Grab the one you love and give him or her a big squeeze! December 14 is Happy Hug Day in Korea. Many of us in Korea will celebrate this holiday by turning to our significant others, friends, and family members, but of course, many people will still yearn to hug their favorite celebrity. (After all, wouldn’t you?) The job site Albamon polled 763 college students to find out which famous person they most wanted to hug. Among males, the super adorable Song Joong Ki proved his hug-worthiness as 11.3% of respondents chose him as their ultimate celebrity to hug. However, it was the flawless Kim Tae Hee who topped the overall poll, garnering a whopping 19.7% of votes.
Category: Celeb
ZE:A to Celebrate Christmas with a Charity Concert
To celebrate the upcoming Christmas holiday in a warm and special way with their fans, ZE:A has announced that they will be holding their own charity concert party "NA:NUM 2011" at the Ax-Korea Hall! Since their debut, the boys have been consistently volunteering at children’s homes and shelters but decided to take their charity work a step further this year with their fans by opening a charity concert.
Jang Geun Suk Opens Official YouTube Channel
On December 13, Jang Geun Suk opened his own official YouTube channel in order to better communicate with his fans through more BTS videos and exclusive clips. The YT channel is to serve as a platform where Jang Geun Suk will share his music videos, live concert footages, and exclusive BTS clips.
SNSD Seo Hyun Wows Fans with Glamorous Figure
SNSD’s Seo Hyun has internet communities abuzz with her glamorous figure. Since her debut, Seo Hyun has always had a strong girly image. However, she blew away both netizens and her fans with a gorgeous dress that emphasized her sexy bodyline.
Lee Min Jung Named the "Smiling Angel"
Back in July, actress Lee Min Jung has been appointed as the spokesperson for Korea’s Make-a-Wish Foundation. The Make-a-Wish Foundation helps children with life-threatening illnesses by granting their wishes to give them a sense of hope, strength, and joy. On November 23, Lee Min Jung completed a photoshoot with renowned photographer Kwon Young Ho and three children who were able to fulfill their wishes through the foundation.
KARA Goo Hara’s Shocking Post Double-Eyelid Surgery Photo
KARA’s Goo Hara has caused quite a stir among netizens with a past photo. The photo, along with the caption “Goo Hara’s shocking selca,” was uploaded to several internet communities. Goo Hara is one of few female celebrities who have openly admitted to getting plastic surgery, and many fans have applauded her for making the brave decision.
Park Min Young to Take First Break in Five Years Following "Glorious Jane"
With her latest drama, “Glorious Jane”’ (aka “Man of Honor”) nearing its end, actress Park Min Young is looking forward to her first relaxing break in five years. Since her debut in 2006 through MBC’s “High Kick!,” Park Min Young has shot 8 dramas and 1 movie.
Snoop Dogg and Interscope Rookie Rapper Lil Play to Feature in SNSD’s Maxi-Single
Like we reported earlier, SNSD will be housed under Interscope Records for their American debut, the same record label that is home to artists like Lady Gaga, Eminem, and the Black Eyed Peas. The full maxi-single is scheduled for release all over the world through iTunes on December 20, and a Korean release the following day on the 21st.
JYJ’s Park Yoo Chun Picked As a Ramen Model
JYJ’s Park Yoo Chun was chosen as the model for the new Ottogi ramen “Giseu Myun.” His CF for the ramen brand has been playing on Korean TV since December 12. Now Park Yoo Chun now has 4 different CF deals: Nintendo Wii, TIO, and Blacksmith. Also, there are a lot more if you include the commercial model deals he has with other JYJ members such as NII and LG Optimus Q2. Park Yoo Chun’s representative stated, “Park Yoo Chun is receiving a lot of love calls for commercials. If we include the commercials that we had to deny because it overlapped with another commercial I think we received nearly 1~2 commercial offers every day. It seems that Park Yoo Chun’s scarcity value increased because it is hard to see him on television other than dramas.
Go Ara: “BoA and DBSK Taught Me English and Dance”
Go Ara, who stars in the new movie "Papa", recently revealed that SM Entertainment label mates DBSK and BoA aided her greatly in her preparations. According to Ara, "BoA came to the filming site to teach me English." She then goes on to say that,"‘Masculine’ dancing was required in the film, so it was not easy to do. I met Yunho in the office once or twice, and he helped to check my dance, telling me ‘You must put in your utmost effort.’"