LKHJ the ROCK STAR! ^^

Who would have thought that SS501 leader Kim Hyun Joong had intially started out as bassist in a rock band? Hard to believe it, but it's definitely not a joke! On the MBC program "The Star Secret," footage of his 2003 youth band performing at a festival celebration will be revealed for the very first time.

Back in the day, this rock group had established themselves so well that the members were invited to perform at various competitions and festivals around their area. The leader of the band was interviewed and fondly recalled how Kim Hyun Joong's charms and music abilities were well beyond his years. The guitarist of another rock band,N.E.X.T., also praised the idol for his natural and confident performance abilities on stage, proving that he was a man of endless potential.

This episode will air on October 30th! Be sure to tune in and catch some undisclosed pictures of Kim Hyun Joong prior to his debut in 2005 as well as footage from behind the scenes filming on the set of Boys Over Flowers. Also remember to visit the Quainte 501 Forums.

[Eng Sub] Kim Hyun Joong - Star Secret [1-3]

[Eng Sub] Kim Hyun Joong - Star Secret [2-3]

[Eng Sub] Kim Hyun Joong - Star Secret [3-3]

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SHINee to perform as 4-member group on Music Bank!

SHINee will be performing as a 4-member group on the 13th November episode of Music Bank.

Having seen Jonghyun and Onew come down with swine flu simultaneously, Super Junior's Yesung and Leeteuk came in as replacements on Music Bank and Inkigayo respectively last week.

The other three SHINee members Key, Minho and Taemin were also tested for precaution measures but thankfully, none of them tested positive for it.

But with Onew still not fit enough to perform, it was decided that SHINee will perform with just 4 members tonight. An official said, "Onew is recovering well from his illness but he's not fit enough to return to the stage as yet." He will return to the hospital for another checkup and if everything goes right, he should be passed fully fit at the end of today.

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SHU-I returs with "Save Me"

The rookie male idol group, SHU-I (So Hot Union of Idols) are ready to continue their activities with a brand new song,Save Me. After dropping the love BOMBS to the fangirls' hearts, they are now asking to be saved? Corny joke aside, let's dig in a little deeper on what they are now up to.

These newborn baby idols had debuted with their first song, BOMB BOMB BOMB on September 18th, and was successful enough to gain the title of the November Power Rookie given by the Korean Creative Content Agency. The quintets have have gone through a 180 degrees transformation for their comeback- and yes, they are still hotter than ever. Their new song is already being highly anticipated with their catchy tune and attracting lyrics written by a well-known songwriter, Kim Hyung Kyu

SHU-I expressed,

"Through our follow-up song, Save Me, we would like to present a new unique style to the fans, SHU-I style. Our goal is to become a long-living idol group accepted by the audience for our talent. We hope this song can really capture the fans' love."

Watch out for SHU-I on Music Bank today, Friday the 13th.

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BoA the producer?

2010 will mark the 10th year that BoA has been in the music scene, and this time around, she will be trying her hand at producing.

According to a source from SM Entertainment, BoA contributed to the production of the music for her 7th Japanese album, which will be released on January 13, 2010. This will be the first time BoA will be involved in producing the album since her debut in 2000.

BoA also plans to include songs she composed herself in the next album along with her current Japanese single “Bump Bump!” and her soon-to-be-released single, “White Wishes.”

BoA, who released a self-titled album “BoA” in the American market earlier this year, has been keeping herself busy in Japan promoting her latest single and preparing for her upcoming concert, 'BoA The Live 2009 Xmas.' The concert will be held on December 4~5 at the Tokyo International Forum Hall.

In regards to BoA’s potential comeback to the Korean music scene in 2010, the source stated: “No plans have been finalized as of yet.”

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2NE1 back with another endorsement!

2NE1 may be taking a break right now, but they're anything but off the map - from dorky Dara's me2day updates to Bom's You and I promotions, the girls are still going for a strong 2010 finish. The foursome is back with an awkwardly adorable 11st.co.kr endorsement, check it out

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Star Selca: Two weeks with 4minute’s HyunA

4minute's charismatic rapper HyunA has just released a Selca series and she is absolutely adorable! Check out the shots and translations of her Selca stories below! HyunA started off with a brief introduction:

"Hello. I'm HyunA from the group 4minute. I'm having a very happy time lately. Although I'm not able to sleep 3 hours a day due to my busy schedule, when I think about the 1 year and 6 months of blank time, you wouldn't know how happy and precious it is for me to be able to sing and dance in front of you. Because I didn't have much experience other than the two training periods, the truth is, I was extremely nervous and had a great deal of psychological burden about returning on stage. For 2 weeks, I took a camera around with me, which contains my daily activities. I have even included a photo of myself from my Wonder Girls days to present to you."

1. A shot with member Gayoon(left). During a commercial break on a live radio broadcast our playful sides came out. Looking good with her poop hair?(bun) because of her small face, Gayoon unnie is a best friend.
2. During my Wonder Girls days. Do I look younger than now? I took this shot with no makeup. With friends during my break at school, I took this photo with my cellphone.
3. Singing during my Wonder Girls days. Disappointingly dropped out of Wonder Girls, but Sunye unnie and Sohee, you know that I am very thankful right?
4. A shot from jeans brand TBJ's photoshoot. When taking a photo with jeans, you need to get on your knees and look slightly behind to look sexy. Accent your hips and thighs and you can bring life to your S-line.

5. Last week, I went to down to a nursing center in Kangwondo. On this day in Kangwondo, the rain turned into heavy snow. It was the first snow I've had contact with this year. I took a picture with a little boy that I got close with while filming the program.
6. Fun and enjoyable lunch-time ^^. Today's server is me, HyunA. For some reason, the food that I ate with the kids here was really good. Although the cold weather had my hands frozen all day, my heart was very warm. I feel fulfilled~ today's work is done...

Sohyun and Jihyun picking out their outfits. Kwon Sohyun is acting like she didn't see the camera and Nam Jihyun (right) is posing for the camera. Now, it's time to pick shoes. There are times when we all pull fits, because we are a girl group and we all want to wear the pretty shoes. Jihyun is quickly taking dibs on the good sneakers.

G7 members are rice plant cutting. They came out with sickles, but no one knew the cutting technique. Brown Eyed Girls' Narsha (front left), wearing black eyeglasses, and T-ara's Hyomin are preparing for rice plant cutting. If it weren't for the parachute pants, the photos would have looked nice in a pictorial.

The image during the title activity. Nam Hee Seok, Kim Tae Woo oppa and the group took a pose. Their poses are full of playfulness and fun to look at. Because of Kim Shin Young unni and Nam Hee Seok oppa, there is no day of filming that is void of laughter.

For more on the adorable HyunA and 4minute, check out the 4minute forums!

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