[MANNAM] Korean Idol Star “SISTAR”

<Background information>

Origin : Seoul, South Korea

Genres : K-pop

Years active : 2010–present

Labels : Starship Entertainment

Members : Hyolyn / Bora / Soyou / Dasom

Sistar (Hangul: 씨스타, stylized as SISTAR) is a South Korean girl group formed in 2010 under the management of Starship Entertainment. The members are Hyolyn (often written Hyorin), Bora, Soyou and Dasom. On June 3, 2010, they released their debut single "Push Push" and the same day debuted on stage performing "Push Push" and "Here We Come."

2013: Continuous success, return of Sistar19 sub-unit

In December, leader Hyorin hinted at the event "A Walk with the Stars" that they were preparing for their comeback. On December 24, news were released that Sistar19 is gearing a comeback early next year in January.

On January 23, teasers for Sistar19 comeback were released and revealed that they will comeback with a single album. Starship said that "the girls put their best into this to give back to their fans’ support. They will show you their best, not only in music but in all areas.” Sistar19 released their first single album and the MV for the title track Gone Not Around Any Longer on January 30. Upon its release "Gone Not Around Any Longer" swept the music charts, topping all music charts. It went on to hit Melon's roof and achieved a certified perfect all-kill from Instiz for two times. On 21 February, Sistar's leader, Hyorin stated that they are going to prepare for Sistar's 2nd studio album after they've done with Sistar19's promotions.

SISTAR is called "The Popular Girl group" these days. Like its name, they are becoming increasingly popular.

They attended a fan signing event on February 12th at the sports brand 'ISENBERG' in The Lotte Department Store. It is for celebrating the kickoff of the Lotte Department Store in Jamsil

About 500 fans were attending for meeting SISTAR on that day.

Even though SISTAR have a tight schedule these days, they welcomed fans by asking to shake hands and saying hi to them. Although they are growing in popularity, they are always polite to people.

SISTAR will be making a comeback with their regular album in this summer.

Many fans and I look forward to it!

[MANNAM] [MANNAM] Korean Idol Star “2NE1"

 

<Background information>

Origin : Seoul, South Korea

Genres : K-pop, Hip hop, R&B, electronic, dance, urban, electropop

Years active : 2009–present

Labels : YG Entertainment (South Korea)

Avex Group (Japan)

will.i.am Music Group (USA)

Associated acts : Teddy, Big Bang, YG Family, will.i.am, PSY, Se7en

 

Members : Minzy / Dara / CL / Bom 

 

2NE1 (Korean: 투애니원; pronounced To Anyone or Twenty One) is a four-member South Korean girl group formed by YG Entertainment in 2009. The band consists of CL, Minzy, Dara, and Bom. The name 2NE1 combines the phrases "21st century" and "new evolution" (NE).

First appearing in "Lollipop", a commercial campaign with Big Bang for LG Electronics, 2NE1's debut single "Fire" was released on May 6, 2009. Since then, the group has released two extended plays, 2NE1 and 2NE1 2nd Mini Album, and one studio album, To Anyone. Their first EP, 2NE1 spawned the number-one single "I Don't Care", which won them the "Song of the Year" award at the 2009 Mnet Asian Music Awards. Their follow-up singles, such as "Go Away", "Lonely" and "I Am The Best" were similarly successful, with "I Am the Best" winning 2NE1 their second "Song of the Year" award in 2011.

2NE1 officially debuted in Japan in September 2011 with a mini album titled NOLZA, which contained re-made versions of the Korean songs featured on the group's 2nd Mini Album. Since then, the group has released one studio album, Collection, and two physical singles in Japan. 2NE1 are set to debut in the United States in 2013, with work on the group's debut English studio album beginning in 2010 with producer will.i.am. In 2012, The New York Times named 2NE1's performance at the Prudential Center in New Jersey as one of the "Best Concerts of 2012". As of 2013, the band has 400 million video views on YouTube as well as 27 million digital singles sold.

 I'm a big fan of 2NE1's. Because they enjoy performing on the stage.

They are a talented idol group with visual, fashion and talents.

 

I look forward to their new album.

[MANNAM] Korean Idol’s Ranking In U.S

Many people had the expectation that PSY would top the charts of the Korean Idols in the U.S, but he ranked the 5^th, with BIGBANG ranked the 1^st.

BIGBANG is a five-member idol group who is popular in Korea, U.S, Asia and Europe.

Before their debut, they were an issue, and after their debut, they got so much love because they produced a lot of hit songs.

Super Junior ranked 2^nd and Wonder Girls ranked the 3^rd.

Super Junior who ranked the 2^nd is an idol boy group and all members have their own characteristic and always work to show their best side to their fans!

Woder Girls who ranked the 3^rd  got a lot of attention because their songs were a hit and spread throughout to the world.

As you see, there is an intersting point in the fact that those who ranked the 1^st, 2^nd and 3^rd are in each SM entertainment, JYP entertainment and YG entertainment.

And singers who are in these three entertainment agencies, hold high ranks.

Their competition in good faith draw attention from the audience and singers.

It is so interesting thing and I think those who are interested in K-Pop can share it.

FT ISLAND and CNBLUE which are excellent bands, BEAST and RAIN which get a lot of love, T-ARA and SISTAR which have a lot of male fans hold ranks.

I think all people are not that different about how we feel the music even if we are of different nationalities, language and culture. So I am glad that we can share feelings through the music.

p.s I like SISTAR.

[MANNAM] Korean Idol Star “KARA”

<Background information>

 

· Origin : Seoul, South Korea

· Genres : K-pop, pop, dance pop, electro pop, teen pop, bubblegum pop

· Years 2007–present

· Labels : DSP Media (South Korea)

Universal Sigma (Japan)

Warner Music (Taiwan, Hong Kong)

 · Associated : SS501, Rainbow, A-Jax, Puretty

· Website : kara.dspmedia.co.kr / universal-music.co.jp/kara

· Members : Park Gyu-ri, Han Seung-yeon, Goo Ha-ra, Nicole Jung, Kang Ji-young

Kara (Hangul: 카라, Japanese: カラ, often stylized as KARA) is a South Korean pop girl group formed by DSP Media in 2007. The group is composed of Park Gyuri, Han Seungyeon, Nicole Jung, Goo Hara, and Kang Jiyoung. The group's name comes from the Greek word "chara" (χαρά, lit. "joy"), which they interpreted to mean "sweet melody".

The group originally started off as a quartet and made their debut with "Break It" (2007) while displaying a strong female image and a mature R&B sound. Expectations for the group to be as big as their senior labelmates, Fin.K.L, were extremely high and the members were promoted as successors to them. They released their first studio album titled The First Blooming in March 2007. However, their debut was not well received by the public and was a commercial failure.

The following year, Kim Sunghee departed the group due to parental pressure, and members Goo Hara and Kang Jiyoung were brought in. After their addition, the group also changed their image and style of music to the "pretty but natural" appeal, releasing their first mini-album entitled Rock U in July 2008. They achieved their first number one song with "Honey" (2009). In July 2009, the group released their second studio album entitled Revolution. The album spawned the hit single "Mister", whose choreography featured the "butt-dance", that helped increase the group's popularity within East Asia. Their follow-up singles including "Lupin" (2010), "Jumping" (2010), "Step" (2011), and "Pandora" (2012) were also successful and helped further establish the group within the Korean music industry.

After finding national success the group eventually began to expand their music to Japan by signing to Universal Music Japan's subsidiary label, Universal Sigma in 2010. The group's debut was a success as they were dubbed as "Japan's No. 1 Rookie Artist of 2010" by Oricon and also receiving the "New Artist of the Year Award (International)" from the Japan Gold Disc Awards. In April 2011, the group achieved their first number one single in Japan with "Jet Coaster Love", making them the first foreign female group since the creation of the Oricon to rank number one in the first week of release and also the first foreign female group in thirty years to do so. Overall, the group managed to sell over one million physical singles within two years, making them one of the fastest-selling South Korean acts in Japan.

 

KARA performed 'Bye Bye Happy Days' which will be released on March 27th in Japan on stage for the first time.

KARA performed at U-EXPRESS LIVE 2013 where Makuhari Messe was held at Chiba in Japan.

KARA, Hyunjung Kim, Ringo Starr from Beatles, Far East Movement who topped the rank on the billboard chart and Perfume, a Japanese girl group, performed on the same stage. 15,000 fans welcomed them.

Each members in KARA also is getting much attention in Korea these days.

 

Because Gyuri Park is starring in korean soap opera 'Nail Shop Paris', Jiyoung Kang is a freshmen is a freshmen in the university. The internet get riled up whenever Goo Ha Ra makes an appearance, becaudse she garners a lot of attention from men. 

[MANNAM] IU becomes Marilyn Monroe with blonde hair and red lipstick?

Singer IU transformed into Marilyn Monroe for the weekend drama 'You Are the Best, Lee Soon Shin'.

She showed a completely different image than the cute girl normally on stage.

In the teaser video, she had Monroe’s trademark blonde hair, red lipstick, and freckles. A clip of IU holding down her white dress as Monroe did in “The Seven Year Itch” is gaining the attention of fans.

IU also narrates during the clip, saying "My name is Soon Shin Lee. People say life is like a play. In life, a lot of things can make you happy, sad, or angry. Stay strong."

Her change into Marilyn Monroe showed us her cute and ladylike sides.

I am a fan of IU and hold great expectations for her. 

I look forward to it.

[MANNAM] Korean Idol Star “U-KISS”

<Background information>

· Origin : Seoul, South Korea

· Genres : K-pop, pop, synthpop, dance-pop, R&B, dance

· Years active : 2008–present

· Labels : NH Media (South Korea), Avex Trax (Japan)

· Associated acts : PARAN

· Website : u-kiss.co.kr / u-kiss.jp

· Members : Soohyun, Kiseop, Eli, AJ, Hoon, Kevin, Dongho

U-KISS (Korean: 유키스, Japanese: ユーキス) is a South Korean boy band formed by NH Media in 2008.

Their name is an acronym, standing for Ubiquitous Korean International idol Super Star.

Their breakthrough hit was Man Man Ha Ni (2009) from their EP ContiUKiss.

They released their first full-length album Only One on February 3, 2010. In September 2011, U-Kiss released their second full-length album, Neverland.

They made their formal debut in Japan in 2011 with the release of the single "Tick Tack". The second single is entitled "Forbidden Love" while their first Japanese full-length album was A Shared Dream (2012).

Since their debut, the group has released three full-length albums, seven extended plays and various singles. The group also participated in various TV reality shows and films.

U-KISS has lately been focusing on their Japanese promotions.

They gained much attention for their 6th album, “Alone,” being used as the main theme for NHK’s drama “Michiru’s New Product Story”. On Valentine’s Day, they held a fan meeting which brought in 10,000 Japanese fans.

 Also, they are the MC of MXTV, the Hallyu (Korean wave) news channel in Japan, and promote Korea.

 U-KISS will be marking their Korean comeback with the release of a new album in March. In March, U-KISS will wrap up activities in Japan, release their 3rd Korean album, and focus on activities in Korea.

We can expect to see much more of them in the future!

We hope they begin their Korean promotions soon, and fulfill the many expectations of the waiting fans!

[MANNAM] Teen Top Has Comeback with 'Miss Right'!

Do you know Teen Top?

An idol boy band, Teen Top, has come back with 'Miss Right'! 

The 6 members of Teen Top are C.A.P, Niel, Ricky, L.Joe, Changjo, and Cheonji. 

They officially debuted in 2010 with their EP album [Come into the World].

Their comeback song is composed and written by the ever popular and successful Brave Brothers and Kingdom of Elephants.

The more I see of the members, the more I see their charms. 

I'm sure those of you reading this will also fall for them more and more.

The repetitive melody of 'Miss Right' is addicting and easy to sing along to. 

I hope a lot of people love it! It’s been stuck in my head all day haha.

Because comedian Bora Shin appeared in the music video as a long, straight haired beauty, it's gained much attention!

I look forward to more activities! Please show your support for Teen Top!

[MANNAM] Korean Idol Star “Super Junior”

<Background information>

 · Members : Lee teuk, Heecheol, Hankyung, Yeseong, Kangin, Shindong, Seongmin, Eunhyuk, Donghae, Siwon, Ryuwuk, Gibum, Guhyun

 · Management Agency : SM entertainment 

 ·  Debut : 2005, the first album [SuperJunior 05]

Super Junior is an idol boy group, 

who had their debut as 'Super Junior 05' on November 6th in 2005.

Actually they started as a 12-member group, 

but in 2006 Kuhyun joined, they became a 13-member group.

They drew a lot of attention because of 12 members.

They started the 1st album with title song 'Twins' and released next 'Miracle' and

 'U' in same year. They recorded 400,000 downloads in 5 hours.

They got a 1st place on SBS' Ingigayo in their heyday. 

In 2007, they released the second album 'Don't Don' and it ranked second in the charts.

After this, they were the first idol starting unit activity as a 'Super Junior-T' 

'Super Junior-M' and 'Super Junior-Happy'.

In 2009, they released the third album 'Sorry, Sorry' and 

ranked the top as they met the second heyday.

300,000 albums were sold, in 2009, they got 1st prize as a Golden Album.

After 'Sorry, Sorry', they were all the rage throughout Asia.

They released the 4th album 'BONAMANA' in 2010, 5th album 'Mr. Simple' in 2011 and the 6th album 'Sexy, Free & Single' and showed they really were Korean Idols. 

All members have their own characteristic and always work to show their best side to their fans! Their songs made a hit and spread throughout to the world.

 They made Korean Pop what it is today.

We hope there will be a lot of Idol groups like them.

We look forward to it!

< Discography >

December 5th, 2005 'Super Junior05'

December 15th, 2005 'Show Me Your Love'

June 7th, 2006 'U' (single)

September 21st, 2007, the 2nd 'Don't Don'

November 5th, 2007, the 2nd 'Don't Don' (Repackage) CD

November 5th, 2007, the 2nd 'Don't Don' (Repackage) CD+DVD

November 5th, 2007, the 2nd 'Don't Don' (Repackage) Digital Disk

March 9th, 2009, the 3rd 'Sorry, Sorry' A, B version

May 14th, 2009, the 3rd 'Sorry, Sorry' C version

May 13th, 2010, the 4th 'BONAMANA' A version

May 20th, 2010, the 4th 'BONAMANA' B version

June 28th, 2010, the 4th 'BONAMANA' Repackage

August 3rd, 2011, the 5th 'Mr.Simple' A version

August 22nd, 2011, the 5th 'Mr.Simple' B version

September 19th, 2011, the 5th 'Mr.Simple' Repackage

July 4th, 2012, the 6th 'Sexy, Free & Single'

July 17th, 2012, the 6th 'Sexy, Free & Single' B version

Aug 6th, 2012, the 6th 'Sexy, Free & Single' Repackage