Kang Ho Dong says, “I’m flattered”

Kang Ho Dong recently said he’s flattered by people’s expectations for the new KBS 2TV new variety show that he will host. On January 16, Kang talked about his thoughts on hosting the new show, titled Moonlight Prince, at a press conference about the production of the show. He said, “I feel burdened whenever I read articles about ‘Moonlight Prince’ because they always seem to say the show is Kang Ho Dong’s show. I’m not the only host of the show. There are also other hosts. I’ll do my best as one of the hosts of the show. I’ll try to take advantage of my strength and wit in order to make a good variety show out of it.”
Regarding the fact that the content of the show will be published as a book, he said, “Everyone has their favorite books. I’ll try to interact with viewers through the lives of the guests, which will become the content of the book. The guests’ stories may provide comfort or hope to someone. I’ll try my best to entertain and benefit viewers.”
Besides Kang, TVXQ’s Changmin, the Brave Brothers, Jung Jae Hyung, and Tak Jae Hoon will host the show. It will start airing on January 22 at 11:10 p.m. after Kim Seung Woo’s Seung Seung Jang Goo goes off the air.

• Source: Starnews

B.A.P’s Bang Yong Guk and Zelo in a friendly pose

B.A.P’s Bang Yong Guk and Zelo recently released a picture of themselves.
On January 16, B.A.P arrived in Kuala Lumpur to attend the 27th Golden Disc Awards. Leader Bang Yong Guk took a picture with the youngest member Zelo in Malaysia and uploaded it on his Twitter account.
In the picture, Bang is smiling gently, and Zelo is having a cute look on his face, wearing a hooded shirt. With the picture, Bang commented, “Father and son, Gooooodnight KL.” Bang is actually six years older then Zelo.
For B.A.P, Malaysia is a special place. Bang and Zelo held the first fan meeting in the country when they were members of the duet Bang and Zelo before they debuted as members of B.A.P. After their debut, they held a showcase in the country, attracting over 2,000 fans.
B.A.P will attend the 27th Golden Disc Awards, which will be held at the Sepang International Circuit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on January 16.

• Source: TV Report

Super Junior’s Eunhyuk: “My keyword ranking might have been raised”

Super Junior’s Eunhyuk is drawing a lot of attention with his remarks.
On the January 15 episode of SBS Strong Heart, Eunhyuk mentioned a scandal that he had with singer IU and received considerable attention.
On the show, baseball player Lee Yong Kyu talked about a game that he played with Japan during the WBC (World Baseball Classic) in 2009.
Eunhyuk said, “His name has been searched over 1950,000 times on a portal site from March 5 to 24 in 2009. This is much higher than Lee Min Ho of the popular TV series Boys Over Flowers airing at the time.”
Lee Dong Wook, MC for the show, asked Eunhyuk how many times his name was searched at the time. He made many people laugh out loud by answering, “I think my name has been searched a lot more these days.”
Eunhyuk was involved in rumors with IU when a picture that he took with her was accidentally released last November.

• Source: Starnews

Speed donate all profits from the sales of their debut album

Speed will donate all profits from the sales of their debut album to the 5.18 Gwangju Uprising Organization.
On January 16, Core Contents Media, Speed’s agency, reported that all profits from the sales of Speed’s debut album will be donated to the 5.18 Gwangju Uprising Organization.
The agency said, “If we can comfort the victims from the event who have lived with big pain, we’re glad to make a donation regardless of how large the profits are. We and the members of Speed decided to make a donation at a meeting on January 14.”
Speed attracted a lot of attention with the music videos of their debut songs, which were shot with the setting of 5.18 Gwangju Uprising. Actress Park Bo Young appeared in the music videos of “Sad Promise” and “It’s Over.”
Speed will perform for the debut songs for the first time on Mnet’s M Countdown on January 17.

• Source: Starnews

Teen Top sells the most concert tickets in France

Idol group Teen Top recently sold the most tickets for their concert in France.
On January 16, Teen Top’s agency said, “Tickets for the concert, which will be held in France as a part of their European tour that they will start holding in February, has been on sale since January 5. Thanks to their fans, the group ranked first in ticket sales and drew a lot of attention.”
The ranking proved that Teen Top is currently receiving considerable attention in France.
The group will start touring on February 2 through Europe, including, Germany, the UK, France, and Spain under the title ‘Teen Top Show! Live Tour in Europe 2013.’
Teen Top will also attend the 27th Golden Disk Awards, which will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on January 16 at 7:30 p.m.

• Source: TV Report

SNSD’s Jessica cries: “I don’t want to be apart from Krystal”

SNSD’s Jessica recently shed tears thinking about her little sisters f(x)’s Krystal.
The behind the scene video for the jewelry brand Stone Henge was uploaded on its official website. In the video, Jessica was asked about what it is like to get married.
She said, “I saw the concept for the advertisement last night and thought about getting married. I was thinking about how I would tell my little sister and I started crying. I think I will be sad to be apart from her.”
Krystal patted Jessica and said, “I think I should take care of her in every angle. I don’t think we have to be apart from each other.”

• Source: TV Report

CN Blue release their new song “I’m Sorry” on January 14

On January 14 at noon, CN Blue released “I’m Sorry,” the lead track of their new album, Re: BLUE. A music video of the song was released at the same time. According to reports, CN Blue put a lot of effort into the way the song is being presented, personally paying for the sound and stage settings.
FNC Entertainment, CN Blue’s agency, reports, “CN Blue will perform the new song live, that is without using prerecorded sound, on TV. Of the three major TV networks, two have allowed the band to tape live performances. We’re negotiating with other TV broadcasters.”
It has been always difficult for bands, including CN Blue, to perform their songs live on TV because of a lack of proper sound equipment. However, CN Blue insisted on performing the song live this time.
“I’m sorry” was written by Jung Yong Hwa.

After School’s Lizzy takes a picture at a grocery store

After School’s Lizzy recently released a picture of herself taken at a grocery store.
On January 14, Lizzy uploaded a picture on her Twitter account with the comment, “I’m having a date with Young at E-mart. Go ahead and look for us. Yeah!”
In the picture, Lizzy is posing for the camera with Young at a grocery store. She’s having a cute smile on her face, making a V-sign with her fingers. Although she’s dressed in casual clothes, she looks very pretty, attracting a lot of attention.
People who saw the picture responded: “Lizzy looks like a celebrity even at a grocery store.” “Did Lizzy go grocery shopping? She’s so cute.” “Lizzy and Young are so pretty.”

• Source: TV Report

MISS A’s Suzy and B1A4 for SMART CF Photoshoot!

One of the popular super rookie group of 2012, B1A4 together with MISS A’s Suzy are the endorsers of SMART Uniforms. Their short CF as well as music video for the Style Up Dance attracted lots of attention. The adorable boys of B1A4 look cute and adorable donning SMART Uniforms and MISS A’s Suzy also looks pretty in it. Photos from the photoshoot of the SMART CF have been released. Check them out below!

• Source: missacn.com

TVXQ’s Yunho meets Soo Ae for the first time on Yawang

Do Hoon (played by TVXQ’s Yunho) meets Da Hae (played by Soo Ae) for the first time.
In the episode of SBS TV’s new drama series Yawang that aired on January 15, Da Hae meets Do Hoon, a son of a wealthy family, for the first time.
Da Hae goes to the Baek Hak Company wearing shoes Ha Ryu (played by Kwon Sang Woo) bought for her, but she loses one of them in a crowded subway train before she gets off. Do Hoon picks it up, but he misses a chance to hand it to her.
Da Hae has a job interview just wearing one shoe, and she presumes that she won’t be able to get a job at the company because of Do Kyung’s biting remarks on her. Being disappointed, she leaves the interview room, but Do Hoon, a son of the Baek Hak Company, holds her and hands her the other shoe that she lost in the subway. Da Hae tries to take it from him, being upset.
At this, Do Hoon points out her rude attitude and says he thinks she needs to apologize to him first. Da Hae says she couldn’t get a job because of the shoe, and Do Hoon says, “You’ll need to learn how to be polite if you want to get a job.”
However, Do Hoon shows his interest in Da Hae, who has become an intern at his company, implying that Da Hae will soon betray Ha Ryu.

• Source: TV Report

JYJ’s Yoo Chun says, “I appreciate your interest in Missing You”

JYJ’s Yoo Chun recently talked about his thoughts on MBC TV’s drama series Missing You, which is about to be over.
On January 15, Yoo Chun wrote on JYJ’s official Facebook page. Yoo Chun plays the role of Jung Woo in the series. There are only two more episodes for the series to air. While many viewers are wondering about the ending, he wrote, “Hello, everyone. This is Yoo Chun. I’m happily shooting the last episode of the series. I and Jung Woo are so happy because of your support and love. Please look forward to the last two episodes of Missing You.”
People responded: “I can’t believe Missing You is almost over.” “I can feel that Missing You is almost over as I read Yoo Chun’s post.” “What should I do now? I can’t see Jung Woo anymore.” “I hope it doesn’t end forever.”

• Source: TV Report

Super Junior win the grand prize at the 27th Golden Disc

Super Junior won the grand prize at the Golden Disc Awards.
On January 15, the 27^th Golden Disc was held at the Sepang International Circuit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Super Junior sold over 480,000 copies of their sixth album, Sexy, Free & Single. It was the biggest volume sold last year. The group received the grand prize for Sorry Sorry in 2009 and for Mr. Simple in 2012. Along with Kim Kun Mo, Jo Sung Mo, and SNSD, they’re the one of the big winners of the Golden Disc. Including the grand prize, they also received the Artist of the Year and MSN Southeast Asia Award at the awards.
B2ST received JTBC Best Artist Award and the Artist of the Year for Midnight Sun, and B2ST’s Hyun Seung received the Best Performance Award for Troublemaker as a member of Troublemaker, a duet he formed with 4Minute’s Hyun Ah.
CN Blue received the Artist of the Year and the Popularity Award for Ear Fun.
KARA also received the Artist of the Year and the Popularity Award.
After the Golden First Day, which was held on January 15, the Golden Second Day will be held on January 16. Such artists as Big Bang, Sistar, T-ara, Secret, f(x), and Miss A will perform at the awards.

• Source: TV Report

Gong Yoo is chosen as an advertising model for Mind Bridge again

Actor Gong Yoo has been chosen as an advertising model for Mind Bridge for four consecutive years.
On January 16, Gong Yoo’s agency reported that Gong Yoo has recently been chosen as an advertising model for the casual business clothing brand Mind Bridge again.
Since he was chosen as an advertising model for the first time in 2009, he re-signed a contract with the brand three more times. It’s not usual for clothing brands to choose the same model for four consecutive years because advertising models often get changed in the fashion industry. However, Gong Yoo proved his strong power as an advertising model by signing a contract with Mind Bridge again, making his position solid as an advertising model in advertising.
A spokesperson for Mind Bridge says, “Gong Yoo’s kind, neat, friendly image and good body proportion are often preferred by women and important factors male advertising models need to have. Gong Yoo has made great contributions to maintaining Mind Bridge as the number one casual business clothing brand. We hope the projects he does have a beneficial effect on increasing the brand value of our brand.”
Gong Yoo is currently shooting the new film Suspect X. He plays the role of a soldier from the North Korean Special Forces Unit.

• Source: TV Report

Psy meets Kiefer Sutherland: “Networking with global stars”

World star Psy is good at networking with global celebrities.
On January 14, Psy tweeted a picture with the comment in English, “How many hours in a day Mr. Sutherland?”
In the picture, Psy is smiling with American actor, Sutherland, for the camera. Sutherland is well known in Korea as Jack Bauer on the US TV series 24.
Psy, who has become popular with his song “Gangnam Style,” has been showing off his friendship with global stars, including, Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Usher, Madonna, MC Hammer, Tom Cruise, and Hugh Jackman, since last year.

• Source: Xportsnews

SNSD’s Sunny looks tired on her way to work

SNSD’s Sunny recently showed off her cute appeal.
An online community posted several pictures with the caption, “Sunny is so tired that she can’t even open her eyes. I feel sorry for her but she looks cute.”
In the pictures, Sunny is on her way to record KBS Music Bank early in the morning. She looks like she just woke up. She waved to her fans who recognized her.
People responded: “She still waves at her fans even though she’s tired.” “She’s so cute.” “She looks like a cartoon character.” “She’s lovely.” “She looks really good with that hair.” “She is so friendly.” “Cutie pie.”
SNSD is currently keeping busy with their new song “I Got A Boy.”

• Source: TV Report

Big Bang’s G-Dragon gives a new song to Lady Gaga’s stylist

Big Bang’s G-Dragon recently gave a song to Nicola Formichetti, who is well-known as Lady Gaga’s stylist, as a gift.
On January 16, Formichetti, also a creative director of the French fashion brand Mugler, tweeted, “Mugler’s fashion show for men’s wear will be held tomorrow. G-Dragon’s song will be played at the fashion show.” On January 14, Formichetti also tweeted, “G-Dragon is making a song for my show, which will be held on this Wednesday.”
According YG Entertainment, G-Dragon’s agency, G-Dragon gave a new song to Formichetti as a gift for his new fashion show. Formichetti has been a big fan of G-Dragon, Big Bang, and 2NE1, and he’s already a good friend of G-Dragon’s. G-Dragon made a song for Formichetti for their good friendship.
A spokesperson for YG Entertainment says, “G-Dragon is currently very busy preparing for Big Bang’s concerts and attending several music awards, but he made a song for Formichetti and gave it to him on January 14. It was his personal gift. Because it will be used in a foreign country, he wrote lyrics to the song in English. It’s created in G-Dragon’s style, but G-Dragon is not planning to include it in his album or Big Bang’s album.”
Big Bang will hold concerts at the Gymnastics Stadium in the Olympic Park from January 25 to 27. Those are the last concerts of their world tour, which they went on for eleven months. If all tickets for the concerts in Seoul are sold out, the total audience of Big Bang’s world tour will be 800,000. Big Bang held a total of 48 concerts in 24 cities in 12 countries.

• Source: Starnews

Actress Choi Yoon Young and Im Jung Eun cheer for Speed’s debut with handwritten banners

Actress Choi Yoon Young and Im Jung Eun also cheered for group Speed.
Recently in the picture that was revealed by Core Contents Media, actress Choi and Im is cheering for Speed by holding up banners that they have wrote themselves.
Choi cheered for Speed by attaching tear-shaped tissues and holding the banner that read, “The music video of ‘It’s Over’ is heart-breaking. I hope it becomes a big hit.”
Im also cheered for Speed by writing on her banner, “Speed is amazing! The music video is outstanding.”
The music video was made with the setting of 5.18 Gwangju Democratization Movement.
On January 17, Speed will make a debut on various music programs starting with Mnet’s M Countdown on January 17.

• Source: TV Report

MBLAQ’s G.O and Seung Ho cast in a musical

MBLAQ’s G.O and Seung Ho were cast in the musical Kwanghwamun Younga and recently performed on stage for the first time.
On January 16, MBLAQ’s agency said, “G.O performed the musical on January 12 in Tokyo, Japan for the first time. Seung Ho has been in the musical in Osaka since last November.”
According to the officials for the musical, G.O received an explosive response for his superb performance and gentle voice.
G.O said, “Since Seung Ho and I are playing the same role, I feel a lot of pressure. But we researched the character together and that helped me to overcome my fears.”
The musical is about three men and women and their love during the 1980s. It has been loved by many people since 2011.
G.O and Seung Ho will continue Hallyu fever on January 16 thorugh 20 in Tokyo with the musical.

• Source: TV Report

ZE:A’s Kwang Hee: “Director Wachowski, I want to appear on your movie too”

ZE:A’s Hwang Kwang Hee recently said that he wants to make his Hollywood debut.
On January 16, Hwang tweeted a poster for the movie Cloud Atlas with the comment, “Director Wachowski! I really enjoyed your movie! Oh, should I write this in English? Wow, I respect Bae Doo Na. I could only see you on the movie. You’re awesome. Please cast me in your next movie, director.”
Hwang previously appeared on the January 3 episode of MBC Knee-Drop Guru and told the Wachowskis that he wants to appear on their movie.
People responded: “He is so funny.” “He wants to appear in a movie so badly.” “How about appearing in a TV series first.” “Hwang is cute.” “I hope the director appreciates him.” “I admit that he has a strong will.”

• Source: TV Report

miss A gathers to take a picture: “Chic vs. Cute”

Girl group miss A recently took a group picture.
On January 16, Min tweeted a picture of her group members with the short comment in English, “miss A in Malaysia. Let’s get it on.”
In the picture, miss A members are doing a rehearsal for the Samsung Galaxy the 27th Golden Disk Awards in Kuala Lumpur. They are showing off their individual appeals and great fashion sense while posing cute for the camera.
People who saw the picture responded: “miss A looks like something special.” “They are cute.” “Even though Suzy is covering herself, she looks pretty.” “Fei is a goddess.” “Zia looks charismatic.” “Min is so cute.”

• Source: TV Report

Na Gongju (Oh Yeon Seo) hides her true feelings for Oh Ja Ryong (Lee Jang Woo): “I was just kidding”

In January 14’s airing for MBC’s daily TV series Oh Ja Ryong is Coming (written by Kim Sa Kyung, directed by Choi Won Seok and Lee Jae Jin), Na Gongju (played by Oh Yeon Seo) says that she was only joking when she told Oh Ja Ryong (played by Lee Jang Woo) that she liked him. The scene takes place when Oh visits Na’s place because he’s worried about her absence from work after having confessed her feelings for him the previous night. Pretending that nothing had happened, Na bluntly asks him, “What do you want to say?”
Oh tells her, “I had no idea that you really liked me, but as I look back, I think I’ve done some things that may have caused you to get the wrong idea. You’re like a younger sister to me, so I just wanted to look after you.”
On hearing that, Na hides her true feelings and shoots back, “Did you really think I meant it when I said I liked you? I was just kidding. I think I may have gone a little bit too far, but come on, it’s not like we don’t joke around.”
But then she tears up in front of him and tells him that she’s going to quit, which makes viewers more curious about how the story will develop.

• Source: Starnews

MBLAQ’s G.O and Seung Ho cast in a musical

MBLAQ’s G.O and Seung Ho were cast in the musical Kwanghwamun Younga and recently performed on stage for the first time.
On January 16, MBLAQ’s agency said, “G.O performed the musical on January 12 in Tokyo, Japan for the first time. Seung Ho has been in the musical in Osaka since last November.”
According to the officials for the musical, G.O received an explosive response for his superb performance and gentle voice.
G.O said, “Since Seung Ho and I are playing the same role, I feel a lot of pressure. But we researched the character together and that helped me to overcome my fears.”
The musical is about three men and women and their love during the 1980s. It has been loved by many people since 2011.
G.O and Seung Ho will continue Hallyu fever on January 16 thorugh 20 in Tokyo with the musical.

• Source: TV Report

Big Bang and 2NE1 help a school project in Nepal

On January 16, the donation site Good Way With Earth reported that Big Bang and 2NE1 will participate in the Nepal Hope School Construction Project. Big Bang and 2NE1 agree with the idea that teenagers are those who can create a better society in the future, so they’ve decided to help build a school for the poor in Nepal. CDs and T-shirts with Big Bang and 2NE1’s autographs will be given to some of those who donate to this cause.
A spokesperson for YG Entertainment says, “As we’ve received a lot of love from you, so we thought we should share the love with others. We hope many people participate in this project and share their love.”
The Nepal Hope School Construction Project is currently being conducted on the funding site Incujector.

• Source: Starnews

A-Prince appointed honorary ambassadors for Korea Scout Association

Rookie boy group A-Prince has been chosen as the 2013 honorary ambassadors for the Korean boy scouts through the Korea Scout Association.
Wearing Korean boy scout uniforms, the boys were officially appointed through an inauguration ceremony held at the KSA Headquarters in Yeouido, Seoul last January 3^rd. KSA’s representative stated that as ambassadors, A-Prince will be the face of Korean scouting movement and will walk together with the Korean youth in achieving their dreams and aspirations.
A-Prince is currently promoting their debut single “Hello.” The boys also successfully held their first solo concert in Japan last December 26th at Shibuya Public Hall, Tokyo.

• Source Korea.com

Rookie band, Never Mind released teaser for debut track “Shooting Star”!

The year 2013 is starting to look bright for the Korean music industry! Another rookie will be making it’s debut this year. This time it’s gonna be an idol band which specializes in pop punk music. The band, Never Mind, has recently released the M/V teaser for their debut track, “Shooting Star”. The whole song will be release on the 17th of January. The band is composed of four members: One, Hoon, Chang Ha and Ino.
check this out!
---> Never mind _ Shooting Star _ Teaser

• Source: ktmusicable|YT

How did SNSD’s Yuri create perfect abs that look like a trident?

SNSD Yuri’s abs, which are beautifully shaped like a trident, have been generating some buzz, and her personal trainer talks of her passion for working out. In January 16’s airing of SBS’s Night of TV Entertainment, Yuri’s trainer appeared in an interview. He talked about how to make abdominal muscles like the singer’s but also mentioned how much effort she puts into staying in shape like that. He said, with a note of astonishment in his voice, “Usually, people take a rest after completing a set, but she never does. I can’t even do what she’s doing. I just have to admire her when she completes such a hard task.”
In addition, he revealed some of the male gym members’ reactions at the appearance of the celebrity. He said, “When Yuri comes to the fitness center, some of the male members get so carried away at the sight of her working out that they bump into things or drop their stuff.”
When asked if Yuri has contributed in any way to increasing the number of members at the center, he inspired laughter by replying, “We’re always grateful for having her.”
The emcee Sooyoung, who is also a member of SNSD, compared her abs with Yuri’s. She made the audience laugh as she joked, “Well, mine are more like a small fork that you use for dessert.”

• Source: TV Report

B2ST’s Jun Hyung write lyrics to “5! My Baby” in only five minutes

B2ST’s Jun Hyung recently surprised many people by writing lyrics to the rap part of “5! My Baby.”
The school uniform brand School Looks recently talked about the behind-the-scenes story about the song “5! My Baby,” which was released on January 7 by B2ST and A Pink, the advertising models for the brand.
Jun Hyung, who is also well-known as a lyric writer and a songwriter, enthusiastically participated in writing lyrics to the rap part of the song, “5! My Baby,” which was created by B2ST and A Pink in collaboration.
The part Jun Hyung wrote is “Let’s ride on this track! Keep dancing, Keep grooving. Let’s ride with me,” an English rap inserted in the middle of the song.
“5! My Baby” is a song that describes today’s teenagers who values fashion and style the most. B2ST and A Pink sang the song and also appeared in the music video of the song.
The song and the music video will be released on the official website of School Looks, Gom TV, and YouTube.

• Source: Sports Korea

Singer and actor Lee Seung Gi is the hottest icon in advertising

In December, the Korean Commercial Strategy Institute released the outcome of a poll asking who is the best commercial model. Singer and actor Lee Seung Gi ranked at the top for three months in a row from October to December of last year.
The heartthrob beat actress Kim Tae Hee, who came in second, and actor Kim Soo Hyun, who came in third. Last month’s runner-up, Psy, slipped to number five. A Werewolf Boy star Song Joong Ki came in at number four followed by actor Won Bin, figure skater Yuna Kim, and rhythmic gymnast Son Yeon Jae, who came sixth, seventh, and eighth, respectively.
Suzy of miss A and Thieves star Jeon Ji Hyun saw their names going up in the rankings compared to the last month’s survey, moving up to eighth and tenth, respectively.

• Source: TV Report

Big Bang’s G-Dragon shows off his new hairdo

On January 16, G-Dragon tweeted a photo of himself, sporting his new hiardo, with the caption “Black & White.”
In the photo, GD is showing off his black and blonde hair with the two different colors dividing his hair half and half. The fashionistar stuns with matching sunglasses and big gold earrings.
Netizens responded: “That’s how GD looks. Stunning!” “Ordinary people shouldn’t dare to try that look.” “He’s a fashionistar.” “GD looks fabulous with the black and blonde hair.”
The Big Bang leader recently jet off to Malaysia for Golden Disk Awards held in Kuala Lumpur on January 16 and 16.

• Source: TV Report

Han Jung Woo proposes to Lee Soo Yeon

In the episode of MBC’s Wednesday-Thursday series Missing You that aired on January 16, Lee Soo Yeon (played by Yoon Eun Hye) is planning to give Han Jeong Woo (played by Park Yoo Chun) a ring but doesn’t know how to go about it.Showing up unexpectedly at Soo Yeon’s studio, Jung Woo gives her a yellow umbrella with her name tag on it. The umbrella, a kind of token that reminds them of their memory of adolescence, was given to Jung Woo by Soo Yeon. Jung Woo says, “Giving away a sole umbrella on a rainy day means giving everything, doesn’t it? I’m going to tell that to my child when I have one. That’s what you do when you’re in love.” Kneeling down before Soo Yeon, Jung Woo proposes to her. “Lee Soo Yeon, the love interest of a crazy rabbit, Han Jung Woo’s first love. Will you marry me?” Jung Woo says, giving her a ring. “Will you marry me on the day of the first snow of this year?” he says.
Soo Yeon accepts his proposal by saying, “I hope it snows soon.”
Then Jung Woo tries to kiss her. Soo Yeon stops him, saying, “Hold on” and shows him a ring. She goes on, “Let’s save this ring is for our wedding day. I think we should stop here for today.”
Surprised, Jung Woo smiles with happiness and says, “It’s a good thing that I wasn’t in a hurry. That was a close call.”

• Source: Starnews

So Ji Sub releases a music video of “Six O’clock…Schoolyard”

The music video of “Picnic,” a track from So Ji Sub’s new EP, Six O’clock…Schooyard, was recently released.
So is planning to release the second EP, Six O’clock…Schoolyard, which contains a total of four songs, in January. He released the first one, Corona Borealis, last year. After releasing “Picnic,” the first track from the EP, on January 16, he released a music video of the song on the next day.
The music video features So as a rapper with emotive rapping and Yoon Ha, who was featured in the song as a vocalist. The song’s sad feeling is presented in the music video well.
The music video starts with a scene of So in a black suit whispering to someone in a room where curtains are fluttering in the wind. Yoon Ha in a white and pink dress soon appears and expresses her sad feeling, showing off a lovely look.
When the song was released on January 16, it immediately ranked in the top ten of all online charts and received many favorable reviews.

• Source: Sports Korea

Psy and SNSD are selected as the most anticipated artists of 2013 in the U.S.

Psy’s new album to be released in the U.S. and SNSD’s I Got A Boy were recently listed on Fuse’s 44 Most Anticipated Albums of 2013.
On January 15 (local time), Psy and SNSD were listed on Fuse’s 44 Most Anticipated Albums of 2013, selected by the American music cable channel FUSE TV. They’re the only Korean artists listed on it.
FUSE selected Psy’s new worldwide album, which will be released in February or March and the English version of SNSD’s fourth album, I Got a Boy, as the most anticipated albums of 2013.
Regarding Psy, FUSE says, “Psy said he would include some sports gestures in the choreography of his new song. He also said he would like to make the new album by himself without any collaboration. Would he be able to succeed again with the new album?”
Regarding SNSD, the channel says, “When K-pop group SNSD released the first international single, The Boys, they became good friends of Kelly Ripa’s. They haven’t decided the exact date, the lead track, and tracks to be included in the new album, but they’re currently discussing about an English version of their latest album with Interscope Records. Most people will may react to it like David Letterman did. It seemed like he was unable to control himself when he was with the nine members of the group.”
Besides Psy and SNSD, such artists as Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, and Jay-Z were listed.

• Source: Starnews

2NE1′s Sandara Park and Jung Hyung Don in the same clothes

2NE1′s Sandara Park and Jung Hyung Don recently attracted a lot of attention with the clothes they wore once.
Pictures of Park and Jung were recently uploaded on an online community board under the title of “Sandara Park and Jung Hyung Don are wearing the same clothes, but they look different.”
In the pictures, Jung and Park are dressed in sweatsuits with floral pattern. They’re wearing the same sweatsuit, but the sweatsuits they’re wearing look very different in size and shape.
People who saw the picture responded: “Sandara Park and Jung Hyung Don look really different although they’re wearing the same clothes.” “Sandara Park is really skinny or Jung Hyung Don is really fat.” “It looks good on Sandara Park.”

• Source: Money Today

Kim Hyun Joong and Lee Joon Gi are selected as the most popular actors

Kim Hyun Joong and Lee Joon Gi were recently selected the most and the second most popular actors.
From December 30 last year to January 16, the online education website Seven Edu surveyed 5,547 people about actors who are expected to receive the most attention in the year of 2013.
As a result, Kim Hyun Joong ranked first, receiving 1,691 votes (30 percent), and Lee Joon Gi ranked second, receiving 1,192 votes (22 percent). They were followed by Kim Soo Hyun (19 percent), Lee Seung Gi (13 percent), Park Si Hoo (8 percent), and Song Joong Ki (4 percent).
Kim is currently the most popular celebrity in such Asian countries as Korea, China, and Japan. When he released the first album, Unlimited, in Japan, he immediately topped the Oricon Daily Chart.
He also received the Popularity Award, the Most Influential Asian Artist, the Most Influential Artist in Hong Kong, and the Most Influential Artist in Taiwan at the 2012 Yahoo! Asia Buzz Awards.
Lee took a break for two years as he had to do his military service. However, he proved his talent in acting and popularity in MBC TV’s drama series Arang and the Magistrate, which aired last year.
Kim is planning to meet his fans through his concerts to be held in ten cities in Japan, including Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Osaka. Lee will soong appear on SBS TV’s Healing Camp, Aren’t You Happy as a guest.

• Source: TV Report

Kim Won Jun says, “All I need is a woman to get married”

Kim Won Jun recently said that he is looking for a woman so he can get married.
Singer and actor Kim appeared on MBC Music The Track and said that even though he plays the role of a playboy rocker named Stacy in the musical Rock of Ages, he is actually a really good potential husband in real life.
He added, “I’ll be a devoted husband. I’m nice, religious, and I have normal habits and a sense of economy. I have been making money so far, so all I need to do is to meet the right person for me.”
Kim also talked about the musical, in which he performs a kissing scene. The show will air on January 17 at 11:00 p.m. on MBC Music.

• Source: Money Today

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