2PM to hold autograph session on Gangnam street

K-pop boy band 2PM will host an autograph session to celebrate the recent release of its fourth studio album in Seoul, JYP Entertainment announced Monday.The signing event will be held in the outdoor square in front of Galleria Department Store in Gangnam, southern Seoul. The session will run from 9 p.m. on Sept. 25. A total of 100 fans randomly chosen from those who bought 2PM’s latest album will participate. The fans who want to take part in the event can submit their applications at the Jongn

Sept. 22, 2014

EXO celebrates successful ending of China concert

K-pop boy band EXO’s Sehun posted a photo on Monday to mark the successful ending of their concert run in China. “We have wrapped up our concert tour on Sept. 21 that began on May 23 without a hitch. EXO-L made it possible. Our crew who worked hard behind the scene made it possible,” Sehun wrote on his Instagram page. “And EXO members... I love you so much, and thank you,” he added. In the picture, EXO members pose for a camera surrounding a table with a cake. EXO held the concert series “EXO fr

Sept. 22, 2014

Lee Jong-suk reveals chic look

  Actor Lee Jong-suk revealed a chic autumn look in a recent photo shoot with GQ. In the photos, the actor is wearing a wool suit and heavy jacket, exuding charisma. As he was once a professional model, his well-proportioned body showed an exceptional model fit.By Yoon Ji-soo (thankque@heraldcorp.com)[Photo Credit: GQ]

Sept. 22, 2014

[Beauty] Girls’ Generation’s Jessica’s ‘I Got a Boy’ MV makeup tutorial

Makeup Makeup used　Lunasol Geminate Eyes CatseyeMakeup Forever Diamond powder eSpoir Jewel Sparkle Eyepencil Little LadyEtude House Tear Drop Liner　Innisfree Mineral Blusher #3MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Lightscapade　MAC Ruster Lipstick Cockney Skinfood Vita Color Lipstick 　　Apply shadow No. 1 (a light-brown color) on your eyelid and underline.　Use eSpoir Sunset or another similar shiny brown-orange color and apply on the marked area. Choose a pinkish-gold eye pencil and apply it on 1/2 of your lo

Sept. 22, 2014

[Beauty] EXO Luhan‘s ‘Overdose’ MV makeup tutorial

By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo Credit: http://blog.naver.com/sr531/30189944764)Copyright 2014. SAEROM(sr531) all rights reserved.NOT ALLOWED FOR COMMERCIAL USE.When copied or shared for commercial purposes, or with malicious intention, legal actions will be followed.

Sept. 22, 2014

Juri Ueno from ‘Nodame Cantabile,’ is impressed by Sim Eun-kyung

Japanese actress Juri Ueno expressed her deep impressions from Korean actress Shim Eun-kyung. Shim is to play the same role as Juri did on Japanese hit drama “Nodame Cantabile.”“I was deeply impressed,” Juri said in a local television interview. Mentioning Shim’s recent film “Miss Granny,” Juri said Shim played a unique concept of the character very well. “Shim’s acting moved people’s hearts.”She also gave a supportive message to Shim for the Korean remake of “Nodame Cantabile.” “(Acting) is har

Sept. 21, 2014

Taeyeon eliminated in second round of ‘Hidden Singer’

Girls’ Generation leader Taeyeon was eliminated in the second round of the television impersonator competition program “Hidden Singer 3,” becoming the first singer to drop out of the program this season. “Hidden Singer,” featuring a Korean singer and a few impersonators who sing behind the screen, has the audience identity the real singer’s voice. While Taeyeon passed the first round of singing “If,” she failed on the second with “Gee.”“‘Gee’ is a very difficult song,” she said. “I’m very happy

Sept. 21, 2014

Sistar’s Soyou causes stir on SNL Korea

K-pop girl group Sistar performed in various comedy skits on television comedy program Saturday Night Live Korea this weekend. Member Soyou acted as a yoga instructor, showing off her sexy bodyline in a yoga outfit and getting her students flustered while she demonstrated the positions. In particular, a pose in which she put her chest out and hips up left the male students swooning.　Sistar recently released its new album “Sweet & Sour” in August.By Park Gyu-oh, Intern reporter (q5park@heraldcorp

Sept. 21, 2014

Actor Jin Goo ties knot

Jin Goo tied the knot Sunday with his girlfriend in a private wedding. The wedding was held behind closed doors out of consideration for the bride’s privacy, the actor’s agency said. No press conference was held either. The 34-year-old started dating his soulmate in April. The groom once mentioned late last year in a television program that he was into someone but did not confess his feelings until this year. In the wedding invitation, the groom’s witty line saying, “I have prayed every night fo

Sept. 21, 2014

Lee Seung-gi boasts chic look

Singer and actor Lee Seung-gi’s charm was revealed in a recent photo shoot with First Look Outdoor.In the photo, Lee took on a chic and charismatic look in an all-black track suit, shedding his usual friendly image.He also shared good chemistry with fellow model Jeong Ho-yeon, who appeared in competition program “Super Model Korea.”　By Yoon Ji-soo, Intern reporter (thankque@heraldcorp.com)　[Photo Credit: First Look Outdoor]

Sept. 21, 2014

B2ST Lee Gi-kwang‘s first solo photo shoot released

B2ST member Lee Gi-kwang posed for his first solo photo cut with fashion magazine Arena Homme. Although it was his first photo shoot without the other members of the group, the singer showed his charismatic and manly look.B2ST is planning to come back with a new album on Oct. 16.　By Yoon Ji-soo, Intern reporter (thankque@heraldcorp.com)[Photo Credit: Cube Entertainment]

Sept. 21, 2014

Bobby, Tablo hug in selfie

Bobby and Epik High member Tablo were spotted Saturday in a selfie posted on Instagram. (Tablo's Instagram)While Tablo made a slight smile at the camera, the winner of rap battle show “Show Me the Money” looked at Tablo and tried to hug him. Tablo posted a mysterious message along with the picture, saying “blo + bobby + ?”Both recently appeared in the television show “Mix & Match.” (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

Sept. 21, 2014

Kyuhyun says ‘Why not?” to international marriage

Kyuhyun from idol group Super Junior responded positively to the idea of international marriage during an episode of the MBC talk show “Star Gazing.”The emcee of the talk show asked Kyuhyun, “Wouldn’t it be possible for you to … (have an) international marriage?”Kyuhyun responded by saying, “Why not?”Super Junior members Leeteuk, Shindong, Eunhyuk, Ryeowook and Kyuhyun participated in the talk show with the group’s official fan club “E.L.F.” The episode aired on Thursday. During the show, one of

Sept. 19, 2014

Hit Korean drama 'My Love from the Star' to get remake in U.S.

 The major American TV network ABC will remake the South Korean mega-hit TV series "My Love from the Star," the series' local producer said Friday."We've been prepared for the U.S. remake of the drama since February, and we're thankful for getting this opportunity," Moon Bo-mi, head of the original drama's producer HB Entertainment, said in a press release.Confirming an earlier report from the Hollywood Reporter, an influential entertainment media company in the United States, Moon said her comp

Sept. 19, 2014

Krystal and Ahn Jae-hyun pose as couple at photo shoot

F(x)’s Krystal and model and actor Ahn Jae-hyun posed for the fashion brand Puma. As fashion icons, the couple looked exceptionally stylish, chic and charismatic. A photo in which they perch on a bike shows their perfect chemistry -- they look just like a real couple.　By Yoon Ji-soo, Intern reporter (thankque@heraldcorp.com)[Photo Credit: Puma]

Sept. 19, 2014

EXO Luhan to join Beijing concert after recovering from poor health

Luhan, a member of the K-pop idol group EXO, plans to take part in the group’s upcoming concert in China. The idol did not participate in the concert held in Thailand due to poor health.  (OSEN)“Luhan has made a full recovery, so he can participate in the concert to be held in Beijing, his hometown,” said an official from his agency SM Entertainment.A week ago, Luhan apologized on his Weibo account for his absence ahead of the concert. “I want to apologize to our Thai fans and all of you. I have

Sept. 19, 2014

Lee Min-jung returns to parents’ home, not to marital home

South Korean actress Lee Min-jung, the wife of top-tier actor Lee Byung-hun, is currently staying at her parents’ home away from her husband, Korean media reported Thursday. 　Lee, who stayed in Paris for two weeks, returned to Korea on Tuesday. The actress headed to her parents’ home in Gangnam, southern Seoul, instead of going back to the home she shares with her husband after shooting a TV commercial. 　“Lee came back to Korea to attend her friend’s wedding. It would be a lie if she said she wa

Sept. 18, 2014

Seo In-guk in street fashion

Singer and actor Seo In-guk has posed in a photo shoot for fashion brand Pancoat. Seo pulled off street fashion perfectly. From impish grins to serious looks, the star showed a variety of styles in the picture.You can see the photos on the Pancoat website ( http://www.pancoat.com).　By Yoon Ji-soo, Intern reporter (thankque@heraldcorp.com)[Photo Credit: Pancoat]

Sept. 18, 2014

Yoon goes acoustic on solo EP

Rock musician and TV personality Yoon Do-hyun has returned to the stage with his first solo album in nearly five years.Best known as the lead singer of rock band YB, Yoon unveiled the tracks from his new solo EP, “Singing Yoon Do-hyun,” for the first time at a media showcase at the YES24 Muv Hall in the Hongdae area of Seoul on Tuesday. “I have been very anxious about this release this time around, especially because of the fact that this is a solo album,” said the rocker, visibly nervous during

Sept. 17, 2014

Girls’ Generation’s TaeTiSeo showcases ‘adrenaline’

Around 1,000 fans flocked to the Woori Art Hall at Seoul Olympic Park on Tuesday night to get the first taste of TaeTiSeo’s latest EP at the group’s live showcase. The trio, a sub-unit of girl group Girls’ Generation, released the group’s second EP, “Holler,” on Tuesday ― the act’s first record in more than two years. “It’s been a long time, hasn’t it?” Tiffany asked the flood of young fans who filled the hall up to the third floor balcony. “I’m sorry it took so long.”  (From left) Taeyeon, Tiff

Sept. 17, 2014