MBC’s “The Moon that Embraces the Sun” set another personal record for viewership ratings with yesterday’s episode, achieving 24.9% (AGB Nielsen).
Category: Variety
Yoo Ah In Surrounded by Foreigners for Shooting of "Fashion King"
Actor Yoo Ah In was seen surrounded by big, black men in the middle of the Dongdaemun market streets. On January 17, a post was made in a famous online community forum titled, "Yoo Ah In Having a Conversation with Black Men?" along with some pictures.
2PM to Teach Korean on NHK’s "Learning Korean Through TV"
2PM will teach Korean to Japanese viewers! Beginning from April 2PM will appear on NHK’s popular program, “Learning Korean Through TV.” 2PM’s segment will be named “2PM’s One Point Korean” which will be about 5 minutes. 2PM will teach common Korean phrases used during trips to South Korea.
Big Mama Member Lee Young Hyun Joins MBC “I Am A Singer”
Power vocal group Big Mama’s member, Lee Young Hyun, has joined the cast for MBC’s “I Am A Singer." The episode airing on January 16 will be an elimination round for the existing contestants. Following that round, Lee Young Hyun will join the recording on January 23. It will be the 13th round for the second season of “I Am A Singer.”
Han Ji Min to Be JYJ Yoochun’s Princess in “Rooftop Prince"
Earlier today, SBS announced that JYJ’s Park Yoo Chun and Han Ji Min has been confirmed for upcoming historical/fusion/contemporary drama “Rooftop Prince.” The drama is about a Joseon era Crown Prince (Park Yoo Chun) who travels 300 years to the present to reunite with his dead Crown Princess (Han Ji Min).
Leaked Photo of Donghae and Son Eun Seo Reignites Rumor of WGM Casting
As reported earlier, Super Junior’s Donghae and actress Son Eun Seo are rumored to be the next couple for MBC “We Got Married.” Nothing has been confirmed at this point, but a photo of the two enjoying a double date with current WGM couple, Lee Teuk and Kang So Ra, has been leaked online today, reigniting rumors that they might indeed join the show soon.
SNSD’s Jessica Teams Up with Rapper Kim Jin Pyo for “Wild Romance” OST
SNSD’s Jessica and old school rapper Kim Jin Pyo have teamed up for “How Come,” a main track from the OST album of KBS drama “Wild Romance.” The single will be released on January 19.
Jinwoon: "Dream High" Senior Taecyeon Helped Me a Lot
2AM’s Jung Jinwoon, who is playing one of the lead characters in the highly anticipated “Dream High 2,” revealed that he got a lot of help for his role from one of the first season’s cast members, 2PM’s Ok Taecyeon.
Kim Seung Woo, Lee Juk and Sung Si Kyung Are Likely to Join "1N2D" Second Season
KBS variety “1N2D” is currently making the headlines with fans anticipating news of its second season. Cast members are yet to be locked in, but a strong buzz has already surrounded some names like Kim Hyun Joong and Joo Won. The latest celebrities reportedly likely to join the cast are actor Kim Seung Woo and singers Lee Juk and Sung Si Kyung.
T-ara’s Jiyeon, SISTAR’s Hyorin, and 2AM’s Jinwoon Argue over Underage Working Hours
T-ara’s Jiyeon and SISTAR’s Hyorin expressed their interest in creating a new law called, “Special Underage Protection Act.” At the press conference for KBS drama “Dream High 2,” the two lead actresses said, “In the drama, you get to see the ‘Special Underage Protection Act.’ We wish it existed in real life too.”