U-Kiss reveals full-length music video for "Shut Up"

Still shots of Korean boy band U-Kiss' video "Shut Up" [NH Media]

Korean idol group U-Kiss have revealed the full-length music video for their title track.

The official music video of the title track "Shut Up" from their fourth mini-album "BREAK TIME," which was released on October 5, was released on the group's official YouTube channel yesterday.

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.

U-Kiss to hold concert in the Philippines on June 14

Seven-member boy band U-Kiss [NH Media]

K-pop idols U-Kiss is scheduled to hold a concert in the Philippines on June 14, according to an official from their agency NH Media on Thursday.

In a phone call with 10Asia today, an official from NH said the boys will be leaving Korea on Sunday and take the stage in Manila next week.

SS501's Kim Hyung-jun, the older brother of U-Kiss member Ki-bum, will be the emcee for the concert.

"The members of U-Kiss are set to return to Korea on June 23 after also participating in showcases in Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia," the rep added.

The boy band visited the Philippines two months ago for a showcase at the SM Mall, performing in front of about 20,000 fans.

U-Kiss (Ubiquitous Korean International Super Star), composed of other members Alexander, Soohyun, Ki-seop, Eli, Kevin and Dongho, made their debut in September 2008 with the single album "New Generation."

They have recorded several hits including "Manmanhani," "Round and Round" and "What."

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U-KISS Soohyun’s Thigh Humiliation “I Did Taekwondo For 13 Years But My Lower Body Is…”

On the April 10th broadcast of MBC Change The World (Sebakwi), Soohyun revealed that his strong thighs due to the fact that he did Taekwondo for 13 years. However his pride collapsed in front of Jo Hyerun’s power.

Soohyun confessed “I have a very strong lower part of body because I did Taekwondo for 13 years. It won’t hurt me no matter how hard you hit my thigh.”

Hearing this, Sebakwi’s MCs requested for a test to be done in order to test the strength of Soohyun’s thigh. MC Park Miseon took the test first by hitting Soohyun’s thigh and said that her hand was sting. After that, Jo Hyerun went to Soohyun to test his thigh’s strength.

Soohyun was screaming in pain after Jo Hyerun hit his thighs hard. In Sebakwi, Jo Hyerun is famous for her powerful strength. With these, Soohyun’s ego of 13 years experience in sports was crushed down by Jo Hyerun.

The guests list for this episode were Tak Jaehoon, Han Sangjin, Noh Yoo Min, Beast’s Lee Ki Kwang, U-KISS’s Soohyun and Dongho, Noh Minwoo, Kim Taeho etc.

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K-pop idols perform at "ShowKing M in Bangkok"

2AM members Seulong, Changmin and Jiwoon at the "ShowKing M in Bangkok" concert [Mnet]

Cable music channel Mnet held a free concert on April 6 in Thailand with 18 K-pop idols headlining the show, according to a press release from the network on Wednesday.

A press conference attended by some 110 media outlets was held at the Dusit Thani Hotel in Thailand on Monday, a day ahead of the "ShowKing M in Bangkok" concert.

"This is my first time in the country and it's great to see the fans greet me with the posters. I will put on a great performance for them," singer Kim Tae-woo was quoted as saying.

The members of boy band 2AM explained, "We were excited to return to Thailand after our first visit last time because we wanted to bring the Korean music and culture to the country."

At the concert the following day, Korea's most popular singers including 2AM, SeeYa, T-ara, Choshingsung, Kara, U-Kiss, MBLAQ, Kim Tae-woo, SG Wannabe, Son Ho-young, Cheong Rim, 8eight, Secret, ZE:A, One Two, The Boss and Brown Eyed Girls.

2PM members Junsu and Wooyoung emceed the show, co-sponsored by Mnet and local media business company AMADAS, held at the Rajamangala National Stadium.

"The interest in Korean music has been increasing since the airing of "Mnet Countdown" in the country. Local viewers also enjoy KBS World, Arirang TV and anything in relation to the Korean wave," said an official at a Thai media company.

The "ShowKing M in Bangkok" concert will air on Mnet on April 20.

Fans and media outlets at the press conference of "ShowKIng M in Bangkok" [Mnet]

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U-Kiss Introduced in the Philippines

Idol group U-Kiss is scheduled to visit the Philippines this weekend to hold the group’s first showcase. With their tracks “Round and Round” and “Man Man Ha Ni (Am I a Pushover?)” firmly planted in the top tier of music charts, U-Kiss has joined hands with Premier Entertainment in the Philippines, recently acquired by a Korean businessman to get on the Hallyu momentum in Southeast Asia.

AMG Global, the PR agency for U-Kiss, said that Premier Entertainment has chosen to work with the young group, because the multi-cultural composition of U-Kiss is perfect for appealing to the Filipino audience with diverse ethnic and racial groups. AMG Global also said that although the hallyu trend has been weaker in the Philippines than in China or Japan, K-pop stars are soaring in popularity ever since 2NE1’a Sandara Park, already an established star in the Philippines, has risen to stardom in Korea.

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U-Kiss set on stirring "new Korean Wave" in Japan

From left, boy band U-Kiss members Dongho, Alexander, Kibum, Kiseop, Kevin, Soohyun and Eli pose during a press conference announcing their debut in Japan at the Westin Chosun Hotel in Seoul, South Korea on March 10, 2010. [Park Sung-ki/Asia Economic Daily]

Korean boy band U-Kiss has declared that they will create "a new Korean Wave" through their upcoming foray into the Japanese music industry.


Speaking at a press conference held today at the Westin Chosun Hotel in Seoul, the group expressed their anticipation about the career move in front of numerous reporters from Japan and the local press.


"First of all, we are very glad that such a great opportunity has arisen for us in Japan," the group said. "We will be promoting our album there but our activities will be different from what we have done in the country till now."


The boys, who yesterday signed with Yahoo! Japan to manage and promote them in the country, added that "we feel very close [to Japan] because we made our first debut in Japan" and that they "want to be more popular there than [they are] in Korea."


"As a multi-national group, we will work hard to create a new kind of Korean Wave in Japan," other members said at the event. "We are nervous since this is our first major promotion but we will try to show you fantastic performances."


U-Kiss, which stands for Ubiquitous Korean International Super Star, is composed of seven members, many of whom were raised overseas and speak several languages including English, Chinese and Japanese.


They debuted in September 2008 with the single album "New Generation" and are currently promoting their first full-length album "U-Kiss Only One Album" released last month.


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[PHOTO] U-Kiss attends press conference

Boy band U-Kiss [Park Sung-ki/Asia Economic Daily]

From left, boy band U-Kiss members Dongho, Alexander, Kibum, Kiseob, Kevin, Soohyun and Eli pose during a press conference announcing their official debut in Japan at the Westin Chosun Hotel in Seoul, South Korea on March 10, 2010.


From top down, boy band U-Kiss members Alexander, Kiseop, Kibum and Soohyun speak during a press conference announcing their official debut in Japan at the Westin Chosun Hotel in Seoul, South Korea on March 10, 2010.

U-Kiss member Alexander [Park Sung-ki/Asia Economic Daily]

U-Kiss member Kiseop [Park Sung-ki/Asia Economic Daily]

U-Kiss member Kibum [Park Sung-ki/Asia Economic Daily]

U-Kiss member Soohyun [Park Sung-ki/Asia Economic Daily]

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U-Kiss to kick off singing career into Japan

Seven-member boy band U-Kiss [NH Media]

Seven-member boy band U-Kiss is set to expand their singing career into Japan, according to their agency NH Media on Wednesday.


An official at NH said the boys signed yesterday with Yahoo! Japan who will manage and promote the group's activities in Japan.


A press conference regarding the announcement will be held today at the Chosun Hotel in Seoul where about 50 Japanese reporters along with local media are expected to attend.


U-Kiss, composed of members Alexander, Soohyun, Ki-bum, Ki-seop, Eli, Kevin and Dongho, made their debut in 2008 with their first single album "New Generation."


The members are currently promoting their first full-length album "U-Kiss Only One Album" featuring their title track "Round and Round."


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K-pop idols graduate from high school

A handful of young Korean pop idols -- including Minho and Key of SHINee, Dongho of U-Kiss and Lee Jung-shin of CNBLUE -- graduated from their high schools today.

SHINee member Minho [Park Sung-ki/Asia Economic Daily]

Minho of K-pop idol group SHINee [Asia Economic Daily]

Minho of boy band SHINee attended his graduation ceremony at Konkuk University Affiliated High School, while his bandmate Key received his diploma from Youngshin High School in the city of Daegu.

Minho, who will be enrolling in Konkuk University as a film major next month, was handed not only his diploma but a special award for his contribution in making the school better known to the public.

SHINee member Key [SM Entertainment]

Key, who returned to his hometown of Daegu for the graduation ceremony, also received recognition for his contribution as well as a high school diploma.

"I am glad and happy because fans are congratulating me on my graduation," the 18-year-old singer was quoted as saying. "Now that I am an adult, I will be more responsible and work hard for the fans."

U-Kiss member Dongho showed up at his alma mater Yonggang Middle School in Seoul, accompanied by his bandmates Kevin, Ki-bum, Alexander and Ki-sub. Dongho will be attending Hanlim Multi Art School in March.

Lee Jung-shin, bassist of indie rock band CNBLUE, also became a graduate today, receiving a diploma at Jung Bal High School located in Ilsan, Korea.

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