Big news for one of the coolest girl groups around. Soyoung is officially “graduating,” i.e. retiring from the spotlight. Although there are some conflicting reports, one article suggests that her health has been deteriorating as time went through constant work. How many times do you read a day that Korean celebrities are overworked and have illness and even sue for being overworked? That does sound believable to me. More »

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The mighty, mega-international Hallyu crown officially belongs to Rain. They even called him the MICHAEL JACKSON of Asia. Dude, right? Our new leader has brought his fellow country citizens, and all of Asians, including Asian Americans to a new victory. This is really a first in a long time that a Korean star has made a huge debut in film, as the main star. Here Bi (pronounced BEE) is interviewing on national, non-cable TV station FOX, for the Good Day New York show. More »

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Although Son Dam Bi, SNSD, f(x), and Super Jr. are rebelling against the neutral and dark winter colors, Big Bang keeps it real and sticks closely to them. It’s been a trend lately to wear saturated colors, I suppose to match certain group’s musical style. More »

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According to SM Entertainment, the mega international, Korean boy-band has been deemed an impossibility. They will not be ready to tour or produce anything according to SM’s schedule. A band that you’ve grown to love may be forever gone, if they cannot find another label to work under. Due to the penalties given by SM, leaving to another label may be quite difficult. –However, there still lies hope continuing under “TOHOSHINKI” through Avex, let’s hope that will work out. More »

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Korean media is about trendy marathons, hence the sudden explosion of photo shoots recently. Last time Ivy was featured in NYLON, many fans did not like the tired look that she was sporting. Back to show you what she really is made of, she returns to a photo shoot for the latest High cut magazine. More »

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If one purchases the Nintendo Wii game Tales of Graces, they will receive a product code that will unlock a costume, in which its design, a collaboration with Namco designers, was influenced by BoA’s Japanese tour look. More »

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Welcome back warriors of the crystal! Final Fantasy XIII’s site has been majorly updated over this weekend and some of the things they have given us will literally give you goosebumps. Just take a look at Lightning’s thigh, the leg is so detailed in 3D that they figured out how to make convincing goosebump art! Nevermind the thigh gazing, it should be no surprise what my thigh-dar will find. More »

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Onew isn’t feeling so SHINee right now, and is down with O.P.P. (Other People’s PIGS) That’s right, he’s got the swine flu from his homie, Jong Hyun. Although Jong Hyun just recovered, Onew just caught it. Sigh… I know they are close buddies and all, but I would of hoped they could of found some way to avoid each other at the critical time. I’m kidding. More »

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So you’re going to school soon? Why not head to Korea to Kyunghee University? Because all of the hot Kpop stars are going there. Did you graduate already? Oh hell who cares, get another degree because Son Dam Bi will be there. Don’t mind if I sit next to her in class, really I don’t. More »

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Another week in the 2PM drama, or is it? Oh, please there’s never a dull week in the dubbed top controversy of the year (or perhaps all time?) in the Kpop world. Although the drama cooled down from the fans themselves, JYP decided to add his own drama and tension, executed through his mysterious ways. Check it out. More »

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Child of Empire is one group, should they survive will be able to tell their story of rags to riches. The boy band was previously mentioned as been singing on portable wingcar stages and sleeping in tents.. I wonder where the hell they take a shower? More »

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Alert: We have a new scandal! MAMA is the new award show that is reborn from the ashes of MKMF. Nothing was wrong with MKMF but it seems everything is wrong with MAMA. (mNet Asian Music Awards). More »

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Hello again, Ninginers! This is the second series of SPAO photoshoots by SM artists. Fortunately for the season we’ll be seeing tons of these types of photoshoots. Saying goodbye to fall already, The latest fashion able photo shoot is by Super Jr. More »

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Welcome to the 2 set series of SPAO. As soon as we said goodbye to Halloween, artists hurried to shoot winter fashion collections. The latest fashionable photo shoot is by Girls’ Generation. More »

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Many great games were made in the past 29 years, but only a handful actually defined the genre. Today, these genre defining games still continue to produce and outsell millions across the globe, bringing much admiration to the humble country of Japan. More »

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Today is November 5th 2009, that means BoA is 23! Everyone, please reply to wish the princess of pop and beat of the angel a super Happy Birthday! She is your favorite, right right? If she is, tell her how you feel and show her your love! More »

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The girls will be returning to the states within a few days from now, Nov. 7 to be exact. They have done very well in at least cracking the tough shell of the American market. There’s still a lot of work to do, to deem them successful so JYP is sending them back. Interviews, magazine publications and other promos will be worked on as soon as they arrive. More »

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It appears the transformation is complete. After Abracadabra came out they have progressed towards a more radical and very extreme image. In this video Ga In is bathed in light, with her bangs flowing over to one side as she appears very angelic. Later on Ga In is then trapped into a water tank, suffocating due to lack of oxygen. More »

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Fall is such a synonym for what has been happening in just the past 30 days. The Korean news and blog sites have exploded due to the many recent controversies which have contributed great down-fall of financial, mental turmoil and even the loss of vitality and health. In this blog special, I summarize the 4 horsemen of the Apocalypse’s work in Korean entertainment. More »

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Big Bang is doing quite well with their recent release, Let me hear your voice and had to keep it all rollin’ with a fresh new track, Ora Yeah! Another hit? Sure is. Anything that’s catchy and energetic that takes you out of your daily grind is a hit, in my ears. I think Big Bang sounds American enough, yet with a lot more spice to take on the American markets, at least musically. More »

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