Kang Ho Dong is retiring temporarily from the entertainment industry, citing the state he is in because of the issues on his taxes. He will be spending time on self-reflection. He has personally announced this development at an emergency press conference in Seoul on September 9 at 6PM KST.
Category: Celeb
Kim Sun Ah Posts a Photo With Lee Dong Wook at Jeju Island
In the picture Kim Sun Ah and Lee Dong Wook are standing on the shore, against the beautiful blue ocean as a scenic backdrop. Lee Dong Wook holds up his hand to shield the sun from Kim Sun Ah in a touching manner, showing how affectionate they are.
Infinite Achieves Goal of 1st Place and Moves Dorms
Infinite made a promise with their company that if they were to place first on a music program, they would receive a new dorm and were able to achieve their goal finally. According to a representative of Infinite, they told OSEN over the phone, “We’ve already put the current house (dorm) on lease” and “The new dorm they’ll be moving into is a new apartment. After seeing it, it looked nice.” There’s even word that the members couldn’t hide their happiness.
SNSD’s Sooyoung Creates Video Message Thanking SONEs
On September 8, SM Entertainment shared SNSD’s Sooyoung’s video message to the fanclub, SONE. In the clip, she apologizes to fans for being unable to perform at the SM TOWN LIVE tour in Tokyo on September 2 and SNSD’s tour in Taiwan due to her injury. Sooyoung was involved in a car accident that happened on August 28, and was forced to suspend activities.
Ricky Kim Travels to Africa for SBS "Jungle"
While everyone else will be gathering around the table with loved ones this Chuseok, Ricky Kim is headed overseas! SBS calls and Ricky answers. The "Dream Team" cast member tweeted an update on his future schedule abroad
Dal Shabet Gives Its Chuseok Greetings
Girl group Dalshabet gave their 2011 Chuseok greeting to the public! "Hello, we are Dal shabet!" They announced in unison. "It seems like just yesterday we were giving you our first greeting but now it’s already Chuseok!" Ah Young said in surprise.
Airport Paralyzed as SNSD Visits Taiwan for Their 2nd Concert
Before SNSD’s arrival the airport was already filled with a hundred people from press and media, and 400-500 Taiwanese fans. It is also known that some fans were at the airport from 1am, waiting anxiously for SNSD’s arrival.
Hyun Bin Will Join Marine Marathon
Hyun Bin will join a marathon on September 25. The marathon is the 3rd Seoul Reclamation Anniversary Marine Marathon Competition.” It will be held at the Sports Stadium at the Han River Citizen’s Park underneath the Bang Hwa Bridge. According to the marathon website, “Hyun Bin (Kim Tae Pyung) will also run.” The interesting fact is that the date September 25 is also Hyunbin’s birthday.
JYJ Junsu’s Sponsors the Construction of a New Home for Impoverished Family
Thanks to JYJ Junsu’s caring heart, a family will be able to spend a warm Chuseok in a new home this year. On September 7, Junsu worked with "ADRA (Adventist Development & Refile Agency) Korea," an organization that builds new homes for the needy, to sponsor the construction of a new home for a grandmother and grandson.
Teen Top Invited to Perform at the "Sundown Festival" in Singapore
After capturing the hearts of nunas with their title track, "Don’t Spray Perfume," Teen Top is out to captivate the hearts of Singaporean fans by representing Korea at one of the biggest Asian music festivals, "Sundown Festival!" The "Sundown Festival" is a large-scale music concert that brings in top notch artists from all over Asia like Taiwan and Japan.