Korea’s strict censorship is at it once again, this time’s victim is MBC’s immense popular variety show “Infinity Challenge”. On September 18, “Infinity Challenge” got a warning from the Korea Broadcasting and Communications Review Committee (KCC) for using “vulgar” expressions and yelling too loudly.
Category: TV/Film
Teaser Images for Jang Geun Suk and Kim Ha Neul’s Movie "You’re My Pet"
Upcoming movie "You’re My Pet" starring Actress Kim Ha Neul and Actor Jang Geun Suk, has finally released more teaser images of the two main leads. In these teaser photos, we get a glimpse into the leads personal lives as they cope with each other.
Choi Siwon and Yunho, the Perfect Combo: Poseidon is a Hit
The highly anticipated KBS’ drama “Poseidon” just aired its first episode on the night on September 19 in South Korea, showing signs of being a huge hit. Viewers’ response was hot, especially focusing on Choi Siwon and Yunho.
International Fans Show Support for "Heartstrings" in Internet Polls
“Heartstrings” may have trailed in ratings at home, but fans the world over have definitely fallen for it. The MBC youth melodrama was recently voted “Best Korean Drama” on a user-generated page of the search engine site Squidoo.com. Similarly on a fan-created “Best of Korea” page on social networking site Facebook, “Heartstrings” won over “Dream High” and “You’re Beautiful” for “Best Teen Drama.”
Super Star K3 Controversy: The Devil’s Edit
The editing/production team of Super Star K3 has gained the reputation of being “Devil Editors” in that they make the show very exciting but also at the same time, they are receiving criticism for editing clips in a way to make the contestants appear in an unfavorable light. One team contestant “Yerie Band” just left Super Star K3 altogether, accusing Super Star K3 of editing in a way to make them seem like “Trash.” The group’s leader Han Seung Oh stated, “Super Star K3 is giving itself a medal by using words such as ‘Devil’s Edit’ and ‘Exploiting Broadcast’ in order to better themselves while beautifying their editing as “skills” when it is actually manipulative.“
SNSD to Fill in for Song Ji Hyo on SBS "Running Man"
Song Ji Hyo was hospitalized earlier today for dyspnoea, making it impossible for her to attend the filming for SBS’s "Running Man." The six members of SNSD will replace her for filming on September 19. Members Taeyeon, YoonA, Yuri, Jessica, hyoyeon, and Seohyun joined up with the cast at Goyang-si, Kyungki-do in the afternoon of the 19 to play an upgraded version of the ‘paired race’ that was played in an episode from July.
The Rise of the Ajummas in Dramas
The main character of dramas lately hasn’t been a frail young girl in her 20’s. More often than not, they’ve been older women just coming out of a divorce or dealing with a broken marriage – often simply described as an "ajumma." In the past, an ajumma used to describe an older married woman with short, curly hair and a loud, boisterous personality that could be heard several blocks down the street as she shuffeled her kids home wearing clothes that looked as if she lived in them for days.
Jang Geun Suk to Romance SNSD YoonA in Upcoming Fantasy Melodrama by the Producers of “Winter Sonata”
SNSD’s YoonA will be making a comeback to the small screen early next year. She will join Hallyu star Jang Geun Suk as the female lead in the upcoming melodrama “Love Rain” (working title).
HaHa Confesses His Love on "Running Man"
SBS’s successful variety show “Running Man” aired its China special on September 18. The guests in this episode were the charismatic actor Kim Joo Hyuk, the beautiful actress Lee Yeon Hee and Kara’s Kang Ji Young. The “Running Man” members and their guests held a mission race through all of Beijing, running from the Great Wall through Shichahai and the Beihai Park.
Jo Kwon Reveals "All My Love" Last Shooting Episode
The final episode was aired on last Friday. In the footage, we can see Jo Kwon rehearsing his line while doing his make-up. He also moves to different sets in the MBC studio for recording.