Singer and actor Rain might be making his return to the small screen soon! Rain is currently in talks to star in the upcoming drama “Indian Summer.” The drama is described as a traditional melodrama that will search for a message of healing and truth for those exhausted from the conflicts of our contemporary society. According to his agency, Cube Entertainment, Rain has received the o...
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As expected, the recording for future episodes of the SBS Sunday variety show “Running Man” was canceled this week. Recording for the show normally takes place on Monday and Tuesday, but filming for the entertainment oriented program was deemed inappropriate and difficult in the current situation. Filming for next week is also uncertain as the ferry disaster continues to grip the natio...
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Hip-hop star and Dynamic Duo member Gaeko is venturing into the Korean variety programming with KBS’ second season of “The Human Condition.” Gaeko joins season one members Kim Joon Ho, Kim Joon Hyun, and Jung Tae Ho, and new members Kim Giri and Jo Woo Jong as the second season cast line-up for the male edition. According to KBS reps, Gaeko joined the April 19 filming of the vari...
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Singer-songwriter Yoon Jong Shin announced that he will not release a single for the month of April in respect of the victims of the ill-fated Sewol ferry. On April 20, Yoon Jong Shin tweeted the news, “Monthly Yoon Jong Shin will suspend for April.” Monthly Yoon Jong Shin is a monthly project where Yoon Jong Shin releases a single every month. He started the monthly project on March 2010 and has,...
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Kim Woo Bin and Lee Na Young sign on another joint exclusive model contract this year. The two actors first worked together earlier this year endorsing outdoor brand Merrell and will now also endorse coffee mix Maxim. Lee Na Young first endorsed the brand earlier last year with partner Song Joong Ki, who is currently serving in the military. Kim Woo Bin will transform into a reliable and trustwort...
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Sibling duo Akdong Musician has taken their second win with debut track “200%“! Following one from “M!Countdown,” Akdong Musician won first place at SBS “Inkigayo.” Unfortunately, like the April 17 episode of “M!Countdown,” the April 20 episode of “Inkigayo” did not air due to almost all non-news related TV programs being halted while th...
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Rookie duo 2000 Won recently revealed in an interview with OSEN that they thought about changing their group name. “Before our debut, there was a lot of talk about changing our group name. But in order to maintain our group identity, we decided not to. Because our group name is money, we used get upset when people would say things like, ‘Is their music just worth 2000 won?’ But we’re trying to be ...
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It has been belatedly revealed that artists from management agency UAA (United Artists Agency) have donated relief goods to families of the missing victims of the Sewol ferry disaster at the Jindo port. UAA is home to actress Song Hye Gyo, and actors Kang Dong Won and Yoo Ah In. A rep from UAA stated, “On April 18, the actors wanted to help even just a little so they sent relief goods.”...
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Shinhwa member Andy, who is currently taking time off with self-reflection, has made plans for a solo fan meeting in China. According to Andy’s agency T.O.P Media, there are many Chinese fans who want a fan meeting with Andy and have continuously made requests, so they couldn’t help but to consent. At news of the agency’s decision to hold the fan meeting, Andy and Shinhwa’s fans became quite upset...
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It’s been more than seven months since fans had any updates on former A Pink member Hong Yoo Kyung’s whereabouts. Last August, her father posted couple photos of her online where she’s seen driving a car in the United States. Recently, an online community bulletin posted a photo of her under the title “Hong Yoo Kyung update.” She looks innocent with minimal makeup and long, straight black hair. Sh...
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Actress Nam Sang Mi will be joining Lee Jun Ki in the new historical romance action drama, “The Joseon Shooter.” She will be playing the role of Jung Soo In. The actress said, “In the drama, Jung Soo In initially seems very sheltered like a plant in a greenhouse, but in reality she has a lot of curiosity and is not afraid of adventure. I really felt the merits of this character in that she doesn’t...
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The premiere of SBS’ highly anticipated new variety show, “Roommate,” has been delayed indefinitely. “Roommate,” which stars Lee Dong Wook, Shin Sung Woo, Seo Kang Joon, Park Min Woo, Lee So Ra, Hong Soo Hyun, After School’s Nana, 2NE1’s Park Bom, and EXO‘s Chanyeol, Song Ga Yeon, and Jo Se Ho, was set to premiere Sunday, April 20 at 4:55 PM KST. As of Monday, ...
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Girls’ Generation‘s Seohyun joined other celebrities in expressing their grief over the Sewol ferry incident and support for the victims. Seohyun tweeted on April 20 KST, “They must have cried until their tears have dried up..their pain from having their hearts torn apart is unimaginable…I hope nothing more happens that will hurt them..I hope a miracle happens..I earnestly...
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Fans of Hallyu actors Jang Geun Suk and Lee Jun Ki are offering their hand towards the Sewol Ferry rescue efforts. On April 18, a rep from Jang Geun Suk’s official fan club stated, “We posted the details of a wire transfer we made to the Nonghyup Hanaro Mart located near the Sewol Ferry accident site on our official fan café. The mart is delivering things needed by the family members who are waiti...
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Park Seo Joon tweeted an apology to his fans. On April 20, the actor posted on his Twitter account, “I don’t have any other means of apologizing, so I’m writing it here. I believe and understand that I have a job that brings laughter to people. However, our country is in grief, and I, too, am very sad, disappointed, and confused that I can’t focus on anything. It is difficult for me to smile and t...
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