~HAPPY BIRTHDAY CL~ Profile & Fakta-Fakta CL 2NE1

~HAPPY BIRTHDAY CL~

Nama : CL

Nama Asli : Lee Chae Rin

Posisi di group : Leader, Vokalis, Rapper Utama

Tanggal Lahir : 26 Februari 1991

Tempat Lahir : Seoul, Korea Selatan

Tinggi : 162 cm

Berat : 46 kg

Golongan Darah : A

Agensi : YG Entertainment

Facts
1. Selama tahun2 masa kecilnya, dia seringkali melakukan perjalanan dengan keluarganya, karena pekerjaan ayahnya yang sebagai profesor fisika. 
2. Baru2 ini terungkap kalau ayah CL, Professor Lee Ki Jin tidak hanya seorang physicist tapi juga seorang author cerita2 untuk anak2.
3. CL bisa berbicara dalam bahasa, Perancis, Korea, Jepang dan Bahasa Inggris.
4. CL dulunya adalah trainee JYP dan berbagi asrama dengan So Hee. Dikatakan bahwa dia sangat dekat dengan Ye Eun dan So Hee.
5. Dia menjadi seorang trainee YG tahun 2006 setelah dia secara personal membawa demonya ke YG Entertainment. Dia sebenarnya akan debut sebagai solo tapi kemudian menjadi leader 2NE1.
6. Dia muncul di dalam sebuah lagu rekaman Big Bang “Intro (Hot Issue)”. Namun namanya dia tidak di credit.
7. Mimpinya menjadi seorang rapper Amerika seperti Lil Kim.
8. Di sebuah wawancara radio, CL mengungkapkan kalau dia dulunya memakai seragam laki2 untuk sekolah karena mereka tidak memiliki celana untuk gadis2.
9. Nickname CL saat dia di Jepang adalah “Pig-rabbit”.
10. CL-roo adalah diciptakan untuk banyak istilah seperti“Ahh go go go!!!” & “Oh my Gawdddd” yang sering ia gunakan di 2NE1TV.
11. Dia adalah ibu dari Tam-Tam, yang kemudian di adopsi oleh Sandara.

12. Dia tidak benar2 baik dengan komputer, tapi dia tau bagaimana menggunakan iTunes dan memakai internet untuk mencari gambar2 Teddy.
13. CL itu seorang “pembersih” yang freak. Dia bertanggungjawab dalam kebersihan secara menyeluruh dan mengorganisir tempat tinggal mereka.
14. CL dulunya menjadi seorang penerjemah antara penari2 lokal dan luar negeri. Dan dia mempelajari hip hop dari mereka.
15. Dia juga mengetahui bermacam dance lainnya, termasuk jazz and ballet.
16. CL dibesarkan sebagai seorang Roman Catholic.
17. Jika diberikan kesempatan, dia ingin mencoba hidup di Mesir, Afrika dan Greece.
18. Dikenal sebagai “Biangnya tidur” dari 2NE1, lamanya waktu tidur yang pernah ia lakukan adalah 20 jam.
19. Dia memiliki sebuah tahi lalat yang seksi di dadanya yang terungkap karena pakaiannya di performance “Heartbreaker” di SBS Gayo Daejun 2009.
20. CL tidak pernah menangis di depan member2 2NE1.
21. Dia memberikan satu robot dari MV “Can’t Nobody” untuk Teddy agar bisa ditaruh di kamar/ruangannya.
22. Pilihan kopinya adalah Americano.
23. CL tertarik terhadap hal2 yang memiliki paku.
24. Dia menulis bagian rapnya di lagu G-Dragon, “The Leaders”.
25. Di 2NE1TV, dia mengatakan kalau dia bisa menggambar dengan sangat baik, tapi hanya saat dia menggambar lion-bear, babi-kelinci, bebek-ular.


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Yang Hyun Suk, "I don't think I can ever create another group like Big Bang"

As Big Bang prepares for a full scale comeback, YG Entertainment‘s CEO Yang Hyun Suk recently stated that he doesn’t believe that he can create another group like Big Bang.

In an interview at the YG Entertainment headquarters, Yang Hyun Suk said, “Though I may create many more groups in the future, I think it will be incredibly difficult for me to create a group that has such a perfect mix of members as Big Bang does.”

Big Bang is known for being made up of members with unique colors, and as Yang explains, they are not the best looking group nor the best dancing group. However, this blend of individual charms combined with their engaging performances have won them countless fans in Korea.

Yang continued, “One of the common traits of Korean and Japanese idols is the synchronized choreography, but since Big Bang is all about freely enjoying their stage, I think this has allowed them to gain fans not just in Korea and Japan, but around the world.”

In regards to Big Bang’s highly anticipated upcoming album ‘Alive‘, he said, “Instead of focusing on musical change, it is an album that focuses on musical diversity. It is because we want to distinguish each song’s uniqueness that we are promoting all six as title songs.”

He continued, “I am sure this is the first time in Korea that all the songs on an album are used as title tracks. I don’t think it means too much for one song to win #1 multiple times on music programs. Rather, it is more important to promote Big Bang’s brand as well as the entire album.”

In related news, Big Bang’s comeback album ‘Alive’ will be released on the 29th, after which Big Bang will kick off a world tour in Seoul on March 2-4th.

Source & Image: Daum

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Oricon's CEO discusses Girl's Generation, B2ST, T-ara, & K-pop

CEO Koike Koh of the Oricon Corporation experienced something completely new on February 22nd. At the first ever Gaon Chart K-Pop Awards that took place in Seoul that night, Koike himself stepped onto the red carpet. How did it feel to be in front of 150 reporters and a combined number of 300 Korean & Japanese fans?

“It was the first time in my life I felt like that,” he said.”I said to myself, ‘So this is what it feels like for the stars who step out on the red carpet.’ I was also surprised at the loud cheers of the Korean fans.”

Oricon is the holding company at the head of a Japanese corporate group that supplies statistics and information on music and the music industry in Japan. The Oricon chart is a respectable and reliable source, and can be compared to the UK Chart in England, as well as the US Billboard.

Launched in 1968, the Oricon also served as the model when the format for the Korean Gaon Chart was created.

As someone who has closely observed the influence of K-pop grow over the years, CEO Koike sat down for an interview, and discussed what he sees as the charm of the fast growing world of K-pop, as well as the philosophy behind the well-respected Oricon chart.

Q. At the Gaon K-pop awards, you presented Girls’ Generation with the ‘Oricon Special Award’. What do you think is the secret to Girls’ Generation’s success in Japan?

A. Girls’ Generation debuted in Japan with their showcase at the Tokyo Ariake Colosseum. Although it was just a mini live performance for the fans who had purchased their CD, I was very surprised at how intensely young Japanese women responded to Girls’ Generation. None of other industry professionals, nor I, had ever imagined that young women could respond to a girl group like that. The marketing strategy of SM Entertainment and Universal Japan that targeted young female fans, was very effective.

Q. Between Taeyeon, who was the MC of the ceremony, and YoonA, who was the award presenter, do you like more?

A. For me, it would be YoonA (laughs). However, all nine members possess the talent and looks. It’s something I had felt before at their mini live performance, but I once again asked myself, ‘How were they able to bring together members like these into one group?’ It’s very surprising. In Japan, it would be no easy task bringing together nine people like them. To be honest, I met Lee Soo Man of SM Entertainment in Japan two years ago and pondered, ‘How much of this would become reality?’ as he explained to me about the concept of Girls’ Generation. It seems that dream has been achieved now.

Q. Besides Korean artists who are already well known in Japan like Girls’ Generation, TVXQ, KARA, and BoA, are there any artists or groups that you are anticipating?

A. I was so surprised at last night’s ceremony. It seems artists possessing a variety of talents are being born endlessly in Korea. I was able to feel the depth of K-pop. Specifically, I saw B2ST‘s live performance for the first time yesterday, and felt that their performance level was very high. It was very memorable how the members used [every part of their body] down to the tips of their fingers to express themselves. T-ara‘s visual concept and techno pop dance tracks were unique. I believe that T-ara will continue to gain much popularity in Japan.

Q. Japan’s representative girl group is AKB48. What is something that AKB48 possesses that Korean girl groups do not?

A. Even during their debut period, they were still amateurs. However, Japan has a unique culture in that we enjoy watching idols grow and improve [with time]. I’m referring to the enjoyment of watching each member’s dance or vocal skills, or visuals improve gradually. Also fans [in Japan] hold an election once a year, in which they participate in determining the  next activities of the artists. Through this kind of process, the amount of fans grow as well. AKB48′s producer explained that the beginning concept was ‘an idol you feel as if you can meet up with anytime’. Even now, if you buy seven of their CDs, you can shake hands and talk with the girls for 10 seconds.

Q. Oricon Chart is one that is respected and reported about almost daily by the Korean media. It is one that lives up to the name it stands for (‘Original Confidence’). What is the secret?

A. ‘Oricon’ has one more meaning, which is ‘Consumer Oriented’. It means to look at things from the consumer’s perspective, and help them see things that they weren’t able to before. ‘Accurately investigating into the overflooding and distortion of information to provide reliable data’ – this is Oricon’s philosophy.

Source & Image : MoneyToday StarNews via Nate

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Super Junior Siwon and Ryeowook Graduate from University

Super Junior members Siwon and Ryeowook are now certified degree holders. The two idols attended their graduation ceremonies at the Inha University on February 24.

Siwon celebrated the event with a post on his Twitter (@siwon407), saying “At the beginning of the realization towards bigger dreams in the wider world. Proud to graduate from Inha.” With the comment was a picture of himself in a toga and holding his diploma.

Netizens who have seen the photos replied with their congratulations. Some even praised his hunky appearance in his graduation clothes.

Ryeowook also graduated in the same university on the same day. He also tweeted (@ryeong9), “FINISHED! Thank you to professors, assistant Lisa, seniors and all who helped me graduate with these qualifications. I have not been active in campus, but my heart is here. Lastly, thank you to all professors. I’ll never forget you.” He was likewise captured in his toga, complete with cap and holding his certificates and congratulatory bouquet.

“You’re both cool,” “It’s a bittersweet thing to graduate,” “In the future, be even more triumphant,” “Celebrities certainly take a different graduation picture,” “Model Force,” and such reactions flooded social networking sites.

Soompi congratulates you on your graduation, Siwon and Ryeowook! 

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Lee Min Ho Is Offered the Lead Role in "Faith"

Lee Min Ho is the latest hot star rumored to take the lead in the SBS period fantasy drama “Faith.” Strong buzz surrounds reports that the actor is the current top choice for the role that was once confirmed for Lee Jun Ki and Kang Ji Hwan.

However, Lee Min Ho and his management is quick to downplay any confirmations, saying “there is nothing definite,” according to local news agencies. “His appearance in ‘Faith’ is being considered, but it is only one of the many projects under review and he has not chosen his next project.”

“Faith” is in the hands of the team behind “Sandglass” and “Legend,” writer Song Ji Na and PD Kim Jong Hak. It is only in need of a leading man since the rest of its cast members are in place. Kim Hee Sun, Choi Min Soo, Kim Seung Soo, Philip Lee and Park Sang Won are confirmed in the Goryeo-era set medical drama.

“Faith” is planned for an August premiere.

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Block B "Suicide Petition" Is Unfounded?

News released on February 24 stated that Block B member P.O. had been hospitalized for shock. In response, some media had quoted their agency Brand New Stardom as saying, “A petition was discovered requesting Block B to commit suicide which has caused P.O. to collapse and he has currently been hospitalized.” The inconvenient truth is that such a petition was unable to be located anywhere online. Could it be that because of the seriousness of the situation that it has since been deleted?

Companies that operate such sites claim that, “There are serious regulatory policies in place to handle abusive or illegal posts, it is rather clear that one would never have just arbitrarily deleted a post.”

The origin of such a petition is unclear. Ironically, the search for the petition brings up Block B fan sites which have further spread around the articles contents and their discussions regarding the matter. There are rumors as to who originally created the petition. Some of them are claiming that perhaps the post never existed.

However, as reported by the agency, the rumor of a plea for suicide by the Block B members has ultimately caused P.O. to collapse. The news of P.O. has caused the public’s opinion to transform from disgust to sympathy. They have rallied against the petition and have directed their arrows of criticism toward the publisher.

Originally, the public had criticized the idol group for their behavior and lack of etiquette in an international interview. The group immediately began to reflect on their actions and released multiple apologies. However the netizens responsible for their excessive response, which further inflated the problem, have not been found. But the agency keeps obscuring the main issue, and the behavior of some fans, along with that of some netizens, is not the answer either.

Since the events have transpired, the agency responded by saying, “We will focus quietly on our activities. Under such circumstances there seems to be a spark of good after all. We are working to calm the situation and make amends. So far we have taken the first step by apologizing to the people of Thailand.”

The members have shown their remorse and apologized through posts made to their official site and even have created a video apology directed to the TV station and the Thai people. Block B, their agency, the media, and netizens are at fault, each party should be forgiven and then move on. Block B’s image has changed, and it might not immediately be seen, soon it will become clear to forgive and forget. This is turning out to be a blessing in disguise as Block B will learn from their mistake and will grow into a more mature idol group.

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Lee Min Jung Is Looking Beautiful in Bali

Lee Min Jung shows off her natural beauty amid the breathtaking views of Bali. The actress was recently in the beach paradise to participate in a photo shoot for a fashion magazine and revealed some shots of herself through her mySpace account.

Dressed casually in the photos, Lee Min Jung lets her smooth skin and radiant smile speak for the good time that she had in the scenic vacation spot. Netizens have noted that her skin was so smooth that it looked like she does not have pores at all. Comments like “I don’t think I can be that pretty,” “You are a real goddess,” “Luminous,” “A pretty woman,” and such have poured in from netizens.

Lee Min Jung was last seen on the big screen in “Wonderful Radio.” She is currently on hiatus and is yet to announce future projects.

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Gaon Chart releases chart rankings for the 3rd week of February

The Gaon Chart is the national chart of South Korea and is intended to be the equivalent of Oriconin Japan and Billboard in the United States.

Check out the chart rankings for the week of February 12th to February 18th below!

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< Gaon Chart National Digital Singles Ranking >

1. K.Will – “I Need You”

2. Davichi – “I’ll Think of You”

3. FT Island – “Severely”

4. Lyn – “Back in Time”

5. Lee Young Hyun – “A Love of a Thousand Years”

6. Se7en – “When I Can’t Sing”

7. Ailee – “Heaven”

8. Na Yoon Kwon with Baek Ji Young – “Because I’m Afraid”

9. Monday Kiz – “Shadow”

10. T-ara – “Lovey Dovey”

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< Gaon Chart National Physical Albums Ranking >

1. FT Island – ‘Grown Up (EP)’

2. Various Artists – ‘The Moon That Embraces the Sun OST’

3. B.A.P. – ‘WARRIOR (Single)’

4. T-ara – ‘Funky Town (EP)’

5. Block B – ‘Welcome To The BLOCK’

6. IU – ‘Last Fantasy’

7. Se7en – ‘SE7EN NEW MINI ALBUM’

8. Various Artists – ‘Bachelors Vegetable Store OST’

9. Yoonhan – ‘For This Moment 2nd album’

10. INFINITE – ‘Paradise Repackaged Album’

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< Top 10 songs sung at Karaoke >

1. IU – “You & I”

2. Noel – “I Miss You, I Miss You”

3. 10cm – “Sorrow”

4. T-ara – “Lovey Dovey”

5. Lim Jae Bum – “For You”

6. Ooh La La Session – “Western Sky”

7. Lyn – “Back in Time”

8. Davichi & T-ara – “We Were in Love”

9. Trouble Maker – “Trouble Maker”

10. Huh Gak – “Hello”

Source: Gaon

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