JYP Entertainment has released the teaser images for 15&'s upcoming digital single 'Love is Madness'.
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JYPE reveals teaser images for 15&'s upcoming digital single 'Love is Madness'
JYP Entertainment has released the teaser images for 15&'s upcoming digital single 'Love is Madness'.
Stay tuned for more details!
Actress Nam Sang Mi to get married in January
According to JR Entertainment, actress Nam Sang Mi will be tying the knot with a 30-year old business owner, on January 24, 2015!
The agency released an official statement on November 28 stating, "Nam Sang Mi and her fiancee met back in 2013 through an acquaintance, and at first maintained their relationship as friends. Their relationship further advanced into a romantic one, and after meeting the families, they've decided to get married."
It was also stated that the actress had fallen in love with her fiancee's easy going and genuine personality. In addition to releasing the date of the wedding, her agency reassured her fans and stated that the actress will continue working as an actress despite her changed marital status.
They continued, "The wedding will be held at a small church in Yangpyeong and for the sake of the fiancee, families, and close friends whose faces have not been exposed by the media, it will be a closed wedding with close relatives. Even after her marriage, Nam Sang Mi will continue to work as an actress along with a happy family, and show a more improved image."
Yoon Sang Hyun & Maybee set their wedding date for February + the actor reveals more details about their romance
It was mentioned before that Yoon Sang Hyun (41) and singer Maybee (35) will be tying the knot sometime early next year after revealing their relationship to the public, and now a specific date has been disclosed!
Yoon Sang Hyun's agency told OSEN on November 24, "Yoon Sang Hyun and Maybee will be marrying on February 8, 2015. The date was decided on by both families, but the wedding venue has not been chosen yet."
The actor also revealed how he and his wife-to-be first met on his appearance on 'Healing Camp', saying, "Honestly, there is someone I'm seeing and we are thinking of marrying around the beginning next year at the earliest. We have not dated for long, but I feel certain. She's the woman I had hoped for." When asked about how he had made up his mind to marry her, he said, "She had said she would make me food, so invited me over. When I went there after grocery shopping, I saw her cooking in the kitchen from the back and made my decision [to marry her]. Seeing her from the back in the kitchen like that, it reminded me of my mother... there was such an overlap with that image. [Maybee] looked very pretty and lovely."
He continued, "I first met [Maybee] through a blind date. We are six years apart and she understands my work well. She's a positive and bright person. Honestly, I am very happy these days."
In a video message directed towards his fiancee, Yoon Sang Hyun said, "From now on, let's raise a dog, have a child, and even fly a helicopter together. I wish that our moments will be full of happiness. Thanks for choosing me, who is very lacking. Let's have a happily wedded life."
Lee Bo Young revealed to be ten weeks pregnant
Actor Ji Sung and actress Lee Bo Young are expecting their first baby!
For those who are not familiar with the couple, the two first met in 2004 through SBS drama 'Save the Last Dance with Me,' acknowledged their relationship publicly in 2007, and dated for six more years before tying the knot in August last year! Now, there will be a new addition to their happy family.
Lee Bo Young's agency, Will Entertainment, disclosed on November 24, "Lee Bo Young has entered into her tenth week of pregnancy. She is taking good care of her health and being careful. As she is with child, she plans to focus more on prenatal care than on production activities."
Ji Sung's agency, Namoo Actors, said, "Ji Sung is extremely happy about his wife's pregnancy." Currently, rather than being active as an actor, Ji Sung is dedicating a lot of time to his wife and preparing to become a parent. The baby is expected to be born in July, 2015!
Meanwhile, a past statement from Lee Bo Young on KBS 2TV's 'Entertainment Relay' in November, 2013 is coming to attention as she had stated, "I wish my older child would be a daughter. It doesn't matter for the second child."
Ji Sung had likewise said on the same show back in June, "I want my first child to be a daughter and I would like her to resemble my wife. As we have not experienced it yet, we are both curious and expectant."
JYJ's Yoochun wins 'Best New Actor' at '51st Daejong Film Festival'
JYJ's Yoochun picked up the 'Best New Actor' award at the '51st Daejong Film Festival' held on November 21 at the KBS Hall.
Yoochun picked up the 'Best New Actor' award in the male category for his role in the thriller film 'Haemoo', beating out Ahn Jae Hong, Yeo Jin Goo, ZE:A's Siwan, and Choi Jin Hyuk.
The idol-actor was visibly excited about the award. He said, "I really didn't know. Thank you sincerely. My film debut was in 'Haemoo'. Thank you, Director Shim Sung Bo. Thank you to all my senior actors. This year is the least year of my twenties. Thank you for giving me such a big award."
Congratulations to Yoochun!
YG Entertainment purchases stake in advertising company Phoenix Holdings
YG Entertainment has taken a large stake and control over advertising company Phoenix Holdings, which is a subsidiary of Bogwang Group.
The planned number of shares for YG Entertainment will be 11,104,385 shares (~50 billion KRW or $45 million USD / a 39.54% stake) and both Chief Producer Yang Hyun Suk and President Yang Min Suk will be participating in this increase of capital for the sake of responsible management. Based on this decision, YG and certain reps will have a total share equity ratio of over 50%, giving them the controlling interest.
Yang Min Suk stated, "In order to advance a new enterprise that is a bit more organized and systematic in a field besides the music industry, we decided to take over Phoenix Holdings. Additionally, through an effective new business, we plan to maximize the synergy with the head office's music enterprise and the cultural contents business."
It appears the takeover of Phoenix Holdings will help accelerate the new fashion and cosmetic lines YG Entertainment launched this year.
TVXQ are smoking hot in a new poster for their upcoming Seoul concert
TVXQ are smoking hot, literally, in the new poster for their upcoming Seoul concert!
SMTOWN reminded fans on Twitter and Facebook on November 12 with the poster for the 'TVXQ! SPECIAL LIVE TOUR - T1ST0RY -', which will kick off at Olympic Gymnastics Arena, Seoul on December 6-7.
Tickets have already gone on sale on Gmarket last month. For all of the domestic fans who've missed them, check out more information on the concert here!
Julien Kang to talk about his drinking incident on next week's 'Hello! Stranger'?
Back in September, Julien Kang was found wandering the streets in only his underwear after drinking a little too much. It appears he might tackle this subject when he makes his appearance on next week's MBC variety program 'Hello! Stranger' as shown in a recent preview!
The preview shows Julien Kang and Kwanghee joining the ten regular members of the 'Hello! Stranger' guest house for a vacation. In the car ride, Julien Kang says, "For a long time, I practiced self-restraint," causing the other guests to say, "Why are you saying that--what in the world happened that day?"
He simply responds, "Don't give me alcohol," and waves his hands about.
To see if he discusses this topic any more, you'll just have to check out the episode next week!
Buzz to hold first concert since the group's reunion after releasing studio album in November
After ending an 8-year hiatus to regroup and return, Buzz will be having their first concert!
The concert, 'Return to Happy Buzz Day,' will be taking place from December 24 to 28 for five days straight at the Ax Hall in Gwangjangdong. The concert title refers back to their very first concert in December, 2003 called 'Happy Buzz Day'. Their last concert was on December 31, 2006, making this their first concert in eight years!
'Return to Happy Buzz Day' will take place after the release of their first studio album in November since their reunion. Although the group has released two pre-release singles since they came back together, they have not yet begun broadcast activities or official promotions, so this concert will be the first time they officially stand before the public since returning to the music scene.
Out of the five days of this concert, three will be Christmas concerts (24, 25, 26) while two will be end-of-the-year concerts (27, 28). Tickets for their concert started on November 5 and are available via Interpark.
Dahee sends her eighth and Lee Ji Yeon her second letter of apology regarding Lee Byung Hun
After purposely gathering material to blackmail well-known actor Lee Byung Hun for 5 billion KRW (~ $5 million USD), GLAM's Dahee and model Lee Ji Yeon submitted their next letter of apologies to the court ahead of their second round of trials on November 11, according to the Seoul Central District Court on November 4.
Dahee submitted her eighth letter on this day after sending ones on October 17 (the day after the first round of trials), 21, 22, 24, 28, 29, and 31. Lee Ji Yeon had submitted her very first letter on October 29, but has now sent her second. None of what they've written have been disclosed to the public, remaining a mystery as to their intentions and befuddling Lee Byung Hun's side. However, the actor's attorney maintained the viewpoint that it was up to the judge to decide what to do with the alleged blackmailers.
The second round of trials will take place on November 11. Meanwhile, it is still undetermined if Lee Byung Hun will make an appearance in court to testify against the women in the second round.
GLAM's Dahee submits sixth letter and model Lee Ji Yeon her first letter of apology for blackmailing Lee Byung Hun
GLAM's Dahee strikes again! She has now submitted her sixth letter of apology for blackmailing Lee Byung Hun after the ones she sent in on the 17th, 21st, 22nd, 24th, and 28th, but that is not all. Her friend and model Lee Ji Yeon, who also took part in the blackmail scandal, sent in her very first letter of apology on the same day, making it a total of seven that these two women sent into court before the second round of trials.
This was revealed on the Seoul Central District Court website on October 29. It is not possible at the time to confirm the content inside the letters, but it is expected that they are requesting favorable arrangements.
BTOB practice for their 1st solo concert
BTOB shared stills of the boys practicing hard for their upcoming first solo concert.
BTOB posted the above photos on their official Facebook on October 29 with the message,"BTOB's first concert D-2. Let's meet at Olympic Hall, everyone." The photos show the members in the last stages of their practice and preparation for their 'Hello, Melody' concert.
Fans can expect surprise performances and solo stages as BTOB have prepared raps, ballads, and their own compositions. The group is also currently busy with their promotions for "You're So Fly".
The final concert for 'Hello, Melody' will take place on November 1 at the Olympic Hall in Seoul.
Seventh episode of 'Mix & Match' show the voting results from Korea, China, and Japan
The seventh episode of Mnet and YG's survival program 'Mix & Match' aired on October 23, showing the boys at their first fan meeting in Osaka, Japan and the results from the vote in Korea, China, and Japan.
On this day, Jung Chan Woo was asked whom he thought was the most charismatic member. He chose B.I, who was flattered. When Jung Chan Woo was asked about the cutest member, the other members each put on a cute facial expression to appeal to him, making everybody laugh. In the end, he chose Song Yoon Hyung, who, right on cue, showed off his aegyo. All of them also performed "Wait For Me" for their excited fans.
In addition, this was a very important episode that showed the results in China, Japan, and Korea after fans voted for the remaining four members of YG's upcoming 7-member group,iKON. Bobby, B.I, and Kim Jin Hwan were the three already set for debut. Who would be the remaining four?
After the fan meeting in Osaka, the global votes were revealed. In Osaka, Song Yoon Hyung came in first place, Kim Dong Hyuk in second, Goo Jun Hee in third, and Jung Jin Hyung in fourth. The Beijing votes chose in order Goo Jun Hee, Song Yoon Hyung, Kim Dong Hyuk, and Jung Chan Woo.
In the Korean votes, first place was Goo Jun Hee, second Kim Dong Hyuk, third Song Yoon Hyung, and fourth Jung Chan Woo, resulting in members Goo Jun Hee, Kim Dong Hyuk, and Song Yoon Hyung as the trainees who made all three countries' voted rankings.
The results of the members' Korea, China, and Japan popularity votes, final match performances, and ultimate results will occur at the same time.
Insiders' perspectives into the conflict between Luhan and SM Entertainment
In light of now Luhan's potential departure from EXO and SM Entertainment, kpopwith has gotten into touch with insiders in the Korean entertainment industry in an attempt to shed some light on the baffling situation. Both Luhan and SM Entertainment are not providing a lot of details, and whatever they do say, seem to be in conflict with each other.
One industry rep revealed, "He is leaving because there is a problem with the distribution of revenue, but that problem is not related to distribution with the company, rather that there is a high number of members [in EXO]. Considering his level of recognition right now, he can promote in China with an even better environment and conditions, so he's trying to leave even if he needs to file a lawsuit. From [SM Entertainment]'s perspective, it is absurd. If there is no profit compared to the money invested, that is likewise a problem. It's a profit that is proportional to their level of recognition and popularity, but considering there are a lot of [members], there has been a ton of money invested in them and a lot of expenses, so there is considerable damage from [SME]'s perspective." The rep suggested that the reason the Chinese members were leaving first was that, unlike a native Korean, they would be protected back in their homeland and would be less likely to run into the entertainment industry; hence, they could freely sue, leave the country, and promote in their homeland. Meanwhile, it could be hard for certain aspects of Korean law to touch them as they are Chinese citizens.
A second rep revealed their thoughts on not just SM and its artists but the status of the Kpop scene overall to give an idea about how money could be distributed between the agency and artist, and why idols may choose to leave after having signed the contract.
The rep stated, "Currently, the revenue system margin is lower than expected for music agencies. Fundamentally, one singing group, the cost of on/off-line marketing, and if you especially include sajaegi and illegal music and albums to achieve first place [that some agencies can apply], [the cost] can reach hundreds of millions of KRW (millions of dollars).
The contracts that reflect the fair clause will split the profit 6:4 (60% to company 40% to artist) for about 3 years, and then afterwards it will be adjusted to 5:5. The Fair Trade Commission also found this to be the most reasonable after conducting a research on actual conditions.
There are more male idols from a foreign background who enter into a contract dispute than male idols from a Korean background. Once male idols with a big fandom win #1, they are able to bring so many on to their side. They start losing their original rookie mindset of desperately wanting to just make their debut, and instead start to think that their contract's profit distribution ratio is unreasonable compared to their busy schedule and the lack of income coming in initially.
[Once this period passes] there is hardly a case when someone files to get out of their contract after 7 years into it. This is because they finally begin to receive the income they think is fair.
This is why I think because some of these idols are young, they've made a rather hasty decision."
Thus, the rep seems to be indicating that if idols do stick around for the length of their contract, especially for at least the initial 3 years, they're able to start receiving much more income as the company starts making back their investment and the profit distribution becomes split evenly 5:5 instead of 6:4 during the initial 3 or so years. This is why the insider believes young idols may make hasty decisions early on into their contracts, but why the idols who've been around for longer end up sticking it out for the duration of their contract because they start receiving a different profit ratio after the initial years.
On the topic of why it seems that more idols from a foreign background seem to file disputes about their contracts, the rep added, "This is more often the case for those of a foreign background who have a different mindset and values, not only because they grew up differently and with a different mindset, but more because their understanding of the contract is low, and they also become faced with the reality that the glamorous life of being an idol they saw from the outside is not as glamorous as it seems once they're active as an idol in Korea.
Although I'm not saying all agencies are conscientious or honest, I do think that it is more on the fault of the singer if they are filing the dispute not even 5 years into their contract under an agency that is fairly well known.
The most important thing here is that the fair clause and the Fair Trade Commission have been implemented to protect the weak, and even if people say they hold no legal value, they were still made after sufficient research into actual conditions to protect the singer.
If you look at this in a broader perspective, you can see that it's not just SM's problems but that there is a widespread issue that includes the unreasonable music distribution system, and the illegal on and offline marketing. However it's currently being focused on as just a matter of a lawsuit against the representative agency of Korea.
If you look at this in a broader perspective, you can see that it's not just SM's problems but that there is a widespread issue that includes the unreasonable music distribution system, and the illegal on and offline marketing. However it's currently being focused on as just a matter of a lawsuit against the representative agency of Korea.
My personal thoughts are that [with cases like this] the number of international members that are recruited will lessen, especially among those being recruited from China as the system there prevents many of international laws from being applied. "
Kim Hyung Jun to kick off his Japanese tour + single album release in November
Kim Hyung Jun has departed for Japan on the afternoon of October 9 for his solo Japanese tour!
That's not all as he also plans to release his Japanese single album 'BETTER' on November 19!
EXO's Luhan reported to have filed to nullify his contract with SM Entertainment + Stock prices start falling
Rumors had been circulating among fans that EXO's Luhan's absence at the pastSMTOWN concert may not all be due to health reasons, and it seems the rumors may be right as reports have come out to reveal that Luhan has filed a suit against SM Entertainment to nullify his contract.
Many sources are indicating that Luhan has submitted his lawsuit at the Seoul Central Court this morning (10th KST). TVDaily also released a copy of the alleged application in which the name 'Lu Han' can be seen.
The type of lawsuit he has filed, which is to determine that the contract is not valid and to nullify it, is the same one filed by former member Kris.
It's being reported that the same law firm that handled Kris's case is also taking on Luhan's.
SM Entertainment has responded to say that they're looking into confirming the situation.
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[Update] - SM's stocks have taken a dip as it dropped 3,100 KRW within 15 minutes of this news being revealed. For a month after Kris's lawsuit was revealed, SM's stocks had hovered about 30% below their normal. Combined with Jessica's news, this Luhan issue has now set SM 19% below what its price had been at the beginning of last month.
We've also reached out to our contacts in the industry, who revealed that fan rumors are actually quite on track. The rumors had suggested that Luhan gave SME a specific date to sort this out for he had wanted to avoid a lawsuit. However, it seems the date that SM had to respond by had passed as Luhan has now filed to get out of the contract.
Han Ga In's husband Yeon Jung Hoon teams up with Jackie Chan for Hollywood movie, 'Skiptrace'
Actor Yeon Jung Hoon has joined the cast for Jackie Chan's new Hollywood movie, 'Skiptrace'!
According to SB Entertainment, Yeon Jung Hoon will be playing the role of Willy, a right-hand man in a notorious criminal organization. The actor flew to Beijing, China on October 9 to participate in the first day of filming. Other filming locations for the movie include Nanning, Hong Kong, and Macau.
Meanwhile, 'Skiptrace' is to premiere first in the Netherlands in March 2016.
'Skiptrace' is a story about a Hong Kong detective, played by Jackie Chan, chasing a notorious criminal organization with the help from an American gambler. Bingbing Fan,Johnny Knoxville, and Eve Torres are also set to star in the movie.
Gaon Chart releases chart rankings for the month of September 2014
The Gaon Chart is the national chart of South Korea and is intended to be the equivalent of Oricon in Japan and Billboard in the United States.
Check out the chart rankings for the month of September 2014 (September 1 - September 30) below!
Gaon Chart National Digital Singles Ranking
| Rank | Artist & Title | Agency & Distributor |
| 1 | Postmen - Can't Go To Sinchon | Good fellas Ent / Loen |
| 2 | Yoon Mi Rae - I Love You | CJ E&M / Gazi Contents |
| 3 | Adam Levine - Lost Stars | Interscope / Universal Music |
| 4 | Iron - Malice | CJ E&M |
| 5 | SISTAR - I Swear | Starship / Loen |
| 6 | Bobby - YGGR#HipHop | CJ E&M |
| 7 | Park Bo Ram ft. Zico - Beautiful | MMO Ent / CJ E&M |
| 8 | WINNER - Empty | YG / Kt music |
| 9 | Kwak Jin Un, Kim Pil, Lim Do Hyuk - Only You | CJ E&M |
| 10 | Ladies' Code - I'm Fine Thank You | Polaris / CJ E&M |
Gaon Chart National Physical Albums Ranking
| Rank | Artist & Album | Album Sales | Distributor |
| 1 | Super Junior - Mamacita | 237,646 | Kt music |
| 2 | TaeTiSeo - Holler | 76,520 | Kt music |
| 3 | TEEN TOP - TEEN TOP Exito | 67,171 | Loen |
| 4 | 2PM - Go Crazy! | 51,919 | Kt music |
| 5 | Jay Park - Evolution | 33,371 | CJ E&M |
| 6 | BTOB - Move | 24,387 | Universal Music |
| 7 | BTS - Dark & Wild | 24,292 (Total Sales: 75,947) | Loen |
| 8 | 2PM - Go Crazy! (Grand Edition) | 20,000 | Kt music |
| 9 | Various Artists - Begin Again OST | 18,375 (Total Sales: 24,959) | Universal Music |
| 10 | T-ara - Sugar Free | 17,681 | Kt music |
Online Downloads For The Month
| Rank | Artist & Title | Download Count | Label & Distributor |
| 1 | Postmen - Can't Go To Sinchon | 511,014 | Good fellas Ent / Loen |
| 2 | Adam Levine - Lost Stars | 434,253 | Interscope / Universal Music |
| 3 | Yoon Mi Rae - I Love You | 412,474 | CJ E&M / Gazi Contents |
| 4 | Iron - Malice | 409,265 | CJ E&M |
| 5 | Kwak Jin Un, Kim Pil, Lim Do Hyuk - Only You | 316,740 | CJ E&M |
| 6 | Adam Levine - No One Else Like You | 312,766 | Interscope / Universal Music |
| 7 | SISTAR - I Swear | 312,464 | Starship / Loen |
| 8 | Ladies' Code - I'm Fine Thank You | 293,906 | Polaris / CJ E&M |
| 9 | Bobby - YGGR#HipHop | 291,472 | CJ E&M |
| 10 | Bobby - Bounce | 282,458 | CJ E&M |
Online Streams For The Month
| Rank | Artist & Title | Streaming Count | Label & Distributor |
| 1 | Postmen - Can't Go To Sinchon | 17,187,871 | Good fellas Ent / Loen |
| 2 | Yoon Mi Rae - I Love You | 16,988,234 | CJ E&M / Gazi Contents |
| 3 | Park Bo Ram ft. Zico - Beautiful | 14,944,698 | MMO Ent / CJ E&M |
| 4 | Adam Levine - Lost Stars | 14,578,032 | Interscope / Universal Music |
| 5 | Iron - Malice | 13,998,361 | CJ E&M |
| 6 | WINNER - Empty | 13,677,078 | YG / Kt music |
| 7 | SISTAR - I Swear | 13.291,235 | Starship / Loen |
| 8 | Bobby - YGGR#HipHop | 12,345,324 | CJ E&M |
| 9 | San E & Raina - A Midsummer Night's Sweetness | 10,434,011 | Pledis / Brand New Music / Loen |
| 10 | SISTAR - Touch My Body | 10,206,971 | Starship / Loen |
Korean fans angered by Mariah Carey's attitude during her concert in Seoul
Some Korean fans were angered by Mariah Carey's behavior during her recent concert in Seoul and harshly criticized the singer and even demanded their money back.
On October 8, Mariah Carey held her concert, 'The Elusive Chanteuse Show,' in Seoul's Olympic Park. It was reported that her signature dolphin-like vocals hitting high notes were nowhere to be heard and it was mostly only the chorus and the band that filled the sounds of the arena.
In addition, those who attended the concert criticized that the world star singer was 20 minutes late to her concert, forgot the lyrics to one of her songs, and didn't even answer to an encore request and left the stage without any special farewell. There were also comments that criticized her indecent attitude towards her fans in Korea.
MBLAQ members to enlist in the army after one more concert?
Sad news for fans of MBLAQ! It appears that members of the group will be enlisting in the army following their concert 'Curtain Call' in November, according to concert show director,Randy Noh.
He posted a picture of the concert poster onto his Instagram and wrote, "It seems like just yesterday when I saw [the boys] trembling since they had their first debut stage five years ago, but now MBLAQ [will be going to] the army, too. But will they be able to properly prepare for the concert? I'll be unable to prepare anything for the concert because I was telling celebrity cosplayer Mr. Bang about this summer's episode keke. I hope a lot of people come and support our MBLAQ, whom we won't be able to see a lot of for the time being. P.S: the title and head copy are my productions ke #MBLAQ #MBLAQ #MBLAQconcert #20141129-1130 #OlympicHall #MBLAQslastconcertforthetimebeing."
The concert will be taking place on November 29 and 30 at the Olympic Hall! Stay tuned for more news about their military enlistment and confirmation from J.Tune Camp.
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