[News] Chun Jung Myung confirmed leader cast with Park Min Young in ‘Man of Honor’ new KBS drama.

[News] Chun Jung Myung confirmed leader cast with Park Min Young in ‘Man of Honor’ new KBS drama.
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Chun Jung Myung confirmed leader cast with Park Min Young in ‘Man of Honor’ new KBS drama. Last week, Park Min Young reportedly confirmed to play the female lead in new KBS drama ‘Man of Honor’ which would be aired two months away after her newly-ended drama ‘City Hunter’. Now, the male lead has been chosen; he is Chun Jung Myung (The Duo) who will play as her love interest.

In the drama, Park plays the role of Yoon Jae In, a young woman who dreams of becoming a nurse, even as she struggles with a harsh life. Meanwhile, Chun plays the role of Kim Young Kwang, a baseball who used to be hotshot hitter on a pro league team who’s now been downgraded to second string and is admitted to the hospital, where he meets Jae In, after sustaining injuries.

‘Man of Honor’ is aiming for October release, following ‘The Princess’ Man’.

[News] Hot-blooded secretary meets clumsy boss in "Protect the Boss" new SBS drama.

[News] Hot-blooded secretary meets clumsy boss in new SBS drama.
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By Kwon Mee-yoo

The youth unemployment crisis is again covered on the small screen, this time with a romantic twist featuring unique characters in the new SBS drama "Protect the Boss," starting today.

The drama is a familiar romantic comedy as a rich “chaebol” heir falls in love with an ordinary woman.

Cha Ji-heon, son of DN Group president and protagonist of the new soap opera, is unlike other cold-hearted, haughty characters such as Kim Ju-won of "Secret Garden" and Hyeon Gi-jun of "True Romance." Cha is often scolded by his father for poor work performances and is portrayed as a good-for-nothing for the company.

Director Son Jung-hyun said he started wondering what would happen if a third-generation conglomerate owner and an ordinary "880,000-won generation" person worked together without knowing each others’ background.

The 880,000-won Generation is a term that refers to low-paid non-regular workers in their 20s who earn about 880,000 won a month. Actor Ji Sung ("Royal Family," 2011) plays the role of Cha.

"He might seem perfect ― heir of a conglomerate family who has everything he wants," Ji said at a press conference for the drama last week. "However, he lives inside a small world of his own. He was deeply wounded when his brother died.”

Choi Kang-hee plays his secretary Noh Eun-seol. Choi will portray the tomboyish new recruit in a sensitive manner.

Eun-seol's interview revealed at the preview might strike a chord with many job seekers. The interviewees didn't even ask her a question and just told her that other companies would suit her better. She desperately prays for a job and finally gets one. However, things get even more complicated as she is appointed as a personal assistant to the clumsy boss Ji-heon.

Kim Je-jung of JYJ will play Cha Mu-won, Ji-heon’s cousin vying for ownership of the company. Kim starred in the 2009 movie "Postman to Heaven" and Japanese drama "Sunao ni Narenakute" in 2010, but "Protect the Boss" is his Korean drama debut.

Kim's character Mu-won is a model boss, who is capable, has manners and knows the art of living.

"Frankly speaking, I feel pressured as JYJ members Jun-su and Yu-chun are successful in musical and dramas respectively. However, my enthusiasm exceeds the burden and other actors in the drama helped me a lot," Kim said.

Actress Wang Ji-hye plays Seo Na-yun, the perfectionist lawyer at Cha's company. She is also a daughter of the conglomerate family.

"She is the perfect woman, but could fall apart at an unexpected event such as bumping in to Eun-seol," Wang said. "Seo has humane charm behind the appearance of a perfectionist."

Veteran actors will support the love and trouble of young actors. Park Young-kyu, known for his acting in sitcoms, returns to the small screen after some six years to play the hot-tempered president of DN Group and father of Ji-heon. He will pepper the drama by portraying a conglomerate owner who behaves as he pleases.

"Protect the Boss" will be broadcast on Wednesdays and Thursdays on SBS, starting today.

[News] Choi Si-won, Lee Si-young embark "Poseidon".

[News] Choi Si-won, Lee Si-young embark "Poseidon".
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Super Junior member Choi Siwon and actress Lee Si-young have been cast as the main leads to upcoming TV series "Poseidon," according to the show's producer Annex Telecom on Tuesday.

An official at Annex told 10Asia over the phone that Choi and Lee will star in the show set for a premiere in September after KBS's current Monday and Tuesday primetime series "Spy Myung-Wol" ends its run.

Choi and Lee are replacing Shinhwa member Eric and actress Kim Ok-vin, respectively, who dropped out of the show when production got halted after North Korea's unexpected shelling of South Korea's Yeonpyeong Island last November.

It was only in June of this year that "Poseidon," originally set to air in the early half of the year, got alloted a time slot for next month.

Choi and Lee, as well as other members of the cast including Lee Sung-jae, Han Jung-soo and Lee Moon-shik will play special forces soldiers of the National Maritime Police Academy in the upcoming drama, the official explained, and they all turned up for the first script reading session today ahead of the show's first shooting session next week.

In the meantime, actor and male band TVXQ member U-Know Yunho, one of the first celebrities to be cast for the drama, is still considering his part. "We're in the final stages of negotiating on his appearance in the show and the decision will come in a day or two... We just need to talk a bit more because of his activities in Japan."

TVXQ, one of K-pop's most succesful bands in Asia, have been promoting their latest single in Japan released just less than two weeks ago.

If U-Know takes on the role, it will be his second acting part on the small screen since MBC's "No Limit" where he played a soccer player named Cha Bong-goon.

For Choi, also a member of one of Asia's most popular by bands, "Poseidon" will be his first small screen role since SBS TV series "Athena" seven months ago.

He started pursuing an acting career soon after he debuted as a member of Super Junior in 2005 and has appeared in a couple films and dramas.

Lee, who debuted in 2008, became known after appearing in smash hit TV series "Boys Over Flowers" the following year and has since taken on several big and small screen roles.

[News] Joo Won, Uhm Tae-woong pic cranks up.

[News] Joo Won, Uhm Tae-woong pic cranks up.
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A movie starring actors Joo Won and Uhm Tae-woong, cranked up over the weekend, according to the pic's promoter Cinedeepi on Monday.

A press release by Cinedeepi said that the movie, whose title can be translated into 'special investigative bureau,' wrapped up four months of filming on Saturday and has now gone into post production with its eyes set for a release in November.

The pic will be an action movie in which a special investigative bureau is formed to reveal the truth behind the death of a fellow police officer.



Uhm, who played the role of rough detective Sung-beom that never lets a case go, was quoted as saying, "I thank everyone for making the filming of the movie so much fun despite it not having been easy to shoot."

"I worked with a happy heart because I met great people and I'm sad [it's the end] because I've become very close to them," Joo Won, who played FBI-turned-doctor in criminal psychology Ho-ryong remarked.

Uhm, 37, has appeared in numerous dramas and movies since his debut in 1997 and most recently, starred in film "Cyrano Agency" (2010) and drama "Doctor Champ" (SBS, 2010).

Joo Won, 23, started his career in musicals in 2006 and made his name known after starring in smash-hit TV series "Bread, Love and Dreams" (KBS, 2010).

[News] Jeon Do-youn signs exclusive contract with Gong Hyo-jin agency.

[News] Jeon Do-youn signs exclusive contract with Gong Hyo-jin agency.
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Jeon Do-yun has signed with an entertainment company that manages the career of actress Gong Hyo-jin, according to a press release on Tuesday.

Soop Management, a subsidiary company of fantagio (formerly known as N.O.A Entertainment), confirmed that Jeon signed an exclusive contract with the company.

"We will come up with the right management system to closely manage and operate Jeon's career," the C.E.O. from the agency was quoted as saying.

Jeon has received over dozens of top recognitions on both the small and big screen since her debut in 1990.

Most notably, she won the award for Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival in 2007 for her role in director Lee Chang-dong's film "Secret Sunshine."

She also starred in director Im Sang-soo's modern adaptation of "The Housemaid" which was screened during a number of international film festivals last year.

Jeon is currently working on action movie "Countdown" alongside actor Jeong Jae-young. The film was recently announced to be screened at this year's Toronto International Film Festival.

[News] Lee Na-young joins new agency.

[News] Lee Na-young joins new agency.
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Lee Na-young has joined an agency that manages top Hallyu star Won Bin and actress Song Hye-kyo.

According to a press release from Eden Nine, Lee has signed with the agency after her contract with former company KEYEAST ended in May.

"Lee has shown various aspects of herself as an actress through her previous works," an official from Eden Nine was quoted as saying. "We feel that she shows promise and will be able to further herself worldwide."

Lee first rose to stardom with TV series "Ruler of Your Own World" (MBC, 2002) and has appeared in several films and dramas. Her last role on the small screen was in "Fugitive: Plan B (KBS, 2010)" alongside actors Rain and Daniel Henney.

She is currently working on a new action film tentatively titled "Howling" opposite top actor Song Gang-ho.

[News] Release of “Budapest Diary” in Japan on Oct.

Release of “Budapest Diary” in Japan on Oct.
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Hallyu star Jang Keun Suk will release his first official movie “Budapest Diary” in Japan on 26 October 2011.

JKS has also been involved in the production of the movie as well as the filming location. Aready the topic of much discussion way before its release, the movie is 45 minutes long and there is a 60-minute long making and behind-the-scenes DVD. JKS expressed that since the start of his acting days, it has been his dream to have his own photo-book and short film.

The promotional trailer also shows previously undisclosed scenes of JKS working towards his dream and participating in the production process.

[News] Wu Chun admits he has two "children".

[News] Wu Chun admits he has two "children".
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Fans, don't be mistaken. The Bruneian heartthrob was referring to his businesses.

Wu Chun made his first appearance in Taiwan a few days ago, ever since rumours of him being married with a daughter circulated.

The actor seemed well-prepared when facing the media and later stunned many when he boldly admitted, "Yes, it's true. I already have two children."

After surprising both his fans and the media, Wu Chun explained, "I was talking about my two gyms!"

The actor runs a fitness business back in Brunei, his hometown.

Wu Chun also let on that he has commissioned a lawyer to take legal action against the magazine which defamed him.

The actor confessed that rumour about his marriage had been circulating for the past few years, and he did not wish to clarify on it anymore.

"I don't feel anything when I read the reports. I don't even want to explain anymore because even if I do, people are still going to write about it," he said.

When asked if he would publicly announce his wedding, the actor looked troubled, saying that "it's hard to say". The decision would depend on the timing of the event and the willingness of his partner.

However, Wu Chun added that it was difficult to have a relationship after having a career in showbiz because he does not have time to accompany his partner.

The actor clarified that he is currently single. When reporters probed Wu Chun on how he was able to remain single, he wittily replied, "You don't have to know!"

[News] The amount of Korean contents exported was increased in 2011.

[News] The amount of Korean contents exported was increased in 2011.
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Korean contents such as TV dramas, documentaries have been exported more than 37% improved during the first half year comparing to the same period of last year. The record of export this year is over $31million.

KOCCA (Korean Creative Contents Agency) operated the Korean collaborated exhibit booth at Film Mart in Hong Kong, MIPTV in Cannes, STVF(Shanghai TV Festival), DISCOP in Hungary with more than 30 Korean companies like KBS media, SBS content hub, MBC, CJ E&M.

Especially during the first half year, Korean contents were exported to Europe and South America the most. KBS's "IRIS" was exported to the French company DoubleV and 'Boys over Flowers' (꽃보다남자) was sold to France, Mexico, Peru, Argentina, Kenya. MBC's 'Naughty Kiss' (장난스런 키스) goes to Israel, 'Dae Jang Guem' (대장금) to Romania, Bangladeshi. StarTV in India has decided to remake 'Smile, Love' (그대웃어요). CJ E&M's "Manny" has been sold to Venezuela, Peru, Ecuador as well.

Among the documentary field, EBS's 'Ankor, Land of God' was exported to Smithsonian Channel in the U.S. Alliance Film in Canada bought 'Dinosaurs in Korean Peninsula', Mammoth in Korean Peninsula'. With high demanding of 3D contents throughout the world, 3D Plan made a contract with Major 3D channels in Russia and China for Magic World.

[News] "My Princess" in talks to air on public network in Japan.

[News] "My Princess" in talks to air on public network in Japan.
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MBC romantic series "My Princess," starring Kim Tae-hee and Song Seung-heon, will soon air on a terrestrial broadcaster in Japan, according to the show's producer Curtain Call.

"We are currently in talks with a Japanese public network to air 'My Princess' though nothing has been finalized as of now," an official from Curtain Call told 10Asia over the phone on Monday.

The official went onto explain that "Princess" first showed on Japan's cable channel DATV in March and recently began its run on another cable network last month.

"My Princess," helmed by producer Kwon Suk-jang of the popular MBC TV series "Pasta," is about how an average free-spirited college student named Lee Seul (Kim) finds out that she is a lost descendant from Korea's Joseon Dynasty.

She learns what it takes to become royalty by taking lessons from Hae-young (Song) and the two soon fall in love.

The series, which aired for two months since early January, posted steady viewership ratings in the 13 to 15 percent range amongst its competitors in the Wednesday and Thursday lineup.

[News] Won Bin models for outdoor apparel brand ‘K2′.

[News] Won Bin models for outdoor apparel brand ‘K2′.
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Won Bin’s rugged charisma was captured in his photoshoot for outdoor apparel brand, ‘K2‘.

Won Bin participated in a shoot for K2’s 2011 F/W season pictorial, through which he displayed a tough, yet lax look.

Even though the photoshoot went late into the night, Won Bin showed his professionalism as he brought out the best in each product’s concept and meticulously monitored the photos himself.

The manager for K2’s brand marketing team, Jung Yong Jae, revealed,

“I believe that the upcoming pictorial featuring the fall/winter season main model Won Bin will be an opportunity to show the charms of a more cool and trendy K2.”

Meanwhile, Won Bin will be heading to New Zealand in August to film K2’s TV CF, ‘Discovery Diary Season 2‘.

[News] Choi Siwon, Lee Sung Jae, & Lee Si Young confirmed as new main cast for “Poseidon”.

[News] Choi Siwon, Lee Sung Jae, & Lee Si Young confirmed as new main cast for “Poseidon”.
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After facing many issues with regards to its production, “Poseidon” has now confirmed that it’s finally on course for its September broadcast date.

The drama’s production company, KBS, announced on August 1st that actor Lee Sung Jae, actress Lee Si Young, and actor/singer Choi Siwon would be the main leads for the drama.

With only one month remaining until the show airs its pilot, the main cast will gather together on August 2nd for a script-reading session; they will then plunge straight into full-scale shooting.

“Poseidon” had met with a lot of issues and was originally scheduled to air in March through SBS. Unfortunately, plans fell through and the original cast – comprised of Eric, Kim Kang Woo, Kim Ok Bin, and TVXQ’s Yunho – subsequently left for other projects.

The project was resurrected in mid-June by KBS, although many had concerns as to whether “Poseidon” would actually take off, since the main cast members were undecided until today.

“Poseidon” is tentatively set to debut on September 5th, replacing “Spy Myung Wol“.

[Photo & News] Moon Geun-young holds fan meeting over weekend.

[Photo & News] Moon Geun-young holds fan meeting over weekend.
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Moon Geun-young held a fan meeting over the weekend, making it the first time in two years for her to meet with her fans officially.

At the meet-and-greet, held at Yeongdeungpo's Art Hall in Seoul on Saturday, Moon met with some 500 of her fans for over three hours, a press release by her agency Namoo Actors said on Monday.

At the event, Moon sang, danced, answered to questions, took part in a speed quiz session and handed each fan self-made cookies and posters with her autograph.

Moon first garnered attention playing the younger version of the female lead in the popular 2000 drama "Autumn Tale", starring Hallyu stars Song Seung-heon, Song Hye-kyo and Won Bin, and rose to stardom after starring in the hit horror film "A Tale of Two Sisters" in 2003.

She had solidified her position as 'the nation's little sister' with several more films and television dramas including "My Little Bride" (2004) and "Dancing Princess" (2005) but has since been taking on more mature roles to shed herself of the childish image.

Her efforts have been successful -- Moon won the grand prize at major broadcaster SBS' year-end Acting Awards in 2009 for her role as a talented painter in drama "The Painter of the Wind" which has received several international acclaims and her series "Sister of Cinderella" (KBS, 2010) which topped TV ratings charts during its 20-episode run.

Most recently, she starred in theatrical play "Closer," the Hollywood film adaptation starring Julia Roberts, Jude Law, Natalie Portman and Clive Owen, where she took on Portman's role of a stripper named Alice.

[News] "The Frontline" steps up as new winner on local box office.

[News] "The Frontline" steps up as new winner on local box office.
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Korean war flick "The Frontline" became the country's most-watched film over the weekend, putting an end to Harry Potter's magical spell on the local box office.

Estimates by the Korean Box Office System (KOBIS) released on Monday showed that "The Frontline," which opened in theaters on July 20, attracted 474,439 moviegoers during the three-day period of July 29 to 31.

"The Frontline," starring actors Ko Soo and Shin Ha-kyun, is based on the 30 months before the Korean War ended. Kim Soo-hyuk (Ko) is a lieutenant who slowly goes through changes as he experiences the war firsthand while stationed at the frontline of the 38th parallel.

Meanwhile, Korean action comedy "Quick," featuring Lee Min-ki and Kang Yea-won, climbed up one spot to No. 2 with 466,845 admissions and "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows-Part 2," starring Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, was pushed back to third place with 434,929 tickets sold.

The latest Marvel superhero comic-to-film "Captain America: The First Avenger" made its debut in fourth place, selling 256,212 tickets since opening in local theaters on July 28 and Korean animation "Leafie, A Hen Into the Wild" flew up five spots to No. 5 with 228,806 admits.

Other movies in the top ten were "Rio," "Transformers: Dark of the Moon," "Cars 2," "Sunny" and "Doraemon: Nobita and the New Steel Troops: Angel Wings."

[News] Andy Lau, Fan Bingbing to visit Korea for upcoming film.

[News] Andy Lau, Fan Bingbing to visit Korea for upcoming film.
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Chinese actor Andy Lau and actress Fan Bingbing will visit Korea next week to promote their upcoming movie, according to the film's promoter KJH&Company on Monday.

KJH announced in a press release that Andy Lau and Fan Bingbing will be in Korea on August 11 to meet with local media outlets and attend the red carpet event for action pic "Shaolin" set to open in local theaters on August 25.

"Shaolin," helmed by director Benny Chan, tells the story of General Hou Jie (Lau), an evil warlord that is forced to rethink his ways after being betrayed by his protege Cao Man (Nicholas Tse). The action epic also stars Jackie Chan, Fan Bingbing and Wu Jing.



Andy Lau is a Hong Kong Cantopop singer, actor and film producer and has been one of Hong Kong's most commercially successful actors since the mid-1980s. He has performed in over 160 movies and maintained a successful singing career as well.

Fan is a Mandopop singer who rose to stardom for her role as Jin Suo in the TV sitcom "Princess Pearl" in 1998. She has also starred in Chinese films "Contract Love" (2007), "Fuse, Flash Point" (2007), "Bodyguards and Assassins" (2009) and "Just Another Pandora's Box" (2010).

Recently, she starred alongside Korean actor Jang Dong-gun and Japanese actor Odagiri Joe in Korean director Kang Je-gyu's Hollywood debut war epic "My Way."

[News] Kim Hyun-joong to tour Japan in November.

[News] Kim Hyun-joong to tour Japan in November.
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Singer-actor Kim Hyun-joong, one of Korea's most popular idol stars in Asia, will tour Japan in November.

Kim revealed the news himself during a press conference held ahead of the showcase for his first solo album held at Tokyo's ZEPP Tokyo on Friday.

"I plan to hold the nationwide tour to thank my Japanese fans for supporting my solo album," Kim said of the tour set to take place in seven cities throughout the country including Osaka, Sapporo, Sendai, Hiroshima, Yokohama, Nagoya and Fukuoka.

Kim them met with some 1,800 fans for the showcase where he promoted "Break Down," his first album as a solo artist, which he released in several countries in Asia in early June and promoted in Korea.

"Break Down," also the name of the album's title track, had topped various online and offline music charts in Korea, Taiwan, the Philippines, Thailand and Hong Kong.

After fulfilling the rest of his schedule in Japan, including a charity event for the victims of the March earthquake and interviews, Kim will head to other countries including Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines, Taiwan and Singapore to promote his album till the end of August.

[News] "My Love My Family" scores No. 1 spot for 11th win, ends half-year run.

[News] "My Love My Family" scores No. 1 spot for 11th win, ends half-year run.
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KBS TV drama "My Love My Family" ended its half-year run over the weekend, maintaining its position at No. 1 for its 11th consecutive win.

Figures from TNmS (Total National Multimedia Statistics) and AGB Nielsen Media Research showed that "My Love My Family" brought in higher viewership ratings this week with scores of 24.2 and 25.2 percent, respectively.

The final episode of "My Love My Family" revealed the happy ending of Kim Kyo-gam's (played by veteran actor Song Jae-ho) family.

New series "Ohjakgyo Brothers (translated title),” starring After School's UIE and actors Joo Woo, Jung Woong-in and Ryu Su-young, will take over the weekend timeslot.

Coming in second place on TNmS' chart was KBS' weekly show "Bittersweet My Life" with viewership rating of 19.9 percent, followed by MBC's weekend series "Twinkle Twinkle" with ratings of 19.7 percent.

However, AGB's survey reported that MBC's "Twinkle Twinkle" was the second most-watched show in the country with ratings of 22.1 percent and SBS' action drama "City Hunter" came in at No. 3 with viewership ratings of 18.4 percent.

[News] Release of “Budapest Diary” in Japan on Oct.

Release of “Budapest Diary” in Japan on Oct.
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Hallyu star Jang Keun Suk will release his first official movie “Budapest Diary” in Japan on 26 October 2011.

JKS has also been involved in the production of the movie as well as the filming location. Aready the topic of much discussion way before its release, the movie is 45 minutes long and there is a 60-minute long making and behind-the-scenes DVD. JKS expressed that since the start of his acting days, it has been his dream to have his own photo-book and short film.

The promotional trailer also shows previously undisclosed scenes of JKS working towards his dream and participating in the production process.

[News] ‘Infinity Challenge’ gains the most viewer ratings thanks to the “So Ji Sub” effect.

[News] ‘Infinity Challenge’ gains the most viewer ratings thanks to the “So Ji Sub” effect.
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This week’s episode of ‘Infinity Challenge‘ saw the results of the “So Ji Sub Effect” as it managed to clinch the #1 spot as the most viewed show of the night.

According to AGB-Nelson Media Research on July 31st, the viewership percentage for this week’s episode of ‘Infinity Challenge’ was 16.1%, which was 1.7% higher than last week’s broadcast.

The primary factor of the increased TV ratings was most likely So Ji Sub; an actor who is very rarely seen in the variety show industry. Viewers had an enjoyable time watching the Hallyu star interacting well with the cast members and were surprised by his unexpectedly good variety show skills.

Other shows that were broadcast in the same time slot include: SBS’s ‘Star King‘ and KBS 2TV’s ‘Declaration of Freedom Saturday‘, which received viewer ratings of 8.5% and 6.2% respectively.

On this week’s Summer Special episode, So Ji Sub and the cast of ‘Infinity Challenge’ headed to a public swimming pool where they competed against each other in various water games.

[News] Rain denies going to military in October.

[News] Rain denies going to military in October.
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J.Tune Entertainment has denied that singer-actor Rain will be entering the military in October.
A report earlier in the day said that Rain, real name Jung Ji-hoon, will serve in the military in three months time but an official at J.Tune told 10Asia over the phone that a date has not been set.

"It is true that he plans to enter the military this year but nothing has been set on the exact time of his military entrance. He hasn't even received a draft notice," the official added.

Rain was supposed to enter the military last year but was deferred to this year after he requested for a postponement, initially to study for his master's degree and then for career reasons.

Since then, he had starred in TV series "Fugitive: Plan B" and has been filming his movie "Take Off: Closer to the Sun" (translated title) which is a remake of 1964 pic "Red Muffler."

"Rain is currently preparing for his nationwide tour and is in the process of wrapping up filming of his movie...... Then we'll think of what he'll do next," the official explained, while adding, "He does plan to release another album before he enters the military but this too hasn't been set."

Rain, considered one of biggest stars in Korea and throughout Asia since the start to his solo singing career in 2002, will tour Korea throughout August and September.