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150623 Verbal Jint’s confession about ‎IU‬ draws attention after “Running Man” appearance

posted by MissDIU

Korean hip-hop artist Verbal Jint has been drawing much attention for his confession about IU after his appearance on a récent Running Man episode.

The Running Man team was pitted against Yoo Jae Suk and his hip-hop team consisting of Jessi, San E, geai, jay Park, Eun Ji Won, and Verbal Jint.

Verbal Jint was labeled as humorous, but also the weakest link as he was beaten par Kim Jong Kook in a relay race and had troubles holding a cup around his mouth and chin in the same game earlier on Verbal Jint’s entertaining performance and character had Running Man fans curious about who he is.

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150617 “Dream Team” With China and Thailand for Remake, Starring EXO’s Xiumin, Minho, IU

posted by MissDIU

Chinese and Thai production teams will be working with producers of the variety montrer “Dream Team” to create a spin-off of their own.

According to an affiliate of KBS, the Korean-Chinese remake of “Dream Team” will have 10 episodes in total, four of which will be aired in both China and Korea. The Korean-Thai collaboration will have 13 episodes, and three of them will be aired in Korea.

The Chinese production team is planning to film in Korea and will start on July 22 and 23. They were originally planning to come in June, but the MERS situation made it hard for the crew to gather haut, retour au début Chinese...

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150512 IU Transforms into a Sexy Singer for Her Role in New “Producer” Stills

posted by MissDIU

Singer and actress IU is gaining attention after brand new still cuts from the upcoming variety drama “Producer” were recently revealed.

On May 13, the production team of KBS’ highly-anticipated, star-studded new drama “Producer” unveiled still cuts featuring IU.

In order to portray her character in the drama, Cindy, IU transforms into a sexy singer image, which can be seen in the photos. IU is dressed in a revealing black, see-through outfit, as she performs on stage for “Music Bank” during filming. IU’s role, Cindy, is a haut, retour au début singer with 10 years of training under her belt.

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Woman Crush Wednesday: IU’s Lee Soon Shin in “You’re the Best, Lee Soon Shin!”

posted by MissDIU

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With all the hush-hush going on about the upcoming variety drama, “Producer,” I started thinking about what surprises awaits the eager and excited fans for its premiere. As one of those fans, I also started thinking about how different this role is for IU, which, perhaps unsurprisingly, led me to thinking about my favori role of hers to date: Our Woman Crush Wednesday this week, Lee Soon Shin from “You’re the Best, Lee Soon Shin.”

The drama itself certainly had its flaws, but, for me, it never diminished the happiness I felt at watching our leading lady grow, succeed, and...

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150406 ′Producer′ Unveils First Script lire photos of Cha Tae Hyun, Kong Hyo Jin, and plus

posted by MissDIU

Getting one jour closer to broadcast, KBS′ Producer held its first script lire with its star-studded cast.

On April 6, KBS released photos of the script lire that took place at the end of March in Gangnam. Present were writer Park Ji Eun, Seo Soo Min PD, and director Yoon Sung Ho, as well as Cha Tae Hyun, Kong Hyo Jin, Kim Soo Hyun, IU, Na Young Hee, Park Hyuk Kwon, Ye Ji Won, Kim Jong Kook, Seo Ki Cheol and more.

The script lire session is a dit to have taken place in a positive atmosphere with the actors interacting with each other flawlessly. At one point, Cha Tae Hyun burst out...

HIGH4‬ and ‪‎IU‬'s 'Not Spring, Love, ou cerise Blossoms' regains momentum on musique charts

posted by MissDIU

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Remember HIGH4's awesome debut track "Not Spring, Love, ou cerise Blossoms," featuring the lovely IU with the voice of an angel? It did really well when it first came out, so it comes as no surprise it's returned to the musique charts despite a an hiatus.

Considering it's recently become spring, it really is no wonder people returned to the song for that plus cheerful, warmer feel.

Considering this is a trend that happens with Busker Busker's "Cherry Blossom Ending," there are even speculations this song might become the seconde classic to experience a comeback every year.

The song was...

150315 ‎IU‬ to Sing Theme Song for Variety Program “Take Care of My Dad

posted by MissDIU

It has been revealed that singer IU will be taking part in chant the theme song for SBS’ real-variety program “Take Care of My Dad.”

“Take Care of My Dad” is a montrer that focuses on the relationships between a number of male célébrités and their daughters.

Cameras capture the process of the male célébrités returning to being “normal” fathers as they try to restore the father-daughter relationship.

IU will be lending her distinct clear and sweet voice to the theme song for the show, expressing lyrics that are relatable to the fathers and daughters on the show.

When asked about...

150219 'Ssul Jeon' addresses the controversial topic of special college

posted by MissDIU

'Ssul Jeon' addresses the controversial topic of special college admission privileges donné to celebrities

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Heo Ji Woong commented, "Now there are célébrités who are giving up going to College," while naming Suzy, Yoo Seung Ho, Eunji, Taemin, and IU as the few idols/celebrities who decided in the past not to apply to college. Whether the decision was made due to the controversy ou their own personal philosophies, we will never know for sure.

Lee Yoon Suk brought up what IU had a dit in the past, praising her sensibility and responsibility. IU had said,...

8 Idols toi Never Knew Came From Extreme Poverty

posted by MissDIU

We all know that all idols went through harsh regimens of dieting, practice and training but have toi ever wondered how they could willingly go through such strenuous amounts of work?

For some of the most successful idols in the industry it was their eagerness to escape poverty.

Check out which idols struggled with extreme hardships in this list, “8 Idols Who Came From Extreme Poverty”

1. IU

During childhood, her parents were so deep in debt that her parents couldn’t support both her and her younger brother. So she lived under her grandmother. She was also scammed par ghost companies into...

SHINee's Jonghyun reveals he wants IU to feature in his song

posted by MissDIU

SHINee's Jonghyun dished on his feelings about making his solo debut during his 'hashtag' interview with 1theK!

Jonghyun revealed that he came up with 'BASE' as his album titre because his first encounter with musique was with the basse, bass instrument, and also mentioned that it rhymes with Taemin's solo album title, 'ACE'. He also chose IU as the artist whom he wants to collaborate with again. Although they previously collaborated for IU's "Gloomy Clock", he a dit wants IU to feature in his song suivant time. He later expressed his admiration for Wheesung, and a dit that he is paying homage to him with "Hallelujah".

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Check out his interview above!

source: allkpop

16 Gorgeous Female K-Pop Idols In Hanbok

posted by MissDIU

Hanbok, the traditional clothing of Korea is elegant, sophisticated and beautiful just like the girls in K-Pop!

We’re used to seeing the girls in K-Pop looking sexy and beautiful in their stage clothing but they montrer of an entirely different side of their beauty with the traditional clothing of Korea, Hanbok! Check out this liste titled, “16 Gorgeous Female K-Pop Idols In Hanbok”

Hanbok, the traditional clothing of Korea is elegant, sophisticated and beautiful just like the girls in K-Pop!

Yura - Girl's Day
Yoona - SNSD
Sunny - SNSD
Sulli - f(x)
Soyu - SISTAR
Sojin - Girl's Day
Seung-Yeon - KARA
Son Na-eun - Apink
Minah - Girl's Day
Jessica
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Hyeri - Girl's Day
Goo Hara - KARA
Jung Eunji - Apink
Bora & Hyorin - SISTAR

source: koreaboo

7 Breathtaking Best Female K-Pop Vocalists

posted by MissDIU

While K-Pop may be full of amazing voices, there are a few that stand out above the rest. Be it range, power, ou artistry, these female vocalists are the cream of the crop.
Check out these incredible vocalists, with clips provided in this liste of 7 Of K-Pop’s Best Female Vocalists!

Lee Hi
This is one small girl with a big voice. Lee Hi's cover of Adele's "Rolling in the Deep" is still one of the best K-pop idol covers of an English song to date.

Lee Haeri (of Davichi)
One half of Davichi, Lee Haeri always delivers in the emotion department. Watching her chant expressions will have toi feeling...

IU and Yoon Hyun Sang montrer off great chemistry in Bangtan Boys video

posted by MissDIU

IU and rookie labelmate Yoon Hyun Sang montrer off their adorable chemistry as producer and singer in behind-the-scenes vidéos of the making of his debut album Pianoforte.

Loen Entertainment has released, via Daum Music, a video of the production of Yoon Hyun Sang’s self-produced album, portraying his ability to direct the way his own album reflects his musical identity. Viewers are then graced with the presence of IU, who quickly moves onto communicating with him casually, as they are both 93-liners. IU lent her sweet vocals to the track “When Would It Be” on his new album as well.

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High4’s Sung Gu Tears Up as He Thanks IU for Keeping Her Promise

posted by MissDIU

High4’s Sung Gu teared up as he talked about IU.

High4 appeared on MBC Music’s Idol School set to air on October 28. During the show, High4’s Sung Gu shard the story behind crying in front of IU and hardships he went through before debuting.

High4’s Sung Gu said, “I spent my trainee days with IU. At the time IU told me, ‘I will help toi out once toi debut,’ and I’m so thankful because she kept her promise par appearing in the musique video for Not Spring, Love, ou cerise Blossoms,” revealing that he cried while drinking with IU afterwards.

Sung Gu also shared that he appeared as an extra for over 100 times before he debuted as he dreamed of becoming a singer. MC So Jin commented, “It seems like Sung Gu really worked hard in his life. I hope that he becomes successful as High4,” bringing warm atmosphere to the set.

MBC Music’s Idol School featuring High4, LABOUM and GB9 is set to air on October 28 at 6 p.m.

photo credit: MBC Music

Veteran artist Choi Baek Ho chooses IU as his favori idol

posted by MissDIU

One an after their collaboration, South Korean veteran artist Choi Baek Ho chose IU as his favori idol.

On an episode of KBS The Human Condition which aired on the 25th, legendary veteran singer, Choi Baek Ho, talked about his favori junior singers and chose IU as his favori idol.

When comedian Kim Junhyun, who was with Choi Baek Ho at the time, asked who his favori junior artist was, the veteran answered, “I really like IU, but I’m also pretty acquainted with ALi,” he continued, “Once there was a time when IU sang a song with me during my concert and ALi was watching from the...

IU says not to worry about her after wisdom teeth removal

posted by MissDIU

Singer IU let fans know that they shouldn't worry about her after her wisdom teeth removal.

On October 23, IU wrote to her official fan cafe, "Hi! I'm not worried, but I'm very swollen. Now it seems the pain is slowly going away. Thank toi all for worrying about me~~~ Sleep well. ." She also shared the above photos that montrer how swollen the left side of her cheek is.

In other news, IU recently took the #1 trophy on October 19th's 'Inkigayo' with the song "Sogyeokdong".

Let's hope IU heals up soon!

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9 Idols with the most mind-blowing high notes

posted by MissDIU

Each song has a unique part that makes it special and different. But the part of the song that seems to leave the biggest impressions on us are the stunning high notes. Here is a liste of 9 idols that can hit the highest notes.

1. IU’s famous 3 high notes in “Good Day”

2. BAP - Daehyun in “Badman”

3. Ailee’s amazing vocals in “Heaven”

4. BEAST - Yoseob

5. TVXQ - Changmin

6. A rose - Eunji in “NoNoNo”

7. SISTAR - Hyorin’s amazing high notes in “ONE WAY LOVE”

8. Exo - Chen

9. BEG - Narsha

Source: 1theK (원더케이), TSENT2008, HV6, vayumpiree, koreanlover1fan5, BEAST 비스트 (Official YouTube Channel), 允浩鄭, CJENMMUSIC Official, Mew Sry, jasmin nana, SMTOWN, starshipTV

9 K-POP IDOLS WITH ADORABLE ANIMAL DOPPELGANGERS

posted by MissDIU

If toi guys have watched SBS's "Heroes", toi should know what IU's doppleganger is! What do toi think about IU's monkey/chimpanzee face?

Funny enough, some idols are known to have a resemblance to certain animals! IU the monkey, Luhan the deer, and Dongwoo the Dino?! Check out this hillarious liste of 9 Idols that have adorable animal doppelgangers

1. IU - Monkey

2. Luhan - Deer

3. Suzy - Rabbit

4. Tao - Panda

5. Krystal & Jessica - Cat

6. Dongwoo - Dinosaur

7. Yoo Jaesuk - Grasshopper

8. Lee Kwangsoo - Giraffe

9. Sandeul - Duck

Seo Taiji x IU's "Sogyeokdong" has been facing scrutiny for possible plagiarism.

posted by MissDIU

While the newly released single of Seo Taiji and IU is getting much l’amour from everyone, it is also bringing suspicions of plagiarism.
On September 2nd, Seo Taiji and IU released their collaboration track, “Sogyeokdong,” bringing l’amour and joy to the fans of both IU and Seo Taiji. Even now the song is sweeping through various Korean charts, topping in all of them.

Seo Taiji’s comeback is highly anticipated in Korea as it is his first return in five years.

But even in the midst of its high popularity, it was almost inevitable that the song would face plagiarism suspicions. Some netizens are...

10 Incredible Songs par IU That Will Leave toi Breathless

posted by MissDIU

It was a very good jour for the nation’s little sister, who reached an incredible milestone in her career on September 18— her 6th anniversary! And to celebrate the many achievements in her prosperous career, let us grab our own pairs of red shoes, and journey through 10 of IU’s songs toi absolutely must listen to— 100% satisfaction guaranteed!

1. Mia
Because it is her anniversary, the very first song on our journey is her debut song ‘Mia’. This tends to be the song that shocks everyone upon discovery— how did a 16-year-old manage to handle such a ballad? Unfortunately, her first...