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Eunji @M-Limited Busan Fansign

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Apink's Total Sales 2014 (Digital + Physical)
 

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Digital Sales 2014

Pink Blossom
Mr. Chu (On Stage): 1,202,180+
Sunday Monday: 59,490+
Faifytale Love: 45,262+
So Long: 38,354+
Crystal: 37,845+
Mr. Chu: 27,380+
Total: 1,410,511+

Pink LUV
Apink - LUV : 435.295
Apink - Secret : 109.353
Apink - Wanna Be : 46.760
Apink - Not an Angel : 45.527
Apink - Love Like a Fairytale : 42.166
Total : 679.101

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Top 10 Album Sales 2014
1. SNSD "Mr.Mr" = 162,073
2. F(x) "Red Light" = 84,578
3. TTS "Holler" = 81,504
4. 2NE1 "Crush" = 64,758
5. Apink "Pink Blossom" = 64,192
6. Apink "Pink Luv" = 41,038
7. Kara "Day and Night" = 26,466
8. Girl's "Day Everyday #4" = 23,488
9. Girl's "Day Everyday #3" = 19,676
10. T-ara "Sugar Free" = 19,966

Top 10 Cumulative Album Sales 2014
1- SNSD = 184,536
2- f(x) = 99,643
3- A Pink = 133,926
4 - TaeTiSeo = 84,760
5 - 2NE1 = 70,674
6 - Girl's Day 46,591
7 - AOA 40,075
8 - T-ara 30,945
9 - KARA 26,466
10 - Sistar 20,701

 

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Maybe I will try compiling cube's sales this year... hmmmm

Do you know how much 12:30 sold digital so far?

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Jolene~♥아ë‘씨ì˜ê·¸ë¦¼ìž â€@MrsDooB2uty

On 'Everybody', G.NA expressed likes for Robin's (who is from France) muscular body http://tvdaily.asiae.co.kr/read.php3?aid=1418304795815620002 â€¦

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Jolene~♥아ë‘씨ì˜ê·¸ë¦¼ìž @MrsDooB2uty  Â· 

BTOB's title track 'Don't Cry' has a sweet and addictive song. It is a dance song that suits the season

 

'Don't Cry' is written and composed by BTOB members Jung IlHoon and Im Hyunsik.

 

BTOB's 'Don't Cry' is the exact opposite of pre-release 'You Can Cry'. 'Don't Cry' fuses a relate-able story and a warm melody/

 

Meanwhile, BTOB will be performing 'You Can Cry' on Music Bank tomorrow =)

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2.6 million downloads for both albums this year..

 

12:30 so far has 628k downloads.

 

More info here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wVvXlzvNhg7b9EZ7hyTzaifF4uam574NYXOi13OcmkQ/edit?usp=sharing

Thanks!

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[iNFO] APink will have their first solo concert on January 30th and 31st at Olympic park hall

 

 

 

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Edited December 15, 2014 by kuroswan

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G.NA, Lizzy, Sohyun, and Youngji team up as 'Hitmaker's first project girl group

 

 

 

G.NA, After School's Lizzy, 4minute's Sohyun, and KARA's Youngji are Jung Hyung Don and Defconn's new project group for 'Hitmaker'!

 

 

An MBC Every1 rep told MBN Star on the 18th, "Jung Hyung Don and Defconn will be producers for a girl group on season 2 of 'Hitmaker'... G.NA, Orange Caramel's Lizzy, 4minute's Sohyun, and KARA's Youngji are part of the 4-member unit."

 

"The response for 'Hitmaker' season 1 was better than expected... With this popularity, we started a season 2. The original idol unit group Big Byung will appear on episodes 1-6, and the girl-group unit will be shown on episodes 6-12... It was filmed earlier this month, and will air on January 16."

 

The hilarious prouder duo also revealed, "We will make music to match with a girl group's fresh image, something completely different from Big Byung."

 

So get ready to start off the new year with these fun ladies!

 

 

 

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 and  @Locust

 

 

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cr: @OFFICIALBTOB

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Cube Entertainment passes screening and will be listed on the KOSDAQ

 

After passing a preliminary screening, Cube Entertainment will be listed on the Korean Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (KOSDAQ) market, an independent stock market from that of the Korean Stock Exchange, by joining hands with Woori Investment and Securities' Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) No. 2. 

 

On December 24, the Korea Exchange revealed that after a screening, they have approved Cube Entertainment to be listed on KOSDAQ.  

 

Cube Entertainment co-founder and CEO Hong Seung Sung stated, "With this approval to be listed on the KOSDAQ market, we have further gained the ability to develop even stronger global content, which has been growing at an exponential rate since our 2008 establishment." 

 

Last year, Cube Entertainment's ratio of sales to net profit was 21.1 billion won (approx. $19.2 million USD) to 1.85 billion won (approx. $1.68 million USD). Artists who are currently under Cube (not to be confused with A Cube) include Rain, 4minute, B2ST, G.NA, and gagman Kim Gi Ri.

 

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[iNFO] RAIN AND 4MINUTE for China Concert 12/28

 

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Jolene~♥아ë‘씨ì˜ê·¸ë¦¼ìž @MrsDooB2uty  Â· 

"Cube will be debuting a multinational girl group in first half year of 2015. It was reported that they have undergone years of training." http://www.sportsseoul.com/?c=v&m=n&i=157473

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Jolene~♥아ë‘씨ì˜ê·¸ë¦¼ìž @MrsDooB2uty  Â· 

" It was initially expected for Cube to sell 120k copies of BEAST's 6th mini. But acc to Gaon, They sold 130k copies (as end of November 2014)

 

In 2015, it is expected that Cube will have a revenue of 26.289 bil Won, and operating profit of 5.062 bil Won.

 

iHQ had recently signed a 6.3 bil Won contract with MBC to air a 120-episodes drama next year. iHQ expressed that it's just a start. Next year, iHQ will be supplying not only popular dramas, but also contents/format similar to this year's popular web drama 'Love Cells'.

 

In 2015, BEAST's revenue from performance is expected to increase with more domestic performances and overseas tour (China, with 6 concerts)"

 

Experts: "Cube is significantly undervalued as compared to competitors. A gradual growth in share price is expected after KOSDAQ listing"

 

Original article: http://www.mt.co.kr/view/mtview.php?type=1&no=2014122611131241109&outlink=1 â€¦

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Rain for Dazed and Confused Magazine Korea - January 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Via: Dramafever and Rain's thread

Edited December 29, 2014 by kuroswan

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»CUBElicious« {ANA} @CUBEdaebak  Â·  

#GNA and #Sungjae.. both so gorgeous today. MBC Ent Award!! #CubeFamily

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[MWAVE] 14/12/31 B2ST′s Lee Gi Kwang Asked 4Minute′s Heo Ga Yoon to Call Him Oppa

 

The siblings in the entertainment industry appeared on Happy Together 3.

KBS 2TV’s Happy Together 3 recently shot a ‘New Year’s Special Siblings in Entertainment Industry’ episode, inviting over Yoo Ji Tae and Cha Ye Ryun, Kim Soo Yong and Kim Sook, B2ST’s Lee Gi Kwang and 4Minute’s Heo Ga Yoon.

Heo Ga Yoon said, “I first met Gi Kwang oppa when I was a trainee and it was awkward because we didn’t know how to rank ourselves in relative to each other.â€

Heo Ga Yoon confessed, “Then the company told me to be friends with Gi Kwang oppa because we were born in the same year. But Gi Kwang oppa came up to be carefully and asked me to call him oppa.â€

 

 

Then Heo Ga Yoon blurted, “Gi Kwang oppa and I are only about 40 days apart. But just because he was born in the earlier month, he tries to act like my oppa,†taking Lee Gi Kwang by surprise.

Then Heo Ga Yoon revealed, “Gi Kwang oppa always adds ‘Oppa is~’ ‘Oppa was~’ at the end of his sentence,†bringing out laughter.

The show is set to air on January 1.

 

Photo credit: KBS
Source: mwave

 

via :http://jang-hyunseung-addict.tumblr.com/post/106698380480/mwave-14-12-31-b2st-s-lee-gi-kwang-asked

Edited December 31, 2014 by kuroswan

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쮸닛 â€@purpleprism 

[TRANS] 150101 4minute's New Years wishes, mentions comeback and concert

Edited December 31, 2014 by kuroswan

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^ Ah I see, thanks !

 

Happy New Year Cube stans !!

Happy New Year!!

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15/01/06  trans of tenasia article :  "2015 Prediction, True value to be known "  cr: @Btob_Mel 

http://btobmel.tumblr.com/post/107303193472/2015-prediction-true-value-to-be-known-btob

WOW, that's so true !!! I am happy they are praised like this    BTOB fighting !!  

2015 has dawned. As new year starts, the showbiz is busy preparing for a new year releasing various line-up. In 2015 which prominent person’s activities going to unfold and shine in the new year are already gathering expectation. Thus, be prepared! 2015 Forecast. A lot of idols debuted and even new stars borned, there are still confident pearls that were not seen in an unpredictable music industry. In 2015, amongst boy groups, girl groups, one gem each are picked to be illuminated. With the hope that it becomes gemstone jewel that glitters.

BTOB

Group BTOB is one gemstone that is always emitting radiant glow. Last year, BTOB’s  ‘Beep Beep’ contended for No. 1 on music programs for the first time, their first solo concert was held, through music-drama-entertainment, members’ individual talents were showed and also widened in a year like budding flowers.

Last December, BTOB’s talents are again showcased and got a fresh start through their Special Winter Album released. Winter Special Album’s title track ‘The Winter’s Tale’ is the first title track composed by members Im Hyunsik and Jung Ilhoon. Their composed songs in previous albums had built their confidence to make a title track themselves. ‘The Winter’s Tale’’ was placed No. 3 on 3rd Jan KBS2 ‘Music Bank’ accomplished their intended results. Also, this album took No. 1 on Hanteo Weekly Sale Chart for the 4th week of Dec. Till now, this album has their most involvement, the results are thus even more meaningful.

BTOB who showed different colors on every music broadcast  

During BTOB ‘The Winter’s Tale’ activities, through their appearance as fairytale characters or ski resort concept, they created a stage filled with winter feel in every music broadcast. Every member respectively put up expression that distinguished their own personality and colors. The members themselves participated in meetings and suggested ideas that decided this concept. Winter Special Album ‘The Winter’s Tale’ is BTOB’s , by BTOB, for BTOB’s album. The results proved the capability in BTOB.

# Observed Point : Truly talented Idol

Even with ‘The Winter’s Tale’ composed by Im Hyunsik Jung Ilhoon you can feel BTOB is a group that possess excellent class of musical ability. Vocal Line Seo Eunkwang Lee Changsub Im Hyunsik Yook Sungjae and Rap Line member Jung Ilhoon Lee Minhyuk Peniel combine well creating harmony. Watching a comfortable stage  with no lack of ability is BTOB’s big strength. In BTOB’s self-produced ‘I’ll Be Your Melody’ videos, their ability that they are confident of were revealed without regrets. In Season 2, Lee Changsub ‘Knots (Ha Dong Qn)’, Yook Sungjae ‘Confession (Jung Junil)’, Lee Minhyuk ‘Sometimes (Crush)’, Seo Eunkwang ‘Last Love (Kim Bum Soo)’, Im Hyunsik ‘In case of words (Noel)’, Jung Ilhoon ‘If I die tomorrow (Beenzino)’, Peniel ‘I’m Yours(Jason Marz)‘ can be appreciated.

‘BTOB : THE BEAT’  EP14 Captures

# Missed Point: After ‘Beep Beep’ sorry blow

There is insufficient impact blow after BTOB’s  â€˜Beep Beep’. ‘Beep Beep’ released last Feb that gave BTOB No. 1 contender spot was a song that gathered best results. BTOB’s cute and aslo bad boy charisma made one addicted into the song. ‘You’re So Fly’ released later not surpassing ‘Beep Beep’ was a pity. However opportunity is still very much. Winter Special Album’s ‘You Can Cry’ and title track ‘The Winter’s Tale’ exceeded ‘Beep Beep’ in digital sale. Exceeded music broadcast results now too. BTOB is slowly but steadily rising up.

# Potential Point: Beagle that go beyond bad boy

BTOB’s strongest strength is their variety sense. BTOB’s Yook Sungjae’s  possessed carp imitation video and MBC Every1 ‘Weekly Idol’ regular Jung Ilhoon advanced into variety show line-up. Seo Eunkwang was part of tvN â€˜SNL Korea’ crew, Lee Changsub is entertainment by his own existence. Is there funny entertainment only? There is also Lee Minhyuk who wrote Korea’s sports idols’ new history. In KBS2 ‘Dream Team Season 2’, Lee Minhyuk achieved  vaulting horse high jump best record. If you watch BTOB reality program 7 men’s overflowing variety synergy, you can laugh without cease . Beagles on stage.

 

cr:BTOB Thread

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Explosive Popularity of 4Minute in China

By Jihyena Son |  February 12, 20150 Comments

 

GREAT NEWS FOR ALL FANS WHO LOVE AND CARE ABOUT 4MINUTE!

 

Popularity of 4Minute is soaring through the skies in China as their two songs are on top of China’s biggest K-pop music video and songs chart right after their comeback. This great result was achieved without the help of special marketing or advertisements. What is the driving force behind their success?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Number 1 in Chinese Music Charts 

4Minute’s pre-released single â€˜Cold Rain’ got to the top of the music video chart in China, Inweitai after its debut on 26th of last month. Thanks to the â€˜Cold Rain’ music video that stayed number 1 for two weeks, the song also climbed to the top of the K-pop chart that shows the popularity of the music in real time. Currently, ‘Cold Rain’ music video had been viewed 470 million times. (Result checked in the morning of February 12, 2015)

 

After the new title song ‘Crazy’ was released on February 9, it swept the charts and its music video got 270 million views in three days time. Needless to say, it climbed to the top of the K-pop music video and singles chart. There are more than million comments all talking about 4Minute where Chinese fans are remarking that members of the 4Minute are simply fabulous and that Hyun-ah has a great voice among other comments expressing admiration. This certainly proves that popularity of 4Minute in China was not a one-time deal.

As it was mentioned, there were no special marketing that took place in China to promote 4Minute. All that had been done so far was to simply provide their single and music video as well as visiting China few times last year.

 

 

Secret Behind the Success  

How did 4Minute manage to achieve all this without marketing campaigns?A source in Cube Entertainment commented that this could be due to the great combination of visual and music of 4Minute which in turn made a big impact in China. It has been also revealed that 4Minute got great responses when they were performing on stage in China last year although they were not well-known yet. Unique and powerful stage presence and dynamic performance of 4Minute is creating big waves in China.

 

 

We wish for more great things in the future of 4Minute!

Don’t forget to get the latest news from Ya Korea about 4Minute and more great K-pop groups.

 

Source: http://entertain.nav...&aid=0000084158

 

Via 4minute Thread

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4Minute Brings Back Their Strong Rebellious Image for Cosmopolitan

 

Girl group 4Minute‘s latest pictorial and interview was revealed through the March 2015 issue of Cosmopolitan.

Through the pictorial, the 4Minute members completely captivate. HyunAwears black overalls in which you can see her abs and her sexy waistline, andNam Jihyun wears a black knit crop top with a slit skirt.

In one of the photos, Jeon Jiyoon puts out the funky side of her with a black jacket and a black skirt, while Heo Gayoon wears a boxy black t-shirt and a mini skirt with a snapback for a cute look. Kwon Sohyun shows her sexy charms in a black see-through top and a mesh skirt.

In the interview that was conducted with the pictorial, the members talk about their new album and some behind-the-scenes stories between the members.

Leader Nam Jihyun says, “In the past two years, we have shown more of a friendly image than a strong warrior image. So it felt a little different when we went back to the strong image.â€

They also reveal their close friendship with each other, saying that they often go to movies with each other or cook for each other around the house. When asked about the secret to their great teamwork, 4Minute replies, “Eating? We eat a lot, and we fool around with each other like guys would.â€

They reveal that they would like 4Minute to be known as an energetic team, and that they wish for this year to be one where they are able to communicate with fans in Korea and other countries alike with both small and big scale performances.

The full pictorial can be found on the March issue of Cosmopolitan

 

 

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[kuroswan]

I should post some 2014 sales data of cube artists here when I have time. Data may not be 100% accurate but I will try...

ok sure thing take your time.

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Idols working over the Lunar New Year holiday Article: What are idol stars doing over the Lunar holidays? 'working overseas, practicing, on break'.

 

Tuesday, February 17, 2015 

 

 

1. [+1,516, -46] They must miss their parents so much

2. [+1,404, -60] I feel bad for the ones who don't get a break even over the Lunar New Year... at least they're getting paid

3. [+1,142, -38] Starting from their trainee days to debut and having to live in dorms, I'm sure they haven't gotten to see their parents as often... They must miss their families over the holidays. Well, they have to work hard while opportunities come, especially for rookies. At least SNSD is on break..

4. [+836, -130] I'm honestly jealous of celebrities... making money doing what they want. I don't think they hate their jobs.

5. [+119, -9] Cube line never gets a break... B2ST, BtoB, 4minute, A Pink are all working.

6. [+106, -8] If I could make as much as an idol, I'd give up all my holiday breaks. I'd rather work hard and make tons of money at a young age and spend my older age acting and living a comfortable life. Idols make tons of money too, didn't Luhan leave because he didn't think 500 million won was enough?

7. [+84, -3] Ugh, I'd rather be like the celebrities and work over break, I hate visiting family ã… ã… 

8. [+88, -20] Times like this shows that SM isn't only about the money. They're letting all of their artists rest except for Amber and Jonghyun. - 

 

Source: OSEN via Naver

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Rain to appear in his first ever Chinese TV Drama, 'Love is like Diamonds'

 

 

DMG Entertainment recently announced that Rain will be making his first ever Chinese TV debut with the drama 'Love is like Diamonds' along with A-list Chinese and korean stars, including Tang Yan, Luo Jin, and Di Li Re Ba. 

 

The drama, already in its filming stages in Shanghai and Korea, is listed as one of the most anticipated dramas of 2015 as it gained a strong following through various Chinese social media platforms. 

 

DMG Entertainment President Wu Bing expressed her excitement to be able to work with Rain. She said at the press conference, "We are excited to be working with international star, Rain, on his first Chinese TV Drama. I am also personally thrilled to be working with him." 

 

 

Meanwhile, Rain will be playing the role of a manipulative business executive. He'll be breaking away from his usual 'good-guy' image the star has sculpted through popular Korean dramas, such as 'My Lovely Girl' and 'Full House'.

 

 

 

 

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Rain to receive $5.5 million to star in Chinese drama, 'Diamond Lover'

 

Singer and actor Rain is set to star in the Chinese drama 'Diamond Lover,' and he will be receiving the A-list treatment for his top status as a Hallyu star. 

 

According to a representative of the drama, Rain will receive a guarantee of 6 billion KRW (around $5.5 million USD) due to his status in terms of star quality in China and his popularity. 

 

For the drama, Rain will be taking on the role of So Ryang, the CEO of the world's greatest diamond company who is also known for his cold demeanor and for his perfectionist personality. The starring female role will be played by Chinese actress Tiffany Tang (Tang Yan).

 

Meanwhile, 'Diamond Lover,' is set to begin filming in December in various locations including China, Belgium, and Seoul. 

 

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