140723 Park Shin Hye Greets Japanese Fans During '2014 Story Of Angel Tour'

Hallyu star Park Shin Hye kicked off her “2014 Story of Angel Tour,” starting with two fan events in Japan.

According to her management, Park Shin Hye”s fans from Osaka and Tokyo were given the chance to meet with their favorite actress through fan events on July 19 and 20.

The program started off with Park Shin Hye showing her singing ability by performing several original sound tracks from her dramas, including a remake of Standing Egg”s “Break Up For You, Not Yet For Me.”

Also present at the event is her brother Park Shin Won, who played guitar for her as she sang the songs “Pitch Black” and “Arm Pillow,” as well as Park Shin Won”s original composition “My Dear.”

During the second half of the program, the actress showed her skill in the kitchen by making fresh mango juice. She also became closer to the fans as she talked about her character Cha Eun Sang from the hit drama “The Heirs,” and held a Cha Eun Sang impersonation game.

In addition, her fans went wild when the actress came out wearing a Jeguk High School uniform, making her fans reminisce about their beloved drama.

Park Shin Hye plans on visiting her fans in Shanghai, Chongqing, Beijing, and Changsha, as well as Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand, and other Asian countries in the future.

140723 Lee Wan reveals his sister Kim Tae Hee and her boyfriend Rain still address each other formally

On the July 22 installment of KBS 2TV“s “Our Neighborhood Arts and Physical Education,” Kim Tae Hee”s younger brother Lee Wan appeared on the show and talked about his sister”s relationship with world star, Rain.

Kang Ho Dong and Jung Hyung Don asked him, “What does your older sister call Rain?” At first, Lee Wan played dumb, but this didn”t work, so he said in the end, “They”re still awkward, so they address each other formally.” For example, they would attach the form “-ssi” to the end of their names, which almost stands in as “Mr.” and “Ms.”

Still, it was revealed that the two were recently baptized in front of friends and family, so they can”t be too awkward! Meanwhile, they denied that this meant they were planning to get married anytime soon.

140723 Hallyu stars featured in Chinese movies

Hallyu stars are making it big in the Chinese film and drama industry.

For the past few years, Hallyu stars have been appearing in Chinese dramas, but it”s been a common thing for them to appear in movies as well.

Drama casting is an important factor as it has everything to do with viewing percentage, but in films, ticket sales affect the success of the movie.

Like Hollywood cast Lee Byung-hun and Rain to target the Asian market, it seems like China shares a common purpose for doing the same.

The show biz calls this the “win-win strategy”.

- Song Hye-kyo, Son Tae-yeong, Lim Soo-hyang, Choi Si-won, Park Si-hooand others

Song Hye-kyo is the most active Hallyu star in Chinese movies.

She stepped into the international world by starring in “The Grand Master” with Zhang Zi Yi, a film that was introduced at the Berlin International Film Festival last year. Song Hye-kyo“s name was mentioned while introducing the cast at the event while she was with three other Chinese actors and actresses.

Song Hye-kyo then continued onto the movie “The Crossing” with Zhang Chen and Zhang Zi Yi. She attended The Cannes International Film Festival with them. This movie will be released in China this winter.

Being chosen by worldwide directors like Leung Chiu Wei and John Woo, Song Hye-kyo is currently targeting the Chinese and International markets and will be filming her third Chinese movie soon.

Unlike the fact that her first two Chinese movies were stories in the past, Song Hye-kyo“s third Chinese movie based in a best seller called “I Am Queen”, is a modern play.

Son Tae-yeong and Lim Soo-hyang also have been chosen as leading roles in Chinese movies.

Son Tae-yeong has completed filming the Chinese movie “Justice War” which will be released at the end of the year. She was also invited to the Shanghai International Film Festival last year.

Lim Soo-hyang stars in “Love Of Sea”, a Chinese fantasy movie and will be attending the preview conference being held in China this month.

Amongst Chinese stars, kwon Sang-woo starred in Jackie Chan”s movie “The Chinese Zodiacs”. Others are Super Junior”s Choi Si-won, Ji Jin-hee, Park Si-hoo and others. Choi Si-won is appearing in “Wind” and Ji Jin-hee in “Two Cities”. Park Si-hoo is looking forward to the release of “Scent”.

- Hallyu stars bring synergy…China is going to Hollywood

Like Hollywood plans on casting influential Hallyu stars to bring up profits in the Asian Market, China is also doing the same. They are looking at expansion of market.

There”s one more reason to be looked at. The plan is to make Chinese movies seem better with Hallyu stars in them.

Kim Hyo-jin from Son Tae-yeong“s agency claims, “Movie makers think their movies have quality when Hallyu stars make an appearance”.

“As Hallyu rises everything from fashion to make-up and lifestyle is being put in the spotlight. With Korean actresses in their movies, China thinks there”s an improvement in the movie”s overall style.

This is why China seeks for Korean stars as their supporting or main roles.

Kim Hyo-jin continued, “Chinese movies are dubbed anyway, so there”s no difficulty in the language”.

Lim Soo-hyang“s agency director Kim Gwan-min said, “There”s a lot of attention brought to Korean stars in China. The reason Lim Soo-hyang was cast for a Chinese movie is because they expect a synergy affect in this Hallyu boom”.

There are also two reasons why Korean stars appear in Chinese movies. The pay is higher in China than it is in Korea and they know that they Chinese Market will soon lead to the international market.

A manager said, “They get paid about twice as much. That”s why many prefer to star in Chinese movies”.

However, it”s not always for the money. Top stars look further ahead.

One particular star said, “Hollywood has been eyeing Chinese stars even before casting Hallyu stars. That”s because the Chinese market is big and so is the Chinese population all over the world”.

That means China has a lot of market to cover. Through Chinese movies, not only can Korean stars become bigger in China, but internationally, into Hollywood.

140723 Cube DC denies rumors of Rain and Kim Taehee marriage plans

After news of Rain’s baptism spread throughout the entertainment industry, rumors of marriage between him and Kim Taehee are being brought up once again.

According to an insider on July 21, it is true that singer and actor Rain was baptized at a cathedral in Gyeonggido this month in the presence of his girlfriend, Kim Taehee, her family, as well as his close friends and family.

Kim Taehee is known to be a devout Catholic while Rain is an agnostic. However, it appears that Rain was influenced by Kim Taehee’s belief and eventually converted to Catholicism as well.

Rain’s agency, Cube DC, told Yonhap News, “Rain recently received Catholic baptism. It is something that was planned a long time ago.”

The two were reported to be dating in January of last year. They are in a good relationship and were even photographed in a restaurant recently.

However, Cube DC stated, “There are no specific wedding plans yet. Please do not interpret the baptism as an impending marriage.”

Source: Joseilbo

140723 HaHa and Byul Reveal Their Happy Marriage Life

Singer Byul and her husband, HaHa, revealed how happy they are with their marriage life.

On July 23, through her Twitter, Byul uploaded a picture she took with HaHa and wrote a message that said, “For some time now, I’ve been getting mad easily.”

In the picture, Byul is looking at the camera with an annoyed expression while Haha is in the back drinking alcohol with a funny expression.

Through his Twitter, HaHa mentioned Byul’s post and said, “What did I do? Hahahaha. I’m happy.”

Meanwhile, HaHa and Byul got married on November 30, 2012 and gave birth to a son named Ha Dream on July 9. They recently celebrated Ha Dream’s first birthday.

HaHa is currently appearing in MBC’s variety program “Infinity Challenge” andSBS’s “Running Man.”

140720 Fashionista: Jeon Ji-hyeon in “My Love From the Star”

There is a growing number of people today who watch Korea-made soap operas and listen to Korean hip hop and dance music. This recent uptick in media consumption has brought increased attention to elements of the nation”s mass media and content industry.

One of this year”s most-watched soap operas, SBS”s “My Love from the Star“, is the prime example of this, having launched various “cultural fads” across a variety of industries. For example, the combination of fried chicken and beer that actress Jeon Ji-hyeon, in the role of the main heroine, was shown eating in the show has aroused what”s now called a “Chimaek Fever” in some parts of China, named for the Korean words for “fried chicken” and “beer”. Also, filming locations across Korea that were visited by the main characters during the show, — the Petite France theme park in Gapyeong, the N Seoul Tower in central Seoul, and more — are still seeing an endless flow of tourists.

Visitors” interest, however, is not limited to food and travel. The clothing and accessories worn by the characters on-screen has taken fans by storm, too.

Starting with the very first episode, Jeon Ji-hyeon has been putting on a splendid show. Her balanced style, with a modern, tailored jacket and a wide belt, gave her a slender look. She matched it with a knee-length skirt and thigh-high boots, perfectly mixing both the feminine and the chic.

A crisp white shirt, an indispensable staple in most closets, can help achieve this look. It is recommended to choose a pencil skirt, one that is light-colored and either knee-length or with a lace trim. It”s good to avoid skirts that are either too complicated or too simple in design. Instead, a jacket with a strong pattern is key to this look. The strong pattern itself is enough, and is encouraged to be worn with simple shoes and a simple handbag.

Following both modern and classic cues, Jeon Ji-hyeon achieved a casual look with her flare skirts. The short flared skirt, cut above the knee, adds to the look. The neoprene material creates more wrinkles, helping it look more voluminous.

For those who would want to try this style, it looks better with a sweat shirt that comes below the waist line. It goes well with sneakers rather than high heels. It”s recommended to match the shoes with the socks, and to use laces and a cute design. Finally, complete the style with sunglasses in pop colors or else a small tote bag.

Along with clothing, the different hair accessories that Jeon Ji-hyeon wore in each episode have also come under the limelight. A thick hair band was key to her simple, straight hair style, while a leather ribbon matched her baggy T-shirts, completing her tom boy look. In another episode, she showed a stylish hairdo, worn up with a sliver band, highlighting her femininity.

Finally, colorful hairpins created a natural, yet unique, look. With her bangs pinned back with a hair clip, she gave off an effortless air, but it still gave her a vibe that was bright and stylish.

*This article has been made possible through a partnership with K-Star Fashion.
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By Lee Seung-ah
Korea.net Staff Writer

140720 Wooyoung and Park Se Young Can’t Keep Their Hands Off Each Other While Watching a Horror Movie

Virtual couple 2PM‘s Wooyoung and actress Park Se Young shared a blanket as they watched a horror movie together on the latest episode of “We Got Married.”

On the July 19 episode of “We Got Married,” the couple decided to spend the time watching a movie together. They snuggled closely together, sharing one blanket, and looked like a real couple as they comfortably showed a lot of skinship.

Although the movie was playing, the couple seemed more interested in being close to each other. During the movie, Wooyoung saw that his wife was getting scared so he put his around her to reassure her. Later on, Park Se Young tried to scare Wooyoung with a fake bloodied hand, but she didn’t quite the reaction she expected.

140720 KCON 2014: Eric Nam, Lee Seo Jin, Yoo In Na & 'League Of Legends' Champion Festival Added To Impressive Hallyu Convention Schedule

(Photo : YG Entertainment, B2M Entertainment ) Yoo In Na and Eric Nam will appear at KCON!

Solo vocalist Eric Nam has been added to the special guest lineup of KCON 2014.

Eric Nam formally entered K-Pop after he was discovered through his cover song performances on YouTube.

140721 HaHa races against his bladder on “Running Man”!

HaHa became entangled in a surprise battle against time with his bladder on “Running Man“!
Locked in a room with the other cast members and guests with only one escaping at a time through a narrow doorway, he pleaded with others to let him go first – on account of his deepening urge to go to the restroom! Unfortunately, the cast took the opportunity to tease him along, leaving him more and more frustrated as time went on. So what happened when he finally got the opportunity to leave?

140721 Rain refutes marriage rumors with Kim Tae Hee

Rain denied rumors that he and girlfriend Kim Tae Hee were pondering marriage plans.

“While it is true that the two of them recently got baptized, it was not for the purpose of getting married,” said Rain”s agency, Cube Entertainment. “There has been no discussion at all about marriage.”

A media outlet had published that the two of them had gotten baptized in the presence of family and friends, which led to speculation about their future together.

“He discusses with the agency about matters relating to dating or marriage,”the agency said. “If he was planning to get married, he would have talked about it with us.”

The two of them have been dating since January of 2013.

140721 Jun Ji Hyun Earned Over 20 Billion Won from Endorsements Since “Man from the Stars”

Jun Ji Hyun’s income from advertisements and endorsements since starring in the popular SBS drama “Man from the Stars” added up to more than 20 billion KRW (~$2 million USD), according to the first broadcast of Channel A’s new program “Dominant 7.” The episode aired on July 20.

Featuring Jun Ji Hyun as the endorsement model for various brands and companies has had a great influence on their sales numbers, which have continued to climb rapidly. Almost every single one of the actress’s CFs (commercial film), from the catch phrases to her dancing, became a hit and received much attention from the public.

After gaining even more popularity from starring in “Man from the Stars,” it has been estimated that she earned over 20 billion KRW through many different advertisements, including CFs for jeans and drinks.

“Dominant 7,” hosted by the members of Cultwo, airs every Monday at 7:30 PM (KST).

140721 Rain Gets Baptized in Presence of Girlfriend Kim Tae Hee’s Family, No Marriage Plans Yet

According to a music industry insider on July 21, singer and actor Rain was baptized at a cathedral in Gyeonggi-do this month, in the presence of his girlfriend, actressKim Tae Hee, her family, as well as his close friends and family. It is well known that Kim Tae Hee is a devout Catholic, and it appears that Rain, who was previously agnostic, has been influenced by his girlfriend’s devotion to the religion.

Rain’s agency, Cube DC, told Yonhap News through a phone conversation, “Rain recently received Catholic baptism. It is something that was planned a long time ago.”

With the news of Rain’s baptism spreading in the entertainment industry, rumors of marriage between the famous couple are being raised once again.

After it was initially reported that the two were dating in January of last year, they admitted to being in a relationship, and have continued to meet well, even getting photographed at a restaurant most recently.

However, Cube DC stated, “There are no specific wedding plans yet. Please do not interpret the baptism as an impending marriage.”

140717 Clara Working on Rap Track for Debut Solo Release

Actress Clara (also known as Clara Lee) has revealed that she is set to release a single album, and has posted a photograph of herself in a recording studio, working on material.

The star posted the picture to her official Facebook page, with the message, “For my first single album release, I am working on a hip hop track. I will also be rapping on the song! It is called ‘Fear,’ featuring [rapper] Yasu.”

Clara’s fame has continued to rise since her debut in 2005, and has starred in two dramas so far this year: tvN’s “Emergency Couple” and MBC’s “Fated to Love You.” The track will be her first solo release, although she has appeared as a featuring artist on the House Rulez track “Invitation,” which was released in winter.

140715 ‘Running Man’ and ‘Roommate’ finishes last in the Sunday ratings battle

The Sunday ratings battle for the variety crown among the Big 3 television networks continues!

Coming #1 this week was KBS 2TV“s “Happy Sunday” segment. “1 Night 2 Days” took the throne for the night with 14.2%, #1 in its slot. “Superman is Back” also took #1 in its timeslot with 11.8%, and the entire segment rated at 12.2%.

MBC“s “Sunday Sunday Night” was second. “Real Men” rated at 10.3%, #2 for the slot, as did “Dad! Where Are You Going?” at 8.9%. The entire segment rated at 9.1%.
SBS” “Good Sunday” suffered the worst ratings. “Running Man” fell behind both the other shows with a single-digit rating of 9.3%. “Roommate” fared even worse at 4.5%. Both shows ranked last for their timeslots and the result was a poor 6.3% for the entire segment, pushing it to last place.
Which show did you watch this weekend?

140715 Kim Jong Guk And Haha Hold Successful U.S. ‘Running Man’ Concert

Singers Kim Jong Guk and Haha held a successful concert in the U.S. and captured the hearts of many fans.

On July 12, they held their “RUNNINGMAN BRO”S CONCERT” in Palm Springs and met with 3,000 local fans.

The two sang each of their hit songs and heated up the stage with energy and charisma.

This concert was filled with many foreign fans, many of which drove over 20 hours to see them. Kim Jong Guk spoke in English to thanks the fans for coming all the way to their concert to support them.

They also sang pop songs as well for their fans as well.

Kim Jong Guk”s agency stated that these two members have started another hallyu with their role on the SBS show, “Running Man.”

The two thanked their fans for coming all the way to see them and promised to continue to show their best efforts in everything they did.

140715 Actress Park Min Young mentions her debut drama, ‘Unstoppable High Kick’

Actress Park Min Young mentioned her debut drama “Unstoppable High Kick” during an interview. On the MBC entertainment news program “Section TV Entertainment,” which aired in the night of Sunday, July 13, 2014, actress Park Min Young had an interview with the Section TV Entertainment host. During the interview, when the Section TV Entertainment host asked actress Park Min Young the drama or movie she feels the most affectionate toward, actress Park Min Young said, “It has to be my debut work, Unstoppable High Kick.” Actress Park Min Young debuted on the MBC sitcom “Unstoppable High Kick,” which aired in 2007. Actress Park Min Young said, “At the time, I did not even know how to look at the camera. I was so nervous I could not even look at the other actors in the eyes.” In related news, actress Park Min Young starred in the MBC Wednesday Thursday drama “A New Leaf” which ended on June 26, 2014, and is currently preparing for a new drama.

140715 Jun Ji Hyun’s TV Ad Accused Of Plagiarism

Actress Jun Ji Hyun faces another CF controversy.

Earlier, Jun Ji Hyun received major public backlash after appearing in a Chinese water drink advertisement which names the water source as Mount Jangbaishan instead of the Korean name Mount Baekdusan.

This time, Kloud Beer, a company she is advertising for, is facing plagiarism accusations for releasing an advertisement similar to international brand Gucci”s 2013 commercial starring actress Blake Lively.

Netizens were quick to point out that the high class setup overlooking the city, background music, Lively and Jun Ji Hun”s gold dresses and hair, and exit walk were all similar.

Gucci”s ad was released in August 2013, while Kloud”s ad was released in early May this year.

However, Daehong Communications, the company responsible for the ad, denied accusations. In an official statement released to Dispatch on July 14, they explained, “The Kloud advertisement was purely our work. It was not a plagiarized concept or a homage. We haven”t even seen the Gucci version prior to making the ad.”

They further stated, “To be honest, the setup of having a female celebrity entering a party is similar to other commercials we”ve made. In addition, the gold dress was chosen because it”s a beer ad, and beer is gold.

Was the commercial plagiarized? Check out the videos, and tell is what you think in the comment box below!

140715 Park Shin Hye and Yoo Yeon Suk pose together for Ceci magazine

Park Shin Hye and Yoo Yeon Suk gathered for a new pictorial on Ceci magazine August issue.

The two showed a good chemistry though it was their first time working together which gained much praise from everyone at the shooting set.

In addition, Park Shin Hye and Yoo Yeon Suk will play as queen and king in new historical movie “The Royal Tailors” which is set to be premiered this winter.

140715 Yoo In Na and Shin Hyun Joon to be the opening MCs of the ‘Pusan International Fantastic Film Festival’

Yoo In Na and Shin Hyun Joon will be serving as the opening MCs for the “18th Pusan International Fantastic Film Festival” (PiFan), which boasts a great roster of celebrity appearances every year.

Both of them are known not just for their acting, but also their emceeing abilities. Shin Hyun Joon has been an MC for “Entertainment Relay” since 2010, and Yoo In Na is a DJ for the radio show “Raise the Volume“, so the two are expected to show smooth hosting skills during the event.

This is also also Shin Hyun Joon”s second time being the opening MC for “PiFan“. The organizing committee of the festival said, “We”re looking forward to the pair of them leading the opening event masterfully through their experience as MCs in entertainment information programs.“

140716 Yoo In Na, Nam Goong Min, and more confirmed to star in upcoming tvN drama ‘My Secret Hotel’

Yoo In Na, Nam Goong Min, Jin Yi Han, and Lee Young Eun have been cast in the upcoming tvN Mon-Tues drama “My Secret Hotel”!

“My Secret Hotel” portrays the story of Nam Sang Hyo (Yoo In Na) who is in charge of the wedding department of a top-rated hotel and reunites with her former husband Goo Hae Young (Jin Yi Han) as his wedding planner seven years later. The drama also adds a murder to the mix, giving the perfect combination of mystery and romance. Nam Goong Min will get himself into a love triangle with Yoo In Na and Lee Young Eun in the 16-episode drama directed by “City Hunter” and “Doctor Stranger”s Hong Jong Chan and written by Kim Do Hyun.

Yoon In Na shared, “I am happy that I get to work with tvN a second time for a good drama. I will work hard to put all of my energy and emotions into acting, so that I will have no regrets… I hope that all of you might have at least a little bit of fun this summer through the combination of thrilling scenes and romance.”

“My Secret Hotel” is set to premiere following “High School King” on August 18 at 11 PM KST!

140716 ‘Running Man’ Gary, “If I were a prince, I would kiss Song Ji Hyo”

The SBS entertainment program “I like Sundays – Running Man” member Song Ji Hyo, who played Snow White in the most recent episode of the program, fell back asleep after realizing it was Gary who kissed her, not a prince on horseback. On the most recent episode of the SBS entertainment program “I like Sundays – Running Man,” which aired on July 13, 2014, the Running Man members and the special guest Ryoo Seung Soo played the game called “Snow White and Seven Running Dwarfs.” The “Running Dwarfs” ran around to find the prince who would kiss the sleeping Snow White, who was played by Running Man member Song Ji Hyo, and awake her. The Running Dwarfs played games, going back and forth between past and present, to find the prince. While the Running Dwarfs were playing games to see who the prince was, Gary said, “If I am the real prince, I am not going to kiss Song Ji Hyo on the forehead. I am going to kiss her on the lips, no matter what she says.”

140716 ‘Running Man’ Song Ji Hyo Achieves Victory

The SBS entertainment program “I like Sundays – Running Man” member Song Ji Hyo was a femme fatale in the most recent episode of the program. On the most recent episode of the SBS entertainment program “I like Sundays – Running Man,” which aired on July 13, 2014, Running Man member Song Ji Hyo dressed up as a princess, Snow White, and a witch.

On the 204th episode of the SBS entertainment program “I like Sundays – Running Man,” which aired on July 13, 2014, the Running Man members and the special guest Ryoo Seung Soo played the game called “Snow White and Seven Running Dwarfs.” The “Running Dwarfs” ran around to find the prince who would kiss the sleeping Snow White, who was played by Running Man member Song Ji Hyo, and awake her. The Running Dwarfs played games, going back and forth between past and present, to find the prince.

Running Man member Song Ji Hyo in this episode showed up wearing Snow White”s dress. She took a bite of an apple and passed out, and shortly after rose up and said, “This is so much fun.” In related news, on the most recent episode of the SBS entertainment program “I like Sundays – Running Man,” which aired on July 13, 2014, the Running Man members and the special guest Ryoo Seung Soo dressed up as the “Running Dwarfs” to play the Snow White game. Running Man member Song Ji Hyo dressed up as Snow White, and Gary won the position of the prince to kiss Song Ji Hyo.

140716 ‘Running Man’ Ryoo Seung Soo to star in Snow White episode

The SBS entertainment program “I like Sundays – Running Man” actor Ryoo Seung Soo is going to appear in the program as the only guest. In the preview of the next episode of the SBS entertainment program “I like Sundays – Running Man,” which was shared on the most recent episode, actor Ryoo Seung Soo smiled in front of the Running Man members, who were dressed up as the seven dwarfs. A staff from the production team of the SBS entertainment program “I like Sundays – Running Man” said, “Ryoo Seung Soo recently visited the Running Man members and filmed the program. The next week”s episode will revolve around the concept of Snow White”s last kiss. Actress Song Ji Hyo is going to become a snow white, and the Running Man members, who will become the seven dwarfs, will compete with one another to spend time with the princess.”

140716 ‘Running Man’ Song Ji Hyo is a Witch, not a Snow White

The SBS entertainment program “I like Sundays – Running Man” member Song Ji Hyo won the game and became owner of mounds of gold. On the most recent episode of the SBS entertainment program “I like Sundays – Running Man,” which aired on July 13, 2014, Running Man member Song Ji Hyo dressed up as a princess, Snow White, and a witch.

On the 204th episode of the SBS entertainment program “I like Sundays – Running Man,” which aired on July 13, 2014, the Running Man members and the special guest Ryoo Seung Soo played the game called “Snow White and Seven Running Dwarfs.” The “Running Dwarfs” ran around to find the prince who would kiss the sleeping Snow White, who was played by Running Man member Song Ji Hyo, and awake her. When only two running dwarfs were left, Gary and Kim Jong Gook, they found out the witch, who made occasional appearances during their games, was in fact Snow White. In related news, on the most recent episode of the SBS entertainment program “I like Sundays – Running Man,” actors Ji Sung, Lee Kwang Soo and Joo Ji Hoon starred in the movie “Good Friends” together, which would premiere on July 10, 2014.

140716 Yoo In-na to star in mystery rom-com

Korean actress Yoo In-na has confirmed that she is set to star in the new tvN drama “My Secret Hotel” as the female lead, local media reported yesterday.

Yoo will play Sang-hyo, a manager of the wedding department in a luxury hotel who is reunited with her estranged husband after seven years.

The drama will also feature a murder mystery, putting a new twist on the typical rom-com.

After Sang-hyo reunites and her husband Hae-young, played by actor Jin Yi-han, the couple will be forced to work together to figure out what really happened in the hotel.

“I get to play a good character in a good drama”, Yoo said of her role. “I am going to pour all my energy and emotion into it to make a character that I can be proud of”.

Actors Lee Young-eun and Nam Goong-min confirmed their appearances in the program as well. The first episode airs Aug. 18 as a follow-up to “The King of High School Manners”.

140716 Park Shin-hye”s latest fan meeting

Check out Park Shin-hye”s latest fan meeting photos

140716 Lee Young Ae Presses Charges Against Reporter Who Spread Rumors

Lee Young Ae is pressing charges against a reporter for the spreading of false rumors.

According to sources from the prosecution on July 16, a reporter from internet news site “M” has been charged for spreading rumors last year on July 25 about actress Lee Young Ae’s husband Jung Ho Young.

The reporter, Mr. Han, claimed that Lee Young Ae and actress Han Chae Youngwere mother and daughter-in-law, and that Jung Ho Young hid his identity while dating actress Shim Eun Ha, among other things. However, these statements were subsequently determined false.

Outside of this case, Lee Young Ae has previously filed complaints to the police about the spreading of false rumors.

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140716 When are Bae Yong-joon, Won Bin and Lee Young-ae coming back?

When can we see them?

Several writers and directors have been sending their calls of love but the actors remain silent. Top stars who are highly wanted have been gone for far too long. Lee Young-ae is one of them. They have been gone for a maximum of 9 years, enough for a mountain to change its form. They are on the top of the list but they are hard to see and now it”s becoming frustrating.

Their fans are starting to become tired of waiting now. Bae Yong-joon, the leader of Hallyu since the 2002 KBS 2TV drama “Winter Sonata“, has been gone for 7 years since the MBC drama “The Legend”. He made a cameo appearance in the KBS 2TV drama “Dream High” which was directed by his company.

Seven years ago was when Bae Yong-joon“s popularity was at its highest peak. Fans wanted to see him as an actor, not just a Hallyu star. However, he”s been refusing everything since “The Legend”. He”s been very careful about what he chooses next but it”s been far too long.

Bae Yong-joon has lost timing to choose the right one. The second generation of Hallyu stars have succeeded in taking over domestic and international markets. Lee Byung-hun who used to be along the same lines as Bae Yong-joon, is now in the highest position as an actor and has been doing very well. What if Bae Yong-joonhad been more active during his high time? His filmography would have been a lot more interesting then.

Won Bin is another disappointing case. He starred in the 2010 movie “The Man From Nowhere” and it”s been about 5 years since then, and he hasn”t shown any signs of coming back anytime soon. Everyone anticipated his next comeback, since “The Man From Nowhere” made him a top actor, creating a success of 6.2 million viewers.

He”s been rejecting any other scenarios that have been coming in. SBS drama “That Winter, the Wind Blows” starring Song Hye-kyo and Jo In-Seong was initially meant for him. Jo In-Seong managed to make the perfect comeback with it after his National Service. It”s a pity for Won Bin.

Lee Young-ae hasn”t been coming up with anything either. She”s content with being just a commercial model for now. She”s been on hiatus for about 9 years ever since the 2005 movie “Sympathy for Lady Vengeance“. Recently, there was word that she was starring in “Dae Jang Geum 2” but that didn”t go as planned. The drama itself is currently on hold because of her. Many are disappointed at this result.

However, it”s not like they”re never returning. Bae Yong-joon and Won Bin are still looking over scripts. It”s just taking time. They are being careful to choose something fans would like. Lee Young-ae who has been paying attention to child care and her married life, has been showing some kind of movement since 2 years ago.

Although it can be exhausting to wait for these top stars to make a comeback, we can”t say we aren”t anticipating it.

140716 Actress Park Shin Hye Poses in Clothing from Lee Hong Ki’s New Brand ‘Skull Hong’

Actress Park Shin Hye revealed photos of herself dressed in clothing fromFTISLAND Lee Hong Ki’s brand new line called ‘Skull Hong,’ which were gifted to her by the designer himself.

On July 16, Park Shin Hye posted on her personal Twitter account, “I received a present from Hong-star! I transformed into a ‘pink person’ as soon as I tried on the fresh Skull Hong t-shirt!! Also, practicing for my tour at the studio with oppa…nothing is easy..but I’ll find strength!! On the other hand, these clothes are really cute ♥ Skull Hong jjang,” along with a series of photos of the actress modeling items from the Skull Hong brand.

In the pictures, she can be seen wearing a bright pink t-shirt that has ‘Skull Hong’ printed on the front. The actress is also holding up a beanie from the same line and making various poses for the camera.

In other related news, Park Shin Hye recently wrapped up filming for a new movie titled “The Tailors,” and is currently preparing for her very own Asia tour “2014 Story of Angel.”

140713 How Park Shin Hye and her Partner Ahn Jae Hyun Spend Summer Vacation

Actress Park Shin Hye and model and actor Ahn Jae Hyun, who is actress Park Shin Hye”s partner for the denim brand “Janmgangee,” shared how they spend summer vacation in this hot weather. For those who are wondering what to wear for their summer vacation, they introduced vacation looks with the blue color palette. For men, a pique shirt and shorts will give you both the comfort and style. The pique shirt is comfortable, which is suited for active outdoor sessions. A blue colored pair of shorts with a pique shirt will complete the look for the perfect summer vacation. For women, they suggest a sleeveless shirt with short denim pants, or a skort. In related news, actress Park Shin Hye and actor Ahn Jae Hyun were selected as a model for the denim brand “Janmgangee,” and they filmed the photo shoot for the 2014 spring summer season together. Actor Ahn Jae Hyun starred as Chun Yoon Jae, the younger brother of the main character Chun Song Yi in the popular SBS Wednesday Thursday drama “You Who Came From The Stars.” His good looks and cute and chic actions attracted a lot of the female audiences and fans of the SBS Wednesday Thursday drama “You Who Came From The Stars.” Park Shin Hye in the 2014 spring summer season marked her third season with the denim brand “Janmgangee.”

140713 Which Celebrities Began Their Careers After Becoming Famous as an ‘Ulzzang?’

It is known that there are quite a few celebrities in the entertainment industry that kicked off their careers as actors or singers after receiving recognition as being an ‘ulzzang,’ which is a word used by Korean youth to mean ’best face,’ or an extremely good looking person.

Some of these ‘ulzzang’ celebrities who gained a lot of popularity through the Internet before entering the entertainment industry, including actresses Goo Hye Sun, Park Han Byul, Nam Sang Mi, as well as After School’s Jooyeon, are currently still actively promoting and receiving love from the public. Beginning in the early 2000s, these four were classified as being a part of a group known as “The 4th Generation Ulzzangs,” and were extremely well known to those in their teens.

The way in which these ulzzang became famous was by taking a picture of themselves, also known as a ‘selca,’ and posting in onto an online community. Although they were just regular students at the time, they shot to stardom when their photos began spreading and gaining recognition.

Through the ‘ulzzang syndrome’ in the early 2000s, Goo Hye Sun, Park Han Byul, Nam Sang Mi, and more, were able to start their acting careers at a young age.

Another famous celebrity ulzzang is singer Jung Joon Young, who even appeared on a cable channel television program dedicated to ulzzangs called “Ulzzang Generation,” before officially making his debut as a singer after appearing onMnet’s audition program “Superstar K.”

140714 Park Shin Hye and Jin Sae Yeon are 3.0 Hallyu Stars in China

Actresses Park Shin Hye and Jin Sae Yeon are being considered as the new 3.0 Hallyu stars in China. Recently, actresses Park Shin Hye and Jin Sae Yeon were spotlighted for their roles in the popular Korean TV dramas “The Heirs” and “Dr. Stranger.” In addition to actresses Song Hye Kyo and Jun Ji Hyun, actresses Park Shin Hye and Jin Sae Yeon are rising as the new Hallyu stars in China. In fact, actresses Park Shin Hye and Jin Sae Yeon are visiting China when they do not have drama schedules for promotion. Actresses Park Shin Hye and Jin Sae Yeon debuted in 2000s and are good at a lot of different things, in addition to acting. Actress Park Shin Hye in her recent Asia tour fan meeting put up a dance performance for the fans. In a recent album she released, actress Park Shin Hye sang songs with her brother, who is a singer. One Hallyu expert said, “Actresses Park Shin Hye and Jin Sae Yeon are going to set examples for other actresses who would become popular after their roles in Hallyu dramas.” In related news, actress Park Shin Hye recently finished filming “The Tailors” (The Royal Tailors) which tells a story of the tailors in the Cho Sun dynasty of Korea, who used to make clothes for the royal families. Actress Park Shin Hye is to play the queen in “The Tailors.” Actors Han Suk Kyu, Go Soo, Yoo Yeon Suk, and Ma Dong Suk also star in the film “The Tailors.” “The Tailors” will premiere in the winter of this year.