130328 K-Pop Teams Supernova, Kara and More Take Over the Oricon”s Top 10

K-Pop has managed to take over Japan′s Oricon Charts.

According to the charts on March 27, Supernova′s new single album I Want to Hug You managed to sell 39,656 copies on the day of its release, rising to the no. 2 spot.

The group was closely followed by Kara′s eighth single album Bye Bye Happy Daysat no. 3, while FT Island′s 10th single album You Are My Life could be seen at no. 4 and Boyfriend′s third single album Melody of the Eyes was at no. 5.

MBLAQ′s third single album Mona Lisa landed on no. 8.

On the Album Chart, My Name′s studio album sold enough to grab the no. 3 spot, while on the DVD Chart, Kara′s Tokyo Dome concert DVD and G-Dragon′s DVD setG-Dragon Collection One of a Kind lined up on no. 8 and 9.

In total, seven Korean teams made it into the top 10 of various Oricon Charts.

Photo credit: DSP Media, Oricon

130327 Agencies Confirm Goo Hara and Yong Jun Hyung’s Breakup

Kara’s Goo Hara and B2ST’s Yong Jun Hyung are not an item anymore.

After music industry officials stated that the young couple has broken up, Cube Entertainment and DSP Media have both confirmed on March 27 that Goo Hara and Yong Jun Hyung have broken up.

“Goo Hara and Yong Jun Hyung recently decided to stay as good colleagues,” stated DSP Media. “Due to busy schedules, they weren’t able to see each other often, which naturally organized their relationship.” Cube Entertainment also confirmed the end of the relationship, saying they will remain as friends.

The two singers began dating in June of 2011 until rumors of their breakup began to surface with Goo Hara and Yong Jun Hyung unfollowing each other on Twitter. Their agencies denied the rumors then.

Meanwhile, Yong Jun Hyung is currently pouring his attention on his upcoming Mnet drama Monstar while Goo Hara is in Japan.

Photo Credit: Goo Hara and Yong Jun Hyung′s Twitters

130325 KARA plans on several one-act plays

KARA is planning to have a short drama of its own. Kim Kyu-tae, chief producer of SBS drama “That Winter, the Wind Blows“, will collaborate with the girl group on the project, according to local media reports.

Kim is planning to shoot a one-act play with each of the group’s five members. They will be aired in Korea and then in Japan, though dates have not yet been confirmed.

“This is the first time for the producer to direct such one-act plays and is also a new challenge for KARA members”, said an official at Kim’s agency, according to the reports. “We are currently thinking about a melodramatic piece, but the details are not yet decided”.

It is said that Kim’s move will encourage more directors to produce one-act plays of the kind in which KARA plans to participate.

The agency also added that it will know more details about the production of the plays when “That Winter, the Wind Blows” comes to an end in April.

At that time, it will also determine the network that will broadcast the plays.

By Lee Sun-min

130325 MBLAQ Thunder Casted for MBC ‘Nail Salon Paris’ with KARA Park Gyuri

MBLAQ Thunder Casted for MBC 'Nail Salon Paris' with KARA Park Gyuri

Idol group MBLAQ member Thunder has been casted for a role in the new MBC drama, “Nail Salon Paris.”

He will be working with KARA Park Gyuri, who was also casted for this drama.

This drama is a romantic comedy and takes place in a nail salon where all the employees are pretty boys.

Thunder will be playing the role of the youngest pretty boy nail salon employee.

He will reveal his lovely and cute side through his role in the drama. This is very different from his usual charismatic role in the group MBLAQ.

His agency commented, “He has works hard for this role and we hope that many people can support him.”

130325 KARA Goo Hara Casting for KBS Drama, ‘Shark’ Not Confirmed Yet

KARA Goo Hara Casting for KBS Drama, 'Shark' Not Confirmed Yet

KARA Goo Hara has revealed her thoughts on taking on a role in the new KBS drama, “Shark.”

Her agency stated, “It is true that she has received an offer for a role in this drama, however, nothing has been confirmed yet. We are leaning towards a positive answer but we are not fully sure yet.”

This drama will feature other great stars such as Son Ye Jin and Kim Nam Gil.

If Goo Hara does take up this role, she will be playing the male main character’s younger sister.

130326 KARA combats boredom in the waiting room with selcas

The ladies of KARA killed time in the waiting room by taking beautiful selcas!

Nicole tweeted a collage of selcas of herself, Hara, and Jiyoung, on her Twitter and wrote, “Start! Meet you on ‘The Law of R’ at 6:55 PM!“. The girls pouted, smiled, and made goofy faces at the camera for a total of 5 gorgeous selcas. The girls were wearing white stage outfits along with cute hairbands.

The girls had appeared on the Japanese show ‘The Law of R‘ previously, where they had an interview and a special live stage. Since they’re back in Japan for promotions, they were recent guests on the show once again.

130325 Han Seung Yeon Looks Sexy and Dreamy for InStyle!

Wowza! Kara‘s Han Seung Yeon has always looked cute and very attractive. But in this recent photoshoot with InStyle she really outdoes herself! Through the photoshoot, Han Seung Yeon has shown a new side of herself, the sexy!

The pictures were revealed form the April edition of the fashion magazine InStyle. Han Seung Yeon looks very mature in this photoshoot. She is wearing see-through blouses and hot pants. The background for most of these pictures shows a spring-like atmosphere because of the cherry blossoms.

For the interview that accompanied the photoshoot, Han Seung Yeon talked about her role in the upcoming SBS drama “Jang Ok Jung.” It is her first try at a traditional drama and she played the character, “Sook Bin.” She stated, “My character isn’t really evil, she just has different types of charms. I think the character will be a lot of fun because she is young, but she is a bit manipulative. I feel like I have gone back to the day I debuted. I am nervous as to how the viewers will react.”

The April edition of “InStyle” will be released on March 25. The drama “Jang Ok Jung” will begin airing on April 8, 2013.
 

130324 KARA’s Hara in talks for new drama, ‘Shark’

As one of the premier ‘acting-dols’ today, KARA‘s Hara has received a casting offer from an upcoming KBS drama, tentatively titled ‘Shark‘.

Also in casting talks are industry veterans such as Kim Nam Gil and Son Ye Jin.“Goo Hara recently received an offer for ‘Shark’ and has finished a meeting with the producers,” said a broadcast worker. “She has already unofficially been casted into the drama.”

This will be Hara’s first drama after 2011′s ‘City Hunter‘. “Nothing is confirmed, but we are optimistic,” DSP Media, KARA’s agency, revealed.

‘Shark’ is slated to have its first broadcast sometime in May.

Source: Star Today

130322 KARA’s Nicole shows off her chiseled abs

KARA‘s Nicole surprised fans with her chiseled abs in snapshots taken at the gym.

On the 21st, Nicole shared the photos through the mobile messenger ‘LINE‘ and wrote, “During a day with good weather, Nicole worked out hard”. She gave fans a peak at her defined abs as well as turned around to reveal her back muscles. Nicole was able to achieve her toned figure through consistent exercise and a strict healthy diet.

Fans were impressed at her transformation commenting, “Her abs are definitely defined”, “She also has back muscles”, and “She is not the Nicole I knew before. Her figure really improved.”

In other news, KARA will release their 8th Japanese single “Bye Bye, Happy Days!” on the 27th!

130322 Goo Hara Is a Spring Goddess at the MV Set

Recently on March 21 on her Twitter, KARA’s Goo Hara uploaded a photo along with a message, “At the set of ‘Bye Bye Happy Days’ with the cute car. Spring is already coming.”

In the picture is Goo Hara smiling innocently as she leans against the adorable yellow car, which was used during the filming of the music video for KARA’s “Bye Bye Happy Days.” Against the bright and colorful background adorned with flowers, Goo Hara looks beautiful like a goddess of spring.

Netizens that saw this photo commented, “She is so beautiful,” “Her smile makes me smile,” “Spring goddess.”

KARA recently revealed the music video for their eighth Japanese Single “Bye Bye Happy Days.” The single will be officially released next week on March 27.

130322 ‘Wind Blows In Winter’s PD to possibly team up with KARA for a drama

‘Wind Blows In Winter‘s PD Kim Kyu Tae may possibly team up with KARA for their very own drama!

DSP Media has revealed that this project is still in discussion and nothing has been decided as of yet. However, if it is made, then the show will be a five-part drama featuring one act plays led by each of the five members. It is planned to premiered in Korea first and then broadcast later in Japan. Although the members have starred in their respective dramas, musicals, and sitcoms in the past, this will be the first Korean drama in which KARA will be acting in all together!

PD Kim Kyu Tae’s Republic Agency stated, “Even for directors, this type of five-part drama is a novel attempt and it is also a new challenge for KARA as actresses, so we are currently reviewing it positively. It is planned to be a melodrama, but the details have not been determined yet.”

130322 KARA Park Gyuri, Puts On Stickers With Fans Who Came to Give Out Drinks

park kyuri helps out fans

Group KARA’s Park Gyuri put on stickers with fans who visited her.

Today, Park Gyuri posted on her Twitter, “Fans who came to help me… They were putting on stickers on the drink bottles here so I asked them why they’re doing that here and then helped them… And my manager took a picture of this site” along with a picture.

In the picture, Park Gyuri is sitting next to her fans who are busy putting on stickers on drink bottles, helping them. Many laughed at the fact that you couldn’t tell apart between the fans and the celebrity.

The fans had brought drinks to give them out to the staff members and actors of the drama that Gyuri was filming for.

Internet users who saw this commented, “How cute,” “She’s so full of charm,” and “This is so funny.”

Park Gyuri will be coming out in MBC drama “Nail Shop Paris” airing in April.

Photo Credit: Park Kyuri Twitter

130321 Kang Ji Young’s Maturing Body Through Revealing Outfit Attracts Attention

Kara’s youngest member is currently drawing attention for her maturing body.

Recently, an online community bulletin posted several pictures under the title “Kang Ji Young, Making Her Older Members Nervous.”

The pictures were taken when Kang Ji Young was performing on stage. Her revealing outfit shows her healthy and toned body.

Netizens were full of praise by commenting, “Her body is great,” “She grew up well,” “She lacks nothing,” “Her skin just glows,” and “She’s so perfect.”

Meanwhile, Kang Ji Young is currently attending Sung Kyun Kwan University and is a performing arts major. Not too long ago, a passerby took a picture of her on her way to a lecture.

130320 KARA’s Gyuri reveals her psychic powers

KARA‘s Gyuri probably won’t be getting a crystal ball anytime soon, but she did reveal recently that she thinks she might have psychic powers.

On the March 19th episode of ‘Incarnation‘, Gyuri discussed why she’s afraid to dislike people. MC Shin Dong Yup commented, “I think Gyuri seems like she has good intuition.” She responded, “My sixth sense is also sort of really developed. There are people who have harmed me in a really bad way. For example, if they hurt me mentally, I try not to hate people, but there are times when I think, ‘I hope that person gets punished.’”

She then revealed, “If I think that, the person always gets into a bad situation.” Gyuri concluded, “I get scared, so I never hate anyone now.“

130320 ‘Strong Heart 2′ KARA Park Gyuri Gets Angry at her Manager? ‘Method for Rookie Groups’

'Strong Heart 2' KARA Park Gyuri Gets Angry at her Manager? 'Method for Rookie Groups'

Girl group KARA member Park Gyuri revealed her method on showing disrespectful junior artists her power.

Yesterday on SBS “Strong Heart 2,” Park Gyuri appeared as a guest and revealed her method to showing junior artists her superiority.

She stated, “I was at a radio program with Kim Tae Woo and a new rookie group. Usually, rookie groups are bright and cheery, but this group was being rude. They answered blandly and had a bored look on their faces.”

Although the MC’s asked if she could reveal the group, Gyuri did not reveal who the group name.

Gyuri continued, “I started to get angry at my manager. I was putting out my anger about their attitude to my manager. After we started the program again, the group changed their attitude right away.”

130320 Goo Hara Dazzles By Modeling for Dior in "Elle" Magazine

Kara‘s Goo Hara once again displayed her dazzling beauty through a recent photo shoot and interview as she modeled for the global cosmetics brand, Dior.

Goo Hara has been chosen to be the icon of “Elle” magazine’s April edition. This pictorial was named “Like a Chameleon,” and features Goo Hara sporting Dior makeup and celebrity makeup artist Son Dae Shik.

A variety of Goo Hara’s charms can be seen through the photos. In one released photo, Goo Hara shows off her girlish innocence with funky, curly hair. In another photo, she gives off a chic and trendy look as a mature woman.

Goo Hara’s signature flawless skin and her distinct facial features helped highlight the pictorial as it introduces four lipgloss colors from Dior that suit Asian women.

This pictorial can be found in “Elle” magazine’s April issue.

130320 Kim Hee Sun and Park Gyuri's Beauty Battle

The “original goddess,” Kim Hee Sun and “Kara‘s goddess,” Park Gyuri exchanged a playful banter about their beauty, which created a lot of laughter.

Kara’s Park Gyuri was a guest on the SBS talk show “Hwa Shin” that aired on March 19. During the episode, the two beauties began to show some playful tension regarding their looks, to many viewers’ amusements.

Kim Hee Sun started off by complimenting Park Gyuri by saying, “You are much more beautiful in real life.” Then Park Gyuri replied, “Well, how can I dare to compare myself to your beauty, senior?”

This created a warm atmosphere as Kim Hee Sun thanked Park Gyuri. But then, Park Gyuri playfully added, “This is just what I’m slightly laying out so later on…” At this remark, Kim Hee Sun pretended to get mad and quickly said, “Is it okay if I make her cry during broadcast?”

Meanwhile, Park Gyuri grabbed headlines for her stories shared during this episode such as her ability to eat two whole pizza pies and her method of dealing with rude juniors.

130319 How does Gyuri handle disrespectful hoobae girl groups?

Gyuri revealed how she handled disrepectful hoobae girl groups.

She was a guest on the March 19 episode of ‘Incarnation‘, where she talked about how to leave a lasting impression for a first meeting. She explained, “While I was a radio DJ, a rookie girl group came on the show as guests. Usually, rookies work really hard and they’re filled with motivation, and we have a really happy mood. When that happens, us DJs also want to do something for them and work really hard. But the people who came out that day were not only doing things half-heartedly, they were extremely rude.”

She said, “When I ask questions, even the sunbaes don’t act in such a manner, but they said, ‘Ah, I don’t know’. I thought to myself, ‘Huh? What is this? This isn’t right’. If the broadcast goes well, then it would’ve been a big help to them too.” At this point, MCs Shin Dong Yup and Yoon Jong Shin tried to figure out who the girl group was, guessing if there were 4 or more members, but like a veteran Gyuri avoided the question expertly.

She continued, “During the break, I asked who was their leader as politely and nicely as possible. I then asked how old she was, and I found out she was younger. So I thought to myself, ‘All right’. But since it was break time, my manager oppa was right next to me. So I turned to him and acted really cold.”

Gyuri revealed, “I acted like I was mad, and that I took it out on my manager oppa. So the mood sort of fell down. I kept getting mad at my manager oppa and right before coming back for broadcast I said, ‘Let’s continue’, and everyone was frozen in their seats. After seeing this, they became very diligent.“

130320 Gyuri can finish two whole pizzas by herself?

Gyuri revealed that she has quite an appetite! Although she probably has to watch what she eats a little more so now that she is an idol, she didn’t let anything stop her before her debut, and left the hosts and guests of ’Incarnation‘ quite awed.

On the 19th’s episode, KARA’s resident ‘goddess’ revealed, “Before I debuted, I went to places that would give you one extra pizza if you ordered one. When two pizzas came, I ate it all. If I felt I was full, I would maybe leave 1-3 slices and ate the rest.”

She also revealed a story in which she and her friends, who also happened to have big appetites, stunned their male friends with the amount of food they could eat. Gyuri said, “Once, I went to a restaurant with my friends, and we ate meat, udon, starch noodles, rice cakes, and sweet potatoes. The guys said they were full, but my girlfriends and I added on even more rice and cheese.”

She continued, “After that, we went to the cafe and ate cakes, brownies, macchiatos, and shaved ice.”

130319 Kara's Gyuri Shares Her Method of Keeping Rude Girl Groups in Line

Kara‘s leader Park Gyuri shared a story about a rude junior girl group and how she kept them in line.

On the episode of “Hwa Shin” that aired on March 19, the guests and emcees started a discussion under the topic, “how to gain control over others at the first encounter.”

Gyuri started to share her story by saying, “When I was doing a radio show withSuper Junior‘s Shindong oppa, a rookie girl group was the guest for the day. Usually, rookies will be filled with determination and passion so the atmosphere would be lively and warm. But this particular rookie girl group had no sincerity.”

When the others started to ask which girl group she was talking about, Gyuri did not answer. MC Shin Dong Yup asked, “Do they have four members?” but Gyuri did not reveal the girl group.

Gyuri continued her story as she said, “I got annoyed and thought ‘What is this?’ If the broadcast goes well, then it would be a plus for the juniors too but it wasn’t like that,” and “During our break, I seriously asked them who the leader is and how old they all were. They were all younger than me.”

Finally, Gyuri continued, “Then I started to talk in an attacking and aggressive manner to my manager on purpose. I acted like I was venting at my manager when I was angry at the girl group,” and “When it was time to go on air again, I acted sweet toward the juniors again. But it seemed like they were disciplined and they showed a better, more sincere attitude. Sometimes, I want to use this method toward other people when I see them.”

130319 KARA's Han Seung Yeon: "I Am Not a Gundam Maniac"

KARA‘s Han Seung Yeon recently denied that she was a Gundam fan.

On March 18, Han Seung Yeon tweeted, “There’s just one rumor I’d like to point out for clarification. I am not a Gundam maniac. I haven’t even seen the entire anime series. The Japanese radio listeners do not have all the facts. I really am not a fan. When I was talking about my hobbies, somehow it became misinterpreted that I am a Gundam maniac.”

KARA’s Seung Yeon had recently been in Japan and mentioned anime in an interview, which unfortunately lead to the media perpetuating false information that Han Seung Yeon was an avid animation and Gundam fan.

In related news, KARA will be promoting their 8th Japanese single “Bye Bye Happy Days” on March 27.

130318 KARA Nicole-Goo Hara Posts Twin Concept Self-Cam Photos, ‘Close Friendship’

Today Nicole posted on her twitter, “Goo Hara~I posted it hehe,” along with a picture.

In the picture, she is wearing a pink outfit with a mic attached to her face. Her cheeks seem to have become thinner, meaning she must have lost weight.

Earlier, Goo Hara had posted a similar picture wearing the same pink outfit and mic attached.

Goo Hara had posted, “Since the other members have posted, I will too. Self-cam photo time. Nicole, post yours too!”

On the other hand, KARA will be releasing their new Japan single, Bye bye Happy Days, on March 27.

130318 KARA Han Seungyeon, “I Am Kim Tae Hee’s Rival”

Girl group KARA’s Han Seungyeon revealed a picture of herself in a hanbok (Korean traditional clothing).

Today, Han Seungyeon posted on her Twitter, “Before the nerve-wracking meeting. Hectic while putting on hanbok and running around. The interview was without my soul there because I was so nervous. I blabbed on without thinking,” along with a picture.

In the revealed picture, Han Seungyeon is wearing a pink hanbok with a green skirt.

Han Seungyeon seems to have collapsed after the hectic interview for SBS new drama, “Jang Ok Jung.”

Internet users who saw this commented, “Han Seungyeon is getting prettier and prettier”, “She can pull off the all-back hair so well” and “Her face matches hanbok really well.”

Han Seungyeon will be coming out in the new SBS drama, “Jang Ok Jeong.” In the drama, Han Seung Yeon will be coming out as a rival of Kim Tae Hee to fight for Yoo Ah In.

Photo Credit: Han Seung Yeon Twitter

130319 Idol stars bring out their airport fashion after ‘Korea Music Wave in Bangkok 2013′

‘Airport fashion’ has become something that fans look forward to, and the phenomenon struck again as your favorite idol stars returned to Korea from the ‘Korea Music Wave in Bangkok 2013‘ concert on the 17th.

MBC held the ‘Korean Music Wave in Bangkok 2013′ at Rajamangala National Stadium. The event was hosted by 2PM’s Nichkhun, miss A’s Suzy, SHINee’sMinho, 2AM’s Jo Kwon, and T-ara’s Jiyeon. Twenty-two groups in all performed, including SHINee, EXO-K, B2ST, B.A.P, MBLAQ, 2AM, INFINITE, TEEN TOP, F.T. Island, BtoB, NU’EST, Airplane, B1A4, A-JAX, 2NE1, KARA, SISTAR, T-ara, SECRET, 4minute, miss A, and A Pink.

Check out the airport fashion below, and let us know which style caught your eye the most!