INFINITE releases a comeback album jacket photo!

INFINITE has announced that they’ll be making their comeback this month!
On July 10th, the group revealed a new album jacket photo for their first official album, showing off the masculine transformation they’ve made since their last promotion cycle with “Nothing’s Over”.
Wearing suits of different patterns, the boys are seen with new hair styles that exude a sexier look in comparison to the ‘pretty boys next door’ image they’ve had going on for a while. 
A representative of Woollim explained, “Through this album, we hope to show not only INFINITE’s musical side, but their visual and performance spectrum as well. This album jacket photo is the first step to that change, so please look forward to it.”
Their album is scheduled for release mid-July.
Source + Photos: BNT News via Naver

2AM celebrates their third anniversary with sweet messages to fans

2AM is celebrating their third anniversary!  On July 11th, the members all left sweet messages for their fans in celebration of the event.
Leader Jo Kwon kicked off the series of tweets by writing, “It’s already been three years since 2AM debuted.  While thinking of July 11th, 2008, I get swept into a lot of reflections today.  July is a meaningful month for us in so many ways. Our loving members and our loving I AM, let’s continue to go forward hand-in-hand.  I love you.”
Jinwoon cheered, “Today is our third anniversary for our 2AM.  Thank you so, so much for giving us this much love.  Please continue to support us in the future and give us your love!  I promise to become a 2AM that continues to improve, aja!”
Seulong wrote, “Time flies so fast!  Thank you to everyone who congratulated us.  This is something I’ve always said for the past three years, but I promise to become a 2AM that improves.  Thank you.”
Changmin concluded, “It’s already our third anniversary.  Thank you to everyone who’s loved us without change.  Like I said the first time, until the day we become the nation’s singers, I will sing until my throat bursts!”
Labelmate Ye Eun from the Wonder Girls also parodied the group’s debut track, “This Song“, by writing, “Congratulations on 2AM’s birthday!  I have nothing to give you except this message.”
Source + Photos: Star News via Naver

HyunA’s “Bubble Pop” video goes viral, rakes in 5.5 million views

It’s been less than a week since 4minute’s HyunA dropped her solo music video for “Bubble Pop!“, but it’s already accumulated an astounding 5.5 million views on YouTube!
The video boasted every look and image concept imaginable for an idol – sporty, sultry, sexy, and cute, whatever your personal taste, HyunA rocked it all for “Bubble Pop!”. The results were explosive, as viewers from around the globe chattered about how they couldn’t get enough of HyunA’s new video.
The video hasn’t only been explosive within the K-Pop fandom though, as American pop blogs have also been raving about it, adding onto its viral popularity. HyunA’s definitely bringing more awareness to K-Pop on a global level, and this MV definitely highlights all the things we love about K-pop.
Which look did you like best from HyunA’s “Bubble Pop!” MV? Toss us your thoughts below!

Amber rates f(x)’s comeback for “Pinocchio” and “Hot Summer”

Girl group f(x) have officially wrapped up their promotions for their first official album!
The girls made their comeback to the stage after a year and eight months of being away, and swept the charts with not only their title track, “Pinocchio“, but their repackaged album, “Hot Summer“, as well.  Amber sat down for a brief interview with Sports Chosun and graded the girls’ comeback.
Amber said, “Before we began promoting for this album, I was honestly really worried. I was on hiatus for longer than I thought because of my leg injury, and I was afraid about whether I’d be able to do well.  I really didn’t want to disappoint everyone who waited and anticipated for me.”
She continued, “When we began with ‘Pinocchio’, I didn’t have any confidence. I felt intimidated and nervous. Because of that, I don’t think I was able to show everything I had prepared. If I were to rate our ‘Pinocchio’ promotions, I’d give it 75 points out of 100. But we still received so much love, and ranked first for the first time. We had never even imagined that we’d be able to win, so I was both touched and thankful, and earned confidence through it.”
Amber concluded, “I was able to stand on stage with confidence for ‘Hot Summer’. There were moments where we felt physically tired, but standing on stage was so exciting. Thanks to the support our fans have given us, I was able to find strength. That’s why I’d rate our promotions 90 points out of 100.”
Source + Photos: Sports Chosun via Naver

Onew and Minho pose with Sunday and Dana

Earlier, CSJH sub-unit Dana & Sunday made their first round of promotions for their comeback track, “One More Chance” on MBC’s ‘Music Core‘.
While backstage, Sunday and Dana posed with outgoing ‘Music Core’ MCs and fellow labelmates, Onew and Minho from SHINee.
Sunday tweeted, “Everyone please watch ‘Music Core’!”
In the picture, the four are all making the point choreography from Dana & Sunday’s “One More Chance”.
We’re sad to see the boys go on their hiatus from their ‘Music Core’ activities, but we’re sure to see them again soon!
Source: Sunday’s Twitter

TEEN TOP celebrates their first anniversary

On July 10th, TEEN TOP celebrated their first anniversary!
Writing their official Twitter account, the boys said, “TEEN TOP has turned one years old, wahh wahh (baby cry).  We’re currently preparing for our secret first anniversary festival. We promise to become a TEEN TOP who improves with every birthday.”
They continued, “This one year together with everyone… Thank you to all of those who are congratulating TEEN TOP’s first birthday.  To repay such enormous love, we promise to never lose our rookie mindsets and to always be a TEEN TOP that works hard.”
Ricky added, “In five minutes, it will be TEEN TOP’s debut anniversary.  Pit-a-pat!”
Fans commented back, “Congratulations!”, “We’ll always be supporting you”, and “Already a year? So touching!”
Source + Photos: Star N News via Naver

Big Bang’s G-Dragon heads for Japan to work on his new album

Big Bang’s G-Dragon caught the industry’s attention when it was revealed that he jetted off to Tokyo in secret.
The singer was spotted in business class on a plane heading towards Tokyo’s Haneda Airport.  One representative revealed, “A person with a unique fashion style was sitting in business class.  I could tell that he was a celebrity from afar, and I noticed that he was G-Dragon once I got close.  There aren’t a lot of Koreans in business class.”

On July 11th, representatives of YG Entertainment revealed, “G-Dragon alerted the company last week that he’d be going to Japan with a manager to check out some songs.  He met up with some Japanese composers and talked a bit about his music and his new album. Excluding Daesung, all of the members are currently preparing for their solo albums.  The member who completes their album first will make their comeback first.”

Source + Photos: IS Sports via Naver