Thursday, March 24, 2011
Netizens discover SNSD’s ‘My Best Friend’ dance rehearsal video
Last year, SNSD released a song titled ‘My Best Friend‘ when they were making their comeback with ‘Hoot‘. Although they performed the former track on a music program only once, the song and theperformance received a lot of attention.
Recently, a dance rehearsal video for “My Best Friend” hit the web, and was immediately distributed bySones. The nine girls are seen dancing flawlessly to the song, while showing off their friendly, yet quirky natures at the end of the clip.
Check it out below!
Cr: SmoothyEcoS04
Taken from: Allkpop
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
A peek into the lives of trainees
The conditions of trainees in entertainment agencies, the birthplace of idol stars were revealed.
On March 24th, according to the ‘Entertainment Management Industry Survey’ conducted by Professor Kim Mingyu of Ajou University, huge entertainment companies have about 100 trainees on average and about 70 of them are in their teenage years.
Average training period is 14.57 months. After group selection has been made, preparation for debut takes about 16.30 months. On average, the duration of the contracts signed by the trainees are good for 4.22 years. According to the survey, after debut, the entertainers signed a 7-year contract with their companies, in accordance with the standard condition of contract.
Generally, trainees begin their practice at 6pm – 7pm after their classes and reach home about 10pm – 11pm. Although complaints of unfair treatment are rare, some of the trainees were being asked to go on diet.
Also, 80% of the young entertainers missed their classes due to their schedules and activities as entertainers. The survey also studied cases where some of these young entertainers had to carry out long-hour activities through the night without prior consent.
The current trainee system was adopted since 1997 in companies like SM Entertainment, etc and today, the 7 main entertainment companies are practicing this system. The new Korean Wave (Hallyu) was spearheaded by idol groups who were mostly developed and groomed through the trainee system.
As the trainee system involves huge investment, it is difficult for small companies to implement the structure of the system which is similar to the ones adopted by big companies. Therefore, depending of the size of investment, there are variations in the structure of the trainee system in different companies. The education that the trainees received through this system is funded by the companies and they are mostly entertainment-related. Other lessons include foreign language studies, social skills, etc.
The ‘Entertainment Management Survey’ based on the existing environment of the entertainment industry was carried out to formulate plans that can be implemented to improve and strengthen the system in place.
Credit: spn.edaily.co.kr
Taken from: Fanwonder
SNSD conveyed congratulatory message to Sports Donga
In conjunction with Sports Donga’s 3rd Anniversary of its publication, various singers, actors and actresses as well as athletes conveyed their respective congratulatory messages. Here is the message from our girls:
“Hi, we are SNSD. Let’s enjoy sports news with the whole family! We would like to sincerely congratulate Sports Donga for the 3rd anniversary of its publication. We wish that Sports Donga would enjoy more success in the future and through Sports Donga, we hope to show a lot of our good sides to everyone. In 2011, please give us, SNSD a lot of love and we also hope that Sports Donga would receive a lot of love and interest from the public. Sports Donga fighting!”
Credit: Sports Donga
Taken from: Fanwonder
YoonA: Goddess on the outside, Buddha on the inside
Former trainee of SM Entertainment who entered Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST), Jang Hajin mentioned about YoonA in her autobiography.
While in the 3rd year of middle school, Jang Hajin was preparing to debut as a member of SNSD. In a broadcast aired on May 13th last year, when she was asked “Why did you quit the life as a trainee?”, Hajin answered, “I really wanted to study”.
Recently, Jang Hajin published her autobiography entitled ‘소원을 말해 봐 (Tell Me Your Wish)’ and in the autobiography, she talked about her special relationship with YoonA. She described her first impression about YoonA in her book, “When I met sister (unnie) for the first time, I thought she was really pretty. She seemed to look like a Barbie doll. Although she was darker back then, she looked prettier as she gave me an exotic feel to my eyes”.
Also, in her autobiography, she wrote, “I was wondering if she’s a Buddha because she was really kind and easy-going by nature and she never gossiped or spoken ill about others. Within the 3-year training period, I have never seen my sister in an argument or got angry with others. She was the ‘mood maker’ as she did funny acts like immitating gagmen/comedians as well as cheering her juniors on. She did everything the trainers told her to do and her outstanding talent shone.”, praising YoonA’s kind heartedness and amazing personality.
Netizens who saw Jang Hajin’s testimony of YoonA commented, “YoonA has goddess-like look and Buddha-like characters”, “I can’t wait to read this book”, etc.
Credit: tvdaily.co.kr
Taken from: Fanwonder
INTERESTING!! :)
Top 5 stars who look amazing after weight-loss
Arirang’s English K-pop entertainment program, “Pops in Seoul”, recently aired a segment about the 5 top idol stars that underwent a huge transformation after their weight loss from pre-debut and childhood days. The program showcased each individual idols’ previous photos and also explained how they overcame their weight loss challenge. The top 5 stars that changed the most from weight loss were:
5. 4Minute’s Hyunah, who lost 17 kg (40 lbs) prior to her debut with the Wonder Girls. She is now famous for her waist size, and currently has a 23-inch waist.
4. SG Wannabe’s Lee Seokhoon is known as the prince of ballad and of dieting. He has since lost 35 kg (77 lbs) through intense training and boxing.
3. Super Junior’s Ryeowook, who lost 40 kg (88 lbs) during junior high school prior to his debut with Super Junior. He jump-roped 1000 times per day in order to reach his goal.
2. Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany went on a diet of 1500 calories per day. It was mentioned that she had dramatically changed since her auditions and debut with SNSD.
1. Big Bang’s TOP was diagnosed as obese in his childhood, but went through intense training and strict dieting to his current figure today.
Check out the video clip below:
Source: Arirang World
via: koreaboo.com
Note: This former trainee's name is Jang Hajin. She could have been part of SNSD, but decided to drop out and pursue other career. She got into KAIST University in Korea last year, which is one of the best universities.
"Wow, that unnie is really pretty."
I remember the time when I first saw this unnie. I had my mouth wide open. She was really really pretty. At then, she was tall for a 13 year old, and looked like barbie doll because she had long arms and legs. (She had a little darker skin than now, but that looked prettier to me, because it gave exotic look.)
Her head had size of a fist, and her dimple when she smiled with her shining eyes stole my heart. (I think what people said about little girls liking pretty and handsome people was correct.) Should I say I felt good just looking at her?
Ah, It gave me feeling that nice and pretty girl is that kind of girl. Furthermore, Yoona unnie was more genuine person as I got to know her more. She was easy-going and kind, and didn't know how to talk badly behind their back. She also always conceded and took care of others. She laughs so well, that I never saw her fought with others or get mad for 3 years I've known her.
'Is that unnie Buddha?'
I thought of this. She was only a year older than me. She didn't have much greed and didn't want to stand out from her peers. 'Can that unnie be a celebrity like that?' Sometimes, I thought like this. But she did everything that trainers told her to do, and had outstanding talent. She had nice personality and talent. This is what you call perfect combination?
She was very playful and very funny. Unlike her look, she acted like a guy, impersonated comedians, and did lots of wild pranks, making herself a mood maker. On the other hand, when she was alone, she had lots of deep thoughts. I think I liked that kind of unnie.
translated by 오이사랑싴 @soshified.com
source: bestiz (originally taken from Yoona gallery)
Netizens spotted something missing on CN Blue’s leader, Jung Yonghwa’s finger during the press conference for CN Blue’s new album release at Seoul Yeongdeunpo Times Square on March 21st. It was none other than the YongSeo couple ring.
As he was holding a microphone during the press conference, netizens discovered that Jung Yonghwa no longer wears his couple ring, the emblem of him and Seohyun, the Goguma couple who ‘tied their knot’ on MBC’s ‘We Got Married (WGM)’.
According to the producer, the recording of the last episode took place on the 14th and in just a week after that, the ring was nowhere to be seen on Yonghwa’s finger.
The couple rings were purchased when the couple first met on WGM while they were on a date in Shindang-dong. Towards the end of the YongSeo series, they took wedding photos for their first (and also the last) anniversary.
Since both of them has to fulfill their busy schedules as artistes, they had to end their ‘marriage’ on WGM which started in February 2010.
Credit: seoulntn.com
Translated by: Taengfan@fanwonder.com/Soshi9sone
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
JUNG SISTER together ! :)
celebrity siblings jessica (SNSD) and krystal F(X) ''wow, they are really siblings!''
Monday, March 21, 2011
Even with the end of their fake marriage on MBC’s “We Got Married,” Jung Yong Hwa and Seo Hyun (also known as the sweet potato couple) are continuing to support each other. On March 21st, CNBlue had a press conference for their first full album “First Step.” The members were asked questions about their new album as well as about Seo Hyun of Girls' Generation.
Jung Yong Hwa stated, “At first, Seo Hyun said she’ll come to the press conference to support our new album. But when I mentioned that the event will be more of a guerilla concert with fans, she said she’ll send her heart instead. Even though our pretend marriage is over, we’re still there for each other.”
Even fellow C.N. Blue members were surprised to see Jung Yong Hwa’s romantic side on “We Got Married.” Bassist Jung Shin confessed, “It was strange. I didn’t know he could be a romantic.” After his experiences as a husband, Jung Yong Hwa said, “I believe the key to marriage is doing everything you can for your spouse without regret.”
Jung Yong Hwa and Seo Hyun have been a pretend married couple for about a year and have decided to leave “We Got Married” because of their busy schedules.
Written in Korean by girlalice@soompi; translated by hotshotlover30@soompi
Photos by Lee Sang Hee of Studio_V (studio_v@naver.com)
[UPDATED] Lady Gaga’s ‘Born This Way’ sounds like ‘Be Happy’ to E-Tribe
UPDATE 1: No immediate action for now but E-Tribe to approach case calmly
On March 21st, E-Tribe’s Ahn Myungwon updated Star News through a telephone interview about the plagiarism controversy involving Lady Gaga’s new song ‘Born This Way’.
Ahn Myungwon said, “The plagiarism allegation had been brought up by many people and it can be seen everywhere. However, we have no immediate plans on this. Honestly, the flow and arrangement of the songs are similar. I have since talked and gathered opinions from fellow experts. There were divided opinions on this as there were intricate portions of the song that make it difficult to support the allegation. Thus, we plan to respond to this matter calmly”.
However, as this is a major allegation, time is needed to carefully assess and confirm the case. Ahn added, “My opinion has not changed. I still think that Gaga’s new song is similar to mine. I will take my time and a step-by-step approach to assess this problem”.
Credit: mtstarnews.co.kr/Fanwonder
E-TRIBE acknowledges similarities between Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” & SNSD’s “Be Happy”
A plagiarism controversy is brewing online between Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way” and SNSD’s “Be Happy.”
Recently, a YouTube video comparing the two songs surfaced, leading to accusations of how LadyGaga
was plagiarizing SNSD. “Born This Way” is a track from Lady Gaga’s February release, while “Be Happy” is a 2010 track from SNSD’s second album.
The responses from netizens have been largely divided. Some wrote, “It sounds like it was plagiarized,”and “No wonder ‘Born This Way’ sounded so familiar.” Others retorted, “Lady Gaga composes her own songs. This was composed by her, and it’s not the same at all,” and “It might just be coincidence.”
E-TRIBE, the composer behind “Be Happy,” responded to the claims through Newsen on March 11th and stated, “Someone this morning told me that there were reports of Lady Gaga plagiarizing SNSD’s ‘Be Happy.’ I listened, and I do feel that there are similarities. The way the song flows and the arrangements are, honestly, the same. I am currently working to get in contact with Lady Gaga’s publishing label to find further information.”
Check it out for yourself:
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Yonghwa wrote an apology note and hand made a scarf for Seohyun :)
On MBC “We Got Married Season 2” aired on March 19th, Jung Yonghwa tried his best to cheerSeohyun up again. Seohyun was upset due to the fact that Yonghwa lost her hand-made scarf in last week’s broadcast.
Yonghwa who felt sorry towards Seohyun tried to look for a scarf in Japan. Instead, he managed to knit the scarf himself but insisted that it was bought in Japan as a gift to Seohyun. When Seohyunasked if he made the scarf himself after seeing the poor craftsmanship, Yonghwa denied by saying ‘Am I a person who has so much time on my hands?’.
But when Seohyun saw Yonghwa’s notebook, photos of him doing the knitting and his completed hand-made scarf, Seohyun was greatly touched and felt sorry.
Credit: seoulntn.com
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