Chinese film director confirms teaming up with EXO’s Kris

Chinese film director and author Guo Jingming is working with Kris, formerly of Korean boy band EXO, on an “exciting project,” the director told reporters in the 17th Shanghai International Festival in Shanghai, China, on Monday.                    EXO member Kris (OSEN)              Chinese film director and author Guo Jingming“(Wu) Yifan is a good actor,” Guo said, using the Chinese name of the embattled singer, in the press conference for “Tiny Times 3.0,” the latest installment of his romant

June 17, 2014

CNBLUE enthralls Shanghai fans with live performance

Asia’s heartthrob idol band CNBLUE performed in its “Can’t Stop in Shanghai” concert in the Chinese city on Sunday evening.During the concert, CNBLUE played an array of songs including its recently released “Can’t Stop,” and hits “I’m a Loner,” “I’m Sorry” and “Love.”The band showed its wide spectrum as artists, at a moment jumping around with the crowd, then singing to melodic tunes such as “Coffee Shop,” “Lady,” and “Try Again Smile Again.” (Facebook)CNBLUE also hypnotized 7,000 local fans wit

June 17, 2014

Lena Park comes back with ‘Syncrofusion’

Singer Lena Park released a new mini album “Syncrofusion” on Tuesday through music sites after a two-year hiatus.“Many artists collaborated together for Lena’s new album to make it a unique genre. You will be able to meet her new look through the album,” said Blueprint Music, Inc. “Also, as this album’s vocalist and artist, Lena will show her new side to her fans,” they added. The album was supposed to be released in April, but as Park expressed sorrow over the Sewol ferry disaster, she postpone

June 17, 2014

JYJ to release last album before joining military

K-pop boy band JYJ will make a comeback with a full-length album to be released in July, their agency C-JeS Entertainment announced Tuesday.It has been three years since the group released its first studio album, “In Heaven,” in 2001. JYJ’s members -- Jaejoong, Yoochun, Junsu -- have also pursued solo careers. (Yonhap)“More than seven tracks, written by Korean and foreign artists, will be included on the album. JYJ’s members will write all the lyrics,” an official was quoted as saying. Their Kor

June 17, 2014

10 pictures revealed of Lee Jong-suk smiling

Ten pictures of Lee Jong-suk’s smiling face in “Doctor Stranger” were revealed by SBS on Tuesday.In the drama, Lee plays Park Hoon, a genius doctor who escaped from North Korea.“Lee’s real personality as (someone who’s) outgoing and fun seems to be naturally present in Park Hoon’s character as well,” his agency said. “Lee always tries to smile and enjoy filming the drama, encouraging all the staff members.”By Kim Min-jin, Intern reporter (minjin103@heraldcorp.com)[Photo Credit: SBS]

June 17, 2014

Baby KARA attracts thousands of Japanese on street

Baby KARA, a group of contestants vying to join K-pop girl group KARA, reportedly drew about 2,000 Japanese fans on the street in Yokohama, Japan, even before their official debut, its management agency said on Tuesday.  (MBC)The fourth episode of “KARA Project,” scheduled to air on Tuesday, will feature Baby KARA’s members taking the stage in Yokohama Tama Plaza to impress Japanese fans. The venue is where a slew of K-pop idol groups perform for local promotions. “The locals’ interest in Baby K

June 17, 2014

‘High School King of Savvy’ promises gifts if viewer ratings meet target

 Four main actors and actresses of tvN’s new Monday-Tuesday drama “High School King of Savvy” decided to offer viewers a treat if they exceed the target viewer ratings.Through its official site, the “High School King of Savvy” film crew released photos of Seo In-guk, Lee Ha-na, Lee Soo-hyuk and Lee Yul-eum, revealing a unique pledge to viewers. “If the viewer ratings exceed 3 percent, then I will try my best to get actors’ cherished goods and present them as gifts,” said Seo In-guk.Lee Ha-na sai

June 17, 2014

Top 5 real-estate rich Korean celebrities

Fame and wealth may be what hot celebrities commonly gain. In addition to these, some of the stars accumulate their wealth in real-estate. Against this backdrop, The Korea Herald has singled out the top five celebrities who drew attention for their real estate assets. The below may not necessarily reflect the accurate level of their income as it is only listed in terms of the buildings they own. 1. Lee Soo-man (OSEN)SM Entertainment founding chairman Lee Soo-man topped the chart for owning a bui

June 17, 2014

Chun-ji of Teen Top joins musical ‘Caffeine’

 Chun-ji, a member of Teen Top, will debut as a musical actor.“Chun-ji, who debuted as a charming vocalist of Teen Top in 2010, has been cast in the musical "Caffeine," his agency announced on Tuesday.“Caffeine” premiered in 2008, and has been loved by many musical fans in Korea and Japan. The story is based on wine and coffee, and only two actors, a woman and a man, perform in the musical, causing fans to anticipate Chun-ji’s focused acting and singing.Chun-ji is to play Kang Ji-min, a confiden

June 17, 2014

Lee Jun-ki and Nam Sang-mi root for Korean soccer team

Lee Jun-ki and Nam Sang-mi conveyed messages of support to the Korean national soccer team at the 2014 Brazil World Cup ahead of its first match with Russia. In the picture, the two beam, holding placards that say “Joseon’s Gunman Supports the Korean National Team.”  They also hold up their fists in victory.Lee and Nam currently busy as they travel all over Korea for their upcoming drama “Joseon’s Gunman.” “Still, we won’t miss Korea’s first match in the 2014 Brazil World Cup. All of our cast an

June 17, 2014

AKMU to recreate Taeyang’s ‘Eyes, Nose, Lips’

A video of AKMU singing Taeyang’s newly released song, “Eyes, Nose, Lips” was revealed Monday, YG Entertainment said.The management agency of both AKMU and Taeyang announced the uploading on its blog at midnight, with a photo of AKMU and a message that promised an upcoming series called “Cover Project by YG Family 001.”This upcoming series will be followed by more collaborations between the agency’s artists. Fans of YG Family -- all the artists under the agency -- are waiting in anticipation as

June 17, 2014

Topless Taeyang surrounded by girls

A pictorial of Taeyang, member of K-pop boy group Big Bang, was released Tuesday, in which the idol oozes sex appeal by posing topless closely with female models.  (Vogue Korea)In the photo unveiled by Vogue Korea on Twitter, Taeyang is wraps one hand around a model’s waist, while lifting the skirt up of another model. (Khnews@heraldcorp.com)

June 17, 2014

Girl groups launch cheering for Taegeuk Warriors at World Cup　

(MBC)World Cup fever has taken hold in the Korean entertainment industry, driving many stars to appear on soccer-related programs and sing songs in support of the national team.Sistar’s Hyorin performed Brazil’s all-time favorite dance, the samba, attracting half a million views on YouTube. During “Idol’s Futsal Soccer Competition,” which aired on Thursday, K-pop girl groups fought their way to the stage to cheer. Four teams flaunted their cheerleading skills, adding variety and color to the Wor

June 17, 2014

Clara’s wedding shoot revealed

The actress Clara revealed on Tuesday wedding photos taken in shoots with International bnt News. (bnt)Wearing various glamorous and classic wedding dresses, Clara highlighted her curves. (bnt)(bnt)To focus on the dresses, she opted for a simple hairstyle. (bnt)(khnews@heraldcorp.com)

June 17, 2014

Jun Ji-hyun spotted at Chinese gym

Hallyu star Jun Ji-hyun was spotted working out at a Chinese gym. A picture of Jun exercising at a gym was posted on Weibo by one of her fans. The picture is being circulated online. Wearing a comfortable fitness outfit, Jun concentrated on running and stretching, the photo showed. Jun has been exercising regularly to keep her muscles toned, sources said.(khnews@heraldcorp.com)

June 17, 2014

G-Dragon calls AKMU ‘cute’

 Akdong Musician (AKMU), a brother-sister pop duo, did a cover of Taeyang’s song “Eyes, Nose, Lips,” captivating K-pop fans.YG Entertainment released the video of the song on its official blog on Monday. (Twitter)Not only their talent, but also their unique style caught viewers’ eyes. After watching the video, G-Dragon posted “cute” to his Twitter with a link to the cover. Also, AKMU’s teaser image included “Cover Projects by YG Family 001,” which aroused viewer’s curiosity regarding who will be

June 17, 2014

Are Park Bom and Lee Dong-wook going out?

2NE1 member Park Bom was surprised about foreign fans’ interest in her relationship with actor Lee Dong-wook, both of whom appeared in SBS “Good Sunday -- Roommate.”Park Bom said many “BODONG” banners were hung around a press conference packed with many fans in the Philippines. “BODONG” is a combination of the two celebrities’ names.　“BODONG” banners also appeared at the 2NE1 concert in the Philippines. Park’s fans were hoping for a relationship to develop between Park and Lee. “’BODONG’ banners

June 17, 2014

Lee Min-ki reveals past romance with older woman

Actor Lee Min-ki revealed a past relationship with an older woman on JTBC’s talk show “Witch Hunt” on Friday.When an emcee asked, “How much older?” Lee answered “6 years older,” surprising members of the audience.“As time passed by, we became sort of a couple naturally,” he said about they started dating. When asked about his current relationship status, Lee said he was still single. “I could not date women a lot when I was a model,” Lee said. Lee starred in a movie “For the King,” which was rel

June 17, 2014

Psy to perform on street cheering for Korea’s victory

Psy will perform onstage Wednesday in front of crowds gathered on the Yeongdong road in southern Seoul to watch the Korea-Russia World Cup match. The South Korean pop star, is expected to perform his new song “Hangover” live for the first time. The exact time of his appearance and content of the performance are not yet decided.  As the grassy square in front of City Hall, the usual spot for street cheering during the World Cup, has turned into memorial altar for the victims of the Sewol tragedy,

June 17, 2014

Rain and Kim Tae-hee go on restaurant date

South Korean singer Rain and actress Kim Tae-hee were spotted at a Korean BBQ restaurant in Seoul, according to local news reports on Monday. The two were seen having BBQ together after separately arriving at the restaurant, located in southern Seoul. The famous star couple Rain and Kim recently flew to China to attend the 17th Shanghai International Film Festival and shoot the upcoming Chinese drama “Saint Wang Xizhi,” respectively. 　(khnews@heraldcorp.com)

June 16, 2014