Tiffany Taeyeon Makes a Shocking Comeback at the 2012 Diamond Disk K-Pop Awards!

Tiffany Taeyeon made her first public appearance since her miraculous return at tonight's 2012 Diamond Disk K-Pop Awards in Seoul. The DDKAs is one of the biggest awards shows in Asia, but organizers for the show hadn't announced Tiffany's involvement, making her unexpected arrival on the red carpet a complete shock.

Suzy Sooyoung shines in Marie Claire's special December issue, confirms solo comeback plans!

We haven't seen Suzy Sooyoung in the public eye since season one of her hit docu-drama series, Idol Investigations, wrapped up, but the singer-songwriter came out of hiding this week to cover Marie Claire's December issue. In an unprecedented move for the magazine, Suzy is not only on the cover of the Korean edition, but also the Chinese Marie Claire, too, with the songstress sporting different concepts for each individual edition to show the public her various colors and charms.

You'll have to pick up a copy of Marie Claire to see the full article and photoshoot, but you can check out some exclusive pics and a revealing Q&A from Suzy below.

Judge Suspends All Girls' Revolution Activities for the Forseeable Future

 

Today a judge in Seoul's high court ruled for the temporary suspension of all of Girls' Revolution's group activities pending an investigation into the members' individual contracts. 

Following HyunA Knowles' recent actions to have her contract terminated, news has emerged that Jessica Jiyeon has also followed suit, recently filing to have the allegedly "unfair" terms of her contract reviewed.

According to sources, HyunA is currently in talks with White Entertainment CEO Trina Villota about withdrawing her legal action and returning to the label, but Jessica is standing firm and refusing to budge on the issue.

Similar to Ga-In's arrangement with Nega Network and LOEN Entertainment, Jessica is only signed to White Entertainment as part of Girls' Revolution. Her solo activities are handled by KRS Media, so until the courts rule for Girls' Revolution's activities to resume, Jessica won't legally be able to work with White Entertainment or any of its artists, despite technically still being a member of the group.

A source close to the situation exclusively reveals, "Suzy and Tiffany are on amicable terms with Jessica, and they understand that business is just business, and shouldn't impact on their friendship. They're also trying to reach out to HyunA, as they've heard that she's currently being controlled and lied to by some money-hungry lawyers, and that her betrayal isn't really her fault. Since all of the members have established solo careers, nobody in the group is particularly upset that Girls' Revolution will be unable to promote. There's already talk within White Entertainment of launching a brand new trio with the remaining members once HyunA's issues are sorted out, anway."

Legal experts predict that the current contract dispute will likely last for several years, mirroring the dispute between JYJ and S.M. Entertainment. 

Naturally, netizens are disappointed by the news, writing: "I thought with Tiffany back that Girls' Revolution would return next year and surpass 2NE1 in popularity. I'm so heartbroken," "I'm excited for the new trio. A fresh start is what they need," and "Jessica will be better at KRS Media, as she's had lots of success under KellyRose's management."

Tiffany Taeyeon and Jessica Jiyeon's bitter feud featured in 'Yes! Weekend' magazine

Mere days after being discovered alive, Tiffany Tayeon is already making headlines again, and as usual, it's for all the wrong reasons.

Instead of focusing on her miraculous return and heroic tale of survival, top tabloid magazine Yes! Weekend has run a scandalous story about Tiffany's fight with her Girls' Revolution bandmate, Jessica Jiyeon.

According to the magazine, their falling started when Jessica refused to visit Tiffany in the hospital after she was was found alive 10 months after her plane went missing over the Bermuda Triangle. An exclusive excerpt from the magazine reads:

"Jessica didn't want to be dragged into the media circus surrounding Tiffany's suspicious return, and wanted to wait for the scandal to die down before reaching out to Tiffany in private," says a source close to the situation. "But Tiffany was enraged and distraught that her friend didn't immediately rush to be by her side like Suzy Sooyoung did, and when Jessica wouldn't return her frantic calls, she started trashing her on Twitter."

"When Jess saw Tiffany's angry reaction, it reminded her of all the drama they went through last year," continued the source. "She doesn't want to be affiliated with it any longer, and is worried that she'll be overshadowed by Tiffany again, just like when they were promoting in Heathers and Girls' Revolution. Jessica's career has skyrocketed since Tiffany's supposed death, and she isn't ready to go back to being a backup singer just because Tiffany has inconveniently turned up alive."

Yes! Weekend also has an exclusive interview with HyunA Knowles, who recently filed a lawsuit for contract termination against White Entertainment and is currently threatening to release a tell-all book about the scandal.

The magazine is also claiming that Suzy Sooyoung is using drugs again after a stint to rehab last year, citing an anonymous source for the tip.

Netizens have had a lot to say about the scandalous magazine article, commenting: "Team Tiff! Jessica is jealous and was cruel to not visit her in hospital", "Tiffany is filth. She's been trash-tweeting Jess constantly, while Jess has kept a mature and dignified silence like a true lady", "What does fame whore HyunA Knowles have to do with any of this?" and "HEATHERS HWAITING!!!".

BREAKING: HyunA Knowles files lawsuit against White Entertainment, Tiffany Taeyeon -- accuses White of terrorism and more

(Above) HyunA poses for photographers before the press conference

Idol singer HyunA Knowles has filed lawsuits against White Entertainment and plane crash survivor Tiffany Taeyeon, who was just discovered alive late last week after being missing for 10 months in the Bermuda Triangle.

Knowles made the shock announcement at a press conference held today in the ballroom of the Hilton Hotel in Seoul. The controversial singer arrived three hours late for the conference, blaming paparazzi for the delay. She stepped out of a hot pink limousine wearing a traditional hanbok while accompanied by large team of lawyers, and was quickly swarmed by screaming reporters and photographers. The songstress pushed her way through the crowd and made her way to the hotel's garden area, where she posed for photos for twenty minutes before heading into the ballroom to begin the conference.

"Hello. My name is HyunA Knowles, best known as the world's first 'supermodel idol', member of Korea's biggest group Girls' Revolution, and as K-pop's #1 superstar diva," she said, a serious tone in her voice as she bowed and introduced herself. She then continued, "Thank you to everyone for coming out and showing your concern and support. As my legal team previously stated through my official twitter account, this conference is to set the record straight on Tiffany Taeyeon's sudden return."

"I've been with White Entertainment for over a year now, and I've witnessed some outrageous things, but I've never seen such a wickedness and villainy before. It's too much for me and I refuse to remain a silent victim while these crimes take place. I've trusted Tiffany and Trina unnies with my life, which is what made it so easy for them to trick me. But they forgot that I'm no longer the innocent little Indian girl that they found begging on the street all those years ago."

"I'm a woman now, and it's time for me to speak up!" she cried, pounding her fists on the table as the room gasped. Her lawyers quickly swarmed around the singer to calm her down, beckoning a makeup artist to come and touch her up before continuing the conference.

"I believe that Tiffany's return was timed specifically to sabotage my upcoming Christmas single. Trina [Villota] and Suzy [Sooyoung] both accused my marketing strategy of back-to-back releases during Tiffany's absense as my way of trying to replace her. I think White Entertainment faked Tiffany's disappearance with the help of the Illuminati, just like what happened to Tupac. But then they grew jealous of my growing success, so they brought Tiffany back to destroy my career!"

Media in the room looked surprised at the news, whispering amongst each other and tapping away on their phones and tablet devices to tweet the news to their followers.

"We need proof!" Yes Weekend magazine reporter Anthony Bea Arthur finally shouted out.

"Proof?" HyunA replied defiantly. "I'll give you proof! I was rushing to the hospital yesterday, ready to support Tiffany, when an anonymous source texted my cell phone from a private number telling me that White Entertainment has been laundering money and funding terrorist organizations, and that Tiffany is directly involved. I refuse to remain at an agency that is not only inadvertently involving me in criminal activity and terrorism, but also forcing me to work with a known drug user, a mentally-unstable bully, and an ex-prostitute!"

An audible gasp of shock was heard in the room at HyunA's outrageous accusations.

"Tiffany couldn't handle being out of the spotlight so she came back to ruin me. My confidential source informed me that Tiffany found out that I've been working with American hitmaker Sia on my new Christmas single, which must have been the catalyst for her return. By the way, the song will be available for pre-order once this conference is over."

"In summary," said HyunA, reading off of a piece of paper her lawyer gave her. "I am filing a restraining order against Tiffany Taeyeon, and a motion to have my slave contract with White Entertainment terminated immediately so I can transfer to a different agency and release my new single."

She continued: "I'm currently in talks with KRS Media. After I received the anonymous text message tipping me off on White's activities, I randomly ran into KellyRose out the front of Tiffany's hospital, and she drove me back to my dorm and told me to meet with her for lunch so we could discuss a potential signing. I hope that the courts take the side of justice and emancipate me from White Entertainment as soon as possible. Thank you."

Suddenly, the ballroom was full of shouting and yelling as the reporters demanding for a question-and-answer session. HyunA's lawyers and bodyguards were quick to escort the singer out of the hotel, with the singer only stopping to pose for photos on the sidewalk before driving off to the luxury Kimchi Kafe for drinks, a cafe in Seoul that is owned by T-ara Eunjung's mother and is a well-known celebrity hotspot and magnet for paparazzi.

Moments after the conference ended, "HyunA press conference" became the most-talked topic on every Korean search portal, with "Tiffany Taeyeon", "HyunA hanbok", and "White Entertainment terrorism" trailing close behind.

Fans have been flooding our forums to share their thoughts, comments included: "OMG! This is even bigger than IU's sextape and T-ara's bullying scandal.", "HyunA sounded delusional and just wants attention", "Is Katy Perry also involved since she's following Illuminati on twitter?", "I think she just watches too much of Revenge. This story is ridiculous!"

BREAKING NEWS: Tiffany Taeyeon Found Alive!

Tiffany in happier times, before her shock disappearance

Tiffany Taeyeon has been found alive 10 months after her plane went missing over the Bermuda Triangle.

The popular singer was airlifted to Busan Medical Center earlier this afternoon, and was then mobbed by an army of paparazzi as she was transferred to a private health facility in Gangnam Hills.

Official details on Tiffany's whereabouts have yet to be revealed, but according to a statement from the her agency, the Friday Night Fever singer is currently under the care of medical professionals who are running tests to evaluate her current condition.

"I can confirm that Tiffany Taeyeon has been found alive and in reasonably good health," said White Entertainment CEO Trina Villota. "She's currently recovering in a private health facility, where doctors are evaluating her condition. Unfortunately, the other passengers from her plane are still missing."

Villota continued, revealing that Taeyeon's Girls' Revolution bandmates rushed to be by her side after hearing the news.

Jessica is currently filming the drama 'Company'

"Suzy arrived from Beijing an hour ago and is currently at the hospital with Tiffany. HyunA is currently on a flight back from India where she was scheduled to shoot a cameo in a new Bollywood film. Her plane gets in tomorrow morning, and she will head straight to the hospital to be with Tiffany. I've been unable to reach Jessica so far, as she's on a closed-set filming a drama series. I've left several messages with her manager KellyRose, and I hope to hear from her soon." 

While Villota declined to go into detail about Tiffany's current state, a source from the hospital revealed some potentially scandalous details on the singer's condition.

"She's in shock right now," revealed a source close to the situation. "Her physical health seems fine, but she refuses to speak to any of the staff at the facility. Doctors think she could be suffering from post traumatic stress disorder, but it's difficult to tell at this early stage."

The source continued: "Both Suzy and Trina have been extremely uncooperative. A nurse claims to have seen Tiffany talking to them both, but when she went in to check on them, they all went quiet. Police have been trying to question all three of them, but Suzy and Trina are saying they don't know anything, while Tiffany won't utter a single word. It's very confusing, and frankly, a bit suspicious."

Since news of Tiffany's return broke, the singer is currently ranked #1 on all of Korea's major search portals except Daum, where "jessica jiyeon before and after" is still leading.

Netizens have been quick to share their thoughts on shocking breakthrough, writing: "Damnit, I hoped she was dead", "I'm glad Jessica didn't stop filming because 'Company' is my favorite show", "I don't think there is anything suspicious about her disappearance at all", and "Does this mean they won't do another season of Idol Investigations?".

Stay tuned to AKF for further developments.

SBS announce cast for upcoming drama “Company”!

SBS have revealed the cast list and synopsis for their upcoming weekend drama “Company”!

SISTAR, IU, and the Wonder Girls chosen for Coca-Cola’s “ALL-STARS: OPEN HAPPINESS 2012” campaign!

Coca-Cola recently announced they’re looking to spice up their ‘Open Happiness’ campaign with the help of some of South Korea’s most talented & popular female idols!

HyunA Knowles releases first mini-album 'MILLION DOLLAR BABE' and reveals her secret stuggles

 

HyunA Knowles' highly-anticipated mini-album, MILLION DOLLAR BABE, is finally here!

The mini-album is comprised of five brand new tracks with an overall concept of 'indie hip-hop meets retro mainstream sound', and is said to be HyunA's most experimental work to date. The supermodel songstress has even hooked up with some indie producers like Belly Boi, as well as her longtime collaborator Brave Brothers to ensure that the outcome of the album is alternative but still of a world-class quality.

Speaking exclusively to AllKFlop at a press conference for the album's launch, HyunA said, "Trina unnie thought that nowadays, indie music is selling more than pop. Busker Busker and LeeSsang broke records with their songs, so Trina unnie wanted White's singers to have the same amount of success. Suzy already experimented with underground music styles, but I am the first to do a whole album of it. Jessica unnie was also asked to change her style, but she refused. She said she wants to do more R&B music so that her new friend Michelle Obama can use her songs for her next obesity campaign."

Hyuna continued. "My album has so many colors. Originally it had a unique electronic style, but Trina became so inspired and obsessed by Mariah Carey's new single "Triumphant" that she insisted I scrap my album and re-record it with more hip-hop music like Mariah. It was a difficult challenge because there was barely any time left before my release date, so Trina made me work for three days straight with no sleep and an injured pinky finger to get the new album finished in time. I got so frustrated from the exhaustion that I became a difficult burden on White's staff, and even threw my band-aid on the ground at one point and threatened to yell at Trina in front of people. I only calmed down when I talked to my sister, who is a member of a famous pan-Asian girl group overseas. I was then able to successfully complete the new recordings without further trouble."

 

HyunA stopped for a moment as tears began to well up in her eyes, pausing briefly before continuing. "Now in my album, you can find hardcore hip-hop, heart-wrecking ballads, and even acoustic jazz music. All of them are still very urban and alternative though. I believe my album is the indiest album released this year. I even co-wrote one of the tracks like a true underground artist would. The title track is very experimental and unique. Suzy unnie described it as Nicki-Minaj-meets-Cheryl-Cole, which I was thankful to hear."

 

"With MILLION DOLLAR BABE, I'm hoping to become a HyunA Knowles who is not only recognized as a pop idol, but also as an indie musician like Younha and LeeSsang. Please download my songs and buy my album so I won't flop and be unacknowledged like Neon Bunny."

[Download: HyunA Knowles - MILLION DOLLAR BABE]

Along with the release of her first mini-album, HyunA also unveiled the music video for the title track, "MILLION DOLLAR BABE". The MV opens with a scene of HyunA flirting with the inspector general of a police station where she's imprisoned. The inspector is so charmed by HyunA's breathtaking beauty that he later frees her on the condition that she marry him. However, HyunA finds herself feeling empty and dry, so she decides to kill the general and then runs away with all his wealth. The MV finishes with a happily-ever-after ending where HyunA joins a street gang and becomes an exotic dancer in an underground drag club.

The video also includes many clips of HyunA dancing to her Laurieann Gibson-choreographed dance moves, as well as some provocative poses in a seductive outfit on top of a giant red rose.

HyunA commented on her music video, "I have made an upgraded 180-degree transformation for this album. I even shaved one side of my hair off to create a unique style that will soon become a hot trend across Asia, so my video was specially designed to focus on my hair. The concept of the video is all about living your life to the fullest. In the video, I had a happy ending where I finally lived my dreams as a street-gang princess and a strip dancer. The MV has a meaningful message that no matter how hard the obstacles that stand in your way, don't stop chasing your dreams, even if you have to do some certain things such as murdering and thieving. You only live once, so live your life to the fullest and reach for the stars!"

Fans have been flooding our forums to share their thoughts about HyunA's new album and music video, comments included: "This is album of the millenium! I'm hot, I fly, yeah, I'm on the top! So catchy!", "Where is that high note she's bragging about?", "HyunA bullied Eunjung, now she's bullying Neon Bunny!" and "I like this choreography better than BoA's."

It's been a few of hours since she dropped her new single and album, but HyunA is already sweeping the music charts, ranking in the top three of many real-time charts and search portals. The album has also been receiving positive reviews from credible websites such as Seoulbeats and PopTrashAddicts, making it a certified critically-acclaimed album.

HyunA is scheduled to make a comeback on MNET's M! Countdown this week. Stay tuned for further infos!

HyunA Knowles drops tracklist and details on "MILLION DOLLAR BABE"

With the release of her first mini album just right around the corner, 'The Million Dollar Babe' HyunA Knowles has dropped some new details on her upcoming album!

The latest teaser for the anticipated album shows HyunA sporting a street-gang princess concept with an orange-highlighted blonde wig and leopard-themed outfit. Along with the teaser photo above, it's been revealed that the album will contain 5 total tracks from the edgy American genre of urban music, allowing us to get a new taste of the variety of talents HyunA has to offer.

The title track, "MILLION DOLLAR BABE" is said to be an experimental song that incorporates hip-hop along with soulful electronic music and a retro sound that is easy and addictive to listen to. The fun lyrics tell the story of a hot-tamale girl living her rich and liberal life to the fullest.

HyunA also included a special track entitled, "Do Me (In Da Kitchen)", which is a hardcore hip-hop track that HyunA co-wrote with Hallyu superstar Jay Park, who also features on the song. According to White Entertainment, "Do Me (In Da Kitchen)" will be performed alongside "MILLION DOLLAR BABE" during HyunA's comeback performances.

Other songs that made it onto the album include "Lonely Winter Street", which will touch the listeners with the emotional raps of HyunA and the charismatic vocals of B.A.P's Daehyun; "Break It Down", an electronic hip-pop track that shows off HyunA's versatile voice; and "ILY", a sweet acoustic number that features Nine Muses' powerful vocalist Sera.

HyunA speaking exclusively to AllKFlop, "My album is pure indie and cutting edge. It's very edgy but also very mainstream-appealing, so it's definitely something new that no other idol has ever delivered. Due to many love requests for me to stop singing and do more rap songs, my agency decided to make a full hip-hop album to please all my loyal fans. Through this album, I want to show a diversity of color that reflects me as the Korean Nicki Minaj who will soon takeover Asia and become a leader in Hallyu, just like my new friend Jay Park. Please look forward to my comeback!"

Fans commented, "This album is gonna be daebak! It will outchart LeeSsang and Busker Busker, for sure!", "I love how HyunA has been so 'revealing' for this album. I'm gonna buy the album only for the booklet.", "Do Me (In Da Kitchen) sounds amazing already! Me and my friends are so gonna dance to it in school.", "She has no determination at all! Let's form H-Jinyo!"

HyunA's first mini album is slated for release on August 13th.

T-ara’s Eunjung dropped from upcoming KBS2 drama “Eternal Sunshine”

It was announced earlier today that in the light of T-ara’s recent scandal involving former member Hwayoung, KBS2 have decided to drop Eunjung from their upcoming drama “Eternal Sunshine”.

The singer/actress was cast to play the younger version of actress Ko Eun Mi alongside actor Lee Min Ho back in April for the first six of forty two planned episodes, with an option to return for back-story building flashbacks. But with T-ara’s shocking bully scandal brought to light producers have rushed to cut all ties with the singer before the drama’s fast approaching premiere.

“We’ve already shot & edited the first seven episodes.” producer Jang Soo Kwon told AKF.

“It would be too expensive to re-shoot all of the episodes she's appeared in. So we came up with a cheaper solution by recasting the younger role, but possibly aging the character up to explain the difference in appearance.”

Actor Park Seo Joon

“The implications from this scandal, whether it’s 100% true or not, is something we’d like to not be associated with. The aftershock is what’s going to hurt those not smart enough to wash their hands of the remaining members. We respect the thoughts and wishes of all potential viewers. Our hearts go out to Hwayoung. Thank you.”

The drama has already been beset by recasts (rookie actor Park Seo Joon replaced actor Ji Chang Wook in a major role in early July), extensive rewrites, and delays (it was scheduled to premiere back in June) and now with the stink of T-ara’s alleged misdeeds spreading quickly throughout the industry, experts are wondering how the once much anticipated drama will fare once it hits screens early next year.

It’s rumored that producers are in talks to recast Eunjung’s role with SM superstar BoA as well as veteran actress and "Heartstrings" star Park Shin Hye.

Keep an eye here for more information as it develops.

*[At the time of this article’s posting Eunjung was still a part of the upcoming SBS drama “Five Fingers”, co-starring former Eternal Sunshine star, actor Ji Chang Wook]*

HyunA Knowles reveals 'Million Dollar Babe' comeback teaser!

After attracting controversy earlier this week by vowing to sing higher than T-ara's Eunjung on her new album, HyunA Knowles has released the first teaser for summer comeback Million Dollar Babe.

It's been 5 months since HyunA concluded her first full-length album promotion, but the singer is now ready to return to the music scene with the release of her first mini-album. The first teaser photo, which was revealed on White Entertainment's official Naver page earlier today, shows HyunA posing provocatively on top of a giant red rose while wearing a matching punk-styled red leather jacket and black bustier top. The 'Supermodel Idol' has further shocked netizens by dying her hair red and shaving one side of it off, creating a similar style to 2NE1's Dara. A short caption at the bottom of the teaser boldly states,"They call me Million Dollar Babe!", suggesting that HyunA will be sporting a luxurious and glamorous concept that will highlight how she lives her rich and liberal life to the fullest.

Speaking exclusively to AllKFlop, White Entertainment's CEO Trina Villota said, "After receiving lots of love for her first full-length album 'Bunny's First Love' and her Japanese single "French Discotheque", we have decided to cancel HyunA's holiday break and get her back on stage in front of the public. For this comeback, HyunA has made a shocking, 180-degree transformation, channeling her debut days with an upgraded scandalous concept. She even sacrificed her trademark feminine style by rebelliously shaving one side of her head, becoming the first pop idol to ever sport this kind of unique haircut."

Laurieann poses with US rap superstar Nicki Minaj

She continued, "The new image is sure to leave fans swollen and infatuated, as HyunA will be displaying an outrageous and iconic dance that's been choreographed by world famous choreographer Laurieann Gibson. With many idols like Miss A and T-ara booking Jonte Moaning to choreograph their comeback songs, we wanted to do something special and different that's never been done before. Laurieann is recognized globally for her work with the American Girls' Revolution, Danity Kane, and million-selling superstars like Cassie and Keri Hilson. She also topped the charts this year with her own solo single "Last Chance", so please expect HyunA's Million Dollar Babe comeback to be of a world-class quality."

As soon as the news surfaced, Laurieann Gibson took to twitter to confirm the news.

'Dats tru! I'm makin sweet baby wiv mah darling @HyunAKnowles 4 Million Dollar Babe. Whoz xcited?!?!'

Laurieann then took some time to answer fan questions on Twitter about HyunA's comeback,

"@PoPPer4EvA choreo inspired by new york underground drag scene!! u will luv it xo" 
"@MonsterPawsUp no not workin wiv @ladygaga ne more she iz fake @hyunaknowles is future of music"
"@KweenKellyRose whoz jess? im booked til sep cant do ne thing til then."
"@KweenKellyRose i cant cancel @hyunaknowles i already did it wtf who iz this?"

No exact date has been revealed yet, but HyunA will be releasing her new mini album early next month.

Upon hearing the news, netizens flooded our forum to share their thoughts. Comments included, "YASS! Poppers let's get HyunA to #1!", "Didn't Tiffany already shave her head last year? HyunA is so unoriginal" "It's nice of Laurieann to answer fan tweets but who was that woman trying to make her cancel HyunA comeback?" and "On Naver it says White wants to sign Laurieann exclusively as an artist and in-house choreographer. Maybe she will join Girls' Revolution too?"

HyunA Knowles vows to outdo Eunjung's high note!

Outrageous idol HyunA Knowles is at it again, this time causing scandal just weeks before her comeback by vowing to out-sing T-ara's Eunjung.

The biracial songstress made the controversial comments on last night's episode of Strong Heart, where she appeared for the second consecutive week after impressing viewers with her emotional breakdown over saesung fans last week. After the guests discussed painful trauma from their childhoods, special host Yum Bunhong of top girl group Blady turned the topic of conversation to idol vocalists, asking everyone to rank the best K-Pop singers in the country.

Without waiting for her turn to speak, HyunA boldly stood up and said, "T-ara's Eunjung is currently receiving lots of attention for her high notes in the new T-ara single "Sexy Love", but I believe I can sing even higher."


After the guests collectively gasped at HyunA's impolite manner, the idol continued, "There is some leaked rehearsal footage from the song recording that I have been studying. In the footage, Eunjung yells, "NO NO NO NO, CAN YOU FILL MA HART?", and then she screams, "HOOOEEEEEEEE, HO-OHHHH OH-HHHHHHH, SEXXXXXXY!"

As HyunA attempted to emulate Eunjung's singing in a shrill pitch, the other Strong Heart guests started cringing and laughing hysterically.

Once she finished, HyunA noticed the negative reaction of the guests, causing tears to well up in her eyes. She then continued, "On my upcoming single "Million Dollar Babe", I will surpass Eunjung's high note and become a HyunA Knowles who can place highly in vocal rankings and polls. Please look forward to it."

Netizens comments included, "Please leave the high notes to IU", "Maybe people act this rude in India, but in Korea we don't do that," "It sokay baby plz dun cry", and "I respect HyunA's confidence."

Girls' Revolution members break down over sasaeng fans

Suzy Sooyoung, Tiffany Taeyeon, HyunA Knowles, Jessica Jiyeon

Suzy Sooyoung and HyunA Knowles, from the currently inactive idol group Girls' Revolution, appeared on this week's episode of Strong Heart to promote their respective magazine features in V and Maxim, but emotions ran high when the topic of conversation turned to sasaeng fans.

When special guest host Hyelim of Wonder Girls asked if anyone had ever had bad experiences with sasaeng fans, HyunA instantly broke down and began sobbing loudly.

"Many cruel sasaeng fans taunt me on Twitter," she tearfully revealed. "They question me constantly about my race, and accuse me of not really being biracial. They say I am full Indian or some other race, and that I just pretended to be half-Korean to help me appeal better to the K-Pop market. Then they say they will break into my dorm and get DNA samples to prove it."

HyunA then grabbed Suzy's Chanel scarf and began to blow her nose with it.

"I am biracial, and I wouldn't lie. I hope one day that I can become a HyunA Knowles that is not judged by the color of her skin, but by the quality of the concepts that her label picks out for her. I know I still have many areas to improve in, but please anticipate an upgraded HyunA Knowles in the future."

Suzy then chimed in and revealed that her Girls' Revolution bandmate Jessica Jiyeon is also a victim of sasaeng fans.

"Jessica was scheduled to join us on Strong Heart today, but she pulled out when she was told we would be discussing sasaeng fans, and claimed that it was because she needs to be on vocal rest because of her grueling promotions for her album. Book of Love," said Suzy. "But I believe she was lying. I am a licensed private investigator, and I always know when somebody isn't being truthful. I believe Jessica was too scared of her sasaeng fans and didn't want to provoke them."

A typical sasaeng fan

"Because Jessica is known as the 'Best Friend' idol, many sasaeng fans think that they are her BFF," Suzy continued. "When she doesn't reciprocate their friendship, they turn crazy and stalk her obsessively. We recently discovered that they installed CCTV cameras in her private parking garage, and are looking for scandalous information to blackmail her with so she will become their friend. Our CEO is scared they will uncover something and then give the information to Jessica's rivals, like Hyorin and G.NA."

When Suzy said that, HyunA burst into tears again and cried out, "And the sasaeng fans took Tiffany! Tell them the truth, Suzy!"

"It's true," said Suzy sternly, referring to her missing bandmate Tiffany Taeyeon. "I recently uncovered some information on my new jTBC docu-drama series Idol Investigations that links sasaeng fans to Tiffany's disappearance. If you tune in to the next episode, you will discover just what it is."

As HyunA wept uncontrollably, Suzy continued. "Because Tiffany was so beautiful, she had many male sasaeng fans. They would always try to touch her indecently and tear off her clothes. I felt jealous because they never did that to me, but after I did my Playboy photoshoot, I gained many uncle sasaeng fans who follow me wherever I go and steal my dirty laundry. I can now proudly say that I have just as many male sasaeng fans as Tiffany, HyunA, and Jessica."

When Suzy finished, Hyelim solemnly whispered to herself, "I have no sasaeng fans..." before suddenly calling a commercial break and running off backstage.

Netizens comments included, "The promo for Strong Heart said that HyunA and Suzy would be performing songs from Tiffany's album, but I guess their sasaeng stories took up too much time", "Now that I know Suzy has evidence about Tiffany's disappearance, I will have to break into her dorm and destroy it", and "HyunA moved me emotionally with her genuine tears, so now I will become her sasaeng fan."

HyunA Knowles covers Maxim magazine's Summer issue!

After successfully giving MAXIM magazine a sales boost back in October with her raunchy Hollywood superstar-themed pictorial, 'Supermodel Idol' HyunA Knowles is back again, this time to grace the cover of the mag's annual Summer Issue. 

Suzy Sooyoung stuns netizens with stylish transformation in V Magazine!

Suzy strikes a bold pose for V's Summer issue

Suzy Sooyoung graces the cover of the Summer issue of V Magazine to promote her hit new docu-drama series, Idol Investigations. The former wild child particpated in a glamorous photoshoot for the popular fashion mag, making a shock 180-degree transformation from her former sexy image into a stylish and fashionable city girl, as well as voicing her controversial opinions in an accompanying interview for the mag.

Check out the interview and photoshoot below via V Magazine's official website.

President Barack Obama is a fan of BIGBANG?

After making history as the first K-Pop idol to perform in front of a US President, Hallyu star Jessica Jiyeon was able to have a one on one chat with President Barack Obama about his knowledge of South Korea’s most popular artists!

Jessica Jiyeon celebrates the 4th of July with President Barack Obama!

White Entertainment singer & actress Jessica Jiyeon took a short break out of her hectic comeback schedule to head home to Washington, DC where she spent the 4th of July at The White House with the First Family!

Tiffany Taeyeon releases first album 'Friday Night Fever'

Despite currently being missing somewhere in the Bermuda Triangle, lost idol Tiffany Taeyeon has finally released her first full-length album, Friday Night Fever.

[Download: Friday Night Fever]

The album was originally scheduled for release in February, but its release had to be postponed when Tiffany's plane vanished on a flight back from a music video shoot in Australia, and a mysterious warehouse fire destroyed her album photoshoot. Luckily, a small handful of pictures were saved, leading Tiffany's agency to release the album in honor of her memory and to cash-in on the publicity surrounding her tragic disappearance.

Friday Night Fever contains a total of nine songs, four interludes, and one special club remix song, making for a total of fourteen tracks. The cinematic concept of the album was directly inspired by the famous 1976 film Taxi Driver, which is about a psychologically-damaged Vietnam war veteran who becomes a late night cab driver in New York City and develops a strange friendship with a 12-year-old prostitute. For the cover of Friday Night Fever, Tiffany recreated the classic poster for the film and dressed in the iconic outfit that Jodie Foster wore in her star role as the child hooker.

At a press conference to launch the album, White Entertainment CEO Trina Villota stated: "The bold concept for the album was all Tiffany's idea, as she was a fan of the film and was inspired by T-ara's successful mini-movies to try and recreate it."

She continued: "Musically, Friday Night Fever is an album that focuses on R&B and pop music. It also contains elements of retro disco, Hip-Hop, and 90s rave music. During the recording process, Tiffany was heavily influenced by Britney Spears and Namie Amuro to make a fun and eclectic album that would showcase her powerful dance skills and unique musical color."

"To increase the appeal of this album, Tiffany worked with only the most respected Korean Hip-Hop artists, including LeeSsang, Simon D, and international hallyu superstar Jay Park, who recently conquered the American rap music industry with his critically-acclaimed mixtape Fresh Air: Breathe It. Tiffany also did a joint collaboration with her Girls' Revolution bandmates and artistic idol group Sunny Hill, as well as another BAP&TIFFANY unit song called "I Love You, Too", which is the official sequel to their top twenty hit "I Love You". With such diverse features and production from the likes of Sweetune, Daishi Dance, and Heidi Montag's producer Chris Rojas, we believe that Friday Night Fever is an album that will make Tiffany a world star."

Friday Night Fever was specifically released by White earlier today to compete directly with the current wave of top tier K-Pop comebacks, in the hopes of helping the agency overtake Core Contents Media and CUBE Entertainment as the fourth biggest agency in Korea. As of 7pm tonight, both Tiffany's album and its lead single "Do Da Disco" are current ranking behind Busker Busker, SISTAR, T-ara, and Super Junior on Korea's digital charts and Hanteo's album chart, and showing no signs that it will be able to overtake them.

Comments from netizens include, "With indie features like LeeSsang, Simon D, and Sunny Hill, why does this album sound so mainstream and commercial to me?", "I've been waiting for this album for so long. I know Tiffany is dancing to it in heaven right now." and "Just like HyunA Knowles, this has too much autotune for me. I'll stick to Jessica Jiyeon, thanks."

[Note: Certain audio files from Friday Night Fever have errors in Windows Media Player. Album best played in other audio players, like iTunes]

White Entertainment releases Tiffany Taeyeon 'Friday Night Fever' teaser and comeback details

After confirming last month that they would posthumously release Tiffany Taeyeon's debut album Friday Night Fever, White Entertainment has announced the official release details and unveiled an album teaser photo.

The image showcases a new side of the missing Tiffany, who is seen sporting fiery red hair as she strikes a glamorous pose next to a cute pink cupcake.

According to White Entertainment's Trina Villota, the concept of the teaser picture is "aegyo sexy pop-art", and was selected to highlight the musical diversity of Friday Night Fever.

After being pulled a week before its scheduled release due to Tiffany's shocking disappearance, the album is finally scheduled to be released on Monday the 2nd of July. According to White, the date was specifically selected so that Tiffany can compete directly against the comebacks of Super Junior, T-ara, and 2NE1.

In an official statement, Trina said: "Although Friday Night Fever contains an outdated disco concept and a very cheap booklet due to the bulk of Tiffany's album photoshoot being burned in a mysterious warehouse fire, we are confident that the album will still be able to compete with the year's biggest comebacks."

2NE1 will release "I Love You" on July 5th

She continued. "2NE1 have plagiarized from us once again, this time naming their comeback single "I Love You", which they copied from BAP&TIFFANY's top twenty smash hit of the same name. As revenge, we have timed Tiffany's posthumous comeback a few days prior to 2NE1's in a bid to overshadow them, as well as to successfully compete directly against Super Junior and T-ara, much like Secret did last year against Wonder Girls and Girls' Generation."


To help promote the album, White Entertainment will release the 'Trash Ver.' of Tiffany's "Do Da Disco" music video at midnight this Friday. The MV was filmed back in early January as a mini-drama, with direction from famous American filmmaker John Waters and a co-starring role from popular drag queen Nina Flowers. The star-studded 'Club Ver.' of the MV, featuring cameos from T-ara, Girls' Revolution, and rapper Simon D, will then be released on July 2nd to coincide with the album's release. 

To further promote the album, White Entertainment will be enlisting their artists to perform Tiffany's songs on music programs, beginning with bandmate Suzy Sooyoung, who will promote the album's title track "Do Da Disco" on M! Countdown, Music Core, and Inkigayo.

Comments from netizens include, "That teaser is so cheap and confusing. It makes no sense for a disco concept" "Suzy won't be able to perform the "Do Da Disco" choreography very well, but at least she won't lip sync like Tiffany always does", "After T-ara helped White out with the TTYL album, shady White backstabs them by trying to make Tiffany compete against them on the charts", and "Dead! That teaser picture is a 2-year-old outtake from a CF shoot Tiffany did."

Jessica Jiyeon ranks her "Running Man" cast mates on “Weekly Idol”!

Singer Jessica Jiyeon appeared on the latest episode of MBC Every1’s “Weekly Idol” where, along with revealing her dream duet partners [SISTAR’s Hyorin and SS501’s Heo Young Saeng], she chose who out of her currently available “Running Man” cast members she would be most open to dating if given the chance!

Suzy Sooyoung's Idol Investigations premieres to record breaking ratings!

Suzy enters the town of Quiet Hill in Idol Investigations

jTCB's new docu-drama series Idol Investigations debuted to record-breaking ratings earlier tonight. The two-hour premiere achieved a 3.2% share in the ratings, making it the highest-rated episode on jTCB since Queen Insoo scored a 1.183% last December.


The impressive debut has already solidified Idol Investigations as the network's new flagship series, leading many television analysts to speculate that Queen Insoo will no longer be renewed for another season so the network can invest more resources into Idol Investigations.


The first half of the show's premiere episode focused on leading lady Suzy Sooyoung as she set up her own private detective agency in Seoul, which included recruiting a staff of fellow idols to help her, but the drama and excitement amped up by the second hour when glamorous receptionist Sunhwa and geeky forensic investigator Boram got into an office argument after Sunhwa accused the T-ara starlet of treating her like a bimbo. The episode wasn't without its scares either, with Suzy and her partner Jang Hyun being stalked by a menacing car while investigating the haunted town of Quiet Hill for clues on Tiffany Taeyeon's disappearance.

The episode ends in a cliffhanger as the mystery driver
catches Suzy and threatens to run her over

Analysts are attributing the early success of the show to several factors, including the continued media attention around Tiffany Taeyeon, the show's unique premise, the respective fanbases of the main cast members, and the fact that TaeTiSeo's "OMG" was used as the show's opening theme, causing many Sone's to tune solely to support Girls' Generation.


Comments from netizens who turned in to watch the show included, "This show is so scripted, I can't believe they're trying to pass it off as reality", "I got so scared when they went to that haunted town because it proved ghosts really do exist", "It was easy to break ratings records on a flop channel like jTCB", and "I think Sunhwa overreacted when she screamed at Boram and made her cry, which also made me cry too."

Actor Kim Soo Hyun and Jessica Jiyeon party it up for Cass beer!

On the heels of the announcement of 2NE1’s CL and Strong Heart co-host actor Lee Dong Wook's  upcoming team up, popular beer brand Cass have revealed a 2nd summer pairing in current “It” boy actor Kim Soo Hyun and ‘best friend idol’ Jessica Jiyeon as the new faces for their “Party Like There’s No Tomorrow” campaign! 

Suzy Sooyoung to find missing bandmate in new reality series 'Idol Investigations'

Suzy Sooyoung in 'Idol Investigations' promotional poster

After teasing us with a series of mysterious trailers, struggling broadcasting network JTCB has officially announced it's new docu-drama series, Idol Investigations!

The groundbreaking new series will follow White Entertainment diva Suzy Sooyoung as she starts up her own private investigation agency and tries to find her bandmate Tiffany Taeyeon, who famously disappeared earlier this year when her plane vanished over the Bermuda Triangle.

At an official press conference for the show, JTCD described Idol Investigations as, "The Hills meets Twin Peaks", with a unique format that will take reality television to dizzying new heights.

"Many people think that I've been doing nothing over the past few months," Suzy told anxious reporters at the show's official press conference. "But I've actually been secretly studying for my license as a private investigator. I had no choice after I saw how poorly the authorities were handling the search for Korea's lost angel, Tiffany Taeyeon. All I want to do is find my unnie and make a comeback, so when JTCB approached me with this exciting opportunity to document the investigation on prime time TV, I couldn't say no."

Suzy investigates an abandoned movie theater in a haunting scene
 from Idol Investigations

Joining Suzy in her search will be some of the country's top idols, who were personally selected for their unique skills and charms.

T-ara's Boram, who was also a friend of Tiffany's, will bring her hidden talents in the field of forensic investigation to the show.

"My parents never thought I'd make it as an artist," revealed a shy Boram at the press conference. "So they made me study forensic science while I was a trainee, just so I would have something to fall back on if my musical dreams didn't work out. I look forward to showing the public a new and intelligent side of myself through Idol Investigations."

Also working for Suzy will be Secret's Sunhwa, who lighten up the agency with her ditzy and feminine charms as the office receptionist and admin assistant.

Sunny Hill's Janghyun is the final confirmed cast member for the show. The 27-year-old will bring his military experience to the show by serving as the official muscle of Idol Investigations, helping Suzy out of sticky situations and acting as a possible love interest for the star.

Official cast photo for 'Idol Investigations'

The first episode of Idol Investigations premieres this Friday on JTCB. The network has already promised that the show will feature, "heart-stopping action, romance, edge-of-your-seat drama, and unexpected twists and turns", leading many to consider it as one of 2012's most anticipated new programs.  

Netizens comments include, "Are they really trying to pass this off as reality? It sounds really scripted to me.", "Suzy is my favorite variety show idol, so I can't wait to see her back on TV!", and "Tiffany is missing?"

Jessica Jiyeon releases “Book Of Love”!

After shocking with furry themed teaser photos earlier this week & surviving the end of the world in her latest hit “Our Story”, Jessica’s highly anticipated second mini album “Book Of Love” is now available!

Jessica Jiyeon survives the apocalypse in “Our Story”

After several months away from the music scene (minus OSTs & a few features) singer Jessica Jiyeon has made a roaring return with her new single “Our Story”, featuring 2012’s breakout vocalist Ailee!

Jessica Jiyeon shocks with scandalous comeback teaser photos!

After ending 2011 on a high note with her hit single “Last Winter”, power vocalist Jessica Jiyeon is ready to make a return with a powerful new single and mini album she’s sure will hook all listeners. The singer has spent the last seven months focusing on acting & even joined the cast of the popular SBS variety show “Running Man” as a permanent member.

'Tiffany Taeyeon Tribute Album' sweeps the GAON charts!

The highly-publicized Tiffany Taeyeon tribute album has stormed the charts this week, with almost every track from the album ranking within the top 20 of the GAON Digital Songs chart.

HyunA Knowles releases "French Discotheque" single!

After announcing her Japanese debut under record label SLAVEX, "Supermodel Idol" HyunA Knowles has finally released her first single "French Discotheque"!

[Download "French Discotheque" Regular Edition CD]

"French Discotheque" is an aggresive upbeat track with the concept of a 'young and flirtatious French lady having the best time of her life in a retro discotheque' which is being called an official homage to the late Tiffany Taeyeon. The song, that is produced by well-known Japanese producer Shinichi Osawa, has rich instrumentals with influences of French music and Japanese idol pop, combined with the autotuned voice of HyunA, making it perfect for Summer time fun.

Suzy Sooyoung shocks with violent teaser trailer

The third and final teaser trailer for the mysterious ''ii' project was released online today, and it's definitely the most shocking yet.

In the 40-second teaser, popular idol Suzy Sooyoung is shown in a bathroom cutting her wrists with a razor blade as she stares dramatically at her own reflection in the basin mirror. The clip is shocking not only due to the extreme violence, which shows a basin full of blood after Suzy has harmed herself, but also because Suzy is wearing nothing more than her undergarments, which many netizens feel is too sexually provocative for a female idol.

The teaser clip marks a stark contrast to the two before it. In Boram's teaser, the pint-sized singer displayed cute and fresh charms while giving off an intelligence image by wearing a pair of glasses, while Secret's Sunhwa went for a bold and provocative concept in her teaser, gazing into the camera with a seductive look as electronic music plays in the background.

Fans are still confused as to what the teasers are promoting, but an official statement released from television network MBC promising that all will be revealed this week has led many to believe that the new project is probably some kind if K-drama or new variety show.

Intrigued netizens have flooded our forums and temporarily caused our servers to crash by trying to leave feedback on the new project and Suzy's shocking teaser trailer.

Comments include, "First Playboy, and now she releases videos in her underclothes. This is not right for a female.", "This teaser makes a very bold statement. I think Suzy is commenting on society." and "Suzy looks like Ga-In in this teaser. Did she have more surgeries?"

G.NA insults Jessica Jiyeon? "At least my curves are natural!"

Solo singer G.NA is gaining attention for some controversial comments she made about 'best friend' idol Jessica Jiyeon.

G.NA, who is currently a hot issue due to her shock image makeover for her "2Hot" comeback, was a guest on SBS' Strong Heart yesterday to promote her Bloom mini-album. However, conversation didn't stay on her music for long, with host Lee Dong Wook quickly asking G.NA about her bagel girl reputation and if she feels any rivalry with Korea's other famous bagel girls.

"I don't see any competition with any other female in the industry," she confidently proclaimed. "Everybody knows I am Korea's top bagel girl. I think it's my Canadian background and fresh look that gives me a charm that is more appealing than others."

A topless poolside selca of Jessica became
a hot issue last year

Lee Dong Wook and fellow Strong Heart guest Jay Park laughed at G.NA's confidence, with Park joking, "What about Jessica Jiyeon and Secret's Hyosung? Their curves have gained a lot of attention these days!"

G.NA then shockingly scoffed, "Jessica Jiyeon? You can't compare me to her because my curves are natural. Everybody knows that she gained all her beauty through surgeries. I was born this way, baby."

The Strong Heart audience then gasped before laughing at G.NA's bold response.

The reaction from netizens hasn't been quite as positive though, with many Jessters and Secret Times starting up anti-fan cafes against G.NA as soon as Strong Heart finished.

Comments on our forums include, "What's the point of having big boobs if you have an arrogant personality?", "miss A's Suzy and T-ara's Eunjung are Korea's top bagel girls, but all their curves are in their thighs" "Nasty G.NA is jealous of Jessica's rising popularity," and "I'm a G.Ni and I agree with G.NA's comments. Jessica is very fake and I always hated her, even before her surgeries."

Wi-Fi make a comeback with “Mirage”

It hasn't been long since KRS Media’s Wi-Fi said their goodbyes with “I Love U”, but today the rising stars released their new single, “Mirage”!

Secret's Sunhwa shocks with mysterious teaser

Netizens have been left in shock after a bold teaser featuring Secret's Sunhwa was released online earlier today. 

The teaser, which was accompanied by a photo of Sunhwa showcasing her feminine charms by staring into a mirror, was uploaded to the same mysterious 'ii' website that released the unknown Boram teaser video from earlier this week.

In Sunhwa's teaser, the 'Madonna' of K-Pop can be seen posing seductively and showing off her adult charms by staring into the camera with a mature gaze. Edgy electronic music can be heard playing in the background, while various cosmetics flash up on the screen, giving off a glamorous and sophisticated image. The x-rated teaser marks a stark contrast compared to Boram's, which had a more innocent and fresh appeal.

Netizens have been unable to contain themselves after witnessing the shocking teaser, commenting, "This image is too mature for Sunhwa. She needs to go back to "Shy Boy" concept", "Sunhwa's inviting gaze appeals to ahjushi fans like me" and "Is being pretty everything?"