INFINITE have completed the first of their two solo concerts in Korea and are preparing for their upcoming dates in Japan. In the meantime, Woollim Entertainment have started preparing something new for fans! A live performance music video for INFINITE’s track, Cover Girl!

Cover Girl was originally one of three new additions to INFINITE’s Over the Top album, when it was repackaged to become Paradise. The other two added tracks were an orchestra version of Be Mine and the repackaged album’s title track, Paradise.

Woollim Entertainment have released a short teaser for the new live performance video onto their official Youtube channel, also mentioning that the full version will be out on February 24.

Check out the exciting performance footage from INFINITE below!

Tickets for INFINITE’s encore concert, Second Invasion [Evolution], is to be held on April 1 and will start to go on sale on February 28. It will be interesting to see if the tickets disappear as quickly as the first ones did!

Source: woolliment (screen captures)

SM Entertainment has continued its excessive number of teasers for new groups EXO-K and EXO-M! The new groups, meant to debut at the same time with the same song in both China and Korea, have attracted much attention due to the amount of teasers they have already accumulated still with no end in sight.

Teaser number 19 features three of the members from EXO; Lay, Chen and Baek Hyun!

For all of EXO’s teasers remember to check out at the group’s official website.

EXO is to have a total of 12 members which 11 of them have already been revealed; Kai, Lu Han, Tao, Chen, Se Hun, Lay,Xiu Min, Baek Hyun, D.O., Su Ho and Kris.

In teaser 19, Lay shows off some cool dancing while Baek Hyun and Chen look simply charming as they chill with warm beverages and an adorable dog. This is Chen’s first teaser video, the singer being revealed during SMTOWN‘s performance at the SBS Gayo Daejun.

Check out EXO’s latest teaser below!

Are you excited for the eventual debut of EXO?

source: SMTOWN, EXO-K facebook (Chen image),  smtown facebook (EXO image)

Recently, rookie singer, Go Ara, revealed her third single entitled, How Am I Suppose to Live.

The single was produced by Leon. How Am I Suppose to Live is a sentimental track filled with the sound of piano. Go Ara’s amazing voice brings up a level of sadness for the listeners as they listen to this song.

In November 2011, Go Ara had her debut with her first single, Please, and released her second single, I Like You, last month in January.

Listen to her new single below!

News+ Youtube + Photo source: Koreaboo  Youtube  OneKpop

On the 20th of February, YES24 opened advanced online purchases for tickets of Jay Park‘s concert, Jay Park New Breed Live in Seoul. To the organizer’s surprise, the server immediately crashed due to high demand. All of the tickets were sold out within 10 minutes and fans who continued to request tickets were unfortunately unable to get their hands on a pair.

Jay Park expressed this gratitude by announcing, “Thank you so much for the attention and love from my fans. I will work hard to not disappoint you on the concert, and im preparing very hard for my first solo concert and give special performances that will make it a long and memorable.”

Jay Park New Breed Live in Seoul will be held at the Seoul Olympic Park Hall on the third of March with a special guest who has already garnered attention.

Source+Photo: Hottest Jaywalker (via Nate)

Big Bang is back, finally ending their long hiatus with the first of their six title tracks, Blue. Blue is a soft and emotional song, the lyrics expressing the acceptance of sorrow and loss, making it the perfect song for Big Bang to come back to, after a very difficult 2011.

Blue has been released before the group’s full mini album, Alive, to boost anticipation for the release! The album will be released on February 29.

In the meantime, enjoy Big Bang’s brand new music video, Blue.

What do you think of Big Bang’s comeback so far?

source: BIGBANG, kpopconcerts (image)

B1A4 was as a representative for casual clothing brand Omphalos and they posed wearing spring and summer clothes. The concept for the pictorial was friendship, membership, and love. The boys shared warm atmosphere on the set while they were filming the pictorial. They even checked every photo so they could improve on each shot.

A spokesperson of Omphalos said: “The concept is a modern culture casual look, and B1A4 were a perfect match to make an appealing pictorial. People will see the stunning campus looks in our pictorial.”

The pictorial will be released on Omphalos’ website and stores. Meanwhile the members of B1A4 are preparing for their new album, which they plan to release next month.

Check out the photos below and behind the scene pictorials:

source: TV Report
photos: alwaysb1a4indo

K-DRAMA COLLECTIBLES

FOR THE KIND OF YOU

49 Days Teardrop Necklace

Price: $20.00

Model Number: X369

Chain : 17 inches Long

Pendant : Same size as drama

1 3/4 (L) x 5/8 (W)

Material, Pyres Glass

This is a heart-breaking story of Shin Ji Hyun who was enjoying absolute bliss of her life as she was about to marry her fiance, Kang Min Ho. Her dreams shatter after she gets into a car accident that leaves her in a coma. She is given a second chance at life by the reaper attached with a condition: she has to find three people outside of her family who would cry genuine tears for her. In order to do this, she borrows the body of Yi Kyung, a part-time employee at a convenience store for 49 days.

Relive the story with this necklace, that signifies how precious tear just is.

Heartstrings Bear Keychain

Price: $20.00
Model Number: S39

An university student majoring in modern music, Lee Shin is also the vocalist and guitarist of the band “The Stupid.” Though known for his good looks and strong passion for music, he is not anyone that is sociable with no interest in anything unrelated to music, less plans for his future. Things change or rather start when he meets Lee Kyu Won.

Kyu Won, born into a prestigious family, is a bright and outgoing girl. She majors in traditional Korean instruments, especially the gayageum. Her grandfather, Lee Dong Gun, is one of the top 3 traditional musicians of his age and naturally, his wish is for her granddaughter to carry on his legacy. As a filial grandchildren, she tries to live up to her grandfather’s expectations, immerses herself in training and becomes a student who knows nothing outside of her studies. At one instance, her friends drag her to go to ”The Stupid” concert. There she saw Lee Shin performing on stage and the story unfolds deeper.

If you love this story, you will love the Heartstring Bear Keychain.

Winter Sonata Polaris Necklace

Price: $14.00
Model Number: X240

Pendant, 1″ in length

Chain, 16″ (entire) | 8″ (from clasp)
*Drama Necklace

This drama series is one of the most foremost stories being told when worldwide Hallyu movement becomes more prominent about a decade ago.

Joon-sang moves to a new high school in search for his biological father. Since young, Yu-jin and Sang-hyuk are close friends. On a trip together with other high school mates, Oh Chelin , Jin-suk and Yong-kuk , Yu-jin is saved after an accident by Joon-sang. They become close to the extent that she opens up his cold heart. However due to situations, things do not turn out as it is to be.  He abruptly disappears from their lives.

Ten years later, the story continues.

What’s more to relate to this drama with Winter Sonata Polaris Necklace?

We hope you enjoy our picks for this month!

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As we previously reported, the amazingly talented R&B sensation Aziatix will be holding a US spring tour starting next week. The thirteen-stop tour will include cities such as Los Angeles, Seattle, New York, DC and a special appearance at the renowned South By Southwest (SXSW) music festival in Austin, Texas.  Earlier this month, the group also announced that renowned producer and rapper Russell W. will join them on the tour as well.

Earlier today, the group released a short video via their official YouTube channel. The video includes a quick hello from the group, mentions of the upcoming shows, and promises of a lot of surprises for all the fans. If you haven’t already seen the video message, check it out below!

Aziatix 2012 US tour intro.

Aziatix US Spring Tour Dates 

Feb. 24 –  Thunder Valley Casino Resort - Sacramento, CA

Feb. 26 -Neumos Crystal Ball Reading Room-  Seattle, WA

Feb. 27 - Fine Line Music Cafe -  Minneapolis, MN

Feb. 28 -  Lincoln Hall -  Chicago, IL

Feb. 29 - Middle East Downstairs - Cambridge, MA

Mar. 02 - Highline Ballroom -  New York, NY

Mar. 03 - Rock N Roll Hotel -  Washington, DC

Mar. 16 –  Soho Lounge (SXSW) – Austin, TX

Mar. 17 – Prophet Bar – Dallas, TX

Mar. 28 - Cafe Du Nord - San Francisco, CA

Mar. 30 - The Glass House - Pomona, CA

Mar. 31 - El Re Theatre - Los Angeles, CA

Apr. 01 - The Belly Up -  Solana Beach, CA

Tickets are still available so get yours now before they sell out! The staff here at hellokpop are greatly anticipating the Aziatix U.S. spring tour and wish them all the best. Stay tuned to hellokpop for more details on the tour and our up coming coverage of their East Coast stops.

Photo Sources: Aziatix

Video Source: TheAziatix

JYJ‘s, Kim Jaejoong, will return to your TV screens this year with yet another drama series entitled, Time Slip Dr. Jin. Jaejoong evoked a very good response from his viewers, for his role as Cha MuWon in the popular drama series, Protect The Boss, last year.

He will be cast in the role of Kim Kyung Tak, a military official of the Joseon period, who has a confident yet competitive character.  He is also in love with the female lead character he has known since childhood and is extremely loyal to her. Jaejoong will portray the arch rival to Dr. Jin Hyuk, played by Song Seung Hun, who travels back in time from the 21st century.

His role in the series has been confirmed by the producers of the show who stated, “Jaejoong was very successful through Protect the Boss and will make his small screen comeback to show a different appeal that he has hidden with the role of Kim Kyung Tak in Time Slip Dr. Jin. We hope there will be a lot of interest in his acting transformation as it is Kim Jaejoong’s first appearance in a sageuk (historical) drama.”

Jaejoong has also started his training in martial arts in order to better fit the role. Fans are already anticipating this new side of Kim Jaejoong and have replied with comments such as, “Omg this looks so cool :D I wanna see Jaejoong perform martial arts~” and “Jaejoong in hanboks?! Awesome!!!”

What do you think of Jaejoong’s new role?

Sources : nate (news and picture), babelfish (translation).