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Wednesday, March 26, 2014
[News] 2PM, MBLAQ, Lee Seung Hwan - The Music Industry Needs To Prevent Fire Damage
The music world is suffering consequences for one fire accident after another. Recently several artists suffered damage due to fire, all before their comebacks. Because of such unexpected accidents, artists have had to change their promotion activities or delay their album releases.
Five-member boy group MBLAQ had been preparing to release their mini 6th album Broken when a fire broke out in the main stylist's office. Due to the fire, the group suffered a great loss; their costume attire for the music video had been damaged. MBLAQ revealed this news on the 24th at a press conference, and expressed their surprise at this unexpected accident.
Six-member boy group 2PM has been preparing for their April comeback. However, they also suffered losses due to recent fire damage. On March 15th the group was filming the music video for their new song when the set caught on fire.
The fire burned the outside wall of the set and the building, and damaged property as well. One firefighter commented, "A firecracker used for filming the music video exploded and caused the fire. There were no casualties."
Lee Seung Hwan will be releasing his 11th album Fall to Fly on the 26th. He was also involved in a fire on the 2nd at the Dream Factory studio.
His agency Dream Factory stated, "The fire was caused by a malfunction of the cooler inside. The mixing was delayed one day, but we will soon be resuming normal operation."
In the music industry it's been said that these sorts of accidents that happen in making of the album are signs that the album will do exceptionally well. Some actual agencies state this news directly by announcing it at a press release. However, experts are saying that although the damage might be minimal, that security measures should most definitely be taken.
There have been some big accidents due to unexpected fires. In April of 2012 hip hop group M.I.B and Lyn's stylist died because of fire in her workspace. In August that same year there was a fire at Psy's solo concert because of firecrackers at the show.
One music rep stated, "On-site staff members get nervous in dry weather when the fire risk is heightened. There's a myth that an album will do exceptionally well if there are power outages during recording, ghost spotting, or accidental fires, but one must be wary of blind faith."
Source: kpopstarz
[News] 2PM’s Junho to Hold Second Concert Tour in Japan
2PM’s Junho is launching his second solo concert tour in Japan.
Junho will be performing around Japan, starting with Sapporo on July 3 and 4, Fukuoka on 14 and 15, Nagoya on 17 and 18, Osaka on 24 and 25, Tokyo on 31 and August 1, and another concert in Tokyo on August 12 and 13, for a total of 12 days of solo concerts.
The last round of concerts taking place on August 12 and 13 will be taking place in Japan’s Budokan, where numerous top singers have performed, including Cho Yong Pil in 1984. 2PM also held performances in the arena in 2013.
2PM’s Junho to Hold Second Concert Tour in Japan
JYP Entertainment stated, “Junho was exhilarated to be doing his finale in Budokan.”
Junho previously held his first solo concert tour last year, along with the release of his solo album.
He said, “I promised the fans during the last concert that I will comeback and I’m so happy that I can keep the promise by holding a second concert tour. I thank all fans in and out of Korea for showing continuous love and support. I’m preparing a concert that will allow me to interact with all the fans so please show your anticipation.”
Meanwhile, 2PM is currently preparing for its comeback next month.
Source: mwave
[News] 2PM Wooyoung reveals how he got partnered up with Park Se Young for 'We Got Married'
'We Got Married' couple Wooyoung and Park Se Young appeared on the March 26 installment of MBC's 'Radio Star' and talked about their fictional marriage.
The MCs showed curiosity about the process of matchmaking for 'We Got Married.' They asked whether girls lined up in front and the guy picked or whether Wooyoung demanded it to be Park Se Young. Wooyoung said, "It's none of that."
He explained, "I only talked about my ideal type and I met Park Se Young, who was close to my ideal type when I was younger."
Park Se Young said she focused more on a man's communication skills rather than his appearance, meaning how well he could interact with her. Although she tended to be blunt, Wooyoung made an effort in their interactions and both acknowledged that they were each other's ideal types!
Do you think they're a cute couple?
Source: allkpop
[News] 2PM's Junho to go on his second solo Japanese tour
2PM's Junho is set to go on his second solo tour in Japan!
Junho made the surprise announcement during 2PM's arena tour in Tokyo on March 24. He'll be kicking off his tour in Sapporo on July 3-4, Fukuoka on July 14-15, Nagoya on July 17-18, Osaka on July 24-25, Tokyo on July 31-August 1, and his finale concert in Budokan, Tokyo on August 12-13. HOTTEST are also waiting for Junho's first solo concert DVD to be released on June 18.
Junho shared, "During my previous tour's finale concert, I promised fans that I would come back, so you don't know how happy it makes me to keep my promise through my second solo tour. Thank you to both the domestic and international fans for their unending support and love. I am preparing an awesome concert which the fans can participate in. Please look forward to it."
2PM are also currently preparing for their comeback set for next month.
Source: allkpop