KPOP: August 2014

Sunday, August 31, 2014

T-ara EunJung's cuts from 'Endless Love' Episode 22 (English Subbed)

Ready to witness more of T-ara Eunjung's great acting prowess?

Here are her cuts from Endless Love's 22nd episode.

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Park Shin-hye Agatha Paris

Actress Park Shin-hye’s endorsement photos for Agatha Paris fashion accessories.

Park Shin Hye Agatha Paris fashion accessories

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WINNER's Mino Takes Selfie With 2NE1's CL And Big Bang's G-Dragon At YG Family Concert In Shanghai

WINNER's Mino takes selfie with CL and G-Dragon.

If you're addicted to taking selfies, WINNER's Mino is right there with you.

On August 30, YG Entertainment took their "YG Family 2014 World Tour: Power" to over 50,000 fans in Shanghai's Shanghai Stadium. For this special YG Family concert, 2NE1, Big Bang, WINNER, Epik High, and Psy were all in attendance.

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In concerts, it's become a habit for K-pop idols to take photos, videos, and selfies on stage, and Mino took full advantage of this opportunity to capture the moment with members of 2NE1 and Big Bang.

"CL is getting taking a selfie with Mino and Taehyun," commented Riahi Moufida. "So cute! YG love!"

On August 12, WINNER released their highly anticipated debut album "2014 S/S." Since then, the boy band has stayed true to their name, winning number one at music shows like "M! Countdown" and "Inkigayo."

Their album also features a solo hip-hop track by Mino called "I'm Him." With this, Mino became the second member of WINNER to have his own music video.

Released on the same day as the YG Family concert in Shanghai, Mino has received comparisons to Big Bang's G-Dragon and 2NE1's CL, as they are all rappers of their respective groups.

"Mino uses a bunch of punchlines throughout the lyrics," commented Khrenisbaymot1. "I am sure that Mino is different from G-Dragon and CL, who are basically strong swaggers."

"Mino, who has lots of experience on the underground hip hop scene, is much serious and sophisticated in making lyrics and definitely shows different characters in terms of diction, flow, body moves, and others."

Check out Mino's solo music video below, along with the YG member taking selfies with CL and G-Dragon.

Source : kpopstarz[dot]com

T-ara EunJung's cuts from 'Endless Love' Episode 21 (English Subbed)

We're up for more of T-ara's EunJung as Endless Love's Cho Ae!

Here are her cuts from the drama's 21st episode.

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Saturday, August 30, 2014

BTS Releases LA Version Of 'Boy In Luv' To Mixed Reaction From Fans

(Photo : Mnet ) The LA version of 'Boy In Luv' released by Mnet features BTS with Black women.

On August 28, Mnet released a LA based revamp of a video for the popular BTS (Bangtan Boys) song “Boy In Luv.” “Boy In Luv” is a track from the second BTS mini album, “Skool Luv Affair” which was released earlier in the year. The LA version of “Boy In Luv” was filmed as part of episodes five and six of the Mnet reality show, “American Hustle Life.”

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“American Hustle Life” features BTS as they complete various challenges in the United States, with the goal of improving their skills as rappers, as well as performers. In previous episodes of the series, the group teamed up with legendary '90s hip hop artist Coolio.

The interesting point of “American Hustle Life” is that it has prominently featured Black hip hop artists and members of the community. BTS is a group, like many other K-Pop artists, who are heavily influenced by Hip Hop and R&B. Unlike other videos and Korean reality programs that have been set within the United States, BTS has incorporated diversity in the show.

The LA version of “Boy In Luv” was directed by Warren G. Warren G is renown as a rapper, having worked alongside Snoop Dogg and the late Nate Dogg as part of the trio 213. Warren G then developed his skills as a solo artist and hip hop producer.

The main concept for the video was to reference early '90s hip hop which prominently featured bikini clad girls in extravagant settings like rooftop parties and yachts.

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Mnet released BTS in a Warren G directed version of 'Boy In Luv.'

The LA version of “Boy In Luv” released by Mnet has drawn mixed reactions from fans. Many fans have applauded the fact that the video is cast only with Black women, who were selected to appear in the video by BTS.

The casting process and the filming of the video is chronicled in “American Hustle Life.” The video itself clearly not intended to share the same production value of a K-Pop video but was directed like the outtake videos produced for programs like “American Idol.”

One positive comment on YouTube by user Lee HyeMi pointed out that the girls featured in the music video did were portrayed and treated in a respectful manner. She stated, “At least they are not twerking and doing all that unclassy crap that everyone seems to associate black girls with.”

The negative comments ranged from the highly offensive “this is gross” to “okay this is really weird and I don't like it.”

K-Pop and Korean hip hop continues to expand past the borders of Asia. Not only is the demographic of fans changing but so are nationalities of people who artists are collaborating with and influenced by. BTS is a group which has released covers of Kendrick Lamar's hit “Swimming Pools (Drank)” and the Wiz Khalifa song “Wild, Young, and Free.” The extent of the influence of American hip hop on their music is evident beyond “American Hustle Life.”

BTS may be delivering one of the first strong examples of cross pollination during “American Hustle Life.” While the results of their work with Black artists like Warren G may be shocking to some fans, it has yielded fantastic music. BTS may be a K-Pop male group but their track “Cypher PT. 3 KILLER” demonstrates their strength as true hip hop artists who may be able to hold their own in a true LA rap battle.

Source : kpopstarz[dot]com

Check out T-ara JiYeon's MC cuts from 'MTV the Show'

Following Jiyeon's pictures and fancam from the MTV the Show: World Sharing Concert, it's now time to watch the official broadcast!

Check out her cuts from MTV the Show's special below.

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10 Things We Discovered about Romance from ‘Discovery of Romance’ - Episode 4

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As the characters in KBS’ Discovery of Romance learn a thing or two about love, we decided to also list out ten things that we learned along with them.

Here’s what we learned from episode 4.

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Block B Finishes Their Activities With 'Her'

Boy group Block B concluded their performance of "Her" and thanked their fans.

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Block B concluded their performances of "Her" last week. It was their comeback in nine months, and their song placed first on online charts as well as music shows.

Block B will now have performances and fan meetings abroad. They are also preparing an encore performance for their concert in May, '2014 BLOCKBUSTER.'

Block B is getting praised for their music and being able to write and produce their own.

Block B's agency said, "Thank you for the support and love for 'Her.' We ask for more attention and love for Block B."

Block B will have a concert in Japan on August 30 and 31.

Source : kpopstarz[dot]com

Friday, August 29, 2014

'Good Doctor' Remake To Be Shown On CBS

The American remake of "Good Doctor" has found a home on the CBS television network. It's the first time that a major U.S. broadcaster has taken on the challenge on adapting a k-drama for a U.S. audience.

The adaptation will be a co-production of CBS Studios, 3AD and Entermedia. 3AD is the newly launched company founded by Korean-American actor Daniel Dae Kim. The actor, who appeared in "Lost" and "Hawaii Five-O," wanted to bring "Good Doctor" to American audiences.

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Kim told the Hollywood Reporter that he thinks the time is right for k-dramas to cross over.

To read the article, visit kdramastars.com.

Source : kpopstarz[dot]com

[Twitter Roundup] SNSD′s Taeyeon Meets Kang Dong Won, FT Island′s Lee Hong Gi Films While Drinking and More

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Traveling. Chilling with friends. Meeting celebrities.

Check out what your favorite stars did in today′s Twitter Roundup.

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[Video Reaction] Super Junior Brings On the Wild and Silly in ‘Mamacita’ MV

And here we have it. The music video we’ve all been waiting for.

Super Junior dropped its music video for Mamacita on August 28 and it was not a disappointment.

Ten years strong, Super Junior continued its streak of handsomeness and catchy dance moves, as well as providing the playfulness of the members in the silly macaroni western-themed music video.