Wednesday, September 21, 2011

1. Lee Moon Sae talks about Big Bang’s remake of ‘Sunset Glow’ [NEWS]
Singer Lee Moon Sae spoke up about boy group Big Bang remaking his original version of “Sunset Glow“.

On a popular KBS 2TV entertainment program that aired on the 20th, Lee Moon Sae sang the classic song himself, and he told the backstory to how the Big Bang remake came about.

“Yang Hyun Suk called me one day and said, ‘hyung! Big Bang might re-vamp ‘Sunset Glow’ and sing it as their own, is that okay?’, so I just told him, ‘Do all my songs!’, and I gave them permission.”

“I didn’t do much to help,” he continued. “G-Dragon put my name in the rap for me. When I do events, I actually sing the Big Bang version of “Sunset Glow”. That’s the only way I can get the 20-something year olds get up and start clapping!” he said, which caused everyone to burst out in laughter.

While on set, Lee Moon Sae continued to make everyone laugh with his hilariously witty remarks.

Source & Image : MoneyToday StarNews via 
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2.Plastic surgeons rank the best looking idols [NEWS]
 E-Daily recently brought together 30 vocal trainers, 27 choreographers, and 18 plastic surgeons to rank the idols according to vocal talent, dancing, and looks. (Note: This article only talks about the "looks" ranking.

In the male group category, 2PM came out on top with six votes, while Super Junior‘s Choi Siwon topped the male idol member category with five votes.

On 2PM, director Kim Jun Sung of ID Cosmetics explained, “They have the most balanced looks. They have very clear and masculine features like sharp nose lines.”

TVXQ and Big Bang each earned two votes, coming in at a tie in third place. Won Jin Sung stated, “TVXQ has small faces with unique features and have looks that are very appealing to the public. 
As for Big Bang, they have masculine face lines and know where their strengths and weaknesses lie in, which shows through their fashion sense.

On Choi Siwon topping individual member rankings, Park Sang Hoon revealed, “Super Junior’s average age has now entered their late 20′s, but the more they age, the more masculine they’re becoming.”

2PM’s Nichkhun and Taecyeon each earned three points, Nichkhun for his “youthful face and proportional body” and Taecyeon for his “looks that combine the best of both Western and Eastern features.”

As for the females, SNSD came out on top with a total of nine points in the group category. One director from Won Jin Plastic Surgery stated, “They match a variety of looks from girlish to sexy and even cute.”

T-ara placed second with four points, and f(x) and KARA tied for third with two points each.

“T-ara matches any concept while f(x) has every image needed like sexy, cute, and androgynous,” they continued. Director Seo Young Tae stated, “Overall, the members of KARA have egg-shaped faces with big eyes. Starting with goddess Park Gyuri to Goo Hara, who resembles Amuro Namie, Kang Jiyoung‘s beauty has also been shining lately.”

In the individual member category, SNSD’s YoonA placed first with a total of seven points. “YoonA has a feminine, smooth face, with clear eyes, nose, and lips.”

Yuri and T-ara’s Jiyeon tied in second with three points each, with Yuri having a “friendly image that’s calm and not too extravagant,” while Jiyeon for her “charming and gentle eyes.”
Full results:
Male Group
1. 2PM (6)
2. Super Junior (5)
3. TVXQ / Big Bang (2)
Male Group member
1. Choi Siwon (4)
2. Nichkhun/Taecyeon (3)
Female Group
1. SNSD (9)
2. T-ara (4)
3. KARA / f(x) (2)
Female Group member
1. YoonA (7)
2. Yuri / Jiyeon (3)

Source: 
Naver, allkpop

3.
Who are the best dance idol groups ranked by professionals? [NEWS]

 According to a recent report, there is estimated to be a total of 100 teams of boy and girl idol groups in the Korean mainstream music scene by the end of 2011. However, these groups are usually judged on the basis of popularity and their fans rather than by professionals. With that said, how would professionals rank the groups? 27 choreographers and dancers were asked to pick the groups with the best performances.

Idol groups usually use their performances to visually deliver their music. The performance that goes along with the song is the weapon of idol groups to captivate their fans.
TOP MALE GROUPS
The group that received first place for performance was Big Bang. Big Bang obtained 8 votes out of the 27. Dancer Jin Jung Woon stated, “Most idol groups comeback with predictable dances, music, and outfits, but there are a few who people anticipate the most and give them their full attention. One of those groups is Big Bang.”

B2ST was able to achieve 7 votes, securing second place right behind Big Bang. The judges stated, “The choreography is original and the members’ ability to express themselves is overall very good and stable”. This shows the growth B2ST has under gone since their debut in October 2009.

2PM and INFINITE, a group that is showing an upward trend at an impressively fast pace, received 4 votes each and were awarded 3rd place with a tie. Dancer Shin Mi Yeon stated, “2PM has great balance of acrobatics and dance.” Dancer Bae Sae Jin stated, “INFINITE possesses a dance talent that cannot be beat by anyone. Even while performing simple choreography, each of the 7 members showcase their own distinct style.”
TOP FEMALE GROUPS
Out of the girl groups, 2NE1 obtained first place by a big margin with 14 of the votes. The judges stated, “Their ability to seize the atmosphere on stage is incredible and they have their own unique color, and express themselves well.” Jin Jung Woon stated, “I like that 2NE1 doesn’t give off a machine-like feel. They give off the vibe that they enjoy singing and dancing on stage.”

SNSD, miss A, and After School all received 3 votes each and tied for 2nd place. The leader of Real Eyes dance team praised, “After School has a variety of colors.”
MALE INDIVIDUAL
In the survey for the best individual members of a male group, Big Bang’s Taeyang and G-Dragon took 1st and 2nd place, respectively. Choreographer Lee Woo Won stated, “Taeyang dances knowing the dance. He puts in emotion when he dances.” Dancer Kim Tae Gyu also picked Taeyang and explained, “His delicacy on stage and the coordination with the dancers, and a ‘feel’ that can’t be imitated is the biggest reason.”

Dancer Han Ji Hun stated, “G-Dragon has a very specific style of his own.”

FEMALE INDIVIDUAL
For the members of the girl groups, 2NE1's CL took 1st place. Judges praised, “2NE1 was able to get a smooth start because they have CL. CL is the member who helped define the unique color of the group.”

4minute‘s HyunA took 2nd place with 4 votes, while 2NE1's Minzy and After School’s Kahi secured 3 votes to tie for 3rd place. Kim Tae Gyu stated, “HyunA’s ability to understand the choreography is a talent she was born with.”

Choreographer Lee Won Woo stated, “Kahi’s ability to control strong versus weak moves is the best out of all the idols. Rather than being the best dancer, she is someone who knows what the audience wants when she dances.”

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