少女时代 公开“THE BOYS”练习视频！

 

续早前为大家报道关于 少女时代 公开了歌曲“Mr Taxi”的练习视频以后，今天也陆续公开了歌曲“The Boys”的练习视频！一起来听听看看吧！

 

SNSD unveiled practice video for The Boys!

Check out the dance practice video of SNSD's The Boys!

 

Fashion King receives bigger viewer rating than Dream High 2

 

KBS "Dream High 2" continues to bring in disappointing viewer rating. On the 20th of March it has been revealed that the show continues to have single digit ratings and this time also continues to plummet down. It's rating for it's latest episode sunk to 5.7% which fell from 5.8% from last 13th of March.

The show is the complete opposite of the success Dream High Season 1 garnered when it came to viewer ratings. Viewers shared their thoughts saying that they are disappointed with the story development. Meanwhile, SBS new drama "Fashion King" which aired it's first episode received a good first episode rating receiving 10.0% and MBC "Light and Shadow" received 22.5% viewer rating. 

Taeyeon writes thank you letter to fans

 

Girls' Generation's Taeyeon's handwritten thank you letter is drawing the attention of fans. 

On March 14, it was revealed that Taeyeon had stopped by the optical shop her father operates in Jeonju. In the store’s guest book she penned a thank you letter with her unique butterfly autograph. The letter reads:

"Hi~~ My name is Taeyeonie… +_+ I haven’t been here in a while +_+ Was this book here back then? Heh heh. I heard from my parents that a lot of people visit! Leaving messages here every time you visit… Me like ^^ Me like! Me like! ^_^!! I’ll leave a message here every time I stop by!♡ Anyway… It’s a bit embarrassing here. Hahaha! Bye bye… 2012.3.14 -Taengoo-"

Netizens cpmmented, "The handwriting is cute, just like Taeyeon", "I wonder when she went down to Jeonju" and "I should personally go on a pilgrimage to the shop." 

FreeStyle Sports Does "The Boys"!

 

FreeStyle Sports, the company that promotes a series of online sports-related games that feature game characters based on the 9 ladies of SNSD, has recently released a really fun video for fans to enjoy. In it, the 9 SNSD characters, donning the costumes from “The Boys” music video, actually does a rendition of the said song.

Watch the video below and figure out who is who in the video.

The Korean music industry taken over by idols born in mid-90s!

 

It is indeed impossible to stop time.

SNSD (Girls’ Generation), Wonder Girls, Kara, T-ara, B2ST, and MBLAQ‘s members that were born in the later half of the 1980s and the early 1990s have led the boy group/ girl group craze the past few years. However, the once young and fresh idols have now become mature sunbae stars, and the younger members have taken their places.

In the music industry, the new leading faces of the idols are the ones born between 1994 and 1996, and the ones born in the mid- 90s. It has now become the norm to meet the mid 90s idols on any music show.

At the forefront of the mid-90s idols are stars born in 1994, or high school seniors this year, such asf(x)‘s Sulli and Krystal, miss A‘s Suzy, 4Minute‘s Kwon So Hyun, and Dal Shabet‘s Subin.

After only 2-3 years since their debut, with their charming looks and innocence being a given, these stars have a prominent presence in not only the music industry, but also in dramas and variety shows. They have already become top star grade. Furthermore, showing constant improvement and endless possibilities, these 1994 stars are gaining fandom day by day.

Furthermore, there are plenty of idol singers even younger than the 1994 stars.

A Pink‘s Kim Namjoo, Boyfriend‘s twin brothers Kwangmin and Youngmin, as well as Minwoo, B.A.P‘s Jongup, and other stars that have been very active since their debut last year and this year are at the forefront of the 1995s.

Rookie group Nu’est will be debuting this month from Pledis Entertainment (company of After School and Son Dambi). Four of the five members, J.R, Len, Baekho, and Minhyun are 1995s, attracting much attention.

The youngest of the mid 90s idols are the 96 stars A Pink‘s Oh Hayoung, and B.A.P‘s Zelo.

However, while the mid 90s idols have an advantage of having started the idol lifestyle early, they also have disadvantages.

The lack of harmonious development of skills and character due to experience are one of them.

One expert in the music industry commented, “Even if they debuted at a young age, a pro ought to be a pro” and“especially if they pass the age of twenty, the industry and the fans both have higher standards, and if the stars do not constantly concentrate on improving their skills, they could die out, just like that.”

Furthermore, he advised, “After becoming a star at a young age, if even temporarily, they start losing popularity, there are instances where they will stray majorly. To prevent this, both the stars and the recording company must do their best to develop their emotional growth.”

Tiffany poses in Los Angeles for Vogue Girl

 

Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany showed off a sophisticated, chic look while in her hometown Los Angeles.

On the April issue of ‘Vogue Girl‘, Tiffany showed off a vibrant look giving off a warm feel like the sunny city of Los Angeles.

Perfectly pulling off the dazzling colors of her outfit, Tiffany also sported various lip colors to pull off various vibes. She also posed at various locations including a pool, yacht, merry-go-round, and other spots that symbolize Los Angeles.