In addition to holding autograph sessions this past weekend, 2PM also held more special promotional event and personally delivered autographed CDs and posters to some lucky fans.
The 2PM members split up into three pairs to each surprise one lucky fan who purchased their comeback ‘GROWN’ album. Not only they arrived with presents, they also used their smiles and humorous banter to repay the passionate support from fans.
Check out the video below.
2NE1 member CL’s first solo project “The Baddest Female” has received a warm welcome from the music fans, shooting atop of various music charts.
On May 28th at 12PM KST, CL dropped her first solo single “The Baddest Female” and with only 3 hours after its release, the single topped the real-time charts of online music websites including Mnet, Bugs, Melon, Naver Music, Olleh Music, Monkey 3, and Soribada, achieving a proud all-kill.
“The Baddest Female” is based on a very slow beat but mixed with some new sounds that will go well with CL’s rap. CL will kick off her first solo promotions starting on SBS ‘Inkigayo’ this weekend.
Just hours ahead of its official release, B2ST unveiled an audio preview for upcoming track, “Will It Be Okay”.
B2ST will be releasing a single “Will It Be Okay” on May 29 at 12PM KST. The song is composed by member Yong Junhyung and composer Kim Tae Joo, and will be a of a ballad style.
Check out the preview below.
JYP Entertainment has announced that 2PM member Junho is going to be making his solo debut in Japan later this summer.
2PM may have just had their long-awaited comeback earlier this month, but that does not mean the individual members are shying away from their own projects. In fact, it has been confirmed that Junho is going to be releasing a solo album in July!
According to a press release by JYP Entertainment, "One of 2PM's members, Junho, will make his debut in Japan with his new song "Kimin No Koe." His solo album will be out on July 24 and Junho is the main producer of his new album."
Junho has been writing his own songs for a while now and has proved himself to be talented not only as a singer, but a lyricist as well.
"I have been writing songs and some of them were included in 2PM's album," Junho said of his recent activites.
He shared his excitement for the new solo album by saying, "This is my first time to have my own album to produce all by myself. I am happy to present a new side of 'Junho' who is different from 2PM's 'Junho'. I hope the best."
For the upcoming album, the 2PM member has not only been an important part of the music-making process, but has also been giving input on other necessary parts of the project including choreography and the album cover.
When the new album is finally released, Junho will embark on a solo tour of Japan holding a total of 12 concerts in the country. He begin in Sapporo on July 9 and continue on to Fukuoka, Namba, Nagoya, and Tokyo as part of the Zepp Tour. The finale of Junho's Japan tour will be at the Tokyo International Forum on August 29.
JYP Entertainment also released a short teaser video to pump fans up for Junho's solo debut in Japan.
You can watch that video below.
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The following are the top 5 Things that happened in K-pop last week that I think were a bit more special than the rest. If you are not up-to date on your K-pop turn back now or prepare to be spoiled.
5. Hoo Loses His Pants
It was part two of what looks like a 3 part Siblings Special on Dad! Where Are We Going? The kids had some down time after completing their food collecting mission and all the boys got together outside to play around. Unfortunately for Hoo, jumping rope and baggy pants don’t really go together… Next week’s episode looks to be like a lot of fun as the dads and kids compete in some sports challenges.
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4. Seo In-guk’s Got Moves
Specifically Hapkido moves. Seo In-guk was a guest on the latest episode of talk show Mama Mia along with 2PM‘s Nichkhun, U-KISS’ Kevin, Teen Top‘s Niel and 2012 Olympic Bronze medalist in Foil Fencing Choi Byung-chul. In this clip from the show, Seo In-guk demonstrates some defensive moves to use when a guy grabs your wrist on MC Kyuhyun.
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3. Dancing With A Creep
It was the semi-final of Dancing With The Stars Korea with miss A‘s Fei and her partner Kim Su-ro, rocker Kim Kyung-ho and partner An Hye-sang, and magician Lee Eun-gyeol and partner Lee Jeong-hyun dancing off to make it to the season finale. They all put on great performances with Fei’s team coming in first in judges’ points and Lee Eun-gyeol coming in second. But points from the judges isn’t enough because viewer voting counts too which led to Lee Eun-gyeol being eliminated. Here’s his performance to Radiohead‘s “Creep” being sung by Hong Kyung-min with which they actually tied Fei‘s team for highest score of the night from the judges with a 29.
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2. Lee Hyori’s Amor Mio
K-pop queen Lee Hyori keeps pumping out the hits with her latest release “Amor Mio.” The ballad is a duet with Super Star K4 contestant Park Ji-yong of Honey-G who also plays the piano on the track. The song is supposed to express the agony of breaking up with your love and I think it does a wonderful job of doing so. LOVE it.
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1. Ulala Session Immortal
For the first time since their leader Lim Yoon-taek‘s passing, Ulala Session appeared on a television broadcast. They appeared on the Lee Sung-chul Special of Immortal Song 2, which they decided to do because Immortal Song 2 was another one of the shows that helped them grow their popularity and get their music out to the public. It was a great performance in which the group proved that even though they had suffered a great tragedy, they are “2 Legit 2 Quit” and I’m sure Lim Yzoon-taek would’ve wanted the same. They also won the night beating Ailee who had previously withstood an awesome performance by F.T. Island (one of their best I’ve ever seen televised). Welcome back Ulala Session!
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Those were the top 5 Things I LOVED in K-pop last week, were they yours?
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Fans love them and they love their fans.
Jang Keun Suk, Super Junior, and 2PM are among artists that share their loving greetings through messages sponsored by Lotte Duty Free. The messages which are in English, Japanese, and Chinese are definitely a sign of the power of the Hallyu Wave. Each clip takes viewers into a backstage perspective or provides a personalized view of the artists. It is wonderful to see them in such varying situations.
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Never enough 2PM!
JYP Entertainment shared their images for the repackaging of the third album from idol group 2PM. The images are definitely in the style of their MV for A.D.T.O.Y. and Chansung, Nickhun, and Jun.K are decidedly bare chested in these images. You won’t see me complaining except for Junho, Wooyoung, and Taecyeon not joining in! Version B of Grown will go on sale on May 23rd and each CD will include 1 limited edition poster (collect all 7!).
SOURCE: JYP Entertainment
