SNSD’s Yoona transforms into a college student from the 1970′s

SNSD‘s Yoona was recently in Daegu filming her new drama ‘Love Rain‘ and she perfectly emulated a Korean female college student from the 1970′s.

She was the epitome of purity and innocence. She wore a clean, white blouse under a blue blazer and a flowing skirt to match, showcasing her feminine charm. Her long, straight hair and blemish-free skin only added to her appeal.

In this particular project, Yoona has dual roles, playing the role of feminine and traditional Kim Yoon Hee in the 70′s, as well as Kim Yoon Hee’s bright and bubbly daughter Yuri. She will be developing a love relationship with character Seo In Ha (played by actor Jang Geun Suk).

‘Love Rain’ was written by Oh Suyeon and directed by Yoon Sukho, and it is the first time the two have collaborated since KBS2 ‘Autumn Story‘ and ‘Winter Sonata‘ ten years ago. As for Yoona, this is her first drama appearance since ‘Cinderella Man‘ in 2009.

PD Yoon Sukho remarked that “Yoona’s fresh youthful appeal will further enhance the fairytale-like love story“, heightening viewer’s anticipations for the show.

Love Rain is scheduled to debut sometime next year.

11月份 DAUM FANCAFE 排行榜！

1. TVXQ (728.047) http://cafe.daum.net/soul48
2. Big Bang (340.266) http://cafe.daum.net/YGBIGBANG
3. SNSD (295.170) http://cafe.daum.net/milkye
4. SS501 (231.247) http://cafe.daum.net/music77
5. B2ST (228.281) http://cafe.daum.net/playb2st
6. Super Junior (213.513) http://cafe.daum.net/secondemugame 7. 2PM (185.698) http://cafe.daum.net/2PM
8. SHINee (122.174) http://cafe.daum.net/TVNDRM
9. FT Island (97.784) http://cafe.daum.net/fti5
10. Wonder Girls (97.264) http://cafe.daum.net/wg070210
11. 2NE1 (96.376) http://cafe.daum.net/2NE1
12. MBLAQ (84.597) http://cafe.daum.net/Mblaq
13. f(x) (67.117) http://cafe.daum.net/91382073
14. SG Wannabe (60.844) http://cafe.daum.net/sgwannabelove 15. INFINITE (56.150) http://cafe.daum.net/infinite7
16. 2AM (56.001) http://cafe.daum.net/2-oclock
17. KARA (55.131) http://cafe.daum.net/Dejuanholic
18. Epik High (49.120) http://cafe.daum.net/EpikHigh
19. B1A4 (44.009) http://cafe.daum.net/-b1a4
20. Brown Eyed Girls (43.621) http://cafe.daum.net/Browneyedgirls

List of Daum Fancafe Rankings as of November 2011!

1. TVXQ (728.047) http://cafe.daum.net/soul48
2. Big Bang (340.266) http://cafe.daum.net/YGBIGBANG
3. SNSD (295.170) http://cafe.daum.net/milkye
4. SS501 (231.247) http://cafe.daum.net/music77
5. B2ST (228.281) http://cafe.daum.net/playb2st
6. Super Junior (213.513) http://cafe.daum.net/secondemugame
7. 2PM (185.698) http://cafe.daum.net/2PM
8. SHINee (122.174) http://cafe.daum.net/TVNDRM
9. FT Island (97.784) http://cafe.daum.net/fti5
10. Wonder Girls (97.264) http://cafe.daum.net/wg070210
11. 2NE1 (96.376) http://cafe.daum.net/2NE1
12. MBLAQ (84.597) http://cafe.daum.net/Mblaq
13. f(x) (67.117) http://cafe.daum.net/91382073
14. SG Wannabe (60.844) http://cafe.daum.net/sgwannabelove
15. INFINITE (56.150) http://cafe.daum.net/infinite7
16. 2AM (56.001) http://cafe.daum.net/2-oclock
17. KARA (55.131) http://cafe.daum.net/Dejuanholic
18. Epik High (49.120) http://cafe.daum.net/EpikHigh
19. B1A4 (44.009) http://cafe.daum.net/-b1a4
20. Brown Eyed Girls (43.621) http://cafe.daum.net/Browneyedgirls

Gaon Chart releases 2nd week of November rankings

The Gaon Chart revealed the full rankings for the second week of November.

On Weekly Singles Chart, Wonder Girls topped the chart with their comeback title track "Be My Baby" from their second full-length album "Wonder World". The girls also placed atop of various online music charts. Meanwhile, singer Huh Gak enterd the chart in second place with "I Told You I Wanna Die" and Superstar K3's ULALA Session's cover of "Western Sky" dropped two spot to 3rd place.

For Gaon's Album Chart, Wonder Girls' "Wonder World" topped the chart kicking off the dominance for three weeks of Girls' Generation's "The Boys". Behind them is ballad singer Lee Seung Gi with "Tonight" on third while Super Junior's 5th repackaged album "Mr. Simple" landed on fourth.

Weekly Singles Chart

1. Wonder Girls : “Be My Baby”
2. Huh Gak : “I Told You I Wanna Die”
3. ULALA Session : “Western Sky”
4. Brown Eyed Girls : “Cleansing Cream”
5. Noel : “I Miss You”
6. Ooh La La Session : “Swing Baby”
7. Wonder Girls : “Me In”
8. Busker Busker : “Makgulina”
9. 4Men & Mi : “That Man, That Woman”
10. Wonder Girls : “Girls Girls”

Weekly Album Chart

1. Wonder Girls : "Wonder World" [2nd Album]
2. Girls' Generation : "The Boys [3rd Album]
3. Lee Seung Gi : "Tonight" [5th Album]
4. Super Junior : "Mr. Simple" [5th Repackaged Album]
5. TVXQ : "Why (Keep Your Head Down)" [5th Album]
6. Brown Eyed Girls : "Sixth Sense" [6th Repackaged Album]
7. INFINITE : "PARADISE" [1st Repackaged Album]
8. TRAX : "Blind" [3rd Mini Album]
9. Various Artists : "SungKyunKwan Scandal OST
10. B1A4 : "it B1A4" [2nd Mini Album]
11. Super Junior : "Mr. Simple" [5th Album]
12. Tablo : "Fever's End" [1st Album]
13. CNBLUE : "FIRST STEP" [1st Album]
14. Kim Hyun Joong : "Lucky" [2nd Mini Album]
15. B1A4 : "Let's Fly" [EP]
16. 2NE1 : "2NE1" [2nd Mini Album]
17. Sung Si Kyung : "First" [7th Album]
18. Ryo Kunihiko : "Floating Circle" [Special Album]
19. INFINITE : "Evolution" [EP]
20. 2NE1 : "2NE1" [1st Mini Album]

List of confirmed acts for MAMA 2011!

List of confirmed acts for MAMA 2011:

• Super Junior
• Girls' Generation
• 2NE1
• BEAST
• Miss A
• HyunA
• Kim Hyun Joong

Hyoyeon Becomes an Octopus Catcher in the Mud on "Invincible Youth 2"!

After garnering much attention through the first episode of “Invincible Youth 2″ by eating live nakji/small octopus, Hyoyeon made way for the mud flat herself to catch them.

This week, G8 members and the uncles will be heading to the mud flat to catch small octopuses themselves. This was G8 members’ first time out on a mud flat and catching octopus, but they were amazed by life in the fishing village and fearlessly jumped into it.

Hyoyeon, who was having fun with the simple fact that it was her first time at a mud flat, was absorbed in catching octopus and showed her strong will to catch them all.

After sticking her hand into the mud, Hyoyeon fussed about having caught one. She didn’t lose her grip and pulled hard at the legs, determined to get it from the mud. However, she gripped and pulled on the legs so hard that she only managed to get one leg, causing everyone to burst into laughter.

Also, in order to catch the octopus, she got mud all over her clothes, hair and face.

Hyoyeon gained a taste for live octopus in the first episode last week. She can be seen rinsing nakji she caught in the seawater and eating it on the spot. She also fed it to other G8 members, showing how she completely adjusted to life in a fishing village. Also, to win the bait to catch octopus, a race was held. She didn’t spare her body and fell in the mud, creating much laughter.

Be sure to check out Hyoyeon and the rest of G8 on the next episode of KBS2TV “Invincible Youth 2″ airing on November 19th at 11:05pm KST.

Listen to Taeyeon's Devil's Cry!

Listen to the Studio Version of Devil's Cry by Girls' Generation's leader, Taeyeon.

SM Entertainment show love for Thailand flood

SM Entertainment show love for Thailand flood TVXQ!, Super Junior, Girls’ Generation participated!

As Thailand is facing one of the most severe flooding crisis in history, SM Entertainment(SM) has offered aid to relief Thailand flood with TVXQ!, Super Junior, Girls Generations.

TVXQ!, Super Junior, Girls’ Generation who have been loved by all the fans in Thailand have showed their love and compassion to help for Thai flood, so they have participated in offering aid and support to Thai people, which consist of water, medicine and grocery. All the donation has been delivered to The Thai Red Cross Society via SM True company in Thailand.

And not only offering aid, TVXQ!, Super Junior and Girls’ Generation together with other SM family such as SHINee and f(x) have joined together to share their compassion and support through the video clips which have been recorded for Thai people who are suffering from the flood. Together for Thailand, all SM artists are sending their best and warmest wishes for all Thai people to stay strong and get through this situation safely and hoping that Thailand will be recovered from this flooding situation very soon.

T/N TVXQ’s message to Thai people “We hope that the Thai people are safe from this flood crisis and don’t lose your hope”

"Love Rain" Signs Contract for Resale Publication Rights

The drama “Love Rain”, with actor Jang Geunsuk and Girls’ Generation’s Yoona playing the lead roles, has signed a contract with Japan’s Pony Canyon for resale publication rights.

Whiteley Media revealed on November 17th, “Love Rain has signed a contract with Japan’s Pony Canyon for resale publication rights. It will receive the best treatment amongst Hallyu dramas advancing overseas.”

Yoon Sukho will be leading the Hallyu wave with “Love Rain”, like he did with “Autumn Tale” and “Winter Sonata”. Jang Geunsuk and Yoona, who have been making their way out into Asia and the world, had also garnered attention in Japan and other countries before their roles were even confirmed for the drama.

As if proving their popularity, the Japanese broadcast company sent a lovecall early on for publication rights, allowing for the contract to be signed. The drama will be aired with the name “Loverain”. It was also informed that “Love Rain” has been gaining a lot of attention from many countries other than Japan.

“Love Rain” will start airing early in 2012.

少女时代, CNBLUE, 李秉宪, 张根硕等获“2011年大韩民国大众文化艺术奖”

继演员申荣均、音乐制作人李秀满、歌手何春花、演奏家申重铉、广播作家柳浩、吴胜龙获今年的文化勋章后，正在主导韩流热潮的k-pop明星少女时代、beast、after school、cnblue、帝国的孩子们、电视剧明星李炳宪、张根硕、音乐制作人朴振英、梁铉锡获得“2011大韩民国文化艺术奖”。 该奖项是大众文化艺术领域最高权威的政府褒奖。


文化体育观光部15日公布了如下人员分别授予：▲文化勋章授予申荣均、李秀满、何春花、柳浩、吴胜龙、申重铉；▲总统表彰授予金建模、南哲、道辛宇、朴振英、 梁铉锡（杨贤硕）、李炳宪（李秉宪）、洪尚秀；▲国务总理表彰授予金基德、金秀姬、少女时代、辛哲、沈成乐、柳东根、李镇锡、郑秀罗；▲文化部长官表彰授予金基表、金秉万、徐惠贞、宋日国（宋一国）、李庆实（李京实）、梨泰京、张根硕、全仁花、beast、CNBLUE、after school、帝国的孩子们（帝国之子）。


“2011年大韩民国文化艺术奖颁奖仪式”将于11月21日下午6点在奥林匹克大厅大众音乐演出场举行。