Halfway Results for Seoul International Drama Awards 2014

Hey Soompiers! It just felt like a few days ago when we opened up the voting for the Outstanding Korean Drama portion of Seoul International Drama Awards 2014. Just like we’ve anticipated, the battle is quite fierce in all categories: drama, actor, actress. Curious to see who are currently topping the voting poll? Flip through… Continue reading Halfway Results for Seoul International Drama Awards 2014

Jun Ji Hyun Is the Advertising Queen

Jun Ji Hyun has been crowned the queen of all Korea’s CF models. According to Korea’s Advertising Research Institute, she was domestic advertisers’ top pick for the month of June, being chosen by 10.97% of those surveyed and maintaining her position at the top of the charts from February to April. The results were influenced… Continue reading Jun Ji Hyun Is the Advertising Queen

Jun Ji Hyun Is Modern Classic in “Vogue Magazine”

Jun Ji Hyun proves once again her star power. On July 21, the “Man from the Stars” actress reveals a pictorial she did for “Vogue Magazine.”  The photo spread is in conjunction with contemporary accessories brand Rouge (rouge & lounge), showcasing Jun Ji Hyun as the inspiration for their latest collection. It is reported that… Continue reading Jun Ji Hyun Is Modern Classic in “Vogue Magazine”

11 Things We Learned From “My Love From the Star”

“My Love From the Star” is a nominee for Outstanding Korean Drama at the Seoul International Drama Awards and we have decided to go back and see what we learned and loved about this drama which starred Kim Soo Hyun, Jun Ji Hyun, Park Hae Jin, Shin Sung Rok, and Yoo In Na. 

Jun Ji Hyun Earned Over 20 Billion Won from Endorsements Since “Man from the Stars”

Jun Ji Hyun’s income from advertisements and endorsements since starring in the popular SBS drama “Man from the Stars” added up to more than 20 billion KRW (~$20 million USD), according to the first broadcast of Channel A’s new program “Dominant 7.” The episode aired on July 20.  Featuring Jun Ji Hyun as the endorsement model for… Continue reading Jun Ji Hyun Earned Over 20 Billion Won from Endorsements Since “Man from the Stars”

Jun Ji Hyun’s Kloud Beer CF Accused of Plagiarizing Gucci Ad

“Man from the Stars” actress Jun Ji Hyun has gotten caught in the middle of another controversy, this time with Kloud beer, for which she is an exclusive advertising model. There have been comparisons made between the recent Kloud commercial starring Jun Ji Hyun and a Gucci commercial with Blake Lively, bringing up questions of… Continue reading Jun Ji Hyun’s Kloud Beer CF Accused of Plagiarizing Gucci Ad

Soompi Ideal Type World Cup: Semifinals

Welcome back! The time is drawing near… we are now down to four guys and four girls! Who are the celebrities that you’ve picked as your ideal types so far? With the exception of the 2PM Nichkhun vs. EXO Luhan match, which ended with just a 9% difference in favor of Luhan, most of the matches… Continue reading Soompi Ideal Type World Cup: Semifinals

Soompi Ideal Type World Cup: Quarter Finals

Congratulations for surviving round two – the Soompi Ideal Type World Cup: Round of 16! Congrats to the celebs and the fans, too, who had to make some difficult decisions! Half of the contestants have been knocked out, and we are down to 8 girls and 8 guys! Check out the Round of 16 here… Continue reading Soompi Ideal Type World Cup: Quarter Finals

Jun Ji Hyun Ranks 1st Among Female Actresses with Most Expensive Real Estate Property

According to news released by ISPlus on July 22, actress Jun Ji Hyun ranks as the top female actress with the most expensive real estate property with a total amounting to about USD$20 million. The actress who has recently received the grand prize for television at the 50th Baeksang Arts Awards for her performance in… Continue reading Jun Ji Hyun Ranks 1st Among Female Actresses with Most Expensive Real Estate Property

EXO’s Videos Sweep Vine 360’s Rankings

Popular boy group EXO’s 360 degree rotation video have swept the upper ranks on Vine’s 360 Top 6 ranking. On June 30, Twitter Korea announced the results of its research into the most loved celebrity 360 degree rotation selca for the first half of the year. EXO members Sehun and Chanyeol took first place with… Continue reading EXO’s Videos Sweep Vine 360’s Rankings

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