SNSD, SHINee & f(x) model for 2011 calendars

SM Entertainment’s idol groups SNSD, SHINee, and f(x) recently modelled in various photoshoots for their respective 2011 calendars.

SNSD’s concept for the calendar was called, ‘Candid GIRLS with me’, in which the members posed naturally and expressed their friendly images.

SHINee’s calendar, titled ‘SHINee, Meeting Friends’, had the members dressed up in vintage outfits. Posing with special props, the photographers captured a classic yet unique atmosphere.

f(x)’s calendar, titled “Innocent f(x), Tainted with Nature”, dressed the girls in white outfits in order convey their innocent sides, while complementing them with colorful props.

The calendars are available in two formats – one for the desktop computer, and one to physically stick on the wall. The price has been determined for 15,000 Won ($13 USD) and can be purchased onGmarket from December 5th onwards.

Check out some of the photos below!

2010 ‘Melon Music Awards’ Top 10 revealed!

The ‘Top 10′ list for the ‘2010 Melon Music Awards‘ has finally been revealed after an aggressive voting ‘battle royale’ between the nominees. The ‘Melon Music Awards’ opened up its first round of votes on November 11th, which allowed users to submit their nominations for the ‘Artist of the Year’ award.

Wrapping up on the 21st, the ‘top 10′ artists have been determined as follows:

• 2AM
• 2NE1
• 2PM
• SNSD
• CNBLUE
• IU
• Lee Seung Gi
• T-ara
• DJ DOC
• 4MEN

The second round of votes has just begun, so users start voting at ‘www.melon.com’ now. The winner will be determined by a combination of votes (20%) and digital album sales (80%).

The ‘2010 Melon Music Awards’ will air on December 15th, so stay tuned to allkpop for updates!

Kim Jong Kook thinks SNSD are arsonists?

Kim Jong Kook caught the attention of many for calling the members of SNSD ‘arsonists’ on the November 22nd episode of “Kim Jung Eun’s Chocolate“.

MC Kim Jung Eun held a corner where she revealed the survey results of the question, “To the men of Korea, SNSD is ___.”

Haha replied, “SNSD are lying children. They told me to tell them my wish but they won’t make it come true.” SNSD retorted, “We asked people to tell us their wishes but we never said we’d answer them!”

Kim Jong Kook replied, “SNSD are arsonists. They set fire to the hearts of Korean men.”

Actor Lee Kwang Soo, who revealed on ‘Running Man‘ that he was a big fan of Yuri’s, expressed, “Yuri, have you eaten? Yuri eating is the most important to me.” Yuri replied, “Kwang Soo oppa, please eat well too. We are all eating well.”

The episode, which obtained a high rating of 5.1% for its timeslot, also consisted of SNSD’s performances of “Hoot,” “Gee,” “Mistake,” “Oh!“, and “If You Seek Amy.”

SNSD, SHINee & f(x) for 2011 calendars

SHINee, Girls' Generation and f(x) will be releasing a star calendar, showing their different types of styles. This is something that fans of them should definitely not miss!
Check out for more information below!

For SHINee's calendar, it is themed "SHINee meets friends", showing a classical, unique style with the boys in vintage clothing and special props related to members episodes.

For SNSD's Calendar, themed "Candid GIRLS with me", showing a natural style while the members express their friendly images.

For f(x)'s calendar, themed "Innocent f(x), Tained with nature", showing the girls in an "innocent way" with white outfits and colourful props.


The Star Calendar would be available in 2 types, 1 for putting on your desk & 1 for hanging on the wall.
The price for each is 15,000 Won. It can be bought only at G Market (www.gmarket.co.kr) and Auction (www.auction.co.kr), and the reservation starts from Nov. 23 through Dec. 5. It will be shipped from Dec. 10.

Those who make reservations will have a chance to be picked to receive a calendar with autographs (90 people in total). And those who buy calendars will be given a mini-calendar (3,000 people) and postcards (60,000 people) in the order of purchase. The announcement will be made on Dec. 13.

There will be an application calendar for smart phone users too.


Are you excited to get them?

Girls' Generation remains victorious on TV music shows

Korean female idols Girls' Generation remained victorious once again on televised music programs over the weekend with their latest song "Hoot." The girls took their third consecutive win on KBS' Friday music show "Music Bank" and reclaimed the No. 1 spot on SBS' Sunday program "Inkigayo," after allowing boy band 2AM to defeat them the previous weekend.

"We want to thank everyone at our agency and our fans and we also want wish member Tiffany a fast recovery so she can take her spot on stage with us," the members of Girls' Generation were quoted as saying in their acceptance speech. Last week, Tiffany was advised to take a break from group activities for about four weeks after suffering an injury to her left knee.

Composed of other members Taeyeon, Hyoyeon, Sunny, Jessica, Seohyun, Yoona, Yuri and Sooyoung, Girls' Generation who made their debut in 2007 are known for their hits "Gee," "Genie" and "Run Devil Run." They have enjoyed a success return to the local music scene with their new song "Hoot" from their third mini-album of the same name, topping numerous online and offline music charts since its release October 25.

SNSD surpasses DBSK's impressive Mutizens record!

Female group SNSD surpasses DBSK's Mutizen winning records on Inkigayo with their 16th Mutizen victory on Inkigayo yesterday.

The girls won their first ever mutizen back in 2007 with Girls' Generation,it seems that the girls still have more to come.

Check out their timeline below
1. SBS Inkigayo Mutizen Award (Girls’ Generation) 25th November, 2007
2. SBS Inkigayo Mutizen Award (Girls’ Generation) on 2nd December, 2007
3. SBS Inkigayo Mutizen Award (Kissing You) on 3rd February, 2008
4. SBS Inkigayo Mutizen Award (Kissing You) on 17th February, 2008
5. SBS Inkigayo Mutizen Award (Gee) on 18th January, 2009
6. SBS Inkigayo Mutizen Award (Gee) on 1st Feburary, 2009
7. SBS Inkigayo Mutizen Award (Gee) on 8th Feburary, 2009
8. SBS Inkigayo Mutizen Award (Tell Me Your Wish) on 12th July, 2009
9. SBS Inkigayo Mutizen Award (Tell Me Your Wish) on 19th July, 2009
10. SBS Inkigayo Mutizen Award (Oh!) on 14th Feb, 2010
11. SBS Inkigayo Mutizen Award (Oh!) on 21st Feb, 2010
12. SBS Inkigayo Mutizen Award (Oh!) on 28th Feb, 2010
13. SBS Inkigayo Mutizen Award (Run Devil Run) on 4th Apr, 2010
14. SBS Inkigayo Mutizen Award (Run Devil Run) on 11th Apr, 2010
15. SBS Inkigayo Mutizen Award (Hoot) on 7th Nov, 2010
16. SBS Inkigayo Mutizen Award (Hoot) on 21st Nov, 2010

SNSD wanna share some "Chocolate" with you!

SNSD appeared on SBS Chocolate aired yesterday with some performance that keep fans' jaws open wide.

If you are a huge fan of these groups,you must not miss this episode as the girls rocked the stage with some never seen before performances,enjoy the clips here!

Tiffany wants to shorten her recovery time

SNSD member Tiffany, who had to pull out of ‘Hoot’ promotions due to a knee injury, is trying her best to recover quickly.

Tiffany injured her knee during a concert performance and was forced to stop promotions about a week ago. Consequently, the rest of the SNSD members are continuing their performances without her. Although Tiffany was advised to rest 4 weeks for a full recovery, it was recently revealed that the idol is passionately trying to complete her treatment sessions in order to shorten recovery time.

Although she tore a ligament on her left knee, Tiffany decided to don a cast for her entire leg in order to reduce movement, and speed up her recovery.

An affiliated individual stated, “Tiffany is placing all her efforts and focus into getting better. With the current situation, she needs 4 weeks of recovery but she has shown the will to recover in only 2 weeks.” Additionally, this individual revealed that the reason Tiffany wishes to recover faster is so that she would be able to attend the ‘FNS Singer Festival‘ in Japan.

Top 10 selling Female artist of 2010 Korea according to Hanteo Date : (100101-101119)

1. SNSD 2nd Full Album+Repack (178,000+)
*OH! + Run Devil Run

2. SNSD 3rd Mini Album (85,000+)
*훗(HOOT)

3. BoA 6th Full Album+Repack (61,000+)
*Hurricane Venus, Copy & Paste

4. 2NE1 1st Full Album (52,000+)
*Can't Nobody, Go Away, Clap Your Hands

5. KARA 3rd Mini Album (25,000+)
*Lupin

6. T-ARA 1st Full Album+Repack (20,000+)
[Note: This album was released in late 2009-Total sale to date is 27,000+]
*Bo Peep Bo Peep, I Go Crazy Because of You

7. Lee Hyori 4th Full Album (17,000+)
*Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

8. f(x) 1st Mini Album (14,000+)
*NU ABO

9. Gain 1st Mini Album (11,000+)
*Irreversible

10. Wonder Girls 4th Single (10,000+)
*2 Different Tears


*Title Song

Comparing TV Ratings for Japanese Music programs the day of SNSD's appearance

Music Station(TV Asahi)
Previous Week: 8.7%(10/15)
With SNSD: 9.7% (10/22)

Music Japan(NHK)
Previous Week: 5.3%(10/17)
With SNSD: 5.7%(10/24)

Hey! Hey! Hey!(Fuji TV)
Previous Week: 9.0%(10/18)
With SNSD: 11.8%(10/25)

SNSD collected 16th mutizen, surpassed TVXQ

On November 21st, SNSD won their 7th mutizen of the year and the 16th since their debut in 2007 on SBS Inkigayo. The win bettered TVXQ’s all-time record of 15 mutizens. No idea about it? Don’t be afraid as we have all the records for you:

1. SBS Inkigayo Mutizen Award for November 25th, 2007
2. SBS Inkigayo Mutizen Award for on December 2nd, 2007
3. SBS Inkigayo Mutizen Award for on February 3rd, 2008
4. SBS Inkigayo Mutizen Award for on February 17th, 2008
5. SBS Inkigayo Mutizen Award for on January 18th, 2009
6. SBS Inkigayo Mutizen Award for on Feburary 1st, 2009
7. SBS Inkigayo Mutizen Award for on Feburary 8th, 2009
8. SBS Inkigayo Mutizen Award on July 12th, 2009
9. SBS Inkigayo Mutizen Award on July 19th, 2009
10. SBS Inkigayo Mutizen Award on 11th Feb, 2010
11. SBS Inkigayo Mutizen Award on 21st Feb, 2010
12. SBS Inkigayo Mutizen Award on 28th Feb, 2010
13. SBS Inkigayo Mutizen Award on 4th Apr, 2010
14. SBS Inkigayo Mutizen Award on 11th Apr, 2010
15. SBS Inkigayo Mutizen Award on 7th Nov, 2010
16. SBS Inkigayo Mutizen Award on 21st Nov, 2010

The girls dressed in the cowboy outfit for the second time for their “Hoot” performance and the only difference was the number of Soshi members on stage.

After being announced the winner, Seohyun thanked SONEs, their managers, stylists, the company, their families. Jessica then ‘snatched’ the microphone from maknae and said, “Tiffany, we got no.1 again. Let’s have our activities together soon”, wishing Tiffany a speedy recovery from her knee injury. During the encore performance, the girls also did the fan chants at the beginning.