CNBLUE's Minhyuk confirmed for 'Heirs'

 

CNBLUE's Minhyuk has been confirmed for the upcoming SBS drama 'Heirs'!

Although Yonghwa declined his casting offer for 'Heirs', fans can now expect to see another member of CNBLUE in the star-studded drama. FNC Entertainment confirmed, "Minhyuk has been confirmed to star to 'Heirs'. Following his role in KBS 2TV's 'You Who Rolled In Unexpectedly' last year, [Minhyuk] was considering productions and recently received a love call from writer Kim Eun Sook and decided to accept the casting offer."

'Heirs' reps commented, "Writer Kim Eun Sook was looking for an actor who fits the kind, happy-go-lucky character of Yoon Chan Young and eventually decided to cast Minhyuk." They also noted that the character Minhyuk has been cast for is not the same character Yonghwa was in talks for previously.

Minhyuk will join Lee Min Ho, Park Shin Hye, Kim Sung Ryung, f(x)'s Krystal, Choi Jin Hyuk, Kim Woo Bin, ZE:A's Hyungsik, Kim Ji Won, Lim Joo Eun, and Kang Ha Neul, who have all already been confirmed or are in the final stages of completing their casting offer for 'Heirs', which will air later this year!

CN Blue’s Japanses Single Album “Where You Are” Reaches #1 on Oricon Daily Single Chart

CN Blue’s agency FNC Music stated, “The second major single album ‘Where You Are’ which was released on February 1 sold 32,000 albums and reached #1 on the Oricon Daily Single Chart.” The songs “Where You Are” and “Feeling” was written and produced by Jung Yong Hwa. Lee Jong Hyun produced “Get Away.”

CN Blue also made a statement after they heard of reaching #1 on the Oricon Daily Single Chart. They stated, “After our major debut we have only released two singles but it feels like a dream that we reached #1 on the Oricon Daily Single Chart. We will keep trying our best to share good music with more people.”

CN Blue appeared on the rock festival “COUNTDOWN JAPAN” as the first non-Japanese band. CN Blue was also the first Korean singer to appear on the Japanese MTV “Unplugged.”

cr ; soompi

Running Man, who dares a surprise attack on Sparta Kim Jong Kook? (Spoiler!)

Idol band CN Blue member Jung Yong Hwa and singer Kim Jong Kook got into a physical altercation.

On the December 18th episode of SBS‘s variety program ‘Running Man’ the ‘Hong Kong 24 hours’ special, the members set out on individual missions to find the real medal out of the 9 medals as per the last command from Jackie Chan.

The day before the individual missions, Lee Kwang Soo saw a sign hanging in front of Kim Jong Kook’s door that said ‘real’ and so he set out to form an alliance with guest Jung Yong Hwa to capture Kim Jong Kook’s medal which must be real.

Since Jung Yong Hwa found out that Kim Jong Kook’s medal is the real gold medal, he was looking for an opportunity with Lee Kwang Soo to take Kim Jong Kook’s name tag to obtain the gold medal. There was a hint to the gold medal on the name tag.

While Lee Min Jung was talking to Kim Jong Kook, Jung Yong Hwa jumped at the chance to take Kim Jong Kook’s name tag off but Sparta Kim Jong Kook of ‘Running Man’ was agile enough to get away.





Alliance or not, Lee Kwang Soo stood aside just watching the physical altercation between Sparta Kim Jong Kook and the new Ace Jung Yong Hwa. The duel was tight. Jung Yong Hwa tried to fight off Kim Jong Kook’s absolute power with his brain. They did not give each other a glimpse of their backs. Suddenly they jumped at each other and the name tags came off at the same time so close that you could not even tell who did it first with the naked eye even by a millisecond.

Lee Kwang Soo earned the hint as well as Kim Jong Kook’s medal in the midst of confusion.

The winner of the episode was none other than the original Ace of ‘Running Man’ Song Ji Hyo.

Source: Osen via Nate

Running Man’s Ace Song Ji Hyo, ‘the Ace is THE ace’ (Spoiler!)

On the December 18th episode of SBS‘s variety program ‘Running Man’ the ‘Hong Kong 24 hours’ special, the members set out on individual missions to find the real medal out of the 9 medals as per the last command from Jackie Chan.

Song Ji Hyo, the Ace became the holder of the real medal solving the ‘Legend of Nine Dragons’.

On part 2 of ‘Running Man – Hong Kong Special’, Song Ji Hyo heard from Mr. Chung that her medal was the real one.

Song Ji Hyo received the ‘real’ marker but she hung it in front of Kim Jong Kook‘s door and Lee Kwang Soo and Jung Yong Hwa were certain that Kim Jong Kook was holding the real medal.

Song Ji Hyo’s bright strategy worked out perfectly as Lee Kwang Soo hung it in front of Ji Suk Jin‘s door to fool the other members. It turned out that Kim Jong Kook’s medal was a fake and Song Ji Hyo won by placing her medal around Gooryong and won the Yeouiju.

The wit and the brain of ‘Running Man’ Ace Song Ji Hyo was nothing short of amazing earning her the win.

Image: SBS ‘Running Man’
Source: TV Report via Nate

Blue to Release New Japanese Single in February

After the successful release of their major Japanese debut single, “In My Head,” CN Blue has just announced that they will be returning to Japan with another single early next year.

CN Blue said on their Japanese website that the single titled “Where You Are” will be released in February next year. The other tracks included in the single are two new songs, “Get Away” and “Feeling” and an instrumental version of "Where You Are."  “Where You Are” and “feeling” were both penned by CN Blue’s lead vocalist, Jung Yong Hwa. 

CN Blue is currently on tour across Asia. They also have concerts and performances lined up in Japan for the month of December. It was previously reported that because of their touring schedules, they will not be joining any year end music festivals. 

cr : soompi 

‘You’ve Fallen Into Me’ crew impressed by Kang Minhyuk “Whatever he wear, he’s a Prince!”

In MBC new drama ‘You’ve Fallen Into me’ (Writter: Lee Myeongsook, Director Pyo Minsoo), Yeo Junhee the glutton and charismatic character acted by CNBLUE‘s drummer Kang Minhyuk, making the production team in dilemma, because no matter what clothes he wore, he still looks stylish.

Kang Minhyuk is acted as Yeo Junhee who usualy like to wear sportswear or an educated youth who don’t care about his apparel, became an active dummer, and a leader of a good-looking band “The Stupid”. So because of the characters should look disheveled most of the time, has causing the production team panic, because whatever Kang Min Hyuk wear it’s suits him well.

Therefore, Kang Minhyuk‘s staff team said, “At first we thought that we could dressed him with just a neck wear sportswear or t-shirt, but the production team found that no matter what clothes Kang Minhyuk wore, they all suits him, and don’t know what to do.” “Had to prepare to maximize Kang Min Hyuk’s character costumes and ready go into filming.”

Meanwhile, ‘You’ve Fallen Into me’ the story about youth, will be broadcast on 29th June. Starring Jung Yonghwa, Park Shinhye, Song Changyi and So Yihyeon has became the hot topic.

Source : The Star Chosun
Translated by : omonOona & Jacinthoriya
Posted by omonOona@cnbluestorm

Jung Yong Hwa Clarifies Dating Rumor With Kara Member Goo Hara

Few pictures of Kara Goo Hara and CN Blue Yong Hwa spread like wild fire on the internet as netizens claim that both of them are dating. Previously, it was 2pm Chansung who was involve in this dating scandal.

Representatives explained that Goo Hara is an outgoing person and have a lots of friends both male and female. They also added that Chansung and Yong Hwa are just one of the closest friend Hara have. They also added, Hara is very close to Chansung to play casual jokes and have the "sister and brother relationship" which can be misinterpreted by fans as "dating".

Airing on April 21, Jung Yonghwa will appear on KBS "Happy Together 3" and he clarified his scandal involving Goo Hara.

Jung Yong Hwa was asked about this scandal and he explained "I got close with her through a variety program. The picture was taken when we hadn’t seen each other for a long time, so we felt really glad to see each other and fooled around a bit.Hara just lightly hit my chest, and someone happened to take a screenshot right at that second, which somehow blew up into full press reports."

Well that explains it. Hope some netizens don't jump into conclusion right away just because of some few pictures!

Source: Sports Chosun + Newsen via Nate

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Full Article by: sukira@dkpopnews.net

Big Bang and CNBlue take over weekend live music shows

CNBLUE and Big Bang each scored a win on weekly live music shows that aired on Friday and Sunday, respectively.

CNBLUE’s song “Intuition” was placed at No. 1 on KBS’ “Music Bank” for the third time as of last Friday. This is the song's seventh win on a televised music show following its three crowns on music cable channel Mnet’s “M! CountDown” which airs on Thursdays and single trophy SBS’ music program “Inkigayo” last Sunday.

“Intuition,” a song about one's ominous feeling of breaking up with a girlfriend, is from CNBLUE’s first regular album “FIRST STEP” that has sold over 100,000 copies nationwide since its release last month.

“We are so happy we're receiving so much love these days. It’s almost like a dream,” said CNBLUE's members in their acceptance speech the same day. “Thank you so much and we hope you like our follow-up songs ahead.”

★ On this Sunday’s “Inkigayo” show, it was Big Bang’s “LOVE SONG” that won the latest Mutizen Award, in the week of the song's debut.

“LOVE SONG” which expresses feelings after a love has passed away, is one of the title tracks to their special limited edition album released early this month.

Co-composed and written by G-Dragon and Teddy, the music incorporates elements of electronica and modern rock.

“We’re happy to win this award upon the first week of our return. We shall take it as a sign to work harder,” said the group’s leader G-Dragon as he went on to thank people in their agency who helped along the way.

Meanwhile other singers that appeared on the two live music shows over the weekend included U-Kiss, 4minute, Brave Girls, Rainbow, Clover, Dalmatian, Handsome People, Rania and Maya.

Credits: Asiae.co.kr

Shared by Vic @ Big Bang Updates

Yong Hwa to Seo Hyun,"I Love You"

On upcoming episode of Strong Heart that gonna be broadcast, Yonghwa shout ''I Love You" that he mean to Seohyun.

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CNBlue – Tops Music Charts in Japan, Korea and Taiwan

CN Blue has topped one of Japan’s most prestigious album charts today to become the top album seller in all three of Asia’s leading music markets, following Korea and Taiwan earlier this month. According to CN Blue’s management agency FNC Music, the boy band’s first regular album, “First Step” was the top selling album on the online pre-order sales charts of Japan’s Tower Records, the country’s largest record store. The Korean band surpassed pre-order sales of AKB48, Japan’s most popular idol group, reflecting their growing popularity all over Asia.

CN Blue’s new album has already been a smashing hit in Korea as it ranked #1 on various local online charts and weekly music shows such as KBS “Music Bank,” SBS “Inkigayo,” and Mnet “M! Countdown!” Also, “First Step” was the number one album on Taiwan’s “G-Music: J-Pop Weekly Chart” last week. The feat was all the more impressive because the group didn’t even release the “First Step” album in Taiwan yet, and had not run a single album promotion for it either.

“After the release of ‘First Step,’ we sold a total of 130,000 copies so far, including the special limited edition. If you add the license albums sold in overseas markets, the figure is expected to be a lot higher,” FNC Music said. “CN Blue members are very happy that fans from abroad are showing so much love,” it added.

CN Blue went as high as number two on Japan’s Oricon Chart last year, and became the first Korean artist to record double platinum in Taiwan with their two mini albums, “Blue Tory” and “Blue Love.” With “First Step,” CN Blue became only the third artist in Korea to reach the 100,000 milestone in album sales this year.

Source: Soompi News
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Dream Concert 2011 Reveals Lineup, Date and Location

The details about the Dream Concert 2011 have been revealed.
The line up and location of the concert have been revealed trough their Twitter account.
Here are the details including the location, date and lineup.

Dream Concert 2011Venue: Seoul World Cup Stadium
Date: Sat, May 28th, 2011.
Performers:
TVXQ
Super Junior
SNSD
SHINee
Big Bang
2NE1
BEAST
2AM
IU
Jay Park
G.NA
F(x)
MBLAQ
4Minute
After School
Secret
C.N. Blue
U-Kiss
T-ara

It was also mentioned that the lineup might change, but it is just a possibility. So far it is almost sure that all the idols listed above will appear on it.  

source: DreamConcert11 @ twitter
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celebrity look-a-likes

Netizens have recently uploaded images of celebrities that resembles each other.The netizens found out that some of the male stars actually resemble each other a lot that they could already pass as brothers.

Apparently, T.O.P is one of those celebrities. He is said to have a resemblance with the actor Joo Won who acted in Baker King, Kim Tak Goo.

Other celebrities that resemble each other are the following:

MBLAQ’s Lee Joon and actor Jung Gyu Woon,
F T Island’s Lee Hong ki and Jang Geun Suk,
SHINee’s Onew and Song Joong-ki,
JYJ’s Micky Yoo-chun and actor Yeon Jong-hoon,
C.N. Blue's Jung Yong Hwa and actor Jung Kyung Ho

What do you think? Do you agree?

Source: TV Daily
via popseoul + gokpop
Edited by: sunskyivee@bigbangupdates

CNBLUE tells their wishes!

Jungshin: We four are living together at dorm. We do all the house works ourselves. I’d like to film a CF of home appliances.
Yonghwa: We can do well.
Jungshin: A washing machine is good, air conditioner would be good too…
Yonghwa: A car car.
Jungshin: Yes, a car. We don’t have a car, car would be good.
Jonghyun: If I have a chance, I’d like to release a solo album.
Jungshin : I’d like to work as a model.
Minhyuk: This time, I was casted in a drama with Yonghwa hyung.
Yonghwa: I will work in this drama hard, so that I want be loved a lot.

Translations by: Saturn@soompi

Re-posted by: Euni@cnbluestorm

110316 Mixi's Korean Artist Ranking for March 2011

(T/N: Mixi is a Japanese site with a similar concept to Daum in Korea.)

01. YooChun (JYJ) - 34525
02. JaeJoong (JYJ)- 30359
03. ChangMin (TVXQ) - 27789
04. YunHo (TVXQ) - 25637
05. JunSu (JYJ) - 25088
06. G-Dragon (BigBang) - 17265
07. YongHwa (CNBLUE) - 11490
08. T.O.P (BigBang) - 11147
09. HongGi (FTIsland) - 10167
10. LeeTeuk (SJ) - 6913
11. TaeMin (SHINee) - 6488
12. HeeChul (SJ) - 5897
13. EunHyuk (SJ) - 5623 
14. DongHae (SJ) - 5550
15. KyuHyun (SJ) - 5329
16. HyunJoong (SS501) - 5220
17. SungMin (SJ) - 4920
18. Onew (SHINee) - 4653
19. Key (SHINee) - 4580
20. YeSung (SJ) - 4412
21. JongHyun (SHINee) - 3764
22. Kim Sungje (Supernova) - 3333
23. TaeYang (BigBang) - 3311
24. HanGeng (SJ) - 3294
25. RyeoWook (SJ) - 3209
26. Jung Yunhak (Supernova) - 3101
27. Jo Kwon (2AM) - 3063
28. SeungRi (BigBang) - 3026
29. ChanSung (2PM) - 3023
30. Nichkhun (2PM) - 2483
31. JunHyung (BEAST) - 2473
32. JungMin (SS501) - 2453
33. DooJoon (BEAST) - 2382
34. YoSeob (BEAST) - 2257
35. DaeSung (BigBang) - 2247
36. SiWon (SJ) - 2216
37. HyungJun (SS501) - 2210
38. KiBum (SJ) - 2122
39. TaecYeon (2PM) - 2029
40. Park Geonil (Supernova) - 1987
44. MinHo (SHINee) - 1725

Source: Yuaerubi
Translation: tvxqhwaiting @ OneTVXQ.com
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whoaa.. DBSK all top 5.. great~!!! 

List of Top 34 Idols Most Wanted as Boyfriends published

A recent list based on results from a poll on "idols most wanted as boyfriends" has been published. Taking first place is BEAST's leader and rapper Doojoon with 2931 votes. SHINee members Onew and Jonghyun have a strong showing at second and third place, respectively. Fellow group members Taemin (12th), Key (16th) and Minho (17th) also place relatively high on the list.

Groups that appear on the list include all of BEAST and SHINee's members, as well as singers from 2PM, MBLAQ, SS501, CNBLUE, Big Bang, Super Junior, 2AM and U-Kiss.

1. Yoon Doojoon （BEAST） 2931
2. Onew （SHINee）2045
3. Jonghyun （SHINee） 1698
4. Nichkhun （2PM） 1533
5. Yang Yoseob （BEAST） 1436
6. Lee Kikwang （BEAST） 1421
7. Lee Joon （MBLAQ） 1157
8. Kim Hyunjoong （SS501） 1119
9. Jung Yonghwa （CNBLUE） 936
10. G-Dragon （Big Bang） 874
11. T.O.P （Big Bang） 716
12. Taemin （SHINee） 666
13. Yong Junhyung （BEAST） 641
14. Taeyang （Big Bang） 431
15. Jokwon （2AM） 406
16. Key （SHINee） 394
17. Minho （SHINee） 381
18. Seungri （Big Bang） 365
19. Wooyoung （2PM） 353
20. Seungho （MBLAQ） 349
21. Siwon （Super Junior） 347
22. Jang Hyunseung （BEAST） 321
23. Kim Kyujong （SS501） 281
24. Kyuhyun （Super Junior） 252
25. Heo Youngsaeng （SS501） 231
26. Cheondoong （MBLAQ） 214
27. Lee Changmin （2AM） 204
28. Heechul （Super Junior） 201
29. Jung Jinwoon （2AM) 195
30. Junho （2PM） 175
31. G.O （MBLAQ） 173
32. Kevin （U-KISS） 169
33. Donghae （Super Junior) 164
34. Son Dongwoon （BEAST） 155

Do you agree with the results?

Source: Baidu SHINee Bar
Posted by: Koreaboo

Shin Hyes and Yonghwa's “Festival” to hold a press conference this month in Japan

Translation:
“Festival” Production Press Conference and Briefing

Date: March 22, 2011
Time: 3:00pm (Reception starts at 2:00pm)
Guests in attendance: PD Pyo Min-soo, Actor Jung Yonghwa, Actress Park Shin Hye
Venue: Chae-hwa Banquet Hall, Hamana Lakeside Plaza Hotel

※ The cast and production staff will arrive in Japan via Mt. Fuji Shizuoka Airport
In addition, a press conference will be held inside the airport that morning.

The cast and crew will film in the Lake Hamana region for 20-25 days starting mid-May. The drama is a co-production between South Korea and Japan. We believe that through the drama, more people wlll get to know the beautiful and energetic Hamana district.

*The date has yet to be confirmed due to the unfortunate natural disasters that hit Japan 3 days ago.

Source: PSHIFC

Re-posted by: Euni@cnbluestorm

JongHyun,JungShin & JongHun 1N2D Unplanned Vacation

어쩌다보니 종현이와정신이랑 같이 태국에서 즐거운 1박2일 보냈다 FT&CN;오랜만에 돈독해진 패밀리 ~

Translation by blue_jus7@twitter:

End up spending an enjoyable 2day 1 night in thailand with jonghyun and jungshin. FT&CN;has been a close family for a long time~

Source: FtGtJH@twitter
Translation: blue_jus7@twitter
Shared by burningvoice@cnbluestorm

CNBLUE reveals their 2nd comeback teaser!

CNBLUE has finally released the second teaser for their comeback!

The release date for their first full-length album is just around the corner, and fans felt their anticipation spike up a notch after seeing this hot new preview from the group.

The boys are scheduled to release behind-the-scenes photos from the music video on 17th, and they’ll drop their full album on the 21st.

Can't wait? Check out the teaser!



Source: TV Daily via Nate
Credits: CNBlue @ YT

“Top Airport Fashionista” MTVK version

1. DBSK
2. Wonder Girls
3. SHINee
4. BIGBANG
5. 2PM
6. SNSD
7. KARA
8. 4Minute
9. SS501
10. CNBLUE

main credit : MTVK
cr : yeppopo

IU·Lee Kikwang, chosen as MC for 'Inkigayo'.. Jung Yonghwa withdraws @B2stGK

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110309 IU·Lee Kikwnag, chosen as MC for 'Inkigayo'.. Jung Yonghwa withdraws

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Singer IU and Lee Kikwnag was chosen as new MCs for SBS 'Inkigayo'.

According to SBS official on the 9th, IU and Lee Kikwang are scheduled to be on the stage as MCs starting from the 20th broadcast for 'Inkigayo'.

These two are going to be working with existing MCs Jokwon and Sulli in place of Jung Yonghwa who is withdrawing as a MC from 'Inkigayo' after the 13th broadcast.

One official commented on Star News that "There are now 4 MCs" and for the reason why they chose Lee Kikwang and IU, the official said "Lee Kikwang have an excellent capability as a MC among the idol members. He will create a synergy effect together with Jokwon."

And for IU, the official stated that "She is one of the female representative idol member together with Sulli that are showing extraordinary activeness. We expect her to show great capability as a MC too."

Accordingly, 'Inkigayo' will be running with 4 MC system starting from the 20th broadcast and is expecting great support from fans who are in their 10's and 20's with Jokwon, Lee Kikwang, Sulli, and IU who are evaluated as the hottest stars recently.

CREDITS: NATE (SOURCE); SweetVoiceYS@B2ST RISING (TRANS)