Kim Soo Hyun receives an explosive response in Japan

Actor Kim Soo Hyun went to Japan and met with fans on December 8 and 9 to promote his TV series The Moon Embracing The Sun, which will air in Japan in January on NHK. Thanks to the series, which aired on KNTV in August, Kim drew a lot of attention from the Japanese public. Kim, Han Ga In, and Kim Yoo Jung attended a press conference to promote the series.
Kim and other actors had a great time with their fans, and Kim even gave a dance performance for which he received an explosive response.
Many media outlets attended the press conference to report on the series and actors, and it proved that Kim has become very popular in Japan.

One media representative says, “I was impressed by the way Kim smiled all the time and how forthcoming he was in his interview. Since he has become popular through the TV series Giant and Dream High, he is sure to be the next big Hallyu star through The Moon Embracing The Sun.”
The series, which was also very popular in Korea, grabbing 42.2 percent of the viewing audience, will air on NHK Sunday nights at 9:00 p.m. starting on January 20. A special episode of the series will air on January 13.
Kim is currently shooting the movie Covertness, which will be released in 2013.

• Source: Star Daily News

Donghae & co wish Minho “Happy Birthday!!”

On Minho’s birthday, Shinee’s members have prepared him a special surprise with a unwaited ending. The band was in Singapore for a concert and after the performance they have prepared him three amazing and funny birthday cakes. He was quite spechless. Eventually when they were all in pose for taking a photo alltogether Jonghyun throwed Minho one of the cakes. This event allowed the beginning of the cake-fight that involved almost all Shinee’s members and part of the staff, too.
Here is a video of that funny moment:

The concert was amazing as every Shinee’s concerts!
Few minutes ago, Donghae from Super Junior and Minho’s best friend, before going to sleep has wished him happy birthday with a photo of Minho, Donghae, Max Changmin…to show how they’ve celebrated this wonderful day.
And last but not least, Minho has used the Twitter account of Kyuhyun and posted another photo, and wrote: “I’m Minho eheh this is the cake of our Kyuhyun, I’m so touched. Heechul hyung, Kangin hyung, Donghae hyung, Kyuhyunnie hyung, Changmin hyung, and Jonghyun hyung I love you”

• Sources: Donghae’s Official Twitter Account; Kyuhyun’s Official Twitt

SS501′s Park Jung Min holds autograph sessions in Korea

On November 27 and 29 and December 9, singer Park Jung Min held autograph sessions in Seoul and Busan for his second single Beautiful. Park met 150 people who were randomly chosen to attend the event. Fans from Japan, China, and even from as far away as Hawaii came to Korea to see him, proving Park’s great popularity.
Along with his autograph, Park wrote comments in English, Japanese, and Chinese for his fans from overseas. He likes communicating directly with his fans and is known for his kindness when dealing with them.
Park is currently promoting his Korean single Beautiful and his first Japanese EP, which was released under his project name Romeo.

• Source: Starnews

Super Junior’s Siwon and Jung Ryeo Won say “Please watch The King Of Dramas tonight”

Super Junior’s Siwon and Jung Ryeo Won, the lead actor and actress of the drama series The King Of Dramas, recently released a picture of themselves asking viewers to watch the premiere of the next episode of the series.
Playing the roles of top celebrity Hyun Min and writer Go Eun, Siwon and Jung released a picture of themselves in a friendly pose.
In the picture, Siwon and Jung are holding a sketchbook they autographed with the message, “Please watch the next episode of The King Of Dramas.”
Jung once showed off her close relationship with Siwon by uploading a picture of herself with him on her Twitter account with the comment, “Hyun Min who values volunteer work more than money and Go Eun who becomes kind when she’s drunk.”
Siwon also uploaded a picture of himself with Jung with a hilarious look on her face on his Twitter account with the comment, “Go Eun who stays quiet when she sees anything unjust and Hyun Min who doesn’t even know how to get angry”
Siwon and Jung’s characters are currently very popular among viewers. As Hyun Min shows affection for Go Eun little by little, viewers are wondering if they’ll fall in love.
The next episode of The King Of Dramas will air on December 10 at 9:55 p.m.

• Source: Star Daily News

Yoon Si Yoon receives Popular Star Prize in China

Actor Yoon Si Yoon and actress Han Hyo Joo recently received the Popular Star Prize in China.
On December 8, Yoon and Han attended the ’2012 Asia Top 10 Popular Star Awards’ in China and received the Hallyu Star Prize.
Yoon said in fluent Chinese, “I want to thank the staff members of Happy Noodle.” Besides Yoon and Han, Wu Chun and Joe Chen from Taiwan attended the awards ceremony.
Yoon gained high popularity in China thanks to his TV series King of Baking, Kim Tak Goo. His Chinese TV series Happy Noodle will also air in China next year.
The awards ceremony, conducted by CETV, awards stars, who are very popular in Asia (China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Japan) and have contributed to development in the entertainment industry. Song Hye Kyo was awarded in 2002.
Yoon was recently cast in tvN’s series Flower Boy Next Door with actress Park Shin Hye. The series is based on a web cartoon about the moderns who peek at other people. The series will start airing on January 7 at 11:00 p.m.

• Source: Starnews

Psy says, “Joint performance with Madonna was very special”

Singer Psy recently appeared on tvN’s talk show Taxi and talked about his joint performance with Madonna.
Kim Goo Ra and Jeon Hyhn Moo, MCs for the show, visited the ’2012 MAMA’ and interviewed Roy Kim and Jung Joon Young of Super Star K 4 and Psy, who completed his stage rehearsal.
Psy said that he is keeping so busy performing with international artists. When he was asked who was his favorite musician, he said, “The collaboration performance with Madonna was very special.”
Psy also talked about Kim and Jung. He said, “I think their duet performance is the best performance ever in audition history. I personally like Jung because he has a similar thinking to myself. And I also like Kim because we are similar as well.”
The show will start airing every Monday at midnight on December 10.

• Source: Xportsnews

Big Bang’s G-Dragon was a popular little boy

Big Bang’s G-Dragon recently released a picture of himself when he was a little boy.
On December 8, G-Dragon tweeted a picture with the short comment, “Bbooing Bbooing.”
In the picture, G-Dragon is wearing a cat mask and is receiving a kiss from his friend. His cute appearance captured the public’s attention.
People who saw the picture responded: “I think he was very popular even when he was a little boy.” “He’s so cute.” “He was born to be cute.” “His friend will be surprised to see the picture.” “I think he will show off the picture.” “G-Dragon, bbooing bbooing.”
G-Dragon has donated 10,950,000 won with his fan community on December 7 to help build a children rehabilitation hospital.

• Source: TV Report