Today it was announced that Apollo 18, that have now returned to Korea after recording their new EP, will go back to Japan in July to play the last day of Fuji Rock Festival ’11.
For some more Apollo 18 action in Japan – check out these photos from their last Japan show following the US tour: Apollo18 @ Shimokitazawa Basement Bar (Apr. 3rd, 2011).
A.K.A: Bartender
Year: 2011
Runtime: 48mn [average] per disc
Country: Japan
Language: Japanese
Subtitles: English
Episodes: 9
Genre: Comedy | Drama
Director: Katayama Osamu, Tamura Naom
Cast: Aiba Masaki, Kanjiya Shihori, Arakawa Yoshiyoshi, Mitsuishi Ken
Links: DramaWiki
Plot/Sypnosis:
Upon return from Paris, Sasakura Ryu spends some time wandering amiss, but after some time he decides to start anew by becoming a bartender. On a daily basis as a bartender, he helps solve the various problems burdening his customers, including work and love and family troubles, one cocktail at a time.
Furthermore, what will happen to the romantic relationship between Ryu, who seeks the best cocktail, and Kurushima Miwa, who is pertinent to his growth as a person. Also in the drama you’ll see the fateful showdown between Kuzuhara Ryuichi, referred to as Mr. Perfect, and Master Kase Goro.
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A.K.A: Jeon Woochi : The Taoist Wizard
Year: 2009
Runtime: 2hr 15min
Country: South Korea
Language: Korean
Subtitles: English
Genre: Action | Adventure | Comedy | Fantasy | History
Director: Dong-hun Choi
Cast: Su-jeong Lim, Yun-seok Kim, Dong-won Kang, Yeon-su Seo, Ji-hyeok Min
Plot/Sypnosis:
500 Years Ago in the Chosun Dynasty. The Pipe of the prophecy has fallen into the evil hands of the goblins, propelling the world into a whirlwind of disorder. The ancient Taoist wizards turn to the greatest ascetics of their time, the Master and Hwadam (Kim Yoon-seok) for help in vanquishing the goblins and trust each wizard with one half of the Pipe. Meanwhile, the Master’s rascal student Woochi (Kang Dong-won) tricks the king with the art of transformation and creates a fiasco, which makes the three Taoist wizards and Hwadam visit the Master. But the Master has been murdered and his half of the Pipe is missing! By taking his master’s pipe out to the market streets, Woochi has been pushed into a corner, ultimately getting sealed into a painting along with his trusty dog, Chorangyi (Yoo Hae-jin)
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A number of indie songs left Gaon‘s digital chart, but 10cm‘s presence remain strong. It’s curious to see how new releases also increase interest in related older songs to the point that they can enter the chart as well.
k-indie @ Gaon Digital Chart – May 21, 2011
14. 10cm – 아메리카노
75. Eptione Project – 나는 그 사람이 아프다 [MV]
86. 10cm – 죽겠네 (Album Ver.)
96. Thomas Cook – 아무것도 아닌 나 [MV]
124. 10cm – 사랑은 은하수 다방에서
131. Eluphant – 여전히 아름답네요 (feat. Kwon Jung Yeol) [preview]
137. Romantic Couch – 햇살이 눈부신 어느 날 어렴풋이 그대 생각이 나겠지요
149. 10cm – 오늘밤은 어둠이 무서워요 [MV]
154. 10cm – 죽겠네
159. Epitone Project – 한숨이 늘었어 (duet with Yi Jin Woo) [MV]
160. TransFixion – 너를 원해 [MV]
165. Lucia with Epitone Project – 꽃처럼 한 철만 사랑해 줄 건가요?
169. Mate – Play
172. 10cm – 그게 아니고
198. My Aunt Mary – Hey
Took me a few months, but I finally figured out that Shim Kyu Sun, as I’ve referred to her previously, goes by Lucia when her name isn’t written in hangul. She’s been releasing a few digital singles together with Epitone Project and the latest one, Sakura Moment, was released on May 19. The single comes with but one track called 꽃처럼 한 철만 사랑해 줄 건가요?
On June 23 a movie called Play will open in Korean cinemas and it stars the members of soft rock band Mate as three guys wanting to start a band. The soundtrack was released on May 19. Check out the music video for album track 늦은 아침 here. Check out the movie trailer here.
A.K.A: Keong Gim | Qiang Jian
Year: 2007
Runtime: 42mn [average] per disc
Country: Hong Kong
Language: Cantonese
Subtitles: English
Episodes: 20
Genre: Action | Wu-xia | Fantasy
Director: Lau Ka Ho
Cast: Bosco Wong, Kevin Cheng, Bernice Liu, Sharon Chan, Shirley Yeung
Links: DramaWiki
Plot/Sypnosis:
The Sacred Sword Sect, the most prestigious kung-fu cult in the martial world, would like to recruit students into a course on the long-lost “Big Dipper Array”. The fresh-faced Shing Fung (Bosco Wong) and the aloof-looking King Lui (Kevin Cheng) are both admitted to the Sect. In the meantime, the vicious Bloody Shadow Sect, which was once destroyed, comes to life again. The newly appointed leader Mok Man (Sharon Chan), along with her disciples, suddenly comes to attack the Sacred Sword Sect. Fung is seriously injured, but with the help of Shui Ling (Shirley Yeung), who is a good friend of his and a member of the Unity Clan, he manages to survive.
Fung makes a notable progress with his kung-fu skills after his recovery. The leader of the Sacred Sword Sect Pak Tong Ngo (Eddie Ko), also known as the Saint of Sword, thinks highly of Fung and is going to marry off his daughter Pak Tong Chi-Lung (Bernice Liu) to the lad. Just before the wedding, Fung is found to be Man’s twin brother – the heir to an atrocious kung-fu cult. Fung has been an ardent admirer of the Sacred Sword Sect but the disclosure of his true identity has pushed him into a dilemna between righteousness and evil. And Lui, who has a love-hate relationship with Man, also gets caught up in a painful struggle…
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South Korea urged North Korea on Friday to demonstrate its denuclearization commitment and address Seoul’s grievances over last year’s two deadly attacks, after North Korean leader Kim Jong-il called for an early resumption of six-party nuclear talks.”Our position remains unchanged that the North should show its change of attitude by deeds, not words,” Unification Ministry [...]
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SS501’s Kim Hyun Joong is causing a lot of excitement after he was spotted in a series of leaked photos. SBS’s ‘Running Man’.
A viral post has been going around on various community boards, with the title ‘Kim Hyun Joong is appearing on ‘Running Man’.
The popular variety show from SBS brings on the nation’s top celebrities to face off against cast members in the completion of missions. It looks like Kim Hyun Joong is slotted to appear on a future episode, and fans can’t wait to see their favorite idol in action.
Naturally, any new photo of the SS501 star immediately draws reactions of how hot he looks with his short haircut.
Netizens have been commenting, “Looks like he’s appearing in time with his solo activities”, “Even though it looks like he gained weight, he’s still hot”, and “Look at that superior sculpture-like beauty”.
Stay tuned for more Kim Hyun Joong-related news, as he prepares to release his first mini-album on June 8th!
Source: Daily Sports via Nate
A.K.A: Ikechan to Boku | Ikechan and Me
Year: 2007
Runtime: 1hr 46min
Country: Japan
Language: Japanese
Subtitles: English
Genre: Drama
Director: Toshihiko Ohoka
Cast: Yu Aoi, Arashi Fukasawa, Rie Tomosaka, Masato Hagiwara, Fuyuki Moto, Misako Renbutsu, Tokio Emoto, Sosuke Ikematsu
Plot/Sypnosis:
Based on Saibara Rieko’s manga, Ike-chan to Boku tells the heartfelt story of a young boy named Toshio and his imaginary friend Ike-chan. Toshio’s floating blob of a friend has two big eyes and a mouth, and changes colors and sizes depending on the mood. When Toshio is sad, she turns small. When Toshio makes friend with a girl, she turns bright red from anger. Ike-chan stays by Toshio’s side as he grows older, but the day he finds his first love, Ike-chan disappears from his life. Child actor Fukasawa Arashi (Helen the Baby Fox) takes the leading role in this heartfelt fable about childhood, friendship, and growing up from director Ohoka Toshihiko. Popular actress Aoi Yu voices Ike-chan.
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With the North’s sinking of the Cheonan and its attack on Yeonpyeong Island claiming the lives of 50 South Koreans, the two countries posted their lowest rankings ever in the Global Peace Index. According to the 2011 edition of the GPI, South Korea was ranked 50th at 1.829 points, while the North ranked among the [...]