Song Joong Ki makes a cameo appearance in Gone with the Wind for Cha Tae Hyun

The behind-the-scenes story about how Song Joong Ki was cast in the film Gone with the Wind as a cameo was recently revealed.
On August 28, the distribution company NEW released some snapshots of Song in one of the scenes from the film and revealed the behind-the-scenes story about how he was cast in the film as a cameo.
Song makes a surprise cameo appearance as grown-up Jung Goon at the end of the film. The scene he appears in is only a few seconds long, but it is an important scene that shows Jung Goon is the famous historical figure Jung Yak Yong.
Cha Tae Hyun, the lead actor of the film, played an important part in casting Song. Cha personally asked Song to make a cameo appearance in the film after reading the script. Cha told Song, “You’ll be the only one the audience remembers at the end. The role I want you to play is that important,” and Song complied with Cha’s request.
The number of audience for Gone with the Wind, released on August 8, exceeded four million as of August 26.

• Source: Starnews

Lee Min Ki embracing KARA: “This is heaven”

KARA’s Han Seung Yeon and Kang Ji Young recently did a photo shoot with actor Lee Min Ki.
Unionbay, a casual clothing brand, recently released some snapshots of Han, Kang, and Lee in a photo shoot of the brand for the fall of 2012.
The photo shoot was conducted on August 27 under the concept of Play Different. The three celebrities of all different images showed off interesting, witty styles through frames. They especially attracted attention by hugging and teasing each other throughout the shoot like a brother and sister threesome.
One of the crew of the photo shoot says, “This is the third photo shoot of KARA’s Han Seung Yeon and Kang Ji Young and Lee Min Ki for the fall of 2012 as models of Unionbay. They always bring energy to the studio. The next day of the shoot was Han Seung Yeon’s birthday, and Lee Min Ki touched not only Han Seung Yeon but also all crew by preparing a surprise birthday gift for her.”
The pictorial of Han, Kang, and Lee and various events from Unionbay can be seen on the official website of Unionbay.

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B2ST’s Yo Seob sheds tears, expressing his gratitude towards the group member Lee Ki Kwang

B2ST’s Yo Seob recently shed tears, expressing his gratitude towards the group member Lee Ki Kwang
On the episode of KBS2’s talk show Hello Everyone that aired on August 27 at 11:05 p.m., B2ST appeared and listened to the concerns of ordinary people from the audience.
There appeared a mom and a daughter, who conflict each other with the girl’s dream to be a singer. Before the mom and daughter appeared, emcees asked B2ST members asked if they had any difficulties in debuting as an idol singer.
Yo Seob opened, saying, “I had. I never had any difficulties passing any auditions I tried, but I used to be kicked out of the agencies just before debuts. I got really depressed and thought I’d never be a singer. I almost gave up becoming a singer before Ki Kwang asked me to join B2ST.”
The main vocalist fessed up, “Ki Kwang, as you know, I owe you that you gave me such a good opportunity when I had little hope. I hope our friendship last forever and we keep being successful as a team.”

• Source: TV Report

Miss A’s Suzy shows off her provocative look

Miss A’s Suzy recently showed off her sexy, provocative look.
On August 26, Suzy uploaded a picture of herself on her Twitter account with the comment, “Guang Zhou Are u guys ready? We’re ready.”
In the picture, Suzy’s provocative look stands out. She’s staring at the camera with a captivating gaze. She looks very sexy.
Her sexy dress is also impressive. Suzy is showing off her nice figure in a leather dress. Her wavy hair makes her look even more feminine.
People responded: “I didn’t know Suzy could also be sexy.” “Suzy is pretty even if she doesn’t wear bangs.” “I’m a girl, but I like Suzy so much.”
On August 26, Suzy made a surprise guest appearance on KBS 2TV’s Gag Concert - On the Occasion of Remembering the Turning Gate.

• Source: TV Report

G-Dragon reveals a teaser of his comeback, “Y’all ready for this?”

Big Bang’s G-Dragon revealed still cuts of his comeback video.

On the afternoon of August 24, G-Dragon uploaded pictures on his Twitter with the caption, “Since you all know I’m shooting a music video because of Seungri, here is a teaser! The video of ‘One Of A Kind’ will soon be revealed. Y’all ready for this? I’m excited. Please give your love and attention.”

In the picture, G-Dragon is showing off his charisma with fancy accessories such as chains, necklace, and belts. He attracted attention with his hairstyle where he tied his blonde dreadlocks back.

Netizens commented: “I love your hairstyle.” “I want to listen to the new EP already!” “Fighting G-D!” “Is this one’s concept hip-hop?”

G-Dragon will reveal the music video of “One Of A Kind” on August 25.

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Big Bang’s G-Dragon shows off his thick eyebrows

Big Bang’s G-Dragon recently released a picture of himself with thick eyebrows.
On August 25, G-Dragon uploaded a picture of himself on his Twitter account with the comment, “Eyebrows? One of a kind!”
In the picture, G-Dragon is making a hilarious face with a thick unibrow and rounded sunglasses.
People responded: “Are his sunglasses big or is his face small?” “He’s so cute.” “They’re not really G-Dragon’s eyebrows, right?”
The music video of G-Dragon’s “One Of A Kind,” which was released on August 25, received over a million hits on YouTube in only ten hours.

• Source: Starnews

ZE:A’s Siwan attracts attention with his “B Friend donator wristband”

ZE:A’s Siwan is creating a stir with his thoughtful fashion.

Previously on August 23, ZE:A left for Japan to promote their new EP, Phoenix, which will be released on August 27. Siwan left on the afternoon of August 24, one day after others have left.

Siwan wore a black and white patterned T-shirt and black baggy pants. He attracted attention by wearing the ‘B Friend donator wristband.’

Netizens commented: “Siwan arises as a thoughtful idol? It’s pretty.” “I want to donate and get a wristband too.” “He sure is considerate. His fashion style is amazing.”

After the promotion events for the EP, Phoenix, which will be released on August 27, they will come back on August 28 and start their activities in Korea.

• Source: TV Report

Se7en reveals his Best Album jacket picture

Singer Se7en uploaded a jacket image of his Best Album.

On August 24, Se7en uploaded a picture on his Twitter with the caption, “Today is July 7 according to the lunar calendar. To celebrate ‘seven day,’ I will reveal a jacket picture of my best album. ‘Se7en The Best’”

He showed off his charisma in a black suit and white shirt. He completed his fashion by wearing a navy-colored tie and a violet flower. He looks very sharp overall.

Netizens commented: “Se7en is so sexy.” “Is flower a concept?” “You seem to have lost more weight.” “You look great in a suit.” “I’m looking forward to your best album.”

Se7en will release his Best Album that contains 30 songs on September 5 in Japan.

• Source: TV Report

Shin Min Ah dresses up as a man yet shows off her beauty, “Arang Style”

Shin Min Ah’s “Arang Style” is attracting attention.

Previously on August 23, actress Shin uploaded a picture on her Me2day with the caption, “Arang Style.” She parodied Psy’s “Gangnam Style”

In the picture, Shin is smiling brightly, wearing a traditional Korean pojol outfit. In spite of dressing up like a man, she attracted attention with her cute and pretty appearance.

Netizens commented: “Arang Style, so cute.” “It’s impossible to not like Shin Min Ah.” “She looks so cute. So that’s Arang Style?”

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Lee Min Ho and Kim Hee Sun spend a night together in a mountain area on Faith

Lee Min Ho and Kim Hee Sun spend a night together in a mountain area.
In the sixth episode of SBS TV’s drama series Faith, which will air on August 28, Choi Young (played by Lee Min Ho) and Yoo Eun Soo (played by Kim Hee Sun) set off a long journey alone tricked by Ki Cheol (played by Yoo Oh Sung) and spend a night together in a mountain area.
In this episode, Yoo Eun Soo talks about herself, getting closer to Choi Young.
In some snapshots of a scene from the episode recently released, Yoo Eun Soo is saying something to Choi Young, lying on a blanket, and Choi Young is staring at her with an expressionless face. These snapshots show different personalities of the two characters.
Their eyes directed to each other seem romantic. However, an unwelcome guest will appear in front of them and increase tension.
A spokesperson for Faith says, “Choi Young and Yoo Eun Soo will get closer to each other while they are on this long journey.”
In the sixth episode, Ki Cheol’s scheme gets revealed as Kyung Chang, Choi Young’s former master, appears in front of Choi Young, and Choi Young falls into danger again.

• Source: TV Report

Lee Hyun Woo: “My friends blamed me for touching Sulli’s breast”

Lee Hyun Woo of To The Beautiful You recently said that his friends blamed him for acting with f(x)’s Sulli.
On August 27, four actors, including Sulli (who plays the role of Goo Jae Hee), SHINee’s Min Ho (who plays the role of Kang Tae Joon), Lee Hyun Woo (who plays the role of Cha Eun Kyul), and Kim Ji Won (who plays the role of Sul Han Na) attended a press conference for SBS’s Wednesday-Thursday series for To The Beautiful You.
In the first episode of the series, which aired on August 15, Lee carried Sulli’s bags to her dorm room without knowing that she is a girl. He touched Sulli’s breast and said, “You look a little different.”
When Lee was asked how he felt shooting the scene, he said, “It was embarrassing and all my friends said that I’m a lucky guy to shoot the series. Thanks to Sulli, I was able to shoot the scene comfortably and I think that made the scene enjoyable.”
The series is based on the Japanese comic book under the same title. It is about a girl named Goo Jae Hee, who transfers to the same school that high jump gold medalist Kang Tae Joon attends. The series airs every Wednesday and Thursday at 9:55 p.m.

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B2ST’s knockout Lee Ki Kwang says, “I’m not really popular”

B2ST’s Lee Ki Kwang recently said this unbelievable remark: “I’m not really popular.”
On the episode of KBS2’s talk show Hello Everyone that aired on August 27 at 11:05 p.m., B2ST appeared and provided some lively entertainment.
Member Son Don Woon, who appeared on the show two years ago, saying “I have concerns with my too handsome face,” quipped “My concerns have been getting more serious.” Ki Kwang added, “Dong Woon is very popular in countries overseas that we never heard of.”
When asked in which part of the world was he popular, Ki Kwang replied, “I’m not that popular.”
The audience responded to the singer’s humble remark in a way that they couldn’t believe it. The knockout explained, :”That’s really true, and Yo Seob seems to be popular wherever he goes.”

• Source: TV Report

Lee Min Ho is given artificial respiration by Kim Hee Sun on Faith

The viewing rate of SBS TV’s drama series Faith went down.
According to the report from AGB Nielsen Media Research issued on August 28, the August 27 episode of SBS TV’s drama series Faith recorded a viewer rating of 10.6 percent. This is 0.9 percent lower than the August 21 episode’s, which was 11.5 percent.
Faith recorded the second highest viewing rate among the drama series airing at the same time.
In the latest episode, painful memories of Choi Young (played by Lee Min Ho) about his lover are revealed. Having suffered from aftereffects of a stab wound he received from Yoo Eun Soo (played by Kim Hee Sun), Choi Young eventually ceases breathing and faces death. However, Yoo Eun Soo tries artificial respiration, and he survives. The reason he has been unconscious despite the fact that he had successful surgery is because he has no will to live.
The fact that he had to let his lover Mae Hee go in the past has been ruining his life.
MBC TV’s drama series Golden Time recorded a viewer rating of 13.3 percent and KBS 2TV’s Haeundae Lovers recorded 9.1 percent.

• Source: Xportsnews

ZE:A’s “Phoenix” tops an online music chart in just four hours

The “idol” group ZE:A’s new song “Phoenix” ranked at the top of a music website only four hours after its release on August 27 at noon.

According to Bugs Music (www.bugs.co.kr), “Phoenix” appears in the first place of a real time chart from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Kara’s “Pandora” and Girl’s Day’s “Blue Rain 2012” follow the rankings.

ZE:A’s leader Moon Jun Young, Ha Min Woo, and Kim Dong Jun worked on writing this song and put vintage synth sound and acoustic bass in a beautiful harmony, creating a French pop-style music.

Kim Dong Jun said, “I was very attached to this song because I composed it with some other members, and now it has become even lovelier to me as it ranks first. We’ll live up to the ranking with a great performance, so play stay with us.”

It is first time for ZE:A to rank at the top of a music chart since its debut. They will be giving a spectacular performance on M.net’s M Count Down on August 30.

• Source: TV Report

f(x)’s Sulli measures her height: “Is she really Giant Baby?”

f(x)’s Sulli, the lead actress of SBS TV’s drama series To The Beautiful You, measures her height on a TV show.
In the episode of SBS TV’s Kang Shim Jang that will air on August 28, Sulli says, “I’m stressed out whenever I hear people say, ‘Have you grown taller?’ People think I’m over 170 centimeters tall, but I’m not.”
Sulli is nicknamed Giant Baby because of her height, so she measures her height and proves her real height on the show. Whether or not Sulli isn’t really over 170 centimeters tall will be revealed in August 28 episode of Kang Shim Jang.
In the episode, Hyun Mi, Im Ho, Hong Suk Cheon, model Han Hye Jin, SHINee’s Minho, Lee Hyun Woo, Kim Ji Won, ZE:A’s Kwang Hee and Hyung Sik, and the 2012 Miss Korea Kim Yu Mi also made a guest appearance.

• Source: TV Report

Super Junior come back to Korea a day late because of Typhoon Bolaven

 

Some members of Super Junior, who went to China for work, came back to Korea a day behind schedule because of Typhoon Bolaven.

SM Entertainment, Super Junior’s agency, reported that Leeteuk, Shindong, Yesung, and Eunhyuk, who held an autograph event in Guangzhou, China, on August 27, arrived at Incheon International Airport on August 28 at 6:00 a.m.

They were planning to come back to Korea on August 27 after finishing the autograph event. However, as Typhoon Bolaven approached to Korea, the flight was canceled, and they had to leave the next day.

The August 27 episode of MBC Radio’s Shin Dong’s Shim Shim Tapa, which is hosted by Shin Dong, was hosted by Trax’s Jung Mo instead. Shin Dong will host the show from August 28.

Because of the typhoon, Super Junior postponed the autograph event they were planning to hold on August 28 to early September.

• Source: Starnews

Big Bang’s G-Dragon tops the UK Viral Chart with his new MV

The music video of the new solo song of Big Bang’s G-Dragon is currently attracting a lot of attention in the UK.
As of 4:30 p.m. on August 25 (Korean time), the music video of G-Dragon’s new song, “One Of A Kind,” which was released on August 25 at midnight, topped the Viral Video Chart, an online video chart of the UK.
The music video of “One Of A Kind” is especially attracting a lot of attention because it topped all charts of the Viral Video Chart. This chart introduces music videos, home videos, and TV commercials that have become popular all around the world through word-of-mouth. It’s an online chart that has public confidence as it determines the ranking of videos by the number of hits and sharing.
G-Dragon hasn’t released the audio of “One Of A Kind” yet. Instead, he released a music video of the song, which is an intro of his new album. This music video received over 1.7 million hits on Big Bang’s official YouTube channel as of 4:50 p.m. on August 25. It shows music fans’ great interest in G-Dragon’s solo album, which came out in three years since he released the previous one in August, 2009.

• Source: Starnews

FT Island will come out with a new release and a concert

FT Island will hold a concert, titled Take FT Island.
On August 28, FNC Entertainment, FT Island’s agency, reported, “FT Island will release their fourth album in the second week of September right after they finish their concert.”
On August 21, FT Island’s Choi Jong Hoon implied about the upcoming concert on his Twitter account. Uploading a picture of himself showing off his nice abs, he tweeted, “I’m ready. Are you? Please wait a little bit more ”

Choi built up his abs in order to keep the promise with his fans that he made on a radio show a year ago.
FT Island will release their new songs at the concert.
Because FT Island have become popular with such songs as “Severely,” “Love Sick,” “I Hope,” “Hello Hello,” and “Love Love Love,” many music fans are looking forward to their new album.
After they released an EP, “Grown Up,” in February in Korea, FT Island have been active in promoting the EP in the U.S., Japan, and Hong Kong. Because of the vocalist Lee Hong Ki’s powerful voice and other members’ refined stage manners, they’re popular not only in Korea but also in many other countries.
Take FT Island, FT Island’s new concert, will be held on September 1 and 2 at the Olympic Hall at the Olympic Park.

• Source: TV Report

Super Junior’s Yesung thanks his fans, “Thanks to my fans, I can spend a happy birthday.”

Super Junior’s Yesung uploaded a picture taken on his birthday.

Previously on August 24, he uploaded a picture on his Twitter with the caption, “After filming with my birthday members. Thank you all.”

In the picture, Yesung and his fellow team members from Super Junior: Sungmin, Eunhyuk, Kyuhyun, and Shin Dong are posing in a friendly manner.

Yesung also thanked his fans saying, “I see that I can be this happy thanks to our fans(E.L.F).”

Netizens commented: “Happy birthday Yesung.” “You seem to be very friendly with your members.” “Have a happy birthday!”

Recently, Super Junior released their sixth repackaged EP, Spy.

• Source: TV Report

JYJ’s Jun Su says, “I won’t stop challenging as XIA”

JYJ’s Jun Su recently said he won’t stop challenging as XIA.”
On August 26, C-Jes Entertainment, Jun Su’s agency, reported that Jun Su said, “I hesitated to release a solo album at first because of many bad conditions, but I gained confidence while I was on a world tour after releasing a solo album,” in a press interview, which was held at the Renaissance Conference Room in Hong Kong on August 25 at 4:00 p.m. (local time).
Regarding his new single recorded in English, Jun Su said, “Before going on a world tour, I wanted to give a special gift to my fans all around the world, so I made “Uncommitted” with the famous American composer Automatic. Because English is a global language, I chose to sing the song in English, but this R&B urban pop song sounds better in English.”
Jun Su also said, “I won’t stop challenging as XIA.”
Regarding his visit to Hong Kong, Jun Su said, “I was excited to see the beautiful night view of Hong Kong. Hong Kong is a very friendly city, and I thank you so much for coming to see me. I’m so happy to hold the last concert of my Asian tour in Hong Kong.”
Around 50 to 60 media sources in Hong Kong, such major newspapers and TV stations as Myung Bo Newspaper, Dong Bang Daily News Paper, and TVB, attended the press interview. The reporters listened to every word of Jun Su carefully. When Jun Su expressed his affection for Hong Kong, the interview room was filled with laughs.
Jun Su’s concert, titled XIA 1st Asian Tour in Hong Kong, will be held at the Convention Center in Hong Kong on August 26 at 9:00 p.m.

• Source: Starnews

f(x)’s Sulli enjoys performing with SHINee’s Min Ho

f(x)’s Sulli recently talked about performing with SHINee’s Min Ho, who works for the same agency with her.
On August 27, four actors, including Sulli (plays the role of Goo Jae Hee), SHINee’s Min Ho (plays the role of Kang Tae Joon), Lee Hyun Woo (plays the role of Cha Eun Kyul), and Kim Ji Won (plays the role of Sul Han Na) attended a press conference for SBS’s Wednesday-Thursday series To The Beautiful You.
Min Ho and Sulli, who play the lead roles in the series, are from the same agency, SM Entertainment. Reporters asked the two stars about their feelings shooting the romantic scenes for the series.
Sulli said, “Since I play the role of a girl who gives unilateral love to Min Ho, he leads me and makes me feel comfortable. Many romantic scenes are coming up next and they even make my heart flutter. I ask him how we are going to shoot the scenes and he takes care of everything for me.”
She made people laugh by saying, “Even though I crushed on him first in the series, he kissed me and hugged me first and it makes me comfortable.”
The series is about a girl named Goo Jae Hee, who transfers to the same school that high jump gold medalist Kang Tae Joon attends. It airs every Wednesday and Thursday at 9:55 p.m.

• Source: Xportsnews

Son Dam Bi reveals, “My hit ‘Crazy’

Singer Son Dam Bi has shown her particular affection for her hit song “Crazy.”

In the episode of KBS 2’s Star Life Theatre that aired on August 27, the singer talked about her song that created a big stir in 2008.

Son says with a smile, “‘Crazy’ is a special song to me. It gave me birth and a sense of existence in this world.”

She adds, “After the first performance, I was the no.1 keyword of a searching engine. This played a big part in letting people know of my name. Fans formed in many different age groups thanks to ‘Crazy.’”

The episode also covers Son’s fancy, yet small house for the first time on TV.

• Source: Xportsnews

JYJ’s Yoo Chun says, “I didn’t know I was this popular in China”

JYJ’s Yoo Chun recently held a fan meeting successfully in Shanghai, China.
On August 25, Yoo Chun held a fan meeting, titled the 2012 Park Yoo Chun Asia Tour Fan Meeting in Shanghai, at the Mercedes-Benz Arena.
Yoo Chun started the fan meeting by singing “An Empty Space For You,” from the soundtrack of MBC TV’s drama series Miss. Ripley, and talked about how he has been doing lately. He spent about two hours with his fans, presenting some important scenes from Miss. Ripley with his fans, quizzing his fans over the phone, and playing a balloon-popping game.

On August 26, C-Jes Entertainment, Yoo Chun’s agency, said, “Rooftop Prince received a lot of attention even before it started airing in China. Yoo Chun became popular when Sungkyunkwan Scandal aired. We knew that many Chinese people liked him, but we didn’t know he was this popular in China. We feel sure the rest of Yoo Chun’s fan meeting tour will be a success.”
Yoo Chun’s popularity in China has been proven many times. The number of Yoo Chun’s fan community members on Baidu, the biggest portal site in China, exceeded 100,000 a long time ago, and around 5,000 Chinese fans gathered signatures, making a request for a fan meeting with Yoo Chun. On August 24, when Yoo Chun arrived at Shanghai Pudong International Airport, over 1,500 Chinese fans swarmed over to the airport to see him, paralyzing all operations at the airport.
Yoo Chun says, “I was surprised to see so many people welcoming me despite the fact that it’s been a while since I visited Shanghai last. All I did was work hard, but I feel like I’m getting more than I’m supposed to. I really appreciate all the fans for coming to see me. I’ll work harder to show my appreciation for this.”

• Source: TV Report

Jang Keun Suk meets Moon Mason for the first time in four years

Jang Keun Suk met child actor Moon Mason for the first time in four years after they met while doing the film Baby and I.
On August 26, Moon uploaded a few pictures of himself with Jang on his personal website with the comment, “Mason & Keun Suk, the son meets his father for the first time in four years. Jang Keun Suk with the Moon Brothers. We ate delicious food at S Plus in Haeundae and had a nice party with Keun Suk! We were so excited to see him! Jang Keun Suk loves his son so much.”
This was Jang and Moon’s first meeting in the four years since they worked together on Baby and I in 2008. Jang was having dinner with some friends after finishing an autograph event in Busan, and Moon was on a trip to Busan with his family. They met by chance at S+ in Haeundae, they met by chance.
A spokesperson for S+ reported that Jang was on the sixth floor and Moon was on the fifth floor at first. Jang found out that he and Moon were in the same building and came to see the Mason family. They spent some time together, having dinner and chatting.
According to reports, Jang expressed his affection for Moon, saying, “My son has grown up a lot!”


Jang Keun Suk and Moon Mason met each other for the first time in four years.
On August 27, several pictures of Jang and Moon were uploaded on Moon’s personal website with the comment, “Baby and I 2, starring Jang Keun Suk and Moon Mason?” Jang and Moon worked together on the film Baby and I in 2008.
In the pictures, Jang and Moon are in friendly poses. In one of them, Jang is having Moon ride on his back and making comical face and gesture, and in another one, Moon is brightly smiling in Jang’s arms.
Moon also commented, “I had a surprise date with Jang Keun Suk in Busan for two days. It was a beautiful reunion between father and son.”
People responded: “Jang Keun Suk and Moon Mason are so cute.” “I think Jang Keun Suk will be a good father.” “Jang Keun Suk and Moon Mason look good together.” “They must have been really happy to see each other again.” “I wish Jang Keun Suk and Moon Mason work together again.”

• Source: TV Report

Super Junior’s Choi Siwon earns support from Korean fans for mentioning Dokdo

Super Junior’s Choi Siwon earned vast support from Korean fans for mentioning Dokdo.
On August 10, Choi re-tweeted the comment from the Blue House, “Dokdo is truly our territory and it is worth it to risk our lives to keep it. Let’s have national pride for Dokdo.” President Lee Myung Bak visited Dokdo on the same day.
Choi’s father Choi Ki Ho also blamed Japanese mayor Osaka Hashimoto Toru for saying that there is no proof that Japan assaulted and intimidated Korean comfort women into following the Japanese army.
Japanese fans were not happy to hear those sayings from Choi and his father. A local media outlet even reported that K-pop market has faced winter.
However, Super Junior’s EP Sexy Free & Single ranked second on the Oricon Daily Chart and the group sold over 600,000 copies on the first day of its release.
People responded: “I feel much better to hear that.” “Japanese fans are angry but Korean fans are supporting him.” “I hope that he keeps his opinion even though there are many barriers around him.” “He is firm in his convictions. He is a great Hallyu idol.” “Choi Siwon is the best.”

• Source: TV Report

Miss A’s Suzy explains about the sudden kiss with Kim Jun Hyun

Miss A’s Suzy recently explained about the sudden kiss with comedian Kim Jun Hyun.
On August 27, Suzy tweeted, “The tray made a really noisy sound, so I was really surprised! He actually didn’t kiss me!! It was a good experience! Gag Concert is awesome! On the Occasion of Remembering the Turning Gate is also awesome! I love the comedians (please do not misunderstand!).”
Suzy appeared in the August 26 episode of KBS 2TV’s Gag Concert - On the Occasion of Remembering the Turning Gate as a special guest. Kim played Suzy’s first love, dressing up like Seo Taiji.
They pretended like they were going to kiss, saying, “Let’s prove our love.” Just at that moment, comedian Kim Ki Ri hit Kim’s head with a tray and Suzy moved her head closer to Kim, surprised. At this, viewers thought they actually kissed.
As many people expressed their worries about this, Suzy said they actually didn’t kiss.
People responded: “I thought Kim Jun Hyun’s lips touched Suzy’s. I could really hate him.” “Kim Jun Hyun shouldn’t do such a thing again. He will become a public enemy otherwise.” “Because Suzy’s so valuable.”

• Source: TV Report

Lee Hong Ki becomes a new host of M Countdown

FT Island’s Lee Hong Ki will join Mnet’s M Countdown as a new host.
On August 27, Jung Yoo Jin, the producer of M Countdown, reported, “From August 30, FT Island’s Lee Hong Ki will join M Countdown as a new host. Lee Hong Ki not only has talent as a singer but also has great wit and sense of humor as a TV show host. He’s also good at speaking Japanese and popular in many overseas countries, so we thought he would be perfect for the global music chart show M Countdown as a new host.”
Lee has been acknowledged as a TV show host by hosting several TV music programs and awards. Because FT Island is popular as a global band in many countries, people from overseas countries will also be happy to see him as a new host of M Countdown.
M Countdown with Lee as a new host will start airing on Mnet and KM on August 30 at 6:00 p.m.

• Source: TV Report

Lee Min Ho shows off his charismatic look, fighting against his enemies on Faith

Lee Min Ho eventually battles against Yoo Oh Sung in SBS TV’s drama series Faith.
In the fifth episode of Faith, which will air on August 27, Choi Young (played by Lee Min Ho) struggles to fight against Ki Cheol (played by Yoo Oh Sung), who has made a cruel plan. In the previous episode, Choi Young meets Ki Cheol for the first time in a volatile situation as secret orders are discovered by Sun Hye Jung.
In some snapshots released by the production company of the series, Choi Young is in Ki Cheol’s house. He’s showing off his charisma with a meaningful look in his eyes, getting ready to fight against Ki Cheol’s soldiers with a sword in his hands.
Ki Cheol’s fellows, Cheon Eum Ja (played by Sung Hoon) and Hwa Soo In (played by Shin Eun Jung) also appear in front of Choi Young.
Choi Young’s charismatic look with blood on his body, Cheon Eum Ja’s mystical look, and Hwa Soo In’s fancy look and sharp eyes as a femme fatale in the Goryeo Dynasty are increasing the tension of the scene.
In addition, viewers are curious about why Choi Young is in Ki Cheol’s house alone without his soldiers.
Faith is a fantasy action melodrama about Choi Young, a warrior of the Goryeo Dynasty, and Yoo Eun Soo (played by Kim Hee Sun), a female doctor from the modern world, helping the king of Goryeo become a real king. The series stars Lee Min Ho, Kim Hee Sun, Yoo Oh Sung, Lee Phillip, Ryu Duk Hwan, Park Se Young, and Sung Hoon.

• Source: TV Report

Super Junior’s Leeteuk grateful, emotional during MoA concert

As Super Junior wrapped up their concert in Guangzhou, China last August 26, their leader, Leeteuk broke down in tears as he thanked the crowd.
“Haven’t come to Guangzhou in a long time, you are the ones who gave us all the love and support in the world,” said Leeteuk as he addressed the fans in attendance. “Can you wait for me for 2 years?” he asked. Sensing the emotions in his voice, the crowd began cheering, “Uljima, uljima“, a Korean phrase meaning “Don’t cry“. Even fellow member Donghae was asking Leeteuk not to cry.
“We’ve already been together for 8 years…I will return with an even more handsome image!” After saying this, Leeteuk kneeled, bowed to the crowd, and cried.

Later that evening, Leeteuk sent a message to his Chinese fans via his Twitter account. His tweet read, “China ELF who have given us so much, thank you and I love you! The happiness and love that we shared today, in two years’ time I will return it even more! Xie xie!”

The Guangzhou leg of the MoA Concert is Leeteuk’s last overseas stage prior to his military enlistment.

• Source: Twitter 

Super Junior’s Choi Siwon cast in a new TV series

Super Junior’s Choi Siwon will return to the small screen.
On August 27, several broadcast officials said that Choi was cast in SBS’s new Monday-Tuesday series Lord of the Dramas (working title), which will air in November, to play the role of a top star named Kang Min.
A spokesperson for SM Entertainment says, “Choi was offered a role in the series and we are currently considering it positively.”
The series is a comedy about a president of an outsourcing production company, a new writer, and a top star actor. The president only cares about money but the new writer thinks that TV series have to be human love. The two characters will meet the arrogant top star actor to make a new TV series.
Choi will play the role of an arrogant Hallyu star, who is handsome and also good at acting. He is greedy and leads his series to end in failure.
Kim Myung Min will play the role of the president and Jung Ryeo Won may be cast in the series to play the new writer.

• Source: Starnews

IU shows off her innocent look

On August 27, IU uploaded a picture of herself on her Twitter account with the comment, “The… End. I was really tired today. It wasn’t a perfect day, but it’s still fun to live! Good night.”
In the picture, IU is showing off her innocent look with wavy hair and natural makeup that gives an accent to her lips.
People responded: “IU’s the best.” “IU is becoming prettier.” “Please come out with a new release.”
IU came back to SBS TV’s Inkigayo as a host in the August 26 episode of the show. She attracted a lot of attention in an outfit that reminded many people of Tinker Bell.

• Source: Starnews

SS501′s Kim Hyung Jun successfully finishes a national tour of Japan

SS501′s Kim Hyung Jun recently finished a national tour of Japan successfully.
On August 28, S Plus Entertainment, Kim’s agency, reported that Kim recently finished a national tour of Japan, which he went on in celebration of the release of his second Japanese EP, “Escape.”
Starting in Tokyo on August 3, Kim made a stop in Fukuoka, Osaka, and Nagoya under the title of Kim Hyung Jun 2012 2nd Story in Japan.
“Escape” is Kim’s first solo EP released in a year and four months.
During the tour, Kim performed “Sorry, I’m Sorry,” the lead track of his new EP, and soundtracks of his drama series Glowing She and Late Blossom.
Kim also met his Japanese fans by making guest appearances on TBS’s Akasaka Sakasu and Fuji TV’s United States of Odaiba and by holding autograph events all over the country.

• Source: Starnews

Infinite’s Sung Yeol captured during his sleep

Group Infinite(Woo Hyun, Hoya, Sung Yeol, L, Sung Jong, Dong Woo, and Sung Kyu)’s Woo Hyun revealed a picture of Sung Yeol, who turned 22, sleeping.

On the afternoon of August 27, Woo Hyun uploaded a picture on his Twitter with the caption, “Happy birthday Sung Yeol. You are so handsome even when seen from the side. And don’t worry about your bad character image. I love you forever, oh I love Inspirit too!”

In the picture, Sung Yeol is sitting on a chair and sleeping. His ear that is full of piercings attracts attention.

Netizens commented: “Happy Birthday.” “Doesn’t your ear hurt?” “You are handsome even from the side.”

Previously on August 18 and 19, Infinite performed at 2012 Summer Sonic that was held in Japan.

• Source: Starnews