Two Types of Idol Group Leaders Labels: OTHERS NEWS
credits to Osen and boxclub@ www.soshified.com/forums
Following the idol groups of the 1990s, with SES, FinKL, HOT, Sechkies and Click-B, the idol groups of today include Big Bang, Wonder Girls, SNSD, Super Junior, DBSK, ShiNee and 2PM, all contributing to the ''Autumn of the Idol Stars" that is lighting up the music industry.
While the 90s had at most 6 members in an idol group, today's idol groups have as much as 13 members, resulting in an even greater necessity for the idol groups of 2008 to have teamwork and cooperation within the group. Therefore, being the leader of the group involves great responsibility and obligations. What does it mean to be a leader of today's idol group? You can divide the types of leaders into two categories according to the individual group's uniqueness and talents.
# The Type of Leader that Stays Strong Despite Sadness!
The leader that does not easily shed tears due to their sense of responsibility include Big Bang's Kwon Jiyong, SNSD's Taeyeon and DBSK's Yunho.
Kwon Jiyong, who writes, composes and produces the songs on their album, has girl fans fawning over his bright smile and calm manner, while displaying his strong level-headed focus as a leader at all times.
Taeyeon, who is the leader of the nine member girl group SNSD, is famous for never crying. When SNSD made number one, while all of the other group members were deep in tears, she bravely held her tears back before she went to a place where no one could see her and cried. However, on an episode of MNet's School of Rock, she cried her eyes out when the hoobaes at her school did a special surprise performance for her, greatly surprising her fans with her many tears. With the cute image of SNSD, she supports the weight of SNSD with her neutral tone and hearty laugh.
Currently showing his four dimensional personality on MBC's We Got Married, SS501's charismatic Kim Hyunjoong was also chosen as the leader. Although he picks with the members on the outside, on the inside, he responsibly always takes care of the members, a side that he is showing to Hwangbo as the younger husband on the show.
# The Type of Leader that is Always Reliable!
Another type of leader is the type who always is aware of the team's mood.
As an example, there is Super Junior’s Leeteuk. With his charismatic eye-smile and dimples, he does not think twice about damaging his image in shows. Instead he always works hard in order to show a funnier side, laughing loudly with his members in order to support them.
In the same company is SHINee, whose leader is Onew. Currently on the show SHINee's Younger Man, he has gotten the nickname of "Gentle Onew", due to his ever gentle demeanor. A writer on the show said that "It isn't just because Onew's personality is good. He has the ability to lead the other members well."
Wonder Girls leader Sunye is a prime example of a soft leader. With her long training period, Sunye, whose smile never leaves her face, also puts that much time into caring for her other members. Although it was once said that she was picked as a leader because of her older age, with her strong vocal talents, she plays a large part in balancing her group out as a strong leader.
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I thought this was a pretty sweet article, so I'm sharing it with you guys ^^
They're totally right on the strong leaders. Jiyong, Taeyeon and Yunho + very strong ppl. The gentle category was cute, with soft tofu Onew~~ and I would call her, "Sweet Sunye" cos she's really sweet to her sistas. Teukie is just plain cute. *hearts*
Jaeyeon
Credits: coolsmurf Labels: OTHERS NEWS, SMTOWN NEWS
The production for MBC “Come To Play” hosted by Yoo Jae Suk and Kim Won Hee announced yesterday afternoon that Korean idol group DBSK would be recording an episode on 1st October. More importantly, this officially marks the end of the broadcasting feud between MBC TV station and SM Entertainment which had been continuing for nearly a year since it erupted last year.
The conflict between MBC and SM Entertainment erupted towards the latter half of 2007 when SM Entertainment decided to have Super Junior member Kang-in stay on SBS “Explorer of the Human Body” instead of MBC “Dong-An Club” where he was a regular host. The main problem here was that both programs aired at the same time-slot. MBC then decided to have a blanket ban on SM Entertainment artistes which resulted in SNSD, Super Junior, etc having minimal appearances on MBC variety for the past 10 months. It was also hard to find any SM Entertainment performers on “Music Core”. (Detailed breakdown)
This cold war has however ended with the announcement of DBSK guesting on “Come To Play”. Shin PD also announced that other SM Entertainment artistes will also be making appearances on their other shows subsequently.
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Great to hear that! ^^ The power of Dong Bang! xD
Looking forward to MBC shows :)
Jaeyeon
SMTown in China over the ChuSeok weekend holiday Labels: DONGBANG NEWS, OTHERS NEWS, SOSHI NEWS, SUJU NEWS
Credits: sookyeong@wordpress.com
(news pics aren't taken in Shanghai so I won't be reposting them)
Dong Bang Shin Ki and Super Junior were amongst the other SMTown artistes who were in China for their concert performances during the consecutive holidays of ChuSeok.
They did the concert performance to ‘SMTown Live 08′ on 13th September in China ShangHai PalManIn Stadium, which saw a crowd of 40,000 fans.
This is the first overseas concert performance for SMTown and on that day, Super Junior M performed ‘U’, ‘Me’ and ‘Ai Ni Ai Ni’ while Jang Ri In performed ‘I Will’ and ‘One More Try’ in Chinese.
While for SHINee, this is their first performance overseas, they delivered a passionate performance which left a strong impression in the fans.
The Chinese fans sang along in Korea to the representative hit songs by Dong Bang Shin Ki, Super Junior, Cheon Sang Ji Hee, So Nyeo Shi Dae etc. And each group also prepared and did their greetings to the fans in Chinese.
While the successful finish to ShangHai’s performance, the next ‘SMTown Live 08′ performance will be held on 29th November in Thailang BangKok.
Jaeyeon
SMTOWN Concert 2008 Shanghai Press Conference fancam Labels: DONGBANG NEWS, DONGBANG VIDS, DOWNLOADS, OTHERS NEWS, OTHERS VIDS, SOSHI NEWS, SOSHI VIDS, SUJU NEWS, SUJU VIDS
Credits: SINA + Jaeyeon@*SuperSoShinki!
TAKE OUT WITH FULL CREDITS.
VIEW VIDEO HERE.
DOWNLOAD HERE;
Got out a few good quotes from there. ^^
You can hear snippets of the artists greeting in Chinese (Yunho and Yuri) ^^
and as Yunho said: "It's ALL SMTOWN artists performing during the concert, not only DBSK, so dear fans please don't treat us as the main artist and show equal love for all the artists!"
that is so very true; Yunho jjang!
And as a Sone, I caught Yuri's memorable reply: "Soshi represents Korea's new generation, and we hope to become Asia's new sensation!" xD
Do enjoy the video as we await for SMTOWN concert 08 to open with a bang in Shanghai, next!
Jaeyeon
(update with pics soon) Labels: DONGBANG NEWS, OTHERS NEWS, SOSHI NEWS, SUJU NEWS
The power of Idols was stronger than expected. The performances of "SMTOWN LIVE 08" heated things up on the 15th in Seoul's Olympic Stadium.
Asia's star BoA, DBSK, SuJu, CSJH The Grace, SNSD, Jang Lee In, SHINee and all the other SM artists performed during the concert for 5 and a half hours.
Although there were views that the event was a family party for SM Entertainment, the skillful artists sang their hearts out and had the 40,000+ fans enthusiastic untill the end.
The artists including DBSK, and SuJu performed with each other to unite the fans. The fans that were only following the artists that they love came together as the artists themselves united.
#DBSK. They came back with a more manly concept. It has already been 5 years since their debut. They sang their 1st album song Hug, and took everyone down memory lane with the school uniform look as well as shocking everyone with their charisma.
They performed Rock, Ballad, Rap, Dance, and more for the fans. DBSK performed hit songs such as 'PURPLE LINE' 'O-正.反.合' 'Rising Sun'. DBSK had the entire stadium in a craze with their 5 years worth of experience.
#Super Junior. 13 people, 13 different characteristics. It was the first time in a while that all 13 members were together. The unique troublemaker characters of SuJu also showed a more charismatic side. SuJu, who enjoyed the performance more than any fan, communicated friendly with fans.
Kang-In and Hee-Chul did a surprise performance with the musical team "Xanadu" in two songs called 'SUDDENLY' 'DON'T AWAY'. Gyu-Hyun sang "A Goose’s Dream" with SHINee member Jong-Hyun while Shin-Dong appeared in a dance battle stage and performed Hyori's "U-Go-Girl" perfectly.
#SNSD. SNSD appeared with a cheerleader look and the song "Mickey" and sang "ITNW", "Girls' Generation", "Kissing You" and more. They also sang "Complete" and "The Story I Want To Tell" as gifts for fans.
SNSD ended their performance with the support of their "One Man Against a Hundred" mindset fans and left behind the nightmare of the Dream Concert. Everytime SNSD got on stage that day, there was a strange difference of mood between those there to support SNSD and those that that support DBSK/SuJu but the fans showed a mature fan-ism.
#SHINee. SMTown's maknae, who appeared before the fans with "Noona Is So Pretty (Replay)" showed charisma and talent that compares to that of the other SM artists.
SHINee expressed their happiness by saying, "It is an honor to be on stage with the other SM artists" and sang their 1st album title song "You're Like Oxygen" for the first time. "You're Like Oxygen" features a strong beat and has a different feeling than "Noona Is So Pretty (Replay)"
#BoA. Asia's star's return was the first since the "AnyBand" stage in November of last year. BoA, who hasn't stood in front of korean fans in a while, performed with a more mature look as well as the everlasting charisma.
BoA, who got on stage near the end of the second half, received the 40,000+ fans' screams/cheers with her usual, if not better, vocal and dancing. BoA heated the stadium with familiar songs such as "Moto", "My Name", "Garden In The Air", "Girls On Top", and "Rock With You".
#CSJH The Grace. "We are not dead yet!" CSJH, who opened the concert captured fans from the beginning with their great vocal and experienced dancing. Dana, Sunday, Lina, and Stephanie performed together with DBSK, and SuJu in the S.M.P. parade and showed a style different to that of SNSD.
Also, Chinese artist Jang Lee In, Middle age artist Choo Gah Yeol, and pianist Song Gang Sung showed amazing performancesthat they have been practicing for.
# 40,000+ fans. Fans moved seats accordingly to the 5 different stages for the stars. The stadium looked more like a track field rather than a concert stage. The artists did their best to show the best performances and the fans did their best to see the stars close-up.
Although rain fell near the end of the concert, the stars performed despite it and the fans kept their seats, showing a mature fan-ism.
Also, "SMTOWN LIVE '08" will perform in 3 other cities in Asia (Beijing, Shanghai, Bangkok) in a tour-like system.
Original: http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200808160221041002
Translations By: FanyLove@soshified.com/forums
^^
Labels: DONGBANG NEWS, OTHERS NEWS
TVXQ listens to Big Bang's music; SeungRi is in JunSu fanclub
Seungri's Interview
Q: Do you have a song you like to sing?
Seungri: Songs that I like to listen to a lot is "Undwenayo" by Hwisong-shi. And before I debut, I really really like "Timeless" by Dongbangshinki-hyung especially Junsu-hyung, whenever I listen to songs that he sings, I always feel very touched (laughs). I've learnt a lot from Dongbangshinki-hyung, I also registered in Junsu-hyung's fan cafe and post lots of news and photos ^^. Because getting to know hyungs makes Bigbang and have Seungri in Bigbang. From now on I will try harder to show better and better products !
Q: Do you have a person you admire and really want to meet?
Seungri: Like I've just said, I really admire Junsu-hyung from Dongbangshinki and I've learned a lot of things from him. I've bought Dongbangshinki's CD and every time I listen to their songs I feel very good. To tell you the truth, if I get the chance to have a meal with Junsu-hyung for once it would be so great. (laughs)
Junsu's Interview
Q: Recently, do you have a song that you like to sing?
Junsu: Recently I've heard about a group called "BIGBANG" a lot. And the song "Koh Jid Mal" is very good (laughs). Especially when I found out that G-Dragon composed it himself, it makes me like the song even more.
(Yunho cuts in)
Yunho: One day, Junsu bought BIGBANG cd back home and we feel very honored that we bought Bigbang's songs to listen to. Then one day while Junsu was having dinner and watching TV, Junsu listens to "Koh Jid Mal" from Bigbang all the time.
Q: If so, have you heard about Seungri-shi from Bigbang being your fanclub?
Junsu: Aaaaa... yes, I've heard about this before and I feel very thankful for everyone in Bigbang. Once I went on a show and got to meet Bigbang. I shook all of their hands and when Seungri shook my hands he won't let go. We looked at each other in the eye and Seungri said "I've always admire you", when he does that I smiled and he smiled, and Seungri greeted me (said hello) again and again. I was so surprised then. (laughs)
credits: sookyung + YGBBForum
The maknae being maknae.. lol..
Jaeyeon (pic credits me)
Name: 슈퍼주니어 Super Junior
Short form: 슈주 Suju / SJ
Sub-Units: Super Junior - K.R.Y. [Kyuhyun, Ryeowook, Yesung] | Super Junior - T [Leeteuk, Heechul, Kangin, Shindong, Sungmin, Eunhyuk]
Debut: Super Junior → November 6, 2005 (broadcasted on SBS Inkigayo,
————Super Junior - K.R.Y. → November 5, 2006 (broadcasted on KBS Music Bank, <한 사람만을(The one I love)>)
————Super Junior - T → February 25, 2007 (broadcasted on SBS Inkigayo, <로꾸거!!!>)
Members: 이특 Leeteuk | 희철 Heechul | 한긍 Han Geng or 한경 Hankyung | 예성 Yesung | 강인 Kangin | 신동 Shindong
—————-.성민 Sungmin | 은혁 Eunhyuk | 시원 Siwon | 동해 Donghae | 려욱 Ryeowook | 기범 Kibum | 규현 Kyuhyun
Company: SM엔터테인먼트 SM Entertainment
Official Fanclub: 엘프 E.L.F. (EverLasting Friends)
Official Balloon Color: 펄 사파이어 블루 Pearl Sapphire Blue
Official Korean Websites: http://www.super-junior.co.kr (Super Junior, SM) | http://t.super-junior.co.kr (Super Junior - T, SM)
Official Foreign Websites: http://www.avex.com.tw/superjunior/ (Super Junior, Avex Taiwan)
Credits to La'MISS:fairy@soompi
Name: 소녀시대 So Nyeo Shi Dae / 少女時代 Shao Nv Shi Dai / Girls' Generation
Members:
Kim Taeyeon 김태연,
Jessica Jung 제시카 정,
Sunny 이순규,
Tiffany Hwang (MiYoung) 황미영,
Kim HyoYeon 김효연,
Kwon YuRi 권유리,
Choi Sooyoung 최수영,
Im YoonA 임윤아,
Ju SeoHyun 서주현
August 5 on SBS Inkigayo [Broadcast]
Balloon Color: Pastel Rose Heart
Company: SM엔터테인먼트 SM Entertainment
Official Website: http://girlsgeneration.iple.com/
International Fanbase: AMBITION (少女時代 International Fanbase), Soshified
Fancafe: http://cafe.daum.net/milkye [화수은화]
Girls' Generation Discography
Title: 소녀시대 (Girls' Generation)
Credits: Soompi+Wikipedia
Debut Date: August 2, 2007 on SBS Inkigayo [Recording]
Title: 다시 만난 세계
Type: Single
Language: Korean
Label: SM Entertainment
Release Date: August 2nd, 2007
Type: Album
Language: Korean
Label: SM Entertainment
Release Date: November 1st, 2007
Soshi's Radio Schedule : Updated Weekly
(All timing are in Korean Time which is GMT+ 9)
Credits to Soy@soshified.com, Sosiz, tangerine_kisses
24.03.2008 - 29.03.2008
23/24
KBS radio shows uses KONG PLAYER:
CHUNJI Radio is viewable via Melon Website:
MBC CHINCHIN is viewable by MINI Player:
[Broadcast] KM Sonyeon Sonyuh Gayo Baekso (PM 5:00)
[Broadcast] KBS2 Sitcom Unstoppable Marriage (PM 6:50)
[Radio] Sungmin and Sunny ChunBangJiChuk Radio (Viewable Radio) (PM 10:00)
3/25
[Recording] Star King (PM 2:00)
[Broadcast] KM Sonyeon Sonyuh Gayo Baekso (PM 5:00)
[Broadcast] KBS2 Sitcom Unstoppable Marriage (PM 6:50)
[Radio] Sungmin and Sunny ChunBangJiChuk Radio (Viewable Radio) (PM 10:00)
3/26
[Broadcast] KM Sonyeon Sonyuh Gayo Baekso (PM 5:00)
[Broadcast] KBS2 Sitcom Unstoppable Marriage (PM 6:50)
[Radio] Sungmin and Sunny ChunBangJiChuk Radio (PM 10:00)
3/27
[Radio] Lee Eon, Kim Shinyoung ShimShimTapa Radio (AM 00:05)
[Broadcast] KM Sonyeon Sonyuh Gayo Baekso (PM 5:00)
[Broadcast] KBS2 Sitcom Unstoppable Marriage (PM 6:50)
[Radio] Super Junior Kiss The Radio (PM 10:00)
[Radio] Sungmin and Sunny ChunBangJiChuk Radio (Viewable Radio) (PM 10:00)
3/28
[Broadcast] KM Sonyeon Sonyuh Gayo Baekso (PM 5:00)
[Broadcast] KBS2 Sitcom Unstoppable Marriage (PM 6:50)
[Radio] Kangin, Jo Jungrin ChinHanChinGoo Radio (PM 8:00)
[Radio] Sungmin and Sunny ChunBangJiChuk Radio (Viewable Radio) (PM 10:00)
3/29
[Performance] Kangta Live Concert (Eternity-永遠) (PM 7:00)
[Radio] Sungmin and Sunny ChunBangJiChuk Radio (PM 10:00)
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Two Types of Idol Group Leaders Labels: OTHERS NEWS
credits to Osen and boxclub@ www.soshified.com/forums
Following the idol groups of the 1990s, with SES, FinKL, HOT, Sechkies and Click-B, the idol groups of today include Big Bang, Wonder Girls, SNSD, Super Junior, DBSK, ShiNee and 2PM, all contributing to the ''Autumn of the Idol Stars" that is lighting up the music industry.
While the 90s had at most 6 members in an idol group, today's idol groups have as much as 13 members, resulting in an even greater necessity for the idol groups of 2008 to have teamwork and cooperation within the group. Therefore, being the leader of the group involves great responsibility and obligations. What does it mean to be a leader of today's idol group? You can divide the types of leaders into two categories according to the individual group's uniqueness and talents.
# The Type of Leader that Stays Strong Despite Sadness!
The leader that does not easily shed tears due to their sense of responsibility include Big Bang's Kwon Jiyong, SNSD's Taeyeon and DBSK's Yunho.
Kwon Jiyong, who writes, composes and produces the songs on their album, has girl fans fawning over his bright smile and calm manner, while displaying his strong level-headed focus as a leader at all times.
Taeyeon, who is the leader of the nine member girl group SNSD, is famous for never crying. When SNSD made number one, while all of the other group members were deep in tears, she bravely held her tears back before she went to a place where no one could see her and cried. However, on an episode of MNet's School of Rock, she cried her eyes out when the hoobaes at her school did a special surprise performance for her, greatly surprising her fans with her many tears. With the cute image of SNSD, she supports the weight of SNSD with her neutral tone and hearty laugh.
Currently showing his four dimensional personality on MBC's We Got Married, SS501's charismatic Kim Hyunjoong was also chosen as the leader. Although he picks with the members on the outside, on the inside, he responsibly always takes care of the members, a side that he is showing to Hwangbo as the younger husband on the show.
# The Type of Leader that is Always Reliable!
Another type of leader is the type who always is aware of the team's mood.
As an example, there is Super Junior’s Leeteuk. With his charismatic eye-smile and dimples, he does not think twice about damaging his image in shows. Instead he always works hard in order to show a funnier side, laughing loudly with his members in order to support them.
In the same company is SHINee, whose leader is Onew. Currently on the show SHINee's Younger Man, he has gotten the nickname of "Gentle Onew", due to his ever gentle demeanor. A writer on the show said that "It isn't just because Onew's personality is good. He has the ability to lead the other members well."
Wonder Girls leader Sunye is a prime example of a soft leader. With her long training period, Sunye, whose smile never leaves her face, also puts that much time into caring for her other members. Although it was once said that she was picked as a leader because of her older age, with her strong vocal talents, she plays a large part in balancing her group out as a strong leader.
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I thought this was a pretty sweet article, so I'm sharing it with you guys ^^
They're totally right on the strong leaders. Jiyong, Taeyeon and Yunho + very strong ppl. The gentle category was cute, with soft tofu Onew~~ and I would call her, "Sweet Sunye" cos she's really sweet to her sistas. Teukie is just plain cute. *hearts*
Jaeyeon
Credits: coolsmurf Labels: OTHERS NEWS, SMTOWN NEWS
The production for MBC “Come To Play” hosted by Yoo Jae Suk and Kim Won Hee announced yesterday afternoon that Korean idol group DBSK would be recording an episode on 1st October. More importantly, this officially marks the end of the broadcasting feud between MBC TV station and SM Entertainment which had been continuing for nearly a year since it erupted last year.
The conflict between MBC and SM Entertainment erupted towards the latter half of 2007 when SM Entertainment decided to have Super Junior member Kang-in stay on SBS “Explorer of the Human Body” instead of MBC “Dong-An Club” where he was a regular host. The main problem here was that both programs aired at the same time-slot. MBC then decided to have a blanket ban on SM Entertainment artistes which resulted in SNSD, Super Junior, etc having minimal appearances on MBC variety for the past 10 months. It was also hard to find any SM Entertainment performers on “Music Core”. (Detailed breakdown)
This cold war has however ended with the announcement of DBSK guesting on “Come To Play”. Shin PD also announced that other SM Entertainment artistes will also be making appearances on their other shows subsequently.
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Great to hear that! ^^ The power of Dong Bang! xD
Looking forward to MBC shows :)
Jaeyeon
SMTown in China over the ChuSeok weekend holiday Labels: DONGBANG NEWS, OTHERS NEWS, SOSHI NEWS, SUJU NEWS
Credits: sookyeong@wordpress.com
(news pics aren't taken in Shanghai so I won't be reposting them)
Dong Bang Shin Ki and Super Junior were amongst the other SMTown artistes who were in China for their concert performances during the consecutive holidays of ChuSeok.
They did the concert performance to ‘SMTown Live 08′ on 13th September in China ShangHai PalManIn Stadium, which saw a crowd of 40,000 fans.
This is the first overseas concert performance for SMTown and on that day, Super Junior M performed ‘U’, ‘Me’ and ‘Ai Ni Ai Ni’ while Jang Ri In performed ‘I Will’ and ‘One More Try’ in Chinese.
While for SHINee, this is their first performance overseas, they delivered a passionate performance which left a strong impression in the fans.
The Chinese fans sang along in Korea to the representative hit songs by Dong Bang Shin Ki, Super Junior, Cheon Sang Ji Hee, So Nyeo Shi Dae etc. And each group also prepared and did their greetings to the fans in Chinese.
While the successful finish to ShangHai’s performance, the next ‘SMTown Live 08′ performance will be held on 29th November in Thailang BangKok.
Jaeyeon
SMTOWN Concert 2008 Shanghai Press Conference fancam Labels: DONGBANG NEWS, DONGBANG VIDS, DOWNLOADS, OTHERS NEWS, OTHERS VIDS, SOSHI NEWS, SOSHI VIDS, SUJU NEWS, SUJU VIDS
Credits: SINA + Jaeyeon@*SuperSoShinki!
TAKE OUT WITH FULL CREDITS.
VIEW VIDEO HERE.
DOWNLOAD HERE;
Got out a few good quotes from there. ^^
You can hear snippets of the artists greeting in Chinese (Yunho and Yuri) ^^
and as Yunho said: "It's ALL SMTOWN artists performing during the concert, not only DBSK, so dear fans please don't treat us as the main artist and show equal love for all the artists!"
that is so very true; Yunho jjang!
And as a Sone, I caught Yuri's memorable reply: "Soshi represents Korea's new generation, and we hope to become Asia's new sensation!" xD
Do enjoy the video as we await for SMTOWN concert 08 to open with a bang in Shanghai, next!
Jaeyeon
(update with pics soon) Labels: DONGBANG NEWS, OTHERS NEWS, SOSHI NEWS, SUJU NEWS
The power of Idols was stronger than expected. The performances of "SMTOWN LIVE 08" heated things up on the 15th in Seoul's Olympic Stadium.
Asia's star BoA, DBSK, SuJu, CSJH The Grace, SNSD, Jang Lee In, SHINee and all the other SM artists performed during the concert for 5 and a half hours.
Although there were views that the event was a family party for SM Entertainment, the skillful artists sang their hearts out and had the 40,000+ fans enthusiastic untill the end.
The artists including DBSK, and SuJu performed with each other to unite the fans. The fans that were only following the artists that they love came together as the artists themselves united.
#DBSK. They came back with a more manly concept. It has already been 5 years since their debut. They sang their 1st album song Hug, and took everyone down memory lane with the school uniform look as well as shocking everyone with their charisma.
They performed Rock, Ballad, Rap, Dance, and more for the fans. DBSK performed hit songs such as 'PURPLE LINE' 'O-正.反.合' 'Rising Sun'. DBSK had the entire stadium in a craze with their 5 years worth of experience.
#Super Junior. 13 people, 13 different characteristics. It was the first time in a while that all 13 members were together. The unique troublemaker characters of SuJu also showed a more charismatic side. SuJu, who enjoyed the performance more than any fan, communicated friendly with fans.
Kang-In and Hee-Chul did a surprise performance with the musical team "Xanadu" in two songs called 'SUDDENLY' 'DON'T AWAY'. Gyu-Hyun sang "A Goose’s Dream" with SHINee member Jong-Hyun while Shin-Dong appeared in a dance battle stage and performed Hyori's "U-Go-Girl" perfectly.
#SNSD. SNSD appeared with a cheerleader look and the song "Mickey" and sang "ITNW", "Girls' Generation", "Kissing You" and more. They also sang "Complete" and "The Story I Want To Tell" as gifts for fans.
SNSD ended their performance with the support of their "One Man Against a Hundred" mindset fans and left behind the nightmare of the Dream Concert. Everytime SNSD got on stage that day, there was a strange difference of mood between those there to support SNSD and those that that support DBSK/SuJu but the fans showed a mature fan-ism.
#SHINee. SMTown's maknae, who appeared before the fans with "Noona Is So Pretty (Replay)" showed charisma and talent that compares to that of the other SM artists.
SHINee expressed their happiness by saying, "It is an honor to be on stage with the other SM artists" and sang their 1st album title song "You're Like Oxygen" for the first time. "You're Like Oxygen" features a strong beat and has a different feeling than "Noona Is So Pretty (Replay)"
#BoA. Asia's star's return was the first since the "AnyBand" stage in November of last year. BoA, who hasn't stood in front of korean fans in a while, performed with a more mature look as well as the everlasting charisma.
BoA, who got on stage near the end of the second half, received the 40,000+ fans' screams/cheers with her usual, if not better, vocal and dancing. BoA heated the stadium with familiar songs such as "Moto", "My Name", "Garden In The Air", "Girls On Top", and "Rock With You".
#CSJH The Grace. "We are not dead yet!" CSJH, who opened the concert captured fans from the beginning with their great vocal and experienced dancing. Dana, Sunday, Lina, and Stephanie performed together with DBSK, and SuJu in the S.M.P. parade and showed a style different to that of SNSD.
Also, Chinese artist Jang Lee In, Middle age artist Choo Gah Yeol, and pianist Song Gang Sung showed amazing performancesthat they have been practicing for.
# 40,000+ fans. Fans moved seats accordingly to the 5 different stages for the stars. The stadium looked more like a track field rather than a concert stage. The artists did their best to show the best performances and the fans did their best to see the stars close-up.
Although rain fell near the end of the concert, the stars performed despite it and the fans kept their seats, showing a mature fan-ism.
Also, "SMTOWN LIVE '08" will perform in 3 other cities in Asia (Beijing, Shanghai, Bangkok) in a tour-like system.
Original: http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=200808160221041002
Translations By: FanyLove@soshified.com/forums
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Labels: DONGBANG NEWS, OTHERS NEWS
TVXQ listens to Big Bang's music; SeungRi is in JunSu fanclub
Seungri's Interview
Q: Do you have a song you like to sing?
Seungri: Songs that I like to listen to a lot is "Undwenayo" by Hwisong-shi. And before I debut, I really really like "Timeless" by Dongbangshinki-hyung especially Junsu-hyung, whenever I listen to songs that he sings, I always feel very touched (laughs). I've learnt a lot from Dongbangshinki-hyung, I also registered in Junsu-hyung's fan cafe and post lots of news and photos ^^. Because getting to know hyungs makes Bigbang and have Seungri in Bigbang. From now on I will try harder to show better and better products !
Q: Do you have a person you admire and really want to meet?
Seungri: Like I've just said, I really admire Junsu-hyung from Dongbangshinki and I've learned a lot of things from him. I've bought Dongbangshinki's CD and every time I listen to their songs I feel very good. To tell you the truth, if I get the chance to have a meal with Junsu-hyung for once it would be so great. (laughs)
Junsu's Interview
Q: Recently, do you have a song that you like to sing?
Junsu: Recently I've heard about a group called "BIGBANG" a lot. And the song "Koh Jid Mal" is very good (laughs). Especially when I found out that G-Dragon composed it himself, it makes me like the song even more.
(Yunho cuts in)
Yunho: One day, Junsu bought BIGBANG cd back home and we feel very honored that we bought Bigbang's songs to listen to. Then one day while Junsu was having dinner and watching TV, Junsu listens to "Koh Jid Mal" from Bigbang all the time.
Q: If so, have you heard about Seungri-shi from Bigbang being your fanclub?
Junsu: Aaaaa... yes, I've heard about this before and I feel very thankful for everyone in Bigbang. Once I went on a show and got to meet Bigbang. I shook all of their hands and when Seungri shook my hands he won't let go. We looked at each other in the eye and Seungri said "I've always admire you", when he does that I smiled and he smiled, and Seungri greeted me (said hello) again and again. I was so surprised then. (laughs)
credits: sookyung + YGBBForum
The maknae being maknae.. lol..
Jaeyeon (pic credits me)
