Davichi

Biography:

Our featured artiste this week is rookie female duo Davichi. They are a fast-rising female duet comprising of Lee Hae-ri and Kang Min-kyung. The two ladies have been at the center of attention ever since the music video of their debut song, “I Love You Even Though I Hate You”, featured two superstars Lee Mi-yeon and Lee Hyo-ri. Music fans were surprised when they found out that Davichi had powerful singing voices belying their young, innocent appearances. Korea’s noted composers and lyricists like Park Geun Tae, Cho Young Soo, Kim Do Hoon, Ryu Jae Hyun, and Park Hae Woon took part in their first album, which attests to the high quality of all the songs in the album. Second hit "Sad Promise" is an upbeat song which proves that Davichi are a multi-dimensional group.

Discography:

1) Davichi Vol 1 - Amaranth
Release Date: February 04, 2008

2) Davichi Vol 1.5 - Amaranth Repackage Vivid Summer Edition
Release Date: July 02, 2008

3) Davichi 1st Mini Album - Davichi in Wonderland
Release Date: Feb 27, 2009

Profiles of Davichi:

Name :: 이해리 ; Lee Hae-Ri
Birthday :: 1985.02.14
Height:: 166cm
Weight :: 45kgs
Family :: Father,Mother,HaeRi,Younger sister
Blood Type :: B
Sign of the zodiac :: Aquarius
Education :: Music Classic School
Hobby :: Sing a song
Nickname :: Hae Pa Ri
Religious :: Christian

Name :: 강민경 ; Kang Min-Kyung
Birthday :: 1990.08.03
Height :: 167cm
Weight :: 48kgs
Family :: Father,Mother,Older brother,MinKyung,Younger sister
Blood Type :: O
Sign of the zodiac :: Leo
Education :: Sae-Hwa High School
Hobby :: Music
Nickname :: Go Bu Ki
Religious :: Christian

Name :: 이해리 ; Lee Hae-Ri
Birthday :: 1985.02.14
Height:: 166cm
Weight :: 45kgs
Family :: Father,Mother,HaeRi,Younger sister
Blood Type :: B
Sign of the zodiac :: Aquarius
Education :: Music Classic School
Hobby :: Sing a song
Nickname :: Hae Pa Ri
Religious :: Christian

Biography:

Our featured artiste this week is rookie female duo Davichi. They are a fast-rising female duet comprising of Lee Hae-ri and Kang Min-kyung. The two ladies have been at the center of attention ever since the music video of their debut song, “I Love You Even Though I Hate You”, featured two superstars Lee Mi-yeon and Lee Hyo-ri. Music fans were surprised when they found out that Davichi ha...

Name :: 강민경 ; Kang Min-Kyung
Birthday :: 1990.08.03
Height :: 167cm
Weight :: 48kgs
Family :: Father,Mother,Older brother,MinKyung,Younger sister
Blood Type :: O
Sign of the zodiac :: Leo
Education :: Sae-Hwa High School
Hobby :: Music
Nickname :: Go Bu Ki
Religious :: Christian

Credit: Soompi.com & JpopAsia.com

Sori

Full name: Kim Sori
DOB: Feb 2nd, 1985
Belong to: Star Empire Entertainment ( same company as Jewelry )

Single:
김소리(Sori) - 입술이 정말(Real Lips)



Artist: Sori
Genre: Dance/Ballad
Release Date: Feb 19th 2009

1) 입술이 정말 (Real Lips)
2) 새끼손가락 (Pinky Finger) [Sori version]
3) How(어떻게)
4) 새끼손가락 (Pinky Finger) [Lee Jun Ki version]


Credit: poopiness - Soompi.com

Park Hwayobi

Park Hwayobi (born Park Mi Young, February 11, 1982 in Seoul), more commonly known as simply Hwayobi, is a Korean R&B singer. Educated in Department of Popular Music, Dongdeok Women’s University. Park Hwayobi's hobby is talking on phone and has the talents in writing songs and lyrics, playing the piano, paintings and cooking.

In 2006, Park Hwayobi has changed her stage name to simply Hwayobi by removing the word "Park". It is said that the reason for removing the word "Park" is for the convinience of pronouncing her name and the meaning of the name would be more significant. Hwayobi is made of the word "Hwayo" which means tuesday (as she debut on Tuesday) while the "bi" came from her singing genre "R&B".

In October 2008, Park Hwayobi has changed her birth name from Park Mi Young to Park Leah for her volunteer work. Park Hwayobi has long been doing volunteer work through a religious organization and says she experiences the most joy through volunteering. To continue giving of her services and time in this way, Park Hwayobi has changed her name to Park Leah, after the woman saint who lived a lifetime of volunteer work. Her determination and passion could not be more clear. As for her singing persona, Park Hwayobi will continue making music as Hwayobi.

Korean Albums:

1) June 30th 2000: My All

2) September 15th 2001: Ninteen Plus One

3) October 9th 2002: Because I Love You

4) July 8th 2004: 언제라도

5) February 9th 2006: Hwayobi

6) March 17th 2008: Sunshine

7) February 5th 2009: This is Love (Mini Album)

Credit: en.wikipedia

Bigbang's Lee Seung Ri cast in film with Kim Bum

Seung Ri (19), a member of the top idol group Big Bang, has been cast in the film "71."

"71" is based on a real life story of 71 student soldiers who fought hundreds of North Korean commandos outside a Pohang girls' middle school on Aug. 10, 1950 during the Korean War. Yu Seung-ho and Kim Beom have also been cast.

Seung Ri, a native of Gwangju city, will speak in a Jeolla dialect in the movie and play student soldier "Yeon Chi-wuk," who harbors strong hostility toward North Korean forces. Yeon will also have conflicts with the 71-strong unit chief "Park Han-seob" (played by Kim Beom) and the more compassionate of the characters, Yu Jin (Yu Seung-ho).

YG Entertainment says it is Seung Ri's second film role following his first film "Why did you come to my house?" starring actress Gang Hye-jeong. It said the boy band member was cast through an open audition and the role in "71" will be a helpful acting experience for him.

YG also cited several role calls for Seung Ri from TV, film and musicals ever since his acting skills were recognized in the musical "Shower" early last year.

Credit: KBS Global

블레스 Bless

BLESS
members : 태민 Taemin, 상우 Sangwoo, SUN, 솔 Sol , Seo Jae Won
company : 니아 이씨씨 (NiaECC)
debut : 2007 first digital single '첫번째 이야기' (first story)

Members:

상우 Sangwoo
Position: Vocalist
Date of Birth: February 27, 1986
Age: 22 years old
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 64 kg
Special Skills: Songs
Motto: You Will!!
Favorite Musicians: Eric Benet, Sting, Brian McKnight, Damnwells, Harisu
Hobbies: Watching movies, Reading, Traveling, Piano, Judo, Taekwondo

태민 Taemin
Position: Leader
Date of Birth: June 30, 1983
Age: 25 years old
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 78 kg
Special Skills: Songs, Boxing
Motto: 어떠한 어려운 고난도 나스스로 이겨내지 못할일은 없다.
Favorite Musicians: Sisqo, Sam Salter, Nas, Eric Benet
Hobbies: Rap, Dance

Sol
Position: Vocal
Date of Birth: May 29, 1987
Age: 21 years old
Height: 175 cm
Weight: 67 kg
Special Skills: Singing, Chinese
Motto: We'll stay positive life!!
Favorite Musicians: Sisqo, R. Kelly
Hobbies: Watching movies

Sun
Position: Vocal
Date of Birth: October 13, 1986
Age: 22 years old
Height: 180 cm
Weight: 67 kg
Special skills: Singing, 성대모사,구기운동
Motto: No regrets life!!
Favorite Musicians: Michael Jackson, Seotaiji, Lee Hyun, Cho Yong-Pil, Rodney ?
Hobbies: Web surfing, Music, Piano

Seo Jae Won
Position: Rapper
Date of Birth:
Age: 19 years old

credits: NiaECC & Mardi09@Soompi.com (Translator)

Lee Soo Young

Lee Soo Young (born Lee Ji Yeon, April 12, 1979 in Seoul) is a Korean ballad singer. She made her debut in 1999 in Korea with the smash hit “I Believe.” Currently, she has eight released albums and four mini-albums (labeled as Holiday in Lombok, Classic, As Time Goes By, An Autumn Day) and sang six OSTs. She’s recognized in Korea for her powerful voice and although she rarely appears in her own music videos, she has earned a lot of popularity. She has also recently appeared on a number of variety shows, displaying her sense of humour and her ability to be comical and carefree, adding to her popularity. Today she is considered one of Korea’s most famous and accomplished ballad singers.

In 2001, she sang a version of the Final Fantasy X song “Suteki Da Ne” in Korean, titled “얼마나 좋을까” (“Eolmana Joheulkka”).

She released her seventh album, Grace, on January 21, 2006. It performed very well, able to shoot straight to the top of the charts. The popularity of the album led to a limited edition(repackage) release of Grace, of which only 30,000 copies were produced.

Lee has performed the new song written by her titled "Lavender" from her new album at the wedding ceremony of her close friend, Seo Min Jung.^[1]

Albums

• 1st—I Believe (1999/11/17)
• 2nd—Never Again (2001/02/10)
• Concert Album—Thank You (그녀에게 감사해요), Lee Soo Young Live (2001/09/18)
• 3rd—Made in Winter (2001/12/13)
• 4th—My Stay in Sendai (2002/9/11)
• 4½th—Special Album (2003/01/24)
• 5th—This Time (2003/08/21)
• 5½th—Classic (2004/01/12)
• 6th—The Colors of My Life (2004/09/10)
• 6½th—As Time Goes By (2005/01/10)
• Special Album—2005 Special Album An Autumn Day (2005/10/20)
• 7th—Grace (2006/01/21)
• 8th—내려놓음 Set It Down (2007/09/11)
• Mini-album Once (2008/11/13)

Credit: en.wikipedia & Last.FM

TIM

Name: Hwang Young Min
English Name: Tim
Place of Birth: Philadelphia
Birthday: December 23, 1981
Family: Parents, 3 older brothers, n 1 younger brother
Education: Temple University, Philadelphia
Blood Type: A
Height: 185cm (6"1ft)
Hobby: Basketball and Games
Other talents: SINGING!!!! Alto saxophone, drums, keyboard

Tim is a k pop singer known for his ballads, great vocal and musical abilities and clean-cut looks; he is also known for being one of the few korean american in the industry. He debuted with his first album in Korea under Yejeon Entertainment with the beautiful song, “Saranghamnida” (I Love You), and released his second album in June of 2004 under JM Entertainment, entitled “Second Breath” with the hits “Gomawottago.…” (I Was Thankful) and “Iyagi” (The Story).

Credit: en.wikipedia & Last.FM

PARAN

Five young men teamed up in a rebel of music adorned in the blue color.
The members of the band had been living together for 2 years while having been trained in singing and dancing.
Being fluent in English and Japanese, the band has targeted for overseas markets from debut.
Also, all the members have been trained in all areas of musical producing from chorus, dubbing to sub-producing.
Their first hit song is “First Love.” The lyrics of the song were written by Won Tae-yeon, a poet.
The song is like the confession of love among young teens.
The song is well-known for its sophisticated and classy feel in which the voices and talents of all 5 members of the band are displayed well.

Discography :
* 1st album : I Hold My Breath (2005)
* 2nd album : Beyond The Blue Sky (2006)
* 3rd album : U.R.M.S (2008)
* Hit Single : The First (2007)

Members :

Name : ACE (Sung-Wook Choi)
Birth date : 1987.02.11
Blood type : AB.
Height : 180 cm
Weight : 65 Kg.
Education : A graduate Kyung-Hee high school
Hobbies : Listen to music, Game

Name : A.J (Jae-Seop Kim)
Birth date : 1991.06.04
Blood type : A
Height : 181 cm
Weight : 61 Kg.
Education : Korea Kent Foreign School
Hobbies : Computer game, travel

Name : RYAN (Jong-Hyuk Joo)
Birth date : 1983.10.19
Blood type : A
Height : 181 cm
Weight : 68 Kg.
Education : Chung-Ang university Department or Theatre
Hobbies : Drive, Inline skating

Name : NEO (Seung-Ho Yang)
Birth date : 1985.08.22
Blood type : O
Height : 180 cm
Weight : 66 Kg.
Education : Seoul Institute of the Art
Hobbies : Drive, Exercising

Name : P.O (Su-In Lee)
Birth date : 1987.09.04
Blood type : A
Height : 185 cm
Weight : 73 Kg.
Education : A graduate Yang-Jae high school
Hobbies : A walk

Credit: Last.FM

U-KISS

U-Kiss (유키스) is a 6-member Korean boy band under NH Media. They debuted in 2008 with a single album entitled “어리지 않아” (Not Young). Their first single is said to be a fusion of the typical kpop as well as a "dirty south" style which was entirely composed by the Brave Brothers.

U-Kiss is comprised of 6 boys – two of which came from or were former members of another group, Xing (Kevin and Kibum). They are a multi-lingual group allowing them to communicate with fans in Korean, English, French, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish.

U-Kiss Stands For:
U- Ubiquitous
K- Korean
I- International (Idol)
S- Super
S- Star

This shows their intention of becoming an international group with the member's ability to converse with different languages. Alexander can converse in seven languages (Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean and English). He has a flair for languages. Eli is articulate in English, Korean and Mandarin and DongHo in Mandarin. Kevin is fluent in English and KiBum can speak Japanese. They are not only ready for Asia, but also for the US and Europe as well.

Credit: en.wikipedia.org

고윤하 - Younha - ユンナ

Birth Name: Go Younha (surname first)
Birthday: 29th April, 1988
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Blood Type: O
Family: Father, mother, younger sister and grandmother
Languages: Korean, Japanese, English
Special Talents: Playing on the piano and PC without looking
Motto: "Doing my best today with no expectations for tomorrow"

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Person she respects: Her father
Hobbies: Piano and PC
Favourite Music Artists: Alicia Keys, ソン・シ・ギョン & 平原綾香
Respected Artists: Ray Charles, イ・スン・チョル、シン・スン・フン
First CD's Bought: H.O.T - Candy & Beethoven - Moonlight
First Favourite Japanese Artist: X-Japan
Favourite Subjects: English & History
Favourite Sport: Skiing
Favourite Books: Dan Brown - Da Vinci Code & サン・テグジュペリ -星の王子さま
Favourite Films: Love Actually, Phantom of the Opera & 私の頭の中の消しゴム
Favourite Foods: Sushi, タッカルビ、トッポキ & ラポキ
Favourite Places: Denver (U.S.A), アプグジョン (Korea), a movie set and nightclub

Credit: Cardcaptorstacey.co.uk

BROWN EYED GIRLS

Members : Je-A (Leader), Narcia (Vocal), Miryo (Rapper), Ga-in (Vocal)
1st Album: “Your Story”, 2006
2nd Album: “Leave Ms. Kim”, 2007

The making of the Brown Eyed Girls took about 3 years from the conception of a girl group, recruiting and training, to the production and release of its debut album. The production of the album alone took about a year and half. Han Won-jong, the vocal coach of big K-pop stars like SG Wannabe, Jang Nara and Ok Joo-hyun, was in charge of training the members of the Brown Eyed Girls. The female quartet personifies the genre of music called “Hybrid Soul” in which R&B is combined with hip-hop.

Credit: Last.FM

A'ST1

DSP Entertainment is set to unleash at the end of this month a male group composed of Korean, Chinese, and Japanese members.

“The 6-male group is called A’ST1 and is composed of Korean members Park Jung Jin (22), Byun Jang Moon (21), Sung In Kyu (21) and Lim Han Byul (20), Japanese member Tomo (22) and Chinese member Haiming (22). A single will be released at the end of March or in April,” DSP revealed on March 3. The single’s title track is called “1234Back,” which was composed by Han Sung Won, the one who made Park Ji Hun’s “The Day I Miss You.”

According to DSP, which aims to make A’ST1 an idol group that will represent Asia, the members received 3 years training in Korea to prepare for their debut. The label also boasts that the group has already received requests to appear in television shows in Hong Kong and China.


Credit: Last.FM

KARA

One of the biggest girl groups in Kpop history comes a new girl group that’s ready to step in where Fin.K.L. left off. Kara was created by DSP Entertainment to bring a sweet and energetic breath of fresh air into the local pop music world. Made up of four cute, fresh-faced teens, 박규리 (Park Gyuri, leader), 한승연 (Han Seung Yeon), 김성희 (Kim Sung Hee, lead vocals), 정니콜 (Jung Nicole).

Their debut album “The First Blooming” shows off their diverse musical style, which incorporates funk, hip-hop, dance and pop.

KARA(카라)means “sweet melody” in Greek. When the group got together, they were discussing names. The leader, Park Gyuri, suggested Kara. The members took a strong liking to it, and decided to keep it thereafter.

Kim Sunghee left the group suddenly due to parental pressure, as her participation in the group was contingent on the maintenance of her grades. She failed to pass her college entrance exam, and as a result, she was forced to leave the group.

The two new members were eventually revealed to be Gu Hara and Kang Ji-young. KARA’s comeback as a 5-member group was on July 24, 2008 with Rock U on MCountdown. They made their comeback with the “cute” concept. The same month, their first EP was released, with the first single being “Rock U”.

Credit: Last.FM

Lyn



Lyn or Lee Se-jin (이세진, born on November 9, 1981) is a K-pop singer known professionally as Lyn. She has release 3 successful albums to date

Lyn was first scouted by an agency because of her voice and from there, she first made her debut under her real name, Lee Se-jin, and released an album.[1] The album sold poorly and was barely known. Lyn then took some time off to train vocally. She made a comeback in 2002 under the name Lyn with her supposedly first album Have You Ever Have A Broken Heart?. It was very successful and was able to shoot her up to one of the top R&B female solo singer of the year. After a surprise two years hiatus, Lyn release her second album Can U See The Bright. The album was very successful, surpassing her previous album with her popular single, "사랑했잖아" (Used To Love). Due to its popularity, the song was eventually covered on another successful singer Lee Seung Ki's album, released in late 2006. Lyn released her third album, The Pride of the Morning, on March 7, 2007, and sold 15,358 copies in that month, placing second in the Music Industry Association of Korea's monthly chart.[2] Again, it was a success and was once again reclaim her title as one of the best R&B female singer. Overall her album sold 24,067 copies.

Albums
Have You Ever Have A Broken Heart?
Can U See The Bright
One & Only Feeling
The Pride Of Morning


Credit: KPOPVIDEO

After School (애프터스쿨)

Official Statement from Pledis Entertainment:

“After School has trained for the past 2 years. Modeled after the ‘Pussycat Dolls’, they will be a type of group that Korea has never seen before.“

♫ Group Information ♫

Group name: After School (애프터스쿨)
1st Special Appearance: [081229] SBS Gayo Daejun Festival ‘S’ 2008 | Watch |
2nd Special Appearance: [081230] KBS Song Festival 2008 | Watch |
Single Release Date: 15th January 2009
Debut Performance: 17th January 2009 on MBC Show! Music Core | Watch |
Management Company: Pledis Entertainment
Official Website: TBC
Official Daum Cafe: ✩ | ✩
Fanmade YouTube Channel: ♫ | ♫

Modeled after the Pussycat Dolls, After School brings a brand new heat to Korea with their toned body with long limbs and sexy images yet jaw dropping vocals, has set a new Girl Band on a whole new level of genre in the music scene of K-pop. After School is going to make the audience eat up everything they do.



Credit: After School Craze

언터쳐블 Untouchable -TS Entertainment-

Member :-

Sleepy 슬리피 (Kim Seong Won 김성원)
Born: February 21, 1984
Height: 186.0cm
Weight: 75.0kg
Blood Type: A
Cyworld: www.cyworld.com/dasensation




The Action 디액션 (Park Kyung Wook 박경욱)
Born: January 14, 1985
Height: 180.0cm
Weight: 73.0kg
Blood Type: O
Cyworld: www.cyworld.com/daction

Awards:
2008 Cyworld Digital Music Awards

Other Works:
CF Kookmin Credit Card


Cyworld Club:
http://club.cyworld.com/club/main/club_mai...lub_id=51481670


Discography:

Ready To Shot (Single)
Released 07.24.06
01 Fasten Your Seatbelt (ft. DJ Wreckx)
02 언터쳐블
03 Back Off (ft. 바스코)
04 S.O.B. (Spot of Brokers) (ft. Joosuc, The Quiett, E-SENS)
05 언터처블 (Remix)


It`s Okay (Digital Single)
Released 10.10.08

01 - It's Okay feat Hwayobi
02 - 다줄께 (Feat. 송지은)

Released 01.08.09

01 Quiet Storm
02 Tell Me Why (Feat. 화영)
03 Driving Me Crazy (Feat. 화영)
04 It`s Okay (Feat. 화요비 Hwayobi)
05 This Is Love
06 우리 그때처럼 (Feat. 화영)
07 비행 (Feat. 정현)
08 Back Again (Feat. 화영)
09 다줄께 (Feat. 송지은 Song Ji Eun)
10 Only U (Feat. 샛별)
11 365일 (Feat. 화요비 Hwayobi)
12 Top Sweety
13 독약 (Feat. Outlaw, Mellow)

credits to Daum + Naver + Mardi09

JUMPER (점퍼)

PRODUCED BY PRODUCER ANDY (SHINHWA)

DEBUT: 090213 Music Bank
ONLINE RELEASE: 090212

FACTS

• Rocky (Vocal); Dongmin (Rap)
• Jumper produced by Producer Andy (Shinhwa)
• Single Track 'YES!' featuring with Eric (Shinhwa) (bonus track)
• Rocky & Onew (SHINee) are alumni from the same high school

DISCOGRAPHY

Title YES! (Single Album)
Release: 2009.02.12
Tracklist
01. Yes! feat Eric (Real G Version)
02. Yes!

SCHEDULE (Korean TIme)

• 2009/02/23
Recording Star Golden Bell (1PM)
• 2009/02/26
M!Countdown (7PM)

Credit to : JUMPER (점퍼) OfficialThread@soompi.com by achel!

Jessica Ho aka Ho Hyun Joo

Birthday(생일) : 1988년 12월 17일
Character(성격) : 정신없을 정도로 활발하다^-^
drinking(좋아하는 차) : coffee 우유
Family(가족) : 엄마, 아빠, 큰오빠, 작은오빠
Goal(목표) : Succeed!
Hobby(취미) : Singing, Dancing, Eating, Shopping
IQ(지능) : 137
Job(일) : 가수
Key(열쇠) : 집키..............
Loneliness(외로움을 느낄 때) : 가족이랑 떨어져 있을 때ㅜㅜ
Music/Movie(음악/영화) : Music- R&B , Hiphop 장르의 모든음악
Movie - love story, save the last dance, 친구, 말죽거리잔혹사 등등
Nickname(별명) : 제식이-_-;, J-ho, 어째쓰까(오 제시카가..한국말로 어째쓰까....)
On the bed(잠버릇) : 누운 그대로..아침에 눈뜨면 누웠던 그대로.......;
Phone(전화) : 비밀^^
Quirk(버릇) : 손톱 깨무는 거
Religon(종교) : Christian
Sports(운동) : Jogging
Travel(여행) : 아주아주 어렸들때 가봐서 기억이 안난다ㅜ_ㅜ
Ugly(못난 점) : legs
Valuables(소중한 것) : 가족, 친구, 일기
Wish(원하는 것) : 윤미래선배님의 랩실력..
X-file(비밀목록) : 일기장, 내가방(안에 소품들^^), 핸드폰 메세지
Yawm(지루했을 때) : 집에 혼자 있을 때
Zest(흥미꺼리) : 친구들 소식

credits: to ladeeej's myspace + BoAjjang Forums

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P/S : will find a translator to translate these words.

Kim Bum (김범 ) Profile

Profile

• Name: 김범 / Kim Bum
• Real Name: 김상범 / Kim Sang Bum
• Profession: Actor
• Birthdate: 1989-Jul-07
• Height: 181cm
• Weight: 63kg
• Star sign: Cancer

TV Series

• Outrageous Women (MBC, 2006)
• Unstoppable High Kick (MBC, 2006)
• East of Eden (MBC, 2008)
• Boys Over Flowers (KBS2, 2008)

Movie

• I Like It Hot (2008)
• Gosa/The story (2008)

Source Credit to wiki.d-addicts.com