Kang Ho Dong’s Variety Show “Barefoot Friends” to Change Format

SBS variety show “Barefoot Friends”  will be adapted into a new format and no longer be filmed overseas. The original premise of the show was that the cast members would go on a trip to a foreign country to live like the natives. During the show the cast members would have to take on hard labor and… Continue reading Kang Ho Dong’s Variety Show “Barefoot Friends” to Change Format

Lee Hyori Makes Kang Ho Dong Scream for Yoo Jae Suk?

Kang Ho Dong and Lee Hyori, two celebrities known for their ferocity, have recently had a tense battle of the nerves with each other. Lee Hyori was a guest on the most recent episode of SBS “Barefoot Friends.” Lee Hyori and Kang Ho Dong have not been on a variety program together for almost ten… Continue reading Lee Hyori Makes Kang Ho Dong Scream for Yoo Jae Suk?

Seo In Young Upset Over “Bad Girl” Image Continuing After “We Got Married”

On the most recent episode of MBC “Golden Fishery – Knee Slap Guru,” Seo In Young appeared as the celebrity guest of the week. When MC Kang Ho Dong asked her what her worries are, Seo In Young confessed, “Ever since I starred in ‘We Got Married,’ guys don’t approach me anymore.” She explained, “The… Continue reading Seo In Young Upset Over “Bad Girl” Image Continuing After “We Got Married”

[Review] Rooting for the Barefoot Friends

A few weeks ago a good friend of mine recommended a variety show to watch and to write about. Knowing that we have similar taste, I took her advice and watched “Barefoot Friends” on Daebak Subs (R.I.P). Ten minutes in, I was howling with laughter and already planning a rave review.  “Barefoot Friends”  is Kang… Continue reading [Review] Rooting for the Barefoot Friends

Super Junior’s Choi Siwon Appears on Broadcast with No Makeup

Super Junior member Choi Siwon appeared on television with no makeup, surprising viewers with his handsome bare and slightly scruffy face. The May 7 episode of KBS’ “Our Neighborhood Sports” was specially themed, “I Want to See You, My Friend Who Plays Sports Well!” The MCs of the show, Kang Ho Dong, Lee Soo Geun, and Dong… Continue reading Super Junior’s Choi Siwon Appears on Broadcast with No Makeup

Kim Gura Reveals His Pick of “Best MC” Between Yoo Jae Suk and Kang Ho Dong

MC Kim Gura recently revealed that if he had to pick who he thought was the “#1 MC” it would have to be Yoo Jae Suk. On April 27, Kim Gura starred as a guest on KBS 2TV‘s “Entertainment Relay,” for a celebrity guerilla date. On that day, the reporter asked Kim Gura, “Between Yoo… Continue reading Kim Gura Reveals His Pick of “Best MC” Between Yoo Jae Suk and Kang Ho Dong

Actress Park Joo Mi Admits Getting Botox Treatments

Actress Park Joo Mi appeared on the most recent episode of MBC’s “Golden Fishery – Knee Slap Guru” as a guest and talked about her skincare strategies. When asked about how she still looks so youthful, Park Joo Mi wittily responded, “First, due to technological advancements in lighting and secondly, thanks to technological advancements in… Continue reading Actress Park Joo Mi Admits Getting Botox Treatments

Kang Ho Dong and DBSK Changmin’s New Variety Show Tops “Hwashin” in Ratings

Recently, the first episode of MC Kang Ho Dong’s KBS’s new variety show “Our Town’s Physical Variety” was aired and achieved the top ratings in its time period. On April 10 according to the ratings research company Nielsen Korea, it was announced that “Our Town’s Physical Variety” reached 6.2% ratings, defeating SBS’s “Hwashin,” which was… Continue reading Kang Ho Dong and DBSK Changmin’s New Variety Show Tops “Hwashin” in Ratings

Super Junior’s Eunhyuk Confirmed for Kang Ho Dong’s New Variety Show, Name Revealed

There is finally a name for that elusive new variety show that everyone has been talking about but no one knew what to call! The new SBS variety show headed by Kang Ho Dong will be called “Barefoot Friends.” Comedian Yoo Se Yoon and singers Yoon Jong Shin, Kim Hyun Joong, After School’s Uee, and… Continue reading Super Junior’s Eunhyuk Confirmed for Kang Ho Dong’s New Variety Show, Name Revealed

Kim Hyun Joong Wins Award at Okinawa International Film Festival

On March 28, singer and actor Kim Hyun Joong won the “Best Male Actor” award for his role in the music video, “Lucky Guy,” at the “5th Annual Okinawa International Film Festival.”   Okuyama, a judge at the festival complimented the artist, stating, “He has the aura of James Bond, which is hard to find in… Continue reading Kim Hyun Joong Wins Award at Okinawa International Film Festival