Yang Hyun Suk Expresses Confidence in Success of ‘Mix & Match’ Members

YG’s new boy group will finally be unveiled.

On October 30, Mnet’s Mix & Match aired the final match, which was held on October 22 in Korea University along with 4,000 fans.

During the event, which was attended by YG family, Yang Hyun Suk said, “The survival program, which began with WIN, has been continuing for two years. I hope that the members who started off as Team B will debut through Mix & Match and become a good group like Big Bang, gaining popularity from Korea and all over the world.”

The final match involved three different matches, including free song match, self-composed song match and dance match.

After finishing all the performances, Kim Jin Hwan said, “I hope that today’s performance becomes your best performance and let’s not apologize to each other,” expressing his heart for the members who will get eliminated.

B.I said, “This is not the end so I hope we can meet again at a higher place next time. I was happy until now and I thank and love you.”

Yang Hyun Suk said, “Today is really the last day. I don’t know who will be eliminated yet but even if you don’t become a member of iKON, I’m sure there will be a new beginning for you. Since you’ve gone through so much experience and growth through several survivals, I am confident that you will become a great group in Asia and the world. I will also help you out from the side,” adding, “All nine members worked so hard.”

During and after the show aired, ‘Mix & Match’ topped various portal sites, including Naver, as the most searched word, reflecting the fans’ keen interest on the final match.

Mix & Match will be airing the final episode on November 6 at 11 p.m. (KST), during which the members of iKON will be announced. With the 6 competing members, namely Song Yoon Hyung, Goo Joon Hee, Kim Dong Hyuk, Jung Chan Woo, Jung Jin Hyung and Yang Hong Seok, taking number 1 through 6, the voting will continue until midnight of October 31.

Photo credit: YG Entertainment

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Ones to Watch: Upcoming November K-Dramas

to keep us thoroughly entertained. And while Halloween is right around the corner to mark the end of the month, fear not, as November has a delightful spread of dramas to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters at the K-drama table.  And don’t worry, there are no tricks here, just treats.

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“Birth of a Beauty”

November 1 – Saturdays and Sundays on SBS

Han Ye Seul plays a spurned ajumma who convinces plastic surgeon Han Tae Hee (Joo Sang Wook) to transform her into a modern Venus, taking up the name Sara. The pair becomes a team, as Han coaches Sara in all the ways to entice men–specifically a man named Lee Gang Joon (Jung Gyu Woon), the source of Sara’s broken heart and the reason she’s bent on revenge. The teasers for this drama have been light-hearted and fun, but I imagine that both Han Ye Seul and Joo Sang Wook will bring a lot of heart and depth to their characters. I’m particularly interested in “Birth of a Beauty” as it marks Han’s first project since 2011′s “Spy Myung-Wol.” I have generally liked her previous performances and am eager to see her return to K-dramas.

Check out the teaser for “Birth of a Beauty” below:

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“Mr. Baek”
(November 5 – Wednesdays and Thursdays on MBC)

While keeping with the theme of transformation, MBC’s “Mr. Baek” takes a different approach by focusing on age rather than beauty. Shin Ha Kyun plays an ailing, elderly president who suddenly finds himself 40 years younger and falling in love with Eun Ha Soo (Jang Na Ra), a cheerful young woman who nonetheless struggles to make ends meet–until she lands a full-time job working for Shin Ha Kyun’s company.  plays Shin’s son and heir, who will butt heads with the capable Jung Yi Gun (), the President’s right hand man. There’s something incredibly enticing about being able to recapture youth, especially if you retain the wisdom and knowledge you’ve gained with age. What choices would you make in your younger years, knowing what you know now? How would your life change? “Mr. Baek” seems to tackle all these questions and more, served up with a slice of humor.

The teaser for “Mr. Baek” shows him having a blast as his new younger self:

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November 12 – Wednesdays and Thursdays on SBS

The main cast of “Pinocchio” features several familiar names: , , , and are all young reporters working closely together in a newsroom. Park Shin Hye’s Choi In Ha is a reporter who starts to hiccup whenever she lies (which explains the show’s title), while Choi Dal Po (Lee Jong Suk) is a sharp and capable rookie with a tragic past, Kim’s Seo Bum Jo is tall, attractive, has grown up in privilege, and may or may not know the meaning of hard work, and finally, Yoon Yoo Rae (Lee Yoo Bi) is a former sasaeng fangirl whose skills aid her in the newsroom. I anticipate all the drama one would find in a workplace–heated arguments, moments of tension and triumph, as well as the inevitable office romance–but what makes this drama one to watch is this bunch of interesting characters, and how well (or not) they’ll be able to work together in pursuit of this more noble idea: the truth.

In the teaser below, we see scenes of Choi Dal Po and Choi In Ha’s adolescent relationship:

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“The King’s Face”
Mid-November – Wednesdays and Thursdays on KBS2

The historical drama “The King’s Face” follows the life of concubine-born Prince Gwanghae (Seok In Guk) as he struggles to succeed his father, King Seonjo (). Now, every heir to the throne needs a rival, and in “The King’s Face” that role is filled by Kim Do Chi (Shin Sung Rok) who has the ability to predict the future based off a reading of one’s face. In the middle of it all the intrigue and rivalries is love interest Kim Ga Hee (). I have to admit historical dramas are not usually my first pick, but both Seo In Guk and Shin Sung Rok have had a great year with their choice of projects, which gives me confidence in this drama. But more than that, I mentioned in “” post that “The King’s Face” is directed by Yun Seong Sik, whose style of storytelling I really enjoy for its focus and sleekness. “The King’s Face” is set to premiere after “Blade Man.”

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“Dr. Frost”
November 23 – Sundays on OCN

And now for something a little different. OCN’s “Dr. Frost” is based off a popular webtoon about a brilliant psychologist, played by Song Chang Eui, who helps solve crimes with his unique ability to read people’s gestures and faces. Having suffered an injury to his frontal lobe as a child, Dr. Frost has keen perceptive abilities, but this is the case where when one gains something, one must lose something else. And for Dr. Frost, his ability to sympathize with others was lost or at least seriously stunted. However, as our emotionally detached doctor begins to work closely with his assistant (Jung Eun Chae) there may be a chance for a thawing of his heart. I really love this kind of character flaw–where what makes Dr. Frost so capable and great in one situation, is also his “Achilles heel” in another. In this way, Dr. Frost isn’t this unreachable, perfect hero, and honestly, how can you not root for him to feel emotions? And as if I wasn’t already excited for this drama, the animated teaser that OCN came out with sealed the deal:

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“Valid Love”
November 24 – Mondays and Tuesdays on TVN

Here’s the thing, I really like the actors of “Valid Love” (working title). Our hero is playing opposite , with and rounding out our main cast. That should be more than enough reason to tune into this drama – if you can get past the premise of the show, which is about Lee Si Young’s character cheating on her husband (Uhm) with the handyman carpenter (Lee). Choi Yeo Jin plays the younger sister of Uhm Tae Woong’s character. It’s a slippery slope, to be sure, but if there’s any sympathy to be found in the situation, this cast of actors would be the ones who could draw it out of the viewers. The second thing this drama has going for it is that the writer of “Valid Love” is the same writer who gave us the much beloved “My Lovely Sam Soon” which really dug in and explored the complexities of love and relationships. “Valid Love” is set to premiere after “Liar Game.”

November is serving ups some delicious dramas. Which ones are you most excited for? Vote below and tell us your thoughts in the comments section below!

Source : soompi[dot]com

LED Apple To Go Through Member Changes 2014-10-30 List Major News More Service

LED Apple announced a big change in their member lineup.

According to their official Japanese website, the current lineup of the group will wrap up their "Thank You LEDA" tour in December of this year and then go their separate ways. Members Hanbyul, Kyumin, and Kwangyeon will be stopping their promotions with the group. This leaves Young-jun and Hyo-seok to continue on with the LED Apple name, after finding three new members.

The statement cautiously cited personal projects and time off for health conditions as the reasons behind the reshuffle. Hanbyul will focus on a solo career while Kyumin will focus more on hip hop through a new unit group. Kwangyeon is said to need a long period of rest and treatment for stress incurred on his lower back from stage promotions.

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[Battle] f(x)’s Amber vs. Super Junior’s Donghae

We have another round of the Battle of the celebrity look-a-likes, and this week, we’re featuring two SM idols - who share an animal doppelganger?

Amber

f(x)’s Amber has long been advocating the #llamalife, embracing her eerie resemblance to the animal, but the idol has also been called Mini Donghae for her striking likeness to the Super Junior member.

While f(x) is currently on hiatus to the dismay of K-Pop fans everywhere, Amber will be joining fellow SM-er Zhoumi for his solo debut on music programs this week.

Donghae

So if Amber resembles a llama and she also looks like Donghae, does this mean Donghae is meant for the #llamalife?

Well, if so, the Super Junior member is one handsome llama we ever done seen.

For now, Donghae is all about the Super Junior life, currently on tour with the boys and promoting special edition album This is Love.

Here’s a bonus photo of Donghae and Mini Donghae!

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Throwback Thursday with T-ARA! v41

It's been five years and still counting!  T-ara is definitely here to stay but wouldn't it be nice if we would look back and reminisce their humble beginnings every once in a while?

Our ' Throwback Thursday with T-ARA' will be the answer to that, and here, we will post T-ara's clips, pictures, and anything worth looking back from their past years.  

We're back with our 41st edition, and for this week, we'll go back and listen to T-ara's 'Skyground Starground' which was released in 2010.

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Super Junior-M's Zhoumi The Next Act To Go Solo 2014-10-28 List Major News More Service

After a shirts teaser photo intrigued fans earlier this week, SM Entertainment finally revealed that Zhoumi of Super Junior-M is the next new male solo artist.

Zhoumi will be the next idol group member -- following Henry of Super Junior-M and Taemin of SHINee -- to sing on his own. His first solo mini album "Rewind" will be released online on October 31st in both China and Korea and offline on November 3rd.

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Check out T-ara SoYeon's delightful SelCa pictures

As always, T-ara's Soyeon is back to delight fans with her cute self-camera pictures!

Check them out below.

"#knit done #hat , #scarf"

"#ColdWind#WinterScent#Black#Gray ♥"

Before her cute self-camera pictures Soyeon shared...

"The season of #knitting too has arrived♡ #SorryButIt'sMine like summer, like winter"

"Finally the season of warm #WhiteChocolateLatte has arrived♡♡♡#dazzling"

EXO-K’s Chanyeol and EXO-M’s Tao to Rap for Super Junior-M Zhoumi’s ‘Rewind’

Making a solo debut with a strong backup, Super Junior-M’s Zhoumi will release his new song Rewind with the rap by EXO-K’s Chanyeol and EXO-M’s Tao.

According to SM Entertainment on October 29, Zhoumi’s Rewind, which has a retro soul and pop feel, will be released in both China and Korea on October 31. The rap for the Korean version will be done by Chanyeol, while the Chinese version will be done by Tao.

Rewind will be released through Korean music sites, as well as China’s Baidu Music. The offline album with eight tracks will be released on November 3.

Photo Credit: SM Entertainment

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Woman Crush Wednesday: “Coffee Prince’s” Go Eun Chan

Last week, our first edition of Woman Crush Wednesday featured from “.” Known for being a walking contradiction, tough as nails but fragile like glass, Geum Jan Di brightened the screen for most who watched her in action. This week, our featured woman is just as strong, adorable, charismatic, and oh-so-crush worthy.

If you guessed from “,” you’d be correct! Since 2007, Go Eun Chan has been winning hearts, male and female alike, with her love for family, friends, and… money? She’s so busy with working all her odd jobs and supporting her family that she doesn’t have the time to be self-conscious of her image or to think about ridiculous things such as love. But sometimes, it’s when you least expect it that love will suddenly begin to knock on your front door.

Now, let’s count to five together and see what makes Go Eun Chan this week’s Woman Crush Wednesday (spoilers ahead):

1. Go Eun Chan is hardworking.

Having been her family’s sole breadwinner since the age of sixteen, Go Eun Chan is one of the most hardworking gals I’ve ever seen, especially when her mother has a frustrating knack for spending money she doesn’t have on nice, pretty things. The length Go Eun Chan is willing to go in order to secure a job, any job, to help her troublesome family is truly admirable. (Because, quite frankly, if I were in Go Eun Chan’s shoes and I had a mother with a reckless spending addiction and an airy sister with her head permanently stuck up in the clouds, my family oriented self would still have said, “See you later, buddy, and good luck! Let’s catch up on the good times when you’ve actually learned how to be an adult.”)

But from food deliverer to Taekwondo teacher, server and barista to chestnut peeler, doll sewer to milk deliverer, and even pretending to be Choi Han Kyul‘s gay lover, she has done it all. Never once did she complain about her lot in life, and Go Eun Chan only tirelessly strived to do her best. That is true dedication!

2. Go Eun Chan is just one of the guys.

She’s a female that rocks the bromances. It’s such a joy to see her laughing and smiling, hanging out and getting rough with the rest of the Coffee Prince team as an equal in every single way. The fact that she respects them and vice versa speaks of a deep brotherhood that lasts for a lifetime and that is definitely something to cherish. Go Eun Chan isn’t afraid to get down and dirty, to give it all she’s got, and to break out in sweat like a normal human being.

Her super strength is also a bonus and if you’re ever worried about getting so drunk, you can’t even walk a single step or moving from one place to another, don’t you worry. Go Eun Chan to the rescue!

3. The way Go Eun Chan eats…

There’s actually something quite endearing about the way Go Eun Chan eats. It’s hysterical, adorable, and yet… utterly mesmerizing. Normally, watching someone shoveling food in their mouth like they haven’t eaten in days would probably make me wrinkle my nose in disgust, but for Go Eun Chan, it’s strangely charming. No matter she’s eating, she manages to make it look like the best and most delicious food in the world – and maybe it is. (You never know!) I suppose it is this form of self-confidence that had Choi Han Kyul falling for her, even when he thought Go Eun Chan was a man, and, subsequently, becoming tormented with questions on his sexuality.

Regardless of how cute she looks with chipmunk cheeks and storing food away for the winter, I’m straddling the line between a squeal of horror and a laugh of amusement whenever Go Eun Chan simply brushes off the surface of the food that had fallen on the floor…. and eating it. Yes, eating it.

4. Go Eun Chan stays simplistically optimistic.

There are a multitude of ways one can see bubble wrap: an annoyance, childish fun, or perfect for wrapping that item you’re mailing to a friend. For Go Eun Chan; however, it’s a stress reliever. There was a genuine, but childlike, joy that lit up her entire face when she spotted a piece of that plastic wrap wedged between some trash bags. In fact, so much importance was placed on popping the air bubbles that Go Eun Chan even sacrificed the sheet by handing it off for someone else to “relieve stress” and watching with glee as he stared at the bubble wrap in his hand with amused surprise.

She finds the most basic form of happiness from playing (really badly!) Choi Han Sung‘s musical instruments, riding in a car with the hood down, spending time at the beach, playing with toys or splashing around in the public water fountain. Spending time at the coffee shop surrounded by her brothers and her love, Choi Han Kyul, she’s even happier. She doesn’t take anything for granted and always tries to look at situations from a positive perspective. Having such a great attitude is automatically a people magnet!

5. Go Eun Chan is a positive role model.

When I say role model, I’m not talking about dressing yourself in cheap clothing where the only requirement is that it fits, picking food from the ground that you accidentally dropped and still eating it after trying to brush the bacteria off, or passing yourself off as a man – or woman. By role model, I mean showing the world that every woman does not have to be the stereotypical beautiful, feminine, and accomplished woman in order to succeed in life. Or that every man does not have to be the stereotypical male with muscles and money and chiseled features.

I’m talking about how Go Eun Chan had the capabilities to show that it’s okay to be yourself, to be comfortable in your own skin, and to love yourself for the person you are. That no matter what qualities you may or may not possess, you will still have family and friends and even love. You don’t have to hide behind a fabrication of yourself in hopes of capturing someone’s attention and you don’t have to pretend to be anything so you can succeed.

Just be yourself. That’s all you need.

Bonus Reason

Go Eun Chan can, apparently, make the perfect cup of coffee! As a coffee addict (I don’t need help. Really!), bonus points for that skill alone is well deserved.

So, what are your thoughts on Go Eun Chan as this week’s Woman Crush Wednesday? Who would you like to see getting featured next? As always, let us know by posting a comment below and stay tuned for next week’s Woman Crush Wednesday!

See if you can spot any more reasons to love Go Eun Chan by watching “Coffee Prince” on SoompiTV!

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Qri tries the selca-pod in her latest SelCa picture

Here's T-ara's Qri trying out the must-have item for all those who love to take SelCa pictures, the SelCa pod!

With the big white bear on the side, check out her pretty self-camera picture below.

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[Poll] Which Rising Variety-dol Are You Hooked On?

Idols aren’t new to the variety world, but there a few standout stars who have caught our attention recently.

The variety world has become a little bit brighter thanks to these stars, but we want to know which rising variety-dol you can’t get enough of. Let us know by voting!

Kara’s Young Ji

Kara’s Young Ji may have an idol image to uphold as Kara’s newest member, but she’s not shy about letting her true personality shine.

From stuffing her face with lettuce wraps on SBS’ Roommate to going bold on KBS W’s King of Ratings, Young Ji has won fans over for going full force on variety shows.

M.I.B.’s Kangnam

M.I.B’s Kangnam has been very vocal about the unpopularity of his group as of late – and to surprising success.

Kangnam’s brutal honesty has put him on the fast track to variety fame, most notably on shows like I Live Along and I’m Going to School. His zingers in interviews and on talk shows have also gone viral, causing viewers to take a keen interest in the idol.

Girl’s Day’s Hyeri

“Aing~” was all it took to have the nation falling for Girl’s Day member Hyeri, when she appeared on the Female Soldiers Special of MBC’s Real Man.

Since her aegyo outburst, brands have been clamoring to snag Hyeri for CFs, recently receiving numerous love calls and a 100 million won offer to appear in a commercial.

GOT7’s Jackson

We’ve already sung our praise for GOT7’s Jackson in our Weekend Crush series, but if you need more reason to fall for the charming idol, just tune into SBS’ Roommate.

From his fanboying over Song Ga Yeon to his hilarious one-liners (“She is my wife”), you can’t not fall in love with Jackson.

Vote now!

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Singer Shin Hae-cheol Passes Away 2014-10-27 List Major News More Service

Singer Shin Have-cheol passed away on October 27th at the age of 46, following his cardiac arrest earlier on the 22nd.

Shin had an intestinal surgery earlier in the month and was readmitted to the hospital due to reported abdominal and chest pains on the 22nd. He later suffered a cardiac arrest that same day and underwent another surgery which was deemed successful. However, the singer remained in an unconscious state for six days straight until he finally breathed his last on October 27th.

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YG Entertainment Asks ‘Who’s Next’ Once Again for November 11

After a series of single and album releases from Akdong Musician and Epik High in the October, YG Entertainment teased yet another artist coming out from its agency once again.

On October 27, YG Entertainment updated its official blog with a new poster saying, “Who’s Next?” The poster included the date November 11 as the date of the next artists’ comeback or debut.

Although there have been no dates mentioned just yet, YG Entertainment has previously stated that Psy and Big Bang will release new songs before the end of 2014. There was also an additional rumor that YG’s new girl group will make its debut this year.

Photo Credit : YG Entertainment

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It's SelCa time with T-ara's adorable SoYeon!

It's SelCa 101 with T-ara's SoYeon! Our lesson for today is to how to pretend that the weather is not cold in your self-camera pictures. 

Here's an example from Soyeon where she found a spot with a good sunlight, posed with a smile, and there we go, another cute and adorable SelCa.

"Pretending it's not cold ……"

But when everything fails, just admit it, like what Soyeon did in her next picture. ^^

"Actually it's very cold…."

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Super Junior Releases “Evanesce” Music Video for Special Edition Seventh Album

Super Junior releases the music video for “Evanesce” for the release of the spacial editor of the group’s seventh album.

The first music video released for the special edition was “This Is Love.” You can view the music video . “Evanesce” is the second track with a music video release for this special edition album. The music video was shot using the MOVI and high speed camera and Eunhyuk‘s special dance performance with the female partner was shot in one take.

Super Junior planned these releases to show their thanks for fans’ passionate support and love for their seventh album.

The special edition dropped October 23 on various online music stores. The offline sales start October 27.

Source : soompi[dot]com

T-ara and their pictures from their arrival back in Korea

Boram, Eunjung, Hyomin, Jiyeon, Qri, and Soyeon are now back in South Korea after attending the 2014 Korean Music Wave in Beijing!

Check out the photos from their arrival below.

♦ Watch T-ara's fancams from the Korean Music Wave in Beijing here

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