Actress and model Choi Yeo-jin boasted a beautiful face on MBC variety show “Radio Star” on Wednesday, and then jokingly called actress Han Hye-jin “ugly.”The actress complained that her face has never been camera-friendly, appearing less attractive than her actual self. “Some people would recognize me on the street, get all surprised and ask me why I look the way I look on the television screen,” she said. Then the show emcee Kim Gu-ra provoked the actress by saying, “I think you are prettier (

July 10, 2014

Comedienne Cho Hye-ryeon said on Thursday that she married a businessman in late June. Cho, 44, tied the knot with her 42-year-old boyfriend in a restaurant. The exact date and location of the marriage was not disclosed. The wedding ceremony was kept simple, with only family members invited.The couple had been dating for about 11 months before walking down the aisle. This is the second marriage for the comedienne. She divorced her first husband in 2012, ending an 11-year marriage.  Comedienne Ch

July 10, 2014

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

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

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

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

Chinese actress and emcee Liu Yan (Ada Liu) sent shockwaves as she admitted to reporters that she is in a relationship with Chansung of K-pop boy band 2PM. Liu, 34, met the Korean singer when they were participants on the Chinese dating entertainment show “If You Love.” Since then they have been in a romantic relationship, the actress alleged in a press conference for the launch of her friend’s new project in China. She told the press, “I’m currently in a relationship. My boyfriend has met my pa

July 7, 2014

Korean film director Kim Tae-yong on Friday paid respects to his prospective parents-in-law in Beijing, accompanied by his Chinese fiancee Tang Wei, Chinese media reported on Sunday.  Korean film director Kim Tae-yong and Chinese actress Tang Wei attend a press conference on July 2 in Seoul. (OSEN)The Asian celebrity couple left Korea on July 2 for Beijing, where the Chinese actress’ parents live. On the same day, the two announced their romantic relationship and wedding plans for the upcoming f

July 6, 2014

Korean celebrities with international partners are taking the spotlight after the recent announcement of director Kim Tae-yong’s upcoming wedding with Chinese actress Tang Wei.Korean movie director Kim Tae-yong and Chinese actress Tang Wei. (OSEN)Actress Chae Rim confirmed her engagement with Chinese actor Gao Ziqi, accepting a beautiful wedding proposal on June 29. The couple plans to marry in the fall. Korean actress Chae Rim and Chinese actor Gao Ziqi.Gao Ziqi proposes to Chae Rim.Actress Bae

July 3, 2014

Actor Han Jung-soo revealed on MBC reality show “Radio Star” that his ex-girlfriend was 180 centimeters tall and nicknamed “Bayaba.” Actor Han Jung-soo appears on MBC reality show "Radio Star" on Tuesday. (MBC)The 41-year-old actor was one of the four male guests along with singers Park Sang-min, San E and actor Lim Dae-ho, who participated in the “Macho Men” special that aired on Tuesday.Han kicked off the men’s talk by saying, “My dates hated me after the first one to two months.” Show host Ki

July 3, 2014

Actor Jang Hyuk brought hilarious puns and comic twists to the television screen, kicking off the first episode of MBC’s rom-com series “Fated to Love You” as a thick-skinned heartthrob with money.  (MBC)Jang Hyuk plays Lee Gun, a stuck-up aristocrat who has been indulged by his business tycoon family all his life. The first episode is packed with countless chains of unlikely events, following the golden rules of classic rom-com dramas. He buys an engagement ring to propose to his Juliette, but

July 3, 2014

Actress Kim Yun-jin took her American peers and colleagues to watch the Korean film “Snowpiercer,” Korean entertainment tabloids reported on Wednesday.  Actress Kim Yun-jin appears on the U.S. edition of fashion magazine "InStyle." (Zion Entertainment)The actress recently saw an ad for the Korean film, which launched in the U.S. on May 29, and talked about the movie with her American colleagues and peers, according to local sports tabloids. “Snowpiercer” is a sci-fi action film directed by Bong

July 2, 2014

Actress Kim Tae-hee purchased a pricey building near Gangnam Station in southeastern Seoul that brought her boyfriend Rain down a notch in the list of Korean celebrities with most expensive buildings.  Actress Kim Tae-hee. (OSEN)The actress reportedly spent 13.2 billion won ($13.1 million) to buy the Prestige Two Building in the office-packed area near Teheran-ro in Gangnam district. She paid 4.6 billion won through loans and the rest in cash, according to local reports. Built on a 403-square-me

July 2, 2014

The vengeful past of Han Jae-joon, played by actor Park Hae-jin, was revealed in SBS medical series “Doctor Stranger” on Tuesday, as the elite doctor took revenge on the founding family of Myungwoo Hospital.  Actor Park Hae-jin plays vengeful surgeon Han Jae-joon in SBS medical television series "Doctor Stranger. (SBS)As a child, Han lost his parents in a medical accident that occurred in Myungwoo Hospital. The hospital head Oh Joon-kyu, Han’s boss and the father of his lover Oh Soo-hyun, refuse

July 2, 2014

Actor-rapper So Ji-sub successfully completed his first fan meeting event in Taiwan with some 6,000 local fans gathered in the country’s capital to see the Korean heartthrob, the star agency 51K said on Tuesday.  Actor-rapper So Ji-sub attends the two-day fan meeting event in Taipei, Taiwan, from June 28 to 29. (51K)Dubbed “SOJISUB 1st Asia Tour: Let’s Have Fun in Taiwan,” the promotional event was held in the Taipei International Convention Center in Taipei, Taiwan, from June 28 to 29. The even

July 1, 2014