Monday 28 October 2013

Trouble Maker involved in controversy for similarities between 'Now' MV and Rihanna's 'We Found Love' MV

Unsurprisingly, Trouble Maker has become the hot topic of discussion lately with their comeback.  However, it is not just their sexy image that is being discussed, but also their MV's similarity to Rihanna's MV for "We Found Love."  It appears that in the on-line community, the MV is under great scrutiny and in the midst of a plagiarism controversy.
Online screen captures from both MVs were uploaded side-by-side for comparison. Such captures include these moments: standing by their car and hugging in a field, drifting cars, throwing something at a wall, drinking alcohol and throwing up, having fireworks near their car, and having love scenes both in the car and their house. 
Based on these pictures alone, there do appear to be a few similarities between the MVs--well, enough so that at least some netizens are convinced of plagiarism.  However, it is hard to say at the time and the agency has yet to address the situation.
On the internet, netizens wrote, "Hallyu~  saying Hallyu when you steal a famous American singer's MV; aren't you even embarrassed?" and "It appears the producer has no sense of pride since he stole someone else's idea."
Do you think the MVs are similar enough to warrant a controversy?  Check out the videos below and stay tuned for more updates.
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Sohyun lands the silver medal at an archery competition



She participated in the 'The Archery Club Competition with Medalists 2013' on the 26th and landed the silver medal in the competition! The competition was held at the Incheon Asiad Archery Range, ranking 2nd with 322 points out of a total of 360.
Through Twitter, she said, "Archery is hard, but it's fun. I've fallen for the charms of archery again~" and uploaded a photo of her aiming for the bullseye.
She said, "I started archery after the 'Idol Star Athletics Championship'. But I didn't want to end it there, so I went to the competition through my coach's recommendation. I'm proud for getting a good result, and I feel good."
cr: allkpop

Wednesday 23 October 2013

Trouble Maker signals a sexy return with video + image teaser

Hyuna and Hyunseung are heating things up as they release a video teaser for their return as the duo Trouble Maker!
If there was any confusion about the concept, the new teaser makes it clear that the duo will continue to sport their sexy image and even turn it up a notch with a stunning preview picture that was revealed through it.
A text that reads "There Is No Tomorrow" also fills the screen, hinting that it might be the name of the title track.
The duo were said to be making a comeback through 'M! Countdown' on the 24th earlier, so we'll have to wait and see if that is still the case!
[Update] - Cube has just released an official teaser pic to go along with the video clip, which you can now see above.
The agency has now also confirmed a release date, which will be the 28th and the title track will indeed be called "There Is No Tomorrow".

Tuesday 22 October 2013

Sohyun makes her screen debut as main lead for ‘Hwanggu’

Sohyun will be the lead actress for movie ‘Hwanggu’ (directed by Park YongJip) that will make society lift a new insight towards multicultural families.
According to Cube Entertainment on the 22nd, Sohyun plays the role of Misoo in ‘Hwanggu’. She’s a university student who will be challenging national-level Taekwondo competition and is a person that always give her warmest support to multicultural boyfriend Hangu. Misoo plays an active role in volunteering activities and will fight towards any injustice. Misoo’s youthful and high-spirited character matches well with Sohyun’s cute and bright image.
‘Hwanggu’ is her first ever personal activity, and it also signifies her debut on screen. Being cast with a bubbly character, anticipation is flying high as to her new upgraded look.
Sohyun also delivered her thoughts, “It is my first conducting activities alone, but to be able to try out such a good screen production, my heart flutters a lot. It’s a very meaningful production and I will do my best to meet everyone’s warmest anticipation.”
‘Hwanggu’ is a production that depicts the story of a young teenager of Filipino-Korean descent who is attempting a national-level Taekwondo competition. And through the process, the movie shows his pain as well as his growth as a multicultural family member, giving warmth to those who watches it.
‘Hwanggu’ will have its first shoot on October 28th and is expected to end in November. The movie will be meeting everyone in the first half year of 2014.
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Source: Asia Kyungjae

Friday 11 October 2013

Gayoon couples with Kim WonJoong in Shin JiHoon’s MV teaser

Gayoon and Kim WonJoong are main leads in Shin JiHoon’s teaser video.
A 40-seconds teaser video, revealed through Cube Entertainment’s official Youtube channel today, has garnered much attention. In the said teaser, with a lyrical ballad melody as music background, Gayoon and model Kim WonJoong come together as lovers in which Gayoon expressed her mixed and complicated feelings upon a breakup. 
Scenes where seasons and places interchange and its pictorial-like cuts further attract attention.
The said video is a teaser for SBS ‘KPOP Star Season 2′ Shin JiHoon’s upcoming debut song. Despite the short 40-seconds, Shin JiHoon’s vocals stood out in the video.
Cube Entertainment previously announced Shin JiHoon’s debut as well as hinting that the title track is written and composed by BEAST member Yong JunHyung.
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Source: OSEN

Wednesday 2 October 2013

Hyuna and Hyunseung take a photo as Troublemaker

ArticleHyuna and Jang Hyunseung's mysterious photo 'gearing up for Troublemaker?'

Source: Newsen via Nate

1. [+598, -66] I personally like Troublemaker... Just that I feel bad for Hyunseung having to deal with rumors of him having erectile dysfunction because he's never hard around Hyuna's sexiness..... ㅠ

2. [+434, -60] Oh, looking forward to this. They match well as a unit, even if it isn't necessarily a sexy concept. 

3. [+404, -67] Looking forward to the Hyuna siblings' Troublemaker~

4. [+54, -17] Troublemaker definitely wrote a page in the sexy history of Korea

5. [+33, -5] They actually resemble each other a lot

6. [+30, -4] For some odd reason, Hyunseung looks more natural around Hyuna than the other B2ST members ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

7. [+29, -4] Troublemaker is the buzz no matter what ㅋㅋㅋ I personally like them so I feel bad when they get so much hate online... 

8. [+29, -9] I wonder what menboong they have planned for us this time... I hope they go with a sweet couple concept instead of something erotic

cr: netizen buzz