Teen Top’s L.Joe Asks Someone (?) to Stop Stalking Him

Sometimes, enough is enough, and Teen Top’s L.Joe has put his foot down.

On June 9, L.Joe tweeted, “I wanted to watch the movie with a good mood~ but because you sat right next to the seat I purchased, I had to move my seat many times. Go home safely.”

He later added, “From the dorm to the movies… Honestly, it’s uncomfortable that you follow my personal life. Please refrain from it.”

While the context of the tweets seem like L.Joe is warning sasaeng fans, due to fellow member Chunji’s replies to the tweets, the situation became a bit hazy.

For each of L.Joe’s tweets, Chunji wrote, “I’m sorry. T” and “That’s right, that’s right,” making it a bit confusing to whether the stalker fan that L.Joe was referring to was actually Chunji or a real sasaeng fan.

Were the Teen Top members just merely playing around with each other? Or is L.Joe actually a victim of sasaeng fans crossing the line, like Niel was?

Photo Credit: L.Joe and Chun Ji’s Twitter

 

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Block B Loses Case Against Stardom Entertainment

Block B lost its contract case against its agency Stardom Entertainment, but it showed it′s not planning on returning to the agency.

On June 7, law firm Shinwon, Block B′s legal representative, said through a press release, "We haven′t been convinced by many of the decisions the court made. We will confirm the lawful cancellation of the contract in the merit suit, then demand compensation from Stardom on its violations."

On the same day, the Seoul Central District Court had dismissed the suit Block B had brought against its agency. Its decision was made, according to the court, based on the lack of evidence on whether the agency had indeed failed to uphold its duties. It also added that it was hard to say the agency hadn′t paid the members their dues.

The release from Block B′s representative added, "[Block B] does not plan to rejoin Stardom for its future career, and so the group will prepare to go its own way. If the merit suit does not say the contract should be cancelled, the group is prepared to pay compensation."

On January 3, all the members of Block B had filed a suit for the cancellation of its contract with its agency Stardom. They claimed that the agency had not paid what the members were due for about a year.

Photo credit: Kim Byung Kwan

 

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Infinite Talks About World Tour at Press Conference

Infinite is set to embark on a world tour this year, and the idol group held a press conference to talk about its 2013 Infinite 1st World Tour One Great Step on June 10.

Infinite cleans up in slick suits for the press conference.

Sung Jong looks ever chic in his suit.

Sung Jong opens up about the impending tour.

L doesn′t look too shabby either.

L speaks his piece about the tour.

Dong Woo keeps the mood light at the press conference.

Meanwhile, Hoya is all business.

As is leader Sung Kyu.

Sung Kyu shares his thoughts on the group′s world tour.

Photo credit: Hea Jung Min

 

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Infinite Says It′s Excited About Its World Tour

Infinite talked about how excited it is to be newly joining the ranks of idols that have held their own world tours.

On June 10, Infinite appeared at the press conference for its upcoming 2013 Infinite 1st World Tour One Great Step, and talked about its aims toward its future promotions.

The conference was relayed live to the world through Google.

Hoya said as the representative of the group, "We debuted on June 9, 2010, and yesterday was our third anniversary. I can′t believe we′ll be going on the world tour we′ve dreamed of since we were trainees, and it′s like a dream. I′m excited and happy."

Sung Yeol said about the title of the concert, "Niel Armstrong said his first step on the moon was ′one small step for a man′. We took that phrase and made it ′one great step′. It upgrades the meaning, and it means you can look forward to what′s coming."

Infinite will hold concerts in Japan, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Peru, America, Britain and France after starting off in Seoul. The tour will last about three months.

Photo credit: Hea Jung Min

 

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MBLAQ′s Mir is Forced to Change Scary Profile Image

MBLAQ′s Mir had to change the picture he had put up on his portal site profiles after it swept the web.

His picture, from the teaser for MBLAQ′s new single Smoky Girl, had gone viral after some netizens thought it was too scary with the color lenses.

A rep from J Tune Camp said about the new issue on June 10, "We′re surprised, but we believe [it went viral] thanks to the attention of the public. We changed the profile image to a photo that is to be included in the offline album to be released tomorrow. Please continue to show your interest in MBLAQ′s Mir onstage and in variety."

In the new photo, Mir holds up a milky snake, staring at the camera with his own dark eyes.

The offline version of MBLAQ′s Sexy Beat as been released on June 11.

 

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MBLAQ’s Cheon Dung and Mir Talk about Their Sisters′ Beauty

Known to have pretty older sisters, MBLAQ’s Cheon Dung and Mir talked about 2NE1’s Sandara Park and actress Ko Eun A.

On June 10, MBLAQ appeared as guests on Mnet’s The Beatles Code, where Cheon Dung and Mir were asked about their famous older sisters.

The two MBLAQ members were asked to honestly rate their sisters’ beauty, and Cheon Dung shared that he currently lives with his family.

“When I see her at home, I don’t really think that she’s pretty, but when I see her amongst other celebrities, she becomes very pretty,” said Cheon Dung, making the MCs joke that it must be because all the other celebrities are drop-dead ugly. Cheon Dunq quickly said, “Even though she’s surrounded by very pretty people, my sister looked really beautiful.”

In complete contrast to Cheon Dung’s praises towards Sandara Park, Mir was straightforward and direct, saying, “My sister is the worst of the worst.”

He added that he never thought that Ko Eun A was ever pretty. “When my mom sees my sister at home, she even says, ‘Look at that beggar over there.’”

Photo Credit: SBS, Sandara Park’s SNS, Mnet

 

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MBLAQ’s Lee Joon Once Bought 1 Million Won Worth of Teddy Bears

MBLAQ Lee Joon revealed that he sleeps better at night…surrounded by his teddy bears.

On June 10, Lee Joon and the other MBLAQ members appeared on Mnet’s The Beatles Code, where the MCs mentioned that Lee Joon was stingy.

Lee Joon defended himself, saying he’s gotten better at spending money, revealing that he’s spent around one million won (~886 USD) in a span of two days. When asked what he bought, Lee Joon replied, I bought a lot of teddy bears. I made a large purchase.”

On his teddy bear purchases, Lee Joon said, “I relieve stress by sleeping, but these days, I’m not satisfied with my sleep. One of my fans gave me a teddy bear as a present, and after I sleep with the teddy bear on my bed, I was able to really go into deep sleep.”

He also added that he talks to his teddy bears, asking if they slept well.

“It makes me feel better.”

Mir served as a witness, saying, “The first thing Lee Joon does when he gets home is greet all of his teddy bears.”

Guest Park Hye Kyung said she understood Lee Joon, as she talks to her flowers.

Photo Credit: Mnet

 

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Infinite Aims to Spread K-Pop Through the World

Infinite is determined to do good for K-Pop by spreading it to more corners of the world.

The group spoke up at the press conference for its first world tour One Great Step on June 10.

Hoya said, "Many of our members have never been overseas before their debuts, and we′ll work hard thinking to learn more about the cultures of each country. We′ll try to learn what stage manners each country likes."

Kim Sung Kyu also said, "We′ll spread the strengths of K-Pop and Korean culture."

Infinite will start touring the world with a concert in Seoul from August.

Photo credit: Hea Jung Min

 

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MBLAQ′s Lee Joon Says He and Oh Yeon Seo Don′t Keep In Touch

Lee Joon revealed he doesn′t keep in touch with his former virtual wife Oh Yeon Seo.

MBLAQ appeared on the June 10 broadcast of Mnet′s The Beatles Code 2 with singer Park Hye Kyung to talk about their lives and first loves.

MC Shindong first lightly touched on the issue, saying, "Have you overcome all your difficulties?" but Lee Joon attempted to ignore the question by saying, "What are you talking about?"

At this, Shindong hit the nail on the head, asking, "Do you keep in touch with Oh Yeon Seo?"

Lee Joon and Oh Yeon Seo were surrounded by controversy during their time on We Got Married after Oh Yeon Seo was hit with love rumors between her and Lee Jang Woo.

Lee Joon confessed he doesn′t keep in touch, and said about how most people think he was harmed due to the scandal, "I was shooting a movie at the time. I think [my appearance in the show] came to a close at the right time so I could concentrate on the shoots."

Photo credit: Mnet

 

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Infinite′s First Studio Album in Japan Tops Oricon′s Weekly Chart

Infinite′s first studio album in Japan handed another success to the group in its streak, topping the country′s weekly and daily Oricon charts.

According to the Oricon, Infinite′s album Koi ni Ochiru Toki, released on June 5, topped the weekly chart.

The album contains the Japanese version of Man In Love, as well as the group′s previous hits Be Mine and BTD.

A rep from Woolim Entertainment said, "The Infinite members are all happy that their first studio album has been successful not only on the daily charts but also the weekly charts. They′re especially surprised because they haven′t promoted in the country yet. They′ll make sure to repay the great love with better performances."

Infinite will start promoting in Japan this week.

In the meantime, the group held the press conference for its upcoming world tour One Great Step on June 10.

Photo credit: Woolim Entertainment

 

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FT Island Lee Hong Gi′s Photo Book for ′Passionate Goodbye′ Tops Tower Records Book Charts

Lee Hong Gi′s photobook for his first movie Passionate Goodbye has been bombing Tower Records′ sales charts.

According to Tower Records on June 10, the photobook for Passionate Goodbye, starring Lee Hong Gi, ranked no. 1 on the book and magazine chart.

Passionate Goodbye premiered in Korea on May 30, and soon after, on June 7, premiered in Japan under the new title Phoenix, the Song of Promise. The photo book contains stills from the film as well as previously unrevealed behind the scenes cuts.

In the meantime, FT Island will be releasing its third studio album in Japan, Rated-FT, on June 12, and from June 15 will embark on its arena tour.

Photo credit: FNC Entertainment

 

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FT Island Runs a Giant Ad Truck in Tokyo for ′Rated-FT′

FT Island will be running a giant truck for its new album throughout Tokyo.

A photo showing the FT Island members posing before a giant truck with their photo on it, nicknamed the ′FT Car′, was recently released.

The truck aims to advertise the release of the band′s third studio album in Japan, Rated-FT.

The FT Car, which also holds autographs from the members themselves, will run through Harajuku, Omotesando, Sibuya, Shinjuku, Ōkubo and other downtown Tokyo areas from June 10-16.

Rated-FT was released on June 12. The 11-track album holds many self-written singles by the members, including Choi Jong Hoon′s Hold My Hand, Lee Hong Gi′s Black Chocolate and Orange Sky and Lee Jae Jin′s Time To, as well as the promotional single Freedom.

Photo credit: FNC Entertainment

 

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B2ST to Pre-Release Second Title Song ‘I’m Sorry’

Following the success of Will You Be Alright?, B2ST Will be pre-releasing another song for the fans.

On June 12, Cube Entertainment tweeted the announcement about the release of B2ST’s second title song, I’m Sorry. The song will be unveiled on June 15.

I’m Sorry was produced by Yong Jun Hyung and Kim Tae Joo. The lyrics speak the honest feelings of regret after a breakup and the song includes a soft acoustic guitar melody.

B2ST will also be showcasing a special performance of the song on June 15 at Gangnam’s Maru Park for the B2UTY Gather Project, which B2St teased earlier in the month..

Photo Credit: Cube Entertainment

 

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100% Receives Interview Love Calls from Europe

Carefully stepping outside of the borders of South Korea, the 100% members revealed that countries in Europe have been asking for them.

On June 11, T.O.P Media announced that various news platforms in Germany, Romania, and England have been flooding 100% with requests for interviews. .

German Kpop website, K-Pop Magazin, explained that it asked for an interview to learn more about 100% after fans in Germany began raving about the group’s masculine image and strong choreography.

“We’ve recently participated in interviews with news platforms from Germany and Romania respectively,” said T.O.P Media, explaining that 100% will show different sides to the group through these interviews.

Meanwhile, 100% is promoting its song, Want U Back, while hold fansignings in Seoul.

Photo Credit: T.O.P Media

 

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LEDApple teases for their return as "Bad Boys" with video clip

LEDApple, who previously announced the news of their upcoming return, has started the teasing process with a MV teaser!

As mentioned previously, the boys will be returning with their 3rd mini album 'Bad Boys' with the title track of the same name, and thus, joining on the 'bad' trend that's been taking over the Kpop scene lately.

According to the teaser, Kang Ye Bin will be featuring in their new release, raising the anticipation even more.

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SHINee to collaborate with Beat Burger for an electronic remix of their hit songs at 'UMF Korea 2013'

SHINee is crossing off another feat on their bucket list as they are scheduled to stand on stage at a major music festival, 'UMF Korea 2013'!

This will be the group's first time performing at a major music festival of this nature, and you can bet they'll loosen up fans' 'serious' nature at the event taking place on the 15th.

The group will be the guest of electronic team Beat Burger, led by Black Beat's Shim Jae Won who serves as the choreography director for SM artists. They'll be collaborating with Beat Burger to perform the remix of 3 of their hit songs including "Dream Girl".

UMF is an electronic music festival that is held across the world and this will be the second time that the festival is held in Korea. 

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