TVXQ places 1st on a popularity poll

TVXQ secured 1st place on an unofficial popularity poll held online while the ’62nd NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen’ was being broadcast on on December 31st.

Despite the fact that only fans within Japan were able to vote without the help of other international or Korean fans, TVXQ was able to set a record, obtaining 49.7% of the votes to secure 1st place.

Considering that ‘Kohaku Uta Gassen’ is Japan’s biggest year-end music festival, being invited as only one of the three Korean artists to perform at the event speaks for the level of popularity they have reached in Japan.

Dressed in black and white, Yunho and Changmin performed ‘”Why? (Keep Your Head Down)” in front of the cheering crowd, and thanked the fans for their support.

Girls’ Generation and KARA also ranked 5th and 20th, respectively on the poll as well.

Check out TVXQ’s performance below, if you haven’t already!

2011 MBC Gayo Daejaejun Award goes to ‘Blue Team’ + Performances (Part 4)

It’s New Year’s Eve in Korea, and what better way to send off 2011 than with a livey music show with this year’s top artists!

MBC drew together a formidable list of performers this year, along with a beloved cast of MCs from their popular reality show, ‘We Got Married‘.Eunjung, Lee Jang Woo, Ga-In, Jo Kwon, Victoria, Nichkhun, Kang Sora, and Leeteuk all led the ceremonies this year with their respective ‘spouses’.

We’ve divided the performances into four sections, so check out part 4 below!

Artists were divided into two teams, Blue & White, and throughout the show, viewers cast their votes through text messages for their favorite team. It was Blue Team who was revealed to be the winner at the end!

Blue Team: 4Minute, U-KISS, CNBLUE, f(x), B1A4, TEEN TOP, Girl’s Day, INFINITE, KARA, Baek Ji Young, Brown Eyed Girls, After School, K. Will, Park Hyun Bin, G.NA, B2ST, Wonder Girls, 2PM

White Team: SECRET, Rainbow, F.T. Island, SISTAR, A Pink, Dal Shabet, Boyfriend, MBLAQ, Girls’ Generation, Davichi, miss A, T-ara, Norazo, Park Sang Chul, IU, SHINee, TVXQ, Super Junior

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Image Source: TV Report

SHINee and TVXQ in Top 5 on ’2011 Japan Internet Music Festival’ poll

Voting access for the ‘2011 Japan Internet Music Festival‘ recently came to a close and winners for the annual online poll competition have been released!

Shawols and Cassies can rejoice over their favorite idol’s placement as SHINee grabbed third place with their hit track, ‘Replay – You’re My Everything‘ while TVXQ came one spot behind in fourth with ‘Keep Your Head Down‘. 

Other Korean artists in the top 10 included Jang Geun Suk with ‘Let Me Cry‘ at 6th, MBLAQ with ‘Your Luv‘ at 9th, and FTISLAND with ‘Let it go!‘ at 10th.

Japan’s Internet Music festival is an annual online music poll competition that awards the most popular songs on the internet in Japan.  This year was the 14th installment of the competition.

Source + Photos: imusicfes

TVXQ becomes the #1 searched male celebrity in Japan for 2011

TVXQ has become the #1 searched term for the male celebrity category in Japan.

On December 8th, MSN Japan‘s ‘Keyword Search Yearly Ranking 2011′ reported that TVXQ had beat out popular Japanese artists to place 1st in the top 50 of the male celebrities category.

Additionally, the group came in #2 on Yahoo Japan‘s ’2011 Search Word Ranking’ in the famous males category, right after the popular Japanese group Arashi.

This comes as no surprise, considering that the boys dominated the Oricon weekly and monthly chart with ‘Keep Your Head Down’ and ‘TONE’. ‘TONE’ also became the first album in 11 years to sell 200,000 copies within the first week alone.

TVXQ will be attending Japan’s most anticipated end of the year song festival, Kohaku, for the 3rd year in a row on December 31st.

Source: Star News

TVXQ, KARA & SNSD confirmed for Japan’s “Red and White Singing Battle”

SNSD, KARA and TVXQ have been confirmed for this year’s NHK‘s “Kohaku Uta Gassen“, Japan’s biggest year-end music event.

Sankei Sports and other local newspapers reported that SNSD and KARA will join the list of attendees for the first time, and that TVXQ will be attending for the group’s third time in a row.

Sankei Sports reported, “It was already big news that Korean stars Jang Geuk Suk, Supernova, 2PM and SHINee would be performing at the event, [so it's exciting that] SNSD, KARA and TVXQ have been confirmed as well.”

The Kohaku Uta Gassen will be holding its 62nd event this year on December 31st. The three Korean groups will be joining a veritable line-up of singers, who will then be divided into teams of two (Red and White), to compete in a singing battle in front of a panel of judges.

Source: OSEN

J-POP star Koda Kumi has a close relationship with 2NE1 & TVXQ

Top J-POP star Koda Kumidisplayed her close relationship with 2NE1 member Minzy.

At a 2011 MAMA press conference that took place at the Singapore Sands Expo and Convention Center on the 29th, Koda Kumi remarked, “I worked with TVXQ in the past and continue to maintain a close relationship. I have also spent a lot of time with 2NE1′s Minzy, and I plan on going to their next performance in Japan“.

“Today at the MAMA, I will put on a performance that fits in with Korean culture“, she continued.

170 reporters from Japan as well as Hong Kong, Malaysia and Cambodia were at this particular press conference, as well as Reuters and the Korean press to gather as much news as possible.

In related news, the biggest K-POP stars such as Super Junior, SNSD, 2NE1, B2ST, Brown Eyed Girls and Ooh La La Session were in attendance at the 2011 MAMA as well as world-famous celebrities like will.i.am and Snoop Dogg.

Source & Image : OSEN

Preview for TVXQ’s single “Winter Rose” revealed

Last month, we reported that TVXQ (Tohoshinki) would be releasing their new single, “Winter” on November 30th. The single features Tohoshinki’s very first Christmas song, “Winter Rose“, and a winter version of their song, “Duet“.

Earlier today, a 43 second preview for “Winter Rose” was revealed on Tohoshinki’s official website and from the preview you can tell that it’s a beautiful track, fitting for the Winter season.

Check it out below!
Source: Tohoshinki’s Official Website

TVXQ breaks 11 year record with “Tone” on Oricon weekly album chart

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It’s been revealed that Korean group TVXQ’s “Tone” release has charted first on the Oricon weekly album chart! Released on September 28th, the album ranked first on the Oricon daily album chart and has maintained its place all week-long, recording 205,000 copies in sales.

On October 4th, Oricon reported, “By recording 205,000 in sales, TVXQ has risen to the top of the Oricon weekly album chart.  This is the first time in 11 years and four months since Bon Jovi’s ‘Crash‘ that a foreign male artist has sold over 200,000 copies in the first week alone.”

They continued, “This is also TVXQ’s first time since their ‘Best Selection 2010′ album a year and seven months ago that they’ve returned to the Oricon weekly album chart, and is considered their first album to rank at the top.  In addition, 205,000 copies sold in their first week is the best they’ve achieved so far in regards to their full studio album releases.”

Although TVXQ has achieved first place on the Oricon weekly singles chart nine times, this is their first time ranking first on the weekly album chart with an official album, not a best of album.

Source + Photos: Sports Chosun via Naver

TVXQ and 2NE1 also top the Oricon charts

K-Pop groups are sweeping the Oricon charts this week!  In addition to T-ara‘s “Bo Peep Bo Peep” topping the Oricon daily singles chart, TVXQ‘s “Tone” has also come out on top for the daily album sales chart!

TVXQ has sold a total of 105,484 copies of their “Tone” album thus far, ranking them at the top of the albums category.  Right next to them this week are T-ara and 2NE1, who’s topped the weekly albums chart with ‘NOLZA‘, recording 26,334 in sales.

September 28th will surely be a memorable day for most K-Pop fans as stars continue their streak of success in Japan.

Source + Photos: X Sports News via Naver

TVXQ promotes Japanese album ‘TONE’ with a 15-meter poster

A 15-meter poster has been installed in Japan’s Shinjuku area to celebrate TVXQ‘s new Japanese album!

On September 27th, a large-scale poster of TVXQ measuring 15 meters high and 9 meters wide was set up at Shinjuku Station Square in Tokyo, Japan. It’s the largest poster ever to be displayed at this location, so it definitely reflects the high anticipation fans in Japan have for TVXQ’s comeback.

It’s not just the size of the poster that’s drawn everyone’s attention — the poster also holds the autographs of members Yunho and Changmin. Additionally, the area was lit up with colored lights to represent the red, blue, and yellow versions of TVXQ’s album, ‘TONE‘.

Meanwhile, the large-scale poster (which will be on display until the 29th) is just one of the many marketing strategies that TVXQ has been using to promote their new album. In addition to the poster, there’s also been a ‘TVXQ train’ that’s been running since the 17th, and promotional trucks with ‘TONE’ jacket images plastered on the sides have been playing TVXQ’s tracks on the streets of Tokyo.

With the hype that’s going around, we can expect to see a hot response from the Japanese crowd when the albums drops on September 28th.

Get ready Cassiopeia, because Yunho and Changmin are gearing up to rock your world once again!

Source + Photo: Sports Chosun via Naver

TVXQ’s Yunho & Changmin along with Kim Ha Neul spotted at NYC Lacoste Fashion Show

Earlier in the week, TVXQ’s Yunho was spotted while visiting the Fifth Avenue Lacoste store. Unfortunately, fellow member Changmin was nowhere to be seen but that all changed this morning.
On September 10th at 10AM, New York’s Lincoln Center Theatre was host to the Lacoste Fashion Show. Changmin, Yunho, along with Korean actress Kim Ha Neul were all spotted attending the event.
TVXQ was invited to the first showing of Lacoste’s Creative Director- Felipe Oliviera Baptista‘s fashion collection. They were standing alongside many people of high fashion gathered from all over the world. The boys will also be taking part in a dynamic photo shoot during their stay in NYC.
Check out some of the photos below captured by Cristy Yeung:

Photo Source : Cristy Yeung

SNSD, TVXQ, and more to perform for ’2011 Hallyu Dream Concert’

Many of Korea’s top Hallyu singers will be coming together once again to perform for the ’2011 Hallyu Dream Concert‘!
Taking place on October 3rd at Gyeongju’s Citizen Stadium, this year’s event boasts an impressive lineup! TVXQ, SNSD, 2PM, SHINee, miss A, GD&TOP, Se7en, SECRET, ZE:A, Davichi, 4minute, B2ST, G.NA, T-ara, SISTAR, MBLAQ, and INFINITE will all be performing for the event.

The Korean Entertainment Producers’ Association (KEPA) commented, “This is the second year we are holding the Hallyu Dream Concert. We hope that through the distinct characteristics of our culture and the popularity of Hallyu, we will be able to make this event become the representative cultural festival of Gyeongju.”
Source + Photo: My Daily via Naver

SM Entertainment’s handsome “Kyu-line” meet up

The members of the handsome ‘Kyu-line’ from SM Entertainment recently got together.

On September 5th, Kyuhyun tweeted, “The legendary Kyu-line met up once again after a long time..” and uploaded the above picture.

In the picture, Kyuhyun poses together with SHINee’s Minho and TVXQ’s Changmin. Because the three men are known for their good looks in their respective groups, it seems as though the picture shone through even more.

Netizens commented, “I didn’t know that SM’s good looking guy line meet up through Kyuhyun“, “It’s more like a painting than a picture“, and “Now this is eyecandy“.

Source: TV REPORT

TVXQ’s Yunho talks about performing at the Tokyo Dome for the second time

On September 4th, the TVXQ duo met with reporters after they performed at the ‘SM Town Live in Tokyo‘ concert at the Tokyo Dome.

It’s the second time in two years for TVXQ to perform at this prestigious venue, the first being back in 2009. Yunho expressed how honored he felt to hold a stage there once again, as he said, “The Tokyo Dome is a special place for TVXQ in particular. We’ve received the opportunity to stand on it once again, but this time with our company family members. It’s a lot more meaningful this time around.”

He continued, “We had a period of hiatus, so we’re grateful that so many people showed up.  As opposed to hoping for TVXQ to maintain their popularity, I want to continue to try new things.  Since our juniors are doing so well and are making their way up, we have to act as seniors and continue to work our way out.”

Concluding, Yunho added, “More than anything, we enjoyed ourselves at the concert.  It’s rare to find a concert where every single person is enjoying themselves so I hope that we’re able to continue this feeling into our future stages.”

TVXQ performed a string of their hit tracks including “Rising Sun“, “Mirotic“, “Superstar“, “Keep Your Head Down“, as well as a song off of their new September single, “B.U.T.”

SM Entertainment artists take over Tokyo for ‘SM Town Live in Tokyo’

From September 2nd through the 4th, the Tokyo Dome shook with the cheers of 150,000 fans, all cheering for their favorite artists during the ‘SM Town Live in Tokyo‘ concerts.

For three days, SM Entertainment labelmates BoA, TVXQ, Super Junior, SNSD, SHINee, f(x), CSJH, Kim Min Jong, Kang Ta, and many others came together for the second time since January. Over 600,000 fans applied for tickets, leading SM to add another concert date.

The concert kicked off with an impressive opening video and then ballad performances by Kim Min Jong and Kang Ta.  SNSD was up next with their own hit tracks, while TVXQ followed with Super Junior. tThe label’s maknae groups, SHINee and f(x), rounded out the stage.

Shindong, Eunhyuk, Minho, and Key also came out with a fun hip hop performance of “A-Yo“.

TVXQ and SNSD in particular impressed fans by conversing with them in fluent Japanese throughout the concert. There were a lot of collaboration stages between the groups as well, such as Jessica and Krystal‘s “Tik Tok” and Seohyun and Kyuhyun‘s “Way Back Into Love“.

Akigawa Masafumi, a Japanese popera singer, collaborated with Ryeowook, Yesung, and Onew for “A Thousand Winds“.

Fans were also delighted to see Sulli and Kang Ta interact for their “7989” stage, during which Kang Ta handed her a rose and drew jealous screams from fangirls and fanboys alike.

Check out the photos from the event below!

Source + Photos: SPHK via Naver