The Amazing World of K-Pop: January 2011

Friday, January 7, 2011

The 2011 BIGBANG BIG SHOW LIVE CONCERT--- Teaser released!

Big Bang has been holding their BIG SHOW concert every January since 2008 but for this year, it was reported to be held until February so that it would coincide with their comeback.

For that purpose, they already released a teaser video for the three-day concert to build anticipation for it's opening show on February 25 at the Olympic Athletics Stadium. The concert is extremely popular with both fans and industry representatives alike, as it always featured the best performances.

YG stated: "This year's 'Big Show' will feature not only Big Bang's newest tracks, but GD&T.O.P's album and Seungri's mini album as well."

[ Above is the teaser video]

Jay Park Responds to criticisms on his new tattoos

Due to increasing criticisms regarding his new tattoos, Jay tweeted: "I didn't cut my hair too short for everyone to like, I put in a lot of effort to make songs that everyone would like, and I'm even resisting doing concerts before my album comes out because I thought people were spending too much money on me. Please don't be too harsh that I have tattoos. I like it, it's a stress reliever. Telling me not to get tattoos is the same as saying "Don't rap" or "Don't dance". I express my mind through these kinds of things."
Despite of the minor scandal, Jay haven't forgotten to give an update about his upcoming album. "The newest song has beats created by Chacha, lyrics by me, and Dok2 as a rap feature. It will not disappoint."

[What the hell are those people criticizing Jay thinking?!! So what if Jay gets a tattoo? What does that have to do with them or anybody else?! Jay, despite being an idol, he's also a human being who wants to do things for himself, so people shouldn't criticize him just because of that.... Haist people!! Making me lose my cool!]

MBLAQ's comeback album, Japanese Debut, and Independence from Rain

They are back with a strong and addictive track to steal the hearts of many this year....
Lee Joon revealed on an interview with Star News, “We always thought that we weren’t properly prepared, so we worked on everything right from the start this time around. As opposed to performing something made to show ourselves off, we’re planning to express clean music and choreography. Our first official album is extremely precious to us in that it’s filled with just our voices alone.”

MBLAQ has also declared a sort of separation from their mentor and creator, Rain. Their first official album prioritized the participation of all the members, de-emphasizing Rain and leaving him to work on an extra side track instead of the main title track.

The album also features the work of E-TRIBE, Wontag, Rado, and other indie hip hop and R&B musicians to give it an extra charismatic touch.

Personally declaring it their ’second debut,’ the boys were asked how Rain felt as they underwent the preparations. Seungho replied, “Jihoon-hyung (Rain) always emphasized confidence and also asked us to leave the comfort of his arms. As a form of independence, we personally chose all of the songs and participated in the production. It was an opportunity for us to balance freedom and restriction.”

The boys also reflected on their past year, with G.O. stating, “We looked back on a lot of things such as the painful preparation we all underwent before our debut. We spent a lot of time on improving ourselves with writing music, studying, and exercising. It’s helped us get a lot stronger.”

MBLAQ also revealed that they’re panning for a Japanese debut this April. Lee Joon replied, “Before we even began a clear promotion cycle, fans from different Asian countries recognized and greeted us. We’re going to be lending our strength to the Hallyu wave soon.”

Seungho concluded, “We just want to enjoy the stage. We have to run as fast and hard as rabbits.”

Source: allkpop

Xiah Junsu’s ambiguous tweets to TVXQ’s Yunho concerns fans

JYJ Xiah Junsu’s recent series of ambiguous tweets have alarmed fans, as they may have been directed at TVXQ’s leader Yunho.

On December 6th, Xiah Junsu wrote on his Twitter, “Until now, I kept believing that it wasn’t true, I believed that (it) was the enemy of all five of us, but I guess it wasn’t really the enemy of all. To see that (they) expressed their gratitude to something I thought was both our enemies.. I guess a lot of things happened in the time we weren’t together. This is so tiring.”

He continued, “I keep wanting to think, hear, and see only good things, but it’s very hard to do that today. Even though we’ve been apart, you know that wasn’t right, hyung. We thought the same. Why are you being like this.”

In TVXQ’s ‘Thanks to’ section of their new album, Yunho expressed his gratitude towards SM Entertainment’s Lee Soo Man. Yunho also wrote, “Lastly~ You’ve been waiting a long time, right? Our Cassiopeia! I’m really really thankful that you waited for us to spring back. I heard this somewhere, but I heard it’s best to rest a bit before climbing a wider and taller mountain! Everyone~ Should we all hold each others’ hands tightly and climb up together? I’m so thankful, and thankful once more~ LastlyChangmin-ah~ You’d know even if I don’t say it, right? I love you! I get so much strength when you’re next to me. Should we show them how much we’ve grown? Okay! TVXQ’s second coming starts now!”

Additionally, Jaejoong was noted to have also changed his Twitter profile description to, “You keep your head up and keep an open mind”, and he tweeted, “I’m just hoping to be. I close my eyes, ears.” Many are speculating that these words were in reference to TVXQ’s comeback title track, “Keep Your Head Down.”

------- This makes me very sad... As in really sad....
It all started in the 'Thanks to' section where U-know thanked SM but never mentioned any of the three former members... I completely understand Junsu for his tweets ... U-know and Junsu have always been extremely close. They were the first two DBSK trainees and U-know even lived with Junso and his family when they were trainees. For someone to consider U-know as his blood-related brother, it would have hurt him a lot to see his brother thanking the the company who treated JYJ like crap. On top of that, SM posted on HoMin's site that they are now once again opening for Cassiopeia, stating that the fanclub is only for TVXQ (meaning, just the two of them)..

If I were Junso, I would feel extremely hurt too...

'KEEP YOUR HEAD DOWN'--DBSK now released on full version

The wait is over peepz! The full version of Keep Your Head Down is now released and as expected, it turned out to be so great! Agree? Of course you should agree! Cassiopeia, you shouldn't be down, even if the 'five' are not together anymore, we should support them till the end...DBSK will always be seen as a group with FIVE members...