Former KARA star Kang Ji Young has signed a deal with a Japanese talent agency as she looks to pursue an acting career. According to Japanese media outlet Oricon News, the ex-KARA member has put pen to paper on a deal with an agency called Sweet Power. The agency stated that Kang Ji Young had been studying English in the… Continue reading Ex-KARA Star Kang Ji Young Signs for Japanese Agency
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JYJ Kim Junsu’s Luxury Hotel on Jeju Island Will Open in September
Kim Junsu of JYJ will be finally opening his hotel for business in late September. Built on the scenic Jeju Island, Junsu has invested four years and approximately $28 million in this luxury boutique hotel. Kim Junsu’s agency C-JeS Entertainment announced, “Junsu’s hotel will open on September 25. Working as JYJ and touring all over the world, Junsu… Continue reading JYJ Kim Junsu’s Luxury Hotel on Jeju Island Will Open in September
Kim Yuna Talks about Her Life after Retirement
“Figure Skating Queen” Kim Yuna opened up about her life after retirement from the figure skating world, in an interview with the fashion magazine Elle Korea. During the interview, she said, “since I’m not practicing, I’m not hurting anywhere and mentally I’m much more at ease. I don’t have the job, so I’m not stressed and there’s… Continue reading Kim Yuna Talks about Her Life after Retirement
Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun Donates Goods to Raise Funds for Refugee Children in Syria
Girls’ Generation member Seohyun is receiving attention for her giving heart, as she donated some of her possessions in order to raise funds in support of Syrian refugee children. It has been reported that Seohyun personally donated a signed purse and sneakers to the charity concert “Happy Day,” which was held on August 21 at… Continue reading Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun Donates Goods to Raise Funds for Refugee Children in Syria
Shinhwa’s Kim Dong Wan Donates to “Comfort Women” Charity
Shinhwa star Kim Dong Wan has donated 30 million won (about 29,000 USD) to a charity that supports former Korean World War II sex slaves. Referred to as “comfort women,” these women were forced to have sex with Japanese soldiers before and during the war. Kim Dong Wan’s donation, made to charity group House of Sharing,… Continue reading Shinhwa’s Kim Dong Wan Donates to “Comfort Women” Charity
Actor Kim Woo Bin and Comedian Lee Gook Joo Pair Up for a Comical CF
A brand new CF (commercial film) featuring actor Kim Woo Bin and comedian Lee Gook Joo was recently revealed. On August 20, a video clip taken from the commercial filming set was uploaded to the YouTube channel of food company Korea Yakult, with the description, “Eat right away~ The behind-the-scenes video of the meeting between… Continue reading Actor Kim Woo Bin and Comedian Lee Gook Joo Pair Up for a Comical CF
Uhm Tae Woong Takes Selca With His Driver Daughter
On August 20, Uhm Tae Woong released a selca on his Instagram with the caption, “Miss Uhm Ji Ohn, the model driver.” In the photo, father and daughter are close and posing towards the camera in the driver seat of his parked car. The fact that his daughter had her hands on the wheels of… Continue reading Uhm Tae Woong Takes Selca With His Driver Daughter
Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun to Receive Achievement Award at University Graduation Ceremony
Girls’ Generation member Seohyun will be awarded the Achievement Award at the upcoming graduation ceremony of Dongguk University. On August 21, the 2014 fall graduation ceremony of Dongguk University will be held at the university’s Seoul campus. Altogether 1,531 students will obtain their degrees, with 1,028 of them leaving the ceremony with a bachelor’s degree, 440 with a… Continue reading Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun to Receive Achievement Award at University Graduation Ceremony
[Gallery] K-Pop Idols, Actors and Actresses Take on The “Ice Bucket Challenge”
After sweeping up American CEOs, actors, musicians and athletes in the past few weeks, the “Ice Bucket Challenge” has just spread to the K-Pop world! If you haven’t heard the “Ice Bucket Challenge” before, participants film themselves pouring a bucket of ice water on their head. Once they’ve taken the plunge, they call out three friends… Continue reading [Gallery] K-Pop Idols, Actors and Actresses Take on The “Ice Bucket Challenge”
JYJ to Perform at the Opening Ceremony of the 17th Incheon Asian Games
JYJ will be performing at the opening ceremony of the 17th Incheon Asian Games that will be held next month. CJeS Entertainment released a statement earlier today saying, “At first, when JYJ was appointed as the IAG ambassador, it was agreed that they would be appearing at the opening and closing ceremonies, as well as performing the… Continue reading JYJ to Perform at the Opening Ceremony of the 17th Incheon Asian Games