T-ara’s Hyomin cheers on SNSD’s Sunny for ‘Invincible Youth 2′

T-ara‘s Hyomin is cheering on SNSD‘s Sunny, who was recently cast in ‘Invincible Youth 2‘.

Hyomin tweeted, “A few days ago, I heard that filming for ‘Invincible Youth 2′ began, and I started to remember every memory I made [in the show]. I really miss SunByung. Soon Kyu, I know it’ll be hard without me, but don’t worry too much about editing and enjoy it. As the representative from the 1st season, you’ll lead well! I’ll be watching! [I'm] Behind you!”

She also posted photos of the popular “SunByung” couple from the first season of ‘Invincible Youth’. Sunny and Hyomin (or “SunByung”) received the nickname after netizens combined Sunny’s name with the Korean word “byung-poong“, which means ‘folding screen’.

The running joke is that Hyomin was always in Sunny’s background. Still, the girls became close friends, and it’s said that Hyomin cried a lot when Sunny and Yuri left the show.

Fans commented, “Of course the only person who thinks of Sunny is Hyomin,” “I liked ‘Invincible Youth’ season 1 so I’m looking forward to the 2nd season,” and “Hyomin, come back!!!”

‘Invincible Youth 2′ will broadcast its first episode on November 12th with its new G8 cast.

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Jo Kwon snaps a photo in the studio, 2AM to return in early 2012

2AM‘s Jo Kwon excited fans by revealing photos from the studio via Twitter.

Jo Kwon tweeted, “Good news. These days, we’re recording a Korean album for our fans next year. That’s why I’m in hard-working mode.” He attached a cute selca of himself in a blue training suit, followed by another shot of him giving the peace sign at 2AM’s studio.

Fans commented, “I want to see you on stage soon,” “Be careful of colds! Work hard, but please take care of your health”, and “GAH CAN’T WAIT > <”.

2AM is currently planning for a comeback for early 2012.

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Teddy Riley says he wants to work with BoA

Teddy Riley, who recently produced SNSD‘s “The Boys“, recently revealed on Twitter that he’d like to work with solo singer BoA.

The producer tweeted, “I really wanna work with her… Its my dream to work with BoA.” Teddy Riley was responding to a tweet made by an SM Entertainment employee, who said that the company’s artists had arrived in Vancouver, Canada.

Is this a hint, or a possibility? Considering how Teddy Riley has worked with SM already, there’s a chance that he could link up with BoA for her next Korean album.

Stay tuned for updates!

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KBS once again denies JYJ’s appearance on ‘Music Bank’

JYJ‘s agency and KBS are at it once again over the issue of JYJ’s appearance on KBS’s ‘Music Bank’.

Back in May, KBS left a note on their website explaining why JYJ was barred from appearing on their music program. The note read, “JYJ’s lawsuit has yet to come to an end, and KBS is objectively observing this lawsuit… From a business perspective, however, allowing a celebrity who is in the midst of a legal dispute to appear on a broadcast can have a negative impact. Therefore, their appearance on ‘Music Bank’ will not be allowed.”

Responding, JYJ had said, “The lawsuit regarding JYJ’s contract with SM Entertainment (which KBS was referring to) was already acknowledged by the court as lopsided and disadvantageous to JYJ, and the contract was subsequently nullified. We believe that KBS’s stance does not match up with the facts. We strongly request for them to make corrections on their part.”

As fans continued to vocalize their objections, KBS changed their stance to, “JYJ hasn’t been able to make an appearance because they haven’t released an official album. If they release an album, then of course they’ll be allowed to chart [on 'Music Bank'].”

Now that the boys have indeed released an official album (and it’s been doing quite well on the charts), fans revived their petitions to see JYJ perform on ‘Music Bank’. It seems that KBS is flip-flopping on the issue once again, however, as they released the following statement through their website on October 19th:

“Although the official album and the injunction situation has changed, the lawsuit between SM and JYJ is still in process. The court has not made an official decision. We have to put a hold on the appearance of a celebrity who is in the middle of a lawsuit, and see how it progresses; until a decision comes out, our position will not change.”

JYJ’s agency, C-JeS, stated, “JYJ is in the midst of a lawsuit to straighten out the unfair contract that violates the personal rights of an artist, and the court has declared that JYJ was allowed to continue on with their promotions a second time. If KBS sticks to this position, then they need to present evidence that they will determine the appearance of all celebrities through these same standards.”

“If KBS respects the decision of the courts, they need to carry out the court’s decision, which state that JYJ is free to carry out their promotions. They should fulfill their duty as a public broadcast station.”

JYJ is currently receiving a lot of love for their Korean album from within Korea as well as overseas, and is planning to embark on a world tour.

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Cha Seung Won discusses acting in T-ara’s new music video

Earlier, we reported that Cha Seung Won was cast to play a major role in T-ara‘s new music video. On October 19th, the actor was on set in Pusan filming alongside the girls, but he took a few moments to share his thoughts on his career.

Cha Seung Won commented, “I thought while seeing T-ara work so hard during filming that they had the potential to branch out. All the members have varying skill levels, but all of them do quite well.”

He also revealed that he’s had previous experience acting for music video.

“Previously, I was cast in the MV for Position‘s ‘I Love You‘. I became involved in T-ara’s video because I know their agency head.”

Cha Seung Won continued, “I’m not sure if it’s because I usually get no time off, but after ‘The Greatest Love‘ ended, I wanted to act again and I got a request to be in this music video. But after doing this music video, I’ve decided that I wanted to rest again.”

Still, it looks like there might be something in the works for Cha Seung Won. “There’s something for early next year, but nothing’s been decided.”

T-ara’s new music video will be a 30-minute drama, and is being filmed for one week with little breaks in between sessions. Actor Ji Chang Wook will also be in the music video.

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