T-ara releases comeback music video for “Roly Poly”!

On June 29th, T-ara finally released their long-awaited comeback music video for “Roly Poly“!

Unlike any regular music video, “Roly Poly” is a whopping 10 minutes long and was done under a mini-drama format with direction from famous director, Cha Eun Taek. Fit to the song’s retro theme, the music video is about the feelings of nostalgia for the good ol’ days.

At the center are members Eunjung, Jiyeon, and Hyomin, with special appearances by Jun Young Rok (Boram’s father) and actress Im Ye Jin.

The song itself was co-produced by Shinsadong Tiger and Choi Kyu Sang. Core Contents Mediaexplained, “‘Roly Poly’ features an addictive but easy to follow melody that will catch the attention of listeners of all ages. The minute people watch the music video, the older generation will feel the scent of their youth while the younger generation experiences something new.”

Check it out below!

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IU at Seoul Osaka Music Of Heart 2011 (In Japan)

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[VIDEO] IU at SBS Inkigayo

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IU shows off two sides of her charm for UNIONBAY

Singer IU modeled the same outfit in two very different ways for clothing brand UNIONBAY.

In the first picture, she shows a very innocent little tomboy look with short hair. In the second photo, she gives a “marine girl” look with long hair and a cute pose.

The IU we are used to is nowhere to be seen in the photo of her as a boy, as the boyish haircut wig definitely transformed her whole look. The second one is more typical and girly.

Netizens wrote, “Of course IU does this! The same clothes but different feels!”, “I pick the tomboy IU”,and “She is so cute in both.”

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IU snaps a photo with her “Kiss & Cry” partner

With the “Kiss & Cry“ showdown looming just ahead, IU snapped a selca with partner Choi In Hwa to calm her nerves.

Uploaded onto her me2day on June 21st, IU also wrote: “Kiss & Cry’s first elimination stresses the importance of our performance today. There’s a chance this could be my last… I had fun practicing. I will strive to do my best. IU and In Hwa, fighting!”

The young star certainly has reason to feel nervous, since she placed 9th out of 10 places in the first found, and is teetering on the edge of elimination. The team with the lowest total score, which combines points from the first and second round, will be eliminated from the reality ice-dancing show.

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Kim Yuna & IU release music video for “Kiss & Cry” theme song, “Ice Flower”!

After releasing the audio for their much-anticipated duet track for SBS’s “Kiss & Cry“, “Ice Flower“, the music video of IU and Kim Yuna recording for the track has now been released.

IU and Kim Yuna’s duet track was recorded back on June 8th in the recording studio, and had been revealed briefly for the first time on the episode aired on the 19th before the full release on the 21st.

“Ice Flower”, was produced to be the show’s theme song, and expresses a message of hope through the lyrics that asks everyone to overcome their obstacles, and the song was produced by Lee Min Soo.

The music video shows them recording in the studio and also has some footage from the show.

Representatives continued, “It normally takes over two hours to record a song, but they managed to finish it in an hour, which surprised all of the staff members.”

Profits from the digital single will go towards the development of better training environments for figure skaters. Figure skaters in Korea do not yet have their own exclusive ice-rink and must share with ice hockey players. In an effort to aid the figure skaters that must move ice-rinks late at night after hours, the two have decided to donate their profits towards the cause.

You can support the cause by purchasing the music, check it out below!

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T-ara reveals more jacket photos for “Roly-Poly”

T-ara has just unveiled additional jacket covers for their upcoming album, “John Travolta Wannabe“!

Reportedly, the girls recorded the music video for their title track “Roly-Poly” overnight on June 18th, and simultaneously shot their album jacket photos.

The album name is supposed to express a nostalgia for John Travolta’s hit movie, “Saturday Night Fever“. “Roly-Poly” carries out this feeling by utilizing a disco beat that’s reminiscent of early 80’s music. It’s also said that the album will include five remixed songs from T-ara’s last album.

The choreography will see 20 backup dancers on stage performing moves from the 70’s and 80’s; T-ara enlisted the help of choreographer Seo Byung Gu, who’s said to be a master of 80’s dance in Korea.

It’s been revealed that ’70s teen stars Im Ye Jin and Jeon Young Rok will also be in the MV.

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Kim Yuna & IU release “Kiss & Cry” theme song, “Ice Flower”!

IU and Kim Yuna released their much-anticipated duet track for SBS’s “Kiss & Cry“, “Ice Flower“!

Representatives of “Kiss & Cry” revealed, “IU and Kim Yuna’s duet track was recorded back on June 8th in the recording studio and was revealed for the first time on the episode aired on the 19th.”

“Ice Flower” will be used as the new theme song for the show, as its lyrics express a message of hope that asks everyone to overcome their obstacles. Produced by Lee Min Soo (“Nagging“, “Good Day“), the track shows that Kim Yuna’s own vocal talent doesn’t pale in comparison to IU’s.

Representatives continued, “It normally takes over two hours to record a song, but they managed to finish it in an hour, which surprised all of the staff members.”

Profits from the digital single will go towards the development of better training environments for figure skaters.  Figure skaters in Korea do not yet have their own exclusive ice-rink and must share with ice hockey players.  In an effort to aid the figure skaters that must move ice-rinks late at night after hours, the two have decided to donate their profits towards the cause.

You can support the cause by purchasing the music, check it out below!

IU, Jay Park, B2ST & more perform at “Seoul Hope Dream Concert”

Last week, some of Korea’s top stars came together at the Jamsil Stadium in Seoul to attend the “Seoul Hope Dream Concert“.

The concert was sponsored by Blue River as a campaign to raise awareness about a rising criminal issue in Korea called ‘voice phishing’. The concert was hosted by actors Hyun Woo and Danny Ahn.

Performing artists included Jay Park, B2ST, 4minute, Baek Ji Young, Jang Woo Hyuk, Heo Young Saeng, IU, and others. Check out the performances below!

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IU reveals that her nickname is “embarrassing and burdensome”

At her 1,004th day fan meeting, IU tells her fans that her nickname “Trendy IU” makes her feel embarrassed and filled with burden.

IU earned the nickname “Trendy IU” after her duet song, “Nagging” with Seulong went viral in 2010 and subsequently attracted greater attention with her excellent musical abilities such as singing and composing lyrics and her cute demeanor.

IU expressed,

“The nickname is very cumbersome and embarrassing. Whenever I hear anything referring to this nickname I get worried and feel like I have to show my best at all times, which in turn has become a way to continuously reflect on myself.”

Besides opening up to her fans through her speeches, several events were also prepared in hopes of allowing IU and her fans to become closer.

All proceeds raised from the fan meeting were to be donated.

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IU reveals that her nickname is “embarrassing and burdensome”

At her 1,004th day fan meeting, IU tells her fans that her nickname “Trendy IU” makes her feel embarrassed and filled with burden.

IU earned the nickname “Trendy IU” when the singer debuted in 2008 with her excellent musical abilities such as singing and composing lyrics and her cute demeanor.

IU expressed,

“The nickname is very cumbersome and embarrassing. Whenever I hear anything referring to this nickname I get worried and feel like I have to show my best at all times, which in turn has become a way to continuously reflect on myself.”

Besides opening up to her fans through her speeches, several events were also prepared in hopes of allowing IU and her fans to become closer.

All proceeds raised from the fan meeting were to be donated.

source: allkpop

IU to release new album in September + holds first fan meeting!

Singer IU commemorated her 1,004th day since her debut with her first fan meeting.

On June 18th, IU opened her fan meeting “It’s a ‘Good Day’ with IU” at the AX Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. IU confessed,

“Because it is my first time meeting my fans upclose, it is true that I am worrying… When they first started talking about a fan meeting at work, I got really worried. The reason is that in a short time I have to show a different side of me. I heard there were 1090 seats of totally my fans, my side, I’m nervous and happy because it is my first time being with [only] people who like me.“

When IU was asked with regards to it being her 1,004th day, she said,

“I don’t know what to say… There were hard times and there were happy times. Overall it was quite comfortable and I’m glad that I spent the last 1,004 days without any big complications.“

IU debuted in 2008 and was noted for her vocal talent and musical sensitivity. At the same time, her cute appearance made her one of the nation’s little sisters.

IU expressed her gratitude and regretful heart to her fans that she met up-close for the first time,

“I am so thankful when fans remember my anniversary’s that even I can’t remember. Also, I was moved by the songbook and scrapbooks I’ve received of my activities thus far. Because I am a solo singer, there is much less fandom than for a group. So when I go to a venue with a lot of singers, I feel sorry when my fans only get a few tickets. I often think that I need to work harder to get my fans more seats at these concerts.“

She also revealed details regarding her next album saying,

“My new album will be a full-length album. It may take a while because I’m planning to include some of my own songs. I think I will be able to meet with you all with a new album in September.“

As this was IU’s first fan meeting, there were a variety of events prepared for ther 1,000 fans. Also, all profits from the fan meeting is planned to be donated, making this event have a more meaningful.

source: allkpop