Model and actress Hong Jin-kyung revealed personal stories about her seven-year fertility treatment on an episode of the reality show “Healing Camp” that was aired on SBS on Monday. “My husband is a fifth-generation dokja (only son) and we did not have a baby for the first seven years,” Hong said during the show. “I did everything I could. I engaged in test tube therapy for seven years, and it was excruciating. My sister had tried the same therapy for one year and then gave up. She was amazed by

Aug. 26, 2014

Television star Lady Jane and professional PC gamer-turned-entertainer Hong Jin-ho on Tuesday denied that they were in a romantic relationship, calling each other good colleagues.“They are very close friends and often eat out together,” an aide of Hong told local press, denying the dating rumor. About allegations that the two were touching each others’ thighs at a Japanese restaurant, the aide said, “Lady Jane was bit by a mosquito and she was trying to show Hong where she was bit.”The rumor sur

Aug. 26, 2014

Jupiter Films, the producer of the epic film “The Face Reader” (2013), filed a provisional injunction action against state-run broadcaster KBS 2TV over a violation of intellectual property rights. Kangho, the legal representative of Jupiter Films, issued a press release on Monday, alleging that KBS’ upcoming epic television series “The King’s Face” breaches intellectual property rights. The provisional injunction request was submitted to the Seoul Central District Court. The law firm claimed tha

Aug. 25, 2014

The star agencies of Korean actors Lee Jong-suk and Park Shin-hye said Thursday that they were still undecided about accepting SBS’ offer to star the new drama “Pinocchio.” Actors Lee Jong-suk (left) and Park Shin-hye (OSEN)“We did get an offer (to star in ‘Pinocchio’) but ‘Pinocchio’ is one of the many works being considered,” Lee’s agency Wellmade Entertainment told a local news outlet. Similarly, Park’s agency Salt Entertainment said, “We received an offer and are looking into it. … Nothing i

Aug. 21, 2014

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

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

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

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

(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

Actor Park Gun-hyung and a female model appear on the photo editorial for fashion magazine Gentleman.Actor Park Gun-hyung will tie the knot in October with her noncelebrity fiancee, NAMOOACTORS Co. confirmed on Friday.Park, 37, and his fiancee have been dating for two years, the agency said. The bride-to-be is 11 years younger than Park. The marriage on Oct. 20 will be a private affair, inviting only family and close friends.“He has commenced a new life as a man. We ask for your support with Par

Aug. 8, 2014

National hockey team player and military draftee Kim Won-Joong, who is the boyfriend of figure skating queen Kim Yu-na, has come under fire for being absent without leave, the Defense Ministry said on Thursday.The Defense Ministry confirmed that Kim and two fellow soldiers left their base in Ilsan, Gyeonggi Province, without permission to visit a Thai massage parlor in June. The massage parlor does not provide any kind of salacious services, according to the ministry.Kim had originally told the

Defense Aug. 7, 2014

(Taeyeon's Twitter)Taecyeon of K-pop boy band 2PM on Wednesday released a photo of himself playing with several children on Twitter.With the photo he wrote, “These kids are so into iPad games.”In the photo, the singer is playing a game on his iPhone with the child starlets of KBS 2TV drama “Wonderful Days.” The 50-episode drama, starring Lee Seo-jin, Kim Hee-sun and Taecyeon, will air its final episode on Aug. 10. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

Aug. 7, 2014

Apink (A-Cube Entertainment)K-Pop girl group Apink topped the Japanese Oricon Chart for preorders, its agency A-Cube Entertainment said Wednesday.“The debut EP ‘NoNoNo’ ranked No. 1 in the combined daily preorder chart in Tower Records, which is the largest retail music chain in Japan,” the agency told reporters. The agency hopes that Apink will revive the popularity of K-pop girl groups in Japan.The group will debut in the Japanese music market in October with their 2013 hit “NoNoNo.”Universal

Aug. 6, 2014

Lee Soo-man, Yang Hyun-suk and Seo Tae-ji ranked top three on the value of real estate holdings among Korean entertainment figures, market research showed Wednesday.SM Entertainment chief Lee Soo-man ranked No. 1 among the 18 people in Korean entertainment who currently own buildings worth 10 billion won ($9.7 million) or more by market value, according to Chaebul.com, a website that tracks the wealth of the rich. The combined value of his two buildings in Apgujeong, Seoul, is 65 billion won, ba

Aug. 6, 2014

Singer Lee Hyori appears on SBS talk show "Magic Eye." (SBS)K-pop star Lee Hyori was sexually harassed in New York, the singer alleged in SBS talk show “Magic Eye” that aired Tuesday. Lee said she was bending over to try on a pair of shoes at a shoe store in New York when a stranger approached from behind and grabbed her buttocks. “I freaked out and looked back right away, only to see the foreign man walk away across the street of Soho. … I chased after him but was at loss because of the languag

Aug. 6, 2014