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Juno (singer)
Kim Jun-ho () (born on December 15, 1986) is a South Korean singer, who is mainly active in Japan and China, where he is more well known by his stage names JUNO and ZUNO. His younger fraternal twin brother is JYJ-member Junsu. In 2014 he changed his name to Kim Moo-young. Career Pre-debut Kim Jun-ho started playing baseball in elementary school and was scouted by the professional South Korean team SK Wyverns during high school. He attended Dong-eui University in Busan but dropped out during his freshman year due to a sports injury, which also ended his career as a professional baseball player. 2010-12: Debut in China and Japan, acting debut In 2010, after having studied acting for two years and having spent a year at Beijing Normal University, Kim made his singing debut in China as ZUNO. A year later, the singer debuted in Japan with his single album ''Fate'' as JUNO. The second single album ''Believe'' placed third on the Oricon daily chart and became the theme song for a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gyeonggi-do
Gyeonggi-do (, ) is the most populous Administrative divisions of South Korea, province in South Korea. Its name, ''Gyeonggi'', means "京 (the capital) and 畿 (the surrounding area)". Thus, ''Gyeonggi-do'' can be translated as "Seoul and the surrounding areas of Seoul". Seoul, the nation's largest city and capital, is in the heart of the area but has been separately administered as a provincial-level List of special cities of South Korea, ''special city'' since 1946. Incheon, the nation's third-largest city, is on the coast of the province and has been similarly administered as a provincial-level Special cities of South Korea, ''metropolitan city'' since 1981. The three jurisdictions are collectively referred to as ''Sudogwon'' and cover , with a combined population of 25.5 million—amounting to over half of the entire population of South Korea. History Gyeonggi-do has been a politically important area since 18 BCE, when Korea was divided into three nations during the Three Ki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korean Drama
Korean dramas (; RR: ''Han-guk deurama''), more popularly known as K-dramas, are television series in the Korean language, made in South Korea. They are popular worldwide, especially in Asia, partially due to the spread of Korean popular culture (the " Korean Wave"), and their widespread availability via streaming services which often offer subtitles in multiple languages. Many K-dramas have been adapted throughout the world, and some have had great impact in other countries. Some of the most famous dramas have been broadcast via traditional television channels in other countries. For example, ''Dae Jang Geum'' (2003) was sold to 150 countries. Korean dramas have attracted international attention for their fashion, style and culture. Their rise in popularity has led to a great boost to fashion lines. Format A single director usually leads Korean dramas, which are often written by a single screenwriter. This often leads to each drama having distinct directing and dialogue s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Incredible (XIA Album)
''Incredible'' is the second Korean studio album by JYJ member Kim Junsu (stage name: XIA). It was released digitally and physically on July 15, 2013. The same day MelOn TV and LOEN Entertainment streamed his live showcase, the latter via YouTube YouTube is a global online video sharing and social media platform headquartered in San Bruno, California. It was launched on February 14, 2005, by Steve Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim. It is owned by Google, and is the second mo ... and uStream. 18,000 tickets for the connecting ''Xia 2nd Asia Tour Concert Incredible in Seoul'' to be held later were sold in 15 minutes. Track list Controversy References {{Authority control Kakao M albums 2013 albums Korean-language albums Kim Junsu albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uncommitted
''Uncommitted'' is XIA's first single. It consists of title track "Uncommitted" and an oriental version of the title song of his first Korean studio album ''Tarantallegra'', which was released earlier in 2012. Both songs on this single are sung in English. The R&B track "Uncommitted" was composed by Bruce 'Automatic' Vanderveer. The oriental version of "Tarantallegra" added some Korean touch to the original song by using the traditional Korean instrument called kkwaenggwari and Xia also sang in Korean style towards the end of the song. The music video for "Uncommitted" was directed by Marc Klasfeld, featuring actress/model Stefanie Uncles and was shot in Los Angeles Los Angeles ( ; es, Los Ángeles, link=no , ), often referred to by its initials L.A., is the largest city in the state of California and the second most populous city in the United States after New York City, as well as one of the world .... The single peaked at number 1 on South Korea's Gaon albums cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tarantallegra
''Tarantallegra'' is the first Korean studio album by JYJ member Kim Junsu, released on May 14, 2012. It was the first album he released as a solo artist under the stage name XIA, and became one of the highest selling solo albums in 2012 on the Gaon chart. Composition Xia participated in the producing, composing, and writing lyrics for most of the twelve songs. Release and promotion On May 10, ahead of the album's release, Xia released "사랑이 싫다구요 (I Don't Like Love)", a song used as the soundtrack for Korean drama "Rooftop Prince". On May 14, C-JeS published the music video for "Tarantallegra", with choreography by Jeri Slaughter, an American choreographer whom Xia has previously worked with. On June 11, Xia released the dance version music video for "Tarantallegra". Unlike the original music video, the new version video focuses on the visuals and the choreography. It also contains previously unseen footage. Reception On May 4, shortly after pre-orders for ''Tar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
In Heaven (JYJ Album)
''In Heaven'' is the first Korean studio album (second overall) by South Korean boy band JYJ. It was released on 28 September 2011 under C-JeS Entertainment with three covers: Red, Blue and Brown Editions, and a Black Edition a week later. It was released as digital format on 15 September 2011, and physical format (CD) on 28 September 2011. A Special Edition was released on 21 November 2011 with two new remix tracks and bonus DVD containing music videos and behind-the-scene footages. The music video for title track "In Heaven" features Kim Junsu and South Korean actress Song Ji-hyo. The single of it was released following the death of Park Yong-ha with his close friend Jaejoong. Reception According to its agency, it sold 165,000 copies within 3 days of release and surpassed 450,000 sales mark. The album peaked at number one on Gaon Weekly Album Chart for the week starting on 2 October 2011 and was the best-selling album on Gaon Monthly Album Chart for September with 100,433 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Five (EP)
''Five'' is the second mini-album by Japanese singer Ayumi Hamasaki. It was released on 31 August 2011, in three editions: CD+DVD, CD-Only and a limited CD-Only edition. A Blu-ray version of the mini-album was released on 9 November 2011, making ''Five'' the world's first album to be released in Blu-Ray. Hamasaki was the only lyricist on ''Five'', and the songs were composed by multiple composers. The EP gets it title from its track listing, which consists of five tracks. No physical singles were released from ''Five'', making it Hamasaki's first album without any singles. However, all five songs were used as commercial tie-ins prior to the album's release. Therefore, ''Five'' really contained no previously unheard material. ''Five'' debuted atop the Oricon charts with first week sales of over 125,000 copies, becoming her eighteenth album to do so. It topped the charts for two consecutive weeks, her first album to do so since ''(Miss)Understood'' in 2006, and was her first album ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ayumi Hamasaki
is a Japanese singer, songwriter, record producer, actress, model, spokesperson, and entrepreneur. By 2002, Hamasaki had earned the nickname "Empress of J-pop" due to her popularity in Japan and throughout Asia. Due to her success and relevance throughout her career, she is considered one of the top solo female artists of the Heisei era, both for her influence on various fashion trends and the music industry. Born and raised in Fukuoka, Fukuoka Prefecture, Hamasaki moved to Tokyo at 14 in 1993 to pursue a career in singing and acting. In 1998, under the tutelage of Avex CEO Max Matsuura, Hamasaki released her debut single " Poker Face"Oricon does not count '' Nothing from Nothing'', released by Nippon Columbia, among Hamasaki's albums. and debut major-label album '' A Song for XX''. The album debuted at the top of the Oricon charts and remained there for five weeks, selling over a million copies. This rapid rise to fame is typically attributed, among other factors, to her un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TV Chosun
TV Chosun ( ko, TV조선; Hanja: 株式會社朝鮮放送; ''Jusikhoesa Joseon Bangsong''; literally "Company Korea Broadcasting"), stylised as TV CHOSUN, is a South Korean pay television network and broadcasting company, owned by the ''Chosun Ilbo''-led consortium. It began broadcasting on 1 December 2011. TV Chosun is one of four new South Korean nationwide generalist cable TV networks alongside JoongAng Ilbo's JTBC, Dong-A Ilbo's Channel A, and Maeil Kyungje's MBN in 2011. The four new networks supplement existing conventional free-to-air TV networks like KBS, MBC, SBS, and other smaller channels launched following deregulation in 1990. History * 22 July 2009 - Amendment of Media law passed the South Korean national assembly to deregulate the media market of South Korea. * 31 December 2010 - JTBC, TV Chosun, MBN, and Channel A elected as a ''General Cable Television Channel Broadcasters''. * 1 December 2011 – TV Chosun begins broadcasting. See also * JTBC J ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avex Group
is a Japanese entertainment conglomerate led by founder Max Matsuura and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. Founded in 1988, the company manages J-pop talents like Ayumi Hamasaki and internet sensation PikoTaro. It has also shifted into other business domains like anime, video games and live music events, partnering with Ultra Music Festival and hosting the annual A-nation. The company is a member of the Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group (MUFG) ''keiretsu''. Name Avex is an acronym of the English words Audio Visual Expert. Since its foundation, its corporate name was Avex D.D., Incorporated, and ten years later it was changed to Avex, Incorporated. The current name, Avex Group Holdings, Incorporated, was adopted in 2004 as part of reconstruction process after Tom Yoda's resignation. Avex Group Holdings, Incorporated was used for the main subsidiaries, while the old name (Avex, Incorporated) was for entertainment components of the Group. In 2005, Avex, Incorporated became Avex Ente ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avex Taiwan
Avex Taiwan Inc (, formerly 艾迴唱片公司 or 艾迴股份有限公司) is an entertainment and record label based in Taiwan. It was founded in July 1998 and is a foreign consolidated subsidiary of parent company Avex Group, based in Japan. As of 2015, Avex Taiwan is managed by Avex International Holdings (Singapore) Proprietary Ltd. (It became a foreign consolidated subsidiary after Avex Group's restructure in April 2004.) Its main businesses are planning, creation, and sales of music (CDs) and video (DVDs). Apart from producing music for artists based in Taiwan, it also distributes for other Avex and foreign artists, such as Kumi Koda and Super Junior. Avex Taiwan is one of the "Big Four" record labels in Taiwan with Universal Music/EMI/What's Music International, Warner Music Taiwan/Gold Typhoon and Sony Music Taiwan. In September 2013, the company's consultant, Li Tian-do, announced that the company will withdraw from Chinese music segment, due to poor sales of Chines ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rhythm Zone
(RZN) is a record label in the Avex Group that releases urban contemporary Japanese music. History The label was founded in 1999 by Max Matsuura with a focus on urban music, signing M-Flo as its first artist, then followed by Exile. In 2000, Koda Kumi was signed by Rhythm Zone and debuted with the song "Take Back". Artists and sublabels Main : * 2NE1 (Avex/Rhythm Zone/YGEX) * Afra and the Incredible Beatbox Band * Aili * Aria * Asako Toki * Asia Engineer * Baby M * Boyz II Men (Japan only) * Bright * Caravan * The Chill * Deep (formerly Color) * Dorlis * Dream * DJ Emma * Exile ** Atsushi (Atsushi Sato) ** Nesmith (Ryuta Karim Nesmith) * FAKY * Fukumimi * Giant Swing * Happiness * Miyuki Hatakeyama * Yuko Ishida * Iconiq (Ito Ayumi) * J Soul Brothers * Jamosa * Jonte * Joey Boy * Ken the 390 * Kumi Koda * Seara Kojo * Lisa * M-Flo ** Ryu Yeong-gi (Verbal) ** Taku Takahashi * Mai * May J. * Micron' Stuff * Mini Box * mink * Miray * Shion Miyawaki * Nao * Ohas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
