Fans of actress Ha Ji Won have returned to the official “Secret Garden” fan page to leave messages of support for the actress after the latest controversy about President Park Geun Hye. November 15, JTBC’s “News Room” reported that, according to the employees of Chaum Life Center, a wellness, longevity, and aesthetic medical facility, President Park… Continue reading Ha Ji Won Gets Dragged Into A “Secret Garden” Controversy With The President
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South Koreans Angry at “Comfort Women” Settlement That Calls for the Removal of Memorial Statue
In a landmark deal brokered to “finally and irrevocably resolve” the issue of “comfort women” between Japan and South Korea, the Japanese government agreed to acknowledge responsibility for the suffering the victims went through. In addition, Japan will pay one billion yen (approximately $8.3 million) to South Korea to establish a fund for the surviving… Continue reading South Koreans Angry at “Comfort Women” Settlement That Calls for the Removal of Memorial Statue
Chaos Breaks Out at Anti-Government Rally in Downtown Seoul
Various citizens’ groups organized a large-scale rally called the “People’s Rally” held in and around Gwanghwamun Plaza in downtown Seoul on November 14. An estimated 100,000 protestors and 47,000 police officers took to the streets in protest of the government and President Park Geun Hye‘s policies, including the hotly-debated government-issued textbook. The rally began in several… Continue reading Chaos Breaks Out at Anti-Government Rally in Downtown Seoul
Lee Min Ho Discussed the Hallyu Wave with Korean President Park Gun Hye
Hallyu top actor Lee Min Ho met with Korean president Park Geun Hye in a meeting about Korean culture and the Hallyu wave. The two met on April 4 in Goyang, after Lee Min Ho received an invitation from Cheongwadae (The Blue House) and the Korea Creative Contents Agency. The other members of the meeting were… Continue reading Lee Min Ho Discussed the Hallyu Wave with Korean President Park Gun Hye
PSY to Perform at a World Economic Forum for Korean President and Other World Leaders
PSY is definitely a world star who has represented Korea through his music. It seems just like yesterday when the singer hit it big with his famous song, “Gangnam Style,” but now PSY plans to perform at a World Economic Forum which Korea’s president, Park Geun Hye, also plans to attend. The 44th World Economic… Continue reading PSY to Perform at a World Economic Forum for Korean President and Other World Leaders
Insooni Being Investigated for Tax Evasion Again
The National Tax Service caught evidences suggesting singer Insooni‘s tax evasion and started investigating. Previously in last year, the National Tax Service already summoned Insooni as they caught a large omission in her tax report. In addition, Insooni is being suspected of illegal dealing of more than 5 billion Korean won. According to the law,… Continue reading Insooni Being Investigated for Tax Evasion Again
JYJ Appears on National Television for Presidential Inauguration
Awesome news for JYJ fans! On February 25, JYJ was one of a few accomplished musicians who were invited to perform prior to the 18th Presidential Inauguration Ceremony for Park Geun Hye. Many media outlets came to capture the special occasion and many viewers stayed glued to their televisions and smartphones to witness history in… Continue reading JYJ Appears on National Television for Presidential Inauguration
Ulala Session Cancels Performance at Park Geun Hye’s Presidential Inauguration
After the passing of Ulala Session’s leader Im Yoon Taek, it’s been announced that the group will no longer perform at Park Geun Hye’s presidential inauguration. “It was originally planned that Ulala Session would perform at the 18th Presidential Inauguration,” an official from Park Geun Hye’s side stated. “However, it became difficult after Im Yoon… Continue reading Ulala Session Cancels Performance at Park Geun Hye’s Presidential Inauguration
North Korean Citizens Secretly Watch PSY’s “Gangnam Style”
You know you’re a famous singer if North Korean citizens risk their lives to watch your music video in secret! On February 13, an online community forum posted several screen captures of a video inside a house of North Korean citizens where the PSY‘s “Gangnam Style” music video is played on the television screen. The… Continue reading North Korean Citizens Secretly Watch PSY’s “Gangnam Style”
How Did Stars Spend Their Chuseok Holiday?
Our favorite stars revealed how they spent their Chuseok holidays through their selca pictures. Some stars spent their Chuseok with their families, while some spent it with their friends, and still others, by themselves. There were a variety of selca pictures this year.