[NEWS] 4minute's Hyunah 'Bubble Pop', Suggestive? "Surprising."

4minute's Hyunah's 'Bubble Pop' performance is caught in a controversy because of it's 'sexually suggestive' content. The chance for a modification has been brought up. Cube Entertainment, Hyunah's current company spoke up, "It's the truth that we're surprised about the controversy and modification possibility. Our company side is still discussing now. (about the current position)"

Korea's Broadcasting and Communications Review Committee (KCC) brought up the issue recently on Hyunah's choreography for 'Bubble Pop' which is 'too sexually suggestive'. They will first listen to all PDs opinion, and then determine the possibility of a modification.

Hyunah's side said, "The word 'suggestive' is only projected as a bad/not good thing, so it's a shame. We've been paying a lot of attention to the choreography since a long time ago, and something that was made with a plan. We're surprised that the external evaluation is not good enough."

Hyunah released her mini-album 'Bubble Pop' on 5th July and was active before. Recently, 4minute released their single 'Freestyle' on 4th August.


Source: Nate
Translating & editing: dianapetrina@4-minute.com
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[NEWS] Goo Junyeob & 4minute's Jiyoon 'Fantastic Duet Stage'

Clon's Goo Junyeob and 4minute's Jiyoon showed a stage with overflowing charisma.

On KBS2 'Freedom Saturday - Immortal Song 2: Singing the Legend', 4minute's Jiyoon as a member received a mission of 'Joint stage with 1st generation idol'. She made a team with Original Hallyu Star, Clon's Goo Junyeob.

Goo Junyeob and Jeon Jiyoon sing a song called 'I', released in 1996 in Clon's 1st album. It's one of Clon's best songs because of the choreography that attracts all Koreans. Which was why the performance raised more and more expectations.

Goo Junyeob and Jeon Jiyoon succeed in attracting everyone's sight because of their black outfits, sunglasses, and unique charisma; especially Goo Junyeob's fantastic DJ skills and Jeon Jiyoon's powerful voice that overwhelmed the audience in a club feeling.

Jeon Jiyoon expressed her testimonial, "I was so young when Clon was active, so I didn't remember much about them. But their song 'I' was my favorite song, and I always enjoy my time practicing the song." Their senior-junior relationship has overcome their 20 (more) years difference of age. You can check out their full of charisma performance on 6th August, 5:50 PM.


Source: Nate
Translating & editing: dianapetrina@4-minute.com
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[NEWS] BEAST becomes environmental models, "We are honored"

The six member male group BEAST had shared their thoughts on becoming the endorsement models for 2011 MUSILYMPIC, the ONE.

On the 3rd at 2PM located in Seoul Joonggu Korea Press Center, the IUCN had announced that BEAST had become their official endorsement models.

On this day BEAST member Yang Yoseob stated, “We are really honored to become the endorsement models for an environmental campaign” and added, “With that pride, we will work even harder.”

In addition he said, “We will practice hard and prepare for the MUSILYMPIC, the ONE concert coming up on the 30th of September as well.”

The BEAST members had also took the time signing the official endorsing t-shirts for MUSILYMPIC, the ONE, which added more importance to the meet up. Also, the t-shirt displayed an image of shouting for help to save the polar bears, which had faced major disruption due to the environmental changes.

CREDITS: STARNEWS (SOURCE); YONGISM@B2ST RISING (TRANS)

[NEWS] Woori, Yoon Doojoon's 'Kiss+Bathtub scene' cheap couple pictorial backstory revealed.

Model and talent, Woori, Yoon Doojoon's group BEAST in the cheap couple pictorial, told us the back story.

In recent recording of SBS Strong Heart with Woori and it was a big topic on the internet last year, the couple pictorials of Yoon Doojoon intricate shooting, Woori unveils it's behind story.

The pictorials with Woori and Yoon Doojoon's kiss cut, Woori upper body nude in the bathtub scene, such unconventional concept would have been a big topic once released to the public.

Woori said 'The first time meeting Yoon Doojoon-ssi it was awkward to say anything, just doing the kiss scene, followed by the bathtub' and said it was hard to believe as the photo shoot receives an episode of a blowing attention.

Woori will reveal more of the story of the photo shoot on the 2nd, through the broadcast of 'Strong Heart' at 11.15PM.

CREDITS: My Daily (SOURCE); zapsaple@B2ST RISING (TRANS)

[NEWS] BEAST, as South Korean representative in 'MTV World Stage\' raise the stage! with 30,000 others.

On the previous 24th, the Music Festival 'MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia 2011' was a big event hosted at I-City, Shah Alam, where the stage receives 30000 cheers from the audience.

BEAST's 'MTV World Stage' was shown to fans of their efforts via SNS of BEAST's Global Live stage and while on the other hand, \'BEAST'\ was trending worldwide after the performance.

Also they are ranked on several related searches.

BEAST was invited to perform at this second 'MTV World Stage' as Korean 'artist'.

'MTV World Stage-In Malaysia' will be broadcast worldwide to 6 continent, shown to 160 countries and in Korea, the whole show will be televise on the 19th of August, about 2 hours and 30 minute from 9PM to 11.30PM.

At the meantime, BEAST is having their fan meeting tour in six different countries in Asia,just toured five countries and on the 14th of August they will hold Cube's first family concert \'United Cube'\ Concert.

CREDITS: gooddaysports (SOURCE); zapsaple@B2ST RISING (TRANS)

[INFO] Covers and tracklist information for "HEART TO HEART (Japanese Version)"

Versions A + B + C

4minute's upcoming fifth Japanese single will be released this September 7th! Although it had been postponed from this month, the cover art and tracklisting for the three versions of the new single have been released by Far Eastern Tribe Records. The tracklists for each go as the following:

Version A:

HEART TO HEART (Japanese Version)
YOU KNOW (Korean Version)
Badly (Korean Verson)
HEART TO HEART (Instrumental)

- DVD TRACKLIST:
HEART TO HEART (JAPANESE VERSION) MUSIC VIDEO
HEART TO HEART (JAPANESE VERSION) MAKING VIDEO

Version B:

HEART TO HEART (Japanese Version)
HEART TO HEART (Korean Version)
Mirror Mirror (Korean Verson)
HEART TO HEART (Instrumental)

- DVD TRACKLIST:
Mirror Mirror MV
HEART TO HEART OFFSHOT MUSIC VIDEO in U.S.A

Version C:

HEART TO HEART (Japanese Version)
SWEET SUGA HONEY! (Korean Version)
First (Korean Verson)
HEART TO HEART (Instrumental)

Thanks to wintersun for bigger versions of these covers: Version A, Version B, Version C. Don't forget to pre-order the singles and DVD via the links above!

Source: Far Eastern Tribe Records
Reporting: kaori.@4-minute.com
Special thanks to 4minCRAZE!

[NEWS] Shoe Marker, Free Tickets to Watch 4minute & B2ST

A shoes multi-shop called Shoe Marker (http://www.shoemarker.co.kr) will be having an event until 10th August with tickets to the United Cube Concert (4minute, BEAST, G.NA, etc) as the gift.

Everyone can register at Shoe Marker's website, find the event thread on the homepage and write your own reason as to why you deserve the chance to join 'United Cube Concert' in 140 letters. They will be giving concert tickets for 10 people for 10 days (2 tickets per person). The winners will be revealed on the homepage every day at 6PM.

United Cube Concert is a concert by Cube Entertainment. It's the first family concert with 4minute, BEAST, and G.NA. The concert will be held on 14th August in Seoul Jamsil Stadium. It will start at 6PM and last for around 180 minutes.


Source: Nate
Translating & editing: dianapetrina@4-minute.com
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[NEWS] 4minute - KARA, Even Stronger in Japan

4minute - KARA, girl-group is stronger in Japan. 'Current fans: Enthusiastic 20,000 people’



Popular girl groups KARA, 4minute, etc performed at a K-Pop event in Japan and showed a spectacular stage, upgrading the Hallyu Wave.

On 30th July, some top Korean idol groups performed in 'Love-1 Festival 2011' that was held in Chiba Photo Park. 4minute, KARA, Kim Hyunjoong, MBLAQ, FT Island, The Boss, etc. On the day of the event, all 20,000 audience members showed their excitement despite the rain and other poor conditions.

In this event KARA performed first as the most popular group currently. They showed a wonderful stage with some popular songs of them like 'Jumping', 'Go Go Summer!', 'Jet Coaster Love', etc. They received all the cheers from the audience. The next performance is by Kim Hyunjoong who made a comeback with his solo album. He performed 'Break Down', 'Please', and 'Kiss Kiss', then successfully excited the audience. 4minute performed songs such as 'WHY', 'Heart to Heart', 'Mirror Mirror', etc.

The Boss performed their debut song 'Love Power' and their 2nd single 'Love Bingo!'. MBLAQ performed their Japanese debut song 'Your Luv', etc. The other performances by Infinite, ZE:A, Rainbow, Supreme Team, etc also received much excitement from Japanese fans.


Source: Nate
Translating & editing: dianapetrina@4-minute.com
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