, SECRET dressed up in traditional Korean dresses (hanbok) to greet their fans for the Lunar New Year.
Their outfits were given a contemporary fusion twist with the main dress shortened to a mini-skirt style, which perfectly complemented their ‘cute and friendly’ comeback image.
The girls will be continuing their “Shy Boy” promotions along with appearances on music and variety programs throughout the Lunar New Year.

UEE is upset over not being able to attend MBC’s “Idol Championships”

After School’s UEE expressed her disappointment in not being able to compete in the swimming segment for MBC’s “Idol Star Athletics & Swimming Championships.”
The recording was held privately at an indoor swimming pool in Ilsan on January 30th.
UEE’s appearance was highly anticipated ever since she requested the producers to include a swimming program in the next championships. The idol star is known to have specialized in swimming ever since her elementary school days.
Unfortunately, due to conflicting schedules, UEE had to sit out the event.
Through a phone call with MyDaily on January 31st, representatives revealed, “She had another schedule on the day of the recording. UEE herself is extremely upset over it.”
Source: My Daily via Nate

Super Junior wants the world to see Super Show 4

The Super Junior members were in Singapore this past weekend for the Singapore leg of their Super Show 3 concert tour and it finished off successfully with 20,000 fans going home delighted.
Before the second concert in Singapore yesterday, the members had a press conference with the local media where they expressed their desire to bring the next edition, Super Show 4, to cities outside of Asia. Since the beginning of their Super Show concert tour begun back in 2008, the extravaganza has been confined to mainly east and southeastern countries in Asia.
“The prolific group has plans to bring a brand new Super Show 4 showcase to the rest of the world “after the release of their fifth album” this year“, so says band leader Leeteuk, 27, when asked to share on the group’s plans and goals for 2011.
“We won’t restrict it [Super Show 4] to only Asia“, he smilingly adds, during an interview with Xin MSN yesterday at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.
Leeteuk and Heechul were also asked about the minor accident they got into. “As long as my fans are fine, we are fine,” Heechul coolly replied, grinning from ear to ear. Leeteuk chimed in, “In future for security reasons, we want fans to be careful and take care of themselves too.”
The Super Junior boys will regroup again next month for the Japan leg of their Super Show 3 concert tour from February 18 – 20th, and they will also head to the Philippines, Taiwan and Malaysia in the coming months before ending in Vietnam on May 7th.
Source: XinMSN