Monday, February 15, 2010
SNSD claims victory with Oh! on Inkigayo
Happy Lunar New Year everyone! To bring in the Year of the Tiger, the girls of SNSD performed just for you! …Well, you and everyone else.
Although prerecorded this week due to the festivities going on, the performance was as flawless as ever; best of all, it didn’t miss member Sunny!
The girls are also in Take 7 this week and claimed a Mutizen to top this episode – congrats!
Check out the performance below:
Victory:
And lastly, here’s SNSD’s New Year’s greeting for you fans:
2NE1 confirmed for Music Core comeback!
YG Entertainment’s hot 4 female group 2NE1, has just been confirmed for a comeback via MBC Music Core!
It’s been approximately 9 months since the girls debuted and this will be their first performance on an MBC music program, due to political issues between the two companies, YG Entertainment and MBC. But all of that has apparently been settled, so fans will be able to see these girls 3 times a week on the major music programs, well maybe even 4 times, once Mnet’s M! Countdown returns on air.
2NE1 will make their Music Core comeback with their latest single, “Try to copy me,” on the 20th – stay tuned!
Wonder Girls Explain Sunmi's Withdrawal
The controversy generated by the withdrawal of Sunmi from the internationally renowned pop group Wonder Girls has not subsided.
On February 8, 2010, four members of the K-pop group met with fans to explain their side on the issue.
Sunye, Yoobin, Ye-eun, Sohee and representatives from the Wonder Girls' Korean fan clubs met at the JYP Entertainment headquarters in Cheongdam, Seoul.
Understandably, Sunmi as well as new member Hae Lim, were not present in the meeting.
One of the issues raised during the meeting was the Wonder Girls’ seemingly rushed entry into the US market. Many fans thought the group is not yet prepared to do so.
The Wonder Girls told the fans that carving a career in the US was a long-time dream of all the members and as such, everyone thought it imperative to strike while the iron is hot.
According to the group, they wanted the chance so much that Sohee and Sunmi even had to quit high school to focus on their US careers.
JYPE didn't shed light on why Sunmi decided to abruptly quit the group. Earlier reports had it that Sunmi was homesick and she missed her family a lot.
The girls also defended new member Lim from criticisms that she could not possibly fill Sunmi’s shoes in the group. They said Lim has a lot of potential.
Some fans said they respect Sunmi’s decision and would welcome Lim to the group. Others said the Wonder Girls would not be complete without Sunmi.
Lim had her first performance with the Wonder Girls in China last February 5.
Sunmi is staying in the US. She is set to fly home to South Korea in March to prepare for her studies.
(Source: Mb )
Detailed Information On SS501 Persona In Bangkok
Flight details
Departure to Bangkok
Thai Airways Intl (TG 635)
Departure: 11 Feb 17:30 - Seoul (ICN) Terminal M
Arrival: 11 Feb 23:05 - Bangkok (BKK)
Note: As what I have heard from Mel, the boys might be exiting from the special VIP exit. Therefore, maybe you might not be able to see them if you wait in the airport.
Returning to Seoul
Thai Airways Intl (TG 656)
Dep: 14 February 23:30 - Bangkok (BKK)
Arr: 15 February 06:55 - Seoul (ICN) Terminal M
Accomodation in Bangkok
Dusit Thani Bangkok
946 Rama IV Road, Bangkok 10500
Phone: +66 (0) 2200 9000 Ext. 2831
E-mail: dtbkrmco@dusit.com
Website: www.dusit.com
Near Silom Station
Map:
Open press conference
Date & Time: 12 Feb 2010, 5pm
Venue: Space between Siam Paragon & Siam Center Shopping Mall
Endless Melody Photobook Fan Sign (For 500 holders of the photobook)
Time & Date: 12 Feb 2010, 5.30pm
Venue: S’Club Room, 4th Floor @ Siam Center Shopping Mall
Registration:
Date & Time: Feb 12, 2010 at 3.00 PM – 4.30 PM
Registration Booth venue: 1st Floor Siam Center (Beside Han & Daz Ice cream shop)
Queue starts at: 5.30pm sharp at parking lot area, 4th Floor Siam Center
More details see here.
Meet & Greet (For 50 Persona Bangkok concert ticket holders by lucky draw)
Location: S’Club Room, 4th Floor @ Siam Center Shopping Mall
Registration
February 12th 2010,
05.00 PM
Siam Center Parking Lot
Persona Bangkok Concert
Concert Date & Time: 13 Feb 2010, 7pm
Venue: Impact Arena MuangThong
A Message from Mel@KimHyunJoongThailand:
Look for KimHyunJoongThailand banners in Impact Arena as well. There are 3 of them.
We'll also be giving out freebies to fans in front of Impact Arena.
Please visit our booth and take picture with Leader standee.
We hope you will have a blast of time in Bangkok Persona Concert and have a wonderful travelling experience in the Land of Smile ^_^.
Any help you may need about Travelling in Thailand, drop by our booth and we'll be more than happy to help out !
Credit: (English translation) Mel @ KimHyunJoongThailand.com + SS501UFO.blogspot.com
4minute’s Thailand showcase is a success
What a surprise! We knew that 4minute had lots of fame in Korea, but we didn’t know they were such a hit in Thailand!
The girls crossed borders to promote their album overseas, and a whopping 7000 fans attended their showcase. K-pop is dominating the Thailand music scene at the moment, and it’s been made known that various boy groups are faring quite well in this country. I guess it’s the same for girl groups, as 4minute was widely recognized and very popular both in Thailand and across Asia.
The group also got themselves on the first page of a major newspaper company called Daily News. It seems like they will have a very busy schedule outside of Korea, as they are climbing up the charts in Thailand and all over Asia. Let’s hope their album is a success!
