B.A.P. Warrior: June 2013

Thursday, 27 June 2013

B.A.P releases MV for ‘Coffee Shop’

B.A.P released the music video for its newest single Coffee Shop.

We’ve seen many sides of B.A.P. It’s gone from a bad boy image to a cute image, but this time around it’s a whole new look. This time you see them with a more serious look. In the video, you are shown a more mature side of them that fans haven’t seen yet. The song is a soft ballad with a little bit of a jazz sound. You can see them at various locations, such as L.A, Washington D.C, and New York City. There is even a part of the song where Zelo sings! I think BABYz will enjoy this new side of them.

Check out the video below:

Today isn’t only the release of their new MV but it’s also Dae hyun’s 21st birthday! Let’s all wish him a happy birthday! So, what did you think of their new MV?

Sources: (News & Video) – TS Entertainment Official YouTube; Photo – B.A.P Official Facebook

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MAMA 2012: Psy, Big Bang and Super Junior Dominate

The Mnet Asian Music Awards in Hong Kong wrapped up with a hugely successful night, with massive stars and even more massive crowds of K-Pop fans.

Big Bang, Super Junior, Psy

Adam Lambert

B.O.B

Nathhew

Choiza and Gaeko of Dynamic Duo

Roy Kim

EXO-K and EXO-M

KARA

TimeZ

Psy

Super Junior

f(X)

SHINee

SISTAR

Ailee, who won Best New Female Artist, opened up the show. Under the theme “Music Makes One,” MAMA brought together K-pop’s biggest stars and music fans from around the world to celebrate the best of the industry. International artists such as American Idol winner Adam Lambert, B.O.B, Thailand’s Natthew and Asian American artists Choiza and Gaeko of Dynamic Duo were present. Big Bang, Super Junior and Psy represented the best of the best, taking home the Artist of the Year, Album of the Year and Song of the Year awards, respectively. Not to mention, G-Dragon beat Psy for the title of Best Male Artist! The winners of the 2012 MAMA have been listed below:

Best New Female Artist: Ailee

Best Solo Dance Performance: Psy

Best Female Group: SISTAR

Best Male Group: BIG BANG

Best Collaboration: Trouble Maker

Mnet PD Award: B.A.P

Best Group Performance – MALE : SHINee

Best Group Performance – FEMALE : f(x)

Best Vocal Performance – Solo: K.Will

Best Vocal Performance – Group: Davichi

International Favorite Artist Award: PSY

Best OST: Seo In Guk & Jung Eun Ji – Reply 1997

Best Band Performance: Busker Busker

Best New Male Artist: Busker Busker

Best Vocal Performance – Solo: IU

Best Music Video: Psy - Gangnam Style

TVB′s Choice Award: Joey Yung

Best New Asian Artist: EXO

Style in Music Award: Gain

Guardian Angel Worldwide Performer Award Big Bang

Best Rap Performance: Epik High

Best Male Artist: G-Dragon

Best Line Award: Super Junior

Artist of the Year Big Bang

Album of the Year: Super Junior’s Sexy, Free & Single

Song of the Year: Psy’s Gangnam Style

Best Asian Artist Award:

Wang Lee Hom
ABK48 (Japan)
Sarah Geronimo (Philippines)
My Tam (Vietnam)
Taufik Batisah (Singapore)
Agnes (Indonesia)
Chris Lee (China)

Super Junior’s performances played around the James Bond theme, you can catch the performance below:

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Did you watch the MAMA 2012 this year? What were some of your favorite performances? Are there any artists you thought deserved to win?

(Source: www.enewsworld.mnet.com)

The Gangnam Style Versions You Haven’t Seen Yet

You may have seen our previous post on the complete history of Gangnam Style, but it seems that the world just can’t get enough! This may just be the big push K-pop needed to break into mainstream media. From PSY’s debut of the song in Korea to the huge flashmob in Pasadena, USA to Nelly Furtado’s performance in the Philippines, this has truly become a Gangnam Style World.

So to make your life easier, we here at DF have compiled a list of images and videos (on the second page!) of some Gangnam Style moments you haven’t seen yet!

Here’s B.A.P and friends Gangnam Stylin’ during SHOW CHAMPION

And on the other side of the world, CHELSEA LATELY is also channeling PSY! (Err how funny are those tracksuits?!)

The cute solo artst IU joined PSY on stage for the September 2nd episode of INKIGAYO for a double whammy performance

Of course singer Jay Park had to get in too with his own rendition!

And um, also John Mayer?

Adorable KARA is all smiles as they Gangnam Style after winning number 1 on MUSIC BANK!

Of course, who could forget PSY and Kevin Hart as they jam out on stage during the VMAs?

Also during the VMAs, UK band The Wanted gives a surprise performance with PSY

Bet you haven’t seen this one! RESIDENT EVIL star Milla Jovovich also gives us a little taste of the dance!

Nelly Furtado during her concert in the Philippines was the original celebrity tribute to Gangnam Style!

Wonder Girls danced Gangnam Style on FUSE

Seungri was one of the first K-pop artists to first make a dance video to Gangnam Style! Did you know that he and fellow BIG BANG bandmate Daesung made a cameo in the original music video as well?

PSY is invited to ON AIR WITH RYAN SEACREST to explain the Gangnam Style craze. Looks like the two did some invisible horseback riding in the process!

SNSD warmed up the crowd with the dance during their September 1st LOOK Concert!

PSY also taught his dance on VH1 BIG MORNING BUZZ LIVE (don’t you just love the intense expressions in this pic!)

Jay Leno created a Mitt Romney Gangnam Style parody on THE TONIGHT SHOW…if only this was real!

And, this just in! PSY on the THE ELLEN SHOW as he teaches his dance to Gangnam Style fan, Britney Spears

Time for some hilarious (and some downright awesome) Gangnam Style parody videos! Click to the next page to see our favorite picks!

Boom and Super Junior’s Leeteuk to temporarily take over Kang Ho Dong’s position in ‘Star King’

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It’s just been announced that Boom and Super Junior‘s Leeteuk will be taking over MC Kang Ho Dong‘s place in SBS‘s ‘Star King‘.

Kang Ho Dong‘s decision to temporarily retire earlier this month left the seat vacant for quite some time, and so producers decided to bring in Boom and Leeteuk to fill his role. Episodes with Kang Ho Dong will run until October 8th before recordings with the two new MCs begin.

Although it was previously revealed that Kim Sung Joo was the most likely candidate for the role, producers felt that a two-person position would be better for the show, especially since Boom and Leeteuk are known for their work together on ‘Strong Heart’ as fixed guests. Since their MCing skills have already been acknowledged by viewers, they became the most likely choice.

On September 29th, producers of SBS revealed, “Boom and Leeteuk’s positions are temporary and the producers will continue to work to direct the show down a new path.”

Aiding Boom and Leeteuk on the sidelines will be Byun Gi Soo and Jo Hye Ryun. A third MC position is currently in discussion.

Source + Photos: Oh My News via Naver

[News] B.A.P Concert in U.S. sells out in a day and adds a 2nd day for their Japan concert

Ticket sales starting on April 6 for B.A.P’s Live on Earth Pacific Tour, brought to the U.S. by Verizon’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month 2013 (APAHM Tour), the group would be going to 4 places in the country.

Despite initial complaints of the states chosen and the venues of the concert as written below, within the day all the tickets were sold out.

Club Nokia in Los Angeles, CA with a capacity of 2300*

The Warfield at San Francisco, CA with a capacity of 2250*

Warner theatre in Washington, DC capacity with a capacity of 1847*

Best Buy Theatre in New York, NY with a capacity of 2100*

*Note: These are seating capacity; numbers may vary due to standing area/moshpits

Though the ticketing site faced system failures paired with an internal miscommunication that caused a halt in buying process, tickets were nearly impossible to get due to the high volume of online traffic going on, organizers apologized for the unpleasant experience and regrettably announced that there would not be any additional tickets for the public.

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B.A.P electrifies fans with their different endings for “Warrior”

Rookie group B.A.P‘s performances for “Warrior” has fans reeling from the powerful endings.

Each member has been delivering a different ending for each live performance. It began with the youngest Zelo, who displayed a scene of getting shot by the rest of the members. Next was Himchan who collapsed in the hands of leader Bang Yong Guk. During B.A.P’s fourth week of performing “Warrior”, lead vocalist Dae Hyun ended the performance while during the most recent live performance, leader Bank Young Guk himself delivered an electrifying ending.

Read more on Allkpop.

B.A.P releases making-of footage from “Warrior” MV

There no doubt that B.A.P has shaken up the Korean entertainment industry with their explosive debut. Earlier today, TS Entertainment released a new video through their official Youtube channel, revealing the boys hard at work while shooting the music video for “Warrior“.

Read more on Allkpop.

B.A.P’s “Warrior” causes minor stage collapse on ‘Inkigayo’

B.A.P is gaining a strong following thanks in part to their passionate choreography, but it may have proved to be a little too much for the ‘Inkigayo‘ stage.

On January 29th, the boys performed their debut stage on the SBS music program with their intro song, “Burn It Up“, and their title track, “Warrior“.

In “Warrior”, there’s a special move where everyone stomps in unison. The stage couldn’t handle the powerful move and it collapsed under leader Bang Yong Guk‘s feet. Thankfully, there were two layers to the floor and Bang Yong Guk was not injured.

Read more on Allkpop.

B.A.P reveals that their new single will be titled “Warrior”

New boy groupB.A.P has just revealed that their debut single will be called ”WARRIOR“!

On January 19th, their agency TS Entertainment remarked, “The MV teaser to “WARRIOR” will be released tonight at midnight.”

Read more on Allkpop.

Super Junior’s Kyuhyun reveals photos of his fan-made lunch

Super Junior‘s Kyuhyun recently left a proof shot of his fan-given lunch box via Twitter.

On November 9th, Kyuhyun tweeted, “Filming for ‘RS’. With yummy bibimbap for as many as 100 people. I’ll eat the delicious meal and film [the show] well.”

In the photos, Kyuhyun smiles brightly for the camera while holding the photo card included in the lunch, as if to show his approval for the bibimbap, fruit, and snack-filled meal.

Read more on Allkpop.

The Fever Watch – Nov 18, 2009

Kim Bum rocks the cornrows as a nightclub host in his new movie Emergency! More pics and more details on the action flick, also starring Bae Soo Jin and Kim Byul, are right here.

New interviews from the fascinating upcoming release The Actresses, which brings together six generations of Korean screen beauties including Kim Min Hee and Kim Ok Vin. Described as “sort of like a Korean, female version of Ocean’s Eleven,” with each actress playing a character with her own name, the viewer can never be sure where the line between fiction and reality is.

Too hot for TV? Korean makjang dramas are under attack by lawmakers in their homeland for racy subject matter and violation of Teenager Protection Time, Korea’s “Family Hour.” Bapjwo, a drama about an estranged couple that contained a scene of implied spousal rape, was particularly targeted. The story with possibly large implications for the future of Korean drama is here. Do you think these dramas go too far?

A fun new photo leaked online from the new Hero-Drama starring Lee Joon Ki and Yoon Soy looks straight out of Dancing with the Stars–check it out here!

The 14th Annual Asian Television Awards were announced, with Boys Over Flowers and Beethoven Virus each snagging a nomination in the Best TV Drama category. If you haven’t watched them already, they’re right here on Drama Fever! The entire list of nominations is here.

Lee Seung Ki stars in the new Edwin Winter 2009 collection–see how he keeps all warm and toasty!

Hyun Bin and co-star Lee Bo Young were looking dapper at the press conference for their new film I Am Happy. You can find photos from the event here, and find out more about the film and read interview highlights here.

Lee Wei appeared on Hi My Sweetheart in ugly-guy drag, complete with fake nose hairs. Also, Autumn’s Concerto begins its new storyline, introducing cutie Xiao Xiao Bin, and Vanessa Wu‘s much-anticipated shower scene!

Finally, Kim Hyun Joong hilariously roasted SS501‘s looks on the Golden Bell talk show, and the video is right here–enjoy!

Wednesday, 26 June 2013

[News] B.A.P confirms encore concert in Seoul

[News] B.A.P confirms encore concert in Seoul

After revealing the meaning of the secret markings in the mysterious poster, B.A.P has confirmed that they will indeed be having an encore in Seoul as the finale of their ongoing ‘B.A.P Live on Earth’ concert tour.

On June 26, TS Entertainment announced that the boys will be concluding their ‘B.A.P Live on Earth’ tour with an encore concert titled ‘B.A.P Live on Earth Seoul Wanted’ to be held on August 17 and 18 at Olympic Park’s Olympic Hall in Seoul.

The tour began in Seoul last February before visiting four cities in the United States and four countries in Asia. B.A.P will be returning to the venue where they held their first solo concert for a grand finale.

Tickets for the concert will be available on July 5th through Interpark.

Thursday, 20 June 2013

B.A.P.’s New EP Will Feature THREE New Singles

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TS Entertainment announced that they’ll be moving full steam ahead with B.A.P.’s new EP, launching three new singles, the first of which is set to be released later this month, on June 28th. Since their last EP dropped in June, the boys have been very busy on their world tour. While no release date has been given for the EP or the second and third singles, it’s likely they’ll drop sometime in mid-July.

TS Entertainment revealed, “This hasn’t been an easy decision to release triple title tracks, as B.A.P is only just in their second year since their debut. But they hope to show a variety of musical genres through their new album, and the members are certain that their new songs will be well-loved by fans.”

(via Yahoo)

B.A.P unleashes teaser for ‘Coffee Shop’

Idol group B.A.P has released a short teaser video for its third mini album entitled Coffee Shop.

The teaser presents a sweet and jazzy sound, fitting to the group’s upcoming title track which is also entitled Coffee Shop. The video displays various scenes filmed in popular locations including Los Angeles, Santa Monica, San Francisco, and many more.

Check out B.A.P’s teaser video for Coffee Shop below:

Sources: News & Photo – B.A.P (1)(2), Video – TSENT2008

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Wednesday, 19 June 2013

B.A.P ‘Coffee Shop’ Teaser Released

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B.A.P are due to make their comeback this summer. Their title song will be “Coffee Shop”, one of three title songs that will be released.

The image teaser shows all the boys dressed in casual wear against a city background.

“Coffee Shop” will be officially released on June 28, with many fans eagerly awaiting the new concept for B.A.P.

B.A.P flew out to the U.S to film some parts of their music video. They filmed in various locations around the U.S including L.A, Washington DC and New York.

Monday, 17 June 2013

B.A.P Teases Fans With A “Live On Earth: Wanted” Photo

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What could it mean?

Through their official Facebook, the 6 aliens that make up B.A.P have released a mysterious new photo. The photo shows B.A.P’s mascot, the Matoki bunny, carved into the ground surrounded by the symbols of a mysterious language, where a UFO is beginning its descent to land. Two bunnies are next to the landing area, where they seem to be guiding the UFO into a proper landing.

The photo has only five words:

B.A.P Live On Earth: Wanted.

Could this be a teaser photo for another stop on their tour? Are they gearing up to release DVD versions of their shows? Or could this be the beginning of the promotions for their upcoming comeback? Only time will tell.

SOURCE: B.A.P Official Facebook

Sunday, 16 June 2013

[News] SHINEe Key and INFINITE SungGyu As Fanboys: Their Choice?

[News] SHINEe Key and INFINITE SungGyu As Fanboys: Their Choice?

SHINEe Key fans could possibly feel two different things: sad or excited, with this revelation. Key recently participated in the JTBC show ' Lee Soo Geun High Society' where the host of the show asked his guests the question ' Which female idols do you want to invite to your dorm?'

Key replied "I choose Davichi's Kang Min Kyung". He reasoned out, " I recently saw her advertising an electric shaver and it drew my attention".

Key has made an excellent choice, Kang Min Kyung is a member of the kpop group Davichi and garnered popularity because of her multi talents. She is also known for her Korean dramas like Haeundae Lovers, Vampire Idol and Smile Mom.

However, another guest on the show, Infinite's Sung Gyu also shared his celebrity pick. And he chose Girls' Generation Taeyeon and made his explanation stating, "We're from the same hometown which is Jeonju, so we can talk about our hometown while eating bibimbap."

That's a very reasonable choice isn't it? Since the perfect person to have a conversation with is someone close to you or someone from your hometown. Jeonju is known for it's bibimbap which is a combination of rice dish with vegetables and meat.

The show aired on June 15 at 7:35 pm Korean Standard Time.

M/s : kenvilthomas@kpopupdates.com

[News] SHINee’s Key Confesses He Has His Eyes on a Female Celebrity

[News] SHINee’s Key Confesses He Has His Eyes on a Female Celebrity

SHINee’s Key revealed that he has his eyes on a female celebrity.

The members of SHINee participated in the recent filming of JTBC’s “Lee Soo Geun’s High Society” where the show’s hosts asked, “Which female idols do you want to invite to your dorm?”

On this day, Key chose Davichi’s Kang Min Kyung. He reasoned, “I recently saw her advertising an electric shaver and it drew my attention.”

Infinite’s Sung Kyu also shared his pick after some hesitation. He chose Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon and explained, “We’re from the same hometown (Jeonju), so we can talk about our hometown while eating bibimbap.” [Jeonju is well known for bibimbap, which is a rice dish with vegetables and possibly meat.]

This episode will air on June 15 at 7:35pm (KST).

M/s : kenvilthomas@kpopupdates.com