[NEWS] MTVK's Top Airport Fashionistas

K-Pop idols have taken over most of Asia’s airports these days, traveling everywhere from Japan to Singapore for concerts and promotions! More flying means more airport stalker photos and a chance to see how your favorite idols dress in private.

1. DBSK
2. Wonder Girls
3. SHINee
4. BIGBANG

"Maybe number 4 should go to G-Dragon rather than all of Big Bang…but T.O.P’s outrageous pants lets the entire group place on the list! Saying G-Dragon has unique fashion sense is like saying water is wet. But you sort can’t help but say it again after seeing photos of his wardrobe at an airport."

5. 2PM
6. SNSD
7. KARA
8. 4Minute
9. SS501
10. CNBLUE

Credits: Article by Sunny Kim @ MTVK

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[NEWS] 110311 BEAST Lee Kikwang-Yang Yoseob master of aegyo fierce battle 'who is the winner?' @B2stGK @helloimys

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BEAST's Lee Kikwang and Yang Yoseob had a aegyo battle to win the title of 'Best aegyo-dol'.

BEAST's Lee Kikwang and Yang Yoseob, and Secret's Jun Hyosung scrambled to get the title as the master of aegyo on KBS2 TV school variety '100 points out of 100'.

'100 points out of 100 points' popular corner 'maknae writer is talking', where the real maknae writers do a survey to recognize the celebrity's appearance from behind, revealed a content about 'healing idol who does aegyo easily' through one of the image of a celebrity.

To this, a fierce aegyo battle happened while tracing for healing idol who has too many charms that when one looks at him/her, they'll be healed.

Heated aegyo battle started with almighty-dol BEAST's Lee Ki Kwang. He caught all the casts and staffs hearts with his voice full of aegyo and adorable expressions. Not wanting to lose, Yang Yoseob, also a member of BEAST, showed off upgraded 3 combo aegyo, causing the heat to rise in the studio.

Besides them, Secret's Hyosung, who represents idols as bagel girl, gag woman Kim Shinyoung, etc also joined in this heated aegyo battle making it a fierce battle.

The idol who earned the title 'healing-dol' for doing the best aegyo will be revealed on this Saturday the 13th through '100 points out of 100 points' airing at 5:15 PM.

*Bagel refers to baby face + glamorous female/male on here.

CREDITS: TVDaily (SOURCE); SweetVoiceYS@B2ST RISING (TRANS)

[BLOG]Sohyun and Jihyun expressed their concerns over Japan disaster

[11.03.12] Sohyun and Jihyun expressed their concerns over Japan disaster

On February 11th, the two members expressed their worries and sent their prayers to Japan on their respective personal Twitter accounts.

Sohyun retweeted a Japanese fan's message and directly asked fans to update her on the situation "RT There's been a big earthquake in Japan. Please pray that 4nias in Japan make it safe. Please pray for japan. Is everyone all right?"

As for Jihyun, she posted a tweet just before flying to Thailand "We're now heading to Thailand but I feel heavy-hearted. I pray that the numerous people in Japan make it through the earthquake safely and without getting injured"

Source : Sohyun's and Jihyun's Twitter, Jihyun's Cyworld
Translating : Meeli @4-minute.com

If you want to help out, you can donate money to the American or the Japanese Red Cross organizations for instance.

[NEWS]4minute wraps up the shooting for the MV - Comeback in the beginning of April

[11.03.11] 4minute wraps up the shooting for the MV - Comeback in the beginning of April

In the morning of February 11th, a CUBE representative communicated to Asia Kyungje's Sports Today "They have just finished filming their music video" and "they're doing their best for their comeback preparations, practicing the choreography, etc."

He further added "Their comeback is scheduled for the beginning of April. However, we will have to watch how things go a little more to determine the exact date" and "4minute's color will be preserved in this album, but you may feel a transformation."

He then said "As it's been a long time [they promoted in Korea], the members are working hard on this. Whether it's the outfits or the hairstyles, there's been a huge change" and requested "Please give a lot of love and interest to 4minute who is making their comeback".

Meanwhile, through their active promotions in Japan, 4minute is said to be one of the leads of the new Korean wave.

Source : Sports Today via NATE
Translating & editing : Meeli @4-minute.com

[NEWS]Jihyun has a doppelganger ?!

[11.03.09] Jihyun has a doppelganger ?!

A designer in the running on the cable channel On Style's Project Runway Korea Season 3, Kwon Soon Soo, has recently been garnering interest due to her striking ressemblance to 4minute's leader Nam Ji Hyun.

Kwon Soon Soo won the competition lead to create actress Kim Tae Hee's mini dress on the third episode aired on February 13th.

She designed an elegant and cute spring dress and used bright colors such as light pink with a combination of purple nuances and various materials.

On the other hand, 4minute's (consisting of Nam Jihyun, Heo Gayoon, Kwon Sohyun, Kim Hyunah, Jeon Jiyoon) leader, Nam Jihyun, received lots of love thanks to her fresh, natural and pure looks.
She has also attracted the attention of many and received a good response when she displayed her acting skills with her debut role in SBS Drama "It's Okay, Daddy's Girl" as Shin Sun Hae and her cameo in Lee Hyun's "You're the Best of my Life" music video.

Their natural looks, wavy hair and innocent image are also similar.

Netizens commented about this : "I also noticed their similarities while watching the show." and "If you told me that they were twin sisters, I would believe it!". Others were also quoted saying "If 4minute came on the show, it would have been good."

Source : Newsen & My Star News
Translating & editing : Yoobin & Meeli@4-minute.com
Special thanks to uturn for the tip ~ !

[NEWS] 'WHY' cracks Oricon top 10!

4minute have secured their first top 10 single in Japan!

"WHY" has come in on Oricon's daily chart at #9. This marks the girls' highest chart position ever in Japan. Their previous singles landed throughout the top 20 and 25:

Muzik - #16
I My Me Mine - #22
FIRST / Dreams Come True - #18

Source: Oricon
Reporting: its_matteo @ 4-minute.com

[Info] Fan Cafe Rankings for March 2011

1. TVXQ - 751227
2. Big Bang - 346970
3. SNSD - 301253
4. SS501 - 240126
5. Super Junior - 225230
6. 2PM - 195874
7. BEAST - 179534
8. BUZZ - 136262
9. Shinhwa - 130090
10. SHINee - 125975
11. Wonder Girls - 100807
12. FT Island - 99826
13. 2NE1 - 97419
14. MBLAQ - 82336
15. H.O.T. - 72673
16. GOD - 69578
17. f(x) - 63649
18. SES - 59266
19. 2AM - 59108
20. KARA： 56097

credit: baidu
source: daum

[NEWS] 110308 'All My Love' Yoon Doojoon, after parting "I'm crying because I have a stomachache" tear act 'touched' @BeeeestDJ

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[MyDaily = Kang Sunae reporter] BEAST's member Yoon Doojoon touched the viewers with his tear act in MBC sitcom 'All My Love'.

On 'All My Love' aired on the 8th at PM, it showed Yoon Doojoon trying to be brighter than usual to push away the pain he received from his girlfriend, Hwang Geumji (Gain), who told him to let's break up. Doojoon's friend Okyeop (Jokwon) felt relieved when he saw that his friend was eating well.

But this was just the outside look. Doojoon was sent to the hospital because he was suffering internally due to breaking up with Geumji. The doctor hinted that Doojoon is greatly suffering internally because he received too much stress.

Okyeop, who saw Doojoon lying on the cot in the hospital, asked him "Your crying because you are having a hard time because of Geumji, right?" but Doojoon answered "It's nothing like that. I'm crying because I have a stomachache". But Doojoon was not able to control tears trickling down his face.

Viewers who saw Doojoon's tear act passionately responded with "It's just a sitcom but I was touched watching Yoon Doojoon's tears","I was sad because the image of Doojoon greatly caring for Geumji overlapped","I wish Geumji and Doojoon reconcile","Watching Doojoon eating with a lot of effort was more sorrowful."

CREDITS: MY DAILY (SOURCE); SweetVoiceYS@B2ST RISING (TRANS)

[NEWS] 110308 BEAST, inauguration of their official fanclub after 1 year and 6 months of debut

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[TV Report Jo Wooyoung reporter] 6 member male idol group BEAST will be inaugurating their first official fanclub after a year and 6 months of debut.

BEAST have revealed on the 8th that they will be holding inauguration ceremony and a fan meeting for their official fanclub 'B2UTY'. Currently, BEAST have grown into a popular group with their fans going over 180,000 in their official cafe.

Administrator on BEAST's side told that "This day, where they'll be meeting for the first time with 5,000 B2UTY from their official fanclub, will be a wild stage just like the concert" and "There are a lot of different events where fans will be able to directly commune with BEAST so we'll be presenting the fans with an unforgettable memory".

To BEAST's first official fanclub inauguration, fans are responding with heatedness because they have been waiting for it to happen for a long time. The fans are especially fluttering over the fact that BEAST members are doing special preparations such as presenting their own ideas for the expectation of the fanclub inauguration.

Meanwhile, BEAST will release their debut single 'SHOCK', which have placed first place on Japan's album reservation chart, on the 16th and start their promotions at the end of March.

CREDITS: TV REPORT (SOURCE); SweetVoicYS@B2ST RISING (TRANS)

[NEWS] 110309 IU·Lee Kikwang, chosen as MC for 'Inkigayo'.. Jung Yonghwa withdraws @B2stGK

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Singer IU and Lee Kikwnag was chosen as new MCs for SBS 'Inkigayo'.

According to SBS official on the 9th, IU and Lee Kikwang are scheduled to be on the stage as MCs starting from the 20th broadcast for 'Inkigayo'.

These two are going to be working with existing MCs Jokwon and Sulli in place of Jung Yonghwa who is withdrawing as a MC from 'Inkigayo' after the 13th broadcast.

One official commented on Star News that "There are now 4 MCs" and for the reason why they chose Lee Kikwang and IU, the official said "Lee Kikwang have an excellent capability as a MC among the idol members. He will create a synergy effect together with Jokwon."

And for IU, the official stated that "She is one of the female representative idol member together with Sulli that are showing extraordinary activeness. We expect her to show great capability as a MC too."

Accordingly, 'Inkigayo' will be running with 4 MC system starting from the 20th broadcast and is expecting great support from fans who are in their 10's and 20's with Jokwon, Lee Kikwang, Sulli, and IU who are evaluated as the hottest stars recently.

CREDITS: NATE (SOURCE); SweetVoiceYS@B2ST RISING (TRANS)

[NEWS]Hyunah's pre-debut picture becomes a hot issue

4minute's Hyunah pre-debut picture has become a pretty much discussed topic just recently.

Lately, a picture of Hyunah in a uniform has been circulating on several websites and has caught the attention of netizens. In the picture that seems to date back to her middle school days, Hyunah flaunts her already glamorous body and her outstanding looks. In particular, Hyunah's childhood innocence drew the netizens' interest.

Back then, Hyunah was to debut with the Wonder Girls. Her appearance in the picture somehow gives a different feeling compared to hers nowadays, as a 4minute member.

Meanwhile, 4minute is currently striving for the making of the album that will mark their comeback, set in April.

Source : Newsen via NATE
Translating & editing : Meeli @4-minute.com

[NEWS] 4Minute's WHY Promotional Truck takes its 1st-day ride today!

It's not a car. It's not a bus. IT'S A HUGE TRUCK!

Far Eastern Tribe, 4minute's label in Japan, has just tweeted a picture of 4Minute's official Promotional truck for their latest Japanese single, entitled WHY.

The bus had its first day of tour today, March 7, 2011. This will continue its tour all throughout Shibuya and Harajuku starting today until the 13th of March. The bus plays their song while having it's tour on these 2 popular places of Japan, aiming to get more interest from the public. You can also watch a video on the driver seat's perspective while they are making a tour on the cities, through Livestream.

Here's the link: http://www.ustream.tv/channel/jp4minute

4Minute's definitely gearing themselves up towards better promotions for their Japanese single! Let us all look forward to the very day of their single release and support them by buying a copy of their singles!

Source: FET_Staff Tweeter Account
Reporting + Translating + Editing: ashleylovesasia@4-minute.com

[YOZM] 110305 Hyunseung's Picture Post

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110305 Hyunseung's Yozm Picture Post

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Basae!!! I'll post a picture before leaving ^^

CREDITS: HYUNSEUNG'S YOZM (SOURCE); YONGISM@B2ST RISING (TRANS)