SPICA’s Jiwon updates fans after beach trip

SPICA‘s Jiwon updated her fans with photos from a trip to the beach.

On August 21st, Yang Jiwon tweeted: “Minji and I just came back after riding the waves with our tubes. There were a lot of people, and I think I’m more accustomed to indoor swimming pools… but it’s still been five years since I’ve swam in the beach!”

In the photos, Jiwon is wearing a light pink bikini as she sits in the sand while she flaunts a cute bob in another photo.

Followers who saw the photos commented, “Jiwon’s sexy,” “The bob haircut is pretty,” and “She looks so mature.”

In related news, SPICA, who is often introduced as Lee Hyori‘s juniors, debuted in January earlier this year.

Source: Jiwon’s Twitter

SPICA’s Boa reveals her chubbier past on ‘Strong Heart’

Member Kim Boa of girl group SPICA revealed her past photo surprising everyone on the latest episode of ‘Strong Heart‘.

On the May 29th broadcast of SBS TV‘s ‘Strong Heart’, Boa remarked, “Netizens were suspicious that I had undergone a whole lot of plastic surgery.”

“Of course I did get a little bit of work done, but I worked really hard and lost a lot of weight too,” she continued and subtly circled her nose area with her fingers to hint at the place she had touched up with surgery.

The singer’s past photo was then revealed, and the guests could not hide their shock upon seeing the photo of a Boa who looked to be much chubbier than her former self.

“It’s apparent that you really did work hard,” they said in addition to “You look like a student who did really well in her studies,” to which Boa responded, “Yeah I hear that a lot.”

Boa’s good friend IU also remarked that she was surprised upon seeing Boa’s older photos as she had believed that Boa had always been long and thin, not realizing that Boa’s current figure had come from much hard work and sweat.

Source & Image : TVReport via Nate

SPICA member Boa discusses IU’s awkward way of cheering her on?

Girl group SPICA‘s Kim Boa revealed IU‘s awkward yet adorable way of showing her support on the May 22nd broadcast of ‘Strong Heart‘.

Boa confessed that there was a time when the young IU touched her behind. She stated, “One day, we were at an ‘Inkigayo‘ rehearsal, and it had just ended. As I was walking off stage, I felt someone touch my butt.  As I turned to see who it was, I saw that it was IU.”

She continued, “A lot of other singers were looking at us so I was very embarrassed.  After the live broadcast, I came down the stage, and she touched me again,” surprising all the guests.

IU was asked, “Why did you touch her butt?” and replied, “We spent our trainee days together, and she is an unnie who I am very grateful to. Watching her debut stage I felt very proud.”

Source: Star News via Naver

Get tickets to the “International Peace and Life Concert” with B2ST, T-ara, MBLAQ and more!

Korea Tourism Organization of New York will be giving away 30 tickets to the ‘International Peace and Life Concert’ featuring your favorite stars like B2ST, T-ara, MBLAQ, SPICA, and more! This concert will be held on Saturday, May 19th, 2012 at Songam Sports Town in Korea.

To claim your free ticket (limit two per individual), please email your full name and your valid mailing address (two names and two addresses if requesting two tickets) to ny@kntoamerica.com with subject line: “International Peace and Life Concert Tickets” by 11:59pm on Sunday, April 29th (Eastern Stand Time).

Airfare is not provided, but if you are planning on visiting Korea in May, this would be the perfect way to attend grab yourself some tickets for what is sure to be a fantastic concert!

International Peace and Life Concert “Wind”

• Date of Event: May 19th, 2012 (Sat), 7pm – 9:30pm


• Location: Main Stadium at Songam Sports Town in Chuncheon City, Gangwondo Province


• Organizers: Visit Korea Committee, Gangwondo Province, City of Chuncheon, Korea Tourism Organization


• Expected Attendance: 12,000 fans (2,000 from overseas)


• Artists: B2ST, T-ara, MBLAQ, Boohwal, Lena Park (Park Jung Hyun), SPICA, and many others.

 

Lee Hyori to attend Seoul Fashion Week fashion show with SPICA

Sexy queen Lee Hyori will be attending Seoul’s 2012 F/W Fashion Week with her hoobae (junior) group SPICA.

A representative of B2M Entertainment, Lee Hyori and SPICA’s agency, revealed, “Lee Hyori, who is currently on cable channel OnStyle‘s ‘Golden 12,’ has been invited to the 2012 F/W show for designers Steve J and Yoni P, who also appear on the show with her. Hyori suggested that SPICA, who are her juniors in the agency, attend with her, so they will be accompanying her to the fashion show.”

Steve J and Yoni P’s fashion show will take place on April 4th, at Jamsil Olympic Park‘s indoor Peace Plaza.

Source + Image: Segye Daily via Naver

SPICA member Boa’s impressive pre-debut experiences

On a recent episode of MBC’s ‘Three Wheels,’ girl group SPICA member, Kim Boa, impressed the viewers with her pre-debut experience as the guide and chorus for several popular artists’ songs. A guide refers to the vocals that the artists hear of the song before they record it themselves.

The other guests on the show were surprised to find that Boa was 27 years old. She explained that she hasn’t been in other idol groups in the past, but she has worked with famous artists such as Lee Hyori, T-ara, 4minute, and Girls’ Generation. She proved this by showing off her strong vocals while performing a song that she recently worked as a guide for, T-ara’s “Lovey Dovey.”

You guys should try to check out the latest episode of “Three Wheels” to see Boa’s talents and SPICA’s performance of their latest single, “Russian Roulette.”

Source + Pictures: Star News via Naver

SPICA member Kim Boa impresses with her extensive background in music

Rookie girl group SPICA has been gaining a lot of attention thanks to their charisma and undeniable talent. Member Kim Boa in particular has become hot topic, as it’s been revealed that she was heavily involved in the music industry behind the scenes before her debut.

Kim Boa holds an impressive career record. She’s been involved in an idol singer’s chorus and was also a vocal director.

But that’s not all.

Kim Boa is the composer of SPICA’s debut song, “Russian Roulette“, and she was the guide vocal in nearly all of the songs created by SweetTune. Additionally, she’s participated in the chorus of all of INFINITE‘s songs. You can hear Kim Boa’s voice in songs like KARA‘s “Jumping” and INFINITE’s “Be Mine” and “White Confession“.

Netizens were floored by Kim Boa’s achievements, and left glowing comments on community boards. Several comments included, ”She showed us impressive vocal skills on stage and turns out there was a reason for that” and “She’s a rookie but her record is that of a pro”.

Source & Image: Newsen

[120209] SPICA - Russian Roulette @ M! Countdown

SPICA is spending their Lunar New Year in the rehearsal room

New girl group SPICA will be spending their Lunar New Year in rehearsal sessions for their debut.

SPICA’s agency, B2M Entertainment, told Star News that “The SPICA members will be going home on January 21st and 22nd for the holiday weekend, but will return soon after for their dance and singing rehearsals on Lunar New Year’s day [the 23rd] and on the 24th.”

The agency continued, “The debut day is coming fast and the members are practicing harder than ever.”

SPICA will release their debut album on February 8th, and are scheduled to make their television debut the next day through Mnet’s ‘M! Countdown’. All five of the members are prepared to sacrifice their holiday for the sake of a successful debut.

SPICA is comprised of talented members who have different backgrounds in the entertainment business. Yang Ji Won was a former member of 5Girls along with G.NA, After School’s UEE, Wonder Girls’ Yubin, and SECRET‘s Hyosung.

Park Na Rae was a contestant in 2009’s ‘Superstar K1’ who has made it up all the way to the top ten. Kim Boa has been part of the chorus line for many girl group’s hit songs, and has been given the nickname ‘the female K.Will’. Additionally, many are looking forward to the seeing the skills of members Park Joo Hyun and Kim Bo Hyung.

On January 10th, SPICA released their music video for “Potently” featuring labelmate Lee Hyori. The cameo of a high profile star and the members’ interesting backgrounds helped garner a huge wave of public interest in the girls.

Check back with allthatkpops for more updates on SPICA’s debut!

Source & Image: Star News via Nate

[MV] SPICA - Potently

Lee Hyori to feature in SPICA’s new MV

Singer Lee Hyori will be featuring SPICA‘s new MV.

Hyori’s agency B2M Entertainment is releasing a new girl group SPICA, and Hyori is featuring in their “Intensely” MV to show her support.

The singer will be revealing her sexier side for the first time in a long while, wearing heavy eye makeup and dark lipstick.

B2M Entertainment remarked, “Hyori showed her interest in SPICA even before she decided to feature in their MV. She came to their photo shoots and offered her advice and helped them prepare for their debut in a lot of different ways. She even came up with ideas for their profile photo and album jacket cover concepts.”

The “Intensely” MV was directed by director Kim Chul from director Cha Eun Tek‘s division, and is scheduled to be released via B2M’s official Youtube channel as well as various music sites on the 10th.

 

Source & Image : OSEN

 

Hyori’s label to debut new girl group ‘SPICA’

Lee Hyori‘s agency has revealed that they will be debuting their very own girl group!

This month, B2M Entertainment will be debuting a five member girl group named ‘SPICA‘. Comprised of Yang Jiwon, Park Narae, Kim Boa, Park Joo Hyun, and Kim Bo Hyung, the girls all received the help of their senior, Lee Hyori.

As previously revealed, Yang Jiwon was a member of ‘Five Girls‘, a girl group that includedWonder Girls‘ Yubin, After School‘s UEE, G.NA and SECRET‘s Hyosung.

A representative revealed, “All five members of SPICA have gone through extensive training before forming this group. They have musical talent in not only singing and dancing, but writing and composing. They’re a team that can handle a variety of genres.”

Before their official debut, the girls will be releasing a music video for a slow tempo song titled “Potently“.

Source + Photos: OSEN via Naver