TVXQ’s Changmin loses weight?

And it's not to get healthy...

More sad news comes from the k-pop titans known asTVXQ. Amidst all the drama and controversy surrounding the group, it looks like member Changmin has been under stress and has been losing weight as a result.

A picture taken on Christmas Eve at Gimpo Airport shows a dull, lanky, and dark Changmin.

The picture has been circulated through fan portals of TVXQ and unhappy fans have been commenting, "Changmin is getting too thin," "You need to eat more food," and "His already small face looks even smaller now."

With the world in the dark about how the situation with TVXQ and SM Entertainment is playing out, news like this isn't helping encourage fans. Hopefully 2010 will bring some happier news for Cassiopeians.

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SHINee’s Minho, steward on an airplane?

In early December SHINee's Minho along with his Let's Go Dream Team cast mates would be heading to Canada. They arrived in Canada had a blast and a few weeks ago returned to Korea.

On a recent episode of Let's Go Dream Team, while flying to Canada, they decided to let Minho become a steward on an Korean Air flight. Watch Minho dress up in a steward uniform and serve meals to the passengers, also watch him give his patented winking. Thanks to taeyangfan for the tip.

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More ZE:A jacket photos revealed

Upcoming nine-member group Child of Empire --or should we say ZE:A for short now-- has confirmed a January 7 debut and is quickly grabbing the attention of many with their photo releases.

Recently, more jacket photos from the boys' upcoming album Nativity have been revealed, check them out here:

I can't help but be reminded of SS501's REBIRTH album cover by ZE:A's smoky concept in these photos, which I'm sure many girls already love. With the dark, sexy & powerful style exhibited in these photos, some are speculating that the boys' debut track will take a similar route as well.

After Star Empire announced Child of Empire's new title "ZE:A," many were curious about what this new name stood for. It turns out that ZE:A originates from 제국의 아이들, or Jaeguk eh Ah-e-deul / J e A, which is shorthand for "Children of Empire" (the original name) in Korean. These rookies will technically be debuting under ZE:A instead of "Child of Empire," but the full name 제국의 아이들 (now officially changed to the grammatically-correct "Children of Empire") will still be kept.

I'm not sure why, but I kind of liked the Engrish of "Child of Empire"; maybe it's because we've gotten accustomed to it over the past few months, but it seems less awkward than "Children of Empire"... but that's just me.

Child of Empire is set to release their first track teaser on January 5 and the full song on January 7. Stay tuned for more on ZE:A/CoE only at allkpop.

Many thanks to SE7ENs_yuhja @ Empire Children Forums for the photos!

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Kim Bum is #1 in Japan

Though he may have disappointed netizens in his native country, actor-turned-singer Kim Bum has been doing quite well on online music charts overseas in Japan.

His first single, Christmas Eve's Sky, has finally dominated the #1 position on J-pop charts since its release back in November. To show love for his fans, he flew over to Japan to commemorate the release of his first single and celebrate Christmas with his overseas supporters at a dinner show.

A representative from King Kong Entertainment stated,

"We were not expecting the single to even reach the number one position after its release. The results even surprised the officials! We would like to thank his fans and he will make sure to work hard in the future."

Why don't you guys check out what all that hullabaloo is about by checking out the MV for his hit single!

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Rain rocks it at Las Vegas!

Rain definitely gave it his all at his Las Vegas concert and I'm saying this just by looking at the pictures. On Christmas Eve, Rain blew away his fans at the Caesar Palace Coliseum in Vegas. Three years ago, he performed there and after success with Ninja Assassin, he returned.

Of course the fans went ballistic when Rain ripped his shirt off. I have to say, I can't blame them. Look at those chocolate abs!

 

The venue was packed and the concert itself exceeded its expectations. Though it is originally designed as an opera theater and has built-in seats, the fans ran towards Rain as soon as he appeared on stage. The security had to run with the fans to block them!

 

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SHINee performs Get Down on Music Core

Earlier today on MBC Music Core, the boys of SHINee came on the stage performing Get Down. They got down and performed it for about a minute before switching up to their usual Ring Ding Dong performance.

I like the Get Down song so it was too bad they couldn't do the whole performance to that song. Check it out below, thanks to Taeyangfan for the tip.

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SHINee + Super Junior dance to Michael Jackson on Star King

SHINee's Key, Jonghyun, and Taemin along with Super Junior's Leeteuk and Eunhyuk had a special segment on the December 26th edition of Star King.

The boys came out in black suits and white gloves dancing to Michael Jackson's hit music. Eunhyuk and Taemin had their own little showdown and I was impressed by Taemin, he performed the Moonwalk flawlessly. 2AM's Jo Kwon being the diva that he is, wanted some of the spotlight and jumped in near the end doing some funky dances as well. Thanks to sieny for the tip.

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Brown Eyed Girls, Kara, 4minute get down on KJE Chocolate

Girl groups Brown Eyed Girls, Kara, and 4minute dubbed as the Choco Girls were special guests on KJE Chocolate. They all got on stage together and had a special performance performing each of the respective groups hit songs.

The girls also performed All You Need is Love and Shut Up. KJE Chocolate had wonderful performances in the past but this set is probably the best yet. Thanks to BEGISLOVE for the tip and monmonsnowHD for providing the always high quality videos.

*Note to KJE producer: its 4minute not 4minutes.

 

cr: monmonsnowHD

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Mnet to kick off the new year with Taegoon documentary

On January 14, 2009, solo artist Taegoon made his debut with Call Me, calling the attention of many with his hot music video that starred TVXQ's Jaejoong and actress Park Shin Hye. Since then, Taegoon has released three albums, charmed his way into many fans' hearts both in Korea and overseas, and been dubbed the "2nd Rain" for his dance skills.

A year and two days after Taegoon's debut, Mnet will be airing My Name is Taegoon, a feature documentary with interviews, MVs, live performances from his performance at Sanrio Puroland (Japan) and other exclusive footage from Taegoon's career over 2009. The documentary trilogy will be broadcast on Friday's over a three-week period on on January 16, January 23 and January 30.

Stay tuned for this series!

Thanks to otg for the tip.

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