Se7en (세븐)

2008/05/07 | Source | Permalink |  Digg |  del.icio.us | Stumble It! | Share this news

Korean singer Se7en held a preview party for his album debut in the U.S. at Highlands, a famous nightclub in Hollywood, Los Angeles on May 2.

During the party, Se7en showcased his first live performance in the United States, demonstrating his will and desire to challenge the American pop market as an Asian artist. The party was attended by a wide range of ethnic groups, including Asian, African-American, caucasian and Latin American crowds, who danced along to Se7en's music.

"The Far East Movement", American hip-hop trio made up of Chinese-Japanese Kev Nish, Korean-American Prohgress and J-Spliff opened the stage for Se7en.

"The Far East Movement" was in Korea earlier this year in March for a showcase performance. The trio's first album entitled "Audio Bio", which was released through an American indie label in 2005, sold 200,000 copies. "Audio Bio" was featured in the popular CBS series "C.S.I".
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2008/04/28 | Source | Permalink |  Digg |  del.icio.us | Stumble It! | Share this news

The Korean Wave has been spreading Korean pop culture across Asia and beyond for more than a decade, although it has barely reached Poland, in the centre of Europe. It is sad to admit, but Korean culture (traditional as well as the "new wave") does not exist in Polish minds as a distinctive identity. It is often mixed in with Chinese and Japanese cultures, which are more defined in Poland yet still often confused with each other.

Still, it is trendy nowadays in Poland to go to an East Asian restaurant, buy Chinese souvenirs, own Japanese-style furniture, follow feng-shui rules, watch an Asian movie or send kids to taekwondo or karate classes.

Although Polish knowledge of Korean culture is minimal, the present article aims to show that there is a gentle Korean wind that is blowing into Poland faster than the mainstream Wave.

There is, however, still no trace of: (1) the Korean entertainment industry invading the Polish media market; (2) any Polish fans adopting the lifestyles o...

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2008/04/24 | Permalink |  Digg |  del.icio.us | Stumble It! | Share this news

Singer Se7en will perform in front of a live audience prior to his official debut in the U.S.

Se7en will sing three songs, which are included in his U.S. debut album, at the preview party to be held at Highlands, a famous nightclub in Hollywood, Los Angeles on May 2.

"Darkchild" Rodney Jerkins, a renowned American music producer will personally introduce Se7en on stage. Jerkins has produced one of the songs in Se7en's album entitled "Girls".

In March, Se7en held a preview party in the iro Ballroom of the Maritime Hotel in New York. At the time, a DJ played the three songs but at the upcoming L.A preview party, Se7en will perform the songs live on stage with his backup dancers. Reports say a number of famous musicians from the U.S. pop music industry have been invited to the event.

U.S. mobile communications company Verizon will also take part in the party as Se7en's official sponsor. According to the singer's management agency YG Entertainment, Verizon has highly rated Se7e...

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2008/04/10 | Source | Permalink |  Digg |  del.icio.us | Stumble It! | Share this news

Talented stars have been popular since high school. It is obvious that stars would graduate from art schools, such as Anyang Art High School, where "Rain", Se7en, Park Han-byeol graduated from, and Kaywon Art High School, where Hwang Jeong-min, Kim Ji-soo, and Jo Seung-woo graduated from. But there are also many stars who come from regular schools.

Suhmoon High School is the most prominent. Some graduates are Lee Hyo-lee, Han Ji-min of "Lee San", super model/actress Lee Hwa-seon, actress Park So-eun, and singer Lee So-eun. Lee Hyo-lee was popular with the guy students for her beauty and Han Ji-min received casting requests. Lee Seung-yeon, Jeong Kyeong-soon, and Oh Jee-hye are also alumni. A rival to this school is Eunkwang High School nearby. There are rumors that there were many guys who came to see Lee Jin, Song Hye-kyo, and Han Hye-jin.

Some graduates of Whimoon High are Shinhwa member Kim Dong-wan, actors like Lee Dong-geon, Yoo Ji-tae, Park Yong-woo, Han Jae-seok, Koo Bon-s...

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2008/04/10 | Source | Permalink |  Digg |  del.icio.us | Stumble It! | Share this news

'A body like Angelina Jolie's?'

Kang Hye-jeong has entered training with the trainer team who worked with Se7en and Big Bang. Kang Hye-jeong signed a contract with YG Entertainment, housing Se7en, Gummy, Big Bang, Koo Hye-seon, and Jeong Hye-yeong, in February. She started training with a team who is famous for making singer trainees work hard.

The professional training team uses high-level techniques to make trainees flexible so that they can keep up on stage. Se7en's built body and Big Bang's lean muscles were a result of this team's help. Kang Hye-jeong is receiving help to keep in shape and build her stamina.

The training team is not taking into account that Kang Hye-jeong is a famous star and is making her do the same things as trainees. She is preparing to film a new movie while the premiere of her movie "Kill Me" was pushed back to the second half of the year.

In her next work, she will be playing a fugitive who breaks out of jail, and she is exercising for the role ...

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