TEEN TOP tries to find a scary optical illusion

For the past couple of days, a picture that creates a scary optical illusion has been the top trending topic on major Korean portal sites.
It looks like TEEN TOP‘s C.A.P., Ricky, and Chunji wanted to give it a go, as they recently updated their Me2day with a photo of themselves studying the picture.
The boys wrote, “Looking at the picture of the scary optical illusion ㅋ I see a ghost ㅋ (C.A.P. hyung is trying to look at it through half-closed eyes.”
Fans commented, “I wanted to try it but I was too scared”, “No matter how much I stare, I can’t see it”, “How scared C.A.P. must be to have to look at it through half-closed eyes”, and “C.A.P. looks scarier than the picture.”
Check it out for yourself here! Stare at her left eye for 10 seconds, then her right eye for 10 seconds, then her nose for 15 seconds.

After School releases “Diva” PV teaser in Japan!

After debuting with “Bang!” earlier this year, After School is returning to Japan with a remake of their hit “Diva“! Their agency Avex Entertainment has just released a 1:22 PV teaser on Youtube for fans worldwide to enjoy.
Although it doesn’t reveal the full track, it looks like the Japanese version will have noticeable differences as opposed to its original. The wardrobe takes a step away from the bright concept of the original for a black, white and pink theme, and the MV even features shots of dance sequences with choreography and outfits reminiscent of “Let’s Step Up” during “Shampoo” promotions. The track itself also gets an electronic twist.
With the lyrics translated and distributed differently than the original (watch it here), the Japanese remake of “Diva” gives fans old and new a fresh look at the 2009 hit track.

Check out the full audio for the Japanese version of Super Junior’s “Mr. Simple”

Earlier this month Super Junior revealed a teaser PV for their second Japanese single, “Mr. Simple“.  Although the digital single was released on October 19th, we finally have our hands on the full audio of the song.
Three different version of the single are set for release on December 7th.  Until then, anxious ELFs will have to content themselves with the teaser PV and audio.
Listen to the audio below and tell us what you think. Does it live up to its Korean predecessor?

IU invested $10 in C-Real

Rookie girl group C-Real, who made their debut earlier this month with their title track, “No No No No No“, revealed that they received a sweet present from their senior, IU.
The girls stated, “On the day of our first broadcast, IU senior gave each of us a personal diary in hopes that we’d write down all of our memories as singers in it. We were really grateful because she had even written a letter for us on the wrapping paper.”
They continued, “She also gave us a piggy bank for the team and wrote, ‘Investing $10′. There really were $10 in it. It’s such an honor for her to even take an interest in us, so it’s amazing we received such gifts from her. We’re going to work really hard to live up to her expectations and get our name out there so that we can double her investment.”
When asked about their nickname, the ‘five member IU’, the girls replied, “We think it’s a nickname given to us in hopes of singing as well as IU senior. Although it’s an honor, we’re worried that it will affect her negatively. We believe that our skills aren’t on par to such a nickname yet but we will grow every single day to live up to it.”

miss A’s Min shows off their Best Rookie award

allkpop reported earlier that girl group miss A had received the best rookie artist of the year at the “China CETV Asia Teen Star Ceremony‘.
On October 22nd, miss A’s Min posted a proof shot of their award through her me2day account along with a message of gratitude to fans. She wrote, “We got an award in China. As miss A, we will continue to transform and improve. Thank you!”
In the picture, Min is holding up the best rookie award with her lips pursed as if she is about to kiss it. Fans flooded in with their congratulatory messages.
They stated, “miss A unni’s, fighting!! Work hard”, “Congrats, congrats”, and “This must be extra meaningful for Fei unni and Jia unni… congratulations.”

Wonder Girls open teaser site with a question, ‘R U Ready?’

Preparations for the Wonder Girls‘ much-anticipated Korean comeback are now well underway, as the girls have just rolled out their first teaser event!
On October 24th, the official teaser site for their comeback was released through wondergirls.jype.com. Upon enterting the site, fans are greeted with the message, “R U Ready?” For fans that have waited nearly a year and a half for their comeback, everyone is more than ready for what the girls will be bringing out.
The JYP Entertainment building has also been wrapped in banners asking the same question, adding anticipation for their comeback.
The teaser event continues on the Wonder Girls’ official Facebook. Until the 31st, 10 fans that visit the Facebook page, like it, and leave a witty reply to the “R U Ready?” question will be chosen to win a digital camera, Wonder Girls polaroids, autographed CDs, and other fun prizes.
So is everyone ready?

2PM and JYP Entertainment donate for flood reconstruction in Thailand

On October 24th, it was revealed that 2PM and JYP Entertainment made donations to aid in Thailand’s flood reconstruction.
Representatives of the Korean National Red Cross confirmed, “On the 20th, 2PM and JYP Entertainment donated $130,000 USD to aid in the recovery and re-construction caused by the damage from the flood in Thailand.”
Starting at the end of July, Thailand has been met with severe floods that have damaged about 70% of the country. About 342 people have also been confirmed to be dead. Thailand is a country that’s special to 2PM because it’s also Nichkhun‘s hometown. The members tweeted several times in support of the nation’s recovery before deciding to move their words into actions by making a donation.
JYP Entertainment also previously donated about $300,000 USD earlier this year to aid in the Japanese relief efforts.