EXO D.O. beams in ’It‘s Okay, That’s Love' poster

SBS revealed four more official posters for its new rom-com series “It’s Okay, That’s love” on Thursday.Two posters feature the drama’s main stars, actor Jo In-sung and actress Gong Hyo-jin. The other two show Jo and Gong along with actors Sung Dong-il, Lee Kwang-soo and D.O. of boy band EXO. The drama is a love story between handsome detective novelist Jang Jae-yeol, played by Jo, and seemingly chic but soft-hearted Ji Hae-su, played by Gong. The rom-com will air on Wednesdays and Thursdays sta

July 10, 2014

Lee Min-ho calls fans ‘a reason to be’

Actor Lee Min-ho thanked his Korean fans, calling them his “reason to be.”The actor met with fans on Tuesday at “Twosome Pairing,” a promotional event for coffeehouse Twosome at CGV Cheongdam Cinecity in Seoul. “Fans are my reason to be. I thank all of my fans, and I will see you again through ‘Gangnam Blues,’” the actor said. “Gangnam Blues” is a noir film starring Lee and heartthrob Kim Rae-won. Lee closed the event by singing a part of his self-composed song “Say Yes.” Actor Lee Min-ho. (OSEN

July 10, 2014

Actress Kim Yoo-jung sports various looks in magazine

Kim Yoo-jung has modeled for fashion magazine bnt. The young actress poses in a casual combination of jeans and a striped shirt, while wearing her hair down. In other shots she poses in a pink beanie and a leather skirt and looks flawless in a classic sleeveless white dress. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: bnt)

July 10, 2014

AOA celebrates 700th day since debut

K-pop girl group AOA revealed a photo to mark the 700th day since their debut on Thursday.   (Twitter)“Hello, I am Yuna. Do you know what day is it today? It is the 700th day since we debuted. Thanks to our fans who have been always there for us,” Yuna, a member of the 8-girl group, wrote on Twitter alongside the photo. In the photo, AOA members pose holding a cake with candles. Debuted in 2012, AOA recently made a comeback with their first EP “Short Hair.” (laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)

July 10, 2014

‘My Love from the Star’ producer to become movie director in China

Earlier this year, the South Korean television drama “My Love from the Star” enjoyed explosive popularity not only at home, but even more so in China.Everything related to the sci-fi romance production, including the main stars, featured products and Korean food, created a sensation among Chinese viewers.Now, the man behind this megahit SBS drama, Jang Tae-you, is gearing up to return to Chinese audiences once again ― this time, not as a television drama producer but a film director.Jang, who le

July 9, 2014

K-pop legend Seo Taiji to stage comeback in October

K-pop legend Seo Taiji is to make a grand return to the music scene in October, according to industry watchers on Wednesday. Seo has contacted a local entertainment company, Wellmade Yedang, to discuss arrangements for a nationwide concert tour, a Korean daily reported.  According to the reports, Seo is to hold a large-scale concert in Seoul on Oct. 18 to herald his comeback. He is mulling over the place to stage the concert to make it “perfect,” according to a K-pop insider. Following the conce

July 9, 2014

Psy's 'Hangover' most watched K-pop video in first half: YouTube

South Korean rapper Psy's "Hangover" was the most viewed Korean pop video on Youtube in the first half of this year, the video-sharing website announced Wednesday. According to the website's list of popular videos and channels in the first half of 2014, YouTube users worldwide chose to watch Psy and American rapper Snoop Dogg go out on a night of drunken debauchery more than any other music video in the K-pop genre.   (Youtube)

July 9, 2014

‘Doctor Stranger’ ends in happy reconciliation

Actors Lee Jong-suk and Park Hae-jin showed two happy endings in the last episode of SBS’ medical rom-com “Doctor Stranger.”Park Hoon, played by Lee, gains both love and a lifetime vocation as a humanitarian doctor. Even after he faces death threats from a North Korean agent and a South Korean politician, he ends up serving his duty as a doctor by operating on the injured politician. Han Jae-joon, played by Park, reconciles with Oh Joon-kyu, his former boss and the owner of Myungwoo Hospital. As

July 9, 2014

SHINee’s Jonghyun and Taeyang fall for Haru

Haru, daughter of South Korean rapper Tablo, is capturing the hearts of male idols.K-pop idol group SHINee’s Jonghyun posted a photo that he took with Haru, with the caption “Haru, so cute,” on Tuesday. In the photo, Jonghyun is smiling while the 4-year-old is keeping a straight face. Another idol, Taeyang of K-pop boy group Big Bang, also posted a photo taken with Haru at a recording studio on Tuesday. “My Haru today. Thank you,” Taeyang wrote in the caption. The two are looking at each other l

July 9, 2014

Actress Yoo In-young’s femme fatale charisma

Actress Yoo In-young showed her femme fatale charisma in a photo shoot with fashion magazine Arena. Yoo wore heavy smoky makeup with red lips and matching elegant dresses. One photo shows her in a long cut-out dress, revealing her slim and perfect body.  By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: Arena)

July 9, 2014

Gong Hyo-jin, Jo In-sung go ‘nude’ in poster

Actor Jo In-sung and actress Gong Hyo-jin appear in the official poster of SBS rom-com series "It's Okay, That's Love." (SBS)The official poster for SBS rom-com series “It’s Okay, That’s Love” was revealed on Wednesday.The poster shows actor Jo In-sung and actress Gong Hyo-jin lying in a bath tub in their birthday suits, sharing a single sheet of red cloth to cover up the necessary parts. The bright white background and actors’ childlike smiles portray the classic concept of “happy love.” The dr

July 9, 2014

Super Junior gears up for ‘Super Show 6’ with Lee Teuk

K-pop powerhouse Super Junior is preparing to embark on yet another world tour, which will include Lee Teuk, starting in September, according to an announcement by SM Entertainment. Lee is expected to return to the limelight in full swing for the first time since he enlisted in the army to fulfill his mandatory military service in 2012. The K-pop star is scheduled to be discharged and return home on July 29. Kicking off the group’s upcoming “Super Show 6” world tour, the members will hold two co

July 8, 2014

Chrome Entertainment signs contract with Sony Music

Idol group Crayon Pop’s agency, Chrome Entertainment, signed an official label contract with Sony Music Entertainment Korea on Monday. As a label under Sony Music Entertainment Korea, Chrome Entertainment can discover and sign artists to produce music.The two corporations have previously formed license and strategic partnerships, which led to the debuts of four Chrome artists under Sony Music: Crayon Pop, K-Much, Bob Girls and Zan Zan. With the label contract, Chrome Entertainment is now recogni

July 8, 2014

g.o.d. makes grand return with new LP ‘Chapter 8’

Veteran K-pop idol group g.o.d. unveiled its much-anticipated LP “Chapter 8” on Tuesday, officially marking the return of the five original members and their reunion after being apart for 12 years.Immediately upon its release, the new album swept the nation’s music charts. Title track “Story of Our Lives (feat. Megan Lee)” became the No. 1 song and several others made the top 10 list on major music websites such as Melon, Bugs Music, Naver Music and more. “Chapter 8” was released in commemoratio

July 8, 2014

Shinhwa’s Shin Hye-sung to return in duet with Lyn

Shin Hye-sung, main vocalist of Korea’s longest running K-pop boy group, Shinhwa, is to reunite with ballad singer Lyn six years after their first duet in 2008.Lyn participated in Shin’s project album “He Said... She Said...” which amplified Shin’s true talent as a vocalist. Since the duo has been keeping in tune for many years, the upcoming album is to capture more soulful and expressive vocals.The song, “Once Again #1 Buen Camino” will be a rearrangement of “Buen Camino.” The full orchestra bo

July 8, 2014

Choi Si-won rescues stray dog

Super Junior member Choi Si-won rescued a stray dog from the roadside in the rain, Chinese news agencies reported on Monday.According to news reports, Choi stopped the car and ran to save the dog without an umbrella. Following the rescue, Choi posted a photo of the dog on Twitter.  (Weibo / Twitter)“I met a new friend in the heavy rain, I gave her the name ‘Lost,’” the celebrity wrote.Various news outlets complimented his selfless action, saying “Super Junior’s Choi Si-won touched people’s heart

July 8, 2014

Secret to make comeback in August

K-pop girl group Secret is to release its fifth EP this summer. The four members will reunite in August, eight months after the release of their latest single “I Do I Do” in December.  (TS Entertainment)The details have yet to be disclosed, but the title track on the new album will be an “addictive” song that can show the feminine and sensual side of Secret, according to the group’s agency TS Entertainment.Meanwhile, the members have been actively pursuing solo activities. Two members -- Sunhwa

July 8, 2014

Reunited K-pop legend g.o.d. tops the charts

The latest album of veteran K-pop group g.o.d. dominated local charts just hours after its release online Tuesday, proving its steadfast popularity despite a nine-year-long hiatus. Shortly after the release at midnight, the song “Stories We’ve Lived” from the band’s long-awaited eighth studio album “Chapter 8” topped local music streaming charts, including Melon, Olleh Music, Mnet, Naver Music and Daum Music.Other tracks such as “Sky Blue Promise” and “5+4+1+5=15” were also ranked No. 1 on Monke

July 8, 2014

Akdong Musician talks about tough childhood

South Korean brother-sister duo Akdong Musician talked about their impoverished upbringing in Mongolia in a television program on Monday.  (SBS) “After my parents said that they couldn’t afford to send us to school, we gave up on school and started homeschooling,” the duo said on SBS show “Healing Camp.”  “We don’t have friends and we have never worn school uniforms because we didn’t go to school.”  Bot

July 8, 2014

Tang Wei and Kim Tae-yong spotted on summer night date

World-famous Chinese actress Tang Wei and her fiance Kim Tae-yong, South Korean film director, were sighted together in front of an apartment building in Beijing, Chinese media outlets reported Tuesday. Tang and Kim have stayed in the Chinese capital since the two announced they would wed this fall on July 2. They allegedly met with Tang’s parents to pay their respects. The Asian celebrity couple stepped out of an apartment building near Beijing Chaoyang Park late Monday night. They were holding

July 8, 2014