[K-pop] Lee Seung Gi Makes a Clean All-Kill With ‘Forest’ Mini Album

2012-11-23 10:23  l   CJ E&M enewsWorld Stewart Ho

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Lee Seung Gi has proven he has indeed returned in full.

After releasing his comeback single Return on November 22, the song immediately shot to the top of various online music charts including Melon, Olleh Music, Bugs Music, Mnet and others to give the hallyu star a clean all-kill.

The song and album was jointly produced with Epitone Project and the music has been described as healing music that Lee Seung Gi has long wanted to sing.

With its poignant lyrics and soothing melody, Return has been favorable reviewed by critics and fans, many who have said the song is a perfect fit for the colder weather.

Lee Seung Gi will next hold two days of concert on December 1 and 2.

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[K-pop] Kim Hyung Jun Cast for Kim Ki Duk Film ′Actors are Actors′

2012-11-23 10:44  l   CJ E&M enewsWorld Jeon Su Mi

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SS501′s Kim Hyung Jun will be joining the Kim Ki Duk crew.

The singer-turned-actor has been cast for a role in director Kim Ki Duk′s upcoming film, Actors are Actors.

He will thus be making his big screen debut with the film following his drama debuts with Glowing She and Late Blossom (I Love You) this year.

Actors are Actors is about what happens when an actor who enjoyed sudden fame takes a big tumble to the bottom. It has already confirmed appearances by Yang Dong Geun, Seo Young Hee and MBLAQ′s Lee Joon.

The decision tops off a busy year the singer has been having, what with his two dramas, the release of his second solo album Escape and his nationwide Japan tour.

Actors are Actors is the next piece by director Kim Ki Duk following his big win at the Venice International Film Festival with Pieta.

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[K-pop] Infinite Completes Sold-Out Japan Arena Tour

2012-11-23 10:50  l   CJ E&M enewsWorld Grace Danbi Hong

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After selling out all seats and adding more shows , Infinite has successfully completed its Japan arena tour.

From October 27 to November 22, Infinite moved through Yokohama, Nagoya, Kobe, and Fukuoka, performing a total of eight shows with 74,000 people in the audience, completing the Infinite Second Invasion Evolution in Japan.

During the shows, the group performed all of its hit songs, such as Be Mine, Paradise, She’s Back, and The Chaser, which earned a lot of love in the summer of 2012.

Also with Dong Woo’s birthday landing on the November 22, the Infinite member spent a special birthday with fans during the November 22 show.

On completing the feat, Infinite said, “We’ve just walked our first steps with one year since our Japanese debut, so we thank everyone for all the support and love. We did our best in each show to repay the fans who have shown such an amazing response. It was an enjoyable and amazing experience to communicate with Japanese fans through music and performance.”

With the arena tour completed, Infinite leader, Sung Kyu, will be focusing on his solo activities with his new song 60 Seconds from his first solo album Another Me. L will also continue acting in the MBC sitcom, What is Mom.

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