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.”

Heechul, Daniel, and Jisu reveal they’re Rania fanboys~XD

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Dalmatian’s Daniel and Jisu recently appeared on Heechul’s radio program “Young Street“, and the three bonded while talking about rookie group Rania.

Heechul first started the conversation by asking the two, “So what group do you guys think is good these days?” Daniel shyly asked, “Girl groups?” and then went on to say,”These days I think…” – unfortunately, he was cut off by DJ Heechul. He confidently blurted out, “Rania.” The three boys then fist-bumped each other joyfully after finding out that they were all Rania fanboys.

Daniel and Jisu even sang a part of “Dr. Feel Good“. Heechul commented, “They’re very powerful. I like ‘cool’ things and they have one distinct concept so I like them.”