SNSD to Fill in for Song Ji Hyo on SBS "Running Man"

Song Ji Hyo was hospitalized earlier today for dyspnoea, making it impossible for her to attend the filming for SBS’s "Running Man." The six members of SNSD will replace her for filming on September 19. Members Taeyeon, YoonA, Yuri, Jessica, hyoyeon, and Seohyun joined up with the cast at Goyang-si, Kyungki-do in the afternoon of the 19 to play an upgraded version of the ‘paired race’ that was played in an episode from July.

Sung Si Kyung Compliments Seo Hyun’s Beauty

Singer Sung Shi Kyung is gaining attention for complimenting group SNSD’s Seohyun’s beauty on his radio program. Recently, Sung Shi Kyung was reading a listener’s story on MBC Radio FM4U “FM Music City This is Sung Shi Kyung” when he came across the name “Seohyun.” He proved himself to be one of the uncle fans by responding, “At first I didn’t realize Seohyun’s beauty because she was a young lady but it’s beginning to blossom now right? Us ajusshi (old men) only hope that you continue to mature healthily without getting hurt. Don’t meet a bad guy and I hope that you meet a tough, nice guy with a lot of hair.”

Celeb Trend: MCM Backpacks

The latest leather accessory favored by celebrities isn’t monogrammed with LV or covered in a brown check pattern. Rather, it’s emblazoned with an MCM and often decorated with diamond-shaped gold studs. MCM is a luxury leather goods brand from Germany which has become very popular in Seoul, as evidenced by the many Korean stars who can be seen holding its wallets, clutches, and handbags. However, it’s the backpack which is particularly ubiquitous right now; you might think that it’s difficult for a backpack to look anything but utilitarian, but the structured shape and the gold detailing make the MCM backpack a stylish favorite of celebrities. Check it out!

SNSD Seohyun Makes Surprise Visit to Former Basketball Coach Park Seung Il

On August 3rd, SNSD’s Seohyun made a surprise visit to former basketball coach Park Seung Il, who’s fighting against Lou Gehrig’s disease. After Seohyun left, Park Seung Il uploaded some photos with Seohyun on his online café under the title, “SNSD’s youngest member, with my mom…” Seohyun also brought an SNSD signed CD and DVD player as gifts to Park Seung Il.