Heads up, US Soompiers! “Tough As Iron,” starring Yoo Ah In, is coming your way! In “Tough As Iron,” Yoo Ah In plays the role of Gang Chul, a young man who spends his time caring for his sick mother (Kim Hae Sook). Set in Busan, the film introduces Gang Chul as the embodiment of… Continue reading “Tough As Iron” to Hit US Theaters This Friday
Category: TV/Film
“Physiognomy” Inspires TV Drama Series Spin-off After Becoming a Huge Blockbuster
The success of film “Physiognomy” surpassed all expectations with its impressive figure of nearly 9 million views and counting! So much so that a spin-off TV drama series is in the works as a continuation of the fascinating story of a skilled face reader who tries to change the course of one nation’s history based around… Continue reading “Physiognomy” Inspires TV Drama Series Spin-off After Becoming a Huge Blockbuster
Yoon Jong Shin Says He Will Allow Lim Kim to Date Publicly
Yoon Jong Shin gave Lim Kim, signed under his label, permission to date freely. In a recent filming of MBC’s “Radio Star,” Super Junior member Ryeowook said, “It’s difficult to approach Lim Kim because she’s so pretty,” expressing his interest for her. In regards to the topic, MC Kim Gura asked the president of Lim Kim’s… Continue reading Yoon Jong Shin Says He Will Allow Lim Kim to Date Publicly
“WIN” Boy Groups To Meet Their Fans For The First Time
YG Entertainment’s two new boy groups Group A and Group B, who are battling it out on MNet’s reality program “Who Is Next: WIN,” will soon be meeting their fans for the first time. The boys will be holding a special “high five” event on October 12 at 2:00PM at Times Square shopping mall in… Continue reading “WIN” Boy Groups To Meet Their Fans For The First Time
“Infinity Challenge” Music Festival Date Finally Decided
The nation’s most loved variety show, MBC’s “Infinity Challenge,” has set the date for its biennial music performance. The festival is scheduled to be held on October 17 with a night club theme. Producer Kim Goo San revealed to news outlet OSEN, “If everything goes as planned, we will film the show on the 17th,… Continue reading “Infinity Challenge” Music Festival Date Finally Decided
Park Shin Hye and Lee Min Ho Are Close Friends in Real Life
October 7 was the day of the press conference for the new SBS drama “Heirs” starring Park Shin Hye and Lee Min Ho. The drama is set to air on the October 9. The conference took place at the Patio 9 Hotel in Seoul. On that day, Park Shin Hye spoke, “I first met Lee… Continue reading Park Shin Hye and Lee Min Ho Are Close Friends in Real Life
FT Island’s Lee Hong Ki to Lend His Quality Vocals for “The Heirs” OST
FT Island‘s Lee Hong Ki will be lending his quality vocals for the upcoming drama, “The Heirs” OST. Lee Hong Ki will be the man behind the first OST track for this highly anticipated drama. The title of the track is “Malliya” or “I’m Saying.” Sources say, “This track will showcase Lee Hong Ki’s energetic… Continue reading FT Island’s Lee Hong Ki to Lend His Quality Vocals for “The Heirs” OST
Lee Min Ho Goes Topless in Malibu for New Stills of “The Heirs”
With just a mere day away from airing its pilot episode, “The Heirs” has released its final set of stills featuring the leading man, Lee Min Ho. This time, he shows off his sexy topless body on the beaches of LA, California. On October 8, new stills of Lee Min Ho enjoying the summer beach… Continue reading Lee Min Ho Goes Topless in Malibu for New Stills of “The Heirs”
Broadcast Companies KBS, MBC, and SBS Reduce Variety Show and Drama Airtime
KBS, MBC, and SBS have all agreed to reduce both drama and variety show airing times by five minutes. On October 7, a representative of the three broadcasting companies stated the broadcasting companies had agreed that starting from October 21, drama airtmes will be reduced from 72 minutes to 67 minutes, while variety show airtimes… Continue reading Broadcast Companies KBS, MBC, and SBS Reduce Variety Show and Drama Airtime
BEAST’s Yang Yoseob Becomes Official Member of “I Live Alone”
BEAST’s member Yoseob has become an official member of MBC’s variety show “I Live Alone.” A representative of MBC said, “Yoseob has become an official member of ‘I Live Alone,’” and added, “Since Yoseob has a friendly and respectful personality, the original members were very happy.” The singer made a surprise appearance on the preview… Continue reading BEAST’s Yang Yoseob Becomes Official Member of “I Live Alone”