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BEAST’s Comic Book “The Beast” to Be Released on August 22

jbarky July 31, 2012

BEAST fans rejoice! A comic book titled “The BEAST” that has your favorite K-Pop group as its main characters will be published on August 22. The comic book is drawn by the popular comic book artist Zhena. (Her real name is Kim Hye Jin) “The BEAST” is a “Hero Action Fantasy” that features Yong Jun Hyung, Yoon Doo Joon, Jang Hyun Seung, Yong Jun Hyung, Yang Yo Seob, Lee Gi Kwang, and Son Dong Woon ...

Alleged T-ara Back Dancer Statement Points to Hazing: CCM Denies

jbarky July 31, 2012

The T-ara Hwayoung controversy is continuing on as more screen shots and pictures have appeared pointing in the direction of bullying or showing that there was no bullying going on. Recently, a Netizen that identified herself as a back dancer wrote a statement on an online community board. It isn’t possible to tell if the back dancer is truly a part of T-ara’s back dancer team “Yama & Hot Chic...

miss A Suzy Airport Fashion: “Bean Pole Outdoors”

jbarky July 31, 2012

It appears that “Bean Pole Outdoors” is promoting their brand in a new way. How you ask? Airport Fashion of course! Recently an article appeared on “Sports Chosun” that miss A Suzy’s airport fashion is gaining a lot of attention amongst Netizens. The article also states, that there was a post on an online community board with the title “Suzy Airport Fashion” that included different pictures of Suz...

Core Contents Media Rep: “Hwayoung’s Contract Got Cancelled Because She Would ...

jbarky July 30, 2012

Yesterday the Core Contents Media CEO Kim Kwang Soo did not give too much details regarding his somewhat vague press release or during interviews. However, it seems that Core Contents Media has changed their mind because of all the negative press? A Core Contents Media representative stated on July 31, “This incident is spreading in a strange way. The problem with Hwayoung was the fact that after ...

14 Must See “Korean Mafia” Films That Will Make Your Eyes Bleed

jbarky July 30, 2012

Korean mafia is a staple of many Korean films. It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what the cause of love for organized crime is. In any culture organized crime is depicted as being “cool” and “macho” in many ways. In the past, “Kim Doo Han” was a crime boss leader that actually did resist the Japanese annexation of South Korea, however his rise to power came after South Korea’s independence. “Kim Doo H...

G.NA Is the Sexiest Police Officer Ever!

jbarky July 30, 2012

G.NA with her recent picture is now in the run for best sexy police officer of all time. Recently she tweeted on July 29, “Police officer G.NA and teletubbie manager Hye Jung unnie. My mood went up after riding a motorcycle? I am so happy.” In one picture G.NA is shown next to her manager making a V sign. In the other she is riding a motorcycle. Netizens that came across the picture stated, “Is sh...

T-ara’s Hwayoung Gets the Boot, Contract Extinguished

jbarky July 30, 2012

So it appears that the rumors going on in the music industry were right, T-ara’s Hwayoung is leaving the group! On July 30 the official statement that the CEO Kim Kwang Soo made was the following: “After getting the opinions of T-ara’s 19 staff members.” He continued, “Because Hwayoung is a rapper that has a lot of potential we have decided to end her contract without any conditions. We firmly bel...

FT Island Lee Hong Ki Cast for “Our Heaven”

jbarky July 30, 2012

FT Island’s Lee Hong Ki was cast for the film “Our Heaven.” (Temporary Title) The basic storyline will be about a top star that is a troublemaker to society. One day he ends up doing community service at a hospice and after he meets the patients there he learns about the importance of life and music. Lee Hong Ki has acted in SBS “You’re Beautiful” (A.K.A You’ve Fallen for Me) and KBS 2TV, “Noriko ...

Will T-ara’s Hwayoung Be Kicked Out or Will She Stay?

jbarky July 30, 2012

So today looks like a big day for T-ara fans. On July 28, the CEO of Core Contents Media stated, “Only July 30 at 1PM (KST) there will be a big announcement regarding T-ara.” Before this announcement there were tweets between the members that seemed to indicate discord among the members. Currently the theory is that the announcement that will be made later today (KST) will be regarding the member ...

Goo Hara and Boyfriend Yong Jun Hyung Freeze Up on Stage Together

jbarky July 30, 2012

Kara’s Goo Hara and BEAST’s Yong Jun Hyung shared the stage on Inkigayo but the cute couple completely froze up! BEAST had the chance to do an interview before their comeback stage on the SBS “Inkigayo” broadcast on July 29. Goo Hara who is an MC on “Inkigayo” asked about the new album concept and song. Then she stated, “I would like to see your performance soon.” All the members of BEAST were ver...