KBS Music Bank setlist for at 6:05PM KST

This week's winner: 2AM's “I Wonder If You Hurt Like Me“
Last week's winner: Big Bang's "Blue" (2nd win)

♬ Comeback Stage ★☆

- SHINee < 낯선자 (Stranger) + Sherlock·셜록 (Clue+Note) >

♬ Music Bank HOT Stage ★☆

- 2AM < I Wonder If You Hurt Like Me >

- miss A < Touch >

- MBLAQ < Run > - Goodbye Stage

- K.will < I Hate You >

♬ Hot DEBUT Stage ★☆

- BTOB < Imagine + 비밀(Insane) >

★ Today 뮤직뱅크 ♪

- WE < Party >

- Stellar < U.F.O >

- X-CROSS < Padam Padam >

- C-REAL < Joma Joma >

- LEDApple < SADNESS > *********

- Nine Muses < 티켓 (Ticket) >

- NU'EST < FACE >

- Lyn < Teddy Bear (Feat. Haekeum) >

- Chocolat < Same Thing To Her >

- M4 < Even Though Love Is Gone>

- EXID < Whoz that girl >

- Brave Girls < Nowadays You >

- John Park< Falling >

- Ailee < Heaven >

- B1A4 < Baby I'm Sorry >

Congratulations to 2AM

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Netizens are at it with yet another average graph for idols! This time, instead of height they have summarized the average weight of male idol groups and it has definitely caught the attention of fans.

The graph was uploaded on an online community board and sequences the average weight from lightest to the heaviest groups into five hilarious different category names: “Why am I living“, “No need for words“, “Not average“, “This is average“, and “Height and weight are proportional“.

The lightest group overall was TEEN TOP with 55.1kg and the heaviest were the ‘beast idols’ 2PM at 69.1kg.

Out of all the groups listed on the graph, the lightest overall member was TEEN TOP’s L.Joe weighing in at a flyweight-like 50kg with a height of 171cm.

After seeing the graph, fans commented, “Are they even eating?“, “I shall give you some of my fat“, and “I bet some of them will fly away when it gets windy.”

Check to see where your favorite idol group lies in the graph below!

Why am I living

TEEN TOP - 55.1

MY NAME – 57.6

SHINee – 58.0

INFINITE – 58.8

ZE:A – 59.1

Twilight – 59.7

F.T. Island - 59.8

No need for words

LEDApple – 60.0

Block B – 60.7

Big Bang – 60.8

N-Train – 61.0

Dalmation – 61.0

B2ST – 61.1

Not average

B1A4 – 61.6

CHAOS – 61.8

TOUCH - 62.0

CNBLUE – 62.0

TVXQ - 62.4

MBLAQ – 63.2

This is average

AA - 64.0

Super Junior – 64.2

U-KISS - 64.4

BoM – 64.5

B.A.P - 65.1

Co-Ed School – 65.2

SS501 - 65.4

Height and weight are proportional

F.CUZ – 66.3

X-5 - 66.4

Supernova – 66.6

M.I.B - 67.2

2AM - 67.5

2PM – 69.1

Source & Image: Josun Ilbo via Nate

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After reporting the average heights of K-pop groups, netizens have now averaged the age of idol boy groups.

The chart, posted on an online community board, displays the oldest group down to the youngest group by grouping them into five different categories.

According to the graph, Super Junior had the highest average age of 27.6, whereas TEEN TOP turned out to be the youngest boy group with an average age of 19.3.

In addition, the oldest member out of all the boy groups was Dalmatian‘s Inati at age 32 and the youngest was B.A.P‘s Zelo at age 17. (Keep in mind that these are all based on their Korean age)

Check to see where your favorite K-pop boy group lies on the age graph below!

Average over 25 years old

Super Junior - 27.6

Supernova - 26.7

Dalmatian – 26.5

SS501, TVXQ – 26.4

Average 24 year old line

2AM – 24.8

Big Bang - 24.6

MBLAQ - 24.4

2PM - 24.2

M.I.B - 24

Average 22~23 year old line

ZE:A – 23.7

B2ST - 23.3

AA – 23

CNBLUE, CHAOS – 22.8

SHINee – 22.2

INFINITE – 22

Average 21 year old line

F.T. Island - 21.9

Block B – 21.7

The Boss – 21.4

B1A4 – 21.2

U-KISS – 21

Average under 20 years old

B.A.P – 20

Boyfriend – 19.5

TEEN TOP - 19.3

Source & Image: TVDaily via Nate

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Shinhwa, who’s currently preparing for their 14th anniversary with a 10th album comeback, has been chosen as the #1 role model by their fellow junior idol groups!

On March 5th, the group held a press conference that alerted their fans of their official return and expressed their gratitude on being chosen as a role model by so many idols. Previously, hit groups like Super Junior, Big Bang, 2PM, and TEEN TOP had named Shinhwa as a group they look up to, while SNSD‘s YoonA even stated, “Just like the longest lasting idol group, Shinhwa, I hope that our members will be together as we mature from girls into ajummas.”

Shinhwa expressed, “We’re so very thankful. We’re often told that it’s rare for a group to stay together for 14 years without any member changes in not only Korea, but the rest of the world. We’re going to work hard so that we can continue in Shinhwa’s image and repay the support everyone has given.”

Shinhwa will be making their official return on air through KBS‘s ‘Win Win‘ on March 8th.

Source + Photos: Sports World via Naver

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Before this I already share about the ‘Average Height of Girl Groups’ Ranking.Similar to the previous report, the boys were categorized into five different groups: Giant, Tall, Average, Short, and Shortest.

The tallest was X-5 at 186.2cm (6 feet and 1.30 inches) while the shortest was TEEN TOP at 175.1 (5 feet and 8.93 inches).

Where does your favorite male idol group rank? See for yourself below!

Shortest

TEEN TOP – 175.1 (5 feet and 8.93 inches)

B2ST – 175.6 (5 feet and 9.13 inches)

The BOSS – 176.4 (5 feet and 9.44 inches)

FT Island – 176.6 (5 feet and 9.52 inches)

Dalmatian – 176.6 (5 feet and 9.52 inches)

N-Train : 176.6 (5 feet and 9.52 inches)

Short

Big Bang – 177.2 (5 feet and 9.76 inches)

Boyfriend – 177.3 (5 feet and 9.80 inches)

Block B – 177.4 (5 feet and 9.84 inches)

INFINITE – 177.8 (5 feet and 10.00 inches)

Average

Twi-light – 178.0 (5 feet and 10.07 inches)

Super Junior - 178.0 (5 feet and 10.07 inches)

ZE:A - 178.2 (5 feet and 10.15 inches)

MBLAQ – 178.4 (5 feet and 10.23 inches)

MYNAME - 178.4 (5 feet and 10.23 inches)

SHINee - 178.8 (5 feet and 10.30 inches)

B.A.P – 178.8 (5 feet and 10.30 inches)

Tall

CHAOS - 179.0 (5 feet and 10.47 inches)

TOUCH – 179.0 (5 feet and 10.47 inches)

BoM - 179.0 (5 feet and 10.47 inches)

M.I.B – 179.2 (5 feet and 10.55 inches)

B1A4 – 179.4 (5 feet and 10.62 inches)

HITT – 180.1 (5 feet and 10.90 inches)

U-KISS - 180.5 (5 feet and 11.06 inches)

AA - 180.6 (5 feet and 11.10 inches)

2PM – 180.8 (5 feet and 11.18 inches)

Giant

2AM – 181.1 (5 feet and 11.29 inches)

TVXQ - 181.2 (5 feet and 11.33 inches)

SS501 - 181.2 (5 feet and 11.33 inches)

CO-ED School (SPEED) – 182.6 (5 feet and 11.88 inches)

CNBLUE - 183.0 (6 feet and 0.04 inches)

Supernova – 183.0 (6 feet and 0.04 inches)

FOCUS - 183.0 (6 feet and 0.04 inches)

X5 - 186.2 (6 feet and 1.30 inches)

Source & Image : EVON

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Big Bang‘s G-Dragon opened up regarding his dating rumors.

On the February 20th episode of SBS ‘Healing Camp‘, G-Dragon was targeted as the Big Bang member who evoked the most dating rumors.

“I’d be lying if I said that I didn’t meet anyone,” he said. “But when I do, I try to do it in secret because it can really cause harm to the other person.”

MC Kim Jae Dong then asked, “By saying it would cause harm to the other person, are you saying that this person is also someone in the industry?”, to which G-Dragon responded, “That’s something only I know,” evoking curiosity amongst viewers.

Both G-Dragon and Daesung also shared their honest thoughts regarding making a comeback after a long hiatus, and also displayed their strong determination to succeed.

Source & Image: AsiaToday via Nate

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BIGBANG IS BACK !
Big Bang finally revealed the first MV for their comeback mini album "Alive".

Check the MV below

Big Bang's upcoming album will have six cover versions for their fans to choose for and is already open for preorders starting from February 15 up to the 28th. "Alive" is set to be officially revealed on February 28th.

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Earlier this month,SBS‘s ‘Healing Camp‘ paid a visit to YG Entertainment‘s office, where they interviewed Big Bang about their past 2,000 days together as a popular five member group.

The boys even revealed hidden stories that have never been brought to light.

During the interview, Seungri shared a shocking secret about Daesung. “After Daesung’s body became really fit from working out, he liked to be naked..there was even a time when he passed through airport immigration naked.”

Another hidden story revealed how T.O.P mischievously made Taeyang desire an Olympic Gold medal.

Aside from stories, T.O.P, Seungri, and Taeyang showed off their cooking skills as they prepared a special meal for G-Dragon and Daesung. Additionally, a special surprise gift to the members will be revealed.

‘Healing Camp’ will air on February 20th at 11:15 p.m. (KST).

Who else is eager to know what other secrets Big Bang’s maknae has in store for viewers?

Source + Image: Naver

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Olympic Stadium

■ OPEN/START: 13:30～20:00
■ Line-up : BIGBANG、SNSD、IU、T-ARA、Secret、FT ISLAND、miss A、INFINITE、MBLAQ

Cr : As Tagged

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Big Bang has just unveiled their final image teaser, this time featuring member G-Dragon!

Big Bang’s leader finalizes the dramatic theme previously established by T.O.P , Daesung, Taeyang, and Seungri with his A-line haircut.

Source: YG Entertainment

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Big Bang has just unveiled their fourth image teaser, this time featuring member Seungri!

Following the pattern established by T.O.P , Daesung, and Taeyang, Seungri’s image features a graphic for one of Big Bang’s title tracks, ”Bad Boy“.

Source: YG Entertainment

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YG Entertainment has just revealed that Big Bang will promote two title tracks!

The entertainment label agonized fans for days with their title-by-title unveiling of Big Bang’s 5th album tracklist. By February 1st, YG had revealed the names of all seven tracks.

But they weren’t quite done yet.

On February 15th, the label updated their YG-Life blog with an updated tracklist. It looks like the boys will be promoting two tracks simultaneously — “Blue” and ”Bad Boy“. Both “Blue” and “Bad Boy” were written and composed by leader G-Dragon, with assistance from producers Teddy and Choice 37.


YG has also unveiled the jacket cover to Big Bang’s 5th mini-album after announcing that pre-orders have become available.

It looks like there will be six versions of the album, one for each member (Seungri, Taeyang, T.O.P, G-Dragon, and Daesung), as well as another for the entire group.

(For those fans who wish to purchase through the YGE shop, you can find the link to the shop here. Others who may not be able to access the official shop can pre-order the album through YesAsia.)

Big Bang will unleash their 5th mini-album, ‘Alive‘, on February 29th. Stay tuned for more updates!

Source + Image: YG-life blog, YG’s official online shop , allkpop

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Earlier today, YG Entertainment revealed another new picture ahead of Big Bang's comeback. So far, T.O.P and Daesung's teaser images have been revealed, showcasing Big Bang's concept transformation.

Big Bang was recently spotted going to the US for the recording of their newest music video for their comeback track. The mini album will consist of 7 tracks including "Blue," "Love First," "Bad Boy," "No Fun," "Fantastic Baby," and "Wings," a solo song by member Daesung. It is set to be released on February 29th.

On February 15th, Taeyang's teaser was leaked on Naver Music. Although Taeyang's teaser was set to come out on the 15th in Korea, Naver Music posted the photo before YG Life, YG Entertainment's blog, posted it. Someone from Naver Music posted the image that was set to be released later today without the intention of leaking it. It was not visible, however, fans figured out that if they changed the last number in the URL from 4 to 5, Taeyang's image was able to be seen.

Naver Music has since taken down the picture, but netizens were quick to save the image.

Check out Taeyang's transformation for Big Bang's comeback, below!


Note: YG Life has not reported on Taeyang's teaser, so this photo is unconfirmed. Stay tuned to Koreaboo for the official teaser image later today when it is posted on YG Life.

Source: Koreaboo via Naver Music

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With Big Bang‘s highly anticipated return inching closer, YG Entertainment has just escalated everyone’s excitement with a new concept photo featuring Daesung!

Just earlier this month, Big Bang’s resident rapper T.O.P turned up the heat with a photo teaser, looking mouth-wateringly sexy in a spiked, leather outfit and his trademark gaze. Not to be outdone, Daesung has made an incredibly fierce transformation as well: check out that platinum blonde hair and printed suit!

The teaser is for “Wings“, one of seven new tracks from Big Bang’s upcoming album, ‘Alive‘. Furthermore, Big Bang has announced that they will be embarking on a world tour this year to perform in over twenty cities internationally. 2012 is only just getting started but it looks like these boys are already planning on taking over the world… are you ready for their return?

Source: YG Entertainment

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At the airport, where idol stars are leaving the country, Girls' Generation's fans arrive at the scene. Once the doors open, who is the first star visible? Without fail, today, just as any other day, it's Sooyoung and Seohyun.

So why is it always Sooyoung and Seohyun who lead the group at the airport?

It's easy to gloss over this without noticing anything, but in actuality there are rules and secrets to these idols' airport visits.

Whether they are leaving the country or entering it, Sooyoung and Seohyun invariably take on the role of leading the group. This is because they are the two who are often praised for their airport fashion; on the other hand, Tiffany and Taeyeon constitute the last two. They usually have no make-up on.


There are also idols who find it a bother to go to the airport. In this case, as if afraid to show even a strand of hair, they use their managers as a screen. JYJ's Kim Jaejoong sticks closely behind his manager as he crosses the airport at dawn. Big Bang's G-Dragon too, plays hide-and-seek with his fans as he stays by his manager's side. 4minute's Hyuna makes use of her manager to hide her bare legs.


Is there anyone who likes showing off their fatigued faces? For idol stars whose careers are driven by their fandoms, taking care of their bare faces is a very real necessity. This is where masks come in. Sunglasses help in hiding their dark circles, and hoodies in obscuring their greasy or messy hair.



If you are a singer, an idol, at the airport going on a plane...headphones or earphones are an absolute necessity. They let you listen to music, up your style, block out the noise, and help with your boredom. Of the two, headphones are the weapon of choice in perfecting the singer image.



There is a Korean saying that goes, "In any situation, eating comes first." For idols who barely have time to eat because of their schedules, it becomes important for them to grab a bite to eat to avoid traveling on an empty stomach. T-ara's Hyomin satisfies her hunger with an orange, while 4minute's Gayoon and Secret's Sunhwa and Hyosung hold onto their iced Americanos.



Airport fashion is a trend right now, with many brands getting exposure through stars at the airport. The airport has essentially become the center of fashion promotion. This effect is particularly visible when stars wear clothes from the brand they model for. DBSK's Changmin carries a cardigan from Lacoste while 2NE1 actively promotes the brand they endorse.



There are times when idols feel embarrassed to face the flashes of the cameras. The most common method employed in this case is the mobile phone. They hold their phones firmly to their ears and stride out the exit as fast as possible.

The phone serves yet another purpose as well. Girls' Generation's Jessica uses it to obscure her right profile, which she is not confident of. Of course, it gives them the chance to catch up with their family and friends too.

What you think of the current airport fashion trend?

Source: Dispatch

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Big Bang's Taeyang and 2NE1's Minzy will become trainers for a day, as they step up to help contestants on an episode of SBS's "Survival Audition - K-POP Star," which will be broadcasted on February 12th.

It was reported that the energy at the scene was extremely high because of the two stars. Their training style involved personally guiding each participant, thus showing off a very proactive image.

Taeyang first encouraged the contestants by giving them advice and demonstrations on dancing, singing, and stage manners. The production team was reportedly taken by surprise when he gave everyone personal lessons.

Minzy was also very generous with her advice, telling contestants with a lack of confidence in their singing, "I couldn't sing well before too."

The production team stated, "It was a lot of help for the contestants to receive lessons and support from Taeyang and Minzy, who were both extremely animated."

Source: Star News

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YG Entertainment confirmed today that Big Bang's G-Dragon and Daesung will appear on the talk show "Healing Camp" on SBS.

This will be the first show that the two will participate in nearly a year since Daesung's involvement in a car accident and G-Dragon's marijuana scandal, which caused them to step out of the limelight and postpone their activities with Big Bang.

Meanwhile, a representative from YG Entertainment also stated that, "This is the first time that the two will speak about the situations that they were in and what they went through last year while they stepped out of the spotlight."

"Healing Camp" is a show hosted by Lee Kyungku, Kim Jedong and Han Hyejin, while G-Dragon and Daesung's episode is set to air by end of February.

Source: 10Asiae

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It was revealed earlier today that boy group Big Bang is set to go to New York soon for the shooting of their new music video. Even though YG has been careful with spending money from his company, they will be making the group's comeback MV a grand-scaled production.

After their Korean concerts in March, and their comeback with a new mini-album, the group is also set to have a world tour. They'll be visiting Asian countries through the first half of the year, while Europe, North America and South America will be visited in the second half of 2012. For these concerts, YG will be working together with well-known company Live Nation.

Yang Hyunsuk also mentioned that he views Big Bang as six teams. While they have the full group as a whole, all five members can stand on their own. They focus when they're working on solo releases, but they're a team when they tour and promote together. Talking about the solo releases, it was revealed that the first one to release a solo album later this year would be Daesung. "We plan to start solos with Daesung. I want all the scars he got last year to be washed away soon."

Will you be anticipating Big Bang's new MV as well as Daesung's solo release?

Source: BigBangUpdates and My Daily , koreaboo

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We’ve just been informed that Big Bang will be holding their very first world tour, titled ‘ALIVE TOUR 2012‘ this year through Live Nation.

Fans will finally have their wishes come true, as the 5-member boy band will make various stops at different cities. Our sources at YG Entertainment have informed us that Big Bang will perform in 25 cities in 16 countries.

From March 2nd to the 4th, Big Bang will open their world tour in the Seoul Olympic Park Gymnastic Stadium. Following these shows, the group will tour 16 countries, 25 cities, in Asia, North America, South America, and Europe.

By working with Live Nation, the tour will be brought to a higher level in terms of the scale of directing. As Live Nation has helped world tours for Madonna and U2, Big Bang is the first Asian singers to earn the help of Live Nation with the joint investment and production team. Live Nation is recently a promotion agent for K-pop singers in 1-2 regions in America and Europe.

Live Nation’s president, Alan Ridgeway, stated, “We are very happy that we are working with YG Entertainment and Big Bang to show [our work] to worldwide K-pop fans. If this performance is a good starting point for the Korea branch we established last December, we expect it to contribute to the K-pop fever expansion.”

It’s been confirmed that the producer Laurieann Gibson will be taking the lead position as director. Laurieann Gibson is a well-known director, choreographer, actress, and creative director. She is known most recently for directing Lady Gaga‘s ‘The Monster Ball Tour’, in addition to choreographing “Poker Face”, “Judas”, and “Telephone”. She has also worked with top stars like Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Beyonce, and Katy Perry.

In addition, stage/lighting designer, Leroy Bennett, will help put in his efforts for the world tour as he has previously worked with Madonna, Paul McCartney, and Eagles. In addition, Ken Van Druten will work as the sound director, who has previosuly helped Eminem, J-Jay, and Linkin Park. The visual contents producing team, Possible Productions, will also join in preparing for Big Bang’s World Tour.

YG Entertainment relayed, “We are in the process of preparing the world’s best concert with the best production team to equal the anticipation of the world fans who are waiting for the first concert they will get to meet Big Bang … With the newly released album and the starting of the worldd tour, you will be able to confirm Big Bang’s maturity and skill.”

More information on the world tour will be released in the future, so stay tuned for more details!

Source: YG Entertainment

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On the February 7th episode of SBS‘s ‘Strong Heart‘, Dal Shabet member Subin shared a story about the first time she met idol group Big Bang.

Subin who was previously an extra in Taeyang‘s “I Need A Girl” MV played the role of a seductive female.

The Dal Shabet member remarked that she was on set of the MV shoot waiting for filming to begin, when she saw a bright light from one side of the room.

“There was this bright light on one side of the set, so I looked over and lo and behold, Big Bang’s Taeyang was over there,” she said. “I kicked myself for not trying harder that morning.”

And at the the second shoot that took place the same day, Subin was once again mesmerized.

“I was filming a scene where I had to seduce a man at the casino table, when I saw another bright light,” she said. “It was bigger and brighter than the one I saw earlier. When I looked in that direction, I saw G-Dragon sporting a large pair of shades,” she continued.

But despite being extremely starstruck, Subin decided to play it cool. She admits that although her heart felt like it was going to burst out of excitement, she remarked, “I was also an established model, so I pretended to be unfazed and greeted them as confidently as I could,” which caused the entire ‘Strong Heart’ set to explode into laughs.

Did Subin look nervous in the MV?

Source & Image: MK via Nate, SBS via Nate

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