Phantom to collaborate with traditional Korean music girl group MIJI for “Burning” on ‘Music Core’

Talented trio, Phantom, has a treat for fans later tonight on ‘Music Core‘!

The group will be collaborating with traditional Korean music girl group, MIJI, to put on a new rendition of their title track, “Burning“.

‘Music Core’ has set aside a special segment starting from the September 1st broadcast, in which a fusion song incorporating modern music and traditional music will be performed. This week’s fusion song will be “Burning” with Phantom and MIJI taking the stage together.

Hearing about the collaboration, netizens were quick to comment, “I’m looking forward to the meeting of hip hop and traditional music”, “I think a great song will be produced”, and “Totally watching this!”

Make sure to catch their performance on tonight’s ‘Music Core’!

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MBLAQ’s G.O. talks about his acting experience in ‘Phantom’

MBLAQ‘s G.O. made a confession about his acting in the hit drama series ‘Phantom‘.

G.O. guest-featured on the September 7th broadcast of SBS TV ‘GO Show‘ along with trot kings Song Dae Kwan & Tae Jin Ah, CNBLUE‘s Lee Jonghyun, and ‘Respond 1997‘ couple Seo In Guk & A Pink‘s Eunji.

It was here that MC Go Hyun Jung admitted she thought there would be a twist in the ‘Phantom’ drama because of G.O.’s ambiguous facial expressions.

Hearing this, G.O. confessed that often times when he received the script, he didn’t understand a lot of the terminology such as ‘steganography‘, which made it difficult for him to understand the scenario as a whole, and in turn, difficult to display the appropriate emotions.

G.O. also remarked that veteran actor So Ji Sub shared an acting secret with him, discouraging G.O. from wearing short-sleeve t-shirts because bare skin doesn’t look too attractive on camera.

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Phantom and Skull&HaHa snap a picture together backstage

Talented trio Phantom snapped a picture with senior artists Skull&HaHa.

The revealed picture shows the two groups friendly posing with one another with big smiles and peace signs in a waiting room of a music broadcast show.

After releasing their debut album ‘Phantom City‘ on the 16th, Phantom has been building their friendship with many of their sunbae groups, one of which includes Skull&HaHa, who are also promoting currently. It’s been reported that the two groups having been checking up on one another and sending supporting messages via SNS even during their busy schedules.

Meanwhile, Phantom’s “Burning” has landed on the 11th spot on Mnet’s ‘M! Countdown‘, evidencing the wide spread appeal of the talented rookie group.

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Phantom’s ‘Phantom City’ album photos revealed

Hybrid hip-hop group Phantom has revealed pictures from their debut album.

On the 12th, WA Entertainment released pictures of Kegan, Sanchez, and Hanhae from their album. The members are all in chic black suits and are showing off their individual charms. The group is posing comfortably with charisma, belying the fact they have just debuted.

The pictures have created a lot of interest among fans. Fans commented, “Is this really Phantom?“, “Just looking a the pictures makes me excited”.

In related news, Phantom released a song from their debut album “Seaweed Soup” and will be releasing the full album “Phantom City” on the 16th.

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‘Phantom’s So Ji Sub, Lee Yeon Hee, and Kwak Do Won named honorary ambassadors for cyber crime prevention

The leading cast of SBS‘s ‘Phantom‘ has been named honorary ambassadors for the Cyber Investigations Unit of the National Police Agency.

On the morning of August 9th, a representative of the NPA announced, “So Ji Sub, Lee Yeon Hee, and Kwak Do Won have been inaugurated as honorary ambassadors for our cyber crime prevention program. They will be receiving the appropriate certificates for their roles soon.”

The three were actually a part of a Cyber Investigations Unit in the drama ‘Phantom’, and now they’ll be able to continue their activities off screen for a good cause. Representatives stated, “We decided to choose them as our honorary ambassadors because of their background with the drama, which covered real life issues like cyber crime, hateful replies, and hacking.”

For the next two years, the three will be working to raise awareness and the prevention of cyber crimes through the production of promotional content.

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Jang Geun Suk cheers on Phantom with witty tweet

Jang Geun Suk cheered on new hip hop group Phantom with a tweet.

The actor jokingly posted to Twitter on August 7 KST, “Wow… Releasing the song ‘Seaweed Soup‘ for Asia Prince’s birthday carnival. I had a great morning listening to Phantom Hyungs’ song.”

Referencing his birthday on the 4th, Jang Geun Suk promoted Phantom’s debut. He included the jacket picture for the group’s album, spreading their name to fans all over Asia.

Fans commented, “Jang Geun Suk [is so witty]“, “Thanks to you I found a great song“, “I hope Phantom hits it big“, and “I think I’ll sing this song at every birthday“.

In related news, Phantom is a 3-member group produced by “hit maker” Kim Do Han. The members are Kegan, Sanchez, and Hanhae, and all three are reported to be extremely talented, having contributed to the composition and production of their album.

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So Ji Sub shares his thoughts on the conclusion of ‘Phantom’

Actor So Ji Sub has shared his final thoughts on concluding his SBS drama, ‘Phantom‘.

On August 4th, the drama came to a final conclusion after four months of hard work. So Ji Sub greeted each staff one final time and gave them all a warm hug to express his gratitude. To the staff disappointed that the drama had already came to an end, he told them, “Thank you for being a source of strength for me.”

When asked by a staff member if he had a hard time through the filming, he jokingly replied with a bright smile, “It’s probably okay for me to say this now, right? This was the hardest out of all of my past works.”

So Ji Sub expressed, “The filming has all come to an end but there are still two episodes left to air so I don’t feel like it’s quite over yet. I think I’ll start to feel it once all of the episodes have been broadcast. This is the first time all of my co-stars and staff have taken on such a genre so there were definitely a lot of hardships along the way. The drama is different in that it’s not focused on the emotions of the leading characters but rather on the flow of the story so it was hard acting all of that out. I think everyone would consider that aspect the hardest.”

On fluently handling his lines with technical jargon, he stated, “The process of memorizing my lines has brought about a lot of fun episodes to share. I think that ‘Phantom’ could be named the drama with the most NGs because of how hard our lines are. Memorizing lines was definitely the hardest part. “

Concluding with a special message to viewers and fans, he stated, “There were a lot of people that said that the genre wouldn’t be easy to turn into a drama, as well as people worrying over the viewer ratings because it wasn’t a typical mellow drama, but thank you so much for sending us such passionate support despite it all. I feel like I’ve climbed up and down a tall mountain. It’s upsetting to hear that it’s already the final broadcast. Thank you to all of those that loved Woohyun and Kiyoung.”

The 19th episode will broadcast on the 8th at 9:40 p.m., 20 minutes earlier than the original time slot due to the London Olympics.

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Kwak Do Won sings TaeTiSeo’s “Twinkle” on ‘Phantom’

 

Actor Kwak Do Won displayed his singing talents by singing TaeTiSeo’s “Twinkle“.

On the June 27th airing of ‘Phantom‘, Kwak Do Won sang along to “Twinkle”, which was playing on the radio in the car, to prevent the car from being bugged.

Kwak Do Won’s character Kwon Hyuk Joo sang “Twinkle” loudly in the car and what entertained the viewers even more, was the cute dance he incorporated with the song. The other characters in the car plugged their ears, but the viewers enjoyed a good laugh because of this scene.

Viewers left comments saying, “‘Phantom’ gave me a good laugh today,” “Kwak Do Won had a different side to him,” and “Twinkle twinkle Hyuk Joo.”

 

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Past photos of Daniel Choi and So Ji Sub receive attention

Thanks to recent broadcasts of SBS‘ ‘Good Morning’, past photos of actors Daniel Choi (top) and So Ji Sub (bottom) have become a hot topic online.

The June 11th episode of ‘Good Morning’ revealed details of Daniel Choi’s school days. His third year middle school homeroom teacher Oh Sae Chang remarked, “[Daniel] was a very quiet, well-behaved student. At the end of the day, no matter what I said, he would just smile.”

The actor’s past photos showed that he’s been blessed with his handsome look, distinct facial features, and tall height since his middle school days.

On June 18th, the crew of SBS’ ‘Good Morning’ visited So Ji Sub’s middle school and revealed his graduation picture. As was the case with Daniel Choi, So Ji Sub is once again gathering attention as he looked just as charismatic and handsome in his youth as he is now.

Both actors are starring in the drama ‘Phantom‘, and viewers couldn’t help but compare the two.

They commented, “Both So Ji Sub and Daniel Choi’s past photos look cool,” “The battle between the fans of So Gan Ji (So Ji Sub’s nickname) and Daniel Choi begins,” and “As expected, the two handsome men are just different.”

Which actor would you rather have gone to school with?

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Verbal Jint releases two teasers from upcoming album ’10 Years Of Misunderstandings’

After releasing a teaser for “Perfect Day” featuring Ivy, talented rapper Verbal Jint has released two more teasers from his upcoming album ‘10 Years Of Misunderstandings‘.

The first teaser is for the track “Comfort the Teens 2013” and features Zion & Hanhae from Phantom.

The second teaser is for the track “Got to be U” and features Sijin.

Verbal Jint’s new formal album ‘10 Years Of Misunderstandings‘ drops on June 21st.

Dal Shabet’s homepage was hacked again?

On June 12th it was discovered that girl group Dal Shabet‘s homepage was hacked!

The surprising thing is that the supposed hack looked very similar to the hack from SBS TV‘s drama “Phantom“.

Upon entering Dal Shabet’s homepage netizens were greeted by the OST from “The Phantom of the Opera” along with the letter H. This is the same hack used by Daniel Choi‘s computer whiz character Hades in the drama.

All of the content from Dal Shabet’s homepage was erased and it seems it has been restored. The company in charge of managing the site stated, “It wasn’t hacked but there was an error in the server that caused all the data to be erased. We have immediately restored it from backups.”

The homepage was hacked back in January due to a feud between B1A4 and Dal Shabet fans. In related news Dal Shabet is currently promoting their song Bang Bang.

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Fans of MBLAQ’s G.O. treat ‘Phantom’ staff members to a buffet meal

The staff and cast members of SBS ‘Phantom‘ enjoyed a mobile buffet, thanks to the fans of MBLAQ member G.O..

According to his agency, G.O.’s fans had visited the film set of ‘Phantom’ and brought with them 100 servings of food and snacks for the hardworking staff members.

The staff and cast members who were exhausted from a long day of filming reportedly could not hide their joy as they set their eyes on the meal G.O.’s fans had prepared for them.

G.O. himself was also extremely touched by his fans’ thoughtfulness, and was able to push through the rest of the shoot.

A representative from G.O.’s agency remarked, “Everyone on set was able to find their second wind, thanks to G.O.’s fans and their gift. The senior actors, actresses, and the staff alike all thanked G.O. afterwards, helping G.O. feel further grateful towards his fans.”

In related news, G.O. plays the role of Lee Tae Kyun, a former cyber security program developer of a gaming industry who became a special investigator after his talents were recognized.

Despite trying his hand at acting for the very first time, G.O. displayed a natural and stable acting talent, conveying the right emotions in any given scene.

He has been acknowledged as a new ‘acting idol’, garnering the interest of industry insiders.

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So Ji Sub defends Lee Yeon Hee’s acting

Actor So Ji Sub recently commented on his fellow SBS‘s ‘Phantom‘ partner, Lee Yeon Hee, in response to viewers’ criticism of her acting.

On the 11th, SBS’s Ilsan production center held a press conference for ‘Phantom’, in which So Ji Sub, Lee Yeon Hee, Um Ki Joon, and Kwak Do Won were present.

During the press conference, So Ji Sub stated, “There are times when I can’t understand certain responses that viewers have to certain parts of the drama. While filming scenes with Lee Yeon Hee, I don’t feel the awkwardness. However, it seems viewers seem to feel awkward watching Lee Yeon Hee’s acting. This is unfortunate because on the set, I don’t feel that Lee Yeon Hee’s acting is awkward. I hope viewers will watch with kinder gazes.”

Currently, Lee Yeon Hee plays the ulzzang cyber policewoman Yoo Gang Mi in the drama, while So Ji Sub takes charge as the leader of the cyber investigation team, Kim Woo Hyun.

‘Phantom’ is a drama concerning the cyber police and delivers an intense warning to the inappropriate use of the cyber world. It is written by Kim Eun Hee, who has also written the popular 2011 drama ‘Sign’ that started the crime drama syndrome. Her current work is now receiving public favor as well.

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[e]MBLAQ’s G.O. talks about his acting debut in ‘Phantom’

MBLAQ‘s G.O. has shared his feelings on making his acting debut as a fixed cast member through SBS‘s new drama, ‘Phantom‘.

G.O. is currently starring in the drama as a gamer turned cyber security officer named ‘Lee Tae Gyun’. His character previously worked in the gaming industry for the development of hack shields before getting his skills recognized enough to join the cyber investigation team.

Funnily enough, he’s never once harmed a bug in his life, let alone hit another person, so the cases he takes on leaves him stunned and surprised. Fortunately, he has a passionate drive and an innocent albeit naive personality that makes him an endearing character.

G.O. expressed, “It was definitely not an easy try but every moment is fun and I’m feeling the charm of the career. It feels like I’m on a fun vacation since I’m developing relationships with the cast on set and visiting places I’ve never been before.”

He went on to reveal that senior actors Kwon Hae Hyo and Im Ji Kyu were giving him a lot of support. “One time, we were filming into the early morning when So Ji Sub senior came up to me and lightly hit my shoulder while asking if I was fatigued. That question really made me feel closer to him and made me choke up.”

He continued, “Director Kim Hyung Shik is really detailed in his directing so I learn a lot from him. I’m not good because it’s my first time but I trust that my acting will gain quality once I follow his lead.”

The director added, “Even at times when G.O. doesn’t have scenes to film, he’s always waiting for hours on end to watch the other actors and learn from them. Once, he even stayed until the early morning. I recognize that he’s a big star in the music industry so I was surprised to see how dilligent he worked.”

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Still cuts of So Ji Sub and Lee Yeon Hee on the set of ‘Phantom’ revealed

SBS recently revealed still cuts from the filming of its new drama, ‘Phantom‘, which will air on Wednesdays and Thursdays with the conclusion of ‘Rooftop Prince‘.

The filming took place in early May with main leads So Ji Sub and Lee Yeon Hee, as well as other cast members.

Filmed on a cloudless day at a helicopter landing pad on top of a large building, So Ji Sub, Lee Yeon Hee, and Kwak Do Won showed a passion for their work despite the heat.

So Ji Sub wore a simple stylish suit, while Lee Yeon Hee dazzled with her men-inspired outfit complete with a loosely draped tie and blazer.

One drama representative praised Lee Yeon Hee stating, “She has the beauty of a ‘sun goddess’“.

‘Phantom’ will tell of the story of cyber investigators So Ji Sub and Lee Yeon Hee, and will start airing later this month.

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MBLAQ’s G.O to postpone sub-unit activities due to new drama

According to reports, MBLAQ‘s G.O has decided to postpone his sub-unit activities and debut his acting career.

Recently, the idol was cast for SBS‘s upcoming drama, ‘Phantom‘ and as a result, he has decided to postpone his scheduled sub-unit activity with label mate, Mir.

According to his label company, J.Tune Camp, “We tried to make the sub-unit activities our priority as we even finished the recording for the title track.  However, we decided choose the drama as it would provide a good opportunity to showcase MBLAQ’s potential and abilities.”

As for the sub-unit, J.Tune assured, “As much as our fans have been anticipating, we plan to increase the quality and present it as a gift to our fans in the future.”

G.O, who will be starring in his first fixed role through ‘Phantom’, will be playing the role of Lee Tae Kyun, who is a cyber investigator.  He will be acting alongside actor So Ji Sub and actress Lee Yeon Hee.

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