Idol group members get an average of 16s of singing time

DongA Ilbo recently did a study about the duration that idol group members get during their music show performances and their results show that they each get an average of 16s.

The study which was released on the 13th, was based on research done on Music Core (July 10th), Inkigayo (July 11th) and Music Bank (June 25th) on 7 idol groups (SNSD, Super Junior, 4minute, After School, Infinite, f(x), MBLAQ), and the duration of singing time that each member got. The average length of their songs came to around 3m 30s, and if you subtract their harmonization, each member sings just 16s on average.

The shortest average was SNSD’s Oh! whose members get an average of 9.4s. Leader Taeyeon had the longest duration lasting 22s. Maknae Seohyun had the shortest, just 5s. Her lines were “Hey oppa look at me, just take a look at me.”

As for After School’s Bang!, their members Nana and Lizzy had no solo parts at all. Their lines together with the other members amounted to just 8s.

While for Infinite’s Come Back Again, the main bulk of the song fell on leader, Seong Kyu who had 29s. But Seong Jong, Seong Yeol and L only had 1s, 3s and 4s of solos respectively. Seong Jong only had “It’s all a lie” while Seong Yeol sang just “I feel like dying and my head hurts.”

Critics point out that there are more and more instance of idol groups like this where members get just a few short lines. Although they are weak vocally, they make up for it with their looks and talking ability and thus accorded their privileges as “singers.”

Music critic, Im Jin Ho expressed, “If they each only have just a few seconds, they will definitely neglect their primary duty as a singer and skim on improving their vocals. Members who don’t sing a lot will also develop a feeling of being ostracized and this will affect the overall performance of the group, shortening the group’s lifespan.”

Another critic, Kim Jak Ga said, “Example of idol groups not putting in effort on their vocals are increasing by the minute and there’s increasingly less breathing space for the ones who have real talent and vocals to survive now.”

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by: allkpop.com

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[ELF]: Kyu oppa and Min oppa’s relationship seemed to be very close ♥
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[Sungmin]: I only slept halfwayㅡㅡ

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SOURCE: UFOTown
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Chinese translation: 小果 @ PARTNERS
English translation: minoko2440 @ sapphirepearls.com

Why are idol's transforming into blonde's for their comebacks?

The Hair trend seems to be the in thing this 2010. Idol group's have been serving as models and inspiration to the fashion industry not only in the music industry. It seems that Idol's are morphing into blonde haired idol's.

Why do Idol's choose to have blonde hair? Has this turned into the era of the blonde hair? With idol's showing a new image, there's a variety of reason's why idols choose to dye their hair blonde.

Lately, idol's who are making their comebacks are showing new and charismatic images along with blonder hairs.

Brown Eyed Girl's Narsha transformed into a blonde for her album jacket concept photo's showing a variety of hairstyles and concepts for her solo debut.

Super Junior member's Kim Heechul, Leeteuk and Eunhyuk also have transformed into blonde idol's for their comeback with "Bonamana" showing a more sexier and masculine image.

Also, another rising star, Hyuna of 4minite have transformed into a blonde for their follow up single "I My Me Mine" showing a change of hair style. Hyuna shows a radiating sexy charm with her white skin topped with her blonde hair.

Although, there were the idol's who earlier had their blonde hairs. 2pm's NichKhun transformed into a blonde earlier this year for their comeback with "Dont stop cant stop".

SNSD's Jessica transformed into a blonde last year for SNSD's second mini album "Genie" where her blonde hair got hot reactions and good feedback and it was perfect for her to be casted as the leading role in the musical "Legally Blonde". Jessica has been widely known for being a blonde now, and kept her blonde locks for their comeback earlier this year for their 2nd full album "Oh!" and "Run Devil Run".

Also, Nana of After School debuted with a blonde hair when she joined After School last year for their mini album "Because of You". Nana with her clear white skin, blonde hair and tall physique earned her the title of "Barbie".

Lately, more idol's are choosing to die their hair blonde for their comebacks.

Source: Newsen
Credits: Blueprincess824 @ Dailykpopnews

KARA’s Jiyoung and f(x)’s Sulli pose for another photo again

KARA’s Jiyoung and f(x)’s Sulli has once again displayed their friendship in public, but this time at the radio program, Shindong and Gyuri’s ShimShimTaPa.

From a photo bulletin on ShimShimTaPa’s homepage, photos of Jiyoung and Sulli’s appearance at the radio posing together with their bare faces together with cute and fresh expressions have been revealed.

On that day, Trax’s Jungmo was the guest as well, and his fashion that day happened to be similar to that of Shindong’s – checkered top and a hat – caused a lot of laughs as the two overtly started to act as if they were close with one another. They are actually really good friends in real life already.

Netizens who have eyed Sulli and Jiyoung’s photo have commented, “Both are very pretty”, “Warm and nice appearances,” “So envious of their friendship,” etc.


source: allkpop.com

Lee Teuk, “SiWon has bad hearing… God is fair”

Super Junior Lee Teuk reveals the ‘secret’ of member SiWon.

On SBS Strong Heart aired on 6th July, Lee Teuk reveals a hidden secret of their ‘prince’ SiWon known for his good looks and body.

Lee Teuk said, “God is fair. SiWon can’t hear well.” He added, “There was once when I said ‘Let’s have a good practice’ and SiWon would come to me and ask ‘Hyung what did you say? We are going to meet Bae YongJoon?’,” which had the other star appearances laughing.

He also said, “There was once when we were watching winter Olympics and I asked ‘Did you see what Kim Yuna did?’ and he said ‘Hyung did you just said that Kimura Taku is here?’.”

S:MTStarNews
Translated by Sookyeong @ Kbites

source: dkpopnews.net

BoA, SJ, SNSD SM singers, August-September Large Scale World Tour

Kangta, Super Junior, BoA, SNSD

The singers of SM Entertainment: BoA, Kangta, Super Junior, SNSD, SHINee, and f(x) will hold a large scale joint world tour.
On the 2nd, according to SM, SM Entertainment singers will begin their large scale joint performance of 'SM Town Live WOrld Tour' in Seoul on August 21st and move onto other major American and Asian cities such as LA, Tokyo, and Shanghai.

In this world tour, there will be appearances from all of the company's artists which includes: Kangta, BoA, Uknow Yunho, Choikang Changmin, Super Junior, SNSD, SHINee, f(x), and Trax. The showy stage will last for 5 hours. Also, plans for joint stages among artists are in the works.



SM revealed, "The Seoul performance that kicks off world tour will be held on August 21st at 5PM at the Seoul Olympic Stadium" and "(The world tour) will be held at several of the world's major cities. September 4th will be America's mega venue: LA Staples Center, September 11th will be China's Shanghai Hongkou Gymnasium, and plans are underway to include Tokyo as well."

Also they anticipate, "We will hold our concert at the Staples Center, a venue where only the top American artists can perform. We predict that we will capture the attention of the entire world this way."

The Seoul concert's ticket sales will happen on July 15th at 8PM while fan clubs will be able to buy tickets in advance on the 13th.

Article by: Gil Hyesung
Translated by: Hyunjin808@soshified.com/f

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original article: http://star.mt.co.kr/view/stview.php?no=2010070208014289187&type=1&outlink=1

source: dkpopnews.net

Kangin enlists in the army

Super Junior’s Kangin (25) has enlisted himself into the army on July 5th where he will receive five weeks of basic military training at Nonsan army training center as a recruit.

Thereafter, he will be assigned to another unit where he will serve for the next two years as an active soldier.

All active Super Junior members and more than 400 fans from Korea, Japan, Thailand and China who were gathered early this morning, were at the army training center’s entrance to send Kangin off.

Kangin had opted to serve his military service much earlier than what most entertainers do after a series of brushes with the law last year. Kangin had announced of his plans on entering the army at a fan meeting held on May, promising to return as a better and more mature person. Let’s all wish him the best of luck for the two-year-long journey ahead of him. He will return in 2012.

source: allkpop.com

C.N Blue Lee JungShin, “I like SNSD YoonA”

Group C.N Blue member Lee JungShin reveals that he likes So Nyeo Shi Dae YoonA.

On MBC TV ‘We Got Married’ aired on 3rd July, Lee JungShin has visited the love nest of make-believe couple on the show Seo Hyun and Jung YongHwa. And he spent a good time with them as well as the other So Nyeo Shi Dae members.

When asked on the show that day if there is a So Nyeo Shi Dae member he likes, he said, “I have said on a radio show that I like YoonA before, but each of the SNSD members have their own charms.”

Also when asked by Jung YongHwa how he felt about meeting So Nyeo Shi Dae in person, JungShin gave a short reply, “Good.”

Meanwhile, on the show that day, Jung YongHwa got into an embarrassing episode for being compared to Lee JungShin in terms of height.

S: TVReport

Credits:Kbites

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Yuri is Heechul’s pick as the best chocolate color beauty

After a long pause since he last posted a selca with a female celebrity, Heechul has gotten back on track with a new selca taken with SNSD’s Yuri.

On July 3rd, Heechul was backstage with Yuri at Music Core where he took a picture with her and tweeted, “The universe’s best chocolate color beauty. On stage, Yuri shows qualities of 99.9% cacao, but on entertainment shows, she shows a white and clean image like that of milk chocolate. Just wrote this ment and in the process of getting it confirmed.”

source: allkpop.com

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SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR 2010 This August in Korea!!

According to a reliable news, SM Town Live Concert Tour 2010 will kickoff in South Korea this August!

Since the SM Town live concert failed to happen last year due to legal disputes, The concert for 2010 is going to be in full swing~ No Holding back... Promotions have begun and as you can see, There has been tour bus promotions already. So the message came off like this

SMTWON LIVE WORLD TOUR 2010 in South Korea

August 21, 2010 (Saturday)

17:00 pm (5pm KST)

Seoul Olympic Stadium in Seoul

Cast are as follows:

&SNSD Girls Generations

&KANGTA

&BoA

&U-Know Yunho

&Changmin Max

&Super Junior

&SHINee

&f(x)

&Trax

TAKE OUT WITH FULL CREDITS
source: http://yurui.egloos.com/4423492
Credits: Blueprincess824 @ Dailykpopnews + Nelle Jo for the tip


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Idols take over musicals, for better or worse

The first Korean production of the musical “Miss Saigon” was a hit when it premiered in 2006 with more than 85 percent of seats sold. Confident that the show could repeat its successful run, another Korean production of the musical was staged here earlier this year. This time, however, ticket sales were at only 55 percent.

“The Phantom of the Opera” was one of the best-selling musicals here until May, but sales are less than stellar these days.

Korean productions of hit musicals have drawn audiences and re-shaped the landscape of the theater scene in recent years. But the industry that has proven so lucrative for the industry as a whole is experiencing a shift toward a new phenomena that critics say could change things - for better or for worse. While theater critics say recent productions are higher in quality than in the past, sluggish ticket sales in recent months have led the industry to refer to its current situation as musical theater’s “ice age.”

In the midst of the public’s indifference, the only performances that have been able to attract audiences are the ones that have members of Korea’s idol groups as part of their casts.

The musical “Mozart,” which stars Xiah Jun-su, a member of the disbanded group TVXQ, recorded average ticket sales of 99 percent when he was in the role. That figure dropped to just 74 percent when another actor was in the leading role. Similarly, the Korean production of “Legally Blonde” had its own idol star in Girls’ Generation member Jessica. Ticket sales surged to 90 percent when Jessica, who rotated the role with two other actresses, was on the boards, but plummeted to just 70 percent when she was not.

The most recent example of this phenomenon is the production of “Midnight Sun,” which also featured a member of Girls’ Generation, Taeyeon. Sales soared to a whopping 98 percent when she was on stage but fell to 78 percent when someone else was in the role.

“The Korean public tends to be stingy when it comes to paying their own money for cultural events,” pop culture critic Sung Gi-wan said. “The only ones who are willing to do that are fans who want to watch their favorite stars.”

The current trend is not the result of bad acting or a dearth of good musicals, critics say. Instead, it appears to be the simple fact that casting popular singers attracts fans and publicity. “A Chorus Line,” which opened last weekend, has Jung-ah, a member of girl group After School, and Soo-hyun, a member of U-Kiss, in the cast. The producers revealed that they did not want to cast celebrities because of their busy schedules but investors refused to support the production if the stars were not part of it.

“The public is sick of the surge of large-scale musicals from overseas that have arrived since 2001,” theater critic Cho Yong-sin said. “Musicals in the U.S. were also reliant on Hollywood stars until well-crafted musicals were made. If we can create pieces that are moving as well as original, we may be able to remove the idols from the stage.”


credits: Choi Min-woo [estyle@joongang.co.kr]

source: dkpopnews.net