Infinite Challenge: Gil is subbed at a door—What happens to him?

Christmas is just around the corner and so is the new year!
The episode of MBC’s Infinite Challenge that aired on December 22 was themed “Nes Year’s Calendar By Infinite Courier” in celebration of 2013. Each cast member was given a mission to deliver 2013 calendar to fans of the show. Feeling nervous at pushing the bell of a receiver, Gil said “A calendar has been delivered to you.” The resident, however,  wouldn’t open the door for the “stranger” and repeated inside, “What” A calendar?” Made up his mind not to open the door for the unsolicited courier package, the resident added: “I have enough calendar. Go away.”

Embarrassed at being snubbed at the door, Gil wound up asking, “It’s for someone named Heo Da Nyeong.” Finally the door was opened slightly only to an extent they could hardly see each other. The person behind the door replied “There’s no one by that name” and she slammed the door in Gil’s face.

Then it has come to light that Gil pushed the bell of the house 301, while he was supposed to visit the house 302.

Being snubbed at a door, Gil said, “Did you see? She said she had enough calendars.” The poor singer even drooled out of frustration.

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KBS Entertainment Awards: B2ST’s Lee Gi Gwang can’t take off his eyes from Lee Young Ja

B2ST’s Lee Gi Gwang recently poked fun at comedian Lee Young Ja with her outfit.

Lee Gi Gwang along with Lee Young Ja appeared on the 2012 KBS Entertainment Awards as announcers of the Best Idea awards.
Before announcing, the B2ST heartthrob quipped: “You look like a character from an old Chinese martial art movie.”
In response, the comedian quipped, “You mean I look like Margaret Cheung? I’m flattered. Thank you. Well, do I look very different?”
Finding it hard to take off his eyes from her burning red getups, Lee was set to poke fun at her, saying “No, that’s not what I meant. I mean your outfits look moderately uncool.”

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Cultural Developments through Hallyu and Indonesia’s Future

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea and Korean Cultural Center (KCC) Indonesia held “The Cultural Cooperation and Korean Wave (Hallyu)” Seminar in addressing the current status of Hallyu and the impact in the country it is hosted in, Indonesia. Participated by officials from the Indonesian government, scholars, media and leaders of entertainment companies that are a part of supporting the popular culture to rise in a foreign country, and notably attended by Dr. Marie Elka Pangestu, Minister of Tourism and Creative Economy from Indonesia with Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Indonesia Kim Young-sun.

Various presentations were brought in to highlight the issues of what made Hallyu popular and how to sustain Hallyu, in focus to sustain it in Indonesia.

It questions how to spread the culture positively and by agreement, to benefit mutually.  As seen by many K-pop concerts held by various organizers in the country and has been strongly successful due to the large fan bases present for each artistes, and the growth of Korean-centric themed shows, events, and festivals are now held.

This is seen by the change of popularity; the gradual growth from old Chinese entertainment, to Japan’s golden years, and now through Hallyu, South Korea’s culture is introduced to the citizens of Indonesia. Through the power of internet, fans have been actively sharing and promoting Hallyu without the help of any Korean centres. This fact is also shared as the Hallyu’s way to success in the past few years.

A speaker, Ibnu Wahyudi of University of Indonesia shared how he had lived in South Korea over a decade, and was a part of the first K-pop wave within the domestic market: “Sechkies, H.O.T., Fin.K.L., I know them, but in the end, I only know Lee Hyori out of all the members.” Hallyu has a phenomenal impact but may be short-lived.
To this, he suggested made to strengthen ties and to make one’s cultural penetration deeper is by education. “Introducing the language can be the first step, and later develop into pure interest into the rest of the culture.”
Veeramella Anjaiah of The Jakarta Post second the suggestion by sharing his experience when visiting Korea: “there was a lot of interest among Koreans… to know more about pluralistic Indonesia and its divergent culture.”
With the rise of Korean-Indonesian companies, new festivals, and the 40th year of Korea – Indonesia diplomatic relations, I was told that cultural exchange from March to December in 2013 of this both countries will be celebrated through popular and traditional culture, food, industrial and technology, and other things under development.
In this space, what is your suggestions in a mutual relationship for both countries?
Stay tuned on Korea.com for the exciting future this both country holds.

• Photo Courtesy  Korean Cultural Center Indonesia

2NE1′s CL visits Holt Children’s Services to share love

2NE1′s CL recently did some volunteer work.
On December 21, singer Sean tweeted pictures with the comment, “CL met Do Jun for the second time She was happy to see him but also felt sorry because he hasn’t found new parents yet. She kissed him right away. Remember Do Jun. You are the boy who received two kisses from CL.”
Sean added another picture with the comment, “Today’s couple of Holt Children’s Services. Do Jun and CL wore the same clothes. Do Jun, do you want to give your pants to CL later?”
In the pictures, CL is having fun with the little boy. They are holding their hands and playing with a doll. CL showed her affection towards the boy, who she visited again four months later.
People responded: “She is an angel.” “I think CL likes the boy.” “Don’t forget CL when you grow up.” “CL looks different.” “He will know later.” “She looks pretty.”

• Source: TV Report

f(x)’s Victoria and Krystal have flawless shiny skin

f(x)’s Victoria and Krystal recently took pictures together.
On December 21, Victoria posted pictures on her me2day account with the short comment, “We enjoyed the food. Thank you.”
In the pictures, Victoria and Krystal are showing off their beautiful appearances. Even though they are not wearing makeup, their flawless skin made many people envy them.
People who saw the pictures responded: “They are good at taking pictures of food.” “They look really pretty without any makeup.” “When will f(x) return?” “They look more beautiful than ever.” “They are such cuties.”
Victoria recently received the Rookie of the Year at a Chinese drama awards.

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Wonder Girls’ Sun Ye shows off her beauty prior to her wedding

Wonder Girls’ Sun Ye and Hye Lim recently took self portraits together.
On December 21, Hye Lim tweeted pictures with the comment, “With my sister, who I love so much.”
In the pictures, Sun Ye and Hye Lim are posing for the camera with mischievous looks on their faces. Their enchanting appearance drew a lot of attention among the public.
On November 27, Sun Ye announced that she would get married to her Korean-Canadian missionary boyfriend, who is five years older than her.

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Cloud Atlas starring Bae Doo Na is to premiere on January 9

Bae Doo Na’s first debut work in Hollywood titled Cloud Atlas has confirmed of its releasing date in Korea.
As known to be the greatest revolution since Avatar, the film has been at the center of attention of press media and spectators around the world. The production crew decided to move up the release date a month early, and the moviegoers are expected to see it on January 9.
Six different stories are told in six different genres during five centuries from the late 19th century to the near future in this master narrative. Andy and Lana Wachowski from Matrix and Tom Tykwer from Perfume: The Story of a Murderer came together to direct the movie and their joint performance is expected to give a better quality to the storyline and video graphic effects.
Famous Hollywood actors such as Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Hugh Grant, Jim Sturgess, Ben Whishaw, Hugo Weaving, and Susan Sarandon of Hollywood gathered together for the shooting, and Bae Doo Na, one of the most skilled actresses of Korea, joined the cast and is expected to surprise viewers with her shocking change in character that transcends time, race, and sex.
As a master narrative composed of six different stories in six different genres, Cloud Atlas will entertain moviegoers with interesting viewpoints. The original work is based on the eponymous novel by David Mitchell which won various awards in the field of literature as soon as it was released in 2004. It will premier in January 8, 2013.

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