Ladies’ Code Kwon RiSe in critical condition, being operated for over 7h

Kwon RiSe from K-pop girl’s group Ladies’ Code is in critical condition after a car accident in which fellow member EunB was killed. Sojung was also severely injured, while two other members and some support staff also suffered minor injuries. They are being treated at a hospital.RiSe underwent seven hours of emergency surgery after suffering a serious head injury when the van carrying Ladies’ Code suddenly lost control and crashed into a protective wall at around 1:32 a.m. on a freeway near Yon

Sept. 3, 2014

Kim Hyun-joong partially admits to assault charges

South Korean singer and actor Kim Hyun-joong partially admitted to assault charges, 12 days after his girlfriend filed the charges against him. Kim, 28, appeared at the Songpa District Police Station in southeastern Seoul at 9 p.m. on Tuesday to be questioned by the police over the accusations. (Yonhap)Asked how he felt before entering the police station, he told reporters waiting at the site, “I apologize for causing trouble. I will sincerely respond to the questioning.”Kim had charges pressed

Sept. 3, 2014

Lee Byung-hun officially declares stern actions against two blackmailers

GLAM DaheeActor Lee Byung-hun turned hard-line against the two female celebrities who blackmailed him, declaring uncompromising legal actions. The announcement by the star’s agency came along with a police request for an arrest warrant for the two women on attempted menacing. BH Entertainment, Lee’s entertainment label, officially announced, “We do not plan to go easy (on the blackmailers).” “This matter has nothing to do with who the blackmailers are -- whether they are a girl group member (and

Sept. 3, 2014

Ladies’ Code member killed in car accident

　EunB of Ladies’ Code died Wednesday in a car accident that left two other members of the K-pop girl group in critical condition, police said.The 22-year-old singer, whose real name is Koh Eun-bi, was injured after the van she was in skidded off the road and crashed into a protective wall at around 1:32 a.m. on a freeway near Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. She was transferred to a nearby hospital but died despite efforts to save her. According to a police investigation, Koh was not wearing her seatb

Sept. 3, 2014

Park Hae-jin reveals creepy teaser of ‘Bad Boys’

An astonishing still cut of actor Park Hae-jin in “Bad Boys” has been revealed.Park changed up his acting style, playing psychopathic genius Lee Jung-moon in OCN’s new drama “Bad Boys.”Lee is a mysterious man with an IQ of 160 and holds many titles including the youngest doctor of philosophy, the youngest doctor of mathematics and even the youngest serial killer.In the photo, Park’s face, hands and clothes are spattered in blood as he holds a bloody stone on a bloody surface and stares blankly.T

Sept. 3, 2014

Arrest warrants sought for Lee Byung-hun ‘blackmailers’

GLAM member Dahee. (OSEN)Police requested an arrest warrant for the two women charged with blackmailing A-list actor Lee Byung-hun on Tuesday. Gangnam District Police Station said it took legal action against K-pop girl group GLAM’s Dahee, 20, and a 24-year-old woman only identified by her surname Lee, on charges of attempted threat. Dahee and Lee have been under investigation for alleged blackmailing of the actor to reveal a video clip of the three exchanging lewd jokes unless they were paid 5

Sept. 2, 2014

[Herald Review] Taking heart amid heartbreak

“My Brilliant Life” walks an ironically palpitating line as suggested by the Korean title, which literally means “My Palpitating Life.” As the drama film centers on a 16-year-old boy named Ah-reum who has progeria ― a rare genetic disorder that causes premature aging in children ― viewers would expect an emotionally overwhelming and downright tragic plot, like those of other Korean films tackling terminal illness. As expected, the film does put tears in viewers’ eyes. But it does more than that.

Sept. 2, 2014

Yunho thinks ’The Night Watchman’ is fresh drama for global fans

Actor and idol group TVXQ member Jung Yunho has expressed confidence in his drama “The Night Watchman.”During an interview broadcast on MBC last Monday, Jung discussed interesting traits of his drama.“Like ghostbusters in Western countries, here in Korea we have ‘night watchmen.’ The combination between the exotic subject of the drama and Korea’s traditional culture will attract many global fans,” Jung was quoted as saying. “The Night Watchman” airs every Monday and Tuesday on MBC. Jung plays th

Sept. 2, 2014

One of Lee Byung-hun 'blackmailers' revealed

One of the two women charged with blackmailing A-list actor Lee Byung-hun was found to be Dahee, a member of K-pop girl group GLAM, according to news reports.Earlier on Tuesday, Korean news outlets reported that two women were investigated by the police on charges of threatening Lee, but the pair‘s identity was not released. Later that day, it was found that Dahee, 20, was one of the alleged blackmailers under probe at the Gangnam District Police Station. Dahee and an unidentified woman in her 2

Sept. 2, 2014

Thanks to Lee Hong-gi, ‘Bride of the Century’ gains popularity in Japan

The fantasy/romance Korean drama “Bride of the Century,” starring FT Island member Lee Hong-gi, has drawn people’s intention in Japan. It aired on cable channel TV Chosun from Feb. 22 to April 12 for 16 episodes before it was decided to air again in Japan.The drama was chosen to air in Japan, five months after the Japanese broadcasting company stopped programming Korean dramas in their schedule. The vocalist of the boy band FT Island Lee Hong-gi’s foray into acting has also been a hot issue and

Sept. 2, 2014

Jung Yong-hwa proves quality as actor in ‘Three Musketeers’

Actor and singer Jung Yong-hwa has proved himself as an actor in the tvN drama “The Three Musketeers.”In the latest episode broadcast Sunday, Jung showed how versatile an actor he is, displaying fierce fighting moves and comical facial expressions. Jung plays the character Park Dal-hyang in the drama, a gregarious swordsman with an optimistic outlook.“I am a person who is outgoing but ... (am able) to accomplish something that I really need to do. I think this trait of mine goes well with the ch

Sept. 2, 2014

Taemin reveals choreography of ‘Danger’

Taemin of SHINee has revealed the choreography of his title song “Danger.”Taemin’s dance practice video clip was uploaded on his official home page (http://taemin.smtown.com), the SMTOWN Youtube channel, and the SMTOWN Facebook page, on Monday.This video also showed Taemin and a famous “Urban Hip-hop” choreographer, Ian Eastwood working together, practicing for “Danger” at a dance studio in Los Angeles.. Taemin topped the “Monthly Album” chart in various counting sites like “Hanteo chart” and “S

Sept. 2, 2014

Kim Hyun-joong to be questioned by police

 Kim Hyun-joong is set to be questioned by police Tuesday over assault accusations, 12 days after the charges were filed against him. 　The Songpa District Police Station in southeastern Seoul will summon him later in the day to investigate whether he physically abused his then-girlfriend.  　Kim, 28, had charges filed against him on Aug. 22 by his girlfriend who claimed he beat her on multiple occasions.　The woman claimed that she had been assaulted several times between late May and mid-July whi

Sept. 2, 2014

Lee Hyori celebrates 1st wedding anniversary

K-pop diva Lee Hyori and singer song-writer Lee Sang-soon marked their first wedding anniversary by their wearing wedding dress and tuxedo.　Lee posted the photos of the couple dressing up like the bride and groom on her blog on Monday.“We took the wedding dress and tuxedo out of our closet and wore them at home. We promised to take a picture wearing this dress at this spot every year,” Lee wrote alongside the pictures.　“We will grow old, gain weight and get ill, but we promised to get through ev

Sept. 2, 2014

Lee Hyori to corner Lady Jane on dating rumors on ‘Magic Eye’

Lady Jane appears on SBS's entertainment show "Magic Eye."(SBS)Television star Lady Jane officially denied the rumor she was dating professional PC gamer-turned-entertainer Hong Jin-ho while recording for tonight’s SBS entertainment show “Magic Eye.”The show hosts and guests waged a fiery argument over a photo of Hong poking Lady Jane’s thigh at a 24-hour sushi place late at night. Lady Jane struck back, claiming Hong was merely pointing at a mole on her leg, “Surprised at the rarity of the mole

Sept. 2, 2014

Hallyu star Kim Soo-hyun in outdoor wear

Hallyu star Kim Soo-hyun stunned the camera while posing for Cheil Industries’ Bean Pole. The actor was posing in trendy autumn outdoor wear and smiling charismatically. Kim looked handsome in both urban and extreme outdoor wear. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: Cheil Industries)

Sept. 2, 2014

Fan goes extra mile for BTOB’s Minhyuk

A caricature of Minhyuk, a member of the Korean boy group BTOB, by a fan has gone viral on Korean Internet portals, directing public attention toward the boy band member and his latest reality show, “Ecovillage: Merry House” on SBS. Uploaded on an Internet cafe, the caricature portrays the boy band member as a squirrel with adorable ears and a puffy tail.With the caricature the fan pleaded for the producers and the fellow participants of “Merry House” to be kind to Minhyuk. The fan called the si

Sept. 2, 2014

Hallyu star Jang Keun-suk probed for offshore tax evasion

South Korea's tax agency is looking into allegations that actor-singer Jang Keun-suk, who is popular throughout Asia, evaded paying taxes on income he earned in China, sources said Tuesday.The National Tax Service (NTS) launched an investigation after obtaining documents from the prosecution regarding suspected tax dodging by an agency that helps with the overseas activities of famous entertainers including Jang.According to the sources, Jang, 27, allegedly underreported income he earned in Chin

Sept. 2, 2014

Two women charged with threatening top actor Lee Byung-hun

Two women have been charged with blackmailing top actor Lee Byung-hun to disclose a video clip of the three exchanging lewd jokes unless they are paid millions of dollars, police said Monday.The two women both in their 20's, including one who recently made her debut as a singer, are under probe at the Gangnam Ward Police Station for threatening the hallyu star, they said. The identity of the pair has not been released.Police said the two women have been demanding that the actor pay them 5 billio

Sept. 2, 2014