Did SNSD’s Taeyeon & Tiffany recently undergo cosmetic surgery?

Even prior to their debut, the ladies of SNSD have been plagued with speculations regarding plastic surgery – and regardless of whether they’re true or not, the rumors have become a hot topic yet again due to recently released photos of the girls at a promotional event.
As you may recall, the SNSD girls had a break period after their hectic promotions for Oh! and Run Devil Run, and got back together this month in order to prepare for their upcoming Japan debut in September. New photos, particularly those of Tiffany and Taeyeon, have fans doing double takes due to slight alterations in the girls’ physical appearances, leading some to believe that these members underwent rhinoplasty (nose surgery) during their vacation time.
Despite her past denials, it’s been recently pointed out that Taeyeon’s nose seems to be slightly upturned and skinnier with a raised bridge:




Rumors about Tiffany’s nose have existed since the singer’s pre-debut days as well:



As you may imagine, lots of denial and doubt have been cast on this speculation, especially because many rumors have run rampant – one Chinese tabloid even claims that all nine members underwent surgery en masse. Some fans argued that the alleged differences were due to camera angles, and a few people brought up the fact that Tiffany recently got her wisdom teeth pulled which would result in puffier cheeks. Others stated that post-surgery swelling should be obvious for a long period of time. A large portion of fans deny seeing any differences in the pictures at all.
On the other end, many individuals, including SONEs, are giving the rumors some consideration. Various sources indicate that post-surgery swelling varies from person to person; in some cases, effects can be minor and disappear after just a few weeks. In response to the dental surgery explanation for Tiffany, many point out that it’s her nose and not her cheeks that look peculiarly different
“I’m a big fan, but Tiffany’s nose honestly looks pointier and straighter,” one SONE admitted on a fan board. “Don’t be close-minded, because she might’ve really undergone surgery during her vacation.” Another fan touched on the fact that plastic surgery has become an accepted norm in Korean entertainment, adding, “Why is everyone getting so defensive? We’re supposed to love SNSD for their talent not their looks.”

Lee Hong Ki states that his rival is Jung Yonghwa

This year, F.T Island was not seen much in Korea as they were busy with promotions in Japan. After successfully rising to third place in Oricon charts, this idol band group plans to make a comeback in Korea with a minialbum that will be released on the 25th.
Recently, member Lee Hong Ki held an interview with Sports Seoul regarding the new album. After several questions regarding the album, he was asked about CNBlue’s leader Jung Yonghwa. In response, Lee Hong Ki answered, “He is a good friend and rival that I often compete with. Although I debuted first, I am glad that Jung Yonghwa turned out so well. It might be because I experienced living as a celebrity first, but I understand how hard it must be for Yonghwa to go through such a busy schedule.”
Additionally, regarding CNBlue in general, Hong Ki expressed, “I am glad that CNBlue is working with us to promote a band type of music. When we see CNBlue, we become encouraged to work harder. I think that it is necessary to have a friendly rival. If we get the chance again, we want to perform with them together at a concert in the future.”
Meanwhile, F.T Island plans to comeback with their new title song Love Love Love composed by Kim Do Hoon and Lee Sang Ho.

Yuri and Tiffany will partner with Oh Sang Jin to host Korean Music Wave festival again

MBC announcer Oh Sang Jin, along with SNSD’s Yuri and Tiffany, will host the upcoming 2010 Incheon Korean Music Wave festival taking place on August 29th.
Last year, these three MCs showed their skills to the 2009 Incheon Korean Music Wave festival, receiving lots of love from the audience.
Therefore, the three have been chosen to host this year’s event as well. Despite Tiffany and Yuri’s busy schedule in Japan, the two girls still made room to host this year’s festival, and plan to show a great performance as SNSD members on stage as well.
This festival will feature many famous Asian stars, including, BoA, Se7en, Taeyang, Super Junior, 2PM, SNSD, and more. It sounds like a blast, so be sure to keep an eye out for it!

Kim Hyun Joong to release an album next year

It has been announced that SS501’s Kim Hyun Joong will release an album next year with his new label, Keyeast.
On the 26th, a press conference was held for the drama Playful Kiss.
At the conference, Kim Hyun Joong stated, “The reason why I moved to Keyeast was because I could act and sing at the same time.”
He then revealed his future plans to continue as a singer, stating, “It’s not for sure yet, but I am in training for an upcoming album. I do not know if it will be a solo album or a group, but by the looks of it, there will be a higher chance of being it a solo.”
A reporter asked about his status with SS501, which he replied, “Nothing is decided. No one knows if we will come out with an album in the future, so I don’t know why everyone keeps saying we disbanded.”
There is a good possibility that the album will be with all five members.
Stay tuned on allkpop for more information about this matter.

SS501’s Kim Hyung Joon joins S-Plus Entertainment

It’s official: SS501 member Kim Hyung Joon has transferred entertainment companies to S-Plus Entertainment, which includes Kang Ji Hwan and Jo Sung Mo.
On the 27th, S-Plus Entertainment held a phone interview with AsiaE’s Sports Today, revealing, “Kim Hyung Joon recently signed a contract with us and has begun his activities with us.”
As a company that works with other companies in Asia, such as in Japan, S-Plus Entertainment plans to further expand through the recruitment of Kim Hyung Joon. It has been reported that while talking about his contract with S-Plus, plans for Kim Hyung Joon’s promotions in Japan and other Asian countries were also naturally discussed.
Despite Kim Hyung Joon’s transfer to a new entertainment company, S-Plus has reassured fans that SS501 is not splitting, saying,

“Just because Kim Hyung Joon ended his contract with his previous company, this definitely does not mean that SS501 is breaking up. … In the discussions about his contract, the point that Kim Hyung Joon first and foremost emphasized was that he stays as a member of SS501 and continues all activities with them … The entertainment company will respect opinions of Kim Hyung Joon as a fellow artist of the company, 100%.
Despite the rest of SS501 being under the management of another company, Kim Hyung Joon will, as a member of SS501, put SS501’s activities as the first priority and participate in all their activities, domestic and international … S-Plus also plans to cooperate and whole-heartedly support all activities of SS501.”

A representative of S-Plus also included a message for fans, saying, “Please continue your care for Kim Hyung Joon and love for SS501.”
With Kim Hyun Joong, Park Jung Min, and Hyung Joon already with new agencies, Kim Kyu Jong and Heo Young Saeng are the only free agents now.

U-Kiss thanks fans on their 2nd year anniversary

Two years ago, U-Kiss debuted on M! Countdown, and to celebrate the event, the boys left messages of gratitude for their fans on their Twitter’s and me2day’s.
Kevin tweeted on the 27th, saying, “Everyone~! It’s U-Kiss’s 2 year anniversary today~! WOO HOO! Thank you supporting us all the way~ We really love all of our fans! KISS ME ♥“.
Alexander announced on his Twitter, “Morning folks! Congratulations on our 2nd anniversary~! Happy 2nd Anniversary to U-KISS~♥^-^ Schedule today! But raining! Have a nice day tho! Because of the rain, please be careful! God bless.”
Dongho said, “It’s been two years already. Thanks for loving us the last two years. Please continue to love us in the future.”
Eli wrote, “Thank you so much for your continued support the last two years. We’ll work harder from now on.”
Kiseop said, “Fans! Thank you for always giving us strength. I love you. Congrats on our 2 year anniversary.”
Kibum expressed, “It’s been two years! There’s still a lot of time for us to be together in the future, right? Aja! I love you!”
Soohyun wrote, “Kiss Me my loves~ I will only say two things. Thank you and I love you.”

Super Junior’s KyuHyun responds to his antis

On August 29^th, Super Junior’s youngest member, KyuHyun, left a short but stern word for his Antis on his twitter account: @GaemGyu.  He said, “I can stand it when you say bad things about me. You must have disliked something I did to do so. But don’t point your finger at my innocent family members and hurt them too… Think about what you’re writing before you write it.”
Now we know how mean Antis can get when they set their mind to hate a person. KyuHyun wouldn’t be the first celebrity to encounter this and he certainly won’t be the last, but that doesn’t make it any less serious. Particularly when innocent family members are brought into the mudslinging, which hurts them the most.
His fans showed him support by replying with:
“W.E L.O.V.E Y.O.U”
“Stay Strong”
“oppa, don’t lose it. they are not worth it.”
Will people now be more conscious of the venom in their words before they write any hurtful, negative comments?  Hopefully.

ZE:A’s Heechul confesses his love to SNSD’s Jessica for the 40th time

On a recent episode of SBS E!TV’s Yang HeeEun’s Cooking Show, ZE:A’s Heechul made an appearance and made a surprising love confession for SNSD’s Jessica.
Heechul shyly stated, “Jessica’s been my ideal woman for a very long time. I’ve bumped into her a few times during performances and on stage, and I was very nervous.” He even mentioned that he once purposely waited outside of SNSD’s waiting room in order to meet Jessica.
He then made an on the spot video message for Jessica by confessing, “Despite this being my 40th video message for you, I still haven’t received a response. Next time we meet, please feel free to talk to me.”

Are modern girl groups too sexy?

With hot pants, butt dances, and provocative lyrics dominating the Korean music industry, girl groups have been focusing on a ’sexy code’ amidst the heated battle to the top.
4minute’s Hyuna recently performed a stimulating dance at 2010 Mnet 20’s Choice wearing rather revealing black hot pants while dancing on a chair. Every time her long legs swayed in movement, the crowd went wild over her sexy image. Broadcast cuts of the performance soon swept across internet portals, and included comments such as, “The first thing I saw was her legs” and “Enchanting eyes that seduce men”. Hyuna is actually just 18 years old though, and a senior in high school.

GP Basic, boasting an average group age of 15, came out on MBC’s Show! Music Core on the 21st ,and sang lyrics such as, “I steal your two eyes and heart. You’re already mine. Just look at me.” As they appear on screen thirsting for love, viewers must be once again reminded that these girls are merely four junior high school students and an elementary school student.

With girl groups taking the spotlight, sexually suggestive controversies have also been on the rise. Girl groups in the teens wear mini-skirts and hot pants like they’ve become staples of their generation, and wearing revealing see-through garments that give peaks of their underwear have become much too common. What’s unfortunate is that TV programs are actually encouraging such behavior.
Although public broadcast companies have shown movements in attempting to restrict the amount of exposure, they still give camera closeups to particular parts of the body, and they remain focused on the physical aspect of groups on shows.
Is the excessive market competition the issue?
Out of the four girl groups that appeared on Show! Music Core on the 28th, three of the teams showed off what is now deemed as a sexy concept. Nearly all of them wore hot pants and performed sexy dances in a race to the crown. Unlike groups such as Wonder Girls and 2NE1, who generally focus on their own unique color and style, most groups these days tend to focus on how to appear the sexiest.
Music, naturally, has taken the back seat.

Some experts believe that it’s the intense competition between girl groups that has caused such a situation to arise. There’s no longer any drastic differences in looks, outfits, and concepts between girl groups.  Therefore, in order to survive, it’s crucial for them to attract as much attention as possible.
Show! Music Core’s Kim Yugon PD stated, “Girl groups have been earning more attention than boy groups lately ,and so the competition is fiercer than ever. They’re all trying to find one more reason to get in the spotlight. A ’sexy code’ is a weapon for them to rise to stardom.”
A change in the way viewers actually watch the shows has also changed.

Music Bank’s Seo Sumin PD stated, “Girl groups wearing sexy outfits and dancing in such ways do not actually give a direct influence on our viewer ratings.”
Instead, a recent phenomenon are the blogs run by teens. These blogs are the ones capturing broadcast images and spreading it on the internet. If they attract enough attention, articles begin pouring out from the press and suddenly attention is earned and the team’s worth goes up.
Agencies have been using the ’sexy code’ as an actual system too. A girl group representative revealed, “Putting out eye-catching sexy concepts helps earn a lot of attention on the internet.”
Brown Eyed Girls were always loved as the singers that sang well, but they only earned their explosive popularity once they switched to a sexier concept with Abracadabra. Rookie girl group Secret has also been on the rise with Madonna.

Variety programs like Bouquet and Sebakwi also consistently request girl groups to show off sexy dances, although such behavior has recently earned backlash from netizens for the middle aged panelist men staring in awe at such performances.
By strengthening the ’sexy code,’ requests for physical exposure has also been strengthened. In a recent survey by the Ministry of Gender Equality & Family, results have shown that 10.2% of the celebrities and trainees questioned were under the age of 19 when exposing a body part such as legs, breasts, and bottom. 33.3% were also forced to expose a body part.
A representative of a music program revealed, “We’ve never seen a girl group member refuse to wear an outfit because of pressure or because she didn’t want to expose too much.”
There are no guidelines for such cases, although broadcast companies try to be careful when handling such matters. SBS recently set up some rules for the production of variety programs, and stated that overly sexually suggestive performances, excessive exposures, and the casting of celebrities that drops the overall class of the show will be restricted.

A representative of SBS‘ promotion team stated, “We’ve decided that showing sexually suggestive scenes and material in programs brings about too many problems.”
Although MBC and KBS do not have any distinct guidelines, they have revealed that they make an effort to check outfits before going on air. Show! Music Core’s PD, Kim Yugon, stated, “The directors, PDs, and associates try to check outfits and dances during rehearsal. We also make requests for any changes if necessary.”
KBS Music Bank’s PD, Seo Sumin, stated, “With girl groups getting heat for sexually suggestive material lately, most of the groups make a separate set of outfits for public broadcasts. They also listen to our requests when we ask that they make changes to an overexposing outfit.” It was also mentioned that they try to pay attention to the types of camera angles used.
Still, there’s the issue of freedom of expression versus an invasion of it. Many have voiced the opinion that a new generation calls for a new set of standards.

A representative for a public broadcast company stated, “Before, stars actually paid attention when we deemed that belly button exposure was not tolerated. But after a while, it just kind of disappeared naturally. There’s a lot of circumstances where restrictions are made depending on the situation.”

A.N. JELL of "You're Beautiful" Making A Comeback

A.N. JELL of “You’re Beautiful” will be on the SBS Drama “My Girlfriend is a Gumiho” (AKA “Gumiho”) as cameos.

On the 20^th, the representatives of the producing company reported, “Jang Geun Suk, Lee Hong Ki, and Jung Yong Hwa have accepted the request for the cameo appearance, and are now in the process of adjusting schedules. We are discussing where and how they should appear.”

It has been revealed that appearance of the three on “Gumiho” came about due to their collaboration with the Hong sisters in their previous work, “You’re Beautiful.” According to reports, the three will actually appear as the members of A.N. JELL.

Earlier in the drama, Park Shin Hye and Uee from “You’re Beautiful” also made appearances as cameos on “Gumiho,” and pleasantly surprised fans. Lee Seung Gi’s close friend Lee Soo Geun also appeared and brought much laughter to viewers with his “Divine Ad Libs.”

S/mileage Challenges SNSD and other Girl Idols

SKE48, S/mileage, bump.y and Momoiro Clover attended the “Idol Summer Festival 2010” at C.C. Lemon Hall in Shibuya, Tokyo. The groups got a precious chance to perform and they got to promote each of their traits.


100 members of the press attended. When Hayami Akari, age 15, from Japanese idol group Momoiro Clover was interviewed she said, “It’s the idol warring states, but our showdown will be our performances. I want us to do our best for our performances,” aware of the other groups.


Idol group S/mileage member Fukuda Kanon, age 15, threw out a written challenge to 9-member Korean unit SNSD. In an interview Fukuda said with strength and a smile, “SNSD is known as the idols with great legs, but we’re fresher.” “Everyone here, along with our seniors Morning Musume, AKB48 and SNSD are our rivals. But, we have fresh great legs and can’t lose to anyone.”


2,000 fans were in attendance this day. They will hold another event on the 31st at the same place.

Omo~ Now this is interesting!

YongSeo Couple To Perform As A Band

Jung Yong Hwa and Seohyun of CNBLUE and Girls’ Generation, respectively, who are virtually married on MBC’s ‘We Got Married,’  have collaborated to form a band. According to the concert’s management company, HH Company, Jung Yong Hwa and Seohyun of ‘YongSeo Couple’ will be performing together on the 29^th at the ‘Incheon Korean Music Wave 2010 Concert.’ The two will be presenting two songs, one of Girls’ Generation and of CNBLUE. It has been rumored that the rest of the CNBLUE members have voluntarily put in their greatest efforts in practicing and preparing for this concert.

Netizens who came upon this news have shown exceptional interest with comments such as, “I’m already looking forward to it,” “The stage will really shine if they perform together,” “They suit each other very well,” and “I’m excited to see what kind of performance they’ve prepared.”

Aside from Girls’ Generation and CNBLUE, singers including BoA, Se7en, Super Junior, Taeyang, 2PM, Kara, After School, SG Wannabe, as well as others, will be participating. The concert will be airing on MBC’s Music Core on Saturday, September 4th.

Yesung Reveals Childhood Photo

Super Junior member Yesung has recently revealed a childhood picture of himself with his younger brother.
The lead vocalist tweeted this photo on his official Twitter page yesterday. In the photo he is sporting gym clothes and standing next to his younger brother. Along with the picture he also left a comment saying “My younger years with my little brother ^^”
Super Junior fans have left responses on the picture such as “The two of you are so adorable” and “You look so lovable”.
Yesung has been quite active this week as he also uploaded a photo of him and his parents earlier this week on his 27^th Birthday.
Hopefully there are more photos to come from Yesung!

K-Pop United in the Philippines

Another album launch event will be happening in Manila. Can you guess which group will officially be releasing a new version of their album in the Philippines’s local music stores?
MCA Music Inc., a label under Universal Music Group, brings you one of the hottest events of the year, K-Pop United. It is MCA Music’s K-Pop celebration event wherein they will showcase the idol groups who have recently signed with them.
The highlight of this event will be the album launch of 4Minute‘s HuH. Aside from that, there will also be lots of K-Pop activities and surprises related to BEAST, Big Bang and Wonder Girls. Some of the local artists will also be performing live.
The event will begin at 10am on September 4th, 2010 at the SM Megamall Event Center.

Although the Korean artists themselves will not be attending the event, there will be plenty of fun activities for all K-pop lovers.

SHINee’s Onew for Easy Magazine: “The Chocolate Abs are Melting”

Shining boy group SHINee did not dawdle at all during their nine-month hiatus from the K-pop scene. Apart from their schedules and preparation activities for their second album Lucifer, the boys have been lifting weights to keep fit. Now that they are busier and more popular than ever before, their exercise regimen has temporarily been put on hold.
“The chocolates (abs) are melting,” laments their leader Onew in the group’s recent interview with Easy magazine.
Jonghyun shares, “I haven’t exercised since promotions started…It’s quite sad actually; these are the muscles which I gained after working so hard.”
Fans would be quick to say though that the idols keep great figures. After debuting with a cute, colorful image, the boys are back in black, showing off a more mature, manlier concept. Their second album is now reaping the rewards, besting the charts while the charismatic title song Lucifer is still making fans dance to the handcuff move.
Check out the Easy exclusive interview below, SHINee Lucifers True Self: Investigating the Angel’s Heart of Lucifer.

How different is the response to this album compared to the previous albums?
Jonghyun: Because this is a full album, there seems to be more people who have paid attention to it. Also, hearing happy music in the summer makes people feel really great so everyone likes this a lot.
Taemin: Compared to the previous albums, the members were a lot more involved this time, and even participated in the making of the entire album, so we really like it a lot.
The style & image of this album are a result of many opinions from the members?
Jonghyun: For hairstyle especially, it is reflective of each of our opinions.
Taemin: It’s not for me…
Jonghyun: So that’s the case. Then it’s the case for most of the hairstyle. (laughs) Our costumes incorporated much of Key’s suggestions. In terms of our image and style as a whole, we kept discussing with our stylist to find a common point before creating this.

So for Taemin, this image was not something that you wanted?
Taemin: I made a lot of adjustments. There is something that I want, but the stylist said “Given the circumstances now, won’t it better if you do something like this instead?” So I ended up accepting his suggestion. Having long hair somewhat showed an even manlier charm.

Then is everyone satisfied with their own image now?
Jonghyun: When our new hairstyles were decided, we were very satisfied as we thought we can show a different kind of charm from SHINee. Really grateful for this.

Usually idol groups will produce mini albums so that they make a quicker comeback, but this time, SHINee had a 9 month hiatus. Was there any stress during this period?
Onew: We did not rest at all during that period of time and kept going for schedules. To be honest, we really only stopped activities for 3 months, but the preparation for the album took 9 months. Even though some people may think this is a long time, but during this period we put in more thought and effort into making our album, and prepared even more so it seems pretty good too.
It seems that during this period of rest, Jonghyun and Taemin had time for self-development?
Jonghyun: Yes! I spent a lot of effort in self-development. Did a lot of exercises, went for a lot of lessons, and had a lot of time to study. I also learned the piano and music composition. Really studied hard during these 3 months.
Taemin: I also learned dance and practiced a lot. It was a time to grow and develop.

Both Jonghyun and Onew participated in writing lyrics for this album. Is it because of some special opportunity?
Jonghyun: Actually the song “Obsession” which is included in this album is actually written even earlier than “Juliette”. It is just included on an album much later. I started writing lyrics because I said I was really interested and I wanted to try. All this while I have been constantly composing and out of these, “Juliette” and “Obsession” were not bad so they got chosen.
Onew: I also started writing because I wanted to do it.

How have people commented on the songs that you have written?
Onew: Many people who have seen the song have said “So you have been in love quite a few times.”

The main point of the choreography this time, the “handcuff dance” and the “slow-motion dance” have become a hot topic. What were your feelings when you first saw the choreography?
Taemin: Because there was a name given to the dance, it shows that our dance has received a certain level of attention so we felt really good.
Key: Although the dance was not choreographed by us, we did not expect the “handcuff dance” to receive so much attention. We thought that the “slow motion dance” will leave a deep impression but surprisingly, the “handcuff dance” received a lot of good response.
Jonghyun: It seems like if we are to give a name to our dance, it will not be popular. The name of the dance has to been given by other people before it can become popular.

What kind of response did you anticipate from the fans during the course of preparing this album?
Jonghyun: We did not really have thoughts that it will be good if our fans react a certain way. When we had finally decided on the image for this album, we wanted to work hard to let everyone understand SHINee’s uniqueness instead of just portraying the feeling that we are trying too hard to show a certain image. From the yunhanam image of “Noona, you are so pretty”, to the emaciated feeling given off in “Juliette”, these are not what we really want to show but is just a way to show what SHINee is. The strong image this time portrays a manly image. However, rather than saying that we are trying to emphasize this image, we are actually letting it show naturally.
Onew: It seems that everything is part of the maturing process. The members have all grown up a lot.

We have seen an article talking about how SHINee hates to hear that “their figures are better than women’s”?
Jonghyun: Of course we will hate it. If we really have to say, we are all very heavy.

You have said before that everyone of you are really big eaters right?
Onew: The amount of food that we can eat is no joke. We can even reach Ho Dong hyung’s level.
Jonghyun: The extent of our appetite is shocking. I won’t be surprised if it scares off people.

Who has the biggest appetite?
Jonghyun: Taemin and Minho can eat the most, Onew is not too bad either. However, Key is the kind who can restrain himself.

Why is that so?
Onew: Because once he starts there will be no end to his eating.
Jonghyun: Once he starts eating, it’s as if the floodgate has just opened. It’s to the extent that he cannot even close the door of the refrigerator.

Isn’t it difficult to restrain yourself seeing how the members can eat so well?
Key: It will be fine if I don’t start eating. It’s even more difficult to stop eating once I start.

The photo of Onew crying after receiving first place on KBS 2TV “Music Bank” has become a hot topic.
Onew: I also don’t know why I was crying. Our hiatus cannot be said to be very long, but it wasn’t very short either, but I guess I was crying then because I was really thankful to our fans who kept thinking of us during our hiatus.How do you feel to be able to promote together with your company sunbae, BoA?
Taemin: Firstly, there are really a lot of things that we can learn. This is the first time that we have activities together. Making her comeback after 5 years, I also feel very excited to see her on the stage.

You must have seen how each other looked during practice right?
Key: Even though we pass by her practice sometimes, but we have never seen her practicing.
Jonghyun: Because our practice rooms are all in the same building so we often greet each other and recently we bump into each other a lot. When we see her (BoA), she will always say stuff like “Keep doing well, I am watching over you” to encourage us.

Even so, there will still be this competitiveness going on right?
Jonghyun: We feel that it’s more important to present our song on stage. Isn’t it a win-win situation if everyone works hard together? After all, our styles are different.

Recently, the MR videos of singers have become widely talked about. Faced with netizens’ comments, it seems that you will be even more nervous on stage.
Jonghyun: Rather than to say that we are nervous because of the MR videos, we are nervous because the song is really difficult to perform live, so we have to really focus. Once we keep going on stage with that focused mentality, we won’t have the time to think of other matters.

Even so, to receive good comments should mean that you have a very solid foundation right?
Jonghyun: Really? (Haha)
Onew: This time, the song is difficult, and the notes are high, so usually we practiced live a lot.Unknowingly, it has been 2 years since your debut and now there are also many hoobae singers now.
Onew: Really got a shock. It’s very fascinating.
Taemin: Compared to before, it seems that there are a lot of new singers debuting very quickly.
Minho: The most awkward thing will be that the newcomers are actually older than me. If they are younger, I can be more casual when greeting them but if they are older than me, I still have to respect them even if I am their sunbae.

It should be the most awkward for maknae Taemin right?
Taemin: I try to avoid it. When we greet, I will just reply “Oh? Hello.” And then I will run away quickly.

SHINee’s popularity overseas is really something, so are you guys “Hallyu Stars” now?
Jonghyun: We can only express our gratefulness at being called “Hallyu Stars”. To repay the attention given to us, we must show everyone good performances. Even though we do not have albums recorded in Japanese or Mandarin outside of our Korean albums, everyone is still giving us a lot of love, so we are really thankful.Are there any plans to perform overseas?
Onew: Usually we will go overseas for activities after promotions in Korea have ended, so I believe this will be the case this time. Also, because of SM Town World Tour, we will be able to see everyone on stage again.

How different are the kind of support that overseas fans and Korean fans give?
Minho: In Korea, the fans can see us during broadcasts, fansigns, or at any venues when we have activities but when we are overseas, because we are just visiting, so we can only see our fans when we perform onstage and as such, we get really overwhelming response each time. For something like music, it’s more passionate if you can see it personally rather than to just appreciate it on streaming.

Who is the most popular member in China?
Jonghyun: We don’t understand Mandarin. (Haha)
Minho: I think it’s about the same for everyone.

Because of the language barrier, there will be this feeling of inconvenience right?
Jonghyun: This is the aspect which we can really feel the difference. Even though we cannot communicate using the same language, we use music instead.

The SM Town World Tour is a large scale concert where the sunbaes and hoobaes perform together. Are there any special stages prepared?
Jonghyun: Other than performing our title tracks, there will be performing songs from our albums that have not been performed on stage before.
Onew: Even we ourselves feel that it’s very interesting for sunbaes and hoobaes to be on the same stage together. We will be performing with other groups as well so it’s worth anticipating it.

To member Onew who has taken on the challenge of acting in a musical, what is the charm of a musical?
Onew: The charm lies in being able to breath together with the audience in the span of 2 hours. It’s good because the feedback is instantaneous.
Jonghyun: We have seen the musical when it was showing, he really did quite well, and it was interesting.

Do the other members not want to act in a musical?
Jonghyun: Yes, I don’t want to. Am I being too honest? I am not interested in musicals. Haha, I am more interested in composing.

The members have known each other for 5 years already. All of you should understand each other really well right.
Jonghyun: Given that it’s 5 years, without saying anything we can also…
Onew: No no, we will still need to talk to each other. (laughs)

Which member has changed the most since the first time you have met him?
SHINee: Taemin.
Jonghyun: Compared to the first time I have seen him, he has really grown a lot taller.

Which member has shown the most progress?
Onew: It’s me. When I first went for an interview, I actually wore a teddy bear T-Shirt but I don’t wear those any more. When I think of it, I feel that I have become a lot better.
Jonghyun: After all we have all been groomed through being in front of the camera.SHINee who also have very good figures, isn’t it tiring to exercise in the midst of your hectic schedules.
Jonghyun: I haven’t exercised since promotions started.
Onew: The chocolates (abs) are melting.
Jonghyun: After exercising, there is an increase in muscle and thus the body weight also increases but now that I am not exercising, I lose all the weight almost immediately. It’s quite sad actually, these are the muscles which I gained after working so hard.

SHINee who has debuted for 2 years, have you ever thought about how much of your target have been achieved when you are promoting?
Taemin: We are still far from achieving our target. Because our members are all very ambitious, so we have to always practice and to keep correcting what is lacking.

Recently, BoA who has debuted for 10 years has said that there will come a time when one gets tired of a repetitive life, what does SHINee think of that?
Onew: We may be able to be present for 10 years like BoA even if it’s just 2 years now. When we were trainees, it seemed that no matter how hard we practiced, we were not improving at all, and we just wanted to be able to stand on stage quickly to show so many things to people. Even though we have not improved, but to be able to fulfill the goal of being able to stand onstage, we worked even harder at practicing.

What do you think is the charm that is unique to SHINee?
Onew: Isn’t our greatest charm that of being able to show many different sides of us? Showing everyone how we look like as we grow up gradually, that will allow everyone to know that we can do many different things.

How will the promotions be like this time?
Jonghyun: Because we haven’t been active for a long time, the promotion this time will last longer. We will be promoting to our hearts’ content.

SM Entertainment’s Female Staff Rank Super Junior by Handsomeness

Nobody can deny that the boys of popular flower group Super Junior are handsome; such a trait is mandatory to all idols after all, together with great vocals and excellent dancing skills. But who is the fairest of them all?
After ranking the members according to their vocals, the female staff of SM Entertainment have placed their votes to determine the most handsome SUJU idol. Check below to see how they ranked the boys!

1. Siwon
2. HanGeng
3. Kibum
4. Heechul
5. Kangin
6. Sungmin
7. Leeteuk
8. Donghae
9. Yesung
10. Kyuhyun
11. Eunhyuk
12. Ryeowook
13. Shindong

Whew. This was surely a tough job and no doubt the fans would want to have their own say. Siwon was hailed number one for his overall handsomeness. Hangeng and Kibum, although absentee members, still held the female staff members’ hearts. Don’t fret though Shindong! Fans always have your back as number one in cuteness and sense of humor.
Who gets your vote ELFs?

Has SNSD Surpassed AKB48?

SNSD has been at the center of attention amongst Japanese netizens lately.
With their debut Japanese single Genie preparing to be released on September 8th, the group held their showcase at the Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo on the 25th. Despite it being a weekday, 22,000 Japanese fans showed up to cheer the girls on at their first showcase.
A well-known Japanese community forum was filled with real-time updates on the girls’ showcase that day.
When fans posted photos of the showcase, netizens who were not able to be there pleaded, “I’m so curious. Please, tell us what’s going on.”
One netizen at the showcase wrote, “It’s so cute seeing the members speak Japanese. The youngest member, Seohyun’s Japanese skills are surprising. How can she pronounce her words so nicely?”
Other netizens have claimed, “They have surpassed AKB48 (a popular Japanese girl group),” “You can’t find an idol in Japan that’s prettier than Yoona,” “Their singing voices are so cute. They sound like dubbing artists,” and, “They have a great amount of popularity, gathering 22,000 fans despite them not having debuted yet.”
Those netizens who are not yet aware of SNSD, as they have not had their official debut, have been showing their curiosity in the group by commenting, “Who is SNSD? Why do they have so much popularity? Tell me.”
Meanwhile, Japan’s representative broadcast stations NHK and FujiTV, along with other reporters from newspapers and magazines, were at the showcase site, allowing the group realize just how great their popularity is once again.

Where Will Heechul Find Another Friend like Donghae?

Due to their large number and significant age gaps between members of super group Super Junior, fans tend to worry that their favorite idols are not close at all. But they don’t need to nurse such concerns for Heechul and Donghae.
At the August 26^th broadcast of Heechul’s Youngstreet in SBS radio, the DJ recounted a pre-debut story about his fellow member.

Before debut, when we were 21 years old, there was a girl that both Donghae and I liked. Then when I found out that Donghae liked her too, I hoped he will be with her, so I kept telling her good things about Donghae. One day, when I was chatting with the girl, she said ‘Why did you always talk about Donghae when you see me, and he will always talk good things about you when he sees me?!’ In the end, both of us didn’t succeed. Donghae says it is better this way…
Because of this incident, I feel that when faced with friendship and love, a man will choose friendship…
Before our debut, because I broke something, manager asked “WHO DID IT?!” And Donghae and I both told the manager “I did it!” This is truly the brotherhood/ loyalty of man…”

The bond between the two idols is striking, and Heechul seals it even more as he declares, “friendship is priority to me! In love, it is just a man and a woman. There are so many women out there but it is different for friends! Where will I go find another friend like Donghae?! Friendship is my priority!!”
Just this week Heechul also made strong comments in his Twitter calling out the anti-fans of his friends, showing how serious and protective he can be.
These kinds of connections surely go the other way, for where else will Donghae find another friend like Heechul?

SNSD’s Yoona Chosen as Eco-Hankerchief Campaign Model

Cosmetic brand Innisfree has chosen SNSD’s Yoona as the model for their eco-friendly campaign! Celebrating its 10 year anniversary, Innisfree is designing handkerchiefs to help minimize the use of paper towels and hand dryers.
Yoona herself is one of five handkerchief designers who will have their designs showcased at an exhibition on August 28th-29th. She seems to be very passionate about environmental-friendly motives, stating, “Through this little action, we can save the earth by decreasing the number of trees being cut down. I hope by me promoting it, I can help get more people involved and save the earth.”
It is nice to see celebrities doing their part to help the environment. Congratulations Yoona!

Park ShinHye Appears as Special Guest in ‘MGIG’

Actress Park ShinHye appears as a special guest for SBS’ drama, My Girlfriend is Gumiho.
After School‘s UEE first made a cameo appearance in MGIG‘s fifth episode and now, ShinHye dazzles up the set by showing her charms with the drama’s sixth episode. ShinHye’s sudden guesting appearance caught many netizens in a surprise.
My Girlfriend is Gumiho has been playwright-ed by none other than the Hong Sisters. ShinHye has already worked for the Hong Sisters before with the hit drama series You’re Beautiful. ShinHye plays the role of Lee Seunggi‘s university posterity. 
Make sure to catch yourself some Park ShinHye-acting and not miss the episode!

Weekly K-Pop Music Chart 2010 - August Week 3

1. (+2) DJ DOC - 나 이런 사람이야  (I'm This Kind Of Person) *** 1 WEEK NO. 1 ***
Score: 922
Genre: Pop/Hip-hop/Dance
  Music: Yoon Gun Hyung / Lyrics: Psy, Lee Ha Neul
Album: DJ DOC Vol. 7 Track 2 Purchase this album    
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: DJ DOC moves up two more spots to No. 1 this week with "I'm This Kind Of Person".  They are one of the most prominent old skool K-Pop/hip-hop groups with past hits like “Run to You”, “Dance With DOC”, and “Summer Story”.  DJ DOC returns after six years with its seventh album, "Appreciation". This album marks the group’s 15^th anniversary in the music industry. The title track "I’m This Kind of Person" is an electronica number with fun lyrics and is expected to capture listeners’ ears. This song along with others from this album has already ranked very high on various music charts and the album is also selling well.  It is not surprising that they won by a large margin this week.


2. (-1) Miss A - Bad Girl Good Girl     
Score: 854
Genre: Pop / Dance 
Music + Lyrics: Park Jin Young 
Album: Miss A first single "Bad But Good" Track 1 Purchase this album 
Watch: MV Live Performance 
Comment: This is the title track of Miss A's first single album, 'Bad But Good.' It's Miss A's debut single, which became the talk of the town even before its release because it was produced by Park Jin-young. It's a medium tempo song with a combination of a rich European-style musical melody and intense American-style hip-hop rhythm. The straight-forward lyrics where the girls confidently express themselves are impressive. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)


3. (+6) Homme - 밥만 잘 먹더라 (Eat Well)
Score: 827
Genre: Pop Ballad 
Music + Lyrics: Bang Shi Hyuk
Album: Homme digital single "Homme By Hitman Bang" Track 1 
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Perhaps the top duet this year, 2AM’s Chang Min and and 8eight’s Lee Hyun join hands with producer Bang Shi Hyuk for his project, Homme by “Hitman Bang” in time for the summer. The rock, pop, and R&B hybrid number, “Eat Well” uses guitar and drum sounds to refresh listeners’ hearts. It’s the type of song that will make listeners just drop what they are doing and leave. The two artists’ powerful harmonization will definitely make listeners feel the emotions of the song. This week it moves over a lot of strong competition and up six spots to No. 3.


4. (-2) Se7en - Better Together   
Score: 809
Genre: Pop/Dance
    
Album: Se7en mini-album "Digital Bounce" Track 3 Purchase this album    
Watch: MV Live Performance 
Comment: After a hiatus of three years to concentrate on his overseas activities, Se7en finally makes a comeback in Korea with mini-album "Digital Bounce". The title track is “Better Together", created by YG’s main producer Teddy, who also composed 2NE1’s “Fire", “I Don’t Care", and more. This is a listener friendly dance beat song perfect for the summer.  "Better Togther" dropped two spots to No. 4 this week.


5. (-1) SHINee - 루시퍼 (Lucifer)
Score: 707
Genre: Pop/Dance
Music: Yoo Young Jin, Jhun, Kapit, Rexha / Lyrics: Yoo Young Jin
Album: SHINee Vol. 2 Track 2 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: SHINee, who received much love with “Ring Ding Dong”, returns this summer transformed, in time for their second album, “Lucifer". Through this new 13 track album, fans are able to hear a variety of music styles in addition to the members’ skillful vocals. The title track is “Lucifer”, which uses both the break dance genre popular in the ‘80s along with urban electronica. The powerful rhythms are expected to be refreshing and addictive. The lyrics portray a selfish heart who mistakes obsession as love, going back and forth between blackmail and conciliation.  This week it drops one spot to No. 5.


6. (--) G.na (feat. Yong Jun Hyung of BEAST) - 꺼져 줄게 잘 살아 (I'll Back Off So Live Well) 
Score: 631
Genre: Pop
Music: Kim Do Hoon / Lyrics: Wheesung
Album: G.na 1st mini-album Track 1 Purchase this album    
Watch: MV Live Performance 
Comment: Perhaps the most anticipated new female solo singer this year, G.NA makes her debut this summer with mini album, “Draw G’s First Breath". G.NA (Korean name: Choi Gina) worked with famous composer Kim Do Hoon, who composed the title track “I’ll Back Off So Live Well", yet she alone produced the entire album. Wheesung is responsible for penning the lyrics to this track. This mid-tempo track has an unforgettable melody line that is as shocking as the title of the song. BEAST member, Yong Jun Hyung, helps out with the rap featuring in the song as well. This week it remains at No. 6.


7. (+15) BoA - 허리케인 비너스 (Hurricane Venus) 
Score: 573
Genre: Pop/Dance
Music: Lidbom, Hansen, Wik / Lyrics: Kenzie, BoA, Hong Ji Yoo
Album: BoA Vol. 6 Track 2 Purchase this album    
Watch: MV Live Performance 
Comment: One of the top K-Pop acts in the last decade, BoA returns after five years with her sixth Korean album titled, “Hurricane Venus” after busy working overseas in Japan and the United States. The upcoming album will be released to celebrate her ten year anniversary in the music industry. The title track is “Hurricane Venus”,  where BoA will show her various colors.  It is doing very well on both the singles and album charts, showing that fans have not forgotten BoA despite her lengthy absense in K-Pop and the industry has changed so much since her last album. This week "Hurricane Venus" moves up 15 spots to No. 7.


8. (-1) MC Mong (feat. Mellow) - 죽을 만큼 아파서 (Hurt To The Extent Of Death)    
Score: 538
Genre: Hip-hop
Music: Kim Gun Woo / Lyrics: MC Mong, Park Jang Geun
Album: Blue Brand Vol. 2 Trauma Part 2 Track 2 Purchase this album
Watch: MV
Comment: Title song of Blue Band's second compilation album "Trauma”.  The hip hop song is about the pain after a breakup that continues to linger. MC Mong raps in a teary voice which harmonizes with underground singer Mellows clean beautiful tone. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)


9. (+1) Chae Yeon - 봐 봐 봐 (Look Look Look) 
Score: 531
Genre: Pop/Dance
Music +  Lyrics: Kim Chang Hwan
Album: Chae Yeon mini-album "Look At" Track 4 Purchase this album    
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Korea’s sexy diva Chae Yeon makes a comeback this summer after a year, with her second mini album. The title track is “Look Look Look”, a dance number with electronica sounds and Miami beats. This dynamic song is expected to excite fans once more. This song is about a new generation of women and men who are shy about love. The song is garners even more interest because veteran singer Kim Gun Mo took part in the chorus. This week it moves up another spot to No. 9.


10. (-2) Narsha - 삐리빠빠 (Bbi Ri Bba Bba) 
Score: 524
Genre: Pop/Dance
Music: East4A / Lyrics: Kim Ina
Album: Narsha 1st mini-album Track 2 Purchase this album    
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Title song of Narsha's first mini album, "Narsha". Narsha of the Brown Eyed Girls makes a unique transformation with a new electronic house sound combined with a pop melody. The trendy sound and arrangement is attention grabbing along with the "Bbi-ri-bop-a," part. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops In Seoul)


11. (+1) Park Myung Soo and Nicole (Kara) - 고래 (Whale)
Score: 488
Genre: Pop
Music +Lyrics: E-Tribe
Album: Park Myung Soo and Nicole digital single "Whale" Track 1 
Watch: MV
Comment: Park Myung Soo teamed up with SNSD's Jessica last year to record the fun song "Cold Noodle". He is back again this year, teamming up with a member of another prominent girl group: Nicole of Kara.  This is yet another fun song with a cute cartoon MV.  "Whale" did even better than "Cold Noodle" last year as it hits the top 10.  This week it is moving up a spot again at No. 11.


12. (-1) Son Dam Bi - Queen  
Score: 482
Genre: Pop/Dance
Music: Kim Tae Hyun / Lyrics: Kim Hee Sun
Album: Som Dam Bi 3rd mini-album Track 2 Purchase this album   
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: This is the title track of Son Dam-bi's third mini album, "The Queen". It's a pop dance song that has a mix of electronic and rock genres, presenting a brand new style. The upbeat melody and addictive chorus are impressive. It tells you to find the beauty within and become a confident "queen" in a humorous manner. (credits to Arirang TV - Pops in Seoul)


13. (--) 4Minute - I My Me Mine 
Score: 440
Genre: Pop/Dance
Music +Lyrics: Lee Sang Ho, Shin Sa Dong Tiger
Album: 4minute 2nd mini-album "Hit Your Heart" Track 4 Purchase this album    
Watch: MV Live Performance 
Comment: After their top 3 hit "HUH", 4minute is back with their follow up song "I My Me Mine", and it remains at No. 13 this week. This is another song that displays 4minute's fierce image on stage despite their young age. It is destined to be another big hit for the group. 4minute is set to make their Japanese debut. We wish them luck.


14. (-9) Taeyang (feat. G Dragon) - I Need A Girl 
Score: 419
Genre: R&B/Hip-hop/Dance
Music +Lyrics: Jun Koon
Album: Tae Yang Vol. 1 Track 3 Purchase this album   
Watch: MV Live Performance 
Comment: Taeyang's "I Need A Girl" drops nine spots to No. 14 this week. Taeyang, who received much love for his mini album, “Hot”, returned after two years with his first full length album, “Solar". This album holds special meaning for the singer as it celebrates the 10 year dream he had since his days as a trainee. The title track is “I Need a Girl”, which was composed by rookie producer Jun Koon. Taeyang’s mellow vocals flow well with the easy melody line and special rap featuring by fellow Big Bang member, G-Dragon. This song was a two time winner at Inky Gayo.


15. (+2) Gil Me (feat. K. Will) - 미안해 사랑해서   (Sorry For Loving You) 
Score: 416
Genre: Hip-hop
Music+Lyrics: Kim Se Jin, Seo Jin Jung 
Album: Gil Me Vol. 1 Track 2 Purchase this album 
Watch: Live Performance
Comment: Gilme releases her first album, “Love Actually” after releasing three singles, “Love Cuts” featuring Eun Ji Won, “Why You To Me” featuring Jung Yup of Brown Eyed Soul, and “Love Is War” featuring Outsider beforehand. In these songs, Gilme shows listeners her rapping and singing talents. Her new album includes these songs plus six new songs. The songs entail love stories that are very much possible in real life, so anyone can definitely relate to them. The title song "Sorry For Loving You" featuring K.Will moves up two spots this week to No. 15.


16. (+2) Davichi - 난 너에게 (Better Together)   
Score: 413
Genre: Pop Ballad
Music: Cho Young Soo / Lyrics: Ahn Young Min   
Album: Cho Young Soo All-Star 2010 digital single   
Watch: MV
Comment: Davichi meets with top composer Cho Young Soo to prepare for this year's All Star Album following MC Mong and Seo In Young’s “Bubble Love”.  “From Me To You” is a bright love story with lovable lyrics and melody that makes  listeners smile. A 30 member orchestra takes part in the song, creating a beautiful accompaniment to Davichi’s sweet and refreshing vocals. The song is perfect for the summer. This week it moves up two spots to No. 16. 


17. (+24) Zi-A - 웃음만  (Just A Smile) *** CO-BIGGEST MOVER OF THE WEEK ***
Score: 411
Genre: Pop Ballad
 Music: KZ / Lyrics: Kim Ina, D'Day
Album: Zi-A mini-album "Difference" Track 1 Purchase this album    
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Zi-A transforms and makes a comeback with a new mini album titled, “Difference.” The singer already has many hit songs under her belt including “Gaze,” “Feel Like Bursting,” and “Have One Glass of Alcohol With Me.” This time, Zi-A joins hands with  producer Jo Young Chul who helped Brown Eyed Girls rise to fame with “Abracadabra” and producer Choi Gap Won. The title track is “Just a Smile”, which was composed by the composer who wrote Narsha’s “Queen B” and Brown Eyed Girl’s “Glam Girl.” This hybrid ballad will show yet another side of Zi-A who’s known for her popular ballads.  This week it is one of our biggest movers, up 24 spots to No. 17.


18. (+19) Hwanhee -     ..하다가 (..While Doing) 
Score: 356
Genre: R&B Ballad
Music: Choi Gyu Sung / Lyrics: Choi Gyu Sung, Rado 
Album: Hwanhee mini-album "H-Hour" Track 2 Purchase this album 
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Former Fly to the Sky member, Hwanhee, makes a comeback this summer with his second mini album, “H-Hour” – it’s been ten months since his first. This time around, Hwanhee took part in producing the album himself and with the help of composers Choi Gyu Sung, RADO, Kim Tae Hyun, and others, completed his second solo work. The title track is “While Doing,” which was composed by Choi Gyu Song and RADO. Overall, the medium tempo number has a bright feel along with a sad melody line. Hwanhee’s vocals help bring out the hurting breakup mood of the song.  This week it moves up 19 spots to No. 18.


19. (-5) Park Jaebum - 믿어 줄래 (Will You Believe Me?) 
Score: 342
Genre: R&B Ballad
Original Song  : Nothin' On You - B.o.B
Album: Park Jae Bum EP "Will You Believe Me?" Track 1 Purchase this album    
Watch: MV
Comment: After a nasty split with 2PM, Park Jaebum is finally singing again and has released an EP. “Nothin’ On You” is a remake of B.o.B’s hit single, with supplementary melody arrangements by producer Park Geun Tae. An English and remix version of the song are also included. Fans all over the world are already anticipating this hot single! This week it falls five spots to No. 19.


20. (+12) Infinite - She's Back
Score: 293
Genre: Pop / Dance

Album: Infinite first mini-album "First Invasion" Track 3 Purchase this album
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: Quietly scoring their second top 20 hits in as many tries is rookie boy band Infinite. "She's Back" is the follow up song from their "First Invasion" debut mini album. The seven-member group is from the same company as Epik High, who helped produce their album. Same as first single "Come Back Again", "She's Back" also mixes vintage rock and electronica for a stylish new sound. This week it moves up 12 spots to No. 20.


21. (New) IU & Yoo Seung Ho - 사랑의 리퀘스트  (I Believe In Love) : 231   *** HOT SHOT DEBUT ***

22. (-7)  Kan Mi Yeon (feat. MBLAQ Mir) - 미쳐 가 (Go Crazy) : 216
23. (--)  Lee Seung Chul - 그 사람 (That Person) : 200
24. (New) Lee Seung Ki - 정신이 나갔었나봐 (I Must Have Been Out Of My Mind: SBS Drama "MY Girlfriend Is A Nine-Tailed Fox" OST) : 194    

25. (+24) Teen Top – 박수 (Clap) : 193   *** CO-BIGGEST MOVER OF THE WEEK *** 

26. (-5) Supreme Team  - 땡땡땡 (Ding Dong) : 189
27. (+18) Sung Eun - 사랑하면 뭐해 (What's The Point of Being In Love?) : 172
28. (New) Secret – Madonna : 153
29. (New) Kim Yeon Woo - 가끔은 혼자 웁니다 (Sometimes I Cry Alone: SBS Drama "Bad Man" OST) : 150
30. (New) Seo In Kook – 애기야 (My Baby U) : 144
31. (+5) Koyote - Jump Jump Jump : 142
32. (-13) Monday Kiz & V.O.S – 미치겠다 (Going Crazy) : 141
33. (-5) Jo Kwon - 고백하던 날 (Day of Confession) : 139
34. (-7) Orange Caramel - 마법 소녀 (Magic Girl) : 128
35. (New) Bobby Kim – 외톨이 (Loner) : 104
36. (-12) Baek Ji Young -시간이 지나면 (When Time Passes) : 101
37. (-6) T.O.A - 더 사랑하니까 (Because I Love More) : 100
38. (-18) Sistar - Push Push : 99
39. (New) Rainbow – A : 98
40. (-6) Shin Hye Sung - Ex-Mind : 95
41. (New) Jo Sung Mo – 바람필래 (I Want To Cheat) : 94
42. (-4) Seo Tai Ji – 하여가 (Anyway) : 90
43. (-14) December - 혼자 왔어요 (Came Alone) : 86
44. (-19) Super Junior - 너 같은 사람 또 없어 (No Other) : 85
45. (-3) Hong Jin Young - 내 사랑 (My Love) : 82
46. (New) Jo Gyu Chan - Morning : 80
47. (-21) One Two - Very Good : 77
48. (New) Various Artists - 우리의 밤은 당신의 낮보다 아름답다 (Our Night Is More Beautiful Than Your Day) : 74
49. (-2)  Norazo - 카레 (Curry) : 66
50. (-11) Rottyful Sky - No Way : 58


Blue: Songs to watch out under top 20
Green: Editor's recommendations under top 20


BONUS TRACK:
Misty-Eyed Girl - The Day
Genre: Pop Ballad

Album: Misty-Eyed Girl "Rewind & Restart" Vol. 1 Track 3
Watch: MV
Comment: Misty Eyed Girl initially debuted in 2006 with the album “Boy Documentary” through the band, OKBand. The band did not last long and after less than six months of promotions, disbanded. Four years later, Misty Eyed Girl returns with their first EP titled, “Rewinds and Restart Vol. 1.” Unlike OKBand’s music the songs in this album don’t worry about what genres the songs are, and created songs using much freedom. (credits to motoway065 for translations)


YESTERDAY ONCE MORE:
BoA - Valenti
Genre: Pop/Dance

Album: BoA "Miracle" (2002) Track 3
Watch: MV Live Performance
Comment: BoA (Beat of Angel) Kwon is a Korean singer who is also active and famous in Asia and has also debuted in the US. She debuted in Korea in 2000 at just 14 years of age with ID; Peace B. Two years later she released her first Japanese album Listen To My Heart.  Her first release in the US was single Eat You Up in 2008 and a full album early in 2009. She is definitely one of the most famous and influential artists in Asia and is often called the Queen of K-Pop. Valenti is an upbeat dance song that hit top of charts as well as many of her other songs. (credits to ~S2~)