110505 Taeyeon-Kim Junsu, Idols Most Fit To Be Mentors For ‘A Majestic Birth’

With MBC’s ‘Star Audition-A Majestic Birth’ gaining more and more popularity as the days go by, the results have been revealed on which idol star would be most apt at being a mentor on the show.

Music portal site Bugs (www.bugs.co.kr) conducted a survey on 5,529 people from April 26th to May 2nd on the question of, ‘Which idol has the most potential to become a future mentor on ‘A Majestic Birth’?’.

Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon came out on top with 45% (2487 people) of the votes. Those who were surveyed left reasons such as, “Taeyeon is an artiste whose color and vocal ability is undeniable,” and “Taeyeon is the person who leads the nine members of Girls’ Generation. With this experience under her belt, she could become a great mentor who gives her juniors important and lasting advice.

 

Kim Junsu came out second in the survey with 41% (2261 people) of the votes. Kim Junsu has also been chosen as ‘The most vocally talented artiste amongst idols’ by vocal trainers.

Netizens said, “There are no idols who could even dream of catching up to Xiah Junsu’s vocal talent,” and “Junsu is able to sing live, even when he dances. He fits the role of a mentor on ‘A Majestic Birth’ so well.” Xiah Junsu will be appearing in the musical ‘Mozart’ from the 24th of this month.

Third place went to 2AM’s Changmin with 6% (282 people) of the votes. Changmin plans to appear on ‘Immortal Music Classics2′, frequently called the idol-version of ‘I am a Singer’. IU and B2ST’s Yang Yoseob were also seen on the list.

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TVXQ Pours Their Hearts Out On "Knee-Drop Guru"

 

“As a fellow member, I was a little hurt”. 

TVXQ poured their hearts out on March 2nd’s episode of “Knee-Drop Guru“. 

Explaining their feelings about JYJ breaking off from TVXQ, Yunho stated,”It was a shock to me at that time. I didn’t know [they] filed an injunction. My heart was broken by thinking that our big success at such a young age caused all of this“.

He added, “I was also disappointed as a member that they even took the situation as far as filing a lawsuit. I can personally handle being called a ‘traitor’ but I regretted the situation influencing my beloved and respected parents“.

Changmin revealed his feelings, saying “The situation has been written in the papers and some talked badly about my parents. My father is still a teacher so I felt bad about him getting hurt. I also felt bad at the thought that my siblings or friends would become adults holding this pain in their hearts“.

Changmin reminisced about the then 5-member TVXQ’s final performance in 2009 at NHK’s ‘Red and White Collaboration‘ saying,  ”I looked at my schedule and I didn’t see anything. We were performing at a prestigious and memorable event, and I felt sad at the thought that this could possibly be our last stage. We advanced into Japan as raw newbies and it was a great time to profit from it, I didn’t know why I was performing a sad song at such a happy and fun stage”.

Yunho said, “I felt uncomfortable singing on that stage. We had a lot of memories and we came all the way here with one shared dream and I felt afraid that our last stage could take place at one of the most prestigious awards shows. So I felt as if I sang with a sad face, I’d be acknowledging (the situation) so I sang even harder.”

In addition, he revealed the hardships he went through in preparation for the new album, “For the new album, we needed to give off the TVXQ feeling / vibe with only 2 members, so it was hard filling the empty space. We practiced until the early morning, even after all the trainees left“.

At the question “Are the lyrics to ‘Keep Your Head Down’ targeting the JYJ members?“, Yunho replied, “It literally means ‘keep your head down’. Many people are thinking that we’re dissing the members but that was not our intent at all“.

He continued, “In our 1st album, there is a song called ‘Triangle‘, which has the lyrics ‘with a falling heart (I) cry bloody tears’. If we sang that at this time, people would mistake that we’re dissing (them). If we wanted to diss them, we would’ve never came out with this song“.

On the other hand, Changmin said, “I didn’t think we’d be able to dodge many questions for long. I felt we needed a time to jump over them”, giving a reason behind their decision to appear on the show.

TVXQ also revealed the story behind their stage name.

When MC Kang Ho Dong asked, “Were you all satisfied with the team name?“, Yunho said, “I didn’t like it. Our CEO thought about it for a long time and came up with ‘Dong Bang Bul Pae’. When I first heard it, I was really shocked. After that, our names were ‘Jun Muk Go‘ (A Whale Who Lives By Eating Legends), SM5, and Dream Team“.

Additionally, the two members came on the show with the concern, “We want to have more male fans“. Changmin explained, “In Cassiopeia, only 3.25% of the fans are male”.

Kang Ho Dong thought of a quick solution and made the whole cast laugh by saying, “Go to the army. If you go to the army, you can gain the hearts of 6,000,000 soldiers“.

Source: Allkpop

OCN Keyword Ranking 2010 Male Celebrities – No.1 Tohoshinki

 

1. Tohoshinki (2)

2. Arashi (1)

3. Akanishi Jin (11)

4. EXILE (3)

5. Lee Byung Hun (-)

6. Ohno Satoshi (36)

7. Fukuyama Masaharu (8)

8. Sato Takeru (5)

9. Mukai Osamu (16)

10. Ninety-nine (-)

11. Yamada Ryosuke (13)

12. Kamiji Yusuke (4)

13. Kamenashi Kazuya (21)

14. Matsumoto Jun (38)

15. Ninomiya Kazunari (-)

16. Takahashi Daisuke (-)

17. Park Yong Ha (-)

18. Ishikawa Ryo (28)

19. Okamura Takashi (-)

20. Nakamura Shunsuke (-)

21. Kimura Takuya (-)

22. Yuzu (25)

23. Tamaki Hiroshi (-)

24. Honda Keisuke (-)

25. Watanabe Yoichi (-)

26. Mizuki Shigeru (-)

27. Untouchable (-)

28. Yamashita Tomohisa (27)

29. Kobukuro (10)

30. Hashimoto Kyomei

 

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TVXQ Will Perform in Both Korea and Japan With One Title Track

"Expected To Simultaneously Rank #1 In Both Countries"

TVXQ are planning to perform in both Korea and Japan with the same title track.

TVXQ, now a duo with U-Know Yunho and Choikang Changmin, made an announcement through their official homepage on November 23rd that they will make a comeback next January. Following this, they announceed through their Japanese agency AVEX on December 2nd that they will be releasing a new single on January 26th.

The unknown song they are planning to sing is receiving great attention as TVXQ is planning to perform it in both Korea and Japan at the same time. TVXQ's agency SM Entertainment stated, "TVXQ are planning to perform the same title track in both Korea and Japan in January."

All the SM artistes, including TVXQ, BoA, Super Junior, Girls' Generation, SHINee and f(x), will be holding their Japan leg of the 'SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR' on January 25th and 26th in Tokyo, Japan. Because this overlaps with the release of TVXQ's new single, there is a great possibility that they will be kicking off their activities in Japan at the SM TOWN concert.

On the other hand, TVXQ's Japanese comeback has been met with an explosive response from Japanese fans. On major album sites such as HMV and Tower Records, TVXQ's new single, set to release on January 26th, rose to #1 on the ranking charts as soon as it was released, thus proving their continued popularity in Japan.

Source: Newsen+DNBN 

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TVXQ and Park Yong Ha are Placed 4th and 12th at Japan Annual Celebrity Search

According to the annual celebrity search ranking that is released by Japan’s largest portal site Infoseek, TVXQ and Park Yong Ha are placed 4th and 12th, respectively.

...On the December 3rd, Infoseek announced its ’2010 Annual Keyword Ranking’, and TVXQ earned 724 points thus placed the group at 4th place. Next year, TVXQ will comeback with two members, U-Know Yunho and Choikang Changmin.

The suicide of Park Yong Ha in last June attracted a lot of attention and earned the late actor 323 points for 12th rank. These points are also influenced by his volunteer work that was documented by a Japanese broadcaster entitled ‘INNOCENT WORD Park Yong Ha, Travel to Africa’.

Meanwhile the first place of the rank was occupied by none other but Japan most popular group Arashi that gained 1055 points. Japanese model Kayo Sato who just recently made a shocking confession about her having a sex reassignment surgery was placed 2nd (762 points), followed by best group EXILE (728 points) on 3rd.

Source: JYJ (Junsu Jaejung Yuchun) Facebook Fan Page

Grazia Magazine 2011 January Issue - The Story of Changmin

Regardless of how busy I am, I would like to have blossoming relationship. I need to express my feelings during work, for me, it is essential to be in love.

After went through the days dazzled with storms of life, Changmin who hasn't been seen for a long time, was slightly different from the past, as he exuded an aura of mature temptation.

However his never changing youth-like innocence and sincerity still appeared when he smiled. He is still hesitating on the verge of becoming a man from a boy. Despite of having hesitation in his work and relationship, he'd still choose to keep moving forward.

Once in a life time.

In this kind of season. 

And because of the radiance that shines within him, people are unable to take their eyes off him.

  

Sexiest Man of the Year

He is growing into a mature man, Changmin’s ‘present’ is bright and eye-catching.
When he took off his jacket upon his arrival in the studio, the exposure of his well-trained shoulder astounded all who saw him. Previously, the smoothness of line which stretched from his neck to shoulder reminiscent of an elegant little deer, now they seems to be full of power. When we said about last time, in fact it was merely a year, or one and a half year ago.

‘I started to go to gym since one year ago. Not only my muscles are trained, I become healthier too. I felt inferior last time for being too thin. I want to look manlier and smarter when I wear clothes, that’s why I ended up in doing gym.’

The chances of having to stand in front of a camera increase when working as a model. The height of 188cm indeed is a weapon which can fit in perfectly in any kind of outfit. However he still feel a bit difficult when he has to perform his solo activities. Nonetheless, the youngest who felt carefree when he was surrounded by his elder brothers in Tohoshinki before, is completely different from Changmin who is standing in front of me now. He used to feel embarrased when he heard his stage name --“Choi Kang = Max” when he debut, but he get used to it now. However when he was praised by the others that he is ‘very sexy’, he still can’t get rid of the shyness which belongs to a 22 year old youth, ‘If I was told like that, I will feel stressed and embarrassed’

‘Recently I attend vocal and dance classes, I can feel my limit when I practise more, so I become impatience. However when I think of it in the opposite way, this means that I still have rooms for improvement in the future. Therefore it can be concluded that the pressure and joy are coexist. ------- I like to force myself? Perhaps.’

Having to start working in an environment surrounded by adults since 15 years old, I am aware of ‘I am an adult’. Now, I have really becoming one ------- Changmin who said like this, knew clearly that there’s still a child-like part which remains in him.

His silhouette which wavers in between a man and boy, is like a beautiful winding coastline. One moment it is a serene stream which formed by merging of waves that surged to the shore, next it is a cape which emerges sharply from sea. His figure of wavering, is coruscating when reflects in the eyes of older women.

‘My favourite colour is purple, it is an ambiguous colour which has shade in between dull and bright. I always feel that there’s overlap between the wisdom and responsibility in an adult. When you become an adult, you are allowed to do things such as smoking and drinking, which are prohibited in children. In contrary, you have to be responsible for yourself too. Up till now, no matter what I have done, my teachers and parents will criticize me. This is because they are protecting me. Now that I have to do the same too, to protect someone.’

‘Now I have started to hear about the news of my friends’ marriage at this age. So I have yearnings for it too. My personal dream is to build a warm family and become a man which can protect it. I have started to prepare it now.’ Changmin said sincerely.

The mature women who take charge of their own lives is sexy

‘My career ambition is to become an artist who can express his emotions freely. Recently I was told to express “mature sexiness” quite often. Therefore I was chanting to myself all the time, that I am the sexiest man in the world.’ If you met the intensity of his gaze which are gradually burned with passion, then you will understand Changmin is integrating into this world rapidly.

‘External beauty and the gentle manner, they are definitely not defined as the real handsome. In my opinion, a real sexy man has to be honest, and with strong will. This goes the same for women, sexy is not defined by how much skin she bares. (laughs) Let it be household chores or work, if a lady can has her own things done properly, she looks sexy to me.’

When asked about his ideal type of girl, pure, cheerful and lovely, with good cooking skill... he became so greedy, and was shocked by his own greed. Moreover, while he was laughing over his honesty, he revealed frankly that there are many outstanding girls. When giving out the examples, he mentioned about British actress Emma Watson, Aragaki Yui and other artists from the same generation.
‘I love RYO too.’ (Mitsui Kanna in Code Blue). His last answer really suprised everyone. ‘The doctor which she acted In Code Blue has left a deep impression on me. The pure heart which is hidden under her tough and calm appearance, and the hidden passion and tenderness which can’t be expressed perfectly. These characters are similar to how Changmin thinks of himself. The person who faces the same direction as him, having the same weakness meanwhile as tough as him, perhaps are the reasons that attracted Changmin.

‘For fans, I don’t want to become an absolute existence in their lives. I don’t want them to spend their lives desperately on me. To say it in an extreme way, it is alright even you guys do not show me your support, I just want you to live your own life well. And take note of my activities occasionally. I will be happiest if you treat my existence as nutritional supplements.’

Naive smile, sorrow, depression, and other challenging expressions. Those numerous delicate feelings which are hidden beneath, drew the fans closer, and add colour to the daily life. The dream of becoming ‘an artist who can express various feelings’ has been partially fulfilled. This is because for him who live in the adult world, he could never put an end to experience various type of feelings, and of course including love life.

‘When shooting for sexy photos, I will remember the love relationship that I used to have. It comes up spontaneously (laughs) If compared to a normal person, I have less chances to fall into a relationship. However I still want to get involved in a love relationship. Since I need to express my feelings during work, to be in love is essential to me. It is an absolute existence.’

Recently he read a romance novel entitled ‘Goodbye, someday’. The main character is a well-behaved youth who met his predestined love one day. And starting from there, he goes through the journey of depression, sorrow and fanaticism which he has never experienced it before and slowly understand them from it. Changmin who finds himself in a similar situation as the main lead, perhaps, will meet his predestined love some day.

 

Changmin's Profile
Born in 1988 in Seoul, Korea. Debut as a member of DBSK in 2004. His perfect poportionate height and handsome appearance, as well as the strong and powerful high notes and vocal skill, are determined for his high popularity. His debut drama ‘Paradise Ranch’ is scheduled to be released in Korea in January 2011.

Source: DBSK Sleepless Nights

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Tohoshinki Announces Their First Single of 2011

When it was announced by Avex that Tohoshinki (TVXQ) was going to continue as a unit, there were mixed reactions. There were those who refused to believe that the group was still ‘TVXQ’ because there were only two members left; they drew reassurance in seeing how the official image on the Avex website still displayed the original five.

Unfortunately, the reality isn’t so neat.

It was announced that TVXQ will be releasing their first single as a two-member unit on January 26th, 2011. While details regarding the title have yet to be released, what is known is that there will be two versions available.

The ‘First Press Limited Edition’ will include two title tracks, as well as two different versions of the songs. DVD with the title track’s PV and ‘off shoot movie’ will also be included in the package. Only the first press album will have a different jacket, utilizing 1 of 6 random photos. This CD+DVD unit has been priced at ¥1,890 ($22.50 USD).

The ‘Normal Edition’ will include the two title tracks, a remix of the main track, and two different versions of the songs. As an added bonus, the ‘first press’ of this version will have an alternative jacket (1 of 6 photos) and a 12-page booklet. This version will only cost fans ¥1,050 ($12.50 USD).

>(Note: Title and extras are subject to change. Also, once Avex’s mu-mo shop releases more information, the Bigeast fanclub will have their own original version.)

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