Kim Jang Hoon & Super Junior perform “Breakups Are So Typical of Me” on Music Core

Super Junior‘s Kim Heechul and veteran singer Kim Jang Hoon recorded “Breakups Are So Typical of Me” before Heechul enlisted with the military, so to make up for his absence on Kim Jang Hoon’s comeback stage tonight, Heechul’s fellow Super Junior members will be singing instead.
A representative of Kim Jang Hoon revealed, “Kim Jang Hoon has already practiced for his live stage by himself, with the help of fellow Super Junior members Yesung (vocals), Eunhyuk (rapping), and Shindong (dancing).”

’2PM Show’ to come to an end

The upcoming 12th episode of SBS’s ‘2PM Show‘ will be the last of its series.
The ’2PM Show’ was a idol variety program with a unique twist, as it encouraged viewers to send in topics like ‘Who is the Cooking King’, ‘Relive Your Childhood School Days’, ‘Show Us Your Teamwork’, and much more.
During the series, the 2PM members weren’t afraid to let loose and show various sides to themselves. The 12th episode will include a test that will show their growth in their variety show skills.
The boys will take part in a segment called ‘Shadow Quiz’, where two members will have to work together to express an answer to a question with their shadows.

In another segment, the members will bring back an old variety program called ‘Tray Karaoke’, where if one member gets the lyrics to a song wrong, all the members will have to get hit with metal trays.

The final episode will air through SBS on September 24th. Stay tuned for updates on this last episode!
Source + Image: Naver and Newsen

TVXQ’s Yunho & Super Junior’s Choi Siwon both look trendy on ‘Poseidon’ set

Super Junior‘s Choi Siwon and TVXQ‘s Yunho are both pursuing a career in acting, and both took roles in the new KBS drama, ‘Poseidon‘. They’re playing the roles of maritime police officers, Kim Sun Woo & Kang Eun Chul respectively. Siwon is one of the leads in the new series, while Yunho is making a special cameo appearance.
They’re both receiving attention for their fashionable airport attire, living up to their expectations as members of top Hallyu boy bands, melting the hearts of ladies everywhere.
During a shoot that took place at the world’s best rated airport, Incheon Airport on the 7th, the two looked chic and trendy in their airport ensembles. The casual look was refreshing, although they also look quite sharp in their officer uniforms.
Choi Siwon was dressed in a grey blazer with denim skinny jeans over a striped shirt, looking very modern and fashionable. It brought out his masculine appeal, highlighting his tall height and cut physique.
On the other hand, Yunho sported the layered look with a plaid button up under a black jacket and jeans. He looked simple, but fashionable at the same time. He gave off a completely different feel from when he wears the uniform.
The two are sure to capture the ladies’ hearts with their airport scene with their simple & modern fashion. Their subtle competitive nature which was caught in the first few episodes made viewers curious as to what would happen between them as the story unfolds.
Annex Telecom stated, “‘Poseidon’ is receiving good reviews, thanks to the handsome two stars on set. Now that Yunho has joined us, you can especially look forward to the friendship that unfolds between the two.”
Poseidon airs on KBS ecery Monday and Tuesday at 9:55pm KST.
Source & Image : OSEN via Naver

SNSD begins their comeback countdown!

On September 23rd, DJ/choreographer Shim Jaewon shared an update about SNSD‘s comeback next month!
He tweeted, “The kids told me to deliver this to you. Coming Soon!  Let’s go! Soshi! Let’s go!”
In the accompanying picture, SNSD’s arms can be seen thrown high to the sky with victory, peace, and heart signs. Their slender arms stand out against the interesting ceiling, and fans were excited to see some physical proof of the girls’ return.
Netizens commented, “Are we finally counting down to SNSD’s comeback?”, “Looking forward to what they’ll be showing us this time”, and “Please update us with more news!”
Source + Photos: Everyday Economy via Naver

CNBLUE releases “In My Head” Japanese MV teaser

We previously reported that CNBLUE would be making their major Japanese debut with their single, “In My Head“. Their MV teaser has finally been released, and we’re liking what we’re seeing!
The video has an overall dark and eerie vibe to it, but the boys are just oozing charisma as they rock out to their latest single. CNBLUE is opting for a more masculine style this time around, and smashing objects in the background definitely adds onto the rock nature of the song.

CNBLUE will release their major debut single on October 19th, so be sure to check back with allkpop for more details!
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Super Junior’s Ryeowook meets his idol, Bada

On September 23rd, Super Junior‘s Ryeowook showed off his admiration for senior artist Bada and her comeback.
Through his Twitter, Ryeowook wrote, “Congratulations on your comeback, my idol, Bada nuna!  Charisma Choi Sung Hee!  I love you, Choi Sung Hee!  Snapped a photo with Super Junior!”
In the two photos, Bada is easily spotted in her vivid yellow dress amongst a sea of handsome men in suits.  She’s proudly holding up the boys’ recent “A-Cha” repackaged album both with Ryeowook alone and with the group.
Netizens commented, “I wish I was Bada”, “He must be happy to have met his idol”, and “They look really close together.”
Source + Photos:  Naver

Popularity of Hallyu wave increases sales and exports of Korea’s creative content

Thanks to the popularity of the Hallyu wave, the contents production industry has seen a sharp increase in sales and exports this year.
On September 22nd, the Ministry of Culture and the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) released an overview for the second half of 2011 and found that the total sales made by the entire contents industry amounted to around $27.5 billion USD, a 15.6% (or around $4 billion USD) increase compared to last year’s record.
Exports have also seen a 27.2% increase compared to last year, recording a total of around $2 billion USD. Such results were seen across the board, as business profits increased by 18.2%, broadcasting by 95.9%, and advertising by 104.3%.
Broadcasting saw an especially sharp increase due to the popularity of dramas like ‘Daemul‘, ‘Giant‘, and ‘Secret Garden‘. Many popular Hallyu dramas were exported, adding to the total sales. The first half of 2011 saw a 379.3% increase in sales.
International sales for SBS Content Hubs came out on top, totaling around $38.2 million USD. The ministry stated, “With the widespread popularity of the new Hallyu wave, the exportation of Korean contents has been on the rise. We hope to continue this momentum by increasing our efforts in creating high quality products.”
Source + Photos: Newsis via Naver + allpop