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  In marketing new bands, creativity counts
  2012/02/07, Source,
  Social networks, TV helping new bands get noticed Newbie K-pop group DSP Girls will debut in Japan before starting work in Korea. To promote the group, its agency DSP Media produced a series of animated shorts that tell how each member became a singer. The films will hit Japanese airwaves in April. Provided by DSP MediaThe nation's music industry is already saturated with girl groups and boy groups but new artists keep swarming in. Until they gain recognition, most bands look pretty much the same with stylish outfits and flashy dance moves that look as though they've just come off of a factory assembly line. This has forced entertainment agencies to get creative when introducing new artists. These days, groups make their first appearances overseas or do a stint in television or film before making an official entry into the market. Social networking services are also playing an increasingly important role in creating buzz for new groups before they go public,...More

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  Album review
  2012/02/07, Source,
  Jay Park - 'New Breed' (UNIVERSAL MUSIC) Why we recommend it: Though a few tracks offer something new, for the most part, the album is recommended for Jay Park's fans. Recommended track: "Clap" One and a half stars out of four Jay Park, the former member of a popular boy band 2PM, has released his first full-length album, "New Breed". The 15-track CD includes five songs from a mini album "New Breed Part 1" put out in December 2011,...More

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  2PM releases a 'best of' album in Japan
  2012/02/07, Source,
  K-pop sensation 2PM will release a "best of" album in Japan on March 14 with the group's most popular songs produced since its debut in 2008. Two versions of the album will be available for purchase: one with a DVD and the other two with the inclusion of a special song written by group members. The DVD edition contains footage of the band's performance at the "Nation" concert, which took place in Japan last August and featured various artists represented by JYP Entertainment,...More

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  Kim Soo-hyeon and Tacyeon kiss Suzy's cheeks, left and right
  2012/02/05, Source,
  Girl group Miss A's Suzy got a kiss on each cheek from actor Kim Soo-hyeon-I and 2PM's Tacyeon. A video titled, ""Dream High" poster shoot" was posted online recently,...More