Lee Min Ho’s overseas popularity is quite explosive. Lee Min Ho, who already rose to the top overseas through the drama, "Boys Over Flowers," has once again revamped his popularity through his most recent drama, "City Hunter." Due to this popularity, there has been many reports of false advertising using Lee Min Ho’s name in many different Asian countries. Therefore, Lee Min Ho’s agency is taking cautionary measures.
Tag: Boys Over Flowers
"Boys Over Flowers" is Popular in North Korea
The Korean Wave is even reaching North Korea. On September 15, the RFA reported that “Boys Over Flowers” is currently very popular amongst middle school, high school, and college students in North Korea. According to the broadcast, currently in North Korea there are only 21 episodes of the 25 that are being circulated in North Korea. Currently people are frantically looking for the final four episodes. It was said on the broadcast, “People that are selling Korean films illegally are trying hard to obtain the last episodes of ‘Boys Over Flowers’ but they aren’t having much luck. Whoever obtains the episodes and begins distributing them will make a lot of money.”
Kim Hyun Joong Gives Surprise Visit to Kim Kyu Jong at Musical Goong Rehearsal
On the evening of Sep 2, SS501’s leader Kim Hyun Joong showed his support to member Kim Kyu Jong by paying the latter a visit during rehearsal for Musical Goong. On the next morning, Group 8 posted pictures of Kim Hyun Joong posing with Kim Kyu Jong through their official Facebook and Twitter, thanking the former for bringing drinks and snacks to the practice room.
Goo Hye Sun Cosplays as Sailor Moon
Goo Hye Sun is receiving attention for having cosplayed as Sailor Moon in the middle of the street. The actress who played Geum Jandi in "Boys Over Flowers" is currently starring in SBS’ "The Musical."
“Boys Over Flowers” Kim Joon to Join Korean Police Force
Actor/singer Kim Joon, most famous for his role in KBS drama “Boys Over Flowers,” will join the Korean police force this September, local media reported today. Kim Joon, also a member of group T-Max, was supposed to enlist in the Korean Army on July 25th. But in order to serve the police forces instead for his two year mandatory military service, he delayed the enlistment date until September.
The Hallyu Wave Snowballs into the Hallyu Tsunami
The Hallyu Wave, also known as the Korean Wave, is the spread of Korean culture across borders. The term was first used by the Chinese media in the 1990s to refer to the influence of Korean entertainment in China, Japan, and other South East Asian countries.
10 Rising Stars Under 17: Korea’s Gifted Young Actors & Actresses
They may be young, but they’re super talented preteen rising stars and proven veterans in the acting field. It will be so exciting to see how these young, brilliant actors, who have the full potential to lead a bright and promising acting career, will mature into versatile actors and become household names.
Kim Bum Signs Exclusive Contract with Major Japanese Agency
Kim Bum is ready to take over Asia as the next Korean Wave star! The actor recently signed an exclusive contract with a major Japanese agency named Pony Canyon according to his agency King Kong Entertainment. Pony Canyon, a subsidiary of a major Japanese media conglomerate Fujisankei Communications, has been pioneering the Korean Wave boom by producing albums and distributing contents of Korean Wave stars such as Jang Geun Seuk, Ahn Jae Wook, SS501, and Kim Jung Hoon.
Lee Min Ho: 8th Place on Famecount.com
Lee Min Ho has more than 3 million Facebook friends and is 8th place on Famecount.com
