Singer Baek Ji Young who has been busy running her online shopping mall with former COOLmember and best friend Yuri, has built up a lot of fashion tips, know-how’s and how-to’s. She will reveal all of this knowledge in her newest style book ‘MAKING STYLE 365‘, which is slated to be published soon. Her biggest fashion project? Decorating her own luxurious home, which she opened up to the public for the very first time.
The walls of the singer’s home are painted in different hues of subtle ivory and beige, and the matching rug in the living room gives the place a warm touch. The bold splash of red in her curtains and dining table also give the home a luxurious but trendy feel.
Baek Ji Young also shared her large private walk in closet which was full of handbags in every color along with rows and rows of clothing, neatly organized by the singer herself.
“I’m the type of person that holds on to things, and can’t easily throw things away. I have a lot of clothes I’ve never even worn… even clothes that are quite old, hold a lot of sentimental value. They hold memories, and I feel like if I get rid of these clothes, I’m throwing away the memories with them. I hold these clothes neat and dear to my heart, firmly believing that the fashion trends will repeat themselves,” she said as she expressed her love for clothing.
The singer will be revealing her know-hows to organizing closets, shoe racks, make-up stands, etc, as well as introduce all the areas of her home in her newest project, ‘Making Style 365′.
Saturday, October 29, 2011@9:48 AM
MYNAME debuts on Music Bank with “Message”
Toted as the ‘Hwanhee boys‘ prior to their debut, idol group MYNAME has finally arrive on ‘Music Bank‘ with their title track, “Message“.
Hoping to put their names out, the members brought their all to the stage while dressed stylishly in their chic outfits.
Leader Gunwoo revealed, “Until the very last second of his enlistment, our mentor Hwanhee watched over our rehearsal for our debut stage and gave us his support. We felt once again that we have to work hard, and although we won’t be able to have him watch our debut stage, we’re going to perform as if he’s right here next to us.”
Check out their debut below!
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MBLAQ’s Mir shows off his V-line, fans debate over his health
On October 28th,MBLAQ‘s Mir showed off his sleeker V-line through Twitter, drawing a mix of praise and concern from his fans.
Attaching a selca to his tweet, the idol wrote, “For all of my Japanese A+, Korean A+, people all over the world, and to all my A+ in outer space, [I'm] sharing one selca. This is what you call a V-line.”
It’s been a while since his last update, so fans were surprised to see a world-wide (if not galatic) selca dedication. Since Mir drew attention to the V-line himself, fans immediately began to debate whether he looked good, or if he looked gaunt.
They commented, “Your jaw looks very sharp, I feel like you could cut me with it”, “Looks like you lost a lot of weight. Health is more important than looks,” and “Please send us more updates!”
In related news, MBLAQ released their second Japanese single and rose to 2nd place on the Oriconchart.
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RELIVE IT: allkpop interviews SNSD at SMTOWN Live NYC!
With the SM Entertainment family taking over Madison Square Garden for SMTOWN Live NYC last night, SNSD / Girls’ Generation was looking sharper than ever for four hours of performance! Before the show kicked off, we at allkpop had the honor of sitting down with the nine ladies for an exclusive interview regarding their recent activities.
With the recent worldwide release of “The Boys” and full promotions underway, SNSD had lots to share with allkpop readers. In a mixture of English and Korean, the ladies discussed their surprise concept for “The Boys”, the maturation they’ve undergone since their debut, dreaming big for their entrance into the world market and more.
Without further ado, enjoy allkpop’s exclusive interview with SNSD below!
BoA is gearing up for her December comeback, and fans are psyched to hear new Japanese material after such a long hiatus.
A radio station recently played her new song, “Milestone“, and it’s promising to be a big hit, thanks to its pretty melody and BoA’s rich vocals. It seems that during her time away, she developed a rich tint to her tone that speaks to her growth as an artist.
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MISS A
MISS A is a group that made a striking debut into the Korean music scene, breaking away from the idea that girl groups need to have a super-innocent, doll-like image in order to be successful. With bold performances and provocative song lyrics that criticize the shallowness of men’s perception of women, MISS A added a new, fresh element to the music industry and has quickly gained fans worldwide. With the members’ proficiency in English, Chinese, and of course, Korean, many expect the group to increasingly develop a strong presence in the international music arena.
2. Group Introduction
The name MISS A's conveys the group’s hope of becoming a top ‘A-class’ group in Asia. MISS A consists of four members: Suzy, Min, Fei, and Jia. Ever since the release of the first single album ‘Bad but Good’ in 2010, the group has had several hit songs including ‘Bad Girl Good Girl,’ ‘Breathe,’ and ‘Love Alone.’ - First Album Release: ‘Bad But Good’ (2010) - MISS A’s Official Website:http://www.aq-ent.com/ (Korean)
3. Member Profiles
* Name: Suzy * Nationality: Korean * Position: Vocalist * Education: School of Performing Arts, Seoul Despite being the youngest member of the group and having a relatively short training experienc (compared to other members), Suzy has become the spokesperson of MISS A, leading the group with her versatile music talents and radiant looks. Since 2010, Suzy has been MCing the MBC music program ‘Show! Music Core’ (along with Onew and Minho of SHINee and Jiyeon of T-ara). In 2011 she gained even more recognition for her acting and singing by starring in the KBS TV Drama ‘Dream High,’ as well as participating in the making of the Dream High OST. * Date of Birth: October 10, 1994 * Blood Type: AB * Height: 166cm * Weight: 47kg
* Name: Min * Nationality: Korean * Position: Vocalist * Education: Repertory Company High School for Theatre Arts Min perfected her singing and dancing through seven years of intense training, which have more than paid off! Despite her small frame, Min commands the stage with powerful dance moves and is viewed as the leader during the group’s energetic performances. In 2011, she appeared in the KBS variety show ‘Oh! My School’ (also known as ‘100 Points Out of 100’) and once again captivated the audience with her charm. * Date of Birth: June 21, 1991 * Blood Type: A * Height: 161cm * Weight: 45kg
* Name: Fei * Nationality: Chinese * Position: Vocalist * Education: Seoul Art College Fei was selected through a series of auditions in China, and was originally a member of the 3-person group ‘Sisters’ along with fellow Miss A member Jia and Hyelim, currently in Wonder Girls. Fei had steadily been gaining recognition in China for her excellent vocals before debuting in Miss A. In 2010, she was the Samsung Anycall commercial model in China and has continued play a central role in expanded the group’s popularity outside of Korea. * Date of Birth: April 27, 1987 * Blood Type: B * Height: 164cm * Weight: 46kg
* Name: Jia * Nationality: Chinese * Position: Rapper, Vocalist * Education: Seoul Art College MISS A’s rapper and vocalist Jia was once a member of ‘Sisters’ along with fellow band member, Fei. Throughout her singing career, Jia has consistently contributed to expanding the team’s musical influence with her charismatic rapping skills. Each of the members of Miss A is known for her individual style and charms. Jia’s hair, in particular, has become her signature trademark. * Date of Birth: February 3, 1989 * Blood Type: O * Height: 164cm * Weight: 45kg
4. MISS A’s Official Fan Club
1) Say A MISS A’s official fan club is called ‘say A,’ a name which reflects the willingness and passion of fans to shriek and cheer for the band—anytime, anywhere. The fan club is estimated to have around 24,000 registered members. 2) Official Fan Club Website: http://cafe.daum.net/missA
5. Discography (List of ‘MISS A’ albums)
Discography
2010
July, 2010
‘Bad But Good’ (Single)
September, 2010
‘Step Up’ (Single)
2011
May, 2011
‘Love Alone’ (1st full-length album)
6. Awards
Awards
2010
Melon: #1 on the charts for 4 consecutive weeks (Bad Girl Good Girl)
Cyworld Digital Music Awards: Rookie of the Month (July) (Bad Girl Good Girl)
Cyworld Digital Music Awards: Song of the Month (July) (Bad Girl Good Girl)
M.net M Countdown: #1 (Bad Girl Good Girl)
KBS Music Bank: #1 (Bad Girl Good Girl)
SBS Inkigayo: #1 (Bad Girl Good Girl)
Melon Monthly Chart: #1
M.net M Countdown: #1 (Breathe)
M.net Asian Music Awards: Female Rookie Award, Best Female Dance Performance, Song of the Year (Grand Prize)
Naver Music Awards: #1 MP3 Download
Melon Music Awards: MBC Plus Star Award
Golden Disk Awards: Digital Music Bonsang
KBS Song Festival: Singer of the Year Award
2011
Seoul Music Awards: Bonsang Award
Gaon Chart Awards: Best Digital Sales
8th Korean Music Awards: Best Dance & Electronic Song
7. Other Activities
Other Activities
2010
Samsung Anycall advertising model in China
EDWIN clothing advertising model
LesMore shoes advertising model
Free Style Football game advertising model
Skin Anniversary cosmetics advertising model
Korea Entertainment Expo honorary ambassador
2011
4th Together Day honorary ambassador
Wednesday, August 24, 2011@11:30 PM
2PM
Introduction
Move aside, soft and cuddly idol boys! 2PM has come to challenge the overly boyish image of boy bands in Korea with their strong visuals and performances. The appearance of the relatively rough-looking 2PM members on the Korean music scene has even led to the coining of a new term: ‘jimseungdol,’ meaning ‘beastly idol.’
2PM’s single album ‘Again & Again,’ was released in 2009 and achieved No. 1 on Thailand’s Channel V Chart. In 2010, the band went on tour in Taiwan, Thailand, and Singapore. In December of 2010, the band made its debut in Japan and in May 2011, went on tour in Sapporo, Fukuoka, Osaka, and Tokyo.
Group Introduction
The name 2PM was given to the band by its producer Park Jin-young to reflect the members’ passion and charisma, as 2PM (2:00 in the afternoon) is the most active and hottest time of the day. 2PM is comprised of 6 members: Taecyeon, Nichkhun, Wooyoung, Chansung, Junho, and Junsu. The band released its first single ‘Hottest Time of the Day’ in 2008 and is known for hits such as ‘10 Jeom Manjeome 10 Jeom’ (10 Points Out of 10 Points), ‘Again & Again,’ ‘Heartbeat,’ and ‘I’ll Be Back.’
- First Album Release: Single < Hottest Time Of The Day >(2008)
- 2PM Official Website: http://2pm.jype.com/ (Korean)
Member Profiles
* Name: Ok, Taec-Yeon (옥택연)
* Nationality: Korean
* Position: Rap
* Education: Dankook University
Taecyeon (Ok Taecyeon) is one of the key members of 2PM. Known for charismatic stage performances in which he even rips off his shirt, Taecyeon is also beloved by fans for his unconventional and pure character. Following his first acting appearance in the KBS drama ‘Cinderella's Sister’ in 2010, he then joined the cast of the KBS drama ‘Dream High’ in 2011, receiving praise for his acting abilities.
* Date of Birth: December 27, 1988
* Blood Type: AB
* Height: 185cm
* Weight: 76kg
* Hobbies: Listening to music, wakeboarding, skiing
* Special Talents: Cooking
* Name: Nichkhun (닉쿤)
* Nationality: Thailand
* Position: Vocals, Rap
* Education: Los Osos High School (USA)
Nichkhun (Nichkhun Buck Horvejkul) is of Thai descent and is one of the most popular members of 2PM for his prince-like appearance and pure charm. His aristocratic looks also earned him the nickname ‘Thai Prince’ from his Thai fans. In addition to his outstanding rapping and dance skills, he has also starred in ‘We Got Married 2’ (2011) and a variety of MBC programs. Despite his awkward Korean, he is a fan favorite.
* Date of Birth: June 24, 1988
* Blood Type: O
* Height: 180cm
* Weight: 64kg
* Hobbies: Piano, sports, listening to music, watching movies
* Special Talents: Piano, acrobatics
* Name: Jang, Woo-Young (장우영)
* Nationality: Korean
* Position: Supporting Vocals
* Education: Howon University
Both charismatic and cute, Wooyoung (Jang Wooyoung) has many attractive qualities. He was praised for his MC talents on the KBS talk show ‘Seungseungjanggu’ in 2010. In 2011 he appeared in the KBS drama ‘Dream High’ with Taecyeon, playing the role of a genius high school art student.
* Date of Birth: April 30, 1989
* Blood Type: B
* Height: 178cm
* Weight: 65kg
* Hobbies: Listening to music, surfing the web
* Name: Hwang, Chan-Sung (황찬성)
* Nationality: Korean
* Position: Vocals, Rap
* Education: Howon University
Chansung (Hwang Chansung) made his public debut in the Korean sitcom ‘Unstoppable High Kicks,’ which was aired on MBC in 2006 and 2007. A year after his acting debut he outgrew his boyish looks and took the stage with 2PM as a charismatic young man. Chansung enjoys sports like Taekwondo and Gumdo and he sometimes does pratfalls during variety shows to amuse the audience.
* Date of Birth: February 11, 1990
* Blood Type: B
* Height: 184cm
* Weight: 75kg
* Hobbies: Listening Music, playing games and sports
* Special Talents: Taekwondo, Gumdo
* Name: Lee, Jun-Ho (이준호)
* Nationality: Korean
* Position: Vocals
* Education: Howon University
Junho (Lee Junho) is such a mischievous joker that he even says that his ideal woman is "someone suitable to bear his child." His passionate charisma onstage disappears behind an innocent smile offstage. He was part of the KBS show ‘Dream Team 2’ (2009-2011), in which he let his athletic abilities shine.
* Date of Birth: January 25, 1990
* Blood Type: A
* Height: 178cm
* Weight: 67kg
* Hobbies: Listening Music, watching dance videos, studying music composition
* Name: Kim, Jun-su (김준수)
* Nationality: Korean
* Position: Lead Vocals
* Education: Dong-Ah Institute of Media and Arts
As the lead vocals of 2PM, Junsu (Kim Junsu) has continued to study music and music composition. He participated in the making of the OST for the KBS drama ‘Dream High’ (starring Taecyeon and Wooyoung) and wrote the music and lyrics of ‘Don't Go’ under the name Jun.K. He was also cast in KBS ‘Immortal Music 2,’ in which young talented idols sing old classics.
* Date of Birth: January 15, 1988
* Blood Type: A
* Height: 180cm
* Weight: 68kg
* Hobbies: Composition, Collecting Fashion accessory and shoes
* Special Talents: Singing, Writing
2PM’s Official Fan Club
1) HOTTEST
HOTTEST is the name of the official fan club of 2PM. The name was taken from the group's single album "Hottest Time of the Day" and reflects 2PM's hot and active music.
Oct. 6, 2008 – Asia Song Festival: Best New Artist
Oct. 28, 2008 – Cyworld Digital Music Award: Rookie of the Month
2009
Aug. 29, 2009 – Mnet 20’s Choice triple crown ((HOT Performance, Mr. Beauty (Nichkhun), Hot Summer Popular Award))
Nov. 21, 2009 – Mnet MAMA: Artist of the Year, Male Group Award
Dec. 10, 2009 - 24th Golden Disk Awards: Disk Bonsang Award
Dec. 16, 2009 – 1st Melon Music Awards: Top 10
Dec. 30, 2009 – KBS Gayo Grand Festival: Most Popular Song Award
2010
Jan. 15, 2010 - 5th Asia Model Award: BBF Popular Artist Award
Feb. 3, 2010 – 19th High 1 Seoul Music Award: Bonsang, Popularity Award
Mar. 1, 2010 - Cyworld Digital Music Award 2009: Bonsang (2009 Best 10)
May 29, 2010 - Men's Health Cool Guy Competition: Best Cover Award (Chansung)
Aug. 27, 2010 - Mnet 20's Choice Awards: Double crown in Daum's Search Hot Star Award, 20 Most Influential Stars
Oct. 18, 2010 - 2010 MTV-CCTV Mandarin Music Honors: Most popular Asian Artist Award
Nov. 17, 2010 - Style Icon Awards: Style Icon (men’s category)
Nov. 22, 2010 - 2010 Korea Jewelry Awards: Diamond Award (Nichkhun, Chansung)
Nov. 28, 2010 - 2010 MAMA: Triple crown (Male Group, Best Male Dance Performance Group, Shilla Duty Free Store Asia Wave Awards)
Dec. 15, 2010 - Melon Music Awards: Top 10
Other Activities
Overseas Activities
2008
Nov. 4, 2008 – Invitational appearance at Singapore Korea Festival 2008
Nov. 27, 2008 – Invitational appearance at Mnet Japan K-pop Zone
2009
Mar. 5, 2009 – Guest appearance at The JYP Tour 2009 LA.OC,NY
Mar. 10, 2009 – Special guest appearance at MTV Iggy
Jun. 19, 2009 – 2PM Again & Again No. 1 on Thailand Channel V Chart
Jun. 25, 2009 – 2PM Thailand Special Album on sale
Jul. 2-8, 2009 – Thailand album sales showcase
Aug. 31, 2009 – Press conference for first commercial overseas
(Thailand Snack HANAMI) (31, Bangkok)
Oct. 2009 – No. 1 overseas artists with the most album sales from Jan. to Sept. 2009 by Thailand IFPI
Dec. 1, 2009 – Special guest appearance in Wondergirls' concert
‘The 1st Wonder’ (Shanghai, China)
2010
Jun. 2010 – Guest appearance in Wondergirls' US Tour concert
'Wonder World Tour' (up to 9th concert)
Aug. 21, 2010 – MULA Concert: Taiwan
Nov. 13, 2010 - MULA Concert: Thailand
Dec. 4, 2010 - MULA Concert: Singapore
Dec. 8, 2010 - Japan Debut Showcase ‘2PM 1st contact in Japan’ (3 times)
2011
May 6-13, 2011 - Japan Tour Concert ‘1st Japan Tour- Take off’
(Sapporo, Fukuoka, Osaka, Nagoya, Tokyo)
Commercials
Commercials
2008
Aug. 2008 - Elite school uniforms (Chansung, Nichkhun)
Oct. 2008 – Elite school uniforms (2PM)
Dec. 2008 - Fashion brand EXR
2009
Oct. 2009 – Thailand Suzuki Jelato (Nichkhun)
Nov. 2009 – Thailand snack brand Hanami
Nov. 2009 – Beverage brand Santa Fe
Nov. 2009 – Snack brand Market O
Nov. 2009 – Mobile phone Anycall Corby
Nov. 2009 – Bakery Paris Baguette
2010
Jan. 2010 – Spris
Jan. 2010 – Korean beer Cass
Jan. 2010 – Coca Cola
Others
Hanbul Cosmetics It’s Skin
Calvin Klein Jeans
Caribbean Bay
Minute Maid (Nichkhun)
DK (Taecyeon)
Coca Cola Zero (Chansung)
Seoul Municipal Government, Overseas PR model (Except Nichkhun)
OPPO Movil (Thailand)
Bodeulbodeul Cheese Noodle (Nichkhun)
Customize (Nichkhun)
Baskin Robbins (Nichkhun)
Thailand beverage BRAND’S (Nichkhun)
NEPA (Outdoor clothing)
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* Name: Suzy * Nationality: Korean * Position: Vocalist * Education: School of Performing Arts, Seoul Despite being the youngest member of the group and having a relatively short training experienc (compared to other members), Suzy has become the spokesperson of MISS A, leading the group with her versatile music talents and radiant looks. Since 2010, Suzy has been MCing the MBC music program ‘Show! Music Core’ (along with Onew and Minho of SHINee and Jiyeon of T-ara). In 2011 she gained even more recognition for her acting and singing by starring in the KBS TV Drama ‘Dream High,’ as well as participating in the making of the Dream High OST. * Date of Birth: October 10, 1994 * Blood Type: AB * Height: 166cm * Weight: 47kg 
* Name: Min * Nationality: Korean * Position: Vocalist * Education: Repertory Company High School for Theatre Arts Min perfected her singing and dancing through seven years of intense training, which have more than paid off! Despite her small frame, Min commands the stage with powerful dance moves and is viewed as the leader during the group’s energetic performances. In 2011, she appeared in the KBS variety show ‘Oh! My School’ (also known as ‘100 Points Out of 100’) and once again captivated the audience with her charm. * Date of Birth: June 21, 1991 * Blood Type: A * Height: 161cm * Weight: 45kg 
* Name: Fei * Nationality: Chinese * Position: Vocalist * Education: Seoul Art College Fei was selected through a series of auditions in China, and was originally a member of the 3-person group ‘Sisters’ along with fellow Miss A member Jia and Hyelim, currently in Wonder Girls. Fei had steadily been gaining recognition in China for her excellent vocals before debuting in Miss A. In 2010, she was the Samsung Anycall commercial model in China and has continued play a central role in expanded the group’s popularity outside of Korea. * Date of Birth: April 27, 1987 * Blood Type: B * Height: 164cm * Weight: 46kg 
* Name: Jia * Nationality: Chinese * Position: Rapper, Vocalist * Education: Seoul Art College MISS A’s rapper and vocalist Jia was once a member of ‘Sisters’ along with fellow band member, Fei. Throughout her singing career, Jia has consistently contributed to expanding the team’s musical influence with her charismatic rapping skills. Each of the members of Miss A is known for her individual style and charms. Jia’s hair, in particular, has become her signature trademark. * Date of Birth: February 3, 1989 * Blood Type: O * Height: 164cm * Weight: 45kg 