[NEWS/INFO] READY GO covers & tracklists revealed!

With the release of their sixth Japanese single less than two months away, 4minute has just unleashed covers for the three versions of their hot new single. It's easy for one to see the stylish and edgy attitude of the cover shoot which matches perfectly with the punky, empowering beats of their new rock track.

As usual, this single will have three separate versions with varying tracklists:Version A (CD+DVD):

- CD -
01. READY GO
02. SWEET SUGA HONEY! (JAPANESE VERSION)
03. READY GO （KARAOKE VERSION）

- DVD -
READY GO MUSIC VIDEO
READY GO MAKING VIDEO

-LIMITED EDITION TRADING CARD BONUS SET A-Version B (CD+DVD):

- CD -
01. READY GO
02. SWEET SUGA HONEY! (JAPANESE VERSION)
03. READY GO （KARAOKE VERSION）

- DVD -
READY GO MUSIC VIDEO (DANCE VERSION)

-LIMITED EDITION TRADING CARD BONUS SET B-


Version C (CD):

- CD -
01. READY GO
02. SWEET SUGA HONEY! (JAPANESE VERSION)
03. READY GO （KARAOKE VERSION）

-LIMITED EDITION TRADING CARD BONUS GROUP CARDS + SOLO SET-

As you know, READY GO is being used as the opening theme song to TV TOKYO drama, "Welcome to El Palacio" which has been airing since October. Alongside that promotion, 4minute will be off to Japan the second week of November for various events. The music video is slated to air some time in the near future.[/indent]

Source: 4minute Japan
Reporting: kaori.@4-minute.com
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[NEWS] 4minute to hold fanclub event in Japan!

4minute's official Japanese website recently revealed the exciting news! For promotions coinciding with their new single release this December, 4minute is to hold a fanclub commemoration event in Japan! Japanese 4NIA are truly lucky! Check out the details below:


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Fanclub-only event: "4minute Special Fan Event2011 ~ Premium Shooting!~" has been decided!
"4minute Special Fan Event2011 ~Premium Shooting!~" information:

November 14, 4NIA JAPAN Special Event

The 4NIA JAPAN first commemoration event will allow fans to take a photo with 4minute in a premium photograhy event!
It is free for 60 people who will be chosen through a lottery system who are in the fanclub.

We will also hold a raffle for those attending to receive a special present!

Check the 4NIA JAPAN website for more information!


4minute's single READY GO is set to release on the 7th of December while the girls are scheduled to do a round of promotion the second week of November. Let's wish for a big success for our girls!


Source: 4minute-Japan
Translating + Editing + Reporting: kaori.@4-minute.com

[NEWS] After School's JungAh - 4minute's Hyunah, "Our composer is too much"

After School's JungAh and 4minute's Hyunah told a story about their composer's anger during recording.

In KBS2 'Win Win' (MC Kim Seungwoo, Jung Jaeyong, Lee Sugeun, Lee Kikwang) on 25th October, Shinsadong Tiger and Brave Brothers revealed their rigorous training.

Brave Brothers revealed, "I won't ask them to sing if they're not ready. I could even send them home during the recording." He also said that he will give more parts of the song to members who are better in singing. To those who can't do it well, he will not even give them 2 words.

After School's JungAh responded to his statement. "I even went home with nothing done. I become more nervous during the actual recording. I still feel scary (toward him) until now. But if we are done with the recording, he turns into a kind person. One time, he asked me to repeat the part again and again, and I went home without anything done." Gahee also recalled, "He keep on asking us to repeat a letter again and again. That's why we're getting more nervous, and can't do better."

Lee Sugeun asked them, "By any chance, don't you think he did that because he wants to see After School for a longer time? He feels good inside." And bring some big laughter.

4minute's Hyunah revealed, "I wanted to change my rap image, but Shinsadong Tiger won't give me any song parts. He even gave me a part that doesn't suit my voice at all, and keeps on teasing me." Shinsadong Tiger's explanation brought more laughter, "I did that dramatically because I want to warn her not to sing anymore."

Meanwhile, Brave Brothers and Shinsadong Tiger revealed their shocking life hardships to become a hit composer, and their way before been called as a 'Midas hand'.


Source: Nate
Translating & Editing: dianapetrina@4-minute.com
Thanks to kaori. for the tip.

[NEWS] Yang Yoseob Warns, "The One Who Impersonated", "If You Are Caught, You Will Be Punished!" @helloimys

Group Beast Member, Yang Yoseob warned the netizen who impersonated him.

On the 24th, Yang Yoseob wrote in his twitter, "There were alot of people mentioning me if I wrote that post, but I'm assuring you that I only tweet and thats it." "Who is this impersonator! If you are caught, you will be punished. Have a nice night" and explained his side to the story.

Recently, this netizen impersonated Yang Yoseob and wrote a post in portal site forum about Beast's comeback and encouragement to the fans, but people were skeptical if that was Yoseob or not, so Yoseob had to clarify it.

Beast will attend next month Billboard Korea's KPOP Masters at Las Vegas, Nevada.

CREDITS: SEOUL-NTN (SOURCE); Cazsdancebuddy@B2ST RISING (TRANS)

[NEWS] [11.10.24] 4minute, their transformation into the Francesca Family, NEWS

Girl group 4minute revealed a photo of them with no expressions.

4minute's Sohyun uploaded the photos from her own Twitter account with a caption, "Francesca Family!! A photo with no expression !!! 4minutefranscesca Hihihihihi"

We can see in the picture that 4minute was imitating the poster of past MBC drama, "Hello Francesca". To make a similar image, they wore a dark outfit and stared at the camera with no expression.

Netizens who saw the photos expressed different reactions, "I can see that Sohyun is holding back her laughter" "It's scarier because Hyunah's lips are so red" "It's supposed to be a scary expression, but it's rather cute!"

Meanwhile, 4minute will be performing in London, England on 6th December with the Cube Entertainment Family (BEAST, G.NA, etc) for 'United Cube Concert'.
Source: Nate
Translating & Editing: dianapetrina@4-minute.com
Thanks to kaori. for the tip.

[NEWS] Cube Ent, First Hallyu Stage in South America?

Cube Entertainment has opened their concert stage in South Korea, Japan, East Asia, and even in England. They're receiving some extraordinary interest from the music industry because of their plan on opening a concert in South America.

Cube Entertainment is the agency of BEAST, 4minute, G.NA, etc. They're currently planning on some concerts in South America (Brazil, etc) for this year. If they accomplish their plan, this will be the first Hallyu concert in South America.

Hong Seungseong (CEO of Cube Entertainment) revealed on the opening of United Cube Concert that he's currently pushing on some concerts in Europe and South America. Just like what he said, they achieved their plan for a European concert. According to several officials from the music industry, the concert plan in South America is now closer to achievement.

Everyone knows that Hallyu is also popular in Mexico, Brazil, etc. Hallyu stars like SNSD & 2PM were surprised by the power of South America's local fandom. They revealed that they want to meet their fans there. If they're able to open a concert there, it will be a big chance for Hallyu Wave to enter South America.

United Cube Concert was successfully held in Seoul and Japan. The concert in Japan was held in Boudokan (Tokyo) and was mobilized by more than 10,000 fans. The next concert will be held in the O2 Brixton Academy, London, England.


Source: Nate
Translating & editing: dianapetrina@4-minute.com
Thanks to kaori. for the tip.

[NEWS]5000 Fans Came to See Beast’s “Promise Event”, “Overwhelmed Emotion”

On 16th and 17th, Beast had their first album, So Beast, album promotion event and had a chance to meet with 5000 fans at Tokyo, and Osaka, Japan

When the album released on August 10th, right away, Beast’s album was placed in 2nd place at Oricon Style Chart and those who bought the album was placed in a contest and was randomly picked to be in the event either at Tokyo or Osaka.

In the first day of the event at Tokyo Shibuya’s AX-Hall, alot of fans cheered when the beast came out.

On this day, when the fans heard about Doojoon’s injury to his knees, worrisome fans out-cried about the situation, but Yoon Doojoon said with a smile, “It would be cool when you will get see your fans closely as your friends”.

On 15th at 5 o clock, during their first, “Promise Event”, each fans were able to get inside of Beast individual members’ booth and was able to talk with them individually face to face.

Before a fan was able to get into the booth, fans were happy that they were about to talk to one of the members of Beast even though they wont know who that member will be.

In this event, it was suppose to have the Beast members giving the fans a wristband that says their name and “SO BEAST”. But the Beast members changed it little bit by making them promises to the fans saying “We Will Meet Again” with a pinkie finger crossed. Afterwards, excited fans came out crying.

A fan named Mika from Nagoya said, “I was nervous while I was waiting. When I finally went into the booth, I saw Doojoon smiling with a band in his hand. At that moment, I cried immensely. I was worried that about Doojoon’s injury,, but I was happy when the members greet the fans with open arms.”

This is first time other than Beast that Asian boy group entered TOP 3 for the third time in a row since their debut.

CREDITS: Nate (SOURCE); CazsDanceBuddy@B2ST RISING (TRANS)

[NEWS]Kim Wan Sun Coming Back with Yong Jun Hyung, With a Song Called "Be Quiet", "Dance Queen Reborn" @Joker891219

Singer Kim Wan Sun and Yong Jun Hyung will come back with a song called "Be Quiet".

This electronic dance song, Be Quiet was produced and written by both Shinsadong Tiger and Yong Jun Hyung and it also great to see that Yong Jun Hyung featured the song and also appeared in the music video.

His featuring rapping was known from the songs HyunA's Change and G.NA's I'll Get Off So You Could Live Better.

According to Kim Wan Sun's agency," Once you hear Yong Jun Hyung's produced song for the first time, this song will get you addicted. Kim Wan Sun who is known for dance, will show the audiences with a new performance with the song."

CREDITS: StarNNews (SOURCE); Cazsdancebuddy@B2ST RISING (TRANS)

[NEWS] Jo Kwon - Sulli - Gikwang SBS Inkigayo MC Bidding Farewell Off Together, “Discussing for Replacements” @B2STGK

Jo Kwon, Sulli and Lee Gikwang will bid farewell from SBS TV "Inkigayo". Because of their busy schedule, they decided to bid farewell.

In regard this, SBS Inkigayo PD, "Kwak Seung Young" said in an interview with TVReport on the 21st, "Because we haven't yet found the replacements, we are still talking to current MCs' agencies and still discussing when is the right time to bid farewell." "Even though the MCs will stay intact until early November, they will be replaced soon after."

Jo Kwon and Sulli was with Jung Yong Hwa since last July at SBS Inkigayo. But after Jung Yong Hwa was sent off last February, IU and Lee Gikwang came and stayed as 4 MCs.

CREDITS: Nate (SOURCE); cazsdancebuddy@B2ST RISING (TRANS)