What are idol groups up to these days?

0627-suju.jpgSuJu is going to re-make H.O.T’s hit song Happiness. I can’t believe that it has been already 10 years since I first heard that song.

 

dbsk-shirts.jpgDBSK recently designed T-shirts and they are on sale so you can wear their T-shirts as you listen to their music, search online for their latest news and purchase their concert tickets and anything else that is branded as DBSK.

 

0527-ss.jpgSS501 & DBSK are both releasing their single on the same date, August 2nd in Japan. However, this is DBSK’s 12th single, while it’s SS501’s first single in Japan. I don’t think it’s the best strategy for these identical looking idol groups to be targeting the Japanese teens at the same time, but good luck to all!

 

0627-top.jpgBig Bang member Top is taking acting lessons these days to prepare for his role in the upcoming drama I am Sam. He will play a high school jjang (can be translated as the popular kid or a bully) and the drama will air on August 6th on KBS. It’s too bad that he didn’t just stay with hip-hop. Obviously, Se7en’s failure in Goong S did not teach YG a lesson after all!

 

0627-min.jpgMin Hyo Rin or luxury nose girl was voted as the most popular female singer among soldiers. Apparently, Korean soldiers have good taste, preferring cutesy singers over the sexy-borderline-slutty singers, such as Suh In Young and Lee Hyori. Congrats Hyo Rin!

 

41 Responses to “What are idol groups up to these days?”


  1. 1 teerakay92 June 28, 2007 at 6:14 am

    where can you get the dbsk’s t shirts?

  2. 2 Brian June 28, 2007 at 6:31 am

    IS it just me or does every picture of Dongbangshingi have the members in the exact same lineup every time? From left to right, it’s always the same order, with the main goofball “hero” in the middle.

  3. 3 Michelle June 28, 2007 at 6:31 am

    It won’t let me reply. TT
    You can order the tees from yesasia.

    SUJU

  4. 4 Michelle June 28, 2007 at 6:32 am

    Brian: Yes, there’s an order for DBSK. I sense you’re not too fond of JeJung?

  5. 5 Anne June 28, 2007 at 6:45 am

    I loooove the DBSG shirts!!

  6. 6 nz fan June 28, 2007 at 6:47 am

    i thought there was ment to be 13 members in super junior?

  7. 7 mylove June 28, 2007 at 6:55 am

    I thought kyu hyun is already recovered…
    how come I dont see him in that pic????
    oh well.. its nice to see hankyung in that pic…
    :D D

  8. 8 jane June 28, 2007 at 7:59 am

    oO top’s gonna be acting now hmm … this is gonna be interesting. hopefully, his drama will be more successful than se7en’s

  9. 9 fanfon June 28, 2007 at 8:04 am

    Thanks for the summary! ^^

  10. 10 aiturnizzle June 28, 2007 at 8:23 am

    Goong S’ craptacularity doesn’t have anything to do with TOP’s acting ability. I don’t think you should judge before you’ve seen it.

  11. 11 gl0rious June 28, 2007 at 8:32 am

    Poor Dong Bang boys…being compared to the likes of SS501 who dance like they’re frolicking across the nonexistent meadows of Seoul.

    lol. this is what happens when an older generation blogs on younger groups. an unfounded yet innate attitude of condescension that results in the individual rarely having anything positive to say.

  12. 12 Hannah June 28, 2007 at 9:03 am

    who’s the orange haired suju?
    my brain is whack..why can’t i remmbeer his name….or even RECOGNIZE him?!?!?!

  13. 13 bebetama June 28, 2007 at 10:06 am

    DBSK saranghae they’re so HOT esp my Yunho^^
    I think the single issue between SS501 n DBSK is a coincidence,I think.
    Good luck to SS501 cuz it’s their first japanese single BUT my love n suport goes to my Dong Ban babies. Im biased,can’t help^^

  14. 14 Princess June 28, 2007 at 10:12 am

    I know you can get the DBSK shirts on YesAsia

  15. 15 cosmicolor June 28, 2007 at 10:13 am

    I think it’s obvious that DBSK is going to come out on top (versus SS501). They’ve had a lot more experience & success~

  16. 16 Lulu June 28, 2007 at 10:56 am

    Between this whole DBSK vs. SS501 thing, I’m all for DBSK. Even though their Japanese singles aren’t anywhere up to par with their Korean stuff [on a whole]… it’s their 12th single, so I guess that should give them some credibility. … :D ;; I love them, really I do, but I think they should go back to Korea now ^^;;

    As for the TOP acting thing, I’m actually really excited. I don’t think it’s really right to judge based off the Se7en fiasco. After all, Goong was an established franchise, they had some random sequel, and there were too many fights between the two production companies so of course the drama didn’t do as well as it should’ve :/ But that’s just the way I see it.

  17. 17 Jessica June 28, 2007 at 11:17 am

    Hey I need some hair advice and quick!

    I’m in seoul on holiday and I would like to get my hair done but I have no idea where to go. I’d like to go somewhere that’s really reputable (I’ve had enough bad hairdos done in the states to have another one abroad) I’ve heard myungdong is good, a salon right next to the kalgookso place. does anyone have any other recommendations?

    THANKS!

  18. 18 silverdeer June 28, 2007 at 11:35 am

    haha the one w/ the orange hair is ryeo wook (i know scary)
    haha you forgot to add that super junior’s has a movie coming out july 26
    seriously the dbsk shirts are so cute XD hmm ss501 vs dbsk? i think dbsk has a bigger fan base but im not sure about in japan.. and im not that into ss501 so i wouldnt really know.. good luck to both groups ^^
    ehhh hyo rin?? isnt this the girl you posted previously that was a CF model.. hmm i havent heard her sing yet so i cant really say much but .. :T

  19. 19 jjhero June 28, 2007 at 12:31 pm

    I love Hero!!!! He’s not a goofball :D

  20. 20 Eve June 28, 2007 at 1:31 pm

    There are 13 members of suJu….KyuHyun isn’t in the picture because he’s still in the hospital recovering. I hope he gets better soon.

  21. 21 greenpearls June 28, 2007 at 2:00 pm

    Thank you for the update Popseoul. I have been wondering as to what the different groups were up to.

    As for the inevitable debate regarding the simultaneous release date of SS501 and DBSG’s Japanese albums, I support both groups and wish the best for both.

    Regarding who will have the higher album sales, then it should come as no surprise if DBSG will have high album sales, because they are already established in Japan AND they have a much bigger fanbase in Korea (and elsewhere worldwide).

    But a couple of people have told me before that DBSG doesn’t have as big of a fanbase in Japan (to my surprise), and since this is SS501’s debut in Japan, I am very curious to their development. So far, I have seen strong support for SS501. I hope for a successful debut for the boys.

    Thanks again.

  22. 22 Jessie June 28, 2007 at 2:34 pm

    I love the Dong Bang boys! Yunho and Jaejoong. I wish they’d have a concert here.

  23. 23 wink June 28, 2007 at 3:44 pm

    i love suju!! i want to get the tshurts their wearing!!! ki bum and dong hae so cute!! wen is their remake of happiness coming out?!

  24. 24 Mics June 28, 2007 at 4:52 pm

    What the!?! Those are the shirts!? I’ll certainly want to buy better designs than those. Can I buy the guys wearing those shirts instead? =D lol

  25. 25 junsufan June 28, 2007 at 6:26 pm

    DBSK..damn hawt..XD love the tee..buying them.=D about the DBSK vs SS501 thingy..um..i wish both groups good luck..but obviously i’m all for DBSK..

  26. 26 mawee June 28, 2007 at 7:18 pm

    LOL~ min hyo is liked by soldiers~ anyway she’s pretty and all but she hasnt impressed me still musically.. saw her at music bank and i think she’s just lipsynching.. i dunno tho..

  27. 27 teabag June 29, 2007 at 12:48 am

    What’s the connection with TOP and SE7EN’s acting? It’s not like if Tae Yang acted and flunked then that’ll be more related.

  28. 28 jane =] June 29, 2007 at 5:27 am

    DBSK & SUJU got hotter, period. and SS501!! they havent been all that active, have they? aw, TOP, best of luck, hope you dont fail like most other artists who attempt to act!

  29. 29 moon_kaka June 29, 2007 at 5:37 am

    whatever ^-^ SuJu will rock this fall (I hope so ^-^) thax u so much 4 the brief & yet :| 10 years has passed T.T

  30. 30 Rach June 29, 2007 at 6:31 am

    Suju’s wearing Yoochun’s designed shirt.

    Anyways, I’m a big fan of the Dong Bang boys but the shirts are a rip-off. They’re selling them for $30 and YesAsia is selling it for $22.99. Cheapest price is $17. Sheesh. SM sure knows how to drain our pockets. But I think that TVXQ’s been the biggest wallet-emptier in kpop history. Well at least, the part that I caught up to. I mean, it’s a single after another (& Japanese ones too. Which means it’s almost double the price!). Then they’ve got their concerts. Concert goodies. Concert album. Concert DVD/VCD. Then there’s the other merchandise that are just too awesome to pass up.

    As for the TVXQ VS SS501… It will most likely be TVXQ winning the match. And I’m not just being biased cause I’m obsessed with the Dong Bang boys…. but they do have a stronger hold with people than SS501 does. But I’m surprised that they don’t a large fanbase like greenpearls mentioned. They were able to fill up the Budokan and even had to extend due to popular demand. But you never know… SS501 might make TVXQ run for their money. Japanese money, that is. Which would be yen.

  31. 31 Hannah June 29, 2007 at 1:39 pm

    AHHH THNX SO MUCH SILVERDEER!!! YAYAY

  32. 32 Hannah June 29, 2007 at 1:40 pm

    ryeo wook seems to have gained a little weight in his former-SUPER-GAUNT cheeks…
    it looks good!
    more manly-ish
    :D

  33. 33 Jenny June 30, 2007 at 11:05 am

    Super Junior did a excellent job with the remake of the song if you haven’t heard it yet. Though it seems H.O.T fans aren’t to please with the fact that they did a remake of it…

    DBSK’s line up is based on their singing voice isn’t it? I remember in a interview that the reason they’re all line up like that is because of their voices.

    And their T-shirts could be found at DVDheaven to at a cheaper price then YesAsia.

  34. 34 kristina July 3, 2007 at 7:03 am

    omg why is super junior or suju or whatever remaking ‘happiness’ by HOT???!!?! omgggg that totally ruins my memory with HOT.. thats so messed up.. just leave them alone.. i hate suju. they need to stop acting like they’re the next HOT

  35. 35 Anne July 4, 2007 at 8:51 am

    ^uh i take it ur not a suju fan, eh?
    well i heard their version of the song and it’s ok-ish…

  36. 36 yriami July 9, 2007 at 7:40 am

    I so need to go to a DBSK concert why rnt they coming to U.S.?!!! :@ Hero♥

  37. 37 spazzes July 26, 2007 at 8:51 pm

    SuJu did a lovely job remaking Haengbok, imo. Really fun and catchy remake!! :)

    As for DBSK v. SS501, it’s pretty obvious that DBSK will do better in Japan, as they have a bigger fanbase there and are more established there. Plus, they just wrapped a month-long tour there. They’re really popular in Japan right now. I also really love SS501 and am a fan of their music, but whoever decided on the release date of their debut single should be FIRED. I’ve heard all three songs on DBSK’s single and they’re all FANTASTIC, so there’s that too. Nevertheless, I adore both groups and wish them all the best.

  38. 38 Tiff August 12, 2007 at 3:29 pm

    teehee.

    i think SuJu’s Happiness sounds better. <33

    and both groups are from the same company. one’s just split apart. and SuJu is still together. <”

    and to all DBSK Oppas and Super junior Oppas; Fighting! <3

  39. 39 chocolate raisins March 25, 2008 at 1:13 am

    i went on yesasia and i can’t find the shirts…how am i suppose to get them?

  40. 40 Lucino November 9, 2009 at 10:42 am

    all i can say is that SUJU is the best… their songs are so coo. especially happiness they are so cute and a example of a good group they are very neat…

    super junior really rocks and better than others. . . ! !

  41. 41 Lucino November 9, 2009 at 10:44 am

    super junior is the best than ss501 and big bang . . why?

    you can see that , even they are many but they are so good to each other, everytime i watch thier wacky videos i do really laugh and i more becoming a fan of them… SUJU keep up the good job..love your group…………


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