[News] JYJ Junsu Talks about the Unfairness of Music Charts

With his Korean solo album release date approaching fast, JYJ ’s Junsu recently encroached upon the topic of the unfairness of music charts.

On May 12, Junsu wrote to his fans on his :

“You can stop streaming, or whatever it’s called. I am satisfied with being able to make good music, and sing good songs. And I am satisfied to have fans like you who will listen to that music. Fairness has been something long gone for us anyway. Even still, I will not become weary.”

On May 11, Junsu released song “I Don’t Like Love” from his solo album “Xia Tarantallegra ” as an O.S.T. for the drama “Rooftop Prince,” in which fellow member Yoochun is taking part. Although the song reached number one on various charts immediately after it’s release, at the moment, “I Don’t Like Love” is outside in the twenties on Mnet and MelOn, and within the top ten on Olleh Music.

As a result, fans have raised questions regarding the fairness of music charts.

In related news, Junsu will be holding his first solo concert on May 19 and 20 at the Seoul Jamsil Indoor Stadium.

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[News] Park Yoo Chun Voted Number 1 Actor Who Looks Most Like an Anime Character

Park Yoochun, who is currently playing the role of a crown prince in “Rooftop Prince“, has recently been named as the number 1 “man jjit nam.”

Man jjit nam” is a shortened word that literally means, “a man who looks like he was ripped out of a comic book.” This defines a man, who is pretty and handsome like a protagonist from a love story comic.

On a online community site, a poll was created to vote for the best “man jjit nam” or “man jjit nyuh” (female version) celebrities. About 48,000 netizens voted. Park Yoo Chun received 43.5% of the votes (20,900 votes) and took the number 1 spot.

Netizens commented about this result by saying, “I voted too. Of course the crown prince should receive the number 1 spot,” “His looks seem like they’ve been ripped out of a comic book. So great,” “My heart pounds whenever Park Yoo Chun smiles,” and more.

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[News] NU’EST’s Ren supplants Super Junior’s Heechul as the #1 flower boy in Korea

Super Junior’s Heechul is known to be one of the most feminine male KPOP idols out there, earning him the title of prettiest ‘flower boy’ KPOP fans ever laid eyes on. Then along came a boy named Ren (ironically, his name means ‘lotus’ in Japanese) and the rest was history.

A recent poll asked netizens to choose who they thought were Korea’s top flower boys and NU’EST’s Ren was chosen as the #1 flower boy, thanks to his girly looks. Following him are Heechul, 2PM’s Nichkhun, JYJ’s Yoochun, and SHINee’s Taemin.

Not surprising since you know, when Ren was first teased for NU’EST, many fans thought he was a girl. No wonder Aron calls him ‘gongju’ (princess).

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[News] Park Yoochun’s enlistment notice unwelcome by netizens

Pop group JYJ member Park Yoochun who was been identified as 4th grade and will serve in public service due to asthma announced his official position with respect to military service.

On May 3rd, 2012, an official of management agency of Park Yoochun, C-Jes Entertainment, said:

“Park Yoochun did receive the enlistment notice, but currently there is no confirmed enlistment time, but he’s now filming the drama, so may delay the date for enlistment.”

The official added:

“At the first medical examination in February 2011, Park Yoochun received the decision of 7th grade, becoming the target of re-examination, later he honestly conducted reviews in accordance with the requests from the Military Manpower Administration (MMA) in good faith, was determined to be 4th grade, and will service as public service personnel.”

It’s reported that he received the grade 4 because of asthma.

Park Yoochun is currently starring in SBS drama “Rooftop Prince” in the leading role of Lee Gak.

On the other hand, after the news of Park Yoochun been assigned to public service was announced, it attracted the attention of suspicious netizens.

Netizens said, “Looks like all entertainers is in public service,” “Smoke so heavily, seems like determined to have asthma,” “He looks very healthy on the stage” and so on.

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