Black Eyed Peas’ Will.I.Am and Apl.de.Ap to Attend the 2011 MAMA

With just a week more until the 2011 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA), the already star-studded guest list gets even more A-list names. Reports are recently out that internationally renowned hip-hop and R&B group Black Eyed Peas’ Will.I.Am and Apl.de.Ap are set to appear at the show.

Ha Ji Won to Release a Self-Authored Book in 2012

Actress Ha Ji Won will be debuting in a different profession come 2012. Local news agencies report that she is currently working on a manuscript set for release next year. Ha Ji Won’s first foray into writing is reportedly autobiographical, focusing on her views on acting as her life and profession and a discussion on other people’s perception of her as a celebrity and a person.

New Charges Filed Against Teachers in "The Crucible" Cases

The influence on society that “The Crucible” has put into motion continues with the recent charges of sexual assault and sexual harassment against 14 of 40 teachers and school officials allegedly involved in rape and sexual abuse of deaf students at Inhwa School. Local news agencies report that the Special Investigation Team of the Gwangju Metropolitan Police Agency has reached a conclusion into the reopened cases, which paved the way for pressing charges.

Jinwoon Is an Emotional Rocker in "High Cut"

2AM’s Jinwoon continues to chart his path as a solo rock artist. In perfect complement to the release of his follow-up single “Now or Never,” Jinwoon features a moody, rocker-chic shoot in an issue of “High Cut” magazine. The styling, including his simple dark clothes, builds up from the look he sported in his teaser photos and the concept of his latest release.

Joo Ji Hoon to be Discharged from the Military, Picks a Musical for His Comeback Project

Fans of actor Joo Ji Hoon have one more reason to celebrate his return from military service. The actor, set to be discharged from his mandatory military service on November 21 is reported to have chosen a musical for his comeback project. According to local news agencies, Joo Ji Hoon will take to the stage for “Doctor Zhivago.”

CN Blue and FT Island to Miss Year-End Festivals and Awards Shows

Overseas performances will keep bands CN Blue and FT Island from attending the various year-end music festivals and awards shows, according to a statement from their agency FNC Music. The two bands are currently in the thick of promotions and activities abroad, which makes them unable to accommodate appearances in the year-end shows in their packed schedules.

"Love Rain" Secures Broadcast Rights in Japan

Jang Geun Suk and SNSD’s YoonA prove their combined star power and new generation Hallyu celebrity status. Their yet-to-be aired drama “Love Rain” has already secured a Japanese broadcaster, according to local news agencies. Pony Canyon, a subsidiary of Japanese media company Fujisankei Communications Group is reported to have bought the broadcast rights of “Love Rain.”