Tablo: “These past two years felt like 20 years to me” Posted by : dnanshmr

After scoring big with his first solo album, ‘Fever’s End‘, Tablo‘s triumphant success story has been the talk of the town. The rapper sat down for an interview with fashion magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, where he opened up about his current mindset.

Tablo began, “I’m happy right now. The past two years felt like 20 years to me. For me, this is the time where I have to have a fresh start. It’s fun to think that I get the opportunity to remake myself in a new company and a new environment while making new music.”

During the interview, Tablo also revealed the motivation and process behind his preparations for the album. He also explained the meanings behind each song, and the feelings he went through during his period of hardship.

For the past two years, Tablo became the victim of a malicious rumor created by netizens, who claimed that Tablo’s degree from Stanford University was falsified. These claims were found to be empty, but nevertheless, Tablo was swept into a whirlwind of negative criticisms and he was forced to endure much difficulties. Since then, Tablo has switched agencies to YG Entertainment and has been successfully promoting his solo album.

Source: Star Today via Nate

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Eunjung says T-ara’s charm lies in their versatility Posted by : dnanshmr

T-ara‘s Eunjung attended a press conference for her upcoming drama,  ’Queen Insoo‘, where she revealed that one of T-ara’s unique charms lie in their versatility of talents.
On November 18th, Eunjung stated, “I think our duality as both singers and actresses sets us apart from other groups.” 

She added, “I think its been difficult to act while working simultaneously for T-ara’s comeback. Even today, I came from recording a pre-recorded comeback stage. Although it’s difficult, I thought it was an opportunity that I could not miss.” 

Eunjung also referenced T-ara’s leader, Hyomin, as she continued, “Hyomin has also been filming well for the MBC drama, ‘Gyebaek‘. I think our efforts in acting and singing is the unique charm that sets us apart from other groups.”

Reporters also brought up Eunjung’s ‘husband’ from her variety show, ‘We Got Married‘. When asked if she was jealous of actress Park Min Young, who is currently paired with Lee Jang Woo in the KBS 2TV drama, ‘Man of Honor‘, Eunjung jokingly replied, “I’m going to tape a picture of the first night with ‘Do Won Goon’ (played by actor Baek Sung Hyun) on the refrigerator in our newlywed home.”
Queen Insoo’ is set to premiere its first episode on December 3rd.

Source: Osen via Naver

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DJ DOC’s Lee Haneul implores for understanding on Twitter Posted by : dnanshmr

After publicly announcing his withdrawal from the entertainment industry yesterday, Lee Haneul took to his Twitter to express his bottled-up emotions.

On November 19th, he tweeted, “I haven’t been able to eat or sleep the past few days. This is hell!!… It seems that I, as immature as I am, have gotten old and weak. I get bitten once and suddenly they start biting from every direction… “

He continued, “All the things I’ve done wrong, the mistakes I’ve made, and the exaggerated misunderstandings keep repeating themselves thousands of times in my head. There isn’t one place that I can lean on… Please I ask of you, could all the people who leave hate comments stop?? Including Jung Hwan who believes that I cut him from the group 17 years ago.”

He then addressed his former DJ DOC groupmate, Park Jung Hwan, who felt that Lee Haneul and Kim Chang Ryul had mocked him on national television. “It’s true that things were never good between us, but is that the fault of just one person?? We were both so young back then!!! Please think of it like that~ I said I was going to quit, and Chul-hyung, after much deliberation, decided to give you a solo album. Why are you thinking that I cut you from the group when this matter had all been settled?? Let’s resolve the misunderstanding~ Whatever happened, it’s now spilled water!!”

Haneul added, “I want to sleep, I want to live… To others, it might have just been a program with no special meaning, but I quit ‘Come to Play’ ,which I’ve thought of like family and was so proud of. If that’s not enough, I’m thinking about other things I can do. I’m sorry again for my lacking and unfulfilling way of apologizing. This all happened because I’m so lacking. Even if it’s late, let’s try to work it out now!!!”

For those of you who haven’t kept up with the story, DJ DOC‘s former member Park Jung Hwan sued Lee Haneul and Kim Chang Ryul for calling him“rhythmicaly challenged” on TV while discussing their past member changes. Lee Haneul publicly apologized after realizing that his first apology had not come across the way he had intended. Haneul stated that Jung Hwan did not actually lack of sense of rhythm, and that he will be pulling out of the entertainment industry to show how truly sincere he was.

Source: Star News via Nate

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Gavy NJ releases final single with Jang Hee Young, “Please Go” Posted by : dnanshmr

Previously, allkpop reported that Gavy NJ would be releasing their final single with member Jang Hee Young, who plans to start a solo career.
On November 18th, the talented trio released a stirring ballad titled “Please Go“, which tells the story of a lover who watches their partner walk away. The lover feels sadness and regret mixed with love, and though they’ve separated, that person will always be important in his or her life.
Check out the ballad below, and don’t forget to support the artists by purchasing their single! 



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B1A4′s Sandeul looks like Song Joong Ki’s doppelganger? Posted by : dnanshmr

B1A4‘s Sandeul was recently named by netizens as Song Joong Ki‘s ‘doppelganger’. In a recent online community board, a netizen had posted a topic comparing Sandeul’s features to Song Joong Ki’s. The pictures they attached drew a similarity between their smiles, their lip shape, their dimples, and even their eyes.

The comparison drew many comments about how the two stars looked like brothers. “One’s the spitting image of the other“, “Wow… Sandeul will grow up to look like Song Joong Ki? Daebak~”, they wrote.

Song Joong Ki is currently starring in SBS‘s ‘Deep-Rooted Tree‘, while Sandeul is promoting with his group on music programs.

Do you think Song Joong Ki and Sandeul look alike?

Source: Economy Today via Nate

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10,000 Japanese fans gather for INFINITE’s album release event Posted by : dnanshmr

On November 18th, INFINITE held an event commemorating the release of their Japanese debut single, “BTD”.

In addition to a press conference held with major Japanese media outlets, the boys also put on performances for the 10,000 fans that had gathered to witness the event.

Five tracks in total were performed, including “BTD”, “Can You Smile”, “Be Mine”, “Paradise”, and “Nothing’s Over”. Their “scorpion dance” from “BTD” had made a particularly big impression on both the fans and reporters at the event.

After the mini concert, INFINITE held a ‘High Touch’ event with the fans, which gave fans a chance to see the boys up close, and a chance for the members to express their gratitude.
Overcome by emotion, some fans were seen shedding tears of joy after the event.
Check out the coverage of the event below!



Source + Photos: Nate, Arts News

[Thanks to all those that sent this in!]

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SHINee’s Onew, Key, and Taemin to release book about their travels in Barcelona Posted by : dnanshmr

SHINee‘s Onew, Key, and Taemin will become the first Korean idols to ever author a “vacation guide”.
The three SHINee members created a collection of their travels in Barcelona, Spain, and titled their guide,  ’The Sun’s Children‘. The book will include the members’ photos and stories from their time in the country as well as suggestions on where to eat in Barcelona. It’s targeted for readers who enjoy travelling, and for SHINee fans who would like to get a glimpse into the members’ experiences in Spain.
SHINee’s ‘The Sun’s Children’ will be available for pre-sale online on November 21st (KST). Those who reserve the book before the official December 8th release will receive a bonus postcard set of unrevealed photos.

Source + Photo: mk.co.kr via Nate

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