B1A4′s Sandeul undergoes surgery to repair cartilage in his knee

B1A4′s Sandeul recently underwent surgery to repair cartilage in his knee.
On February 13, B1A4′s agency said, “Sandeul went to the hospital last week due to knee pain. He was diagnosed with cartilage damage and underwent surgery right after the diagnose.”
Sandeul is currently taking a break after the surgery. He should be able to move around freely in his daily life but he is trying to avoid excessive activities.
The agency added, “Since B1A4 has completed performing their EP, Sandeul is recovering fast while taking a break. He will follow his original schedules but he will not be able to dance for a while.”
B1A4 was selected as an MC for MBC’s Show! Music Core for two weeks instead of SNSD.

• Source: TV Report

Oh Yeon Seo: “Long time no see”

Actress Oh Yeon Seo recently released two pictures of herself.
On February 11, Oh posted pictures in her me2day account with the comment, “Long time no see. Happy New Year. I hope you and I can always be happy.”
In the pictures, Oh is sitting on a couch in comfortable clothes. She is smiling for the camera and posing cute. She is also showing off her sharp chin and slim figure after she has left MBC’s We Got Married.
People responded: “You seem like you’ve lost more weight.” “You still look pretty.” “I’m enjoying your TV series Oh Ja Ryong Is Coming.” “I’m sad that you’ve left the show.” “I’ll support you forever.” “She’s cute.” “Her dimples are attractive.”
Oh is currently playing the role of Na Gong Joo on the series.

• Source: TV Report

B.A.P’s Himchan breaks his fingers

B.A.P are currently having a difficult time.
On February 13, TS Entertainment, B.A.P’s agency reported, “B.A.P’s Himchan recently broke his fingers and underwent an operation, so only five members of the group will promote the new album, One Shot.”
Himchan broke the ring finger and the little finger of his right hand when he was trying to get on a car. Wearing a cast, he’s currently taking a rest at his parents’ house.
A spokesperson for Himchan says, “The doctor said Himchan needs to take a rest. He won’t be able to participate in the performance for ‘Push Up,’ which could be a chance to show off his manly side. Himchan and other members are really sad about that. They thought they could present the distinctive style of B.A.P with this album. Because all members of the group have worked really hard on this album, they’re quite disappointed about that.”
On February 12, B.A.P released the second album, One Shot, and the music video of the lead track. The group topped such charts as Bugs with the song, and the song became one of the most searched words on portal sites.
Starting on KBS 2TV’s Music Bank, they’ll perform the lead track on MBC TV’s Show! Music Core and SBS TV’s Inkigayo. On February 23 and 24, they’ll hold the first concert, B.A.P Live on Earth Seoul, at the Olympic Hall.

• Source: TV Report

Davichi sing a soundtrack for Iris 2

The first soundtrack for KBS 2TV’s new drama series Iris 2 and the music video of the soundtrack will be released on February 13 at noon.
“Don’t You Know,” the first soundtrack for Iris 2, is a ballad that has been created by Davichi in collaboration with the young producer 79. It’s a main theme song for the romantic scenes of Yoo Kun (played by Jang Hyuk) and Soo Yeon (played by Lee Da Hae) in the series.
Accompanied by spectacular orchestra sound and piano sound and Davichi’s appealing voice, the soundtrack seems to make a hit.
The emotive, sad melody of the soundtrack and the movie-like music video are currently attracting a lot of attention.
In the music video, Yoo Kun and Soo Yeon are staring at each other on a street in Hungary. The beautiful scenes from the series are making the song even more beautiful.
Iris 2 is an action melodrama series that stars Jang Hyuk, Lee Da Hae, Lee Beom Soo, Oh Yeon Soo, Kim Young Cheol, MBLAQ’s Joon, and Yoon So Yi. The series will start airing on February 13 at 10:00 p.m.

• Source: TV Report

Yoon Si Yoon sings a soundtrack for The Pretty Boy Next Door

Yoon Si Yoon recently attracted a lot of attention by singing a soundtrack for The Pretty Boy Next Door.
On February 12, Yoon Si Yoon’s “Wanting To Date,” the fifth soundtrack for tvN’s drama series The Pretty Boy Next Door, was released on online music stores.
“Wanting To Date” is a theme song for Enrique Keum, Yoon’s character in the series. It’s characterized by Yoon’s sweet, lovely voice. It’s usually played in the dating scenes of Go Dok Mi (played by Park Shin Hye) and Enrique Keum, who just started dating.
“Wanting To Date” is written by Kang Ho Yeon, a music director who composed soundtracks for many drama series. It’s an acoustic number that emphasizes Yoon’s gentle voice as well as its sweet melody that describes Enrique Keum’s feelings for Go Dok Mi.
People who heard the news about the soundtrack responded: “I remember he also sang ‘Becoming Dust’ well. I’ll listen to the soundtrack, too.” “I love Yoon Si Yoon.” “His voice is so sweet.”
In the episode of The Pretty Boy Next Door that aired on February 12, Go Dok Mi and Enrique Keum start dating.

• Source: TV Report

Miss A’s Fei shows off her pretty face, promoting 2PM’s new album

Miss A’s Fei and Min recently promoted 2PM’s new album.
On February 12, Fei uploaded a picture of herself on her Weibo account with the comment, “I met Min at a recording studio to prepare the showcase in Singapore. I’m trying to promote 2PM’s new album. Go, 2PM! Go, Miss A!”
In the picture, Fei is staring at the camera with 2PM’s new album in her hand. She’s showing off a sexy, mature look, wearing heavy eye makeup and tying her hair back.
People who saw the picture responded: “Fei is getting prettier.” “I support both Miss A and 2PM!” “It’s nice to see the two groups caring about each other.” “I hope 2PM’s new album becomes a hit.”
2PM will release the second album, Legend of 2PM, in Japan on February 13. On February 13 and 14, they’ll hold concerts in Japan under the title of 2013 Legend of 2PM.

• Source: TV Report

Rainbow’s Jae Kyung makes lemon tea for her grandmother

Rainbow’s Jae Kyung recently made lemon tea.
On February 13, Jae Kyung uploaded some pictures of the lemon tea she made on her Twitter account with the comment, “The lemon tea I made is well-aged now. I’ll show this to you at the showcase.”
On February 8, she said she made lemon tea as a surprise gift for her grandmother.
In the pictures, Jae Kyung is staring at the camera with a cute look on her face, holding a transparent jar that contains some lemon inside.
People who saw the pictures responded: “I want your lemon tea.” “Jae Kyung is so pretty.” “Is Rainbow coming out with a new album?” “Jae Kyung is so cute.” “I wonder how the taste of the lemon tea is.”
Rainbow will hold a press interview and a showcase for their new album at the V-Hall near Hong Ik University on February 13 at 4:00 p.m.

• Source: TV Report

YoonA feels pressured by ‘center position’ in group?

Girls’ Generation‘s YoonA shared her thoughts on being the ‘center position’ of the group.
On the February 8th ‘Section TV‘, YoonA and actor Lee Min Ho featured as guests. The two stars are the current endorsement models for the outdoor clothing brand Eider.
During their interview, YoonA was asked how she feels about being the ‘center position’ as well as the ‘visual’ of Girls’ Generation. She stated, “At first, I felt a lot of pressure about the center spot, but now I’m used to it. The members usually tell me to stand in the middle too.”
Lee Min Ho later made a comment about the idol star, saying, “I know I look older than I am, but I think YoonA [is going to catch up with me too].” Though initially caught off-guard, YoonA then agreed that she thinks she is looking older than her age as well.

[Photo] CNBLUE music comeback in backstage

T-ara receives the Singer of the month award on K-pop Award

T-ara received the Singer of the month award on Gaon K-pop Awards.
At the 2nd Gaon Chart K-pop Award that was held at February 13 at 7:00 p.m, T-ara received the Singer of the Month with “Lovey-Dovey.”
Soyeon went on stage and said, “Thank you for giving us this award. We will become the better T-ara in year 2013. Sadly, Eunjung is not with us today, but I would like to thank you all for her.”
K-pop Award is based on the objective data that has been gathered from Gaon Chart. The Award gives awards to 16 teams who sold the most albums from January to December of last year.
Joo Young Hun and Brown Eyed Girls’ Ga In hosted the event and other artists such as Big Bang, Super Junior, TVXQ, Taetiseo, 2NE1, Wonder Girls, T-ara attended at the event.

• Source: TV Report

Ailee prays for the peaceful repose of Im Yoon Taek

Singer Ailee says she has prayed for the peaceful repose of Im Yoon Taek, who passed away on February 11 after a long struggle against stomach cancer. At the Second Gaon Chart K-pop Awards, which took place on February 13 at 7:00 p.m at Seoul Sonpa Olympic Hall, Ailee was nominated as the rookie female artist of the year. As she accepted her award, she deeply moved the audience by saying, “I’ve learned that music is not just singing but sharing one’s feelings with others. Yoon Taek, rest in peace in heaven.”
These K-pop awards are based on objective data that has been gathered from the Gaon Chart. The event gives awards to 16 teams who sold the most albums from January to December of the previous year.
Joo Young Hun and Brown Eyed Girls’ Ga In hosted the event and such other artists as Big Bang, Super Junior, TVXQ, Taetiseo, 2NE1, Wonder Girls, T-ara attended.

• Source: TV Report

Actress Choi Kang Hee shows off her charisma as an NIS agent

On February 13, actress Choi Kang Hee uploaded a picture on her Twitter account with the caption, “This is from the last episode, but it feels like a long time ago. That is before I was made up as Seo Won. It was when I did my hair. I was in a hurry, so that was the outfit I wore in the broadcast.”
Currently, Choi is playing an agent of the National Intelligence Service in MBC’s Seventh Grade Civil Servant with Joo Won. The picture seems to have been taken during a break.
Netizens commented: “I don’t know what it is exactly, but her charisma stands out.” “She looks so young.” “I wonder what the secret is behind her youth and beauty.” “Seventh Grade Civil Servant is so entertaining. I always watch the first broadcast of every episode.”

• Source: TV Report

Park Min Woo and Yu Bin on the set of a new OCN series

Some still pictures of Park Min Woo and Yu Bin, of the Wonder Girls, who are in the cast of OCN’s The Virus, have been posted on the official blog of the series. The photos were taken on the set. Park plays the character Bong Seon Dong, who works at the right hand of the counterpart of the actor Uhm Ki Joon, while Yu Bin plays Lee Joo Young, an IT expert on a team responding to the crisis of a deadly infection. Park smiles brightly in his picture, showing off his charming dimples. Yu Bin has taken up the challenge of acting for the first time in the series. In the photo, she is looking at something off to the side, making her profile and sharp nose stand out.
Along with Park and Yu Bin, the cast of the series includes Uhm Ki Joon, Lee Ki Woo, Hyun Woo, and Lee So Jung. The Virus is a ten-episode mystery thriller about a crisis response team’s fight to prevent a deadly virus mutation from spreading. The first episode will be on March 1.

• Source: TV Report

Kim Woo Bin is expanding his horizons

Actor Kim Woo Bin (24), who has become a rising star for his character Park Heung Soo in KBS 2’s School 2013, has revealed his wish to be in the regular cast of SBS’s Running Man. On February 13, he was interviewed by TV Report at the Café Bene in Apgujeong-dong. He said, “I’m in love with variety programs. When I’m resting at home or getting ready to go out, I always watch them. My favorite shows are Infinite Challenge, Hello, and Running Man.”
When the reporter told Kim that it was interesting to find him in love with Hello, Kim said, “I’ve known Shin Dong Yeob, who hosts the show, for a while because we were in a sitcom together. Also, hearing people’s genuine concerns keeps me very interested. I never miss an episode.”
When asked if there was any variety show he wanted to appear on, Kim said, “As long as my schedule allowed, I’d love to appear on any of them. I’d really love to appear on Running Man as a regular cast member. I have an outgoing personality and believe it would go well with the program. I promise to do well if I become a part of it.”
Kim Woo Bin first debuted as a model and got his first job as an actor in KBS 2’s White Christmas in 2011. His acting career continued in KBS 2’s Cupid Factory, SBS’s Gentlemen’s Dignity, and School 20013.Already, before reaching his second year as an actor, he has risen as a hot rookie.
Kim concluded, “This sudden attention still leaves me startled, but I’ll give my best to live up to people’s expectations.”

• Source: TV Report

Which ‘idol’ singers will appear in the special feature for Love and War?

Recently, the cast for the “idol” version for Love and War is fixed and revealed.
On February 13, a representative of KBS reported that the main cast for the special feature for Love and War has been decided. They are ZE:A’s Kim Dong Jun, Jewelry’s Kim Yewon, and 4Minute’s Nam Ji Hyun.
The staff member explained, “For now, we’re only going to make one episode and will see if we’re going to make further ones. The ‘idols,’ not the actors we used to have for the show, will act out the stories of ordinary people. It will be about love and marriage of the current generation.”
This special feature is scheduled to air at the beginning of March, and the shooting with the “idols” will begin soon.

• Source: TV Report

Super Junior’s Yesung sings a song for the sound track of a popular TV series

“Carbon Paper,” a song done by Yesung, of Super Junior, for the sound track of SBS’s new Wednesday-Thursday series That Winter The Wind Blows, was released on February 13 through several online music sites. The song serves as a theme song for the character Oh Soo (played by Jo In Sung). It is a pop ballad with an accompaniment of strings and drums. The love between Oh Soo and Oh Young (played by Song Hye Kyo) is represented as steps in the lyrics. Yesung’s emotional voice will complement the series.
People who have heard the song responded: “The song makes me anticipate the series even more.” “I’ve fallen in love with the song and Yesung’s voice.” “I heard that the song was produced by Kang Ta and that it’s perfect for Yesung’s voice.” “The song is awesome.”
Kang Ta is in charge of producing the sound-track music for the series. Singer The One has also joined in singing songs for the series.

• Source: TV Report

2PM’s Chan Sung and Joo Won wear blanket skirts to stay warm

Pictures of actor Joo Won and 2PM’s Hwang Chan Sung were recently released.
On February 13, an official for MBC’s Wednesday-Thursday series 7th Grade Civil Servant tweeted two pictures with the comment, “Gil Ro on 7th Grade Civil Servant wears a skirt?” “Do Ha on 7th Grade Civil Servant wears a skirt.”
Joo retweeted the pictures with the comment, “It’s too cold outside.” Hwang also retweeted the pictures with the comment, “Oops, you worked hard shooting today.”
In the pictures, Joo and Hwang are waiting to shoot the series on the set. The two stars are wearing blankets that look like skirts and it made many people laugh.
People who saw the pictures responded: “They are so cute.” “You are working hard to shoot the series outside.” “Let’s watch the series on time.”

• Source: Money Today

4minute’s Hyun Ah looks cute rather than sexy

4minute’s Hyun Ah is receiving a lot of attention.
An online community posted several pictures with the caption, “Hyun Ah without makeup.”
In the picture, Hyun Ah is showing off her innocent and pure appeal rather than looking like her usual sexy self. Her clear skin and cute appearances impressed many people.
People who saw the pictures responded: “Hyun Ah looks prettier without makeup.” “Her face looks awesome without putting on makeup.” “Don’t wear makeup.” “She looks the most beautiful without makeup.” “Stop being sexy and be innocent.”
Hyun Ah appeared on the February 11 episode of MBC’s Idol Star Track and Filed Archery Championships.

• Source: TV Report

Big Bang’s G-Dragon wears smoky makeup

Photographer Hong Jang Hyun released a picture of Big Bang’s G-Dragon while shooting a pictorial.
On February 13, Hong tweeted a picture with the comment, “Your appearance improves each day and I look more like an old man.”
In the picture, G-Dragon is showing off his powerful appeal while wearing smoky makeup and posing for the camera with Hong. He also drew a lot of attention with his unique hat and various accessories as a fashionista.
People who saw the picture responded: “He looks good with smoky makeup.” “I can’t wait to see the pictorial.” “That’s G-Dragon.”
G-Dragon will hold his exclusive concert at the Olympic Park in Seoul on March 30 and 31. Then he will go on a Japanese tour.

• Source: Starnews

Why is CNBLUE accused of copyright infringement?

Mnet made an official announcement on a copyright suit between Crying Nut and CNBLUE.
On February 13, a spokesperson for Mnet said, “We admit that it was our fault. We will do our best to help the two groups come to an amicable agreement.”
Crying Nut’s agency, Drug Records, filed a copyright suit to the Seoul Central District Court on February 12 against CNBLUE’s agency, FNC Entertainment, claiming forty million won in damages.
According to Crying Nut, CNBLUE used a sound source without permission and released their performance as a DVD in Japan.
The performance was given on the June 17 episode of Mnet’s M Countdown in 2010. On the show, CNBLUE performed Crying Nut’s world cup fight song “Deadly Offside.” And the video of their performance was included in CNBLUE’s special DVD released in Japan in August, 2010.
A spokesperson for CNBLUE said, “CNBLUE had to give a sudden performance with the sound source provided by Mnet. We didn’t know that the video was included in the DVD. We didn’t even make any profits from the song.”
Mnet said, “We gave Crying Nut a monetary compensation last August. I think they field a suit against CNBLUE because they performed the song. We made a mistake and all problems have occurred because of us. We will try hard to iron out all the mutual misunderstandings.”

• Source: TV Report

ZE:A’s Kwang Hee and Secret’s Seon Hwa are full of ambitions

ZE:A’s Hwang Kwang Hee and Secret’s Han Seon Hwa were selected as the idols with the biggest ambitions.
Cable channel MBC Every1′s Week Idol revealed the ranking for the Best 7 ambitious idols who want to become the top of the tree.
Hwang, who previously said on MBC’s Knee-Drop Guru that he wants to become the best MC, ranked first. Han, who appears on KBS’s Monday-Tuesday series Advertisement Genius Lee Tae Baek, ranked second. Hwang and Han, who are appearing on MBC’s We Got Married as an imaginary married couple, stood side by side.
Hwang was so happy to be ranked first and said, “I’m happy. I’ll work harder.” When he heard that Han ranked second, he asked, “Did we look so ambitious?”
The show will air on February 13 at 6:00 p.m.

• Source: TV Report

TVXQ’s Changmin looks like a character from a graphic novel

On the February 12 episode of KBS’s Moonlight Prince, TVXQ’s Changmin compared himself to the character Shin Joon Seop from the comic book Slam Dunk. He said, “Shin Joon Seop, a Haenam three-pointer, is the most attractive character to me. He overcame his shortcomings by practicing hard. I can relate to him.” In the graphic novel, Shin Joon Seop shoots five hundred balls every day and becomes a member of a team’s starting lineup. Changmin is also well known as a star who constantly tries hard to go beyond anything he’s done before. The cast members on the show even said that Changmin and the character look alike.
The show garnered 3.4 percent of the viewing audience.

• Source: Starnews

Handsome passport pictures of SHINee

Passport pictures of group SHINee were recently released.
On the February 12 episode of MBC Music’s SHINee’s One Fine Day, each SHINee member went on a trip to places where they wanted to go for three nights and four days.
SHINee members revealed their passport pictures at the airport. Onew drew a lot of attention with his natural style and beautiful smile.
Jong Hyun also revealed his passport picture and said, “My hair was very short.” Jong Hyun is showing off his clear cut features with short hairstyle. Min Ho also revealed his flower boy looking picture and captured many fans’ attention.
People who saw the show responded: “Their passport pictures make my heart warm.” “They haven’t changed at all.” “I wonder what Key and Tae Min’s passport pictures look like.”

• Source: Money Today

B.A.P Impresses in ‘One Shot’ MV

B.A.P returns with yet another music video, an action-packed 7-minute long plot. The title track ‘One Shot’ for the upcoming mini-album boasts high expenses and features a giant statue of the Matoki, B.A.P’s trademark.
Staying true to their masculine style, ‘One Shot’ also had many on-the-ground choreography such as the push-up step.

Members of B.A.P showed off their ‘bad boy’ acting as they find all means to save Young Jae who was held captive by a gang. The confrontation between B.A.P and the gang ends up in complete bloodshed. In the midst of it all, the MV surprises with a dramatic twist.
What did you think of the MV and B.A.P’s acting?

• Source: TSENT2008

2NE1′s Sandara Park shows off her everlasting beauty

2NE1′s Sandara Park still looks beautiful compared to the look she had three years ago.
Some pictures of Park were recently uploaded on an online community board under the title of “The difference between 27-year-old Sandara Park and 30-year-old Sandara Park.”
They’re some captured photos from a show that Park appeared on three years ago and some pictures of Park taken when she just came back to Korea from Japan on February 9. In the picture that was taken recently, she’s wearing the fur hat she wore on the show three years ago, but she doesn’t seem to have changed much.
People who saw the pictures responded: “Sandara Park hasn’t changed much for the last three years.” “Sandara Park looks really young.” “She hasn’t changed much. It’s amazing.”

• Source: TV Report

Park Min Young shows off an innocent look in a TV commercial

Some pictures of actress Park Min Young shooting a TV commercial were recently released.
On February 13, King Kong Entertainment, Park’s agency, released some behind-the-scenes pictures of the shooting of a TV commercial for the cosmetics brand A’PIEU, which Park is working for as an advertising model.
In the pictures, Park is relaxed on a sofa, showing off her clean skin and innocent face.
People who saw the pictures responded: “Park Min Young looks so innocent.” “Park Min Young has become prettier.” “I envy her clean skin.”
Park Min Young is currently getting ready for her next project.

• Source: TV Report

Lee Dong Wook shows off his wit on the last episode of Kang Shim Jang

Actor Lee Dong Wook, the host of SBS TV’s Kang Shim Jang, showed off his wit until the last moment.
On the last episode of the show that aired on February 12, Lee showed off his wit.
As he had always been, he was funny and entertaining on the episode, creating a friendly mood on the set with another host Shin Dong Yeop. Some scenes from the episodes he hosted for the last one year also attracted a lot of attention from viewers.
As an actor, he had a manly, charismatic image, so many people were worried when they heard that Lee would be a host of the talk show. However, he satisfied many viewers with his wit. Showing off perfect teamwork with Shin, he had hosted the show well.

According to the crew of the show, Lee’s fans came to the studio with placards that wrote, “Kang Shim Jang and Lee Dong Wook, Thank you. I’ll always support you,” when the last episode was shot. At this, Lee said thank you to the fans and took a picture with a bouquet of flowers and a cake that he received from them.
Lee says, “I really appreciate all the crew, the regular cast, and the host Shin Dong Yeop, who have helped me experience many things as a talk show host, for a year. I really had a lot of fun. I had a great experience as an actor. I still have far more to go, but I really appreciate the viewers who have supported Kang Shim Jang. I’ll come out again with a good project.”
Lee will now focus on his acting career.

• Source: TV Report

Song Hye Kyo as a middle school student: Everlasting beauty

Some pictures of actress Song Hye Kyo were recently released.
Some captured photos of a show that Song appeared on when she was a middle school student were recently uploaded on an online community board under the title of “Song Hye Kyo as a middle school student: Everlasting beauty.”
In the photos, Song is talking about her thoughts on winning an educational model contest. Her smile is as beautiful as hers now.
People who saw the photos responded: “Song Hye Kyo is a original beauty.” “She deserves to be the winner of the contest.” “Song Hye Kyo was so pretty when she was in middle school.” “She was awesome.” “I envy her.” “She’s a natural-born beauty.”
Song will work with Jo In Sung in SBS TV’s new drama series Wind Blows in Winter, playing the role of rich woman Oh Young.

• Source: TV Report

Kim Soo Hyun says, “I have never been offered a role in Tazza 2″

Actor Kim Soo Hyun recently said it’s not true that he was cast as the lead role in Tazza 2.
On February 13, Key East, Kim’s agency, reported, “We were just asked about Kim Soo Hyun’s schedule. He hasn’t even received the script of the film. It’s not true that Kim Soo Hyun was cast in Tazza 2.” A media source reported earlier than Kim was recently cast as the lead role in Tazza 2.
Regarding the report, Key East said, “Kim Soo Hyun is currently receiving a lot of offers for TV drama series and films. Tazza 2 is just one of them.” The production team of Tazza 2 also said exactly the same.
The production team of Tazza 2 says, “Because we’re currently working on the script, we haven’t even started casting. We were just asking some actors about their schedules. It’s not true that the cast has already been decided.”
Tazza 2 is a sequel to the hit movie Tazza, which was released in 2006 and attracted over 6.84 million viewers. Kang Hyung Cheol, who also directed Speedy Scandal and Sunny, will direct the film, so a lot of people in the movie industry are currently paying close attention to the film. The shooting was supposed to be started early this year, but it has been postponed as the production team recently decided to revise the script.
The script of Tazza 2 is not completed yet, so the production team will start casting after the complete script comes out.

• Source: Starnews