Idol Singers Sing Commemorative Song for G20 Summit

Twenty singers including star idol singers sang a song together to commemorate the G20 Seoul Summit.

The song, entitled “Let’s Go,” was produced by the famous music composer named “Tiger in Shinsadong,” and singers including Joon Soo (2PM), Chang Min (2AM), Sung Min (Super Junior), Seo Hyun (Girls Generation), Jong Hyun (Shiny), Park Kyu Ri (Kara), Ru Na (f(x)), Ka Hee (After School), Heo Ka Yoon (4MINUTE), Yong Joon Hyung (Beast), Min (MissA), Gio (MBLAQ), Song Ji Eun (Secret), and Kim Jae Kyung (Rainbow) participated in singing the song in a chorus.

“Let’s Go” has a cheerful and exciting rhythm and contains cheerful lyrics such as “Let’s go forward to our future while holding our hands together.”

 

f(x) tops music chart in the Philippines

Member of girl group f(x) [SM Entertainment]

Korean girl group f(x) recently topped a music chart in the Philippines, making it their first time to rank atop a chart overseas.

According to a report by 10Asia on Friday, the five-member female idol group took the No. 1 spot on the album chart of Filipino music retailer Astroplus during the week of June 14 to 20 with their latest single "NU ABO."

The girls had been successful at promoting the mini-album in Korea since its release on May 3 with the title track topping numerous music charts in the country.

While the girls have been a sensation in Korea since their debut in 2009 with single "LA chA TA," they had never sealed a No. 1 position overseas.

f(x), composed of Sulli, Krystal, Luna, Amber and Victoria, are managed under talent powerhouse SM Entertainment.

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Khun and f(x)'s Victoria to be the new couple on 'We Got Married'

'Beast Idol' 2PM Nichkhun (22) and girl group f(x)'s member Victoria (23) have been appointed the new couple for MBC's We Got Married.


MBC have revealed that they have already decided to film them as a couple with the woman being the older. Currently the two are in the midst of filming which will soon be broadcast to the public.


After hearing the news that Nichkhun will be filming 'We Got Married 2', the fans' interest has heightened. From seeing the increasing interest in Nickhun for We Got Married, filming together with Victoria, it seems like the couple will be able to present a new boost of fun into the show.

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SM Entertainment artists perform at Shanghai Expo

Pictured above: girl group f(x); below: singer Kangta [SM Entertainment]

Korean talenthouse SM Entertainment artists Kangta, BoA, Super Junior and f(x) performed at the Expo 2010 Shanghai China over the weekend.

The stars took to the stage of the 'Korea Music Festival' held at the Cultural Center of the Shanghai Expo Park in Sunday attended by 10,000 people.

The music festival was divided into two parts -- the first half focusing on the Korean traditional heritage show followed by the performances of Kangta, BoA, Super Junior and f(x).

For the opening act, SM's youngest artists f(x) sang their songs "LA chA TA," "Chu~♡" as well as their latest single "NU ABO." Kangta, who was recently discharged from the military earlier this year, performed his hit tunes "Eternity," "Just One Day" and "Evergreen Tree+Polaris."

BoA gave a powerful show with her songs "Eat You Up," "Look Who's Talking" and "Energetic," while Super Junior danced and sang to their popular songs "Man in Love," "Sorry Sorry" and "BONAMANA."

SM Entertainment, founded by former singer Lee Soo-man in 1995, is in charge of creating the successful careers of numerous K-pop artists including Fly To The Sky, H.O.T, TVXQ and Girls' Generation.

SM also manages many songwriters, music producers, comedians and actors including Ara, Choi Jung-yoon and Lee Yeon-hee.

 Pictured above: BoA; below: boy band Super Junior [SM Entertainment]

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f(x)'s mini-album "NU ABO" released as smart phone app

Image of f(x)'s mini-album "NU ABO" application [SM Entertainment]

SM Entertainment has released a smart phone application of girl group f(x)'s new mini-album "NU ABO."

SM announced through a press release on Friday that they launched the mobile application yesterday which features the five-member group's latest album which has been topping various online and offline charts since its release early this month.

SM explained that a free version of the application includes a 30-second preview of all the songs on the mini-album, a teaser video and an interview with the girls.

The paid version, which will be released at a later date, features various contents including the full version of their songs, a music video, behind-the-scenes footage, a video interview, photographs of the members and a clock.

"NU ABO" also became available on global music site iTunes Music Store starting May 6, enabling the album to reach out to over 80 countries that iTunes services.

f(x), composed of five girls including Sulli, Krystal, Luna, Amber and Victoria, made their debut in 2009 with single "LA chA TA" under the management of major talent powerhouse SM.

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f(x) and Lee Seung-chul take top honors on Gaon charts

f(x) members from left to right: Amber, Victoria, Krystal, Luna and Sulli [SM Entertainment]

K-pop idols f(x) successfully bowed onto the Gaon singles chart at No. 1 with their latest single "NU ABO" for the week of May 2 to 8.

According to Gaon's singles chart on Thursday, f(x) took their first win on the chart, pushing down former winner "Something Stupid" artist Suh Young-eun to second place.

The girls have been enjoying their return to the music scene with the first mini-album "NU ABO" which has topped numerous online and offline charts with their title track of the same name since going on sale last Monday.

"Confession" by duo Hot Potato made an astonishing 22-spot jump from the previous week to round out the top three singles.

Meanwhile, veteran singer Lee Seung-chul's special "25th Anniversary" record took the top honors on Gaon's weekly albums chart during the second week of May.

f(x)'s "NU ABO" and R&B songstress Gummy's "Loveless" entered the chart at No. 2 and No. 3, respectively.

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f(x) rocks various music charts with new single

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Korean girl band f(x) [SM Entertainment]

Korean girl band f(x) is enjoying the popularity of their latest single "NU ABO," which has made a splashing debut on various music charts within a week of its release.

For the first week of May, "NU ABO," the title track from their new mini-album released last Tuesday, ranked first in album sales on various music charts including Hanteo and Hottracks.

The song is also dominating various online music charts -- as of Monday afternoon, "NU ABO" was pronounced the No. 1 single for the past week on music sites Dosirak and Monkey 3.

Their rapid climb to the top appears to have been largely due to the group's live performance of the single on televised music shows over the weekend, explained agency SM Entertainment.

Created by major talenthouse SM Entertainment, f(x) debuted in September 2009 with the single "LA chA TA" and followed it up with "Chu~♡" and project single "Chocolate Love," recorded in different versions with Girls' Generation for Korea's mobile phone brand LG CYON.

The girl band -- composed of Victoria, Luna, Krystal, Amber and Sulli -- revealed two new singles "Thrill Love" and "I Love You, I Love You" last month before releasing their first mini-album "NU ABO" last week.

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Kangta and f(x) to promote Together Day

Korean singer Kangta and girl group f(x) [SM Entertainment]

 

Korean pop idols Kangta and f(x) have been appointed honorary ambassadors for the third annual Together Day, a day aimed at fostering understanding between Koreans and foreigners living in Korea.

SM Entertainment stated in a press release on Thursday that the Ministry of Justice had chosen Kangta as an ambassador due to the leading role he plays in promoting the Hallyu, or Korean Wave, and f(x) for the active singing career they have been pursuing both domestically and overseas.

"We hope they will help instill a sense of multiculturalism among the people as well as inform the world of Korea's openness to multiculturalism," explained a representative from the Ministry of Justice.

Kangta and f(x) will be attending an appointment ceremony to be held at the Ministry of Justice building at the city of Gwacheon in the Gyeonggi Province today.

Together Day, which kicked off in 2007, falls on May 20 of every year where for a week, local Korean governments come together to hold various events for the cause.

Kangta, whose real name is Ahn Chil-hyun, made his debut as the lead singer in the now-disbanded boy band H.O.T. He released several albums after kicking off his solo career in 2001 and recently met with his fans in Asia after finishing his mandatory military service. He is currently working on a new album.

f(x), composed of five girls including Sulli, Krystal, Luna, Amber and Victoria, stepped into the local music scene in 2009 with single "LA chA TA." They released their first mini-album "NU ABO" on Tuesday which they will showcase at KBS music show "Music Bank" on Friday.

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f(x) members reveal childhood photos on me2DAY

(From left) f(x) members Sulli, Amber, Krystal, Victoria and Luna [SM Entertainment]

 

Members of girl band f(x) have unveiled photographs from their childhood on the Internet in the spirit of celebrating Children's Day in Korea tomorrow.

On Monday night, the members each posted a childhood photo of themselves on popular social networking and micro-blogging site me2DAY, drawing numerous responses from fans who have seen the pics.

Created by major talenthouse SM Entertainment, f(x) debuted in September 2009 with the single "LA chA TA" and followed it up with "Chu~♡" and project single "Chocolate Love," recorded in different versions with Girls' Generation for Korea's mobile phone brand LG CYON.

The girl band -- composed of Victoria, Luna, Krystal, Amber and Sulli -- revealed two new singles "Thrill Love" and "I Love You, I Love You" last month prior to releasing their first mini-album "NU ABO", which goes on sale starting today.

The group is scheduled to give a comeback performance on KBS music show "Music Bank" on Friday.

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f(x) to release title track "NU ABO" on May 3

f(x) members from left to right: Victoria, Amber, Krystal, Sulli and Luna [SM Entertainment]

 

SM Entertainment has announced that female idols f(x) will release "NU ABO," the title track to their upcoming first mini-album, on the morning of May 3.

SM explained through a press release that the new tune will be up on the websites of online music service providers Melon, Dosirak and Bugs at 10 a.m. on Monday while available at retailers the following day.

"NU ABO" is a dance number composed by several foreign songwriters including Thomas Troelson who wrote Korean pop sensation BoA's U.S. debut single "Eat You Up" and Cutfather, the helmer of boy band SHINee's "Juliette."

"NU" is the word 'new' written as it sounds and ABO represents blood types, hence "NU ABO" referring to a person with a new blood type who hence has unique perspectives, personality and taste.

The teaser video of the girl band sporting new bolder looks is set to be unveiled on their official website and other portal and online music sites today.

f(x) composed o members Victoria, Luna, Krystal, Amber and Sulli, made their debut in 2009 under major talent powerhouse SM Entertainment. They released several hit songs including "LA chA Ta," "Chu~♡" and "Chocolate Love."

They have also gone overseas, performing in France for the MIDEM showcase, in Thailand to promote themselves at the "2010 Pattaya International Music Festival" and several cities in Japan.

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f(x) to unveil teaser video tomorrow

f(x) members from left to right: Sulli, Amber, Krystal, Victoria and Luna [SM Entertainment]

Korean idols f(x) will be unveiling a teaser video tomorrow ahead of their return to the music scene with an album early next month, according to their agency on Thursday.


SM Entertainment announced in a press release that the video, promoting the girls' first mini-album, will go public on April 30 on the girls’ official website and other portal and online music sites.


SM had unveiled teaser images of f(x), all five members sporting new bolder looks for their record due out May 4.


The group, composed of Victoria, Luna, Krystal, Amber and Sulli, made their debut in 2009 with their single album "LA chA Ta" and have also released songs including "Chu~♡" and "Chocolate Love" which was a project single with fellow girl band Girls' Generation to promote LG Cyon's Chocolate phone.


They have also started promoting themselves overseas, performing in France for the MIDEM showcase, in Thailand to promote themselves at the "2010 Pattaya International Music Festival" and several cities in Japan.


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SM reveals new teaser photos of f(x) on official website

f(x) members from left: Victoria, right top to bottom: Krystal and Luna [SM Entertainment]

Korean talent powerhouse SM Entertainment has unveiled teaser images of the rest of the members of f(x) who are due back to the local music scene early next month with a new album.


SM released a press release on Wednesday revealing photographs of members Victoria, Krystal and Luna sporting their new looks for their first mini-album to be released May 4.


"The girls will be returning to the stage with a bold look yet adding onto their already sweet and feminine image. The rest of the photos can be seen on their official website," SM stated.


Korean pop girl band f(x) also composed of Sulli and Amber splashed into the music industry in 2009 with their single album "La chA Ta."


They continued to release other singles including "Chu~♡" and "Chocolate Love," which was featured in the mobile commercial for LG CYON's Chocolate Phone.


The group has also been promoting themselves overseas, including in France for the MIDEM showcase, in Thailand to promote themselves at the "2010 Pattaya International Music Festival" and several cities in Japan.


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f(x) set to make comeback to music scene in May

f(x) members top: Sulli, bottom: Amber [SM Entertainment]

Korean idols f(x) will be returning to the local music scene with their first mini-album next month, according to their agency on Tuesday.

SM Entertainment announced in a press release that the girls will make a comeback on May 4, along with unveiling teaser photographs of members Sulli and Amber donning their new styles for the upcoming album.

"They will return with stronger yet more sweet and feminine looks, adding onto their former cute and playful image," the statement said.

The five-member girl group, also composed of members Victoria, Luna and Krystal, made their debut in 2009 with their single album "LA chA Ta," as well as releasing songs including "Chu~♡" and "Chocolate Love."

They have also performed in other countries including in France for the MIDEM showcase, in Thailand to promote themselves at the "2010 Pattaya International Music Festival and several cities in Japan.

f(x) members top: Sulli bottom: Amber [SM Entertainment]

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K-POP Stars Perform on Pattaya Beach, Thailand

On March 19, on a muggy beach in Pattaya, Thailand with temperatures of more than 30 degrees, the sound of “Happy Birthday” sung in chorus suddenly echoed around the beach.

The suprise song from the audience was meant to celebrate Joo Yeon’s birthday, who came to Thailand to participate in the “Pattaya International Music Festival 2010” as a member of the girl group After School.

More than 7000 audience members responded magnificently to After School, who attended the festival as a Korean music group along with other performers such as Whee Sung and f(x).

The spectators, who had silently watched the performance of musicians from Thailand, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and the Philippines while wiping their sweat, suddenly began to cheer for After School and held up placards when the group came in.

When After School sang their hit songs such as “Ah,” “Because of You,” and “Diva,” people cheered loudly, holding various banners reading “I love Ga Hee,” and “Pretty Uee” written in Korean and displaying members’ photos.

This was After School’s first visit to Thailand, but fans were dancing along to the same choreography when the song “Diva” played, and sang along with After School.

In the rehearsal, After School even attracted other singers who came from other Asian countries to attend the festival.

Another girl group, f(x), also visited Thailand for the first time.

The group f(x) showed a fantastic performance that continued the tradition of senior singers who belong to the same agency, SM Entertainment. The senior singers such as Dong Bang Shin Ki, Super Junior, and Shiny have a large number of admirers in Thailand.

When the members were introduced on the LED screens and stood on either side of the stage one by one, many fans, particularly female fans, cheered loudly.

When f(x) sang their songs "LA chA TA," "Chu," and "Chocolate Love," many fans imitated their dance together.

Afterward, when singer Whee Sung sang the song “With Me,” audience members listened to the music rather than responding vigorously, as if they were unfamiliar with the song.

Whee Sung, who introduced himself as a first-time visitor to Thailand said, “It is great to watch everyone who enjoys music even on a hot day like today. I fell in love with you when I sang my first song. Please enjoy my music while moving your body to the rhythm, even though my song is unfamiliar to you.” After saying that, Whee Sung sang the song “Insomnia,” and there was a completely different response from the audiences. When “Insomnia” started, which is very popular in Southeast Asian countries, people were dancing along the music.

A British tourist to Pattaya, Jamy Coke, said, “It is interesting to find out that Korean singers are extremely popular here. Personally, I love After School’s exciting songs and impressive dancing.”

The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) organized this festival and a well-known music group, GMM-Grammy, and the Korea Foundation for International Exchange co-hosted the event. Also, the Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism has supported the event.

The director of Korea Foundation for International Exchange, Kim Kyung Hee, said at the congratulatory address, “By participating in the ’Pattaya International Music Festival,' the relationship between the two countries will be more friendly. When we have more chances to see each other through the universal language, music, we will be able to build up our friendship and to understand each other. I want to make more opportunities to exchange culture through music.”

The “Pattaya International Music Festival 2010” will last for three days from March 19, and there will be six stages according to different genres of music.

On the “Pink Stage” on which Korean musicians performed, other musicians such as Golf & Mike, B.O.Y from Thailand, Zhangliyin from China, and Thomas Jack from Malaysia also came on stage.

The performance was broadcast live on Thailand’s satellite music TV channel Bang Channel, and will be broadcast as a program recorded on the satellite TV channel True Vision.

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f(x) holds first overseas promotion in Thailand

f(x) members from left to right: Luna, Sulli, Krystal, Amber, Victoria [SM Entertainment]

 

 

K-pop idols f(x) visited Thailand last week, flying overseas for the first time to promote themselves, their agency SM Entertainment said on Monday.

The four member girl group attended the "2010 Pattaya International Music Festival" held in Thailand on Friday while giving a live concert and holding a fan meeting at the Siam Paragon Park the following day.

At the show Saturday, the group performed their hit songs "LA chA TA" and "Chu~♡," continued by a performance by Chinese R&B singer Zhang Li-yin who sang her ballads "Moving On" and "Why."

The girls returned to Korea on Sunday to begin preparations for their new album.

f(x), composed of members Victoria, Amber, Luna, Sulli and Krystal, made their debut in 2009 with their single album "LA chA Ta." They have released several other songs including "Chu~♡" and "Chocolate Love."

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[PHOTO] Girl groups f(x), Kara sing at military concert

Actors Zo In-sung and Kim Jae-won, TV personality Boom and girl group Kara [Chae Ki-won/10Asia]

From left, actor Zo In-sung laughs in front of Kim Jae-won, TV personality Boom and girl group Kara at a concert for military officials hosted by military broadcasting TV station KFN at Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX) in Ilsan of Gyeonggi Province, South Korea on March 5, 2010.

 Girl group f(x) [Chae Ki-won/10Asia]

From left, girl group f(x) members Amber, Krystal, Victoria, Luna and Sulli perform at a concert for military officials hosted by military broadcasting TV station KFN at Korea International Exhibition Center (KINTEX) in Ilsan of Gyeonggi Province, South Korea on March 5, 2010.

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[PHOTO] f(x) arrives at Max Movie Awards

Girl group f(x) [Park Sung-ki/Asia Economic Daily]

From left, girl group f(x) members Victoria, Amber, Krystal, Sulli and Luna arrive at the 7th Max Movie Awards held at the COEX Auditorium in Seoul, South Korea on February 9, 2010.

Girl group f(x) [Park Sung-ki/Asia Economic Daily]

Girl group f(x) member Victoria waves upon arriving at the 7th Max Movie Awards held at the COEX Auditorium in Seoul, South Korea on February 9, 2010.

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