SM Entertainment confirms ‘SM Town Live’ in NYC this October

SM Entertainment has officially confirmed that they will be taking their ‘SM Town Live World Tour‘ to NYC this October!
On October 23rd, SM Entertainment artists will be heading over to the Madison Square Garden in Manhattan, New York to perform for a 15,000 member audience!  The Madison Square Garden in particular is regarded as a ‘dream stage’ by singers, as only the best worldwide stars like Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Taylor Swift and the likes have performed on it.
Considering the successes of their past concerts in L.A., Tokyo, Seoul, Shanghai, and Paris, they’ll have no trouble selling out seats in no time for NYC.  Stay tuned to allkpop for further updates!
Source + Photos: Sports Chosun via Naver

Haha to make his comeback in September

Korea’s ‘almighty entertainer’ Haha will finally be making his return as a singer for the first time in four years in September!
Haha will be releasing a new mini-album in the third week of September, and has already determined his title track. He’s completed shooting for his album jacket photos and music video as well.
This new mini-album is Haha’s first big comeback in four years, after his November 2007 release, “You’re My Destiny“.  Haha did release a digital single in May of 2010 after being discharged from the army, but did not promote it on music programs.
Haha participated in the album as a producer and is now undergoing weight training to give his image a special boost.
His mother will also be adding an interesting twist to the comeback by releasing her own single, “Food Song“, on September 1st.  The music video will feature Leessang’s Gil, Defconn, and Haha’s older sister, Ha Jyuri.
Source + Photos: Donga via Naver

Girl’s Day reveals concept photos for “Don’t Let Your Eyes Wander”

After announcing their comeback with their fourth single “Girl’s Day Part 4” yesterday, the ladies have returned with new concept photos for their title track, “Don’t Let Your Eyes Wander“!
Their title track was produced by composer Nam Gi Sang, who created the girls’ double home-run with “Twinkle Twinkle” and “Hug Me Once“.  With sweet lyrics about a girl asking her boyfriend to look at no other girl but her, the song is full of cute aegyo unique to Girl’s Day style.
The song has a special story of its own, as it was composed when Nam was hospitalized for fatigue. Despite his condition, he was determined to keep his promise to Girl’s Day, proving their strong teamwork and friendship.
Their single will contain a total of two tracks, including a remix of the title track.
Check out their new photos below!

F.T. Island to play for 30,000 music fans for Toronto’s ‘CONCERT FOR JAPAN’

allkpop previously reported about how F.T. Island will be heading over to Toronto, Canada to perform for a special charity concert titled ‘CONCERT FOR JAPAN‘. It’s just been revealed that they’re expected to play for a huge crowd of 30,000!
The boys will be in Downsview Park for the two-day concert on the 3rd and 4th in support of those affected by the earthquakes in Japan. Approximately 30,000 people are expected to show up, with extensive coverage from international media outlets like NHK, CNN, FOX, CBS, HBO, KBS, New York Times, National Geographic, Billboard Magazine, and Clearchannel.
A total of 18 bands will be performing, and F.T. Island has been slotted to be the final performance for the 3rd.  FNC Music representatives said, “As a Korean band promoting in Japan, we’re glad that we’re able to participate in such a meaningful event.  We hope that those devastated by the tragedy will be able to earn hope from our songs.”
Source + Photos: Sports Chosun via Naver

Verbal Jint releases comeback MV + “Go Easy” album

Veteran underground rapper Verbal Jint has finally made his comeback with his new album, “Go Easy“!
The tracklist and teaser hyped music fans across the globe, and the man certainly did not disappoint.  Aside from his title track, “You Look Happy“, the album contains new remakes from “Go Easy 0.5” as well as an impressive list of artists who made their contributions.
Check out the album and music video below, and be sure to support the artists by purchasing the album here!
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< The Bachelor Born in the Year of the Monkey (Feat. Block B’s Zico) >
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< You Look Happy (Feat. Black Skirt) >
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< You Offended Me (Feat. Koonta) >
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< Beautiful Bitch 2012 (Feat. San-E & Okasian) >
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< The Power of Positive Thinking >
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< Want You Back (Feat. NODO) >
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< Luv Songz (Feat. Taewan a.k.a C-LUV) >
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< Promise Me, Promise Me 2012 (Feat. Urban Zakapa’s Cho HyunA) >
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< Available (Feat. Lady Jane) >
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< It’s Tiny >
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< My Audi (Feat. The Quiett) >
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< Fighting to Our Presence >

SNSD brings a 400% increase in sales for ‘Woongjin Coway’

‘Woongjin Coway’ is feeling the ‘SNSD effect’, as they’ve just reported a 400% increase in sales since the girls began modeling for their brand!
Representatives of Woongjin Coway revealed, “Ever since SNSD’s CF for our ice water purifier first began airing last April, sales for our water purifiers rose 400% in the second quarter compared to the previous year.  Our recent releases have also been receiving the same effect, showing a higher rise in sales than ever before.”
SNSD signed on with the brand last March and have been promoting their ‘Coway, Look After Mom’ campaign.  They’ve strengthened the brand’s image as the nation’s #1 water purifier and even managed to bring in consumers in their 20’s and 30’s when the brand previously only catered to those in their 40’s and 50’s.
Their influence doesn’t stop there, as Woongjin Coway also recently held an online survey with 100 women (aged between 25 and 39) asking two questions: which water purifier brand do you think of first and which brand do you prefer?
Woongjin Coway came out on top with 81% and 56% of the votes respectively.  Their marketing team explained, “SNSD’s CF campaign has not only brought in a rise in sales, but also a new consumer base of those in their 20’s and 30’s.  We’ll continue to use innovative marketing tactics with SNSD to continue our mark as the #1 water purifier brand.”
Source + Photos: Newsen via Nate

Super Junior members expose Leeteuk’s ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ personality

Super Junior’s Leeteuk had his ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ personality exposed by his fellow members on the latest broadcast of SBS’s “Strong Heart“! This episode featured appearances from Leeteuk, Heechul, Siwon, Ryeowook, Yesung, Kyuhyun, Sungmin, Donghae, Eunhyuk, and Shindong.
Donghae began, “As the leader, Leeteuk stepped up and said that he’d directly tell the manager our complaints. However, Heechul went up first and came to tell Leeteuk, ‘It’s your turn next,’ but Leeteuk said that he didn’t know anymore and washed his hands of the issue. He turned Heechul and the other members into the bad guys.”
Shindong continued “At an overseas shooting, Sungmin and Eunhyuk jokingly teased Leeteuk, but after a little while, Leeteuk’s mood suddenly changed and he told them to stop. Leeteuk gave Sungmin, Eunhyuk, and I an evil glare, and then grabbed Eunhyuk’s neck.” Shindong then gestured grabbing a neck, which caused the audience to laugh uproariously.
Leeteuk cheekily responded, “Shindong is too big and Sungmin learned martial arts, so a skinny person like Eunhyuk was the easiest to grab.”
Other double personality stories about Leeteuk were also told by Siwon, Yesung, Eunhyuk, and Heechul.
Source + Image: Star News via Naver