“SBS K-Pop Star” allowed their contestants to have some free time after nearly 2 months. All of the contestants are currently living in their provided dormitories and are not allowed outside. On April 10 Park Jimin was allowed her personal time and went to her school in Daejun to meet her friends. It had been nearly two months since having her personal time since February 6.
Day: April 13, 2012
DSP Boyz Sign Endorsement Deal Before Debut
New boy band, DSP Boyz, has landed an endorsement deal with Spris, a casual sportswear line. The lucrative two year endorsement deal is quite an exceptional case as not only have the boys not debuted, but their faces have not been revealed. Many were surprised at the news of the deal, but the fact that they were picked up for a two year endorsement contract before their debut has peaked the public’s curiosity.
miss A’s Suzy, Gong Yoo, and Lee Min Jung to Hold Script Reading Session for "Big"
Recently we revealed that miss A’s Suzy was cast for the upcoming drama “Big.” The main character for the drama will be portrayed by Gong Yoo. His character’s name is “Kang Kyung Joon” and he is an 18 year old that will suddenly wake up in the body of a 30 year old “Seo Yoon Jae”. Lee Min Jung will play “Gil Da Rin” whose fiancé “Seo Yoon Jae” suddenly transforms into the 18 year old body of “Kang Kyung Joon.” (The two bodies will switch)
Win a Chance to Travel Korea with 2PM and miss A for Free!
2PM and miss A have teamed up with the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) to give you an exclusive chance to meet them in Korea! This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will be provided as part of KTO’s official 2012 tourism campaign, “Touch Korea Tour.”
Fans Stunned by Son Ye Jin’s Surprisingly Glamorous Body
The actress Son Ye Jin is drawing attention for her surprisingly glamorous body. A picture recently uploaded on a community board is spreading online like wildfire. The picture is titled “Son Ye Jin, surprisingly ironic body" and is shocking many netizens.
miss A Fei and Jia to Make Acting Debut
Girl group miss A is drawing attention for being the next “acting-dols.” miss A’s Chinese members, Fei and Jia, have stepped into the acting world after their fellow members, Suzy and Min. Fei and Jia will officially star in drama “Happy Noodle” along with actor Yoon Shi Yoon.
4minute’s Nam Ji Hyun Apologizes for Weak Live Performance
4minute’s Nam Ji Hyun apologized for her first performance after the comeback. On April 13, Nam Ji Hyun tweeted: “My throat condition wasn’t that great during the first performance so I promised myself not to show a hint of surprise or embarrassment, and just do as much as I rehearsed. But my live performance was very weak. I know this is all an excuse, I am ashamed but I promise I can do better! I’ll put more effort. Keep rooting for 4minute and cheer us on.”
Lee Seung Gi: "I Wouldn’t Mind a Girl with Glamorous and Ingenuous Beauty"
Lee Seung Gi recently talked about his ideal type of girl on MBC’s “The King 2hearts” official homepage on April 11. The clip is about 5 minutes long and the subject was “superior genes” and “Lee Seung Gi who plays Lee Seung Gi.” (Lee Jae Ha is the name of his character on “The King 2hearts.”) Lee Seung Gi stated, “My ideal type of girl always changes. But I don’t think Lee Jae Ha’s ideal type of girl that is both glamorous and has ingenious beauty is bad at all.”
T-ara Reveals Pictures from European Photoshoot Trip
As we reported before, T-ara left for their eight nights, nine days European backpacking trip where they would be penniless on April 10. They were accompanied by music video director Cha Eun Tek and photographer Jo Sae Hyun.
miss A Suzy to Appear on Upcoming Drama "Big"
Around March, we reported that miss A’s Suzy is considering appearing on the drama “Big” written by the “Hong Sisters.” Well it looks like she will be appearing on the drama! (The “Hong Sisters” are famous sisters that are a drama writing team. They have written the dramas “You Are Beautiful” and “Greatest Love.”)