’2012 Asia Song Festival’ line up announced

The 9th ‘Asia Song Festival‘, which will be taking place on August 4th on the special stage at the Yeosu Expo, has revealed their line up for this year.

This year’s festival will bring in 14 artists/teams from six different countries including Korea, Japan, China, Taiwan, and more. The artists representing Korea will be Kim Hyun Joong, Tiger JK & Yoon Mi Rae, MBLAQ, SISTAR, TEEN TOP, ZE:A, Ailee, and B1A4.

Brave Guys, the comic team that have been leaving Korea in laughter, will also be making a special guest appearance as well to bring more enjoyment to the event attenders.

Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE) stated, “‘Asia Song Festival’ is becoming one of Asia’s best cultural festival that brings together people all over the world as one. With this year’s festival being held with the Yeosu Expo, it’s even more significant.”

More details about ticket purchases can be found at Yeosu Expo’s homepage as well as Interpark, while more information about the festival itself can be found through the event’s homepage.

Rain claims that all girl groups and actresses are now ‘Goddesses’ to him

‘World-Star’ Rain, who is currently in the process of completing his mandatory military service, has recently revealed his affectionate feelings for girl groups.

On June 16th, the singer / actor had an interview before the ‘K-Pop Special Concert‘, which was held at the Yeosu Expo.

When he was asked to compare the differences between before and after entering the military, Rain answered, “Well, I was able to realize that all girl groups and actresses who come on TV are ‘Goddesses’.” For those who aren’t aware, Korean soldiers serving in military have limited access to the web or electronic devices, but can watch music shows together on TV during their free time. Which is why, for obvious reasons, these male soldiers go crazy about girl groups.

Later on when he was asked, “If you were to serve in the military again, who would you bring along?“, Rain hilariously responded, “Who do you think? Of course with a woman. Do you think I would come back here with a guy? I would want to bring my friends, but if I were to really serve in the military again, I would definitely bring a female no matter what.”

In related news, the ‘K-Pop Special Concert’ at the Yeosu Expo will feature Rain, Park Hyo Shin, and KCM, who are all serving in the military, as well as Nine Muses.

Source & Image: Newsen via Nate