Former member of UN (United N-generation) and actor Choi Jung Won reveals he has panic disorder. On the most recent broadcast of MBC talk show “Radio Star,” Choi Jung Won, J-Walk’s Kim Jae Duk, Vibe’s Ryu Jae Hyun, and Mighty Mouth’s Shorry J appear as guests for the program’s special on stars who went solo… Continue reading Former UN Member Choi Jung Won Reveals Why He Quit Singing
Category: TV/Film
“Ex-Girlfriend Club” Starring Byun Yo Han and Song Ji Hyo Holds First Script Reading
Upcoming tvN drama “Ex-Girlfriend Club” released pictures from its first script reading that took place in mid-March. The drama stars Byun Yo Han and Song Ji Hyo in lead roles as a cartoonist and a movie producer, with Lee Yoon Ji, Ryu Hwa Young, and Jang Ji Eun playing Byun Yo Han’s ex-girlfriends who inspire him to create his webtoon. The actors were… Continue reading “Ex-Girlfriend Club” Starring Byun Yo Han and Song Ji Hyo Holds First Script Reading
“The Admiral” and “Ode to My Father” Achieve Box Office Success in North America
The Korean films “The Admiral” and “Ode to My Father” were both amongst the top ten highest-grossing foreign films in North America in 2014. “The Admiral” brought in $2,590,000 USD in North American box office sales, while “Ode to My Father” earned $2,280,000 USD. This is the first time in eight years that a Korean… Continue reading “The Admiral” and “Ode to My Father” Achieve Box Office Success in North America
Video: Lovelyz Brings the Aegyo to “After School Club”
Only 4 months after their debut, Lovelyz is proving that they are already seasoned K-pop veterans by taking on “After School Club” (ASC) and meeting their international fans. With hosts Eric Nam and Jimin, the group is made to feel right at home and are finally given a chance to dish on their off-screen personalities,… Continue reading Video: Lovelyz Brings the Aegyo to “After School Club”
Woman Crush Wednesday: March’s Mystery Reveal
I feel a bit sad that this month’s Mystery Reveal only hailed two nominations: Park Shin Hye‘s Choi In Ha from “Pinocchio” and Song Ji Hyo‘s Oh Jin Hee from “Emergency Couple.” Still, both of these are great nominees, but, as always, there can only be one mystery Woman Crush Wednesday for March! So, who… Continue reading Woman Crush Wednesday: March’s Mystery Reveal
“City of the Sun” Actors Refuse to Film After Not Receiving Pay
Fans of MBC Dramanet‘s “City of the Sun” may not get to find out what happens to their favorite characters, as it appears that the drama will have to end much earlier than expected. The show stars Kim Jun of Boys Over Flowers fame, who plays the role of a man who tries to preserve… Continue reading “City of the Sun” Actors Refuse to Film After Not Receiving Pay
“Infinity Challenge” Named Korea’s Favorite TV Show
The variety show “Infinity Challenge” has been voted “Korea’s Favorite TV Show” for March. This was determined by a Gallup poll that asked 1,000 Korean men and women over the age of 19 what show they currently enjoy watching the most. In the results, “Infinity Challenge” comes out on top with 14% of votes. Its… Continue reading “Infinity Challenge” Named Korea’s Favorite TV Show
Yoo Jae Suk and Kim Gura’s New Variety Show Set to Premiere Next Week
The premiere date for SBS’ new variety show entitled “Same Bed, Different Dreams (literal translation)” hosted by Yoo Jae Suk and Kim Gu Ra, two of the nation’s most popular MCs, has been revealed. SBS recently unveiled the first teaser clip for the show premiere, and announced that the first episode will air on March 31 at 11:15… Continue reading Yoo Jae Suk and Kim Gura’s New Variety Show Set to Premiere Next Week
AOA’s Choa to Replace Hong Jin Young As “We Got Married” Studio Panel
AOA‘s Choa is confirmed to be joining the cast of MBC reality program “We Got Married,” not as a part of a pretend couple but as a part of the studio panel. The Hong Jin Young–Nam Goong Min couple has just recently ended their love story in the variety program, and with Hong Jin Young leaving the… Continue reading AOA’s Choa to Replace Hong Jin Young As “We Got Married” Studio Panel
B1A4’s Jinyoung Also in Talks for Hong Sisters’ New Drama
B1A4‘s Jinyoung is in talks to join Kang Sora and Yoo Yeon Seok in screenwriting team Hong sisters’ anticipated new drama. A representative of WM Entertainment revealed to X Sports News on March 25, “Jinyoung has been offered a role in ‘Jejudo Gatsby (working title)’ and is currently looking over the offer positively.” If he decides to accept the offer, Jinyoung… Continue reading B1A4’s Jinyoung Also in Talks for Hong Sisters’ New Drama