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Saturday, February 6, 2010

2PM in 19th High1 Seoul Music Awards

The sexy beasts showed off their bods in their performance at the recent 19th High1 Seoul Music Awards.

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Thursday, February 4, 2010

Facebook is 6!

According to Wikipedia and their Info page, Facebook was launched exactly six years ago, on February 4, 2004. Back then it was called “Thefacebook“, and it was originally located at thefacebook.com, but it’s definitely the same project.

Founded by Mark Zuckerberg, together with his college roomies Eduardo Saverin, Dustin Moskovitz and Chris Hughes, Facebook (Facebook) was originally intended to be a network only for Harvard students, but was later expanded to other universities and finally to everyone.

Intelligent design, a lot of smart business decisions and gradual expansion made Facebook what it is today: by far, the biggest social network on the Internet. Happy 6th Birthday Facebook!

credits to Stan Shroeder

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Wonder Girls to release Mandarin album

K-pop quintet Wonder Girls formally foray into Mandopop with the release of the “Best Collection” CD-DVD album in Taiwan on Feb. 12.

The album will include the Mandarin versions of “Nobody,” “So Hot,” and “Tell Me” and 13 other songs and music videos.

Taiwanese radio station FM92.1 UFO has started playing the Mandarin version of the hit song “Nobody” on Feb. 1.

However, the Wonder Girls will be promoting the album without Sunmi, who will leave the group by March to continue her studies in South Korea.

JYP Entertainment announced Sunmi’s withdrawal from the group last Jan. 22.

"It was such a valuable and happy experience for me to take part in the performance tour to 50 cities in the United States for the past year. But I came to wonder whether I should live like this," news agency Agence France-Presse quoted Sunmi’s statement in a report.

Sunmi quit high school last year to focus on the Wonder Girls’ activities in the US.

Four of the girl group members quietly went back to South Korea last week to meet Hae Lim, who was announced by JYPE as Sunmi’s replacement. Sunmi was left in the US to prepare for her final activities with the Wonder Girls there.

The Wonder Girls are also set to launch their English album in the US this February. They will also perform at the Valentine’s Day concert of Canadian pop singer Justin Bieber at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, California.

Lim, who is fluent in four languages including Korean and Mandarin, was scheduled to debut as the newest member of the Wonder Girls by joining the girls last Feb. 2 in Guangzhou, China, for an activity.

Fans have expressed support for Sunmi and challenged Lim to show that she is worthy of being a member of the Wonder Girls

Credits to Mr. Jonathan M. Hicap of Manila Bulletin

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‘Idol’ Kris Allen in Town

American Idol Kris Allen arrived in the country Wednesday morning in time for his self-titled concerts in Cebu City and Taguig City.

The Season 8 winner of the hit international TV show arrived aboard Cathay Pacific flight CX907 with a 20-man entourage that included band members, back-up singers and dancers.

Performing together with Allen in his concerts are hip hop dance crew Jabbawockeez and Boyce Avenue.

Allen’s concert will highlight popular songs from his first album which include the hits “No Boundaries” and “Heartless.”

“I’m expecting a lot of different voices in these concerts. I know Jabbawockeez is something and also Boyce Avenue.So I’m really excited,” Allen said.

Allen will be performing with the Jabbawockeez and Boyce Avenue at the SM Mall of Cebu on Friday. The concert in Taguig will be held Saturday night at the McKinley Hills concert grounds.

The hip-hop members of Jabbawockeez include Eddie "Eddiestyles" Gutierrez, Ben "B-Tek" Chung, Chris "Cristyle" Gatdula, Kevin "Keibee" Brewer, Rynan "Kid Rainen" Paguio, Jeff "Phi" Nguyen, Phil "Swaggerboy" Tayag, Saso "Saso Fresh" Jimenez, Randy "DJ Wish One" Bernal, and Joe "Emajoenation" Larot.

Boyce Avenue is made up of brothers Alejandro, Fabian, and Daniel Manzano.

Credits to Mr. Anjo Perez of Manila Bulletin and Happyredpanda for GMA7's 24 Oras footage

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Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Girls Generation Oh! To be Released in Phils + Lyrics

Girls' Generation lovers, save up because it will also be released in the Philippines soon, date will be posted later. Whoopee!

Here's the lyrics of --

OH! - SNSD

jeone aldeon naega anya brand new style
saerowojin nawa hamkke one more round
dance dance dance till we run this town
oppa oppa i’ll be i’ll be down down down down

oppa najombwa nareul jom barabwa
(cheoeumiya ireon nae maltu hah)
meorido hago hwajangdo haenneunde
(wae neoman neoman moreuni)

dugeundugeun gaseumi tteollyeowayo
jakkujakku sangsangman haneungeollyo
eotteoke hana kotdaenopdeon naega
malhagosipeo

Oh Oh Oh o ppa reul saranghae
Ah Ah Ah a manhi manhihae

sujubeuni jebal utjimayo
jinsimini nollijido marayo
tto ba bogateun malppunya -

jeone aldeon naega anya brand new style
saerowojin nawa ham kke one more round
dance dance dance till we run this town
oppa oppa i’ll be i’ll be down down down down

oppa jamkkanman jamkkanman deureobwa
(sujup dan yaegineun malgo)
dongsaengeuroman saenggakhajin mara
(inyeon dwien huhoehal geol)

mollamolla naemam eul jeonhyeomolla
nunchieobsi jangnanman chineungeollyo
eotteoke hana i cheoreomneun sarama
(deureobwa jeongmal)

Oh Oh Oh o ppa reul saranghae
Ah Ah Ah a manhi manhihae

sujubeuni jebal utjimayo
jinsimini nollijido marayo
tto geu reomyeon na uljido molla -

(oh-oh-oh)
jeone aldeon naega anya brand new style
mwon ga dareun oneulmaneun tteugeoun nal
jeomjeom ireojima hwaman na
oppa oppa idaeroneun no no no no
tell me boy boy love it (it it it it it it ah -)

Oh Oh Oh o ppa reul saranghae
Ah Ah Ah a manhi manhihae
Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh Oh o ppareul saranghae
Tto babo gateun mal ppunya

Oh, oh, oh, oh,
Ah, ah, ah, ah

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, ppareun saranghae
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, manhi manhi hae
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, ppareun saranghae
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, manhi manhi, oh

ENGLISH Translations

I’m not the girl you used to know.
Brand New Style (Tiffany: I like the way you smile,)
Do Something with the new me for
One More Round. (Tiffany: Like the way you talk..)
Dance, Dance, Dance, (Tiffany: Gonna be ready?)
‘Till we run this town.
Oppa oppa I’ll be I’ll be (Tiffany: I wanna be…)
Down, down, down, down. (Tiffany: Something new, Oh!)

Seohyun: Oppa, look at me; just look at me!
Tiffany: This is the first time I’m talking like this, Ha.
Yuri: I did my hair and even my makeup too.
Jessica: Why is it that you, you’re the only who doesn’t know?!

Taeyeon: Thump, Thump; My heart is trembling.
Again and again, I keep imagining things.
Sooyoung: What should I do?
With my head held high I want to say to you…

Oh! Oh! Oh! Oppa, I love you.
Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah! A lot, A lot!
Sunny: Please don’t laugh at me, I’m embarrassed.
Taeyeon: It’s my real feelings, so please don’t make fun of me.
Again, I keep saying those silly words.

I’m not the girl you used to know.
Brand New Style
Do Something with the new me for
One More Round.
Dance, Dance, Dance,
‘Till we run this town.
Oppa oppa I’ll be I’ll be
Down, down, down, down.

Jessica: Oppa, hold on. Hold on and listen to me.
Sunny: Stop saying the words you keep saying.
Sooyoung: Don’t think of me as a younger sister.
Hyoyeon: In a year you’ll probably regret it.

Tiffany: You don’t know, really don’t know my heart.
You have no sense and joke around too much.
Hyoyeon: What should I do? You immature person,
Seohyun: Just listen to me!

Oh! Oh! Oh! Oppa, I love you.
Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah! A lot, A lot!
Yuri: Please don’t laugh at me, I’m embarrassed.
Yoona: It’s my real feelings, please don’t make fun of me.
If you do that again, I might cry.

I’m not the girl you used to know.
Brand New Style
Something’s different today, warm hearts.
Down Down, don’t push, I’ll get angry.
Oppa, oppa this right here, no no no no!

Jessica: Tell me boy boy love it it it it it it it ah!

Oh! Oh! Oh! Oppa, I love you.
Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah! A lot, A lot!
Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Oppa, I love you!
Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah! A lot, a lot!
Again I keep saying those silly words.

Oh~!
Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah!
Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh!
Oppa, I love you! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah!
Ah! Ah! Ah! A lot, a lot.
Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh!
Oppa, I love you! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah! Ah!

Ah! Ah! Ah! A lot, a lot, Oh!

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TVXQ Chosen by Viewers for 'Ellen Degeneres Show' as a Rising Star

TVXQ has been chosen by viewers of a famous American talk show as 'the foreign artiste who should be introduced to Ellen'.

In the 'Send Ellen Your International Music Suggestions!' event that began on NBC's 'Ellen Degeners Show' homepage in January, TVXQ received over 20,000 suggestions and was recorded as the artiste most suggested by netizens. This was achieved by a collaborative effort of fans in Korea as well as in Asia.

Many of the suggestions included the popularity of TVXQ/Tohoshinki in Japan and in Asia in general. This seems to be the work of fans across Asia coming together for a common cause.

With TVXQ being chosen as the singer with the most suggestions, many wonder if TVXQ will appear on the 'Ellen Degeneres Show'. The 'Ellen Degeneres Show' is a representative talk show in America alongside 'The Oprah Winfrey Show' and is popular with around 10 million households tuning in. Even just appearing on the show will be a strong foundation for an entry into the American music market for TVXQ. The Ellen Degeneres Show homepage did state that the singer with the most suggestions may be asked to appear on the show.

Regarding this, TVXQ's agency SM Entertainment stated, "We did hear about this but we have not yet received an official invitation." He also continued to say, "Currently, TVXQ is split between U-Know Yunho-Choikang Changmin, and Xiah Junsu-YoungWoong Jaejoong-Micky Yoochun. At the current situation, it would not be easy for the five members to appear on the show together." Currently, TVXQ is performing only in important events in Japan.

Source: [isplus+Yuaerubi]
Translation credits: jeeelim5@tohosomnia.net
Shared by: tohosomnia.net

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SUPER JUNIOR "SUPER SHOW 2 LIVE ALBUM" RELEASE DATE CONFIRMED!

IT'S OFFICIAL !

A Pre-Valentine Gift from Universal Records and SUPER JUNIOR will be RELEASED ON FEBRUARY 12 (FRIDAY) - SUPER SHOW 2 LIVE ALBUM" 2CDS.

More Details like FREE SUPER JUNIOR Poster and Price Coming Soon !

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Tohoshinki Japan's Bestselling Foreign Artist

Five-member group TVXQ (known as Tohoshinki in Japan) became the bestselling foreign artists in Japanese music history with the group’s latest single album “Break Out!” Oricon News reported that TVXQ’s 29th single in Japan has sold roughly 25,600 copies in the first week out in the market, rising to No.1 spot on the Oricon weekly single chart. Japanese fans have eagerly waited for the release of “Break Out!” It has been proven by the fact that the album was placed first in the most anticipated album list.

The group’s album sales have surpassed the record set by Elton John in September 1997 when he released “Candle in the Wind” in memory of the late Princess Diana. They have also become the first foreign artist to sell more than 200 thousand copies in the first week since the album’s release. Meanwhile, TVXQ will market on February 17th their best album comprised of the songs introduced in Japan. However, it is not known when the group will resume their activities in Korea, since the legal dispute between three of the members and their agency hasn’t been resolved yet.

Source : KBS Global Kpop Portal

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4 Minute Live in Manila

Korean all girl group 4 Minute will be here in Manila on for mall shows and autograph signing sessions. Their schedule starts on Feb. 5, 6 p.m. at SM Mall of Asia Main Mall Atrium; Feb. 6, 5 p.m., SM Megamall New Event Center; and Feb. 7, 5 p.m., SM North EDSA Annex Event Center.

4 Minute has received awards such as Cyworld’s Rookie of the Month from Korea’s Cultural, Physical Education and Tourism Bureau: the Rookie Music Award, SBS Power Rookie (August) and Golden Disk Awards Newcomer Award (shared with T-ara). CA Music, which partnered with CUBE Entertainment in Korea will release 4 Minute’s first mini-album titled For Muzik. Its hits Hot Issue, Muzik and What A Girl Wants have enjoyed heavy airplay on top music channels and radio stations — making the group one of the most popular Korean acts in the country.

Grab your copy of Limited Tour Edition For Muzik albums at the mall tours and the chance to have the group sign them. A tour poster will be given away.

For Muzik comes in CD and DVD format with free limited edition posters and a K-Pop surprise per copy. It is available at Odyssey and O Music stores nationwide.

For Muzik is exclusively distributed here in the Philippines by MCA Music, Inc.

credits to The Philippine Star

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Monday, February 1, 2010

JabbaWockeez Meet & Greet

All-male hip-hop dance crew from California JabbaWockeeZ who gained fame by appearing on the first season of America's Got Talent and winners of MTV's America's Best Dance Crew arrived in Manila and was warmly welcomed at musical variety show ASAP on ABS-CBN as their newest "kapamilya".

Later in the afternoon, the group had a meet & greet session at the posh Eastwood City in Libis Quezon City. Our good friends and would be bloggers Ana and Ziggy was there to cover the event and won tickets and cool stuff to their coming gig - MusicFest 2010 with Boyce Avenue and American Idol Kris Allen at the McKinley Hill Fort Bonifacio, Taguig on February 6, 2010 Saturday, 8PM.

Aside from the prize she got, Ana (the girl in green) was lucky enough to get kisses and big hugs from the JabbaWockeeZ most especially from Rynan "Kid Rainen" Paguio (her biggest crush!).

Photo credits to Ziggy Yee Photography

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Sunday, January 31, 2010

Indonesia loves Christian Bautista

After the release of Filipino Balladeer Christian Bautista's rendition of Jose Mari Chan's hits it seems there's no stopping him from penetrating the Indonesia music market. These are some of his recent TV guesting to promote his latest CD.

Christian had some collaboration with Indonesian singing superstars and celebrities such as BCL. Lala, Nineball along with fellow Filipino Maribeth.

Check it out.