Congratulations to Kara, who will be receiving the Asia Star Award! On January 18 at the Song Pa Goo Hall in Seoul at the Olympic Hall, Kara will participate in the seventh Asia Model Awards Ceremony and recieve the Asia Star Award. This prestigious award is given to stars who show stellar achievement and excellence in the entertainment industry.
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Won Bin Tops Best Actor Poll for 2011
2011 is Won Bin’s year. The actor once again topped the Gallup Korea poll for “Best Actor” for the second year in a row, according to local news agencies. Won Bin received 11.3% of the votes to emerge in the top spot.
Lee Byung Hun Receives UNICEF Japan’s Letter of Appreciation for Earthquake Relief Efforts
Actor Lee Byung Hun, who will be seen in the upcoming Hollywood movie “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” recently received a Letter of Appreciation from UNICEF Japan, on behalf of South Korea, for efforts in the relief operations of the Tohoku Earthquake last March. The actor is a special representative of the Korean Committee of the UNICEF.
Lee Byung Hun Looking Good in the New G.I. Joe Trailer
The upcoming blockbuster film “G.I. Joe 2: Retaliation” just released their trailer! It is interesting to note that the cast from the original movie is nearly being completely re-cast. (Besides important characters such as Channing Tatum, Arnold Vosloo, Ray Park, and Lee Byung Hun) At the end of “G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra,” it seemed like Lee Byung Hun’s character Storm Shadow had died but he is coming back! As seen in the trailer, the G.I. Joes are surprise attacked and nearly everyone is killed. The new G.I. Joe team is out to get their vengeance in retaliation!
"Bali" Couple Jo In Sung and Ha Ji Won to Reunite in "The King"
“What Happened in Bali” couple Jo In Sung and Ha Ji Won are teaming up onscreen again in an upcoming MBC drama, according to local news agencies. Reports say the two actors are confirmed to take on the lead in “The King,” which was once offered to Hallyu frontrunner Lee Byung Hun.
2NE1, Nichkhun, Tiffany, and More Pose for the "Letters to Angels" Domestic Adoption Campaign
Photographer Cho Sei Hon continues in his annual “Letters to Angels” campaign. Now on its ninth year, the yearly charity enlists celebrities to pose with orphans, who the photographer calls “angels,” for an exhibit that promotes domestic adoption. This year’s roster includes 2NE1, 2PM’s Nichkhun, BEAST’s Doojun, Yoseob and Dongwoon, CN Blue, Choi Ji Woo, Park Shi Hoo, Kim Hye Soo, Lee Min Ho and SNSD’s Tiffany.
2011 MAMA Awards
MAMA is on everyone’s mind! The 2011 MAMA Awards ceremony was held in the Singapore Indoor Stadium on November 29. K-Pop and America’s music royalty walked the red carpet and hit the stage
Airport Fashion: Stars Leave for 2011 MAMA
Loads of stars have been seen leaving to Singapore for the 2011 MAMA (Mnet Asian Music Awards) on November 28 at the Incheon Airport. As usual, the stars presented themselves in their best or favorite airport fashions. Top idol groups such as A Pink and BEAST as well as top Hallyu stars like
Black Eyed Peas’ Will.I.Am and Apl.de.Ap to Attend the 2011 MAMA
With just a week more until the 2011 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA), the already star-studded guest list gets even more A-list names. Reports are recently out that internationally renowned hip-hop and R&B group Black Eyed Peas’ Will.I.Am and Apl.de.Ap are set to appear at the show.
Pictures and Performances from the 2011 Korean Popular Culture and Arts Award
In one of the most interesting award speeches of the day, Park Jin Young said, "Culture is different from cars; simply large quantities of exportation is not good enough. The results won’t be good if we simply eport our culture without understanding it. Culture isn’t a one-sided advancement; it is exchange. Koreans should also enjoy other cultures."