According to Kim Soo Hyun‘s agency Key East’s statement released on May 14, Kim Soo Hyun is becoming popular in Japan as the drama “The Moon that Embraces the Sun” is airing through NHK and garnering much attention. Recently, Kim Soo Hyun was featured in the June issue of “Vogue Japan,” which gave detailed updates to his Japanese fans. “Vogue Japan”...
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Im Siwan continues to make waves in his acting career. According to reports in local news agencies, the acting idol has recently picked and confirmed to star in a short film titled “Microbes,” based on a web cartoon by Yoon Tae Ho. Im Siwan will take on the main character of the 10-minute film. The film was said to have held auditions in the past month but failed to cast anyone. Im Siw...
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ZE:A‘s Im Siwan confessed that he felt competitive against and pressured by child actor Yeo Jin Goo when they appeared on MBC “The Moon that Embraces the Sun” together on the most recent episode of SBS “Hwashin.” He explained, “Yeo Jin Goo was friendly and playful with staff members from the beginning and I was really jealous of him for that. On my first day, I ...
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In celebration of Soompi’s 15th birthday, I asked some of my favorite K-Entertainment bloggers to gift us with a “15-themed” post. Dramabeans is a K-Drama blog that needs no introduction, though you may not know that it was started by a Soompier who started recapping 2007′s “Dalja’s Spring” on our very own K-Drama forum. It’s since become the authori...
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On January 11, ZE:A’s Im Si Wan made a guest appearance on SBS Power FM’s “A Night Like Tonight with Jung Sun Hee,” where he revealed his biggest mistake of 2012. During the show, he confessed that his biggest mistake was confessing that he has always been solo on “Strong Heart.” He expressed, “I hope she shows up soon. I am ready,” arousing much interest from his female fans. Regarding his clean-...
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Earlier today, photos of Kim Soo Hyun at the set of his new movie surfaced various online communities, giving netizens a glimpse into the young actor’s latest role. The photos, titled “Kim Soo Hyun Spotted Filming,” showed the actor as his latest character, rocking green sweats and shaggy hair. The photos were taken at the set of “Covertly Grandly.” Just like the popular webtoon character he’s pla...
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ZE:A’s Im Siwan will make his musical debut on February 12 via “Joseph Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Im Siwan has already shown his acting skills in the past by appearing on KBS’s “The Equator Man,” MBC’s “The Moon that Embraces the Sun,” and MBC’s sitcom “Standby.” However, this will be his first time working in a musical. On January 11, Im Siwan stated, “This will be my first musical. In add...
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On December 29 at the “2012 MBC Acting Awards,” actor Kim Soo Hyun received the Best Actor Award in the mini-series category for his role in “The Moon that Embraces the Sun.” Kim Soo Hyun, who also won the Popularity Award, stated, “I would like to say thank you and love you to my mom, dad, and my aunts. I would also like to thank actor Bae Yong Joon and everyone in our agency, as well as the dram...
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On December 28 on MBC’s “Happy Day,” child actress Kim Yoo Jung went through an interview concerning her career. During the show, the MC asked Kim Yoo Jung, who showed great acting skills on “The Moon that Embraces the Sun” and “May Queen,” about her thoughts on the Child Actor Awards that are given at the end of each year. Kim Yoo Jung answered, “I think Yeo Jin Goo will get one for sure.” She al...
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Happy Holidays everyone! With 2012 about to end, it is time for my annual post counting down my favorite 20 songs of the year. What a stellar year it has been for K-Pop. It further cements its status of an international recognized genre of music mainly because of two words: Gangnam Style. Who would expect this song to break through the international market and bringing so many more new K-Pop fans....
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