DSP Media & SM Entertainment respond to Japanese comic strip

Earlier, a Japanese comic strip made headlines on the news for its attacks on girl groups like KARA andSNSD, in an effort to damage the Hallyu wave. On January 13th, DSP Media and SM Entertainmentreleased official statements regarding the issue.

Representatives of DSP Media stated, “The comic illustrates distorted and unconfirmed information as if it were the truth. First and foremost, the information is incorrect, and to depict Korean girl groups in such a negative and sexual manner is blatant defamation. We will be taking aggressive legal action on the matter.”

They continued, “The comic went on to state that the information depicted was based off of real life investigations, but that is a statement that not only tarnishes the Korean entertainment industry, but also damaging to the Korean celebrities who are leading the Hallyu Wave with all of their blood and sweat. This controversy needs a clear statement of the truth, and it’s a pity that the Hallyu Wave was belittled to such an extent.”

SM Entertainment officials stated, “We are currently discussing this issue with our lawyers in Japan, and further action will be taken soon.”

New SNSD's Daum CF (TaeYeon,SooYoung and SeoHyun version)

Check out the latest CF here



0:02 Taeyeon: Isn't this song nice?
0:03 Seoyun: Yeah. You know this song too, right, Unnie?
0:04 Sooyoung: OF COURSE! *looks at phone* as someone who does music. Isn't this the basics? It's..uh..Un..Homme...
0:14 Narrator: If you let it hear it, it'll tell you what song it is!
0:17 Taeyeon: Are you reading that and telling us?
0:18 Sooyoung: (acting like she's on the phone) hello?

Take a look at SNSD's Goobne Chicken truck

I will be excited if i see this truck in my country.

The advertisements in our country appeared to be a bit boring to those in Korea.Korean fans can see their idols on their way to school and office,a photo to make Sones happy here,SNSD's Goobne Chicken truck,will you become all excited seeing this truck on the road??

SNSD's phuket photobook photos leaked?

SNSD girls are rumoured to have photoshoot in Phuket island recently.

Here are some "leaked" photos shared by fans online,take a look,the girls simply look like goddesses here.

Girls' Generation Fan Meet-Up in LA 8th January 2011

Girls' Generation fans get excited! SM Entertainment is sponsoring a fan meet-up in Los Angeles on January 8, 2011 and is inviting all fans to come join us! The event will be from 3PM-5PM at CGV Cinema! There will be plenty of special media/content from SM Entertainment being shown as well as free goodies to be given out to fans!

All fans are invited to come and show SM Entertainment how much you love the girls! Bring your placards/Girls' Generation support items (lightsticks, banners, posters, whatever you have) to the event and get ready for some fun surprises (yes that means taking out that Soshified SM Town Meet-up shirt and wearing it to the event!)! Let all your friends know and spread the word!

‘Banmal Song’ may not be released officially afterall

It seems that Seohyun and Jung Yonghwa’s ‘Banmal Song’ will not be released officially, despite huge demand and anticipation from fans.

The ‘Banmal Song’ was composed and sung by Seohyun and Yonghwa on MBC’s ‘We Got Married’. The music and the lyrics for the chorus was written by Yonghwa while Seohyun helped to complete some other parts of the lyrics. The couple uploaded the ‘Banmal Song’ video clip on Youtube and to date, it has recorded more than a million views.

However, despite its popularity, this song might not be released officially. On January 5th, CN BLUE’s agency told Newsen, “There will not be a duet. Even if CN BLUE plan to release it as their own song, the part of the lyrics Seohyun composed will not be included”.

The duet between the ‘couple’ is rather impossible at the moment in view of SNSD and CN BLUE’s activities. Nevertheless, there have been talks among netizens about the release of the ‘Banmal Song’ on various sites.

A representative in charge of MBC’s ‘We Got Married’ said, “The song was composed based on Yonghwa and Seohyun’s feeling of being in love. That is why the song is so meaningful to them”.

Meanwhile, on the episode of ‘We Got Married’ which will be aired on January 8th, Seohyun will be making a trip to Yonghwa’s hometown, Busan to meet his mother for the first time. During the meeting, the ‘mother-in-law’ mentioned some of Seohyun’s favorite, the seafood kimchi and fist-sized fermented bean paste stew. Make sure you catch the goguma couple on January 8th to find out their reactions.

New Album in the Works!

New Album in the Works!

Shortly after Hoot promotions, year-end shows, television show appearances, etc. there’s more in store for the girls. Starting off the new year with a bang, SNSD will be working in both Korea and Japan to prepare for performances and record a new song!

According to an SM Entertainment representative, “After last year’s year-end events, SNSD are currently taking a short break. In the middle of this month, SNSD will be in Korea for a week where they will be shooting a CF and recording a new song. Of course, the new album‘s date of release is yet to be decided. At the end of this month,25th and 26th of January, SNSD will be performing at the SM Town Live in Yoyogi Stadium, Tokyo alongside other SM Town artists.”

WOW talk about packed schedule! With rumors flying in about new company ads, possible world tours, etc. it’s safe to say that the Pink Tsunami won’t go away any time soon.

My 2-week long winter break doesn’t even seem that short anymore compared to the short rest these girls are getting. As much as the news are a treat for us Sones, I sincerely hope that the nine stay in good health. Make sure to check back on SnsdKorean on the new album, performances, CF, and SM Town!