Idol Mentors to Appear in Upcoming Episode of SBS’s "K-Pop Star"

SBS’s “ Survival Audition K-Pop Star” continues to add to the superstar panel of judges. The show already has an impressive roster, as the program’s judges are being referred to as the ‘big three’, with the panel consisting of YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun Suk, JYP Entertainment President Park Jin Young, and recording artist BoA representing SM Entertainment. The judges will conduct close contact, one-on-one, auditions with the chosen applicants.

Seo Taiji & Boys’ Lee Juno Proposes to Fiancé 23 Years Younger

On December 6, the ex-Seo Taiji & Boys member Lee Juno pulled a shocker by proposing to his 23 years younger fiancé during the first recording of SBS “Comeback Show Top 10.” The legendary dancer revealed for the first time that he’s been dating his fiancé Park Mi Ri, who’s nine-month pregnant, for a little over a year now and will get married early next year.

SBS’ "K-POP Star" Earns Good Ratings Thanks to BoA

SBS’ new program "Survival Audition KPOP Star" earned good ratings thanks to BoA and maybe thanks to her tears as well. During the first episode of K-POP Star which debuted on December 4, there was a very touching moment when a blind contestant performed in front of the judges and BoA could not bear her tears watching the performance.

Pictures and Performances from the 2011 Korean Popular Culture and Arts Award

In one of the most interesting award speeches of the day, Park Jin Young said, "Culture is different from cars; simply large quantities of exportation is not good enough. The results won’t be good if we simply eport our culture without understanding it. Culture isn’t a one-sided advancement; it is exchange. Koreans should also enjoy other cultures."