Big Bang’s Seungri and FT Island were announced on Tuesday to join 14 of K-Pop’s hottest groups who will perform in the 2011 staging of the annual Seoul Tokyo Music Festival. Seungri and FT Island beef up the already impressive line-up featuring Kara, 2NE1, SS501’s Heo Young Saeng and Kim Kyu Jong, MBLAQ, Brown Eyed Girls, Rainbow, ZE:A, Infinite, Teen Top, Dal Shabet, A-Pink, M. Street and singer Lyn.
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SHINee’s "THE FIRST" Japanese Album Release Date Moved
SHINee’s “THE FIRST” Japanese album’s release date is moved. According to the five-member boy group’s official Japanese website, “THE FIRST” will be released on Dec. 7, two weeks later than its intended late November release date.
miss A’s Suzy Plays a College Student in Han Ga In’s Comeback Film
miss A’s Suzy will join the cast of “Introduction to Architecture,” Han Ga In’s comeback to the big screen in seven years. Suzy is set to play the college student version of Han Ga In’s character "Seo Yeon." “Introduction to Architecture” begins when architecture student Sung Min and music major Seo Yeon fall in love in college. Years later, the full-fledged architect meets his college sweetheart who asks him to rebuild her house, rekindling their romance. Uhm Tae Woong plays the architect. His college student alter ego will be played by Lee Je Hoon.
Hwang Jung Eum and No Min Woo Back Onboard for "Full House 2"
They were confirmed, then put on hold, and now confirmed again. Hwang Jung Eum and No Min Woo are once more announced to take the lead on “Full House 2.” Local news agencies report that the actors have signed on for the drama, after reaching an agreement between the actors’ agencies and the drama production. The announcement was made through a statement from Hwang Jung Eum and No Min Woo’s management agency, Core Contents Media.
The New York Times Reviews "SM Town Live in New York"
Jon Caramanica’s article discusses the evening’s events and turns the spotlight on the performances that he thought shone throughout the show. Super Junior KRY’s “Sorry Sorry Answer” is his pick for the best performance of the night. He also noted that SHINee’s vocals are among the strongest as a group and likewise praises f(x) Amber’s rapping.
2AM’s Seulong May Join the Cast of an Upcoming Cable Drama
2AM’s Seulong may have picked up his next acting assignment. Reports say the singer is looking to be cast in the drama “Korean Peninsula,” starring Hwang Jung Min and Kim Jung Eun. According to local news agencies, Seulong is eyed to play Nam Sung Mi, a bodyguard to Hwang Jung Min’s president character in the upcoming political drama about a unified Korea. There are however, no firm reports that he is confirmed to take the role.
"Boys Over Flowers" Star Kim So Eun Looks the Same in Then or Now
Actress Kim So Eun, most known for playing Jandi’s best friend Ga Eul in “Boys Over Flowers” and now starring in the weekend drama “A Thousand Kisses” updated her fans and followers on Twitter with a photo of her and co-star Ryu Jin in wedding clothes. “Today is the drama’s wedding picture day with Ryu Jin oppa,” she posted. “I’ll meet you in ‘A Thousand Kisses.’” She later uploaded another picture with the comment, “Bonus!”
SHINee Jonghyun and Super Junior Sungmin Chill with Their Guitars in Central Park
K-Pop and particularly SM Entertainment artists’ fans in New York were all up in excitement when the Big Apple played host to the "SM Town Live in New York” concert. While fans worldwide can get glimpses of behind-the-scenes photos and stay updated of the events through the SM Town official Facebook account, those in New York are able to capture their idols in rare moments of true relaxation.
Jang Geun Suk "If Kim Ha Neul Didn’t Win, We Would Just Go Out Eating and Drinking"
Jang Geun Suk recently surprised viewers and “You’re My Pet” co-star Kim Ha Neul when he appeared onstage of the 48th Daejong Film Festival Awards during Kim Ha Neul’s Best Actress Award acceptance speech. On the “Celebrity News” episode aired on KBS2 TV on October 22, the backstage of the awards night were shown and Jang Geun Suk revealed further details on his planned surprise event. “I waited until they called out the Best Actress. I was going to present her with flowers if her name was called. But if she doesn’t win, then we’ll just go out to have soju and pork,” he said.
Tablo Unveils "Bad" MV
Epik High rapper Tablo unleashes the full music video for “Bad,” from his first solo album under YG Entertainment. “Bad” features Jinsil and is the first track off “Fever’s End.” The full “Bad” MV is uploaded on Tablo’s official Youtube channel on the afternoon of Oct. 24.