Courtesy of Kanki @ tokyohive
On August 4th, SECRET performed at “Mezamashi Live 2011” in Odaiba (large artificial island in Tokyo Bay, Japan). At the event, the ladies of SECRET yelled out enthusiastically, “SECRET will advance in Japan, step-by-step, together with everyone who supports us”.
The group performed their big Korean hits including “MAGIC”, “Shy Boy”, “Starlight Moonlight” and their Japanese debut song “Madonna”, which recently entered in the top 10 of Oricon’s Daily Ranking chart. The members commented in Japanese, “We were able to debut in Japan thanks to all of you guys. Everyone, let’s get even more pumped up!!”, causing everyone at the venue to go wild.
The girls had a big breakthrough in Korea this year with “Shy Boy” and debuted on August 3rd in Japan with their single “Madonna”. The girls are well known for starting off with less than stellar living conditions and were given the name “Basement Idols”.
2 August:
Labeled as the sweet and feminine girl-group of K-Pop, the ladies of SECRET have made their official debut in Japan by releasing their new single, “Madonna“, on August 3rd.
SECRET’s label TS Entertainment publicly announced, “Due to the persistent requests made bySONY Music, SECRET finally decided to record and release the Japanese version of their single, ‘Madonna’, and have officially begun their promotions in Japan.”
The girls have already made a strong first impression in Tokyo through a showcase that took place on July 6th. Not only that, they’ve also got the strong backing of one of Japan’s largest music agencies, who successfully launched the Japanese career of artists like 2PM and MBLAQ.
SECRET’s label management stated, “Instead of putting too much effort into perfecting their performances, we are more interested in making sure SECRET’s songs speak to the fans, and prove they have the skills to support their music.”
SECRET departed for Japan on August 2nd, and while there, they’ll be tackling a busy schedule with a few TV appearances, meet-and-greets, and media interviews. They will return to Korea in a week’s time.
Source: allkpop
13 July:
SECRET’s agency, TS Entertainment, has announced that SECRET is now concluding their “Starlight Moonlight” promotions, and will be moving forward to work on their next full album.
SECRET successfully reached the #1 spot on most major music programs with “Starlight Moonlight”, and became a sensation with their ‘Baby Gorilla’ dance.
Having racked up many awards with “Madonna“, “Shy Boy“, and now “Starlight Moonlight”, SECRET have proved themselves to be one of Korea’s more formidable girl groups.
In response to their success, SECRET thanked their fans for all of their love and support, and promised to work harder in return.
SECRET is scheduled to release the Japanese remake of their single, “Madonna” on August 3rd, and are planning an official debut in Japan.
SECRET’s first showcase in Japan, which took place on July 6th, was featured on the July 13th episode of SBS’s “One Night of TV Entertainment”
While on stage at the showcase, Hyosung spoke in Japanese, “I thought of the times of when I was a trainee for 3 years and 6 months, when we first debuted in Korea. The times when I had heartaches, and when I was living in a basement”, and began tearing.
She continued, “I will never forget everyone here. I thank you all so much”.
The members of SECRET and fans in Japan all reminisced about the hard times in the past and cried together. The members couldn’t stop crying even after they came off the stage.
That night, Sunhwa confessed, “I didn’t cry when we hit number one in Korea. I’ve never spoke of anything like this because people pitied us for our hard beginnings and I didn’t like that. My pride was hurt. But today, it wasn’t about any of that. I just wanted to let everything go. Today, I thought, ‘I’m just going to cry’”, revealing her true feelings.
Hyosung, who revealed the passing away of her father before her debut, couldn’t stop crying as she resolved, “My family… I will work even harder so I can give back so much more and return all of the love my family gave me”.
She continued, “I’m most thankful for the members of SECRET. Just being with each other gave us all the strength we needed”, revealing their strong bond and friendship.
Source: newsen via allkpop7 July:
On July 6th, SECRET held their debut Japanese showcase, “SECRET Premium Debut Live in Japan“, at Harajuku’s Laforet Museum.
Out of the 50,000 fans that applied for passes, only 2,000 made it in. But there were thousands who managed to catch them online at the same time through an Ustream feed.
Over 300 different media outlets also joined the crowd, including representative presses like Nihon TV, TBS, Fuji TV, Asahi TV, and Sankei Sports.
SECRET captured the hearts of their fans with a one-hour long showcase featuring Japanese versions of their hit tracks, “Madonna” and “Magic“, and many other stages. The Japanese press praised, “They’re another girl group that has talents and a stand-out charm.”
Representatives of TS Entertainment stated, “As it is a girl group presented by the world famous distribution company, Sony Music, they have revealed their determination in advancing SECRET as an artist worth their image in Japan.”
SECRET will be releasing their debut single, “Madonna”, on August 3rd.
5 July:
SECRET would be departing for Japan to perform their debut showcase there.
On July 5th, TS Entertainment tweeted,
“Secret’s Japanese showcase which will be held tomorrow (July 6th) at 7:30pm, and will be broadcast live on the internet. We hope to have many viewers :D“
Included in the post was a link to SECRET’s Premium Debut LIVE in JAPAN — Ustream link.
Make sure to tune in on July 6th at 7:30PM JST!
SECRET has gained a lot of interest and popularity with their most recent song, “Starlight Moonlight”. The MV showed the girls looking beautiful with their adorable outfits.
Now, the group has revealed the making-of footage that gives us a behind the scenes look at the girls on the set of their MV. Looking bright and energetic, they pose cutely in front of the camera. In some instances, they’re also seen goofing off and laughing, even after doing the dance various times wearing different outfits. They don’t seem to mind as they even dance while the cameras are pointed away.
Make sure to check out the making-of below to check out new clips of these talented girls!
Source: allkpop
4 July:The ladies of SECRET are rocking stages right, left, and center with their huge hit, “Starlight Moonlight“. They’ve recently released a practice video showing the choreography for the song, so fans could learn the fun dance at home.
If you’ve always wanted to learn the dance but had no guide, there’s no better time than now to pick it up from the girls themselves!
Check it out below!
Mirrored version.
Source: allkpop
30 June:
SECRET will be leaving for Japan on July 4th in order to prepare for their debut Japanese showcase in Harajuku, Tokyo.
As reported previously, their debut track is a Japanese version of “Madonna“, which was chosen in part due to the many requests of their Japanese fans asking to hear the song in their language.
SECRET said, “We’re honestly nervous and pressured, but there’s a lot of anticipation going on. Like in Korea, we will work hard and do our best.”
The girls were then asked whether they felt any pressure about debuting at the same time as T-ara, who are debuting on July 5th at the SHIBUYA-AX, as well as promoting alongside the likes of fellow Korean girl groups, KARA and SNSD.
Zinger replied, “With the popularity of K-pop soaring, a lot of other girl groups are promoting in Japan. But I think it’s the same as promoting with them in Korea. We’re going to win with a color of our own, just like we’ve done up until now.”
Ji Eun added, “As opposed to competing against them, we want to focus on showing everyone that ‘this is the level of Korean girl groups’. We’ll be working hard to achieve that.”
The girls will be returning on July 6th to continue their “Starlight Moonlight” promotions.
28 June:
Because of the popularity of the “Starlight Moolight” dance, anchor Jung Chan Bae asked the girls,“How would you dance the gorilla dance?” Song Ji Eun showed the dance by singing the song and hitting her chest with both hands.
Anchor Jung commented, “That’s very easy. Isn’t it supposed to be like this”, while showing off his own gorilla dance shaking both of his arms. SECRET complimented him, “You’re doing it well,” as anchor Jung responded, “It’s probably helpful in removing stomach fat.”
SECRET also showed off their teamwork as they mentioned, “We don’t have many fights. When we have something to say, we each say it and by conversing, it all gets resolved.”
Netizens responded with, “I was happy to see SECRET make an appearance on the news”, “SECRET news appearance seems to happening quite frequently these days”, “SECRET’s news appearance made the stale news studio feel fresh.”
23 June:
SECRET’s “Starlight Moonlight” concept is most definitely a sweet, feminine one that calls for a skinnier figure than most concepts. Naturally, and like other girl groups, the ladies are undergoing strict dieting, with the only exception being Sunday, where they’re allowed to eat whatever they wish.
They revealed, “On Sunday afternoon, we conclude a week’s worth of music programs after SBS’s ‘Inkigayo.’ After dieting all week long, we’re allowed to eat whatever we want for dinner on Sunday night, and then we starve again. Our manager makes sure that there are sandwiches before we get on the ‘Inkigayo’ stage. The minute we get off stage, we have a sandwich in our mouths.”
So how did they achieve their healthy, slim figures? Check it out below!
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▶ Song Ji Eun (21, 160 cm, 45 kg)
The secret to Song Ji Eun’s exercise is that she repeats the choreography for “Magic” and “Madonna” 20 times each. The studio is only five minutes from their dorm in Hannam-dong so she dances and then concludes with a video on “Lee Sora’s Dieting Tips.”
“Before, we used to fast, but that brought about a vertigo effect. In the end, we realized that exercising was the best.”
The members chose her lips as her charm point since it has the perfect reddish tint that helps her look lively even without make up. When asked to choose a feature on her face that they liked the most, they chose her nose. “My nose bridge isn’t high, but it fits her face perfectly. It’s all natural but people still think she got it done. It must be because my mom molded it by touching it a lot when I was little.”
As for what she wears and carries around, she revealed that she doesn’t care about brand names and prefers casual brands like H&M. Her biggest worry lately is her damaged hair because of the drastic style changes she’s undergone with each comeback. ”They’re damaged all the way to the roots so I have to use extensions these days. I’m really jealous of people with shiny hair.”
▶ Han Sunhwa (21, 165 cm, 46 kg)
Sunhwa is known for her clear, beautiful skin, which the members chose as her #1 charm point. “Make up for TV shows is too thick so I usually don’t wear make up outside of work in order to let my skin rest. I don’t manage my skin in any particular way but I do make sure to moisturize it often.”
Right before their “Starlight Moonlight” comeback, Sunhwa became an exercise fanatic.
“When we’re promoting our album, there’s a lot of wait times so we’re sitting in our cars a lot. I felt like I was gaining weight around my hips so I started to climb mountains. I climbed whenever I wanted to about four times a week.”
For breakfast, she’ll have a banana, milk, and bean dduk, and for lunch, egg whites and chicken salad. For dunner, she’ll have a simple salad. Her complex is her large forehead. “Other girls like Goo Harahave a lot of baby hairs on their forehead so it’s cute, but I have to shadow it in.”
▶ Zinger (21, 161 cm, 48 kg)
Zinger underwent the strictest dieting before their comeback. She lost 6 kg in a week by drinking just water for a week because her larger hips and legs were her biggest concerns.
“On stage, I saw one of the audience members tell me to screw off stage. I was really hurt by that so I was determined to lose weight. After starving and going through strict rehearsals, I began to get dizzy. I looked in the mirror after about a week and noticed that I had dark circles all the way up to my chin so I began eating again then.”
Zinger, like the rapper she is, enjoys hip hop fashion and also likes collecting hats. She has over 30 New Era hats, and because her company doesn’t allow the girls to go out without permission, she (as well as the others) buys everything online.
“Without missing a day, we always get something shipped to us. On off days, we open all of the boxes.”
▶ Jun Hyosung (22, 160 cm, 45 kg)
Hyosung’s cute, baby-like looks has ranked her as one of the most youthful looking idols. Still, Sunhwa chose Hyosung’s “enviable butt line” as her charm point. “I’m really jealous of unni’s hip line. When I look at her come out of the shower, she really has a curvy waist and voluminous butt. She’s a true S-line.”
Because she likes beans, she diets with soybean milk and tofu and considers dance rehearsals as the best form of exercise.
Her complex? Her big, ugly feet. She wears 240 mm and isn’t able to wear strap sandals or heels with complex designs.
Hyosung’s also known for having once been the member of ‘Five Girls‘. The final member, Yang Jiwon, is currently preparing for debut under Lee Hyori’s agency. “I didn’t think we’d all be debuting separately and promoting away from each other like now. When the group first disbanded, everything looked so dark and bleak to me… I hope we can do a special ‘Five Girls’ stage at a year-end ceremony some day.”
SECRET revealed that they still lacked cell phones three years into their career. Although it was explained that they were used to it and didn’t feel the need for one, the girls seem to feel the pinch a bit, as they vocalized their slight frustration while on KBS’s “Yoo Hee Yeol’s Sketchbook.”
SECRET said that the reason they had a strong friendship was because they didn’t have cellphones.“When you look at other teams, they’re usually on their phone or playing games and surfing the web on it when they’re re-locating or in waiting rooms. Since we don’t have cell phones, we only have each other for entertainment, so we become closer like that.”
When asked whether they got rid of their cell phones themselves, they said, “No, it was in our contracts when we signed on.”
They continued, “We were originally supposed to get our cell phones back in January of 2012, but they changed their word again. Now we won’t get it back until we win #1 in Japan.”
The girls were then asked, “If, in the future, you set up your own label and produced your own girl group, would you let them have cell phones?” With a laugh, they replied, “No. We’d never allow it!”
21 June:
The girls were recently interviewed about their charms, which shone through both their performances and music video.
When asked “Do you practice your eye-smiles every day?”, SECRET shook their hands feverishly said, “Not ever. All four of us naturally have eye-smiles. We’re born with it.”
The reporter then moved on to ask which aspects stood out the most with this album, to which Hyosung boldly replied, “We became more feminine and prettier. Shy charms were also added.”
Hyosung also felt that SECRET’s fanbase had increased because of this album. The members agreed that, “We have a lot of uncle fans, but through ‘Starlight Moonlight’, we acquired a lot of young fans as well. Before, we learned our fans’ names, but now, we can’t memorize them all. On the one hand, we’re sorry to the fans, but on the other hand, we feel kind of accomplished when we see our increasing fanbase.”
The girls concluded their mini-interview with a vocalization of their goals. “Now that we possess the know-hows of the stage, we have a more relaxed outlook as well. Recently, it’s been hard with all the schedules, but we’ll pursue activities busily. We think that we’ll have a better result in the future if we work hard in Japan as well.”
20 June:
Via tokyohive:
Earlier this month, we reported that Secret signed with Sony Music, and some details on their debut single, “Madonna“, have recently been revealed.
The single will drop on August 3rd, and like other artists, the single will be released in three versions: two limited editions and a normal edition.
The limited editions will come with a DVD (contents to be announced later), a 24-page photobook, and a ticket to attend Secret’s handshake event in Japan.
The first press normal edition will include a bonus track, which is said to be the original Korean version of “Madonna”. It will also come with an event ticket to the group’s handshake event.
Secret will also have a premium debut live on July 6th at La Foret Museum in Harajuku, and the event will be a free live performance.
15 June:
After ranking on the live music charts immediately after releasing their comeback track, “Starlight Moonlight“, the ladies of SECRET have gone on to conquer the weekly charts!
As of June 14th, “Starlight Moonlight” ranked first in not only the live and daily charts, but on the weekly charts as well. The sweet, refreshing song is proving to be a hit with everyone during this stifling summer heat. Since it was produced by Kang Ji Won and Kim Kibum, we didn’t expect anything less!
The girls have also revealed that they have something special in store for this week’s Mnet’s “M! Countdown“, so stay tuned.
Source: allkpop
14 June:
SECRET has just released the Japanese version of their music video for “Madonna“!
The girls plan to break into the J-pop scene with their hit single “Madonna“, which will come out on August 3rd. The group will be holding a showcase in Tokyo on July 6th prior to their Japanese single release.
Check it out below!
13 June:
SECRET made a comeback recently with “Starlight Moonlight,” and have been steadily promoting this light-hearted, cheerful track, but what’s been catching the attention of fans is their dance. Due to its adorable nature, the “Baby Gorilla Dance” has been receiving a lot of attention.
On UCC sites, fans have been uploading covers of their dance, which has helped generate even more interest in the song.
Check out the dance below!
Source: allkpop
Just yesterday, SECRET appeared on the Japanese morning television show “Mezamashi TV“, and today they appeared again, this time on “Pon!“.
Unlike the “Mezamashi TV” segment, you can actually hear the girls introduce themselves in Japanese in this segment.
Check it out below!
The ladies of SECRET recently guested on radio show ‘Younha’s Starry Night‘, where they performed their comeback songs ”Starlight Moonlight” and “Oh Honey” plus their previous hit, “Shy Boy“.
Listeners were amazed by the live, for the girls performed a cappella without an MR to support them. Each member not only proved that they could sing strongly, but that they could stay in key and harmonize well as a group.
The members are seen dressed in casual sweaters and without any makeup, but their fluttery dance motions and bright smiles emphasize that they don’t need fancy stage outfits to exude charm.
Check out the videos below!
Source: allkpop
10 June:
When TS Entertainment released SECRET’s “Starlight Moonlight” MV, fans were swept away by the fairytale-like scenes and set designs.
Well, TS Entertainment just released a making of the “Starlight Moonlight” MV, for fans to get a small taste of the behind the scenes and production of the MV. Included is also a scene where the members, staff and the allkpop team celebrated Song Ji Eun’s 22nd Birthday between shoots. Check it out below!
Source: allkpop
After the announcement of SECRET’s Japanese debut, the Japanese public and media have been going absolutely wild.
Mezamashi TV broadcasted a fairly thorough segment on SECRET and showed a preview of the Japanese version of Madonna! The segment also includes clips from other K-pop acts who are planning/doing full-on Japanese promotions as well.
Check it out below!
Source: allkpop
Despite being at the top of their game lately, it’s been revealed that the ladies of SECRET still don’t own cell phones.
It’s not unusual for idol groups to not have cell phones, since agencies usually confiscate them in order to encourage their artists to focus on their training, and to prevent them from seeing anti-fan comments.
Still, idols are usually promised cell phones once they make notable achievements, like winning first place on music shows, so the fact that SECRET still lacks personal phones comes as a surprise to most fans.
One representative confirmed, “The members do not have cell phones. They’ve been without them for two years, so the members are used to it and don’t feel any discomfort from lacking one. Any important calls they have to make, they go through their manager’s phone or the phone in the agency. Our office is also close to their dorm so the members don’t feel the need for cell phones yet.”
Source + Photos: Newsen via Nate via allkpop
SECRET revealed that they’d be debuting in Japan with their hit track, “Madonna“. It seems that they’re off to a great start already, since the Japanese public is going crazy over their debut!
News of the girls’ debut is being reported on extensively by the Japanese press, including huge media outlets like Sankei Sports. It’s an exceptional case for a group that have yet to promote or debut there.
Representatives of TS Entertainment stated, “The Japanese have taken a high interest in the girls. News of SECRET’s debut is being reported on by various TV networks and the press. We will work hard to ensure that SECRET’s music is able to get out to everyone.”
SECRET will be holding their debut showcase on July 6th before they officially debut on August 3rd.
Source: allkpop
7 June:
Following the success of their “Shy Boy” promotions, the ladies of SECRET have done it again – their comeback track “Starlight Moonlight” is sweeping the charts left, right, and center!
The sweet, easy-going song must have hit a chord with listeners, as the song is currently ranked #1 across all music charts. As reported previously, the song was co-produced by hit composers Kang Jiwon and Kim Kibum and is much-loved by all age groups for its endearing quality. Continuing a string of hits with “Magic“, “Madonna“, “Shy Boy“, the girls are certainly on a roll!
Having made their round of comeback performances last week, the girls will officially begin their promotions on variety programs, so stay tuned.
Source: allkpop
3 June:
The title song from SECRET’s new mini-album croons about old memories and love; combined with its retro-flavored melody, “Starlight Moonlight” became an instant hit, sweeping many music charts. Fans are now raving about the beautiful scenes and set designs featured in the music video.
Director Hong Won Ki from Johnny Bros. directed the video, which captures Sunhwa going on a search for the author of the letter she cradles in a bottle. Starting from the bright train station to a lush hill with a bright moon in the sky, viewers were immediately swept away into a world of romance and possibilities, which gave them a sweet respite from the pressures in their daily lives.
SECRET made their comeback on Mnet’s “M! Countdown“ yesterday, and they will continue their series of comebacks by appearing on KBS’s “Music Bank” tonight.
Source: allkpop
2 Juni:
After a five-month hiatus, the members of SECRET are finally ready to take back the stage, as they’ll be making their comeback on tonight’s episode of Mnet’s “M! Countdown“!
The girls will be performing their comeback track, “Starlight Moonlight“, which as previously mentioned, is already becoming a big hit with music fans everywhere. They’ve already caught everyone’s attention with their sweet point choreography, in which they illustrate the twinkling night sky with their hands as they sing, “You’re my sky~.”
The girls have a lot planned for their first comeback stage this week, so stay tuned!
Source: allkpop
Earlier today, SECRET finally unleashed their much-anticipated comeback track, “Starlight Moonlight“. Since the girls have a history of making hits with “Magic“, “Madonna“, and “Shy Boy“, fans expected nothing less than perfection from them. The result? SECRET delivered a sweet, retro-flavored track that left fans feeling both pleased and refreshed.
The song’s been climbing quickly on the charts thanks to its ability to approach a wide audience, bypassing barriers of age and gender. Listeners remarked that when they heard “Starlight Moonlight”, (co-produced by hit makers, Kang Ji Won and Kim Ki Bum) it gave them a serene moment in their fast-paced lives, bringing them back to simpler, sweeter times.
The music video, which was directed by director Hong Won Ki of Johnnybros, aimed to do just that by delivering beautiful, tranquil scenes that looked straight out of a fairytale.
Source: allkpop
SECRET’s been causing a lot of buzz over their comeback, as fans wondered what exactly is a “Korean-retro” concept.
As it turns out, “Starlight Moonlight” is an extremely pleasant surprise, with a folksy-inspired video (as hinted at by their teaser). With their soothing vocals and beautiful faces, the girls charm you away like no other.
It’s a gorgeous MV that really does justice to SECRET’s reputation as ever-evolving artists. Check it out below (and scroll down for more info about our special badge!).
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Source: allkpop
The girls of SECRET are busily preparing for their comeback with their new track “Starlight, Moonlight“, and they wanted to say hello to allkpop readers – so make sure to show them lots of love!
In the video, not only will you be able to see their adorable charms, you’ll also be able to hear in the background, an exclusive, never-before-heard, sneak peek of “Starlight, Moonlight”, so enjoy!
Stay tuned for the release of the “Starlight, Moonlight” MV only on allkpop, along with a special limited time only “SECRET Starlight, Moonlight Badge“, as well as some super awesome prizes!
As they seek to continue their trend of successes, SECRET decided to make a drastic transformation for their new title song, ‘Starlight, Moonlight‘.
In the photo, the girls look like characters straight out of a fairy tale, as they pose in a fantasy-inspired set. The atmosphere evokes a sense of wonder and curiosity, and fans are commenting over how different it looks from the retro-inspired teaser SECRET released a few days back.
The girls will be releasing their new music video soon, so stay tuned!
23 Mei
On May 23rd, representatives of TS Entertainment revealed that the ladies of SECRET will be making their comeback on June 1st with a ‘Korean retro’ concept.
They’ve described the flavor of their new music to be a mixture of folk and country. In keeping with their tradition of introducing new image changes with each new album, the representatives assured that the girls will be undergoing yet another dramatic transformation.Representatives hinted, “You can think of a feel that’s similar to the movie, ‘Sunny.’” For those unfamiliar with the movie, the box office hit is about seven high school friends who meet up once more and relieve some of their best memories.
allkpop was on the set of SECRET’s comeback MV filming, and although we can’t reveal much about their upcoming track right now, we can say if you liked “Shy Boy“, then you’ll love their new track.
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3 April:The Korea Baseball Organization kicked off its 30th season this weekend, and the SECRET girls were invited to participate in the opening pitch for the Doosan Bears in their season opener against the LG Twins on April 3rd at Seoul’s Jamsil Baseball Field.
In celebration of the opener, the Doosan Bears selected SECRET to participate on this special day for the team. Besides staging a special performance on the diamond, leader Hyosung and member Song Ji Eunparticipated in the opening pitch as a pitcher and batter, respectively.
Secret’s agency, TS Entertainment, said, “We’ve heard that the Doosan Bears players enjoy SECRET’s music. It’s an honor to join them on this special day.”
They also added, “The members are practicing hard. We hope for a Doosan Bears victory.”
Unfortunately, the Doosan Bears were crushed 0:7 on home ground in the end
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Source: allkpop
In celebration of their 30th birthday, the Doosan Bears have selected SECRET to participate on this special day for the team. On game day, SECRET will stage a special performance in the diamonds and memberHyosung and Song Ji Eun will participate as a pitcher and runner.
Secret’s agency TS Entertainment said, “We’ve heard that the Doosan Bears players enjoy Secret’s music. It’s an honor to join them on this special day.”
They also added, “The members are practicing hard. We hope for a Doosan Bears’ victory.”
15 Maret:
On March 13th, the idol uploaded four pictures on her minihompy, all taken while enjoying some time with Zinger. The pictures were taken when the two were in Guam to film for a program, and they capture Zinger being playful with Ji Eun, who is busy playing with her MP3 player.
After seeing the pictures, netizens commented, “It’s good to see their closeness”, “Ji Eun’s hair color is so cute”, and “They’re so playful with each other“.
Ji Eun, who transformed from a lovely girl into a sexy femme fatale for “Going Crazy”, will focus on her solo promotions for the time being.
2 Maret: 
Through Star News, leader Hyosung revealed, “The members are busily studying Japanese. We’re not planning to rush anything, and will prepare for our Japanese advancement little by little.”
She continued, “We received so much love for ‘Shy Boy’ that it was difficult saying goodbye on our last broadcast. We promised our fans that we wouldn’t lose our rookie mindsets, so we plan to repay everyone’s support with good music.”
Representatives of TS Entertainment further revealed, “There are plans for activities overseas, but they will only be happening once the girls have secured a position for themselves in Korea first. However, we will be advancing into Japan within the year.”
Source + Photos: Star News via Naver via allkpop
22 Februari:
After achieving much success with their comeback hit, “Shy Boy“, the ladies of SECRET have announced that they will be ending their promotions.
On February 22nd, TS Entertainment stated, “After performing on this week’s music programs, SECRET will be concluding their ‘Shy Boy’ promotions.”
The girls attained remarkable achievements this time around, with a three week hit on KBS’s “Music Bank“, a Mutizen win on SBS’s “Inkigayo,” and numerous awards from “M Countdown“. Unlike most songs which lose popularity towards the end of a promotion cycle, SECRET’s “Shy Boy” is still doing strong on the charts, demonstrating the song’s undeniable power.
The representative continued, “We could continue with promotions, but we feel that it’s more meaningful to step down while they’re still at the top. The members will be focusing on individual activities for now, and will return with a new comeback album in as early as April.”
Member Ji Eun will begin her solo activities on March 3rd.
Source: SPN via Nate via allkpop
11 Februari:
With a laugh, they casually stated, “We still don’t have cell phones. At this point, we’ve all forgotten what cell phones are even used for.”
They revealed that of course they still wanted cell phones, especially now that there’s a variety of smartphones with cool applications. Hyosung revealed, “I honestly do really want one, but there’s nothing uncomfortable about not having one. And since all of us equally don’t have one, there aren’t any big problems.”
The reason behind why they aren’t allowed to have cell phones is said to be because of team solidarity. In SECRET’s case, they were born out of a start-up company and had to reach where they are now through pure passion, effort, and team work.
Sunhwa explained, “Even if we fight on our own, we have no choice but to make up on our own as well. These experiences help us to become stronger, so we understand. We don’t even ask to use cell phones.”
Won Geun Young, director of TS Entertainment, also commented on the issue. “Depending on your viewpoint, the rule can seem forceful from the company’s end, but we’re very thankful for the members’ understanding. We’re also proud of them as well. For their two year anniversary, we’re planning to present them with the latest cell phones from the market.”
Source: Daily News via Nate via allkpop
8 Februari:
The promotional video was shot in a studio in Namyangju, where the members of SECRET acted out an enjoyable story where they hit a “stroke of luck” while fishing, just like in “Grand Mer”.
Leader Hyosung commented, “We’ve never been fishing in real life before, but it was so much fun when we tried it through the game. We hope people have fun fishing while playing ‘Grand Mer’.”
Meanwhile, “Grand Mer” is scheduled to make its official launch through game portal “One Light On” and CJ Internet’s “Net Marble” this coming February 8th.
Source: Medical Today via Nate
via allkpop
5 Januari: SECRET akhirnya merilis comeback single album “Shy Boy” lewat situs musik online. Dengan lagu, “Shy Boy”, co-produced oleh Kang Jiwon dan Kim Kibum, merupakan fun dance track dengan genre swing. MVnya directed oleh Johnny Bro’s Hong Won Ki dan menampilkan background retro Amerika dari tahun 60an sebagai konsep.
Check out MV ‘Shy Boy’, and support them purchasing the music.
3 Januari:
SECRET akhirnya kembali dengan merilis video teaser untuk “Shy Boy.”
Lagu comeback mereka memiliki konsep ’swing dance’ dengan outfits, hairstyles, dan set dengan inspirasi dari tahun 1960an dari kultur Amerika. Gagman Son Heon Su tampil di teaser mereka.
Agensi SECRET, TS Entertainment, menyatakan, “SECRET will be officially preparing for their comeback with this teaser video. They’ve received a lot of love this past year with ‘Madonna,’ and we’ve prepared just as much to further attract more attention, so please look forward to them.”
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