KARA will release Solo Collection on November 28 and 30

Girl group KARA will release their solo that they wrote the lyrics by themselves in Korea for the first time.
On November 27, KARA’s agency, DSP Media, said that the group will release Solo Collection, which includes each member’s solo, and music videos on November 28 and 30.
Nicole and Goo Hara will release their solos on November 28 and Park Gyuri, Han Seung Yeon, and Kang Jiyoung will release their solos on November 30. The ordinary version and limited version of EP will be released on December 4.
Composers Han Jae Ho and Kim Seung Soo, who have been working with the group, and Lee Joo Hyung and G-High, who composed several hit songs, produced the EP.
The solos were pre-released at the group’s first exclusive concert KARASIA, which was held in February in Korea. The EP was also pre-released in Japan and ranked fourth on the Oricon chart.
A spokesperson for the group says, “All group members wrote the lyrics for the songs for the first time and tried to put their own feelings into their solo music. They also actively participated in making their music videos and made the ‘self made’ EP.”

• Source: Starnews

Park Shin Hye and Yoon Si Yoon at the read-through for The Flower Boy Next Door

Some snapshots of members of the cast for tvN’s new drama series The Flower Boy Next Door at the read-through were recently released.
On November 21, the cast members played their roles at the first read-through as if they were really shooting the series. Yoon Si Yoon, who appears in a drama series for the first time after he finished the series Me Too, Flower, and Kim Ji Hoon, who was recently discharged from the army, also attended the read-through.
Park Shin Hye also showed off a goddess look without wearing makeup. As such handsome actors and pretty actresses as Yoon, Kim, Go Kyung Pyo, Park, and Kim Yoon Hye attended the read-through, the meeting room almost seemed like a studio for a photo shoot for a fashion magazine.
The Flower Boy Next Door is a romantic comedy drama series, based on the popular Internet cartoon series I Peek at Him Everyday. An isolated girl named Go Dok Mi (played by Park Shin Hye) falls in love with Enrique Keum (played by Yoon Si Yoon) after she gets caught by him peeking at a man next door.
The Flower Boy Next Door is a series that succeeds such drama series as Flower Boy Ramyun Shop and Shut Up: Flower Boy Band, which aired last year. Yoon, Park, and Kim will play the roles of men and a woman in a love triangle.
Producer Jo Moon Joo of CJ E&M says, “Because the director, writer, and members of the cast have studied the characters in the series for a long time, they showed off great teamwork at the first read-through. I believe this series can succeed because the cast members are showing great affection for their characters and also showing off good teamwork.”
The series will start airing on January 7 next year and air every Monday and Tuesday at 11:00 p.m.

• Source: TV Report

Super Junior’s Eunhyuk is consoled by Shin Dong Yeob

Host Shin Dong Yeob of KBS 2TV’s Hello recently consoled Super Junior’s Eunhyuk for having a hard time after a picture of himself and IU was released by mistake.
On the 100th episode of the show, which aired on November 26, Super Junior’s Eunhyuk, Shindong, and Sungmin appeared as guests and listened to people’s worries.
Before listening to people’s worries, Shin asked the guests about their worries. Sungmin said, “I don’t know what to do when I appear on variety shows,” and Shindong said, “I’m worried that I quickly gain weight after I finish being on a diet.”
Eunhyuk’s turn came, but Shin didn’t ask him to talk about his worries.
Other hosts asked Shin, “Why aren’t you asking Eunhyuk?” but Shin just patted Eunhyuk on the shoulder with a meaningful look on his face. He seems to have been considerate of Eunhyuk, who recently had a hard time after a picture of himself with IU was mistakenly released, but Shin’s action got laughs as it attracted even more attention to Eunhyuk.

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Super Junior’s Leeteuk says in tears, “I’ll take care of myself well”

Super Junior’s Leeteuk recently dropped tears.
On the episode of MBC Music’s All the K-pop that will air on October 26, Super Junior’s Leeteuk and Shindong will make a guest appearance and talk about Leeteuk, who will join the army on October 30.
In the shooting of the episode, Boom asked Leeteuk to give his thoughts on joining the army. Leeteuk said, “I’ll take care of myself well and come back as a real man,” and dropped tears, being sad about saying goodbye to people.
However, he soon made the audience laugh. On the show, two members of a new girl group also appeared as guests. According to reports, Boom asked the production team to cast them as guests.
When the members appeared in the studio, Leeteuk got surprised and became shy.
Leeteuk said one of the members is Boom’s ideal type and Boom once said, “I want to take care of the group along with A-Pink.”
Leeteuk and Boom found out that they were fascinated by the same girl group.
Boom got embarrassed by Leeteuk, and they struke sparks off each other throughout the shooting. The episode will air on October 26 at 11:00 p.m.

• Source: TV Report

Jung Il Woo to hold his first fan meeting in Taiwan

Actor Jung Il Woo will hold his first fan meeting in Taiwan on December 8.
The title for the Taiwanese fan meeting is ‘The promise of the first snow 2012.’ Jung expressed his affection towards the fan meeting by creating the title all by himself.
Jung says, “I heard that there is no snow in Taiwan. I think the ‘first snow’ will make the Taiwanese fans excited.”
Jung few to Taiwan on October 23 to promote his fan meeting and stayed their for two nights and three days.
Jung gave an interview to major media outlet, appeared on several TV shows, and took pictorials while staying in Taiwan.
A local official says, “Local officials were surprised to see so many people gathered for Jung wherever he goes. He is pretty popular in Taiwan.”

• Source: TV Report

Little Psy Hwang Min Woo and Psy look a like

A picture of Psy when he was a little child was recently released. Little Psy Hwang Min Woo and Psy in the picture looked a like.
On the episode of MBC TV’s Good Day that aired on October 24, Little Psy Hwang Min Woo, who has become popular since he appeared in the music video of Psy’s “Gangnam Style,” and his parents made a guest appearance.
Pictures of Hwang and Psy in his childhood were also released. They looked alike in the pictures.
Hwang’s father said, “Whenever I go out with my son, people ask me if my son is Psy’s son. I feel sad honestly, but it’s still nice that my son looks like Psy.”
Hwang said, “Whenever I go out with my mom, people say I look like Psy’s son.”
At this, Hwang’s mother seemed embarrassed.

• Source: Xportsnews

A Pink’s Eunji is cast in a melodrama series, Wind Blows in Winter

 A-Pink’s Eunji will appear in a new drama series, Wind Blows in Winter, written by Noh Hee Kyung.
Having received favorable reviews for her acting through the drama series Answer to 1997, Eunji plays the role of Moon Hee Sun, a younger sister of Moon Hee Joo, the first love of Oh Soo (played by Jo In Sung). Moon Hee Sun is a tomboy who likes flowers. She tries to hate Oh Soo, who leaves her sister, but she can’t.
A spokesperson for the series says, “Eunji has recently decided to appear in the series Wind Blows in Winter. We’re sure she will be able to give a boost to the series as she did to Answer to 1997.”
Eunji says, “I’m so honored to appear in a drama series written by the best writer in Korea and work with great actors and director. Thanks to you all for loving Answer to 1997, I’ll also try my best in the new drama series. Please give me your interest and love.”
Wind Blows in Winter is a story about a gambler who lives a meaningless life after getting abandoned by his parents and failing his first love. In order to pay his debt, he starts to live with a rich girl. However, he falls in love with the girl, who is also as lonely as him. It will soon start shooting.

• Source: TV Report

A preview of The King of Dramas is released

A preview of SBS TV’s new drama series The King of Dramas is attracting a lot of attention with the distinctive three characters of the series.
The preview aired right after the previous episode of SBS TV’s drama series Faith ended. The preview shows three main characters of the series, Anthony Kim (played by Kim Myung Min), a legendary drama producer who says the drama business is so harsh that people in the business even have to give up on their life with family, Lee Go Eun (played by Jung Ryeo Won), a writer who says an assistant writer should also be respected, and Kang Hyun Min (played by Super Junior’s Siwon), a ruthless top celebrity holding a toy gun.
People responded: “The series seems really interesting from the preview.” “I’m so excited about the acting of Kim Myung Min, Jung Ryeo Won, and Siwon.” “I think Kim Myung Min will also do well in the series.” “Jung Ryeo Won looks just like the character she plays in the series.”
A spokesperson for the series says, “The King of Dramas is a story about people who make dramas. It will be fun to watch characters with different personalities and viewpoints.”
The series will start airing on November 5 at 9:55 p.m.

• Source: TV Report

Block B’s Zico and P.O will emcee The Show

Block B’s Zico and P.O will emcee a music show.
According to their agency, Stardom Entertainment, on October 23, Zico and P.O emcee’d SBS MTV’s The Show on October 22.
The two members said, “We were so happy to hear that we would emcee the show. Since we returned to performing after a long time, the news made us even more happy. We will do our best for the fans.”
The Show is a new music show, in which popular singers give various performances with various themes.
BTOB’s Min Hyuk and Sung Jae, Secret’s Hyo Seong and f(x)’s Luna, and B.A.P’s Him Chan and Girl’s Day’s Hye Ri were post MCs for the show.

• Source: Starnews

Song Joong Ki takes care of Moon Chae Won at hospital on Nice Guy

Maru (played by Song Joong Ki) and Eun Gi (played by Moon Chae Won) faces a crisis in KBS 2TV’s drama series Nice Guy.
In the last episode, Maru and Eun Gi have a date at the beach. In the 13th episode of the series, which will air on October 24, Eun Gi collapses, suffering from the memories brought back to her.
Eun Gi is lying on a hospital bed without consciousness, and Maru is staring at her with a serious look on his face, holding her hands tightly and wiping the sweat on her face.
Eun Gi is having a good time with Maru, but she seems to bring back her memory, being confused by things that crosses her mind.
For Maru, Eun Gi is now a reason to live. Maru is also everything for Eun Gi. Viewers are wondering how they will go through the difficult situation they’re facing now.
A spokesperson for the series says, “In the next episode, Eun Gi tries to bring back her good memory with Maru, and Maru gets confused by this. Please look forward to Maru and Eun Gi’s precarious love story.”
In the next episode, Jae Hee (played by Park Si Yeon) and Min Young (played by Kim Tae Hoon) try to get Maru in trouble by making a false charge against him. However, Maru also get ready to stand against them.

• Source: TV Report

BoA is happy to meet Hyun Seok and Jin Young

Singer BoA recently expressed her feelings about appearing on SBS’s audition program K-pop Star 2.
On October 23, BoA tweeted, “Star recording the K-pop Star 2 today! I’m happy to meet the staff members, Hyun Seok, and Jin Young after a long time! I hope that I can meet many great friends! Let’s go to Tanhyeon!”
BoA, who also appeared on K-pop Star 1, which started airing in December of last year, received many favorable reviews for her sensational judge. She will appear on the season two with Yang Hyun Seok and Park Jin Young.
People responded: “Can we see your tears again this time?” “I can’t wait to see the new season.” “Please do a good job on judging.”
The season two, which will start airing in mid-November, will be directed by producer Park Sung Hoon.

• Source: Starnews

Actress Oh Yeon Seo is a lovely girl in Bangkok

Actress Oh Yeon Seo recently transformed into a lovely girl.
Oh took a pictorial for the star style magazine High Cut, which was published on October 18. Through the pictorial, Oh showed off her slim figure and mature look.
For the pictorial, which was taken in Bangkok, Oh wore collections from popular designers, including, Ralph Lauren, Miu Miu, Burberry Prorsum, and Salvatore Ferragamo.
The pictorial is published through the eighty-eighth issue of the magazine. Undisclosed pictures were released on the official magazine website(www.highcut.co.kr).

• Source: TV Report

A-Pink’s Jund Eun Ji says she’s on cloud nine after sharing a hug with Ji Sung

A-Pink’s Jund Eun Ji recently screamed out of happiness as she shared a hug with Ji Sung, who she says her ideal type of man.
On the episode of SBS’s Strong Heart that aired on October 23, Jung talked about her ideal typed of man: “I didn’t use to have an ideal type of man, but I started to fancy this guy. He looks so pure and innocent and has so beautiful eyes. At first, I happened to see him appear in the series Protect The Boss. He has such a bewitching smile. Since then, I’ve been watching TV right before the screen whenever he is on.”
After the A-Pink beauty’s confession, the gentle actor suggested that they introduce themselves properly.”Why not introduce ourselves to each other,” he said and even gave Jung a light hug, which made her smile. The singer and actress screamed out of happiness: “I’m on cloud nine!”

• Source: Xportsnews

JYJ’s Kim Jae Joong explains, “I did pay for the smartphone that I gifted…”

JYJ’s Kim Jae Joong explained about the smartphone that he gave actor Kim Eung Soo as a gift.
On October 23, Kim posted on his Twitter, “Eung Soo teacher… I paid for the smartphone 100%.”
This was to explain the suspicion of not paying for the smartphone that arose when actor Kim Eung Soo appeared on MBC’s Come To Play that aired on October 22 and said, “Kim Jae Joong gave me a smartphone as a gift.”
In this broadcast, Kim said, “On the shooting of Dr. Jin, Jae Joong saw me use a 2G phone and asked pitifully, ‘Do you still use a 2G phone?’ He gifted me a smartphone on site through his manager.”
The emcee of the show aroused suspicion by saying, “Go ahead and check if the bill doesn’t include the price of the smartphone.” “Yes, make sure to check the bill. I’m pretty sure that the price of the phone is billed monthly.”

• Source: Xportsnews

Kim Soo Hyun shows off an innocent, gentle look in a pictorial

A pictorial of actor Kim Soo Hyun was recently released.
Kim recently did a photo shoot for the winter catalog of the men’s casual brand ZIOZIA.
Under the concept of The Zentleman, Kim portrayed a gentleman in distinctive ways from a man’s point of view.
Themes for the pictorial were deviation, innocence, and wit. Kim portrayed an innocent boy with witty props and a gentleman.
The photographer Kim Hyun Sung captured Kim’s natural, emotive look with his stroboscopic techniques.
Such outdoor clothes as a wool padded jacket, a vest, a coat, and a jacket Kim was wearing in the pictorial also attracted a lot of attention.
A spokesperson for the Marketing Department of ZIOZIA says, “The clothes Kim Soo Hyun is wearing in the pictorial have become popular and increased the sales of our brand. In this winter season, Kim Soo Hyun’s cashmere Chester coat is receiving a lot of attention. Its traditional, trendy style will make men look elegant and stylish.”
The pictorial will be released as paper ads and also be uploaded on the official website of the brand next month.

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Jae Hee reveals his secret marriage

Actor Jae Hee recently announced that he had a wedding unofficially and already have a son.

On October 23, Star K Entertainment, Jae Hee’s agency, reported, “It’s true that Jae Hee already got married. However, it wasn’t a secret marriage. He just had a wedding unofficially.”

Some people have wondered why Jae Hee has kept his marriage secret.

Regarding this, Jae Hee said, “I’m confident about my marriage and my wife. She has helped me a lot when I was having a hard time. I wasn’t trying to keep it secret, but I wanted to protect her because she’s just an ordinary citizen.”

Jae Hee also said he didn’t want to cause MBC TV’s drama series May Queen inconvenience. He said, “I didn’t want to cause the series inconvenience, so I’m just announcing my marriage now and trying to focus on my work. I was surprised because it was reported before I made an announcement, but it’s not something to hide. It was part of my personal life, so I didn’t let people know. I registered my marriage and my son’s birth.”

Jae Hee’s agency also said, “Jae Hee didn’t want his personal life to become an issue after he was discharged from the army.”

The monthly magazine Woman Sense reported in its November issue, “Jae Hee is actually married, but he didn’t register his marriage because of a personal reason. He also has a son.”

Jae Hee debuted in MBC TV’s drama series Mountain in 1997 and became popular in KBS 2TV’s Sassy Girl, Chun Hyang. He appeared in such films as 3-Iron and Art of Fighting and is currently appearing in MBC TV’s drama series May Queen.

• Source: Starnews

KBS unsure about shutting Invincible Youth 2 down

KBS recently said that they are not sure about shutting their variety program Invincible Youth 2 down.
On October 22, a spokesperson for KBS said, “We talked with the production crew for the series and they said they haven’t decided anything yet about retiring the program. They said they were surprised to see the un-confirmed reports.”
A media outlet previously reported that the program will end on November 17 because of its low audience rating.
The program has been airing on every Saturday at 5:00 p.m. since April. Lee Young Ja, MC for the show, started appearing on the show, but their audience rating hasn’t improved.

• Source: TV Report

Actress Lee Na Young shows off her Barbie-doll-like body

Actress Lee Na Young recently showed off her Barbie-doll-like body.
In a recently released commercial film for a warming-clothes brand, the beauty is sporting a skin-tight top, showing off her marvelous figure.
The actress displays a pale grey top, which is advertised as being extremely thin but warm.
The beauty’s curved line as well as the tall height and slim body catches the eye.

• Source: Xportsnews

Big Bang’s G-Dragon makes his pet dog popular

Big Bang’s G-Dragon recently ranked first with his pet dog Gaho.
The October 24 episode of MBC Every1′s Week Idol released the ranking on the idol stars’ pet dogs, who are as popular as their owners.
Since idol stars cast their votes for the ranking, the show found that more idols have cute pet dogs than they thought.
Super Junior’s Eunhyuk has Choco and each member of JYJ also has a pet dog too. SHINee’s Jong Hyun was also in the ranking with his pet dog.
However, G-Dragon’s Gaho ranked first. Gaho previously appeared on TV, red carpet, and concert stage with G-Dragon and drew a lot of attention. Gaho is already like a popular star among idols.
Many stars, including, Infinite’s Hoya and Secret’s Hyo Seong, who cast votes for Gaho, said, “Gaho is already popular as a cute dog.”
The whole ranking will be released on the October 24 episode of the series, which will air at 6:00 p.m.

• Source: TV Report

Will MBLAQ’s Mir appear in Law of the Jungle 2?

Mir of MBLAQ (composed of Seung Ho, G.O, Lee Joon, Chun Dung, and Mir) is to join Byung Man Tribe as a new member.
On October 22, J.Tune Camp which manages the group told to Starnews in a phone interview, “Mir was cast to appear in SBS’s Law of the Jungle 2 and is revising over it in a positive manner. Nothing has decided yet, but we’re rearranging some schedules.”
So far, Law of the Jungle 2 has traveled through Namibia, Papua, Vanuatu, Siberia Tundra, and Madagascar, and it is planning to visit South America for the upcoming season. The production crew has already been on a field investigation and is currently casting members for the show.
Since Ricky Kim and Ryu Dam cannot join the trip because of other schedules, Choo Sung Hoon and Park Jung Chul who had appeared in the show before were offered to join the crew f again, now for South America. They are also considering their participation.
As soon as the empty spots are filled, they will leave Korea at the beginning of November. The special feature for South America will air in a new time slot, at 10:00 p.m. every Friday.

• Source: Starnews