Fans can always count on the seven sexy members of Rainbow to add some color to their day!
The ladies have since moved passed their Gossip Girl promotions and began working on Not Your Girl. The song is an upgrade from their debut track and their outfits and dancing are quite a combo. Though still very much newbies on the scene, it’s still early in the year 2010 and we should not leave these girls down and out for the count. Check their performance out!
2AM’s comeback stage on Inkigayo!
A couple of days ago, 2AM performed their comeback stage with Won’t let you go even if I die for the first time on Music Bank. A few hours after their performance, their title-song’s full music video was released.
Although 2AM could not perform on yesterday’s Music Core, they were able to perform on today’s Inkigayo! Following a short Intro, 2AM performed their comeback stage outstandingly with Won’t let you go even if I die. Check out the performance below!
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Friday, January 22, 2010
Ynot speaks on CNBLUE’s plagiarism allegations
Yesterday, CNBLUE’s agency FNC Music, stated that the plagiarism allegations that CNBLUE’s “I’m a loner” is similar to Ynot’s “Blue bird,” were “unbelievable.”
Today, indie band Ynot spoke up on the issue, in a tone and manner that was drastically different from FNC Music’s response:
“The plagiarism issues are the fault of the composers, Kim Do Hoon and Lee Sang Ho. We hope CNBLUE does not get scarred for this issue. This issue is between us (Ynot) and the composers of ‘I’m a loner’, in no way is it an issue between us and CNBLUE.”
Ynot added:
“We expect and look forward to a long career for CNBLUE, who is talented and has the ability to play instruments, compose and write songs. We hope this incident does not hinder their activities and we hope it does not scar them at all.”
However, Ynot stated in regards to the plagiarism allegations:
“If the issues are not settled rationally and appropriately, we are considering taking the properly legal actions.”
In response to FNC Music implying that Ynot just wanted “noise marketing,” that they will request monetary compensation for the damages (to CNBLUE’s image) and their statement that “if they (FNC Music) were going to plagiarize, they would’ve chosen a better foreign song,” Ynot stated:
“We have been doing this for 13 years, putting on performances and standing by our name Ynot. It is greatly insulting to not only us, but the entire indie scene for them to state such things. I am now concerned for our bands (Ynot) honor and reputation because of the statements from FNC Music.”
Keep in mind, Ynot did not bring up the plagiarism allegations, it was netizens who pointed out the similarities. Later on when the media asked Ynot what they thought, Ynot had stated that it seems unlikely that it’s a coincidence.
Now I’m not taking sides, but Ynot makes some good points and they have taken the high road in regards to their response. A far different approach than FNC Music’s extremely defensive and offensive statements yesterday.
You guys be the judge, what do you all think about this controversy?
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4minute touches base in Taiwan
As we reported earlier, Cube Entertainment artists 4minute and BEAST recently touched base in Taiwan as their first international tour with Universal Music, hence HyunA & BEAST’s absences on music shows this week.
After arriving the other day, the 4minute girls appeared on the Taiwanese variety show 100% Entertainment (八大娛樂百分百) for an episode that was broadcast earlier today.
Despite the language barrier, the segment flowed well and showed off the girls’ charm. And I’m especially loving their overall look today – all five members have great outfits & pretty hairstyles, especially Jiyoon’s longer hair, which gives her a more feminine touch.
Check out Sohyun & HyunA’s dorky dance moves at 1:30-5!
The segment kicked off with the host Xiao Luo greeting to the girls and fail Engrish request at 0:25 to introduce themselves.
Xiao Luo then asked, “The first stop on this promotional tour is Taiwan. Why pick Taiwan?”
“Actually, it’s not like we chose Taiwan – Taiwan chose us,” leader Jihyun expressed. “When we heard that there was much interest about 4minute in Taiwan, and when someone invited us to an event, we quickly accepted happily. We’ve always really wanted to come to Taiwan.”
After that, the two hosts briefly showed off their 4minute trivia knowledge, performing the girls’ signature Hot Issue brush-back-the-hair-strand move, then asking Jiyoon why she wasn’t wearing sunglasses. “I usually wear sunglasses but I took them off for Taiwan,” the rapper replied with a laugh.
4minute has been doing extremely well on the Taiwanese music market, recently beatingSuper Junior and SNSD to claim #1 on various charts. So will be seeing more of 4minute in Taiwan after this event? “We think we match Taiwan a lot, so we’d like to come often in the future,” Jihyun answered. Gayoon added, “I have friends in Taiwan so I’ve watched Taiwanese idol dramas [that featured the Xiao Luo] in the past. You’re very handsome. ... My friends sit beside me and translate for me.”
BEAST and 4minute will be performing a joint concert on the 23rd, and it has been revealed that the girls will unveil a never-before-heard track at this event.
4minute and BEAST held their first press conference earlier today as well in the CTS Taiwan Lobby. More than 2000 people gathered in front of the building, so the organizers had to reduce the event to 200 people in order to prevent accidents.
Stay tuned to allkpop for 4minute and BEAST’s upcoming concert!
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Behind the scenes with 2PM and Yoon Eun Hye for Cass Beer
Remember the commercials for Cass Beer featuring 2PM’s Taecyeon and Nichkhun along with the beautiful Yoon Eun Hye? Well, it seems there’s some more commercials in store for us as 2PM’s Wooyoung and Junsu were recently spotted on the set of an upcoming Cass Beer CF along with the original trio. MBC’s Section TV also interviewed the participants of the CF. Unfortunately, the other members of 2PM couldn’t join in on the fun as they’re under the legal age of consuming alcohol.
The best part of the segment below is when Junsu spills beer on Yoon Eun Hye and the 2PM boys have to clean up the mess. Junsu felt bad and apologized in a quiet voice afterwards. Taecyeon also stated that he drinks a lot of beer but Nichkhun responds that he can’t drink a lot. Taecyeon pushes him and Junsu says to stop kidding around. Nichkhun again says that he can’t drink a lot and that he can only drink about 10 bottles. Check out the interview below:
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MBLAQ’s Lee Joon shows off his body
Speaking of exercising, it seems MBLAQ’s Lee Joon loves working out as well.
On the January 22nd edition of MBC’s Happy Day, there was a segment showing Lee Joon working out at a gym.
It seems Lee Joon loves showing off his body. If you can recall, a few weeks ago he showed off his back and his abs a few months before tht seems Lee Joon loves showing off his body. If you can recall, a few weeks ago he showed off his back and his abs a few months before that.
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Son Dambi is addicted to “working out” and also reveals plans for a comeback
Sexy diva Son Dambi revealed that the secret to her perfect body line is being addicted to exercise. Earlier this evening, the singer held a Samsung Anycall sponsored fan meeting at Seoul Kangnam’s COEX Conference Hall.
At the fan meeting, the singer stated, “I have an addiction to exercise even when I rest. I think this is why I’m able to maintain my figure,” and added, “My skin also naturally became good as I rested.”
Approximately 2000 fans attended the meeting and enjoyed a 1 hour talk with Son Dambi. She also addressed the fans about her future plans for a comeback in the music scene, “I plan to release an album in April, and I am working hard preparing for it.”
