On October 24, Kangnam posted on his personal Instagram an apology over some comments he had previously made on broadcast. On the most recent episode of “My Ugly Duckling,” Kangnam came under fire for his questions to Ghanaian TV personality Sam Okyere about his country. He had also previously come under fire for his aggressive… Continue reading Kangnam Apologizes To 9MUSES’s Kyungri And Sam Okyere Over Comments Made On TV
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Kangnam Faces Criticism Over Questions He Asked Sam Okyere About Ghana
Kangnam is facing criticism after he asked what many have said were ignorant questions about Ghana to Sam Okyere. On the October 22 episode of SBS’s “My Ugly Duckling,” H.O.T.’s Tony Ahn and Kangnam visited Ghanaian television personality Sam Okyere. As they sat in the living room talking, Sam Okyere, who has been living in Korea… Continue reading Kangnam Faces Criticism Over Questions He Asked Sam Okyere About Ghana
Girls’ Generation’s Sunny And Hyoyeon, Takada Kenta, And More To Star On Short Track Variety Show
Channel A will be airing a new short track speed skating program! “We Are Also National Athletes” (literal translation) is a special program where idols and other stars will take on the challenge of short track speed skating, one of Korea’s top winter sports. Lee Soo Geun will be the MC and Girls’ Generation’s Sunny… Continue reading Girls’ Generation’s Sunny And Hyoyeon, Takada Kenta, And More To Star On Short Track Variety Show
TV Personality Sam Okyere Responds To Blackface Controversy
Following Hwang Hyun Hee’s controversial response to the recent blackface skit on SBS’s “Comedy Hunter,” popular TV personality Sam Okyere also reacted to the racist skit. On April 24, Sam Okyere posted a screenshot of the blackface skit on his personal Instagram account. After writing a message in English, he added in Korean, “It’s painful and annoying whenever… Continue reading TV Personality Sam Okyere Responds To Blackface Controversy
Lee Ki Woo, ZE:A’s Dongjun, and Others Join the Marines for “Real Men”
The October 25 episode of “Real Men” will feature Korean celebrities in the marines instead of the usual infantry soldiers. Today’s episode is the first day at the marines for Im Won Hee, Jung Gyu Woon, Lee Ki Woo, Kim Young Chul, ZE:A‘s Dongjun, Heo Kyung Hwan, Sleepy, Sam Okyere, Julien Kang, Don Spike, Lee Yi Kyung, Dindin, and Lee Sung Bae, and… Continue reading Lee Ki Woo, ZE:A’s Dongjun, and Others Join the Marines for “Real Men”
Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Tae Hee, EXO’s Chanyeol, and More Win at 2015 Korea Drama Awards
On the evening of October 9, the Korean drama industry came together to recognize the best of the past year’s dramas and talent at the 2015 Korea Drama Awards! This year’s star-studded ceremony was held at the Gyeongnam Culture and Art Center, and was hosted by Oh Sang Jin and Girls’ Generation‘s Sooyoung. Actor Kim… Continue reading Kim Soo Hyun, Kim Tae Hee, EXO’s Chanyeol, and More Win at 2015 Korea Drama Awards
SM Rookies Yuta Says He Was a Soccer Player Before Moving to Korea to Become a Singer
Yuta Nakamoto, the new Japanese representative of the JTBC variety show “Abnormal Summit” and a trainee at SM Entertainment (SM Rookies), revealed that he was a soccer player before deciding to become a singer. In the show, upon being asked, “What did you do before deciding to come to Korea to become a singer?” Yuta… Continue reading SM Rookies Yuta Says He Was a Soccer Player Before Moving to Korea to Become a Singer
Sam Okyere Reveals Lee Min Ho Has the Most Popularity in Ghana
Broadcast entertainer Sam Okyere recently brought up the popularity of actor Lee Min Ho in his home country of Ghana. On the May 8 episode of MBC’s variety talk show “Quiz to Change the World,” Sam Okyere made an appearance as a guest. During the broadcast, a female guest from Ghana revealed that she is… Continue reading Sam Okyere Reveals Lee Min Ho Has the Most Popularity in Ghana
Sam Okyere Joins Cast of “Real Men”
Sam Okyere will be joining the cast of “Real Men” as the new foreigner representative after the departure of Australian-born Sam Hammington from the show. MBC’s variety show “Real Men” is in the position of the having to replace the original members Kim Soo Ro, Seo Kyung Suk, and Sam Hammington after they were discharged… Continue reading Sam Okyere Joins Cast of “Real Men”
Ahn Jung Hwan, B1A4’s Baro Among New Members for Jokgu Team on “Cool Kiz on the Block”
KBS2 variety show “Cool Kiz on the Block” finished up several episodes that focused on tennis and have moved onto training for their next sport, jokgu. Filming has already started for the jokgu episodes with new cast members including Ahn Jung Hwan and Baro. Jokgu is a popular sport in Korea that fuses elements of… Continue reading Ahn Jung Hwan, B1A4’s Baro Among New Members for Jokgu Team on “Cool Kiz on the Block”