Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Super Junior will arrive in Manila for SS3

Are you ready for Super Junior in Manila... again?

Our boys will be performing for the "Super Show 3: The 3rd Asia Tour" concert on February 26, 6PM at the Araneta Coliseum ( Big Dome ) in Quezon City. They will be joined by K-pop band TRAX, which is also managed by SM Entertainment, during the Manila concert on Saturday.

Filipino ELFs (Everlasting Friends, Super Junior fans) are gathering everyone for support projects for Super Junior members including making banners and fan chants. Also, the Super Junior United Philippines fan club is soliciting donations (mainly food) that will be given to Super Junior and the whole crew during the concert. Fans have also prepared Filipino and Korean food and drinks. These include dried mangoes, bottled water, softdrink, otap, juice drinks, chocolates, noodles, wine, candies, and Korean food. They are also bringing and wearing Super Junior related stuff to the concert including sapphire blue light sticks, towels, lanyards, ballers and t-shirts.

This will just be one of those sad moments in my poor life. It would really be a dream-come-true to be able to be there and shout my heart out to these lovely boys. Unfortunately, gazillion reasons are standing in the way. Anyway, I bet this will be just as successful as their Super Show 2 last year. Fighting!

Friday, February 18, 2011

Sneak Peek: "Subject: I Love You"

Take a sneak peek on Jericho Rosales‘ first Hollywood movie, “Subject: I Love You.”

Jericho Rosales will portray the role of a Filipino computer programming genius responsible for the “I love you” virus that wrought billions of damage in year 2002. He created the virus to track down the American girl, played by Briana Evigan (Step Up 2: D Streets, Sorority Row), that he met when the latter visited the Philippines.

Also starring in the romantic dramedy movie are Dean Cain (Lois and Clark) and Dante Basco (Take the Lead, Biker Boyz) and also our very own Gary Valenciano and Joel Torre. Directed by Francis dela Torre, “Subject: I Love You” is set to hit theaters later this year.

Watch a scene from “Subject: I Love You” here:

Pictures: FANPOP ; Video: ECHOFANECHO

Thursday, February 17, 2011

Iya Villania's boyfriend uncomfortable with her sexier image

Actress-TV host Iya Villania admits her boyfriend, TV host Drew Arellano, is not as happy as her male fans over the new and much more provocative image she has these days.

“It’s something different for him, like, ‘Wow may ganyan ka na huh,’” said she quoting her boyfriend in an interview with Push.com. Villania, who shows off her sexier side on a TV series and in the calendar spread for an alcohol brand, empathizes with him. “But of course, it’s normal for a guy to feel uncomfortable when he see or hears that his girlfriend is kissing another guy so I understand that.”

To deal with the matter, Villania reveals that Arellano now sleeps earlier than usual in order to avoid seeing her in sexy scenes on TV. Villania explained, “Alam naman niya [what he would see] so bakit niya ilalagay ang sarili niya sa uncomfortable situation?”

Villania insists, however, that accepting the series, as with the calendar project, are moves meant to further her career and not to infuriate her boyfriend of seven years. “It actually gave me that sense of fulfillment of enjoying acting, the enjoyment of playing a different character, of being someone very different from who you really are,” she said.

She insists that she can’t and won’t avoid roles or projects just because it is uncomfortable for Arellano. “I don’t think it’s something that I can dictate. If there are opportunities, I’ll do my thing, I’ll do my best.”

As such, Villania said she is more than thankful that Arellano is supportive as usual with the new direction she is taking. “He wants to let me make my own decision because I’m discovering more about myself. And I’m becoming a stronger and better person.” It helps of course that the sweethearts have already built strong groundwork pertaining to their relationship.

Testament to their strong bond, says Villania, is how they remain steadfast with each other despite their respective morning shows “Unang Hirit” and “Umagang Kay Ganda” or “UKG” compete directly each other.

“Actually excited siya for me because it’s something new. He’s been with 'Unang Hirit' for how many years, college pa lang ako. Excited kami to experience that [going up against each other].”

Wednesday, February 16, 2011

Super Junior-M "Too Perfect" teaser revealed!


ELF's around the globe, hold on to your seats. Super Junior-M is back!

Video source: SMENT

Friday, February 11, 2011

Top-9 idols who fans want to see in a drama


IDOLS are the 'it' trend in KPop these days.
And so, a survey has been made on DAUM for fans to vote for the stars whom they want to see in a drama the most. On top of the list is SNSD's 'kid leader' Taeyon *hoot hoot*! She not only received praises from tv/movie soundtrack composers for her powerful voice, fans now want to see her act. Do you?


Check out the full list here.
1. KIM Taeyeon (SNSD)
2. JUNG, Jessica (SNSD)
3. SONG Victoria (f(x)
4. YANG Yoseob (B2st)
5. CHOI Minho (SHINee)
6. G-Dragon (Big Bang)
7. GOO Hara (Kara)
8. KIM Jonghyun (SHINee)
9. PARK Bom (2NE1)

Source: dkpopnews

How did Super Junior take over China?


In CHINA, if you ask someone to name just one of Korea’s numerous idol groups, they usually pick Super Junior. How did Super Junior, who performs in all of Asia as if it were just one big stage and sells out all their concert tickets, manage to break into the important Chinese market?

Recently, a Chinese media outlet analyzed Super Junior's charms and attempted to reveal how the idol group got so popular in a relatively short amount of time. Their song, “Sorry Sorry” was especially popular, often picked as one of China’s favorite K-pop songs.

The results found that the easy-to-follow lyrics and the unique choreography captured Asia’s attention; In Taiwan, the song captured 1st place on one music chart for over 30 weeks. This was said to be an unusual occurrence and during that time, only “Sorry Sorry” could be heard in Taiwanese cities.

Although there have been several changes in the members of Super Junior over the past 5 years, they’re still regarded as Asia’s top boy band. In a surprisingly short time, they became the symbol of the Hallyu Wave. Their “rubbing hands” choreography was followed by Asians all over the continent, with pirated contents popping up on the internet, and fans following their dances and uploading videos onto the web. The simple yet addicting melody and dance became the reason for the song’s overwhelming popularity.

Super Junior’s leader, Leeteuk commented, “I think people like the special choreography as well, rather than liking the song alone. This is why so many people in Asia love our song“.

When Super Junior members travel to China, thousands of their fan girls greet their arrival, waiving their trademark blue light sticks. The Chinese media was surprised by the massive fan power, and explained, “Super Junior’s popularity not only comes from their good looks, but from the talent that comes from being trainees for several years".

Super Junior is among the only idol groups that can sing live while performing difficult choreography. China is also paying attention to the unit groups of Super Junior. K.R.Y, composed of Yesung, Ryeowook, and Kyuhyun is known for their spectacular vocals. Super Junior M, composed of Siwon, Ryeowook, Kyuhyun, Donghae, ZhouMi and Henry, is known for their superb member configuration.

Super Junior M, especially, has succeeded in entering the Chinese market for using the ‘Localization Strategy’. With the members singing in Chinese, they have succeeded in gaining many Chinese fans. Siwon elaborated, “Super Junior M purposely has a Chinese member to target the Chinese market. We also can speak Chinese pretty well so we understand the locals“.

With the various aspects of the idol group, they’ve broken the notorious K-pop boy band rule, “That groups all disband 5 years after debuting“. Chinese media commented, “The Chinese audience is always looking for ‘fresh’ artists. Since Super Junior has a lot of members and can always give off a fresh vibe, they’re able to be loved for a long time“.

The group is now working towards breaking into the American market. Their participation for the concert in L.A. (SMTOWN) this past September was sold out completely. Not being satisfied just by their success in the Asian market, the group is attempting to conquer the American market as well.

The Chinese press made this last comment, “Super Junior is a well-respected and well-loved superstars. Sometimes they even exist as your friendly next-door neighbors. Everything from the members’ talents to their honest and truthful personalities make up the reason why they’re so dearly loved by the fans“.

AKP

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Azkal’s Phil Younghusband invites Angel Locsin for a valentine’s date on Twitter


Since KC Concepcion has been marked by Piolo as “taken” recently, Askal’s Phil Younghusband twitted his invitation for a Valentine’s date to his other crush!

Fresh from his team’s victory against Mongolia Blue Wolves yesterday that catapulted the term “Azkals” at the Top Trending Topics on Twitter, Phil Younghusband earned some guts to propose for a Valentine’s date to Philippine’s “sexiest” and “most beautiful” woman – Angel Locsin. This afternoon before his flight to Manila from Bacolod, Phil (@PhilYHusband) made a very “kilig” proposal to Angel (@143redangel) to be his date on February 14. Here’s what he said on twitter:

"Hi Angel! This Phil. How are you? I was just wondering if you are free for Valentines day?"

After a few minutes Angel also posted these message in her twitter account:

"Twitterworld, kalma!"

Then this message came after:

"hi! this is angel Congrats on your win last night! Tnx for the invite but I have work on valentines.. Let's try another day."

Angel’s twit indicates that she is open to the possibility of giving the hunk football player a chance to get to know each other better…and maybe more than friends perhaps? Fans are now calling them “PhilGel.”

What do you think?

Wednesday, February 09, 2011

Black Eyed Peas producer to help in new 2NE1 songs

Filipino-American Grammy nominee and Black Eyed Peas’ official DJ, Poet Name Life (real name Jaime Lim Munson) flew to Korea to help write and produce songs for K-pop girl group 2NE1.

Poet Name Life posted on a short bit on it on his Twitter account last Feb. 7. “Off to Korea with @boomnote josh one! Get ready for 2NE1!!!! Here we go!!!!” he tweeted. The next day, he tweeted that he has started recording at the YG Entertainment office in Seoul. “KOREA rules!!! Recording with @boomnote (dj josh one) at the YG fortress! Special thanks to 2NE1 and the YG family!,” he wrote.

Poet Name Life is the second member of the Black Eyed Peas family to help 2NE1 with their music. Last year, 2NE1 went to Los Angeles and London to work with Black Eyed Peas member Will.I.Am and recorded 10 English songs.

Last January, Will.I.Am tweeted that he was working on the 2NE1 album. “I can’t wait to finish the 2NE1 album. What we have so far is soo soo good,” he said.

The recordings are earmarked for 2NE1’s US debut although YG Entertainment has not announced when the girls will be hitting the American music scene.

Poet Name Life, a famous DJ, songwriter and producer who is closely associated with Black Eyed Peas, was nominated in the 52nd Grammy Awards last year together with Black Eyed Peas for the album "The E.N.D." The album included the song "Boom Boom Pow," which he co-produced.

Poet Name Life is the official DJ of the Black Eyed Peas and has joined the group on its tours. In an article last year about the DJ on Asian Journal, a Filipino-American community newspaper in the US, it was revealed that Poet Name Life’s family is composed of 10 brothers and sisters. He was also a schoolmate of Allan Pineda Lindo (apl.de.ap) and will.i.am.

He told Asian Journal, “My favorite country in the world is Japan. It’s so cutting edge, so different, and the scenery is great. My other favorite country is of course the Philippines. The first time I was there was in 2005. We performed in CCP, which was filled to the rafters. I loved it! But, of course, there’s no place like home- which is LA. It’s the coolest. My family is here and I’m a family person. I like big families,” he said.

Manila Bulletin

Lee Hyori proves she's sexy!


Singer Lee Hyori has beat out one of the most recognizable Asian faces, Zhang Ziyi, to "officially" named the sexiest Asian star in the world.

Every year, a non-Korean website, top100sexiestwomen.com, ranks 100 of the world's most beautiful women. This year, Zhang Ziyi, who's not limited to her home country, but very active in Hollywood as well, ranked 33rd. Lee Hyori who's main focus is Korea, came in at number nine. This is quite a staggering feat as she has topped model Kate Moss (93rd), actress Anne Hatheway (66th), and even singing sensation Beyonce (12th)!

Other Korean faces who have made it onto the rankings include Jeon Ji-hyeon at 65th and BoA at 71st place. These three Korean celebrities along with Zhang Ziyi were the only Asian stars to have made the list.

As for the ultimate, sexiest woman in the world? 1st place went to Hollywood bombshell Megan Fox. Nevertheless, I will always go for Lee Hyori. She's beautiful inside and out, beyond reasonable doubt!

Tuesday, February 08, 2011

MYX Music Awards 2011 nominees revealed


MYX
, the No.1 music channel in the Philippines, proudly announces the nominees for this year’s MYX Music Awards (MMA) 2011. Nineteen categories, including the most coveted awards Favorite Artist, Favorite Group and Favorite Music Video are set to be battled by the country’s most sought after music artists.

Favorite Music Video
Disney – Tanya Markova
Jeepney Love Story – Yeng Constantino
Kung Wala Na Nga – 6cyclemind Feat. Kean Cipriano & Yeng Constantino
Lakad – Sandwich
Liwanag – Callalily

Favorite Song
Cari̱o Brutal РSlapshock
Disney – Tanya Markova
Jeepney Love Story – Yeng Constantino
Kung Wala Na Nga – 6cyclemind Feat. Kean Cipriano & Yeng Constantino
Pakiusap Lang – Parokya Ni Edgar

Favorite Artist
Callalily
Christian Bautista
Parokya Ni Edgar
Sandwich
Yeng Constantino

Favorite Female Artist
Juris
Kc Concepcion
Kyla
Sarah Geronimo
Yeng Constantino

Favorite Male Artist
Billy Crawford
Christian Bautista
Gloc-9
Piolo Pascual
Rico Blanco

Favorite Group
6cyclemind
Callalily
Parokya Ni Edgar
Sandwich
Slapshock

Favorite Mellow Video
Di Lang Ikaw – Juris
I Remember The Girl – Christian Bautista
Not Like The Movies – Kc Concepcion
Sino Nga Ba S’ya – Sarah Geronimo
You Don’t Know – Regine Velasquez

Favorite Rock Video
A Call To Arms – Urbandub
Alay – Kamikazee
Lakad – Sandwich
Neon Lights – Rico Blanco
What’s Your Poison

Favorite Urban Video
Back To Love – Quest
Can’t Get Enough – Young Jv
Fly With Me – Duncan
I Want You Back – Krazykyle Feat. Luke Mejares
Watchin’ Me – Hi-C

Favorite New Artist
Franco
General Luna
Kiss Jane
Quest
Tanya Markova

Favorite Indie Artist
Gaijin
Mr. Bones
Slex
Techy Romantics
Turbo Goth

Favorite Collaboration
Kung Wala Na Nga – 6cyclemind Feat. Kean Cipriano & Yeng Constantino
Martilyo – Gloc-9 Feat. Letter Day Story
Please Be Careful With My Heart – Christian Bautista & Sarah Geronimo
Simulan Na Natin – Kenyo Feat. Hi-C
You’ve Got A Friend – Billy Crawford & Nikki Gil

Favorite Remake
Beautiful Girl – Christian Bautista
Himala – Jay-R
Kung Wala Ka – Nikki Gil
Too Much Love Will Kill You – Jovit Baldivino
Yakap – Ogie Alcasid

Favorite Media Soundtrack
In Your Eyes – Rachelle Ann Go (In Your Eyes)
Kaya Mo – Protein Shake Feat. Ney Dimaculangan & Kean Cipriano (Rpg Metanoia)
Kung Tayo’y Magkakalayo – Gary Valenciano (Kung Tayo’y
Magkakalayo)
Love Will Keep Us Together – Sarah Geronimo (Hating Kapatid)
Miss You Like Crazy – Erik Santos (Miss You Like Crazy)

Favorite Guest Appearance In A Music Video
Angel Locsin (Magkaibang Mundo – Hale)
Anne Curtis (Breathe Again – Chicosci)
Dingdong Dantes & Marian Rivera (You Don’t Know – Regine Velasquez)
Piolo Pascual (Jeepney Love Story – Yeng Constantino)
Richard Gutierrez (Today I’ll See The Sun – Frencheska Farr)

Favorite Myx Celebrity VJ
Aljur Abrenica
Empress
Parokya Ni Edgar
Sam Milby
Yeng Constantino

Favorite Myx Live Performance
Neocolours
Noel Cabangon
Slapshock
Tanya Markova
The Company

Favorite International Video
Baby – Justin Bieber Feat. Ludacris
Just The Way You Are – Bruno Mars
Love The Way You Lie – Eminem Feat. Rihanna
Pyramid – Charice Feat. Iyaz
Telephone – Lady Gaga Feat. Beyonce

Favorite K-Pop Video

Beautiful – Beast
Bingeul Bingeul – Ukiss
Bonamana – Super Junior
Go Away – 2ne1
Run Devil Run – Girls’ Generation

Sunday, February 06, 2011

Super Junior is the most loved Korean boyband in Vietnam in 2010!

(Poll hosted by 360kpop)

Super Junior
isn't just the top boy band in Korea but they are also well loved all over Asia. Even though they have only made their appearance in Vietnam once, Super Junior has captured all the hearts of the Vietnamese teenagers. These handsome boys arrived in Vietnam in a TV show called MTV Exit (3/27/2010) and 25 thousands Vietnamese E.L.F were there at My Dinh Stadium. This has proved how strongly K-pop has influenced the Vietnamese community.

Recently, In a competition, "K-Pop Artist of the Year 2010", hosted by 360Kpop (the largest website created by Vietnamese fans that mainly focused on K-pop), Super Junior had stole the number one spotlight of many other famous korean bands and artists like SNSD, JYJ, Tae Yang (Big Bang), SHINee, etc. Thousands of Vietnamese E.L.F have worked hard to send out many text messages within a month (12/30/2010-1/31/2011) to help their idol win the competition. Not only that, all of Super Junior top hit of the year 2010 like Bonamana, No Other, etc became the most played on all of Vietnamese music websites.

With this result, Super Junior has become the most well loved Korean boyband in Vietnam and also won the hearts of a huge amount of enthusiastic Vietnamese fans. Vietnamese E.L.F are all waiting for the day Super Junior will return to Vietnam for the second time so they could once again express their love to their number one idol.


source: dkpopnews

Friday, February 04, 2011

CNBLUE's Yonghwa reveals his ideal type

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Okay, not so "new" KPop news. But i bet fans are probably still in high spirits about this so I might as well just post it. Haha! CNBLUE’s Jung Yonghwa recently participated in an interview back in Thailand and he revealed the qualities his ideal woman.

“I don’t have very specific requests or expectations about my ideal type,” he explained.

First… I hope she is the type of woman who is pure, has a feminine personality, and is someone who is honest. Appearance-wise, I prefer girls with long hair. I also like the hair to be slightly wavy. As for height… I would hope that she is tall enough to be just above where my shoulders are. I like girls with clear and bright eyes…and someone who knows how to take care of herself .”

Hmm… this description sounds awfully similar… Perhaps he’s got a certain sweet potato lover from SNSD in mind?

source: allkpop