BoA’s MV for “Disturbance” to feature SHINee’s Taemin

As previously reported, BoA will be releasing her new self-composed track, “Disturbance” at her upcoming solo concert.

BoA will perform as well as unveil the music video for the new single for the first time during her solo concert, ‘BoA Special Live 2013~ Here I Am’ which will take place on January 26th at the Seoul’s Olympics Park Gymnastic Hall.

Directed by BoA’s older brother, Kwon Soon Wook, the music video for “Disturbance” will also feature SHINee’s Taemin as seen in the album’s jacket photo. BoA and Taemin have already shown their chemistry during BoA’s first comeback stage for “Only One”.

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BoA-SHINee Taemin Couple Picture, 'Are They Really 7 Years Apart?'

Singer BoA and SHINee's member Taemin's couple picture that makes them look like a real couple was revealed.

Today, SM Entertainment's Facebook posted a picture of BoA and Taemin's couple picture. The two are sitting down on a sofa together like a couple.

Taemin had his arm around BoA's shoulder and looked at her with loving eyes, and BoA shyly stayed in his arms.

The two in real life are 7 years apart, and BoA is much more experienced as a singer than Taemin is. But in the picture, all those gap years were nowhere to be found.

The picture is the album jacket picture for BoA's new song 'Disturbance,' which will be released on the 26th.

Photo Credit: SM Entertainment

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BoA to release MV for “Disturbance” starring SHINee’s Taemin

After the release of the album cover of the upcoming single “Disturbance“, it has been revealed that BoA‘s brother Kwon Soon Wook has once again featured as the director of the MV, showing support for his sister.

BoA will perform and unveil the music video for the new single for the first time during her solo concert, ‘BoA Special Live 2013 ~Here I Am~‘, on the 26th and 27th.

To make the music video even more special, SHINee‘s Taemin, who was seen posing as a couple with BoA on the album cover, will also be starring in the music video along with BoA! The two have already shown their chemistry during their performances of the soloist’s latest single “Only One“, and have fans hyped up to see them coupling up again.

BoA’s first solo concert will be held at the Seoul Olympic Hall on the 26th and 27th. For those who can’t attend the concert, “Disturbance” will be released on music sites on the 28th.

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MBC Korean Music Wave in Bangkok 2013

MBC Korean Music Wave in Bangkok 2013: World’s Greatest and Largest Korean Music Wave Concert

Date: 16 March 2013 (Sat) 17:00
Venue: Rajamangala National Stadium, Huamark, Bangkapi
Subject: World’s Greatest and Largest Korean Music Wave Concert
Main MC: Nichkhun(2PM), Suzy(Miss A)
Sub MC: Yonghwa(CN Blue), Jiyeon(T-ara)
Artists:
Boy groups: Shinee , EXO , Beast , B.A.P , MBlaq , 2AM , Infinite , Teen Top , FTIsland, BTOB , NU'EST , Airplane, B1A4 (13 Teams)
Girl groups: 2NE1 , KARA , SISTAR , T-ara , SCERET , 4Minute , Miss A , A-Pink (8 Teams)

In MBC Korean Music Wave in Bangkok 2013, it will be even greater and more explosive events than 2011&2012! We will provide you with incomparably fantastic show and events than any other concerts. We hope you to participate in our events in MBC Korean Music Wave in Bangkok 2013! You can expect from our show as much as you want!

Seatplan: http://bit.ly/XyQizx

Get your tickets at: http://bit.ly/V8P9PJ

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Onew and Minho for SHINee's "TALK 2 YOU Vol.3" Interview in JILLE Magazine

ONEW + MINHO
LEATHER - Leather jackets create a sense of playfulness through the effect of their colors.

Onew and Minho made appearances for the third volume. These two are the dependable members who lead SHINee together. What is the heartwarming episode that they share?

Even in leather, girls who give out a tender feeling are lovely.
Onew: We wore leather at today's photoshoot. Usually, I don't wear leather often so I don't own any, but I'm thinking about trying it out from now on.
Minho: I wear it often once winter comes. So I don't feel like it's tight or anything. When I wear leather, I pay attention to the shoes or pants since I don't want to be too flashy. Wearing gaudy shoes and pants together with leather makes me end up feeling like I look standoffish.
Onew: Since you usually dress like this, you're particular about it. I wear it for photoshoots and on stage, but I think I'm a bit reluctant to make it part of my casual wear. Even so, I'm leaning towards leather lately.
Minho: Which style would you like to try?
Onew: I prefer simple styles. Also warm and flexible clothes. The number one requirement when I pick out clothes myself is whether the clothes are flexible. That's why I want clothes that are comfortable.
Minho: Since leather is a tough material, girls look really strong wearing it, dont they? So I think girls who can coordinate leather into their outfit to make it look tender are lovely.
Onew: Definitely. I think it'd be cute if they wear feminine dresses and hang the tough leather over their shoulders.[/size][/size]

We are similar in hating to lose.
Minho: It's only natural. We're like real brothers, aren't we?
Onew: That being said, I'm the older one and yet I feel like there are a lot of times where you're the one who looks after me... (laughs)
Minho: Nah, you make up for my shortcomings all the time. You've always been doing that for me, you know? We were in charge of being MCs for a music show in Korea, right? Didn't we help each other out a lot that time?
Onew: That's right. We talked about a lot of things and made the program lively. The two of us really tried hard. We are similar in hating to lose, right? There will rarely be times when my competitive side emerges, but you are always concerned with competing and don't compromise. I think that's what makes you manly and cool. But there are times when I also think, "Isn't he being too passionate?" (laughs). I want to go along with that side of yours. In the end, we're probably just the same.
Minho: Maybe. I think the part that I'm still lacking in is your funny side.
Onew: I'm a comedian after all (laughs).
Minho: Hahaha (laughs). There is a wild side to you, but then you'd suddenly become serious. I guess it is your earthly charm to have different sides like that.
Onew: You're making me embarrassed here... If you're talking about that, then I must say I'm still far from being as considerate as you are. Thank you for covering me with the blanket the other day. You thought that I was sleeping back when you did that, didn't you?
Minho: Yeah. So you weren't sleeping then?
Onew: Actually, I wasn't. I pretended to be asleep so that when you got closer, I'd open my eyes and surprise you, but then you covered me with the blanket. I was so touched by your kindness that I couldn't even trick you (laughs). I thought that you are a really kind person.
Minho: It's not like I intentionally went to you just to put the blanket on. I got back late that day and was thinking to myself, "I wonder what Onew is doing right now?" so I went to see what you were doing. I saw you sleeping with thin clothes on and I thought that if I let you sleep like that then you might catch a cold. It was very chilly that day after all.
Onew: You are always concerned about other members like that, huh?
Minho: Yup. Somehow, I'm just concerned about everyone. But all of them don't like it (laughs).
Onew: Not me though.
Minho: Maybe not you, but everyone else seems like they don't like it...
Onew: I don't think that's true... Fine then. The next time we have free time in Japan, let's go for ramen, just the two of us!

SHINee's 1 question and 1 answer!!
What are your favorite drinks and snacks? 
Onew: Water and potato chips.
Jonghyun: Milk tea and all kinds of nuts.
Key: Beer, tea, coffee and sweet things.
Minho: Sports drinks, no snacks in particular.
Taemin: Jelly and juice.
Source: Jille Magazine
Translated by: supreme1 and red @ shineee.net

 

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SHINee’s Key in a pilot uniform with a lollipop

SHINee’s Key recently released a picture of himself after his musical performance was finished.

On January 22, Key uploaded a picture of himself on his me2day account with the comment, “FraKey’s rebellious time after the performance.”

In the picture, Key is dressed in a pilot uniform, holding a lollipop in his hand. He is showing off a rebellious look as Frank, the lead character in the musical Catch Me If You Can.

People who saw the picture responded: “Are you being rebellious now? You’re so cute.” “He looks good in a pilot uniform.” “I saved the picture.”

Key plays the role of Frank, a young swindler, in the musical Catch Me If You Can.

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SHINee sings 1,000 Years Always By Your Side on Music Japan

SHINee sings their Japanese ballad song "1,000 Years Always By Your Side" on Music Japan, check out their emotional performance below

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CNBlue Jonghyun succeeds on pulling a prank at SHINee's JOnghyun

Looks like CNBlue's Jonghyun finally got his revenge on his friend SHINee's Jonghyun.
On January 17, Lee tweeted that he finally got his revenge for Jonghyun's Diablo prank back in May 2012.

On the video,Lee was giving their new 'album' to JOnghyun. However, inside of CNBlue's photo, there was a hand drawn photo of them and seemed like JOnghyun didn't notice it. It was revealed that there's no CD inside but a Korean snack instead.

Watch the video below:

POOR JONGHYUN!

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Taemin, "Something good will be happening very soon"

SHINee's Taemin teases fans with his blog entry on their Japan mobile site. He uploaded a photo along with a message,

Taemin Japan Mobile Site Update 130119

Taemin: The first blog entry in 2013, today also wishing everyone will have a blessed new year, something good will be happening very soon, what could it be??^^ Please support SHINee earnestly this year too.

Pic source: asumin, Chinese translation: minadukiseki, English translation: eimanjjong

**What could it be? Any idea?

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Minho's Interview for High Cut January 2013 Issue

Inside the studio flowing with chilly winter air, it seemed like a protective shield of spring was made around just these three people. Could biological siblings even be this friendly? The stars of the 94th issue are SHINee's Minho and f(x)'s Sulli and Krystal who were chosen as the "flower beauty" of idols. The question of “Will they actually be friendly in real life?" was answered as soon as Minho arrived at the shooting site. "Is it there?" He asked where the girls' make-up room was. He strode there and opened the door without hesitation. When Minho greeted hi, friendly 5-octave voices replied. While the shooting was held, they talked whenever they could and burst into laughter even when they just met eyes. The photographer said, "It'll be good if you look even closer" during the shoot so they immediately put their heads together and linked arms. As soon as Minho and Sulli's hands were laid on top of each other, Sulli playfully said, "Ah, our hands touched!" The 20 year olds Sulli and Krystal are known to be best friends and it seems like a happy virus surged out just because they're with each other. Even the people around who were watching them followed suit and became happier. The fresh youth and the refreshing time we spent with them.

Through the drama , Minho received the New Star Award. You've only been at Gayo Daejejuns for the past few years so how did it feel to be at a drama award show?

It was my first time at a drama award show so the atmosphere was very different. I went as a newcoming actor so I was extremely nervous. I couldn't make my acceptance speech long so I actually didn't get a chance to mention my members or my family. I'm disappointed that I didn't thank my fans either. My new goal in the future is win a bigger award and thank all the people I wasn't able to (laugh).

Minho made a love line with Sulli in . It seems like it'd be awkward to film close scenes with a dongsaeng you've known for a long time.

I thought it would be awkward at first but we just went and filmed it and there wasn't anything too awkward. Since we are already close, there were moments when we were comfortable acting but then there were some awkward moments when we just tried it (laugh). I've grown a lot closer to Sulli while working on this project and she has become a dongsaeng who I truly cherish.

How do you feel after properly experiencing the intensity of a drama site?

It was hard not sleeping and not eating at the right time. It was a lot harder on us when we filmed during the hotter weather. I'm a guy and it was hard on me so it must have been worse for the actresses. I've realized that there is a definite reason why actresses are cared for. And as I saw many people working hard, I could feel that they all put in an incredible amount of effort and time.

How did you spend the end/beginning of your years?

I went on a personal vacation at the end of the year. I went to the United Kingdom alone, watched the match between Park Jisung's team QPR(Queens Park Rangers) and Man U(Manchester United), recharged myself, and came back. After that, we met at the practice room to prepare for each of the award ceremonies. We stayed up nights to practice but I felt that I still lacked something so I feel disappointed.

Kwanghee has recently bragged about how he's close with you on which became a hot topic. Who are the celebrities you're usually closest to?

Kwanghee hyung's personality is easy going and very fun. I feel brighter whenever I'm with him so we contact each other often and are friendly. The SHINee members are beyond the friendly scale and they're just family now. Usually, (Choikang) Changmin hyung, Kyuhyun hyung, and I hang out together a lot. All three of us like alcohol so we occasionally have a drink and talk.

What are SHINee's plans for this year?

We're planning around this coming spring so we've been recording lately. There's not much time left (until the comeback). We're coming back after 1 year since our promotions in the beginning last year. I'm extremely looking forward to SHINee's promotions this year. We have shown many sides of ourselves as 5 year old artists, but now our mission is to show a different kind of refreshing image. I believe we'll be able to show off a new image this year as well. For some reason, I have a feeling we'll receive a good outcome.

Will you continue to act this year?

I want to work on a lot of projects this year as well. I really feel that I'm still lacking so I have to build up a lot of experiences and I want to get my face out to the public through various projects.

Source: High Cut

Translated by: kimchi hana @ shineee.net 

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SHINee In Wonderland Star Collection Cards additional information and previews released

The new SHINee In Wonderland Star Collection Card packs will hold five random star cards, and each pack will have one of five member designs on the outside (seen below).

There will be 10 packs (of 5 cards each) in every set, a total of 50 cards per set.

The cards in each pack are all random. Every set will also contain a contest flyer.

Five contest winners will receive one of five autographed polaroid pictures and member photoshoot items (Onew/Jonghyun/Key/Taemin's pocketwatch or Minho's mask).

There will be many different categories of cards to collect, as seen in the following list.

Some categories include more cards than others! There are 65 normal cards and 35 rare cards in total.

There are 65 normal SHINee Wonderland cards, all with original designs.

Because the cards are processed with lamination, they will not tear easily.

There are 35 rare card designs, and each will come in a shiny, holographic, 3D style.

Puzzle cards can't be complete without each other! Certain puzzle cards can be placed next to each other to make one large picture.

 

Source: Apple Music

Cr: joAnnwashere @ shineee.net

 

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Etude’s “Sweet Recipe” drama with SHINee and f(x) to be released January 23

A new year, a new Etude drama! It’s been nearly 5 months since SHINee’s last Etude CF with the marionette doll drama “Don’t Trust Her Eyelashes”. Unfortunately, this marked SHINee’s last project together with the fresh Dara of 2NE1 as she has decided not to renew her contract with Etude. The good news is that f(x)’s youthful and vibrant members Sulli and Krystal will be the new female endorsers of the brand along with SHINee.

Etude has announced on their official Me2day and Twitter that the SNS audition drama “Sweet Recipe” will be released on January 23rd through their Youtube channel. On the promotional poster is written, “Spring, a sweet recipe battle for a sweet transformation.” The CF will take place in a kitchen setting with two teams battling it out to see who has the better recipe for sweetness.

Source: Etude Facebook

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Onew and CSJH the Grace's Dana to host KBS Kiss The Radio

SHINee's Onew and CSJH the Grace's Dana to host KBS Kiss The Radio.

Super Junior's Ryeowook and Sungmin will be temporarily absent from KBS's Kiss The Radio (Sukira) on January 16th. SHINe's Onew and CSJH The Grace's Dana will once again be filling in as special DJs.

Kiss The Radio broadcasts from 10:00 PM to 12:00 AM KST.

Stream: http://www.livestream.com/yososexy

Source: KBS Kiss The Radio

Cr: joAnnwashere @ shineee.net 

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Hottest K-pop acts ready for Golden Disk gig in KL

Excitement is building up barely a week before the biggest K-pop event hits our shores.

The Samsung Galaxy The 27th Golden Disk Awards in Kuala Lumpur will be rocking the Sepang International Circuit over two nights next Tuesday and Wednesday.

Founded in 1986, the Golden Disk Awards, dubbed the Grammys of Korea, is South Korea's most prestigious K-pop awards show and is presented annually for outstanding achievements in the music industry.

Hosted by Mediartncomm Co Ltd, supported by the Malaysia Con- vention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) and presented by Samsung Malaysia Electronics as title sponsor, the music awards will see 25 of K-pop's hottest acts in Malaysia next week.

The earliest acts will arrive on Sunday night. They are members of the boy bands SHINee and BTOB.

Monday will see the arrival of 10 acts: Exo (in two batches), Infinite (first batch), 4Minute, B1A4, Beast, Super Junior, CN Blue, FT Island, Juniel and Kara.

Fourteen acts will fly in on Tuesday, the first day of the awards. They are Infinite (second batch), Secret, Heo Gak, Lee Ha Yi, Ailee, Epik High, T-ara, Sistar (first batch), G-Dragon, f(x), K.Will, Miss A, B.A.P, and Teen Top.

The remaining members of girl group Sistar will arrive only on Wednesday.

As for the show's hosts, CN Blue's Yong Hwa and Kara's Nicole will be emceeing on the first night while FT Island's Hong Ki and Sistar's Dasom will host the show on the second night.

Fans can expect over 70 songs during the two-night gig, including hits such as Super Junior's Sexy, Free & Single, G-Dragon's One Of A Kind, FT Island's I Wish, Beast's Fiction, 4Minute's Mirror, CN Blue's Intuition, Epik High's Light It Up and Lee Ha Yi's Mamadu.

The main entrance to the venue will be open for fans to start queueing at 2.30pm. The Samsung Galaxy zone entrance opens at 4.30pm for ticket holders to access the red carpet event, which starts at 5pm.

Rockpit and Hallyu zone entrances will open at 6pm.

The awards show starts at 7.30pm.

Tickets are priced at RM199 (Hallyu zone) and RM999 (Samsung Galaxy zone). Tickets to the Rockpit zone (RM688) have already been sold out while limited tickets remain for other zones.

For ticket reservation and enquiries, contact TicketPro (03-7880 7999 / www.ticketpro.com.my) or e-mail info@ticketpro.com.my or head to DiGi outlets at SoHo KL, Sunway Pyramid and The Gardens. Samsung and DiGi users are entitled to a 20% discount.

Visit www.goldendiskawards.asia or www.facebook.com/GDA2013 for details on the Samsung Galaxy The 27th Golden Disk Awards in Kuala Lumpur.

Source/Credits: thestar.com.my

Article by: SETO KIT YAN (skyseto@thestar.com.my)

 

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SHINee Star Collection Cards with Alice in Wonderland theme to release February 14th

Idol group SHINee SHINee Star Collection Cards with Alice in Wonderland theme to be released on February 14th.

★ SHINee in Wonderland Star Collection Cards ★

▶ Card Concept: Alice in Wonderland

▶ 100 different cards (35 Rare Cards / 65 Normal Cards)

▶ Each individual pack will hold 5 star cards.

▶ Each set will hold 10 individual packs (50 cards in total) and cost 30,000 won.

Note: Star cards are collectible trading cards, and each pack holds five random cards. 

Source: Apple Music

Cr: joAnnwashere @ shineee.net

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CNBLUE’s Yonghwa voted #1 anticipated male star born in year of the snake

CNBLUE’s front man, Jung Yonghwa, was chosen as the #1 most anticipated male star born in the year of the snake (1989).

6,253 voters took part in a poll conducted by an online portal site, answering the question, “Which male star born in the year of the snake are you looking forward to most this year in 2013?”.

Yonghwa received 32.3% of the votes (2,018 votes), with netizens citing his triple threat skills: music, acting, and variety shows.

In second place was Jung Joon Young of ‘Super Star K4’, garnering 23.1% (1,445 votes) and then Baek Chung Kang of ‘Birth Of A Great Star’ with 20.5% (1,283 votes).

INFINITE’s Sunggyu, actor Lee Jong Suk, and SHINEE’s Onew also made it onto the top tier of the rankings.


Source: KBS



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