This year is the 14th year anniversary since the debut of Korea’s current longest running idol group Shinhwa. The six-member group has gotten back together after a four year break to release their 10th album. At the same time, they are introducing their own TV program.
Category: TV/Film
2PM’s Junho Volunteers in Ethiopia
Word has gotten out that 2PM member Junho has returned from volunteering in Ethiopia. What a warm and touching story! On February 27, the first episode of EBS Global Project program "Sharing" filled the TV screens in Korea. On this episode, 2PM member Junho didn’t use his vacation days he received in the four years since debut for a personal vacation, but left for volunteer service in Ethiopia, Africa last January.
IU’s Cameo Scene from "Salamander Guru and the Gang"
IU played a role of a terminally ill patient who wants to be a singer in SBS TV “Salamander Guru and the Gang” this past Friday. In the episode, IU stole Won Sam (Lim Won Hee)’s wallet and was spotted by others when she was entering the hospital.
"Rooftop Prince" Releases First Official Trailer
Drama "Rooftop Prince" which is in the midst of promotions starting with the release of the official posters a few days ago just unleashed the first official trailer for the series. When the trailer was released today it appeared as the number one searched term in search engine portals.
Girls’ Generation’s Sunny Proves She Has the Brains
Girls’ Generation’s Sunny displayed her intellectual prowess during a recent recording of KBS “Invincible Youth,” earning the nickname, “Idol’s best brain.”
SBS “K-Pop Star” Gets Special Treatment for Rising Popularity
SBS “K-Pop Star” has been one of the hottest audition programs lately, growing its TV rating every week to reach nearly 20% last week. The show’s broadcaster SBS has sure taken note of it and has decided to expand its airtime to two hours for the next two episodes.
Park Shin Hye Stars in Fellow Actor Ryu Deok Hwan’s Directorial Debut
Park Shin Hye appears on a movie shot entirely on a smart phone, a fellow actor Ryu Deok Hwan’s directorial debut. The actress joins Ryu Deok Hwan’s “Waiting for Jang Joon Hwan,” an entry to the 2nd Olleh Smart Phone Film Festival.
Girls Day Hyeri’s First Try at Acting
Hyeri, the youngest member of Girls Day, has been cast for an upcoming SBS weekend drama "Father and Daughter." In the show, Hyeri will play "Jang Mi Hyun," a high school student and the youngest daughter in the family. Although Jang Mi Hyun is the youngest of the four daughters, she is mature and most understanding towards her father.
Park Shin Hye and Yoon Gun Lovey Dovey Together?
Actress Park Shin Hye and singer Yoon Gun enjoyed a late-night club date. The two are currently appearing together on romantic reality program "Music and Lyrics." In the revealed pictures from their late-night date, Park Shin Hye is wearing a cute dotted ribbon hairpiece and Yoon Gun is looking at her lovingly with a glass in his hand.
"The King 2hearts" Releases Stills of Lee Seung Gi in a Military Uniform
MBC’s “The King 2hearts,” starring Lee Seung Gi and Ha Ji Won, unveiled more teaser stills of its male lead. Dressed in military uniform, Lee Seung Gi expresses his character Lee Jae Ha, a cunning, shameless, and scatterbrained Crown Prince. As shown in the stills, Lee Jae Ha does not receive any special treatment from the military despite being part of the royal family.