Infinite

Monday, May 2, 2011

Infinite K-POP BOYBAND PROFILE

Infinite (Korean: 인피니트) is a seven member South Korean pop boy group under Woollim Entertainment. The group has 7 members, Sungkyu, Dongwoo, Woohyun, Hoya, Sungyeol, L, and Sungjong. Infinite debuted on June 2010 with their hit debut song, Come Back Again (다시돌아와). INFINITE's official fan club name is 'Inspirit'
Pre-debut
Before their official debut, Infinite revealed themselves with their own reality show shown on Mnet reality documentary program: "You’re My Oppa".[2] INFINITE's 'face of the group', L, was featured in Epik High's Run Music Video, along with members Sung Gyu, Woo Hyun and Sung Jong as the instrument players.
 Comeback
After promoting their hit debut song Come Back Again (다시돌아와), they then started to promote She's Back [3] from their first mini album, First Invasion. On January 7, 2011 the boy group had their comeback with their song Before the Dawn (BTD) from their second mini album Evolution.[4] Infinite have been comeback with the song name Nothing's Over, on March 17, 2011.[5]
 Popularity on the rise
From their synchronized dance from Come Back Again, their "Scorpion Dance" from their recent comeback song "Before the Dawn" has caught many attention from fans, viewers and netizens. With this publicity INFINITE has risen to fame once more. INFINITE debuted in Japan with their first single "To-Ra-Wa" [6] on January 26, 2011. Immediately after its release, their "Evolution" album hit #3 on real-time charts for sales in Korea.[7] The song topped to #1 for ringtones on the daily charts of the K-POP section of Japan’s top mobile website.
Members
Sung Kyu
  • Real Name: Kim Sung Kyu (김성규) [8]
  • Japanese Name: Kim Songyu (キム・ソンギュ)[9]
  • Birthdate: April 28, 1989 (1989-04-28) (age 21)
  • Position: Leader and Main Vocalist
  • Blood type: A
  • Talent: Speaking chinese
 Dong Woo
  • Real Name: Jang Dong Woo (장동우) [8]
  • Japanese Name: Jang Donwoo (チャン・ドンウ) [9]
  • Birthdate: November 22, 1990 (1990-11-22) (age 20)
  • Position: Main Rapper, Vocalist and Lead Dancer
  • Blood type: A
Woo Hyun
  • Real Name: Nam Woo Hyun (남우현) [8]
  • Japanese Name: Nam Woohyun (ナム・ウヒョン) [9]
  • Birthdate: February 8, 1991 (1991-02-08) (age 20)
  • Position: Lead Vocalist
  • Blood type: B
Hoya
  • Real Name: Lee Ho Won (이호원) [8]
  • Japanese Name: Lee Howon (イ・ホウォン) [9]
  • Birthdate: March 28, 1991 (1991-03-28) (age 20)
  • Position: Lead Rapper, Vocalist and Main Dancer
  • Blood type: AB
 Sung Yeol
  • Real Name: Lee Sung Yeol (이성열) [8]
  • Japanese Name: Lee Sonyoru (イ・ソンヨル) [9]
  • Birthdate: August 27, 1991 (1991-08-27) (age 19)
  • Position: Sub Vocalist
  • Blood type: B
  •  L
  • Real Name: Kim Myung Soo (김명수) [8]
  • Japanese Name: Kim Myonsu (キム・ミョンス) [9]
  • Birthdate: March 13, 1992 (1992-03-13) (age 19)
  • Position: Main Vocalist , Face of the group
  • Blood type: O
 Sung Jong
  • Real Name: Lee Sung Jong (이성종) [8]
  • Japanese Name: Lee Sonjon (イ・ソンジョン) [9]
  • Birthdate: September 3, 1993 (1993-09-03) (age 17)
  • Position: Sub Vocalist and Maknae
  • Blood type: A
 Discography
 Mini Albums (EPs)
Year Album Information Peak chart positions Sales Certifications
KOR
[10] 2010 First Invasion
  • 1st Mini Album
  • Released: June 6, 2010
  • Genre: Dance Pop, Ballad
  • Language: Korean
  • Label: CJ E&M
  • Format: CD, digital download
10 — —

2011 Evolution
  • 2nd Mini Album
  • Released: January 6, 2011
  • Genre: Dance Pop, Ballad
  • Language: Korean
  • Label: CJ E&M
  • Format: CD, digital download
3 — —

Single Albums
Year Album Information Peak chart positions Sales Certifications
KOR
[10] 2011 Inspirit
  • 1st Single Album
  • Released: March 17, 2011
  • Genre: Dance, Pop
  • Language: Korean
  • Label: CJ E&M
  • Format: CD, digital download
3 — —

Promotional Singles
Year Title Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[10] 2010 "Come Back Again" 67 First Invasion "She's Back" 66 2011 "BTD (Before The Dawn)" 45 Evolution "Nothing's Over" 22 Inspirit
 Other Charted Songs
Year Title Peak chart positions Album
KOR
[10] 2011 "Voice Of My Heart" 95 Evolution
 Music Videos
Year Title Length 2010 "Come Back Again" 3:22 "Come Back Again (Dance Ver.)" 3:08 "She's Back" 3:28 "She's Back (Practice Ver)" 3:16 2011 "BTD (Before The Dawn)" 4:32 "BTD (Before The Dawn (Practice Ver.)" 3:07 "BTD (Before The Dawn) (Dance Ver.)" 3:05 "Nothing's Over" 3:43
 References
  1. ^ (Korean) INFINITE Official Fan Club Inspirit 기 모집 안내 . Retrieved March 15, 2010.
  2. ^ (Korean) "포토엔,인피니트,긴장되는 첫 무대~" (in Korean). Newsen. June 9, 2010. http://www.newsen.com/news_view.php?uid=201006091807141002.  Retrieved March 15, 2010.
  3. ^ (English) "Infinite Release She's Back MV". Allkpop. August 3, 2010. http://www.allkpop.com/2010/08/infinite-releases-shes-back-mv.  Retrieved August 3, 2010.
  4. ^ (English) "Infinite Unveils Before The Dawn MV". Allkpop. January 6, 2011. http://www.allkpop.com/2011/01/infinite-unveils-before-the-dawn-mv.  Retrieved January 6, 2010.
  5. ^ (English) "Infinite Releases MV Teaser for Nothing's Over". allkpop. March 7, 2011. http://www.allkpop.com/2011/03/infinite-releases-mv-teaser-for-nothings-over.  Retrieved March 7, 2011.
  6. ^ (Korean) "인피니트, 日 강타 'TO-RA-WA' 벨소리 1위 기염" (in Korean). Osen. January 28, 2011. http://osen.mt.co.kr/news/view.html?gid=G1101280306.  Retrieved January 29, 2011.
  7. ^ (Korean) "인피니트 ‘에볼루션’ 발매 즉시 한터 실시간 차트 3위 ‘기염’" (in Korean). Nate News. January 7, 2011. http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fnews.nate.com%2Fview%2F20110107n20130&h=e5476.  Retrieved January 07, 2011.
  8. ^ a b c d e f g (Korean) Infinite Official Site . Retrieved March 15, 2010.
  9. ^ a b c d e f g (Japanese) Infinite Japan Official Site . Retrieved March 15, 2010.
  10. ^ a b c d "Gaon Chart Search" (in Korean). Gaon Chart. http://www.gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/search/chart_list.gaon?Search_str=Infinite.
Infinite!! ♥

Wednesday, February 23, 2011

UKiss Kibum Was Ask To Leave The Group Because Of Lack Of Skills?

UKISS KIBUM said:

Hello, I am Ukiss’s Kibum.
No, accurately, i am Kibum who had once worked with Ukiss.

Two months passed and i’m finally gathering the courage to write a message.
of course, to conclude it, i must say that starting february 2011, i had an exclusive contract termination agreement with our company.
The company, who wanted to switch members, after requesting revocation, created it, after that day, i was no longer a part of Ukiss.
Like many people thought, in order to mold to the piro piro character business…
I believe it is completely different from leaving because of lack of interest.

Treasuring and thinking preciously of Ukiss, like nobody else could, i am proud that i never let the piro piro business interfere with any ukiss schedules..
I’ve always thought of Ukiss, members that are like my family. although my heart is sorrowed with the thought of leaving my members, i respect the company’s opinion that ukiss might possibly need a replacement due to my lacking skills.
And like this, although this is how we come to separate, i was able to learn so many things and i am so thankful that i could meet so many people, and my ukiss members.
To the people who had loved me, i’m saddened and sorry thinking of the big wounds i will give to them. i expect to participate in programs for a little while more.
no matter where i am, no matter what i do, i thank all of you who will support me, i will come to find you as a broadcaster and a broadcaster.

Thank you.

Assive Artist Lineup For May Charity Hallyu Concert in Tokyo!

For the hotness of the Hallyu Wave to continue, representative Korean artists of the music industry will gather together.

TVXQ, B2ST, SHINee, 2AM and other artists will be participating in a grand-scaled charity concert 'Legendary East 2011 Korean Music Wave Live in Tokyo' held at the Tokyo Saitama Super Arena, Japan on May 14.

This concert event is to welcome MBC's 50th Anniversary, with Korean MBC 'Show! Music Core', Japanese Fuji TV, and AVEX corporation collaborating together.

What's special about this concert is the collaboration between Korea and Japan's largest representative television companies along with a non-profit organization that provides relief for the poor, making this a very special and meaningful project. All of the profits will be donated to GFSC(Good Friends Save the Children) to support Asia's poorer areas and provide the children with a good education.

There will be two legs of the concert, with the first boasting of an artist lineup that includes TVXQ, B2ST, 2AM, f(x), SHINee, MBLAQ, 4minute, SG WannaBe, miss A, and SECRET. Artists of the second leg will be publicly announced March 16.

Through the official homepage of the 'Legendary East 2011', representatives expressed their anticipation by saying, "By combining Korea’s broadcast production system with Japan’s concert production expertise, we hope that the top stars of the Hallyu Wave will enjoy the music along with Asia's children."

Tuesday, February 22, 2011

MBLAQ's first visit to Japan greeted by 800 reporters and fans

Twenty-one days after the official anouncement of a May 4th Japanese debut, five member Korean idol boy band MBLAQ made their first visit to Japan in order to record and shoot for their jacket. Upon their arrival, 800 reporters and fans greeted them at the airport, to which leader Seungho responded with a smile, "We'll work hard in Japan, so please support us!" Member Mir, who has been suffering from chronic backpain and was unable to attend, also commented, "Right now I'm resting, but next time I want to go meet everyone in tip-top physical condition!"

The group MBLAQ debuted in Korea with their mini album "JUST BLAQ" on October 14 of 2009 with leader Seungho, Joon, G.O, Cheondoong, and Mir. MBLAQ was produced my popular artist Bi (Rain), and were given the nickname of "Chicdol" (chic idol).

Their overwhelming dance performance and rap, combined with powerful vocals, also perviously seen from groups TVXQ and SNSD, helped them break through in the entertainment industry in Korea, winning awards such as Group Singer award and MNET's best new group of the first half of 2010. As well, it has also been decided that after ther release of their Japanese album on May 4th (title undetermined), they will be holding lives in Osaka, Sapporo, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Tokyo, limited to CD purchasers.
When Thunder is playing his games, G.O secretly took a photo of his barefase

MBLAQ's member Thunder's bareface photo revealed because of G.O.

On February 22nd in the afternoon, G.O updated his twitter " I am heading toward the recording room! Thunder with a bare face..Stop playing a game..did Seungho ordered you to do it?" and also attached a photograph of Thunder with his bareface.

In the photo, Thunder wears a beanie with a hoodie cap, having a pair of big spectacles with his small face, a strict expression very invovled in his games.

To add on, Thunder didn't put on any make-up, his bareface attracted lots of attention.

After looking at the photograph, online users commented, "Cheondoong ah...now games are not important...your bareface have been revealed, do you know?", "The face is like as small as if it is going to disappear! It is really cute", Bareface is more handsome? Cute Doongie~ Don't hurt your eyes~ Stop playing games~" and other comments to show their care an concern towards the cute Thunder

Dalmatian has an extravagant comeback; bleached hair 8 times to get the blue color

On February 14th, Dalmatian had released their first mini album and started off their comeback performances from MNET “M! Countdown” on February 17th with KBS “Music Bank” on the 18th, MBC “Show Music Core” on the 19th, and SBS “Inkigayo” on the 20th with their song “The Man Opposed.” 

The title song “The Man Opposed” is about a woman falling in love with a bad man as he persuades her not to. In following along with the lyrics, their performances from their facial expressions to their choreography seem as if you’re watching a musical, catching the eyes of the fans. Also, they’re receiving appraisal for using a sofa as a prop which definitely isn’t likely of rookies.

Also, Dalmatian’s member Youngwon’s hair style caught the attention of many. As if it replicates a sports drink (Gatorade), it’s a unique color that can’t be seen on an average basis. 

After Dalmatian’s stage performance was broadcasted, there were various captures of Youngwon’s hair style in Daum’s Tell Zone as well as other portal sites.

Many fans made comments such as “They’re not like average rookies. There’s no flaws in their live performances,” “Their unique choreography was fun, fun to watch and listen to – it’s been a while since I’ve been satisfied over a performance,” “The member with the blue hair is eye-catching,” and “It’s a unique hair color. I’m curious as to how he got that color.” 

A representative of Dalmatian’s company said, “For this stage performance, the members continuously practiced. As much as you anticipated it, the results will pay off that much in return” and “In order for Youngwon to get the blue color, he bleached his hair 8 times.” 

Dalmatian, consisting of 6 members (INATI, DAY DAY, DARI, JEESU, DANIEL, YOUNGWON), is a skilled male group in which they all have their individual talents and their own color. 

Although they’re a rookie group that has only made their debut for 5 months, they went through on an average of 6 years in training as the songs in their mini album such as “Really Really” and “Real Eyes” were composed themselves. Also, they were directly involved in the album theme and concept along with the production of it. 

Having a successful comeback stage, Dalmatian will be promoting with the title song “The Man Opposed