It turns out that even some of the biggest stars can face unexpected problems. It has been brought to Soompi’s attention that BEAST faced problems which have affected not only one promotional activity, but every promotional activity in Japan.
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Park Shin Hye Exudes Youth and Sophistication
One-half of “Heartstrings” campus couple Park Shin Hye shows off her youthful but sophisticated look in photographs to endorse cosmetic brand MAC.
T-ara’s First Japanese Showcase to Hit Theaters in 3D
It has been revealed that T-ara’s first Japanese showcase is now made into 3D film and will be hitting a total of 30 theaters in Japan from September 3rd to 16th.
Kim Ha Neul "Bus Food as Good as Airline Service"
The actress Kim Ha Neul revealed a picture of herself eating food on a bus, and the Korean media is calling this picture, “Bus Food as Good as Airline Service.” Through her Facebook on August 14th, Kim Ha Neul wrote, “We go through the rain, bus food that is as good as airline service.” Kim Ha Neul is shown on a bus for the film “Blind,” and she is eating a lunch box. Kim Ha Neul made different expressions showing off her beautiful and bright charms. Netizens have commented, “It is always good to see your bright personality,” “the bus food looks delicious,” “you are so beautiful.”
Calling All Korean-English Translators!
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Lee Hyori Exposes Her Tattoo
On August 14th Lee Hyori Tweeted a photograph of herself exposing the back of her neck as she held an adorable cat in her arms, with its head peaked out staring at the camera. The main focal point for netizens was the fact that the image revealed a tattoo of the word “Love” inscribed across her neck. Between her tattoo and the kitty in the photo, no wonder it is quite a hot issue amongst the public.
Kim Hyun Joong Holds Press Conference in Taiwan
Kim Hyun Joong is now visiting Taiwan for events of cosmetic brand “The Face Shop” and the promotional activities for his first solo album “Break Down”. At the press conference held on August 15th, because it is now the “Ghost month” in Taiwanese tradition, he was asked about whether he still sees ghosts nowadays.
SNSD Appears in Japanese Textbook
SNSD appears in Japanese, English learning textbooks with the title “K-pop Stars Take on the World.” On online community websites in South Korea, the picture surfaced with the text translated into Korean. Netizens showed their approval and feelings of pride commenting, “SNSD is the best,” “I feel pride,” “That would make me want to study English.” Obviously, Korean stars appearing on any type of textbooks and introducing the Korean Wave, really shows how big and real the Korean Wave is.
Rain Transforms into Sailor Moon
In a Tweet made on August 15th popular singer Rain wrote, “Ke, ke, ke! Today is the day, finally at midnight; ‘Busan Woman’ will be released. I hope you really enjoy it, we found her for Busan fans. Ha, ha, ha!” Along with his message Rain uploaded a very interesting photo.
Will.i.am Intends to Make 2NE1 Global Superstars
Even though the main focus of the interview was that of technology of the future, it didn’t take too long for popular Korean girl-group 2NE1 to pop-up in the conversation. Here is what was said: