Saturday, January 28, 2012

“音乐中心”主持人YURI 因繁忙行程告别主持!


少女时代 成员 Yuri 即将从MBC“音乐中心”主持一职卸任。 今天1月28号 Yuri 因为繁忙的电视剧拍摄行程被迫告别主持一职。

为此,在今天放送的节目中主持人 Tiffany 说“有一件事情非常遗憾…Yuri今天在‘音乐中心’是最后的放送。” Yuri表示:“对‘音乐中心’非常有感情,离开这里感到很遗憾…会以更好成长发展的面貌向大家见面,请在其他地方也给予应援吧。” 

另一方面,Yuri 将会出演在来临的3月播出的SBS“时尚王”。

Winners from the '26th Japan Gold Disc Awards'!



The winners of “The 26th Japan Gold Disc Awards” have been announced!

The ‘Japan Golden Disc Awards’ are headed by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ). The RIAJ initiated this annual event in 1987 to recognize outstanding artists and works that have contributed to the recording industry.Awards are based on actual sales number, and the winners for this year were chosen from data compiled from November 1st, 2010 to October 31st, 2011.

Additionally, the awards established a new ‘Asian’ sub-division for several categories this year. Prior to this year, the ‘Japan Gold Disc Awards’ only had ‘Japanese’ and ‘International’ within its categories.

This year’s winners for the “Artist of The Year” awards (considered to be the ‘grand prize’ from the Japan Gold Disc Awards) went to AKB48 (Japanese category), and Lady Gaga (Western category).

Check out the winners from all the categories below!

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- ARTIST OF THE YEAR
• Japanese – AKB48
• Western – Lady Gaga

- BEST ASIAN ARTIST 
• KARA

- BEST ENKA/KAYOKYOKU ARTIST
• Hikawa Kiyoshi

- NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
• Japanese – Kis-My-Ft2
• Western – LMFAO
• Asian – 2PM

- BEST 5 NEW ARTISTS (Japanese)
• Ayaman JAPAN
• NMB48
• Kaoru to Tomoki, Tamani Mook
• Kis-My-Ft2
• back number

- BEST 3 NEW ARTISTS (Western)
• LMFAO
• Nicki Minaj
• Bruno Mars

- BEST 3 NEW ARTISTS (Asian)
• Jang Geun Suk
• 2PM
• B2ST (BEAST)

- BEST ENKA/KAYOKYOKU NEW ARTIST
• Park Hyun Bin

- ALBUM OF THE YEAR
• Japanese – “Ikimonobakari ~Members’ BEST Selection~” : Ikimonogakari
• Western – “Born This Way” : Lady Gaga
• Asian – “GIRLS’ GENERATION” : Shoujo Jidai

- BEST 5 ALBUMS (Japanese)
• “Beautiful World” : Arashi
• “Ikimonobakari ~Members’ BEST Selection~” : Ikimonogakari
• “Koko ni Ita koto” : AKB48
• “Nagai no Tou” : EXILE
• “SENSE” : Mr. Children

- BEST 3 ALBUMS (Western)
• “Goodbye Lullaby” : Avril Lavigne
• “GREATEST HITS” : Bon Jovi
• “Born This Way” : Lady Gaga

- BEST 3 ALBUMS (Asian)
• Girl’s Talk” : KARA
• “GIRLS’ GENERATION” : Shoujo Jidai
• “TONE” : Tohoshinki

- CLASSIC ALBUM OF THE YEAR
• “Kamisama no Karute ~Tsujii Nobuyuki Jisakushu” : Tsujii Nobuyuki

- JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR
• “Norah Jones no Jiyuu Jikan” : Norah Jones

- INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
• “THe BEST OF TARO HAKASE” : Hakase Taro

- SOUND TRACK ALBUM OF THE YEAR
• “BURLESQUE”

- ANIMATION ALBUM OF THE YEAR
• “Gintama BEST2″

- TRADITIONAL JAPANESE MUSIC OF THE YEAR
• “Dai 47 Kai Columbia Zenkoku Ginei Concours Kadaigin Odamaki” : Nippon Columbia Ginei Ongakukai

- CONCEPT ALBUM OF THE YEAR
• “Love Songs” : Che’Nelle

- SINGLE OF THE YEAR
• “Everyday, Kachuusha” : AKB48

- BEST 5 SINGLES
• “Everyday, Kachuusha” : AKB48
• “Kaze wa Fuiteiru” : AKB48
• “Sakura no Ki ni Narou” : AKB48
• “Chance no Junban” : AKB48
• ”Flying Get” : AKB48

- SONG OF THE YEAR BY DOWNLOAD
• Japanese – “Ryuusei” : Kobukuro
• Western – “Born This Way” : Lady Gaga
• Asian – Jumping” : KARA

- BEST 5 SONGS BY DOWNLOAD
• “Everyday, Kachuusha” : AKB48
• “Maru-Maru-Mori-Mori!” : Kaoru to Tomoki Tamani Mook
• Jumping” : KARA
• “Ryuusei” : Kobukuro
• “Kono Yoru wo Tometeyo” : JUJU

- BEST MUSIC VIDEOS
• Japanese – “ARASHI 10-11 TOUR ‘Scene’ ~Kimi to Boku no Miteiru Fuukei~ STADIUM” : Arashi
• Japanese – “ARASHI 10-11 TOUR ‘Scene’ ~Kimi to Boku no Miteiru Fuukei~ DOME+” : Arashi
• Japanese – “AKB ga Ippai ~The Best Music Video~” : AKB48
• Western – “Michael Jackson’s VISION” : Michael Jackson
• Asian – “BEST CLIPS” : KARA

- SPECIAL AWARD
• “SONGS FOR JAPAN” : Various Artists

Sunny to Make Musical Acting Debut in 'Catch Me If You Can'!


Girls’ Generation’s Sunny has been cast in the musical “Catch Me If You Can”, based on the hit Hollywood movie.
Sunny will be playing the role of Brenda, the main love interest of the protagonist of the story, Frank Abagnale Jr. The story revolves around Frank’s life as a con artist who forges checks to pay himself millions as he turns himself into a fake doctor, lawyer, and even an airline pilot, all while constantly staying one step ahead of the chase from FBI agent Carl Hanratty. He finds a young girl, Brenda, whom he falls in love with but is unable to tell the truth about who he really is.
“Catch Me If You Can” was turned into a successful Broadway musical and is now hitting the stage in Korea. Among the other actors that will be in the musical are CSJH The Grace’s Dana, who will share the role of Brenda with Sunny and Choi Woori, and SHINee’s Key and Super Junior’s Kyuhyun, who will play the role of Frank.
Sunny will soon join her fellow Girls’ Generation members Taeyeon, Jessica, and Tiffany as a musical actress. Upon hearing the news of Sunny’s casting, fans quickly voiced their excitement, trending “Catch Me If You Can” worldwide on Twitter.

“Catch Me If You Can” will run from March 28th through June 10th with performances on Tuesdays through Saturdays at 4pm and 8pm, and Sundays at 3pm and 7pm at Bluesquare Samsung Card Hall. The official website for the musical also released a short teaser, which you can view below. Congratulations to Sunny and good luck in “Catch Me If You Can”!



Updated : Yuri Leaves a Goodbye Message on MBC's 'Show! Music Core'!


Update:
During the last episode which aired on the 28th of January, fans trended “MC YulTi Forever” on Twitter, which made it to the 5th spot on the worldwide trending list. This shows how much fans loved MC YulTi on MBC’s “Show! Music Core”.

Also, Yuri left a short goodbye message at the end of the show for viewers. You can watch the video of her goodbye message here and watch the entire MC cut here.
Previous article from 12/1/28
On the 27th of January, a representative of Girls’ Generation left a message on the girls’ official website stating that Yuri will be resigning from being a MC on MBC’s “Show! Music Core”.
Yuri will be hosting her last show on the 28th of January alongside Tiffany, but while Yuri will be stepping down, fans will be glad to hear that Tiffany will continue hosting the show. The staff also left a short message saying that, “Although it is unfortunate, Yuri will be showing a better image to the fans through other activities. Therefore, please show your support towards MC Yuri who has been presenting a good image thus far.”
Tiffany and Yuri first started hosting MBC’s “Show! Music Core” on the 4th of April 2009 but resigned on the 31st of July 2010 due to their Japanese activities. However, fans were elated when it was revealed late last year that Tiffany and Yuri will be taking over their spots once again starting on October 15th.
Although it is saddening to hear that Yuri has to leave her position, Soshified wishes her the best of luck in her other activities.

Yuri bids farewell on Music Core!


SNSD's Yuri ended her last show as an emcee of Music Core,check out the video below as she said goodbye to the viewers of the show!

Lee Dong Wook and Jessica snapped another new photo!


Lee Dong Wook and SNSD's Jessica took another new photo!

Jessica is seen looking at Lee Dong Wook in the photo above while Lee poses with funny expression.

Taeyeon, Sooyoung and Seohyun appeared on SBS 'Park SoHyun's Love Game'!


Taeyeon, Seohyun and Sooyoung appeared on SBS radio program ‘Park SoHyun’s Love Game’ on January 27th.
On her personal Twitter account, Park SoHyun tweeted, “Together with Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon, Seohyun and Sooyoung on Park SoHyun’s Love Game!! This is not a ‘bora (viewable radio show)’. All of us are not wearing make-ups ㅠㅠ” and attached a ‘certification shot’ of herself and the three girls.
In the photo, Park SoHyun, Taeyeon, Seohyun and Sooyoung’s beauty stands out even with no make-up on their faces.
Netizens who saw the photo commented, “Girls’ Generation members are indeed pretty even without wearing make-up”, “Park SoHyun can be one of the members too”, etc.

Jessica reunited with her pre-debut vocal trainer, Kim JoHan!


Jessica met up with her pre-debut vocal trainer, Kim JoHan once again.
During the recording of JTBC’s ‘Girls’ Generation and Dangerous Boys’ which will be aired on January 29th, Girls’ Generation carried out the outdoor classes prepared for their mentees.
For the sake of her student, Goo JiSoo who aspires to be a singer, Jessica had arranged a meeting with Kim JoHan to conduct a vocal test for JiSoo. As soon as Jessica met Kim JoHan, she gave her teacher a warm hug, showing their close friendship and expressing her pleasure to see him once again. Jessica then introduced Kim JoHan, who was also Taeyeon’s vocal trainer, to JiSoo.
In front of Kim JoHan, JiSoo performed Lee Juk’s ‘I’m So Fortunate’ and received some comments and tips from the talented singer. Judging by JiSoo’s singing ability, Kim JoHan believes that JiSoo has the potential to be a singer.
To determine JiSoo’s vocal range, a vocalization test was conducted. As the test progressed, JiSoo who could not hit the high note stopped abruptly. Jessica then encouraged JiSoo by saying, “Do not stop at this part. At first, I could not do it too but as I practiced continously, I managed to hit the high notes,” sharing her experiences like a senior to a junior artist.
In addition to that, Jessica also showed her firm singing ability and her unique charm by performing the OST of ‘The Little Mermaid’, ‘Part of Your World’ in the presence of JiSoo and Kim JoHan.
Besides Jessica, Sunny had also arranged a meeting with Dynamic Duo for her mentee, Kim SungHwan who wants to be a hip-hop musician. Seohyun, on the other hand, took Kim HoiHoon who has no ambition to a special place for various meaningful outdoor class activities.

Yuri and Tiffany promote KPop Star Audition Season 2




Check out the shoutout from SNSD's Yuri and Tiffany for the 2nd season of KPop Star audition!

Which Girls’ Generation member cares the least about her appearance?

Which Girls’ Generation member cares the least about their appearance? According to a few members, it’s none other than Sunny!
On the January 27th broadcast of SBS FM‘s ‘Park So Hyun’s Love Game‘, TaeyeonSooyoung, and Seohyun appeared as guests and revealed some interesting info about the group.
During the show, a past article about Seohyun being picked as the member who cares the most about her appearance was brought up.  Taeyeon and Sooyoung explained, “At the time, [We] chose Jessica, but our responses were overshadowed by the louder voices of the other members.  Seohyun was probably chosen because she looks at the mirror the most.”
For fun’s sake, host Park So Hyun then asked, “Which member cares the LEAST about their visual appearance?” to which the members responded, “Sunny“.
Seohyun explained, “Sunny unnie looks at the mirror the least [in our group].  I hold the mirror and show it to Sunny unnie.  I’m the one who even tells her that her mascara has spread all over her eyes.”

Seohyun & Kim Hyun Joong look like ‘campus couple’ for a recent photo shoot

Photos of Girls’ Generation member Seohyun with singer Kim Hyun Joong were shared online.
The above photos surfaced on an online community site on the 26th, and were taken while the two were filming an advertisement for a cosmetics brand.
Kim Hyun Joong’s simple white shirt only drew more attention to his good looks, and Seohyun looked charming and feminine in her off-the-shoulder dress.
Both looked classy and trendy, and netizens felt they would make a good ‘campus couple’.
Netizens remarked, “That’s a lot of skin for Seohyun“, “They still look awkward“, and more.
Do you agree that they make a good ‘campus couple’? Let us know below!

‘Dangerous Boys’ put on their first guerrilla concert in front of a live audience

The boys of the JTBC program, ‘SNSD and the Dangerous Boys‘ successfully put on their first guerrilla concert.
Ahead of their Street Jam Dance Competition scheduled to take place on February 5th, the boys put on a surprise guerrilla concert at an Arts College in Seoul.
Even before the performance began, a large crowd began to gather, waiting to see the boys perform on stage. The throngs of people caused so much commotion in the area the show was actually postponed for some time.
This was the boys’ first official live performance and they seemed to look a bit awkward and nervous, but they impressed the audience with their unexpected talent. They practice 6 hours a day each day to perfect the moves for the Street Jam Dance Competition, and it truly showed.
But instead of all five members, only four stepped forward on stage making the fans curious as to whereHwang Yong Hyun was.
According to a staff member, “All five of them were scheduled to stand on stage together, however, Hwang Yong Hyun had some personal problems and therefore could not be there with them. I know many people must be curious to know why, but we ask that you watch the program this week to find out.”
The next episode airs on January 29th at 7:30PM.

Girls’ Generation, KARA, TVXQ, 2PM, Jang Geun Suk, and B2ST awarded at 26th Japan Gold Disc Awards

The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ) has announced the winners of “The 26th Japan Gold Disc Award” on January 27th, and many Korean artists were featured.
The “Japan Gold Disc Awards” was first launched in 1987 to recognize outstanding artists (and works) that have contributed to recording industry. Awards based on the actual sales number, and 2011’s winners utilized data from November 10, 2010 to October 31, 2011.
Check out the Korean winners of “The 26th Japan Gold Disc Award” below!

Best Album of the Year (Asia)

Girls’ Generation – “GIRLS’ GENERATION”

Best 3 Albums (Asia)

KARA – “Girls’ Talk”
Girls’ Generation – “GIRLS’ GENERATION”
TVXQ – “Tone”

Song of the Year (Downloads – Asia)

KARA – “Jumpin’”

Best 5 Songs by Download

3. KARA – “Jumpin’”

Best Music Video (Asia)

KARA – “Best Clips”

Best Asian Artist

KARA

New Artist of the Year (Asia)

2PM

Best 3 New Artists (Asia)

Jang Geun Suk
2PM
B2ST

Best Enka/Kayokyoku New Artist

Park Hyunbin
Congratulations to all the winners!