Big Bang‘s G-Dragon pictured in Paris

G-Dragon, member of K-pop boy band Big Bang, posted a photo of himself taken in Paris on his Instagram, Monday.  In the photo, G-Dragon spreads his arms in front of Centre Pompidou, Paris, wearing a comfy casual look – a black sleeveless top, a pair of retro pale jeans and sunglasses. Meanwhile, his group Big Bang and fellow bands under his label YG Entertainment are gearing up for the upcoming concert “AIA REAL LIFE NOW FESTIVAL” to be held on Aug. 15 in Seoul. 　(laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)

June 30, 2014

GOT7 to hold its first Japan Tour

Idol group GOT7 is to hold its first Japan tour named “GOT7 1st Japan Tour 2014” starting Oct. 7.Its agency, JYP Entertainment, opened reservations on June 27, releasing the concert information on the GOT7 official Japan fan club.GOT7 (JYP Ent.)The concert is an exceptionally memorable event for GOT7, since they are holding a tour concert without an official debut in Japan. “Although GOT7 did not make its official debut in Japan, the group’s popularity and expectations are very big. That is why

June 30, 2014

EXO Kris spotted during film shoot

Former EXO-M member Kris was spotted Monday during a film shoot. Kris and his colleague smile in the picture posted on Weibo by Chinese filmmaker Xu Jinglei. Kris is currently shooting the Chinese film “Somewhere Only We Know.”Kris, who used to be a member of idol group EXO-M, suddenly left and filed a lawsuit last month against SM Entertainment to nullify the contract, citing “unfair treatment.” He has not returned to Korea after leaving for China for a group schedule. He missed the EXO concert

June 30, 2014

BoA pretends as bike rider

Global star BoA pretended to be a bike rider in a photo posted on her Instagram Sunday.Wearing a helmet and black jacket, BoA posed like a cool bike rider. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

June 30, 2014

HyunA stuns in make-up free selfie

Sexy diva HyunA disclosed a no make-up selfie Sunday on her Instagram. In the photo, she shows off her fair skin, big eyes and pink lips without thick make-up on. HyunA will start solo activities in July, one year and nine months after she released her album “Ice Cream” in 2012. 　(laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)

June 30, 2014

Key of SHINee posts selfie with new hairstyle

Key of SHINee posted a selfie revealing his new hairstyle on Instagram on Sunday. The picture showed Key lying down in bed and shoving his hair away from his face. With the photo, Key wrote, “New hair cut new new.” The idol recently participated in a pictorial shoot for fashion magazine NYLON.By Kim Min-jin, Intern reporter (minjin103@heraldcorp.com)[Photo Credit: Instagram]

June 30, 2014

Sandara Park reveals her beauty with new bangs

Sandara Park of K-pop girl group 2NE1 posted a photo showing her new hairstyle, having changed her bangs, on Instagram on Sunday.Along with the photo, Sandara said in the posting, “Dara’s sightseeing with stylists in Singapore!” 2NE1 returned to Korea on Monday after winding up its Singapore world tour concert.By Kim Min-jin, Intern reporter (minjin103@heraldcorp.com)[Photo Credit: Instagram] 

June 30, 2014

[Band Uprising] Crying Nut: Punk is ‘one giant party’

As the Korean music market begins to receive more international recognition, the local band scene is looking to rise up and represent the next generation of Korean music. This is the 18th installment of a series of interviews with Korean rock, acoustic and alternative bands. ― Ed.After nearly two decades in the local punk rock music scene, the five members of Crying Nut show no signs of growing old ― or maturing for that matter. The meeting place of Korea’s best-selling indie rock group is remin

June 29, 2014

Lee Hyori in distress due to reckless tourists

(Lee Hyori's blog)Korean singer, Lee Hyori, expressed frustration with tourists who think her private home is part of a “tourist route.”Lee posted a long and heartfelt Tweet on Saturday, explaining her distress at the disturbance caused by curious fans and visitors to Jejudo Island.“Dear tourists in Jejudo Island, I’m sorry but our home is not a tourist route. Our family is extremely distressed due to the doorbell and alarm that goes off tens of times day and night. Please excuse us although you

June 29, 2014

Clara supports baseball team in sexy style

Korean actress Clara supported baseball team Doosan Bears in a match against the Nexen Heroes in Seoul on Friday. (OSEN)Mix-and-matching the baseball team uniform with a pair of mesh stockings, Clara attracted fans‘ attention with her trademark sexy look. (OSEN)(OSEN)(khnews@heraldcorp.com)

June 29, 2014

T-Ara Hyomin geared up for solo album

A picture of T-Ara member Hyomin was released on Sunday, showing the girl group member practicing for her first-ever solo stage and solo album release.(OSEN)In the photo, Hyomin does pre-workout stretching before dance practice, flaunting her perfect bodyline in comfy training wear. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

June 29, 2014

EXO’s Tao writes ‘Call me when you need me’

Tao, a Chinese member of K-pop group EXO, greeted fans by posting a selfie on his SNS account while traveling in China for a concert.“Departing. Call me when you need me. Haha, just kidding. All the best for the concert. Remember to smile every day for yourself,” Tao wrote on his Weibo account with a picture of himself making a call-me hand gesture.The eleven members of EXO held a concert “EXO FROM EXOPLANET #1 - THE LOST PLANET” at Chongqing Olympic Sports Center with a million fans on Saturday

June 29, 2014

Still shows Kwon Sang-woo, Choi Ji-woo in ‘Seduction’

A still of actor Kwon Sang-woo and actress Choi Ji-woo was revealed on Sunday, hinting at a tragic romance between the costars of SBS’s new television series “Seduction.”  A still shows Kwon Sang-woo and Choi Ji-woo in SBS television series “Seduction.” (SBS)The photo portrays the contrasting personalities of the two lovers. Choi Seok-hoon, played by Kwon, is plaintively looking out of the window, revealing a husband who is torn between two priorities. The dry, cold-hearted heiress Yu Se-young,

June 29, 2014

Two Korean films headed to Munich Film Festival

A scene from “Steel Cold Winter.” (CJ Entertainment)Two Korean films, “Steel Cold Winter” by Choi Jin-sung and “Our Sunhi” by Hong Sang-soo, are being shown at the Munich Film Festival, which started Friday. “Steel Cold Winter” will be screened under the “Spotlight” section that showcases films from world-famous directors. This is the second time a Korean film has been invited to this section. “The Thieves” by Choi Dong-hoon was invited to Munich last year. “Our Sunhi” will be screened in the “I

June 27, 2014

EXO’s Chanyeol in talks with Korean director for film debut

Chanyeol of K-pop megahit group EXO is in talks with a Korean film director about making a big-screen debut, local news outlets reported Friday.  EXO's Chanyeol (OSEN)According to film insiders, Chanyeol was offered a role in a film tentatively named “The Last First Love,” to be directed by Kang Je-kyu. An official from SM Entertainment, Chanyeol’s label, said that the idol is positively reviewing the suggestion to debut as an actor. Chanyeol would play an innocent high school student though the

June 27, 2014

K-pop idols applaud Korean soccer players

Despite Korea’s defeat in the Group H finale match during the Brazil World Cup, K-pop idol stars expressed their appreciation of the Korean players’ efforts on the football grounds. South Korea crashed out of the World Cup with a 1-0 loss to a 10-man Belgium squad on Friday, Korean time. Right after the match ended early Friday morning, several stars sent messages for the football players to a local news outlet. Yoon Doo-joon of K-pop boy band B2ST said, “Team Korea, You have done really hard. T

June 27, 2014

Lee Seung-gi kisses Go Ara

A kiss scene between Lee Seung-gi and Go Ara appeared in episode 14 of the SBS drama “You’re All Surrounded.” The two, acting as detectives, were pretending to be a couple to catch suspects. Go asked Lee, “Honey, can you take a photo of me?” and he secretly took photos of suspects. Then, an unexpected situation happened. When suspects saw them, they encouraged Lee and Go to kiss. Go kissed Lee first to break the ice.But Lee couldn’t hide his feelings toward Go anymore. He hugged Go and kissed he

June 27, 2014

After School’s Nana in revealing editorial

After School’s Nana posed in revealing clothes for the style magazine Geek. Nana stood before the camera wearing black hot pants. More photos of the K-pop singer also can be seen on the cover of Geek magazine.By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo Credit: Pledis Entertainment)　

June 27, 2014

‘Heechul knew about Taeyeon and Baekhyun’s relationship’

 Heechul of the K-pop idol group Super Junior shared his thoughts about Taeyeon and Baekhyun’s relationship. On the JTBC talk show “Sseol Jeon” broadcast on Thursday, Heechul revealed that he knew about the relationship a month before it was made known to the public.“What fans were disappointed about with Taeyeon and Baekhyun is that they made fans notice that they were dating before it was officially confirmed,” Heechul was quoted as saying.“Not all of the proof that they were dating that sprea

June 27, 2014

Luhan roots for Nichkhun’s Chinese drama

 Luhan of EXO helped promote the Chinese drama “One and a Half Summer,” where Nichkhun plays the lead role. CJ Entertainment posted a video of Nickhun and Luhan on Thursday on its official weiboo account featuring“Hi, this is Luhan of EXO. June 23, drama ‘One and a Half Summer,’ it’s good! (點贊)” Luhan said, putting his thumbs up. After Luhan came Nichkhun, who has the lead role in the drama, giving the same message.Both actors are staying in China for their acting careers. Luhan is currently fil

June 27, 2014