[VIDEO] Music Core Performances (28 Nov)

2PM – Heartbeat

SHINee – Ring Ding Dong (without Taemin)

SS501 – Love Like This

Brown Eyed Girls – Sign

[VIDEO] Music Bank Performances (27 Nov)

After School – Because of You

2PM – Heartbeat

2PM – Winning #1

SS501 – Love Like This

[NEWS] 2PM, “The Title ‘1:59PM’ Means That We Are Waiting for JaeBum Hyung”

2PM on their first visit to China.

Recently back promoting as 6 members with album ‘1:59PM’ , after member JaeBum left the group in September, 2PM performed for ‘Feel Korea in ShangHai: K-POP Night’ on 25th November.

Many fans were seen hopping on vans and taxis following the group around. Also fans were seen holding placards like ‘2PM=7′ during the group’s performance.

[NEWS] JYP Entertainment Declares ‘NO to Slave Contracts’

The agency of Wonder Girls, 2AM, and 2PM, JYP Entertainment, has stated that they are against the use of slave contracts.

The Fair Trade Commission of Korea has stated on the 26th “JYP is currently using a contract that is made from our standards with standard stipulations.”

Following what the FTC stated, it has been revealed that JYP utilizes a contract set up by the FTC last July for celebrities. They went on to say “JYPE is the first entertainment company to use our standard contracts.”

[NEWS] Top 10 for 2009 Melon Music Awards Confirmed

The long-awaited top 10 list for ‘2009 Melon Music Awards 2009′ has been confirmed.

The upcoming event to be held on 16th December in Olympic Park Olympic Hall has confirmed the nominees for the awards to be – 2NE1, 2PM, 8eight, Davichi, Brown Eyed Girls, So Nyeo Shi Dae, Super Junior, KARA, K Will and GDragon.

[VIDEO] 2PM’s Paris Baguette CF (30 sec)

[VIDEO] Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) Performances

TaeYang & G-Dragon – Korean Dream

Brown Eyed Girls & KARA – Abracadabra + Mister

Brown Eyed Girls – Sign

[INFO] Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) Winners List

Winners

• Music Portal Mnet – 2NE1
• CGV Popularity Award – Super Junior
• Overseas Viewer Award – Super Junior
• Mobile Popularity Award – Super Junior
• Asian Recommend Award – AKB48
• Newcomer (Male) – Supreme Team
• Newcomer (Female) - 2NE1
• Male singer – Drunken Tiger
• Female singer – Baek Ji Young
• Male Group – 2PM
• Female Group – Brown Eyed Girls
• Mixed Group – 8eight

• Rock Music Award – BuHwal (생각이나)
• Hip Hop Group Award – LeeSsang (헤어지지 못하는 여자, 떠나가지 못하는 남자)
• Ballad/R&B Music Award – Kim TaeWoo (Love Rain)
• Dance Music Award –  KARA (Honey)
• House & Electronic Music Award – Brown Eyed Girls (Abracadabra)
• Trot Music Award – Hong JinYeong (Love’s Battery)
• Best MV – 2NE1 (Fire)
• MV Director – Hong WonKi
• Best Asian Composer – Park JinYoung
• Song of the Year - I Don’t Care (2NE1)
• Album of the Year – Heartbreaker (G-Dragon)
  
• Artist of the Year - 2PM
• Best Asian Star – DBSK

[NEWS] 2PM is Top-Selling Foreign Artist in Thailand

Despite the controversy surrounding the absence of its leader, Korean idol group 2PM is No.1 in Thailand in more ways than one. According to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry, the now-six-member-group is the year’s hottest-selling recording artist in Thailand. Following 2PM are such acclaimed foreign artists as Black Eyed Peas, Madonna, Lady Gaga, and Mariah Carey.

[NEWS] 13 Stars Unite for “2009 NongShim Love Sharing Concert”

Previously a Stars’ Charity Bazaar news revealed, and now our Korean Celebs are together again in another good deeds event. This time it’s called “2009 NongShim Love Sharing Concert.”

 

The 10th “NongShim Love Sharing Concert” will be held on November 22, 2009. This activity will be done together with the Korean Red Cross as this event aimed to help the needy people. The visitors can come to the event by bringing their ID Card and 2 bags of NongShim Shin Ramyeon as their donation and when the number reach 1000 bags, the Korean Red Cross Korea will distribute it to the needy people.

[VIDEO] Music Bank Performances (21 Nov)

TaeYang – Countdown to performance + preparation

TaeYang – Wedding Dresss

2PM – Heartbeat

SS501 – Love Like This

[NEWS] 2PM Junsu’s Best Friend Debuts As A Singer

After issues with their contracts in their previous entertainment company, the 3 membered male group M to M returned with a new member named Jung Jinwoo. He has been gathering much interest after being revealed to be the best friend of Junsu of 2PM.

With the reveal of Jung Jinwoo’s face with the release of their digital single, many have been wondering if he’s the person Junsu introduced on ‘Introducing A Star’s Friend.’ Pop Up Entertainment confirmed it, stating “Yes, they participated in the show together.”

M to M’s company went on to say “Junsu and Jung Jinwoo are both from Daegu and grew up together as best friends. He’s received a lot of help from Junsu, who debuted first.”

In the show, the two sang Lee Eunmi’s ‘I Have A Significant Other’ through an R&B version. After the show aired, their practice videos were spread throughout the internet, even going up as the ‘Best Video’ and receiving much interest.

 

Source: JKNEWS
Translations: hazyfiasco@2ONEDAY

[NEWS] Market O Real Brownies Becomes Best Seller

Orion’s ‘Real Brownie’ has been a hot choice for female college students. Previously, Orion had not reached out to this age group, but now, college students are requesting and searching for this product so much that Orion had to release them into convienance stores to meet their demands.

For having only come out merely a year ago under the title ’small indulgence,’ Real Brownies have become a best seller with a record 2 billion won (about 2 million US$). It is for sure the anticipated product to change the industry of this year.

[INFO] Kpop FanClub Membership Numbers

TVXQ’s official fanclub, Cassiopeia, has decreased in numbers:

DBSK: 797 821
Big Bang: 378 859
BoA: 342 848
Lee Hyori: 327 160
SNSD: 285 790
SS501: 278 598
Super Junior: 260 156
2PM: 222 090
Shinhwa: 193 974
Rain: 188 387
Se7en: 162 375
Lee Jun Ki: 136 066
Wonder Girls: 112 823
FT Island: 112 213
SHINee: 107 330

Credits: tieba@sweetfig
Translations: adie@sweetfig

[PICS] 2PM Market O Real Brownie CF BTS

[PICS] 2PM in CeCi Magazine (December Issue)

[VIDEO] 2PM Market O Real Brownies CF Making

[NEWS] Jaebum Was With 2PM For Their Comeback Stage

After staring their activities as a 6 membered group, it has been revealed that 2PM’s leader Park Jaebum also participated in their comeback through an international phone call. Before they prepared to get on stage on KBS Music Bank, 2PM gave a phone call to Park Jaebum in Seattle and gave a promise to show their best stage along with their famous greeting.

Group singers usually have their own greeting and words of encouragement before a stage. For 2PM, it began with the leader’s “What time is it now?” followed by the rest of the members’ “It’s 2PM!” greeting.

[NEWS] 2PM Dominating Monkey3 Online Weekly Music Chart

2PM is said to have dominated the Monkey3 weekly chart.

For the 2nd week of music site Monkey3 (9th~15th Nov), 2PM’s ‘Tired Of Waiting’ is #1 on the weekly chart. Also 2 other songs are on the top 10 ranks – ‘Crazy For You’ at #8 and ‘Heartbeat’ at #9.

[NEWS] MC Lee ChaeYoung Has Got Her Eyes On 2PM WooYoung

KBS 2TV Star Golden Bell MC Lee ChaeYoung reveals her confession towards 2PM member WooYoung.

Lee ChaeYoung was asked in a recent NTN interview, “In the past 6 months as the MC for the show Star Golden Bell, which idol has caught left you the deepest impression?” And Lee ChaeYoung answered WooYoung .