MUSIC BANK AUGUST 26 2011

Olivia Ong Reveals "Ready For Love" MV

Olivia Ong Reveals "Ready For Love" MV Olivia Ong reveals her latest music video "Ready For Love" off her "Romance" album. Without further ado, check out the upbeat happy song!

9mm Parabellum Bullet Reveals "Kamome" PV Preview

Rock band 9mm Parabellum Bullet has revealed a music video teaser and commercial for their upcoming single, “Kamome e.p.”. The band went the artistic route in this music video, which features a dancer performing on stage as her shadow struggles to take flight. The title of the song, Kamome, means “seagull” in English.

KAT-TUN Reveals New CM

Johnny's idol group KAT-TUN has revealed their new CM, to promote their new single "RUN FOR YOU" featuring the song "&FOREVER" in the CM! The CM is for the new Suzuki Solio, where the boys go into a new world and take a nice scenic drive! Check out the CM below, and also check out their PV here!

Movie Adaptation of "Ouran High School Host Club" Is in the Works

Movie Adaptation of "Ouran High School Host Club" Is in the Works Popular drama "Ouran High School Host Club" has done so well with its ratings they've decided to make a movie (possibly another hit similar to Hana Yori Dango). TBS held a fan event with the whole cast of the drama to reveal their plans. The drama (and soon to be movie) is based of a Manga by Hatori Bisco and has also been made into an anime in 2006. Lead actress Kawaguchi Haruna, who portrays Haruhi, is very excited for the premier and stated "This will be my first staring role in a move so I'm ready, I hope to show you new sides of the character and I'll be working hard!" Co-star Yamamoto Yusuke (Tamaki) also commented "We had a budget in the drama and I could only do 60% of what I wanted but with the movie I can move that up to 120%" The movie will be titled "Ouran High School Host Club Summer Party" and is set to hit theaters March 2012! Check out some pictures of the event!

Super Junior M Releases Japanese "Perfection" Mini Album

Following the success of Super Junior , subunit group Super Junior M has released their 1st Japanese mini album. After conquering the charts all around Asia, Super Junior M fever has reached Japan, as the group released the Japanese version of their 2nd album 'Perfection" earlier this week. While there are no plans to promote the album and despite it containing only 2 Japanese songs, the album has proven to be a success making its Oricon Daily debut at no.4 and since then rising to no.3. Check out the Japanese version of "Perfection" and "Destiny" below:

U-Kiss Performs On Japan's MADE IN BS JAPAN

Releasing their first Japanese mini album "Bran New Kiss", U-Kiss appeared on the Japanese variety show MADE IN BS JAPAN performing tracks from the album, including the Japanese version of "0330". Signing a contract with avex entertainment U-Kiss is expected to make their official Japanese debut sometime later this year, and the group has clearly already drawn a large Japanese fan base, as "Bran New Kiss" debuted at no.5 on the Oricon Daily Charts.

Yamapi and Suga Shikao Meet On "Bokura no Ongaku"

Yamapi, Suga Shikao and Salyu (pictured) will all appear together on Fuji TV's "Bokura no Ongaku" ("Our Music"), Natalie reveals. In the talk part of the show, Suga Shikao and NEWS' Yamapi meet and greet each other for the first time-the funk singer has previously worked with SMAP, Arashi and KAT-TUN, so the two musicians will be almost sure to chat about Johnny's artists! Alternative singer Salyu and Suga Shikao have a live performance to showcase their voices as they cover the Mr. Children song "Fastener". "Bokura no Ongaku" is broadcast from 11:30pm to 12am JST on the 26th of August.

U-KISS Releases Teaser for Upcoming Album "Neverland"

U-KISS Releases Teaser for Upcoming Album "Neverland" U-KISS fans, your wait will soon be coming to an end! The boys are set to make their comeback less than a week from today, on September 1st! But first, check out the newly-released teaser for their upcoming album "Neverland"!

Who Wore It Better: Bom or Luna?

2NE1’s Park Bom and f(x)’s Luna were both seen wearing a hot Ashish Gupita’s Flame Dress, which was from Ashish’s S/S 2011 collection. Luna first wore the dress in the 2011 Mnet 20’s Choice Awards matching it with a black leather jacket and black heels. While Bom was just recently seen wearing it with some crazy-looking stockings on Inkigayo. I like Luna’s style better, the jacket and super high heels definitely looked great with the dress but I think the dress itself suits Bom better. Who do you think wore it better?

Super Junior’s Heechul Talks About His Enlistment

ELFs all around the world were hit with the shocking news of Super Junior’s very own Heechul and his enlistment into the army. The idol was supposed to enlist next year, as they said during their press conference earlier this month, but has decided that he will be leaving September 1st. The Space Big Star had a lot to say on the matter. SM Entertainment already said that he wanted to enlist as quietly as possible. Heechul said, “After I enlisted, I was planning to tell everyone through Leeteuk’s radio program. Those around me, however, said that it wouldn’t be respectful to my fans or to everyone else who had an interest in me, and I agreed. That’s why I revealed my enlistment decision at the company today.” As we all know, Super Junior just came back with their fifth album, “Mr. Simple” and Leeteuk said himself that he wanted to keep promotions as long as possible. Heechul did consider delaying the enlistment date “but I thought that it’d be better to just turn my decision into actions while I was still in the mindset. I actually feel more comfortable now that it’s gone out. In the remaining time, I’ll be concluding my broadcast activities as well as make a visit to my hometown in Kangwondo. There are a lot of things I have to do.” Last but not least, Heechul didn’t forget to say loving words to Super Junior and his fans. “I’m too shy to say it directly so I texted them saying, ‘You guys need your hyung.’ I’m just so grateful for them and I trust that they’ll lead Super Junior in a great way while I’m away. Thank you for loving me unconditionally over the past six years. I won’t, however, ask for you to wait for me. Instead, please support me again if you still like me when I come back with a heart of starting anew.” Words cannot express how much I will miss this guy. I hope these next 2 years go by lightning fast.

G.NA Releases "Top Girl" MV

Returning with a new glamorous image with her "top star" concept, the full MV for G.NA's "Top Girl" has been released. Dressed in bright colorful outfits and surrounded by luxury, G.NA unleashes a sexy and yet more confident side of herself for the MVs concept. Check out the MV for "Top Girl" below

New Prince of Tennis Manga Gets TV Anime!

Upon having read the headline, I thought I just heard you say Shiraishi's catch phrase "Ahh, Ecstasy!" Who wouldn't? Knowing a promotional poster confirmed that a television anime adaptation of The New Prince of Tennis manga by Takeshi Konomi has been green-lit. The poster also notes that sixth volume of the manga goes on sale in September, along with the ninth volume of the Pair-Puri character guidebooks. And on the 3rd day of September, The Prince of Tennis: Eikoku-shiki Teikyū-jō Kessen! film will be open in Japan. The New Prince of Tennis has been running in Shueisha’s Jump Square magazine since 2009. The story begins several months after the national tennis tournament that ended the original Prince of Tennis manga. Viz Media published the 42nd and final volume of Konomi’s original manga run in North America in July. If you have ever thought "New Characters I can fangirl for." Don't worry. The feeling is mutual. All hail tenipuri.

A radio rip of AAA’s “I4U” is unveiled

A radio rip of AAA’s new song, “I4U,” has just been unveiled. “I4U” is one of the tracks off of their latest double A-side single, “CALL/I4U.“ The song is also be the theme song to the movie, “Prince of Tennis.“ The single is set to be released on August 31st. Check out the radio rip below!

SDN48 releases their PV for “Onedari Champagne”

SDN48 has just released the full PV of “Onedari Champagne,“ a song off their latest single, “MIN MIN MIN.“ The PV features various Undergirls A shown as a local hostess and in pink dresses. AKB48’s Kojima Haruna makes a special appearance in the PV as well. Be sure to check out the six-minute long PV below! What do you guys think of their PV?

U-Kiss takes selca pictures on the set of their new MV

Boy group U-Kiss is set to make a comeback next month with their second full length album! The group has already completed filming the music video for their new album’s title track and have revealed selca photos of all seven members on the set of their new MV. The photos gives us a glimpse of U-Kiss’s new concept, revealing their make up and new hairstyles. According to an official from NH Media, U-Kiss’s agency, the group has finished preparations for their comeback as they have already completed recording for the album and filming for the title track’s MV. The members of U-Kiss will be in Seoul on September 4th to reconnect with their fans and showcase their new album through a fanmeet.

Utada Hikaru And ayaka Planning Comeback?

2 of Japan's biggest artists, Utada Hikaru and ayaka, are currently on hiatus. Web magazine cyzo.com has brought to light rumors of the two's upcoming comebacks. In 2011, Utada went on indefinite hiatus to give herself a break from work and live her life. However, she revealed via her twitter account that she had installed music software onto her computer, showing fans that she was still active with her creative activities. A source involved with management revealed that producer Miyake Akira, the man who discovered Utada Hikaru, plans to continue working with the singer under EMI records despite transferring to Pony Canyon last June. Utada is expected to make her comeback in the first half of 2012. ayaka resigned from avex after her sudden marriage to Mizushima Hiro. However, the same source stated that she has received offered from avex and is secretly recording again. She is rumored to return within the next year.

G.NA Reveals MV teaser for "Top Girl"

After unveiling her "sexy diva" teaser for "Banana", G.NA now shows off her confident feminine side for the MV teaser of 2nd mini album's title track "Top Girl". Check out the teaser below

Super Junior's Heechul To Enlist In Army Come September 1st

Sports Chosun reports that Super Junior's Heechul will be enlisting in the army to serve his mandatory two years of military service come September 1st. Heechul will enlist at the recruitment center in Nonsan, Chungnam province. There, he will spend a month in basic training, and later, 23 months doing civil service work. There will be no enlistment event following Heechul's wish to enlist quietly. Until then, he will still continue doing promotional activities for their latest album with the rest of Super Junior.

2NE1 Reveals First Teaser for Japanese Version of 'UGLY'

2NE1 recently wrapped up their Korean promotions for their second mini album in order to focus on their upcoming Japanese promotions. They've been steadily releasing digital singles for the past month and a half, releasing a new track every 21 days. In 4 days they'll be releasing the third and last digital single before their mini-album drops 21 days later. Check out the first teaser, which features CL below! 2NE1 Digital Single 3 4 Days to go! UGLY Japanese Ver.http://www.2ne10921.com So, you guys ready for the Japanese Language version of UGLY?

Stellar Releases Loving U for "Spy Myung Wol" OST

Stellar's debut is nearly here, but first the group has released their first OST track as part of their producer and Shinhwa s Eric drama "Spy Myung Wol". Composed of of members Lee Seul, Joa, Jun Yul, and Ga Young, the group is scheduled to make their official debut with Rocket Girl on August 25th, but check out their OST track "Loving U" below:

Which Member of Arashi Would You Watch Fireworks With?

Summer is a time in Japan filled with lots of festivals and fireworks. Since the summer season is coming to an end goo (a popular site amongst Japanese readers) polled its readers with the question "Which Member of Arashi would you watch fireworks with?". Here are the results: 1. All 5 members 2. Aiba Masaki 3. Sakurai Sho 4. Matsumoto Jun 5. Ohno Satoshi 6. Ninomiya Kazunari Although all of them are ranked at the number one spot, its clear this summers most popular fireworks partner is a very fun loving Aiba Masaki. Recently Arashi has been helping Japan out with their new album "Beautiful World" and have been promoting tourism towards Japan to help the economy. So why not poll our readers,Who would you watch with?

usic Bank Wrap-Up 8/20: Super Junior wins the K-Chart

KBS Music Bank aired another episode its weekly music show which was full of great performances. This time we got to see comeback stages of Nine Muses, Koyote and Monstaz as well as Chocolat’s debut stage. There were also hot stages by artists like Super Junior, Infinite, T-ara, and many more. At the end of the show Super Junior won the K-Chart with their hit track ‘Mr. Simple,’ followed by T-ara in the second spot. Congratulations, Super Junior! Check out these videos and enjoy the show!

The “Evil” duet on Young Street Radio

It’s amazing how much evilness exudes from this picture…On Friday, Super Junior’s Heechul, Kyuhyun, Donghae, and Ryeowook were guests on Young Street Radio. Although they were missing 6 other boys, the studio was still filled with Suju energy! As expected, the boys had their solos on the radio show. Heechul and Kyuhyun had a duet in…7 YEARS OF LOVE! It’s been a long time since we’ve heard Heechul sing ballads, so this was quite the ear-candy for ELFs. Check out the two most evil Super Junior members‘ duet!

BLUE PLANET JAPAN Reveals “We Are The One” PV Preview

Charity project and band, BLUE PLANET JAPAN, has revealed amusic video preview for their first single, “Hitotsu Dake~We Are The One~”! The project was started by the bands DaizyStripper, A, and FEST VAINQUEUR in response to the March Tohoku earthquake. Since then, dozens of other visual kei bands have joined the cause. Check out the preview below! The single will be released on September 14.

Hebe Unleashes "My Love" MV!

Hebe Unleashes "My Love" MV! The wait is finally over! Songstress Hebe is back and she has unleashed upon the world her brand new music video for title track, "My Love"! Enjoy her wonderful vocals and the whimsical MV that is chock full of symbolism below: Lyrics as well as translated lyrics are available here! Hebe will be releasing her second album come September 2nd!

SISTAR 씨스타_So Cool Choreography ver.(안무영상)

SISTAR's latest track "So Cool" has been climbing the music charts! The girls also share their dance practice video with fans through their official YouTube channel; be sure to check it out! What do you think of the dance? Haven't seen the music video yet? Get your tush on over here!

Yoochun and GD Haircut Look-Alikes

I noticed something pretty funny while going through my photos today..There were two haircuts that seemed quite similar to one another. They must have the same horrible stylist! Why anyone would suggest/recommend/willingly get this cut is beyond me. I think perhaps they should find that guy and reassign him to doing art pieces instead.Yoochun’s hair in Mirotic and GD’s Hair in Arena Photoshoot.

Watch out Yunho there is a new noky brother trying to take your chunnie away by matching haircuts LOL.

Super Junior Cupcakes

I really like Super Junior. I also like food. Put them together and you have..Super Junior themed cupcakes! Ok, so the connection isn’t that obvious. But anyway, I just want to share these cute cupcakes.

At first glance, I thought, ‘OMG. There are 15! They included Henry and Zhoumi!’ But when I looked at the faces properly, I saw that there were actually only 8 members on the cupcakes and they were just repeated. Sucks that Eunhyuk isn’t there. But I still like it, especially since the concept for these is their No Other song and I love that song. Hehe. Here’s to hoping that my friends would give me something like this for my birthday. XD

8 Brightly Colored KPOP Hairstyles, all colors of the rainbow, Part 3

You’ve seen parts 1 and 2, and now it’s time for the 3rd list of KPOP idols who rock uniquely colored hair.

And yes, I brought back the Key picture. :)

Red - 2PM’s Junho and Boyfriend’s Donghyun
For ‘Hands Up’ promotions, Junho had his hair in a hot, fierce red. And for their debut, Boyfriend’s leader Donghyun had fiery red hair too.

Orange - BEAST’s Hyunseung
For ‘Fiction,’ Hyunseung had a bright orange color in his hair. It looked pretty good.

Yellow - BIG BANG’s TOP
Recently TOP revealed a new hair color for all to see, yellow! This one, in my opinion, isn’t his best color, but still not too bad. I mean, c’mon, it’s TOP.


Green - Block B’s Jaehyo
In their Tell Them MV, Jaehyo’s hair had a little green tint to it.

Pink- Super Junior’s Sungmin
Sungmin’s pink hair gave him a super unique and cute look.

White/Silver - BIG BANG’s G-Dragon & TOP
Again, not really a color in the rainbow, but still. Both GD and TOP totally rocked the white hair. It gave TOP a sophisticated look for the GD&TOP album, white GD looked cool during his solo album promotions.

We’re on list three, but I bet there’s still a bunch of colorful KPOP hairstyles out there. Is there still anyone else who needs to make the list? Who rocked their color best on this list?

Video of the Day: Big Bang feat. 2NE1 - Gee (cover)

Today’s video of the day, courtesy of SarahChi102397, features Big Bang feat. 2NE1’s “Gee.” Covering SNSD’s 2009 song, how do our readers rate this cover– better than the original?



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10 Idols Wearing Bow Ties

Most idols opt for a suit with a tie rather than a bow tie during fancy events as ties are easier to pull off and give off a gentlemen appeal. However, there have been idols who have chosen to wear bow ties instead and have rocked the accessory. With the help of Mixr Legions and their Legions List Mania, we were able to select 10 idols looking good with their bow ties from our very own database of Asian celebrities and idols from Pixs.


Courtesy of VLeenSasta (Team Super Simple) is 2AM’s Jokwon looking dashing in a navy bow tie.

From VLeenSasta (Team Super Simple) is BEAST’s Junhyung looking young and refreshing in his black bow tie.

Thanks to hatsuyuki3 (Team KPOP the World), we get to see Super Junior’s Donghae looking adorable in a white bow tie and nerd glasses.

From hatsuyuki3 (Team KPOP the World) is Big Bang’s Taeyang rocking a simple black bow tie.

Courtesy of hatsuyuki3 (Team KPOP the World) is SHINee’s Key looking handsome as ever in his grey dress shirt and matching bow tie.

This was submitted by HellomuSic1296 (Team Super Simple) and features JYJ’s Jaejoong in a red bow tie. Doesn’t he look handsome?

From Melanimelover (Team Super Simple) is SHINee’s Onew looking very handsome in a fancy teal bow tie! Lets keep that nice bow tie in one piece Onew! We all know how clumsy you can be.

Courtesy of Melanimelover (Team Super Simple) is TVXQ’s Changmin and a very cute yellow bow tie! That’s one good looking creature!

Lee Min Ho may not be an idol but CharmeexP (Team KPOP the World) will agree with me when I say that he sure is good looking enough to be one, even in a shiny pink bow tie!

Last but not least, a photo submitted by JongKey (Team KPOP the World) featuring TVXQ’s Yunho looking very fine in a classy black bow tie.

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Who do you think looks the best in a bow tie?

Rain Releases "Busan Woman" Single

With his mandatory military enlistment date approaching later this year, Rain has been busy preparing for his final tour The Best Show , and to show his appreciation towards has fans, has released his newest self composed single "Busan Woman".

The single is special not only because it will be sung live exclusively to his fans during his nation wide tour, but recently Rain admitted the song was based on a true story about himself.

Check out Busan Woman below: