Girls’ Generation shed tears at fan meeting

The embattled K-pop idol group Girls’ Generation shed tears at a fan meeting held Tuesday in China, hours after their member Jessica‘s removal from the group was made public.  　The group’s eight members -- Taeyeon, Tiffany, Seohyun, Sunny, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung and Yoona -- held the fan event “2014 Girls’ Generation First Fan Party” in Shenzhen, China, on Tuesday, without Jessica.　 Girls’ Generation left for China without Jessica on Tuesday (Osen)Earlier in the day, the band’s agency SM Entert

Oct. 1, 2014

Crayon Pop unit group to debut ‘Break Out’ EP

Quirky girl group Crayon Pop’s first unit group Strawberry Milk, featuring twin sisters ChoA and Way, is gearing up to release its debut, four-track EP “Break Out,” according to an announcement by Chrome Entertainment on Monday. The identical twins’ upcoming EP is slated to drop on Oct. 15, and will include lead track “OK,” as well as three other singles: “Let Me Know,” “Hello” and “Feel So Good.” According to Chrome officials, both sisters took part in the concept, costumes, choreography and al

Sept. 30, 2014

SM confirms Jessica’s removal from Girls’ Generation

Representatives from K-pop’s largest management agency, SM Entertainment, have officially confirmed that popular K-pop starlet Jessica will no longer be a part of the girl group Girls’ Generation, according to a statement released on Tuesday.The announcement came about eight hours after Jessica revealed on her Weibo account that SM had unilaterally dismissed her from the group without “justifiable reason.” “I was excited about our upcoming fan events only to shockingly be informed by my company

Sept. 30, 2014

Women demanded house from Lee Byung-hun: prosecutors

Lee Byung-hun’s two celebrity blackmailers had requested he give them a new house and cash before threatening to release a lewd video of him, prosecutors alleged on Tuesday.  Actor Lee Byung-hun. (KBS)The 24-year-old model surnamed Lee and 20-year-old Dahee of girl group Glam attempted to blackmail the 44-year-old married man after he turned down the request, according to prosecutors. The women were detained on charges of conspiracy. The prosecutors said the women were introduced to Lee Byung-hu

Sept. 30, 2014

g.o.d. to celebrate 15th anniversary with first U.S. concert tour

g.o.d. (sidusHQ)g.o.d., Korea’s first generation K-pop boy band, will hold its first U.S. concerts in California and New Jersey, the group’s label Sidus HQ said on Tuesday. The five members, now in their 30s and 40s, will highlight their 15-year careers with two U.S. concerts at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, on Nov. 7 and in the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Nov. 9.In the U.S. concert, g.o.d. plans to introduce a variety of new performances that it has not shown at

Sept. 30, 2014

Girls’ Generation leaves for China without Jessica

K-pop idol group Girls’ Generation left for China on Tuesday without Jessica, backing up claims that she was forced out of the group by her label SM Entertainment.　Eight members of the group -- Taeyeon, Tiffany, Seohyun, Sunny, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung and Yoona -- turned up at Incheon International Airport on Tuesday morning before flying to Shenzhen, China, to attend a fan meeting.　Jessica, however, was not sighted at the airport. 　(OSEN)The other girls did not respond to any of the questions f

Sept. 30, 2014

Jessica removed from Girls’ Generation

Jessica, member of K-pop girl group Girls’ Generation, revealed Tuesday that her label SM Entertainment had unilaterally dismissed her from the group. “I was preparing myself for the upcoming schedule, but I was notified today that I am no longer a member of Girls’ Generation as of today,” Jessica wrote on her Weibo at around 5 a.m. on Tuesday. In the message she left both in English and Korean, she could not hide her confusion. “I have put Girls’ Generation first and actively focused on our act

Sept. 30, 2014

Fashion, food and JYJ in Gangnam

Gangnam is hosting its annual hallyu festival from Thursday to Sunday, presenting a K-pop concert, fashion shows, a food festival and an international marathon for expats and locals. In its eighth year, the Gangnam Festival celebrates hallyu culture, featuring K-pop group JYJ, top fashion designers and stores from the district’s hip and trendy Garosu-gil street. It also invites expats, foreign tourists and local residents to run together in a charity marathon. In celebration of the festival, dep

Sept. 29, 2014

Lee Min-ho returning to the mic next month

One of the country’s top hallyu stars, Lee Min-ho, has made his way back to the recording studio and will soon drop a new album. According to an announcement by Starhaus Entertainment on Friday, the hearthrob is scheduled to release his second full-length album titled “Song for You,” sometime next month. “With this album, his outlook is no longer on debuting as a singer, rather we consider this as something for the fans,” said the company. After his leading role as Gu Jun-pyo in the hit 2009 dra

Sept. 26, 2014

iKON to open Big Bang’s Japan concert tour

A screen capture from “Mix & Match,” showing hopefuls of the upcoming boy group iKON on Mnet. (YouTube)YG Entertainment’s new boy group iKON will open Big Bang’s Japan concert tour in November, the agency said Thursday. The announcement draws attention as four members of the seven-member group have not yet been decided. The three confirmed members are B.I., Bobby and Kim Jin-hwan from the survival boy band reality program “WIN: Who Is Next.” Fans in Osaka, Beijing and Seoul will vote in October

Sept. 25, 2014

Ulala Session releases new single

The cover of Ulala Session’s new single. (Ulala Company)Ulala Session, the winner of Mnet’s music audition program “Superstar K3,” released the new single “I’m Coming” on Thursday. The song, based on a funky rhythm and bright melody, highlights the member’s vocals and rap, according to Ulala Company. The members were featured in the humorous, fairy tale-like music video, in which a prince saves a princess captured by a monster in a medieval setting. The group plans to release their first full-le

Sept. 25, 2014

Jung Woo-sung crowned ‘Mr. Gentleman’

Actor Jung Woo-sung beamed his trademark soft charisma through black-and-grey fashion in the fall fashion pictorials for Magazine W, released on Thursday. The 40-something Korean heartthrob modeled a series of business casual outfits, featuring a “casual dresscode for gentleman.”The actor recently costarred in the romantic drama film “Madam Bluff” with actress Lee Som, set to be released on Oct. 2.By Chung Joo-won (joowonc@heraldcorp.com)(photo: Magazine W)

Sept. 25, 2014

Aliee’s new EP ‘Magazine’ released

Singer Ailee released her third EP “Magazine” on Thursday at noon on major Korean music portals.The new EP includes “Don’t Touch Me,” a Britpop rock title track with a powerful piano loop line and drum beat. The album is the collaboration of Ailee and composer Kim Do-hoon, who also composed “I’ll show you” on the singer’s first album, as well as Korean hip-hop group Dynamic Duo. (YMC Entertainment)The 25-year-old singer, born and raised in Colorado, U.S., debuted in the K-pop scene in February 2

Sept. 25, 2014

How to apply EXO Baekhyun’s smokey makeup

Products used:Dior Cherie Bow Palette MAC SobaUse a white shadow and apply it over the whole eyelid. Use shadow No. 1 and apply it on the marked area. It should be a very light grey. Don’t forget to line under the eye.After this step, choose a brown matte shadow and apply it like above. The product used in the tutorial is MAC Soba. It’s okay if you don’t have the exact same brand. Using another product is absolutely fine.  Use a white glittery shadow and apply it in the corner of the eyelid. Use

Sept. 24, 2014

How to apply Girl’s Day Haeri’s makeup in ‘Something’ music video

Makeup products used in demonstration:Base 1. Tony Moly BCDation #12. RMK Control Color 3. Lotree Clear Finish Fix PowderEyes4. Abbamart Belleme Easy Drawing Eyebrow Pencil 5. Canmake Color Change Eyebrow #26. Tony Moly Delight Jewel Eyes #5 **********　7. DD’ell Cream Gelpot Shadow #8 *******i can‘t find this**********8. Tony Moly Backstage Gel Eyeliner Grey Brown 9. Etude House Dr. Mascara Fixer for Perfect Lash 10. DD’ell Skinny Curling MascaraCheeks, lips and highlight11. Tony Moly Kiss Lover

Sept. 24, 2014

Bae Yong-joon sued over fraud charges

KEAST major shareholder and actor Bae Yong-joon was sued by a health supplement maker on fraud charges.  KEAST major shareholder and actor Bae Yong-joon (OSEN)Gorilla Life Way, a company in which the Korean star holds 95 percent of shares, allegedly appropriated 2.5 billion won ($2.4 million) from the supplement maker while processing an exclusive deal to export the Korean red ginseng product to Japan.But KEAST issued an official statement alleging that the supplement maker was “maliciously brin

Sept. 23, 2014

9 Muses documentary to make Korean premiere

9 Muses. (Star Empire Entertainment)Prior to their debut in 2010, 9 Muses teamed up with famous Korean film director Lee Hark-joon for a year to film a behind-the-scenes documentary on the K-pop industry, while chronicling the group’s every move.The documentary, titled “9 Muses of Star Empire,” is finally slated to make its Korean premiere on Thursday, after being shown at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam in 2012, as well as being invited to 12 other international film festi

Sept. 23, 2014

‘Sea Fog’ to represent Korea at Academy Awards

Korea has selected the film “Sea Fog” to represent the country at the upcoming Academy Awards in the category of best foreign-language film.The announcement was made on Friday by a special selection committee organized by the Korean Film Council. “Out of 10 competitive films, ‘Sea Fog’ was selected because the film had already received high acclaim at the recent Toronto Film Festival’s gala presentation. Also, as the film is based on a real-life event, it will be of great interest to the members

Sept. 23, 2014

Crayon Pop to debut unit group, delay album

Crayon Pop will be jumping and jumping onto the K-pop subunit bandwagon, with the debut of the popular girl group’s first group next month, according to an announcement by Chrome Entertainment on Tuesday. The agency has not yet revealed exactly which of the five members will be included in the upcoming group nor has it revealed the name of the new act.  Crayon Pop. (Chrome Entertainment)Although Crayon Pop was initially scheduled to release its first full studio album next month, according to Ch

Sept. 23, 2014