All about Korean Pop Stars: 01/18/13

Jumat, 18 Januari 2013

The Recording Industry Association of Japan announces that Kim Hyun Joong has reached “Gold” status

A spokesperson for the Recording Industry Association of Japan recently announced that Kim Hyun Joong’s new EP Unlimited, which was released on December 12 last year, has reached “Gold” status as it passes the 100,000 mark in EP sales. Kim’s single “Hit,” which was released on July 4 last year, also achieved “Gold” status.
Kim has also shown his power in ticket sales, proving his popularity as a Hallyu star in Japan. He started his Japan Tour 2013 — Unlimited on January 6 in Kobe. He will hold an additional concert on March 3 in Tokyo.
Kim is performing his hit songs and his recently released songs, rearranged for band accompaniment. Kim has performed for over 40,000 people on his tour of Kobe, Saitama, Nagoya, Shizuouka, and Miyagi. He will soon perform before yet more fans in Fukuoka, Osaka, and Tokyo.

Source: Starnews

2NE1′s Sandara Park wishes Gong Min Ji a happy birthday

2NE1′s Sandara Park recently wished Gong Min Ji a happy birthday.
On January 18, Park tweeted, “Happy birthday to our youngest member Min Ji! It’s time to make your dreams come true. I’m so happy and worried too because I don’t know how sexy you will become. Just kidding! I wish you a happy happy birthday! I can’t believe you are an adult now.”
She added, “When Min Ji becomes an adult, 2NE1 will truly be 2NE1. Unseal 2NE1. 2NE1 is just beginning.”
Gong said, “Thank you everyone for wishing me a happy birthday. Wow, I am twenty now. Today means a lot to me. Thank you.”
People responded: “Happy birthday to you.” “Congratulations on becoming an adult.” “Sandara Park adores Gong Min Ji.” “Time flies like an arrow.” “The youngest member Min Ji is now an adult.”

Source: TV Report

Oh Ja Ryong (Lee Jang Woo) finally confesses his feelings to Na Gong Joo (Oh Yeon Seo)

On the episode of MBC’s Oh Ja Ryong Is Coming that aired on the afternoon of January 18, Oh Ja Ryong (played by Lee Jang Woo) intervenes when Na Gong Joo (played by Oh Yeon Seo) goes out with her ex-boyfriend. Na gets angry at Oh for treating her like a little sister, so she leaves his food cart, determined not to see him again.
After she leaves, some gangsters break into Oh’s food cart. Na comes back and tries to stop them, yelling, “Hey! What are you doing?” but she falls down and hurts her head.
The gangsters run away, thinking that she’s not breathing, and Oh carries her on his back murmuring, “Wake up, Gong Joo!”
He candidly confesses his feelings, “No, you’ve got to be all right, Gong Joo. I just realized that I really like you, that I love you, Gong Joo . . .”

Source: Starnews

ZE:A’s Kwang Hee: “I want U-ie to be my wife”

ZE:A’s Hwang Kwang Hee recently said, “I want to change my wife from Han Seon Hwa into U-ie.”
According to MBC on January 18, Hwang appeared on MBC Section TV Entertainment News and talked about his imaginary marriage on We Got Married.
Hwang said, “Since we have been acting like a real married couple, I have started getting a crush on her.”
When he was asked if he had the chance to change his wife, he surprised the entire crew by answering, “I want sexy U-ie to be my wife.”
Hwang will release the set where he shot a commercial by himself for the first time on the show, which will air on January 18.

Source: Starnews

Na Gongju (Oh Yeon Seo) gets mad at Oh Ja Ryong (Lee Jang Woo): Are you trying to keep me on the hook?

Na Gongju (played by Oh Yeon Seo) shows rage towards Oh Ja Ryong (played by Lee Jang Woo), who has been treating her like his little sister. In the episode of MBC’s daily drama series Oh Ja Ryong is Coming that aired on January 18, Oh scolds Na for following her ex-boyfriend to a hotel. Previously, as soon as Oh hears Na has gone to a hotel with her ex-boyfriend, whose name is Min Woo (played by Kim Min Woo), he immediately goes after her. When he arrives at the hotel, he learns Min Woo’s ulterior motive for approaching Na, which really upsets him. He then looks for Na in the hotel club and finally finds her. He shouts, “Let’s get out of here!” and drags her out the place.
Very upset, Oh tells her, “There’s a reason why guys call girls to a hotel.” At his unexpected behavior, Na finds herself dumbfounded, but soon she shoots back, “What does it have to do with you whether I hang out with my ex-boyfriend at a hotel? Are you trying to keep me on the hook?”
Oh gets embarrassed and speaks vaguely, “I was worried that he might harm you. I was concerned because you’re like a little sister to me.”
When he says “little sister,” Na loses her temper and speaks furiously, “Did I ever ask you to be an older brother to me? Well, don’t worry about me getting hurt by someone. Just mind your own business with your ten-year love, Kim Mary.”

Source: TV Report

Sun Ye, of the Wonder Girls, reveals what it feels like to be a bride-to-be

On January 17, Ye Eun and Yu Bin, of the Wonder Girls, appeared on the radio show Super Junior’s Kiss The Radio as special hosts and made a surprise phone call to their bandmate, Sun Ye.
The bride-to-be said, “I couldn’t believe I’m getting married until I dressed up in a wedding gown for photo shoots. I owe so much to my Wonder Girls bandmates. They all turned up at the photographer’s for my wedding photo shoot, and gave me such wonderful support. I really appreciate that.”
Sun Ye also revealed her affection towards her husband-to-be, calling him “my alter-ego, the one I adore, cherish and revere.”
Sun Ye, who is 23, is about to tie the knot with a Christian missionary named James Park, 28. The ceremony will be held at the Lotte Hotel in downtown Seoul. After the wedding, the Wonder Girls member will reportedly devote herself to her married life for a time being.

Source: TV Report

Big Bang’s Seungri reveals a gorgeous black-and-white self-portrait

Big Bang’s Seungri (real name: Lee Seung Hyun) has changed into a handsome man of winter.
On January 18, the singer tweeted a photo and commented “Shooting now in Japan lol @.@”
In the picture, he stares at a certain object wearing a leather jacket on top of a white shirt. His hair is pointed up, like the one of James Dean who is famous for his rebellious character in Rebel without a Cause. His strong gaze also attracts fans’ eyes.
Domestic and foreign Twitterians who saw the posting gave enthusiastic responses. Some retweeted the photo and other commented: “Why do you have to look so gorgeous?” “He looks awesome.” “He looks manly.”
In the meantime, the group Big Bang (composed of G-Dragon, Taeyang, T.O.P, Seungri, and Daesung) will hold Big Bang Alive Galaxy Tour the Final at the Seoul Olympic Gymnastics Stadium from the 25th to the 27th of January.

Source: TV Report

IU takes on a new challenge: “Let’s meet up at the Aion live party!”

It’s a new experience for gamers to meet a celebrity through Aion. On January 27 at 9:00 p.m., the online game Aion, from NC Soft (CEO Kim Taek Jin), is to hold a virtual fan meeting for the popular singer IU under the title “IU Live Party.” For this special party, the company integrates all 44 servers into one big virtual space called Live-Air in which all of its game users can get together. IU will be the first guest of the event. Live-Air is like a concert in the sense that you can enjoy a singer’s performance live, but it’s also like a fan meeting because you can have an intimate conversation with a celebrity.
IU will be managing a character that looks like her on the stage provided in Live-Air. She will talk with users online through the screen, but you can also spot her enjoying the game on a screen set up backstage. The event only allows approximately 20,000 first comers online, and they will be lucky enough to see IU perform her own hits live as well as the new theme song of Aion titled “Aion: Atreia.”
In addition, a special segment is scheduled for Aion users who gather at the place. From the 18th to the 23rd of January, you can write your own story and send it to the company to be drawn by lots and get an opportunity to be invited on the stage where IU will sing for you. Lee Sung Gu, the head of GBC office of domestic business of NC Soft, says, “Transcending offline space, it’s a meeting between a star and her fans online, an extended version of communication. We wish to create diverse cultural events using the potential gaming provides.” You can see more details on the official website of Aion (aion.plaync.com).

Source: TV Report

Kara’s Kang Jiyoung reveals her bare face and says, “I’m so happy!”

On January 18, Kang uploaded a picture on her Twitter with the caption, “Thank you, everyone, for congratulating me on my birthday.” In the picture, Kang is looking at the camera with her unpainted face. Wearing casual clothes, she has a demure smile. Her clear skin and pretty features attract attention. She also added, “I’m just lolling around the house. I’m so happy doing this.”
Netizens commented: “She took a good picture of her unmade-up face!” “She has such clear skin.” “You look mature.” “Happy birthday, Jiyoung.”

Source: TV Report

Lee Joon Gi shows off his newly dyed hair and his young look

Actor Lee Joon Gi greeted his fans and updated his status.
On the afternoon of January 18, Lee uploaded a picture on his Twitter with the Arabic writing that means, “I love you. I want to meet you.”
In the picture, Lee who dyed his hair red-brown, is looking at the camera and smiling brightly. He looks younger with his new dyed hair.
Netizens commented: “You look great with your red hair.” “I miss you too.” “You seem to have gotten younger in the New Year.”
Previously on January 8, Lee Joon Gi attended the recording of SBS’s Healing Camp and it will be broadcast soon.

Source: Starnews

2PM takes a cute self portrait: Can you find Nichkhun?

2PM’s Woo Young, Jun. K, Jun Ho, and Nichkhun recently showed off their cute appeals.
On January 17, Woo Young tweeted a picture with the comment, “My D’Artagnan brother, Nichkhun brother, Jun Ho. When are we going to be done?”
In the picture, Woo Young, Jun. K, and Jun Ho are gathered together at a studio. He is pouting his lips and Nichkhun is sticking his head out in the background.
People who saw the picture responded: “2PM is so cute.” “Why are you pouting?” “Nichkhun’s face is going to disappear.” “They are handsome boys.” “When are you going to return?” “They are such cuties.”
2PM will continue their Arena Tour Legend of 2PM in Nagoya, Osaka, Tokyo, and Sapporo until February.

Source: TV Report

[Photo] JYJ Park Yoo Chun at Rooftop Prince

[Photo] JYJ Kim Jae Joong had a prive party with friends

KARA Ji Young & 2NE1 Minji Birthday ★

Wow congratulation Happy Birthday girls!!!!!!!!!

These two cute girls are now 20 years old!

hehe they were also cute when starting singing.

cute cute!

[Photo] My Flower Boy Neighbor Kiss Scene Behind Cut

miss A’s Suzy makes the V sign in a pink school uniform

miss A’s Suzy recently showed off her beautiful appearance.
An online community posted a picture with the caption, “Suzy looks like a beautiful high school girl in a school uniform.”
In the picture, Suzy is intimately posing with a cast member on the set for a school uniform advertisement. They both are making the V sign while smiling for the camera.
People who saw the picture responded: “Suzy looks good in a pink school uniform.” “She’s so beautiful.” “I think she is the most beautiful female entertainer.” “I want to see her in person.” “Suzy is a goddess.”
miss A attended the Samsung Galaxy, 27th Golden Disk Awards, which was held on January 16 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and received the Rookie of the Year award.

Source: TV Report

miss A’s Suzy makes the V sign in a pink school uniform

miss A’s Suzy recently showed off her beautiful appearance.
An online community posted a picture with the caption, “Suzy looks like a beautiful high school girl in a school uniform.”
In the picture, Suzy is intimately posing with a cast member on the set for a school uniform advertisement. They both are making the V sign while smiling for the camera.
People who saw the picture responded: “Suzy looks good in a pink school uniform.” “She’s so beautiful.” “I think she is the most beautiful female entertainer.” “I want to see her in person.” “Suzy is a goddess.”
miss A attended the Samsung Galaxy, 27th Golden Disk Awards, which was held on January 16 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and received the Rookie of the Year award.

Source: TV Report

Tiger JK, Yoon Mi Rae and Bizzy Join Hands for MFBTY Debut

The kings and queen of Hip Hop are joining hands to form a project group MFBTY, an acronym for ‘My Fans Better Than Yours’. The trio from Jungle Entertainment; Tiger JK, Yoon Mi Rae and Bizzy recently released a Music Video teaser titled ‘Sweet Dream’.
The 30-sec teaser unveils a catchy chorus with intense action, one of which had Tiger JK pounced on by a robotic jaguar. Expect the unexpected, is what we would say.
The album and full music video for ‘Sweet Dream’ is set for release on 21 January.