Park Shin-hye meets her fans with a stunning smile

Actress Park Shin-hye wowed her fans at a fan meeting on Tuesday in Seoul.The fan meeting, dubbed “It’s White Time,” was a promotional event for the dental beauty care brand Median, which chose Park as its spokesmodel.Along with the fan meeting, Park participated in a small talk show, where she revealed her dental care secrets for a beautiful smile.The 24-year-old actress has finished filming for the upcoming movie “The Tailors,” and is to start her Asian tour “2014 Story of Angel” to meet her f

July 16, 2014

Jang Keun-suk's 'Team H' launches new album

Actor and singer Jang Keun-suk’s project band Team H released its third album, the star’s agency Tree J Co. said on Wednesday.Titled “Driving to the Highway,” the album contains 14 tracks, including title piece “Driving to the Highway,” “Raining on the Dance Floor” and “Gold Digger.” “Take me,” a song from Jang’s latest EP, is also included on the new album. Team H is a K-pop boy band that 26-year-old Jang formed with music partner and K-pop singer Big Brother.  Team H Big Brother“Every time we

July 16, 2014

Park Ji-sung wedding photos released

The wedding photos of retired soccer player Park Ji-sung and his soon-to-be wife Kim Min-ji were released on Wednesday.Park and Kim will tie the knot in a private ceremony at the Sheraton Grande Walkerhill Hotel in Seoul on July 27.Back in June, Kim, a former television broadcaster, was spotted on SBS variety show “Running Man,” cheering on Park as he played an away game in Indonesia.(khnews@heraldcorp.com)

July 16, 2014

JYJ Park Yoo-chun gives hug to fans

JYJ member Park Yoo-chun hugged fans in a film showcase on Tuesday. The event was part of the showcase for an upcoming film “Haemoo,” or “Sea Fog.” (OSEN)(OSEN)In the event, Park wore all black in a simple, chic outfit. (OSEN)The film, based on a true story, follows ship crewmembers who unwittingly allowed people to stow away. The film, to be released on Aug. 13, is directed by filmmaker Bong Joon-ho who made “Memories of Murder, “The Host,” “Mother” and “Snowpiercer.” (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

July 16, 2014

f(x) Sulli to shine in fashion magazine

K-pop group f(x)’s Sulli appeared in a summer editorial for the August edition of fashion magazine Ceci, boasting a stylish summer look in an ethnic-patterned dress and metallic sneakers. The girl group member also showed off her natural charms by wearing a sporty white shirt, cap and sneakers in another photo for the magazine. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: Ceci)

July 16, 2014

Secret Han Seon-hwa flaunts natural makeup

Han Seon-hwa of girl group Secret released a selfie on Wednesday, showing off her baby face with a slight touch of makeup. The photo was taken in a recording room -- heralding the girl group’s imminent return to the K-pop scene.  Han Seon-hwa of Secret (TS Entertainment)(khnews@heraldcorp.com)

July 16, 2014

10cm staging third album preview show

Beloved acoustic duo 10cm, which had everyday people breaking into song when ordering a simple cup of Americano, is asking for the public’s help to decide the lead track for the indie band’s newest third studio album. It has been announced that the folk hipsters Kwon Jung-yeol and Yoon Cheol-jong will be holding a special preview concert next month in which they intend to unveil all the songs off their upcoming album prior to its public release. The official release date of the yet-to-be-titled

July 15, 2014

YG Family to hold concert in Singapore

YG Entertainment, one of Korea’s largest K-pop management agencies, will hold a concert in Singapore with its artists on Sept. 13-14, the agency said.The upcoming family concert will have Psy, Big Bang, 2NE1, Epik High, Winner and more artists from YG Entertainment.Fans in Singapore are already gearing up to meet their favorite idols.“I was waiting for the Big Bang concert but I get to have 2NE1 too!” a Singaporean fan said on Facebook, expressing her excitement.Moreover, YG’s first family conce

July 15, 2014

Miss A’s Fei gives Lee Jung-jin nostalgic kiss

(SBS)Fei, a Chinese member of K-pop girl group Miss A, appeared on the first episode of SBS’ new drama series “Temptation” on Monday.In the episode, Lee Jung-jin, who plays the role of Kang Min-woo, flies to Hong Kong to find his ex-lover Jenny, played by Fei.Fei acts as a club singer in Hong Kong who remains innocent and loving despite her poor surroundings.As Lee travels to meet Fei, he smiles at the thought of past memories with her. In a flashback scene, Fei kisses Lee deeply and spend a nig

July 15, 2014

4Minute HyunA to appear in her own reality show

HyunA of 4Minute is gearing up for a return to the stage by starring in a new TV show that exclusively follows the idol, according to an industry watcher. (OSEN)The reality program, titled “HyunA’s Free Month,” will portray various aspects of HyunA’s daily life. As the release of her new work is nearing, the program will mainly capture HyunA working on her solo album and practicing her dance moves. “HyunA’s Free Month” is to air at 11:00 p.m. on July 21 on SBS MTV. 　(laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)

July 15, 2014

Girl’s Day’s Lee Hye-ri shows off Barbie doll-like figure

Lee Hye-ri, a member of the K-pop girl group Girl’s Day, revealed a photo that shows her slim figure on Tuesday on Twitter. She encouraged her followers on Twitter to stay tuned for the upcoming TV show in which Girl’s Day will return to the stage for the first time since they released a new tune.  (Twitter)In the photo, Lee is wearing a cute yellow dress that highlights her Barbie doll-like curves. Girl’s Day dropped the new track “Darling” on Monday, and it immediately topped local charts. The

July 15, 2014

Akdong Musician talk about emotional distress after gaining fame

South Korean brother-sister duo Akdong Musician talked about the hardships they have been through after rising to fame in a television program on Monday. “I didn’t like my friends seeing me as if I am a celebrity. I grew apart from my friends,” Lee Chan-Hyuk said on the SBS talk show “Healing Camp.” The teenage singer-songwriter further elaborated on his emotional distress. “My friends are now seniors at high school and study hard. But I also have difficulties. They don’t get me and envy me when

July 15, 2014

EXO D.O. calls actor Jo In-sung a heartthrob

EXO D.O. said he was so obsessed with actor Jo In-sung that he even wore the same hairstyle as Jo’s in action film “A Dirty Carnival (2006).“I watched the film ‘A Dirty Carnival’ and thought Mr. Jo In-sung was incredibly awesome -- so awesome that I would even wear the same hairstyle,” the boy band member said in a press conference for SBS's new rom-com series "It's Okay, That's Love" at the Imperial Palace Seoul in southeastern Seoul, Tuesday. D.O. said it was fun to watch his seniors act (in t

July 15, 2014

Sneak peak of Kang Dong-won and Song Hye-kyo revealed

Still photos of the upcoming film “Pit-a-Pat My Life” starring South Korean actor Kang Dong-won and actress Song Hye-kyo were revealed Tuesday. The sought-after stars are playing husband and wife in the film, which will kick off in September.  (CJ Entertainment)Based on the best-selling book of novelist Kim Ae-ran, the film portrays the lives of teenage parents and their son suffering from progeria. Kang will play a 33-year-old father with a 16-year-old son while Song will play a 17-year-old mot

July 15, 2014

Jo In-sung contends D.O. is here for his talent, not EXO’s popularity

Jo In-sung dismissed the notion that EXO’s D.O. won his part in SBS’ new rom-com series “It’s Okay, That’s Love” due to the immense popularity of the K-pop boy band.“(D.O.) has great potential … I was surprised,” said the actor in a press conference for the rom-com held at the Imperial Palace Seoul in southeastern Seoul on Tuesday. The drama features Jo and actress Gong Hyo-jin, as well as EXO’s D.O. and actors Lee Kwang-soo and Sung Dong-il.“I hope the (drama) can show his talents as an actor,”

July 15, 2014

Kim Hee-chul’s marriage ends in tear

Kim Hee-chul of Super Junior and Taiwanese singer and actress Kuo Hsueh Fu ended their virtual marriage in tears on MBC’s “Global We Are Married,” Saturday.Kim, who was often portrayed as playful practical joker, turned into a romantic man for Kuo, marking their end with a memorable last date.First, the duo went back to the studio where they took their first photos together to take another picture, then the two went for a bike ride. Kuo said she wanted to go riding with Kim more than anything el

July 15, 2014

‘It’s Okay, That’s Love’ seeks to break social prejudice

SBS’ new television series “It’s Okay, That’s Love” aims to break the prejudice against the mentally ill, screenwriter Noh Hee-kyung said in a press conference held at Imperial Palace Seoul Hotel in Gangnam District, Tuesday. Starring actor Jo In-sung and actress Gong Hyo-jin, “It’s Okay, That’s Love” portrays a love story between a romantic detective novelist and a cold-chic psychiatrist. “I wanted to break the (social) bias about the people whom we normally call ‘retard’ or ‘creep’… I think it

July 15, 2014

Singer-turned-actress Sohee in chic photo shoot

Singer-turned-actress Sohee has appeared in a photo shoot with magazine OhBoy on Tuesday.  (OhBoy)Sohee took on various concepts, from a formal school look to sporty wear. Full photos are available in magazine’s August issue. (OhBoy) (OhBoy)(khnews@heraldcorp.com)

July 15, 2014

Girl’s Day shows off casual look at airport

Korean girl group Girl’s Day showed off a casual look at the airport on Tuesday. (Yonhap)While Sojin had a simple look, she boasted a see-through look of black and white. While Hyeri had a colorful look, Yura boasted chicness with a dark-colored look.Minah matched denim shorts with a simple gray top. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

July 15, 2014

Park Si-yeon’s jewelry ad

Actress Park Si-yeon is the muse for her sister’s jewelry brand MZUU. The ad shows Park wearing MZUU’s new collection and showing off her charisma and bright smile at the same time. A part of MZUU’s income is going to be donated to people in need.By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: MZUU)

July 15, 2014