Miss A Injects Spunky Pop Appeal in “MLB” Photo Shoot

Miss A members Suzy, Fei, Jia, and Min were selected as models for the 2013 Fall/Winter advertisement campaign for casual fashion brand MLB.  

The idols injected a spunky pop appeal into the photo shoot and were photographed in a “LA Style” concept with various types of athletic wear and jackets emblazoned with LA and the LA Dodgers’ logo.  The concept of the photo shoot was inspired by baseball player Ryu Hyun Jin who plays for the LA Dodgers and the girls were depicted as cheering for Ryu Hyun Jin.    

Suzy, recently featured in the September issues of numerous magazines across South Korea, was noted for her new and mature sex appeal.  Fei also looked particularly svelte and sexy in the photo shoot.  

-L

source:soompi

EXO’s Tao Uses miss A’s JiA’s Cat as His Weibo Profile Photo

EXO‘s Tao is currently under the spotlight for his Weibo profile picture.

Many netizens have noticed that Tao’s Weibo profile picture is a photo of miss A Jia‘s cat.

In Tao’s profile picture, a cat is laying on top of a yellow carpet and netizens have figured out that is in fact, Jia’s cat. Netizens have also figured out that the yellow carpet has been seen on Jia’s SNS account in the past.

These connections have left netizens pondering about Tao and JiA’s relationship.

On September 5, JYP Entertainment sources spoke with OSEN and said, “Tao is known to like cats so it seemslike JiA has sent him a photo of her cat to show off.”SM sources also said, “Tao saw the picture and put it up with innocent intentions because the cat is cute.”

Both agencies mentioned that both idol stars related a lot to each other as Chinese members of a K-Pop idol group. However, both agencies firmly emphasized that they are nothing more than friends and that they are also close with other non-Korean members such as f(x)‘s Amber.

Meanwhile, Tao is appearing on the MBC sports variety show, “Star Diving Show Splash.”

-L

source:soompi

G-Dragon Tells Suzy to Buy His Song From His New Mini Album “COUP D`ETAT”

Big Bang‘s G-Dragon had a short answer for miss A‘s Suzy when she complimented one of the tracks on his new mini album, “Coup D-Etat.”

On September 3 Suzy wrote on her Twitter, “Black. The song is good. Black, black.” Suzy was referring to one of the tracks on G-Dragon’s new mini album.

G-Dragon replied back on Twitter with a short and curt message: “Then go buy it.” Perhaps he felt that his reply was too brusque because he deleted his tweet not too long after. 

Netizens who caught the tweet before it was deleted remarked that “G-Dragon is a cool guy, “The two must know each other,” and “I wonder how Suzy would have responded.”

Recently, G-Dragon gave a performance on “Yoo Hee Yeol’s Sketchbook” and will release a new album on September 13 with remix versions of “Window” and “Black.” Suzy was seen filming for the Idol Olympics.

-L

source:soompi

Over 160 Idols Including EXO, BEAST, Infinite, miss A, Participate in the 2013 Idol Athletic Championships

It’s that special time of year where hundreds of K-Pop’s hottest idol stars gather together in one big arena to display their athleticism, sportsmanship and hot-blooded young energy!

On September 3, top idol groups such as EXO, BEAST, A Pink, Infinite and ZE:Agathered together to film the “2013 Idol Athletic Championships,” which featured sports such as track and field, archery and mini-soccer.

Hosted by Jeon Hyun Moo, Kim Jae Dong, Defconn and Lee Ki Kwang, the seventh annual Idol Athletic Championships revealed the many different athletic skills that our favorite idols possess.

Around 160 idols participated in this year’s championships including groups likeSuper Junior-M, BEAST, Infinite, MBLAQ, ZE:A, Secret, B.A.P, BTOB, VIXX, Rainbow, Girl’s Day, A Pink, Dal Shabet, Teen Top, Tasty, B1A4, EXO, U-KISS, Crayon Pop, 2AM, miss A, A-JAX, 100% and more.

Idols were divided into four teams for the mini-soccer games. Team A consists of 2AM’s Seulong and Changmin; B1A4′s Jinyoung, Baro and Gongchan;100%’s Sanghoon; A-JAX’s Seung Yup and Goo Ja Myung. Team B consists of EXO’s Luhan, Xiumin, Suho and Baekhyun; Infinite’s Hoya and Woohyun; Tasty’s Soryong; and Shorry J. Team C consists of ZE:A’s Kim Dong Jun, Ha Min Woo, and Kim Tae Heon; U-KISS’ Soohyun and Kiseop; VIXX’s N and Leo, and Son Jin Young. Team D consists of BEAST’s Yoon Doo Joon, Lee Ki Kwang and Yang Yo Seob; BTOB’s Eunkwang; B.A.P’s Bang Yong Guk, Young Jae and Zelo; and Roh Ji Hoon.

At the same time, archery and track competitions were held as well.

Although some idols weren’t able to make it, such as U-KISS’ Dongho, some of the currently busiest idols such as Suzy, Park Hyung Shik, Jung Eun Ji and L attended the event.

Suzy even stood as the representative idol member along with ZE:A’s Kim Dong Jun and read the competition oath in front of her peers. She went on to compete in the archery games as well.

The broadcast date is not set yet but it will definitely air during the Chuseok holiday in Korea so stay tuned on our blog for more information on the “2013 Idol Athletic Championships!”

-L

source:soompi

EXO, B2ST, Infinite, and More to Participate in the Idol Star Athletics Championships

It′s that time of the year again, and 160 members of different idol groups will compete against each other in this year’s Idol Star Athletics Championships.

On August 30, MBC announced that Kim Je Dong and Jeon Hyun Moo will be hosting the 2013 Idol Star Athletics Championships with comedian Lee Byung Jin and announcer Heo Il Woo commentating on the futsal match. B2ST’s Lee Gi Kwang and Defconn will be interviewing the idols on the floor. 

This Chuseok’s Championship will have a total of 160 idol group members from EXO, B2ST, Infinite, 2AM, miss A, MBLAQ, ZE:A, Secret, Rainbow, BTOB, B1A4, Teen Top, Crayon Pop and more. 

For the first time ever on Idol Star Athletics Championship, idols will play a match of fustal, or indoor soccer. As many of the male idols used to or currently play soccer, the futsal match is already becoming an anticipated event. 

The filming for the Idol Star Athletics Championship will take place on September 3 at the Goyang Indoor Gymnasium. The broadcast is expected to happen during the Chuseok festivities on September 18-20. 

-L

source:enewsworld.mnet

Super Junior Loves Meat, miss A’s Suzy Makes a New Friend and More

Super Junior’s Choi Siwon tweeted a photo with his members and SM seniors on July 21, writing “The formation of president Min Jong hyung and vice president Kangta hyung’s SM sirloin society. President Kim Min Jong, it was delicious attention!

Ryeowook tweeted a photo with Super Junior-M’s Zhou Mi on July 21, writing “Zhou Mi hyung, thank you for coming to see the show~~^^!!! Having a quick cup of tea~~ ZZhou ZZhou Mi, who’s gotten more handsome since the last time I saw him~~!!! Henry, when are you coming!!ㅋㅋ.”

2NE1’s Sandara Park tweeted a photo on July 21, writing “Our loving staff members, who always work so hard behind the scenes!!! Each person has an interesting character all their own, and they work so hard for us all the time and anywhere. Applause~!!! Clap clap clap!!! I love you!!!”

The next day, Sandara Park tweeted another photo with the message, “Uh…oh.. something’s strange. I’m losing my sense of direction.. why is it the opposite direction..^^;;;”

Shinhwa Company shared a photo of the members on its official Facebook on July 21, writing “Hello!?!”

Miss A’s Suzy tweeted a photo on July 21 with the message, “My new best friend We take naps togetherㅋㅋ (in Charmonix).”

Actor Lee Soo Hyuk posted a photo with G-Dragon on his Instagram on July 22, writing “WITHMYSUPERSTAR @xxxibgdrgn.”

Wonder Girls’ Yubin joined the Instagram world on July 22 with above photo and message, “Starting instagram.”

2AM’s Jo Kwon tuned into Lee Jung Hyun’s comeback showcase on July 22, tweeting the above photo and writing “Surprised while watching Jung Hyun nuna’s showcase. Yes, I watched it live. So here’s my ‘V’ as proof.”

CN Blue’s Lee Jung Shin tweeted the above photos on July 22, writing “It’s Jung Shin~ Yesterday, our fans came to the Blade and Petal staff with samgyetang.. It was my first time eating samgyetang this year, and it choked me up because the fans prepared it. Thank you so, so much. Including the other actors, the staff members, it was a total of 230 servings.. I feel good because they all said they ate it wellㅠㅠ And they even prepared this pretty red bean bingsu as dessert.. We ate it so, so well. Because of your constant support, I can’t not gain strength.. ㅎ I’ll gain strength and work to be awesome on the Zeff tour and on the Blade and Petal set! Everyone! All of the fans! Our Boice. I love you all! Watch out for the heat.”

-L

source:enewsworld.mnet

miss A's Suzy interview : '' I Was Lucky to Be Successful in Everything ''

Suzy and Lee Seung Gi, two of the most successful figures in the Korean entertainment scene, finally met, and their meeting in MBC′s Gu Family Book, as expected, became a sure hit.

Despite their prowess in pulling this feat off, Gu Family Book was actually the actors′ first period piece of their careers. Though it boasted such trustworthy names as screenwriter Kang Eun Kyung and director Shin Woo Chul, the actors′ ventures into Gu Family Book were taken to be challenges on the personal level.

Still, they managed to pull through together, leading the drama to a success. Behind the success was Suzy′s successful act as Dam Yeo Wool.

It seemed Suzy was finding it hard to shake Dam Yeo Wool off, as she had poured her heart into the character for months on end. What was interesting, however, was that Suzy′s original personality wasn′t very different from that of Yeo Wool′s. She was bright and fairly laid back.

Enews met with the singer-turned-actress to talk about acting.

You′ve been successful in film, dramas and music. What′s your secret?

I don′t really have a secret; I just think I was lucky. I was able to meet a good director, and my fellow cast gave me a lot of help. In Architecture 101, director Lee Yong Joo molded my ′first love′ image and again this time I was helped along by the directing and [Lee] Seung Gi oppa (big brother). I was very lucky.

How was it, working with Lee Seung Gi?

He′s very considerate. He also gives me advice on how I could do something in a certain scene. That was good.

Dam Yeo Wool′s fashion styles made issues everywhere. Didn′t you want to wear pretty hanboks like other girls, though?

I didn′t feel that way much. My warrior′s suit was so pretty. I liked it a lot, and it looked cool. (Laugh) I didn′t really want to try on pretty clothes, but my mom kept asking when I would be appearing in hanbok.

Director Shin Woo Chul is known to be a hard trainer for young actors. How was he in person?

He was charismatic and he was a great leader, so I had nothing to worry about. He wasn′t like the so-called ′tiger′ everyone says he′s like (Laugh); he tried to give me strength, saying I should be confident. I think I would′ve been pressured if he had gone into every detail, but he just told me to do whatever with confidence. It feels great when he tells me, ′That was good Yeo Wool.′

It′s your second piece with Yoo Yeon Seok. How was he this time around?

I forgot about that entirely because he had changed so much since I last saw him during Architecture 101. (Laugh) You would′ve noticed, but his image and style of acting has changed entirely. It is surprising that we′ve met again, though.

How does the life of an actress and the life of an idol singer differ?

I′ve never thought of it in those terms. I just want to live my life like a normal human being. I′m not saying that idols and actresses aren′t like normal human beings, though. (Laugh)

Prejudices against idols still exist. Do you feel any pressure?

It can′t be helped. I think it′s important to quietly go my own way rather than try to break through such prejudice. It′s not something I can change.

You′re originally a singer. Is it hard to keep up these separate careers?

I am sad that I can′t concentrate on one specific area. Still, I can′t help but do everything because so many people like me that way.

For your previous piece you mostly acted with people around your age, but this time you had to act with a lot of seniors. Was it any different?

You get to learn from the mere presence of such seniors. They spout a lot of energy when they act. It helps to just watch them. Jo Sung Ha sunbaenim (senior), who was my father Dam Pyung Joon, treated me like his daughter. He danced a lot on set, and we had great times together.

Any plans for the future?

I don′t have anything planned, but there are a lot of other areas I want to tackle. I want to write, and I want to release a photobook someday. I also want to host a radio show if I get the chance.

The drama was pretty long, with 24 episodes. What do you want to hear most now that it′s finished?

I hope the sincere emotions I poured into Gu Family Book made it to the viewers. I want to hear that they could feel I was sincere, or that they could see my sincerity

-L

source:enewsworld.mnet

JYJ’s Kim Jae Joong Meets Hello Kitty, SNSD Instagrams From Bed and More

SNSD’s Jessica posted a photo of the group in the rehearsal room on her Weibo on July 7, writing “silly girls say hello!! tiff.hy.sh & rino.”

Fellow member Yuri posted a photo from her bed on her Instagram on July 7 with the caption, “Dream about me.”

Sunny joined the Instagram world on July 7 and posted a photo in celebration, writing “Hello?! It’s me! Hiiiiiiiii first post!!!”

She took to her Instagram once again on July 8, posting the above photo of her nails with the caption “There are cupcakes here too?! Luv cupcakes! Luv nails!!”

2NE1’s CL posted a photo on her Instagram on July 8 with the caption “yeahINDACLUBwegettinUGLYIDONTCARECANTNOBODYstoptheFIREletthemhaterssitnstare.”

The day before, Minzy shared a photo via Instagram of a cake sent to her by fans in honor of the group’s comeback. She included with the photo the caption, “I love this cake :) thank you blackjack!”

JYJ’s Kim Jae Joong had jokes when he tweeted a photo on July 7 with the message, “A shot with Hong Man hyung’s girlfriend.”

We’re in the middle of monsoon season here in Korea, and FT Island’s Lee Hong Ki tweeted the above photo on July 7 with the message, “Is it going to rain again later!!!”

In the same vein, 2PM’s Wooyoung tweeted the above photo with the message, “Can’t see. Anything.”

Shinhwa Company tweeted a photo from Shinhwa’s recent concert in Taipei, writing “Shinhwa Grand Tour in Taipei. To everyone who filled the concert venue over the two days, thank you.”

Min Woo also posted a photo on his Facebook page on July 8, writing “13.07.08 finally going home~ ㅎㅎ Still haven’t recovered from the jetlag ㅜㅜ Might have to go back to the U.S. ㅋㅋ.”

Miss A’s Suzy tweeted a photo on July 8 with the message, “This is a heart bear, and when you hug it, its heart beats! All of the proceeds will go to children in Korea and abroad in need of heart surgery. Everyone show love! Purchase a cute teddy bear and help children with heart disease!

Super Junior’s Yesung tweeted the above photo on July 7 with the message, “Tornado Sung Joon ro. Came to cheer him on before the ‘I Hear Your Voice’ shoot^^. Fighting!!”

-L

source:enewsworld.mnet

Miss A's Suzy Explains Dating Rumors with Kim Soo Hyun Once Again

Suzy recently explained dating rumors surrounding her and former co-star Kim Soo Hyun, according to the Korea Times.

On June 26, there was a final interview for the cast of MBC’s “Gu Family Book,” which is closing up its final episodes. A dating rumor between her and Kim Soo Hyun was mentioned during the interview. The two stars had worked together closely for KBS2’s “Dream High” back in 2011.

She explained, “I asked him about the filming site for ‘Gu Family Book,’ since he had filmed here before. I thought he would know the area better than anyone else. We also caught up for a little bit.”

She added, “We still keep in touch too. I guess these rumors circulate because we are pretty close. Lately though, we have both been busy so we have not been contacting each other.”

Netizens commented, “But Kim Soo Hyun and Suzy look so good together,” “It looks like they are really close,” and, “They are both big stars.”

It looks like they are just close friends. Do you think they would make a good couple?  

-L

source:soompi

miss A’s Suzy Can’t Stay Awake, FT Island’s Lee Hong Ki Loves Skulls and More

Miss A’s Suzy updated fans with a few photos on June 4, including the one above, writing, “Just because you’re tired, doesn’t mean you should sleep on anything.”

She also tweeted the above photo with the message, “You’re going to tune in to the ‘Gu Family Book’ broadcast, right?”

2NE1’s Park Bom was also in need of some serious Z’s, as indicated by a photo she posted on her Instagram on June 5, writing “Bommi is sleeping. Kkk.”

Meanwhile, Sandara Park was out and about, tweeting a photo with the message, “Darong′s beanie collection!!! Ssangiela :).”

Teen Top’s Ricky treated fans to a baby photo on June 4 with the caption “Baby smile.”

Fellow member Chunji tweeted a selca on June 5, writing “I’m still alive.”

FT Island’s Lee Hong Ki tweeted a photo on June 4 with the message, “This bag is all the rage these days!!! I love skulls…”

B2ST’s Yang Yo Seop posted a photo on his Instagram on June 4 with the caption, “Finished work! It was hard but fun! Have a good night!!”

SHINee’s Key shared a photo of his dog via Instagram on June 4, writing “are we going somewhere???????”

2AM’s Jin Woon tweeted a photo of himself playing around with a camera app on June 5, writing “ㅋㅋㅋㅋTo think something like this existsㅋㅋㅋㅋNow that there’s a camera app, I’m going to be king of selcas!!!!ㅋㅋㅋ.”

-L

source:enewsworld.mnet