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Gaon Chart releases 2nd week of November rankings
The Gaon Chart revealed the full rankings for the second week of November.
On Weekly Singles Chart, Wonder Girls topped the chart with their comeback title track “Be My Baby” from their second full-length album “Wonder World“. The girls also placed atop of various online music charts. Meanwhile, singer Huh Gak enterd the chart in second place with “I Told You I Wanna Die” and Superstar K3′s ULALA Session‘s cover of “Western Sky” dropped two spot to 3rd place.
For Gaon’s Album Chart, Wonder Girls‘ “Wonder World” topped the chart kicking off the dominance for three weeks of Girls’ Generation‘s “The Boys“. Behind them is ballad singer Lee Seung Gi with “Tonight” on third while Super Junior‘s 5th repackaged album “Mr. Simple” landed on fourth.
Weekly Singles Chart
1. Wonder Girls : “Be My Baby”
2. Huh Gak : “I Told You I Wanna Die”
3. ULALA Session : “Western Sky”
4. Brown Eyed Girls : “Cleansing Cream”
5. Noel : “I Miss You”
6. Ooh La La Session : “Swing Baby”
7. Wonder Girls : “Me In”
8. Busker Busker : “Makgulina”
9. 4Men & Mi : “That Man, That Woman”
10. Wonder Girls : “Girls Girls”
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Weekly Album Chart
1. Wonder Girls : “Wonder World” [2nd Album]
2. Girls’ Generation : “The Boys [3rd Album]
3. Lee Seung Gi : “Tonight” [5th Album]
4. Super Junior : “Mr. Simple” [5th Repackaged Album]
5. TVXQ : “Why (Keep Your Head Down)” [5th Album]
6. Brown Eyed Girls : “Sixth Sense” [6th Repackaged Album]
7. INFINITE : “PARADISE” [1st Repackaged Album]
8. TRAX : “Blind” [3rd Mini Album]
9. Various Artists : “SungKyunKwan Scandal OST
10. B1A4 : “it B1A4″ [2nd Mini Album]
11. Super Junior : “Mr. Simple” [5th Album]
12. Tablo : “Fever’s End” [1st Album]
13. CNBLUE : “FIRST STEP” [1st Album]
14. Kim Hyun Joong : “Lucky” [2nd Mini Album]
15. B1A4 : “Let’s Fly” [EP]
16. 2NE1 : “2NE1″ [2nd Mini Album]
17. Sung Si Kyung : “First” [7th Album]
18. Ryo Kunihiko : “Floating Circle” [Special Album]
19. INFINITE : “Evolution” [EP]
20. 2NE1 : “2NE1″ [1st Mini Album]
Source: Gaon
translated by: jhezwafu @dkpopnews.net
Billboard, “Girls’ Generation Making Its American Dream Come True”
Via Billboard :
After its performance on Oct. 23 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, Girls’ Generation has continued to receive rave reviews from both critics and press worldwide. Due to its outstanding showing at this American concert, the girl group can now rightfully be named one of the international representatives of K-Pop.
Girls’ Generation recently released its title song, “The Boys,” from its third regular album, which has earned a spot in the top 5 on Billboard’s K-Pop Hot 100 chart ever since its debt. “The Boys”, created a lot of buzz even before the single’s release, as it was produced by none other than Teddy Riley – the famed producer of the late pop legend, Michael Jackson. The group also released an English version of this hit track for their international listeners (see the music video below). Girls’ Generation’s music video was recently released on YouTube and has already garnered over 17 million views – proving the girl group’s internationally spreading fame. The girls are under contract with Universal Music Group, which also boasts such talents as Lady Gaga, Eminem, and the Black Eyed Peas. This past June, this K-pop girl group released its second album in Japan, which shot to the top of the Billboard Japan weekly chart by selling an impressive 230,000 copies.
Since its debut, Girls’ Generation has continued to top the music charts in Asia, and now the girls are seeking to finally break into the US market. As their name states, the girls are seeking to represent a new generation of female Korean artists conquering the global music market.
Girls’ Generation is managed by SM Entertainment, one of Korea’s largest entertainment agencies, which has developed other top Korean artists such as HOT, BOA, TVXQ, and SUPER JUNIOR. This nine-member girl group is by far one of the most versatile groups in the SM Entertainment arsenal. Each of the nine members brings a unique individual talent/color to the group, which allows Girls’ Generation to command a diverse fan following.
The leader of the group, Taeyeon, who won first place at the SM Youth Singing Competition, is known for her vocal abilities. Tiffany and Jessica, both born and raised in the States, are known for their fluency in both Korean and English. Hyoyeon made a name for herself as the dancing queen of pack. Youri and Yuna were previously fashion models and Seohyun and Sunny are well-rounded vocal artists due to their long and arduous training under SM Entertainment.

The girls debuted in August of 2008 with their first single “Into the New World”. Their first single was a bright and cheerful song that gained adequate attention from the public, however, was not the blockbuster that many industry experts expected. Three months later, however, they released a remake of Lee Seung Chul’s 1989 hit song, “Girls’ Generation”, which first helped them gain a strong domestic fan base.
The release of the single “Gee” propelled the girls into stardom. With a catchy melody and chorus, as well an irresistibly addictive and adorable choreography, Girls’ Generation started its domination of the Korean music industry. The group’s ascendancy didn’t stop there — five months later, they released “Tell Me Your Wish (Genie),” which saw Girls’ Generation stand tall as the No.1 girl group in Korea.

Every album that Girls’ Generation released afterwards has proven to be a major success. The repackaged second album, “Run Devil Run,” saw the girls showcase a new sexy charisma that contrasted starkly from their previous cutesy image. Their new found sex appeal helped the young ladies widen their fan-base from mostly female teens to the male population of Korea. Girls’ Generation also has the unique distinction of being the singers most requested to perform before the Korean Army.
After sufficiently dominating the Korean music market, Girls’ Generation ventured off to conquer the Japan music market as well. The girl group released “Tell Me Your Wish (Genie)” in the Japanese language followed by their first debut Japanese album, “Genie”, which sold over 75,000 albums within 4 weeks. This album secured top tier positions on Billboard Japan’s album sales charts and their second single “Gee” sold over a hundred thousand copies, and helped this girl group become the face of K-POP to the Japanese public.
The girls’ newest and English-only single, “The Boys”, is causing a commotion throughout the world and is turning their dream of being charted in America, into a reality. The sky’s the limit for the young ladies of Girls’ Generation!
f(x)’s Victoria garners attention for her cameo appearance in TRAX’s new “Blind” MV
f(x) leader Victoria made a cameo appearance on TRAX‘s new MV for “Blind“, and she’s receiving attention for her ability to shed believable tears on cue.
Through her emotional acting abilities, Victoria expressed the love and pain in visual form that was also portrayed in the lyrics.
The highest quality equipment were used to film the video, and it was directed by Director Hong Wonki. Filming took place at Shinadong studio near the end of October, and the atmosphere on set was reportedly dynamic as Jay belted out the song with his strong vocals while his partner Jungmo complimented Jay’s singing with his intense guitar playing.
Also making a cameo appearance in the MV alongside Victoria was Super Junior‘s Kyuhyun, and the MV was released on the 10th on TRAX official homepage, as well as their official Youtube channel, and their Facebook page.
TRAX made their comeback debut on Mnet’s Countdown and put on an impressive performance for fans to officially jump start their promotions.
Source & Image : MK via Naver ; allkpop
TRAX released “Blind” MV feat. Super Junior’s Kyuhyun and f(x)’s Victoria
SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR in Madison Square Garden is Set to be Released in the First Half of Next Year!
SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR in New York which was held at Madison Square Garden, the home of pop, as the first Asian artist will be made into a movie.
[I am: SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR in Madison Square Garden(working title)](Produced by CJ Entertainment, Co-Produced by S.M.Entertainment, Distributed by CJ Entertainment) is set to be released in the first half of 2012. The movie will be about historic performance in New York and undisclosed real stories of SM artists including Kangta, BoA, TVXQ!, Super Junior, Girls’ Generation, SHINee, and f(x).
Moreover, the movie will show SM artists’ preparation for touching stages, their real everyday lives off the stage and frank confessions inside their hearts. Further, the process of their growth from the period as trainees, current images, and dreams for the future will be featured in the movie as well.
On October 23rd, ‘SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR in New York’ ended in great success at Madison Square Garden in New York (renowned as the dream stage of singers and the Mecca of American pop culture). Since it was the first Asian artist’s concert, international medias such as Japan’s Sankei Sports, Nikkan Sports, China’s MING PAO DAILY NEWS as well as local medias such as NEWYORK TIMES, NEWYORK DAILY, BILLBOARD, VILLAGE VOICE, COMCAST, NEWYORK 1, MTV and etc. attended and competed to cover the concert.
Meanwhile, [I am: SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR in Madison Square Garden(working title)], which will feature live scenes of the concert in New York and daily lives and dreams of SM artists, will be released in the first half of 2012.
credit : SM Town Facebook Page
The United States, Japan and China Exclusively Reported SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR in New York!
“New Yorkers Admitted SM Family”
Not only the U.S. but also Japan and China’s media attention was focused on the SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR in New York, which was held at the Madison Square Garden of New York on the 23rd as the first Asian artist.
Sankei Sports of Japan introduced the review of SMTOWN LIVE IN NEW YORK and performance of SM artists. It also mentioned that “KPOP swept over the hometown of entertainment” conveying the fever of on site.
Especially when U-Know of TVXQ! shouted out loud at audiences as”감사합니다. Thank you New York!”, all the audiences stood up and shouted all together. Sankei showed great interest in this scene and expressed it as “It was the moment when New Yorker admitted SM Family”
Also, Nikkan Sports made headline that “SMTOWN showed up in New York wrapping up with great excitement,” and introduced high popularity of SMTOWN LIVE IN NEW YORK. It not only reported about the enthusiastic reaction of the fans in the U.S. but also mentioned flash mob protest which was held in Central Park on July for requesting SMTOWN LIVE IN NEW YORK.
Along with these Japanese media release, China’s major portal site, such as sohu and sina, reported the concert. Especially, Chinese portal site, 环球网(환치우왕), reported that “SMTOWN LIVE IN NEW YORK caused a sensation at New York Madison Square Garden and showed charms of KPOP all over the world.”
Meanwhile, New York Times praised the SM artists by saying that “any one of which any American reality-TV talent show or major-label A&R department worth its salt would be thrilled to have discovered.” Moreover, Billboard made a headline review as “SMTOWN IN NEW YORK at Madison Square Garden surprises Billboard.” New York Daily News released the interview of Tiffany of Girls’ Generation and KPOP Special report focusing on SMTOWN LIVE IN NEW YORK convincing SM’s global brand power once again.
credit : SM Town Official Facebook
SMTOWN will Perform at the Madison Square Garden Arena as the First Asian Artist!
SM artists including Kangta, BoA, TVXQ!, Super Junior, Girls’ Generation, SHINee and f(x) will perform at Madison Square Garden, Mecca of pop culture, as the first Asian artist.
SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR, which has fascinated music fans all over the world with great success in Seoul, LA, Tokyo, Shanghai and Paris, will perform at the main venue of Madison Square Garden in New York on the 23rd at 7:00 p.m. for 15,000 audiences so it is expected to attract the attention of music fans in the U.S. once again.
Especially, according to Madison Square Garden, SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR is making headlines by holding a concert at the main venue of Madison Square Garden, the Arena, for the first time as Asian artist’s concert. Top artists who represent Asia will appear in the concert and present their best performance at the Mecca of American pop culture.
Also, with the support of LG Electronics Inc. ‘SMTOWNLIVE WORLD TOUR in New York’ promotion video, which is made of music video highlights of Kangta, BoA, TVXQ!, Super Junior, Girls’ Generation, SHINee and f(x), has been playing on large electronic board in Times Square, Manhattan (NY) since the 17th.
In addition, since Girls’ Generation will perform the English version of their new song, ‘The Boys,’ at the concert in New York for the first time, it is expected to receive an explosive response from music fans in the U.S.
Meanwhile, ‘SMTOWNLIVE WORLD TOUR in New York’ will also release the pictures of the concert and backstage and highlights of the concert through facebook SMTOWN page (www.facebook.com/smtown), YouTube SMTOWN channel (www.youtube.com/smtown) and KakaoTalk Plus Friend. And also, the pictures of Kangta, BoA, TVXQ!, Super Junior, Girls’ Generation, SHINee and f(x) at the airport will be available from the 22nd.
credit : SMTown Official Facebook
SM TOWN concert to be held in Peru at the end of this year?
There’ve been several articles circulated by the media today about SM Entertainment (SM) and its stocks. Interestingly enough, the articles all referred to a ‘SM Town’ concert in Peru, supposedly scheduled to happen at the end of this year.
Goldman Sachs announced on October 13th that they’ve decided to hold off on purchasing SM stocks until further review. They stated, “We are being careful in considering whether or not SM Entertainment can bring in profits from within Japan. The stock value has increased 43% since August, and 213% since 1 year ago.”
With SM’s stock experiencing a tremendous surge in value over a short period of time, Goldman Sachs appears to be concerned about whether the stock value will plateau or not.
Goldman Sachs claimed that SNSD‘s new album, the New York ‘SM TOWN’ concert in Madison Square Garden, the purported ‘SM TOWN’ Peru at the end of this year, and the scheduled release of BoA‘s movie next year have all been taken into account in determining the current SM Entertainment’s stock value.
The news came like an electric shock for many, as SM Entertainment has yet to officially announce an SM TOWN concert in Peru. It seems that perhaps SM Entertainment released that info to their stockholders and investors before making that info available to the general public.
Source +Photo: Star News, Yonhap News via Naver : allkpop
