Global pop star Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way Ball” World Tour kicked off at the Olympic Stadium in Seoul on April 27, to an estimated audience of 45,000 fans, including celebrities from the Korean entertainment industry.
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"Rooftop Prince’s" Lee Min Ho Cast in Film "Running Man"
Lee Min Ho follows up his performance in dramas “The Moon that Embraces the Sun” and “Rooftop Prince” with a film project. Local news agencies report that the actor is cast in the movie “Running Man,” said to be the Korean version of Hollywood’s “The Fugitive,” starring Harrison Ford. “Running Man” is also reported to be a major investment of 20th Century Fox Korea.
BEAST’s Son Dongwoon Releases Solo Song
BEAST’s youngest member Son Dong Woon released his first solo project, a track called “In the Cloud.” The song was released on April 24 through online music sites. “In the Cloud” is a medium-tempo ballad speaking of a man in love. The track is a creation of composer and songwriter Shinsadong Tiger, and will be one of the songs in his project album “Another Half.”
Jung Yong Hwa Tries His Hand at Producing
CN Blue’s Jung Yong Hwa continues to further himself in the entertainment industry. In the “K-Pop Star World – Just CN Blue” special aired on MBC on April 21, the band’s frontman revealed a glimpse of himself in his next project as a producer.
Jang Nara, Alex and Juk Woo to Perform in MBC’s "Beautiful Concert"
Singers Jang Nara, Alex and Juk Woo will appear to perform in MBC TV’s “Beautiful Concert.” Local news agencies quoted a statement from the show’s producers on April 23, confirming the special performances from the three artists.
CN Blue’s "Ear Fun" Reaches #13 on United World Chart
CN Blue’s growing popularity overseas is proved once again. The four-man band’s latest release, their third mini-album “Ear Fun” claimed the 13th spot of the United World Chart for the third week of April. The album was also noted for having the “largest sales increase” in the week.
Lee Jun Ki Shows Off Sexy Masculinity in New Japanese Single Jacket
Actor Lee Jun Ki wows fans with his manly charms on the cover of his Japanese single, “Deucer.” He is set to release a follow-up song “Sweet Memory” on April 25. “Sweet Memory” builds up from the title track “Together” released on March 16 to Oricon Chart-topping success.
Yoon Eun Hye and Jung Woo Sung Meet the Princess of Monaco and Cartier CEO
The actors were among the top celebrities who attended the launch event of the Juste Un Clou collection of jeweller Cartier in New York on April 12.
Girls’ Generation’s YoonA Shows Off Her Perfect Proportions
Girls’ Generation member YoonA’s prettiness and perfect proportions once again garner attention. Recently, local news agencies picked up on a photo of YoonA that circulated on the Internet through various online community sites. The photo shows the idol in the midst of shooting a commercial.
Jung Il Woo Receives Invitation to Korea-Japan Friendship Festival
Actor Jung Il Woo has received a special invitation to the “4th Korea-Japan Friendship Festival.” The festival, celebrating the diplomatic relations between the two countries, is set to be held at the Shibuya Public Hall in Tokyo, Japan on April 8.