Following news of actor Yoo Seung Ho’s discharge from the military at the beginning of next month, it has been confirmed that singer Se7en will also be returning to civilian life late next month on December 28. Se7en first enlisted to begin his mandatory service on March 19 of last year, when he entered the… Continue reading Singer Se7en to Be Discharged from Military Service in Late December
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Which K-Pop Star Shares Your November Birthday?
The end of 2014 is drawing near! Are you ready for 2015? November features the birthdays of K-Pop stars such as BoA, T.O.P (BIGBANG), Dara (2NE1), Yura (Girl’s Day), Kevin (U-KISS), Kris, Chanyeol (EXO), Leo (VIXX) and more. As for actors and actresses, there are big names such as Gu Hye Sun, Song Hye Kyo,… Continue reading Which K-Pop Star Shares Your November Birthday?
Celebrities to Be Discharged From the Military This Year Include Leeteuk, Yoo Seung Ho, Se7en, and More!
The public has been showing interest in the celebrities that will be discharged from the military by the end of this year following actor Ji Hyun Woo’s discharge after completing his military service on May 6. This coming July, actor Lee Je Hoon, Kim Moo Yeol, Super Junior’s Leeteuk, and more will be finishing up… Continue reading Celebrities to Be Discharged From the Military This Year Include Leeteuk, Yoo Seung Ho, Se7en, and More!
CNN Talks About “How K-Pop Cashes in on Image”
CNN recently wrote about “how K-Pop cashes in on image.” Reports say that K-Pop has grown by almost 50 percent from 2011 to 2012, earning an estimate of $ 290 million just last year. Concerts can sell out in minutes and fans quickly buy merchandise such as albums, DVDs and photobooks to name a few.… Continue reading CNN Talks About “How K-Pop Cashes in on Image”
Mate’s Jung Joon Il Discharges from the Military as the Last Celebrity Soldier
Band Mate’s member Jung Joon Ill was discharged from the military on October 30. Enlisting in January 2012, the singer transferred to the national defense media agency four months later in April, and continued his military service in the military’s singer and song writer department. However, with the celebrity military scandal last July involving singers Se7en… Continue reading Mate’s Jung Joon Il Discharges from the Military as the Last Celebrity Soldier
Park Han Byul Denies Break-Up Rumors with Se7en and Dating Rumors with Ryu Hyun Jin
On August 26, Park Han Byul topped headlines for two different rumors: a break-up rumor with her boyfriend Se7en and a dating rumor with the LA Dodgers star pitcher Ryu Hyun Jin. However, her agency, JF Entertainment spoke with eNEWS and said, “The break up rumors and dating rumors that were reported today are all… Continue reading Park Han Byul Denies Break-Up Rumors with Se7en and Dating Rumors with Ryu Hyun Jin
Key Updates on Rain, Se7en, Sangchu and Other Celebrity Soldiers
Although mandatory military service has always been a touchy subject, especially in the entertainment industry, recent events such as Rain, Se7en and Sangchu’s violations of military rules, have set forth a domino effect, bringing to light other celebrity soldiers’ misdeeds and eventually eradicating the title of a celebrity soldier. The hotly discussed issue of celebrities… Continue reading Key Updates on Rain, Se7en, Sangchu and Other Celebrity Soldiers
[Recap] Soompi Weekly Roundup – July Week 4
All the important Korean Entertainment news from this week in one place: This is your Weekly Soompi Roundup! Director Kim Jong Hak‘s death has been ruled as suicide by the authorities. He was the director of classic dramas such as “Sandglass,” “Eyes of Dawn,” and “The Legend.” His most recent drama was “Faith.” Se7en, Sanchu, and five… Continue reading [Recap] Soompi Weekly Roundup – July Week 4
Se7en and Sangchu Plus Five Others Sentenced to Military Jail
It has been reported that Se7en and Sangchu have been sentenced to a 10-day detention in military jail along with five others. On July 25, the Ministry of National Defense announced that seven celebrity soldiers will be receiving a 4 to 10 day detention in jail. Out of those celebrity soldiers, Se7en and Sangchu received… Continue reading Se7en and Sangchu Plus Five Others Sentenced to Military Jail
Ministry of National Defense to Discipline and Relocate PR Unit Celebrity Soldiers
In the aftermath of the controversy over the military leniency toward celebrity soldiers serving in the army, the South Korean Ministry of National Defense has decided to abolish the celebrity soldier recruit system for the National Defense Public Relations Support Unit. In addition, the soldiers currently serving in the unit will be relocated to different… Continue reading Ministry of National Defense to Discipline and Relocate PR Unit Celebrity Soldiers