The length of SNSD‘s shorts are currently a hot topic amongst netizens.
On October 3rd, SNSD performed live at the ’2011 Hallyu Dream Concert’, putting on a very powerful and glamorous performance, attracting a tremendous amount of praise and cheer from fans.
As soon as photos of the performance were posted online however, the shortness of the members’ shorts instantly became a hot, controversial topic.
Netizens commented, “Aren’t they too short? There’s a certain length that is appropriate“, “They’re almost like panties…that’s embarrassing“, “I can almost see their butts“, expressing negative emotions.
At the same time, there were other comments such as, “Not everyone can pull them off… they look attractive to me“, “They’re average length shorts“, “I personally like them a lot” and “I’m so jealous of SNSD members’ genetically long legs“.


So what’s your verdict? Hot or Too Short?
Source: Asiae, Kyeongin, XportsNews

On September 30th, the members of JYJ met up with reporters for their “In Heaven” press conference at a cafe in Jungdong, Seoul.  In a heartfelt interview, the men answered questions regarding TVXQ, their recent controversy with ‘PSM‘, and their hopes for the future.
Jaejoong began,

“First of all, this album is one that contains all of our memories and feelings over the course of the past two years.  It’s an album that has a lot of scents in it.  There are tracks that convey our honest feelings, as well as tracks that beat around the bush in expressing ourselves.  No matter how much we beat around the bush, though, those that have been with us through it all will know what to imagine while listening to these songs while the regular public will just listen to the song for what it is.  It’s an album with a passcode.  Like I stated, it’s an album that contains everything we’ve felt and done over the past two years.”

Junsu continued, “I worked on the album by conversing a lot with the other members.  It’s an album that shows the true colors of JYJ.  I believe that we were able to create such a great result because we regarded as the production of it as a positive opportunity and experience.”
Jaejoong added, “The reason we started our individual activities was to get the name of JYJ out there.  Since the three of us cannot go out on music programs, we had no option but to get JYJ’s name known individually.”
Junsu stated,

“We began our careers as singers and I hope that we’ll continue to eternally walk down the path of a singer.  Because we’re restricted in so many areas as singers, we decided to take the performance route.  Even if it’s hard to see us on TV, we’re trying to work with our fans by performing at events and fan meetings, as well as other small events.  Our focus is on creating an environment where we can communicate with our fans and enjoy the performance aspect of it together.  A concert is not just a place where we show what we want to show, but a place where we can converse with them.”

When asked what ‘PSM’ meant in their song “Pierrot“, Jaejoong stated,

“It’s weird that a song that’s not even our title track is worthy of being in the media headlines for not passing regulations, but it’s actually quite heartbreaking.  SBS actually asked us what ‘PSM’ meant, meaning that they’ll give us a chance even if it wasn’t okay to pass.  KBS, however, didn’t even give us that chance and just interpreted it however they wanted to, completely ignoring the creator’s intent.  That is so frustrating.”

He continued,

“PSM stands for ‘Performer’, ‘Success’, and ‘Museum’.  Everyone has a future and everyone hopes that their life can shine.  In order to accomplish that, however, they must borrow the strength of others since it’s not possible on your own.  They’re then physically taken advantage of by a museum that creates that success for you and at times you’ll find yourself acting something that you don’t want to do.  It’s a song about people that use innocent people that are only innocently searching for hope.”

Jaejoong stated, “A lot of time has passed.  The time we’ve spent apart might have created misunderstandings, but as for us, a lot of that has passed.  I just hope for us to all meet again.  Yunho and Changmin appear in my dreams often.  Once, all three of us dreamt of them at once.”
He continued, “I still don’t keep in contact with Yunho and Changmin.  Please let us contact them.”
Jaejoong also revealed that he might have the opportunity to see Yunho.  “The lighting director for Yunho’s drama, ‘Poseidon‘, is also the lighting director for ‘Protect the Boss‘.  He once told me to come and visit during an after party.  I might be able to see him then.”
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Source: Mydaily, Everyday Economy, World Journal via Naver

Before you read ahead, keep your minds out of the gutter: SNSD‘s YoonA and Yuri have been receiving lots of attention for their dorky ‘leg-spread dance’ on SBS‘s “Running Man“.
On the October 2nd episode,  six members of SNSD appeared on the show to compete as teams of 2′s with the members of “Running Man”.
In the race, the last mission was to pick a number on the karaoke machine and sing until they received the exact score.
The green team, formed of two teams of Kwang Soo and Yuri, and Jae Suk and YoonA, picked DJ DOC’s “Run To You”, and performed the song accompanied by an energetic dance. What caught the attention was the intro to the song which required the embarrassing ‘leg-spread dance’, which requires one to get low with their legs spread wide while raising their hands.
Yuri and Yoona started dancing the ‘leg-spread dance’ with their one goal to achieve the mission, dropping their innocent, girl image, and Taeyeon screamed Yuri’s name in shock. As the girls continued the ‘leg-spread dance’, the other members exploded in laughter as they could not stand watching the girls.

In addition, Yuri performed her ‘ggap dance’, which she was banned from doing by the agency, bringing more laughter to the set.
Source: Reviewstar via Naver

Hosted by f(x)‘s Luna, SECRET‘s Hyosung, plus future idol, Kim Him Chan the  MTV‘s ‘The Show‘ aims to introduce the hottest stars in K-Pop through three different categories: ‘Hot Singer’, ‘Super Rookie’, and ‘Comeback Singer’.
The September 30th line-up included: 45rpm,  Davichi, Crispi Crunch (feat. Sori), G.Na, B1A4, Stellar, April Kiss, Piggy Dolls, Chocolat, Zion, Kim Yoo Hee. and U-Kiss as well as a segment with B.o.M.

Sunday's episode on BBC One will be the 2,248th edition of the show, and will feature performances from LeAnn Rimes and Andrea Bocelli.
The first show was broadcast in October 1961 from the Tabernacle Baptist Church in Cardiff.
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams, called it one of the best known institutions in UK television.
Initially Songs Of Praise had originally been due to run for 6 weeks, but has gone on to become one of the BBC's flagship programmes for Sunday night.
The show has visited over 1,800 different churches, chapels and cathedrals around the world and 201 people, including Delia Smith, David Bellamy, Sir Jimmy Saville and Moira Stuart, have presented it over the years.
BBC director general Mark Thompson said: "Fifty years is an incredible milestone for any TV or radio programme to be that indispensable, that loveable, that inspiring, for so long - it's a real testimony to just how warm and engaging Songs Of Praise is."
Other tributes from well-known faces have been paid to the programme during a special anniversary show, which was broadcast last Sunday.
Welsh singer Katherine Jenkins Katherine said she thought the show would "always last" and comedian Jimmy Tarbuck called it a "national institution".
EastEnders actress June Brown added: "Songs Of Praise gives many people an opportunity to worship from their own homes, people who are sick, people who live a long way away."
On Christmas Day in 1998, the programme attracted 11.4 million people, which remains the show's highest ever audience.
Songs Of Praise celebrated the new millennium on 2 January 2000 at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, where 65,000 attended, making it the programme's largest audience.

SBS‘s “Inkigayo” is back once again, and this week’s show revolved around a special called, “Save the Green Earth Concert”
Viewers got to see performances from Super Junior, KARA, INFINITE, TEEN TOP, SISTAR, the Brown Eyed Girls, Fat Cat, Jewelry S, Maybee, Kan Mi Youn, B1A4, Clover, miss A, Davichi, Kim Kyu Jong, Dal Shabet, Sung Shi Kyung, G.NA, and Haha.
Since today’s episode centered around a special cause, there were no “Inkigayo Mutizen” winners announced.

Kim Eana, the lyricist behind the Brown Eyed Girls‘ “Sixth Sense“, recently took the time to explain the symbolism behind the music video’s unique scenes on her official blog.
She began by writing, “The lyrics and music video are not just a story that follows a certain sequence; rather, it’s a collection of characters and images that come together to form one illustration. The song itself is a hybrid rhapsody, so the story does not flow according to the music video’s string of events.  All scenes that took place within the building represent the characters’ individual histories, and the image they wish to project onto the riot police.”

On Miryo: “Since Miryo is the rapper of the group, she took the role of being the deliverer of the message.”
“When the camera first pans to Miryo, she looks confident and strong. But when the camera zooms out, the viewer is able to see that she’s actually tied down.  There are several mics in front of her, as if she’s being forced to say something.  The two lions she’s chained to represent power and authority, which she kicks away from her.”

On Jea: “Jea represents the image of sacrifice. She’s tied to tree branches, an idea derived from religion.  Although the scene looks beautiful from afar, the viewer is able to see that Jea is being pressed down and chained.”
“In the actual teaser image, Jea represented ‘music’.  She is the only character that does not rebel outright. In the music video, however, she becomes a strong and powerful leader in the outdoor scene with the riot police, which stands for music’s desire to rebel.”

On Narsha: “Narsha represents the ‘sixth sense’ in itself, and embodies the animalistic lyrics in the song (such as “The tips of my sharp nails become embedded into your skin”). Since there is a recurring ‘jungle cat’ theme, Narsha was directed to act as wildly as possibly for the video. The melody picks up in pace during the parts where she emerges; it was a natural concept derived from both the music and lyrics.”
Kim Eana continued, “The lights inside the cages are flashlights, a symbol of constantly being watched and observed.  What’s interesting about her character is that although she looks afraid of it, she also seems to enjoy being observed.”


On Ga-In: “Ga-In’s scene took place at a hallway in a private university in Thailand.  The director wanted a long tunnel that you couldn’t see the end of, and we found the perfect place for it. The theme of being observed continues here (Jea with the surveillance cameras, Miryo with the mics, and Narsha with the flashlights), as Ga-In was also observed by a camera while tied to a chair.”
“Ga-In’s character represents resistance and has a bit of a back story. The military jacket that she’s seen wearing over her clothes belongs to her dead lover, a man who dreamed of a revolution. Ga-In wore that jacket around, mourning the death of her lover, but didn’t know what the jacket stood for. Consequently, she becomes accused by ‘the Absolute’ of being a traitor, and gets locked up, humiliated, and abused.  Although she looks scared at first, her spirit rises up at this challenge, and she begins to tease her attackers to do worse with sly glances and smirks.”

All four characters and their histories comes to life in the resulting scene against the army of men.  Simply put, the entire scene blurs fantasy and reality. The ladies are seen rebelling against the army, breaking down the men and their conscience, forcing them to doubt ‘the Absolute’ that they serve.  Their tactics work, because one by one, the men begin to turn around to search for ‘the Absolute’ to find the reassurance they need to continue.
Miryo then throws the golden mask, signaling the start of their chance for freedom.  The army fights against the water cannons that attempt to force them back in line, but instead of pain, they feel exhilaration as they get hit. The soldiers suddenly transform back into being young men with a hunger for life, instead of being jaded pawns.

The scene finally then switches over to the golden mask again ['the Absolute'], as it falls to the floor, leading viewers to think that the rebellion was a success.  Unfortunately, the entire scene was a fantasy dreamed up by the four members and the army together.

The scene then switches back to the army as they rush the Brown Eyed Girls, signaling that everyone is back to reality.  The tragic ending shows that no matter how hard the four tried to break free from whatever was repressing them, they remained the weaker force in the face of ‘the Absolute’.

Source + Photos: ‘Eana the Kim’ Official Blog

The ladies of SNSD made a big splash with their variety skills during their appearance on SBS‘s ‘Running Man‘.
For the October 2nd broadcast of ‘Running Man’, the SNSD members paired up with the ‘Running Man’ crew in Goyang-shi, and went through a gauntlet of various missions.
Shedding their usual coy image, YoonA, Yuri, Taeyeon, Jessica, Hyoyeon, and Seohyun flung themselves into their missions and showed off their improved variety skills. It’s said that they kept the ‘Running Man’ members on their toes from start to finish.
During the recording, SNSD participated in a rooftop karaoke game and even performed some silly dances – receiving loud cheers from the ‘Running Man’ members.
Be sure to tune in this Sunday for a full recap of the show!
Source: OSEN via Naver