Park Hyung-sik says goodbye to ‘Real Man’

Park Hyung-sik of idol group ZE:A is to leave MBC’s Sunday reality show “Real Man,” according to local news reports.“Park has decided to leave the program after participating in the last military training that starts today. He is having difficulties handling the loaded schedule,” the staff of the program was quoted as saying on Monday.“A new member to replace Park has not yet been discussed. The program might proceed without one, or we might find a new member,” the staff added.Park has been part

July 14, 2014

Lee Hyori shows off new hairdo

Lee Hyori showed off her new hairstyle on her blog Saturday. “As I had my hair cut, the hairstyle became the same as my husband’s,” she said with laugh.A photo of two take from behind, shows that the couple really does have matching hairstyles.The blog was updated as she returned home after a three-night stay in Seoul. “My husband played a weird song which he composed while I was away. I guess he was bored without me,” she said. “As I come back home, every moment here is a laugh.” (khnews@herald

July 14, 2014

Park Shin-hye, Yoo Yeon-seok shows off chemistry

Actress Park Shin-hye and actor Yoo Yeon-seok showed off their chemistry in a magazine shoot. In photos taken for the magazine Ceci, Park and Yoo changed into an elegant and intimate couple.  (CeCi)The photos will cover the front page of the magazine in Korea, Thailand and China.  (CeCi)More photos are available in the magazine’s August issue. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

July 14, 2014

Reliving the glory days of g.o.d.

Though they may be a bit older, a tad less agile and no longer today’s average K-pop idols, the five reunited stars of g.o.d. are more popular, passionate and, most importantly, happier than ever before.“Everyone said it would be impossible. But right now, the five members of g.o.d. are once again standing together in front of you. It is like a wonderful miracle. And you guys are the ones who made this miracle happen,” said Son Ho-young as g.o.d. kicked off the Seoul leg of its 15th anniversary

July 13, 2014

EXO boasts simple yet chic looks

Korean boy idol group EXO boasted Thursday simple yet chic looks at the airport. The group left for Taipei for its Asia tour. EXO-M member Tao Tao showed off an all-black look with a colorful bracelet and earphones.  (OSEN)EXO-M member ChenChen wore a T-shirt with a unique design.  (OSEN)EXO-M member Lay Lay wore a simple look, but carried a purple black bag to add some color.  (OSEN)EXO-K member D.O. D.O. sported a simple casual look with a denim and white shirt.  (OSEN)EXO-K member Chanyeol Ch

July 13, 2014

Actor Cha confirmed dating actress Hwang

South Korean actress Hwang Bo-ra, actor Cha Hyun-woo. (Fantasio)South Korean actor Cha Hyun-woo, the younger brother of actor Ha Jung-woo, and actress Hwang Bo-ra have been dating for a year, their agency Fantasio confirmed Thursday.The confirmation came shortly after a local daily reported that the two have been in a romantic relationship for a year now. “They first met through an acquaintance at church. As they share the same religion, they have been on good terms just like other normal couple

July 11, 2014

GOT7 receives monthly sexual ed class

Rising K-pop boy group, GOT7, revealed they attend sex ed once a month during SBS radio program “K.Will’s Young Street” on Wednesday.JYP Entertainment is the management agency for GOT7 and has many other groups and K-pop singers such as 2PM, Miss A, 2AM and 15&. According to its policy, trainees receive education on various topics including sex.“Don’t (trainees) of JYP Entertainment have sex education?” the emcee of the show asked GOT7.The group of young singers confirmed their agency’s policy a

July 11, 2014

Kim Hyun-joong releases 4th EP “Timing”

Singer Kim Hyun-joong released his fourth EP “Timing” on Friday.The mini album features tracks of various genres, ranging from up-tempo dance song “Beauty Beauty,” to acoustic ballad “Nothing on You,” and modern British pop in “Things I Want to Say.” All four songs were released at noon through Korean online music portals. In addition to the EP, Kim’s agency released a still photo of the K-pop singer. (KeyEast Entertainment)(khnews@heraldcorp.com)

July 11, 2014

Kang Ji-hwan grilled for controversial photos with Filipina

Actor Kang Ji-hwan came under fire on Friday when a Filipina posted several pictures of Kang and herself in bed, on her Facebook. The woman posted selfies with Kang, 37, who seems asleep. She also uploaded pictures of Kang’s sleeping face. With the photos, she wrote “…Together sleep with Korean actor Mr. Kang Jihwan,” stirring up a myriad of fiery responses online. Kang’s agency denied all the rumors regarding the bed-selfie fiasco. The agency spokesperson told reporters, “The pictures were take

July 11, 2014

Super Junior Donghae and TVXQ U-Know pictured together

 Donghae of K-pop idol group Super Junior revealed a photo on his Instagram Friday taken with his label mate, U-Know Yunho of TVXQ, late at night. The photo, titled “Quick date in the moonlight. SJ & TVXQ,” shows the close relationship of the two idols. Meanwhile, Super Junior-M, a subunit of Super Junior that Donghae belongs, took part in this year’s Hong Kong Dome Festival on July 1.(laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: Instagram)

July 11, 2014

EXO Chanyeol and Seo Kang-joon show off friendship

K-pop idol group EXO‘s Chanyeol posted a photo on his Instagram on Thursday that he took with Seo Kang-joon. (Instagram)“Kangyeol (a combination of the two’s names Kang-joon and Chanyeol) tour company, which puts customers first, is coming soon. Stay tuned for the upcoming episode of ‘Roommate.’ Kang-joon, you are so handsome,” the 21-year-old idol wrote in the caption alongside the photo.In the photo, they are smiling with their arms crossed. The heartthrobs are currently starring together in t

July 11, 2014

2PM’s Junho tops Oricon charts with new EP ‘Feel’

Junho, a member of K-pop boy group 2PM, topped Japan’s equivalent of the Billboard charts, Oricon charts, with his second EP “Feel,” released on Wednesday.According to the music charts, “Feel” saw sales of 27,939 on the day it was released, safely sitting on top of the daily charts.The singer’s second solo EP shows his talents as a true musician. His self-produced album consists of five tracks including the lead track “Feel,” “Dangerous” and “Next To You.”In addition, Junho is to hold a tour aro

July 10, 2014

Korea’s top emcee donates W10m for comfort women

(House of Sharing)Yoo Jae-suk, a member of variety show program “Infinite Challenge” and famous comedian, made a donation of 10 million won ($9,873) on Wednesday to the House of Sharing, the organization said on Thursday.House of Sharing is a shelter where comfort women, victims of Japan’s sexual enslavement of Asian women during World War II, live together. (MBC)“Yoo Jae-suk promised to show continued interest in victims of Japan’s sexual enslavement and support the comfort women,” an official

July 10, 2014

Rapper Jang Woo-hyuk dating Japanese actress Fueki Yuko: report

South Korean rapper Jang Woo-hyuk and Japanese actress Fueki Yuko, also known as Yoo Min, have been dating for years, a local news outlet reported Thursday. The news broke after a source close to Jang revealed that the couple had long been an item and met up on a regular basis. They recently went on a trip together to Guam, the largest resort island in Micronesia, according to the source.  (Instagram)To back up the claims, the news outlet unveiled photos seemingly taken on holiday that Jang and

July 10, 2014

Rainbow member reveals top secret for perfect skin

Most women spend a tremendous amount of time and money on their skin. They all wish to keep their face young and moisturized. According to Jeakyung, a member of Korean girl group Rainbow, keeping perfect skin actually does not have to cost much. It just needs a little bit of diligence and time. (OSEN)Jaekyung, who is famous for her knowledge of cosmetics and skincare, revealed her secret for perfect skin: Make your own natural cosmetics. She makes her own aloe moisturizer, which helps control fa

July 10, 2014

Seo In-guk’s 12 face expressions revealed

Pictures of actor Seo In-guk making various facial expressions were released on Thursday.In the tvN drama “High School King of Savvy,” Seo plays Lee Min-suk, a high school student who pretends to be a manager of a big firm for his brother.The pictures showed Seo looking cute, energetic, serious and charismatic. Seo is gaining attention from viewers for his acting, being a corporate manager and a high school student at the same time. His romance in the drama with Lee Hanna is also attracting many

July 10, 2014

Nichkhun becomes ‘invincible’ in China

Nichkhun of popular idol group 2PM has becom a star in China with his drama “One and a Half Summer.”In the drama, Nichkhun portrays a Chinese-American man who visits China to find his first love, whom he met while traveling.Nichkhun’s drama was broadcasted on Dragon TV from June 23 to July 2, and has 27 episodes. It was also released in China’s main online video sites, gaining more than 400 million viewers.The drama has proven to be immensely popular, topping the entertainment section of China’s

July 10, 2014

Miss A’s Suzy reveals photos with bunny girl

Suzy of Miss A revealed two pictures on her Twitter account on Wednesday, cheerfully posing with two foreign women in costumes.The Korean girl group member added the comment “Chu” with the photos.  Suzy of Miss A (Suzy’s Twitter)(khnews@heraldcorp.com)

July 10, 2014

Choi Yeo-jin calls Han Hye-jin ‘ugly'

Actress and model Choi Yeo-jin boasted a beautiful face on MBC variety show “Radio Star” on Wednesday, and then jokingly called actress Han Hye-jin “ugly.”The actress complained that her face has never been camera-friendly, appearing less attractive than her actual self. “Some people would recognize me on the street, get all surprised and ask me why I look the way I look on the television screen,” she said. Then the show emcee Kim Gu-ra provoked the actress by saying, “I think you are prettier (

July 10, 2014

Cho Hye-ryeon marries businessman

Comedienne Cho Hye-ryeon said on Thursday that she married a businessman in late June. Cho, 44, tied the knot with her 42-year-old boyfriend in a restaurant. The exact date and location of the marriage was not disclosed. The wedding ceremony was kept simple, with only family members invited.The couple had been dating for about 11 months before walking down the aisle. This is the second marriage for the comedienne. She divorced her first husband in 2012, ending an 11-year marriage.  Comedienne Ch

July 10, 2014