For the episode of MBC’s “Come to Play” broadcast on July 9, the show had a “War of the Girls” special. The guests were Wonder Girls Sunye, Kara’s Park Gyuri, f(x)’s Victoria, Brown Eyed Girls’ JeA, Secret’s Hyosung, and SISTAR’s Hyorin. When the guests were talking about body figures Park Gyuri stated, “No matter how… Continue reading Kara’s Park Gyuri: “I Look Fat Next to Goo Hara”
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Kara’s Han Seung Yeon Hospitalized for Anemia
On July 7, Kara’s Han Seung Yeon was hospitalized because she suffered from headaches and felt dizzy. Although she was supposed to travel to Singapore on July 8 to promote Kara’s perfume “K5J,” she could not leave the country because she had to stay at the hospital. According to DSP Media, Han Seung Yeon had… Continue reading Kara’s Han Seung Yeon Hospitalized for Anemia
Kara Sells Over a Million Total Singles in Japan
Kara is the third Korean group to sell over a million singles in Japan! Following in the steps of BoA and DBSK, Kara is the first Korean girl group to achieve this. The group’s sixth Japanese single, Speed Up/ Girl Power, which was released last March had 155, 177 copies sold leading them to the… Continue reading Kara Sells Over a Million Total Singles in Japan
Lee Jong Suk Addresses Goo Hara’s Questionable Expression on SBS “Inkigayo”
On July 2, Lee Jong Suk posted on his me2Day, “I made a mistake during a live broadcasting show, so Goo Hara tried to help me out. But now she’s been getting some criticisms for that. I’m sorry Hara. Everyone! This stupid rookie MC is still making a lot of mistakes but I will get… Continue reading Lee Jong Suk Addresses Goo Hara’s Questionable Expression on SBS “Inkigayo”
Which K-Pop Star Has the Best Japanese?
Lately, K-Pop Idols schedules include vigorous activities in Japan. Out of all the Hallyu stars who is able to speak the best Japanese? The Pagoda Academy of Foreign Languages (www.pagoda21.com) conducted a survey in June to discover which Hallyu star spoke Japanese the best. Thirty-seven Japanese instructors working for the academy were polled, in which 43 percent responded that… Continue reading Which K-Pop Star Has the Best Japanese?
Which K-Pop Stars Share Your July Birthday?
Were you born in the month of July? Then you might share your birthday with Leeteuk, Heechul, or Taemin. If your birthday falls on Independence Day (July 4th), you’re in company with BEAST’s Yoon Doo Joon and “Architecture 101’s” Lee Jae Hoon. Check out some of the hottest K-Pop stars’ birthdays in July. For whatever… Continue reading Which K-Pop Stars Share Your July Birthday?
K-Pop’s Best Celebrity Twitter/Me2Day Photos in June – What Was Your Favorite?
June was another busy month in the K-Pop Twittersphere, with your favorite stars sharing beautiful selcas, thank you messages, and just plain hilarious photos! Park Min Young and Park Yoo Chun updated fans with their latest photos, while SISTAR and 2NE1 thanked fans for their group anniversaries. Jung Yong Hwa and Junho were busy showing… Continue reading K-Pop’s Best Celebrity Twitter/Me2Day Photos in June – What Was Your Favorite?
Graduation Season Is Over – Which Schools Have the Most Celebrities?
It’s the end of June, and for those of you in the U.S., that means graduation season is almost over. In Korea, however, school year starts in March and graduation season doesn’t come until the end of February. Most college students in Korea are facing final exams now, and it’s no exception for all the K-Pop stars… Continue reading Graduation Season Is Over – Which Schools Have the Most Celebrities?
The Best Of the Best Idols Chosen By 100 K-Pop Idols
Recently, Sports Korea conducted a survey for their 27th anniversary. The survey was titled, “The K-Pop Idols of 2012…We Ask 100 Idols.” Sports Korea asked currently active 100 idols in the following categories: Best Vocals, Best Looks, Best Body, Best Acting Idol, Best Variety Program Idol, Post-Lee Hyori/Post-Rain, Best Representative of K-Pop, Best Performers, and… Continue reading The Best Of the Best Idols Chosen By 100 K-Pop Idols
Japanese Hallyu Concert Featuring Kara and Rainbow Cancelled Due to Bankruptcy
Oh no! A Hallyu concert that was supposed to be held in Japan was cancelled because the company (Inifini Japan) taking care of the event in Japan went bankrupt! The concert was supposed to feature Kara, Rainbow, and Choshinsung. Kara and Rainbow’s agency DSP Media stated, “We are very surprised at the cancellation news.” They… Continue reading Japanese Hallyu Concert Featuring Kara and Rainbow Cancelled Due to Bankruptcy