All about Korean Pop Stars: 01/29/13

Selasa, 29 Januari 2013

MBLAQ’s Lee Joon requests his withdrawal from We Got Married

It has come to light that MBLAQ’s Lee Joon requested the production crew of MBC’s variety program We Got Married of his withdrawal from the show. Now, the staff and Oh Yeon Seo’s agency are in the middle of discussing upon the topic.
On January 29, a representative of Wellmade Star M that manages Oh said to TV Report, “We’re in the middle of the discussion about Oh’s couple quitting the show with the production crew of We Got Married. Decisions will be made by the end of this week.”
Since September last year, Lee Joon and Oh Yeon Seo have appeared as one of the virtual couples in We Got Married Season 4. However, as Oh was caught up in a scandal with Lee Jang Woo whom she appears with in MBC’s daily series Oh Ja Ryong is Coming at the beginning of this year, they had to face a big obstacle.
To make the matter worse, Lee Joon posted on the official fan club of MBLAQ, “Am I a robot? For whom should I continue this? I’ve had it enough and I’m a man of my own opinion. Did anyone apologize sincerely? I feel terrible faking it when everyone can tell I don’t mean it and I can’t act as if everything’s okay because I’m a human being.”
As his posting created a big stir, his agency requested withdrawal from the show in a sense of apology.

Source: TV Report

Ko Soo is now a daddy!

Recently, there was breaking news about the arrival of Ko Soo’s son.
On January 29, a representative of BH Entertainment that manages the actor said, “On the 28th, Ko Soo had a baby boy. It was in the middle of shooting a movie when he heard the news and ran to the hospital at once and saw his son getting born.”
Ko Soo’s wife, Kim Hye Yeon, gave birth to a son at Asan Hospital in Seoul on the 28th. Their son was born six weeks in advance from the expected date, but both the mother and the baby are in good condition. The news of the arrival of his son brought Ko Soo to the hospital at once despite he was in the middle of the shooting. When he checked on his family and saw they were all in good condition, he returned to the set.
The actor was introduced to his current wife by an acquaintance and married her in February, 2012 after four years of dating.
Currently, Ko is shooting the movie The Way Home. It is about a housewife getting falsely accused for delivering drugs and imprisoned in France. Bang Eun Jin directs the movie and the national actress Jeon Do Yeon appears as the wife of Ko Soo’s character in the film.

Source: Money Today

How do Big Bang members hang out off stage?

Big Bang’s Taeyang and Daesung attract people’s attention with a picture together. It was posted on January 27 on Taeyang’s Twitter. He attached the comment “For the D’scover.”
The two stars make bright smiles to the camera, both in white costumes. Taeyang gives a gentle smile whereas Daesung makes a playful look with his mouth open wide.
Netizens who saw the posting reacted: “Taeyang and Daesung are very playful behind the stage.” “I like their picture.” “Taeyang and Daesung look cute.” “They both look amazing.”
On January 27, the group had performance in Seoul as their last one for their world tour. They met their fans in 24 cities in 12 different countries around the world.

Source: TV Report

Kim Chang Reol says he’s addicted to his smartphone—”I cana’t stop using it even during filming”

Radio presenter Kim Chang Reol has confessed that he suffered from an obsession.
In a recent episode of JTBC’s We Are Detectors, cast talked about addictive symptoms each suffers as the topic was addictions that led to crime.
Kim Chang Reo, appeared on the show as a panel, fessed up that he‘s addicted to his smartphone. Reportedly, he was told off when he was caught keeping his smartphone on during the filming session. Comedian Lee Soo Geun revealed that he’s addicted to betting. He said he enjoys playing pool for fun with Tae Jae Hoon he doesn’t play pool without betting.
The show features various kinds of behaviors and experience of addictions and how to protect oneself from a number of crimes like gambling and drugs.

Source: TV Report

How do Big Bang members hang out off stage?

Source: TV Report

Lee Hyo Ri gives Soon Shim a loving gaze

Singer Lee Hyo Ri revealed a picture taken with Soon Shim.
Previously on January 28, Lee uploaded a picture on her Twitter with the caption, “Anxious Soon Shim.”
Crouching on the floor, Lee is looking at her pet Soon Shim with a glass door in between them. Lee gave Soon Shim a loving gaze in comfortable clothes, revealing her affection towards her pet.
Netizens commented: “It’s so good to see Lee Hyo Ri and Soon Shim together.” “I’m looking forward to Lee Hyo Ri’s new song.” “Soon Shim is so cute.”
Lee Hyo Ri plans to make a comeback with a new song soon.

Source: Money Today

Will Oh Yeon Seo and Lee Joon get off the show, We Got Married?

Lee Joon and Oh Yeon Seo couple from MBC’s We Got Married is discussing about getting off the show.
A publicist of the show revealed to Starnews on January 29, “The rumors that say that Lee Joon and Oh Yeon Seo are discussing about getting off the show is not true. But the production crew and the guests are discussing about the matter.”
Another publicist reveals, “The couple getting off the show hasn’t been decided yet. The next recording has been scheduled and they are preparing for it.”
They have been a couple in the show since September of last year. Even before they were broadcast, the match between an idol star and a hot actress attracted a lot of attention.
Lee Joon and Oh Yeon Seo contributed in the gaining of popularity of the show with their sweet and lovely relationship as if they were a real couple.
However, rumors of romance between Oh Yeon Seo and Lee Jang Woo created a stir as they both are playing the role of a couple on MBC’s Oh Ja Ryong Is Coming.

Source: Starnews

Miss A’s Suzy reveals her beauty in a vitamin drink commercial

Miss A’s Suzy shooting for vitamin drink commercial has been captured.
On January 26 at an online community site, a post titled, “Suzy at the shooting site of vitamin drink” has been uploaded with a picture.
In the picture, Suzy is wearing a white see-through outfit and holding a bottle in her hand. She is looking at the camera with a fixed pose, seeming to be absorbed in the shooting. Her innocent beauty attracts attention.
Netizens commented: “Suzy sure is the trend. She even shoots commercials for drinks.” “Her innocent beauty surely stands out.” “She shines in the commercial.”
Suzy will be playing the lead on a new MBC series Gugaui Seo in April with actor Lee Seung Gi.

Source: TV Report

Lee Jang Woo and Oh Yeon Seo met ten years ago

Actor Lee Jang Woo and and actress Oh Yeon Seo are drawing a lot of attention.
On January 29, an online community posted pictures with the caption, “Lee Jang Woo and Oh Yeon Seo had a drink together ten years ago.”
The pictures were captured from MBC’s daily sitcom Nonstop 4, which went off the air in 2004. In the pictures, Lee is playing the role of a friend of Jang Keun Suk and Oh is playing the role of a friend of Han Ye Seul.
Lee and Oh, who are performing on MBC’s daily series Oh Ja Ryong is Coming as a couple, sparked rumors about their romantic relationship.
At the time, a spokesperson for Oh announced, “There is a chance for them to become a couple but we can’t assume that yet.” Lee, however, didn’t make any official announcements.
People responded: “They look fresh and young.” “Lee looks handsome.” “I can’t believe someone actually found these pictures.”

Source: Starnews

SNSD’s Taeyeon, Tiffany, and Seohyun show off lovely looks

SNSD’s Taeyeon, Tiffany, and Seohyun showed off their extraordinary fashion sense.
The three members of unit group Taetiseo are drawing a lot of attention with their emceeing skills and fresh bubbly looks.
First of all, Taeyeon looks cute in a graphic-T-shirt and fresh lemon-colored skirt. Her fashion complemented her unique bubbly appeal.
Tiffany is wearing a hot pink skirt with a lips-patterned blouse. Her upgraded feminine appeal drew a lot of attention from the public.
The youngest member Seohyun complete her fashion with a lips-patterned cardigan and navy short culottes. She is also showing off her soft and refined appeal.
People responded: “They are like Barbies.” “They are so cute.” “I want to wear clothes like them.” “They are fashionistas.” “That’s why they are fashion icons.”

Source: TV Report

BoA looks sexy in a see-through top

Singer BoA recently showed off her sexy appeal in a see-through top.
An online community posted several pictures with the caption, “BoA in a provocative see-through top. Was she this sexy?”
Her unconventional clothes drew a lot of attention. BoA appeared on the stage in a black see-through top. The see-through blouse and bra top with short pants complemented her sexy appeal.
Hair and makeup were powerful too. Thick wavy hair made her look feminine and her smoky eye makeup accentuated her clear cut features.
People responded: “Even though I’m a girl, I think she is great and pretty.” “She’s so sexy.” “The concert was amazing.” “She has a nice figure.” “I still feel the concert.” “I like her so much.”
BoA held her first exclusive concert ‘Special Live 2013 Here I Am’ on January 26 and 27 at the Olympic Park in Seoul.

Source: TV Report

Psy takes a picture with Fleur Pellerin, a minister in France

Singer Psy recently released a picture of himself with Fleur Pellerin, the Junior Minister for Small and Medium Enterprises, Innovation, and the Digital Economy at the Ministry for Productive Renewal in France.
On January 29, Psy uploaded the picture on his Twitter account with the comment, “I was glad to meet Fleur Pellerin. I’m so proud of the fact that we were born in the same country.”
In the picture, Psy is in a friendly pose with Pellerin, having a bright smile on his face.
Pellerin was born in Korea in August, 1973, but she was immediately abandoned by her parents and was adopted into a French family only six months after she was born. She was appointed Junior Minister for Small and Medium Enterprises, Innovation, and the Digital Economy at the Ministry for Productive Renewal by President François Hollande in May.
On January 26 (local time), Psy received three awards, including the International Song of the Year, at the NRJ Music Awards, one of the biggest music awards in France, held in Cannes.

Source: Starnews

T-ara’s Eunjung is chosen to host a live show

T-ara’s Eunjung recently talked about her thoughts on having been chosen as a new host of MBC Music’s Show! Champion.
Eunjung will start hosting the show from January 30. It’s her first TV show to appear on after she left MBC TV’s We Got Married in August last year.
On January 29, Eunjung said, “I’m very excited to appear on TV after T-ara finished promoting the last album. Because it’s a live show, I’m very nervous, but I’ll try my utmost to do well on the show like Shindong and Kim Shin Young, the previous hosts of the show.”
Eunjung will fly to Japan at the end of February in order to promote T-ara’s new album released in Japan, but she will come back to Korea occasionally in order to host the show.
Show! Champion airs live every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. from the AX Korea. f(x)’s Amber co-hosts the show.

Source: Starnews

Lee Joon Gi says, “I want to know Shin Min Ah’s phone number”

Actor Lee Joon Gi recently showed affection for actress Shin Min Ah.
Lee appeared on the episode of SBS TV’s Healing Camp, Aren’t You Happy that aired on January 28 as a guest and said he wants to know the phone number of Shin Min Ah, who worked with him in MBC TV’s drama series Arang and the Magistrate.
Regarding the reason he always tries to act funny on the set, Lee said, “I think the main actors need to encourage the crew when they’re exhausted by shooting the series all night long. Shin Min Ah was surprised by my funny actions at first and made a joke, saying if I was taking drugs.”
When host Han Hye Jin asked him if he’s still keeping in touch with Shin, Lee said, “I don’t even know her phone number. I didn’t ask her because I was afraid that she would misunderstand my intention. I’ve never talked to her over the phone, either.” At this, host Lee Kyung Gyu asked him if he wants to know Shin’s number, and Lee said, “I want to know her number.”
As host Kim Je Dong kept saying, “Why don’t you ask Han Hye Jin for her number? She recently broke up with her boyfriend,” Han got laughs by saying, “I can give my number to anyone now.”
The episode of the show recorded an audience rating of 5.8 percent.

Source: Money Today

Kim Hyun Joong gets scuba gear assistance in mid-winter

Singer Kim Hyun Joong recently released pictures of himself.
On January 29, Kim posted several pictures on his Weibo account with the comment, “Mid-winter.”
In the pictures, Kim is assisted with scuba gear on the snow so he can go under the water. In addition, he is also wearing some kind of uniform for the shooting. His superior appearance drew a lot of attention.
People who saw the pictures responded: “What is he shooting?” “He looks cold but handsome.” “I can’t wait to see him.” “He is a living statue.”
Kim will hold additional concerts of the Japan Tour 2013 Unlimited in Japanese cities, including, Fukuoka, Osaka, and Tokyo, until March.

Source: Starnews

B2ST’s Yo Seop: “Hyun Ah is the most beautiful member in 4minute”

B2ST’s Yang Yo Seop recently said that Hyun Ah is the most beautiful member in 4minute.
4minute’s unit group 2Yoon will appear on the January 30 episode of MBC Every1′s Week Idol.
Heo Ga Yoon and Jeon Ji Yoon tried to guess which member Yang thinks is the most beautiful. The production crew for the show asked Yang to rank 4minute members in order of beauty before they shot the show.
Heo said, “I think Hyun Ah ranked first and I’m the last because he didn’t make friends with Hyun Ah but he and I are the closest friends.”
Jeon also said, “I guess Heo is right because Yang doesn’t like to hurt someone that he is not so close with.”
Jung Hyung Don and Defconn, MCs for the show, said, “You got both right. 4minute knows Yang exactly what he thinks.”
Then they called Hyun Ah, who was chosen as the most beautiful member in 4minute by Yang.

Source: Starnews

TVXQ’s Changmin: “Men’s noses speak for men themselves”

TVXQ’s Changmin, the youngest cast member on KBS’s Moonlight Prince, surprised the other members again on the second episode, which will air on January 29.
On the first episode, Changmin made people laugh by misreading the sentence in a book as, “My breasts are small.” He also made the entire crew laugh out loud by talking about men’s noses on the second episode.
The second episode was recorded on January 23 with guest Kim Soo Ro. The audience gives the cast members a quiz based on a book and the members talk about their family and history.
When Changmin said that men’s noses speak for men themselves, the other five members started inquiring him by saying, “Where did you hear that?” Changmin seemed embarrassed and said, “I mean the nose is the most important thing on a human’s face because it’s placed in the center.”
The production crew said, “Changmin is reading books even though he is busy. He makes people laugh because he is too into it. His professionalism and cute image as the youngest member will make the show more enjoyable.”
The show is a variety book talk show emceed by Kang Ho Dong, Tak Jae Hoon, Jung Jae Hyung, Brave Brothers, and Changmin. The second episode will air on January 29 at 11:10 p.m.

Source: TV Report

Park Si Hoo attends a wrap party for Cheongdamdong Alice

Actor Park Si Hoo recently released pictures taken at a wrap party after completing the TV series Cheongdamdong Alice.
On January 28, Park tweeted several pictures with the comment, “I don’t want to say goodbye to Cheongdamdong Alice. At the cast party.”
The pictures were taken when the actors of SBS series Cheongdamdong Alice held the cast party at a restaurant in Ilsan.
Park is smiling for the camera with So Yi Hyun, Park Kwang Hyun, Kim Ji Seok, Choi Sung Joon, and Goo Won. Their intimate poses and funny facial expressions drew a lot of attention.
People responded: “The actors look very close to each other.” “They look different from the series.” “Nice pictures.” “Where is Moon Geung Young? Where is Se Kyung?” “I’ve really enjoyed the series.”
The series aired the last sixteenth episode on January 27.

Source: Starnews

f(x)’s Krystal appears at a cosmetics store

f(x)’s Krystal recently went shopping to a cosmetics store.
An online community recently posted several pictures with the caption, “I saw Krystal in real life at a cosmetics store.”
In the pictures, Krystal is shopping at a cosmetics store. She looks like she is carefully choosing what to buy while carrying a basket by herself. Even though she is wearing everyday clothes and covering her face with a hat, her superior appearance drew a lot of attention.
People who saw the pictures responded: “She buys cosmetic products by herself.” “She is definitely Krystal.” “She shines even though she covers herself.” “I wonder what she bought.” “I guess she wears makeup by herself.” “She’s cute.”

Source: TV Report

IU waves on her way home

Singer IU was recently spotted on her way home.
An online community posted several pictures with the caption, “IU was on her way home. She looks even younger than an elementary school kid.”
In the pictures, IU is smiling for her fans. She gave special fan service by waving out the window to the fans until they were no longer in sight.
Her cute appearance also drew a lot of attention. She tied her hair up with red hair charms. She looks like an elementary school kid and it made many people smile.
People responded: “She’s so cute.” “She really looks like an elementary school kid.” “She looks even younger.” “She’s the cutest.” “I bet her fans were so happy.” “All her pictures are lovely.”
IU was cast in KBS series The Best Lee Soon Shin as Lee Soon Shin.

Source: TV Report

Park Min Young shows off her goddess-look

Actress Park Min Young recently released a self portrait.
On January 29, Park tweeted a picture with the comment, “Hello, everyone! Long time no see. I miss you.”
In the picture, Park is wearing a white sweater and showing off her feminine appeal with long wavy hair. Big eyes and clear skin complement her innocent beauty.
People who saw the picture responded: “She’s still beautiful.” “I can’t wait to see you in your next job.” “She is an innocent goddess.”
Park previously appeared on MBC weekend series Dr. Jin, which went off air in August last year, and played the role of Hong Young Lae.