Lunar New Year Special: Do You Know Your Hanbok?

The Lunar New Year (Seollal) is one of the major holidays in Korea, and as such, it’s one of the few occasions when people might wear the traditional national garment known as hanbok. For women, the hanbok consists of a jeogori (a jacket, usually cropped below the bustline and held together with a tie), and… Continue reading Lunar New Year Special: Do You Know Your Hanbok?

“The Grandmaster” Starring Song Hye Gyo Is A Nominee for Two Oscars

To the disappointment of Korean film fans, none of the submissions from Korean movies made it to the list of Oscar nominees this year. However, the film “The Grandmaster” starring Song Hye Gyo and directed by the famous Wong Kar Wai is up for two Oscars! Although “The Grandmaster” failed to be nominated “Best Foreign-Language Film,”… Continue reading “The Grandmaster” Starring Song Hye Gyo Is A Nominee for Two Oscars

Song Hye Gyo Spotted Wearing Casual Clothes in Taiwan

Actress Song Hye Gyo has been spotted in Taiwan in plain clothes with no makeup on. Taiwan newspaper Liberty Times released a picture of Song Hye Gyo going around Taipei after finishing filming in December. According to the report, Song Hye Gyo wrapped up filming at Yangmingshan National Park near Taipei, and headed into town… Continue reading Song Hye Gyo Spotted Wearing Casual Clothes in Taiwan

“I Hear Your Voice” and “The Heirs” Sweep Awards at the 2013 SBS Drama Awards

Lee Bo Young has been having a great year, and she was the undisputed star at yesterday’s 2013 SBS Drama Awards. She took home the Daesang Award, the highest award given to an actor or actress, for her outstanding performance as public defender Jang Hye Sung in the drama “I Hear Your Voice.” This is… Continue reading “I Hear Your Voice” and “The Heirs” Sweep Awards at the 2013 SBS Drama Awards

[Live Updates] The Winners of the 2013 SBS Drama Awards

See also:  The Winners of The 2013 KBS Drama Awards Hello Soompiers and K-Drama fans! Welcome to the live recap of the 2013 SBS Drama Awards! Highly anticipated, the 2013 SBS Drama Awards honors the brightest actors, actresses, writers, producers, and staff that worked hard to bring you the best SBS dramas this years. This… Continue reading [Live Updates] The Winners of the 2013 SBS Drama Awards

Song Hye Gyo, Soo Ae, Gong Hyo Jin Will Not be Attending SBS Acting Awards

Song Hye Gyo, Soo Ae, and Gong Hyo Jin, the leading ladies of this year’s SBS’ dramas will not be attending the year-end awards ceremony. A rep from Soo Ae and Gong Hyo Jin’s agency, Soop Entertainment, stated on December 27, “Due to their schedules, they will not be attending the awards ceremony. We tried… Continue reading Song Hye Gyo, Soo Ae, Gong Hyo Jin Will Not be Attending SBS Acting Awards

[Live Blog] 2013 KBS Drama Awards – Ending The Year With A Bang

Welcome to Soompi’s live recap service! We’re trialling a new system to bring you better coverage of the end of year award ceremonies, so please bear with any hiccups tonight 🙂 Let’s have some fun with this! If you would like to know more about the 2013 KBS Drama Awards, please read our live blog… Continue reading [Live Blog] 2013 KBS Drama Awards – Ending The Year With A Bang

Lee Hyori Will Be Holding a Charity Sale with Go So Young, Song Hye Gyo, and Han Hye Yeon

Lee Hyori proves once again that she has a heart of gold by announcing that she will hold a charity sale together with top female celebrities. Her long-time friend and stylist Han Hye Yeon shared on her Twitter on December 9, “From December 13 to 14, Han Hye Yeon, Lee Hyori, Song Hye Gyo, Go… Continue reading Lee Hyori Will Be Holding a Charity Sale with Go So Young, Song Hye Gyo, and Han Hye Yeon

Song Hye Gyo Poses for J.Estina Jewelry Photoshoot

Actress Song Hye Gyo recently served as the model for the newest J.Estina jewelry photoshoot. The pictorial concept was “princess,” a term very suited to this lovely actress. These pictures were taken to promote the J.Estina brand for their 2014 spring/summer collection. Following Dakota and Elle Fanning, Song Hye Gyo was picked to be the new face… Continue reading Song Hye Gyo Poses for J.Estina Jewelry Photoshoot

Song Hye Gyo’s Fans Donate to Museum in Uzbekistan for Actress’ Birthday

Like actress, like fans. Song Hye Gyo’s fans donated to the State Museum of History of Uzbekistan to celebrate the actress’ birthday. As the actress celebrates her 32nd birthday on November 22, her fans donated a Korean guidebook to the State Museum of History of Uzbekistan. The donation was not a random choice, as Song… Continue reading Song Hye Gyo’s Fans Donate to Museum in Uzbekistan for Actress’ Birthday

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