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[Soompi Shop] Autographed CD Charity Sale for Sewol Ferry Relief Effort

[Soompi Shop] Autographed CD Charity Sale for Sewol Ferry Relief Effort

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Dear Soompiers, Many who have tuned into Korean entertainment the past week know about the devastating tragedy that took place on Wednesday, April 16. Many high school students were on board looking forward to their fun four day holiday in Jeju Island, but never made it when the Sewol ferry capsized at Jindo Island. The Soompi staff got together to see how we can make a difference and help familie...

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Ryu Seung Ryong Acted in 95% of the Action Scenes in “The Target” Without a Stunt Double

Ryu Seung Ryong Acted in 95% of the Action Scenes in “The Target” Without a St...

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Ryu Seung Ryong sure knows how to make a mark in his first action movie! The actor revealed that he had not utilized a stunt double for 95% of the action scenes in his new movie, “The Target.”  On April 24, “The Target” held its media conference to promote the upcoming release of the action movie. In regards to the film’s plot, Ryu Seung Ryong commented, “My cha...

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B1A4′s Sandeul, Kim Yoo Jung, and Others Join New Variety Show “Seven Tasters”

B1A4′s Sandeul, Kim Yoo Jung, and Others Join New Variety Show “Seven Tasters&...

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Sandeul of idol group B1A4, actress Kim Yoo Jung, TV personality Seo Kyung Suk, and other celebrities have joined MBC’s upcoming variety show “Seven Tasters.” The program is currently filming its first episode in China. A representative of MBC revealed to news outlet MyDaily on April 24, “Sandeul, Kim Yoo Jung, Seo Kyung Suk, singer Shin Sung Woo, actress Lee Young Ah, come...

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Ha Yeon Soo Draws Picture of Support for the Victims of the Sewol Ferry Accident

Ha Yeon Soo Draws Picture of Support for the Victims of the Sewol Ferry Accident

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Earlier it was reported that Shim Eun Jin, Lee Hwa Sun, and Han Ji Woo showed their support towards the victims of the Sewol ferry accident by drawing yellow ribbons with messages of hope. Yet, these female celebrities weren’t the only ones to show their support through pictures.  On April 23, actress Ha Yeon Soo also drew her own picture to show support and hope to all those involved in th...

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KBS Deems San E and 4Minute’s Sexually Suggestive Songs Unfit for Broadcast

KBS Deems San E and 4Minute’s Sexually Suggestive Songs Unfit for Broadcast

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KBS recently deemed rapper San E and 4Minute’s songs unfit for broadcast since the lyrics were found to be sexually suggestive in content.  On April 23, a report referenced a certain line in San E’s song, “Body Language” that says, “After doing it, doing it, doing it, doing it, from the top, below, behind and front – all kinds of ways. Undo your buttons and lean your chest against me, ride o...

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Seo Kang Joon Picks Back Hug Scene with Lee Min Jung His Most Memorable Scene on “Cunning Single Lady”

Seo Kang Joon Picks Back Hug Scene with Lee Min Jung His Most Memorable Scene on “Cunning ...

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Actor Seo Kang Joon picked back hug scene with Lee Min Jung as the most memorable scene on MBC’s Wednesday – Thursday drama, “Cunning Single Lady.” On April 21, the actor revealed in a video posted on “Cunning Single Lady” official page, “There is a scene where I confess my love to Lee Min Jung. There are candles lit around us and I say to her, ‘I think about you every morning when I wake up.’ I d...

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New “You’re All Surrounded” Drama Teaser Introduces Its Good-looking Police Squad

New “You’re All Surrounded” Drama Teaser Introduces Its Good-looking Police Squad

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A second teaser for forthcoming SBS drama “You’re All Surrounded” has been released. Starring Lee Seung Gi and Go Ara (of the hit tvN series “Reply 1994”), the drama is set to hit Korean screens early next month, with its first episode scheduled to air on May 7.  Following the adventures of a four-member police squad, the teaser reveals that the drama will not be bereft of exciting episodes. Maki...

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MBLAQ’s Lee Joon Donates 10 Million Won to Ferry Disaster Relief Efforts, Apologizes for the Small Amount

MBLAQ’s Lee Joon Donates 10 Million Won to Ferry Disaster Relief Efforts, Apologizes for t...

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MBLAQ’s Lee Joon joins a growing list of celebrities who have donated to the Sewol ferry disaster. On April 24, an employee of community-based fundraising organization Community Chest of Korea shared, “MBLAQ’s Lee Joon donated 10 million won (about 10 thousand USD). When donating, he said, ‘This is my first time donating. I’m sorry that the amount is small.’” Fans who heard of his donation were su...

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Popular Korean Film “Joint Security Area” to Hit the Small Screen

Popular Korean Film “Joint Security Area” to Hit the Small Screen

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Popular Korean film “Joint Security Area” (2000), which starred Song Kang Ho, Lee Byung Hun, and Lee Young Ae, will be produced by KBS as an eight-part drama to be released sometime this September. KBS is currently discussing the purchase of publication rights from Park Sang Yeon, the writer of the original novel, “DMZ,” that the story is based upon. “Joint Security Area” is a mystery thriller con...

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Girls’ Generation Member Sunny to Join Baekhyun, Onew, and Kyuhyun in “Singing in the Rain”

Girls’ Generation Member Sunny to Join Baekhyun, Onew, and Kyuhyun in “Singing...

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Girls’ Generation member Sunny will be working alongside fellow agency artists Baekhyun (EXO), Onew (SHINee), and Kyuhyun (Super Junior) in the musical “Singing in the Rain.” She will play the main female role of Cathy, a character who dreams of becoming a musical actress. Sunny has been participating in practices for the musical since the first of this month, working hard to perfect her performan...

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Lee Min Jung on the Series End of “Cunning Single Lady”

Lee Min Jung on the Series End of “Cunning Single Lady”

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The staff of the MBC drama “Cunning Single Lady” recently posted a clip of their final episode filming on their official website.  In the drama, Lee Min Jung plays the role of Na Ae Ra, who fatefully runs into her ex-husband Cha Jung Wo at a mutual friend’s wedding. After deciding to apply as an intern at Cha Jung Woo’s company, their feelings for each other start to grow once more and they are fa...

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Park Shin Hye and Oh Yeon Seo Also Donate to Support Sewol Ferry Relief Efforts

Park Shin Hye and Oh Yeon Seo Also Donate to Support Sewol Ferry Relief Efforts

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Actresses Park Shin Hye and Oh Yeon Seo have joined the cause to help families of victims from the Sewol ferry tragedy. On April 23, a representative from Korea Disaster Relief Association Hope Bridge revealed that Park Shin Hye donated 50 million won (about 50 thousand USD) to support Sewol ferry relief efforts and families of the victims. It seemed like she didn’t want many people to know becaus...

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