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Wednesday, January 26, 2011

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KARA climbs Oricon charts amid controversy
Will Shannon Williams be the next big thing?
Jang Geun-suk Releases Japanese Debut Album

KARA climbs Oricon charts amid controversy

Posted: 26 Jan 2011 12:29 AM PST

As the saying goes, “controversy sells”.

Falling into an ugly battle between their company DSP over unpaid wages, KARA‘s popularity in Japan has grown among the controversy.

On January 18 their 1st album “Girl’s Talk” ranked 10th on the Japanese Oricon Daily Rankings, but by January 21st the album quickly climbed to the no.2 spot only 2 days after their lawsuit was announced.

Also rising in the charts was their best of album which ranked 45th on January 18th and later climbed to no.18 on the 21st. Their debut single “Mister” reached #3 seven months after its release.

Coincidence? Maybe not, but clearly all eyes on KARA‘s next move in this sticky situation.

Source:Nikkan Sports

Will Shannon Williams be the next big thing?

Posted: 26 Jan 2011 12:24 AM PST

The name “Shannon Williams,” doesnt sound very Korean, but that hasn’t stopped the half-Korean tween from being snapped up by a Korean entertainment company.

Baffling audiences with her angelic voice on the popular variety show “Star King”, the 13 year old was plucked by Core Content Media, signing a deal with half-Korean and half-British girl on the 21st.

The young star has performed in numerous musicals since the young age of 7, and she has already received acting lessons in a drama school in London.

There is no word yet on when we can expect Shannon’s debut, but take a look at her acting + singing below

Looks like we can certainly expect some big things to come from this young star.

Jang Geun-suk Releases Japanese Debut Album

Posted: 26 Jan 2011 12:08 AM PST

Young drama prince Jang Geun-suk will show what he’s got in his first album.

Bringing on the producers who helped create some of his tracks for last drama “Mary Stayed Out All Night“, the 23 year old talent will release his debut album in Japan on March 23rd.

Jang Geun Suk, known for both singing and acting, has captured the hearts of his audience with such hit dramas as “You’re Beautiful” and “Beethoven Virus” to which he has contributed to OST.

To celebrate the album’s release, Jang Geun Suk will be holding a showcase on the 27th, coming only months after his previous tour.

Looks like Japan is the go place for everyone these days, lets just hope its an actual album and not some compilation of all his previous works translated to Japanese.

Source: Pony Canyon