Akdong Musician Show that YG Keeps a Watchful Eye Everywhere

Have you ever wondered what the YG family sees right before and after they relieve themselves? On June 12, the production crew from SBS’s “Midnight TV Entertainment” followed Akdong Musician into YG Entertainment’s headquarters for an interview. Fans of YG family already know that the company has big portraits of the artists lined up on the walls. Akdong Musician shared, “Our picture will soon be ...

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[Editorial] Celebrities and Military Service

Most Korean entertainment fans are familiar to some degree with the South Korean institution of mandatory military service. Basically, all South Korean men are required to enlist for a couple years between the ages of 18 and 35 and celebrities are not exempt. Celebrities with a history of injuries can serve in public service instead of active duty, like in the case of Heechul. They may also serve ...

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Se7en Will Be Serving as a Celebrity Soldier After All

Singer Se7en, who recently received a lot of positive attention due to his military assignment as a rifleman, was reassigned as a celebrity soldier. According to “The Korea Economic Daily” on April 28, Se7en’s agency YG Entertainment announced, “After his basic training, Se7en has been reassigned as a celebrity solider instead of becoming a regular rifleman in the 135th infantry division.” When Se...

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Se7en Assigned as a Regular Rifleman and Not a Celebrity Soldier

Recently on April 22, a representative of singer Se7en announced to OSEN, “Se7en is close to successfully completing his basic training. Afterward, he will be placed in the 135th infantry division.” According to the official, Se7en has been assigned to be a regular rifleman. He will finish the basic training on April 26 and will be placed in the respective division for 21 months. Meanwhile, Se7en ...

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Top 5 Most Envied Celebrity Couples

Eduwill, a company certifying those who are interested in pursuing careers in licensed real estate, civil service, social work and credit bank, conducted a survey from March 11 to March 22 asking its customers to vote for the celebrity couple they are envious of and what they think are important in a dating relationship. Many deem personality as the most important factor in choosing a partner with...

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[Editorial] The Current State of Hallyu in the US

I’m not going to pretend to be an expert on who’s doing what and with whom on the Hallyu map. But we’ve tasted success through PSY, and I say we because by it’s due to fans of Korean pop sticking the proverbial foot in the door. When Korean pop fans subbed and uploaded music videos on Youtube, not only did that make it available for people like me to check it out, that also...

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Se7en’s Representative Denies Rumors Regarding Se7en and Park Han Byul Breakup

Recently a representative of Se7en cleared up rumors about Se7en and Park Han Byul having broken up. Se7en enlisted into his mandatory military service on March 19. On March 22, he was sent to Gyeonggi-do Pocheon. At the time Se7en and Park Han Byul did not have the chance to say goodbye. Also, when he was asked how do you think Park Han Byul will wait for you, he simply replied “She will do it we...

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Park Han Byul Is Spotted at the Airport After Se7en’s Enlistment

Recently in early March this year, actress Park Han Byul, who was on her way to China for her upcoming movie “Bunshinsaba 2,” was spotted at an airport. In the photos is Park Han Byul wearing black t-shirts and matching long skirt. She is also carrying a large bag and a travel carrier. In her all-black outfit, Park Han Byul looks chic and stylish in these pictures. Netizens that saw these photos c...

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Celebrity Candid Moments in K-Pop This Week!

Hey Soompiers! Another week has passed in the world of K-Pop and our stars are so faithful keeping us up to date with their lives! From Girls’ Generation’s TaeFany’s airplane date to Se7en’s latest appearance in his military uniform, Shinhwa celebrating its 15th anniversary and BoA fitting inside a bag, lots of little bits of daily goodness are in store! Flip through the gallery to see a few of ma...

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