Last Month, Arirang TV’s “Showbiz Korea,” which airs in 188 countries, opened up a three-week poll on its homepage, asking netizens to vote for their favorite kdrama. 2,024 international netizens participated in the poll and voted SBS’s “Secret Garden” as their all-time favorite.
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Kim So Eun Debuts in China with Drama "Secret Angel"
Kim So Eun bursts into the Chinese acting scene with her new drama, “Secret Angel.” The “Boys Over Flowers” actress will star as the lead in this Chinese drama set to premiere in the latter half of March. “Secret Angel” is centered around an accident-prone and clueless angel, whose life takes twists and turns. Her character is also described as “impossible to resist.” Kim So Eun co-stars with singer Jang Woo Hyuk (This is also his Chinese drama debut), and Chinese actor Chun Si Ang.
Kim Soo Hyun Was Almost in "Boys Over Flowers"?
There has been quite a stir on the Internet when an old video surfaced showing that actor Kim Soo Hyun almost took part in the hit drama of 2009 “Boys Over Flowers.”
Lee Min Ho’s Dual Personality for Cosmopolitan
Lee Min Ho posed for the fashion magazine "Cosmopolitan." The actor who is known for having played the lead role in hit drama "City Hunter," is featured in the March issue of the magazine. Having as main theme "Tenderness VS Manliness," for the purpose of the pictorial Lee Min Ho took on the role of a pretty boy but also portrayed the opposite.
Kim Bum: From Flower Boy to Real Actor
Actor Kim Bum first gained worldwide recognition and popularity through Hallyu drama "Boys Over Flowers," in 2009. After a short break from the drama scene, he has come back with a whole new image and presence in "Padam Padam," starring Jung Woo Sung and Han Ji Min.
22-Year-Old Kim Bum Suffers from Arthritis Following Drastic Weight Loss
It’s been revealed that actor Kim Bum (22) has been suffering from degenerative arthritis. A representative of his management agency stated, “Ever since his drastic weight loss, Kim Bum has been suffering from knee arthritis.” Kim Bum had lost 11kg (~25 pounds) for his latest role in drama, JTBC’s “Padam Padam…The Sound of His and Her Heartbeats.”
Which Celebrity was Picked as the "Luckiest Korean Wave Star" in 2012?
Japanese fortune telling website "Cocoloni" has picked U-Kiss’ Kevin as the Korean Wave star with the most luck for 2012. One hundred fortune tellers came together to pick the luckiest celebrities for the year 2012. Predictions were based on a combination of that star’s Western and Chinese zodiac signs, blood-type and others. In the "Korean Wave" category, U-Kiss’s Kevin was chosen as the luckiest K-pop star of 2012.
“Shut Up, Flower Boy Band” Will Be Better Than “Boys Over Flowers?”
“Flower Boys” are a popular concept used in dramas. “Coffee Prince,” “Boys Over Flowers,” “Heart Strings,” and “Flower Boys Ramen Shop” have all used this concept. The flower boy definitely scratches an itch for female fans and usually the dramas will expand beyond Korea to overseas fans.
The Sky’s the Limit for Lee Min Ho! Impending Chinese/Hollywood Debut?
Lee Min Ho’s meeting with Andy Lau, a popular Hong Kong singer, actor, and film producer, is garnering a lot of attention from both the press and netizens. Through dramas like “Boys Before Flowers” and “City Hunter,” Lee Min Ho has become a household name in China and elsewhere
SS501 Kim Kyu Jong and f(x) Luna Cast in Their First TV Roles
SS501’s Kim Kyu Jong and f(x) member Luna will make their TV acting debut on the upcoming weekend drama “Go! Mrs. Go!” Luna is set to take on the character Seo In Young, Mrs. Go’s troublesome younger daughter. Kim Kyu Jong will tackle Nicky, an aspiring musical actor.