On December 15, the Wonder Girls and the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) held a joint fan meeting at the headquarters of JYP Entertainment. The special fan event featured cover performances by the winners of last month’s “Be My Baby Dance Contest,” and a Q&A session where the Wonder Girls shared some of their favorite Korean food and hot spots in Seoul.
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Lee Hyori Reveals 2012 Calendar for Abandoned Animals
Lee Hyori revealed a picture of her calendar where she is posing with her dog “Soon Shim.” Lee Hyori wrote on December 15, “Lee Hyori’s Calendar is being sold now. One calendar is worth 12,000 won, delivery is free! The calendar is very beautiful. It is being sold at First Look, and you can only buy it online. Please tell your friends.” As seen in the picture of the calendar, it reads “Please don’t buy, please adopt.” Lee Hyori is well-known for her efforts in helping out abandoned animals and this calendar also seems to be one of her philanthropic efforts.
B1A4 Completes Japanese Debut Showcase
B1A4 has yet to even release an album or promote in Japan, but that didn’t stop them from attracting the attention of thousands for their first showcase. Hundreds of media officials and 1,600 fans attended the event, which wrapped up to a successful close on December 9.
Kim Kyung Ho Addresses Recent Gay Rumors
On December 14, Kim Kyung Ho made an appearance on MBC “Golden Fishery – Radio Star” and addressed the recent gay rumors. The hosts of the show first revealed a picture of Kim Kyung Ho and Kim Yeon Woo dressed in pink shirts, and questioned the truth behind rumors of him being a male-lover.
U-Kiss’s Debut Single "Tick Tack" Places 3rd on Oricon Charts
On December 14, it was revealed that their single had placed third on the Oricon daily singles chart. Not only that, but their limited single has already been sold out, making it impossible for fans to grab their hands on another copy.
Historical Figure Shin Suk Ju’s Descendants Sue "The Princess’ Man"
Descendants of historical figure Shin Suk Ju filed a suit against the KBS drama “The Princess’ Man,” according to local news agencies. Reports say 108 of Shin Suk Ju’s descendants are seeking damages from the drama’s broadcast network and producers for negatively portraying the Chosun era politician and soldier.
T-ara to Choose the Hottest Flower Boy for New Show "T-ara’s Flower Boys"
Cameras will be following T-ara as they search for the hottest flower boy to run a a street food shop business. As the shop will be named after themselves, the girls have a lot on the line, and are thus determined to pick the most capable man possible.
"You’re Beautiful" to Get a Musical Remake in July 2012
Popular idol-themed drama “You’re Beautiful” gets another remake in 2012. Local news agencies report that the drama will be remade into a musical that will open in Seoul in July next year. The “You’re Beautiful” musical is , set to open in late July at the M Theater in Seoul. It is expected to run until September 2012.
WGM’s Eunjung Visits Lee Jang Woo on the Set of “Glorious Jane”
T-ara’s Eunjung made a surprise visit to the set of KBS’s “Glorious Jane” (a.k.a. “Man of Honor”) on December 11 to see her make-believe husband Lee Jang Woo. Currently, the two are a make-believe married couple on the popular reality show “We Got Married Season 3.”
2PM’s Nichkhun Has a Twin in Thailand?
It has been belatedly revealed that 2PM’s Nichkhun was made into a wax figure. He is only the second Hallyu star, the first being Bae Yong Joon, to have a wax figure in the legendary Madame Tussauds. His international fame has earned him a permanent spot at the Madame Toussauds Bangkok.