Actress Song Hye-kyo spotted traveling in Turkey

A Turkish news outlet reported that Song Hye-kyo visited Istanbul, printing a photo of her taken on the street in the capital. The photo was taken while Song was enjoying sightseeing in her spare time during her visit to Turkey for the shooting of her upcoming Chinese film “I Am the Queen.” The Turkish media outlet used a picture posted by Song’s agency. 　In the photo, Song flaunts flawless skin and much-envied facial features. The 32-year-old star looks younger than she is with her new short ha

July 17, 2014

Fantastic Film Festival kicks off for 11-day run

An 11-day film fiesta kicked off with the opening of the 18th Puchon International Fantastic Film Festival on Thursday.The PiFan red carpet ceremony was set to open with the participation of Korean film industry celebrities such as international award-winning director Im Kwon-taek, actress Shim Eun-kyung and model-turned-actor Kim Woo-bin.Other participants in the opening ceremony included Maximilian Erlenwein, the director of the opening film, “Stereo,” and Producers’ Choice awardees Hyun Bin a

July 17, 2014

Ailee shows off powerful voice at NY bar

Korean-American K-pop singer Ailee showed off her powerful voice at a small but famous bar in New York on SBS reality show “The Law Of City” aired on Wednesday.Ailee went to the live bar to earn money with actor Jung Kyung-ho and Moon of K-pop boy group Royal Pirates. The singer took the stage right after Moon’s performance.“Actually, I used to live in New Jersey. And I debuted as a singer in Korea. Before I became a singer, I sang a lot of songs in America,” the K-pop diva said as an introducti

July 17, 2014

K-pop festival to open with Incheon Asiad

“K-pop Festival in Incheon 2014” will be held on the sidelines of the Incheon Asian Games that will open in mid-September, organizers said Thursday.The Visit Korea Committee said the event aims to promote Korean culture through K-pop, which has been an international sensation for about a decade.Celebrating its third anniversary, the upcoming event is also to promote Incheon’s various tourist attractions and unique charms as the host of the 17th Asian Games.“We will prepare the event to make Inch

July 17, 2014

EXO Baekhyun deletes apology from Instagram

Baekhyun, member of K-pop boy band EXO, removed his heartfelt apology for fans from his social networking site, 10 hours after it went viral. The idol left a message on Instagram early on Thursday, breaking his silence a month after he admitted that he is dating Taeyeon of labelmate Girls‘ Generation. But now the apologetic comment is deleted.  (OSEN)In the message, he explained why he had to remain quiet after the news broke and how sorry he is. “I know it is too late, but I am leaving a messag

July 17, 2014

Actress Clara to transform into rapper

South Korean actress Clara said Thursday on Twitter that she will turn into a rapper. “I am working on my first single. It will be a hip-hop song,” she wrote in the caption alongside her photo. In the photo, Clara is singing with headphones on at a recording studio.Her new tune “Fear” is raising the expectations of fans as it features the rapper Beast, who appeared as a judge in season three of the TV audition program “Show Me the Money.”　(laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)

July 17, 2014

Big Bang Daesung tops Japan’s Oricon

Daesung of Big Bang. (YG Entertainment)Daesung of K-pop boy band Big Bang topped Japan’s leading music chart on Thursday, only a day after his new album was released.“D’s love,” his second and latest full-length album, placed No. 1 on the Oricon Daily Album Chart by selling 30,099 copies on the first day. This is the first time that Daesung has hit the top spot of an Oricon chart. He had previously ranked No. 2 on the Oricon Weekly Album Chart with his solo debut album “D’scover,” in February 20

July 17, 2014

JYJ to make comeback in July with album, JYJ week

 K-pop boy band JYJ will make a grand return to the K-pop scene with their new album “Just Us,” the group‘s label said Thursday. The second studio album to be released on July 29 will include 13 tracks including self-written and English songs that the group has worked on in Korea and the U.S. Their comeback is nearly three years after their debut studio album “In Heaven” in 2011. The three members have since been pursuing solo activities in various fields including drama, musical and film. Short

July 17, 2014

Girls' Generation's Sooyoung to be heroine of upcoming drama

Sooyoung, a member of the K-pop girl group Girls’ Generation, is to play a lead role in an upcoming drama.The idol accepted the lead role in the MBC drama “Spring Days of My Life,” opposite the award-winning actor Kam Woo-sung. (OSEN)The family drama, directed by Lee Jae-dong, portrays the love story between the husband of a woman who donates her heart and the heart recipient. Sooyoung will play Bomi, who is terminally ill but grabs a chance for a new life after a heart transplant operation. Kam

July 17, 2014

HyunA unveils teaser photo of new album

4Minute member HyunA unveiled Thursday a teaser photo of her upcoming solo album.HyunA will lure in fans with new song, “It’s red.” The song and choreography will show a more mature sexy performance, her agency said.The song will be released on July 28. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

July 17, 2014

Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany appears in sexy urban look

Girls’ Generation member Tiffany revealed sexy urban look in a magazine photo shoot. Wearing a black and white see through outfit, Tiffany showed off a charismatic and sexy urban style. (InSytle)“One day, I would like to collaborate with Lee Hyori in music,” she said in an interview. “Although it is a high dream, I also would like work with Lee Byung-hun in a Hollywood film.” More photos and interview are available in magazine InStyle August’s issue. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

July 17, 2014

EXO Baekhyun breaks silence about relationship with Taeyeon

K-pop idol group EXO’s Baekhyun finally broke his silence on Thursday, a month after the idol admitted that he is dating Taeyeon of labelmate Girls’ Generation.(OSEN)“I know it is too late, but I am leaving a message here to apologize for disappointing and hurting you, my fans,” Baekhyun wrote on his Instagram. “I was not courageous enough to resolve misunderstanding or talk about my true feelings. I was afraid that you might feel that I am making excuses.... Maybe these words mean nothing to yo

July 17, 2014

Korean films chase top prizes at Locarno film festival

Korean film “Gyeongju,” starring Actor Park Hae-il and actress Shin Min-a, will compete for top prizes at the Locarno International Film Festival, the production firm Invent Stone Corp. said Thursday. The movie was enlisted on the international competition segment of the upcoming 67th edition of the festival. The Swiss competition will run from Aug. 6-16. “Gyeongju,” directed by renowned Chinese filmmaker Zhang Lu, follows the daylong journey of a young university professor to Gyeongju, the capi

July 17, 2014

Shin Jung-hwan accused for fraud

South Korean singer and entertainer Shin Jung-hwan has been reported to the police for fraud, a Korean broadcaster reported Wednesday. Shin allegedly received 100 million won from an unidentified woman, 62, in 2010, promising he would debut her son in the entertainment scene, according to the police. (OSEN)In 2011, however, Shin was put behind bar on charges of overseas gambling and reportedly told the woman that he could no longer help her son debut.The angered mother reported him to the police

July 17, 2014

EXO leaves for China in casual look

Korean idol group EXO headed to China on Thursday for a concert in Asia, wearing casual look. (OSEN) (OSEN)Chanyeol boasted an all-black outfit.  (OSEN)Baekhyun matched a hoodie with black sunglasses. (OSEN)Kai wore a simple blue T-shirt. (OSEN)Sehun and D.O. also showed off a casual look. Sehun matched jeans with a black shirt and D.O. wore black pants and a dark shirt. (OSEN)Lay concealed his face with a mask and sunglasses. He wore a vivid shirt, matched with a blue bag. (OSEN)Chen took on a

July 17, 2014

CNBLUE’s Lee Jung-shin -- from boy to man

   CNBLUE member Lee Jung-shin showed off a wide spectrum of boy-to-man charisma in a photoshoot for fashion magazine NYLON. The 187-centimer K-pop idol flaunted his boy-like charm in a black-and-white photo, while he emitted a more mature aura in colored photoshoots. The rest of the photos are revealed in the August issue of NYLON. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: NYLON)

July 17, 2014

Sistar Soyou and Dasom’s comeback pictures

Sistar members Soyou and Dasom’s comeback pictures for the album “Touch My Body” were released one day after photos of the other half of the group -- Hyolin and Bora -- were released. Both Dasom and Soyou wear black tank tops with matching flower-patterned shorts. To see Hyolin and Bora’s comeback pictures, visit http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140716000805By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: Starship Entertainment)

July 17, 2014

T.O.P., Sohee reveal chemistry between them

Big Bang member T.O.P. and former Wonder Girls member Sohee showed a lot of chemistry in a recent photo shoot. In stills taken for Reebok Korea, the pair acted as a couple in various outfits. (Reebok Korea) (Reebok Korea) (Reebok Korea)(khnews@heraldcorp.com)

July 17, 2014

Sistar Hyolin and Bora’s sexy summer look for new album

Hyolin and Bora’s sexy summer pictures for Sistar’s new album “Touch My Body” have gone viral. The two singers posed in “micro fashion,” showing off both their sexy and lovely charms. According to Starship Entertainment, Sistar is going to show the healthy sexiness and loveliness that only Sistar can pull off.By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: Starship Entertainment)

July 17, 2014

Park Shin-hye flaunts perfect skin in selfie

Actress Park Shin-hye showed off her perfect skin in a selfie on her Twitter on Wednesday. With the picture she posted: “The sun’s finally gone down and I can have a life… Can’t wait till it cools down. Feel like mountain climbing again. It’s kind of late but I’d like to thank Millet for the ‘Sanguiwon’ teamwear. Thank you so much.” (Park Shin-hye's Twitter)(khnews@heraldcorp.com)

July 17, 2014