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Here is the (slightly late-ish) Requests Post for October. :D


☆ nami_chibi is looking for a clip (possibly from HnA) {here}.

☆ kireiyakusoku is looking for concert mp3s from First Concert 2000 and Spring Concert Arashi ga Haru no Arashi wo Yobu Concert {here}.

☆ riechanster is looking for a subbed clip of the interview where Inoue Mao show's off Jun's ticklish spot {here}.

☆ snowybubble is looking for translations of Sho's Pen no Sasu Houkou {here}.

☆ otani_no_suki is looking for a download of Jun and Janet Jackson on Utawara {here}.

☆ zerochaphil is looking for HQ scans of Monthly the TV 2008.11 {here}.

☆ oxlecxo is requesting a clip from Arashi's appearance on Music Station in November 2005 {here}.

☆ betterdazed is looking for a translation (possibly of a jweb entry) of Nino missing Sho during the Beijing Olympics {here}.

☆ aluruber is looking for video of the Dream A'Live concert {here}.

☆ babicchan is requesting a this picture of Matsujun in better quality {here}.

☆ louvela is looking for subbed files for gekidan engimono - unlucky days; and the RAW files for gekidan engimono - ishikawa-ken gosan-shi {here}.

☆ xmonster1603 is looking for a subbed version of the AAA + Tokyo Dome concert {here}.

☆ katipooh12 is looking for a download of the full video of Arashi's first performance in the World Cup of Volleyball in 1999 and their debut in Hawaii {here}.

☆ joozy_forces is looking for the birthday songs for Ohno, Sho, Nino, and Aiba {here}.

☆ hnasbo is looking for mp3's of all of Nino's solos, including kazamidori, smile, orion, konseki {here}.

☆ kai_minami is requestion tabs, preferably for bass, for any Arashi songs {here}.

☆ snowybubble is requesting a scan of Aiba from the 2005 Wink Up; and the name of the show where Arashi was with Yamaguchi Tatsuya and Arashi was dressed as dogs {here}.

Previous requests can be found here. Please make all future requests at the Master Post of Requests.

Source: sment @ youtube

ETA: HQ MV up!

Obviously Geng is crying because he has to deal with a bunch pyromaniacs. :(

The curse of the swine flu seems to have struck SHINee. Having only just reported hours earlier that Jonghyun had recovered fully from swine flu, it was reported now that SHINee's leader, Onew has also been hit by it.

The announcement came at around 6pm on 7th November as it was reported that Onew had developed a gentle, mild fever last night. He was sent to the hospital today and tests have shown that he has contracted swine flu.

Onew has been prescribed Tamiflu and is now back home resting.

The other three SHINee members, Key, Minho and Taemin were also tested for precaution, and neither of them have shown any symptoms of the illness fortunately.

So despite welcoming Jonghyun back from illness, SHINee will perform as a 4-member group in Onew's absence on the 8th November episode of Inkigayo.




EDIT:

Super Junior's Eeteuk will replace Onew on Shinee's Ring Ding Dong stage.

Onew started showing symptoms yesterday afternoon and was sent to the hospital for a check up; he tested positive for swine flu this afternoon and is now currently resting at home

Eeteuk will make a sudden appearance on the second half of Shinee's Ring Ding Dong stage on SBS Inkigayo tomorrow to show support to his juniors. Jonghyun will also be back tomorrow to perform with the rest of the members.

In addition, Minho, Key and Taemin have gone for check ups as precautionary measure and have tested negative for swine flu.






source: allkpop, newsen
thanks: sparkskey for the translation of newsen article

I don't know why I'm smiling. Ah, well, hoping for a quick recovery.

The movie 71 had first caught my interest for starring young actors Kim Bum and Yoo Seung-ho as student soldiers in wartime, but problems arose when the movie encountered budget issues and the like. The stars dropped out and the production halted for an extended period. Now, the project has changed production companies and been revived with a new title and new stars: TOP and Kwon Sang-woo will be meeting onscreen as the two leads of Into the Gunfire [포화 속으로].

The old title referred to a real incident during the Korean war when North Korean soldiers had invaded and 71 South Korean students had banded together to defend their home (in Pohang, Gyeongsang-do). Kim Bum’s former character had risen to lead the students in the pivotal battle.

With this new casting, Kwon Sang-woo plays a man who enlists in the military after being suspected in a murder and volunteers for the student forces; TOP plays another, more junior student soldier. Actors Cha Seung-won (City Hall) and Kim Seung-woo (IRIS) are in contention for other roles: Cha as a North Korean officer and Kim as a lieutenant leading the 71 young soldiers. Directing is Lee Jae-hwan of A Moment to Remember and writing is Lee Man-hee of A Turtle Runs.

(I’ve made the joke before, but this time I’m honestly perplexed: Does Kwon Sang-woo really not know what his image and/or generation is? I’m not saying that a man can’t take leading roles with younger actors, because Kwon can totally still do the sexy leading man thing. But the role in question is of a student and had previously been filled by Kim Bum — thirteen years younger is a big leap, even if the character has been tweaked. I’m puzzled.)

The film will begin shooting at the end of November or early December, and plans for a mid-2010 release.

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I just about died from laughter when Kang Ho Dong and Lee Seung Gi went out there.

The U-kiss site has updated it's gallery section with a number of new promotional stills from the Man Man Ha Ni MV set as well as some new banner photos showing off their new member.

[EDIT] I forgot the other 'bondage' promotional shots. Which aren't on the official site.



( U-kiss Man Man Ha Ni Promotional Shots. )

Sources: http://www.u-kiss.co.kr/ (Check the Gallery for the full sets. Right click/save as is disabled.) saengie for the second set.

What is your HEART BEATing For?

UPDATED: All six boys teasers are added.
Junho.



Fans make my heart beat.
All of the fans that love me, even though I don't have much to give.
Being able to make someone happy with my music feels like a dream.
As long as there is a fan left for me, I want to sing for that fan.
It's time to stand on stage now.
My heart feels like exploding.

Credits : hazyfiasco @2oneday for translations
source: 2pm official

( Junsu below cut + WooYoung and Chansung & Taec + Khuns!! )

Sakamoto Masayuki & Nakazawa Yuko spotted again

Although V6 leader Sakamoto Masayuki and former Morning Musume leader Nakazawa Yuko have reportedly been dating for 8 years (since performing together in the musical Footloose back in '01), they seem to have done a pretty good job avoiding the paparazzi, until now.

Josei Seven caught the two late last month at a shabu shabu restaurant in the metro area. According to a showbiz insider, "Sakamoto's been going there for a long time and Nakazawa is usually with him." One of the restaurant's regular patrons said they always discuss work and she gives him advice. They also mention she had a silver ring on her left ring finger.

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... now all we need is Nagano to have at least a rumor like this to complete Tonisen-dadies *don't kill me Nagano Fangirls* OMG.... though V6 PapaxMama is still an epic OTP.
JE - H!P unite! XD hehehe

after 3 days NewS Live Diamond DVD is still number 1 (YaY)



lets hope they'll be number 1 in weekly ranking too

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The Kim Sisters were arguably the first girl group in the history of Korean popular music. They debuted in their teens in the early 1950s, and were extremely popular among U.S. soldiers stationed in Korea. They played many instruments and danced, and enjoyed substantial success in the United States when they debuted there in 1959. After returning to Korea in 1970, they released a number of hit songs.

Hoping to emulate the Kim Sisters' success, there were many new "sister" groups from the late 1950s.


The Kim Sisters [Being badass]

When did this transmute into the current manufactured girl band format of four or five girls singing cute songs and pleasing mainly the eyes of male fans? Renowned pop critic Im Jin-mo says, "Since girl groups are normally the product of an entertainment management agency in all aspects of the making -- from the appearance of each member of the groups to every song they sing, the first girl 'idol' group in Korea would have been S.E.S."

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The Chosun Ilbo

Six membered 2PM, expected to make their comeback mid November, has been revealed after the long months of being hidden behind a veil.

The night of the 6th on cable channel's OnStyle, 2PM revealed their advertisement filming through 'Star Magazine 2009.'

This is the first time that 2PM has shown themselves after their leader abruptly left the group. It marked the 60 day anniversary of his leave. The members were seen filming for an organic food brand.


Screen cap from hey_insomnia

Junho, Taecyeon, NichKhun, Chansung, Wooyoung, and Junsu were wearing a black and white concept outfit and smiled a lot of the camera, showing their brighter side. Junho was so into the filming that he even accidentally ripped his own shirt.

2PM looked healthy and charismatic, showing off their bodies with well defined muscles. During the interview, the members each introduced a short description of their styles and revealed make up tips.

Netizens welcomed the boys after not having seen them for so long. Some fans even mentioned that their finishing greeting was a bit disappointing, as the leader's empty spot could be felt more clearly.

CREDITS: NEWSEN(SOURCE); hazyfiasco@2ONEDAY(TRANS)


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