Big Bang fans, rejoice! Big Bang’s comeback is now earlier than previously expected!

YG Entertainment has just reported that Big Bang’s comeback is now planned to be in early February. The popular idol group plans to take the music scene by storm as they return even stronger than ever. Yang Hyun Suk, head of YG, promised, “Early this year, I will be focusing all my efforts on Big Bang.”

Big Bang’s upcoming comeback has a special significance for YG. As YG’s signature group, the Big Bang members were involved in both group and solo activities last year. Unfortunately, due to a string of unlucky events, several members ended up needing to take a break from the industry.

Regarding this matter, Yang Hyun Suk commented optimistically, “Your skin becomes tougher after healing from a wound. As we went through a variety of situations last year, the Big Bang members and I were able to reflect upon them, and we’ve become more alert. Thanks to the pain we’ve endured, the Big Bang members have become more mature.”

The comeback was originally thought to occur some time during the spring. However, the members spent the past few months living together in dorms and fully devoting themselves to working on their new album. As a result, they’ve been able to prepare to return earlier than expected. In fact, according to YG’s official blog, there have already been posts regarding “Big Bang’s comeback.” The blogs announce that there is even the possibility that a single may be released as early as February 1st.

With the exception of their debut album, the members reportedly spent the most amount of time on this upcoming album. Thus, both the quality and quantity of tracks on this album are anticipated to be better than ever. Fans are also eager to watch Big Bang perform their new songs on stage.

YG has also devoted much time to Big Bang’s comeback. Yang Hyun Suk has shown much affection towards the boys, stating, “(This year) my first goal is Big Bang. I want to give Big Bang my all. Although I have also been working on preparing rookie groups for their debut, I’ve spent the past couple months focusing on making new music with Big Bang. As a result, the debuts have been pushed back a little.” He added confidently, “All 5 members came together with one heart and were completely absorbed in making the new album. I’m proud of each one of them. This year, Big Bang will be promoting more songs than ever before and will be working very hard.”

Source: in2kpop

Lee Min Ho and Park Min Young, who started to have good feelings toward each other through City Hunter, broke up at the end of the year after 6 months of their relationship.

A representative from Park Min Young’s agency stated,

“Since they’ve been busy with their individual schedules which made it harder for them to see each other.”

They added,

“It’s true that Park Min Young has broken up with Lee Min ho. The two were just getting to know each other when they first confessed that they were dating. They tried to get to know each other better, but their relationship didn’t develop more than that.”

Although Min Young had announced this news through her management agency, Lee Min Ho’s management agency haven’t given an official statement yet and had no idea that Lee and Park broke up. Min Young is busy shooting a Korean drama, while Min Ho is busy in advertisements and working on his overseas promotional activities.

Source: hellokpop

Wonder Girls’ Sohee (20), and 2AM’s Seulong (25), has recently gained massive attention from netizens, the two were caught dating last Christmas and last January 8th.

Local Korean media, Dispatch, witnessed the couple dating on several different occasions late at night. Looks like the two are going around late at night to avoid the crowd. They even spend most of the time in Seulong’s car.

Some photos show them eating at a cafe and hiding their faces on the camera while heading to Seulong’s car.

Hours after the initial report, JYP Entertainment has released a statement denying the issue;

“Sohee and Seulong are just close friends. JYP artist always hangs out and the artists spends time with each other.”
Big Hit Entertainment also said;

“We are not involved with the private life of our artists. But we all know that two are just close friends and that the two are not lovers.”

Meanwhile, Seulong is in Japan for the 2AM concert tour, while Sohee takes a break after returning from her Wonder Girls‘ movie premiere in the United States. The two idol members met as JYP trainees, and have been friends for over six years.

Source: hellokpop

A recent photo of F.T. Island‘s, Lee Hongki, holding a girl’s hand while fondly walking on the street has spread on the online communities. Netizens commented,
“Seems to be his girlfriend,” “Who is she?” “They look too close”

Because of the rumor spreading so widely online, Hongki‘s agency, FNC Music stated,
“It was taken at the filming set of F.T. Island’s new music video. She is not Lee Hongki’s girlfriend, but the female lead of their music video.”
F.T. Island‘s said comeback will be in early February.

Source: hellokpop

Shinee‘s fashionista, Key, made a shining pose for the February issue of Dazed & Confused magazine.

The photoshoot expressed Key’s The Boy and Monster theme. He dressed in sweaters with flowers, a chiffon necklace and added accessories to his eyes and hair.

Check out the photos below as well as the behind-the-scenes footage

Source: hellokpop

Sandara Park made a confession before in Strong Heart that he like to have a boyfriend younger than her. She also mentioned SHINee‘s Minho and it made her excited. Unfortunately, she added that a relationship with Minho would never work out.

That interviewed happened almost year ago and now Etude House seems to want to start a spark between the two idols. Recently, an online community posted several pictures of Dara and Minho, at their behind the scenes photos for the Etude House CF.

The photos looks like Minho is taking care of Dara, giving his jacket to her and protecting her from the wind. Even though Dara is seven years older than Minho, she looks like she feels shy.

Check out the photos below.

Source: hellokpop

The February edition of ‘Cosmopolitan‘ magazine delivered a pictorial with a simple theme — the glamorous life of a star.

S.E.S.‘s Eugene and TVXQ‘s Yunho were joined by actors Lee Yeon Hee, Han Hyo Joo, Ji Jin Hee, and Kim Gyuri for the photoshoot and interviews.

Eugene’s cuts were comprised of elegant headshots that showed off her everlasting beauty. In one of her shots, she’s seen dabbing on some lipstick.

Eugene explained that “During my S.E.S days, we only had one makeup artist. I had to do my own makeup a lot of the time, so my personal skills started building up.”

Eugene was able to write two beauty books with the skills she’s cultivated.

Yunho and Lee Yeon Hee took a sexy couple shoot together. Both were dressed in sophisticated outfits, creating the image of the perfect Hollywood couple.

Meanwhile, Han Hyo Joo (who took the cover of this edition) was styled as a glamorous actress, enjoying her free time in between shows.

As for Kim Gyuri, she displayed a sexy, confident image. During her interview she stated, “I was able to love myself from the love of others. I’m really glad I became an actress.”

Actor Ji Jin Hee, who took on a “dandy guy” concept for the shoot, revealed that he wants to live the life of a gentleman. “I want to aim for that nice and well-mannered image, but living like that is not that easy, which is why I want to challenge myself. ”

Check out the cuts below!

Source: allkpop

Teen Top has kicked off the new year with the release of their “Going Crazy” music video. After teasing fans with a new, masculine image in their MV teasers, Teen Top has officially made their return with their second mini album “It’s. Teeen Top teamed up with hit composer/producer Brave Brothers for their second mini-album. “Crazy” is a dynamic, upbeat drance track. Check it out below!

Teen Top will be making their comeback tonight, January 5, through Mnet’s “M! Countdown.”

Tracklist for their second mini-album:
01. Teen Top
02. Going Crazy
03. Where’s Ma Girl
04. Girl Friend
05. Driving Me Crazy (R&B Slow mix)
06. Driving Me Crazy (Instrumental)

source: Soompi

Korean superstar pop group Girls’ Generation have released an eight track remix EP for their global hit “The Boys,” which recently reached the Top 5 on Billboard’s K-Pop Hot 100 in the U.S.  The EP will feature remixes by Clinton Sparks, Disco Fries, Teddy Riley and David Anthony, along with special guests Snoop Dogg and Lil Playy.  Get a preview on iTunes, where the album is available for only $6.99.

“The Boys” appears on the nine-member group’s third studio album of the same name, which gets a U.S. release on January 17, 2012. The Boys Special Album will include all of the songs from “The Boys” Remix EP, as well as a selection of Korean language songs from the Korean version of The Boys. The announcement for the U.S. release comes off the heels of the group’s recent performance in front of a sold out crowd at New York City’s Madison Square Garden.

Be sure to watch the official video for “The Boys” on Vevo, and visit GirlsGenerationUSA.com for more information on the group.

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“The Boys” Remix EP on iTunes: http://intersco.pe/vixyuG

“The Boys” Music Video: http://vevo.ly/qYAx0z

Girls’ Generation Website: http://www.girlsgenerationusa.com

Girls’ Generation Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/girlsgeneration

Girls’ Generation Assets: http://www.popgeneration.com/artists/648/Girls’_Generation