[BLOG] BEAST official light stick ver2.0 Making Story

BEAST's official cheering light stick ver2.0 making story

The making story of BEAST's official cheering light stick, b2uties, shall we go through the process one by one?!

Find the problems of the official cheering light stick ver1.0, aka Vaccine light stick!
The vaccine light stick has it's own special aura, however it's heavier and the brightness doesn't compare up to the weight of the stick.
So, there was the complaint about how no matter how hard the b2uties shook the light stick with their weak arms, the brightness of the light stick didn't compare up to the brightness of the light stick of other fantoms.
Also, it lacked the special identity of BEAST so if BEAST's logo was covered, the light stick's design made it hard to notice who the light stick belonged to.

First, find BEAST's personal identity!
We first looked for symbols that was associated with BEAST.
In general when we thought of BEAST, we were reminded of strength, power, axe, monsters, and etc.
However, the light stick was something you b2uties were to carry in your precious hands, therefore we started to think about how we can put together the BEAST and the B2UTIES in one symbol!

And that's how we stuck with the 'Beauty and the Beast" concept!!
BEAST who sing on stage are actual beasts, and the b2uties cheering in the crowd below them are actual beauties.
No matter how they look, or what situation they are in, B2UTIES are the ones who will understand the thoughts of BEAST and love them for who they are~!!
In the thoughts that we will return the favor to the b2uties by giving them a rose, we decided to go with the rose concept.

B2UTIES also agreed to the plan~
After searching through many online communities of what you b2uties wanted, there were some people who wanted the rose design!
Realizing this fact, we confirmed to carry out the rose design as the official light stick ver2.0 design.

The idea sketching process of anything and everything related to roses
The rose light stick design by CUBE has to fit the criteria that anyone who saw it could realize that it was a rose and that it needed to be a shape that can give off the most brightness.
So after sketches of so many ideas, BEAST's official light stick ver2.0 was born.

Endless testing of design, quality, and brightness
In order to create the best product, we tested the quality of materials, designs, and the lantern brightness that goes inside the stick so many times.
The above image was a cut from the process, so it's different from the final one.

And that is how BEAST's official light stick ver2,0 is born~
BEAST's official light stick ver2.0 born after so many tests!
We hope that you b2uties will give it a lot of love~ :)

BEAST holding on to the official Beast&Beauty rose light stick

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

[NEWS] BEAST Son Dongwoon's favorite piano, fans donated it to the children's welfare

Group BEAST member Son Dongwoon's favorite piano was donated to the children's welfare.

On the 19th, the (representative) from the children's welfare said, "earlier this month, members of the Beast's fanclub have donated Son Dongwoon's piano, the first donation since New Year".

Son Dongwoon expressed with emotions, "this has given me the dream of becoming a singer since I was a child", this particular piano before was given off at an auction to fans last year and was bought by a fan and later on, it was donated back to the children's welfare. The children's welfare were thankful since they can now use the new piano instead of the old 30-year-old one.

On the other hand, on the 9th Beast's fanclub has donated 254 hats and 200 swaddles for the children in Zambia, Africa for the international Relief and Development Organization of World Vision.

CREDITS: Sports Seoul via Naver (SOURCE); zapsaple @ B2ST RISING (TRANS)

[CAFE] 21st HIGH1 SEOUL MUSIC AWARDS

Hello.
This is BEAST fanclub manager.

On 2011, the music industry has organize (many) award ceremonies
and today the Seoul Music Awards has finally over. ^-^

During 2011, B2UTY has really been pouring in lots of love and support, and thanks to that
it seems that BEAST has managed to win so many good awards.
(They will) always appreciate and also, thank you~!

As a you can see, for the 'decoration' for the Seoul Music Awards, lastly is a group photo
Expecting more and more fun celebrations coming our way!

Thank you.

CREDITS: PLAYB2ST (SOURCE); zapsaple @ B2ST RISING (TRANS)

[INT] 4minute's Interview for Ceci at the GDAs

STAR CATALOGUE
The stars you were curious about--Ceci will tell you their story.

26th Golden STORY START
The Golden Disk Awards looks back on the year and selects K-pop music that was loved by the public. Since 1986, when the first Golden Disk Awards took place, until now, winners were chosen based on the quality of their music along with its sales volume. This year's 26th Golden Disk Awards took place two days on January 11~12, 2012 at Kyocera Dome in Osaka. Since K-pop's popularity accelerated as it went past Asia and made a leap worldwide, these awards took place in order to repay global fans who love K-pop. In order to gather news about 4minute backstage at the Golden Disk Awards, we went to Osaka.

Jiyoon
What you said on twitter, "I can't go around being dragged by time. I need to lead time" was very impressive.
I wrote that because I've noticed that many people around me seem to be pressed for time. I believe that instead of living while trying to fit whatever you can in a packed schedule, you need to plan your time yourself. Around (the time that I tweeted that) I honestly felt that way.

As I saw SNS (social networking sites), you seem to be very charming, but isn't Jeon Jiyoon's character in 4minute supposed to be full of charisma?
Reporters on TV shows only see how I act on stage and think that I will never have any charm so they don't ask about it. (laughs) My personality and my image are very different, but I'm fine with it. If I approach people with aegyo first, they say that my image is completely opposite and we become close real quickly.


Sohyun
While you were doing overseas activities, what left the biggest impression?
While we were doing the "United CUBE in Brazil" concert, the audience screamed so loudly when we entered. I was so happy and excited that I put all my strength into the first song and I ended up feeling like I was going to collapse by the time we sang the last song. I still remember that. (laughs)

Let's try to count all the good things about performing overseas.
Because they're overseas activities, there are many things that I don't expect, but they all become fun memories. I also have a lot of time to myself on the long flights. I really like being in an airplane because of that.

Hyunah
When you look in a mirror, what do you look at first? Is there a part of Kim Hyunah, the current trend lately, that you are not satisfied with?
I look at my whole body. I check to see if there is anything disheveled. Also when I look into the mirror, I can generally sense my condition and mood on that day. There are many parts of myself that I pay attention to when I look into the mirror, of course. All of it. I get sad worrying that pictures will not come out prettily.

Why do you think like that?
During rehearsals, the line of my mike was twisted and kept falling off. Usually they make sure that it's lined up with my face and mouth. The mike is very important when I'm singing so I get worried when I have to pay attention to it. And when you're worried, your face isn't pretty.


Gayoon
What left the biggest impression when you were performing overseas?
Every time I went outside, I got to see new things, eat new things, and meet new people. I enjoyed that. I like being able to directly show our faces and perform for overseas fans. Overseas fans are very passionate and enthusiastic. It might be because it is hard to see us often, but there are many people who wait at airports and cry when they see us and also people who faint at concert venues. We are forever thankful to them of course.

What is 4minute's ultimate goal?
The phrase that is always stuck to our lips, "'best' instead of 'only'"! Instead of becoming the best among numerous groups, we want to be the one and only. The performance which everyone always anticipates. 4minute's goal is to have performances that everyone wants to see.


Jihyun
The picture of you while visiting your brother at the army was a popular topic. They must have went crazy.
I hid my face well before I went there. Later, all the people there asked (my brother) what I do for a living, but all he said was that I'm a dancer. My brother said that he wants to keep it a secret that I'm his sister so no one knows.

You are filming your drama and doing activities for 4minute side by side. When do you feel that these two things are completely different?
On a stage, we only have a short amount of time to show a strong and dynamic image so my mood is always very up. On the other hand, in a drama I have to take ordinary parts and pay close attention to the details but still keep it natural. Therefore I try to keep myself calm and focused so I'm in a mode of staying still.


Source: Ceci
Translated by: Chris@4-minute.com
Thanks to: wintersun & heechulisnotgay@4-minute.com

[NEWS] 4minute to come back in February!

The performance queens' comeback has been pushed back to February.

After it was known that girl group 4minute would make their comeback this month, there were high expectations. 4minute's comeback has been rescheduled for February. A company official told OSEN on the 17th, "The comeback which was originally scheduled for January is running slightly late and is now expected to be in the middle of February. It is now set for February and [4minute] is currently working hard to prepare."

4minute is currently known as the girl group with the most powerful and charismatic performances. Every one of their comebacks have offered unique music and style along with bold choreography. Last year, their "Mirror Mirror" performances firmly set their status among the large number of girl groups.

The members are also individually participating in a variety of activities, making 4minute even more worthy. Hyunah's solo title "Bubble Pop" was in the spotlight all over the world, and she was also a big hit in the unit Trouble Maker with BEAST's Hyunseung. Meanwhile, Jiyoon showed off her skills in refreshing yet powerful performances on KBS's "Immortal Song 2" and Jihyun started to act in MBC's "A Thousand Kisses" drama.

At the moment, everyone is interested in what kind of comeback these girls will have and their phrase "we want to be the 'only' instead of the 'best'" surely gives a forewarning.

Source: Nate
Translated by: Chris@4-minute.com
Thanks to: kaori.@4-minute.com