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Tuesday, December 28, 2010

G story

Four child actresses have teamed up to form a new girl group called, Girl Story. Comprised of members Yoon Jung (10), Hye In (9), Yuri (10), and Chae Young (8), these girls rocked a successful debut stage on December 18th’s ” Y-Star’s Live Power Music“.
Girl Story sang their debut title track, “Pinky Pinky” (which came with a very cute choreography), and got to share the stage with sunbae singers like T-ara, SISTAR, Younha and more.
Y-Star’s Lee Dong Suk PD said, “They didn’t get nervous like real child actresses, and did well. After two rehearsals, they quickly adjusted to the stage. The audience liked them too.”
Their recorded performance will be aired on the 26th and they will begin full promotions when their album “G-Story” is released on the 28th. If you think GP Basic is the youngest girl group, afraid not.















2PM

2PM is a South Korean boy band, originally a seven-member group, but currently consisting of six members[1] due to the sudden contract termination of leader Jaebeom following an Internet controversy in September 2009. They are managed by JYP Entertainment. The current members are Junsu, Junho, Nichkhun, Taecyeon, Wooyoung and Chansung.
2PM is one of the two subgroups branched out from the eleven-member (before Jaebeom's departure) boy band One Day, the other being 2AM. They debuted with the song "10 Jeom Manjeome 10 Jeom" (10점 만점에 10점, lit. 10 Points Out of 10 Points), which showcased their acrobatic dance styles.[2] They achieved their first No. 1 song with "Again & Again".

2AM

2AM is a popular Korean boy band.2AM is a South Korean four-member ballad boy band under JYP Entertainment. The members are Jinwoon, Jo Kwon, Seulong, and Changmin. 2AM is one of the two subgroups branched out from the eleven-member (before Jaebeom's departure) boy band One Day, the other being 2PM. They officially debuted on July 11, 2008 on KBS's Music Bank, performing their debut song "This Song". They won their first Mutizen at Inkigayo on February 7, 2010 with "Can't Let You Go Even If I Die".

BoA

BoA is a popular female Korean atrist.She sings in Krean mostly besides a few Japanese and English singles, like most Korean atrist. Curently in 2010 BoA is 24 years old. Soon after signing with S.M. Entertainment, BoA entered their intensive training academy where she took her singing and dancing skills to the next level. BoAs vocals became stronger and her hip-hop and pop dancing advanced. By 2000, a 13-year-old BoA was ready, and she released her Korean debut album ID; Peace B which debuted in the top 10 on Korean charts. A slew of successful albums (see accompanying discography below) would follow that release but not before BoA opted to breakout and into something else.

In 2001, BoA moved to Japan. She embraced the challenge of penetrating a totally different music market. Intelligent as she is talented, BoA learned Japanese within two years. She released Listen to My Heart in 2002 which debuted at the very top of the charts and won over her Japanese audience with her pop sensibilities and superior dance skills. She couldnt be stopped.

Throughout the early 2000s, specifically from 2003 to 2006, BoA seamlessly shifted between Korea and Japan releasing several albums. Her second Japanese CD Valenti moved more than 1.2 million units. During this time, BoA also toured in support of her releases bringing her energetic and engaging stage show to the masses. And then BoA came into her late teen years and she was poised for the challenge of transitioning into that young adult phase of her life.

In 2008 the announcement was made that BoA, a triumphant artist in Korea and Japan, would make her American debut in 2009. More than 200 journalists from Japan, China, Thailand, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the United States descended upon Korea to hear the tri-lingual, dancing and singing music marvel reveal her imminent plans of focusing on an American music career.

BoAs first full English album, the self-titled gem, features a collection of hip, R&B influenced, pop tunes a unique sound that has become her forte. Her stellar and strong vocals continue to play the front while the production provides the perfect pop backdrop. One listen to BoAs debut single Eat You Up with its aggressive synthesizer ridden instrumental playing under BoAs crisp, clear, and sonically sturdy vocals and theres no question that the victories amassed in Korea and Japan are on the horizon here in the United States.

In fact, the singer hooked up with Atlanta, Georgias go-to super star songwriter and producer Sean Garrett (Usher, Ciara, Chris Brown, Beyonce Knowles, Whitney Houston) for the smash hit I Did It For Love. A contagious, body moving, dance floor, riot inciting, melodic duet, I Did It For Love is a guaranteed night club banger. Also penned and produced by hit record maker extraordinaire Sean Garrett is the aptly titled Energetic. This futuristic sounding tune falls fittingly in the line of dance tracks featured on the album. Its mesmerizing chorus intoxicates the sound waves as BoA's vocals swim in and out of the instrumental. In the same vein, Hypnotic Dancefloor, a sizzling, percussion pushing tune perfectly complements BoA's cosmic and compelling vocals.

But its not just about heating up the night club with BoA. In Obsessed, she candidly and artfully addresses going insane over an individual in the name of love all over a syncopated and pulsating heartbeat paced drum arrangement. And BoAs Scream, with its grand instrumental opening, brings a subtly aggressive charge to the rest of the album, further displaying BoAs powerful vocals as she sings: Scream/theres nobody to hear/it doesnt matter/its only me and you and all of your fears. And of course, it is the hubris and harmony of the boastful Look Whos Talking with its provocative lyricism and hip winding instrumentation that takes the CD to another level of enjoyment.





Scroll down for BoA music!










                                           

HAM

Your probbaly thinking a kpop girl called HAM? How weird! But HAM stands for Heart and mind. The four member Korean girl group has a few hits, but are not the most popular of the bunches. *by 2010 one member has left.










Monday, December 27, 2010

SISTAR

SISTAR is a Korean girl group.
SISTAR made their first appearance through a Céci magazine photo in England shoot on March 19, 2010 for the clothing company FUBU. A representative for FUBU stated "We thought that SISTAR would fit very well in the FUBU brand’s hip hop concept. They fit very well with our visuals of street fashion." Starship Entertainment described SISTAR as a girl group who "...has skill and style with their eccentric music, choreography, and fashion", and said they will "...create a new culture code as they will be a style icon to the age range of 10-20". The MV teaser for "Push Push", the title track to their debut single was released on June 1, 2010. Their debut single was released on June 3, 2010 while their debut performance was at Music Bank on June 4th.
The group released their 2nd single called "Shady Girl" on August 25, 2010. The MV teaser for "Shady Girl" was released on August 24, 2010 and the music video was released on August 25,2010. The MV also featuring Super Junior's member Heechul. Their first comeback performance was on Music Bank on August 27, 2010.
On November 21,2010 was revealed that the girls released their 3rd single, titled "How Dare You" on November 29th. SISTAR’s title track, “How Dare You,” was produced under the golden touch of Brave Brothers, who produced all of their title tracks since their debut. On November 25th, Sistar officially publicized their new concept photos. Shockingly, the concept has been labeled as “pole dancing”, and the SISTAR ladies are photographed in seductive poses while wearing tight clothing. The MV teaser for "How Dare You" was released on November 23, 2010 and the music video was released on December 2,2010. "How Dare You" is currently sweeping the music charts and is ranked at #1 on various music sites such as MelOn, Mnet, Soribada, Bugs, Monkey3, and Daum Music.
On December 9, 2010, the group attended the Golden Disk Awards, being awarded with Newcomer Award.
On December 17, 2010, Sistar won their first ever award on Music Bank for their hit song "How Dare You".

Bora :
  • Birth Name: Yoon Bo Ra (Hangul: 윤보라)
  • Birthday: January 30, 1990 (1990-01-30) (age 20)
  • Position: Rapper, Main Dancer
Hyo Rin :
  • Birth Name: Kim Hyo Jung (Hangul: 김효정)
  • Birthday: January 11, 1991 (1991-01-11) (age 19)
  • Position: Leader, Main Vocalist, Lead DancerShe was originally was scheduled to debut as part of a 3-member group which included current Miss A member Min and Secret member Jieun but plans fell through.
So You :
  • Birth Name: Kang Ji Hyun (Hangul: 강지현)
  • Birthday: February 12, 1992 (1992-02-12) (age 18)
  • Position: Lead Vocalist
Da Som :
  • Birth Name: Kim Da Som (Hangul: 김다솜)
  • Birthday: May 6, 1993 (1993-05-06) (age 17)
  • Position: Vocalist Rumors have circulated about her for being a rude, hard to deal with person, who was mean to her fellow class mates in high school. At the moment she is trying to avoid all of those and prove who she really is.
  • under the photo are song links











SISTAR how dare you- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a2mNKr_fjWk&feature=related
SISTAR Shady Girl-     http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOi_IxjGvPA
SISTAR Push Push        http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgLoN8QJDdw


Saturday, December 25, 2010

Wonder Girls

The Wonder Girls were at one time the biggest girl group of South Korea, but that has changed.
2NE1 has taken the spotlight off of them by 2010............................................................................
The Wonder Girls (Korean: 원더걸스) are a South Korean girl group.[1][2] Their producer and manager is singer-songwriter Park Jin-Young and the Wonder Girls are signed to his talent agency, JYP Entertainment.[2] Each of the five original members were selected through auditions. Debuting in early 2007, they became popular in the fall of that year with the song "Tell Me."[3] They have scored three consecutive #1 hit singles: "Tell Me", "So Hot", and "Nobody".[4] In 2008, they won two Daesangs ("Artist of the Year" Awards).[5][6]
The group began their entry into the American market in 2009, with lead single "Nobody"; the single became the first song by a Korean group to enter the Billboard Hot 100. They are co-managed in the United States by JYP Entertainment and Jonas Group.[7]


Scroll down just past the photo and get some links to 3 great wonderful hits!













To hear wonder girls music go to youtube.com and search it, or click on some links right here on the best of Kpop!

In the yellow is Wonder Girs Nobody-  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BA7fdSkp8ds

In purple is Wonder Girs So Hot-          http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmun5PO54VE

In pink is Wonder Girls Tell Me-           http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BlHv3BbBv6A