TV personality Oh Sang Jin (“Man from the Stars“) and Girls’ Generation Sooyoung, according to the Miss Korea official webpage, will be hosting the 2014 Miss Korea Pageant, to be held on July 15 at 7PM (KST) at Olympic Hall in Seoul’s Olympic Park. Artists invited to the pageant to perform include DJ KOO, Fly to… Continue reading Oh Sang Jin and Girls’ Generation Sooyoung to Host the 2014 Miss Korea Pageant
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Did You Know… K-Pop?
Welcome to our “Did You Know K-Pop” series, filled with interesting and random facts of K-Pop and Korean entertainment. Sometimes interesting facts are mentioned in an article or interview, and are then never heard from again. Of course hardcore fans of artists and other K-celebs will have heard of these before, but they are still… Continue reading Did You Know… K-Pop?
Soompi Ideal Type World Cup: FINAL ROUND
The moment of truth is upon us! Two guys and two girls have made it to the finals, but there is only room for two winners. Are your ideal types still in the game? The beginning of the last round seemed like a free-for-all, as several of the matches were split more or less evenly… Continue reading Soompi Ideal Type World Cup: FINAL ROUND
Comedian Jo Hye Ryun Gets Married; Holds Small, Private Wedding Ceremony
Comedian Jo Hye Ryun got married at the end of last month! With a small ceremony at a restaurant, she married a two-year-younger businessman. The couple will not be holding another wedding ceremony. One official said, “They were being careful, and did not even take any pictures. With only the parents of the couple and… Continue reading Comedian Jo Hye Ryun Gets Married; Holds Small, Private Wedding Ceremony
FIESTAR to Release New Lyrics for “One More” After MBC’s Ban, MBC Cracking Down on “Ambiguous” Lyrics
After FIESTAR’s song “One More” was banned by MBC for its suggestive lyrics, a representative said on July 10 to OSEN that the group would be releasing a new version of the lyrics. “The new lyrics will properly portray the smart phone game this time. Whether or not we will promote using the new lyrics… Continue reading FIESTAR to Release New Lyrics for “One More” After MBC’s Ban, MBC Cracking Down on “Ambiguous” Lyrics
“Superstar K5” Runner-Up Park Si Hwan Closes His Agency 5 Days After Announcing Its Open
“Superstar K5” runner-up Park Si Hwan, just five days after announcing his own private entertainment company, turned around and announced that he wouldn’t be moving forward with the company. This past April, Park Si Hwan released his first album with CJ E&M. However, he parted ways with the agency after just two months. He announced… Continue reading “Superstar K5” Runner-Up Park Si Hwan Closes His Agency 5 Days After Announcing Its Open
SM Entertainment Indie Label Baljunso to Debut Co-ed Project Group, Play the Siren
Play the Siren, a global co-ed project team under SM Entertainment affiliate indie label Baljunso, is getting ready to make their debut. On July 17, the group will be releasing a teaser video for their title track “Dream Drive” from their maxi single album of the same name, for their first step into the music… Continue reading SM Entertainment Indie Label Baljunso to Debut Co-ed Project Group, Play the Siren
FIESTAR’s “One More” Banned by MBC for Threesome References
According to several broadcast officials, FIESTAR has been banned from MBC for their new song “One More,” the reason being that the new song calls to mind the image of a threesome. While the song initially passed broadcast requirements for the big three broadcasting companies (MBC, SBS, KBS), “One More” soon went right back under the… Continue reading FIESTAR’s “One More” Banned by MBC for Threesome References
2PM Nichkhun’s Chinese Drama “One and a Half Summer” Becoming a Hit
2PM Nichkhun’s Chinese drama “One and a Half Summer” is becoming a huge hit! In the drama, Nichkhun plays a Chinese-American named Jang Ho, who goes to study abroad in China in order to find his first love, who he met while on vacation. The 27-episode drama, which started on June 23, has so far… Continue reading 2PM Nichkhun’s Chinese Drama “One and a Half Summer” Becoming a Hit
Joo Ji Hoon Talks About When He Gets Mad at Gain
On July 8, “Confession” actors Joo Ji Hoon and Lee Kwang Soo guest starred on Lee Hyori and Moon Sori’s “Magic Eye,” where they talked about “anger that kills others and kills ourselves.” On the show, Joo Ji Hoon talked about his relationship with Brown Eyed Girls member Gain. The hosts asked him, “You seem… Continue reading Joo Ji Hoon Talks About When He Gets Mad at Gain