Ryu Shi Won picks Jang Geun Suk, 2NE1 as most likely to succeed in Japan

One of the original Hallyu stars, actor Ryu Shi Won, recently attended a fan meeting celebrating his 40th birthday, and reporters were interested to hear his thoughts on who would carry the Hallyu torch next.
Prior to his fan meeting, Ryu Shi Won participated in a press conference, where he was asked to pick the hoobaes that would succeed in Japan. Ryu Shi Won answered, “Jang Geun Suk is currently receiving a lot of love in Japan as an actor and a singer. I think he’s a good match for Japan and knew he’d do well.”
He continued, “I’ve praised SNSD before to a Japanese record label, and what do you know, they’re currently receiving a lot of popuarity [in Japan] now. I heard that 2NE1 is also preparing their debut, and since they have such a distinct style, I think they will do well.”
1,000 fans attended Ryu Shi Won’s birthday event at the Hyundai Hotel in Gyeongju.

Source: Star News

How would MBLAQ’s G.O look as a princess?

A hilarious, yet oddly elegant picture of MBLAQ‘s G.O has become quite the hit amongst A+s lately.
On October 3rd, fellow member Mir tweeted, “Awww~ So cute~”, and attached an old screenshot of G.O during his goatee days donning a very pink hanbok and a long-haired wig. The ‘Princess’ effect gets topped off with a tiara and a tint of blush on his cheeks.
The screencap was taken from MBLAQ’s past variety show, MBC every1‘s “Idol Army Season 5″, during an episode where their mission was to act in a theater play.
G.O took the role of Princess Chun Myung from the hit drama, “Queen Seonduk”. Because of his goatee, he was instead given the nickname, “Princess Hair Myung”.

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Sean to sponsor another surgery for a deaf child for his son’s birthday

In celebration of his son Harang‘s birthday, Jinusean‘s Sean has revealed that he will be sponsoring the cochlear implant surgery of another deaf child.
On October 3rd, Sean revealed his plans for Harang’s fourth birthday by writing:

“Today is Harang’s fourth birthday.  Starting last year, we started saving $10 each day after Harang’s third birthday and saved up $3,650 USD.  We’ll be using that to pay for the choclear implant surgery of a deaf child.
This will be the fourth child that Harang will be helping.  Every year, for Harang’s birthday, we try to help another child in need of surgery.  If our Harang lives healthily until he’s 70 years old, then Harang will be able to help the lives of 70 children in his lifetime.
Until Harang’s old enough to work and make money on his own, we’ll be saving $10 each day.  Once Harang’s old enough, he’ll be saving $10 each day.  It’s a ‘happiness of $10′ project that we’ve started in hopes of raising Harang to live a happier life through helping others.
Mother and father prays every day for you to live as a son of the Lord, Harang.  Happy birthday, our amazing Harang!
Each of our children save $10 a day to help others. If our Ha Eum, Harang, Ha Yul, and Ha El all live healthily until they turn 70, then 280 children can have cochlear implant surgery.  Isn’t this a miracle in itself?”

In 2008, Sean opted to sponsor the treatment of three children suffering complications, in need of leg surgery, and in need of cochlear surgery in place of holding an elaborate first birthday celebration for Harang.  In 2009 and 2010, he’s also kept his promise by sponsoring two more cochlear implant surgeries.
Source + Photos: Newsen+allpop

After School’s Raina apologizes for complaint against UEE

After School‘s Raina recently apologized for upsetting fans with her comments about fellow member, UEE.
On the latest episode of ‘Immortal Song 2′ Raina sang her first song after joining the show’s cast. Prior to her performance, however, she openly confessed her feelings about After School’s live performances.
She stated, “I really wanted to be on this show. After School has a lot of members. During the chorus, I’m the only one singing all the time. I sing as if I’m going to cough up blood trying my best, but the camera always show UEE unni. It really upsets me.”
When this episode aired, netizens criticized Raina, saying that she was dissing her fellow member. Chastened by the backlash, Raina personally apologized through her Twitter. She said, “I didn’t mean what I said in that way. But news articles starting coming out and things got blown up. From now on, I will be more careful.”

Source + Image: Naver + allpop

SNSD’s “The Boys” teaser hits 1.5 million views in three days

SNSD‘s teaser for their new song, “The Boys“ hit 1.5 million views in just three days of being released.
The music video teaser of “The Boys” was released on October 1. It quickly started to gain popularity and in less than three days, the video hit 1.5 million views on Youtube.
In the video, member YoonA is walking down a path of snow until she stops in front of a stone. Once she grabs a hold of the stone, the other eight members appear.
If you have yet to see the teaser, check it out below!

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TVXQ draws 8,000 Chinese fans to Beijing fan meeting!

On October 2nd, the dynamic duo of TVXQ brought the house down in Beijing with their first fan meeting, ‘TVXQ! Asia Fan Party 2011 in Beijing‘, which attracted over 8,000 Chinese fans from all over the country.
The fan meet was covered by several high-profile media outlets, and TVXQ had the chance to perform several of their crowd favorites, including “Rising Sun” and “Keep Your Head Down“. Apart from the performances, the fans had the opportunity to participate in a quiz session, as well as receive signed CDs and posters.
Meanwhile, TVXQ is planning to hit up Thailand and Singapore on their quest to meet with fans from all over Asia.

Source: Joy News via Naver

Super Junior’s Choi Siwon leaves encouraging words for Leeteuk

On October 3rd, Super Junior‘s Choi Siwon wrote some words of support for fellow groupmate Leeteuk.
Leeteuk recently took up one of two MC positions on SBS‘s ‘Star King‘ following the temporary retirement of MC Kang Ho Dong.  Choi Siwon thought he’d give him some support, as Leeteuk prepared for his first day of recording.
On his Twitter, Choi Siwon wrote, “The president of the girls, Super Junior’s leader Leeteuk, will be recording for SBS’s ‘Star King’ with a new meaning!  I ask that you please give him your support and interest!  I really am so proud of hyung.”
Netizens commented, “Fighting to the president of girls”, “We trust that he’ll do well”, “It’s nice to see the strength of your friendship like this”, and “Leeteuk and Siwon, we’re all rooting for you!”
Source + Photos: TV Report+allpop