'Superstar K' to hold auditions overseas

The popular cable show modeled after “American Idol” will hold sessions in Tokyo, Sendai and Osaka, as well as Beijing and New York in June. Auditions for local talent are currently being held in eight locations around Korea.

“Superstar K” will hold auditions in Japan, China and the United States this summer to select contestants for the third season of the talent show, Mnet said Tuesday.

“We launched ‘Superstar K’ in order to give a chance to aspiring singers, mostly comprising of people who have wanted to sing but didn’t have the opportunity to do so. We decided to provide these services so that people can participate more easily,” said Kim Ki-woong, director of “Superstar K.”

Last season’s “Superstar K” created a sensation as John Park, a Korean-American who appeared in “American Idol,” took part in the competition. The eventual winner, Huh Gak, a ventilator repairman, also became a household name. 

“Considering how travel remains difficult in eastern Japan after the earthquakes, we decided to go there ourselves,” said organizers of the program through a press release.

Participants in each city will take part in a two-part screening process. Contenders from Korea and Japan will compete against one another in a third round, while those that make the cut will vie in a fourth and final screening against participants from New York and Beijing. 

The latter, called “Super Week,” will be held in Seoul in August, and organizers will provide transportation and accommodation for those traveling from overseas as well as those from Jeju Island.

The program’s popularity spread overseas, particularly in Japan. Some 90 percent of applicants from the neighboring coutnry this year are Japanese, unlike the strong ethnic Korean demographics of hopefuls in Beijing and New York, said Mnet.

The winner will be entitled to a cash prize of $500,000, concert opportunities and a recording contract.

Source Via : Mydaily

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Schedule of SM Artists’ China Concerts Released

SM Artists’ Concerts in China:
2011-
August: in Nanjing- SHINee, Girls Generation
October: in Nanjing & Guangzhou – SJ KRY Concert
December: in Nanjing – SJ 4th Tour Goodbye Concert
2012-
March – April: in Nanjing & Beijing- DBSK
Please note this is only a rough schedule of the concerts; more official information will be announced in May.

Credits: 大唐娱乐 & sapphirepearls.com
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Nominees for the Newcomers’ Awards Ceremony confirmed, Han Geng one of the frontrunners for the Best Newcomer

The 3rd Music Billboard New Artists’ Awards Ceremony will be grandly held at Beijing on the 19th of December this year, and at the moment, this year’s awards ceremony has entered the most intense preparation phase, whereby the main prizes and the finalists concerned have all been confirmed, with Han Geng and Hebe being the frontrunners of winning the Best Newcomer award.

Super rookies Hebe and Han Geng joins the New Artists’ Award Ceremony

In the year 2010, the Chinese music industry has displayed the most special phenomenon, where a group of “super rookies*” have successfully broke into the records market. Aside from having accumulated years of popularity, they have also received the industry and the market’s recognition for their “new moves”.

In the vocal department, Han Geng might not be able to be compared with Hebe or any of the other artists who depend on their voices and vocal techniques as the main selling point, but after walking out of the shadow casted by the storm leading from his contract termination and putting down the halo of debuting for five years, Han Geng has laid a strong foundation in his first step in developing a solo career, and displayed a remarkable performance. His first album 《Geng Xin》 has many different styles, from his expertise the electronic dance music, to slow ballads which reflect the voice of his heart, Han Geng was able to skillfully portray his vocals in both fast and slow songs. Turning from a member of an idol group into a solo artist, Han Geng has done his homework well**; it’s not difficult to hear the leap in his diligence and singing techniques. It allowed everyone to see Han Geng’s seriousness and hardworking side, and his pure dedication towards his dreams.

The 3rd Newcomers’ Awards Ceremony will be held at Beijing on the 19th of December. To find out who will be the winner of the night, please tune in to the 3rd Meng Niu Music Billboard Newcomers’ Awards Ceremony.

(Note: All other parts unrelated to Han Geng have been omitted.)

* Both Han Geng and Hebe aren’t exactly “rookies” per se, since they’ve both debuted for 5 years and 10 years respectively in the music industry. However, they’re considered as rookies because they have pursued a solo career.
** Meaning that Han Geng has made adequate preparations for his solo career.

Source: Sina Entertainment
Translated by eternalsnow @ sj-world.net
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SUPER SHOW 3 PICTURE UPDATE AT BEIJING [PART 8]

Donghae On VCR




Omo.. Kangin On VCR ... I miss him so much..



SS3 Update ... ELF keep shouting Kangin name...




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Omo.. cute EunHae...




*fainted...



Heechul sexy pose..


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'Hate You Love You'



Yesung? haha .. Why with his hair.. jeongmal keopta..



Hae on VCR




Lady hee hee



All my Heart




Donghae so strong.. haha


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SUPER SHOW 3 PICTURE UPDATE AT BEIJING [PART 6]

Lady Hee Hee is back at Beijing...




SUJU 'Shake It Up'












haha.. Heenim oppa.. I want that glass..



all the ladies are on the stage.. haha



aigoo.. keopta..





Donghae pointed at u ...^^


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SUJU H ... Tok Tok Tok..



Sungmin .. funny..><



really love SUJU H..><




Sungmin in VCR... what are u doing oppa???




aigoo.. EunHae sweet moment..




Prince Siwon...




Omo.. .^^


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Heechul ..






Donghae oppa.. ><



Guess ..guess... Guess... Who is this?? Haha.. It's Hyukkie showing his mucles...






Siwon.. ><



Heechul during performance with Sulli




Love EunHae. .. but hate the girl... ><





EunHae solo ' I wanna love u'


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SUngmin solo.. so sexy .. ><







Teukie at Beijing.. waaa... I want that cute phone.. haha




Heenim... what are u looking at??



Kyu solo time...




EunHae Moment.. ^^



Heenim.. omo..



Zhoumi Solo...><




Kyuhyun... ^^


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