[NEWS] BEAST, "The Olympics can't stop us"

120628 BEAST, "The Olympics can't stop us"

Group BEAST is stepping up the plate to face the Olympics.

BEAST's management, Cube Entertainment, stated, "We are in the process of finishing up the new 5th mini album. At this rate, the album promotion time will overlap with the London Olympics, but we do not plan on purposely avoiding it."

BEAST's plans for promoting during the end of July is an unusual decision. Other artists choose to avoid the time when the 2012 London Olympics will begin so there are high anticipation for the results. In reality, with the start of this month, music programs are packed with artists making their comeback. More than 3 different groups are making a comeback now all trying to avoid the Olympics. In addition, for teams with preparation times delaying even further, they are planning their comeback after the month of August.

However for BEAST, there is no way and no reasons to avoid the Olympics. They are focusing on the fact that the Olympics are taking place in England with a 8 hour difference from the Korean time. They believe that it won't delay or cancel any music programs with live broadcasts from the events. In addition, they have end of the year World Tour to finish up so they can not have any delay releasing their album. They plan to fully enjoy the experience since they can't avoid it.

In the past, avoiding the Olympics did not always correlate to good promotions. In 2008, on the opening date of the Beijing Olympics on August 8th, Big Bang released their 3rd mini album 'Stand Up' and Girls Generation had released their second album 'Oh!' for the 2010 Vancouver Olympics and both resulted in good grades.

One official stated, "For groups with the standard popularity, it's important that they highlight the great sports event in their advertising methods." He added, "If they use the public event well in their promotions, it will be very beneficial for them."

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

[NEWS] Many idol groups making a comeback early July... how about BEAST?

120627 Super Junior - 2NE1 - T-ara - Wooyoung to make a comeback early July... how about BEAST?

In the midst of confirmed comeback dates in early July for Super Junior, 2NE1, T-ara, and Wooyoung, the attention is turning to BEAST's comeback date that is rumored to be a large scale comeback.

BEAST had been planning for a comeback this month, however with the delay of album preparations, they had moved the date to July. This means that they are putting all of efforts on perfecting the album while also giving the audience a preview that there will be drastic changes in their music and style.

One staff told OSEN on the 27th, "Even though we don't have an exact schedule planned out, we are aiming for mid-July. We are still finishing up the last preparations for the album, so early July comeback will be hard for us."

BEAST had made a comeback on May of last year with 'Fiction' and won the song of the year award in KBS 'Gayo Daejeon'. Through solo activities and project groups the members had all increased their popularity and ranks on music charts, so their upcoming comeback is gaining a lot of attention

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

[INTERVIEW] Q&A with BEAST @BeeeestDJ @Joker891219 @itzmeys @B2stGK @beastdw

120627 Q&A with BEAST

CREDITS: BEAST JAPAN OFFICIAL FANCLUB (SOURCE); YONGISM @ B2STRISING (TRANS)

[NEWS] BEAST gives hope to a 13 year old girl battling cancer

120625 BEAST gives hope to a 13 year old girl battling cancer

The popular idol group leading the KPOP fever, BEAST, had given the gift of a pure smile to a 13 year old girl fighting cancer named, Seohyun (fake name). Seohyun, who had been suffering from chemotherapy had fought through the struggles and found hope in her life through BEAST's gift.

Posts titled 'story of inspiration' started to appear on BEAST's official cafe during the month of June. One person who had introduced him/herself as a evangelist posted on the official cafe with a post titled, "Please save 13 year old Seohyun who is currently fighting cancer." At that time, Seohyun was receiving her 3rd chemotherapy session at the National Cancer Center. The person who had started the post wrote, "The beautiful Seohyunie now doesn't even look at the mirror because she doesn't have any hair and she doesn't even take off her hat in her bed. Her lips are so dried up that it is difficult for her to talk and she lost a lot of weight since she doesn't eat much. I'm in sadness whenever she asked me why she has to endure all this pain. If anything can encourage her, it would be BEAST. She wants BEAST's signatures."

Fans who saw this post started to share it so that the members could see it. Then, BEAST has genuinely sent a gift to Seohyun right afterwards. Signed CD was for sure, but they had even added a photo book and personally written letters. It was a small thing, but it was such a big gift for Seohyun. Seohyun wrote a message to her friends saying, "It's actually the BEAST oppas. Doojoon and Yoseob oppa wrote me letters and the other oppas signed for me. I'm really happy." In addition, the person who had posted said through a phone call with Sports World, "Seohyun was having a really hard time with chemotherapy especially since she hit her rebellious time. But, she was the happiest when she received the gift from BEAST and afterwards she started to think positively. Thanks to BEAST she finished her chemotherapy treatments at the center and will be returning home to finish up her treatments."

To this good deed, BEAST's management Cube Entertainment commented carefully, "We just did what we were supposed to do and it's really overwhelming to find out the world knows of it now." They also added, "Not only this, but I know that the fans are also doing good deeds. BEAST members are touched by the fans and they are trying their best no matter what they do."

BEAST members Yoon Doojoon and Yang Yoseob who wrote letters to Seohyun commented. "We are just thankful that Seohyun liked BEAST even during her difficult times. We hope that we can meet each other once she becomes healthy quickly."

CREDITS: SPORTS WORLD (SOURCE); YONGISM@B2ST RISING (TRANS)

[NEWS] Lee Kikwang and IU work together as baby turtles in, 'Sammy's Adventure 2' @B2stGK

Lee Kikwang and IU work together as baby turtles in, 'Sammy's Adventure 2'

IU and Lee Kikwang will be working together as baby turtles.

IU and Lee Kikwang have been casted as dubbing actor/actress for the upcoming aqua animation 'Sammy's Adventure 2'. IU has participated in the theme song for 'Hen that came out to the Porch' before, however this will be her first time as a vocal actress. Same goes for Lee Kikwang.

Lee Kikwang will play the role of baby sea turtle named Ricky, who falls in love with Ella (IU), who was his friend since birth. Anticipation rises as people wonder how Lee Kikwang will portray Ricky, who swims the seas in order to save his loving family.

After Sulli and Daesung's harmony that attracted 1,000,000 audiences in the last movie, there is high anticipation that IU and Lee Kikwang's casting will bring more audiences since many families have been waiting for the second movie.

Similar to the first movie when the characters swam the 5 seas and 6 continents, 'Sammy's Adventure 2' will portray the great escape at the largest aquarium. Ella and Ricky's adventure to save Sammy, who is captured in the Dubai aquarium will begin on August 2nd.

CREDITS : NOCUTNEWS (SOURCE), YONGISM @ B2STRISING.COM (TRANS)

[INTERVIEW] Jang Hyunseung, "I won't doubt myself and stand on stage."

120622 Jang Hyunseung, "I won't doubt myself and stand on stage."

“I think I'm really going to be cursed at a lot.”

If you just hear those words, there is a possibility you might misunderstand. "If I don't satisfy the eyes of the audience coming to see the musical," are the completing words to the first set which is said by an idol singer with pressure, but still conveying the truth in his words.

First premiering in 2008, the musical 's audience probably had no idea that BEAST's Jang Hyunseung will be landing the role. This is because there haven't been much idols present on the star lists for musicals. However, his talent and stage presence he showed off on the 'Trouble Maker' stages clearly displays his charms. Perhaps it was because of that, but rather than showing off his worrisome mind, he had determination in his answers. The fun you can experience in between his words of humbleness and kindness! The new Mozart is for sure attracting curiosity.

You have the release of the new album and opening of coming up.

I'm really busy these days. It's hard preparing for two different things, but BEAST's album will be coming out mid-July and depending on the situation it can be pushed forward. It shouldn't be later than early August at least.

How is it practicing for . It shouldn't be easy since it's your first musical and acting.

I'm worried about my condition more than anything. I lost some weight, but I think I can endure it well. I'm running on the running machine everyday for my health. The role itself has a lot of lines and there are a lot of parts where I'm singing high tones so I'm overwhelmed by that.

How far are you into the role? I heard that you started practice earlier than others.

I started a little bit earlier, but other people had already done a musical before so it's the same as being the last one to start. I'm trying my best to catch up to them.

Have you been interested in musicals?

To be honest, I haven't watched musicals that often. I watched that Junsu hyung performed in a while a go, but I thought it was a different world from me. But at the same time, I thought to myself that when the chance came, I would take it for sure. The pressure was the second thing and I wanted to challenge myself. Isn't it a great opportunity? Not everyone gets to do what they want to do so, I'm grateful. I just hope that this isn't my last stage. (laughs)

You must have been overwhelmed because it was a role Kim Junsu had been in.

That is correct. Because Junsu hyungnim is an idol too. I learned that Junsu hyungnim was the first idol to star in . So there is more pressure. To be honest if I was the first one, then I would be more lenient, but there is already an amazing example. I'm lacking a lot compared to Junsu hyung, but I think I have to figure out my own color too.

Have you received tips as a hoobae?

Lee Kikwang is close to Junsu sunbaenim so I heard from him that Junsu hyung will be giving me tips some time. I think I ate with him once? (laughs) He said that he will be coming to see the performance. I'm really thankful and I hope that his fans don't curse at me. Haha I'm kidding. Of course I know that I'll receive criticisms if I don't do well.

There are a lot of people who already love this musical.

That's right. I really think I'll be cursed at a lot. It will be not right for me to leave the people who are purely coming to watch the musical unsatisfied. If I don't do well, fans will look at me nicely, but other people will critic me for sure. I can't do well as other actors, but I have a similar personality as Mozart. I think I have to show my own color.

I think we might be seeing a new Mozart?

I won't do well as the actors who portrayed Mozart in the past, but I don't think it's right for me to follow in their acting. I think I'll have more of a rebellious side in me. And add in some bratty talk here and there.

Who do you Mozart is like?

He is a trouble maker and genius, but he is really stubborn and always goes his way. He is a genius who doesn't fall for fame or fortune and purely has good music. I don't know because I'm a not a genius, but Mozart's character has it's own charms because he doesn't listen to anyone. He is someone who will go his own way despite nagging from his father. I heard that he was a playboy, but since I'm not one, acting like one will be a nice experience too. (laughs)

I can see confidence in you.

Um I think I have to do well. But I predict that I'll get both responses. Either it's going to be "he went for a role that idol singers should not be doing and it was too much for him" or "it was his first time and he did well."

Do you pay attention to comments left online?

I try to pass over it most of the times, but there are times when it digs deep into my heart. During Trouble Maker, it was a chance for me to show off new things, but I heard a lot of cursing too. There were people who understood that it was purely for performance and others who thought it was provocative. However, my role is to stay strong until the end and disregard them.

Didn't you know people were going to say it was provocative?

Of course I anticipated it somewhat. To be honest it was a bit provocative, but I didn't know when I was doing it. I thought to myself, "Why is this considered erotic?" But after a while and I watched a video of it, I understood what they meant. (laughs) Hyunah's own colors were strong too, well since she's good at that.

There is a kiss/peck scene in . (laughs)

I know from experience because of Trouble Maker, but that is nothing compared to it. (laughs)

Hardest thing about a musical?

Acting in front of musical cast is really hard. I'm overwhelmed. If I was a musical actor/actress I don't think I'll look at myself well. And that is totally understandable. I got a role which is hard for idol artists to portray. I will work hard so look at me nicely.

Is there someone who you became close to or came to rely on?

It would have to be Euntae sunbaenim who has the same role as me and understands my point of view well. There were a lot of times Euntae sunbaenim came out to help me in the practice room. Even when he didn't have to come out. (Looking at the endorsement director) Was I too nice? (laughs) He helped me a lot. He also taught me something I didn't know before. I use a lot of strength when I sing so I was worried about my neck going bad during the performances, but he taught me techniques on how to sing so it doesn't. I never learned so much at once.

Is there anything that you remember from what he said?

He said that it's important to do well on performances, but it's most important that I finish the musical from start to finish. I remember him telling me not to stress over one song, but finish all the songs. I'm worried because I don't know how tired I will be after one song, but I have concert experience where I danced and sang, so that should help somewhat right?

If you could rate yourself as an actor?

Um... I don't know. I would like it if people said that I match the role well, but I will be scared if they told me that I would never fit this role. But I think they casted me after seeing some potential. They are the professionals right? I'm trying to do my best without any doubts.

What would have to be charms of a musical?

It's really fun practicing. In BEAST the 6 guys had to share parts, but in a musical you have to pull a stage for 2 hours. There is a lot of pressure because of all the things you have to do, but it's fun.

It must be a new type of fun.

It's fun. I didn't know musicals have awards too, but I found a video a while ago. Watching Junsu hyungnim on stage, I wanted to know how it feels to be on stage. I really hope this isn't my last project. (laughs) I wish I can get to try more projects through

Since debut in 2009, BEAST just kept on going without a rest.

There were a lot of days we didn't have schedules too. We practiced when we had to and rested when we got to it. Even when we do rest, we watch videos of artists overseas, dance, sing, or do something related to our self discovery. I don't like places with a lot of people so I when I do meet anyone it's in small groups. It's strange how I'm a singer because I don't like having the attention on me always. I know that you have to be bright on stage since you are getting the spotlight, but I want to be normal in my daily life.

Don't you want to meet your girlfriend normally too?

Um, I don't have a girlfriend right now. But, don't I have to say that I don't have one even if I do? (laughs)

This year will be a meaningful year for you Hyunseung.

Even just with I think it will be a meaningful year. I want to hear that Hyunseung did well showing his color besides the fact it was his first try.

A word to the audience?

I'm taking a great step as a musical actor through this amazing opportunity. With fans and audiences watching, I will not make it uncomfortable to watch me. I will work my hardest to make it possible for everyone to watch comfortably, so please anticipate.

CREDITS : PLAYDB (SOURCE), YONGISM @ B2STRISING.COM (TRANS)