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August 26

Actor group, 5urprise, debuts with “Hey U Come On”

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4jBSiCuZTo

2pm’s Junho is cast in movie “Memories of a Sword” with Lee Byung Hun. JYP released this statement:

“Junho will be joining ‘Memories of a Knife’. His casting is confirmed, but we’re still adjusting the details such as his filming schedule.“

MrMr parodies “Bar Bar Bar” by Crayon Pop

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0XznhTFpJM

JF Entertainment releases a more solid denial of Park Han Byul and Se7en’s breakup:

“One media outlet reported that they’d already broken up before he enlisted, but that’s not the truth. They’re still contacting each other and doing well. Since they’ve dated for over 10 years, these kind of stories are coming out.“

More controversy for celebrity soldiers Se7en & Sangchu when it is revealed that they as well as other celeb soldiers did not serve their full sentencing. The Ministry of Defense responded with this statement:

“After inspecting the situation of the management of the celebrity recruits, it was discovered that the celebrity recruits’ sentences were decreased by 1-2 days than the original sentence. It was said that the celebrity recruits’ confessions were extenuated, and that was why their punishments were adjusted, but now the Ministry of Defense cannot avoid accusations that they are favoring the celebrity recruits….We took into account the point that the celebrity recruits were deeply regretful, so the punishments were lower than the original. However, as you can tell from their confessions, they admit their faults but they blame their mistake on the environment that they couldn’t help it, and we did not feel like they were actually sincere. There are no legal problems, but this seems like a case of favoritism.“

Taeyeon of SNSD denies rumors of the release of an English version to TaeTiSeo’s “Twinkle” via Twitter:

“What are you talking about, everyone ㅜ Even I don’t know about this.“

CN Blue’s Yonghwa has been confirmed to appear in upcoming KBS drama, “The Future Choice,” as Park Sae Ju, a VJ and undercover boss as a grandson of the broadcast station’s CEO. “The Future Choice” starts after “Good Doctor.”
Lee Hyun Woo, and ZE:A’s Hyunsik appear in W magazine’s September 2013 issue, see pics here

August 27

G-Dragon reveals release date for “Coup d’etat” is September 2nd with new teaser pic!!
Miss A’s Suzy’s cover for Geek magazine revealed, see here
SPICA is back with new MV “Tonight” featuring Lee Hyori.

Lee Michelle is cast in her first musical, “I Love you, Sudan.”
Sulli of f(x) is the cover girl for Ceci September, 2013, see here
NU’EST takes you BTS of their MV “Sleep Talking” with ‘Making of’ video

Lee Hyori & SPICA take their friendship to the pages of Ceci magazine’s September 2013 issue, see here
Bangtan Boys (BTS) launches countdown of their official website
Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany rocked it out in red for Allure September, 2013, see here
Kara reveals a more regal 2nd teaser video for “Full Bloom.”

August 28

Bangtan Boys release teaser video for “O, RU L8 2?”

JYP announces his upcoming 10th album, “Half Time,” with the release of teaser pics featuring his future wrinkled self.
Dongjun of ZE:A opens his Official Facebook page, Like here
JYP denies rumors of the Wonder Girls’ disbandment:

“The [Wonder Girls] are currently in the middle of their individual activities, and like we’ve said since the beginning, there hasn’t been any internal talk about the disbandment of the Wonder Girls…Although they are not disbanding, it will be difficult for them to return to the stage in the same way they used to… The members plan to focus on their individual activities for the moment.”

Ladies Code get their geek on with “Pretty Pretty” MV teaser. The girls are set to start their 3rd promotions of the year on September 5th.

Bonus pics of Lee Hyori for Cosmopolitan magazine, September 2013, revealed, see pics here

August 29

Seven Seasons reveals that Block B will be making a comeback under their agency:

“We will do our best so that Block B, who has spent a difficult time for a while, will be able to step foot back into the music industry and have their talents shine. In addition, we want to thank all the fans who continued to have faith in Block B, and we will make sure to pay you back for your trust.”

Bangtan Boys reveals teaser pics for song, “O, RU L8 2?,” see here
Super Junior’s Heechul announces his return from the military on instagram! see here

JYP gives fans another glimpse into his future with 2nd teaser pic for “Half Time.”
Super Junior’s Shindong joins Instagram, follow him here
BPPOP open their Official Facebook account, Like here
Brave Entertainment announces Brave Girls’ comeback after 1 and a half year hiatus:

“Prior to the release of their full-length album later this year, [Brave Girls] will give you a taste of the new album through new single ‘For You’. Brave Girls, who matured in their music, will grab the hearts of the public.”

BtoB teases their comeback with release of teaser pic, and snippet of “Catch Me.”

Gu Hara of Kara & actor/model Lee Soo Hyuk spotted in public, and dating rumors fly. DSP Media denied the rumors saying:

“Hara and Lee Soo Hyuk are not dating. They are just friends.”

Sidus HQ also denied the rumors with this statement:

“It’s really funny, actually. It’s embarrassing to even explain ourselves this time. The two of them are nothing more than friends… Hara is close with male models. Lee Soo Hyuk is just one of them. Also, the agency knew of this get-together. We hope that there are no unnecessary misunderstandings.”

Kara releases tracklist for “Full Bloom,” see here
Kara drops their 3rd MV teaser for “Damaged Lady.”

August 30

BtoB reveals group teaser pic for “Thriller”
Shinhwa’s Hyesung release MV for “Jasmine Flower.”

Airplane returns with “Give Me A Chance”

JYP looks like a sad space clown for Harper’s Bazaar September 2013, see here
G.I gets fans ready for their mini album “Tremendous” with pre-release of “Because of You.”

Fuse nominates G-Dragon & CL for “Best New Artist,” vote here
Kara continues teasing their comeback with medley preview of “Full Bloom.”

Bangtan Boys for Harper’s Bazaar September 2013, see here

August 31

Sunye is glowing in her Elle September 2013 photoshoot, see all pics here
BtoB drops 2nd song snippet teaser, this time for song, “크리스탈 같이 (Like a Crystal).”

Ivy & NS Yooni for Esquire September 2013, see here
Bangtan Boys appear in the September 2013 issue of Arena Homme magazine, see here
G-Dragon teases fans for “Coup d’etat” release with pictures via his Instagram, see here, here, and here
Sunmi takes fans BTS of her MV “24 Hours”

Lee Hyori for Dazed & Confused August, 2013, see here
B1A4’s Jinyoung, Super Junior’s Henry, and ZE:A’s Hyungsik for Esquire August 2013, see pics here

September 1

BtoB continues to get fans ready for their return with the release of snippet teaser for song “Star.”

Tiffany of Girls’ Generation for Vogue Girl September 2013, see here
Sunmi continues to wow with release of dance version MV for “24 Hours.”

BTS releases tracklist for album “O, RU L8 2?,” see here
Are you ready for this? Seven Seasons teases Block B’s return with 1st teaser video featuring U-Kwon.

Ladies Code sheds their nerd glasses, and become “Pretty Pretty” girls in latest MV teaser

Lee Hyori & Lee Sang Soon get married! Lee Hyori’s agency released this statement confirming the marriage:

“They are currently at Jeju Island…Like she’s told her fans, she had small house wedding. We don’t know any specifics apart from the fact that they did have a wedding ceremony.”

G-Dragon reveals details of album release with latest teaser images. Part 1 of his album will be release online only on September 2nd with 2 title song, “Black” which feature Jennie Kim, and “Who You?” Then on September 5th he will drop part 2 online only, which will also have 2 title song, “Crooked” and his solo version of Missy Elliot collabo song, “Niliria.” Finally, on Septembr 13 he will drop the full album on stores which will have 2 bonus tracks “Window” and “Black” featuring Sky Ferreirra. See teaser pic here