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Oct 20, 2009

[News] The final straw for Kangin? Another alcohol related incident


It is revealed that Super Junior member Kangin was involved in a hit and run case, where one of the victim states "Before we turned our heads around the driver of the car that hit us already ran away."

In the SBS morning programme "Good Morning" (배기완 최영아 조형기 좋은 아침) which broadcasted the incident on October 19th. The victim stated that the "We were riding the taxi about 3 in the morning, when another car hit us from behind. Hereupon, our car hit the car infront of us. The taxi (stated) driver the (hit and runner) ran away"

On October 15th, 3:10am, Kangin caused a car accident that involved two out three cars in a rear end collision in Kang-Nam. Kangin, who got out of his car and made a runaway, came clean by acknowledging he was the cause of the accident. He turned himself into the Kang-Nam police station on the same day at 8:50am. His alcohol breath test showed he was still over the limit after 5 hours from the initial incident.

On the following day, Kangin was brought into police again for his 2nd investigation. Before the investigation SM Entertainment was already publishing apology letters for those involved in the accident. On the 18th, a representative from Kang-Nam police stated to Newsen: "At the time of the accident, Kangin was confused. He turned himself in after feeling guilty for running away."

So what happens now for the once highly popular idol star? Just one month ago he was involved in a brawl with three other men at a local bar. So that makes two major incidents, in two months, and both related to alcohol. SM Entertainment is relatively quiet this time around. Could this be the end for Kangin?

Oct 17, 2009

[News] Mariah Carey responds to YG's plagiarism claim

During her stay in Korea, it was revealed that she was informed of what YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun-Suk had to say about the plagiarism controversy. Regarding to the the accusation against YG, Yang Hyun-Seok stated:

"A few days ago, Mariah Carey's new song, Standing O teaser was released on youtube. Comparing this song to In The Club, you get 8 bars of similar parts. It is 24 seconds, instead of 5 seconds, also has it as its major motive, and adding up the similar parts together, results in approximately 1 minute. What is Sony ATV's opinion towards this song? I don't know, but I am sure that you can't easily say that Mariah Carey has plarigiarized 2NE1's song that was released 3 months ago, although it contains longer and clearer motives from In The Club."

A member of team that promoted Mariah's visit to Korea said, "The controversy was explained in detail to Mariah by her management." The explanation included accusations against G-Dragon, the trouble between YG and Sony ATV, and YG's official statement including the part where he mentioned Mariah's new song. After receiving this information, Mariah answered, "Too complicated," and made a smile, according to the member.

Mariah Carey was in Seoul to promote her new album Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel. She arrived on October 12 and left Korea on 15th for Japan.

[News] No boyfriends for 2NE1 members for 5 years


On October 13th, 2NE1 members appeared on the SBS talk show 'Strong Heart' (강심장). During the show, the subject of YG CEO (Yang Hyun-Suk) came up.

During the discussion, CL stated that 'YG is too strict'. The members are not allowed to have boyfriends for 5 years because it was demanded verbally in their contracts with YG. Host Kang Ho-Dong stated that "then that means Sandara Park cannot have a relationship until she is 31 years old?" CL responds by saying "Well there might be a way around it, if the guys goes through YG's physical and health examination test"

But later the other members of the group said they argued with YG over the 5 year rule, and eventually got the 5 years reduced to 3. Is this another case of slave contracts? Is YG trying to protect these girls? Or are they just restraining their freedom? At least the reduction gives the older members of the group some hope!

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Source: [Star News + DNBN]

Translation Credits: jeeelim5@tohosomnia.net