[NEWS] [Exclusive] Europe, K-POP rampage…BEAST·4Minute concert in England

The popularity of KPOP in Europe has been rising.

Last month, Girl's Generation·Dong Bang Shin Ki·Super Junior, etc. SMTown held the first ever exclusive concert in Paris, France. Following this, 4Minute·BEAST·G.Na, Cube Entertainment (Cube for short) will hold the "UNITED CUBE CONCERT" in London, England this November. If SM chose Europe's culture centre Paris as the first base, Cube is targeting London, England, the home of pop. This is will be the first ever paid exclusive concert in England for Korean singers.

The United Cube Concert organizers CABA Entertainment states "Requested by promoters in England, we are currently consulting with them. We are aiming for November 11th" and "We are coordinating details with the venue managers". Also "After SM's concert in Paris, Europe concert vendors are looking at K-POP with high interest. It was a meaningful event that showed Korean singers' ticket power" and "We find great meaning in holding the first K-POP concert in the home of Pop, England".

From Cube's side "We are not only preparing a concert in England, but also a concert in Brazil. We can finally feel that the Korean wave market has surpassed Asia and is reaching Europe and South America as well." they said.




CREDITS: NATE (SOURCE); poco123@B2ST RISING (TRANS)

[NEWS] BEAST-4Minute-G.Na, On top of the Japanese wave… ‘Concert to be held’

Cube Entertainment stars BEAST and 4Minute, and also G.Na are coming out in the Japanese wave.

Cube Entertainment stated on the 6th "On August 25th 4Minute, BEAST, G.Na, all the artists under Cube will attend the family concert "UNITED CUBE in JAPAN" that will be held in the Budokan in Tokyo, Japan.

The concert at the Budokan in which 4Minute, BEAST, and G.Na are going to attend was requested by the fans in Japan after hearing news about Cube holding their first family concert. Prior to this concert, on August 14th, "UNITED CUBE CONCERT" will be held at the Seoul Jamshil Stadium.

BEAST who held a successful showcase with 10 000 fans even before their debut in Japan, debuted with their single "SHOCK" in March and even achieved 2nd on the Oricon Charts, and their single "BAD GIRL" released in June achieved 3rd on the Oricon Charts, slowly settling in in Japan.

Through BEAST's Asia fanmeeting tour that is currently proceeding, an official Japanese fanclub "B2UTY Japan" may be opened depending on the popularity of the fanmeeting.

G.Na, who participated in BEAST's showcase last November, received loud cheers from the Japanese audience, receiving a green light to advance into Japan.




CREDITS: SSTV (SOURCE); poco123@B2ST RISING (TRANS)

[NEWS] [Exclusive] ‘Wild Beast” BEAST, roar towards Asia, “Beauty’s” are happy

■ BEAST, grand release of behind cuts from the Malaysia fanmeet scene.

BEAST’s lion’s roar is loudly spreading in Southeast Asia.

BEAST’s fanmeeting that was held on the 1st in Lagoon, Malaysia resembled a concert. On the morning of, fans from all over Asia gathered around the area, filling the surroundings with excitement. Fans lined up to buy fan goods, lines extending several hundreds of metres.

The members, holding a tour for the first time in a year and 8 months, their preparations and determination was different. They moved around to every corner venue trying to interact with their fans. The mood heated up more as Yoon Doojoon’s birthday party took place. Sports Korea was there for the grand start of the Asia fanmeeting tour that is to be held in 6 different countries.

#Start heavily

BEAST members entered the stage full of charismatic stage presence. You could see the members’ determination through their strong expressions.

#Happy Birthday to Doojoon

A birthday event was held for Yoon Doojoon whose birthday is in 4 days. Yoon Doojoon couldn’t stop smiling while the 5000 fans and his members sang happy birthday to him.

#There is no one else but ‘B2UTYs’!

BEAST thanked the fans while singing their last song. Their fanclub’s name is ‘B2UTY’. The BEAST who met a beauty looks like he doesn’t want to go.

#High touch!

After the fanmeeting, the BEAST members had a High Touch event with the fans. It was a place where they could feel each others warmth through their hands.

#I love you! BEAST

The Malaysian fans, still stuck in the excitement of the performance, they held a ticket that said “I love you” on it. The fan wearing traditional costume and holding a Korean ticket created harmony.

CREDITS: NATE (SOURCE); poco123@B2ST RISING (TRANS)

[NEWS] Hyunah's sexy concept for 'Bubble Pop' smells "Hyorish"

The music video for 'BUBBLE POP!', the title track of 4minute's Hyunah's solo album, is currently a hot issue.

On July 11th, according to Hyunah's entertainment agency, CUBE Entertainment, the video reached the 5 million views on Youtube just 5 days after its release.

The fact that it recorded such number of views not only in Asia but in other places such as Oceania, North America, Middle East, etc caught the attention.

What also caught the attention in the music video is that, through her sexy dance routine and outfits, Hyunah's charismatic image reminded of Hyori's glory days.

Some netizens expressed various reactions such as "She's the next generation's Hyori", "She's gradually rising", "I'm increasingly looking forward to this girl who's still in her 20s".


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

[NEWS/INFO] Jihyun cast in drama 'A Thousand Kisses'

"I am an acting-dol"

4minute's Nam Jihyun will challenge acting once again.

Jihyun was cast in MBC's new weekend drama 'A Thousand Kisses' set to be aired starting from mid August. After her appearance in SBS's 'It's Okay, Daddy's Daughter' at the end of last year, her featuring in 'A Thousand Kisses' will mark her second acting role in a drama.

Nam Jihyun will act as the lead character Jang Woojin's (played by actor Ryujin) younger sister, Jang Sooah.

As a bouncy and cheerful girl that will brighten the mood of an uneasy household, her character is likely to find favor in the audience's eyes. A representative of the production shared his opinions and predictions "During 'It's Okay, Daddy's Daughter', Nam Jihyun's decent acting earned a passing mark, but it was a shame that she got little exposure. This time, as the drama will have 50 episodes, she will surely get to show her acting to her fans".

'A Thousand Kisses' will follow 'Sparkling' as MBC's new weekend drama. Seo Yeonghee, Ji Hyunwoo, Kim Soeun and Ryujin were cast as its lead characters.

Source : Sports Seoul + SBS (picture)
Translating & editing : Meeli @4-minute.com
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