Saturday 28 July 2012

4minute on number 8 out of 10 of the most intriguing ‘Music Core’ outdoor special stage performances


[Reposted] What did Teen Top’s L.Joe do with Kwon So Hyun?

Pictures of Teen Top’s L.Joe and Kwon So Hyun were recently released.
On January 4, Teen Top posted pictures that were taken on the set of a music video on their official me2day and Twitter account. In one picture, Teen Top members look like they are teasing L.Joe and Sohyun.
L.Joe and Sohyun played the role of a couple in the video. The other members of the group left the comment, “Awww… The two of them… (We are teasing them, but not because we envy them.)”
They also posted a group picture with the comment, “We are releasing the group picture. We were nervous when we started shooting the video for ‘Crazy.’ But we had so much fun in spite of the cold weather.”
People responded: “I envy Sohyun because she’s with six handsome boys.” “They are beautiful and handsome.” “I don’t want to envy them, but I do.” “Teen Top members are not allowed to touch any girls.” “No way!”

[Reposted] Sohyun wants to be coupled with TEEN TOP’s L. Joe on ‘We Got Married’

Kwon Sohyun expressed her desire to be featured on the popular MBC variety program, ‘We Got Married‘. At the ‘4th annual Idol Star Athletics & Swimming Championships‘ that aired on January 24th, Sohyun held a brief interview with MC Leeteuk before her 50m dash.
I heard you wanted to be on ‘We Got Married‘,” Leeteuk said to her. “Yeah, I really want to but they said I couldn’t because I was a minor,” she explained.
Leeteuk followed up by asking, “Is there anyone here at the Championships that you would like to be coupled with?”
Maybe,” Sohyun honestly admitted. ”Maybe L.Joe oppa who I filmed a MV with.
Would a Sohyun & L.Joe coupling be something would you be interested in? Share your thoughts below!
Source & Image: Newsen

[Reposted] TEEN TOP’s L. Joe asks Sohyun to be his girlfriend?

Last week, 4minute‘s maknae Sohyun shared a photo taken with TEEN TOP‘s L. Joe from the set of TEEN TOP’s “Going Crazy” music video. Some speculated that the photo was an actual couple shot, since the two were sitting cozily side-by-side.
Fortunately, the mystery was solved after TEEN TOP released their new music video today. In the video, L. Joe plays the love interest of Sohyun, who refuses his confession at first. She accepts it later on when they’re alone, calling L. Joe “Stupid” and chiding him for asking her to be his girlfriend in front of his friends.
To commemorate the MV’s release, L. Joe shared a new photo with Sohyun from the set along with the tweet, “Babo~ (Stupid). Do you want to be my girl friend?
Fans commented, “I know this is a joke, but still…!“, “Congrats on your comeback!“, and “You guys look really cute together ^^
Source + Photos: Nate

[Reposted] Sohyun featured as the female lead along side Teen Top's L.Joe as the male lead on Teen Top's new MV "Going Crazy"


[Reposted]Sohyun featured on Teen Top's Going Crazy drama teaser


Wednesday 25 July 2012

4Minute Love Tension (Japanese MV- Preview)


4MINUTE, EXO-K and NORAZO in London


HyunA is chic and casual for ‘FAST’ Magazine



HyunA showcased her healthy and fit figure in a recent photo shoot for ‘FAST‘ Magazine.
For this particular shoot, HyunA donned a wide variety of casual clothing that still outlined her toned physique.
The singer who has displayed her sexy charms with more provocative attire on stage still managed to look fierce and appealing in comfortable attire.
HyunA flawlessly pulled off each concept for all the different looks, reportedly earning the applause of the staff members each time the camera snapped a photo of her.
Meanwhile, 4minute’s sexy icon HyunA is being named the newest ‘muse’ not only in K-Pop but also in fashion, and the rest of her pictorials can be found in the August publication of ‘FAST’ magazine.


Hyuna featured in Psy's GANGNAM STYLE (강남스타일) M/V Making Film


G.Na is in a Love Triangle With B2ST′s Yoon Du Jun and 4minute′s Heo Ga Yoon?

Recently for QTV’s 4minute’s Travel Maker, G.Na and the 4minute members went on a trip to Busan together where they visited Haeundae beach and shared laughs and memories onboard a yacht. 

During the time, G.Na turned to the 4minute members and expressed her curiosity in how much her labelmates knew about her and began to ask questions about herself. 

G.Na then asked the members, “Among the B2ST members, who do I think looks the best?” 

But for the 4minute members, many of whom spent a long period with G.Na as a trainee before their respective debuts, the question was an easy one as the members immediately began answering, “Du Jun! Du Jun! Yoon Du Jun!” 

A taken aback G.Na couldn’t hide her surprise saying, “How did you guys know?” 
The incident is catching the attention of fans as Yoon Du Jun had once said in a variety program last year that he wanted to date 4minute’s Heo Ga Yoon, leading many to wonder if this signaled the start of a love triangle. 

In the same episode, G.Na also shared that she would like to ensure she was married before the age of 30 and complained that she had no time left.

The episode will air on July 25.

Photo credit: QTV



Tuesday 24 July 2012

Gayoon interview with Dazed and Confused

Today, you firstly suggested doing the shooting with a snake. Did you think the snake would look cool for the concept?
Even if it wasn't for the concept, since I've always liked snakes, I firstly said that I wanted to record the 'Volume Up' music video with a snake. The truth is that I wanted to raise one in the dorms but the members said I couldn't so I didn't. They also said that I'd have to feed it mice I'd kept in the freezer. Or take care of hamsters and throw them in each time.


Whether it's the snake or the clothes, it surprised us to see you actively suggest them.
I'm really into clothes since I read a lot of magazines. Furthermore, can somehow do something different compared to other magazines and it is special. Even my acquaintances said that, because it is you can do the photo shoot with a snake (laughter). In the end, today, I expressed my love for snakes to my heart's content!

Do you like magazines?
The editorials are cool because I get to know which clothes get to be featured. Because I'm not good at using the computer, I'd read magazines rather than use the Internet. When we go abroad for a performance, I buy a lot of foreign magazines; I also take the stylists' and read them. In particular, the foreign magazines look kind of racy but I think that the fact it is shot in an artistic way is cool.
When you decide the concept for the song, do you give your opinions on the styling, the hair or the make-up?
I suggested the clothes we wore during our 'Volume Up' promotion activities. There are these long-sleeved saggy clothes at Balmain, we modified them a little bit and manufactured them. What I suggested became our stage outfits and because the response was good, it was amazing. At the office, they asked me first about how BEAST's outfits should look.

Have you dreamt of becoming a singer since you were a child?
Yes! And I haven't changed my dream even once. I became a trainee when I was 14. Even though I have no special talent since there are many people who've been preparing for a long time lately, I could withstand because I was sure about my dream.

What is the song that you've originally often listened to?
It changes from time to time. Before my debut, I didn't even listen to pop music. It is because I didn't watch TV that much. So I didn't know. Lately, because I watch a lot of what other singers do, I know. Recently, the songs I listen to the most are Cheryl Cole's 'Parachute' and Jazmine Sullivan's 'Bust Your Window'. I really like the feeling that’s similar to tango that comes out of it.
You've become an issue with your airport fashion and you've been called the 'Gangnam Woman'. Do you like to hear such things?
I do. It became a burden since I had to know how to wear clothes well so I got more into it. The truth is that my older brother is a fashion designer. Even though it's a close industry, people don't know that we are siblings. Thanks to my older brother, I got even more interested in fashion. Though we didn't want to lose, and dress fashionably since young, whenever my brother said he bought an item from a certain brand I would say that I bought an item from a better brand. (Laughter)

You're the youngest so how come you don't have aegyo?
I wasn't close with my brother so it may be because of that (laughter). The people I meet for work say its okay but I'm really shy when it comes to strangers.

When you filmed variety programs, you spoke and giggled very well.
The truth is that I hate going on variety programs. When we have to dance all of a sudden. (sigh) I hate the "who do you like, who likes me" thingy (laughter).
Of all the programs, you appeared mainly on new programs such as "Weekly Idol" and "Yoo Seyoon's Art Video"?
Even if you don't do what you're told to, it's all right. Even if I just say what I want to say, it's all right (laughter).

If you were given the chance to do something, what do you want to do?
I want to do everything! I want to go solo, I want to do more acting, I want to study in a foreign fashion institute, I talked about it with my brother. He said that what you make yourself and what you see in magazines are different. "You don't know anything, isn't that jargon?” And he disregarded it. I think of a lot of things.

When you get holidays, what do you mainly do?
I go shopping a lot. I don't necessarily buy things. I often go with the stylists but when I want to buy pretty expensive clothes, I think I'd get scolded if I take my card so I go with my mom. Without gossiping. We agreed on this (laughter).
When you go shopping and that people recognize you.
I don't go to Cheongdam-dong where there are many people. I often enter a big brand store located in the Apgujeong neighborhood and I get recognized in this district, I just pretend I don't know. There are some advantages such as being able to pick up a few more socks?

Do people talk a lot about your legs?
Because I do hear a lot about my legs, I am reluctant to wear skirts. When they actually see them, they say that they're so skinny it looks gross, that I'm walking with arms…

Don't you want to look sexy?
No, I don't! Because I like fashion, I like the models' skinniness in magazines. My chest doesn't fit the model body as well.

After debuting in mid-2009, you carried on promotion activities without almost no rest. Isn't it difficult or wearisome?
From our debut date until last year, we dedicated ourselves to performing; we couldn't do something else like doing a photoshoot like today. Since I've been doing what I want to starting from this year, I shall say that feel like working (laughter)?

You feel like working… It's not something you get to hear from a 23 year old idol's mouth.
The truth is for 2 years we had the same daily routine. We practiced, went on stage, attended events, and went abroad so we practiced again, like this. Now, my color gets a little more exposed and I get to wear a lot of new clothes, it feels much better (laughter).


Sources | 4MF (1 | 2) | @lets_date

Monday 23 July 2012

Gayoon poses with a snake for ‘Dazed & Confused’


Gayoon‘s fashion pictorial with Dazed & Confused magazine was recently revealed, and her transformation is leaving fans in awe.
The concept of the shoot was about a woman who loves snakes, and Gayoon had to pose with a 2 meter (6.6 feet) long snake wrapped around her body, creating a shocking image.
It’s reported that Gayoon, who’s known for being a bit of a fashionista, pulled off the outfits like a model and earned praise from the staff.
During the interview, Gayoon shared, “I usually enjoy fashion magazines so I really wanted to have a powerful photo shoot with a unique concept. I suggested shooting with a snake myself.” She then admitted, “Though it’s nice being called ’Gangnam Girl’ and etc., because of my interest in fashion, I feel pressured to focus more on how I dress.”
Fans can find Gayoon’s full photo shoot and interview in the August edition of Dazed & Confused.


Friday 20 July 2012

4minute Travel Maker Episode 1


4minute Travel Maker - Episode 1 Preview


4minute and G.NA take a trip to Busan on ’4minute’s Travel Maker’

Photos from 4minute and G.NA‘s trip to Busan on QTV‘s ’4minute’s Travel Maker‘ have been revealed.
The selcas capture the members of 4minute and label mate G.NA enjoying their trip on 4minute’s reality program.
During their recent episode, the girls took a ‘city tour bus’, the first open bus with two levels of its kind in South Korea, in Busan and even went on a ‘luxury yacht tour’, taking a break from their usual busy schedules.
HyunA happily exclaimed, “We lived busily everyday, and now that I come out to an open area, I realize why people go to the beach for summer vacation.
Source & Photo: Review Star via Nat


Monday 16 July 2012

Nam Jihyun posts a sexy off-the-shoulder shirt look

Nam Jihyun showed off her sexy style by wearing an off-the-shoulder tee.
On July 15th, Jihyun attached the above photo and wrote on her Twitter, “Finished getting ready for our Singapore performance“.
Followers who saw the photo commented, “She just showed off one of her shoulders but her sexiness is exploding“, “She keeps getting prettier“, and “Even Singaporeans will fall in love with her looks“.

Source & Image: Jihyun’s Twitter


4minute "Volume Up" MV becomes number 10 on Youtube's Top 10 most viewed KPOP music videos in 2012

Other artists that made the Top 10 include, Big BangTaeTiSeof(x)SISTARSHINee, and Wonder Girls

Thursday 12 July 2012

4minute’s ‘Travel Maker’ photos revealed!




4minute will be greeting fans via their new TV show, ’4minute’s Travel Maker’!
The program will follow 4minute as they travel to places such as the South Korean city of Busan and Singapore. Furthermore, 4minute’s honest thoughts and feelings as straightforward girls in their 20s will be revealed.
Individual photos has been revealed so check them out below!
In other news, viewers will have a chance to travel with 4minute on one of their trips by entering a drawing at the ’4minute’s Travel Maker’ website.



4minute to star in new reality show ’4minute’s Travel Maker’


4minute will be greeting fans via their new TV show, ’4minute’s Travel Maker’!
The upcoming show will be broadcast on cable TV channel QTV and premiere on the 18th. The show will expose 4minute’s informal and everyday life. It will be a reality program for which the 4minute members will set aside their busy schedules to travel together and reveal sides of themselves not seen on stage.
The program will follow 4minute as they travel to places such as the South Korean city of Busan and Singapore. Furthermore, 4minute’s honest thoughts and feelings as straightforward girls in their 20s will be revealed.
The 4minute members’ will also be joined in their travels by special guests like SISTAR and G.NA, both of whom they have close relationships with.
In other news, viewers will have a chance to travel with 4minute on one of their trips by entering a drawing at the ’4minute’s Travel Maker’ website.
Source: TV Report via Naver

"Love Virus" MV featuring Nam Jihyun is out


Monday 9 July 2012

4minute to release new Japanese single, “Love Tension”

4minute has revealed that they will be releasing a new Japanese single titled “Love Tension” on August 22nd!
“Love Tension” is 4minute’s first Japanese single in about 8 months. It’s described as a pop number with a catchy hook. For it’s coupling track, the single will include a Japanese version of “Volume Up“, which was released in Korea earlier this year.
Check out the jacket covers and track list below!
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<Limited Edition A>

01. Love Tension
02. Volume Up (Japanese Version)
03. Love Tension (Karaoke Version)
04. Volume Up (Japanese Version)
DVD:
Love Tension (Music Video)
<Limited Edition B>
01. Love Tension
02. Volume Up (Japanese Version)
03. Love Tension (Karaoke Version)
04. Volume Up (Karaoke Version)
DVD:
Volume Up (Korean Version Music Video)
Love Tension (Music Video -Making-)
<Regular Edition>
01. Love Tension
02. Volume Up (Japanese Version)
03. Love Tension (Karaoke Version)
04. Volume Up (Karaoke Version)






Thursday 5 July 2012

Team SIII release “Win the Day” support single for the 2012 Olympics

Yesterday, it was revealed that a bevy of popular idols like 4minute2PMMBLAQmiss A, and more would be collaborating for a new single under the name of Team SIII (Samsung Galaxy S III) to support the 2012 Olympics.
The single, “Win the Day“, was finally released online following the teaser releases featuring SISTARZE:ADal ShabetB1A4, and Nine Muses in addition to the names mentioned above.
Produced by Sweetune, the song features a fun, addictive melody with all of the idol members harmonizing their support for the Korean athletes competing in London. Suzy opens up the song with Junho, followed by rapping by BoraMir, and HyunA, and finally Hyorin and Sandeul‘s high note adlibs in the end.




4minute, 2PM, MBLAQ, miss A, and more team up to sing Olympic support song, “Win the Day”



In honor of the 2012 London Olympics and to cheer on the Korean athletes that will be participating,2PM‘s Nichkhun and JunhoMBLAQ, miss ASISTAR4minuteZE:ANine MusesB1A4, and Dal Shabet have teamed up as ‘Team SIII’ with Samsung to sing an Olympic support song titled “Win the Day“.
One of Korea’s top producing teams, Sweetune, has stepped up to produce this support song with its addictive melody to bring the Olympic spirit to everyone in Korea.
The song will be revealed on July 5th and ahead of its release, various teaser clips have been revealed featuring the idol groups mentioned.
Check out the teasers and photos!
4minute, 2PM, MBLAQ
SISTAR, B1A4, Dal Shabet



Yoo Jae Suk, Noh Hong Chul, and HyunA to cameo in Psy’s upcoming MV

It has been revealed that MC Yoo Jae Suk, entertainer Noh Hong Chul, and 4minute‘s HyunArecently took part in the recording for Psy‘s upcoming MV.
According to a representative of Psy, Yoo Jae Suk and Noh Hong Chul participated on the June 30th afternoon recording of Psy’s MV at an underground parking lot in Incheon.
Psy, who became closer with Yoo Jae Suuk and Noh Hong Chul during his appearance on ‘Infinite Challenge‘ last year, is said to have asked the two entertainers if they could take part in his MV, to which they gladly accepted.
4minute’s HyunA also successfully finished recording her part in the MV back on June 29th.
Psy is scheduled to release his 6th full-length album and his MV together in mid-July.
Source & Image: MyDaily via Nate