Tony Testa to Oversee the Production of EXO’s First Concert

World renowned choreographer, Tony Testa will be a big part of EXO’s first exclusive concert.

On May 23 to 25, EXO will be holding its first concert, EXO From EXO Planet #1 – The Lost Planet at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Stadium.

The overall production of the concert will be directed by Tony Testa, who will put on new and spectacular performances for the audience for all three days.

Tony Testa has previously worked with famous stars, such as Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, Kylie Minogue, and more. He was also acknowledged through his work on TVXQ’s Catch Me and Something, SHINee’s Dream Girl and Everybody, and EXO’s Wolf and Overdose, raising the anticipation for what he’ll do next at EXO’s concerts.

The concert has been gaining much attention from Korea and overseas fans as it is EXO’s first concert since debut.

Despite busy schedules with the releases of its hit mini album, Overdose, EXO is said to be putting its heart and soul into preparing for the concert as well.

Meanwhile, EXO is currently promoting Overdose in both Korea and China.

Photo Credit: SM Entertainment

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“You’re Surrounded” Episode 3 Preview

[There’s no such thing as a rookie detective]

Seo Pan Suk (Cha Seung Won) announced that he will train the P4, the group who recently caused a gunfire incident at a club, for just three months, and would bother them with them difficult missions. The P4 work hard on the intense case so that they can get rid of the rookie title and be acknowledged as full-fledged detectives, but they get raided and lose their evidence on the female con-artists. Eun Dae Gu (Lee Seung Gi) solves the setback with his photographic memory skills and finds a lead…

Eo Soo Sun: What were you looking at on the team leader’s desk?
Eo Soo Sun: Is this what we call the Achilles heel?
Eun Dae Gu: Do you think I’ll do work because [you] did that?
Eo Soo Sun: This case.. we should resolve it! And get evidence!
Eun Dae Gu: Well, when was that?
Eo Soo Sun: I don’t know..
Seo Pan Suk: If one person falls behind, everyone falls behind..
Eun Dae Gu: I hate that the crazy pervert is out and about.
Eun Dae Gu: This (*&#$*&!
Seo Pan Suk: Why are you telling me this now?!
Eun Dae Gu: Thought you wouldn’t listen to us youngsters.

AGB Nielsen reported that the second episode of “You’re Surrounded” recorded 14.2% in ratings, which is a 1.9% increase from the previous episode. The SBS drama is an action-comedy drama centered around policemen of Gangnam Station who dream of becoming legendary detectives. Rookie Eun Dae Gu (Lee Seung Gi) is brilliant, boasting an IQ of 150 with a photographic memory, but has a problem with authority. Eo Soo Sun (Go Ara), persistent and strong-willed, applied five times to get into the police academy and is the only female among the rookie officers. Park Tae Il (Ahn Jae Hyun) is rather secretive and keeps things to himself. Ji Gook (Park Jung Min) has no interest in being a detective. His goal is to be a public official. Seo Pan Suk (Cha Seung Won), the short-tempered caption of the Violent Crimes Unit, ends up being the group’s team leader.

Episode 3 will air on Wednesday, May 14 at 10 p.m. (KST).

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Akdong Musician Tops Melon Album and Artists Charts for Fifth Straight Week

Akdong Musician has topped the Melon Album Top 20 chart for the fifth week in a row with the release “Play.” The group has also retained the Number 1 spot on Melon’s Artists’ Top 20 for the same period of time.

The duo, consisting of brother-and-sister team Lee Chan Hyuk and Lee Soo Hyun, have enjoyed meteoric success since they first appeared on SBS audition program “K-Pop Star 2″ in 2013, a competition they eventually went on to win. Since then, they have signed a contract with YG Entertainment. The debut album, released April 7 this year, was written and produced by Lee Chan Hyuk.

Topping the chart for a fifth straight week means that Akdong Musician are now only one week short of equaling the record for the longest period ever spent at the top of the artist chart. That record is currently held by fellow YG act, 2NE1, who have previously held onto the top spot for six consecutive weeks.

“Play” contains the hit songs “200%,” “Give Love” and “Melted,” and Akdong Musician recently won Mnet’s M! Countdown and SBS’ “Inkikayo” for three consecutive weeks. 

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Infinite to Launch Grand-Scale Showcase in Korea, Japan and Taiwan

Infinite will be launching a three day showcase in Korea, Japan and Taiwan, announcing the release of its second full length album Season 2.

On May 13, Infinite announced through its official website that it will be holding grand-scale showcases in Korea, Japan and Taiwan.

The showcase held in Japan on May 19, Taiwan on 20 and Korea on 21, signifies Infinite’s official promotional activities to expand overseas, after its world tour One Great Step took place last year.

The showcase’s title ‘1.2.3’ signifies ‘only 1 time opportunity,’ ‘2nd full length album Season 2’ and ‘showcase held in 3 countries over 3 days.’

Woollim Entertainment, Infinite’s agency, stated, “It has been 10 months since Infinite’s promotions with Destiny and three years since the release of its first full length album. We wanted to thank the fans who have been waiting until now in any way we can. As we think it is important for artists to interact closely with the fans, we prepared the showcase that will allow Infinite to meet with the fans in Asia.”

The agency rep added, “Infinite’s ‘1.2.3 Showcase’ in Korea will take place on May 21 in Jamsil Gymnasium, inviting over 5,000 people.”

Photo credit: Woollim Entertainment

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Tickets for Kim Yeon Woo’s “Move” Concert Soon on Sale

In less than a couple hours, tickets for Kim Yeon Woo’s 2-day concert, titled “Move,” will be available for purchase. It will take place on June 27 and 28 at Woori Financial Art Hall in Seoul Olympic Park.

Kim Yeon Woo originally planned to hold a 10-day small venue concert, titled “A Stroll in May,” but immediately postponed the concert in respect to the nation’s mourning of the Sewol ferry tragedy. After the tragedy, he decided to change the theme of the concert to “Move.”

Those who already purchased tickets for his original concert in May will be able to claim tickets a couple hours in advance.

Kim Yeon Woo for track “Antidote” from his upcoming album, which is penned by Yoon Jong Shin. The ballad track will be pre-released on May 14.

 

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