The Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA), which is under the South Korean government’s Minsitry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, announced its list of Hallyu representatives that have led it for its 20 years in various areas of Korean content, such as music, television, stage productions, games, and webtoons. It surveyed 10 experts and 1000 members of… Continue reading Hallyu Representatives for 20 Years of K-Pop, K-Drama, and More Selected by Experts and the Public
Category: Celeb
BTS Becomes Spokesmodels for Puma
BTS has been revealed to be sports brand Puma’s newest spokesmodels. The popular boy group revealed this news through their official Twitter account and shared a picture from their Puma photo shoot. In the revealed photo, the members are all wearing warm down jackets and exuding charisma. While they are wearing different pieces of Puma… Continue reading BTS Becomes Spokesmodels for Puma
JYJ May Perform as a Whole at the 2015 Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards
Can we hope? C-JeS Entertainment has confirmed that JYJ‘s XIA Junsu will definitely be performing at the 2015 Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards, but the appearance of the other group members, Kim Jaejoong and Park Yoochun, is still under negotiation as they are currently in the military. Earlier in the day, a local news media reported… Continue reading JYJ May Perform as a Whole at the 2015 Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards
Lee Min Ho Voted as Most Famous Korean in Arab States
KBS World Radio held a survey asking which person first comes to mind when they think “Korean.” The survey took place from September 3 to September 17 and questioned individuals from the 22 countries that make up the Arab States. It appears as though Lee Min Ho’s great popularity is becoming increasingly international. He came… Continue reading Lee Min Ho Voted as Most Famous Korean in Arab States
Photo of Super Junior’s Donghae at Military Training Camp Revealed
Photos of Super Junior‘s Donghae at military training camp were revealed. On October 20, a photo of Donghae with his fellow recruits was released. The picture is gaining attention since all of the recruits are making the hand gesture that Super Junior has been using for their introduction. Meanwhile, Donghae enlisted to the army on… Continue reading Photo of Super Junior’s Donghae at Military Training Camp Revealed
Lee Sang Yoon Explains Why He Won’t Appear on “Problematic Men”
Actor Lee Sang Yoon revealed why he won’t appear on tvN‘s “Problematic Men.” Lee Sang Yoon, who is well-known for his sexy brain, studied physics at Seoul National University, which is one of the most prestigious colleges in Korea. While “Problematic Men,” a variety show on which intelligent individuals (mostly men) come out to solve difficult problems… Continue reading Lee Sang Yoon Explains Why He Won’t Appear on “Problematic Men”
Block B Considers Legal Action Against Malicious Commenters
Group Block B is considering legal action against malicious online commenters. Their agency Seven Seasons revealed on their official Twitter saying, “There have been continual postings of lies and insults online toward Block B lately. We are seriously considering legal action against malicious commenters. We ask for our fans to cooperate in our efforts to gather… Continue reading Block B Considers Legal Action Against Malicious Commenters
JYP’s Rookie Girl Group TWICE Sheds Tears After Their Debut Album Gets Released
The rookie girl group TWICE shed tears after the release of their debut album “The Story Begins.” On October 19, TWICE did a live stream of “V Countdown” through Naver V App. During the broadcast, the members all played their title song “Like OOH-AHH” and sang along. Member Jungyeon begins to cry at that point,… Continue reading JYP’s Rookie Girl Group TWICE Sheds Tears After Their Debut Album Gets Released
Raehyun of F.CUZ Quietly Joins the Marines
To much surprise, it is revealed that Raehyun of boy group F.CUZ enlisted for the Marines on October 19. According to the industry source, Raehyun quietly joined the marines without the usual media frenzy at his own request. In the past, Raehyun has also tried his hand at acting by starring in the web drama “The… Continue reading Raehyun of F.CUZ Quietly Joins the Marines
IU Shares Her Fan Letter to SHINee’s Jonghyun
On October 18, IU made a guest appearance at “THE STORY by JONGHYUN,” a solo concert by SHINee’s Jonghyun that is part of SM’s new relay concert series “The Agit.” Throughout his concerts, Jonghyun had invited many different guest performers and IU was the last to appear. She and Jonghyun are known for being close… Continue reading IU Shares Her Fan Letter to SHINee’s Jonghyun