"I still don’t know what music is, but I think I’ve figured out singing a bit. You need to be honest. You need to sing with your whole heart in order for the audience to identify with you.” Called the "Rap Grandfather" for being part of the first generation of artists to introduce hip hop to Korea and "The Godfather of Soul" for displaying the essence of soul music, this year becomes Bobby Kim’s 17th since his debut in 1994 as a member of Dr. Reggae.
Category: Celeb
KARA’s Gyuri Celebrates Super Junior’s Shindong’s 27th Birthday
ELFs all over the world are busily celebrating Super Junior’s Shindong’s 27th birthday today, but the honor of the first birthday message went to none other than KARA’s goddess Gyuri! Fellow "Shimshimtapa" DJ and friend Gyuri updated her Twitter on September 28 with the message, "Today, September 28, is Shindong oppa’s birthday! Dongie oppa, have a happy birthday! Everyone, please congratulate his birthday!"
Dynamic Duo’s Gaeko Has Become a Father
Rapper Gaeko (age 30) of the hiphop duo Dynamic Duo has become a father recently.
On September 28, an official representative of Dynamic Duo’s agency stated the following, “ Gaeko has become the father of a beautiful healthy baby boy since 4PM (Seoul time) this afternoon
Lee Teuk and Kang So Ra Chosen as the Third Couple of We Got Married?
Super Junior’s Lee Teuk and actress Kang So Ra are chosen as the new couple of We Got Married.
Lee Teuk and Kang So Ra will commence their first filming on September 30 around Seoul. Lee Teuk was said to have recently decided his participation in We Got Married after having lots of discussions with the producers and staffs.
me2day: G-Dragon Responds to Seungri’s Coke Photo with Lemonade Bottles
On Sept. 28, G-Dragon posted a goofy photo of himself holding what looks to be lemonade bottles with the caption, “Hey Seungri, this tastes a lot better.” In the photo posted on his me2day account, G-Dragon is seen clutching onto four bottles of lemonade with a funny facial expression, showing off his playful side.
Remembering Choi Jin Shil: A Letter to Her Mother Revealed
On September 27, the cable channel MBC Life broadcast “After History” which held a special for Choi Jin Shil, because it has been three years since her passing away. On this episode, the show revealed a letter that Choi Jin Shil had written to her mother Jung Soon Ok, before Choi Jin Shil’s death. On the show, Jung Soon Ok stated, “For a time everyone was talking about ‘Choi Jin Shil’ but now I am sad because I think she is fading from everybody’s memory. What can I do to make people remember her?”
Super Junior’s Ryeowook Wishes Shindong a Happy Birthday
Super Junior’s Shindong recently celebrated his 27th birthday on September 28 with fellow members. His endearing friend, Ryeowook uploaded a picture of himself along with Shindong to wish the latter a happy birthday. Along with the photo, the singer left a message, “It’s Shindong Hyung’s birthday. Happy Birthday Hyung~” Both of them were radiating in the photo. Shindong’s jaw line had fans wondering about his successful diet, while Ryeowook showed off his serious yet handsome face. Netizens left comments wishing the singer a great happy birthday and complimented the attractive men.
Wonder Girls #1 on Billboard’s "Mashup Mondays of 2011"
Wonder Girls received number one on the Billboard Charts’ "Mashup Mondays of 2011" by getting the most number of votes, and also the first group to receive first place on an American chart. According to Billboard, they recieved 65% of all the votes. "Mashup Mondays" is a section of the website that has new groups singing songs that are recommended or asked for by fans. During the 8 month period, there were a total of 32 teams that participated in the event.
Moon Chae Won’s Beauty is Reason for Park Shi Hoo’s Great Acting
On the September 27 broadcast of KBS “Yeo Yoo Man Man,” Park Shi Hoo was interviewed on the set of “The Princess’ Man” as one of the hottest leads of this drama season. Park Shi Hoo is currently playing the role of Kim Seung Yoo, who is in love with Sae Ryoung (played by Moon Chae Won), the daughter of the man who killed his entire family.
HyunA Makes Billboard’s "21 Under 21" List
On Sept. 27, Billboard.com released their rankings for 2011’s “21 Under 21,” a list of the twenty one hottest artists from around the globe all under the age of twenty one. 4Minute’s HyunA made the list this year coming in at number seventeen. This is not the first time a Korean act has made the list as just last year the Wonder Girls took the sixteenth place on the list. HyunA being nominated continues the Wonder Girls’ tradition.