[News] 2NE1-Son Dam Bi Performs at 'Y-POP Party' in Shanghai in Front of 20,000 Fans

[News] 2NE1-Son Dam Bi Performs at 'Y-POP Party' in Shanghai in Front of 20,000 Fans

It was revealed today that girl group 2NE1 and singer Son Dam Bi performed on July 13 in Shanghai for the 'Y-POP Party'.

Son Dam Bi performed many of her hit songs from "Crazy" to "Saturday Night" and gained much attention from fans.

Her agency stated that she has been receiving numerous requests to debut overseas. They plan on having her take positions as MC-actress-model and more.

At this concert, over 20,000 local fans attended after hearing that top stars Son Dam Bi as well as group 2NE1 and Epik High would be performing.

2NE1 also sang many of their hit songs such as "Fire" and "I Love You" and gained much attention from fans

K-Pop artists popularity could be seen at this concert with all the fans that attended in order to see them.

[News] Big Bang G-Dragon Successfully Finishes Shanghai Concert with 20,000 Fans

[News] Big Bang G-Dragon Successfully Finishes Shanghai Concert with 20,000 Fans

Big Bang leader G-Dragon held his Shanghai Mercedes Benz arena concert on May 25-26 with 20,000 fans and had a successful solo concert.

Starting from March, G-Dragon began his first solo world tour, '2013 G-DRAGON WORLD TOUR: ONE OF A KIND'. He is currently 3 months into his world tour.

Last year, Big Bang as a group had visited Shanghai. This time, G-Dragon returned by himself with his solo world tour. He sang many of his hit songs such as "Heart Breaker", "MichiGO" and more. He sang a total of 20 songs and showed off an amazing performance for his fans.

It was also revealed that many celebrities from China attended the concert as well, showing G-Dragon's immense popularity.

G-Dragon, who is known for revealing different images at concerts, showed off his own unique concept through his fashion and outfits. These outfits proved to show that he was the true fashion icon of K-pop and gained much attention.

For his solo tour, he will be visiting 8 countries, 13 cities for a total of 26 performances. He will have met with 550,000 of his fans throughout his entire world tour. He is also working with famous creative director Travis Payne and Stacy Walker as well as stage designer Michael Cotten to create the perfect concert.

On the other hand, G-Dragon will be headed to Japan on June 1-2 to begin his Japan 4 dome tour, starting with Nagoya.

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[News] 20,000 Chinese fans get excited at the G-Dragon’s concert

[News] 20,000 Chinese fans get excited at the G-Dragon’s concert

According to an announcement by his agency on May 27, G-Dragon drew 20,000 fans to his concerts on May 25 and 26, held at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Shanghai, where he also performed last year with the other Big Bang members. G-Dragon performed his 20 hit songs, including “Heart Beaker,” “Michi Go,” and “One of a Kind.”
 
The artist has been on his first solo world tour, G-Dragon 2013 World Tour: One of a Kind, having kicked off from Seoul in March. Several Chinese stars attended the Shanghai concert, including Agela Baby.

G-Dragon will draw a total audience of 550,000 at 26 concerts in 13 cities of 8 countries and perform at four major domes in Japan on June 1 and 2.

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[News] Actress Park Shin Hye Takes Over Asia: Fan Meeting from Philippines to China

[News] Actress Park Shin Hye Takes Over Asia: Fan Meeting from Philippines to China

Actress Park Shin Hye has been traveling all over to meet with her fans.

On May 18, Park Shin Hye held her '2013 Park Shin Hye Asia Tour KISS OF ANGEL in Shanghai' and held her first solo fan meeting in China.

Park Shin Hye had visited China several times for the TGC Girls Collection but had never been to China for her solo event.

On May 17, fans from young teens to older generations were seen waiting for her at the airport in order to catch a glimpse of her. With fans from all ages waiting to see her, it was clear that she was a popular star in China.

After holding several press conferences with the press and media, she held her fan meeting on May 18.

She has been receiving an overflow of love and support from her fans in China through her Taiwan dramas and Korean dramas. During her fan meeting, she played the piano, held a dance performance and other fun stages for her fans for the 2 hours that she had. They also held fun quiz games and talked about cooking as well. She also took some time to answer questions front he fans as well. This was a great way for her to interact and communicate with her fans on a more personal level.

An official commented, "She has shown many different sides to her as she danced in the Philippines, collaborated with a rock team in Japan and played the piano in Shanghai. It is due to her passion and drive that she is able to perform and showcase new and fun performances for her fans."

On the other hand, she is preparing to make a comeback through a new drama.

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[News] Park Shin Hye shows off her cooking skill, making gimbap

[News] Park Shin Hye shows off her cooking skill, making gimbap

Actress Park Shin Hye showed off her skill at cooking at her first solo fan meeting in China, which was held in Shanghai, on May 18. She made gimbap and introduced it to the Chinese fans. Wearing a beautiful apron, Park put the gimbap together using such ingredients as laver, rice, cucumber, carrot, ham, and shrimp in a calm and orderly way on the stage. Fans shouted for joy and marveled at the sight of her making the food so expertly.

The MC admiringly said, “Park Shin Hye’s kitchen skills are incredible.” Park replied, “I often cook at home when my mother is out. I’m especially good at making bean-paste stew (doenjang jjigae) and chicken roast (dak bokkeumtang).”

A highlight of the program was Park going out into the audience to feed her fans gimbap herself. The fans who got to try her gimbap showed great appreciations, and the other fans shouted out of envy.
Park’s agency, S.A.L.T. Entertainment, says, “We were surprised at great attention and support that Park Shin Hye’s first solo fan meeting in China got. Fans followed her every move, from her arrival at the airport to the end of the concert. Her recent appearances in Miracle In Cell No.7 and Flower Boy Next Door are drawing attention just because she’s in them, even though they haven’t been officially released in China.”

Park has been cast in SBS’s new drama series To Wear the Crown, One Must Bear the Crown – The Heirs, by writer Kim Eun Suk, who is well known for such series as Lovers in Paris, Secret Garden, and A Gentleman’s Dignity, Lee Min Ho has also been cast in thist promising work.

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[News] Hyun Bin’s career philosophy: “I’m always concerned about my acting. Popularity is not important.”

People are enthusiastic about something Hyun Bin recently said about his thoughts on his career. He joined the army when he was at the peak of his popularity and had his first interview after being discharged on the episode of KBS2′s Entertainment Relay that aired on May 4,after a fan meeting in Shanghai, China.

About the timing of his joining the army, Hyun Bin says, “I planned to join the army then. The drama series Secret Garden was working out well for me, and though I hadn’t intended to reveal it, during the filming of the series, it became known that I had had a physical and an oral exam.”

Asked about whether he was worried about losing popularity because of the break, Hyun Bin says, “I have been concerned about my acting and about fear that I might disappoint people who trust me as an actor. I haven’t thought much about popularity.” This thoughful revelation has had an effect on viewers.

On the interview, Hyun Bin’s appearance drew attention. He looked as good as ever. After the interview aired, people reacted variously: “Hyun Bin is not only handsome but also thoughtful.” “He is a perfect guy.” “Hyun Bin is the best.” “He has become more manly since the army.”

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[News] Hyun Bin captures women’s hearts in Shanghai

Actor Hyun Bin visited Shanghai and was warmly received by local fans. Hyun Bin visited China for the first time since his discharge from the military and appeared at a launching event held on April 23 in Shanghai.

Prior to the event, Hyun Bin expressed his consolations to the victims of earthquakes that occurred in Sichuan on April 20. He said, “I’ve heard that there are many victims of the earthquakes. I would like to offer my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and hope that the surviving victims recover soon.”

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[News] Hyun Bin visits Hong Kong for his third Asia tour fan meeting

 On the evening of April 20, actor Hyun Bin held his third Asia tour fan meeting in Hong Kong, which turned out to be a great time spent with local fans. Most of those in attendance were female fans, who responded Hyun Bin’s every move. The popular star drew great cheers from the crowd.

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