The number of moviegoers has dropped drastically due to the Sewol Ferry tragedy that has cause the nation to fall into grief and anger. Comparison of last week Saturday’s top five box office sales with this Saturday’s top five shows just how deep in sorrow the whole nation is under. Last Saturday on April 12, “Captain America: The Winter Soldier,” ranked No.1 in the box office attracting as many ...
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Kim Yewon, actress and member of girl group Jewelry, was cast in the MBC weekend drama, “Hotel King.” Kim Yewon recently made her small screen debut in MBC’s “Miss Korea,” which concluded earlier this February. She played Oh Ji Young’s (Lee Yeon Hee) colleague and had many opportunities to appear in front of the camera. However, the amount of her appearances drastically decreased midway of the dra...
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EXO revealed a small behind the scenes secret of their “Overdose” music video after their new mini album comeback show on April 15. The music video of “Overdose,” the title track of the new mini album of the same name, was filmed in using the one-take technique that the group previously used for their “Growl” music video. Because of this the “EXO-K members...
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2PM member Chansung, who in the past has been vocal about various societal issues through his personal Twitter account, continues to speak his mind. He recently tweet in the early morning of April 20 KST about the recent ferry tragedy, expressing his anger and frustration at the way people were taking advantage of the situation and the way the disaster was handled. In the first part of a long mess...
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Previously it was reported that Lee Min Ho and Park Shin Hye were caught in a dilemma concerning their April 18 concert from the “Hallyu Star Family Concert” series put on by Lotte at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Stadium. Lee Minho and Park Shin Hye, in addition to the other stars in attendance, requested that the event be postponed in light of the recent Korean ferry tragedy, but Lotte obje...
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Everybody’s favorite actor Ryu Seung Ryong recently posed for a First Look pictorial just before the release of his new movie “The Target.” Through this pictorial, the actor showed various comical as well as his well-known charismatic expressions. Netizens and fans who saw the pictures commented, “This is so Ryu Seung Ryong. Dirty but sexy,” “How can we not love...
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Nam Gyu Ri’s selcas are drawing attention of many fans and netizens. On April 8, the singer and actress posted on the Twitter account, “I’m on my way to Busan,” along with a selca. The photos she posted reveal Nam Gyu Ri with her goddess-like looks and her dazzling smile. After her selcas were revealed, the previous selcas she revealed resurfaced online. Nam Gyu Ri has been known to give status up...
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Yoon Jong Shin deleted a retweet that was posted on his Twitter account without his intention. The singer and producer Tweeted at 2 AM, KST on April 19, “There was a post that was retweeted, but I did not do it. It has been deleted.” He added, “42 minutes ago, I didn’t even touch my cell phone. Hmm… I felt careful and difficult about saying anything, so I was not able to follow tweets or even the...
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This is how boys became men. With their baby face charms, 20-something male actors are partnering up with actresses who are significantly older and displaying romance that is more intense than anything we’ve imagined. Their sometimes innocent and sometimes reckless ways of expressing love cause female viewers to have butterflies in their stomachs. One of the hottest “younger man” is Yoo Ah In in J...
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Actor Song Seung Hun has assisted in the rescue operations of currently missing people of the Sewol Ferry tragedy. To help the families of both the deceased and rescued, the actor has donated 100 million won (~100,000 USD) to those in need through the Salvation Army. Song Seung Hun, who is currently residing abroad, decided to contribute after hearing the miserable news of the tragedy. The Salvati...
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The gap in Won Bin and Han Ga In’s acting career is growing longer. Although they are continuously considered every time a new film or a drama is produced, both actors have been unable to select their new project, and their hiatus has already lasted for 3-4 years. Won Bin demonstrated his influence in the box office through his role in the 2010 film “The Man From Nowhere.” He was showered with di...
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Celebrity baseball team ZomaZoma has donated 10 million won (~10,000 USD) to help the victims of the Sewolho Ferry tragedy. Comedian Shim Hyun Seob, the leader of the team, revealed on April 18, “The members of ZomaZoma have joined their forces and collected 10 million won for the families affected by the Sewolho incident.” “After talking about Sewolho in our chatting room, we f...
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Shinhwa member and actor Eric may be returning to the small screen! Eric recently received an offer to appear in KBS 2TV drama, “Trot Lovers” which is scheduled to air sometime in June following “Big Man.” He is currently reviewing the role and the details of the plot. If he accepts the role, it would be his first new project since appearing in 2011 KBS 2TV drama, “Spy Myeong Wol.” “Trot Lo...
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Akdong Musician won their first live music program award! On April 17, Akdong Musician took first place on Mnet’s “M! Countdown” with their hit track, “200%.” However, the results were instead posted on Mnet’s official website since no episode was broadcast to pay respect to the victims and their loved ones affected by the Sewol Ferry tragedy. A Pink came in second place as the competitor for fi...
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Various fanclubs have shown their support for the victims of the Sewol Ferry tragedy. Fans of EXO and GOT7 among others have delivered relief goods to Jindo, where the families of lost children and rescued students are in. These relief goods include daily necessities, such as instant coffee, hot packs, blankets and tissues. A fan of EXO sent chocolate to the location with the message, “Pleas...
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