R&B vocalist ALi has recently come under fire for her self-composed and written song, "Nayoungee," which is based on an actual rape victim. In 2008, a man named Cho Doo Soon raped an 8-year old girl in the bathroom stalls of a church. The case was blown up by the media back then and it is still one of the most famous rape crime cases in Korea. The case was actually dubbed as "The Nayoung Case," coining a pseusonym for the rape victim.
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Seo In Young "I Am the Ruler for Explicitness in the Middle East"
Seo In Young gave advice to younger girl groups about performing in the Middle East. On the December 13 episode of SBS “Strong Heart” she talked about an incident at Abu Dhabi. She stated, “I recently came back from a Middle East concert. I am not usually nervous, but I was a bit worried that I would be dragged away for being too explicit in such a conservative country. I decided on how much skin I would show by matching Britney Spears who also performed on the same day.” She continued, “When Britney Spears appeared on stage I was in shock. She had only covered the important areas and came out with nearly nothing on.”
Super Star K2 Kim Geu Rim Upset over Censor Between Her Thighs
On December 6, Kim Geu Rim appeared on MBN’s “Choongmooro Wageul Wageul.” On the episode, they censored out the area between Kim Geu Rim’s thighs as if there was some kind of exposure. MBN was accused of trying to create controversy on purpose. MBN stated, “We did not censor out that part for any particular reason. We did not know that it would become such an issue.” They also stated that they would be careful so that something like this would never happen again.
Wonder Girls Sohee Has Insomnia
Feels like Insomnia~ Oh Ah Oh~ It looks like Wonder Girls Sohee has a serious case of insomnia. On KBS2’s “Star Life Theatre” that was broadcast on December 13 viewers found out that Sohee always needs incense. After practice Sohee was showed going to an incense store. Sohee stated, “I have insomnia and using incense really helps me sleep. I like staying in my room and when I do, I always light up incense.”
Boyfriend Hides 300 Unique Polaroid Photos in Their "I’ll Be There" Single
Boyfriend recently made a surprise winter comeback for their fans with their latest single, "I’ll Be There." Apparently, the surprise isn’t just ending there, as the boys have prepared yet another surprise event to warm the hearts of their fans this holiday season!
It’s Happy Hug Day in Korea! Song Joong Ki and Kim Tae Hee Top Hug Poll
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.
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.