[Updated] Cube Entertainment and DSP Media confirm break up of Junhyung and Hara couple

The agencies of Hara and Junhyung have now confirmed the news of the couple’s break up after getting in contact with the idols themselves.

Several insiders in the music industry revealed that the two had parted and decided to remain as friends, and fans have been looking to Cube Entertainment and DSP Media to offer comments on the matter.
Having contacted the idols, reps of both agencies have received word that the two stars have indeed decided to go their separate ways.

DSP Media reps commented, “Due to their busy schedules and KARA’s stay in Japan for their promotions, their meetings have become scarce, and eventually they drifted apart… They decided to remain as good friends in the music industry.”

Cube Entertainment also offered similar comments, stating, “Junhyung and Hara have recently ended their relationship… The two will continue to remain good friends.”
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[Update - In addition to their initial statement given over the phone, DSP Media has released their full statement on the matter through a press release.
The press release reads:

"Hara and Junhyung have ended their relationship, which they've maintained since June of 2011, and have decided to remain as good sunbae-hoobae in the music industry, and oppa-dongseng. The two continued their relationship under the interest of many fans and the public as the music industry's 'official couple'. However, with their meetings becoming less and less as they each carried out their own activities and handled many domestic and international promotions, the two naturally drifted apart.

On the 15th, when the news of the two unfollowing each other broke, they were at a state in which they had not yet finished sorting out their relationship matter. After this day, having decided to go their separate ways after much thought, the two even exchanged text messages with one another even after breaking up to ask how each other was doing, and currently have a good sunbae and hoobae relationship. Please give the two your encouragement and words of support."]

Source: Star News, Mydaily, TVdaily, Xsports
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Cube Entertainment officially wins their lawsuit against MOGEF

Cube Entertainment has just won their lawsuit against the MOGEF (Ministry of Gender Equality and Family) regarding the banning of B2ST‘s 1st album.

On January 5th, the Seoul Administrative Court reached a decision that called for MOGEF’s retraction of the ban placed on B2ST’s ‘Fiction and Fact‘.

MOGEF banned the song “On Rainy Days” back in July of 2011 because of a particularly ‘offensive’ phrase in the lyrics, which said, “I think I’m drunk, I think I should stop drinking.” MOGEF insisted that the lyrics could encourage teenagers to drink, and banned the song as harmful media, which prompted Cube Entertainment to file a lawsuit.

Cube Entertainment argued, “The lyrics of ‘On Rainy Days’ do not make direct references or specifically detail the method of drinking… It’s hard to argue that the portion stating, ‘I should stop drinking’, is encouraging drinking.” The court agreed with their argument, and ruled in their favor.

The same court ruled in favor of Cube last September for the same lawsuit, suspending the enforcement of MOGEF’s ban. With this new ruling on January 5th, MOGEF must now retract their ban and the label of “harmful media” from B2ST’s album.

Cube Entertainment stated, “We hope that the cancellation of the decision labeling B2ST’s 1st album as ‘harmful media to youth’ will become a precedent to ensure the objectivity of music standards in the future.”

In related news, B2ST will be kicking off their world tour in Seoul on February 4th ~5th.

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BEAST to release three singles before making their comeback in Korea + Cube Entertainment's new boy group

On December 26th, it was announced that BEAST would be beginning their world tour in February of 2012. Cube Entertainment also released the first teaser for the concerts in Seoul on February 4th and 5th at the Olympic Stadium. The teaser featured Yoseob and revealed information such as where the tickets will be sold and when.

Cube Entertainment held a press conference on December 26th at the Lotte Hotel in Seoul and revealed BEAST's future plans. In addition to the announcement of the "BEAUTIFUL SHOW" world tour, it was also announced that BEAST would be releasing new tracks as well.

CEO Hong Seungsung stated at the press conference, "BEAST will release three singles between February and April. The first release, in February will be a ballad track, March's song will be hip-hop track, and April's track will be a medium tempo dance track. Around late April or early May, BEAST will be making their Korean comeback."

Additionally, Cube Entertainment revealed more information on their upcoming boy group. The group is scheduled to have seven members total. They will make their debut somewhere between late January and the middle of February. CEO Hong Seungsung stated, "Five of the members are on jTBC's 'Cheongdamdong Live' with Jo Kwanwoo. The other two members are practicing and recording tracks."

What do you think about BEAST's upcoming releases and "BEAUTIFUL SHOW' World Tour? Are you excited for Cube Entertainment's new boy group to debut?

Source: The Star

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HyunA enjoys the streets of London

HyunA of 4minute recently released a few photos from her adventures on the streets in London.

On December 7th, HyunA tweeted, “[Going back to] Korea soon.” and uploaded a total of 3 photos. She also posted photos of herself with a cup of coffee and fans noticed that she seems to be bare-faced in the pictures as well.

HyunA visited London with her fellow Cube Entertainment label-mates for the ‘United Cube in London‘. The concert is reported to have gone on for 2 and a half hours with more than 3,500 fans in attendance.

She’s currently promoting “Trouble Maker” with B2ST‘s Hyun Seung.

Source + Photo: Sports Chosun via Nate

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Cube Entertainment artists donate $45,000 to flooding victims in Thailand

It was revealed earlier today through the Thailand media and Twitter that Cube Entertainment artistsB2ST, 4minute, and G.NA donated roughly $45,000 to the people in Thailand currently suffering from the current flooding crisis.

Their donation through the Korean Red Cross was wholly voluntary and a means for them to partially repay all the love they have been receiving from Thailand as artists.

Grateful Thai fans commented, “We are truly thankful for such a heart-warming and generous gesture. Thank you K-Pop.”

4minute is currently preparing to release their newest song in Japan in early December. The entire Cube family will also be heading to London and South America soon for their United Cube Concertseries.

Source & Photo: Star News

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Cube Entertainment planning a concert in South America?

At the United Cube Concert in Seoul this August, Cube Entertainment's CEO, Hong Seungsung, announced that he wanted to bring his artists not only to Europe but to South America. With the label's London concert finally rescheduled for December, attention has turned to Hong's second goal.

Although no further plans have been announced, Korean site enews24 is reporting that a United Cube Concert in South America is "currently closer to achievement". Should the concert occur, it would be the first of its kind in South America. Many K-Pop acts, including Girls' Generation and 2PM, are aware of their strong followings on the continent and have expressed interest in visiting.

Cube Entertainment, which includes BEAST, G.NA, and 4minute, has already held two successful United Cube concerts in Seoul and Tokyo, the latter attended by more than 10,000 fans. Their concert in London will be held at the O2 Brixton Academy on December 6th.

Sources: 4-minute.com, enews24

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4minute's Japanese Comeback Delayed

4minute was scheduled to make their comeback in Japan this August, however the release date for their upcoming Japanese single has been delayed. This was posted in the girls’ official Japanese website, noting that their fifth Japanese single titled “Heart to Heart” will drop on September 7 instead of the previously planned August 24.

A representative from the group’s agency, CUBE Entertainment, said that “There is no particular reason for the delay… It’s just due to some push backs in the procedure.”

“Heart to Heart” will be the Japanese version of the girls’ hit Korean single of the same name which was released in Korea last March. It will be released in three different versions – CD+DVD (type 1), CD+DVD (type 2) and CD-only.
Source: 10Asia

4minute talks about their relationship with BEAST

4minute recently shared some stories during an interview about their close relationship with their fellow Cube Entertainment group, BEAST.

As BEAST prepared for their comeback stage on Music Bank, 4minute was asked about their relationship with their label mates and revealed, "We treat them like our real brothers." During the interview, 4minute confessed, "As BEAST's popularity continues to grow, and with lots of female fans around, we would often be worried about them being noticed by fans for being too close with us and then have us involved in scandals."

"However, the problem is that their fans would view us not like any other girl groups but as BEAST's sibling group. We were just surprised when some of their fans would say things like, 'If ever you'll be involved in any scandal, we'd prefer you doing it with the 4minute unnies (older sisters)," the girls continued while laughing.

4minute and BEAST are from the same agency, Cube Entertainment. Although 4minute debuted a little earlier than BEAST, the fact is undeniable to fans that they have such a tight friendship.

4minute continued, "BEAST's fans have this easy mindset about us. Our fans would even pressure us that if ever we will ever have joint-stages like what we do for Gayo Daejuns or year-end specials, we should do it with no other boy group other than BEAST."

Meanwhile, 4minute has finished promoting their youthful and cute title-track track “Heart To Heart” and has passed the baton to BEAST, who are making their comeback this week with their title track “Fiction."

Source: 4-Minute and Seoul NTN News

B2ST wants you to give their dance move a name!

B2ST wants you to give their dance move a name for their song “Fiction”!

After releasing their album on May 17th, B2ST has been ranking #1 on various online music charts.

Along with that, B2ST has another happy dilemma. In a portion of their music video, there is a part when B2ST has a dramatic and powerful dance move. Fans, after deciding that it was the highlight part of the video, were suggesting various names for the dance on various message boards.

On May 18th, Cube Entertainment made an official statement about the name of the dance move, “The company has made a name for that dance but after seeing the various suggestions that the fans have sent us, we decided that the name will be decided by the fans.”

They explained, “By writing your suggestions on B2ST’s official homepage, fan page, or the member’s personal Twitters, we will pick the best and most popular name for this dance”.

Pretty cool treat for the fans, make sure to pitch in your ideas!

Source: Star News via Nate

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BEAST's comeback, about the release of new album

Hello. This is Cube Entertainment.

The morning of the 9th that many people have been waiting for is here. Also, I think that you will be waiting for the mornings to come with the brightest sun shining each day.

Now, with BEAST’s comeback in our eye sight, Cube is busy like ever since morning without nights, and full of anticipation and nervousness.

First, BEAST’s first official album, ‘BEAST’s First Official Album’ will be released on May 17th (Tuesday).

With the release date coming up, there are a lot of assumptions being made about the album, but the most important thing to know is that this high album, made with the grown member’s passion and effort, is waiting for you guys.

This album has a dramatic arrangement that almost makes it seem like a story telling album and will feel as if you are reading through many different novels. Also, with the type of sound that wouldn’t be expected with BEAST’s past strong background, they had gotten a new type of sound with a modern feel.

Secondly, for our BEAST fans waiting for the comeback, the BEAST teaser website will be open on the morning of May 9th after the notice about the comeback album.

The teaser of the first story of the new BEAST album will be available on the BEASTs official website; www.playb2st.com

Thank you.

CREDITS: CUBE OFFICIAL SITE (SOURCE); YONGISM@B2ST RISING (TRANS)

Hallyu Singers Cancel All The Japan Schedules In The Month Of May

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Hallyu stars had cancelled all of their schedules in Japan for the month of April and May.

4minute, BEAST, CN Blue, ZE:A, Lee Jihoon, and more had planned for concerts and fan meeting in Japan for early May. However, due to the tragedy that struck Japan last month, all the schedules planned out for May had been extended and rescheduled.

Cube Entertainment, the management for BEAST and 4minute, stated on the 24th, “We planned to focus on promoting in Japan during the month of May. However, there was tremendous amount of damage due to the earthquake and since many areas are still under the recovery stage, we had decided to reschedule the dates for Japan promotions. We are still under debate about the times we should reestablish our dates for Japan promotions and we will need to look out for the situation for a longer period of time. “

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

BEAST, 4minute, G.NA ··· They gather to sing of miracles with t shirts

The ‘boy friend’ idol group BEAST, the girl group with over flowing charisma 4minute, the ‘sexy queen’ G.NA, and the ‘Superstar K’ hero Heo Gak have gathered in one place. They have got together to participate in a photo shoot for the star style magazine to represent the donation project titled ‘HEART FOR EYE’ which is dedicated to the help blind kids see the bright new world.

Through this photo shoot, over 20 stars in the family managements, Cube Entertainment and A Cube Entertainment, have participated and in particular, the photo shoot is eye catching because of the hip hop singer Mario who was exposed more through the show ‘Invicible Baseball Team’ and the new group A Pink who will be reviving the “fairy” group tradition. It was hard gathering all 20 stars in one place, but 4minute and G.NA had gladly showed up at the photo shoot with a smile despite their current schedules. In addition, everyone had dressed in the heart shirts for the meaning of “gathering all the hearts in one” showing off their closeness and made photo shoot seem like a big family picture. .

Meanwhile, BEAST’s Yoon Doojoon stated, “I am really happy that I was able to participate in this good cause. My eyes are really bad and I had to live with glasses from 3rd grade for about 10 years. It was really uncomfortable because I couldn’t even tell who was who without any glasses or lenses. I hope that young children will be able to find their happiness of seeing the world with their two eyes,” showing adoration towards this project. The motto for the project “HEART FOR EYE” was made with the thought of curing the eyes of the kids with the beauty of fashion and the money earned from the t shirt sales will be all donated to the Samsung Seoul Hospital for the curing of children with blindness.

The project photo shoot for “HEART FOR EYE” can be found on the 51st High Cut magazine which will be sold on April 21st and the behind scenes can be found on High Cut online (www.highcut.co.kr). High Cut can be found in the main cities around the country.

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

Powerful 4Minute VS. Innocent APink - A battle between sister groups: "We'll not lose!"

A showdown between sister groups, 4Minute and APink, will now unfold as both groups will start promoting their respective albums.

4Minute has finally made their successful comeback through their title track, "Mirror Mirror," after a long-year hiatus in the music industry, while their dongsaeng group, APink, consisting of 7 members, is already starting their steps towards success as they wait for the official day of their debut performances.

What makes people more interested about the possible showdown of these groups are their contradicting concepts, unique style and distinct image. As one of Korea's top-performing girl groups, 4Minute represents the powerful, fierce and charismatic image of women. On the other hand, APink claims an innocent and pure image that has been hard to find in Korea's music industry for quite some time.

People find it amusing that these contrasting groups would finally make their "face-off," showing off their power and innocence to their audience.

APink is under A CUBE Entertainment, a branch of 4Minute's agency, CUBE Entertainment. APink's members had their trainee days under CUBE Entertainment and finally transferred to A CUBE right after their debut preparations has been announced. CUBE Entertainment's President and 4Minute's Producer, Hong Seongsung, took responsibility over APink's debut album while A CUBE's President, Choi Jinho, helped Hong Seonsung in launching 4Minute. Officials from both agencies said, "Both groups have a family-like relationship."

When asked about the anticipated battle between the groups, representatives from CUBE and A CUBE Entertainment answered, "The gap between their debut as well as their image or concept is very different so it's pretty hard for us to see them as real competitors. Nevertheless, 4Minute is doing very well with their recently released album, APink has been garnering a lot of interests too from the public. Both groups prepared so much for their releases and seeing both groups doing well is a real good sight for us."

Source: Newsen
Reporting + Translating + Editing: ashleylovesasia@4-minute.com

A Pink appointed as Cottiny's exclusive models!

Jewelery brand 'Cottony' recently made an interesting development by appointing 7 member rookie girl group A Pink as their new models.

A Pink is from the same company as groups like BEAST, 4minute and Heo Gak, making them part of the 'next generation' Entertainment family. They debuted in 2011 and have appeared before in their reality program (A Pink News.) The exposure has been making them headliners even before debut.

A Cottiny official says, "A Pink's cute and lovely image goes well with Cottiny. We have chosen them as our exclusive models."

The ad shows rookie group A Pink with Cottiny, their beautiful faces and bodies making the clothing look even better then usual. As A Pink debuts, Cottiny sales are projected to go up.

Translated by Sungmin at a-pink.net (risingsuperapink)
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