BoA post pic with U-Know Yunho on Twitter

Korean pop stars U-Know Yunho and BoA (right) [BoA's official Twitter page]

Korean pop star BoA has revealed a friendly photo she recently took with U-Know Yunho of popular idol group TVXQ.

The singer posted the picture on her official Twitter page (http://twitter.com/BoA_1105) on Thursday afternoon, in which a tired-looking BoA is seen leaning against U-Know Yunho's shoulder while he is smiling at the camera.

U-Know Yunho racks up ticket sales for musical "Goong"

Official poster for musical "Goong" [Group 8]

Fans rushed to grab tickets for the upcoming musical production of “Goong,” featuring singer and actor U-Know Yunho, according to Korean production company Group 8 on Friday.

Group 8 announced in a press release that tickets for the show starring U-know Yunho sold out in less than two minutes after they went on sale on reservation site Interpark at 9 p.m. last night. Tickets for shows starring other male leads Kim Dong-ho and RUN recorded high sales as well.

Musical "Goong" to show overseas starting Jan next year

Official poster for musical "Goong" [Group 8]

The musical adaptation of hit TV series "Goong" will show overseas next year, according to the musical's producer Group 8 on Wednesday.

Park Rae-hyun, a PR official from Group 8 told 10Asia over the phone that producers will take the show to countries outside of Asia, starting with Japan, in January 2010.

U-Know Yunho's "No Limit" DVD tops Oricon charts in Japan

U-Know Yunho in a scene from TV series "No Limit" [MBC]

The newly-released DVDs for MBC TV series "No Limit," starring TVXQ leader U-Know Yunho, is selling off the shelves in Japan, according to the country's Oricon charts.

According to Oricon's weekly DVD charts for television drama category, the two DVD box sets for "Limit" were the two best-selling DVDs in the country, ranking at No.1 and No.2 for the week of June 21.

This week, "No Limit" DVD Box I and Box II, released in Japan on June 16, each fell a notch to No. 2 and No. 3, respectively.

It is the first time in over three years that a Korean television drama has topped Oricon's DVD chart -- Hallyu star Bae Yong-joon last conquered the charts in 2007 with TV series "Taewangsashingi."

"Limit," which aired in Korea last fall, starred U-Know Yunho as a soccer player named Cha Bong-goon and Korean actress A Ra as his sports agent.

The two lead actors, U-Know Yunho and A Ra, attended a fan event in Japan to celebrate the DVD launch of "Limit" over the weekend.

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U-Know Yunho featured in Shanghai Expo video

Korean idol U-Know Yunho star of "Chorus City" [SM Entertainment]

Korean pop idol U-Know Yunho has been featured as the main star in a video to be shown throughout the Expo 2010 Shanghai China, according to his agency SM Entertainment on Monday.

The video, a 12-minute long clip titled "Chorus City," has been showing at the South Korea pavilion of the Expo which kicked off on Saturday, delivering the message of friendship and harmony between Korea and China.

Director Kim Seong-soo, whose works include hit films "Beat" and "City Of The Rising Sun," helmed the clip which talks about how so-called 'wishmakers' of a future city created jointly by Korea and China help a ballerina find the dreams she loses after getting into an accident.

Other SM artists including Super Junior members Siwon, Donghae, Eunhyuk, Kyuhyun, Ryeowook, Super Junior M members Xhou Mi, Henry and girl group f(x) also appear in the video.

The Expo 2010 Shanghai China will run for six months until October 31 with over 192 countries set to attend the event.

U-Know, whose real name is Jung Yunho, made his debut in 2004 as the leader of the five-member boy band TVXQ.

They are known as one of the most successful K-pop idols in Asia but recently announced they will discontinue pursuing their activities as a five-man band after three of its members -- Xiah Junsu, Hero Jaejoong and Micky Yoochun -- asked a court to nullify their exclusive 13-year contract with SM Entertainment.

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U-Know Yunho to star in J.Rich's music video

Still shots of U-Know Yunho and Park Soo-jin for J.Rich's music video "Goodbye My Love" [M.Root Entertainment]

 

Korean idol star U-Know Yunho is set to star in the latest music video for three-member R&B group J.Rich, according to J.Rich's agency on Friday.

M.root Entertainment explained through a press release that U-Know decided to play the male lead in the video for J.Rich's song "Goodbye My Love."

This will be the first time that U-Know is appearing in another artist's music video. The teaser video featuring U-Know will be unveiled on April 12 through various online music sites.

Meanwhile, former girl group Sugar member Park Soo-jin has been tapped to take the leading female role. The teaser video containing Park will be released two days after U-Know's video.

J.Rich's first album will go on sale in Korea and Japan simultaneously through on and offline music retailers.

U-Know Yunho made his debut into the entertainment industry as a member of the five-man band TVXQ, one of the most successful K-pop acts in Asia with reportedly the largest fanbase in the world.

The group recently made headlines following their announcement that they would discontinue their musical activities as a group in Japan and only pursue individual careers.

They had officially stopped working as a group in Korea since last July when three of its members -- Xiah Junsu, Hero Jaejoong and Micky Yoochun -- asked a court to nullify their exclusive contract with SM, claiming their 13-year contract period is too long.

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U-Know Yunho invited to Michael Jackson London tribute

TVXQ member U-Know Yunho [SM Entertainment] 

Boy band TVXQ member U-Know Yunho has been invited to Michael Jackson's tribute concert in London, making him the only Asian invited to the show set to be held in the weeks prior to the one-year anniversary of the King of Pop's death on June 25.

"Our personnel who had seen U-Know Yunho's information and rehearsals praised him as being very talented… They said he is well suited to attend the tribute and recommended he be invited," Mark Bush, an official involved in the show was quoted as saying by U-Know's agency SM Entertainment on Friday.

U-Know, whose real name is Jung Yunho, has been in since Las Vegas last week to rehearse for the Korean leg of Michael Jackson's "2010 This Is It World Tour" which he had been cast to take part in last month.

"The Tribute," to take place at London's Wembley Stadium on June 8, is being organized by the late singer's brother Jermaine, also a former Jackson 5 member.

Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Prince, Santana, Stevie Wonder and Beyonce are amongst the A-list artists who will also attend the tribute.

Meanwhile, U-Know will perform at the "Band from MICHAEL JACKSON’s THIS IS IT the Movie with U-Know Yunho" on March 27 and 28 at Yongsan War Memorial Peace Plaza.

The singer made his debut in 2004 through his five-member boy band which is now one of the most successful K-pop acts in Asia. They reportedly have the largest fan base in the world and have enjoyed great success in the Japanese music industry in particular.

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TVXQ U-Know starts rehearsing for "This Is It" show

U-Know Yunho of Korean idol group TVXQ (right) meets with "This Is It Band" member Morris Pleasure in Las Vegas [SM Entertainment]

Korean idol group TVXQ leader U-Know Yunho is in the United States to rehearse for a commemorative concert for the late King of Pop Michael Jackson, according to agency SM Entertainment on Tuesday.


SM explained in a press release that the singer arrived at Sin City in Las Vegas last Friday to start rehearsing for the Korean leg of the "2010 This Is It World Tour" for which he had been asked to take part in late last month.


Upon his arrival, the idol group member met with Morris Pleasure, on the keyboard in the "This Is It Band" and in charge of the Seoul show, to discuss in detail about U-Know's performance for the show.


The Korean singer also started rehearsing with the local choreography team to perform hits by the late King of Pop including "Beat It", "Thriller", "Smooth Criminal" and "Jam".


The upcoming show, to be held March 27 and 28 at Yongsan War Memorial Peace Plaza, will also feature a premiere performance of Jackson's final single "This Is It" from the documentary film of the same title released last year.


The concert, titled "Band from MICHAEL JACKSON’s THIS IS IT the Movie with U-Know Yunho", will be hosted by Korea's major broadcaster SBS and produced by S2 Entertainment and Paragon Music Corporation.


U-Know Yunho, whose real name is Jung Yunho, made his debut in 2004 in the five-member boy band which is now one of the most successful K-pop acts in Asia. They reportedly have the largest fanbase in the world and have enjoyed great success in the Japanese music industry in particular.


He also tried his hand at acting last year, playing a soccer player in MBC TV series "No Limit".


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U-know Yun-ho Leaves for L.A. to Prepare for Michael Jackson Tribute

U-know Yun-ho of TVXQ will leave for L.A. on Friday to rehearse for the Michael Jackson tribute. The tribute performance will be held on March 27th and 28th at the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul. He will meet with the American dance team in Las Vegas and practice his dance routines. Singer J.ae, who has resumed her music career after three years with a new release titled “No.5,” plans to accompany Yun-ho to Las Vegas as his interpreter.

The TVXQ leader plans to perform some of Jackson’s greatest hits, such as “Thriller,” “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” “Smooth Criminal,” and “Jam.” He will also be joined by famed vocalists Van Johnson and Tony Terry in singing “Man in the Mirror” and “Black or White.”


Sponsored by SBS and produced jointly by S2 Entertainment and Paragon Music Corporation, the performance named “A Tribute Band From Michael Jackson’s THIS IS IT Movie and U-know Live” will be held at the Peace Plaza at the War Memorial of Korea in the Yongsan district.

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TVXQ Yunho to sing in Michael Jackson "This Is It" Korea show

U-Know Yunho of idol group TVXQ [TVXQ official website]

U-Know Yunho, the leader of Korean idol group TVXQ has been selected to perform in a commemorative concert for King of Pop Michael Jackson, according to concert promoter S2 Entertainment on Friday.

The singer, a huge fan of Jackson, has reportedly been asked to appear in the Korean leg of the"2010 This Is It World Tour", which will be held March 27 and 28 at Yongsan War Memorial Peace Plaza.

"We sent information on several Korean artists to be picked as a member to join the tour," an official at S2 was quoted as saying. "The managing director in the U.S. looked at U-Know Yunho's file and said that he didn't need to see anyone else's."

Yunho will be leaving for Las Vegas early next month and rehearse for the concert with local performers.

Tickets for the "This Is It" Seoul concert, titled "Band from MICHAEL JACKSON’s THIS IS IT the Movie with U-Know Yunho," will be available on yes24.com starting March 2.

U-Know Yunho, whose real name is Jung Yunho, made his debut in 2004 in the five-member boy band which is now one of the most successful K-pop acts in Asia. They reportedly have the largest fanbase in the world and have enjoyed great success in the Japanese music industry in particular.

He also tried his hand at acting last year, playing a soccer player in MBC TV series "No Limit".

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TVXQ NAMED THE BEST-SELLING FOREIGN ARTIST IN JAPAN

Five-member group TVXQ (known as Tohoshinki in Japan) became the bestselling foreign artists in Japanese music history with the group’s latest single album “Break Out!” Oricon News reported that TVXQ’s 29th single in Japan has sold roughly 25,600 copies in the first week out in the market, rising to No.1 spot on the Oricon weekly single chart. Japanese fans have eagerly waited for the release of “Break Out!” It has been proven by the fact that the album was placed first in the most anticipated album list.

The group’s album sales have surpassed the record set by Elton John in September 1997 when he released “Candle in the Wind” in memory of the late Princess Diana. They have also become the first foreign artist to sell more than 200 thousand copies in the first week since the album’s release. Meanwhile, TVXQ will market on February 17th their best album comprised of the songs introduced in Japan. However, it is not known when the group will resume their activities in Korea, since the legal dispute between three of the members and their agency hasn’t been resolved yet.

 

 

Source: KBS