Singer Kim Jong Kook’s fees for appearing on Chinese TV were made known to public on the August 12 episode of SBS’s “One Night of TV Entertainment.” Announcer Kim Il Joong talks about a survey that asks who the most influential Hallyu star is in China. The survey places Lee Jong Suk at third place, Kim Jong… Continue reading Kim Jong Kook’s Impressive Appearance Fees for Chinese TV Revealed!
Category: TV/Film
AOA Mina, A Pink Hayoung, and VIXX N to Join “Weekly Idol” as Assistant MC’s
AOA member Mina, A Pink‘s Hayoung, and group VIXX‘s member N will be joining “Weekly Idol” as assistant MC’s. On August 13, TV Report revealed that the three idols have been chosen as the new assistant MC’s of MBC Every1‘s idol talk show, “Weekly Idol.” The three new assistant MC’s will be replacing BTOB‘s Ilhoon and A Pink’s Bomi who recently stepped down from the show. They will… Continue reading AOA Mina, A Pink Hayoung, and VIXX N to Join “Weekly Idol” as Assistant MC’s
Lee Min Ho Needs Police Support to Use Bathroom
It seems that Lee Min Ho truly is a leader in the Hallyu Wave, as his popularity has skyrocketed through the roof in China. On the August 12 episode of SBS’s “One Night of TV Entertainment,” it was revealed that the actor had a bit of trouble trying to go to the bathroom in China because… Continue reading Lee Min Ho Needs Police Support to Use Bathroom
Rainbow’s Woori Comments on Amber’s Eating Habits
On the August 12 episode of “Wednesday Gourmet,” Go Woori, a member of the girl group Rainbow, made an appearance. During the show she revealed that she is close friends with Amber of f(x) and Han Groo. She commented, “Han Groo and I eat similar things. But Amber and I don’t match well, as far as food… Continue reading Rainbow’s Woori Comments on Amber’s Eating Habits
Wonder Girls To Continue With Band Concept for Next Album
Wonder Girls said that they will continue to be a band in their next album. The August 12 episode of “Weekly Idol” featured Wonder Girls. The MCs Jung Hyung Don and Defcon asked many questions to the recently returned Wonder Girls. On this episode, Sunmi said, “As you know, I released some solo singles, but… Continue reading Wonder Girls To Continue With Band Concept for Next Album
Fans Camp Out in Line for Up to Two Days for “Infinity Challenge” Music Festival
The much-anticipated 2015 “Infinity Challenge” music festival will be taking place on August 13, but some fans have been camped out outside the venue since August 11! This year’s music festival has an impressive lineup that includes musicians BIGBANG‘s G-Dragon and Taeyang, Hyukoh, IU, Park Jin Young, Yoon Sang, and Zion.T. Each musician has been… Continue reading Fans Camp Out in Line for Up to Two Days for “Infinity Challenge” Music Festival
Film “Assassination” Being Sued for 10 Billion Won in Plagiarism Lawsuit
The movie “Assassination,” which has attracted nearly 10 million viewers so far, has been swept up in a plagiarism lawsuit. According to the court, writer Choi Jong Lim, aged 64, filed a complaint which alleges that “Assassination” is a plagiarism of his novel. His lawsuit asks for 10 billion won (approximately $8.5 million USD) in damages, against the… Continue reading Film “Assassination” Being Sued for 10 Billion Won in Plagiarism Lawsuit
Liam Neeson to Play General MacArthur in Film “Operation Chromite”
Liam Neeson will be taking on the role of one of Korea’s greatest heroes during the Korean War. In an official press release on August 12, the team behind “Operation Chromite” confirmed, “Liam Neeson has been casted as General MacArthur for ‘Operation Chromite.’” The blockbuster is being produced by Taewon Entertainment and directed by director Lee Jae Han,… Continue reading Liam Neeson to Play General MacArthur in Film “Operation Chromite”
“Weekly Idol” Releases Girls’ Generation Preview
The preview for Girls’ Generation‘s appearance on MBCEvery1‘s idol variety show “Weekly Idol,” their first-ever full group appearance on the show since their debut, has been released. Released after the August 12 broadcast of “Weekly Idol,” which featured Wonder Girls, the trailer features the girls attempting the random dance challenge, and they’re a bit of an… Continue reading “Weekly Idol” Releases Girls’ Generation Preview
Shaquille O’Neal and Chu Sung Hoon to Guest on “Off to School”
“Off to School” will be greeting two sport stars to the show. On August 12, during the press conference for JTBC’s “Off to School,” Producer Kim No Eun said, “We’ve worked hard on our guest list this season, so Chu Sung Hoon will be appearing on a cable channel for the first time. Shaquille O’Neal… Continue reading Shaquille O’Neal and Chu Sung Hoon to Guest on “Off to School”