DR Gives Us the BTS – Part Two

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Btscelebs
The moment you have been waiting for has arrived! BTSCelebs brings you part two of our in-depth interview with DR.
He discusses the pros and cons of songwriting/producing, the music producing process, his interest in international music genres and his current dating status.
BTSCelebs: What are the pros and cons of songwriting/producing? 
DR: The business of writing and producing can be really tough for someone to break in, especially at a high level like with major artists and major record labels.  My simple answer is the hard part about it is how long it takes, how much work goes into it, how many rejections you have to take before getting even one yes and the fact that you don’t even get paid that much if at all when you’re struggling to make it as a songwriter or producer.  The great part is when you finally have a few hit records or you start to break into the industry at a high level, all the challenges, rejections and uphill battles you fought when you were trying to make it become completely worth it.  Of course one of the best things about songwriting/production is the fact that I am blessed to get to do what I love for a living and I never take that for granted. 
With the growing popularity of Nigerian artists outside of Africa, will you venture into African music markets?
Not many people out there know that I was actually born in Kenya, Africa, before my family moved to North America when I was really young.  I already have a taste of African music in my system.  I do believe that one should develop their talents and creative expression to a level that is outstanding for what they do.  While I can appreciate Nigerian music or traditional African music or any world music for that matter I know that’s not my forte.  There are people who are amazing at writing and producing certain genres and styles of music out there that I might also be good at if that was my calling, but it’s not.  I’ve already realized what drives me to write and produce along with what I’m good at, so I stick to that and try to develop that further instead of dive into other genres and styles that are foreign to me.  I always, however,  leave the seed of opportunity planted so if there was ever an African music project that came my way for some reason and it felt right, why not?
What is the approximate time frame for lyrics to be put to music?

This could vary in so many ways.  There’s no approximate time.  You could have a song written for a male and then a female artist picks it up and you have to rewrite with a female perspective in mind.  Sometimes you have to change the whole song because it went to a completely different artist or project.  Sometimes you write for an artist and they only want a few changes on the song to fit the project.  Sometimes they want exactly what you write with no changes.  Even past that you may write and rewrite several times just because you’re personally not happy with certain parts of a song.  Sometimes you can write a song in a couple of hours, sometimes a few days, sometimes after editing and rewriting one song could take months.  Sometimes you can co-write with different writers and that is a completely different time span again.  What I find to be a good consistent trend is to go into a writing and production session knowing that you will finish writing a song by the end of that session.  Sometimes it flows really fast and you’re done in a few hours, and sometimes you’re there for the whole day.  Consistent professionals are usually really fast at cutting a song.

Do you have a girlfriend?

At the moment no girlfriend.  I’m single 😉

We hope you find that lucky lady soon! BTSCelebs would like to sincerely thank DR for the exclusive interview.

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Denzil Remedios Chats with BTSCelebs – Part One

Posted on November 26, 2011 by Btscelebs
Denzil Remedios is in the house!
BTSCelebs recently interviewed producer, singer and songwriter Denzil Remedios. The Canadian music man has worked with many tip toppy American artists and projects during his career and now he is braving the waters of Kpop.
Are you ready for part one of our interview?  The interview starts now:
BTSCelebs: How did you start writing songs for K-Pop mega-groups like Super Junior? (question courtesy of BTSCelebs team member Kevin) 

Denzil: I was always writing for artists and projects mainly in the US.  This allowed me to gain a catalog of diverse material that was either written specifically for artists or sometimes just ideas for something new that I just wanted to write about.  While working in New York with my friend and super-talented producer Reefa (The Game, Notorious BIG, Fabulous), he introduced me to Ryan Jhun from Marcan Ent. They were already working on the Super Junior album “Bonamana” and before we knew it, we were writing on the hit song “No Other” along with a few more songs for the album.  Forming a good, tight relationship with Reefa, 12keyz (my production and writing partner), Ryan Jhun and the rest of the Marcan team is how I basically started writing and producing for Kpop artists.

If you could tour with any artist, who would it be and why? 

I couldn’t choose just one group or artist.  I already had the opportunity to tour world-wide with several artists over my career and it’s because of those amazing experiences that I know I couldn’t pick just one group.  That’s because I had a special experience with everyone I went on tour with and all the artists brought me a different experience.  I think being on tour with any of the artists I have written and produced for would be a lot of fun because I was involved in the creation of the album.  In Kpop the energy and work that goes into these records and the shows are really intense.  They require a lot of work from the artists and musicians and people don’t always see the hard work.  While I think it would be a lot of fun to tour again, there’s also a part of me that is more dedicated to being in the studio writing and producing right now. But, I’ll always have the urge to tour and travel again.

What advice would you give to brand new songwriters? Any legal advice? 

I would encourage new songwriters to develop their craft.  While you should be open to criticism from others about your work, you should choose who you take advice from.  The better professional advice you get the better, but keep in mind that even professionals sometimes look at your work objectively and may overlook a good song, or sometimes it’s just not right for their particular project but it would be perfect for someone else.  A big factor I always try to encourage a new songwriter to figure out is whether they are writing as a hobby [for themselves] or whether they are trying to write for an audience/to sell, because deciding between the two is the most important decision when it comes to the music business.  You wouldn’t open a beef burger shop in a area full of vegetarians, right?  In the same way you need to study your audience and write for them.  They are the consumer.  If you’re not making them happy and they’re not interested in your songs you have to change your writing and style until you can adapt to your audience. Legally speaking it’s always a good idea to track and keep records of what you’ve created and who you created it with.  It’s a good idea to discuss the splits, publishing and shares of all songs soon after it’s been created so there’s no confussion if your work ever takes off, but there is a fine line between being overly obsessive about contracts and paperwork and just being creative and letting music and ideas flow before interrupting it with legalities and splits.  Having an entertainment lawyer in your corner is a great idea for advice and help in these matters.

Do you have a “guilty pleasure”? (question courtesy of BTSCelebs team member Anna) 

Wow, well there’s probably a few of guilty pleasures I could tell you about.  But I’ll mention 2.  One is definitely shoes!  Love shoes.  Boots, sneakers, dressy, casual, whatever, just love my shoes!  There are definitely a few that I’ve bought that I never even wore.  One more guitly pleasure would be that I’m a techy and instrument geek!  I love the latest and greatest in new gadgets and toys.  Whether it’s the latest phone, the latest keyboard or software or laptop or headphones, I’m all over it!

Stay Tuned for Part Two NEXT WEEK! Denzil will discuss the pros and cons of songwriting/producing, the music producing process, his interest in international music genres and his current dating status.

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BTSCelebs Conducts a Twitter-view with 6Theory’s founder Johnny Noh

Posted on November 19, 2011 by Btscelebs

This holiday season is just getting better at BTSCelebs!

On November 18th, BTSCelebs CEO held a Twitter-view (via @KimHyunJoongFan) with Kpop extraordinaire Mr. Johnny Noh.

Who is Mr. Noh? He is the mastermind and co-founder of 6theory, Allkpop, Tokyohive.

This K-pop CEO dropped into our Twittersphere to answer 6 questions (in honor of 6theory) from BTSCelebsCEO and our entire team. He talked about the birth of his company, his celebrity crush, his new girl band and much more.

Without futher ado, check out his entire Twitter-view below:

BTSCelebs: Mr. Hi @johnnynoh ….Thank you for joining us today. 1st Question: How was @6theory born? 

Johnny Noh:  6Theory was founded as we launched allkpop and tokyohive. The name was based off of the 6 degrees of separation…  as we are in the business of connecting fans with one another globally, as well as with their favorite stars.

Great Concept. Fans are definitely connecting on your sites. 2nd Q: Who is your celeb crush?

I don’t really have a celeb crush, but I do like HyunA’s solo work. Her style and stage presence are very polished.

Wow…the sexy HyunA (4minute) haha……  3rd Q: Was running an entertainment news reporting company always your dream?

Working in Entertainment was my dream, more specifically creating content. allkpop was the first step, but yes, all of this has definitely been a dream come true.We all work extremely long hours and even sleep at the office, bc we love what we do.

You have proven dreams come true…..  Let’s talk a little about your new girl group @newfostyle…. 4th Q: What is your vision for the future of New F.O.?

So, we all have invested a lot of heart and effort into this project and at this point, our main vision is to ensure that our girls have a successful career and that we do everything in our power to help support their dreams

We are all anticipating their debut. All the best to@newfostyle …. fighting

I went off a little on a tangent, but in addition to all of that, we want to take a lot of unique approaches and really do things that most ent labels never do, we def. want to get the fans involved, whether it’s taking a fan along with us and the group to a music bank performance, or whatever else we can think of and really show what it’s like bts

No, not at all….Your explanation really helped us learn more about the backstory of @newfostyle

 5th Q: There have been several attempts to study the racial make-up of K-Pop listeners, What is your guess on the percentage of the nationality of groups that love KPop?  – (Question courtesy of team member Kevin)

 How should I explain this? From our stats, we have readers from all over the world, and all different ethnicities. I think that around 30% are Korean and the rest are other ethnicities/nationalities

6th Q: Is there an artist/group you think can without a doubt make it in US? – (Question courtesy of team member Anna)

Honestly, I think it’s still a little too early, but I’d probably have to say… 2NE1 has the best shot at this point.. their style and swag I believe fits best with western culture

They are Kpop ‘s representative girl group in swag department. That was our last question, but I do have one…. more thing to say about @newfostyle you mentioned the “bts”. That is what we stand for .. .BTSCelebs…

YES!

thank you again for joining us and we will keep our eye on @newfostyle and @6theory as your company makes its…. official debut in Kpop.  Your plans in Kpop sound very exciting. 

Thank you for the interview opportunity. Everyone check out #BTSCelebs!

BTSCelebs wish Johnny Noh and the rest of the 6theory the best in all their endeavors  Thank You, Mr. Noh for the exclusive Twitter-view.

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Denzil “DR” Remedios and Chrissa Villanueva Stop By BTSCelebs

Posted on November 16, 2011 by Btscelebs

It’s that time of year again!

It is almost Christmas time…. let the interview presents roll.

Singer, Songwriter and Producer Denzil “DR” Remedios will be answering hot questions from the BTSCeleb’s team as well as fans inquiries. The talented Canadian musician not only works with the sizzling bands/projects in the USA, he has joined forces with MarCan Entertainment for K-pop!

Chrissa Villanueva won a nationwide contest (in the USA) to land the coveted VJ role on Mnet’s newest original K-pop series, “Hello Pop“.  She will be responding to fans and BTSCelebsCEO’s poppy questions.

Keep your eye on BTSCelebs in the coming weeks for more preview goodies and the complete interviews.

Image Sources:  All rights to the photos belong to the following entitites: DR, Marlon Paul, Superfly Media Co, Mnet and Allkpop

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Vote 4 BTSCelebs and @Kimhyunjoongfan in the 2011 Mashable Awards

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Btscelebs

2011 is BTSCelebs debut year online so it is only fitting to address the Mashable Awards!

You can thank K-pop for this ‘Mashable” post!

My social networking K-pop blogging started in 2006 with my Go Joo Won Fan Club and continued with the creation of @Kimhyunjoongfan. KHJ’s fan twitter has over 7,000 followers and is growing daily.

Why vote for BTSCelebs?

We have features, industry professionals, and amazing interviews all about the BTS of the global entertainment industry. What more could you ask for?

Why vote for @Kimhyunjoongfan?

Kim Hyun Joong is a Hallyu star who has touched the lives of millions with his talent and warm heart. @Kimhyunjoongfan interacts with Henecians (KHJ’s fans) updates them regularly on his career.

What are you waiting for?  Cast your vote daily for BTSCelebs and @Kimhyunjoongfan by Clicking Here

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SMTOWN Live in Chicago… Could it become a reality?

Posted on October 31, 2011 by Btscelebs

SMTOWN Live World Tour has traveled to Seoul, Tokyo, Paris, Shanghai and New York.

Chicago wants their city to be next! 

A flashmob (to catch SM Entertainment’s attention) on November 12th has been scheduled. The dancing “mob” will take place on Lake Shore Drive at 2PM Central Standard Time.

Check out KORMore’s article all about it:

http://kormore.com/2011/11/01/chi-town-summons-smtown/

Below are  the direct links to SMTOWN Chicago’s Twitter, Tumblr and YouTube Channel:

@SMTOWNChicago

Tumblr

YouTube

Will you be joining the flashmob for SMTOWN?

*All rights to the image belong to SMTOWN Chicago Flashmob organizers*

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[Flashback] American Artist Pumashock Responds to POPSEOULers!

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Btscelebs

The one year anniversary of my Pumashock interview article was yesterday…..Relive the feature all over again right here on BTSCelebs:

POPSEOUL brings you the one of most anticipated interviews this season… with the talented artist Natalie White (Pumashock)! You have submitted your questions. Now, the time has come to see her honest responses.

Natalie White did not take the obvious road to Kpop. She didn’t audition for large entertainment companies, or even appear in a drama. This self-made star began her journey in the land of YouTube. Natalie uploaded videos of herself covering Kpop hits from SNSD, Lee Hyo-ri and many others. These videos eventually lead her to Seoul, South Korea, where she appeared on Star King and starred in her very own commercial for Taster’s Choice Korea. She has made her name known and now she is ready to tell you her driving forces, future plans, and how she feels about Korea.

Read our interview with Natalie White (aka known on POPSEOULas Korea’s YouTube Princess and the lovely half of the almost TaeShock):

POPSEOULer: What has been your overall experience in Korea so far?

“So far, my experience has been very positive and beyond anything I thought possible. It’s very nice to think that a culture I’ve admired for so long from so far away has been this hospitable towards me.”

POPSEOULer:  If you could work in any of the big companies, (SM YG, JYPE)who would it be and why?

“This is a tough question because I feel there are very different advantages (and disadvantages, I’m sure) with each company. As an independent artist,being attached to any of the three seems like a pretty sweet deal! I think most people would assume I’m best suited for YG, haha. Wherever I may end up in the future, my main concern would be maintaining my creative freedom. Ideally, I could become a producer/composer that could work with artists from all three companies.”

POPSEOULer:  Would you ever crossover into Jpop?

“Yes ,totally. My love affair with international culture began with Japan (being a huge video and anime nerd). I’m always blown away by the quality of music production in Japan. The complexity really is fascinating for an audiophile like myself. When I listen to some Japanese songs, I always think   ‘How did they DO that!’ I feel as though I could really push the limits of  my own creativity over there someday.”

POPSEOULer: What attracted you to Kpop in the first place?

“It was just a fun discovery for me. At the time, I felt like US pop music was beginning to take itself a little too seriously. Kpop had the element of joy and lightheartedness that we’d lost to self-indulgence. Anyway, I could dance to the music and swoon over Shinhwa . That was enough.”

POPSEOULer:  Do you consider learning Korean difficult, or do you think the language is easy to master?

“Well, learning any language (let alone mastering it) is a true commitment. I studied linguistics in college, so I understand language from a broad perspective. I wouldn’t say Korean is a relatively difficult language to learn. You just have to be dedicated. My schedule prevents me from spending as much time studying as I’d like, but it’s coming along well.  Writing original songs in Korean has really helped too.”

POPSEOULer:  What are the challenges of being an entertainer?

“This is a really broad question; there are many challenges at every angle. For me, the main challenge is self-promotion. I’m really bad at it! I’m purely an artist, so I just want to write, play instruments, and sing all day. But, that is only part of the equation if you want to be an entertainer. You really have to hit the pavement and get your name out there…and doubly so when you’re dealing with an international career. I’m very blessed to have friends who believe in what I’m working to accomplish. They are helping me organize a marketing strategy to reach as many people as possible with my new music.”

POPSEOULer:  Do you have the confidence to become successful in Korea? If so, how do you obtain the confidence?

“I do have confidence. I have to have confidence. It’s my fuel.  I don’t have a giant company mapping out my career. It’s me, myself, and I. When I get out of bed in the morning, I can get to work only because I believe in myself. Without that, I’d crumble immediately. I have to keep moving in the direction I feel God is leading me. If he opens doors in Korea, then I’m definitely walking through them. I have nothing to lose and everything to gain.”

POPSEOULer:  Do you have any connections(family or friends) currently in Korea? Also, why did you choose Korea?

“I do have some friends in Korea-folks I’ve met on previous trips and old schoolmates. I never thought my life would unfold like this. I was content to keep my little closet obsession with Kpop for the rest of my life. The only choice I made is to follow through with the opportunity I’ve been given.”

POPSEOULer:  Some of the struggles of Kpop Artists have been shown publicly, Are you ready for the challenge to enter this industry?

“I’m not worried about things like that. I’ve already dealt with mistreatment, embarrassment, disappointment, racism, etc. through the years, I’ve developed a tough skin. I’m secure in my identity. I know things will get tough at times, but that is the way to build character. You need struggles every now and then. Also, I have a fantastic and loving support system. That’s important!!”

POPSEOULer: What advice would you give to someone, not necessarily wanting to sing in Korea, who wishes to catch the eye of Korean producers and the like?

“That’s a tough question. It’s difficult to build a career overseas if you can’t freely travel. I realize now that, in order to take this to the next level, I have to live there temporarily. So, that’s my next step. Beyond that, the internet is your greatest tool. Start a blog,post YT vids (YouTube videos),enter contests…whatever you can do. It takes time but your efforts will accumulate. If you build a large enough web presence, people definitely take notice.”

POPSEOULer:  Are you fluent in Korean?

“Haha…no. But I CAN order lots of food…..I’m fluent in Korean restaurant.”

POPSEOULer:  How do you plan to overcome any criticism that might arise?

“The same way I have my entire life. If it’s constructive learn from it; if it isn’t, ignore it and press on. It’s really that simple.”

POPSEOUL Questions:

PS!: What is the origin of your name Pumashock?

“It’s one of my World of Warcraft characters – a Human Shadow Priest. I thought it was sort of comical that it caught on, so I kept it. I must stay true to my nerd roots. However, I haven’t played with her for a long time….so my gear is way outdated. It’s upsetting.”

PS!: Are you an avid POPSEOULer? If not, do you think you will be after this interview?

“Actually, yes! Every morning before I begin work, I have a cup of coffee and sort through my favorite blogs, including Popseoul.”

 

POPSEOUL would like to thank Natalie White for this POPtastic interview! We wish her all the best in her career endeavors. Also, we look forward to seeing this talented young lady rise to the top of the entertainment industry.

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My 3rdWaveMusic Album Review – 2010

Posted on October 12, 2011 by Btscelebs

Original Title:

Super Junior’s ELFs are included in

the “I Will Be There” album!

I wrote this article on October 28th 2010. Check out my first album review below:

“Looking for the Day” is the special song Choi Si-won is sharing with his favorite ELFs!

The company’s Twitter states:

“Did you know that @3rdWaveMusic made the song ‘Looking for the Day’ w/ @siwon407 bc he wanted to make a blessing song for SUJU Elfs?”

Si-won wanted to do something for his fans so he has been performing this song on every  Super Show 3 tour date!

Now, are you curious about the entire “I Will Be There” album? If you stressed, tensed, and need something to help you relax….all while lifting your spirits. This album is for you!  Christian and Non-Christians alike will enjoy the positive and uplifting messages conveyed in each song.

Read POPSEOUL’s detailed explanation of 3rdWaveMusic’s newest release “I Will Be There” below:

1 Everything to Me – featuring VanNess Wu

This is a song about realizing what the most important thing in life is. VanNess helps us understand that his religion means more to him than anything else in the world. His soft vocals accompanied with the light rock music are almost like a sweet lullaby.

2 Awesome God

A true worship song! It has an upbeat melody that anyone can dance to.“Awesome God” does not need an explanation. The title describes it all. This track is one of the true stand out songs on the album.

3 Altar of Praise– featuring American CCM artists Lenny LeBlanc and Michael O’Brien

3rdWave slows things down with this ballad like single. “Altar of Praise” is asking the Holy Trinity (Christians’ belief system of the existence of God) if their offerings are worthy. They sing this track with earnest and deep emotion.

4.  I Will Be There

“I Will Be There” talks about the assurance of one’s religion helping them in overcoming loneliness and mending a broken heart. It describes everlasting love for the listener.

5  You Created Me

Number 2 on my favorites list! Do you know why you were created? Brian Joo believes he knows the reason he exists. The singer explains his entire existence is to serve God. Also, he refers to his Savior/Redeemer as his friend whom he loves.

6. Sweetest Name-featuring Super Junior’s Choi Si-won

Choi S-won acknowledges his God as worthy of receiving all praise. He is joined by other very talented 3rdWave singers in praising the “Sweetest Name”.

7. I Stand

This song represents standing for what you truly believe in. The lead vocalists talk about offering their gifts (talents) and everything to their God.

8 Looking for the Day

Choi Si-won’s special song for ELFs.

This track explains one’s purpose in life. It is a song of anticipation for the day to praise.

9 Jesus is Coming Back

3rdWave’s artists form a choir to perform the upbeat rock song about Christ’s second coming. They express their joy to join him in heaven one day.

10 Closet Song

What do you desire? This song talks about one’s desire to develop a close relationship with their Savior and Lord. This is the true sweet ballad of the entire album. The smooth vocals and calming music can ease anyone’s tense nerves.

11  I Stand – (Alternate Version)

This version of “I Stand” has the same message as track number 7.  However, the vocalist is only accompanied by acoustic music.

What do you think?

In addition, to these great tracks… 3rdWave has new surprises and updates for their music lovers. IWIN (the charity they support to aid Africa children) will have a press release next week.  Super Junior member Choi Si-won is even planning to be apart of an upcoming holiday surprise for 3rdWave.  Details about this project have not been released to the public yet.

After reading about the album and the company updates, are you wondering what is 3rdWaveMusic’s real purpose in the music industry.

They are a Christian company headed by Pastor John Lee.  He wants his company to spread the love of God through their actions, words and music.

Pastor John Lee is quoted stating the following about their purpose:

“Our company is a music company that presently uses Asian pop stars to promote people to get active in Social Causes.  We believe in helping artists becoming role models so to build a platform for artists like Brian, Si-won, and Van to share our cause.  We have others in the pipeline but its top secret and we can’t get it out.”

Will your favorite recording artists be the next to be washed in the healing musical waters of the 3rdWave?  Maybe.

Until then, make sure you check out their new album ‘I Will be There” on 3rdWave.org and Itunes.

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There was a “wonder” at 2AM in Chicago….

Posted on September 30, 2011 by Btscelebs


and it was none other than The Wonder Girls and 2AM!
BTSCelebs is continuing our flashback series with WG and 2AM concert in July of 2010.

Two of K-pop’s hottests and most talented bands made a stop in Chicago,IL, on July 7th,2010. The Wonder Girls World Tour made their second round in America’s Windy City and they completely blew us away.

The concert began with the morning band of JYPE, 2AM. These extremely talented vocalists remained very business like and straight forward with their short ( but stellar set of ) musical pieces. The stand out performances for the AM band were their hits “I Was Wrong”and “This Song”. They displayed their classy,yet smooth choreography for “I Was Wrong” and the band moved our hearts with “This Song”. 2AM is very different from their PM co-workers/family members. 2AM has a distinguished and classy sex appeal that made all fans swoon. The JYPE vocal band is very reserved, but they know how to entertain fans and extend their love through their soothing ballads. They did a fantastic job and Chicago would welcome their beautiful voices back anytime.

The Wonder Girls never cease to amaze Chi-town fans. Even though this was their second show in the city,they still delivered a refreshing and entertaining concert. The JYPE ladies stole the show with their hits “So Hot”, “Nobody”, and their latest ” 2 Different Tears”. We have now cried 4 Different tears of joy with their amazing return to this great city.  It was muggy outside, but the stage was on fire!  2AM ignited the flame and The Wonder Girls continued to fuel the fire!

Who were the stand out solo performances in this particular show?  It is almost impossible to choose between these five amazingly gifted young ladies, however, I have narrowed it down. Sun-ye’s  “senorita’s”  style to Lady Gaga’s  “Paparazzi“and Yenny‘s rendition of Duffy’s “Mercy” got everyone in the party mood. Sun-ye seemed very bright and cheerful when she took on the role of a “senorita” madly in love.Yenny, on the other hand, shared her joy with the audience when she invited everyone to clap along  to her plea for “Mercy“. Even though Yu-bin did a fantistic”sexy” rap number, I think these two ladies stood out the most.

The sizzling concert came to a close with the girl’s final number “Tell Me“. Although, Wonderfuls did tell them one thing,they wanted an encore! Of course,Wonderful’s wish came true when the ladies returned to the stage for the original English version of “Nobody“(minus the remix and chairs).

This show was so great it was out of this world! The JYPE bands are definitely K-pop royalty.  However,these musical royals temporarily made their kingdom the “House of Blues”.

Click here to check  out all the “wonderfully” early pictures here

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Event Flashback – Wonder Girls & 2PM in Chicago

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Btscelebs

It’s Kpop time ….again!  Hey, it is my job!

This is the official transcript from the show I reported on last year. It was June 2010 and to be honest ….I wasn’t really a big fan of either one of these groups…..I’m a Shawol. Nonetheless, it was work and surprisingly I did enjoy myself. These two bands are hard working and talented.

Enough about me, enjoy the coverage all over again below:

The Wonder Girls World Tour made Chi-town cry “2 Different Tears” of joy!

It was raining in Chicago, Illinois, June 8th, and the Wonder Girls/2pm saved their best for us.

It was more than “So Hot“! The Wonder Girls are amazingly wonderful! They won over all the hearts of the sold out crowd in America’s windy city. The concert started with the sexy guys from the Beasthood performing  “Without U“.  They nailed every one of their well-choreographed and appealing dance moves.  You could tell 2pm does not play when it comes to work. They performed a set of four songs with fans roaring in cheers through every number. They made our “Heartbeat” Again and Again“!  It is impossible not to love these adorable and sexy gentlemen. It was 100 degrees hotter when they left the stage.

*Note to all Hottests:  Please, see 2pm in person. They are 10 times more gorgeous in person than in any poster you will ever see!  By the way, Chan-sung and Woo-young look healthy and strong after the recent battles with their health.  (Chan-sung had gastric flu andWoo-young has throat nodules). I hope they are felt “10 points out of 10“.

Next, was your wonderfully amazing Wonder Girls! 

POPSEOUL had the chance to sit down and do a one-on-one interview with the number one leading ladies of JYPE. The Wonder Girls are just as sweet and lovely in person as they are on screen. Before we get to the interview, here is a little information about their stage performance.

They hit the stage with well-loved American hits as well as their own personal songs. From their sultry remixed “Nobody” on musical chairs to their angelic ballad, the girls were a hit from start to finish! The highlights of the show were the “senorita” version of Destiny’s Child’s  “Survivor” and Hae-lim and So-hee‘s solo dance numbers. Hae-lim introduced herself as the newest Wonder Girlwith amazing dance moves,while So-hee did her version of Beyonce‘s “Put a Ring On It“. Now all the girls did their thing in the solo department, but these two particular members stood out to me. This was probably because Hae-lim is the newest member we want to know more about, and So-hee is the baby who has come out of her shell.The girls also performed their latest hit  “2 Different Tears” among other fabulous songs.

So, now that you know about the concert. How about I give it over to “The Wonder Girls“!

POPSEOUL!: Hi, I’m from POPSEOUL!

Wonder Girls:Hi, nice to meet you

POPSEOUL!: I have a few questions for you:What is the meaning behind your latest album and single “2 Different Tears”?

Wonder Girls: “2 Different Tears”, like cried because of him. We cry because of love and because we are pleased  and he made us sad. He gaves us pain so we have “2 Different Tears”.

POPSEOUL!: The Wonder Girls had a transformation this year with the exit of one member and introduction of another. How have you bonded together with your newest member Woo Hae-lim?

Wonder Girls: She’s our new member, but she is trying really hard. She is trying really really hard. She’s a cool girl. She is just like our sister.

POPSEOUL!:What do you like about touring in the US?

Wonder Girls:All these things are really amazing to us. We are enjoying every moment and we are really having fun. We are having fun meeting fans here. So, we are enjoying every moment.

POPSEOUL!:Comparison: Who are better tour mates, 2PM or the Jonas Brothers?

Wonder Girls:” It’s hard to compare because Jonas Brothers, they are like really huge here(USA) they are really big here. So we have learned alot of things from them. Since they are very used to working here, as artists, we learned alot of things from them. They were really nice to us. Now here 2pm, we’ve been trained in our company(JYP Entertainment) together and we are like family and we are having alot of fun. They both are great partners, I think”

POPSEOUL!:Are you a fan of POPSEOUL!, If this is your first time hearing about us, do you think you will be avid POPSEOULers  after this interview?

Wonder Girls:”Umm….We gotta be honest, right? Now, we would love to check it out. We would really love to check it out”

Thank you for coming. Thank you so much.

POPSEOUL!: Thank You

Wonder Girls: Thank you so much.

Check out the CHI-wonderful pictures here:

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*Special Thanks to David and the rest of JYPE team for giving us the

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