BEAST shines on "Music Bank" with "Soom"

Korean boy band BEAST [Cube Entertainment]

Korean idols BEAST celebrated their first win on a televised music show with their latest song "Soom" over the weekend.

The six-member boy band, who gave their comeback performance just last week, beat out girl group 2NE1 on KBS' Friday music program "Music Bank" with their title track "Soom" from their third mini-album "Mastermind."

"We want to return this honor to the people at our agency who have always been working hard for us and our families," the members of BEAST said in their acceptance speech.

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.”

 

BEAST's Yang Yo-seop undergoes surgery for nose tumor

BEAST member Yang Yo-seop (third from right) [Cube Entertainment]

Boy band BEAST main vocalist Yang Yo-seop has belatedly been found to have undergone surgery to remove a tumor in his nose, according to his agency Cube Entertainment on Tuesday.

Cube said that Yang, who had suffered from chronic rhinitis, recently started showing worsened symptoms which forced him to have a tumor causing the condition removed.

Cube Entertainment to hold showcase for new artists

Cube Entertainment artists BEAST (top left corner), 4minute (bottom left corner) and G.Na (right) [Cube Entertainment]

Major Korean talent agency Cube Entertainment will host a showcase next month to highlight the recording artists of their company.

Cube announced in a press release that they will hold an event titled "2010 Summer Cube Stars Party" at the Fashion Center Event Hall on August 10.

K-pop idols to perform at summer concert next month

Poster for "Brand New Concert - Burning Day!!" [Asia Bridge Contents]

A number of Korean idols are set to perform at a summer concert in August, according to the concert's promoter Asia Bridge Contents on Friday.

Asia Bridge Contents announced in a press release that K-pop groups 2AM, Brown Eyed Girls, BEAST, Kara and T-ara will take to the stage of the "Brand New Concert - Burning Day!!" to be held at the Olympic Park Stadium in Seoul on August 20.

BEAST's Yong Junhyung "Thinking of revealing self-composed song before the next album"

Yong Junhyung recently told T-News, “Before we release the next album, I’m thinking of revealing the rap I wrote.” He said, “While working with Shinsadong Tiger (T/N: The music producer), he taught me simple music producing and other things.

K-pop idols to perform at Incheon Hallyu concert in August

Official poster for "Incheon Korean Music Wave 2010" concert [HH Company]

A handful of the hottest Korean pop idols including Girls' Generation and Super Junior are gearing up to perform at the "Incheon Korean Music Wave 2010," according to concert organizer HH Company on Tuesday.

HH Company and the city of Incheon announced the first line-up of performers for the event, to be held at Incheon Munhak Worldcup Stadium on August 29, which includes 2PM, After School, BEAST, CNBLUE, MBLAQ, SG Wannabe, SHINee, Son Dambi and U-KISS.

BEAST kicks off activities in Japan with dance festival

Korean boy band BEAST poses at the red carpet for dance festival "Precious Land" [Cube Entertainment]

Korean idols BEAST, who are currently on tour in Asia, kicked off their activities in Japan by attending a dance festival yesterday, according to their agency Cube Entertainment on Friday.

Cube announced in a press release that the group took part in the dance festival titled "Precious Land" along with other dancers from Korea, America and Japan on invitation from the fest's organizers. Popular Korean dance team Prepix was also invited to the event.

BEAST took to the stage to perform their songs "Shock" and "Special," presented with new arrangements and choreography.

Meanwhile, their Japanese fans threw BEAST's leader Du-jun a surprise birthday party for his upcoming birthday on July 4.

The "Precious Land," held for the first time this year, brings together the best dancers and choreographers from around the world.

BEAST recently visited several other countries in Asia including the Philippines, Singapore and Malaysia while on a tour aimed at expanding their singing careers overseas.

They made their debut in October 2009 with their mini-album "Beast Is The B2ST" and have several hit songs including "Bad Girl," "Shock" and "Easy."

Korean boy band BEAST performs on stage at the Japanese dance festival "Precious Land" [Cube Entertainment]

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BEAST meets and greets fans in Singapore

Korean boy band BEAST [Cube Entertainment]

Korean pop idols BEAST, who are currently on their Asia tour, successfully wrapped up their fan events in Singapore this week, according to their agency Cube Entertainment on Friday.

Cube announced in a press release that the boys met with some 3,000 local fans at the fan meeting, held June 23 at Singapore's IMM Shopping Mall, and high-fived each one of the fans.

BEAST meets with foreign media to kick-start career in Asia

Korean boy band BEAST [Cube Entertainment]

K-pop idols BEAST will hold a press conference today with various foreign media outlets regarding the expansion of their singing career in Asia, according to their agency Cube Entertainment on Friday.

Cube announced in a press release that the members will speak to journalists from six major Asian countries including Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Hong Kong and Thailand, via a video press conference,

For four hours, the boy band will explain their promotional plans for the Asian region as well as their expectations.

BEAST, which stands for "Boys of the East Standing Tall," debuted in October 2009 with the mini-album "Beast Is The B2ST". They have released several hits including “Bad Girl,” “Shock” and “Easy.”

The group visited Taiwan earlier this year for a concert with girl group 4minute, also managed by agency Cube, which attracted some 5,000 fans.

BEAST will be in the Philippines next week to kick-start their overseas promotional activities.

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BEAST's Yang Yoseob, is he really a pet-idol? Fans surprised by chocolate abs

[Newsen Lee UhnHyuk Reporter]


The ‘pet-idol’ group BEAST’s Yang Yoseob had revealed his hidden chocolate abs.


One of the Cube Entertainment’s employee posted up a picture on his cyworld with the title ‘Whose abs are these?’ on the 28th of May.


The employee also commented under the picture “Our kids our getting a better body these days. Who is that? Whose abs is those? Who? Who?”, attracting attention from the fans. After on June 1st, he revealed that Yang Yoseob was the actual guy in the image.


In addition the manager also revealed Yang Yoseob’s arm muscles with the image of Yang Yoseob as well. Until now Yang Yoseob had kept up the cute image and was referred to as the ‘pet-idol’. However now, even the fans are currently shocked by Yang Yoseob’s abs.


Fans stated, “I’m pleased with this. Don’t work out more than this”, “His face is a baby, but this body is a man”, “It becomes hard on Noona when you turn hot like this”, and “I need to exercise too.”


Meanwhile, BEAST went into their sweet 1 night and 2 day trip with the fans. BEAST will enjoy a short break and then plans on making up the concepts for the next album.

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On the set of MTV's "B2ST Almighty"

A scene from MTV show "Beast Almighty" [photographed by Lee Jin-hyuk/10Asia]

 

"B2ST Almighty" - Tell Me Your Wish

"Hello. BEAST manager Lee Gi-kwang speaking." This is a real situation. It is student Se-ho, no, Lee Ki-gwang, who takes the phone calls to mediate press coverages on set and delivers the news to the members. One does not need to look far to find out who the first star of MTV "B2ST Almighty" is, the show which grants wishes of Korean viewers. It is none other than the manager of the group, who does everything with them every single day. He has become busier with the increasing popularity of BEAST and in order to make his wish come true, which is "to rest," the members take turns by the hour doing their manager's work.

Temporary manager Ki-gwang panics at the sight of reporters on set, saying "Ha, this is an unexpected situation," but looks for his group's members one by one, asking for their cooperation. Even when the other members are more focused on the snacks delivered by the temporary manager than his immediate request. Hyun-seung can't even take his eyes off the television screen which is playing Usher's music video. He must have already seen it several hundreds of times but for him, who follows Usher's dance moves while sitting down, all the time that he is not on stage is all rehearsal time.

Before BEAST gets on the subway to get to MTV's office to tape the show, members flock around the next temporary manager Hyun-seung. When they pour him with demands, "Just one cookie!", Hyun-seung ever so cautiously chooses to give them [Korean snack] "Kan-cho" just because it sounds similar to his nickname "Ran-cho." Yo-sup, who has just realized that this situation will air on TV, throws in a remark, "'Let's buy a copy of [monthly essay publication] 'Good Thoughts'! They have great essays." The group's leader Du-jun keeps the members disciplined by saying, "You can't make loud noises on the subway." But it is out of the question to think that they would kept quiet just like that. Watching the six members start singing an unidentifiable song together which goes "Ni-na-ni-na-ni-gorilla-da," they look no different than little children who are out on a school field trip.

The members' excitement reaches a peak back stage in their waiting room as the time for their performance nears. Despite rebukes of being called "Amazon animals" by other members, Hyun-seung and Dong-woon keep shouting "I'm waiting you! You!" and Jun-hyung, the last one to take on the role of manager, is busy going here and there by himself. Before they go on stage for rehearsals, the director demands that Yong Jun-hyung wear an armband signifying that he is in charge of the group, and the facial expression of the proud fashionista stiffens for a moment. But our brother Yong Jun-hyung, being ever the man that he is, holds out his arm with a determined look on his face. "Nothing I can do about it. Put it on." So how did he and the members pull off the performance? If you are curious about the entire story, wait until April 10. For that is the day when MTV's "B2ST Almighty" premieres on television.

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[PHOTO] BEAST members prep for music show

BEAST member Yong Jun-hyung [Lee Jin-hyuk/10Asia] 

BEAST member Yong Jun-hyung talks on his phone backstage of a music show during a shoot for the first episode of eight-part MTV reality show "B2ST Almighty" on March 23, 2010.

BEAST member Yang Yo-seop [Lee Jin-hyuk/10Asia]

 

BEAST member Yang Yo-seop poses at the camera backstage of a music show during a shoot for the first episode of eight-part MTV reality show "B2ST Almighty" on March 23, 2010.

Boy band BEAST [Lee Jin-hyuk/10Asia] 

From left, BEAST members Yong Jun-hyung, Yang Yo-seop, Yoon Du-jun, Jang Hyun-seung, Yong Jun-hyung and Lee Gi-kwang walk toward a subway station during a shoot for the first episode of eight-part MTV reality show "B2ST Almighty" on March 23, 2010.

BEAST member Yoon Du-jun [Lee Jin-hyuk/10Asia]

 

BEAST member Yoon Du-jun rides the subway while taking part in a shoot for the first episode of eight-part MTV reality show "B2ST Almighty" on March 23, 2010.

BEAST member Son Dong-woon [Lee Jin-hyuk/10Asia]

 

BEAST member Son Dong-woon gets his hair done to prepare for a music show during a shoot for the first episode of eight-part MTV reality show "B2ST Almighty" on March 23, 2010.

BEAST member Yoon Du-jun [Lee Jin-hyuk/10Asia] 

BEAST member Yoon Du-jun gets his hair done to prepare for a music show during a shoot for the first episode of eight-part MTV reality show "B2ST Almighty" on March 23, 2010.

BEAST members Jang Hyun-seung, Yang Yo-seop and Son Dong-woon [Lee Jin-hyuk/10Asia]

 

From left, BEAST members Jang Hyun-seung, Yang Yo-seop and Son Dong-woon goof around at a hair salon while taking part in a shoot for the first episode of eight-part MTV reality show "B2ST Almighty" on March 23, 2010.

BEAST member Yoon Du-jun [Lee Ki-bum/Asia Economic Daily] 

BEAST member Yoon Du-jun shows off his ice cream at a hair salon while taking part in a shoot for the first episode of eight-part MTV reality show "B2ST Almighty" on March 23, 2010.

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BEAST "I thought being good at singing and dancing was enough"

Six months since debuting, BEAST, currently reaching for the top with their title song, ‘Shock’, from their 2nd mini album, showed expressions of confidence compared to their faces from debut. BEAST’s leader Yoon Doojoon was unable to join today’s interview due to his trip to Laos with MBC ‘Sunday Night – Dambi’. “I’m vice leader,” said Yong Junhyung with an apologetic expression.

For a stronger BEAST… danced as if to break our bodies

‘Shock’ was a song that showed BEAST’s good qualities. Yoseob said laughing, “Because my image was a cute image and I didn’t work out as much as the other members, it was difficult.” Yong Junhyung said, “I cut my hair short and got a tattoo.” He showed his tattoo which meant to him ‘Carpe diem’ ‘Live each day as if it’s the last’ ‘If I’m born again, I want to be born as my mother’s son’. His mother chose the tattoo. Jang Hyunseung came up with his own hairstyle and makeup concept.

While preparing for their 2nd mini album the hardest part was perfecting the powerful dance. Even BEAST members, who were confident in their dancing, were ‘fatigued’ while tackling the new choreography. It was a hard time especially for Yong Junhyung who was featuring in performances of Hyuna’s solo song “Change”.

Yong Junyung confessed, “While practicing, I twisted my leg muscles and had to go to the hospital. I didn’t even have time to fully recover because I had to perform ‘Change’.” The members commented on the choreography, “The power of even the basic moves is a different level. You have to dance as if you’re breaking your body.” Magnae Son Dongwoon added, “I ripped and ruined several pants while dancing.”

Singing the song perfectly live with this powerful choreography was a great assignment for the members. Yang Yoseob lauged, “I started eating Yonggaksan.”

“I thought that being good at singing and dancing was enough”

Six months have passed since BEAST’s debut in October after the long tunnel of their trainee period. Yoon Doojoon through ‘Sunday Night’ and other variety programs, Lee Kikwang through recently ended ‘High Kick Through the Roof’ both showed different sides of them. The other members are slowly beginning to show their hidden talents as well.

Yang Yoseob confessed, “Honestly, I was a bit sad when only Doojoon or Kikwang got attention. But then I realized because of them, people recognized BEAST more. Then I realized my jealousy was immature.”

Yong Junhyung said, “I thought you could just enjoy it and have fun, but that wasn’t it. It’s also not just doing the part given to you. I learned if there’s even a slight difference in the members’ thoughts, we don’t see the big picture and it never happens.”

In Lee Kikwang’s case, “Keeping up was my challenge. No matter how late filming for ‘High Kick Through the Roof’ ended, I didn’t want to become luggage to the other members. I didn’t want to be a burden to BEAST.”

Jang Hyunseung said, “Before debut I wanted to be acknowledged for my dancing and singing. Even if I was at the bottom of music charts, I wanted to do what I liked. But once I debuted I realized evaluation from the public, love from fans were things I also wanted. This album woke me up from my illusion.”

It’s said that idol singers can just be made. But not anyone can become a star. There’s anticipation for the outcome of BEAST, who are in between being stars or just idol singers.

[MKnews Star Today Lee Hyunwoo reporter nobodyin@mk.co.kr ]

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Pet Idols BEAST Reveals Shocking Undisclosed Pictures

[Newsen Reporter Park Saeyeon]

Idol group Beast reveals undisclosed SHOCKing pictures.

As they continue on their 'SHOCK' promotional activities with their 2nd mini album, BEAST revealed some undisclosed pictures through their official fancafe on the 17th.

These pictures were originally taken during the jacket shooting of their mini album 'SHOCK OF THE NEW ERA', as a fan service in reciprocating back for their support.

By unlayering their cute 'pet idol' image, members wanted to reveal their process of transformation to a more manly-like image. By working ever so hard by taking on his refound position with his toned 'biceps', Yoseob also stands amongst other transformed Beast members, such as the one known to be in charge of 'the body'...'pelvic Kikwang' Lee Kikwang, 'Nation's Boyfriend-Idol' Yoon Doojoon, and charismatic 'Shaved head Junhyung' Yong Junhyung.

As a response to this, fans commented with "once a pet idol, will forever be a pet idol", and "it's cute to see the members' playful side".

Even in the midst of competing against fierce girl groups, one can still see Beast's 'SHOCK' remaining strong on various charts.

Source: Newsen

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