Singer Eddy Kim has announced the cancellation of “Eddy Kim’s Acoustic Café” concert due to the Sewol Ferry tragedy. His agency Mystic89 shared the news through their SNS on April 18, “The Sewol Ferry incident has resulted in many casualties. We decided to cancel the concert, as we think it is not right to follow our original plan. We send our deepest condolences and sympat...
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As rescue missions continue and people continue to pray for a miracle for all the missing people who were on the Sewol Ferry to return safely, celebrities have begun to get actively involved in rescue efforts as well as volunteering activities. Actor and president of the Korean Rescue Federation, Jung Dong Nam has joined the rescue operations at the scene of the accident. On April 17, Jung Dong Na...
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A number of boy band fan groups have announced that they will be sending care packages to the southern city of Jindo, where families of those affected by the passenger ferry disaster are still gathered. Fans of B.A.P, VIXX, EXO, Infinite and other artists have already pledged their support, sending packages in the names of the artists they support. A B.A.P fan club has announced it will send boxe...
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In a recent interview with eNEWS, actor Song Jae Lim revealed the he is still close with Kim Soo Hyun, since their time together in the drama “Moon that Embraces the Sun.” When asked if he still is in contact with Kim Soo Hyun, he said, “Soo Hyun has been busy lately, so we haven’t talked as much, but we still contact each other when we can.” Song Jae Lim added, smiling, “He keeps changing his pho...
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Actor Kang Ji Hwan expressed his anticipation for his character in the upcoming KBS2TV drama “Big Man.” On April 18, the actor answered the reason for his selection to play the lead role in the drama. According to a staff of the drama’s production team, the actor expressed, “Whenever I am deciding on a drama that I want to act in, I look over the main copy and I choose the ...
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Still photos of actresses Kim Sae Ron and Bae Doo Na have been released to the media ahead of the release of the much-anticipated movie, “A Girl at My Door”. The movie, which is set to screen at the Cannes International Film Festival later this year, will also mark the directorial debut of filmmaker Jang Ju Ri. It centers on mysterious events that unfold in a small Korean seaside town. At the hea...
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Although he had apologized for his insensitive Instagram post in light of the current Sewol ferry accident, model Heo Jae Hyuk announced that he would be enlisting for the military and would reflect on his immature actions. The controversy started when the model posted on April 17 an image of a man underwater in a bath tub on Instagram. Along with the photo, the model wrote, “A Fun Game.R...
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The organizers behind “Lee.Bahl.Show” announced that they have decided to cancel the monthly concert due to the recent Jindo ferry tragedy. On April 16, a ferry traveling from Incheon to Jeju Island carrying 475 passengers sank off the coast of Jindo. Over 300 of the passengers were students from Danwon High School in Ansan, taking a school trip. Many in the entertainment industry are grieving wit...
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Actors Lee Min Ho, Kim Soo Hyun, and Park Hae Jin are giving back to the communities that have shown continuous support. As the three actors have experienced immense popularity in China, they have decided to give back through donations to local charities and foundations. Recently, Lee Min Ho started a community welfare project called PROMIZ. The name, which is derived from the term ‘promise&...
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Boy group, EXO, is delaying its comeback due to the Sewol Ferry tragedy that took place in Korea on April 16. SM Entertainment announced on April 18 through EXO’s official homepage that the release of the group’s new mini album, which was originally scheduled for April 21, has been postponed. The agency stated, “After discussing with the EXO members regarding the release of their new album and the...
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Actors Kim Soo Hyun and Jun Ji Hyun, along with singers Sung Shi Kyung and Lyn, can’t hide their uneasiness having to attend an event in China. “Man from the Stars” is currently experiencing explosive popularity in China and the leads and OST singers headed to China to attend a promotional event hosted by Samsung Electronics for one of their phones, which will take place during the evening of Apri...
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Eastribal Records‘ Steve Wu and international DJ duo DOOS worked together for a Deep House collaboration called “Black Shoes” featuring female rapper, Lim Cham. The music video was shared through CJ E&M‘s official YouTube channel. Deep House is a sub genre of House music and has a blend of Chicago house, 80s soul, jazz-funk and Detroit techno. Although more well known ...
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Upcoming KBS drama “Big Man” released its posters featuring the main cast members. The first poster focuses on the lead, Kang Ji Hwan. In the poster we see two different versions of his character, Kang Ji Hyuk. One version is dressed in more casual clothes and he adjusts the tie of his sharper dressed counterpart in the mirror. There are two versions of Kang Ji Hyuk: the raised-from-th...
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Girls’ Generation’s Sunny lent her voice for the animation film “Rio 2,” which is scheduled to be released in theaters on May 1. She recently sat down for an interview and also talked about her members. When asked if there are members who still haven’t had the chance to show their talents, Sunny replied, “I think Hyoyeon would really do well in a musical. I think that she’s perfect especially for ...
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“The Heirs” stars Lee Min Ho and Park Shin Hye have been caught in a dilemma. Originally, the two actors were going to be attending the four-day ‘Hallyu Star Family Concert,” put on by Lotte at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Stadium in Seoul. However, in light of recent events concerning the capsized Korean ferry, Lee Minho and Park Shin Hye, in addition to the other stars in attendance, requested th...
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