Hyun Bin talks about his feelings when he received a Paeksang Award two years ago

On May 9, Hyun Bin attended the 49th Paeksang Art Awards, held at Peace Hall of Kyung Hee University. Joo Won, Kim A Joong, and Oh Sang Jin emceed. The actor attended as a presenter and said: “It’s been a long time since I stood at this stage. I’m a bit nervous. I was in the military when I received the grand prize in 2011, so I couldn’t attend the ceremony at that time. I wanted to say thank you for giving me the award. I’ll do my best to bring you some quality acting in my next project.”

The Paeksang Art Awards are Korea’s only annual performing-arts awards for production crew members and actors, in TV series or movies. The purpose of the award is to stimulate the development of popular culture as well as to boost to the morale of artists.

• Source: TV Report

Jung Ryeo Won and Super Junior Siwon Meets Karl Lagerfeld in Singapore

Beautiful Korean actress Jung Ryeo Won dropped tweet hints alongside with Super Junior Choi Siwon for their trip to Singapore this mid-week.

Chosen to be the distinguished guests from Korea for Chanel Cruise Collection Show held in Singapore, they had attended the event on 9 May 2013.

At the show, they both had a chance to meet and take a photo together with the reverent designer from Paris himself, Karl Lagerfeld, and the photo was shared from Jung Ryeo Won’s Twitter.

Netizens commented how “it’s a great shot of all you three!” and “A great chance to meet Karl Lagerfeld in the Chanel Show!”

The Chanel show ended with an elegant touch and mingling A-lister Hollywood and other Asian stars that came to watch the show.

•  Photo Credits  Jung Ryeo Won’s Twitter

Jang Keun Suk shows a picture of his mother, whom he resembles

 On May 9, Jang Keun Suk tweeted a picture of his mother, saying, “It’s Parents Day. I had dinner at a restaurant with my parents. My dad got drunk.”

His mother, smiling brighly, is holding a bouquet of flowers in the picture. Anyone can easily tell she is Jang’s mother, because there is a strong resemblance between them.

Netizens who saw the picture commented: “Jang’s mother is very beautiful.” “He is handsome because he takes after his mother.” “She must be very happy with his son.” “He looks like a good son.”

On May 1, Jang was a guest on Verbal Jint’s Pops Pops on KBS Radio Cool FM and talked about his recent activities and his next move.

• Source: TV Report

Jay Park collaborates with Singapore’s X-Mini

All-rounder artiste Jay Park is collaborating with a Singapore-founded high-tech company, XmiPte Ltd for its latest multimedia product. The product launch for Jay Park x X-Mini Capsule Speaker will take place on May 20 in Singapore! The special edition speakers will be unveiled to the media on that very day.

Jay Park will be gracing the event as well as performing songs off his latest album at an invite-only showcase!

The organizer has also opened the event to avid fans, for the chance to score tickets to the exclusive event launch! For more details, head over to X-Mini‘s Facebook page.

Teen Top’s Niel says, “Please stop the crank calls”

 Niel, a member of the boy group Teen Top, spoke candidly of his difficulties caused by crank calls. On May 8, he tweeted, “Hello, everyone. I’ve experienced something embarrassing recently. I understand how much you love me and I really appreciate that, but I want you to stop calling me directly, especially late at night.”

He continued his plea for fans to refrain from calling, saying, “To those who make such crank calls, please stop doing that. I’ve been so embarrassed that I don’t know how to say. I know you’re my fans who love me, so I’m asking you not to do that again, please!”

He also added, “I didn’t know how to express myself yesterday. I’m sorry to most of my fans, who haven’t made crank calls. I tweeted because I was so upset. Please stop calling! I deeply appreciate your affection toward me, but I ask you once again.”

Netizens who heard the news showed their support, saying: “Change your phone number.” “You don’t need to be polite to those people. Just do not answer calls from numbers you do not know.”

Recently, Niel has drawn public attention when it was revealed that he got a proposal from a girl from JYP Entertainment.

• Source: Starnews

The production company of the drama series Heirs considers casting F(x)’s Krystal

The producers of the new drama series Those Who Wish to Wear the Crown, Be Sure You Can Bear Its Weight – Heirs have checked Krystal’s work schedule for the last half of the year. An official of the production company, Hwa and Dam Pictures, reported to Starnews on May 9 that she is on the list of those being considered for the cast. He added that no choices had been confirmed yet, except Lee Min Ho and Park Shin Hye.

If Krystal is chosen to appear in the series, it will be her first such role in two years after her last sitcom High Kick – Counterattack of a Short Leg, which oired on MBC in 2011. Her return on TV drama is highly anticipated because she did a good job in the sitcom as a cheerful, vivacious high school girl.

Heirs is a trendy drama series aimed at a young audience. It deals with love and friendship among wealthy high schoolers. The script will be written by the well-known writer Kim Eun Sook, who has written a number of popular series, including Lovers in Paris, Secret Garden, and Gentleman’s Dignity. Kang Shin Hyo, who produced The High Rollers and Midas, will be producing this new series. The highly anticipated series is scheduled to begin broadcasting this October.

• Source: Starnews

YG Entertainment Teases with High Fashion CL

YG Entertainment has been on a roll, teasing fans and keeping them in utter suspense regarding the upcoming comeback. Who you may ask? We are clueless too!

Having hinted of an upcoming comeback for one of YG’s artiste, fans have been making speculations of all sorts – from the hottest groups 2NE1 and Big Bang, to an artiste’s solo venture or even the debut of Kang Seung Yoon or YG’s next new girl group.

On May 7, another comeback teaser was released. This time featuring 2NE1′s leader CL. A website 2ne1loves has been set up, showcasing a 15-seconds video of CL in high fashion. It could be a hint to a possible 2NE1 comeback, one that has been promised since March/April. Or even, CL’s solo album, since she has been working on it!

As of now, there is no official confirmation. We’ll find out the mystery comeback on May 28, stay tuned!