Dream High: K-pop Stars Come Together

Dream High Dream High is a Korean drama that showcases the acting schools of various members from different Korean pop groups. The drama portrays the story of talented young individuals aspiring for stardom. Dream High is one of the most successful Korean dramas for 2011. Dream High stars K-pop singers and actors Suzy (Miss A), Taeyeon (2PM), Wooyoung (2PM), Ham Eun Jung (T-ara), IU and Kim Soo Hyun. Suzy plays the role of Go Hye-mi who came from a wealthy family but fell into indebtedness. Taeyeon plays the role of Hyun Si-hyuk which is the closest friend of Go Hye-mi. His is talented when it comes to dancing and rapping. Kim Soo Hyun plays the role of Song Sam Dong who dreams of being a stock farm owner. He fell in love with Go Hye Mi. Ham Eun Jung plays the role of Yoon Baek-hee who is Go Hye-mi’s best friend. But things turned out bad, and they became rivals. IU plays the role of Kim Pil-suk who is a fat girl with a golden voice. Jang Wooyoung plays the role of an American-Korean student who is good in dancing but struggles in singing. The story of Dream High starts in Kirin Art School, which is a popular institution of talented Korean stars. The character has different backgrounds and personalities but shares the same goal. They all want to become famous stars. Suzy uses this opportunity, so she can pay her family’s debits. Kim Soo Hyun’s goal is to get Suzy’s attention. Taeyeon wants to prove himself to his father. Ham Eun Jung wants to take revenge to Suzy. Their goals fuel their desires to succeed in Kirin Art School and become famous. The young dreamers learn to develop and hone their skills. They are immersed in activities like singing, dancing and songwriting. As the drama progresses by, feelings and relationships starts to grow between the characters. Their characters are tested, and they develop their strengths and weaknesses. These young dreamers know no bounds when it comes to succeeding. They do whatever it is just to reach their aspirations. Dream High 2 Because of the great success of Dream High a sequel was made. Dream High 2 is the sequel to the hit drama series. The story focuses on a new set of characters and new plot. The Dream High 2 stars Jin Woon (2AM), Ji-yeon (T-ara), Hyorin (SISTAR), Kang Sora, JB and Park Seo Joon. The sequel aired on January 30 and ended on March 20.

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The Newest K-pop Muses

Hello Venus The rookie K-pop group Hello Venus captivates the hearts of their fans as they released their first mini-album Venus. Pledis Entertainment’s new group proves to be one of the hottest K-pop group to date. Hello Venus made their debut on Music Core. The debut track Venus is topping the music charts just days from its release. It already reached the top spot on the music charts of Cyworld and Mnet. According to Pledis Entertainment, they are very pleased with the positive response of the fans. They also encouraged them to continue their full support to the new K-pop group. The girls are busy with their scheduled performances on KBS, Inkigayo and more. Hello Venus The Venus album is produced by renowned Korean producers like Kim Eeh Na and more. The Hello Venus album Venus features dance tracks with happy tunes perfect for the young fans. The single Venus offers a catchy melody with loud beats. Other singles like Womanizer, I Go Crazy Because of You, Hello, Lime, Excitement, Love Appeal and more shows their versatility and spunk. Hello Venus proves to be a promising K-pop group. The group portrays a sweet and sexy image that is translated through their music. The K-pop group is all about fun and entertainment, which reflects their image and song. The members of Hello Venus are Ara, Yoonjo, Lime, Nara, Alice and Yooyoung. Hello Venus Ara is the main vocalist and leader of Hello Venus. She is the best friend of E-Young from After School. Ara auditioned to be a member of After School, but her best friend was chosen. She attended Seoul Music High School. Yoonjo is the lead vocalist of Hello Venus. She attended Seoul Arts High School. People may see some resemblance between her, Serri (Dal Shabet), Jessica and Taeyeon (SNSD). Yoonjo is a classical singer. Kim Hye Lim or Lime is the main rapper and dancer of Hello Venus. She attended Youngpa Girls High School. She trained at Medialine Entertainment. She is a back-up dancer of Lee Chaeyoen. Kwon Na Ra or Nara is the muse of the K-pop group. Aside from being a singer Nara is also a good actress. Alice is the lead vocalist of the group. She was born on March 21, 1990. Park Jung Hwa is the lead dancer and maknae of Hello Venus. She was born on January 23, 1995. After melting the hearts of their fans with their latest music video, the girls prove to be a contender for new K-pop acts this year.

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Wonder Girls releases making of video for comeback track “Like This”

Last week, the teaser photos of all five members were released. Now, Wonder Girls has just revealed a making of video for their comeback track “Like This”. The Wonder Girls 2nd Mini Album "Wonder Party" will be released on June 3rd. Check out the video below!

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Gangnam Style set to break YouTube views record this weekend

South Korean pop sensation PSY is on course to race past JUSTIN BIEBER's YouTube.com video record this weekend (24-25Nov12). The star's Gangnam Style promo is set to become the most-watched video ever after racking up over 795 million views since it was first posted in July (12). Bieber became the first artist to pass 800 million views earlier this month (Nov12) when his Baby track hit the milestone two and a half years since it was posted. The Gangnam Style video is getting an estimated 11 million hits a day, according to reports. Ironically, Psy is managed by Scooter Braun - the same man guiding Bieber's career - and reports suggest the two pop superstars are making plans to work on a song together.

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Gangnam Style

Gangnam Style has broken yet another international record. The K-pop hit by South Korean star Psy has become the most watched video on YouTube of all time with over 816 million views. It's taken the crown from Justin Bieber's first single, Baby, which has amassed nearly 805 million views. The hit contains little English, and is apparently a parody of the lavish lifestyles enjoyed in Seoul's upper-class Gangnam district.

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