Kim Soo-hyun models fall fashion

The actor Kim Soo-hyun appeared in fall outfits for the fashion brand ZIOZIA. The pictures show him with a new hairstyle and different look. Kim is wearing jackets with unique details, wine-colored jackets and trench coats. Behind-the-scenes pictures of the shoot and an interview given by Kim can be seen on ZIOZIA’s official homepage and Facebook page.  By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: ZIOZIA)

Aug. 28, 2014

D.O. enjoys perfume

D.O. of the boy band EXO challenged himself to be a perfumer during a pictorial shoot with lifestyle magazine The Celebrity.“I enjoy perfume very much, so I have tried many items on but nothing was perfect for me,” D.O. was quoted as saying while participating in a fragrance blind test.“I was always looking for the one perfume that expresses who I really am,” he added, showing anticipation toward the challenge.The singer also shared his thoughts about acting in the popular drama “It’s Ok, That’s

Aug. 28, 2014

JYJ to sing another song in Incheon Asian Games

K-pop idol group JYJ has been scheduled to sing one of its hits during a performance at the Incheon Asian Games opening ceremony.But JYJ will sing one more song besides “Only One,” the theme song of the event, according to some news reports.“When the torch enters the main stadium, JYJ is to sing the theme song. After that, the group is to perform another song of its own,” the director of the Incheon Asiad organizing committee was quoted as saying.The song to be performed is still unknown as JYJ

Aug. 28, 2014

Nichkhun says he’s happy with Tiffany

Nichkhun of 2PM talked about his romantic relationship with Tiffany of Girls’ Generation during an interview with SBS “Midnight TV Entertainment” that aired on Monday.“You must be very happy nowadays, right?” the reporter asked Nichkhun, implying his romantic relations with Tiffany.Smiling shyly, the singer replied, “Yes, I’m happy nowadays.” Nichkhun also talked about his debut as a designer for a bag brand.“I personally enjoy drawing and making things, so being a designer was perfect for me,”

Aug. 28, 2014

Choo Sa-rang pops out of open window 'Sinna Choo!'

A photo of child-starlet Choo Sa-rang was released on Facebook on Wednesday, wowing her online fans. In the photo, Choo is smiling and sticking her head out the open window of a car. Choo has rapidly gained popularity through her appearance on the KBS reality show “Superman Is Back” with her celebrity parents, K-1 fighter Choo Seong-hoon and model Yano Shiho. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

Aug. 28, 2014

Jun Hyo-sung takes TV brain test

Jun Hyo-sung of Secret took a series of brain-function checkups on KBS reality show “Vitamin” on Wednesday, with the results showing she has a healthy brain. The girl group star got the all-clear in various cerebral medical checkups, such as a blood CT scan, a brain MRI, a neuropsychiatric test and a potential dementia test. Jun’s test results surprised the audience and the other guests on the show, as Korean girl group members are typically thought to neglect their mental and physical health du

Aug. 28, 2014

[Herald Interview] Song Hye-kyo faces the music

Actress Song Hye-kyo was careful to begin her interview with The Korea Herald on Monday with an apology. A week has passed since news of a tax evasion scandal involving the actress shocked many of her fans. The timing was especially unfavorable for Song, who was set to promote her new movie “My Brilliant Life” ahead of its Sept. 3 release.She nevertheless decided to open up to the media to apologize multiple times. She admitted it was a big mistake and said she regretted that she disappointed ma

Aug. 27, 2014

Ex-H.O.T rapper to drop first DJ album

After shifting his musical endeavors in 2011 to riding the ever-so trendy coattails of the EDM scene, former H.O.T rapper-turned DJ Jang Woo-hyuk will be releasing his first spin-track album as a DJ. According to an announcement made by the star’s agency WH Entertainment on Tuesday, Jang is gearing up to release his first album under the stage name of DJ XXXV on Aug. 29. The artist will be holding an album release party that day at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel in Yeoksam-dong, Gangnam-gu, where he is

Aug. 27, 2014

Singer-turned-designer Im Sang A splits with American husband

Im Sang A, Jamie Propp, and their only daughter appear on a Korean television reality show. (SBS)Former Korean pop diva Im Sang A put an end to her 13-year marriage with her American husband Jamie Propp, online celebrity news outlet OSEN reported on Wednesday. “Im Sang A divorced the music producer Jamie Propp, whom she married back in 2001,” OSEN reported. The former partners have one daughter. The precise date of and reason for the separation remain unknown. Critics believe that the divorce to

Aug. 27, 2014

Nichkhun’s successful debut as designer

Nichkhun made his debut as a designer at a launch event for his collaboration with Rosa.k at a Seoul hotel on Tuesday.The showcase introduced the fashion brand Rosa.K and Nichkhun’s fashion philosophy.Many celebrities including Jo-kwon and Jin-woon of 2AM, Sun-mi, Miss A and Eric Nam joined the showcase. Nichkhun also posed for a picture with his own work.“I still have a long way to go before I can call myself a designer, but I am happy to see these bags reflecting my ideas,” Nichkhun said in a

Aug. 27, 2014

2AM Jo Kwon, Eric Nam beam in selfie

Eric Nam (left) and 2AM’s Jo Kwon (Instagram)Jo Kwon of K-pop boy band 2AM posted a selfie with singer Eric Nam on Instagram Tuesday, flaunting the duo’s boyish charms. With the photo Jo Kwon wrote: “Musical ‘Priscilla,’ Eric Nam-hyung (big brother) thank you!” Jo plays the free-spirited gay man Adam in the musical “Priscilla" that runs from July 3 through Sept. 28 at LG Art Center in Gangnam-gu, Seoul.(khnews@heraldcorp.com)

Aug. 27, 2014

Tiffany reveals luxurious house in L.A.

 Tiffany, a member of K-pop group Girls’ Generation, revealed her posh house in L.A. on OnStyle’s reality TV show “The TaeTiSeo,” in an episode aired on Tuesday.TaeTiSeo is a subunit of the girl group comprised of Taeyeon, Tiffany and Seohyun. The latest episode of the program showed the group gathered at Tiffany’s house, talking about their next plan in L.A.Outside the house, there was an enormous swimming pool as big as that of a luxury hotel and also a beautiful garden. However, the inside wa

Aug. 27, 2014

SHINee’s Taemin shows ‘manly side’

Taemin, a member of K-pop boy group SHINee, showed off his “manly side” in a fashion shoot with lifestyle magazine The Celebrity. The idol posed in vividly colored suits including red, green and purple. In an interview, he revealed that he tried to go for a more macho look for his new album ACE. Taemin recently released a new single, “Danger,” and will be doing his first solo performance soon. The remaining pictures and the interview can be seen in the September issue of The Celebrity and on its

Aug. 27, 2014

Lee Hyori bathed naked with people

Korea’s pop diva Lee Hyori revealed her experience of mixed bathing on an episode of SBS’ “Magic Eye” that aired on Tuesday. She said it was during her trip to Germany with her husband. “I once did mixed bathing when I was in Germany. I and my husband wore a swimming suit, but all the people inside were taking a bath naked."“It was natural to be naked in there. We were the ones who were acting strange. So I took off my (swimming) suit, though my husband kept wearing his until he finished the bat

Aug. 27, 2014

Lee Min-jung shows off elegant look in Milan

The actress Lee Min-jung, wife of the actor Lee Byung-hun, demonstrated her elegant look in a photo shoot for the fashion magazine Cosmopolitan in Milan, Italy. Lee, the current muse of the fashion brand VINCIS BENCH 2014 F-W, wore simple tailored dresses matched with colorful bags and clutches. Apparently, the actress participated in designing VINCIS BENCH’s new line, BOLOGNA. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo Credit: Cosmopolitan)

Aug. 27, 2014

Go Ara boosts elegance in fashion shoot

Pictures of actress Go Ara for fashion magazine High Cut were released Tuesday. The actress wears a trench coat and knitted dress -- feminine clothes that highlight the fall atmosphere of the shoot and make for a mature look. The actress revealed her friendship with the cast of “Reply 1994” in accompanying interview. The full interview and remaining pictures can be seen in this month’s High Cut magazine. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo Credit: High Cut)

Aug. 27, 2014

Musical ‘Once’ to star rocker Yoon Do-hyun

The Korean production of the Broadway musical “Once” will star veteran rocker Yoon Do-hyun alongside an up-and-coming musical actress, the show’s creators said. Yoon will play Guy, the Irish street musician and vacuum cleaner repairman who falls in love with Girl, a Czech flower seller, in the Korean theatrical adaption of the 2006 indie film. Set to open at Seoul Arts Center in December, it is the first non-English production of the show, which debuted on Broadway in 2012 to both critical and p

Aug. 26, 2014

FT Island self-composes Japanese EP

FT Island. (FNC Entertainment)The five members of popular K-pop idol band FT Island are taking a stab at composition with the release of their fourteenth Japanese EP, according to an announcement by FNC Entertainment. The upcoming digital EP titled “To the Light” is slated to be released on Oct. 15 and is said to have been entirely written and composed by the members of FT Island. The album’s eponymous lead track was written and composed by bassist Lee Jae-jin, with help from Lee Hong-ki, the pr

Aug. 26, 2014

Clazziqaui to celebrate 10th anniversary

Clazziquai. (Fluxus Music)In commemoration of its 10th anniversary, electro-pop trio Clazziquai Project is gearing up to hold a special anniversary party, “10th Clazziquai Day,” on Friday. During the showcase party, DJ Clazzi, Horan and Alex will unveil new singles from their soon-to-be-released sixth studio album, as well as perform their biggest hits from the past decade including “Gentle Rain,” “Romeo n Juliet” and “Lover Boy,” according to an announcement by Fluxus Music on Tuesday. Clazziqu

Aug. 26, 2014

Sistar drops ‘Sweet & Sour’ special EP

The K-pop divas of Sistar have made a quick turnaround and released their newest EP “Sweet & Sour,” just a few weeks after its previous “Touch N Move” summer EP.The members of the quintet released the EP on Tuesday, and within hours of its unveiling, the album’s lead track “I Swear” had already starting climbing the Top Ten charts. The upbeat electropop lead single was composed by the popular K-pop hit-makers of Duble Sidekick.  Sistar. (Starship Entertainment)Representatives from the ladies’ ag

Aug. 26, 2014