NEWS : 08/2008
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FTIsland's Second Album!
08.19.2008 - sianface
source : naver, DVDHeaven
related artist(s) : FTIsland
FTIsland will release a new album entitled Colorful Sensibility on August 25th. The album will be released in 2 versions. The limited edition release comes with a poster and both versions come with photos of each of the 5 members. The CD contains 12 tracks and is the second full length Korean album from the group.
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Further Details on Shin Hyesung's Live and Let Live
08.19.2008 - Taliana
source : Star News, GoodEMG, Ocean's Six, SHCJ
related artist(s) : Shin Hyesung
Further details have finally been released about Shin Hyesung's third album, Side 1 - Live and Let Live. Set for release on August 26, Side 1 - Live and Let Live will show Shin Hyesung moving away from his signature ballad style, and experimenting with different genres such as alternative, Britrock, swing and big band. The title track will be Because of You, written by singer-songwriter Vink from rockband N.E.X.T. Vink has also composed six more of the tracks, and Wheesung and WANTED's Kim Jaesuk have also contributed. Honey Lee, $howgun and Yurisangja's Park Seunghwa also feature on this 12 track album.
Interviews with Shin Hyesung and the composers/lyricists of the album will be released on the official website from August 19 onwards, creating even more anticipation for this release.
Side 2 of the third album will be released in December, and will see Shin Hyesung returning to his ballad style. -
News About SHINee's Debut Album!
08.15.2008 - sianface
source : smtown.com
related artist(s) : SHINee
SM Entertainment have announced plans for the release of SHINee's full length debut album! The young boy band have been causing a storm since their debut a few months ago. Nunan neomu yeppeo (Replay) has caught the attention of both Korean and overseas fans, making them one of the most popular new groups of the year.
The album looks set to be called Sansogateun neo but no further details have been announced yet. For a teaser of their upcoming new video, please visit SM Enterainment's official site. -
New Releases from Lee In Uk and Jo Yoon Sub
08.12.2008 - sianface
source : kyobobook
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Lee In Uk will release a single titled How about a short walk? on August 13th. The single is said to be in the jazz-ballad genre and contains four tracks, one of which is a drumless version of the title track How about a short walk?
Ballad singer Jo Yoon Sub will release an 11-track album called Neo Arirang on August 13th. -
Alive Soul Cuts from Pe2ny
08.12.2008 - sianface
source : kyobobook
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Pe2ny (pronounced like the word "penny") will release an album on August 13th. Alive Soul Cuts Vol. 1 is the first album by the hip-hop artist who has gained recongition for his work with Tablo on the album Soundtrack To A Lost Film and for producing other works by Epik High. The album has a total of 20 tracks and comes with a special poster.
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The Return of Guyz
08.12.2008 - sianface
source : kyobobook
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4-piece modern rock band Guyz will release their second full length album on August 13th. LIKE A MOVIE contains 12 tracks. To date the band have released 4 singles (Get Away, Crazy, Road and SUNNY) as well as one previous album, Diary.
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New Single from Jeon Seongsik
08.12.2008 - sianface
source : kyobobook
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Jazz artist Jeon Seongsik will release a new single titled Sik's Mood on August 13th. Jeon Seongsik is probably best known for his work with Swedish jazz guitarist Ulf Wakenius on the album Twighlight in 2002. His new single contains four tracks: Moody's Mood for Love, Nobody else but me, One Day I'll Fly Away and Space.
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New Dong Bang Shin Ki Japanese Single
08.09.2008 - Katy
source : CD Japan
related artist(s) : Dong Bang Shin Ki
Besides being busy with A-Nation, Dong Bang Shin Ki are flying back and forth between Japan and Korea to complete their 4th Korean album which is set to be released soon. And now a new Japanese single has been announced: on October 1st an as yet untitled single will come out, featuring a Japanese version of the lead track from their upcoming Korean album. There will be a jacket A CD + DVD version and a jacket B CD Only version. Further details will be announced at a later date.
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Hallyu Stars at Power of Atamix
08.09.2008 - Katy
source : KBS Global
related artist(s) : SS501 Andy
The Power of Atamix is a three day festival that takes place from August 13 to August 15, 2008 in Atami, Japan. Japanese artists such as Bennie K, mihamaru GT, SoulJa, Shakalabbits, Puffy and SOUL'd OUT will perform at this event, and now Korean artists have been invited to perform as well. Shin Seung-hoon, Andy, Wheesung, SS501, Paran, Ryu and Kang Yoon-ji will be performing on the last day of the event. Entry is free, but visitors can make a donation which will go to UNICEF Japan.
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Shin Hyesung's 3rd Album Has 2 Separate Parts
08.08.2008 - Taliana
source : Interpark
related artist(s) : Shin Hyesung
While no release dates have yet been confirmed, the latest information says that Shin Hyesung's third album will consist of two separate parts, named Side 1 and Side 2. Side 1 will be released at the end of August, and Side 2 is scheduled to be released in October.
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SS501 Fan Event in Thailand
08.08.2008 - sianface
source : dspent-thailand.com
related artist(s) : SS501
DSP Entertainment in Thailand have announced a special event for international fan club members in Pattaya, Thailand.
The event will take place from the 28th to the 31st of August and is open to overseas fans! The event includes a meet and greet and special events with the band as well as accomodation in a 5-star hotel but is strictly limited to 100 people on a first-come-first-serve basis. The cost of the trip is 32,000฿ (approximately $950US/£495), which includes transportation, meals and accomodation.
For further information about the event and how to apply, please visit DSP Thailand. -
John-Hoon Japanese Single
08.08.2008 - sianface
source : ponycanyon.co.jp
related artist(s) :
John-Hoon is set to release another Japanese single on October 1st. The single does not yet have a title but it will be released in two versions: a regular edition and a limited edition. The regular edition will contain 3 new tracks and their corresponding instrumentals but the contents of the limited edition version have not yet been announced.
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Upcoming Releases: Maslo, Playground, Park Hye Kyoung & DNT
08.08.2008 - sianface
source : kyobobook
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Maslo will release a reissue version of his first album, MR.KIM. The album contains all of the full tracks from the first issue of the album, which was released in 2006 but does not contain the filler tracks and comes with completely new packaging. This version of the album will be released on August 11th.
Ballad artist Playground will release their first mini-album, Love Ride on August 12th. The release contains 7 tracks:
1. Love Ride Intro
2. Love Ride
3. I Wanna
4. Feel The Music
5. I Wanna (Original)
6. Outro (Searching For Love Skit)
7. Let'sGo! (Luniearl Mix)
Park Hye Kyoung will release her new album on August 12th. Yeojaga saranghalttae + A Lover's Concerto is her first release since the reissue of her Lemon Tree tree album in May. The album contains 15 tracks, three of which are remixes of previously released songs.
Dance duo DNT, standing for Dragon & Tiger, will release their debut 7-track mini-album on August 14th. The album is comprised on songs by both of the members, as well as 2 solo songs from each member. -
Swatch Release Shinhwa Watch
08.07.2008 - Taliana
source : Good Entertainment Japan
related artist(s) : Shinhwa
Watch manufacturer Swatch have created a special Shinhwa 10th Anniversary watch design, to be released only in Japan. The main colour of the watch is white and grey, with Shinhwa's colour orange around the watchface and on the hands, in a simplistic design that is made for everyday use. The name Shinhwa runs along the wrist band, and the members' names decorate the watchface. This watch is limited edition, and only 3,000 of them will be released for sale.
It will be available from August 20, and each one costs 10,000 Yen. More information including order details can be found here. -
Let's SPRIS Rock Festival
08.07.2008 - Katy
source : letsrock.co.kr
related artist(s) : Jaurim Eve No Brain PIA Y.B.
For the second time the Let's SPRIS Rock Festival will take place, this year on September 6 at the Olympic Park, Seoul. Tickets cost either 16,000 won with a free drink or 19,000 won with free drink and a lunch box. The Festival starts at 1pm and will last until 9:30pm.
Confirmed performing bands are:
YB, Gayo Top 10, Copy Machine, Wiretap in my Ear, GUMX, No Brain, Dr. Core 911, Lazybone, Vassline, Sugar Donut, Windy City, Eve, Johnny Royal, Transfixion, Funny People, PIA, Galaxy Express, God of Emptiness, Lunatic, Spotlight, Jaurim and Vanilla Unity.
Tickets can be purchased on Interpark. -
Andy Release Musical Track
08.06.2008 - Taliana
source : ND Enter
related artist(s) : Andy
Shinhwa member and solo artist Andy is currently acting in the stage musical Polaroid, and on August 6th his solo from the musical will be released. Titled Saranghamyeon Bonaeya Haneungeonde, viewers of the variety show We Got Married have already had a sneak preview of this ballad when Andy performed it for 'reel-life' wife Solbi.
The song will be released on August 6 on online music portals and mobile sites in Korea. -
Shin Hyesung Tries Rock For Third Album
08.06.2008 - Taliana
source : yna.co.kr, Ocean's Six
related artist(s) : Shin Hyesung
Shin Hyesung is currently working hard to complete his third solo album, which is due for release at the end of August. GOOD EMG have begun an interesting unveiling process on the album's website (http://www.goodenter.com/HYESUNG/), to heighten the anticipation of the release - on August 4 a teaser photograph was released on the website, and a video will be released on the site on August 8. It is said that a new video will be released on the website every Monday at 3pm.
In an interview with Yonhap News, Shin Hyesung spoke of ballads suiting him best but that for this album he is expanding his range and showing everyone a different side of himself. The album is said to contain more upbeat tracks, with genres including dance pop, alternative rock and disco, a drastic change from Shin Hyesung's signature ballad style. Shin Hyesung has said that this change is not for the sake of following trends, but for him to better understand his own strengths. -
Super Junior 1st Premium Event in Japan DVD
08.05.2008 - Za~ & Taliana
source : YesAsia
related artist(s) : Super Junior
On September 24, Super Junior will a DVD of their first Japanese fan-event, titled Super Junior 1st Premium Event in Japan. This event sold out 10,000 tickets at the Budokan, despite Super Junior having very few promotional activities in Japan before then. This DVD will include their performance of U, Twins and Miracle, as well as Super Junior T's Rokkugoh, and many more entertaining scenes like talks and games that show Super Junior's personality.
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M's Fourth Album and Concert Postponed
08.05.2008 - Taliana
source : Open World, SHCJ
related artist(s) : M
M's fourth album was originally scheduled for release on August 21, with a concert following it up on August 23. Unfortunately, there will now be a delay in the release of the album, and as a result the concert must also be postponed.
The album is now scheduled for release on September 23, with the concert pushed back to September 27. There is also a change in venue, from Seoul's Olympic Fencing Gymnasium in Olympic Park to Melon-Ax instead. Ticket details will be released at a later date, but Open World will fully refund everyone who has already bought tickets for the original concert. -
Vicious Glare Album and Live
08.04.2008 - sianface
source : GMC Records
related artist(s) :
Hardcore band Vicious Glare will release their new album, Commencement, on August 21st. The band are described by their record label as an "emotional old school hardcore band". To hear some songs from the band, please visit their MySpace page.
On August 9th, the band will take part in GMC Records' SUMMER FEST 2008. The event will take place at the Sangsangmadong Live Hall and will feature bands such as Vicious Glare, Samchung, Vassline, Knockdown and Captain Bootbois and many others. -
Sweet Guerillaz Follow The Rainbow
08.04.2008 - sianface
source : GMC Records
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Cheongju based pop punk band Sweet Guerillaz will release a new album entitled Follow The Rainbow on August 21st. The 10-track album will be released through GMC Records and contains the songs Cheer Up My Brother and Be Free. To find out more information about the band and to hear both the songs mentioned, please visit the group's MySpace page.
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JunJin's First Solo Concert, 2gether 4ever
08.04.2008 - Taliana
source : Openworld, Ocean's Six
related artist(s) : Jun Jin
Shinhwa member JunJin will be holding his first solo concert, 2gether 4ever, on the 5th and 6th of September at the Melon-Ax venue. Ticket presales will open on August 6th on Interpark.
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2008 Mnet SUMMER BREAK 20's Choice
08.03.2008 - Katy
source : Mnet.com
related artist(s) : SHINee MC Mong Jun Jin Gummy SS501 Big Bang Shinhwa Super Junior FTIsland Epik High Nell Wonder Girls So Nyuh Shi Dae Lee Hyori Rain Dong Bang Shin Ki
Mnet's 20th Choice will take place on August 23rd. But until then there is still time to vote on their site. Anyone can cast their vote if they sign up on the page.
Some of the categories and nominations are are:
Hot Movie Star: Male
Kim Yoon Seok
Yoon Kye Sang(formerly of G.O.D)
Im Chang Jeong
Jang Geun Seok
Ja Jeong Woo
Hot Movie Star: Female
Kim Min Hwa
Kim Yoon Jin
Kim Jeong Eun
Son Ye Jin
Jeong Rye Won
Hot Drama Star: Male
Kim Rae Won
Lee Beom Su
Lee Jun Ki
Ji Seong
Ji Hyeon Woo
Hot Drama Star: Female
Kim Min Jeong
Kim Ha Neul
Kim Hyeon Suk
Lee Ha Na
Choi Kang Hee
Hot Character
Kim Byeong Man
Seo In Young (Jewlery)
Kim Wook Jeong
Eun Ji Won (formerly Sechskies)
Jun Jin (Shinhwa)
Hot Variety Star
Kang Ho Dong
Kim Gu Ra
Park Myeong Su
Shin Bong Seon
Yoo Jae Seok
Hot Global Star
Dong Bang Shin Gi
Park Yong Ha
Bi (Rain)
Song Seung Heon
Lee Jun Ki
Hot New Star
SHINee
Yang Sang Kook
Han Ye Won
Joo
Sang Geun Yi
Hot Comeback Star
Kim Gook Jin
No Mu Hyeon
Park Mi Seon
Park Chan Ho
Sin Yae
Hot Comment
Park Cheol Min
Ung-i Abeoji Tim
Choi Seon Saeng Nim
Crown J
DJ KOO
Hot Younger Boy
Kim Dong Hyeon (Kim Gu Ra Idol)
Kim Hyeon Jung (SS501)
Yoo Seung Ho
Lee Hong Ki (FT Island)
Tae Min (SHINee)
Hot CF Star
Seo Woo
Yoo Da In & Lee Hyeon Jin
Lee Kwang Su & Hong In Yeong
Im Ju Whan
Choi Daniel
Hot Couple
Kwon Sang Woo & Son Tae Yeong
Park Ji Seon & Park Seong Kwang
Crown J & Seo In Yeong & Im Du Hyeok
Yoo Jae Seok & Park Myeong Su
Heo Bon Jwa & Bbang Sang Ahjumma
Hot School Girl
Kim Yeon Ah
So Hee (Wonder Girls)
Ah Ra
Yoona (SNSD)
Tiffany (SNSD)
Hot Fashionista
Kim Da Ul
Ryu Seung Beom
Seo In Yeong
Ha Sang Baek
G-Dragon (Big Bang)
Hot Club Music
Cinderella (Seo In Hyeong)
Energy (Mighty Mouse)
So Hot (Wonder Girls)
U-Go-Go (Lee Hyori)
Wa (Jun Jin)
Hot Trend Musician
Gummy
Nell
Big Bang
Super Junior
Epik High
Hot Online Song
Bogoshipeun naren (Park Ji Heon)
Kissing You (SNSD)
L.O.V.E (Brown Eyed Girls)
One More Time (Jyu Eol Ri)
So Hot (Wonder Girls)
Hot Performance Musician
Park Jin Yeong
Eum Jeong Hwa
Lee Hyo Ri
Tae Yang (Big Bang)
MC Mong
Hot Sweet Music
Geudaeramyeon (Alex)
Nunan neomu yeppeo (SHINee)
Maeil Maeil (V.O.S)
Sarang gwa Jeon Jaeng (Davichi)
Kissing You (SNSD)
Hot Issue Maker
Na Hun Ah
Lee So Yeon
Jin Kwan Hee
Choi Min Su
30 Kaewolryeong Migukso
Hot Sitcom Star
Kim Dong Wook
Park Seong Hyeon
Eom Gi Jun
Yun Sang Hyeon
Lee Jeong
Hot Radio DJ
Kang In & Tae Yeong
Maybe
Park Kyeong Rim
Shin Dong & Kim Shin Young
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MTV Asia Award Winners Announced
08.03.2008 - sianface
source : mtvasiaawards.com
related artist(s) : Super Junior
Super Junior won the award for "Favourite Artist of Korea" at the MTV Asia Awards in Malaysia last night. The nominations were voted for by the public and Super Junior beat Big Bang, So Nyuh Shi Dae and Wonder Girls to win the award. Shiwon gave a speech at the ceremony in English in which he thanked the fans for being supportive and the group's producer, manager, staff, families and friends.
A full list of the winners can be found on the awards' Official Site. -
Shinhwa and edarang Releases
08.01.2008 - sianface
source : YesAsia, ponycanyon.co.jp
related artist(s) : Shinhwa
Shinhwa will release a Japanese version of their recent 9th album on September 17th. The tracklists for the album is the same as the Korean release and will cost ¥4,725.
Female solo artist edarang will release her debut single, simply titled 1st single. The single will be released on August 12th and contains 3 songs and one instrumental.
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