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K p o p e u r o p e 2015. February WE BRING K-POP TO EUROPE! Issue #1 IS EXO BACK? Z I O N -T AND CRUSH New album YG: iKON DEBUT K-POP IN SERBIA Intro to Hangulija EUROPEAN UT $4.50 ET $5.00 COVER DANCERS00 Reports about00000 TopGirls0000 & Ellipsis 4MINUTE COMEBACK! K-POP IN SERBIA An introduction to Hangulija choose the song they have enjoyed to find supplementary explana- the most during the past month. tion of certain grammar points. Hangulija [pronounced: hangul- ee-yah] is a blog for people who In 2013, the blog has started off as In 2014, Hangulija was joined by enjoy and want to learn more a place for its creator, Hangulija, Hallyurina, her real-life friend and about the Korean language and to share her experience of learn- an expert in K-music and K-dra- culture. The blog is written by two ing Korean language and help oth- mas, who shares the same passion girls from Serbia who love the Ko- ers who are learning it in Serbia for the Korean culture. Hallyurina’s rean language and tradi- and the Balkan region where there posts about her trips to tion, as well as good music South Korea give you a and dramas. For the time great overview of what being the blog is writ- to expect when visiting ten in Serbian, although this faraway country. there are plans for writing She will also give you posts in English as well. her piece of mind about burning K-pop scandals The readers have a variety as she knows the K-pop of topics to choose from, industry very well. At like the regular monthly the end of 2014, the columns “Dašak jutarnjeg two bloggers prepared mira” (Breath of morning their first giveaway and calm) about Korean tradi- their very own Hangulija tion and customs, DOND awards 2014 with the aka “Drama OST-a nikad help of the regional Face- dosta” (Can’t get enough book K-pop community. of these drama OSTs) that fea- is not much exposure to this fasci- tures great drama OST songs you nating and melodic language. That Hangulija and Hallyurina hope for shouldn’t miss, “Otkrivamo za vas…” is why Hangulija decided to make more fans to join them on their (Discovering for you…) where the flashcards with interesting Korean journey of learning about Korean bloggers recommend a movie of phrases that were picked up from culture and language, and enjoy- their choice, talk about a certain K-dramas, variety shows and K-pop ing quality Korean music and dra- K-drama type or Korean artists of a songs, including their translation mas. They welcome comments specific music genre, and “Hangu- in Serbian. All the Korean language from people who share similar in- lija noraebang” (Hangulija song of blogposts are followed by commen- terests as they do. Visit their blog on the month) where the two bloggers taries and additional links for readers http://hangulija.wordpress.com! IMPRESS are a team, a group of people, who copyright infringement intended. Kpopeurope is Europe’s largest are in interested in Korea and Ko- All sources are available on the inter- multi-lingual K-pop network. The rean popular music.” In our team we net for public use. Please report any page was created by K-Pop fans have experienced authors, who have missuse of the given content to us. for K-Pop fans. The basic idea is to previously written for other Euro- Authors of this issue: Kelisi, Kerenza, promote various facetts of the Ko- pean news magazines and websites. rean pop culture in Europe. We Hangulija, Hallyurina, Adam, Rina, Slavo unite fans and writers from sev- Do you want to know more about us or Our contact details: eral countries to spread news in share the latest information with us? Email: [email protected] different languages. We want to Send us critics? Or just have chat with Web: www.kpopeurope.eu motivate K-pop fans to share their us about your favorite idol? Drop us a Facebook/Kpopeurope.eu interests with us to create a larger message or visit our Facebook page! Twitter/Kpopeurope_eu audience for K-pop in Europe. “We Picture copyright information: No Copyright 2012-2015 Kpopeurope 2 Kpopeurope 4MINUTE COMEBACK Flirting with the lunatic concept For weeks now 4MINUTE has release of the teaser images comes will make you sing along: C-R-A- teased us, one video being es- days after 4MINUTE released a bal- Z-Y! Michin geotcheoreom geu- pecially mysterious: “4min- lad song, “Cold Rain.” “Cold Rain” rae michin geotcheoreom (Like ute Revamped.” Now they was pre-released from the “Crazy” you’re crazy, yeah, like you’re are back! And fans are going mini-album in January, and showed crazy)”. This might be the per- “Crazy” for their new video and a different side to the girl group. fect song for your daily workout! images for the mini album. Could this comeback prove to be Check out all the other songs Cube Entertainment released the their best yet? The first song is the too. The tracklist is as follows: 1. six teaser images and a video teas- mad-as-a-hatter title track “Crazy.” Crazy, 2. One Verse, 3. Tickle and er right before 4MINUTE’s mini Framed by a frantic melody, the 4. Stand Out. We have collected album, “Crazy” that was released raps come fast and furious. Gay- the teaser photos for you on the in February. The images feature oon’s beautiful vox soften the piece. next pages in case that you have the members, but the video hints Jihyun really kills it here, belting out missed their release. further to the concept and style the pre-chorus with Jiyoon. This of the upcoming title song. The track has incredible energy and Amber f(x): Solo Debut clusive report by X Sports News, that f(x) member Amber is gearing up With shortened promotions for f(x)’s to release her very first solo album last album release, fans of the group in February. According to a source were left wondering what would be- in the music industry, Amber will come of the members. With recent be releasing the new album during spotting’s of Suli at media events the second week of February before and individual members activities setting out on her promotions. It is – Amber joining the TV Show “Real said that SM Entertainment is cur- Men” – it seemed the worst of it was rently on standby for the official re- over. And fans can now look forward lease, after wrapping up all of the to something very exciting for the song recordings and music video group, it has been reported in an ex- filming for the f(x) member’s solo. Kpopeurope 3 THE FASHION FREAK HyunA the fashionista Ever the fashionista, HyunA rocks this black and white theme, show- ing us why she’s always the centre of attention! 4 Kpopeurope THE HIPSTER JiYoon the hipster She’s street, she’s hip, with looks that will send you to the moon! Yes, it’s the one, the only, the sexy JiYoon Kpopeurope 5 THE KEEN THINKER The keen thinker Check out GaYoon, striking a pensive pose, mulling over what killer note to hit next. Don’t be challenging her to a game of wits, because there will only be one winner. 6 Kpopeurope THE FEISTY LION What’s up JiHyun? She may look puzzled, but she’s just toying with us. Like a feisty lion toys with its prey. We’re all yours! Kpopeurope 7 THE COOL MISS You are Miss Cool SoHyun proves that she’s Miss Cool with this stylish off-the- shoulder look, sport- ing enough bling to make anyone jealous. 8 Kpopeurope EUROPEAN COVER DANCERS 4 Minute’s “Crazy” - dance cover by TopGirls There are seriously a lot of makes you special as a dancer cover dance group out there! and performer. You need to Recently, we got a message be unique or special in order from a new girl group from Po- to develop a commercial ca- land called TopGirls. The three reer. For example, you may girls (Kasia, Natalie and Gos- be able to do difficult dance ia) are presenting us a dance moves, you may be excep- cover of 4MINUTE’s „Crazy“. tionally limber, you may be a great jumper or you may be Here’s a personal message from an extremely sensual dancer. the girls: “Hello!! We are cover- ing group from Poland and we If you don’t have a signature just made dance cover of 4min- dance style or persona yet, ute - crazy. We really hope you work on one. You will also de- will enjoy our cover. Thank you velop your skills and value so so much for support!” Try to when you audition for high watch the video in HD if you can. profile dance roles on the stage Also, if you enjoyed their cover or for a film. Generally, you like their video as well! Check will need to find out famous out their YouTube video on our places where you can receive Facebook or YouTube channel! the right training. If you are interested in dancing profes- If you are now interested in be- sionally on the stage, you will coming a famous dancing star need to go to different places, too, we are trying to give you then e.g. if you are interested some hints for that: “Before you in dancing for movies, TV or can become a famous dancer, music videos.