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The nominee list for upcoming 19th High1 Seoul Music Awards 2010 has been revealed! It is said to be one of the most popular Korean music award ceremonies, established by Sports Seoul in the 1990's. The 19th Seoul Music Awards will celebrate the best singers of 2009 and will be held on February 3 2010. Nominated for BonSang: * So Nyeo Shi Dae * Super Junior * GDragon * 2PM * Baek Ji Young * Brown Eyed Girls * MC Mong * Kim TaeWoo * KARA * SS501 * Davichi * SHINee * Son DamBi * LeeSsang * Outsider * Lee Seung Gi * Epik High * Park HyoShin * SG Wannabe * Bobby Kim * Lee SeungChul * FT Island * Ivy * WheeSung * 8eight * K Will * Im ChangJung * 2AM * UKiss * Epik High Nominated for Newcomer award: * 4Minute * T-ara * After School * f(x) * MBLAQ * BEAST * TaeGoon * Rainbow * Secret * 2NE1 Nominated for High1 Popularity award: * Combined list of singers from nominee list of BonSang and Newcomer award * Background info: Seoul Music Awards joined hands with High1 resort in 2008 to further promote the event when Hallyu wave was growing stronger. Additional information (Thanks to BeBe): * Daesang : One Daesang artist chosen from the 10 Bonsang artists * Bonsang : Top 10 artists are chosen. Voting(20%) Digital/Album sales(50%) Research(10%) Judges(20%) * Rookie : 3 chosen * Mobile Popularity(determined by fan voting) : 1 or 2 * Plus Digital Music, Best Album, Hallyu Special, Performance, R&B, Hip Hop, Trot Awards- Voting: * Voting will start from 26th December all the way till 1st February 2010 * Voting method is by using mobile phone and entering voting key * High1 Popularity award: Based 100% on mobile votes * For Bonsang, Daesang and Newcomer award: Based 20% on mobile votes DaeSang winner history for the past 9 years: * 2009: WonderGirls * 2008: Big Bang * 2006: Dong Bang Shin Ki * 2004: ShinHwa * 2003: Lee Hyori * 2002: BoA * 2001: Kim GunMo * 2000: Jo SungMo ~~~~~ Woot WonderBang lol ok ok so anyways my opinion : they have a bigger chance of winning here. Fan votes are only 20%. Right now theyre not even in the top 3 and not even an expected winner (2ne1) is in the top 3 for fan votes. BUT TAKE NOTE, this show bases also on sales, in which 2ne1 and T-ara have the upper-hand. Alot of people are saying/wanting Mblaq and Beast to win, i'd say hell no, im a fan of them but obviously, the two girl groups have proven to be more deserving.

Taecyeon from the boy band 2PM (full name Ok Taecyeon) and Eunjung from girl group T-Ara showed their affection toward each other via Cyworld. Last 20th on the recording of SBS 'Inkigayo' T-Ara showed a Christmas version of their hit "Bo Peep Bo Peep". While others members were wearing red dress, Eunjung was the only one wearing a snow man costume, which raised the curiosity of many. After the broadcast, Taecyeon left a message on Eunjung's cyworld. His message was :"Your punishment for today is a snowman costume? hahaha" cr:cnbnews + Anais(SARANG!BANG)trans + me(yanipopo)

Some quick news 2009 is coming to a close, and some of us writers of the allkpop team have put together a list of our favorite albums of the year. It's clear that 2009 has been a great year for Korean music and we wanted to share our top picks with you. Take a step back to reflect on these albums with us, even if you've never really given some of these artists a listen before. It never hurts to try something new, unless we're talking about drugs... Well anyway, without further ado, I present you with our favorite albums of 2009: lilchoiboy18: "For Muzik" by 4minute Although it was only a mini album, For Muzik totally blew me away. I had jumped on the 4minute-is-going-to-tank bandwagon after Hot Issue (and HyunA's incredibly squirrelly voice), but Muzik, What a Girl Wants and all of the other tracks on the album blew me away. After considering these tracks along with their stellar performances (including a VERY cute Gayoon for the What a Girl Wants promotions), I've decided that this is by far my album of the year. (purchase?) maestro-J: "Feel gHood Muzik: the 8th Wonder Album" by Drunken Tiger I wasn't a hardcore fan, but the best album of 2009 has got to be Drunken Tiger's "Feel gHood Muzik: the 8th Wonder Album." He released like a million songs in a two-disc package. My top favorites are True Romance and Monster. I loved the Korean version of Monster but damn, the English version is fantastic as well - that song just hypes me up. (purchase?) jeshicaa: "1:59PM" by 2PM May I speak as a representative of the fangirls out there? 2009 would be incomplete without 2PM. Seriously. From their hit comeback song Again & Again to the Jaebeom controversy, 2PM was making the headlines whether it was for the good or for the bad. Nevertheless, JYP definitely did not disappoint me with this amazing album full of new and innovative beats, and the funky groovy feel only found in JYPE's music. My favorites from this album are I Was Crazy for You and Tired of Waiting. Oh, and need I mention Heartbeat? Let's just say these boys were the highlight of 2009. (purchase?) rameninmybowl: "Heartbreaker" by G-Dragon What can I say more to this masterpiece? The blonde boy definitely lived up to his expectations of being the best, as indicated by his MAMA 2009 Best Album of the Year Award. Although I was initially unimpressed with this album, G-Dragon's super-infectious tracks definitely turned me into his biggest fan - and yes, I'm a guy. Despite the countless issues he went through due to plagiarism scandals and censorship issues, the album was still filled with G-Dragon's unique style, something that the k-pop industry hasn't had for years. My personal favorite has got to be The Leaders. The ingenious lyrics and catchy tune made me suffer the song-stuck-in-my-head syndrome for at least a month! (purchase?) shockimpulse: "2NE1 Mini Album" by 2NE1 Although I never really got into Fire, the rest of the songs on 2NE1's mini-album sound very mature. Stay Together and In The Club especially are amazing songs that are under-appreciated. They give off a sad, mellow and mature vibe with a hint of American influence. And 2NE1's songs are unique from most other girl groups because they don't fit the stereotypical "one rapper + bridge/chorus singers" concept. All of the girls share the bridge and chorus, and the rapper actually gets more face time. A lot of the girl/boy idol groups are good but that conventional system a bit too repetitive; 2NE1 definitely mixed things up. (purchase?) lawlietta: "[e]" by Epik High I don't know how they did it, but Epik High created a monstrosity of thirty excellent tracks for [e]. To be honest, I usually go through an album once or twice, then select a few favorites to obsess over - yet I fell in love with every song on this tracklist. Although [e] retains the sick beats and powerful messages that Epik High is known for, the album is quite refreshing, especially in comparison to the upbeat dance tracks common on the music scene these days. I really don't want to pick a list-topper, but I'd have to pick Wannabe as my favorite because it gets a +10 for its epic music video. Brownie points for the awesome mini book as well! (purchase?) Parkmeister: "Feel gHood Muzik: the 8th Wonder Album" by Drunken Tiger I can't seem to choose between Drunken Tiger's Feel gHood Muzik and Leessang's Hexagonal efffff. I'll just go with Drunken Tiger: Feel gHood Muzik. This album totally exceeded my expectations of Tiger JK; his collaborations with the other artists were amazing! All the tracks gave off a fresh, hip hop vibe. I have been and will always be DIGGIN IT! (purchase?) heartfacee: "Muzik" by 4minute I did not see much coming from this group, but their album definitely exceeded my expectations. When I first heard What A Girl Wants, I could not stop playing it on repeat. Muzik has the highest play counts on my iPod. Later on, I got introduced to I Won't Give and it instantly became another favorite. Though Funny sounds a lot like Britney Spears' tracks and there's an excessive amount of auto-tune in general, I still loved this album. (purchase?) mashimello: "Heartbreaker" by G-Dragon G-Dragon's solo album is totally innovative and he's not scared to break the boundaries of K-pop to come out with some sick tracks! I can also tell that his heart and soul went into this album as he wrote most of the songs. I honestly think that GD's album would easily break into the American music industry with the similar yet creative beats. (purchase?) kimchisteve: "Jang Gi Ha and the Faces - Vol. 1" by Jang Gi Ha & Faces Jang Gi Ha & Faces got more attention when Infinity Challenge did parodies of their songs - after watching that episode, I searched up this band up right away, and got their 1st album which is the best. Jang Gi Ha might not be the best singer nor have the best looks, but he can sure make great songs. Cheap Coffee, The Moon is Rising, Let's Go and Why That Guy were the most unique songs that I've ever heard. This album also sold more than 20,000 albums, which is an accomplishment for any musician. I love this band, and you should definitely check them out too! (purchase?) Hogwood: "Absolute First Album" by T-ara After a year of releasing a string of great singles, T-ara really outdid themselves with their first full length album. It not only compiled all their previous hits, but also brought equally excellent new songs into one complete and cohesive package. One of the most important albums of all time. (purchase?) alikstae: "Cross & Change / "Double Date" Repackaged" by F.T. Island It's good to know that, aside from the surge of electronic dance pop in the kpop scene, Korea has its fair share of quality acoustic pop music. Unlike their previous lead singles, the F.T. Island guys kicked off promotions using the addictive high energy track I Hope. Surprisingly, the album's fast paced numbers aren't too far off from the pop/rock being released here in the States. The album is well-rounded with all sorts of stuff to cry and jump around about. You all should definitely buy the "Double Date" re-release of this album if you haven't already. (purchase?) misstinax3: "Vol. 1: Be Mate" by Mate Oh, mainstream scene... you treat me well--and I love you--but once in a while, I just need to get away. In an industry dominated by idol stars, it's easy to overlook (or just be plain unaware of) indie rock artists. How does one describe the magic that is Mate? This band presents a perfect balance of instrumentals and strong vocals. Tracks like Fly To The Sky (하 늘을 날아) and It's Alright offer a captivating rock-ballad vibe that will leave you wondering why you never paid more attention to this astounding trio. My favorite track, Fly To The Sky (하늘을 날아), is a comforting listen that never fails to wow me. Be Mate is honest, convincing, genuine and stellar through and through. A winner, plain and simple. (purchase?) delacroix: "3rd Demo" by Broccoli, You Too This is the latest by Broccoli, You Too, the most promising band out of Korean indie scene. Although the album carries only two new songs (the rest are re-recordings), it is still a great gift for the fans who have been awaiting updates from this impressive band. I would describe their music style as a pink flower drawn on beige background - quiet and calming without feeling sorrowful or dragged-out. It is hard to find music like this these days - fun without the use of synthesizer, autotune or computer-generated drum beats, something that's quite rare. Falling in love with this band will be somewhat painful, as it is impossible to buy this band's albums since they always sell out so quickly. (unavailable on YesAsia) TheProdigy: "Supreme Team Guide To Excellent Adventure" by Supreme Team Much to my delight, hip-hop duo Supreme Team stole the Best Male Rookie Award from the idol groups BEAST and MBLAQ at this year's MAMA Awards. Not to bash on idol groups, but it is no surprise that other genres in k-pop are overshadowed by the idols which really holds many youths, and even you readers, back from exploring other venues of music. I would like to see Korea break out of its current tendency of watching idol groups debut every month and instead develop a trend of the celebration of musical diversity. (purchase?) Aaand that's our favorite albums list of 2009! Although this was a huge year for k-pop in Korea, the Hallyu wave has really taken off and stepped onto the global stage as well, especially in the United States. The music video for Se7en's Girls was playing on the TV screens at your nearest Footlocker store, BoA released a great album with big-name producer/singer Sean Garrett supported. The Wonder Girls took the US by storm and showed what K-pop was all about with their English version of "Nobody" which brought them a tour with the Jonas Brothers and a spot on the Billboard charts. Here's to the Hallyu movement, a great 2009 and hopefully, an even better 2010!

idk if this should be posted here.. but i cant post it in the covers sections since it's not mine. besides it's still T-ara related. Alisktae remixed the two singles, BPBP and LTB http://alikstae.tumblr.com/post/293080101/...on-tok-peep-all http://alikstae.tumblr.com/post/296427696/...emix-all-vocals my friend also made a techno remix, here's the link im so excited since theyre gonna show Queen Seon Deok here! aside from qri being in it, QSD's story-line amazes me

Love the jacket on Jiyeon and on her pic boram's on thefloor lol. boram look sso pretty as always

are they sleeping like seriously? i mean there's a blanket and stuff. lol i hope its for the filming and theyre not allowing anyone to sleep on the floor during filming! D:

im gonna make a mean joke about a jewelry member so dont read the next line if you dont want i never knew horses can dance so well haha rofl xD im so mean but..bleh. They should have added the most awkward members in idol groups like our boram, seungri, sohee(in the us though) and see who can make the audience the most awkward. rofl rofl

i thought packs, ill correct it, it said BOXES. xD boxes are much better than packs xD and lol cant they donate some to Kara? they need some ROFL ROFL jk jk

This years SBS Gayo Daejun is going to be extremely HOT with performances galore! With all the hot new rookie groups in 2009, it's certainly going to be a breath of fresh air. Stay tuned to allkpop as we will be providing full coverage of all of the year end award shows. The lineup has just been revealed, check it out! Solo Artists: *Baek Ji Young - Like Being Hit by a Bullet (dance version) and My ear

The last one on boram looks nice! And the white dress on soyeon looks nice on her too!

The last one on soyeon doesnt work on her. She looked like a mess. The hair.. please stylist, curl your own hair.

Rising girl group, T-ara, has been awarded the title of having the most repetitive hook in a song, with Bo Peep Bo Peep! On the December 19th episode of Entertainment Relay, they had a battle on which song repeats the most. The contestants were Brown Eyed Girls' Sign, SNSD/Girls Generation's Gee, and T-ara's Bo Peep Bo Peep. T-ara was the winner of the 3, with a total of 110 "bo peep bo peep's" in the song. Brown Eyed Girls came in second place, as they repeated "dot dot dot dot dot" 105 times in the song and SNSD in third with 52 "gee's." Most of the songs that rise to popularity are songs with catchy hooks, which is pretty evident from the list above, but let's not forget about the Wonder Girls with Tell Me and Nobody. On this episode, there was also a contest for which idol group dance was the best, which Brown Eyed Girls picked up with Abracadabra. Not surprising at all, with the hip sway and Ga-In's provocative performance! cr:allkpop wdh 110? im gonna count later rofl. i wonder if they count it bo peep = 1 or bo peep bo peep = 1. most probably not second one.

We reported yesterday that T-ara will be bringing in some early festive cheer with a special Christmas version of their infectious hit single, Bo Peep Bo Peep this weekend. The T-ara girls were decked out in Christmas gear from top to bottom for their special Christmas gift/performance for their fans. This will be only one of two performances in which the girls will be decked out in Christmas gear, so watch out for their 2nd and final one next Friday, 25th December on Music Bank. cr:allkpop

The pretty girls of T-ara performed Bo Peep Bo Peep earlier today on MBC Music Core. It wasn't their usual performance as they changed things up a bit and paid a little homage to Super Junior. During one point in the performance the girls did a dance from Super Junior's Sorry Sorry choreography. These girls are so cute. And here's even more proof that Shinee are fanboys of our girls, after the recent fancams circulating the net of Shinee dancing to Bo Peep Bo Peep, here's a much more solid proof that they are fans of the song. Vid- cr:forevershinee@youtube cr:allkpop Srsly can we all agree that hyomin is epic now? Soon enough she'll be doing traditional dances.

its most likely because Jiyeon is the youngest out of all of them.

Trust me: remove the korean logo, bigger resolution with same quality = INSTANT WALLPAPER. xD this would have been nice!

Even before her debut with T-ara earlier this year, Jiyeon was already participating in some talent competition and actually coming out on top. In a clip which only surfaced recently, the 16 year old Jiyeon had took part in a competition known as Smart Model 2008 which was hosted by Jung Hyung Don and Hwang Bo and broadcasted on MNET. In the video, she dances to Fin.K.L's Forever Love and also shows some slick dance moves in her second performance. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4f5xAhvt1g - video. cr:vagabond360 Jiyeon is currently busy filming for God of Study which will debut on 4th January 2010. Many thanks to Katana for tip. cr: allkpop