DSP Media apologizes to fans, asks for time before next comeback

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After resolving 100 days worth of disputes yesterday, DSP Media officially announced plans for KARA’s comeback through a press report released on April 29th.

They stated:

“DSP Media and KARA have both been able to stand before our fans with a more mature and closer partnership than before. Although everything has been resolved, DSP Media would still like to apologize for causing concerns amongst KARA’s fans.

We acknowledge that we are forever in debt to you.

KARA will be returning when they feel that they are able to properly treat the wounds of their fans. We will be working our hardest to make sure that our fans can see that we’ve turned the past misfortune into our advantage.

We would like to take the opportunity to thank the various associations and entertainment/media representatives for sending us their support.”

Jiyoung’s father also spoke with the producers of SBS’s “One Night in TV Entertainment” and stated, “The three kids needed to work and promote but they couldn’t. They went through a lot of emotional difficulties so we all felt that it’d be better to just resolve everything with DSP Media.”

When asked for specific details, he replied, “Both parties shared what we could, and although there might be a disparity with each individual, our compromise was something that satisfied all of us.”

On the members themselves, he concluded, “They all said that they’re okay. It will be awkward for a bit, but everything will be okay once time passes.”

Source: Sports Chosun via Nate, Sports Today via Nate

T-ARA's Eunjung reveals promotional poster for "White's Curse" + Hyomin to appear in a horror movie

Looks like the T-ARA members are the unofficial ambassadors for the horror genre as both Eunjung and Hyomin will be participating in separate horror films.

Eunjung is starring in "White's Curse," a story that revolves around an antagonistic idol group who are hiding a dark secret. The secret will turn their lives upside down in the most horrible ways. The movie stars Eunjung as the group leader, Maydoni, Choi Ah Ra and Jin Se Yun as her band-mates. "White’s Curse" is directed by Kim Gok and Kim Sun, a pair of twin brothers who are recognized as the avant-garde of Korean independent art cinema. The film is set to launch in theatres in June.






On the other hand, Hyomin will be making a full acting debut (she previously made a cameo in "My Girlfriend is a Nine Tail Fox)" with the horror/thriller movie titled, “Kisaeng Ryung (Ghost of a Kisaeng*)." The plot revolves around a ghost of a person who died an unfair death committing murders, presumably out of revenge. The movie itself focuses on Sunny, who will be played by Han Eunjung, who takes an orphan under her wings. The child became an orphan because of a murder and the plot will ultimately reveal the truth behind the orphan. The movie is directed by Yang Yoon Ho who also directed KBS’s “Iris” and the movie “Grand Prix.” “Kisaeng Ryung” will be the first ever Asian 3D horror/thriller movie to be produced.

*Note: Kisaeng (also spelled Gisaeng) were Korean female entertainers who were highly skilled in the arts.

Source: Tiaradiadem, queenxknit, soompi

f(x) releases dance video for ‘Gangsta Boy’

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Fans were delighted that f(x) got to perform their full song, “Gangsta Boy” for their comeback stage onM! Countdown on April 29th, and it has generated much interest from fans since.

Following the performance, a dance rehearsal video of f(x) rehearsing the dance in their SM Entertainment dance studio has been released on the internet and it was also revealed that it had been cheoreographed by one of SM’s favourite dance cheoreographer, Rino Nakasone.

Check it out below!

The allkpop Daily Wrap-Up: April 28th, 2011

Even though we would prefer that you spend 24 hours a day on the site, The allkpop Daily Wrap-Upexists as your summary for those who need a quick catch-up or review of the day’s hottest news.

We’ll be releasing a Daily Wrap-Up every night at 11:59 PM EST, so be sure to look forward to it!

Without further ado, here’s our top picks of the day!

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★ Breaking ★

• DSP Media reaches a compromise with KARA’s Nicole, Seungyeon, & Jiyoung – The drama between DSP Media and KARA’s 3 dissidents has finally reached a conclusion. Reportedly, they all came to a compromise and agreed to continue promoting as a 5-member unit. Check out additional details after the jump.

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★ Music ★

• Turtles release two versions of “Hero” MV
• 2PM reveals full PV for “Take Off”!
• SNSD release full music video for “Mr. Taxi”!
• Big Bang wins #1 on M! Countdown + other performances
• Big Bang says goodbye with ‘Love Song’ on M! Countdown
• Daesung performs ‘Baby Don’t Cry’ on M! Countdown
• f(x) makes their comeback on M! Countdown
• B1A4 debuts on M! Countdown with “OK”
• Eru makes his comeback on M! Countdown
• Turtles makes a ‘Hero’ comeback on M! Countdown
• After School releases “Shampoo” MV!

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★ Interviews ★

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★ Concerts/Events ★

• “SM Town Live in Paris” sold out within 15 minutes – SM Entertainment thrilled European K-Pop fans after they announced they were going to hold a massive concert in Paris this summer. The results? Tickets rapidly sold out in 15 minutes!

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★ Editorials ★

• [Review] ‘Pinocchio’ by f(x) – After withdrawing from the music industry for over a year, f(x) dropped their comeback album to great fanfare. But how did the album stand up to our resident reviewer’s standards? Check out his review after the jump!

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★ Scandals/Issues ★

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★ TV/Movies ★

• Shin Dong Yup & Super Junior’s Leeteuk cast as double MCs for “50 Million Great Questions” – Korea’s got a brand new variety show, and its boasting two A-list hosts! Super Junior’s Leeteuk and Shin Dong Yup are teaming up to deliver their rapidfire wit in this survey-reality show.
• CNBLUE’s Minhyuk in talks for a role in “High Kick 3″ – The boys of CNBLUE continue to prove their marketability in acting projects, as Minhyuk was the latest member to be approached with a casting opportunity.

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★ Eye Candy/Fashion ★

• Block B releases individual “Freeze” concept photos – Block B is quickly becoming one of Korea’s top rookie groups, and the public’s hot interest in the boys was fanned even further with the release of some individual profile pictures!

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★ Endorsements ★

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★ Internet ★

• Netizens discover A Pink’s Chorong’s JYP Entertainment audition video -
• Brave Girls’ Eunyoung shows off her impressive abs – We know you all go crazy over ‘chocolate abs’, but Eunyoung proved though a recent picture that sexy abs aren’t just for guys alone. These pictures show that she owns one of the hottest bodies in K-pop today!

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★ General ★

• Big Bang to conclude Korean promotions this week – YG Entertainment revealed that they’re wrapping up Big Bang’s Korean promotions this week in order to jet off for their Japanese tour in May.
• DSP Media apologizes to fans, asks for time before next comeback – After announcing that they reached a compromise with the three KARA members yesterday, DSP Media issued an official apology today to KARA’s fans for all the discord the issues may have caused them. They also asked the fans to please be patient with KARA during this time of readjustment, and that they’d come back soon with the best material possible.
• SM Entertainment to develop an entertainment complex -
• TVXQ sold the most albums in the first quarter of 2011 – Although they went head-to-head against Big Bang, TVXQ came out on top in terms of selling the most albums in the first quarter of 2011. Check out the full article to see the statistics!
• Yoon Eun Hye crowned as the ‘queen of loyalty’ – Actress Yoon Eun Hye is gaining much praise for her kind heart and dedication to her friends. What deeds earned her the title of ‘queen of loyalty’?
• Choi Ji Woo & Lee Jin Wook end their 3 year relationship – One of Korea’s hottest celebrity couples recently came forward and announced that they’ve gone their separate ways after three years together. Lee Jin Wook’s representatives explain that the couple had actually broken up months before, but didn’t want to
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Super Junior’s Leeteuk celebrates 2,000th day since debut with fans

In celebration of Super Junior’s 2,000th day on April 28th, leader Leeteuk left a special message for E.L.F.s through his personal Twitter.

On the 29th, he tweeted, “2,000 days since our debut. I still have so many things that I want to do, it just isn’t enough yet. To all of the E.L.F.s all over the world that have given us so much love! I would like to genuinely thank you. I love you.”

Leeteuk also shared more good news, “We placed #1 in pre-orders for our Japanese singles and were also chosen as national brands by BCC. We’ll become even more humble and work even harder.”

Fans replied, “Congratulations on your 2,000th day, let’s go all the way to 10,000 days together!”, “Super Junior forever”, and “I will always be an E.L.F. with Super Junior.”

KARA’s Seungyeon tweets fans after successful negotiations

Han Seungyeon of KARA tweeted her fans today after it was revealed that KARA held successful negotiations with DSP Media.

The uncertainty over KARA’s future ended after 100 days, and fans were delighted to read, “You waited a long time right? I love you.”

DSP Media added, “Thank you to all the fans who stayed faithful through out it all. We’ll try our hardest to meet you with a better transformation.”