While dining out last night, I saw a MYX show guesting ZE:A members, it was then i remembered that I haven’t blogged about this. They came for a fanmeeting and promoting their album for 3 days around the city of Manila.

Fancams of ZE:A in the Manila, Philippines: for more fancams you can just visit and search for :”ZE:A in the Philippines”

*Trinoma

credits: QuibblerReporterLuna

*ZE:A’s Message to their filipino fans

credits: wmphils

*ZE:A’s Live Performance in GMA Eat Bulaga

credits: dryedmangoezdotcom
(I really hate it when hosts don’t know how to pronounce kpop idol’s group name)

Here’s a picture of Dara’s Ex boyfriend, Joseph.

Dara and Joseph (before entering YG)

Dong Jun and Joseph somehow has the same look. ^__^

Joseph and ZE:A's Dong Jun

Posters from their tour

ZE:A’s Mazeltov MV Eng Sub

credits: ahja

Happy lunar new Year!!
XOXO
ameeh

Hi KPOP fans!!

Siwon only tweeted about himself coming to Manila but Eunhyuk and Kyuhyun was with him too for the Kyochon CF shoot, a popular restaurant in Korea.

Here’s the article about his sudden visit:

Super Junior’s Siwon in Manila for ad Shoot

MANILA, Philippines – K-pop fans in the Philippines got their first treat of the new year when Super Junior’s resident hunk Siwon arrived in the country last night.

Twitter was abuzz when Siwon posted that he was on his way to Manila.

“On my way to the airport now going to MANILA! A new year new night in the MANILA PHILIPINES ! Yoohoo!” Siwon tweeted along with a picture of himself.

This started a frenzy among fans who wanted to know Siwon’s purpose in visiting Manila.

With Siwon’s announcement, fans trooped to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport  (NAIA)Terminal 1 hoping to get a glimpse of the singer-model-actor.

At past 11 p.m., Siwon tweeted that he arrived at NAIA.

“Just arrived. whats up manila! still new day here!” he posted on Twitter along with a picture of passengers queuing at NAIA’s Immigration area.

He followed this with a tweet to say that he’s in the country to shoot an advertisement.

“I’m in Manila to shoot an ad. It’s not 12 o’clock here yet. Many things have happened in 2011 and I hope that in 2012, you’ll always be happy. Happy New Year. I love you,” he posted on Twitter along with a photo.

According to fans, Siwon did not go out of the airport through the arrival area but instead exited at the departure area.

Twitter was also abuzz that Siwon arrived with Super Junior member Kyuhyun. This has not been confirmed.

Siwon’s visit to the country became a trending topic on Twitter in the Philippines.

At around 6 a.m. today, Siwon greeted fans with a picture of a sunrise in Manila.

“Good morning beautiful world. first day in philipines. Its so beautiful sunrise. It will be lovely day. God bless!” he said.

credits: Manila Bulletin

Siwon’s Tweets:

Jan 1 2012 - "On my way to the airport now going to MANILA! A new year new night in the MANILA PHILIPINES ! Yoohoo!"

Jan 1 2012: "just arrived. whats up manila! still new day here!"

여러분 전 지금 광고 촬영차 마닐라입니다! 여긴 아직 12시가 지나지 않았기에 인사드립니다..^^ 2011년 참 많은일들 이 있었습니다 2012년에는 언제나 행복하시고 새해복 많이 받으세요 사랑해요 - I’m in Manila to shoot an ad. It’s not 12 o’clock here yet. Many things have happened in 2011 and I hope that in 2012, you’ll always be happy. Happy New Year. I love you,”

Jan 2 2012: "good morning beautiful world. first day in philipines. Its so beautiful sunrise. It will be lovely day. God bless!"

jan 3 2012: in KOrea: "Just arrived it! thank you manila again "

credits: https://twitter.com/siwon407 & Manila Bulletin for trans

Dal Shabet Profile:

Dal Shabet (Hangul: 달샤벳), stylized as Dal★Shabet, is a South Korean girl group created by E-Tribe through their label Happy Face Entertainment. The members include Viki (Leader), Serri, Ah Young, Jiyul, GaEun and Subin (Maknae). On January 3, 2011, Dal Shabet released their debut music video, “Supa Dupa Diva”, making them the first girl group to debut in 2011.

Dal★Shabet

Dal★Shabet

Dal★Shabet Supa Dupa Diva Music Video [Eng SUb]

credits: HDsubs

Dal★Shabet Supa Dupa Diva Live

credits: simplyKpopgirl

An article from Soompi:

Dal Shabet Glam up for “Star Pictorial”

The six charming ladies of Dal Shabet recently participated in “Star Pictorial,” a photoshoot service that’s more like a box present of pictures for fans.

Filmed in Cebu, Philippines, the girls showed a wide array of images from “Bling Bling” cute to lovely, and even alluring and sexy, making full use of the beautiful scenery at their disposal. They also gave a nod to the upcoming holiday season by dressing themselves in fun Christmas-themed accessories for a “Christmas party in Summer” theme.

Since the girls are usually known for their cuter image on stage, fans were excited to see the girls take on a feistier look, accomplished by dramatic eyelashes, punky looks, and form-fitting dresses.

“They filmed in the sweltering heat outside, but the members maintained their upbeat energy all throughout,” the producers satisfyingly said.

Photos Below:

credits: wikipedia & soompi

I don’t get to watch Rated K on Sundays because it’s a family day and we’re usually out in the evening. Luckily, we didn’t go out that night so I was able to watch the show and I was gladly surprised that they’re featuring South Korea, it’s places, food,high-technology and artists. When they featured Kpop, I feel like belong to that country because I can totally relate in everything they say, all the Kpop group and events shown. I’d like to share this to everyone of you (not just Filipino kpop fans). There’s no site providing downloadables on local shows so I’m gonna translate everything Korina (host) said by seconds on the video. I’m gonna try my best so I hope you all like it ^_^

Rated K. A Magazine show broadcasted on ABS-CBN every Sunday. Features human interest stories and no-holds barred interviews with interesting personalities. Korina Sanchez once again showcases her specialty in news gathering and presentation as she goes to all places and spaces wherever there’s a story needs to be told. This hard-hitting broadcast journalist also sits down with various people from all walks of lives to hear their stories and views about anything under the sun. (source: Abs-cbn)

Rated K (May 2,2011)

http://www.pnoytv.com/2011/05/rated-k-may-29-2011-episode-replay.html

Click the link above and click the fourth video titled “Rated K May 29 2011 Part 4 of 4″

[So I'll be basing the timeframe of my translations on the video above. ^_^ and only on the KPOP Part.]

English Translations

@ 5:27 – Eventhough we don’t understand the lyrics, we’re still fond to the so-called “Korean Pop Music” or “K-pop”! When we came here in Korean, we tried to find out what’s really the charm of the hottest Kpop.

@ 5:53 – They are called K-pop stars in the field of music.

@ 6:00 – and they are Korean Superstars in dubbed Korean drama or also known as “Koreanovela” that got high ratings.

@ 6:15 – Youths are like acting insane screaming to their favorite Kpop stars that are now visiting often to hold a concert.

@ 6:28 – But do you know that their fame has reached not only Philippines but also around the world rt

@ 6:37 – In this book, “Korean Wave” tells the story of how they became famous starting from Philippines. They’re slowly becoming popular in Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Japan, China, Mongolia, and even in Iran, Australia, Latin America, Spain and Poland.

@ 7:05 – From Korea, it’s like they want to conquer the whole world.

@ 7:14 – Who wouldn’t know the song “Nobody” of Wonder Girls?

@ 7:22 – Meanwhile, a lot of Kpop groups in Korea are quickly getting their fame.

@ 7:30 – Just like the group, 4Minute which we were able to talk personally from their concert from other country.

@ 7:42 – 4minute: “Thank You!”, “We are 4minute!”

@7: 46 – Nam Jihyun: “I’m a bit surprised because it’s a new environment but in my experiences, I’ve learned a lot from these challenges”

@ 7:55 – Kim Hyuna: “I think, it’s a destiny that we’re grouped together. It’s not easy to form a group like this but everyone’s having fun because we’re like families”

@ 8:07 – Jiyoon: “The people from the Philippines are very warm, very sweet, friendly and we’ll do a lot of things if we can go back to the Philippines”.

@ 8:22 – Their fame has just started in the Philippines but 4Minute, all girl band here in Korea is one of the in demands and one of the popular.

@ 8:35 – Girl’s Generation is loved in Korea and after they gained the artist of the year in Korea a lot of times, they’re also now famous in Japan, Philippines and America. They also dreamed to be known in Europe.

@ 8:44 – And the group 2NE1

@ 9:04 – So do you know anyone from this group that looks familiar especially to the Filipinos?

@ 9:05 – You are not mistaken. She is now Dara or much known as Sandara Park.

@ 9 :18 – Here in Korea, Sandara Park is often taken as a product endorser in different brands. If you have noticed, Sandara’s face has changed a bit, she’s not anymore the baby we used to know in the Philippines. Now, she has became a women and is endorsing products for sophisticated women.

@ 9:40 – Sandara was first known as the winner of Star Circle Teen Quest

@ 9: 54 – This building in Gangnam, Seoul is often visited by Girl’s Generation and Super Junior during practice for their song and dance presentation for concerts.

@ 10:14 – In the Philippines, Super Junior is very famous, they just came from a concert in the Philippines but according to Koreans, they are not that active anymore that’s why newer groups surpassed their popularity.

@ 19:36 – Whoever we asked, the famous group of them all is 2PM.

@ 10:47 – Nickhun is known as the favorite member of the group here in Korea. When we asked them why, they answered because he’s the most handsome member of their group. Do you know that he’s a foreigner? He comes from Thailand.

@ 11:08 – From their number 1 song “Again and Again”, they garnered more awards from the music scene in Korea.

@ 11:23 – If there’s 2pm, there’s also 2am. In the philippines, 2am wowed the Filipino fans just like any other Kpop groups who visited the Philippines

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please take out with full credits!:

cr: kpopameeh.wordpress.com

Kpop Groups featured

2NE1 – I don’t Care Music Video, Can’t Nobody Music Video, Fire Music Video

Big Bang – Tonight Music Video

2PM – Again and Again Music Video

Super Junior – SSJ concert in the Philippines

Rain – Rain Concert

Wonder Girls – Nobody Music Video

4Minute – Hot Issue Music Video

SHINee

Girl’s Generation – Genie Music Video

2AM

Dramas Featured

Boys Over Flowers – Lee Min Ho

My Princess

Watch it on youtube

credits: onewthenameilove

credits: myxphdotcom

MYX will also be featuring 5 music videos of 2NE1 on MYX Take 5

Ssanti Diva Dance compilation of Jo Kwon

credits: inuneko222

2AM’s Schedule of Activities
April 27 — 5:00pm – Live Radio Interview at Baranggay LS 97.1
April 28  — 6:00pm – Meet & Greet at Newport Mall Plaza at Resorts World Manila
April 29— 6:00pm – Meet & Greet at the Venice Piazza at McKinley Hill
April 30— 5:00pm- Grand Show at Eastwood Mall Open Park

PROMOTIONS

promotional poster

Promotional Poster

Contest from a Radio Station

2AM’s Personal Invitation to the Event

credits: mcamusic

2AM’s GMA Interview

credits: FreeProd2008

2AM Radio Guesting at Barangay LS 97.1 FM

credits: FreeProd2008

Click this link for ALL 2AM related videos during their stay here in the Philippines

Few pictures of 2AM

credits: korean popcentral

credits: bighit entertainment

2AM

MANILA, Philippines – Multi-awarded Korean boy band 2AM is amazed and thankful to find out that they have many fans in the Philippines, a country hundreds of miles away from home. The group—comprised of Jo Kwon, Changmin, Seulong and Jinwoon—is currently in the country for the first time to promote their first full album, “Saint o’Clock.”

Citing their very first Philippine meet-and-greet show at the Newport Plaza on April 28, the boys told Bulletin Entertainment on April 29—through the aid of interpreter Chaeyon Kim—that they’re happy to finally meet their passionate Filipino fans at their well-attended show.

2AM said they were “amazed by the atmosphere and ambiance, how the fans love them and then shouted even when they were singing.”

“They’re really happy to realize that there’s a lot of fans for 2AM in the Philippines. They appreciate the ‘hallyu wave’ spreading around Asia,” Kim translated.

Seemingly a curious choice for some for a band name, leader Jo Kwon explained the story on how “2AM” came about.

“2AM, in regards to the time, when it’s 2 AM you’re gonna sleep or [have a] relaxing time. [It’s when] you think about what happened in the day like happiness, happy thoughts and then [you get] emotional, so the sentiment is really high. You’re very sensitive [at that] time,” he said.

He added that the their management company JYP Entertainment’s CEO Jinyoung Park was the one who gave them the group name in order to highlight their forte, ballads.

Asked to differentiate themselves from other renowned K-Pop idol groups, Changmin said that it’s their ability to also do other genres such as R&B and pop “even though [our] main focus is [on] ballads and the slow kind of music.”

The boys also believe that though they might be singing in Korean, non-Korean speaking people such as Filipinos won’t have too much trouble appreciating their music because they put their heart in their music. “Therefore even if they [non-Koreans] might not understand the lyrics of the song, they [would still] know the sentiments and the feelings [it conveys],” they note.

2AM’s 12-track album, “Saint o’Clock,” was released in October 2010. It has two carrier tracks, “Like Crazy” and “You Wouldn’t Answer My Calls.”

Jo Kwon noted that all the songs in this album are new and original, emphasizing that no songs from any from their previous albums were included. He added, “It was really loved by many fans, not only domestically but also in foreign [countries]” and that they are “appreciate how the fans in other countries love [our] music even if it’s a sad song or a ballad.”

More, the boys shared their personal favorite cuts from “Saint o’Clock.” For Jinwoon, it’s the first track, the instrumental “Intro – Phone.”

“It doesn’t have any lyrics in it but if you listen to the first track and you listen to the first song, which is ‘You Don’t Answer My Call ['You Wouldn't Answer My Calls'],’ you really feel the sentiment of the first song,” he explained.

Jo Kwon said he loves the track, “Love U Hate U” as it features the “catchy” rap by trainees Bulletproof Boy Scouts.

Seulong, for his part, named the two carrier tracks as his favorites.

The song “To Love You Again,” meanwhile, is special to Changmin because he wrote the it and was based on his “own personal story.”

“It was gonna be included in the last album but it didn’t push through and they negotiate with the producers and then it got into the latest album,” Kim explained.

2AM held two successful meet-and-greet shows on April 28 and 29 at the Newport Plaza and the Venice Piazza at McKinley Hill, respectively. With the promise of giving a “great performance,” they will be having their Grand Show on April 30, Saturday, at the Eastwood Mall Open Park with teen acoustic-pop duo Krissy & Ericka as their front act.

Aside from the regular album, “Saint o’Clock Special Edition” is also now available in major record stores nationwide and features all 12-tracks from the standard release album, two bonus tracks and a DVD of their music videos.

source: Manila Bulletin Publishing Corporation

2NE1 (Bom - Minzy - Dara - CL)

Are you ready Blackjacks?

Only 2 weeks left and our fave YGLadies will be here performing our fave songs like “Fire”, “I Don’t Care”, “Clap Your Hands”,  “Go Away” and their latest single “Lonely”

MANILA, Philippines — The concert of popular K-pop girl group 2NE1 at the Araneta Coliseum will be held on June 4, according to the organizer.

Happee Sy of Pulp Live Productions announced the date last night on Facebook as “our last hoorah before school starts.”

Sy also confirmed to Bulletin Entertainment that the event, dubbed as “The Party”, is really a concert to answer fans who were asking what will happen during the event.

“Yup,” Sy said in a text message to Bulletin Entertainment. She also clarified on Facebook that the event is not a fan meeting.

With the date now confirmed, fans are waiting to buy the tickets to the concert.

“Can’t wait,” “Super excited,” “Thank you for the amazing news,” and “Let’s go party Blackjacks” were just some of the fans’ reactions to the announcement:

The concert was originally scheduled on May 15 but was reset to June because of 2NE1’s comeback to the K-pop scene this April.

In addition to preparing for their Manila concert and new album, 2NE1 will be busy with their other activities.

2NE1 has signed up for a collaborative project with Adidas Originals in South Korea.

Last year, Adidas Originals designer Jeremy Scott made clothes for 2NE1 in time for the release of the girl group’s album.

source: http://www.mb.com.ph

By: JONATHAN M. HICAP

Yes Pinoy Black jacks you heard me right!

2NE1 is confirmed to hold their concert in Manila on May 15!!

(hindi man ako makapunta dahil nasa Cebu ako, at least happy ako dahil makakapunta na sila CL, Bom, at Minzy sa Pinas! Sana pumunta din sila dito sa Cebu gaya ni Rain nung nag concert xa)

2NE1 confirmed to hold Manila concert on May 15

MANILA, Philippines – Get ready, Blackjacks.

K-pop girl group 2NE1 has been confirmed to hold a concert at Araneta Coliseum on May 15. Happee Sy of Pulp Live Productions confirmed the news to Bulletin Entertainment today.

“Yes,” said Sy when Bulletin asked her if, indeed, the popular girl band will be coming over.

Earlier, Sy posted a message on Facebook for K-pop fans.

“May 15 : THE PARTY @ Araneta Coliseum ! we got bigger! eh.. eh.. eh.. eh.. eh.. eh..eh…eh! and as tradition, we will be having THE FIESTA ! same location as last ss3,” Sy’s message said.

Fans became excited upon hearing the news.

“Yeah! This party will be fun,” one fan said.

2NE1 is very popular in the Philippines, especially Sandara Park, who started her showbiz career in the Philippines before becoming a member of 2NE1.

Recently, 2NE1 won the Favorite K-pop Video Award for “Go Away” at the 2011 MYX Music Awards held last March 15 at the Music Museum.

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2NE1 “To Anyone” CD zooms to the NUMBER ONE spot in one of the country’s biggest record retail chains, Astroplus/Astrovision’s album charts (dated January 10 to 16, 2011). Not only that, 2NE1′s “The First Mini-Album Repackage” (CD+DVD) occupies the NUMBER TWO spot! That’s TWO 2NE1 ALBUMS on the TOP… TWO POSITIONS of their album charts. Astroplus/Astrovision has more than 80 record stores nationwide!

“To Anyone” is 2NE1′s FIRST NUMBER ONE album in the Philippines and also Universal Records’ 15th Number One K-Pop album!

After Universal Records‘ coordination with YG Entertainment, 2NE1‘s albums (“The First Mini-Album Repackage” & “To Anyone”) have finally been released in the Philippines. On January 15, 2011, 2NE1′s Album Launch Event was held in four different big malls in the country -Astroplus The Block, Mall of Asia and Odyssey Megamall, SM Bacoor.

Estimated more than one thousand Blackjacks trooped to the four participating record stores. Some Blackjacks lined up early in the morning, waiting for the mall to open. Everybody’s excited to have a grab of 2NE1 albums and get those amazing freebies!

Some Blackjacks who came dressed as their favorite 2NE1 member showed off their modelling skills through a small fashion show. Four best-dressed fans from Astroplus The Block & MOA were chosen as winners of BEATS by Dr. Dre headphones! Lucky Blackjacks indeed. Odyssey Megamall & SM Bacoor were raffling off Super Junior ‘Super Show 3″ Concert tickets and autographed 2NE1 Korean Version CDs!!! That’s a lot of prizes for super duper lucky Blackjacks!

There’s the “Hot In Pink” contest wherein fans dressed up in pink can strike a pose. Their photos will be uploaded to 2NE1 Philippines’ Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/2ne1ph and 10 winners will receive the 2NE1 standees! 2NE1 dance cover groups also hyped up the event with their amazing performances! Their performances really wowed the crowd and Blackjacks patiently waited for their performances in all the four participating record stores!

Indeed, the 2NE1 album launch event was a success for having gained a high number of CD sales in just one day!

2NE1 is one of the kpop groups that have been close to the hearts of many Filipinos since member Sandara Park was a famous actress in the Philippines prior to her debut.

Special thanks to 2NE1PH and all their hardworking staff members, Astroplus, Odyssey and MYX, the #1 music channel in the Philippines and most of all all, much love to all Blackjacks who patiently waited for the Philippine album release and showing the immense support for 2NE1 during the album launch.

2NE1 will be busy in the coming months promoting their Japanese album release under Avex and next will be their comeback album !! See u all in the next 2NE1 Album Launch Event!

Source: Universal Records Philippines FB

credits: lp2ne1

“Congratulations to 2ne1 for reaching the top! 2ne1 Jjang!” —Sharmila