Friday, March 11, 2011

[NEWS] Netizens create a virtual cast of SM's Korean adaptation drama of "Hana Kimi" 110311


SM Entertainment announced that they would be producing the Korean adaptation of the Japanese manga "Hana Kimi" on March 10th. The topic has gotten many fans excited and even resulted in "Hana Kimi" trending on Twitter a few minutes after announcements. Netizens began to make their own virtual cast of the upcoming drama.

"Hana Kimi" has already received hot reactions in Taiwan and Japan with their live adaptation of the drama in 2006 and 2007 respectively. The storyline of "Hana Kimi" is about a girl who enters an all-boy high school disguised as a male.

This announcement from SM Entertainment follows the successful ending of the JYP Entertainment produced idol drama "Dream High." Netizens have been speculating that the majority of the Korean "Hana Kimi" cast will be portrayed by SM artists since the company will be in charge of producing it.

A SM Entertainment representative has said regarding the cast, "There will be SM artists casted in the drama, but not everyone will be included."

Netizens have listed the possibilities of the following SM idol cast:

Mizuki Ashiya (female lead)- Taeyeon (SNSD), Sulli f(x)
Mizuki Ashiya is the lead female character in "Hana Kimi" who disguises herself as a male high school student to help the high-jumper, Izumi Sano, jump again.

Izumi Sano (male lead): Minho (SHINee), Eunhyuk (Super Junior)
Izumi Sano is the lead male lead character. He suddenly stopped high-jumping for unknown reasons and finds out Ashiya Mizuki's true gender accidentally early in the series.

Shuichi Nakatsu (second male lead): Sungmin (Super Junior)
Nakatasu becomes Ashiya's close friend at Osaka Gakuen (Academy) and begins to realize his feelings for her, not realizing she is actually female. He becomes conflicted with himself, thinking that he is a homosexual, and becomes jealous of Sano for being close with Ashiya.

Minami Nanba (head dorm of 2nd dormitory) - Changmin (TVXQ)
Nanba is the head dorm of the 2nd dormitory and a "ladies man" with multiple girlfriends at a time (when he's not found out). The 2nd dormitory includes a mix of athletic and scholar students. The 1st dormitory mainly consists of athletes, while the 3rd mainly consists of artistic and intelligent students.

Hokuto Umeda (school doctor) - Heechul (Super Junior), Yunho (TVXQ)
The hot homosexual doctor at Osaka Gakuen. He is the first to know about Ashiya's true gender and gives her advice and acts as her mentor throughout the series. Umeda is Nanba's uncle.

The Korean adaptation of "Hana Kimi" is set to air this summer with a total of 16 episodes. Which SM artist do you think should play which role? Do you like the netizens suggestions above?

Source: NTN
Posted by: Koreaboo


[NEWS] Who Will be the Lead for SM’s Drama? 110311

SM Entertainment has recently revealed that they will produce a new drama, and talks about who will be the lead role is becoming a hot topic.

According to the SM drama producer, the roles will be made by the votes of the netizens, who will vote who they would like to see in which role.

In the SM department, several of their stars have also been in dramas before: TVXQ U-Know Yunho and Choikang Changmin, Super Junior Kim Heechul and Choi Siwon, SHINee Minho, SNSD Yoona and Sooyoung and more are in the list (of SM stars who have been in dramas)

Netizens have said, “I hope universal sports star Minho will be the lead.”, and “Will all of SM Entertainment’s stars star in the drama?”

Meanwhile, SM’s coming-soon drama’s origin, originally a Japanese series, has sold 1,700 copies in Japan.

Photo+Credits: maxmovie.com
Translation: ilysmtown @ SMTownJjang
Shared by: myhaeverything @ sapphirepearls.com
Posted by: Melody (www.sup3rjunior.wordpress.com)

[INFO] MIXI Male Idol Rankings in Japan - March 2011 110310

1. Yoochun (JYJ) 34525
2. Jaejoong (JYJ)30359
3. Changmin (TVXQ) 27789
4. Yunho (TVXQ) 25637
5. Junsu (JYJ) 25088
6. G-Dragon (BigBang) 17265
7. Yonghwa (CNBLUE) 11490
8. T.O.P (BigBang) 11147
9. Honggi (FTIsland) 10167
10. Leeteuk (SJ)6913
12. Heechul (SJ) 5897
13. Eunhyuk (SJ) 5623
14. Donghae (SJ) 5550
15. Kyuhyun (SJ) 5329
16. Hyunjoong (SS501)5220
17. Sungmin (SJ)4920
18. Onew (SHINee) 4653
19. Key (SHINee) 4580
20. Yesung (SJ)4412
21. Jonghyun (SHINee) 3764
22. 金成帝 (Supernova)3333
23. Taeyang (Bigbang)3311
24. Hangeng (SJ)3294
25. Ryeowook (SJ)3209
26. 郑尹赫 (Supernova)3101
27. Jo Kwon (2AM)3063
28. Seungri (Bigbang)3026
29. Chansung (2PM)3023
30. Nichkhun (2PM)2483
31. Junhyung (BEAST)2473
32. Jungmin (SS501)2453
33. Doojoon (BEAST)2382
34. Yoseob (BEAST)2257
35. Daesung (Bigbang)2247
36. Siwon (SJ)2216
37. Hyungjun (SS501)2210
38. Kibum (SJ)2122
39. Taecyeon (2PM)2029
40. 朴建日(Supernova)1987

Source: baidu
Credit+Translation: vinamalia@soompi

[NEWS] SM Entertainment to produce Korean drama adaptation of Japan’s “Hana Kimi” 110310; 2 articles, extra information

SM Entertainment will be producing a drama based on the über-popular Japanese comic, “Hanazakari no Kimitachi e (Hana Kimi)”!

The comic gained widespread success, selling over 17 million copies alone. It had a Taiwanese drama adaptation which recorded the highest viewer ratings in 2006, while its Japanese drama garnered an average of 17.04% in viewer ratings.

Since its widespread popularity reached Korea as well, representatives of SM Entertainment revealed on March 10th that they signed a contract that gave them the publication rights for its drama production.

Using an all boys high school as its backdrop, the original comic ran from 1996 to 2004 and detailed the lives of a group of ‘pretty boys.’

Representatives revealed, “The Korean version will have a total of 16 episodes that draw out stories of hopes and dreams. It’s a teenage comedy with a cute, but strong storyline and a slew of handsome cast members. We’re planning to begin airing it this summer.”

Source + Photos: OSEN via Daum
Posted by: Allkpop

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SM Entertainment, who is responsible for high end celebrities such as TVXQ, BoA, SNSD, and Super Junior, have announced that they will be responsible for the production of an upcoming drama. On March 10th, an official from SM Entertainment said, "We will produce the 2011 drama 'Hanazakari no Kimitachi e' (For You in Full Blossom)."

Better known as "Hana Kimi" to fans, the manga sold approximately 17 million copies in Japan, and gained worldwide recognition. Actions by SM Entertainment has been undertaken to get the full-fledges rights to produce the drama.

The storyline of "Hana Kimi" uses the background story of an all male high school that is known for its hot looking male students. Mizuki (the lead female character) enters the all male high school disguised as a boy. The comic ran from 1996 to 2004 and had a explosive reactions from fans. In Japan, the manga sold 17 million copies and it was such a success that special editions of the manga have been released.

Taiwan, as well as Japan, have made a live drama adaptation of "Hana Kimi." The Taiwanese adaptation was released in 2006 and brought in the highest rating of the year. The Japanese adaptation was released in 2007 and brought in an average of 17.04% in viewers.

The Korean adaptation of "Hana Kimi" is scheduled for 16 episodes that will tell the stories of the students hopes and dreams. The storyline will involve a similar lively plot filled with teenage comedy with a cute twist. There will still be a strong storyline and will have a large cast of "hotties."

"Beautiful You (아름다운 그대에게/Areumdaun Geudaeyege)" has been planned to prepare its broadcast this summer. Who do you think will play the cast of male student "hotties?" Who will be the lucky girl who plays the lead?

Do you think that SM Entertainment artists will be involved in this production, similar to JYP Entertainment's "Dream High" drama?

Source: Star News
Posted by: Koreaboo

Extra info:

- SM's Drama Hana Kimi (Korean ver.) is planned to be aired on June-September 2011. it contains 16 episodes. (source: newsen)

- As a unique twist, it will be an all-girls school with one crossdressing boy.

[INFO] Thailand's Top 20 Korean Idols 110309

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TOP 20 Korean idols:
1. Jaejoong
2. Donghae
3. Sohee
4. Eunhyuk
5. Taemin
6. Tiffany
7. Sungmin
8. G-Dragon and TOP

Most popular idols of each group:
1. DBSK – Jaejoong
2. Super Junior – Donghae
3. Wonder Girls – Sohee
4. SHINee – Taemin
5. SNSD – Tiffany
6. BIG BANG – GD&TOP

Source/Credits: megakpop

[INFO] March 2011 Fan Cafe Rankings 110308

1. TVXQ – 751227
2. Big Bang – 346970
3. SNSD – 301253
4. SS501 – 240126
5. Super Junior – 225230
6. 2PM – 195874
7. BEAST – 179534
8. BUZZ – 136262
9. Shinhwa – 130090
10. SHINee – 125975
11. Wonder Girls – 100807
12. FT Island – 99826
13. 2NE1 – 97419
14. MBLAQ - 82336
15. H.O.T. – 72673
16. GOD – 69578
17. f(x) – 63649
18. SES – 59266
19. 2AM – 59108
20. KARA: 56097

Source: daum
Credit: baidu

Looks like SHINee went down 1 step. I remember they were No.9 last time!