miss A’s Min perfects a dancing scene from ‘Fame’ + dancing to SNSD’s ‘Hoot’

On this week’s episode of KBS2’s ‘100 Points out of 100′, miss A’s Min exhibited her powerful acting talents, and successfully transformed into a musical actress.

The cast met with actress Kim So Hyun, who gave a musical acting lesson aimed at helping the idol students on expressing their emotions through their craft.

Rising to the challenge, Min tackled a scene from the Hollywood film, ‘Fame‘. Supreme Team’sSimon D and E-Sens took hold of a pole, which Min utilized to display her formidable charisma as she danced passionately to the rhythm.

In response to Min’s perfect acting, Kim So Hyun said, “You were strong and intense right from the beginning. Your dance was more powerful than I expected.”

Bonus clip of Min dancing to SNSD’s ‘Hoot’:

Tiffany’s lookalike dances to “Hoot” with SNSD on ‘Star King’

Baek Seon Ah, a reporter for MBC’s ‘Section TV Entertainment Communication‘, made a guest appearance on this week’s ‘Star King‘, where she came on as a contestant for the show’s ‘Voices of Miracles Project‘.

The reporter is known to be Tiffany’s lookalike, and indeed, was first nicknamed as ‘Sogang University’s Tiffany‘ after she represented the college last year for the ‘Miss University Pageant‘.

During her appearance on ‘Star King’, Baek Seon Ah danced alongside SNSD and performed the trademark ‘Robin Hood’ dance from ‘Hoot‘. She also showcased her lovable charms through her performance of f(x)’s ‘NU ABO‘.

Unfortunately, there’s no video footage of this available at the moment but you can check out Taeyeonsinging on Star King:

SNSD covered in Billboard News + plans of expanding into Europe?

The ladies of SNSD have had an exceptionally busy year with their Japanese debut riding alongside their Korean promotions. Yet it’s all paid off – their popularity has exploded to new heights both at home and abroad, and it’s certainly looking like it won’t reach its apex any time soon.

On December 3rd, an article covering SNSD’s success in Japan was posted on Billboard’s news site. While fans are sure to feel proud of their girls, they’ll also feel ecstatic in reading that there’s plans of releasing a full Japanese album, “due in the spring”. Arguably though, the best gem in the article lies in the rumor about SNSD’s possible expansion into Europe for 2011.

No word yet from SM Entertainment about the rumor, so stay tuned to allkpop for updates! In the meantime, be sure to check out the Billboard article here.

Artists confirm their attendance for the “2010 Melon Music Awards”

As the ceremony date for the “2010 Melon Music Awards” draws near, music fans will be delighted to hear that artists from all three companies - SME, YGE and JYPE - will be standing on one stage.

Representatives of Melon Music revealed that viewers can anticipate a meaningful ceremony because of the variety of confirms from different agencies. “We believe that artists confirmed their attendances because they trust the fairness of our awards show. It will be a highly meaningful ceremony, as artists will be giving back the love they’ve received from their fans all year long together.”

Many collaboration stages are under preparation, along with a cute surprise by ceremony host Song Joong Ki.

SNSD, 2AM, 2PM, 2NE1, T-ara, CNBLUE, IU, Lee Seung Ki, DJ DOC and 4Men have been chosen as the top 10 nominees for the “2010 Artist Award”, the winner of which will be revealed during the ceremony.

SNSD Dolls Up for W Korea: What A Girl Wants

Girl group So Nyeo Shi Dae has recently went for a W Korea photoshoot, dolling themselves and looking extraordinarily pretty for this photoshoot. These pictures will be in the December Edition of W Korea, so be sure to get your hands on them if you can! Here are the extremely pretty 9 girls in the 'What A Girl Wants' photoshoot:

The models are Hyoyeon, Jessica, Seohyun, Sooyoung, Sunny, Taeyeonm Tiffany, Yuri and Yoona in order.As an extra they also have a photoshoot Behind The Scenes on the W Korea website, but it has been uploaded onto Youtube. This Behind-The-Scenes video will show what the SNSD members did and felt about the concept.

Billboard covers SNSD’s successful debut in Japan

The Japanese music market may be increasingly resistant to international repertoire, but that isn’t stopping Girls’ Generation. The Korean girl group is hoping to turn huge YouTube buzz into sales in Japan and other international markets.

Known as So Nyuh Shi Dae, or SNSD, at home and as Shoujo Jidai in Japan, the nine-member pop group has become a most-viewed regular on YouTube. Its kitsch videos for songs including “Gee” and “Hoot” have racked up 30.1 million and 5.9 million views, respectively.

Put together by South Korean management company/label SM Entertainment, group members Taeyeon, Jessica, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona and Seohyun — all known only by their first names — have been huge stars in Korea since their 2007 debut. In addition to releasing a total of seven projects, including several repackages of the same material, the act has secured high-profile endorsements with Samsung and LG.

But with opportunities limited by the size of the Korean market, Girls’ Generation is now targeting more lucrative international territories. Its first stop is Japan. The country has shown greater interest in Korean music since the success of such acts as BoA and Tohoshinki. And the girls’ cute image appeals to J-pop fans.

According to Susumu Machida, managing director of the group’s Universal-owned label Nayutawave Records, the major began capitalizing on the YouTube buzz by releasing a DVD compilation of the act’s videos before issuing a record. Initial purchasers of “Shoujo Jidai Tourai: New Beginning of Girls’ Generation,” released Aug. 11, gained access to the act’s debut Japan shows at the Ariake Coliseum in Tokyo on Aug. 25.

“Both their singing and dancing are remarkable,” Machida says. “And that has driven their popularity.”

The DVD — which has sold 60,000 copies, according to Universal — was followed by a rerecording of the group’s Korean hit “Tell Me Your Wish” as its debut Japanese single, “Genie.” The single hit No. 4 on Billboard’s Japan Hot 100 and has sold 98,000 copies since its Sept. 8 release, according to SoundScan Japan. Follow-up single “Gee” reached No. 2 and has sold 80,000 since Oct. 20.

Meanwhile, aided by the fact that Sooyoung speaks fluent Japanese, the band secured appearances on more than 20 Japanese TV shows: almost unprecedented coverage for an international act. “Their performance on TV is so well-produced and sharp,” Machida says. “In Japan, that’s half the battle.”

Girls’ Generation’s first Japanese-language album is due in the spring, and the group may target Europe later in 2011. There aren’t yet any plans for a North American release.

SNSD Yuri does Musical performance, “Singing,facial expression, and Dance are Perfect”

SNSD’s Member, Yuri (21) does a great performance in a musical.

on 4th December, KBS2TV School variety, “100 points out of 100″ Yuri appeared as a new student and did a musical along with actor Kim So Hyun (33) and got something to learn about musical

on first lesson, Yuri said ,”I dont have any experience in musical but some of SNSD member has. Taeyeon and Jessica already starred in musical, but someday i would like to try musical” she said.

After got an instructions, Yuri did the Musical ‘Grease’ along with group member Minho (18). she played as the main cast and singing to “Summer Night” in the end, she had a ‘kiss scene’ with Minho.

After the first Musical ended, yuri was selected as best student of the day and received the prizes. she won against Minho. Kim So Hyun said, “Singing, Facial expression, Dance are all perfect”
then yuri said, “i feel like I am selected in an audition”

Public said, “I was surprised to see Yuri on Musical. She’s so pretty, do welll at singing and good at facial expression” , “Yuri in a musical is a must see, Yuri really do well on musical. daebak” (T/N Daebak: Awesome) and such admiring comments

Meanwhile, Beside yuri and minho, Simon D, Park Myungsoo, Park Kyung Lim, Tony Ahn, SG wannabe’s Lee Seokhun,Supreme team e-sens, Dalmation’s drama, Actor Song chaerim, Miss A’s Min, Rainbow’s Jaekyung,Son eunsoo, NS Yoonji, and miss korea 2009 Kim Juri also appeared on this episode

SM artist pre-debut clips

Have you ever wonder how the SM artistes (SuperJunior,DBSK,SNSD) looks like when they were young? Reminiscing the past?
Well, i've found a few clips from YouTube where they were caught on camera while fooling around in their practise room, or when they were practising hard.
It's bound to give you guys a good laugh, but they looks really cute in the past!

You can watch the clips on Youtube here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tu0I5zpk9yc&feature=related (DBSK and SuJu)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65GG8oh8lPQ&feature=related (SNSD)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkvBW4T0yGc (SNSD,DBSK,SuJu)

Linda Chung holding on to SNSD 'HOOT' mini-album?

Hongkong TVB actress, Linda Chung, whom known as the 2004 Miss Chinese International Pageant & her roles in TVB - Best Bet (2007), Heart of Greed (2007), Moonlight Resonance (2008), and The Gem of Life (2008–09). She was founded holding onto a SNSD 'Hoot' mini-album!

WGM YongSeo Episode 34!

Seohyun finally got her driver license, and they're going to take up sweet potato! Let's check out the english sub in the video!