BoA returns to the Kpop music scene

BoA, the Kpop Queen of SM Entertainment (SME), will finally make her comeback after being away from the Kpop music scene for 5 years.

On March 1, SME released a statement saying that BoA is set to unleash a new album and meet her Korean fans in celebration of her 10th anniversary as a singer.

BOA RETURNS: The 24 year old singer is set to rock the 

Kpop music scene once again

On July 23, SME unleashed a little BoA appetizer, i.e. the 24 year old's new MV Game (watch it after the jump). Currently, the singer is doing final touch-ups to her album, which will be released on Aug 5.

BoA debuted in 2000, after 2 years of training under SME. Two years after her debut, she debuted in Japan under Avex, which also manages DBSK and CSJH The Grace.

In 2008, BoA made her debut in America with Eat You Up and later released a self-titled English album in 2009.

Step aside everyone, The Queen is back, and you can even follow her on Twitter: @Boa_1105

Sources: IlGanSports, Sookyeong, Uriboa

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K-pop parodies: Eat You Up & Nobody

One of the ways of knowing you’re popular is when people start parodying you. Today, we thought we’d show you two parodies that have been making their rounds on the Internet.

Hardy Har Har: Funny versions of BoA's Eat You Up and
Wonder Girls' Nobody are on the Net

The first is of Korean sensation BoA’s Eat You Up. The parody was done by an out-of-work actress in Los Angeles named Patty Yu.

Taking on the moniker CutebutDeadly, Yu entertains with her version entitled Eat You Up (Pork Buns). The MV came out on July 26, 2009. (Original MV here)



Next is a rather gross version of Wonder Girl’s hit Nobody by the mrbrown show (http://www.mrbrownshow.com).

Entitled Wash Your Hands Too, the umm…very Singaporean lyrics warns of being hygienic especially during these days when we're dealing with the H1N1 pandemic. The MV came out sometime in May 2009. (Original MV here)



Sources: K-popped! reader Seri-Park, Examiner & themrbrown show

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TVXQ appears in movie DANCE, SUBARU!

Here's news that will definitely excite all you Cassiopeias & TVXQ fans out there. Korea's top boyband TVXQ (known as Tohoshinki in Japan) will be making a special short appearance in the Japanese movie DANCE, SUBARU! The movie also stars Meisa Kuroki, Sano Miku, Ara, Yuta Hiraoka, Ken Maeda and Toshio Kakei.

You will find songs by TVXQ, Koda Kumi, CSJH The Grace and BoA in the movie soundtrack!

Dance, Subaru! opens in Malaysia on 18 June 2009 at these cinemas:

• GSC Mid Valley
• GSC Times Square
• GSC 1Utama
• TGV Sunway Pyramid
• GSC Queensbay Mall Penang
  
• Growball Cineplex, Kota Kinabalu Sabah

The movie is adapted from a popular Japanese manga of the same title.

Movie synopsis
The movie tells the struggles of young aspiring ballerina Subaru. Her twin brother who shares her passion for dance dies at the young age of 10 and her father is against Subaru pursuing a career in dance. Subaru meets retired ballerina Isuzu (now a cabaret owner) who encourages her. Later, Subaru meets Liz Park, a Korean American ballerina who challenges her at an International Ballet Competition in Shanghai. With odds against her, will Subaru be able to claim the much coveted title?

Thanks to K-popped! reader Audrey for the info.

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BoA wants to show her tomboyish side to the US

She’s no pretty wallflower. In fact, she is a tomboy and that’s exactly what BoA wants to show everyone as she debuts in America.

Tomboy: 'Whadda you lookin' at?'

The 23-year-old told LA Weekly, “I never tried to be sexy. You know, most people say that Asian or female artists should be sexy in America, but I don't think that I have to be like that.

“I have a tomboy style. My choreography is not that way. So, I want to focus on my music style to match the choreography, which is really cool. No girls can dance those moves. I try to make them really fresh.”

If you’ve seen BoA’s Eat You Up MV (3rd version) you’ll probably nod your head in agreement.



The singer/dancer will be performing at Universal City Walk on Saturday (March 21) at 6.30pm. There will also be a meet-and-greet session for 125 people.

For the complete interview with BoA on LA Weekly, hit this link. Special thanks to writer Liz Ohanesian for sharing her interview with us ;-).

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Check out BoA’s Did It for Love MV

You’ll see BoA all-decked out in leather and dancing with a cane and chair. Whoo hoo…the girl’s giving Rain’s Magic Stick a run for its money :-P.

All leathered- up: BoA's doing it for love

Hit the play button below for a sneak peek at the 23-year-old’s Did It For Love MV.



The South Korean singer is all set to drop her US debut album on March 17 simultaneously in the US, South Korea and Japan. The Did It For Love MV features singer/ songwriter/ record producer Sean Garrett and was directed by famed video director Joseph Khan.

What do you think of the MV?

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BoA 'Did It For Love'

Following Eat You Up, the young and successful BoA (23) is set to launch her brand new single I Did It For Love, which features singer/ songwriter/ record producer Sean Garrett.

Ambition: BoA is set to take the
US of A by storm

The track is taken off her self-titled English album BoA, which will be in stores on March 17, 2009. The long-player will be simultaneously released in the US, South Korea and Japan.

The MV for I Did It For Love was shot in Los Angeles in the 2nd week of February by famed video director Joseph Khan, who helmed Pussycat Dolls' When I Grow Up, Britney Spears’ Womanizer and U2’s Stuck in a Moment -- just to name a few.

Here, check out this 1min 30sec sample of BoA's spanking new track and tell us what you think of it? Is it chart-topping material?

I Did It For Love (Feat. Sean Garrett) CLIP - BoA


If you like it a whole lot, you can pre-order BoA's album at Amazon.

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Top artiste BoA back in Korea for year-end

Saehae bok mani badeuseyo!

South Korean singer BoA (real name Kwon Boa) left to make a mark in the United States in September, 08. She spent four months in the States and her single Eat You Up rose to #15 in the Billboard Club Charts.

BoA returned to South Korea and appeared on stage on the 29th December, 2008 performing at the SBS Gaeyo Daejung (Music Festival). She sang two of her English songs - Eat You Up and Look Who's Talking. BoA, who's looking so adorable with bangs performed with much charisma and energy.

BoA performing at the SBS Music Festival

The local press also took this opportunity to speak to the young diva. This 23 year-old (born 5th Nov, 1986) singer who debuted when she was 14, has conquered the Japanese market. Despite such success, she feels very emotional and nervous about making it in the United States. BoA plans to release her first American album in mid-2009. She will be heading to Japan to work on it, then return to America where she will continue with her studies to master the English language.

BoA also confesed that she gets very nervous when she is performing in her home country Korea. Why? It's because there's such high expectations from her.

BoA will be heading back to the
States to continue establishing herself
as a pop artiste there

Pics credit & source: Asia Economy, Newsen

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Tickets to watch BoA live in New York

Are you a fan of BoA's? Have you been composing love sonnets about this talented 22-year-old in your spare time?

If you have, then writing a piece on why you like the Eat You Up singer will not be a problem, right?


BoA will be making her debut performance in the land of the free on Dec 3 at the MTV Times Square studio in New York City.

MTV Iggy is giving away 25 pairs of tickets to the show...and a chance to meet BoA in person! Remember, just write an e-mail saying why you are BoA's biggest fan!

Send your masterpieces to BoALiveNYC@gmail.com.

Details can be found at: www.mtviggy.com

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BoA sexes it up for America

Legs: 'Yeah, I've got 'em...so I flaunt 'em.'

BoA, who turned 22 on Nov 5, adopts a sexier image in her venture into the American market.

The Eat You Up singer is already reaching out to fans through her official and MySpace websites. Also, a Facebook account will be coming soon.

Do you think BoA will do well in the States? Eat You Up isn't that great a track...it's just so-so.

Notti, notti: BoA works the high heels
and garter belt....

Source: Hankooki

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BoA World Wide

BoA's new album Eat You Up will be released in 30 countries!!

It will be available on 21 Oct 2008 to fans in the United States on iTunes, Amazon, AOL, Emusic and My Space. In short, you will find it everywhere! You can even download ringtones on AT&T.

On the 22nd Oct onwards, it will be available on Melon, Dosirak, Cyworld in Korea, Japan's iTunes Store, mora, mu-mo, dwango.jp, Thailand's Sanook Online & Click Internet and China's sina.com & China mobile.

Soon it will be available in Europe as well.

Source : Asia Economy Korea

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BoA to slither into America

Give it up: BoA's (right) going to try and break into the US of A

Step aside Rain and Se7en and meet your latest contender for America's attention. At the height of her popularity, BoA is preparing to capture the hearts of the Americans.

The project: Best of Asia, Bring On America!

The mastermind: Lee Soo-man of SM Entertainment.

The weapon: BoA

The tagline: Eat You Up (I didn't make it up, it's printed right there on Lee Soo-man's podium (pic, below)).

Strategy: Lee Soo-man reveals his war plans

The 22-year-old songstress, along with her mentor Lee Soo-man, held a press conference today to announce BoA's crossover to the United States. The intricate plans for her advancement were revealed, i.e. the team of producers and musicians were introduced to the press.

All the best BoA, but what happened to your hand. Why is it in a cast?

Exciting times: SM Entertainment's head honcho
addresses the press

Weapon: Don't let the sweet smile and cast fool you,
BoA can be "lethal"

In charge: Even Lee Soo-man (left) jumps to show BoA her seat
when she arrives

Service: Lee Soo-man takes great care of one of his most-prized
cash cow. Good to know that the man knows where his paycheck
is coming from :-P

Are you ready?: America, are you ready for BoA and the gang?

Source & Pics credit: Newsen

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BoA, TVXQ and Super Junior share stage in SMTOWN LIVE '08

BoA, TVXQ and Super Junior will be touring Asia together in a concert entitled SMTOWN LIVE '08. The concert which consists of S.M. Entertainment artiste also features Girls' Generation (SNSD), The Grace and SHINee.

The tour kicks off in Seoul on 16 August and will include Shanghai, Bangkok and Beijing.

According to a PR representative from S.M. Entertainment, BoA is currently slated to perform in Seoul and Shanghai, but has not confirmed if she will go to Bangkok or Beijing. TVXQ and Super Junior, however, will be at all the venues.

BoA, Dong Bang Shin Ki (TVXQ) and Girls' Generation

SMTOWN LIVE '08 starts in Seoul tomorrow (16 Aug, 2008) at 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Olympic Main Stadium. Tickets cost 22,000 won to 66,000 won. To buy tickets, call (02) 1566-1369 or go to ticket.auction.co.kr

The concert is scheduled to open in Shanghai on September 13 and in Bangkok on November 29. Date for the Beijing performance has not been set.

New boyband SHINee

Source: The Korea Herald

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Kim Sa-rang and Ivy in Tokyo,Yeowubi

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Kim Sa-rang shows off her hourglass figure &
long black tresses at the Tokyo, Yeowubi press conference.

Kim Sa-rang will team up with estranged singer Ivy and Kim Tae-woo in a melodrama called Tokyo, Yeowubi which was filmed entirely in Japan.

The drama tells of the love between an actress and a sushi chef in Japan. The director of the drama, Lee Joon-hyung, is famous for directing music videos of singers Sung Si-kyung, Lee Soo-young and Vibe.

Also starring in the TV drama are Japanese actors Otani Ryohei, Okuda Erika and Yamamoto Gaku. Besides the director, writer and producer, the entire crew is Japanese.

The SBS drama will start airing in Korea on June 2, 3, 9 and 10.

Director & cast of Tokyo Yeowubi.
(Ivy was absent)

Since Ivy was plagued with the ugly boyfriend scandal late last year, she has been laying low. This TV drama could be a big break for her. If she could prove to the masses that she has excellent acting chops, last year's scandal would be all forgotten. Are you looking forward to seeing her in the drama?

Source: KBS Global

Pics credit: Newsen

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Korean entertainment's Top 100

Want to know who the movers and shakers in the Korean entertainment industry are?

Premiere Korea listed down the Top 100 gliterrati in Korean showbiz and K-popped! highlights the stars that are familiar to us.

#1 - #20

Making everyone else eat his dust is the feminine-looking Bae Yong-joon, who has legions of ajumma fans in Japan. Go, go ajumma power!

Top Korean star Bae Yong-joon

SM Entertainment CEO Lee Soo-man, the man behind BoA and TVXQ, comes in at No. 4.

Lee Soo-man

Meanwhile, Park Jin-young - the singer/producer/songwriter who helped mold and shape Rain - slides in at No. 7.

Park Jin-young

Love your KBS World channel? Then you have man at No. 17 Jung Yun-joo to thank as he's the president of the Korean Broadcasting System.

The Energizer Bunny a.k.a Jeong Ji-hoon...OK, Rain is hot on the heels of Mr. Jung of KBS. The Speed Racer actor zooms in at No. 18.

Jeong Ji-hoon

Laughing his way to No. 19 is MC and comedian Yoo Jae-suk, who lent his voice talent to the Korean version of Bee Movie.

Yoo Jae-seok

#21 - #40

Park Chan-wook the man who gave the masses Old Boy blazes a path to No. 27.

The man who gave you Se7en and Big Bang sits at No. 35. Yang Hyun-suk, who was formerly with rock band Seo Taiji and Boys, is currently running the successful YG Entertainment.

Yang Hyun-suk

Multiple award-winning actress Jeon Do-yeon is at No. 39. While her Secret Sunshine co-star Song Kang-ho trails behind at No. 40.

Jeon Do-yeon

#41 - #60

There may be many haters out there, but Coffee Prince darling Yoon Eun-hye is having the last laugh by coming in at No 44.

Yoon Eun-hye

The gamble on his career must have paid off for Cho Seung-woo, who is at No. 46. The Tazza: The High Rollers actor also does musicals.

Cho Seung-woo

Laughter is the way to go for both Kang Ho-dong and Park Jun-hyung who are at No. 49 and No. 51 respectively.

Kim Yun-jin isn't Lost as the Korean actress has found her way to No. 59 of the Top 100 list.

Kim Yun-jin

#61 - #80

I don't quite get the appeal of this actor, but Hallyu star Jang Dong-gun, who will be making his Hollywood debut in Laundry Warrior, is at No. 65.

Jang Dong-gun

Every hot-blooded guy loves sexy singer Lee Hyori, who is your Dark Angel at No. 72.

Lee Hyori

CF Queen Jeon Ji-hyeon, who makes her Hollywood debut in Blood: The Last Vampire sinks her fangs into No. 77.

#81 - #100

Young and successful, BoA slithers in at No. 84 while D-War director Shim Hyung-rae lands at No. 91.

BoA

TVXQ, or the Rising Gods of the East, reigns at No. 92 and causing a whole lot of ruckus at No. 95 is popular boyband, Big Bang...and that's no Lie ;-).

Big Bang

Rounding up the Top 100 is the musician with the very expensive 15th anniversary album (97,000 won = RM355), Seo Taiji.

Seo Taiji

Source: K-popped! reader Darcy Kim & Premiere with translations at Soompi

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BoA drops 6th album in Korea and Japan

Twenty two-year-old singing machine BoA has released her 6th studio album simultaneously in Korea and Japan!

The album, which is entitled The Face, comes almost a year after the release of her 5th long player, Made in Twenty. The new album contains many different genres such as ballads, R&B, house, punk and rock music.

BoA: The singing machine makes sure she looks good before releasing The Face

The Face contains 15 songs, inclusive of past hit singles such as Sweet Impact, Lose your Mind and Love Letter. There are 8 new tracks on the album; the song Girl in the Mirror was even written by the young talent.

Hmm, BoA…when in Beijing last November, K-popped! purchased BoA’s Girl on Top (2005) album because we were curious about her. I mean, aren’t you impressed? Only in her early twenties and she has 6 studio albums under her belt!

Sadly, we haven’t gotten around to listening to Girls on Top. We’ll try to do so sometime this century :-P.

Source & Pic credit: KBS Global

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Xiah's the fashionista in Anyband

Currently, I seem to be having a fixation on Anyband (애니밴드). I've seen videos of the Anycall Anyband concert on 27 November and noticed that Xiah Junsoo (시아준수) changed his outfit THREE times during the concert. Tablo wore two different outfits, but BoA only wore her frilly dress throughout!

Xiah the fashionista in Anyband
changed outfits three times

BoA, no matter how much you twirl,
that dress ain't gonna change

Here are links to video clips of Anycall Anyband Concert. In the first two videos, the camera is focused on TVXQ's Xiah Junsoo all the time. It must be taken by a Xiah fan...or, maybe it's just because he's so "fashionable". ;-)

Anyband Concert - Promise You (Camera focused on Xiah)

Anyband Concert - Day Dream (Camera focused on Xiah)

Anyband Concert - Miscellaneous clips

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Anycall Anyband Concert

Samsung's Anyband gave fans a time of their life when they performed their first concert on 27 November 2007. The concert was held at Central City Millenium Hall in Seoul @ 7pm. Here we bring you photos of the concert!

Anyband (from left: Xiah, Jinbora, BoA and Tabl0)
sings T.P.L (Talk Play Love), Promise You and Daydream
at the concert.

Xiah and BoA singing in harmony.
TVXQ's Xiah Junsu is on a roll...
he keeps dueting with hot women.

BoA woos the crowd, but i don't
particularly like her frilly outfit.

TVXQ's Xiah Junsu mesmerized
the fans with his charisma

Tablo (Epik High)

Jinbora on the violin

Wait a minute...
Micky, Hero, Max & U-know were there too!
The rest of TVXQ joined Xiah at the concert.

Glamor boy Hero clad in black leather
pushes the guys away and takes center stage!


View Anyband live in concert video clip at MyDaily

Pics credit: Newsen, MyDaily

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