A special stage featuring two Korean groups SG Wannabe and V.O.S in June 2008 at KBS Music Bank, performing “Lalala” and “Beautiful Life”. Original music videos also embedded further below…
Korean TV network SBS has seriously dampen its global reputation for leaking footage of a rehearsal for next Friday’s opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics.
From what I understand… global media is now allowed to move freely in some venues to familiarise with the environment and to test their equipments, but the crews are required to sign confidentiality agreements to not reveal any specific details about the ceremony.
The Beijing Olympics organizing committee and the International Olympic Committee have both expressed their disappointment over the breach of rules, but didn’t mention anything about sanctioning SBS from the Beijing Games. It’s generally believed that SBS will walk away with a warning.
Chinese press and netizens are mostly unhappy about the leak, saying that it was spoiling the secrecy and excitement of the show. There are minor voices though, that there is no big deal with the issue and resembling it to movie teasers which could raise more interest for the opening ceremony.
KBS and MBC, other two Korean TV networks that share the Olympic broadcast rights with SBS, have both criticised SBS for their act. Western media is standing neutral on this matter though; with some opportunistic tabloids taking chances to leak ‘the leaked footage’.
Update - SBS have apologised to IOC and Beijing officials two days after the incident. They are barred from covering the opening show as punishment. [via Coolsmurf]
Brunei born Chinese star Wu Chun is in South Korea to promote TV drama “Romantic Princess” which is currently showing on KBS channel. Wu Chun attended series of events, including meeting his fans at Seoul’s Kwangwoon University on July 30…
Korean pop diva Lee Hyori is back with her third album “It’s Hyorish”… it has been more than two years since she released her previous album.
Hyori made her comeback live performance last week (July 18) on KBS Music Bank, performing “Invincible Lee Hyori” and “U-Go-Girl”… [edited, video no longer available]
Frankly, I think the songs are just ok; like the live performance though.
There are speculations for the past year or two that Hyori is not as popular as she used to be… but with the charts-topping album sales and the media craze with her latest comeback, Hyori has just proved that she is still invincible.
Below is the full MV of U-Go-Girl, featuring hip-hop artist Nassun…
KBS Music Bank’s special stage on July 4, featuring two popular Korean girls group, Wonder Girls and Girls’ Generation (SNSD). The Wonder Girls performed SNSD’s “Kissing You”, while SNSD performed WG’s “Tell Me”…