They performed Doushite and Purple Line, their Oricon #1 hits. Btw, both the MCs are people that DBSK has interacted with. The female MC is Mari Sekine from Music Station and the male is SMAP leader Nakai who runs a talk show DBSK and Koda Kumi were on together. I am glad to hear they both regard the boys so highly ^^
The performances have to be kept short because Kohaku is a competition between the male and female teams and multiple artists are invited to perform.
SM Entertainment has announced the following concert to be confirmed.
Details:
Host: S. M. ENTERTAINMENT Organized by DREAMMAKER ENTERCOM
Location and Dates:
- Friday, February 20, 2009 at 7 pm - Saturday, February 21, 2009 at 7 pm - Sunday, February 22, 2009 4 pm
Place: Seoul Olympic Gymnastics Stadium 1st Gymnasium
Ticket Prices: STANDING 77,000 won R seats ₩ 77,000 S ₩ 66,000 seats
Seating Chart
Reservation dates: For Friday, February 20, tickets will be available on January 7 at 8 PM For Saturday, February 21, tickets will be available on January 12 at 8 PM For Sunday, February 22, tickets will be available on January 15 at 8 PM
Tickets can be bought at ticket.auction.co.kr and for questions regarding the concert/booking there is also this phone number: (1566-1369).
You must listen/watch to this in the right atmosphere (i.e. with no distractions and at night would be perfect)!
Its simply beautiful. I love how it features all the members from pleasing angles softly and leaves a strong impression on the viewer with their strong vocals in this song.
I am sensing another Oricon chart topper. It definitely deserves to be, atleast.
Check out the classy soft theme in the new MV for the single "Bolero", set to be the OST for the Japanese movie "Subaru". The song is already setting many hearts a flutter with Tohoshinki's beautiful harmonization and soothing vocals. It has already ranked #5 on A-Channel, weeks before its official release or even its official MV.
merry christmas ... every1 .... hohoho ... i wish u a merry x'mas i wish u a merry x'mas i wish u a merry x'mas n a happy new year .... no .. no .. no .. WRONG ...... n a happy thursday ... hehe .....
It seems like a tag game, with both Bigeasters and Cassiopeians doing intensive culture exchange through the TVXQ medium. Awesome to see both fanclubs supporting and enjoying the boys no matter what the language or culture, especially considering how Korean-Japanese relations haven't always been so chummy in history. Thats TVXQ for you -- breaking down culture barriers one fan at a time!
"Dong Bang Shin Ki" is topping the Japanese foreign sales charts with their Korean releases, and "Tohoshinki" is topping the Korean foreign sales charts with Japanese releases.
muahaha .... i jus watched music bank on KBS channel .... i saw TVXQ ... handsome ..... handsome they sang dun say gudbye ... tis song immediately bcome my ringtone .... junsu can sing veri veri veri well ... nw onli i knew tat i luv him oso ... he is so so kawaii sometimes .... (^(oo)^)
♥ First she wrote about how Toho boys immediately sat at their usual position as they walked close to the interview table.
♥ She wanted to start the interview, but then she realized there were only 4 boys! Who’s left? It’s Mr. Junsu, lol. As she turned around to search for him, she saw Junsu was still walking slowly, greeting “Hello!” “Hello!” to every staffs, while the other fours kept teasing him (T/N I’m not sure) from far. This scene finally broke up the ice and the interview atmosphere turned very loose.
♥ About the cameraman wanted to take photo of the boys… actually Popstyle magz planned something about Toho boys taking pictures in Merry Christmas theme, but then due to their tight schedule they couldn’t manage to do it. Thus, they changed the theme… and how Changmin was so excited to see a small bag full of props: “Cracker waahah ♪ー! Crackersー! Comeー!!”. So they took photo with those crakers.
♥ Lastly the blog tells something about a hairdresser who said “JUNSU hair! It’s like a soccer player’s style, (Francessco) Totti!”. The members had a hearty laugh on this.
♥ Talking about how recently Toho boys are so interested to the beauty of Japanese honorifics. Yunho said, “because it’s the first time we learned Japanese honorifics”. Yoochun said, “We often talk to our friends and staffs with Japanese honorifics.”
♥ South Korea and Japan has different way of work in its entertainment industry.
Changmin said, “In South Korea, right after we do a promotion, an album or single is immediately out, while in Japan, we have to do one month promotion before the album/single releases.” then Jaejoong continued, “In South Korea, we stick to one album promotion for about six months.”. Junsu added, “It was difficult for us to get used to. “
♥ Here they’re talking about how amazing it was to collaborate with their senior, Koda Kumi. Chang Min, “It was the first time we collaborate with a Japanese senior! Feels so good!” and Yunho said also, “It was a surprise. Japanese star!”.
By the appearance of a woman artist, the dance is different from the usual.
Jaejoong explained, “The five of us were always free to do whatever dance style that we think it’s good. But if a woman artist in the middle … We’re a bit confused with the timing”. Yunho said, “I used to be in the middle in Tohoshinki’s dance formation, so being replaced with Koda Kumi’s style which is also great, it’s really good.”
(T/N: Sooooo NOT SURE about the talking here XDDD I really need to grab my friend who is so skilled in Japanese next time XDD)
Christmas will soon arrive! As a special gift, the members state the true things about themselves in some sections.
The questions are: 1. The most respected artists? 2. What do you want to do in your leisure time? 3. The type of music that you like?
Junsu: 1. American R & B singer Brian McKnight and The Gospellers 2. Sleeping, playing games .. There is no special. Really want to go picnic 3. Pop-Opera. With the OPERA style of singing, listening to it is very comfortable.
Yoochun: 1. For Korean, is Yoo Young Jin. Because he has made us lot of songs. As for Japanese, is Masaharu Fukuyama 2. Eating with the family, spending 2 to 3 hours by co-walking along the river with dog. 3. Actually there is no type of music I like the most or least, but usually I listen to classical songs and piano instrumentals.
Yunho: 1. The Gospellers, their voices are really good, and also are able to compose their own songs, Whole of their 10 years activities have been truly charismatic. 2. Watching movies, playing bowling, driving, and recently also watching 007 movies. 3. I love all music, we also hope that no matter ballad or R & B, we can do/sing them all.
Jae Joong: 1. I also choose Yoo Young Jin, he is the first Korean R & B singer. 2. In the days before holiday I could not sleep, browsing internet, watching TV, making phone calls, composing songs, etc., When the holiday comes, sleeping all day. 3. I love rock.
Chang Min: 1. KOBUKURO, their guitar rhythm and beautiful lyrics which can makes people crying is absolutely loved. 2. Taking a walk, climbing mountains, beautiful sceneries can fix the mood. As now I’m learning guitar, if I have time, I really want to practice all by myself. 3. With the guitar as the main point, a beautiful voice is also very good. I also like R&B.
For some ironic reason, their beds are lined up in their traditional order - Junsu, Jaejoong, Changmin, Yunho.Yoochun's eyes burn when he realises that he is the only one left behind, the only one who cannot fit in, no matter how much he tries.He curls up in the space between Junsu and Jaejoong and lets the tears eat at his heart.
The funeral is filled with an overwhelming amount of people - family, relatives, friends, fans.Yoochun's eyes are dulled, and when the funeral speaker invites him to sing a Dong Bang Shin Ki song to mourn for his bandmates, his blood runs cold."There is no Dong Bang Shin Ki without them," Yoochun's voice is soft but deadly serious, echoing around the silent funeral hall.He walks out, the crowd splitting apart to give him a path to walk through.
The papers the next day write about how Micky Yoochun is depressed after his bandmembers' death, and Yoochun throws them away along with all his Dong Bang Shin Ki memorabilia.
Yoochun soon learns that he can pretend Dong Bang Shin Ki never existed by clearing his entire house of any hints of their existence, but he cannot forget the simplest things:Junsu's familiar uekyangkyang laugh, Jaejoong in a polka-dotted apron cooking for them, Changmin watching him playing the piano with a hint of a smile, Yunho's hair catching the sunlight as he dances.
Yoohwan tells him to go back to their old apartment. "Maybe then you can let go," Yoohwan tells him, eyes alight with worry.How could I ever let go? Yoochun wants to say, but Yoohwan's rigid stubborness wins him over anyway.Yoochun fits the keys into the lock and holds his breath before opening the door.
a chinese fan wrote 2 jj n he replied ..... i hope i gt a chance 2 write a letter 2 him ... n hv him reply me wif his signature on it ............ muahaha ........
suddenly, my sis knock my head n said wei, dun dream lah ....
Kim Jae Joong has just finished for the filming of the Japan - Korea Drama entitled ”Heaven’s Postman” on the 12th, all the staffs and the stars gathered in a restaurant after the filming and got interviewed and hope for the drama’s success.
SM Entertainment representative who responsible for the TVXQ has stated,” Kim Jae Joong~ after he’s done with the drama filming, he’s quite sad to leave the filming team, though it’s quite long and tiring for the filming, but through this recording, he got alot of experiences and ofcourse he felt so happy while working together with the team.” on the 14th through phone with the SPN.
Heaven’s Postman took 100 billion won to complete this Japan - Korea Drama which is also the first colaboration. Jae Joong started this filming since November and after one month, also participated in the TVXQ promotional actitvities and still filming the drama.
This serial Drama is directed by Lee Hyeong Min, who previously directed “Sorry, I Love You” and “Snow Queen”. Kim JaeJoong in “Heaven’s Postman” plays as a special postman who delivers letters to heaven for those friends and relatives who have passed away while Han Hyo Joo plays the leading female actress,who played the”Spring Waltz”,who has already being admitted for her popularity. This serial drama is written by a Japanese screen-writer Eriko Kitagawa, so next year this drama will be broadcasted through the SBS channel.
The drama will air in May, 2009.
Released 12/18/08 HQ Trailer:
This is just a short trailer featured on the newly launched website for the movie "Subaru" set to be released on March 20th, 2009.
2day, me n simone went 2 d popular in petaling street ( d old 1), bcos its goin 2 shift so there is a big "mega" sales ....so they hv sales on many things .... all veri cheap ... cos after ''10%'' discount .... muahaha ....
i found some cds n vcds which their price was veri veri low .... they drop d price until RM9.90 ... aiyo .... tats 2 low ... suddenly, i spot sth ..... i was veri excited cos i tot i found yunho's vcd .... so i take it up 2 hv a look .....
bt, it really dissapointed me .... cos its nt yunho its onli wilber pan ....
a really touching story written by TVXQ's fan ....
(episode 1)
Summary: Yoochun wonders if he can smash all the clocks in the world, just to stop time, just so the four of them won't leave, leave him alone all over again.Yoochun is writing a song for the five of them when the phone rings.He picks up the vibrating cellphone, checks the name of the caller (the flashing name reads Junho) and answers the call.
"Yoochun," Junho's voice is thick, barely recognisable. "National Hospital. Come now. "Yoochun's grip on the phone tightens as he manages to choke out, "What happened?" "Accident." Junho sounds dead, monotonous.Even when Yoochun runs, time passes too fast for him to race against.The four of them are in the same hospital room, something Yoochun thinks they would like - have liked.
All their parents are there, even Yoochun's - Junho must have found a way to contact them.Yoochun wants to ask what happened, how, where, but when he opens his mouth all that comes out is, "Why?"
They all get their turns.The parents, the siblings, then finally it is Yoochun's turn to be left alone in the room with his four dead bandmembers.There are chairs beside all of their beds, but Yoochun cannot decide who to sit beside, so he ends up dragging the plastic chair into the centre of the room (like how Yunho always did whenever they held a meeting, the other four of them opposite him waiting for their leader-sshi to start talking).
There a million things Yoochun would have liked to asked, but the knot in his throat grows larger with every beat of his heart and so he can only sit there in silence and stare at their lifeless figures.
Very similar to how TVXQ Yunho's (U-Know) fans donated to charity in his name, Xiah Junsu's fans have collected 8,000,000 won, to donate to children with hearing disabilities under Xiah's name for his birthday.
Xiah's fan cafe (Xiah Seoul) stated: As music lovers, we felt the right thing to do was help children who couldn't hear, regain their ability to hear. This will not be a one-time deal, we have plans to continue to help children hear again. Xiahmaru cafe donated around 2.15 million won to charity as well. They also provided gifts and food for the old folks without families. And they are donating around 110,000 won to World Vision every month. Of course, everything goes under Junsu’s name.
TVXQ's new single Bolero has been confirmed to be the OST for Subaru, a Japanese movie based on a hit manga about a ballerina by Masahito Soda.
The movie is being produced by Warner Bros. Japan and it has an impressive and a very diverse set of stars and production crew from Japan, Korea and China. Led by Hong Kong director Chi-Ngai Lee and producer Bill Kong, popular Japanese actress Meisa Kuroki plays the female lead ballerina and and Korean actress Go Ara (also under SM Entertainment, featured in HUG MV for TVXQ in the past) plays her rival. These two gorgeous hazel-eyed actresses are sure to make this movie a hit! But aside a great cast, the story itself is very psychological in nature and beautiful at the same time (the feelings in the song Bolero portray this perfectly).
They plan to release this movie simultaneously in 2009 throughout Asia, and are also hoping for releases in Europe and America. We hope that "Bolero" will enhance the story to the audiences and more people will get a chance to appreciate Tohoshinki's talent. They will also be making a cameo appearance in the movie, but no speaking lines but just performing.
And it gets better! The preview of the MV has been released (with scenes from the movie). CHECK IT OUT!
"Bolero" is a Spanish word for is a spanish rithym reinvented in latin american countries such as Mexico, Peru, Venezuela, Cuba. The word comes from "volero", from the verb "volar" which means to fly.
DBSK will be releasing a special 20 000 copy limited edition single "Doushite Kimi wo Suki ni Natte Shimattandaro/Beautiful You/Sennen Koi no Uta" on December 31st, 2008 in Japan to commemorate their first appearance onKohaku.
Note that "Beautiful You/Sennen Koi no Uta" are originally a seperate single from "Doushite Kimi wo Suki ni Natte Shimattandaro", however, seeing they are the most popular singles of the year (see ranking below), they must have decided to combine the three songs in one single.Buy singlehere.
Tohoshinki DVD Sales 08/03/12 *3위 10회 *26,361장 HISTORY in JAPAN Vol.3 08/08/06 *2위 13회 *51,084장 3rd LIVE TOUR 2008 ~T~ 07/03/28 *5위 *3회 *11,036장 HISTORY IN JAPAN VOL.2 07/09/26 *3위 *9회 *21,347장 2nd LIVE TOUR~Five in the Black~ 07/11/21 *4위 *2회 *13,148장 All About 東方神起 Season 2
There will be an appeance on the popular Japanese show HeyHeyHey! The recording is on the 14th - not sure when the airing will occur. I can't wait to see them on the show again xD The PDs 'Down Town' are hilarious.
Super vocal and dance group TVXQ wins BIG at the Golden Disk Awards 2008. They swept up three major awards last night, including the highest esteemed award -- the Daesang. They also won the Bonsang (the next best award) for their highest selling album in Korea, MIROTIC, as well as the Popularity Award (with Guinness record for the largest fanclub in the world, it would be strange if they weren't granted this one).
Congratulations boys!
YEPP Daesang Album: DBSK / TVXQ YEPP Daesang Digital: Jewelry Bonsang Disk: Rain (Bi), Kim Dong Ryul, Shinhwa, Brown Eyed Girls, DBSK / TVXQ Bonsang Digital: Brown Eyed Girls, Wonder Girls, Jewelry, MC Mong Best Producer: Lee Soo Man YEPP Newcomer Album: SHINee YEPP Newcomer Digital: DaVichi YEPP Popularity Award: FT Island, Son Ho Young, DBSK / TVXQ, Taeyeon of SNSD
2nite, i hv a tuition on 8.30pm b4 i left, my mum wish me hv a happy tuiton ... tats strange .... she never say such words 2 me b4 ... mayb 2day she is in a super duper gud mood .... OR mayb bcos 2day is my last day of tuition ... i dunno ...
so, i arrive at my tuition centre quite early ... after tat, class held as usual .... abt 9 sth, sth HAPPEN ......
V hv blackout here ..... OMG ... tat time, tcher is asking us 2 read a composition .... tcher took out sth like lampu suluh n ask us 2 continue reading ... in tat condition, v cant read .... i cant even c my fingers ... uhh, hvm .... juz do watever she say
half an hour later, d lampu suluh is nt functioning .... tcher had us 2 cal our parents 2 fetch us ....
in d car, i kept on scolding my mom ... bcos of her BIG FAT mouth ... i think her mout is cursing me .... i had a really bad luck tat day ...
BOLERO is going to be a Japanese movie's OST! The movie is named after the ballerina female lead called Subaru, set to release next year on March 20th, 2009.
About "Subaru" (Anime News Network):
Warner Bros. Japan announced that it is producing a joint Japanese/Chinese film adaptation of Masahito Soda's Subaru manga about a budding ballerina. Actress and model Meisa Kuroki (Vexille's titular character, Crows Zero's RUKA) has already been filming on location in Shanghai with director Lee Chi-Ngai since October 28, after an earlier Tokyo shoot in September. The film's partners are planning a simultaneous 2009 opening throughout Asia, and are also hoping for releases in Europe and America.
The manga centers on Subaru (Kuroki) and her twin brother, both of whom love ballet and constantly visit ballet classes to watch the dancers. One day, the brother is bed-stricken by a brain tumor. While visiting her brother in the hospital, Subaru meets a formerly famous ballerina (Kaori Momoi) who was forced to give up dancing due to her declining physical condition. The former ballerina agrees to train Subaru to perhaps achieve her own ballet dreams.
The manga's 11 volumes have sold 1.8 million copies in Japan. The manga has yet to be released in North America, although it has been publishing in France, Germany, and Spain. Kuroki has been training for three hours nearly every day since June for her role, while Momoi is already a trained ballerina since she spent three years studying abroad at London's Royal Ballet School when she was 12
The song fits perfectly for it. Espcially if you read the translation of the song below, you will understand why. "I saw you dancing on the moon's stage" ... "Soar high, you will discover a place that will even heal your sadness"
Meisa Kuroki, the female lead, is someone who I have actually heard of! She starred in the One Pound Gospel drama, and has also worked with Jang Geun Suk in "One Missed Call: Final" movie.
In the movie, beautiful actress Go Ara (also under SM Entertainment and featured in DBSK's HUG music video) will play the main character's biggest competitor (rival), a talented ballerina. The origins of Ara's character was especially changed from Japan to Korea.
yami ni ukabu tsuki no stage ni odoru kimi wo yume mitanda In my dreams I saw you dancing on the moon's stage in the dark
fukai fukai mune no kizu wo hitotsu hitotsu se owanaide Don't try to carry the burden of all the deep deep wounds in your chest alone
dare mo kimi wo semeyashinai kimi wa kimi de ireba ii sa No one can blame you, its ok if you be yourself
kikasete itoshiku hakanaku tsubasaki de kanaderu bolero Let me hear the lovely, fleeting wings of the bolero playing
maiagare kimi no kanashimi mo iyasareru basho ni mitsukeru sa Soar high, you will discover a place that will even heal your sadness
kurai heya no naka mitasareru omoi mado kara afure The emotions that fill up the dark room overflow from the window
yume ga tsunoru tsuki hikari no shita kamoshara ni kibou no rhythm wo kizamu The moon's light invites dreams giving rise to the hopes engraved in the rhythm *
yume ga tsunoru Inviting dreams
kimi ga kimi rashii no wa jiyuu ni habataku kara Since you appear to flap your wings freely
daremo shirukoto no nai kotae sagashite No one knows the answer you search for
kikasete itoshiku hakanaku tsuba saki de kanaderu bolero Let me hear the lovely, fleeting wings of the bolero playing
maiagare kimi no kanashimi mo iyasareru basho ni mitsukeru sa Soar high, you will discover a place that will even heal your sadness
SM.ENTERTAINMENT LEGAL COURT CASE AGAINST THE BANNING OF TVXQ'S 4TH ALBUM FOR UNDER 19 .
TVXQ's 4th album was put under the 19 year age banned by the Youth Safety Association on November, however SM.ENT will starting next week file a legal case against this to the Justice Court/ District Court.
TVXQ's Management SM Entertainment (SM), quoted by Money Today's Star New : " We will go through administrative measures against the suspension by filing a case next week to the District Court" " We have been getting ready for this legal case on the 2nd "
"We have agreed to release a clean version of 'Jumon - Mirotic' by the administrative order, but this is something we do not agree with and feel this is entirely unfair. Therefore we have decided to file a case to the court against the administration's displosure. "
Ministry for Health, Welfare and Family Affairs administration has on the NOvember 27th declared that TVXQ's rth album's Mirotic's lyrics were provocative and put the album under harmful to the Youth.
The Commission of Youth Protection have said that the words and the meaning of 'Jumon-Mirotic' were not the only problem but the entire lyrics' meaning was harmful and overly sexual.
After the Commission of Youth Protection had released this statement SM.ENT said " Even before when the order had been put against MIROTIC, we have clearly negotiated and tried to explain the real meaning and explanation of the lyrics , but even after this the results came out unexpectedly and we are bewildered as of this moment" " and the JUMON -MIROTIC's lyrical meaning is entirely different and miles away from the erotic or sexual that the association is making it to be "
TVXQ's 4th album by the END OF November hit 460,000 sales ( FROM SM.ENT). This is the highest record sale for this year out of any artists/idols.
However with the current condition and news coverage of TVXQ's CD age ban has caused Japanese Media to release news coverage of this.. ( my friend who lives in japan said for the past 2 days she saw TVXQ'S MIROTIC age ban incident on every news and entertainment news channel..ㅜㅜ...)
On the 4th, Japan's AsahiTv, Nihon Tv. etc. had released their coverage as ' Asia's Star TVXQ and the bann of the CD release single MIROTIC. Sankei Sports news on the 5th, Sports-Nippon released their news " AGE ban of TVXQ 4th album,, will this AFFECT TVXQ's attendance for NHK's REd white ceremony?" ( the PD FOR NHK already releasd a statement said that this incident will not prevent TVXQ. at all for attendance.)
TVXQ have also hit the top charts in Japan's Oricon charts numerous times, and have won twice in a row the golden artists award at the " Best hit Gayo Awards" Japan.
Will TVXQ be able to participate in the year-end awards in Korea?
This year TVXQ released their 4th album ‘MIROTIC’ in September with 500, 000 in album sales proving their influence as Korea’s top idol group however their participation in the year-end ceremonies will be affected due to activities in Japan.
On the 4th, TVXQ’s label, SM Entertainment told Newsen that the group “will have to leave to participate in a Japanese broadcast on the 30th to the 31st” and that they’re “currently discussing a plan for activities in Korea.”
Like every year, Korea’s top 3 year end music festivals are planned to be held 29th for SBS, 30th for KBS and MBC on the 31st. The celebrations held on the 30th and 31st are proving to be a difficult situation.
The reason that attendance at the year-end festivals is proving to be difficult is because Japan is calling the boys back. TVXQ is among the list of attendees at the biggest event in Japan’s music industry, the NHK Red & White Year-End Festival. The event will hold a significant meaning to the group since it’ll be their first time attending.
TVXQ will also be attending the Japan Record Awards on the 30th as prize winners.
finally, i get a chance 2 watch twilight .... yeppy ...
erm ... me n simone jie go 2 klcc 2 watch twilight on 11am ... n im late ... n simone jie pun veri geram lor ... n then i keep on saying sry 2 her ... haiz ... life its like tat de la ... u nid 2 say sry 2 d others if u r late
when v go into 2 cinema, d movie start liao ... simone jie pun marah saya ... she say : u c, v r late now ...
aiyo, nvm la ... 1-2 mins onli mah ... d movie jus started ... so, v go n find a place 2 sit ... actually, v sit at d middle of d last row ... bt, since its so difficult 2 move around in d middle, so v sit 5/6 rows 4rom d bck lor ...
i expect d cinema 2 b full, bt i felt abit dissapointed ... onli d 5-6 rows 4rom d bck is seated, bt not even fully seated ... since its box office in USA, i think d movie its quite gud at 1st ... bt after 2 hours, d movie finished n im sry 2 say tat d movie its nt tat gud ...
i can onli say ..... Twilight pleases box office, disappoints readers ....
I am very excited to see TVXQ FINALLY being covered on an American music show "Fuse Excellent Adventure". Yes, you heard it right, FUSE TV uncovers the TVXQ craze/fandom on Asia Song Festival concert (which invited artists from Korea, Japan, China) and gets to personally interview the boys as well.
The show airs Tues. at 11:30 pm and re-airs at 2:30 am the same night. I am hearing that there are reruns to this show. If you have the FUSE channel, you should check out their website for timings. Slowly, its seems all the international fans are getting their wish to see TVXQ on their own TVs ... lol
Nate, the show's host, made a long entry about his visit and experience on FUSE website:
Asia Song Festival - Seoul, Korea Posted on December 1, 2008 at 07:15 PM
Ok, so does anyone remember the "boy band" days? Nsync, Backstreet Boys, New Kids On The Block, or any other group with three or more members, singing and busting out choreographed dance moves? Well, in the United States, the "boy band" era, for the most part, has faded away. But in Korea--it is as strong as ever! I couldn’t BELIEVE how HYSTERICAL people were for Korean Pop (a.k.a "K-Pop"). I spent a whole day surrounded by thousands of screaming teenage girls. I loved how excited they were to see their favorite K-Pop singers, but I think I lost most of my hearing by the end of the day. Lol. Just kiddin.
The thing that surprised me the most about some of the "adoring", "sweet", and "innocent" teenage girls was the things they SAID they would do to their pop star if they could get the chance! Lol. I was thinking "Girl! You are like, 15! How do YOU know what THAT is--or how to do that -- where the HECK is your mother!" Lol. I guess I underestimated the Korean youth.
While at the festival, I learned about all kinds of FAMOUS K-Pop bands like: Girls Generations, Shinee and a whole bunch more! But, the ONE band that I heard about every single second of the day was TVXQ, also known as: DONG BANG SHIN KI. They have a fan club of more than 800 thousand in Korea ALONE --that's not including the rest of the world!
When I told some K-Pop fans that I hung-out with TVXQ, I was immediately rushed and touched as though 'I' were them! I guess I didn't realize how FAMOUS they were at the time. Lol.
Well, if you're looking for a festival you can go to for great dancing, great singing, and lots of excitement...then I HIGHLY recommend the ASIA SONG FESTIVAL!
p.s. When I returned to the United States, I came across tons of blogs asking about a particular picture with TVXQ and myself (click on link for picture).
People were asking why TVXQ was looking so mad or confused. It was neither. During the time of this picture, I was talking to my producer regarding my position in reference to the camera. Since TVXQ didn't speak English, they were just waiting for the translator (not in frame) to tell them what we were talking about. :-)
I had a GREAT time hanging out with them. They are all COOL dudes! We were laughing and joking around with each other almost the whole time. I hope I answered some of the questions that were asked. If I missed any... hit me up on my blog, and we'll talk!
Nate
[You can leave a comment on Nate's blog and thank him for covering TVXQ xD They are also looking for new suggestions for other festivals to cover .... hmmm, Kohaku anyone? ^^]
This was performed during their MUSIC JAPAN show special. What do you guys think? Initial thoughts before hearing the good quality full version?
Its very melancholy and epic-like, totally PERFECT for a movie or a heart wrenching drama ;__; Avex and SM Ent know what they're doing after all - its perfect timing and change of taste after their 2 month promotion of dance songs such as Mirotic and Wrong Number. I was wondering why they weren't performing their other slow songs from the album - it might be due to their Japanese activities, to keep people waiting for their ballads. Not only that, during the winter/christmas season in Japan, its customary for most artists to release melodic or sad songs to fit the season/feeling. (Which is why when TVXQ previously released Doushite during the summer, it was shocking to some because it was a great song for an artist to save up for their winter single release).
I am sure this song will give the other artists the run for their money ^^ Can't wait for the MV! aza aza fighting ....
After judging that Rain’s Rainism was harmful and detrimental to youths last week, the Commission of Youth Protection has acted again by labelling TVXQ’s Mirotic, Solbi’s Do It Do It, etc in the same category as Rainism. This has created an uproar once again in Korea which takes effect this week.
According to sources, the Commission of Youth Protection usually examines around 100 songs every month to see if they are harmful or detrimental to youths in Korea. But this is the first time that their scope is targeted specifically towards popular mainstream singers in Korea right now. In the last month, among the 110 songs that they have examined, 32 of them were Korean songs which was a new record in recent years. The reason for banning Mirotic was the same as Rainism in that part of the lyrics were inappropriate.
The ruling will come into effect from 4th December with the song being banned from playing on tv or radio before 10pm. The Mirotic album will have stickers affixed to them that indicates “unsuitable for people under 19 years old”. The song lyrics will have to be modified if they are going to perform this during concerts or events. Action will be taken if any of the above are flouted.
Although affected singers and their companies have expressed that they will adhere to the ruling, they can’t fathom the reasoning behind the ban.
Industry critics feel that this will only heap more misery on the already suffering music industry. And one wonders if the “19-only” stickers restricting the sale of affected albums will actually have any effect. TVXQ for example are already done with promoting Mirotic and are actually in the midst of promoting their follow-up song Wrong Number. With album sales already exceeding 300,000, it also means that most of their fans have already gotten the album already.
So, finally! The mystery is no more! The NoKy Brothers HAHAHA Song is part of Samsung's campaign for spreading encouragement - to share laughs & smiles - during these hard times. So its not a commercial, but a public msg campaign.^^ Very unexpected hahaha! How interesting!^^ I think the message is "when going gets tough, tough gets going! so cheer up!"^^ The NoKy Brothers and TVXQ did make me (and all of the viewers) laugh and smile, and made my day, so the campaign has already worked!!!^^
Just a brief summary :- TWILIGHT is an action-packed, modern-day love story between a teen girl and a vampire. Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) has always been a bit different, never fitting in with the girls at her school. When Bella is sent to live with her father in the rainy little town of Forks, Washington, she doesn't expect much to change. Then she meets the mysterious and dazzlingly beautiful Edward Cullen (Robert Pattinson), a boy unlike any she's ever met.
Edward is a vampire, but he doesn't have fangs and his family is unique in that they choose not to drink human blood. Edward has been waiting 90 years for a soul mate, which he finds in Bella. They are soon swept up in a passionate and unorthodox romance. Edward must struggle to resist the primal pull of her scent, which could send him into an uncontrollable frenzy. But what will they do when a clan of new vampires - James (Cam Gigandet), Laurent (Edi Gathegi) and Victoria (Rachelle Lefevre) - come to town and threaten to disrupt their way of life?
Really glad to hear so much cheering! TVXQ performing their highly successful single Doushite Kimi Wo Suki Ni Natte Shimattan Darou?
This aired a few days ago but since not a lot of people seem to have seen this, I thought I should post it up ^^
Wrong Number Live at Inkigayo 30/11/08
It was one their best performances vocally - sounded exactly like the original only it was LIVE. Loved the suits too! (Check out Changmin's wry smile after his lines XD)
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