Singer/actor Rain has made definite his military service enlistment. On September 23, Rain said he will begin his mandatory military service on October 11. Rain himself made the announcement on his official web site. Like expected, he will first receive basic training and will be on active duty afterwards. He will enter a unit in Uijeongbu, but he knows that he may be assigned elsewhere in the course of his duty.
Category: Celeb
Kim Sung Joo to Replace Kang Ho Dong on "Star King?"
A rumor has surfaced regarding Kang Ho Dong’s departed MC position on SBS’s Sunday variety show “Star King.” The former MC, Kang Ho Dong, whose departure from mainstream television is related to tax problems, will be replaced by MC Kim Sung Joo.
2NE1’s Park Bom in Horn-Rimmed Glasses
2NE1’s Park Bom showed another side of herself by wearing horn-rimmed glasses. On September 23, through Park Bom’s me2day she wrote, “Hello Everyone. Our Blackjack’s are watching right? We miss you. Currently in Japan we are in a train heading toward our concert tomorrow. I’m so tired. I need to get some sleep.”
Lee Joon Cast in SBS "Fly Again"
MBLAQ’s Lee Joon has been cast for the upcoming SBS drama “Fly Again.” On September 22, a representative from the drama stated "Lee Joon was cast in ‘Fly Again,’ he is going to participate in the script reading practice on September 23." It has been a year since Lee Joon was in a drama.
T-ara’s Comeback MV Cost $1 Million
With their official come back slated for November 1, T-ara has revealed that their highly anticipated comeback music video cost over $1 million USD in production costs!The group will be shedding their retro "Roly Poly" concept for the electronic sound they’ve been loved for amongst fans in their teens and 20’s. Like their previous releases, their album will be the work of composers Cho Young Soo, Shinsadong Tiger, Brave Brothers, and Kang Jiwon – all names we should all be familiar with by now.
Se7en to Make Comeback in Japan
Singer Se7en is scheduled to make a comeback in Japan, his first time in four years. There are plans for him to release a mini album/single in the second half of this year. This will be the first cd that he will be releasing since his 6th Japanese single from 2007. Recently, YG entertainment’s representative Yang Hyun Suk stated ‘Se7en is working hard to prepare for his Japanese activities.”
Nichkhun Tweets a Restaurant Recommendation
2PM’s Nichkhun always keeps his fans and followers updated by being very active on Twitter. On September 22, however, he not only shed light on his activities but even made a restaurant recommendation. “Looking for good pasta, steak with a good bottle of wine? Recommending Corner Kitchen in Apgujeong,” Nichkhun said in his tweet.
Song Ji Hyo’s Manager Lashes Out Regarding "Gyebaek" Set
It seems as if the heated discussions of the working conditions on set for live drama productions grow by the day as the recent health condition of actress Song Ji Hyo…
Cosmetic Surgeons Select the Best Looking Idols of 2011
A good visual appearance of idol groups are what makes them loved, remembered, hated by fans.A ‘hot’ appearance will attract a lot of attention; attention from netizens trigger questions and critical comments. What do Cosmetic Surgeons of Korea think about idols’ appearances?
Han Ye Seul Spotted in Los Angeles
On September 12, Han Ye Seul was seen in Koreatown in L.A. at a well-known Korean eatery. With a few friends, she was seen laughing and smiling, a side to her that was difficult to see in Korea. She seemed very easy-going and free.