Soompi Daily Digest – June 1st, 2011

Here we bring a daily run-through of our top stories for each day. Check out the best photo, tweet, comment, release, and our best person of the day. It’ll serve as your daily digest for all things KPOP!

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Nichkhun Topless for New Endorsement Deal

2PM’s Nichkhun is the new face of Coca-Cola Zero. Up to now, he has built up his image as a pretty boy with his adorable smile and soft complexion, when not promoting his music with fellow 2PM members. However, Nichkhun has returned to his “beast-idol” roots with the Coca-Cola Zero endorsement deal.

Kiss and Cry: IU Practices 5 Hours a Day to Restore her Honor

IU is practicing figure skating five hours every day in order to restore her honor. On the first round of competitions for Kiss and Cry that was broadcast on May 29th she came in as last. She had received criticism that she didn’t show much effort. Because of this IU has been vigorously training. An employee from SBS stated on May 30th, “After the first round competition IU has been training five hours every day at an ice rink in Kyunggi-do.” “It appears that she was not happy with her poor results.”

Miss A’s Suzy Melts the Hearts of Fans

Miss A’s Suzy recently revealed her eye-smile and has melted the hearts of fans. Her unique smiles have been recognized in the past, but this photo definitely emphasises her cuteness.

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Celebrity Deaths Cast Light on South Korea’s Alarming Suicide Rates

Last week, two prominent South Korean celebrities, sportscaster Song Ji Sun and former SG Wannabe member Chae Dong Ha, took their lives after reportedly suffering from chronic bouts of depression. These tragic events have sparked concerns over the deepening problem of celebrity suicides in Korea—and its adverse effect on the country’s alarming suicide rate, which has ranked among the world’s highest in recent years.