Hyun Bin’s military group photo revealed

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A fresh photo of Hyun Bin – or should we say, soldier Kim Tae Pyung – along with a new batch of marines was recently revealed to the public.

Taken on March 19th, fans spotted the actor standing in the middle of the front row with the same pose, the same uniform, and the same expression as the 21 other marines.

Many have been praising that the actor’s good looks kept shining, even as a soldier. Netizens left comments like, “You just cant hide the force of a celebrity”, “He’s handsome even in that state”, “Kim Tae Pyung, you look like a man”, and “I miss you Hyun Bin.”

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‘I Am A Singer’ PD gets fired for bending the rules

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MBC has decided to replace their producer for the new variety show, ‘I Am A Singer’.

The sacking came about after producer Kim Young Hee made a controversial decision to allow the contestant who landed in seventh place to compete once again. Netizens and viewers alike were furious, as the original rules clearly stated that the singer who landed in last place would immediately be disqualified.

Since the show enjoys a high popularity and viewer rating, MBC quickly acted on the backlash and revealed that they would be replacing the PD.

MBC stated, “We will be replacing the producer of ‘I Am A Singer’, Kim Young Hee. Although the rules for the show were changed due to a serious situation during recording, disqualifying the singer in last place was a promise to viewers.”

It has not yet been stated if the modified settings will be kept for the future, or if the show will go back to its original rules.

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B2ST reaches 2nd place on the Oricon Weekly Chart

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Having just released their debut Japanese album ‘SHOCK‘, the boys of B2ST already accrued immense popularity from the public, as the album climbed to second place on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

Oricon Style stated on their official site, “In just one week, B2ST’s debut album ‘SHOCK’ had sold 29,000 copies, which placed them second on the Oricon Weekly Chart. The group has set a new record for debut album sales not only in Japan, but in all of Asia.”

Although B2ST had made plans for significant promotions and concerts, everything had to be canceled because of the recent Japanese earthquake.

Why was Sung Shi Kyung jealous of Kim Tae Woo?

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Singer Sung Shi Kyung confessed that at one point in time, he was really jealous of Kim Tae Woo.

But what was the reason?

The singer was a special guest on ‘Choi Hwa Jung’s Power Time’ radio program on March 21st, and through it, he talked about his past in the military.

He revealed that he was very jealous of Kim Tae Woo when both of them were in the military because he himself possessed a quiet voice while Kim Tae Woo had a strong, loud voice; in the end, that difference resulted in Kim Tae Woo making a better impression on higher-ranking soldiers.

Sung Shi Kyung had also confessed that he was a great fan of IU’s, who was also a guest on the show. Sung Shi Kyung admitted that during his time in the military, IU was not only his addiction, but the addiction of every soldier on base.

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Kim Tae Woo had a 100% success rate on getting girls

 

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Although his physical appearance may not qualify him as being ’super hot’, it seems like the ladies are attracted to Kim Tae Woo for something else, as he himself stated that he had no failure in picking up girls.

On this week’s episode of SBS’s “Strong Heart”, Kim Tae Woo revealed, “I have my own special ability in stealing the hearts of women. I don’t believe I have ever been rejected by a girl who I had my eyes locked on. I invite girls who I have interest in to concerts and such. “

Kim Tae Woo revealed his know-hows on how to get girls, and even tested it on the females at the recording.

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Will indie band 10cm surpass Jang Gi Ha and the Faces?

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Indie band Jang Gi Ha and the Faces gave hope to many independent artists in Korea, as they hit a major success with their first album, reaching over 35,000 sales.

Recently, 1ocm, another indie group (who allkpop previously included in our “Unhyped Talent” feature) has reached a similar level of success, as their first album, ‘1,0′, has sold nearly 20,000 copies in a single day. Their popularity gave them the nickname, “The 2nd Jang Gi Ha and the Faces”.

The group’s label revealed, “Their first official album, ‘1.0′, sold out in a one day and is currently reaching 20,000 sales. If this trend continues, it may set a new record for indie groups.”

Their digital single, “Americano“, received much attention, which is what brought the group to fame.

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SNSD’s Woongjin Coway CF revealed!

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Last month, we revealed that girl group SNSD would model for Woongjin Coway, Korea’s number one water purifier company. However, no exact date was given for the release of their CF, as the only information given was that it would be aired in mid-March.

Well, those in Korea watching television today experienced first-hand the cute, lovable, fruitiness of the nine girls, as the CF was finally released today on major networks.

Check it out below!

Bang Shi Hyuk wants to be a couple with Uhm Jung Hwa on “We Got Married”

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With CNBLUE’s Jung Yong Hwa and SNSD’s Seohyun leaving MBC’s “We Got Married” in the near future, producer Bang Shi Hyuk recently revealed his desire to steal their spot for himself.

On March 18th, the hit producer left a message on his Twitter stating, “I am a hardcore fan of Uhm Jung Hwa~ I really want to do this with her.” Along with the tweet, he posted a screenshot of a news article that suggested him and Uhm Jung Hwa get together on “We Got Married”.

He then added, “You guys know that I’m joking right? Don’t spit out your anger at me!”

Entertained netizens left responses such as, “I definitely won’t be angry. In fact, I think it’ll be fun.”, “I hope your wish will come true.”, and “You guys are actually a good match!”

Both Bang Shi Hyuk and Uhm Jung Hwa have been brutal judges for MBC’s Birth Of A Great Star andMnet’s Superstar K2, respectively, so the thought is that they would get along just fine.

I actually wouldn’t mind seeing these two on the show… what about you?

Who is the next possible contender for MBC’s I Am A Singer?

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In an attempt to raise ratings, MBC’s Our Sunday Night created a new program for their line-up called‘I Am A Singer’ and has finished its second episode this week.

Here is a quick description of the show for those who have not been able to watch. Seven of Korea’s most notable singers are gathered and are faced off against each other to see who performs their assigned mission song the best. Every two to three weeks, the singer who comes in last place is disqualified from the show and is replaced with another singer. The current seven competing against each other are: Kim Bum Soo, Kim Gun Mo, Lee Sora, Baek Ji Young, Brown Eyed Soul’s Jung Yup, Park Jung Hyun (Lena Park), and Yoon Do Hyun.

Ratings have been skyrocketing for this new program, reaching 7.5% this week.

As the first elimination will be announced on next week’s episode, viewers have been speculating on who the next singer would be.

An internet survey that was held on a community site had netizens pick the singer that they wished to see next on the show. With an overwhelming response of over 10,000 votes, Brown Eyed Soul memberNaul came in first place among 31 other candidates, gaining 18.8% of the total votes. Second place went to Lee Sun Hee and third place was given to Kim Yeon Woo.

Now, what’s your pick?

Superstar K3 raises the stakes and increases winning prize to $500,000 USD

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The third season of Mnet’s Superstar K is starting later this month, and aspiring talents around the nation are patiently waiting for their chance to become a star.

However, contestants will be more pumped up than ever this season, as the show has decided to raise their winning prize from 200,000,000₩ (approx. $200,000 USD) to a whopping 500,000,000₩ (approx. $500,000 USD).

On March 3rd, a launching conference for the show was held that answered many questions from the public.

At the conference, the producer of the show revealed, “In consideration for contestants who can not achieve their dreams due to poor living conditions, we have decided to raise the total winning prize to 500,000,000₩. The basic winnings will be 300,000,000₩ and an additional 200,000,000₩ will be awarded for music production. The runner-up will also be rewarded additional prizes.”

The producer emphasized on this topic as he promised to the public that the full amount of winnings will be awarded, which will be enough for future album promotions as well.

Many have also been curious about the winning prize for the runner-up, however a representative of Mnet revealed, “It is difficult to reveal what the secondary prize will be as we did not decide on a sponsor for it as of yet. However, we will reveal that it will be something of grand value.”

He also revealed that the winner will perform at this year’s MAMA (Mnet Asian Music Awards), and that he/she will be paired up with the nation’s best music producer and music video director that will be a strong base for a successful debut.

The first round of auditions will start on March 10th.