IU and Kim Bum Soo prove excellent entertainment can take place anywhere–even in a bus. The two singers are the latest artists to perform in the guerilla concerts sponsored by one of Korea’s leading car companies Hyundai.
Category: Celeb
Jang Geun Suk Cameos in Japanese Remake of "You’re Beautiful"
Jang Geun Suk cameos as himself in the September 2 episode of the Japanese "You’re Beautiful" remake. He joins the version’s A.N.Jell, whose members are played by Takimoto Miori, Kis-My-Ft2’s Tamamori Yuta, Fujigaya Taisuke and Hey!Say!JUMP’s Yaotome Hikaru.
Min Sun Announces Departure from JQT, Jin Kyung Takes Her Place
Ahead of JQT’s advancement into the U.S. market with Melvin Brown, member Min Sun has revealed that she will be departing from the group.
"Min Sun has more interest in acting as opposed to singing so she was worried over the decision for some time now. After discussing it with the company, everyone came to the concensus of her leaving JQT. She is not departing because of any problems with the company but because she found it difficult to promote as a singer and enjoyed acting more," officials of GP Entertainment explained.
The Dilemma of MBC "Survival: I Am a Singer": Variety or Music Show?
Bringing together some of Korea’s most talented vocalists and churning out incredible performances week after week, MBC’s ‘Survival: I Am a Singer’ enjoyed immense popularity when it first debuted last March. But after a run of six months, the producers are now finding themselves at an impasse and there is concern about the future direction of the show.
Baby Pictures of Lee Min Jung
On the September 4 episode of MBC’s “Section TV Entertainment Communication,” pictures of Lee Min Jung at a young age were revealed. Amongst the pictures there was one where she is with another boy and people were curious as to whom that was. Lee Min Jung had answered on the show, “He is an oppa from church. I don’t really remember his name. Looking at the picture, the oppa will probably know it is him. I wonder how he is doing. Please call me if you think that it is you.”
Heechul’s Military Training Photos Released for First Time
Photos of Super Junior’s Heechul receiving military training at the Nonsan Training Facility have been released for the first time on Sept. 3. The official blog for the training facility released the photos just two days after the star singer’s enlistment, which will last for 23 months.
Mnet’s Official YouTube Channel Exceeds 100 Million Views
Mnet revealed, "This is the highest record for a Korean broadcasting channel" and "is also in 4th place overall within Korea after popular YouTube channels such as SM Entertainment, guitar prodigy Jung SungHa, and 2NE1".
BEAST Lee Ki Kwang: Dance Battle With X Cross
BEAST’s Lee Ki Kwang and 2AM’s Jo Kwon are known for their shuffle dance skills. Jo Kwon and Lee Ki Kwang were reported to make a special surprise event on "Inkigayo". X Cross, a pop duo, performed "Crazy" on stage on September 4. Lee Ki Kwang appeared on stage towards the end of the show and shuffled with X cross. The focus of the event was to showcase X Cross. X Cross leader Sung Hyo Ram had said, "It makes me nervous that two people who are as popular and skilled as Jo Kwon and Lee Ki Kwang are performing on stage as well." He added, "It is very exciting, so I hope that all the fans will have a great time watching us perform."
Super Junior Thanks Fans for "SM Town Live in Tokyo"
The members of Super Junior recently thanked their fans for their support after completing SM Entertainment’s "SM Town Live in Tokyo Special Edition" from September 2 through 4.
"50,000 in the Tokyo Dome! You have to see it with your eyes to feel it! The best! This picture is just a portion of it," Donghae wrote on his Twitter.
"SMTOWN Live in Tokyo! I had so much fun at the Tokyo Dome concert! Thank you so much to all of our fans for filling it to the brim," wrote Eunhyuk.
T-ara’s Recent Fashion at Kimpo Airport
On September 4, T-ara departed Korea for their upcoming promotion in Japan. Before their departure, however, their chic airport fashion attracted lots of attention in the Kimpo airport. T-ara will be promoting one of their popular songs, "Bo Peep Bo Peep," as the title song of their first Japanese single album in Japan on September 28.