“The King 2Hearts” steps up on shooting as the drama races towards its premiere. According to reports in local news agencies, the drama’s cast, including leads Ha Ji Won and Lee Seung Gi, along with the production staff and crew are in a resort in Jeju Island to film a family vacation home scene
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CN Blue’s Lee Jong Hyun Joins Cast of Jang Dong Gun’s Comeback Drama "A Gentleman’s Dignity"
Amid the anticipation of CN Blue’s comeback in March, the band’s vocalist and guitarist Lee Jong Hyun is cast in his first drama. Local news agencies report that he joins the star-studded cast of “A Gentleman’s Dignity,” a drama that has already generated buzz for being top star Jang Dong Gun’s comeback drama in 12 years.
Lee Seung Gi and Han Ga In to Join the London Olympics Torch Relay
Two of Korea’s most beloved celebrities Lee Seung Gi and Han Ga In will participate in the 2012 London Olympics torch relay. According to reports in local news agencies, the two will be runners and torch bearers, representing Korea and Samsung Electronics, an official sponsor of the Olympics.
Lee Ji Ah Leaves Key East Entertainment for Soribada’s Will Entertainment
Lee Ji Ah has left Key East Entertainment. According to reports in local news agencies, the actress has found a new management company and has signed with Soribada’s Will Entertainment. Her contract with Key East has expired at the end of 2011 and she had been on the market for a new agency earlier in the year.
Fat Cat Wants a Duet Performance with Kim Soo Hyun
Singer Fat Cat revealed that she wants to perform a duet with “The Moon that Embraces the Sun” actor Kim Soo Hyun. On March 12, the singer was a guest on KBS FM’s “Super Junior’s Kiss the Radio” program, where she answered a question from DJs Sungmin and Ryeowook.
"Harry Potter’s" Emma Watson Picks a Korean Film Among Her Favorites
"Harry Potter” actress Emma Watson recently named a 2008 Korean film in her list of favorite movies. According to reports from local news agencies, the actress best known for playing Hermione Granger in the “Harry Potter” films picked “Breathless” as one of her favorites in an interview with “Vogue Magazine.”
"My Husband Got a Family" Achieves 30% Ratings Faster Than Expected
KBS’ weekend drama “My Husband Got a Family” (also known as “Unexpected You”) follows the strong showing of its predecessor “Ojakgyo Brothers” with a 30% audience share rating. According to reports from local news agencies, AGB Nielsen ratings show that “My Husband Got a Family” posted a 32.8% rating for the episode aired March 10, only the drama’s sixth.
Jang Geun Suk and YoonA’s "Love Rain" Filming in Japan Attracts Massive Fans
Jang Geun Suk and Girls’ Generation’s YoonA prove their celebrity status in Japan. The two, who are currently filming “Love Rain” in Japan, have attracted crowds of fans that watch them on location. The crowds were of a considerable size that Japan’s local media outlets “Nikkan Sports,” “Sankei Sports,” and other major agencies have picked up on the buzz on the artists and the drama.
Special Episodes of "The Moon that Embraces the Sun" Dip in Ratings
Ratings hit “The Moon that Embraces the Sun” suffered a decrease in viewer share with the special episodes. According to reports in local news agencies, the episode that aired on March 8 recorded only 19.2% audience share, which was not half of its usual audience share and its lowest ever since its premiere.
KBS "Music Bank" – Mar. 9, 2012
It was a full night with performances from miss A, MBLAQ, FT Island, K.Will, Brian Joo, Tony & SMASH, M4, Jay Park, John Park, Nine Muses, B.A.P, Jiggy Dogg, Brave Girls, Chocolat, STELLAR, LED Apple, WE, Chaos, SPICA, Ailee, EXID, Bohemian, C-REAL and Fat Cat.