Singer Lyn receives ‘original soundtrack award’ at Baeksang

South Korean ballad singer Lyn received an award for her song on the original soundtrack from “My Love from the Star", “My Destiny” at the 50th Baeksang Arts Award on Tuesday.Lyn is the first recipient to be awarded for work on an original soundtrack.“I received the Original Soundtrack Award at Baeksang Arts Award! It was the first award of its kind and I’m really honored to have received it. Thank you,” Lyn said on her Twitter account with a photo of her with the trophy.(Twitter)SBS’ drama “My

May 29, 2014

Actress Gong Hyo-jin, actor Lee Jin-wook confirmed dating

(OSEN)South Korean actress Gong Hyo-jin and actor Lee Jin-wook confirmed that they are an item, local news outlets reported on Thursday. “We confirmed that the two are in a romantic relationship. They have just started dating and maintaining a good relationship. Please support them,” an official close to the stars told local newspaper Ilgan Sports. The couple is said to have been on a late-night casual date, enjoying what “ordinary couples” do, in a suburb of Seoul out of the public eye.Earlier

May 29, 2014

S.M.’s ‘Singing in the Rain’ trailer released

S.M. Culture & Contents has released an official trailer teaser of S.M. Entertainment’s first-ever musical, “Singing in the Rain.”The anticipated musical for K-pop fans features Kyuhyun, Baekhyun, Jay Kim, Sunny, Sunday and many more professional musical actors and actresses.K-pop boy band Super Junior’s Kyuhyun appears on the show as Don Lockwood, a popular film star from humble roots. EXO member Baekhyun is doubling for the same role. Jay Kim, of one of S.M.’s oldest boy bands Trax, will also

May 29, 2014

VIXX’s Leo meets his idol, football legend Park Ji-sung

K-pop boy group VIXX’s Leo disclosed a photo taken with recently retired football player Park Ji-sung on Tuesday.“Leo meets his all-time idol,” the explanation read alongside the photo on VIXX’s official Twitter account.In the picture, both Leo and Park are smiling and standing side by side, though Leo’s smile is nervous while Park seems relaxed.  (Twitter)Leo flaunted his athletic skills during the filming of SBS’ “Running Man.” The singer joined a team called “Idol All-star” with other K-pop s

May 29, 2014

Psy to make comeback in June

(Twitter) World star Psy, the hero of “Gangnam Style,” is expected to make a grand return to the music scene with a new album in June. The album, to be released two years after the sensational “Gangnam Style” track in 2012, will include mostly “Psy-like” songs. The hip-hop artist once confessed that his latest song “Gentleman” did not reflect his personality at the concert held last December. “I will start f

May 29, 2014

SHINee releases live concert DVD

K-pop boy group SHINee released “Japan Arena Tour SHINee World 2013 ~Boys Meet U~” live DVD on Wednesday that features the group‘s second concert in Japan.The DVD shows the final concert held in Tokyo, where the group showcased 30 performances, as well as the backstage and rehearsal scenes. The idol band toured nine cities around Japan, including Osaka, Nagoya and Tokyo for 15 concerts from June to December last year, attracting a total of 220,000 concertgoers. SHINee will make its way to Shangh

May 29, 2014

[Herald Review] Thriller ‘A Hard Day’ chronicles crime with poignant humor

What does a typical hard day look like? If this question were asked of Ko Gun-su, the corrupt detective played by Lee Sun-kyun in the upcoming local film “A Hard Day,” he would probably rattle off a litany of perplexing incidents.He receives a divorce notice from his wife. His mother passes away. He and his coworkers are investigated by police inspectors over alleged embezzlement. He drives recklessly and causes a hit-and-run accident, killing a man. He tries to conceal the accident by hiding th

May 28, 2014

MBLAQ’s Mir daunted by actress Hwang Shin-hye’s charisma

Mir of MBLAQ was intimidated by actress Hwang Shin-hye’s charisma at first sight and could not get out of bed the next day, the boy band member said on Wednesday. From Left: Hong Ji-min, Hwang Shin-hye, Lady Jane and Mir. (Park Hae-mook/The Korea Herald)“(Hwang) was the most candid person that I have ever met,” he said in a press conference for the fourth season of the StoryOn makeover show “Let Mi-in.” Mir described his first impressions of the actress by saying she was “so chic that (she) made

May 28, 2014

Makeover show ‘Let Mi-In’ to air Thai episode in late August

A Thai episode of StoryOn cosmetics makeover show “Let Mi-In” will be broadcast in late August at the earliest, the show producer said Wednesday.“We will be airing the Thai episode sometime in late August or early September,” show producer Park Hyun-woo told The Korea Herald. "Let Me-In" producer Park Hyun-woo speaks in a press conference held in Seoul, Wednesday. (Park Hae-mook/The Korea Herald)“Let Mi-In” has become one of the longest-running shows ever aired on StoryOn, a female-targeted chan

May 28, 2014

Kim Soo-hyun acknowledges love for Cheon Song-yi

Actor Kim Soo-hyun on Tuesday wowed the crowd in the 50th Baeksang Awards by saying “Cheon Song-yi, I love you” to actress Jun Ji-hyun who starred alongside him in “My Love from the Star.”At the end of his gratitude speech, Kim jokingly said, “Last but not least, Ms. Cheon Song-yi, I love you.”  (JTBC) (JTBC)The Korean heartthrob was awarded three honors at the awarding ceremony: the best rookie award, the most popular film actor’s award for “Secretly, Greatly,” and the most popular television a

May 28, 2014

Celebrities’ dresses at Baeksang awards

Celebrities in white Singers Lyn and Yuri, and actresses Baek Jin-hee, Lee Bo-young and Go Ara appeared in white dresses. Apparently to avoid dullness, most of them matched simple accessories or chose white dresses with eye-catching details. Celebrities in black Kim Ah-joong, Park Ji-yoon, Sim Eun-kyeong, Park Jung-ah and Dohee chose black for the Baeksang Arts Awards. Their dresses were all simple, emphasizing shoulders and decollete and full of elegance. Celebrities in various colorsCelebritie

May 28, 2014

Song Hye-kyo, Kang Dong-won on couple trip to Paris?

Rumors of romance are spreading after a netizen spotted actress Song Hye-kyo and actor Kang Dong-won together in Paris, France.  (Online capture)A picture of Song and Kang was posted online last week by an unnamed Chinese tourist. While both were only showing their backs, many fans recognized them. Their striped knitwear raised suspicions that they are taking a couple trip. Their agencies, however, denied the rumors, claiming that both were working on photo shoots. Several staffers accompanied t

May 28, 2014

Clara wears skimpy swimwear for commercial shoot

(One Mount official blog)Korean actress Clara flaunts her curves in a swimsuit for a commercial shoot. The photo shoot took place on Monday to promote water park One Mount, northwest of Seoul.　(laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)　

May 28, 2014

JYJ’s Jaejoong happy with triangle

(Twitter)K-pop boy band JYJ’s Jaejoong appeared in a group photo taken with the cast of MBC-TV drama “Triangle.” South Korean all-round entertainer Hong Seok-chun posted the picture on his Twitter page on Monday, saying, “We are shooting the drama ‘Triangle.’ Jaejoong, Si-wan and Jin-hee are happy to have found a real triangle. So cute.” Jaejoong is smiling at the camera with a triangle in his hand. The family drama “Triangle” tells the story of three brothers who were separated at an early age

May 28, 2014

Stars on the red carpet at Baeksang Awards

Celebrities showed off their sense of style on the red carpet at the 50th LF Baeksang Arts Award in Seoul on Tuesday evening.Actor Kim Soo-hyun Actor Kim Soo-hyun poses at the 50th LF Baeksang Arts Award in Seoul on Tuesday evening. Kim won three awards – as the best new actor in a film and most popular actor in both television and movie segments. Actress Jun Ji-hyunActress Jun Ji-hyun flaunts a light pink dress at the 50th LF Baeksang Arts Awards. The Oscar De La Renta number is reportedly the

May 28, 2014

Gary to meet Hong Kong fans

Korean hip-hop singer Gary will hold a fan meeting in Hong Kong next month, sources said Wednesday.  (OSEN)The event is scheduled for June 8 at shopping center Tseung Kwan O in the city.Meanwhile, fan meeting requests are pouring in from other regions, his management agency said. Gary has recently released a single, titled “Your Scent,” with Jung-in. He currently appears on SBS entertainment show “Running Man.” (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

May 28, 2014

Song Gang-ho, Jun Ji-hyun get top nods at Baeksang Awards

Actor Song Gang-ho and actress Jun Ji-hyun won the grand prizes in the film and television segments, respectively, at the 50th LF Baeksang Arts Awards, held in the Grand Peace Hall of Kyung Hee University in northeast Seoul on Tuesday. Song and Jun starred in the film “The Attorney (2013)” and SBS romantic drama “My Love from the Star,” respectively.Clockwise from top left: Song Gang-ho, Lee Jung-jae, Kim Soo-hyun, Shim Eun-kyung, Jin Kyung and Jun Ji-hyun. (JTBC)The best acting in film awards w

May 27, 2014

Korean hit movie to be reborn as Chinese version

"Miss Granny," a South Korean film that topped the local box office early this year, will be made into a new movie tailored for the vast Chinese market, the film's copyright holder said Tuesday.CJ E&M said the filming for the Chinese adaptation of the comedy will begin next month for release in the Chinese market.The new film, titled "20th Year, Once Again," will be co-produced by CJ E&M and a Chinese studio and directed by rising Chinese filmmaker Leste Chen, who is best known for "The Heirloom

May 27, 2014

15& releases first full-length album ‘Sugar’

Young K-pop vocal duo 15&, consisting of “K-pop Star” season 1 winners Park Ji-min and Baek Ye-rin, has finally released its first full studio album, titled “Sugar.” The 10-track album was released Monday and came nearly two years after 15& debuted. The album features the title track was written by DEEZ and Andrew Choi, the people behind the duo’s debut single “I Dream” and second single “Somebody.” While past “K-pop Star” contestants Lee Hi and Akdong Musician made a huge splash on the K-pop ch

May 27, 2014

4minute holds solo showcases in Sweden, Spain

The five-member K-pop idol group 4minute recently wrapped up its first solo showcase in Stockholm, Sweden, on Sunday and became the first K-pop girl group ever to hold a solo concert in the country.“4Minute Fan Bash in Stockholm 2014” was a small-scale showcase held at the Debaser Medis in the country’s capital and attracted around 1,000 fans from across Europe, including Norway, Finland, France, Germany and Italy. Two days before becoming the first female K-pop group ever to host a solo show in

May 27, 2014