TV channel JTBC agreed to export "Padam Padam," "Bal Hyo Family," and "Syndrome" to Germany’s satellite broadcasting company KLIKSAT at international television contents market MIPTV in Cannes, France. KLIKSAT has a wide range of viewership covering German, Kurdish, and Iranian languages. The two broadcasting companies will sign a finalizing contract in the near future.
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Kangta to Come Back to the Small Screen
Kangta is favorably considering partaking in upcoming JTBC drama "Happy Ending." An official from "Happy Ending"s production crew stated, "Unless some major problem or change occurs, we are pretty sure Kangta will join us. Since its his first acting career in a long time, everybody is really excited to work with him."
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.
Secret’s Song Ji Eun: "There Are Outcasts in the Celebrity World"
Well-known for her powerful vocals and equally impressive range, Secret’s Song Ji Eun is receiving attention due to a comment she made regarding outcasts in the music industry. Specifically, Ji Eun’s words were “Even in the world of celebrities, there are outcasts and outsiders.” This should not be surprising to most people, and yet having a celebrity verify the claim is in itself quite surprising.
[Updated] SNSD Becomes First Girl Group to Host Own Variety Show
SNSD will host their own TV show with new cable channel jTBC, it was announced on November 15. The show tentatively titled “SNSD Show” will have all nine members as the main host, making them the first K-Pop girl group to have their own show. In Japan, idol band SMAP has their own TV show, “SMA SMA,” but it’s never happened in Korea yet.
"Padam Padam" Stars Hold Surprise Party for Han Ji Min
On Nov. 4, the cast of jTBC’s special drama "Padam Padam… His and Her Heartbeats" (shortened as "Padam Padam") held a one day early surprise birthday party for main female lead Han Ji Min. Actors Jung Woo Sung (Athena: Goddess of War) and Kim Bum (Boys Before Flowers) prepared a thoughtful care package box full of vitamins, heating pads and hot packs for their co-star. Kim Bum even wrote a handwritten letter for her, revealing his soft side.
Han Ji Min’s Pictures from "Padam Padam" Revealed
Pictures of actress Han Ji Min from the set of jTBC’s special drama "Padam Padam" were revealed on Oct. 28. Han Ji Min is in a forest setting with Ddeng Yi the deer, playing the part of a veterinarian. She is seen giving food to the wild animal. In the scene for the drama, she softly shared a "conversation" with the animal, forgetting about her own troubles.
New Idol Audition Program “Made in U” Gives Chance to Work with Producers of Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Far East Movement
The upcoming idol audition program, “Made in U,” produced by new TV channel jTBC, will give its winner a chance to work with some of the most successful music producers in the world.
Shin Dong Yup to Appear on a Sitcom on the General Program Channel MBN
A general overview of what the General Program Channels are and details about Shin Dong Yub’s new sitcom on MBN.