
Watch SNSD's performance here,the girls simply rocked the stage!
On July 21st, SNSD’s Sooyoung made a surprise appearance along with producer Kim Hyung Suk at a press conference for the upcoming movie ‘Pain‘, starring Jung Ryeo Won and Kwon Sang Woo.
Actress Jung Ryeo Won was taken completely by surprise at Sooyoung’s appearance, and commented, “We became close friends while studying the Bible together.”
Sooyoung explained , “We’ve been good friends for about two years now. She has a really cool personality, and usually loves to party and play, but I was really impressed when I saw how much effort she puts into her work.”
She added with a laugh, “Of course, we’re not doing inappropriate things when hanging out, so please don’t misunderstand.”
Sooyoung continued, “I’m friends with writer Kang Pool, and I heard that his comic ‘Pain’ was being turned into a movie. I had read the comics, so I was really curious as to how the movie would turn out. But then I heard that my close friend Jung Ryeo Won-unni had been cast in the movie, and became even more curious as to what the movie would be like.”
Jung Ryeo Won added, “Sooyoung is 22 years old, so there is a 9 year difference between us, but I think our souls have the same age. We get along well, so we became close very easily. We talk about many things during Bible study, and usually meet often to talk.”
Pictures of SNSD’s Seohyun attending school have been revealed. Matching her ‘honest girl’ image, every picture displayed shows Seohyun studying diligently.
Broadcast officials revealed, “Seohyun has a passion towards her studies, so she goes to school whenever she has an opportunity.”
In the picture, Seohyun is seen sitting up straight while writing notes and her eyes sparkling while taking class.
Netizens stated, “It probably isn’t easy taking classes and being a singer at the same time, she’s impressive”, “She is a model for the student life”, and “I’m so proud.”
The Gaon Chart is the national chart of South Korea and is intended to be the equivalent of Oricon inJapan and Billboard in the United States.
Check out the chart rankings for the 2nd week of July below!
Gaon Chart National Digital Singles Ranking
1. GG – “I Cheated” ft. Park Bom (From “Infinity Challenge”) – 55,099,007 Points
2. T-ara – “Roly Poly” – 44,646,703 Points
3. Drooping Snail – “Apgujeong Delinquent” (From “Infinity Challenge”) – 42,068,635 Points
4. HyunA – “Bubble Pop!” – 41,861,326 Points
5. Drooping Snail – “As I Say” (From “Infinity Challenge”) – 37,503,471 Points
6. Kim Jo Han – “I Believe” (From “I Am A Singer”) – 34,767,911 Points
7. Sea Route – “A Song Only I Can Sing” (From “Infinity Challenge”) – 31,415,911 Points
8. 2NE1 – “I’m The Best” – 30,498,691 Points
9. Cheolssa – “Please Shake It” (From “Infinity Challenge”) – 29,399,308 Points
10. Paripigienne – “Pure Macho” (From “Infinity Challenge”) – 28,136,967 Points
Gaon Chart National Physical Albums Ranking
1. MBLAQ – “MONA LISA”
2. Various Artists – “You’ve Fallen For Me Part.1 OST”
3. The Black Skirts – “Don’t You Worry Baby”
4. SNSD – “The 1st Asia Tour Concert ‘Into The New World’”
5. T-ara – “John Travolta Wannabe”
6. Jung Myung Hoon & Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra – “Debussy: La Mer / Ravel: Ma Mere l’Oye, La Valse”
7. B2ST – “Fiction and Fact”
8. GD&TOP – “High High [New Cover Version]”
9. Girl’s Day – “Everyday”
10. 2PM – “Hands Up”
(omitted for repetition from C-JeS’ announcement on the 17th)
Girls’ Generation and f(x) instead of JYJ, A switch that isn’t quite right
When it was revealed that SM Entertainment’s Girls’ Generation and f(x) would be performing in the slot that was intended to be JYJ’s before their performance was cancelled, the rage of JYJ’s fans reached a new peak. This situation also added fire to the continued suspicion that SM Entertainment is restricting JYJ’s broadcasted activities.
According to Prain, who are in charge of JYJ’s publicity, the performance on the 20th was to include violinist Kim Yoon Hui, JYJ, Popera singer Lee El and Norazo. But JYJ’s agency C-JeS Entertainment received a sudden notification of cancellation from KBS on the 16th and JYJ’s performance was given to Girls’ Generation and f(x).
JYJ’s fans began sending their complaints of, “You used JYJ’s popularity to get their fans to vote for Jeju in the 7 Natural Wonders of the World poll, only to cancel their performance,” to Woo Geun Min(@withwoo), governor of Jeju Island, Jeju’s 7 Natural Wonders of the World promotional account (@7wondersJEJU) and KBS’s Twitter account(@MyloveKBS). When it was found that Girls’ Generation and f(x) would be appearing in the performance, fans continued to say, “I don’t get why you even bothered appointing JYJ as your honorary ambassadors.”
“My entire family voted…” The only winner from this is Jeju?
The problem has been magnified because of the fact that people had to pay to vote by texting in. @like_jyj said, “Because of JYJ, my entire family voted through our e-mail accounts and regularly voted by calling in or texting in for a fee,” and “We can’t help but feel betrayed by all of this.” International fans who have already paid for plane tickets and made hotel reservations to see JYJ perform were seen frustrated as they said, “Who’s going to compensate our losses and how?”
Meanwhile, KBS Jeju and the local government of Jeju Island avoided giving a definite answer to the situation by saying, “The person in charge is not present because it’s the weekend.” A representative of the local government stated, “KBS is in charge of everything for the concert and the local government is doing nothing but giving a location for the performances. The local government did not even provide financial support.” Regarding fans who believe JYJ’s position as honorary ambassadors was used to gain votes from fans and who are suffering from financial losses after having to cancel plane tickets and hotel reservations, the representative stated, “The local government of Jeju Island knows nothing about the issue.”