Actors guaranteed a fortune from “Roaring Currents”

The lead actors of Korean film “Roaring Currents” are expected to rake in billions of won just for the running guarantee, a local news outlet reported on Thursday.“Roaring Currents,” launched in theaters on July 30, has reaped immense success, which is a rarity for an epic film. Starring actors Choi Min-sik and Ryu Seung-ryong, “Roaring Currents” is currently the highest grossing Korean film in theater, surpassing 15.1 million views and about 120 billion won in ticket sales. A scene from “Roarin

Aug. 21, 2014

Teen Top’s fall transformation - from boys to men

K-pop idol group Teen Top’s fashion pictorial for style magazine The Star was revealed. The idols were dressed in dark-toned fall outfits, replacing their boy-like image with manly charm. The rest of the pictorial can be seen in the September issue of The Star. A video of behind the scenes of the shoot will be released on YouTube as well. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Picture credit: The Star)

Aug. 21, 2014

Seo In-guk shows various characters in fall pictorial

Singer and actor Seo In-guk showed off various charming sides in a fashion pictorial for Marie Claire. In one picture, he acts child-like, while in other pictures he gives a sexy smile. Seo was wearing suits and casual outfits while boasting a natural and chic mood. The photos can be seen in the September issue of Marie Claire. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Picture credit: marie claire)

Aug. 21, 2014

Park Shin-hye’s chic fall editorial for fashion brand BRUNOMAGLI

Park Shin-hye showed off her chic side for fashion brand BRUNOMAGLI in a new fall editorial. The actress dressed in black clothes matched with big, wild hair and smoky makeup. Park accessorized with BRUNOMAGLI’s new bag collection and showed off a range of looks from sheer to punk and business wear.By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Picture credit: BRUNOMAGLI)

Aug. 21, 2014

JYJ Junsu to open luxurious hotel in Jejudo

JYJ member Junsu is to open a luxurious hotel on Jejudo Island, according to local reports Thursday.“Junsu is to open a hotel on Jejudo Island on Sept. 25. It has always been his dream to open a special hotel, and he specifically selected Jejudo as the location,” an official from his agency C-JeS Entertainment was quoted as saying.The hotel will reportedly be named “Toscana Boutique Hotel.” Junsu has invested 28.5 billion won in the hotel over four years.Comprised of 61 guest rooms in four villa

Aug. 21, 2014

Pictures of Jay Park in ‘The Promise’ MV revealed

Pictures of Jay Park from the music video for his new song “The Promise” were released on Thursday.The singer’s agency, Sidus HQ, posted three photos of Jay Park on its official Twitter account.Along with the picture, the agency wrote “We are releasing b-cut pictures of ‘The Promise!’ The music video is too sexy to express with words.”Jay Park is to release his second full album “Evolution” on Sept. 1. By Kim Min-jin, Intern reporter (minjin103@heraldcorp.com)[Photo Credit: Sidus HQ]

Aug. 21, 2014

Roy Kim and Jung Joon-young on Jejudo Island

Singers Roy Kim and Jung Joon-young have appeared in a fashion shoot for Cosmopolitan. The shoot has a road trip concept, and was shoot on Jejudo Island. Both wear red coats, unique boots, shirts and biker jackets to create fashionable looks for fall. The rest of the pictures can be seen in the September issue of Cosmopolitan, along with an interview with the two stars. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Picture credit: Cosmopolitan)

Aug. 21, 2014

Super Junior to release new album next month

(SM Entertainment)South Korean boy band Super Junior will release its seventh full-length album "Mamacita" on Sept. 1, its agency said Thursday.It is the group's first full-length album since July 2012, when it released "Sexy, Free & Single."The new album's title "Mamacita" means an "attractive, pretty girl" in Spanish, according to S.M. Entertainment.Prior to the album's release, the boys will begin promotional activities, starting with appearances on KBS 2TV's music program, Music Bank.They wi

Aug. 21, 2014

Agencies confirm Sulli and Choiza relationship, deny f(x) departure

Officials from both SM Entertainment and Amoeba Culture have released public statements confirming that popular K-pop starlet Sulli of f(x) and hip-hop artist Choiza of Dynamic Duo are in fact in a romantic relationship. For the past several months, rumors had been widely circulating throughout media and online communities that the two stars had been dating for some time. In June, one netizen posted a photo online claiming that he had come across Choiza’s wallet and found pictures of Sulli insid

Aug. 20, 2014

Sistar to release another summer EP, ‘Sweet & Sour’

Less than a month after the release of summer EP “Touch N Move,” the members of sexy K-pop quintet Sistar will release yet another album next week, the group’s agency, Starship Entertainment, said Tuesday. Officials at the agency said the upcoming EP titled “Sweet & Sour” would drop on Aug. 26. The album will feature six tracks: two new singles as well as “I Swear,” composed by popular producing duo Duble Sidekick; “Hold on Tight,” composed by hip-hop agency Brand New Music; and remixes of the g

Aug. 20, 2014

Song Hye-kyo sticks to promotional event despite tax evasion fiasco

Actress Song Hye-kyo (OSEN)Actress Song Hye-kyo will attend the movie premiere of “My Brilliant Life” at the Wangsimni CGV in Seoul on Thursday as planned, despite public censure over her 2.5 billion won ($2.4 million) tax evasion fiasco. “Song Hye-kyo will stick to the original interview with the press from Monday through Wednesday to promote the new film,” a local entertainment online media outlet reported on Wednesday, citing a source involved in the film.The news came a day after the actress

Aug. 20, 2014

JYJ to perform at Incheon Asiad opening ceremony

Idol group JYJ is to perform at the opening ceremony of the 2014 Incheon Asian Games, its agency announced Tuesday.“JYJ will sing the official song of Incheon Asian Games ‘Only One’ in the opening ceremony on Sept. 19, right before the finale,” C-jeS Entertainment was quoted as saying.“The group was originally pledged to do the finale of both the opening and closing ceremonies of the event, but the promise was failed to be kept,” the agency added. “Nevertheless, JYJ decided to perform with respo

Aug. 20, 2014

Jung Woo-sung’s sensual film poster hails autumn romance

Actors Jung Woo-sung and Esom appear on the official poster of film "Madame Bbangdeok." (CJ Entertainment)The teaser and official poster of actor Jung Woo-sung’s latest film was released on Wednesday, alluding to the sensual romance of a man and woman from different age groups.The movie, tentatively titled “Madame Bbandeok,” highlights Jung and actress Esom.Jung plays a 37-year-old professor of literature who leaves the urban bustle to teach literature in a small county. There he encounters a yo

Aug. 20, 2014

T-ara to make comeback with 'club music'

Girl group T-ara is to make its comeback in September.“T-ara is to make a full comeback as a team on Sept. 11, after a yearlong break since its latest EP ‘Again,’” the group’s agency Core Contents Media announced on Wednesday.“The group is trying to come up with electronic dance music this time instead of the sexy concept,” the agency added.T-ara will also reportedly feature a new signature dance move to add to its “robot dance” and “roly-poly dance.”By Kim Min-jin, Intern reporter (minjin103@he

Aug. 20, 2014

Actors of ‘Sea Fog’ celebrate surpassing 1m viewers

Actors from the movie “Sea Fog” celebrated the film surpassing 1 million viewers on Tuesday.Kim Yoon-suk, Park Yoo-chun, Han Yeri, Lee Hee-joon, Moon Sung-geun and Yoo Seung-mok from the film met with viewers at Seoul Theater to commemorate the achievement. The movie is about six crew members on a fishing boat and depicts the human greed that lies just under the surface of some people.According to the Korean Film Council, the movie collected 1,084,375 viewers in just seven days since its release

Aug. 20, 2014

Kyung Su-jin goes ‘gracefully sexy’

Actress Kyung Su-jin (Arena)Actress Kyung Su-jin beamed in women’s fashion magazine Arena’s September edition, flaunting graceful and sexy charms in an all-black dress. In the pictorial, the actress is staring at the camera with champagne-gold syrup dripping from her hands.  Actress Kyung Su-jin (Arena) Actress Kyung Su-jin (Arena)(khnews@heraldcorp.com)

Aug. 20, 2014

Wooyoung’s ‘summer vacation’ fashion editorial

2PM’s Wooyoung has made a “summer vacation” fashion editorial with fashion magazine Ceci. The pop star can be seen in Bali, wearing both casual and formal outfits. Wooyoung shows off both his soft and manly sides in the shoot. 2PM will return with their fourth album next month, while the rest of Wooyoung’s editorial can be seen in the September issue of Ceci.By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: Ceci)

Aug. 20, 2014

Sistar members Bora and Hyolyn’s Saipan pictures 　

Pictures of Sistar members Bora and Hyolyn in Saipan were posted on the girl group’s official Twitter account Wednesday to promote their new album.Hyolin can be seen in a laid back “vacation look,” while Bora poses in pastel-toned outfits, including a crop top and bikini. Their album “I Swear” will be released on Aug. 26. Pictures of the other members can be seen here: http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20140819000669By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: Starsh

Aug. 20, 2014

Lee Byung-hun knows Giorgio Armani

(L’Officiel Hommes)Hollywood star Lee Byung-hun flaunted urban masculinity in a pictorial for men’s fashion magazine L’Officiel Hommes on Wednesday. The pictorial was released on the sidelines of the Korean actor’s attendance at the “Giorgio Armani 15S/S Collection” in Milan, Italy, on Wednesday. Lee is the first Korean actor to be formally invited to the iconic fashion event. The actor is currently engaged in the filming of his latest action film “Insiders,” directed by Woo Min-ho. He was recen

Aug. 20, 2014

Busker Busker leader Jang dominates charts in solo debut

Jang Beom-june, leader of the trio Busker Busker, has topped online charts with the release of his debut album “Jang Beom-june Vol. 1.” On Tuesday he released his first album outside Busker Busker and secured his spot at No. 1 on all nine of the top local music sites with lead single “Difficult Woman.” Additionally, a handful of singles off the eight-track album were scattered through many of the top ten real-time charts as well. Popular indie band Busker Busker is certainly no stranger dominati

Aug. 19, 2014