Se7en will be making his long awaited comeback early next year. Se7en will mark his comeback by releasing a new mini-album on January 18. He recently released a Japanese single and started his overseas promotions. It’s been a while since Se7en held activities in Korea so his comeback is very highly anticipated.
Day: December 7, 2011
Park Si Hoo Picked as Most Handsome Korean Star in Japan, Beating Lee Ki Kwang, Choi Siwon and More
On a Japanese Hallyu site, a poll was generated on Korea’s most handsome star and Park Si Hoo received the most votes, putting him at the number one spot. The poll was started on November 2, which means that it was held for about a month. Park Si Hoo claimed the number one spot, surpassing the likes of other handsome stars such as Lee Ki Kwang, Song Joong Ki, Kim Bum and Choi Siwon.
SNSD to Release Japanese Repackage Album of "Girls Generation"
SNSD aims to become the first K-Pop idol group to surpass the one million album sales mark in Japan this year with the release of their repackaged “Girls Generation” album on December 28. Currently, SNSD has sold about 850,000 copies of their first Japanese regular album, but the new repackage album is expected to easily surpass 150,000 copies in sales.
After School’s Kahi Cast on "Dream High 2"
According to industry officials on December 7, After School’s Kahi has been confirmed for a role in KBS 2TV’s upcoming drama, "Dream High 2." Kahi will be playing the role of a teacher at Girin Arts High School who bickers quite often with Park Jin Young, who has also been confirmed to join the cast.
[MSD: Memorable Scene of the Day] A Thousand Days’ Promise: Episode 16
Hey Soompiers! I am pleased to introduce a new segment, titled Memorable Scene of the Day (abbreviated MSD), for all you drama fanatics like myself.
IU’s Manager: Happiest Man in the World, Couple Shirts and Piggybacks Galore
Several photos showing IU and her good-looking manager’s closeness have been released and is gathering much attention. Recently, on an online community site, these photos titled "IU and Good-Looking Manager" were posted. In one of the revealed pictures, IU, in a white jumper and jeans, was riding on her manager’s shoulders with a big smile on her face.
SHINee’s Minho to Star in New Sitcom "Salamander Guru"
SHINee’s Minho will make his first attempt at comedic acting. Minho has been confirmed for the new SBS sitcom "Salamander Guru," which will air early next year. He will play the role of Min Hyuk, who is a genius hacker who has a fear of people. He will act alongside Lim Won Hee and Oh Dal Soo.
Lee Hyori Tells Paparazzi to Stop
A little over a week has passed since Lee Hyori announced her relationship with singer/songwriter Lee Sang Soon, and the paparazzi have been stalking her every move for more photos of the couple.
Jang Geun Suk "I Will Strive to Be a World Star, Till the Day I Die"
Jang Geun Suk showed his will to become a world superstar! On December 6, Jang Geun Suk received the “World Star Award” at the “2011 The 3rd Asia Jewelry Awards” which was held at the Intercontinental Hotel in Seoul. After receiving the award, Jang Geun Suk first thanked the Japanese fans that had come to the event in Japanese, then he stated, “It says world star” while looking at the award.
T.O.P Surprise Appearance on MBC "Survival: I Am a Singer"
On the December 5, recording of MBC “Survival: I Am a Singer” it is being reported that T.O.P. made a surprise appearance. According to representatives of the show, T.O.P. appeared on the second part of the show for Gummy’s song “Gaegoo Jaengi (Rascal).” Her song was a part of the Sanoolim (Resonating Mountain Sound) special. A representative stated, “Gummy was performing her rendition of Sanoolim’s ‘Gaegoo Jaengi’ when T.O.P. suddenly appeared on the stage. The atmosphere of the performance lighted up as the two showed off their harmony of rap and song. The audience was going wild.”