Lee Joon and Kikwang have a dance battle on 100 points out of 100!
On the April 16th broadcast of “100 points out of 100“, the main dancers of B2ST (Kikwang the dance copy machine) and MBLAQ (Lee Joon) staged a dance battle. On this episode, they introduced a dance battle that involved both memory and improvisation, as each had to not only repeat the actions of the dancer before, but also add a new made up part to the dance afterwards.
This battle was the final, hotly contested match of a new team battle corner that was just introduced on the show. The matchup between B2ST’s Kikwang, whose dance skills had earned him a solo spot as AJ along with the position of the main dancer in his group, and MBLAQ’s Lee Joon, a graduate of the prestigious Seoul Arts High School, was such that both would have to be at the top of their game.
The dancers both showed off their impressive dance and acrobatics skills, which not only brought the cheers of their teammates, but also the studio staff.
Who won? Check out the video below!
Video Credit to MblaqKor & 4everkpopgirL5
Source: BNT News via Nate
Credit to Allkpop
Jo Kwon, Ga In and Yoon Doojoon prove their closeness with photos ‘We see each other 4 times a week’
On the afternoon of 18th April, Jo Kwon posted on his Twitter ‘It’s All My Love filming now, we are full of love 4 times a week’ along with two photos.
The two photos show Jo Kwon, Brown Eyed Girls’ Ga In and Beast’s Doojoon taking pictures together. In the photos, Ga In is sitting between Jo Kwon and Doojoon with the two boys making funny expressions. Doojoon has attracted attention by holding a red hand mirror to Ga In’s face.
Netizens who saw the photos commented, ‘I’m addicted to All My Love 5 days a week.’ , ‘I miss We Got Married’s Adam Couple,’ ‘The mischievous trio from All My Love’.
All My Love starring Jo Kwon, Ga In and Doojoon is well loved by viewers.
Twitter is a balance of bonding and promotions for idol singers
As you know, many idol singers are deeply into social networking these days.
Despite their packed schedules, these idols find the time to update their fans on how they’re doing and keep in contact with them. In addition, the singers use their Twitter accounts to reveal news about themselves or promote new songs, movies, or dramas.
For example, recently 2AM’s Jo Kwon, 2PM’s Taecyeon, andMiss A’s Suzy attended a VIP screening of the movie “The World’s Most Beautiful Farewell”. After watching the movie, they posted their thoughts and feelings of the movie.
Jo Kwon stated, “I went on an invitation from Kim Kab Soo teacher. It was a really sad but beautiful movie. There is still a part of my heart that’s still crying.” Taecyeon wrote, “I came back after I cried my heart out. I really recommend this movie.”
Suzy helped advertise this movie by writing on her Twitter, “I was too busy wiping my tears. I felt a lot of things after watching this movie.”
About this, a representative of the movie, “The World’s Most Beautiful Farewell” revealed, “By leaving comments about our movie on their Twitter, the comments created a ripple effect and generated interest, it’s a bit of indirect advertising for our movie.”
Another example is B2ST leaving comments on their Twitter about their upcoming events. They would write, “I want to see our B2uty soon!” “Come prepared to play with us!”. This helps them bond better with their fans as fans as they are able to follow and read what their idols are saying.
It seems as though these tidbits of information that idol singers reveal help them connect better with the fans.
Their Japanese debut single wins strong popularity
Said by BEAST,
The thankful hearts and dream for the fans
2011 March 16th, the『SHOCK』album released in Japan,
was able to record the highest as the K-POP group’s debut song.
With the fan expectations rising, how will BEAST plan their future?
─ You guys had the first solo concert in Seoul on December and an encore performance of that concert on February. How does it feel to have completed both of that?
Hyunseung: It was the best moment of my life that the dream I had since pre-debut came true. Even though it was hard trying to prepare for the concert and go through the schedules, I was happy practicing and imagining the stage. Thanks to the crowd that packed the stadium, I think that was the main reason why we were able to give all we had. But still there are parts that I would we could improve on and focus more one so I want to improve even more before the next performance.
Doojoon: Other than work, we basically spent the whole day in the gymnasium (laughs). Since it was the first concert we had to invest a lot of time into with our name on the line, we strongly thought that we had to show them the best stage so we couldn’t let out guard down. I still distinctly remember the moment with shouts loud enough to shake the stage as soon as the concert started,
Junhyung: It was really like a dream. I couldn’t really realize it when the concert stated, but when we stood in front of the many fans that came to see us, I was overwhelmingly happy and thankful.
Kikwang: As soon as the gathered fans screamed out our name, my feeling rose up in a second. After hearing that fans not just from Korea, but all of Asia, America, and Europe came, I was really touched.
─ It seems like that BEAST is a group very concerned about their live skills. How do you guys want to perform in the future?
Junhyung: Our biggest wish is to not lose the distinct color of BEAST and to show off a stage of our own with own charms that we molded and cleaned. It is important that we make a stage to return all your love and to make a stage that people will think “Of course, that’s BEAST” !
─ When did you guys realize that you guys were receiving a lot of love other than just the love from Korean fans?
Doojoon: We were surprised to see so many fans from other parts of Asia at the encore performance in February. They traveled the long way on purpose just to see us, and I thought that we had to show them the best stage without saving any sort of energy.
Dongwoon: When I see the fans greeting us at the airport whenever we have a performance overseas I realize it. I was also surprised when they were singing along with us when we were singing. Even outside of Asia, we get a lot of messages from fans in different countries through the internet and I’m really fascinated and thankful for it because sometimes the messages are from fans in countries we never visited. If we get the chance, I want to visit more countries.
─ At the concert the ‘I Like You the Best’ MV was released. It finally completed the story of the ‘Beautiful’ MV, but how did it feel filming at MV in a drama style?
Kikwang: Since it was the first MV with a set story, it was really fun. It had been a while since I wore the school uniform (laughs) and other than just a fight for the girl between Junhyung and me, I think that the viewers can also see the friendship of the two men who love music and dance. The main actor was me, but since Junhyung was a good actor, he was able to be spotted on the emotional scenes.
Hyunseung: I think we were able to show that BEAST can not only sing and dance, but act as well. The role I played was the role of the older sunbae (most experienced), I made a lot of NGs with laughing due to the heaviness of the lines (laughs).
Dongwoon: These two music videos remain in my mind particularly because we made it with the fans. Everyone was cold, but we were able to receive warm love from the fans who went out more than themselves and cared about us as well. Thanks to them, even thought the filming continued for a few days, we were able to handle it fine.
─ The debut song『Shock!』is the memorable song that got you guys the first place for the first time in Korea.
Yoseob: Yes that is true. But other than that, the song serves as a big importance for us because it combines the strong performance and powerful sound that defines the color of BEAST. It was thanks to this song that we got our own color with the rock bass sound full of manliness and was win a lot of love from everyone (laughs)
─ In Japan, the DVD with the MVs and video clips was released. What can we see in it?
Kikwang: The title is『Genesis of Beast』. In this DVD, the story of each member from the days of early debut times until now. It starts from the time we first got into CUBE and watching the story following after, I thought of many things as well (laughs). I believe that anyone can do it if they give everything they got and not lose the initial goal in mind.
Yoseob: Every music video is special to me so it is hard for me to choose just one, but out of the recent ones that we filmed together, the Japanese version of the 『Shock!』music video has a strong impression on me. It was the first MV that we presented to the Japanese fans who have been waiting our debut for a long time, so we filmed it with a new goal in mind.
Junhyung: The CUBE family ski resort videos of pre debut and the videos that have not been revealed is there as well, so people should be able to enjoy it!
─ What kind of event was the showcase that was held in Japan on November for you guys?
Yoseob: I still can remember the screams and shouts I heard. Also, I was really touched by word making event before the showcase. I heard that many people waited for a long time preparing the event despite the cold weather. Watching the fans from the helicopter was really an amazing sight. In particular, I was really touched after hearing that there was a fan that participated in the word making in a wheel chair. I want to use this time to thank her once again!
Dongwoon: I think of it as a good experience having the first showcase on that big stage with that big cluster of fans. I was really happy when they started to sing along as well! I gained confidence from singing in front of everyone cheering fervently and made a determination that I had to work even harder.
Junhyung: Singing along to the song was one thing, but I was really surprised to see them sing along with perfect cheer sounds in between (laughs).
─ What is the goal for BEAST in Japan?
Doojoon: Since pre-debut to until now, our goal is to let a lot of people aware of BEAST as an artist with our performance and singing. That would probably mean winning first place on the Oricon charts, but our main goal is to be that group that will be able to remain in people’s hearts for a long time and be able to promote for a long time.
Junhyung: Thanks to everyone, our expectations and goals are growing even bigger with each day (laughs). Along with that, our motivation is rising as well. Our goal is to continually show our growth and present a fun stage to many people
─ You guys have already experienced many event in Japan. What do you think about Japanese fans?
Yoseob: I think they think about us a lot. They show bring us loud cheers in performances, but at the same time, when we are moving to our next schedule and we happened to meet, they would take a step back and carefully watch over us. In those instances I am the first one to say something to initiate the conversation (laughs).
Hyunseung: Thinking that they wouldn’t know us well as our Korean fans was a big mistake on my part (laughs). They work really hard which makes me wonder if they know everything about us, but then they already knew our personalities from variety programs as well! But I think it really sweet that they are willing to love us for who we are. And before, I watched a video where a group copied our dance and they were really good. I was really happy to know that we were getting loved.
─ Please leave a message for the Japanese fans.
Doojoon: I am just really thankful for the constant love towards us. And finally the time has come for us to return that love! Thanks to you guys we were able to start well with our Japanese debut single in second place on the Oricon chart. We won’t let go of this opportunity and work hard!
Dongwoon: I think the time has come for us to come to you guys. So that you guys will be a pro in all things BEAST, we will be prepared to fight (laughs).
Yoseob: It feels like that we debuted in Korea just yesterday, but Japan this time! I’m feeling dizzy for some reason (laughs). I was really happy that many fans came to the showcase. In the future we will work hard in both Korea and Japan!
Kikwang: I am always thankful for your love. I was really happy watching you guys even more excited when our album placed 6th and our single placed 2nd on the Oricon chart. We will work harder to share even more happiness with you guys.
Junhyung: I was really happy to perform in front of 10,000 fans even before our official debut. The moment we make our official debut in Japan, we will work hard to show off a better stage. I really want to get closer with you guys while still maintaining our activities in Korea so watch out for us!
Hyunseung: Until now, I think it had been a time for us to make memories together. To everyone who sent a lot of love, we will see you soon with a nice appearance. Anticipate for us in the future. I love you all!
Yangpa reveals that B2ST’s Doojoon is a ‘romantic idol’
Singer Yangpa recently guested on Mnet’s “Wide Entertainment News” and revealed how she came to choose B2ST’s Doojoon as her duet partner for “Bon Appetit“, a track from her latest album.
Yangpa stated, “I wanted to get my songs known to younger people so I sought after the most popular, romantic guy out of all the idol singers. After asking my producer and my agency, they all said it was ‘boyfriend idol’ Doojoon. I was a bit worried, though, that I’d get in trouble with his fans since our duet is a love song.”
She continued, “Doojoon never expressed one problem and worked so sincerely; he truly surprised me. I later found out that he was actually really nervous. He looks like a real estate agent when he laughs.”
BEAST, 4minute, G.NA ··· They gather to sing of miracles with t shirts
The ‘boy friend’ idol group BEAST, the girl group with over flowing charisma 4minute, the ‘sexy queen’ G.NA, and the ‘Superstar K’ hero Heo Gak have gathered in one place. They have got together to participate in a photo shoot for the star style magazine to represent the donation project titled ‘HEART FOR EYE’ which is dedicated to the help blind kids see the bright new world.
Through this photo shoot, over 20 stars in the family managements, Cube Entertainment and A Cube Entertainment, have participated and in particular, the photo shoot is eye catching because of the hip hop singer Mario who was exposed more through the show ‘Invicible Baseball Team’ and the new group A Pink who will be reviving the “fairy” group tradition. It was hard gathering all 20 stars in one place, but 4minute and G.NA had gladly showed up at the photo shoot with a smile despite their current schedules. In addition, everyone had dressed in the heart shirts for the meaning of “gathering all the hearts in one” showing off their closeness and made photo shoot seem like a big family picture. .
Meanwhile, BEAST’s Yoon Doojoon stated, “I am really happy that I was able to participate in this good cause. My eyes are really bad and I had to live with glasses from 3rd grade for about 10 years. It was really uncomfortable because I couldn’t even tell who was who without any glasses or lenses. I hope that young children will be able to find their happiness of seeing the world with their two eyes,” showing adoration towards this project. The motto for the project “HEART FOR EYE” was made with the thought of curing the eyes of the kids with the beauty of fashion and the money earned from the t shirt sales will be all donated to the Samsung Seoul Hospital for the curing of children with blindness.
The project photo shoot for “HEART FOR EYE” can be found on the 51st High Cut magazine which will be sold on April 21st and the behind scenes can be found on High Cut online (www.highcut.co.kr). High Cut can be found in the main cities around the country.
All My Love’s Jo Kwon and Yoon Doojoon’s funny transformation into Lee Mong Ryong and sidekick
2AM’s Jo Kwon and Beast’s Yoon Doojoon who are currently starring in MBC daily sitcom All My Love have transformed into Jo Mong Ryong and sidekick.
On the afternoon of 20th April, Jo Kwon posted on his Twitter, ‘Hello everyone. I’m Jo Mong Ryong. The weather is nice today.’ and revealed some selcas. In the pictures, Jo Kwon is wearing a blue hanbok and putting on a mischievous expression, attracting attention.
He also revealed a photo of him and Doojoon, with the sassy comment, “Sidekick, my dear sidekick, although I don’t like you, you must serve Mong Ryong well.”
In the picture, Doojoon is posing with an All My Love scriptbook, while Jokwon is standing at his side while making a mischievous expression, making people laugh.
Netizens who saw the picture commented, ” Ok Yup who stays cute no matter what,” “The sidekick is too handsome”, “Anticipating All My Love”, “Different aspects can be seen thanks to this sitcom.”
Lee Kikwang, Park Myungsoo argue… ending the height rumours
BEAST Lee Kikwang explained the rumours behind his height
On the latest episode of KBS 2TV “Happy Together Season 3” Lee Kikwang appeared on the show and talked about the debate of his profile height and his real height.
Lee Kikwang’s height is stated as 170.5cm on his profile but after appearing on variety shows, debates have sprouted saying he’s not 170cm. Regarding this, he strongly argued that his height is exactly 170cm.
Lee Kikwang states “On an old variety show, when I measured my height with Park Myungsoo, I was a bit shorter than him and to be funny, Park Myungsoo said his height was 168cm. Because of this people immediately thought I was shorter than 170cm.” expressing his feelings.
At this, Park Myungsoo says “Then let’s measure properly” and they measure themselves on set and Park Myungsoo’s height was revealed to be 171.5cm, surprising Lee Kikwang.
At this, MC Yoo Jaesuk suggests Park Myungsoo and Lee Kikwang stand up at the same time and measure their height. Will the truth about Lee Kikwang’s height be revealed? The show will be broadcasted on the 21st at 11:15PM.
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