Jun Ji Hyun cuts her trademark long tresses and came out with shorter hair at a recent event in Shanghai. The shorter hair did not detract from the A-list actress’ looks as she attended a fashion party hosted by a brand of shoes in China on August 23. The “My Love from the Star” actress… Continue reading Jun Ji Hyun Sports Shorter Hair in Latest Photo
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G-Dragon Urges Yang Hyun Suk to Take the Ice Bucket Challenge
BIGBANG‘s G-Dragon playfully prods his agency CEO, YG Entertainment‘s Yang Hyun Suk, to take his turn at the ice bucket challenge. On August 25, the idol posted a composite picture on this Instagram account. The composite picture is drawn in cartoon style, but with the characters’ real faces shown. It features Yang Hyun Suk in… Continue reading G-Dragon Urges Yang Hyun Suk to Take the Ice Bucket Challenge
Jung Yong Hwa Becomes a 60-Year-Old Warrior in “The Three Musketeers”
Handsome idol and actor Jung Yong Hwa first greeted the “The Three Musketeers” viewers as a 60-year-old wizened, veteran warrior. The drama opened its first episode titled “The First Encounter” with Jung Yong Hwa introducing his character, Park Dal Hyang, in his senior years. The scene startedwith a “Dal Hyang’s Memoirs,” an old library book… Continue reading Jung Yong Hwa Becomes a 60-Year-Old Warrior in “The Three Musketeers”
Louis Vuitton to Pour Investment into YG Entertainment
One of the world’s best-known luxury brands, Louis Vuitton, is reportedly progressing towards an unprecedented move to invest in South Korea’s entertainment industry. According to a report, LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton is currently working on an investment deal worth around an estimated 100 billion won (or around 97.1 million USD) with YG Entertainment. This is… Continue reading Louis Vuitton to Pour Investment into YG Entertainment
Happy International Left-Handers’ Day! Say Hello to These K-Pop and K-Drama Lefties!
August 13 is International Left-Handers’ Day! Today we celebrate the approximate 10 percent of the population who do things “the opposite way.” In the olden days, left-handedness was considered a sort-of abnormality and an indication of aberrant behavior. This explains why there are few South Koreans, particularly within the older generation, who are proudly left-handed, as… Continue reading Happy International Left-Handers’ Day! Say Hello to These K-Pop and K-Drama Lefties!
Jun Ji Hyun Promotes Travel to Korea
Jun Ji Hyun fulfills her popular “My Love from the Star” character Cheon Song Yi’s claim as “the face of Hallyu” in her new real-life duty, becoming the honorary ambassador for the Korea Tourism Organization. On August 12, the actress received a plaque from Korea Tourism Organization President Byun Chu Seok in an appointment ceremony… Continue reading Jun Ji Hyun Promotes Travel to Korea
ZE:A’s Park Hyung Sik and Seo Kang Joon Face Off in “Why Are Families Being Like This?”
It’s Park Hyung Sik vs. Seo Kang Joon in a recently released still from “Why Are Families Being Like This?” In anticipation of its August 16 premiere, a photo of Park Hyung Sik and Seo Kang Joon, as their characters Cha Dal Bong and Yoon Eun Ho in what seems to be a hot confrontation… Continue reading ZE:A’s Park Hyung Sik and Seo Kang Joon Face Off in “Why Are Families Being Like This?”
Former Miss Korea Debuts as an Actress in “Nodame Cantabile”
“Nodame Cantabile” continues to gear up for its October premiere with more roles in the cast getting filled up. In the latest casting news, the drama is adding a certified beauty in Kim Yoo Mi, a former Miss Korea. On August 8, entertainment agency Star Haus announced, “Kim Yoo Mi will be appearing in the… Continue reading Former Miss Korea Debuts as an Actress in “Nodame Cantabile”
Second Spin: Gee, Here Are Some More of “The Best” Girls’ Generation Underrated Tracks
Second Spin puts the spotlight on songs that have remained out of it. It’s the chance to showcase some of the unpromoted tracks that are overshadowed by the signature songs in the featured artists’ discography. It has been seven years since the young ladies–indeed, girls of Girls’ Generation came into the scene with “Into the… Continue reading Second Spin: Gee, Here Are Some More of “The Best” Girls’ Generation Underrated Tracks
Girls’ Generation’s “The Best” Tops the Oricon Charts Two Weeks in a Row, Tying with BoA’s Record
Girls’ Generation adds another feat in their long list of achievements. On August 5, it was reported that the nine-member girl group’s “best-of” album in Japan, titled “The Best” has topped the Oricon Weekly Albums Charts for the second week in a row. This continues the streak that the group has established for sitting on… Continue reading Girls’ Generation’s “The Best” Tops the Oricon Charts Two Weeks in a Row, Tying with BoA’s Record