Yesterday, I've watch the Mnet Asian Music Awards live broadcast in Macau. I'm glad that Miss A had won the Song of the Year award for "Bad Girl, Good Girl". It is an enouragement that even rookie group with a popular song can also win the big award. Miss A truly deserved this award. I simply love this song so much :)
Hot favourite artiste like 2PM, 2NE1 and 2AM etc also manage to grab some awards. Upcoming is the 2010 Golden Disk Award, I shall see who will win the biggest award.
Congratulations to all of the winners! Korea Music Jjiang!
Song of the Year: Miss A (Bad Girl Good Girl)
Album of the Year: 2NE1 (To Anyone)
Artist of the Year: 2NE1
Best New Male Artist Award: CN Blue
Best New Female Artist Award: Miss A
Male Group Award: 2PM
Female Group Award: 2NE1
Male Singer Award: Taeyang
Female Singer Award: BoA
Best Dance Performance (Solo): Rain (Love Song)
Best Dance Performance (Male Group): 2PM (I'll Be Back)
Best Dance Performance (Female Group): Miss A (Bad Girl Good Girl)
Best Vocal Performance (Solo): Gummy (Because You're A Man)
Best Vocal Performance (Group): 2AM (Can't Send You Even if I Die)
Best Band Performance: Hot Potato (Confession)
Best Rap Performance: DJ Doc (I'm This Kind of Person)
Best Collaboration: Ga-In/Jo Kwon (We Fell In Love)
Best Digital Single: Park Bom (You and I)
Best Music Video: 2NE1 (Can't Nobody)
Best International Artist: Far East Movement
Best Asian Pop Artist: Perfume
Best Asian Male Group: Chemistry
Best Asian Artist: Zhang Jie
Best Asia New Artist: iMe
Monday, 29 November 2010
Thursday, 3 September 2009
Tuesday, 11 August 2009
SHinee......
Shinee, a contemporary group consists of a five members. They are Lee Jin Ki (Onew), Kim JongHyun, Kim Kibum (Key),Choi Minho and Lee Taemin. Their age ranges from 16 to 19 years old, one of the youngest group formed by SM Entertainment.
All the songs they have released were number one in most of the music charts. The song I like includes "Noona Neomu Yeppeo (Replay) and also their recent title song "Juliette". Shinee have also won many awards like "Best Style Icon Award", "Best Male Rookie Award", "Yepp Newcomer Award" and also "Best New Artist Award' in 2008. They are truly Shiny Shinee :)
My favourite member of the group would be Onew. I love his amazing voice and the smile on his face. His excellent singing techniques impressed me everytime I've seen his live performance. His voices blended so well in all kinds of genres.
Although, he is now 21 years old (korean usually add one year in their age), he was always the best leader and singer I have seen so far. Aza Aza fighting Onew :)
Let's enjoy the live solo performance by Onew.
All the songs they have released were number one in most of the music charts. The song I like includes "Noona Neomu Yeppeo (Replay) and also their recent title song "Juliette". Shinee have also won many awards like "Best Style Icon Award", "Best Male Rookie Award", "Yepp Newcomer Award" and also "Best New Artist Award' in 2008. They are truly Shiny Shinee :)
My favourite member of the group would be Onew. I love his amazing voice and the smile on his face. His excellent singing techniques impressed me everytime I've seen his live performance. His voices blended so well in all kinds of genres.
Although, he is now 21 years old (korean usually add one year in their age), he was always the best leader and singer I have seen so far. Aza Aza fighting Onew :)
Let's enjoy the live solo performance by Onew.
Monday, 27 July 2009
My Favourite Idol : 2PM
Recently, I am impressed by the seven-member boy group from Korea, 2PM in which their live perfomance is so outstanding. They are under the same label record company as Wonder Girls which was managed by Park Jin-Young.
2PM members auditioned in Korea and other countries to become part of JYP Entertainment. All the members undergo rigorous training in dancing, acrobatics and singing.
2PM debuted with the song "10 out of 10" with a mixture of acrobatic and b-boy dance style. Their 2nd theme song "Only You" had also fared good results in the korea charts.
On 09 May 2009, soon after releasing their new title song "Again & Again". 2PM have finally won their their 1st Mutizen award on M!Countdown. After that, they won their 2nd Mutizen award on SBS Inkigayo and 3rd Mutizen award at Musicbank. This song have earned them credits in both fame and stardom.
On 02 July 2009, 2PM once again achieved 1st place on the M!Countdown and Musicbank with their 2nd promotional song "I Hate You". This song was now one of my favourites.
I like Nichkhun and Wooyoung among all the members as they are talented, cute and funny. Whenever both of them are together, they have chemistry within each other :)
Nichkhun Horvejkul (Isn't he cute :)
2PM members auditioned in Korea and other countries to become part of JYP Entertainment. All the members undergo rigorous training in dancing, acrobatics and singing.
2PM debuted with the song "10 out of 10" with a mixture of acrobatic and b-boy dance style. Their 2nd theme song "Only You" had also fared good results in the korea charts.
On 09 May 2009, soon after releasing their new title song "Again & Again". 2PM have finally won their their 1st Mutizen award on M!Countdown. After that, they won their 2nd Mutizen award on SBS Inkigayo and 3rd Mutizen award at Musicbank. This song have earned them credits in both fame and stardom.
On 02 July 2009, 2PM once again achieved 1st place on the M!Countdown and Musicbank with their 2nd promotional song "I Hate You". This song was now one of my favourites.
I like Nichkhun and Wooyoung among all the members as they are talented, cute and funny. Whenever both of them are together, they have chemistry within each other :)
Nichkhun Horvejkul (Isn't he cute :)
Saturday, 6 June 2009
Cinderella Man
Recently, I was caught up by a Korean Drama, Cinderella Man starring Kwon Sang Woo, Im Yoon Ah, Han Eun Jung and Song Chang Ui. The drama is about a rich man (Lee Joon Hee) who switches lives with a man who looks identical to him (Oh Dae Sun). The difference between them is their personality and backgound. Oh Dae Sun is poor but happy-go-lucky whereas Lee Joon Hee is the heir to a fashion empire but has a heart problem and does not trust anyone since young. The story later discovered a series of underlying secrets and the hatred and love between the 4 main characters.
Below is the theme song of the drama.
Below is the theme song of the drama.
Wednesday, 22 April 2009
Son Dambi Won her first-ever K-Chart at KBS Musicbank!
Son Dam Bi, a 25-year-old South Korean singer who debuted in 2007 with her first single "Cry Eye". This song has started to gain her exposure to the audience. After that, she has been training in the United States and also released a mini album with her title single "Bad Boy" in Korea.
In september 2008, she make a comeback with her single "Crazy" which become a crazed in korea. Her husky voice and powerful dancing appeals to many korean public. However, the song has never won her top spot in k-chart on any music shows.
In March 2009, Son Dam Bi released a new mini album called Type B - Back To The 80's. She make a comeback stage on Mnet M! Countdown on 26 March 2009 with her title song "Saturday Night" as well as "Snow is Falling". Just 2 weeks time, the song has eventually won her the first ever K-chart on KBS2TV Musicbank on 10 April 2009. She was absolutely overwhelmed by the results as it come as a surprise to her. Her emotion was uncontrollable and thus unable to convey her feeling properly.
Since then, the song "Saturday Night" has taken consecutive top spot in several television music program and her every performance was totally stunning.
The song has marked her singing career to a higher level of stardom. Somehow, she has given me an enlightment. "No matter what you do, try your 100% best". I believe that one day, our efforts will be paid off.
Her incredible performance by Son Dam Bi.
Saturday, 10 January 2009
KBS Drama - Kgotboda Namja
Kgotboda Namja was the korean version of Japanese Manga "Hana yori Dango". Till now, I have watch both Taiwan and Japanese Version and was anticipated to watch the korean version as well. After watching the 2nd episode, I found the drama quite interesting and it is undeniable that all the main leads look dashing and gorgeous.
Storyline:
Jan Di is an average girl whose family owns a dry cleaning store located near the luxurious and well-known Shin Hwa College. One day, she was transferred to the school and encounters with the four rich and quirky boys which later experiences love and friendship between them.
Let me introduce the main characters to you.
Goo Hye Sun / Geum Jandi
Lee Min Ho / Goo Joon Pyo
Kim Hyun Joong / Yoon Ji Hoo
Kim Bum / So Yi Jung
Kim Joon / Song Woo Bin
Ahn Suk Hwan as Jandi’s dad / Geum Il Bong
Im Yeh Jin as Jandi’s mom / Na Gong Joo
Park Ji Bin as Jandi’s brother / Geum Kang San
Han Chae Young as Yoon Ji Hoo’s first love / Min Seo Hyun
Kim Hyun Joo as Goo Joon Pyo’s sister / Goo Joon Hee
Kim So Eun as Jandi’s bosom pal / Choo Ga Eul
Enclosed is the trailer for KBS Drama "Kgotboda Namja (Boys Over Flower)
Storyline:
Jan Di is an average girl whose family owns a dry cleaning store located near the luxurious and well-known Shin Hwa College. One day, she was transferred to the school and encounters with the four rich and quirky boys which later experiences love and friendship between them.
Let me introduce the main characters to you.
Goo Hye Sun / Geum Jandi
Lee Min Ho / Goo Joon Pyo
Kim Hyun Joong / Yoon Ji Hoo
Kim Bum / So Yi Jung
Kim Joon / Song Woo Bin
Ahn Suk Hwan as Jandi’s dad / Geum Il Bong
Im Yeh Jin as Jandi’s mom / Na Gong Joo
Park Ji Bin as Jandi’s brother / Geum Kang San
Han Chae Young as Yoon Ji Hoo’s first love / Min Seo Hyun
Kim Hyun Joo as Goo Joon Pyo’s sister / Goo Joon Hee
Kim So Eun as Jandi’s bosom pal / Choo Ga Eul
Enclosed is the trailer for KBS Drama "Kgotboda Namja (Boys Over Flower)
Tuesday, 23 December 2008
T.O.P kissing Lee Hyori (At MKMF Awards Performance)
This was a surprise to all the audiences during the performance between Big Bang and Lee Hyori.
Let us view the video.
Let us view the video.
2008 MKMF Awards
The 2008 Mnet Korean Music Festival (MKMF) took place at Seoul’s Jamsil Stadium. The award ceremony was filled with surprises and touching moments.
This year was meant to be dominated by idol groups with Big Bang, Wonder Girls and Dong Bang Shin Ki winning the 3 big awards (Song of The Year, Artist of The Year, Album of The Year).
Not only that, a performance by the wonder girls and 2PM was fascinating as well as a kiss between TOP and Hyori Lee which was the highlight of the ceremony.
MKMF Awards Winners
Female Newcomer Award - Davichi
Male Newcomer Award - Shinee
Best Ballad and R&B - Brown Eyes
Auction Style Award - Dong Bang Shin Ki
Auction Netizen Popularity Award - Dong Bang Shin Ki
Overseas Viewers Award - Dong Bang Shin Ki
OST Award - Kim Jong Wook and SG Wannabe(East of Eden OST)
MKMF Special Award - Shin Seung Hoon
House and Electronic music - Jewelry
Hip Hop music award - Epik High
Rock Music Award - Nell
Best Female Singer - Lee Hyori
Dance Music Award - Lee Hyori
MKMF 10 Anniversary Commemorative Award - Group H.O.T (Received by Moon Hee Jun)
Best Female Group - Wonder Girls
Best Male Group - Big Bang
Song of the Year - Wonder Girls ( Nobody)
Artist of the Year -Big Bang
Album Of The Year - Dong Bang Shin Ki
This year was meant to be dominated by idol groups with Big Bang, Wonder Girls and Dong Bang Shin Ki winning the 3 big awards (Song of The Year, Artist of The Year, Album of The Year).
Not only that, a performance by the wonder girls and 2PM was fascinating as well as a kiss between TOP and Hyori Lee which was the highlight of the ceremony.
MKMF Awards Winners
Female Newcomer Award - Davichi
Male Newcomer Award - Shinee
Best Ballad and R&B - Brown Eyes
Auction Style Award - Dong Bang Shin Ki
Auction Netizen Popularity Award - Dong Bang Shin Ki
Overseas Viewers Award - Dong Bang Shin Ki
OST Award - Kim Jong Wook and SG Wannabe(East of Eden OST)
MKMF Special Award - Shin Seung Hoon
House and Electronic music - Jewelry
Hip Hop music award - Epik High
Rock Music Award - Nell
Best Female Singer - Lee Hyori
Dance Music Award - Lee Hyori
MKMF 10 Anniversary Commemorative Award - Group H.O.T (Received by Moon Hee Jun)
Best Female Group - Wonder Girls
Best Male Group - Big Bang
Song of the Year - Wonder Girls ( Nobody)
Artist of the Year -Big Bang 
Album Of The Year - Dong Bang Shin KiSunday, 4 May 2008
Chae Dong Ha (Forever SG Wannabe member)
I was quite upset when Chae Dong Ha has decided to leave SG Wannabe to pursue his individual career. I read in some forums which people comments on his decision to leave SG Wannabe. Some show their continuous support but some have said him as a selfish person who only thinks of himself. Whatever it is, I would always support him even though he is not part of SG Wannabe anymore.
On 24 Apr, SG Wannabe has released their 5th album titled "My Friend". In this album, you will get to hear the new member, Lee Suk Hoon voice. His voices is good and stands out only when he sings alone. As in some of the tracks when the threesome sings together, I can only hear Lee Seok Hoon voice and a bit of Jin Ho. Yong Jun voice was completely lost amidst the other vocals. There is somehow a lack of harmony in between them and this will need time to reach the standard as they used to be.
I still prefer the original SG Wannabe as all the members’ voices blended in spectacularly. SG wannabe is well-known of their powerful heart-moving vocals. In their previous songs, Dongha, Yong Jun and Jin Ho have displayed emotion in their singing styles which we can hear and feel it. Now, with the new member, we are losing that feel. On April 27, in SBS Inkigayo, Chae Dong Ha cried during SG Wanna Be’s performance of its new song “Bogoshipda” which marked his last stage with the group’s 2 other members, Kim Yong Jun and Kim Jin Ho. So Sad...
After listening to SG wannabe's 5th album, I am a bit disappointed as I feel Dongha can do so much better than Lee Seok Hoon. This album is only fairly-good compared to their previous works. "Bogoshipda", the 4th track of this album was the last works Dongha participated as part of SG Wannabe. This song was remade with Seok Hoon, and Dong Ha only gets to sing one of the last lines in the song. I listen to the original version and the remake version, I am sad that the original version sounds absolutely beautiful.
Although, the brother figure Chae Dong Ha has left the group, I believe his friendship with Yong Jun and Jin Ho will stay on forever :)
Lastly, I wish Dongha all the best in his future endeavours and will continue to support him. As for SG Wannabe, I will continue to support them especially Yong Jun and Jin Ho :)
On 24 Apr, SG Wannabe has released their 5th album titled "My Friend". In this album, you will get to hear the new member, Lee Suk Hoon voice. His voices is good and stands out only when he sings alone. As in some of the tracks when the threesome sings together, I can only hear Lee Seok Hoon voice and a bit of Jin Ho. Yong Jun voice was completely lost amidst the other vocals. There is somehow a lack of harmony in between them and this will need time to reach the standard as they used to be.
I still prefer the original SG Wannabe as all the members’ voices blended in spectacularly. SG wannabe is well-known of their powerful heart-moving vocals. In their previous songs, Dongha, Yong Jun and Jin Ho have displayed emotion in their singing styles which we can hear and feel it. Now, with the new member, we are losing that feel. On April 27, in SBS Inkigayo, Chae Dong Ha cried during SG Wanna Be’s performance of its new song “Bogoshipda” which marked his last stage with the group’s 2 other members, Kim Yong Jun and Kim Jin Ho. So Sad...
After listening to SG wannabe's 5th album, I am a bit disappointed as I feel Dongha can do so much better than Lee Seok Hoon. This album is only fairly-good compared to their previous works. "Bogoshipda", the 4th track of this album was the last works Dongha participated as part of SG Wannabe. This song was remade with Seok Hoon, and Dong Ha only gets to sing one of the last lines in the song. I listen to the original version and the remake version, I am sad that the original version sounds absolutely beautiful.
Although, the brother figure Chae Dong Ha has left the group, I believe his friendship with Yong Jun and Jin Ho will stay on forever :)
Lastly, I wish Dongha all the best in his future endeavours and will continue to support him. As for SG Wannabe, I will continue to support them especially Yong Jun and Jin Ho :)
SG Wannabe Special
Enclosed was SG Wannabe previous performance. Enjoy:)
(This is the Jap Version of "Bogoshipda").
Dongha and Yong Jun really cute. Haha...
(This is the Jap Version of "Bogoshipda").
Dongha and Yong Jun really cute. Haha...
Saturday, 19 April 2008
New Singers to Watch for in 2008
Recently, there are many prominent new singers debuted in Korean music industry. These new singers will be the centre of attraction this year after Wonder Girls, Big Bang and Girls' Generation who have dominated the pop charts last year.
Let me specifically tell you the background of these new singers.
JOO - Young Woman 1st Single
Release Date: Jan.18 2008
Record Label: JYP Entertainment
Genre: Ballad
Through a SBS talent show in 2006, Joo was discovered by Park Jin Young, the manager of JYP Entertainment. After three-years of training, this 16-year-old singer debuted with her first single album "Young Woman" on Jan, 18. Her title song, Namja Ddehmooneh ("Because of a Man") was written and composed by Park Jin Young which topped the fourth place in 2 weeks.
However, Joo was soon targeted by the so-called “anti-fans,” who blasted her not so exemplary past showing her playing pool, wearing skimpy clothes, and even drinking and smoking with her friends during her middle school years. Apparently, her looks changed drastically from her present, strongly suggesting that she had plastic surgery.
Joo’s management company immediately went into damage control, explaining that she was too young and curious to know any better at that age and she has never touched alcohol or cigarettes once she started training with the JYP Entertainment. Because of these pictures, Netizens are now torn between supporting and criticizing the new singer.
DAVICHI - Aramanth
Release Date: Jan.31 2008
Record Label: Mnet Media
Genre: Ballad
Davichi was a R&B female duo consists of member, Lee Hae Ri (23) and Gang Min Kyung (18). Their debut album "Aramanth" was released on Jan, 31 which topped the fourth place in M-net Pop charts. With Lee Hae Ri silvery vocals and Gang Min Kyung huskiness vocals, and the line-up of top composers like Park Geun Tae, Jo Young Soo, Kim Do Hoon, and Park Hae Woon, this remarkable album will make a great success in the K-pop industry.
Not only that, the title song for this album Miwuhdo Saranghanikka ("Love You Even Though I Hate You") was well-received by the listeners. The music video of this song starring Lee Mi Yeon and Lee Hyo Lee whose provocative image transformation shocked many K-pop fans. Top-rated MV director Cha Eun Tek took the inspiration from the Hollywood movie Thelma And Louise to reel out a road movie that complements the ballad written by Ryu Jae Hyun of Vibe.
KIM DONG WOOK - Vol.1
Release Date: Apr.08
Record Label: Ponycanyon
Genre: Ballad
Kim Dong Wook is a South Korean actor. His latest role, Wang Sam Baek is for the KBS2 romance drama "Unstoppable Marriage" which is currently airing. His other role, Jin Ha Rim was for the MBC romantic comedy, "The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince" which was one one of Korea's most watched dramas of 2007.
PETER - Show Man Vol.1
Release Date: Feb.01
Record Label: Pan Entertainment
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B/POP/Jazz/Latin/Gospel
A 22-year-old korean newcomer, Peter Hyun was raised in Sydney, Australia. He started singing and dancing at the age of 8. From tap, jazz, modern dance to ballet and hip-hop, there was not a single dance category he has yet to master. He was the first person in history to hold the top trophy for five consecutive years at the Australian Dance Championship. Peter has distinguished himself as a eminent dancer.
His self-produced debut album titled " Showman" was released on Feb.01 which marked his talents in composing 7 songs in this album. Not only that, notable producer like Park Sun Joo, Lee Hyun Wook also participated in this album. This would be a breakthrough success for him.
Below is Peter's Live Performance at Musiccore on Feb.02 with his cover song "Showman". Enjoyed :)
http://www.mediafire.com/?2nxwmjzblxm
Let me specifically tell you the background of these new singers.
JOO - Young Woman 1st Single
Release Date: Jan.18 2008
Record Label: JYP Entertainment
Genre: Ballad
Through a SBS talent show in 2006, Joo was discovered by Park Jin Young, the manager of JYP Entertainment. After three-years of training, this 16-year-old singer debuted with her first single album "Young Woman" on Jan, 18. Her title song, Namja Ddehmooneh ("Because of a Man") was written and composed by Park Jin Young which topped the fourth place in 2 weeks.
However, Joo was soon targeted by the so-called “anti-fans,” who blasted her not so exemplary past showing her playing pool, wearing skimpy clothes, and even drinking and smoking with her friends during her middle school years. Apparently, her looks changed drastically from her present, strongly suggesting that she had plastic surgery.
Joo’s management company immediately went into damage control, explaining that she was too young and curious to know any better at that age and she has never touched alcohol or cigarettes once she started training with the JYP Entertainment. Because of these pictures, Netizens are now torn between supporting and criticizing the new singer.
DAVICHI - Aramanth
Release Date: Jan.31 2008
Record Label: Mnet Media
Genre: Ballad
Davichi was a R&B female duo consists of member, Lee Hae Ri (23) and Gang Min Kyung (18). Their debut album "Aramanth" was released on Jan, 31 which topped the fourth place in M-net Pop charts. With Lee Hae Ri silvery vocals and Gang Min Kyung huskiness vocals, and the line-up of top composers like Park Geun Tae, Jo Young Soo, Kim Do Hoon, and Park Hae Woon, this remarkable album will make a great success in the K-pop industry.
Not only that, the title song for this album Miwuhdo Saranghanikka ("Love You Even Though I Hate You") was well-received by the listeners. The music video of this song starring Lee Mi Yeon and Lee Hyo Lee whose provocative image transformation shocked many K-pop fans. Top-rated MV director Cha Eun Tek took the inspiration from the Hollywood movie Thelma And Louise to reel out a road movie that complements the ballad written by Ryu Jae Hyun of Vibe.
KIM DONG WOOK - Vol.1
Release Date: Apr.08
Record Label: Ponycanyon
Genre: Ballad
Kim Dong Wook is a South Korean actor. His latest role, Wang Sam Baek is for the KBS2 romance drama "Unstoppable Marriage" which is currently airing. His other role, Jin Ha Rim was for the MBC romantic comedy, "The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince" which was one one of Korea's most watched dramas of 2007.
PETER - Show Man Vol.1
Release Date: Feb.01
Record Label: Pan Entertainment
Genre: Hip Hop/R&B/POP/Jazz/Latin/Gospel
A 22-year-old korean newcomer, Peter Hyun was raised in Sydney, Australia. He started singing and dancing at the age of 8. From tap, jazz, modern dance to ballet and hip-hop, there was not a single dance category he has yet to master. He was the first person in history to hold the top trophy for five consecutive years at the Australian Dance Championship. Peter has distinguished himself as a eminent dancer.
His self-produced debut album titled " Showman" was released on Feb.01 which marked his talents in composing 7 songs in this album. Not only that, notable producer like Park Sun Joo, Lee Hyun Wook also participated in this album. This would be a breakthrough success for him.
Below is Peter's Live Performance at Musiccore on Feb.02 with his cover song "Showman". Enjoyed :)
http://www.mediafire.com/?2nxwmjzblxm
Artist of The Month - Kim Jong Wook
The artist for the month of May 2008 is Kim Jong Wook. Who is he?
He's a new singer whose clear and expressive singing left a great impression to me while watching his live performances at the SBS Inkigayo (a Korean music showcase). He's under
Doremi Media Co. Ltd, a music company who has popular artists like Park Hyo Shin and Park Hwayobi.
His debut album "For A Long Time" was released on 28 Feb 2008 and the cover song Gananhan saram ("A Poor Person") topped the Korean pop charts without doing any album promotion.
His soft and touching ballad "Poor Love" have rose to the No. 3 spot on the music charts, while the principal track for this album "Na Ppeun Namja" have shown great success as well.
Talented musicians from different countries was brought together for 3 years to make this album. Thus, you can imagine the quality of this album. With 12 new songs, Kim Jong Wook Vol. 1 marks a great beginning for the young artiste.
Now unveiling his identity, Kim wants fans to know that beneath this innocent, sweet facade lies four years of struggle due to his parents' opposition to his singing career and numerous problem involving his current management company. For a long time, top-rated producer Cho Young Soo collaborates with other talents like Min Myeong Ki and Kim Do Hoon, leaning more towards natural, acoustic sounds over thick instrumental sessions.
Kim Jong Wook Profile:
Name: Kim Jong Wook
DOB: 1st Feb, 1982
Blood Type: AB
Stats: 176cm, 62kg
Educational level: Geon Guk High School University (Industrial Engineering)4th Grade
Music he likes: Jazz, Trangy Music
Below is his live performance at Musicbank. Enjoyed :)
He's a new singer whose clear and expressive singing left a great impression to me while watching his live performances at the SBS Inkigayo (a Korean music showcase). He's under
Doremi Media Co. Ltd, a music company who has popular artists like Park Hyo Shin and Park Hwayobi.
His debut album "For A Long Time" was released on 28 Feb 2008 and the cover song Gananhan saram ("A Poor Person") topped the Korean pop charts without doing any album promotion.
His soft and touching ballad "Poor Love" have rose to the No. 3 spot on the music charts, while the principal track for this album "Na Ppeun Namja" have shown great success as well.
Talented musicians from different countries was brought together for 3 years to make this album. Thus, you can imagine the quality of this album. With 12 new songs, Kim Jong Wook Vol. 1 marks a great beginning for the young artiste.
Now unveiling his identity, Kim wants fans to know that beneath this innocent, sweet facade lies four years of struggle due to his parents' opposition to his singing career and numerous problem involving his current management company. For a long time, top-rated producer Cho Young Soo collaborates with other talents like Min Myeong Ki and Kim Do Hoon, leaning more towards natural, acoustic sounds over thick instrumental sessions.
Kim Jong Wook Profile:
Name: Kim Jong Wook
DOB: 1st Feb, 1982
Blood Type: AB
Stats: 176cm, 62kg
Educational level: Geon Guk High School University (Industrial Engineering)4th Grade
Music he likes: Jazz, Trangy Music
Below is his live performance at Musicbank. Enjoyed :)
Wednesday, 6 February 2008
Wednesday, 9 January 2008
"The Wonder Begins"
Wonder Girls is a newly-formed Korean girl group produced by well-known singer-songwriter, Park Jin Young. The group is signed to his talent agency, JYP Entertainment.
DEBUT, YEAR 2007
The members of Wonder Girls were selected through auditions and Park Ye Eun was the last member to be added.
The group debuted on 11 February 2007 at the M! Countdown, performing the hip-hop song "Irony", which was from their debut mini-album, The Wonder Begins. Throughout 2007, the group has experienced various health problems.
On 25 June, member Ahn So Hee was sidelined for a month after tearing a knee ligament during the filming of "Some Like It Hot" when she fall off from a motorcycle. In late July, Kim Hyuna was pulled off from the group by her parents due to their concern over her health conditions. Kim Hyuna has contacted Chronic gastroenteritis which had her hospitalized briefly in March and april.
On 14 September 2007, the group had a car accident while returning from a performance at Dong-Eui Institute of Technology in Pusan. The van in which they were travelling rear-ended a taxi, killing the driver of the taxi and injuring nine others. The members only suffered minor injuries.
Wonder Girls continued to be a four-member group until Good Entertainment gave their trainee, Kim Yoo Bin to JYP as a replacement in early September. On 13 September 2007, the group released their first album " The Wonder Years," with their hit song "Tell Me" bringing alot of attention to the fans and listeners. Due to the last-minute addition of Kim Yoo Bin, the album version does not contain her contributions. However, the song was reworked for performances, adding a bridge with Kim's rap.
The song "Tell Me" topped the No.1 spot in most of the music charts in Korea for consecutive weeks and the simple dance moves also bring a craze video online. Some celebrities also performed this dance during fan meeting or on various Korean television programs. Due to the popularity of the single, the group extended their promotional schedule to crossover performances on music shows, variety show appearances, and special performances and programs for various year-end music special.
YEAR 2008
Wonder Girls continue to promote the album in January 2008 with the second single, "This Fool." However, the girls plan to cut back on their schedule to prepare for their college entrance examinations. Besides that, Wonder Girls will set to debut in the U.S in February 2008 with their mentor and producer Park Jin Young for his month-long "Bad Concert" as a special guest. Park Jin young plans the concert to be a showcase for his other proteges, such as Min, G-Soul and Kim Jeong Hee. Other famous stars like R.Kelly, Outkast and Will Smith are scheduled to attend the concert.
Below is the performance by Big Bang & Wonder Girls in Musicbank.
DEBUT, YEAR 2007
The members of Wonder Girls were selected through auditions and Park Ye Eun was the last member to be added.
The group debuted on 11 February 2007 at the M! Countdown, performing the hip-hop song "Irony", which was from their debut mini-album, The Wonder Begins. Throughout 2007, the group has experienced various health problems.
On 25 June, member Ahn So Hee was sidelined for a month after tearing a knee ligament during the filming of "Some Like It Hot" when she fall off from a motorcycle. In late July, Kim Hyuna was pulled off from the group by her parents due to their concern over her health conditions. Kim Hyuna has contacted Chronic gastroenteritis which had her hospitalized briefly in March and april.
On 14 September 2007, the group had a car accident while returning from a performance at Dong-Eui Institute of Technology in Pusan. The van in which they were travelling rear-ended a taxi, killing the driver of the taxi and injuring nine others. The members only suffered minor injuries.
Wonder Girls continued to be a four-member group until Good Entertainment gave their trainee, Kim Yoo Bin to JYP as a replacement in early September. On 13 September 2007, the group released their first album " The Wonder Years," with their hit song "Tell Me" bringing alot of attention to the fans and listeners. Due to the last-minute addition of Kim Yoo Bin, the album version does not contain her contributions. However, the song was reworked for performances, adding a bridge with Kim's rap.
The song "Tell Me" topped the No.1 spot in most of the music charts in Korea for consecutive weeks and the simple dance moves also bring a craze video online. Some celebrities also performed this dance during fan meeting or on various Korean television programs. Due to the popularity of the single, the group extended their promotional schedule to crossover performances on music shows, variety show appearances, and special performances and programs for various year-end music special.
YEAR 2008
Wonder Girls continue to promote the album in January 2008 with the second single, "This Fool." However, the girls plan to cut back on their schedule to prepare for their college entrance examinations. Besides that, Wonder Girls will set to debut in the U.S in February 2008 with their mentor and producer Park Jin Young for his month-long "Bad Concert" as a special guest. Park Jin young plans the concert to be a showcase for his other proteges, such as Min, G-Soul and Kim Jeong Hee. Other famous stars like R.Kelly, Outkast and Will Smith are scheduled to attend the concert.
Below is the performance by Big Bang & Wonder Girls in Musicbank.
Big Bang!!
In year 2006, YG family formed a hip-hop & R&B group called Big Bang, comprising of five members, G-Dragon, Tae Yang, T.O.P, Dae Sung and Seung Ri. Originally, Big Bang consisted of six members, however, one was dropped in the ninth episode of their documentary video.
DEBUT, YEAR 2006
Big Bang made their debut at the YG Family concert in 19 August 2006 held at Gymnastics Arena in Seoul Olympic Park.After that, Big Bang has released 3 singles and 1 album, bringing them closer to stardom. In 30 December 2006, Big Bang held their first concert titled, The Real. The concerts was a success filling all 12,000 seats. They also released a music video of their cover song from Israel "My Girl", with Tae Yang as the soloist, bringing much of the attention to him. The following month, their first album "BIGBANG VOL.1 Since 2007" was released, with a total of 110,408 copies sold.
BREAKTHROUGH SUCCESS
Year 2007On 8 February 2007, Big Bang released their live concert album entitled "1st Concert Live Album - The Real" selling over 26,787 copies. Thereafter, they also released their own fragrance, "BB Bud's My First Fragrance on 18 May 2007, selling over one million won after two weeks of its release. With their breakthrough success, Big Bang held their first national tour concert in Korea, titled, Want You from May to July touring a total of five cities, Incheon, Daegu, Changwon, Jeonju and Busan. The national tour concert was a major success as all tickets in each cities were sold out. On 19 August 2007, Big Bang released a mini-album entitled, "Always" with their cover song "Lie" topping the No. 1 spot for many consecutive weeks in most of the music programs in Korea. This song was wrote and composed by Big Bang leader, G-Dragon. This song was well-received and complimented by many listeners as a well-made and unique song. The song also win them the Song of the Year and Best Male Group in the 2007 MKMF Award.
YEAR 2008
Big Bang will enter Japan market in January with their first Japanese album to be release on 4 January 2008. Songs included in the album are: "V.I.P. (Intro)", "BIGBANG", "LALALA", "Lies", "A Fool's Only Tears", "Always", as well a new Japanese song, "How Gee". They will probably be the next big thing after Dong Bang Shin Ki.
MEMBERS OF BIG BANG:
G-Dragon
Stage Name : G-Dragon
Real Name : Kwon Ji Yong
Birthdate: 18 August 1988
Education Background: Seoul Korean Traditional Arts Middle & High School
Debut: DaeHanMinGook Hip Hop Flex 2001Position: Leader / Main Rapper
G-Dragon is the leader of Big Bang. He was trained by the YG Family since he was 13 years old. During his training, he was under a group called GDYB which had alot of fans although they never released an album.Ji Yong has a great interest in fashion, saying that if he had not been a singer, he would went into fashion industry. Besides rapping and beat-boxing, he writes and produces many of Big Bang's songs. He also wrote the hit single "Lies", which has topped every online and offline charts in Korea for more than two months since the release.
Tae Yang
Stage Name : Tae Yang; SoL
Former Stage Name : Young Bae Taekwon
Real Name: Dong Young Bae
Birthdate: 20 May 1988
Debut: YG Family 2nd Album 2002
Position: Vocalist
Tae Yang was with G-Dragon in YG Entertainment since he was 13. He started out as a rapper but is now one of the vocalists of Big Bang. He is known for being scared of girls, and is the shy and sensitive one in the group. Tae Yang had his first kiss on the MV of the Israel cover song "My Girl". Currently, Tae Yang is working on his first solo album. Tae Yang will be the first one to release the solo album from Big Bang.
T.O.P
Stage Name : T.O.P
Former Stage Name : Tempo
Real Name: Choi Seung Hyun
Birthdate: 4 November 1987
Education Background: Seoul Art College (Majoring in Musical)
Position: Rapper / Beat Boxer
T.O.P is consider the "Big Brother" of Big band. YG's staff calls him Keun Seung Hyun, meaning Big Seung Hyun, to distinguish between the two Big Bang members named Seung Hyun. Before joining Big Bang, he performed in clubs and even won KBS Radio's "Rap Battle" in 2003. Tempo is one of the two rappers in the Big Bang and is also very talented in beat-boxing. Recently, TOP has successfully finished filming his role as the school's top fighter in a Korean drama called, I Am Sam. His character's name in the drama was Chae Mu Shin and his talent as an actor has impressed the fans and the viewers as well.
Dae Sung
Stage Name : Dae Sung; D-Lite
Real Name: Kang Dae Sung
Birthdate: 26 April 1989
Education Background: KyeongIn High School
Position: Vocalist
Kang Dae Sung, the "Smiling Angel", is a vocalist in Big Bang. Fans praise Dae Sung's humorous personality and astounding vocals and dedicate numerous websites to him. During the auditions, Dae Sung was called "Unpretty Boy", but later, the staff team confirmed that Daesung is actually the most popular member in Big Bang. Dae Sung has an obsession with "Doraemon", a Japanese animation. Dae Sung has been also been known as "Gag/Comedy Genius Dae Sung" with his great sense of humor and unique talent in imitating famous people and even animals.
Seung Ri
Stage Name : Seung Ri; V.I
Former Stage Name : V & Victory
Real Name: Lee Seung Hyun
Birthdate: 12 December 1990
Position: Vocalist
Lee Seung Hyun, also known as "Seung Ri", is the "Little Brother" of Big Bang. His name when Big Bang debuted, was "V" which is derived from Victory. YG's staff calls him "Mag nae", which means "the youngest or baby in a family". Before joining Big Bang, Seung Ri was on "Battle Shinhwa", a show that was searching for the second Shinhwa. He was rejected in the 13th episode because his vocals failed to impress. However, the manager of YG recognized his talent and invited him to practice with the YG Family. Seung Ri's greatest talents are dancing and choreographing dance routines.
Below is performance by Big Bang at MKMF Awards in 2007.
DEBUT, YEAR 2006
Big Bang made their debut at the YG Family concert in 19 August 2006 held at Gymnastics Arena in Seoul Olympic Park.After that, Big Bang has released 3 singles and 1 album, bringing them closer to stardom. In 30 December 2006, Big Bang held their first concert titled, The Real. The concerts was a success filling all 12,000 seats. They also released a music video of their cover song from Israel "My Girl", with Tae Yang as the soloist, bringing much of the attention to him. The following month, their first album "BIGBANG VOL.1 Since 2007" was released, with a total of 110,408 copies sold.
BREAKTHROUGH SUCCESS
Year 2007On 8 February 2007, Big Bang released their live concert album entitled "1st Concert Live Album - The Real" selling over 26,787 copies. Thereafter, they also released their own fragrance, "BB Bud's My First Fragrance on 18 May 2007, selling over one million won after two weeks of its release. With their breakthrough success, Big Bang held their first national tour concert in Korea, titled, Want You from May to July touring a total of five cities, Incheon, Daegu, Changwon, Jeonju and Busan. The national tour concert was a major success as all tickets in each cities were sold out. On 19 August 2007, Big Bang released a mini-album entitled, "Always" with their cover song "Lie" topping the No. 1 spot for many consecutive weeks in most of the music programs in Korea. This song was wrote and composed by Big Bang leader, G-Dragon. This song was well-received and complimented by many listeners as a well-made and unique song. The song also win them the Song of the Year and Best Male Group in the 2007 MKMF Award.
YEAR 2008
Big Bang will enter Japan market in January with their first Japanese album to be release on 4 January 2008. Songs included in the album are: "V.I.P. (Intro)", "BIGBANG", "LALALA", "Lies", "A Fool's Only Tears", "Always", as well a new Japanese song, "How Gee". They will probably be the next big thing after Dong Bang Shin Ki.
MEMBERS OF BIG BANG:
G-Dragon
Stage Name : G-Dragon
Real Name : Kwon Ji Yong
Birthdate: 18 August 1988
Education Background: Seoul Korean Traditional Arts Middle & High School
Debut: DaeHanMinGook Hip Hop Flex 2001Position: Leader / Main Rapper
G-Dragon is the leader of Big Bang. He was trained by the YG Family since he was 13 years old. During his training, he was under a group called GDYB which had alot of fans although they never released an album.Ji Yong has a great interest in fashion, saying that if he had not been a singer, he would went into fashion industry. Besides rapping and beat-boxing, he writes and produces many of Big Bang's songs. He also wrote the hit single "Lies", which has topped every online and offline charts in Korea for more than two months since the release.
Tae Yang
Stage Name : Tae Yang; SoL
Former Stage Name : Young Bae Taekwon
Real Name: Dong Young Bae
Birthdate: 20 May 1988
Debut: YG Family 2nd Album 2002
Position: Vocalist
Tae Yang was with G-Dragon in YG Entertainment since he was 13. He started out as a rapper but is now one of the vocalists of Big Bang. He is known for being scared of girls, and is the shy and sensitive one in the group. Tae Yang had his first kiss on the MV of the Israel cover song "My Girl". Currently, Tae Yang is working on his first solo album. Tae Yang will be the first one to release the solo album from Big Bang.
T.O.P
Stage Name : T.O.P
Former Stage Name : Tempo
Real Name: Choi Seung Hyun
Birthdate: 4 November 1987
Education Background: Seoul Art College (Majoring in Musical)
Position: Rapper / Beat Boxer
T.O.P is consider the "Big Brother" of Big band. YG's staff calls him Keun Seung Hyun, meaning Big Seung Hyun, to distinguish between the two Big Bang members named Seung Hyun. Before joining Big Bang, he performed in clubs and even won KBS Radio's "Rap Battle" in 2003. Tempo is one of the two rappers in the Big Bang and is also very talented in beat-boxing. Recently, TOP has successfully finished filming his role as the school's top fighter in a Korean drama called, I Am Sam. His character's name in the drama was Chae Mu Shin and his talent as an actor has impressed the fans and the viewers as well.
Dae Sung
Stage Name : Dae Sung; D-Lite
Real Name: Kang Dae Sung
Birthdate: 26 April 1989
Education Background: KyeongIn High School
Position: Vocalist
Kang Dae Sung, the "Smiling Angel", is a vocalist in Big Bang. Fans praise Dae Sung's humorous personality and astounding vocals and dedicate numerous websites to him. During the auditions, Dae Sung was called "Unpretty Boy", but later, the staff team confirmed that Daesung is actually the most popular member in Big Bang. Dae Sung has an obsession with "Doraemon", a Japanese animation. Dae Sung has been also been known as "Gag/Comedy Genius Dae Sung" with his great sense of humor and unique talent in imitating famous people and even animals.
Seung Ri
Stage Name : Seung Ri; V.I
Former Stage Name : V & Victory
Real Name: Lee Seung Hyun
Birthdate: 12 December 1990
Position: Vocalist
Lee Seung Hyun, also known as "Seung Ri", is the "Little Brother" of Big Bang. His name when Big Bang debuted, was "V" which is derived from Victory. YG's staff calls him "Mag nae", which means "the youngest or baby in a family". Before joining Big Bang, Seung Ri was on "Battle Shinhwa", a show that was searching for the second Shinhwa. He was rejected in the 13th episode because his vocals failed to impress. However, the manager of YG recognized his talent and invited him to practice with the YG Family. Seung Ri's greatest talents are dancing and choreographing dance routines.
Below is performance by Big Bang at MKMF Awards in 2007.
Thursday, 27 December 2007
22nd Annual Golden Disk Award 2007
Here are the awards winner:
Daesang Award:
SG Wannabe – The Sentimental Chord
Anycall Digital Award Daesang:
Ivy – A Sweet Moment
Disk Bonsang Award:
Big Bang – Big Bang Vol. 1
Super Junior – Don't Don
Shin Hyesung – The Beginning, New Days..
Yangpa – The Windows of My Soul
SG Wannabe – The Sentimental Chord
Epik High – Remapping the Human Soul
Wheesung – Eternal Essence of Music
Digital Bonsang Award:
SeeYa – Lovely Sweet Heart
Ivy – A Sweet Moment
Wonder Girls – The Wonder Years
Anycall New Singer Award:
Seo Nyuh Shi Dae – Seo Nyuh Shi Dae
FT Island – Cheerful Sensibility
Younha - Perfect Day to Say I Love You
Anycall Popularity Award:
Seo Nyuh Shi Dae
Super Junior
Wonder Girls
Trot Award:
Jang Yoon Jung – The Encore
Céci HipHop Award:
Dynamic Duo – Enlightened
Soundtrack Song Award:
Kim Ah Joong – 200 Pound Beauty OST - Maria
Céci Special Award:
Park Jin Young
I'm so happy for SG wannabe, they finally got the Daesang award again after 2 years. Aja Aja Fighting!!
Daesang Award:
SG Wannabe – The Sentimental Chord
Anycall Digital Award Daesang:
Ivy – A Sweet Moment
Disk Bonsang Award:
Big Bang – Big Bang Vol. 1
Super Junior – Don't Don
Shin Hyesung – The Beginning, New Days..
Yangpa – The Windows of My Soul
SG Wannabe – The Sentimental Chord
Epik High – Remapping the Human Soul
Wheesung – Eternal Essence of Music
Digital Bonsang Award:
SeeYa – Lovely Sweet Heart
Ivy – A Sweet Moment
Wonder Girls – The Wonder Years
Anycall New Singer Award:
Seo Nyuh Shi Dae – Seo Nyuh Shi Dae
FT Island – Cheerful Sensibility
Younha - Perfect Day to Say I Love You
Anycall Popularity Award:
Seo Nyuh Shi Dae
Super Junior
Wonder Girls
Trot Award:
Jang Yoon Jung – The Encore
Céci HipHop Award:
Dynamic Duo – Enlightened
Soundtrack Song Award:
Kim Ah Joong – 200 Pound Beauty OST - Maria
Céci Special Award:
Park Jin Young
I'm so happy for SG wannabe, they finally got the Daesang award again after 2 years. Aja Aja Fighting!!
Saturday, 1 December 2007
Event Of The Year : 2007 Mnet KM Music Festival Award
The most magnificent 2007 Korean Mnet KM Music Festival (MKMF) was held at Jamsil Olympic Stadium and also broadcast live over Korean television on 17th November at 7pm. Enclosed is the results of the awards.
Artist of the Year - Super Junior (Don’t Don!)
Song of the Year - Big Bang (Lies)
Album of the Year - Epik High (Remapping the Human Soul)
Best Male Group - Big Bang (Lies)
Best Female Group - Seeya (Love Greetings)
Best Male Solo - Lee Seungki (White Lie)
Best Female Solo Artist - Ivy (Sonata of Temptation)
Best Mixed Group Award - Clazziquai (Lover Boy)
Best New Male Group - FT Island (Lovesick)
Best New Female Group - Wonder Girls (Irony)
Best New Solo Artist - Younha (Secret Number 486)
House/Electronic - Clazziquai (Lover Boy)
Rock - Cherry Filter (느껴봐)
HipHop - Epik High (Fan)
Ballad - Yangpa (Love…What Is That)
R&B/Soul - SG Wannabe (Arirang)
Dance - ChunSangJiHee The Grace (One More Time, OK?)
Best Music Video Screenplay - Dynamic Duo (Attendance Check)
Best Music Video Actors - Jung Ilwoo, Baek Sunghyun (Goodbye Sadness)
Monday, 19 November 2007
V.O.S (Voice Of Soul)
V.O.S, "Voice of Soul" is a R&B group that made up of members Choi Hyun-joon, Park Ji-hun, and Kim Kyung-rok. The group debuted in 2004 under record company, Star Empire Entertainment. Before their actual debut, the threesome had spent alot of time together which results them to have such a good bonding and teamwork. Their solid vocals were certainly enough to move your soul.
Although V.O.S have released two albums, the group was still unrecognized by a majority of the public. The members had faced with the fact that they might not be destined for stardom. Thus, after the second album in 2005, the members have taken a break to do separate solo project. Choi Hyun Jun came out with a single called Nai Jen, a song duet with Lee Jin Sung (Monday Kiz) which has reached No. 1 spot on the M.Net Music Chart. Park Ji Heon, he started his own underground billards hall in front of his house called " Everyday Billards" which most of the stars usually go to the shop. As for Kim Kyung Rok, he appeared in numerous shows like X-man, Star Golden Bell, Challenge 1000 song, Love Letter, Are You Ready and Young Stars Trot Song Contest to promote the group's name.
In year 2007, V.O.S released a special single album and the title track called " Everyday" has become very popular to most of the public, leading to the increasing of the number of fans. The members, easy-going and likeable personalities helped them to secure a spot in the hearts of the fans ranging widely in age.
The group garner a place at the top when they surprised their audiences with an outstanding live performances in both small and big concerts across the country. At last, V.O.S have the power to hold their first ever group concert set in early December. I hope they will continue to make use of their voices to move the souls to their listeners and bring goods songs to their fans.
Although V.O.S have released two albums, the group was still unrecognized by a majority of the public. The members had faced with the fact that they might not be destined for stardom. Thus, after the second album in 2005, the members have taken a break to do separate solo project. Choi Hyun Jun came out with a single called Nai Jen, a song duet with Lee Jin Sung (Monday Kiz) which has reached No. 1 spot on the M.Net Music Chart. Park Ji Heon, he started his own underground billards hall in front of his house called " Everyday Billards" which most of the stars usually go to the shop. As for Kim Kyung Rok, he appeared in numerous shows like X-man, Star Golden Bell, Challenge 1000 song, Love Letter, Are You Ready and Young Stars Trot Song Contest to promote the group's name.
In year 2007, V.O.S released a special single album and the title track called " Everyday" has become very popular to most of the public, leading to the increasing of the number of fans. The members, easy-going and likeable personalities helped them to secure a spot in the hearts of the fans ranging widely in age.
The group garner a place at the top when they surprised their audiences with an outstanding live performances in both small and big concerts across the country. At last, V.O.S have the power to hold their first ever group concert set in early December. I hope they will continue to make use of their voices to move the souls to their listeners and bring goods songs to their fans.
Friday, 9 November 2007
Super Junior
"Super Junior", made up of thirteen members which are formed by leading record company, SM Entertainment in 2005. The thirteen members are Lee Tuek (Leader), Hee Chul, Han Kyung, Ye Sung, Kang In, Shin Dong, Sung Min, Eun Hyuk, Dong Hae, Si Won, Ryeo Wook, Ki Bum and Kyu Hyun. The only chinese member, Han Kyung joined the group after he was chosen from the audition among 3,000 applicants by SM Entertainment in 2001. In such, the group with twelve members launched their first single, "Twins(Knock Out)" and also performed as a group on SBS Inkigayo on 6 November 2005. Thereafter, a complete album, Super Junior05 (Twins) was released on 7 December 2005 with hit songs " Twins (Knock Out)" and "You Are The One". Their first album sold more than 83,000 copies becoming one of the third highest best-selling album in December 2005. An Official fanclub was created for the group as E.L.F (Everlasting Friends) and an official color, Sapphire blue was chosen to represent Super Junior 05 by the Korean fans. To further publicize the group, Super Junior 05 collaborated with their fellow senior labelmates, Dong Bang Shin Ki and released a Christmas single together titled " Show Me Your Love". Both the groups performed together to promote their single in some of the music shows.
In year 2006, Super Junior 05 moved on to their second single "Miracle", a light bubblegum-flavoured song which peak at No. 1 on different music charts in South Korea as well as Asia countries. When promotions for the single slowly come to an end, SM Entertainment announced to the public that Super Junior 05 was not intended to be a permanent group but a rotational project group so as to create popularity and experiences for each member in order to achieve success easily in the entertainment industry. The recording company revealed that some members would either stay or leave the group to pursue on solo activities. New members would probably joined in to replace the members who leave the group while some would be rotated. This caused outrageous reaction from the fans who wanted Super Junior 05 to remain together as a group.
On 23 May 2006, SM Entertainment announced the addition of a new member Kyu Hyun, the youngest member of the group. The group polished a newer look and released their new single "U" online for fans to download free on 25 May 2006. The single exceeded 1.7 million downloads and stay on the No. 1 spot on the charts for five weeks. This song also crowned SBS Inkigayo's Mutizen Song for three consecutive weeks. The album officially landed on CD stores on 6 June 2006 ultimately selling over 83,000 copies. Since then, Super Junior had been appearing on various musical and variety shows frequently to promote their first single "U" and second single "Dancing Out".
In Year 2007, Super Junior underwent a rough bend, beginning to branch out into different splinter groups and became detached, causing rumors that the group was disbanding. Super Junior - K.R.Y was the first sub-group to be created in November 2006 with 3 members, Ye sung, Ryeo Wook and Kyu Hyun who was known to have the most perfect and powerful vocals in Super Junior. K.R.Y participated in the Original Soundtrack for TV Drama Hyena with a total of three tracks, including the main theme. Each member of K.R.Y have their own numbers of fan-base which could also be a marketable group itself even without presented as super Junior. The next sub-group will be Super Junior-T created in February 2007 with members Lee Tuek, Hee Chul, Kang In, Shin Dong, Sung Min and Eun Hyuk. The group released their first single "Rokkugo" on 23 February 2007 which they sing a traditional style of K-pop into a more modernised version and was well-received by both the older and younger generation. The group even received praises from music critics. The single sucessfully topped No. 1 spot in several music charts in Korea. Super Junior-T made their first television appearance on 25 February 2007 on SBS Inkigayo with trot singer Bang Shil Yi and sang her hit song " Chut Cha".
Super Junior was also popular in Asia countries especially China and Thailand which the group paid many visits to these two countries promoting their songs. There have been speculation whereby Super Junior will target overseas markets and hold an Asian world concert tour in 2008. The group's second full-length album was marked to be release on November 2006 but was postponed due to a serious incident on 19 April 2007 at about 12.20am (Korean time) where 4 members of Super Junior, Lee Tuek, Shin Dong, Eun Hyuk and Kyu Hyun and two managers were injured in a car crash. The driver lost control of the vehicle as the van flipped over on its right side. Kyu Hyun, who was sitting behind the driver's seat was severely injured with a fractured hip, pneumothorax from fractured ribs and facial scratches and bruises. Lee Tuek had a sucessful operation removing the glass shards in his back and received a total of 170 stitches on his face and his back. Shin Dong and Eun Hyuk only had cuts and scratches, thus both discharged on 23 April 2007. Lee Tuek and Kyu Hyun recovered faster than expected. Lee Tuek was discharged from the hospital on 30 april 2007 while Kyu Hyun was discharged two months later on the 5 July 2007.
After the incident, Super Junior finally released their 2nd album on 20 September 2007 with their hit songs "Don't Don", a rock-inspired piece with an R&B vibe. This song marks the group's change in musical vocals and image. Within 3 days of release, the album selling around 66,678 copies debuting as No.1 in their local charts. According to global sales, 60,000 were sold by the first week of release.
Super Junior make their official comeback on 21 September 2007 with their performance of "Don't don" at KBS Music Bank. This is their first performance whereby all thirteen members performed after a whole year.
In year 2006, Super Junior 05 moved on to their second single "Miracle", a light bubblegum-flavoured song which peak at No. 1 on different music charts in South Korea as well as Asia countries. When promotions for the single slowly come to an end, SM Entertainment announced to the public that Super Junior 05 was not intended to be a permanent group but a rotational project group so as to create popularity and experiences for each member in order to achieve success easily in the entertainment industry. The recording company revealed that some members would either stay or leave the group to pursue on solo activities. New members would probably joined in to replace the members who leave the group while some would be rotated. This caused outrageous reaction from the fans who wanted Super Junior 05 to remain together as a group.
On 23 May 2006, SM Entertainment announced the addition of a new member Kyu Hyun, the youngest member of the group. The group polished a newer look and released their new single "U" online for fans to download free on 25 May 2006. The single exceeded 1.7 million downloads and stay on the No. 1 spot on the charts for five weeks. This song also crowned SBS Inkigayo's Mutizen Song for three consecutive weeks. The album officially landed on CD stores on 6 June 2006 ultimately selling over 83,000 copies. Since then, Super Junior had been appearing on various musical and variety shows frequently to promote their first single "U" and second single "Dancing Out".
In Year 2007, Super Junior underwent a rough bend, beginning to branch out into different splinter groups and became detached, causing rumors that the group was disbanding. Super Junior - K.R.Y was the first sub-group to be created in November 2006 with 3 members, Ye sung, Ryeo Wook and Kyu Hyun who was known to have the most perfect and powerful vocals in Super Junior. K.R.Y participated in the Original Soundtrack for TV Drama Hyena with a total of three tracks, including the main theme. Each member of K.R.Y have their own numbers of fan-base which could also be a marketable group itself even without presented as super Junior. The next sub-group will be Super Junior-T created in February 2007 with members Lee Tuek, Hee Chul, Kang In, Shin Dong, Sung Min and Eun Hyuk. The group released their first single "Rokkugo" on 23 February 2007 which they sing a traditional style of K-pop into a more modernised version and was well-received by both the older and younger generation. The group even received praises from music critics. The single sucessfully topped No. 1 spot in several music charts in Korea. Super Junior-T made their first television appearance on 25 February 2007 on SBS Inkigayo with trot singer Bang Shil Yi and sang her hit song " Chut Cha".
Super Junior was also popular in Asia countries especially China and Thailand which the group paid many visits to these two countries promoting their songs. There have been speculation whereby Super Junior will target overseas markets and hold an Asian world concert tour in 2008. The group's second full-length album was marked to be release on November 2006 but was postponed due to a serious incident on 19 April 2007 at about 12.20am (Korean time) where 4 members of Super Junior, Lee Tuek, Shin Dong, Eun Hyuk and Kyu Hyun and two managers were injured in a car crash. The driver lost control of the vehicle as the van flipped over on its right side. Kyu Hyun, who was sitting behind the driver's seat was severely injured with a fractured hip, pneumothorax from fractured ribs and facial scratches and bruises. Lee Tuek had a sucessful operation removing the glass shards in his back and received a total of 170 stitches on his face and his back. Shin Dong and Eun Hyuk only had cuts and scratches, thus both discharged on 23 April 2007. Lee Tuek and Kyu Hyun recovered faster than expected. Lee Tuek was discharged from the hospital on 30 april 2007 while Kyu Hyun was discharged two months later on the 5 July 2007.
After the incident, Super Junior finally released their 2nd album on 20 September 2007 with their hit songs "Don't Don", a rock-inspired piece with an R&B vibe. This song marks the group's change in musical vocals and image. Within 3 days of release, the album selling around 66,678 copies debuting as No.1 in their local charts. According to global sales, 60,000 were sold by the first week of release.
Super Junior make their official comeback on 21 September 2007 with their performance of "Don't don" at KBS Music Bank. This is their first performance whereby all thirteen members performed after a whole year.
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