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Hyelim & schoolmates wear 'letter jackets' for photo... "Pretty freshmen"
Sports Donga | 2017.03.31 | Translated by qoxie
Singer Hyelim revealed a glimpse of her happy college life.
On March 31, Hyelim posted a photo on Instagram & wrote: "Finally, the letter jackets are out!!! Took a photo with my nice & pretty friends! Turned out we were standing in front of Business Administration ㅎㅎ We're not Business Administration. But we like Business Administration."
In the picture, Hyelim & her faculty friends were posing gleefully in their black letter jackets. Despite dressing matter-of-factly, her beauty stood out. Clearly, she was enjoying her life as a freshman.
Netizens who saw the photo responded with enthusiastic comments like "So cute ㅠㅠㅠ", "Looks like you've settled in well", & "Congrats!! Very pretty".
Meanwhile, Hyelim is in her first year studying English for International Conferences & Communication at the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies after Wonder Girls disbanded.
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Sunmi: "Put in this much salt"
Top Star News | 2017.03.31 | Translated by qoxie
Sunmi showed off her glowing beauty after recently switching to a new agency.
Sunmi posted a selfie on Instagram & wrote "Put in this much salt".
In the picture, Sunmi was wearing an orange jumper & showing off her glowing beauty.
The fans who saw the photo responded with enthusiastic comments like "Come back soon", "We are waiting", & "Too pretty".
Meanwhile, Sunmi is preparing for new activities after joining MakeUs Entertainment.
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Ahn Sohee crouching at the seaside: "Jjuguri"
Star News | 2017.03.29 | Translated by qoxie
Actress Ahn Sohee shared the photos taken on a trip to the coast.
On March 29, Ahn Sohee posted a picture on Instagram & wrote "Jjuguri".
Inside the picture, Ahn Sohee was crouching on a rock on the coast & touching the seawater.
Netizens left enthusiastic comments like: "Where is this beautiful jjuguri?", "Cute", "Too beautiful, Sohee & the sea".
*Jjuguri (쭈구리) has several meanings (squatting down, worthless person, outsider, interloper, etc.) when I checked around. Not sure which is the right context.
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'Cross Country' Yeeun: "My love-hate relationship with music" (@Star1 magazine April issue full cast interview)
@Star1 | 2017.03.29 | Translated by qoxie
Yeeun from Wonder Girls, Bohyung from Spica, singer Suran & actress Kang Han-Na went on a music journey together. Four seemingly different people accompanied each other to travel across California in MBC Every1's Cross Country show. It was interesting to see how their awkwardness gradually disappeared as they became closer. What about the magical music born out of those little moments? From flying out to returning home, they reminisced about their trip to California.
Q: Four seemingly incompatible people met each other.
Bohyung: It was easier to break the ice since we’re similar in age. Making music together was also resonating. I created many special memories.
Suran: It's been a while since my last trip. I didn't know what to expect at first. It was a little worrying since I haven’t mixed with such different female entertainers on a variety show. I tried harder to find common ground when we were together, so I really got to know them in the end. California was also memorable, & I think I've made lasting friends.
Han-Na: Out of the four of us, I think mine was the most preposterous situation. Haha. Fine, it's supposed to be a music journey. Writing songs, jamming with foreign musicians. But what am I supposed to go if things go wrong? That was a concern. So our time together was quite novel & special for me.
Yeeun: I was initially unsure. No idea if we could get along. Turned out everyone shared various middle grounds. Like how I could connect with Hanna about acting, & with Suran & Bohyung about music. I could also empathize with Bohyung about being part of a girlgroup.
Q: I'm curious about your first impressions. Your first impressions & who turned out to be the most different.
Bohyung: Suran unni. My first impression was that she was very standoffish. Also, I thought Yeeun was very frosty, although I could also sense that she is very charismatic.
Suran: Everyone proved to be the opposite. In particular, Yeeun turned out to be quite coy. She looked like the haughty type. I was very surprised at how sociable she is, how gregarious her personality is. She's very caring. Bohyung is so chic. Everyone has different traits that made them interesting.
Han-Na: My first impression of Suran unni was her music. The vocalist unni who sang the SBS Jealousy Incarnate OST, which evoked such a mysterious & veiled feeling. During the trip, she turned out to be friendly, outgoing & totally lovable.
Yeeun: Han-Na. Because Han-Na is an actress, I figured her to be a little icy & snobbish. But she turned out to be easygoing, & a genuine friend for life. She's so good at self-management, is very zealous about learning, & would always work hard. The filming was tough, but it was also serendipitous to discover what the cast members were really like.
Q: The music & travel aspect is refreshing. What made you decide to appear in it?
Bohyung: I wanted to do it because it was a first attempt at combining music & documentary. Wherever there's music, it's definitely going to be good.
Suran: I didn't think too hard before making up my mind. It was going to be about music & travel. The original plan was more a documentary. A music journey. So I agreed to appear. My companions also liked it. I went there to create something artistic. Making music on the road. After the show is aired, I get to release my song.
Han-Na: The music & travel aspect was very prominent. I've never seen it tried before. I'm an avid viewer of the EBS World Theme Travel show, so I'm already very positive about travel shows. Made my decision even easier.
Yeeun: Above all else, I love to travel abroad. Haha. The weather in California was also superb. I’m already yearning to visit again.
Q: What was the most lasting memory after the filming?
Bohyung: Playing with the musicians at the vineyard. The leisurely life & overall optimism at the vineyard was very inspiring.
Suran: I also love the vineyard. Playing guitar spontaneously with the vineyard boss & his friends was unforgettable. We really befriended many people across California. It fits the show’s purpose very well.
Han-Na: I'm no different. Haha. It’s the vineyard for me. There were no mobile phones or Internet there. Just nature, music, & us with guitars. Just thinking about it is blissful.
Yeeun: Me too! I've been to many cities, but the vineyard was a first. The sunshine was filtering through the leaves. The wine tasted very special too.
Q: Traveling with strangers couldn't have been easy. What were the inconveniences?
Bohyung: None at all. It felt like a real excursion, & not just for filming’s sake.
Suran: It was as I anticipated, because everyone were looking out for each other. I reached out to them. There were no major inconveniences.
Han-Na: We hit it off after we met. The four of us sharing our accommodation was a breeze. Perhaps the director sensed the common denominator in all of us?
Yeeun: I didn't feel uncomfortable. Maybe the others did because of me. Haha. Like my driving skills. All of us roomed together on the first day, then split into pairs after that. It was fun hanging out before we went to sleep.
Q: What were your takeaways from this trip?
Bohyung: The free time. I got to reflect a lot during the trip, & to resolve some complex stuff. Like mulling over how to move forward, & which direction to take.
Suran: Making friends. I'm the oldest, but I’m not that savvy. There were a lot of good advice & shared anecdotes during the filming. That was most rewarding. I was also a little jaded, & the trip rejuvenated me. Haha. It was really a healing experience.
Han-Na: I was humming more than usual? I found myself crooning more songs. There was so much music during the trip. Singing heartily while driving, the time of the year, the heavenly feeling, & the sunsets will always stay with me.
Yeeun: Making friends, above all. Suran unni, Bohyung, Hanna. I don't have many celebrity girlfriends. Neither do I tend to take the initiative. I don't easily trust people either. It was a short trip, but we built a lot of mutual trust & rapport.
[YEEUN]
Q: This was your first project after Wonder Girls disbanded. The filming must have felt different.
A: We broke up only after the filming. I wasn’t prognosticating too much then, & flew over in a relaxed mood. I wasn't bent on showing something or flaunting my independence. I just went with a light heart.
Q: You were the only original Wonder Girls member who didn't leave or enter the group later. That was such a pity.
A: There will always be moments when I feel sorry. I also have other disappointments, wondering what to do next. But we decided to do it out of consideration for one another. It was for the sake of everyone. Rather than lament, I prefer to look ahead. The other members also felt the same, wanting to think more about the future.
Q: Everyone in California seemed to have reflected a lot.
A: When Wonder Girls was preparing I Feel You for the album, there was a really bad practice day & all four of us just fled. In fact, we were wearing the same T-shirt that day. We decided to leave for Wolmido Island immediately. Haha. We headed to the seaside, took photos, ate delicious food, went on the amusement rides, & created vivid memories.
Q: Musicians seem to have different passions for music. What is music to Yeeun?
A: A love-hate relationship. Sometimes it's too good, sometimes it's loathsome. That's how it is. But I keep worrying. Why do I keep making music, & how long can I do it? Yet, I always have this conviction that, without music, I won't be a better person than what I am now.
Q: What kind of music do you want to try in the future?
A: If Wonder Girls was deemed to make music that the public likes, then I now want to make music that I like myself. I won't be limited to genres, & I'm going to explore new things.
[BOHYUNG]
Q: This year was Spica's fifth anniversary. This trip seemed to be a very special journey for Bohyung.
A: We're focusing on individual activities. Spica wants to look good when we get another shot. I'm preparing for a musical & solo activities.
Q: It was a pity to see such a talented group disband. Why did you break up?
A: We didn't disband. Both the agency & us want to do different things at the moment. After it's sorted out with the agency, we want the group to unite again if we’re given another chance.
Q: I'm curious about your solo plans.
A: I want to make an album, & start connecting with the fans through small shows. I want to make music for myself. I’m open to all genres, but it has to be positive music. I like the major & funky genres. Soul music is also great.
Q: How does Bohyung imagine to have Spica re-emerge again?
A: Maybe as married ajummas? Haha. It'll be fun to reconvene, perform together &, if the opportunity arises, clown around on a TV show. Won't that be something.
Q: If you have something to say to the fans.
A: We'll see you again. I want to say I'm sorry. I'm sorry that we didn't meet your expectations.
[SURAN]
Q: You've received approaches from hip-hop artists like Primary, Zico, Beenzino & Yankie. What is Suran's charm that draws so much love from such rappers?
A: Well, I have a distinctive voice but I prefer to focus more on the music, to furbish it aesthetically & hone in on the result. I want the music to be the main character. The producers also seem to like this, & thus give me opportunities to collaborate.
Q: Hip-hop, R&B & pop music form a wide range. You have extraordinary talent for music.
A: I never thought I was that special. It's been a while since I did those. I gained different experiences from such explorations. Playing with jazz & rock bands also expanded my versatility & fueled my learning. The musical part is just me verbalizing. Haha. My personality is multifaceted. I'm just a sucker for good music. No bias about what I should & shouldn't like.
Q: Any memorable artists whom you collaborated with?
A: I can't think of anyone specific. It's all about synergy, & the most striking one was with Primary. I learned so much, & it was so professional. He helped me get to where I am today. As producers, they let me know early what was important between the vocals & the music, & it's easy to work from there. In that sense, Beenzino also left a lasting impression on me.
Q: Is there a Cross Country member you want to collaborate musically with?
A: We collaborated together during the show. If we do it again, I think it'll be better in a different style. I also want to create some songs on my own. If I work with Yeeun, I want to try pop music or casual music [deep house?].
[KANG HAN-NA]
Q: I was quite surprised when I first saw only one actor on the cast list.
A: I was surprised too. I don't play music. Was I going to serve as the public eye during the trip? I'm musically illiterate but when I got to sing, I was participating on behalf of the public.
Q: Was it lonely to travel with the singers?
A: Never. There was no loneliness. We didn't divide ourselves as actors & singers. When we interacted, we treated each other like peers. I wish I had felt lonely. Haha.
Q: You seem to have great rapport with IU. Did she offer any special advice?
A: No special advice. Before the trip, she wished me bon voyage in a unni way, & I thanked her.
Q: How do you think this trip will inspire your acting?
A: The healing. The travel itself was self-healing, & the time taken was totally worth it. It appears the TV viewers were similarly satisfied. Just recalling these memories will rejuvenate me during my acting.
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Wonder Girls moment in JTBC 'Around The World Travel Package' (패키지로 세계일주 – 뭉쳐야 뜬다) E19 170328 Singapore episode
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*Can’t embed start time on Tumblr. It’s from 11:17 to 12:07, when the cast members were on a trishaw tour from Bugis to Little India. The Youtube highlights didn’t show this part.
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Hyuna will launch a project unit in May
Kuki News | 2017.03.29 | Translated by qoxie
Hyuna from 4minute will return to the music industry with a project unit in May.
On March 29, Cube Entertainment said: "Hyuna is preparing to form a project unit, but with another singer & not Jang Hyunseung. They will release a new song in early May." Her new partner has not been revealed yet.
According to her agency official, Hyuna recently stayed on in America & finished shooting her album jacket in Los Angeles.
Hyuna, who made her debut with Wonder Girls in 2007, celebrated her 10th anniversary this year.
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DNCE cut
*Yeeun didn't appear; no Bukchon Hanok Village highlights either. Looks like SBS filmed it before they went there (they changed into hanboks at the end). Interview content was as described in translated article; WG shown only when Joe Jonas was introduced.
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DNCE's first interview in Korea... "Receptive to all Korean girlgroups"
10 Asia | 2017.03.28 | Translated by qoxie
DNCE sat for their first interview in Korea.
On March 28, SBS Access Showbiz Tonight will air the first interview in Korea by American pop band DNCE, including their Korean guitarist Jinjoo.
DNCE is a four-member pop band led by Joe Jonas, whose former group Jonas Brothers were known as The Beatles for teenyboppers. Joe Jonas also has a connection with Wonder Girls. When Wonder Girls went to America, they were the concert openers for Jonas Brothers.
DNCE's signature song Cake By The Ocean is familiar to Koreans after being featured in a TV commercial for cars [Renault Samsung QM3]. In America, DNCE reached No. 9 on the Billboard charts with the song, & won Best New Artist at last year's MTV Video Music Awards.
The meeting is special because DNCE guitarist Jinjoo happens to be Korean. Born in Incheon & leaving Korea a decade ago, she has now returned to her homeland as a pop star with her band. She shouted the "dae-han-min-guk" chant at their first Korean show &, savoring the joy of her homecoming, coaxed the DNCE members to wear hanboks when they visited Myeongdong.
During the interview, the DNCE members also revealed how their unique name came about. They mentioned G-Dragon as the Kpop star they want to work with. To gales of laughter, they quipped that they are also receptive to all Korean girlgroups.
SBS Access Showbiz Tonight will air the interview with charming pop band DNCE at 8:55pm on March 28.
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Yeeun 'overpowering eyes at fashion show' (2017 F/W Hera Seoul Fashion Week)
TV Daily | 2017.03.28 | Translated by qoxie
On March 28 afternoon, the 2017 F/W Hera Seoul Fashion Week was held at Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) in Jung-gu, Seoul.
On this day, singer Yeeun from Wonder Girls attended fashion designer Park Youn-Soo's Big Park Collection show.
46 top domestic & foreign designer brands & enterprises are taking part in the Seoul Fashion Week, & more than 70 leading brands & designers are involved with the Generation Next Seoul & Mini Fashion Show trade shows, which will be held until April 1.
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'Cross Country' Yeeun, Bohyang, Sura, Kang Han-Na... Personality + music + lovely multi-charm muses
Kookje Shinmun | 2017.03.26 | Translated by qoxie
Cross Country sees Kpop goddess Yeeun, powerhouse singer Bohyung, fiendish vocalist Suran & actress Kang Han-Na traveling across California on a music journey of communication & healing.
Along the way, the production team also issued a mission to the cast members. They were to create songs based on what they saw & felt during the trip. Yeeun, Bohyung, Suran & Kang Han-Na proceeded to make music according to their own ethos. On March 25, the fifth episode of 'Cross Country' shows how closer the payoff is as they filmed the music video.
On this day, the members headed to Red Rock Canyon to film their music video. The desolate Californian landscape & melancholic air proved to be an excellent match for their poignant music. Before actual filming started, the members chatted at will about music. Yeeun's lyric about the gray sky galvanized everyone to discuss animatedly, deepening the emotions for the songs.
Later, the members went on to film the music video individually & as an ensemble. This was when Cross Country's 4-member, 4-color personalities & charms emerged. 11th-year girlgroup vet Yeeun looked very compelling & seasoned. Bohyung was cool & stylish. Suran came across as sensuous, while Kang Han-Na caught the eye with her sweetness.
The members' music was gradually reaching completion. The music video that will highlight their music was also finished. The revelations of the members' personalities, sensibilities & music passion reinforced the overall identity of the Cross Country show. How their songs will turn out, & what kind of appeal their 4-member 4-color music video will be, have become even more interesting.
In the meantime, we got to see the members' merry side in the latest episode. The quartet sneaked off when there was a delay, then startled the film crew by revealing that they were feasting at a Korean restaurant. But the crew also turned the tables by giving out unequal spending money to the unprepared members, amusing the viewers & made the trip more entertaining.
The next stage of the journey will feature more of the members’ music, & also them confronted with this 'golden chopsticks vs mundane spoon' [rich vs poor] plight.
MBC Every1 Cross Country is a reality show in which music & travel coexist. It airs at 11pm every Saturday night.
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Hyuna "I found a Nike Air Max Pop-Up”
Osen | 2017.03.25 | Translated by qoxie
On March 25 afternoon, singer Hyuna attended the Nike Air Max Pop-Up event which was held at the Hongdae area in Seoul.
The Nike Air Max Pop-Up brought a cloud-like visual to the middle of the Hongdae area. The Nike Air Max Pop-Up consists of three floors: Nike Air Max 1 'OG', Nike Air Max 1 'Master' & Nike Air Max 1 'Atmos'. In addition, there is also the Nike Air VaporMax theme, & visitors can likewise enjoy the many Air Max collaboration works that were produced by various artists.
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Hyuna releases dynamic dance video on SNS... "Best idol dance" indeed
Sports Donga | 2017.03.24 | Translated by qoxie
Singer Hyuna released a dance video.
On March 24th, Hyuna posted a dynamic dance video on her Instagram.
In the clip, Hyuna was dancing to a lively & intense beat, reaffirming her reputation as "best idol dance" once again.
Hyuna has recently been giving glimpses of her everyday life on Instagram.
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"Hot search stars" DNCE + Wonder Girls Yeeun's Bukchon excursion
Wikitree | 2017.03.24 | Translated by qoxie
On March 23 afternoon, American pop band DNCE went on an excursion to Bukchon Hanok Village with singer Yeeun from Wonder Girls.
DNCE is a four-member mixed-gender band consisting of lead singer Joe Jonas, Korean guitarist Lee Jinjoo, drummer Jack Lawless & bassist Cole Whittle.
DNCE, who debuted three years ago, became popular after releasing their self-titled debut album DNCE last November & winning the Best New Artist prize at the MTV Video Music Awards.
On Korean member Lee Jinjoo's recommendation, they wore traditional hanboks on this day & wandered through Bukchon Hanok Village in Samcheong-dong.
DNCE spent a happy time exploring the hidden treasures in Bukchon Hanok Village.
Below are more photos of the DNCE band's "beagle-mi" excursion to Bukchon.
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Yeeun & visiting pop-band DNCE's hanbok excursion
Star News | 2017.03.23 | Translated by qoxie
Singer Yeeun shared a glimpse of pop-band DNCE dressed in hanboks.
On March 23, Yeeun posted a photo on her Instagram & wrote: "King Jack, General Cole, Doryeong Joe, Princess Jinjoo".
In the picture, Yeeun & hanbok-attired DNCE members Jack Lawless, Cole Whittle, Joe Jonas & Lee Jinjoo were looking at the camera.
Netizens responded with enthusiastic comments like "Terrific social interaction", "Amazing", "Very pretty", etc.
Meanwhile, DNCE made their first visit to Korea on March 22. In particular, Incheon-born DNCE guitarist Lee Jinjoo is the sister-in-law of gospel singer Sohyang, which is a talking point.
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Ha:tfelt Yeeun having fun with a buddy who's not Jung Jinwoon
Top Star News | 2017.03.23 | Translated by qoxie
Yeeun shared a glimpse of her happy everyday life.
On March 23 morning, Yeeun posted a video on Instagram & wrote "ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Little cuties" in tribute.
In the clip, Yeeun & famous band frontman Joe Jonas were making funny faces with their dog-ear motion stickers, which gained much attention.
Netizens responded with with enthusiastic comments like "Ha:felt's immense network", "Both of you are just too cute", etc.
A post shared by HA:TFELT / 예은 (@hatfelt) on Mar 22, 2017 at 5:53pm PDT
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"A sniper's aura"... Sohee's dreamy chic innocence
Sports Chosun | 2017.03.23 | Translated by qoxie
Actress Sohee's overpoweringly ambient pictorial has been unveiled.
On March 23, Vogue Korea posted a video of Sohee's fashion photoshoot on Instagram.
In the clip, Sohee exuded a model's elegance as she impeccably showed off wearing various dresses. Sohee's captivating eyes & her chic yet dreamy aura was an attention-grabber.
Meanwhile, Sohee recently appeared in the movie Single Rider.
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