The song is more slick and danceable than the original Lollipop, but less catchy, which isn’t necessarily bad because if I hear that “lolli, lolli, lolli” hook one more time…  The video is cute and definitely candy reminiscent, I’m with the fan that said we should hunt down the stylist for dressing up the boys like that, but they do still look good- just colorfully & loudly so.  Another funny fact by a fan, stop the MV at 1:17 and you’ll see that T.O.P. is showing off his Hillary Clinton doll necklace, I guess he wasn’t an Obama fan?  lol.  The MV is cute, highlights all of the Big Bang members, and will probably sell a bunch of phones, but it is just like an appetizer.  I can’t wait for the main course of pure Big Bang goodness later this year.  Just in case (because videos disappear from YouTube), you can see the video on the gomtv site here (you have to use IE) also.

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Sweet for fans because it includes some major eye candy.  Just a few days ago, Ga In released scandalicious (for a Kpop idol) pics of herself on her Cyworld in a bikini from the Brown Eyed Girls‘ trip to Singapore.  The response for the most part was positive except for virtual hubby Jo Kwon who the next day agreed that the pics were sexy, but wasn’t happy with her for sharing it with the public.  In response, Ga In said “Did you think it would be for your eyes only?”

Today, Jo Kwon uploaded the above abtastic shirtless and swimming trunks only pics on his Cyworld with the simple message of 복수, which translates to revenge.  I can’t wait to see what Ga In’s response will be.  The Adam Couple are so cute and hilariously entertaining on We Got Married that I can’t wait to see what antics they’re up to every week.  I understand the skepticism of some about their relationship, many think that Jo Kwon is homosexual because of his flamboyant ways, I have to admit that I too once thought, “maybe?”  But, seeing Jo Kwon on We Got Married, I’m more with the “he’s not, he ’s just acting that way for attention” faction.  You have to admit that Jo Kwon’s ways really is what kept 2AM relevant when they were hanging around in the shadows of 2PM’s brilliance (at that time).  Sure, it could all be an act and we are being taken for a ride, but what a ride it is.  In the end, it doesn’t really matter I just really like Jo Kwon because he is way talented.  He is an entertainer and gay or straight, I’m still a fan.

cr:  Newsen, StarNews, ainews.co.kr, TVDaily

As promised, the 2AM boys have begun releasing teasers for their upcoming music video slash drama slash song ‘I Did Wrong’.  Really, did anyone miss the darker image memo?  The first teaser is getting a lot of buzz as it features Seulong as a badass biker who gives a joy ride to some hussy and then gets in a brawl with his fellow members.  Seulong is looking mighty fine in that leather jacket and I ready for the full video if it means more of that, plus I am insanely curious as to what led 2AM to fisticuffs.

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I don’t know if Alicia Keys started the lets-book-taeyang-and-not-big-bang trend with R&B singers but Brian McKnight is certainly continuing it. He has tapped Taeyang of Big Bang to open for his upcoming McKnight at Night tour when the show hits Korea. While this does nothing for Big Bang or Taeyang’s popularity in Korea, it is quite an honor to be asked to open for a singer such as Brian McKnight, this nearly two years after being asked by Alicia Keys.

Taeyang’s solos are more R&B than Big Bang’s confused hodge-podge of various genres, and Taeyang’s sound continues to garner him respect, or at least notice, from Western artists. Annoyingly, however, Newsen says of Taeyang, “Taeyang, who is valued as a best black music style singer in Korea, is an artist who performs the most trendy R&B style music.” Taeyang the best “black music style” singer in Korea? He may have influences of a genre of music represented predominantly by black performers in America, but the best? Come on , Newsen.

I do enjoy Taeyang though and the opportunity to open for Brian McKnight must make him giddy with joy. But, wouldn’t you love to see a duet? The performance is on April 1st at Seoul Jamsil Indoor Sport Stadium.

Source: Newsen
Translated by: jeska @VIP Translators

As reported earlier, SNSD has stopped all music program promotions for their “We Love Oppas!” cheer song “Oh” this week; and have begun preperations for their upcoming “We Love Unnies” single March 18th.
SNSD’s new concept of Black Soshi has kept their fans in suspense and anticipation. And SM Entertainment sure was anticipating that. (get it? nevermind)

The first teaser photo released yesterday featured member Yuri. Today two more teasers were revealed starring youngest member Seohyun and former SNSD leader Taeyeon.
Seohyun

Taeyeon

Yuri

cr: soompi

credits: newsen, daum

credits: hankyung, daum

2NE1’s CF song “Try to Follow Me” now has a music video. A while back, YG stated that management was surprised by the popularity of 2NE1’s track and decided to go ahead and film a music video for it. The music video is directed by the in-house MV director of YG Entertainment, Seo Hyun-seung.

It doesn’t look like 2NE1 will be promoting this song on the music shows, but this will definitely appease fans who have been waiting a long time for new material from the girls.

Thoughts on the video?

Yes, yes, a bit tardy to the pardy on this one (the stomach flu will do that to a person), but here it is. Does it give off that “manly, charismatic” feel they promised?

Also, a short clip from F.cuz’s mini album jacket photo shoot. Pouty glances and somber stares ahead:

I’ve been a superfan of Brian Joo since his Fly to the Sky days. The man can sing, dance, and entertain unlike most KPOP stars and has been around the Korean entertainment block for years and years now. There’s no denying his talent and his love for music. I’ve personally met and interviewed the star and he was quite pleasant and kind. 

Joo is known for his ballads with fellow partner in crime Hwanhee. They’ve belted out to some of the best old-school Korean songs known to man and for years I was convinced that Joo could do no wrong in my eyes. Fast forward to the future and he’s got two solo albums under his belt and one successful career. We must remember that though he’s competing with the big cahoonas of KPOP like Big Bang, he manages to hold down his fort. Whoopee! 

The song that ironically is stuck “in my head” these days is Jason DeRulo’s “In My Head.” The song is dope, catchy, and addictive and when I heard Brian did a Korean version of the single, I didn’t know how to feel. It wasn’t until I saw the official music video and live performance did I want to scream in despair. Why, oh why Brian? 

Watching him attempt to grind with fellow lady dancers and sing a song about how him doing a girl is playing out in his head is just completely and utterly awkward and strange to me. I honestly believe it’s because of the persona we see on variety shows. He is the original Jo Kwon and that character and this Korean version of DeRulo has got me confused in so many different ways. I just didn’t get it at all. 

All in all, Joo’s got my respect for sustaining a long lasting career in a world where you’re hot one day and not the next. But for future reference, please no more humping and pumping.

Man marries pillow! Read on AAtheory.com!