Fan Accounts Tell of Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon Tearfully Apologizing to Fans at Airport

     According to Girls’ Generation fan accounts, member Taeyeon was visibly distressed and trying to apologize to her fans at Gimpo International Airport.

     Taeyeon and the other Girls’ Generation members were at the airport on their way to Japan for their “Japan 2rd Tour 2014.” According to one fan account that has been spreading through Twitter and other social networking sites, “As soon as Taeyeon arrived at the airport she looked around for her fans and tried to talk to them. She told her fans that she had wanted to apologize to them but her agency was keeping her quiet and that she would find a way to communicate with them soon.” According to the fan, despite her manager’s attempts to stop her, Taeyeon managed to talk to her fans for one minute, apologizing multiple times.

     On June 19, Dispatch released photos of Taeyeon and EXO‘s Baekhyun together in Taeyeon’s car. SM Entertainment confirmed that the two had recently started dating. However, fan reaction have been mixed and sometimes volatile. Although Taeyeon did write an apology in her Instagram, both her and Baekhyun have remained mostly silent since the news.

     Well, what do you think guys? If you ask me, I'll tell you that whoever our bias they NEED privacy and NEED their reality. They're still human and they're still need fiance or soulmate. Think about it twice, please. Look how pity they're, not free to have a boyfriend/girlfriend like us, like you and me. Sometimes we have to moveover our ego. Well, what we have to do just hope the best things for them.

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Netizens Connect Taeyeon’s Oreo Reference with EXO’s Baekhyun

 

     The internet was in a frenzy earlier today with reports spilling out on Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon and EXO’s Baekhyun relationship, which SM Entertainment later confirmed. A representative stated, “They had a close junior and senior relationship and recently starting dating.”

     The last post Taeyeon had on her Instagram was earlier this morning at 2 a.m. (KST) with a photo of two oreos and the message “I’m also going to go crazy because of you today #oreo.”

     After the relationship news broke out, netizens immediately connected it with Baekhyun as his name in Chinese means white (白 = Baek) and black (玄 = Hyun). Netizens started going through their social media accounts to see what else they could dig up. Previously, Baekhyun posted a photo of his birthday cake which included two oreos.

 

Updated: SM Confirms, Girls’ Generation Taeyeon and EXO Baekhyun Are Dating

Update: After the news took the internet by storm, SM Entertainment has stepped in and confirmed that the two labelmates are dating. A representative told OSEN, “They had a close junior and senior relationship and recently starting dating.”

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     Girls’ Generation member Taeyeon (25) and EXO’s Baekhyun (22) are reportedly dating.

     Since last year, various Girls’ Generation and EXO fans had suspected as such, posting on forums and fan sites images of ‘Taeyeon Baekhyun evidence.’ The ‘evidence’ includes pictures of the two SM artists together, looking at each other lovingly, the two with couple items like cell phones, bracelets, headphones, and sunglasses, and screencaps of their SNS posts, where they use cute nicknames for each other: Taenggu and Baekoong. Fans further suspected a romantic relationship between Taeyeon and Baekhyun, as the EXO member is only following Taeyeon on Instagram among all the Girls’ Generation members.

     On the morning of June 19, Dispatch released photos of the two on a late night car date after the end of the EXO concert this past May 26. They were also photographed spending time together on May 28, prior to Girls’ Generation flying out to Japan. According to their report, Baekhyun and Taeyeon have been dating for about four months.

     The report says that Taeyeon and Baekhyun have known each other for about three years, since Baekhyun entered SM as a trainee. Reportedly, they started showing interest in October of last year. According to a source, who was said to be someone close to the two idols, “Their mutual interest started near the end of last year, and they started dating since sometime this past February.”

     Despite their age difference, they act more like close friends. According to another acquaintance of the two, “Baekhyun calls Taeyeon ‘Taenggu,’ and Taeyeon calls Baekhyun ‘Bae Kyun’ or Baekoong.”

SM Entertainment is currently preparing an official statement.


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SM Entertainment Responds to Sulli and Choiza's Dating Rumors

 

SM Entertainment has finally responded to f(x)'s Sulli (20) and Dynamic Duo's Choiza (34)'s dating rumors.

Even despite more pictures such as the one below surfacing, in an unsurprising turn of events, SM Entertainment denied the dating rumors as they stated, "[Choiza] is only a sunbae who is like a brother to Sulli. They are not dating. Since they are close, they meet often."

Although Sulli and Choiza were spotted holding hands in the previously revealed photos and video clip, according to SM Entertainment, the two merely have a brother-sister relationship.

What are your thoughts? Do they seem like just friends or something more?

Sulli Garners Criticism for Failing to Follow Complete 'Rum Pum Pum Pum' Choreography + SM Responds

 

Again, f(x) has stirred up some controversy related to behavior and mannerisms.  

This time, attention is focused on Sulli, who was clutching the hem of her skirt instead of dancing to 'Rum Pum Pum Pum' during f(x)'s performance on September 11.  The girls were on stage for the World Federation of Neurosurgical Societies symposium, which was taking place in Coex this year. 

Netizens are pointing out that she failed to do the part of the dance where the girls lie on the ground and eventually push themselves back up to the music.  In the pictures above, Sulli is just squatting down while holding her skirt.  People are saying she is not trying her best and leaving criticism on YouTube and on-line forums.

One criticism said, "She has neither the energy nor the drive.  Far from giving fun and energy to the audience, it feels like she is taking them away."  Another said, "Maybe Sulli really is not meant for the idol life as she doesn't seem like a pro the way she always surprises people with her attitude."

However, others have defended her, saying it might be due to her sudden diet plan or perhaps the skirt was too short and she just felt embarrassed.

SM Entertainment spoke up in her defense, as well, saying, "It appears that Sulli failed to follow the choreography because she was not feeling well at the time."

cr : Allkpop.com

 Henry Takes Lead In Upcoming Chinese Drama 'My Sweet City'

Henry is ready to show fans more of his secret talents!

The SM Entertainment solo singer and Super Junior-M member has been cast in an upcoming Chinese remake of the 2008 SBS drama My Sweet City.

Henry has signed on to play the male lead and will head to China soon to start filming.

According to a statement SM Entertainment made to Star News on Wednesday, "After Henry wraps up his solo promotions, he will travel to China to film My Sweet City."

"Henry is the main lead in this drama and an older woman will be cast as the female lead for their love line," explained the SM rep.

The source at Henry's agency also said that the singer will remain in China for approximately three months for the show's filming.

In My Sweet City, the 23-year-old Chinese-Canadian K-Pop sensation will play the role of a young, up-and-coming movie director.

He will reportedly be playing opposite 32-year-old Chinese actress Xinyi Zhang.
My Sweet City will mark Henry's first major lead acting role.

In the meantime, the singer has just started up promotions for his sophomore single "1-4-3 (I Love You)" with f(x) rapper Amber.

cr : kpopstarz.com

 Super Junior Siwon To Make His Return To The Big Screen In China With 'Helios'

 

For the first time in seven years Super Junior member Siwon will be hitting the big screen in China.

Siwon is currently working on the upcoming movie Helios, which is being filmed in Hong Kong and mainland China.

Helios is about a nuclear weapon being developed in Korea that ends up being stolen by terrorists.

 

Siwon will play the role of a police officer chasing after the terrorists in an effort to save us all from impending disaster.

 

Korean actor Ji Jin Hee has also been cast in the film and will portray a Korean scientist who helped develop the nuclear weapon.

The Super Junior singer previously appeared in the 2006 Cantonese film A Battle of Wits, a serious historical drama about the warring states in ancient China.

Helios is expected to be released sometime in 2014.   

Siwon is a member of SM Entertainment's popular male group Super Junior and the Chinese-language sub-unit Super Junior-M.

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Tasty to Join SMTOWN Beijing Concert Lineup, Infinite Can’t Attend Due to World Tour

 

On August 19, a certain news agency reported that Infinite would be joining the line-up for an SM concert. However, SM C&C sources commented, “Infinite won’t be able to join the SM concert due to their world tour.”

The source continued, “Tasty will be attending the SMTOWN Beijing concert in October,” marking the first Woollim appearance in an SM event after the merge. However, Nell and Infinite will not be performing at the concert.

Previously, the public was put through a shock to hear the news of Woollim Entertainment merging with SM’s SM C&C to form Woollim Label on August 9. After many voiced their concerns over the Woollim artists’ futures, the agency assured that the artists’ music won’t change.

Infinite’s schedule after they return from their world tour is not yet decided and the public is yet to see Woollim’s top group perform on one stage with DBSK, Super Junior and other SM artists.

INFINITE, Tasty, and Other Woollim Artists to Join SMTOWN Concerts

Now that Woollim Entertainment and SM C&C have merged to form Woollim Label, we may just yet be seeing INFINITE perform at SMTOWN concerts along with Girls' Generation, Super Junior, TVXQ, f(x), SHINee, and EXO!

Tasty has currently been confirmed to perform at the October SMTOWN in Beijing concert. Because of INFINITE's previous schedule for their global tour, it'l be difficult for them to participate in the SMTOWN concerts yet - however, there are rumors and media reports that claim INFINITE will also be joining the SMTOWN concerts as well.

The band Nell will not be joining SMTOWN concerts as of yet. How do you think SMTOWN would look when INFINITE has joined the rest of the SM Entertainment artists on stage?

[NEWS] SM Entertainment's SM C&C merges with Woollim Entertainment to form 'Woollim Label'

SM Entertainment is setting their sights on the big picture as they embark on the road to become a major music company such as Universal Music Group, Warner Music Group, and Sony Music Entertainment.

Just as the three mentioned labels are major global music companies that manage various sub labels, SM will also set out to become a representative music group in Asia.

They've already kicked off the process as SM C&C has announced a merger with Woollim Entertainment to create an independent 'Woollim Label', whose music will differ from SM Entertainment's sounds with their own color of music and an eclectic lineup of artists. With its connection to SM Entertainment, SM C&C, and other global subsidiaries, a synergy effect is expected. 

In addition, with SM Entertainment's global influence and network, artists now under Woollim Label like INFINITE, NELL, and TASTY will benefit, and their increased global recognition will also raise SM group's total sales and profits.

Regarding 'Woollim Label', SM Entertainment stated, "SM Entertainment will run its global music distribution and additional businesses while SM C&C will take charge of the label's functions. In terms of business structure and scale, we will acquire international competitiveness and will stand as Asia's premier music group which can compete with global major music groups. We will take our place as the first global major music group in Korea."

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SM Entertainment to Open 'SMTOWN Museum' in Los Angeles, USA

SM Entertainment announced on August 7 that they will be opening a hybrid entertainment area in Los Angeles, USA.

The tentative name of venue is "SMTOWN Museum". SM Entertainment had considered opening a place in Hollywood for locals to experience Hallyu Wave, but after considering the influx of locals and tourists in Korean Town, the agency bought a building in the heart of Korea Town. 

The buildings is located on the corner of Oxford street and will most likely be the location for the proposed "SMTOWN Museum".

A representative of SM Town said, "For long term and stable business promotion in the United States, SM Entertainment USA has purchased the building. It will be in the form of a museum with Korean restaurants, entertainment venues, and showcases that use hologram and other media".

cr : Soompi.com