[Exclusive] White Entertainment announce HUGE plans for 2012

2011 was both a turbulent & rewarding year for White Entertainment that saw the rise & fall of Girls’ Revolution, the imprisonment of ex CEO Park Su Kang, & individual success of its artists. The company, far from industry leaders, held steady thanks to the success of Jessica Jiyeon’s “Rocker Princess” - one of 2011’s biggest films, several lucrative endorsements for Tiffany Taeyeon, as well as success in Japan with Girls' Revolution sub unit Heathers.

Current co CEO KellyRose Spires took time out of her busy schedule to give AllKFlop an exclusive phone interview about the company’s future plans.

Tiffany Taeyeon signs solo deal in Japan with SLAVEX!

Girls' Revolution leader Tiffany Taeyeon was a guest on Friday night's episode of The Late Show with Kang-Min Soo, where she announced that she's signed an exclusive solo record deal in Japan!

The sexy starlet was on the show to promote the next season of her hit K-drama Busan Heights, where she revealed to Kang-Min that she is now signed to Japan's biggest record label SLAVEX after the host pressed her about her solo music career.

"I'm the only member of Girls' Revolution that hasn't gone solo yet," she said. "I've been too busy with my other activities, but when SLAVEX offered me my own solo deal, I couldn't refuse."

"I look forward to showing off my individual strengths," she continued,"as well as facing Kyary Pamyu Pamyu and Mademoiselle Yulia on the charts -- they said mean things about me and Jessica unnie, so I am excited to get my revenge by having a more successful career than theirs."

Tiffany didn't reveal much else about her future plans, but her manager Trina Villota was quick to phone the AKF office to confirm the official details of the new venture.

"Yes, Tiffany is now signed exclusively to Japan's biggest agency, SLAVEX," she said. "SLAVEX is home to Japan's top artists, so we are very excited for Tiffany's future over there. As part of the new deal, I will co-manage Tiffany's solo music activities in Japan alongside the team at SLAVEX, while White Entertainment will continue to oversee all other aspects of her career, including acting, modelling, and all music related to Heathers and Girls' Revolution."

"White Entertainment is still a small agency with limited resources in some areas, so when the lucrative opportunity for Tiffany to sign to SLAVEX was presented to us, we took it immediately. We are already so busy managing Jessica Jiyeon's successful career, as well as Suzy Sooyoung and HyunA Knowles. We also have Heathers and Girls' Revolution group projects, penciled in for next year, so it was just easier for Tiffany to have a separate deal in Japan where she will receive the best promotion and support. SLAVEX are confident that Tiffany Taeyeon will become a huge sttar in Japan."

Trina also revealed that Tiffany will release her first solo single in January, which will be a double A-side release containing music from the dance and electronic genre of music. Tiffany is said to be making a 180-degree transformation for her solo debut, with a new side to her image that's never been seen before.

Netizens have been quick to respond to the huge news, pushing aside their holidays celebrations long enough to rush to our forums to share their opinions.

"So this means she won't release any more music in Korea? Thank God.", "Tiffany is so rude, so Japan can have her. I'd rather listen to Jessica and Suzy, anyway," and "So Heathers and Girls' Revolution weren't offered Japanese record deals, but Tiffany was? They must see something special in her. Tiffany hwaiting!"

[Interview/Download] Suzy Sooyoung releases "A Very Suzy-licious Christmas!"

Suzy Sooyoung has embraced the holiday spirit this year, releasing her very own Christmas album "A Very Suzy-licious Christmas" earlier this month. The album contains an indie-acoustic style that reflects Suzy's unique musicality, with four classic holiday covers, an "extra festive" remix of her controversial Chinese hit "Freedom", and one completely original song - "Not Tonight Santa" - that was composed and written by Suzy herself, and features her Girls' Revolution bandmates Tiffany Taeyeon and Jessica Jiyeon, as well as rising star HyunA Knowles, who is rumored to have been added to the group as a fourth member ahead of their comeback next year.

You can take a listen to the album's lead single "Sleigh Ride".below.


As a special Christmas Eve surprise, the charitable Suzy has teamed up with AllKFlop for a unique and charming promotion, releasing a special digital version of her album for free download exclusively on AKF for a limited time only. 

• A Very Suzy-licious Christmas [Download]
• Digital Booklet [Download]

Suzy has been busy promoting the album on radio programs and variety shows throughout the month, and just last week she launched the "Suzy-licious Seoul Santa Mall Tour", performing and signing copies of the album in Seoul's biggest shopping malls. 

AKF caught up with the songstress during a recent mall appearance for an in-depth Q&A on all things Suzy-licious!


AKF: Saranghae Suzy! So many people have lined up for autographs!

Suzy: I know right! My album is so charming that even truck drivers and construction workers are here to say hi and meet me. They all have my Playboy issue with them and want it signed, but i tell them they have to buy my Christmas album first.

AKF: Oh that's amazing! So I assume the sales are going well?

Suzy: Oh yes, it's been a hot holiday seller all month. The SM Town Winter Album has had higher sales, but you can't expect my indie acoustic album to outsell that commercial stuff. But my sales are still high, with many ajusshi purchasing the album to see if it contains pictures like my Playboy shoot. They usually ask me first, but I tell them they need to buy it to find out.

AKF: That's naughty! Are all Su-Witches and Su-Wizards like that?

Suzy: Their colors vary. It's been amazing to finally meet my fans, though. This album is a gift to them. When KellyRose was pressing me to rush the record, I couldn't sleep sleep and I'd think about my Su-Witches in between breaks from studio time. I even thought of them when I went to the toilet. They support me so much, tweeting me that they want to see my insides -- It's so sweet that they want to know my personality like that.

AKF: Personality...hmm...sure. What about the original song with Girls' Revolution - Not Tonight Santa?

Suzy: Myself and the other members knew that the fans wanted Girls' Revolution to release something new, so we all discussed it and demanded that KellyRose let us record something together for the album. She said we only could if Jessica would be lead vocal and have a co-writing credit, so we went and asked Trina unnie instead and she let us do it my way. In the end it turned out well, and gave us a passion to return with a new single next year. We promise to show fans an upgraded version of Girls' Revolution, so please anticipate it.



AKF: So, how do you spend your Christmas?

Suzy: I'd like to say I had a cute date to spend the Christmas day with.... and I will! It's Hoya from INFINITE. Hoya hwaiting!

AKF: A date? So the rumors are true!

Suzy: It's not like that. We are just close friends. KellyRose hates me to date and forbids most of the artists at White to do so either, so I just have many intimate friendships.

AKF: When you're at home, how is Christmas?

Suzy: Well not that cute actually! Xena - my pet Tiger - always gets sick from the turkey and goes potty all around the house. It's just gross! It reminds me of a time when one of my members had too many tacos and made a mess of the dorm, but I won't say who it was....She knows who she is.



AKF: That's disgusting. Let's get back to the music. Are you excited about putting this record out?

Suzy: You should've asked me this at the start. But yes, I am! It was about time to release something that would showcase a new color. I'm a grown woman now, so I have more of a developed charm than I did before. Plus, this album is very personal -- I copied the Intro and the Interlude from my favorite Christmas soundtrack - A Charlie Brown Christmas. 

AKF: How cute! What was the weirdest present you ever got for Christmas?

Suzy: Um, well once Tiffany got me this pink sequinned sweater that I loved, but she purposely bought it in her size so I wouldn't be able to wear it and would have to give it to her. She always does things like that. Also, HyunA just recently bought me a mysterious Indian charm, but Tiffany thought it matched her eyes so she took that from me too.

AKF: What was the weirdest present you ever gave for Christmas?

Suzy: Why would you assume I give weird presents? Hmm. But I will tell you that I bought Femme Fresh for everyone this Christmas. Well, I didn't actually buy it, since White Entertainment get a free supply because of Jessica's CF deal, but I took several bottles from the agency and wrapped them up, then gave them to my friends and family as gifts.

AKF: That's really selfish. So, who will you miss this Christmas?

Suzy: Well, even though she takes my things I will miss Tiffany. I invited her to Christmas dinner, but she said she already has plans and hung up the phone on me. I would also say Jessica unnie, but I will see her at the White office Christmas party anyway. Trina said she will assign a chaperon to both me and Jessica so we don't drink, because we're still in recovery. I wish I could drink like Tiffany and HyunA do. Oh, so I guess Jack Daniels is who I will miss this Christmas!

AKF: Interesting! Anyway, your new album is really great. Everybody loves it, even my 60-year-old mother. she is a bit deaf though... .
Suzy: Well, at least she can enjoy the booklet! it has 69 pages of stunning photos, so I hope people download it from your site or buy it in stores.


AKF: She's blind, too.


Suzy: Merry Christmas!

HyunA Knowles is Sexy and She Knows It in Dazed & Confused magazine!

HyunA Knowles continues to live up to her reputation as K-Pop's 'Supermodel Idol' with a provocative cover shoot for the December issue of Dazed & Confused. 

The singer transforms into a super sexy Santa Claus for the racy shoot, wearing nothing but a red coat and panties! Since HyunA has gained a reputation for delivering seductive and explicit pictorials, the issue has gained great attention from all age groups, from sweet little Korean boys to 60 year-old ajusshi and uncle fans. Young women are also said to be interested by the shoot thanks to HyunA's bold new pixie cut hairstyle, which is predicted to become a hot trend in 2012. 

A representative from Dazed & Confused magazine stated, "We wanted the December issue to be something different to your typical boring Christmas-y spread. We aimed to make something bold and fierce that can arouse the various senses. HyunA has a very glamorous body as well as an ability to quickly understand concepts, so whatever outfits or makeup she puts on, she can pull it off with ease. Most women in Korea are very curious to know how she got her body, what methods she used, and where she had her rumored butt-job. We are very grateful that HyunA kindly wants to share her secrets with everyone through this issue."

In her interview with the magazine HyunA revealed, "These days, there's a song that I love to jam to so much; It's sung by the American rap group LMFAO. The song is very charming and appealing, and I think it deserves a Grammy award. The song's lyrics confidently say, "I'm sexy and I know it", which is a unique message that I can relate to. Sometimes it's hard being me, like, people always stare at me wherever I go. It feels like their eyes can see through my clothes, undressing me and violating my body with their vision. Boys are loving me but girls are hating on me. I often ask myself: "Why can't I live a normal life, a life just like a normal girl?" But I guess I'm just hot and I can't help it.

The rising K-Diva then opened up about her body secrets, which has been a hot issue with netizens since her debut.

"The secret to my hot tamale body is my poochie popping routine.Studies say that it burns ten times the calories you get from running and swimming combined. Isn't that amazing? I always do it during the nights, with help from oppa idols like 2PM's Chansung, MBLAQ's G.O., or Boyfriend's Kwangmin & Youngmin. God knows we love my poochie popping exercises."

When Dazed & Confused asked about pushing her album back to 2012, HyunA responded, "Let's not pretend that we don't know the reason. Everyone knows that it involves a a certain girl whose name is made up of TWO simple letters stealing my concept for her album. Her management is so uncreative so they have to rip other artist's concept off. I'm so glad that her album is flopping and having bad criticisms, it's not like she's that talented anyway. Plus, I read reports she had her breasts done and other surgeries -- she isn't natural like I am. In the end, Snow White is the one who wins, not the Evil Queen."

Netizens who saw the photos and read the interview responded with comments such as, "You're sitting but you have absolutely no folded belly fat. It must be hard to hold your breaths like that.", "She's very cute with short hair, but still manages to be sexy. She's my role model.", "Was she talking about IU? I don't think IU would do that, but just in case it's true, I will take my Last Fantasy album to the store for a refund", "Did Kim Jong Il really date Trina Villota? Maybe that means HyunA will expand into the North Korean market. The starving prisoners trapped over there would appreciate her unique charms."

You can catch HyunA's full interview and photo spread in the December issue of Dazed & Confused.

INFINITE and Jessica Jiyeon sing for a cause

SBS MTV & Korea Cares have called upon the talent of White Entertainment & Woolim Entertainment in an effort to stop hunger for Christmas! Korea Cares ambassador Jessica Jiyeon & INFINITE’s Sunggyu, L, & Hoya hit some of Seoul’s improvised areas to give back to the less fortunate & spread a little holiday cheer for an upcoming special.

“This is such an amazing cause.” Jessica told AKF “No one deserves to wonder where their next meal is coming from, especially during the holidays!”

The singers went door to door, offering food & gift bags full of basic toiletries as well as copies of INFINITE’s holiday single “White Confession (Lately)” & Jessica’s “Last Winter”.

“Jessica is fearless.” Sunggyu revealed “She would just go up to people as if she knew them. She wasn’t worried about if they had weapons or would hurt her. She’s different from other idols we’ve worked with. She’s generous & kind hearted -”

“And beautiful.” L interjected, as Hoya nodded silently in agreement.

Jessica seems to have won the hearts & support of South Korea as her philanthropic activities in 2011 had her fighting for animal rights, aiding recovery & rebuilding efforts in Thailand after the country was devastated by flooding, and helped raise awareness about breast cancer, all in the name of Korea Cares.

“Being named as an ambassador was never a fluff title to me. A lot of performers get pushed into charity work to make their agencies look good. The work I do has nothing to do with White or Girls’ Revolution. It’s about knowing if I died tomorrow my legacy wouldn’t be how many music programs I won, how many CFs I secured, or how big I am in other countries. It’s about knowing that as small & insignificant as I am out of billions I stood up, I used my voice, & I made a difference.”

Once food delivery ended, Jessica & Sunggyu delighted onlookers with an impromptu acoustic cover of Clazziquai Project's "She Is" after which Sunggyu rejoined L & Hoya for a live rendition of INFINITE’s hit song “Nothing’s Over”, before the entire group gave a stirring performance of the 1947 Korean standard “The Sun Shines High Over Silla”, followed by a rousing version of "All I Want For Christmas Is You" lead by Jessica before departing.

"Sunggyu (INFINITE) & Jessica Jiyeon - She Is (Clazziquai Project cover live)" "INFINITE (L, Hoya, Sunggyu) - Nothing's Over (acoustic live ver.)" "Jessica Jiyeon & INFINITE (L, Hoya, Sunggyu) - The Sun Shines High Over Silla (live)"

INFINITE is set to return to Japan for promotion, while Jessica continues production on the upcoming SBS drama “The Seven of Us”, due out in January.

The special is scheduled to air on Christmas Eve.

Controversial new SBS drama “The Seven Of Us” due out early next year; cast revealed

Back in February, SBS revealed their plans to adapt the 2009 controversial bestselling novel “The Unfortunate Parks”. While public appetite for the book was high, many found some of the more adult content unsuitable for Korean television. After a lengthy battle with the Ministry of Gender Equality and Families, production of the newly titled "The Seven Of Us" was finally green-lit in late October.

The drama will revolve around the lives of the Park siblings: a Korean American family struggling to keep it together after the untimely deaths of their parents. First born Michael {played by Norazo’s Lee Hyuk, in his acting debut} is a failed lawyer who turns to alcohol to cope with his crumbling marriage & sudden responsibility of his six siblings, Timothy {played by ex TRAX drummer turned actor No Min Woo} comes to terms with his sexuality, college student Claire {played by White Entertainment singer Jessica Jiyeon} deals with a sexual assault & an unplanned pregnancy which results in a tragic decision, 16 year old Adam attempts to lead a normal life after the accident that took his parent’s lives also leaves him partially blind, while his identical twin Philip gets caught up in a dangerous lifestyle that leads to fatal consequences {played by YG Entertainment dancers Kwon Young Don & Kwon Young Deuk, aka “The Kwon Twins” - also making their acting debut}.

*the role of seven year old Molly will be played by Choi Hee Won, while the youngest Park sibling Henry will be played by Mavin Moon

The producers have promised not to shy away from the provocative story lines, and plan on taking advantage of the late night time slot to avoid offending those with more conventional sensibilities.

A planned 16 episodes will air on SBS Mondays & Tuesdays at 10:55 pm starting on January 16th.

Jessica Jiyeon says goodbye on Inkigayo

After taking top honors over T-ara’s “Cry Cry” on the latest unaired episode of Mnet’s M! Countdown, Jessica Jiyeon decided to wrap up promotions for her hit single “Last Winter” on yesterday's Inkigayo.

Jessica joined the ranks of such idols as SHINee, After School, f(x), B2ST, and MBLAQ with her version of the popular Traffic Safety Song, as this week’s PSA. Jessica is one of only two solo artists to record a version of the song {the first being Lee Hyori in 2008}.

“I’ve always wanted to do one!” Jessica excitedly told AKF “I'm so honored to have been asked.”

Jessica was able to deliver the meaningful message of the song, a collaborative campaign between SBS’ Inkigayo and the Korean Transportation Safety Authority, while fully displaying her friendly charms & unknown rap skills.

"I'm not a rapper but I had a lot of fun trying it out." Jessica laughed "I think I'll leave it to Tiffany from now on."

Later, she gave an emotional final performance of “Last Winter” alongside B2ST’s Jun Hyung, who sent the attending B2UTIES in the audience into hysterics after his absence from the previous week's episode. The two held hands & forced back their tears as the song ended. However, they were unable to remain unemotional as Jessica was later announced as the night’s winner.

With a successful single & three music program wins under her belt, Jessica has stated she plans on focusing on acting in the coming months.

“Music is my 1st love, but acting is something I‘ve wanted to do since I was a little girl. I don’t want to pile too much on my plate all at once like some people do & get burnt out. My goal is to avoid time in the hospital for exhaustion & pace myself. I’m in no rush with my career.”

Netizens had this to say about Jessica's farewell:

"I'm so happy for her! JESSICA FIGHTING!", "I just wanted to hold Jun Hyung oppa and never let him go!!! Men who cry are boyfriend material", "I'm glad she's finally done with this stupid song. 2NE1's "Lonely" shits bricks all over "Last Winter"!", and "Was this her first time rapping? She was actually pretty good! She's definitely better than a certain rapper from 4minute. Not as sexy though. I really need to stop watching the "Troublemaker" mv. It's doing something to my brain LOL"