[News]CN Blue & FT Island To Expand into the United Kingdom (UK) in 2012

[News]CN Blue & FT Island To Expand into the United Kingdom (UK) in 2012.
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CNBLUE and FTISLAND will soon be expanding their music career in UK, the country considered as the world’s ‘home of bands’CNBLUE and FTISLAND are preparing a concert in UK and France early next year. As most music enthusiasts acknowledge, UK is the home of band music having cultivated world-class acts such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Oasis, Blur and Muse. Since the recent wave of K-pop is focused on dance music, it will be meaningful that bands, such as CNBLUE and FTISLAND, are now also expanding into the European music market.

This international opportunity is realized through ‘M-Live’ a branded concert produced by CJ E&M. This branded concert will bring solo and joint concerts by Korean artists overseas, engaging them in the international market actively.

Manager Ahn Seck Jun of CJ E&M stated that “ we plan to introduce not only idol bands but also various genre bands to Europe and other countries”

CEO Han Sung Ho, of FNC, management agency of CNBLUE and FTISLAND showed his confidence “ Although there is pressure to extend our career overseas, right into the home of band music, on the other hand, I actually did expect this could happen. When I look at our band seniors (Editor’s Note: Those who had been in band music ahead of CNBLUE and FTISLAND), I am confident that Korean band music is not at all behind the world-class standard.

CJ E&M held a press conference for ‘M-Live’ at M-pop, Times Square in Yongdeungpo, Seoul on November 2, with six music entertainment companies participating: Cube Entertainment (G.NA, B2ST, 4MINUTE), Star Empire (Z:EA, Jewelry), Amoeba Culture (Dynamic Duo), FNC Music (CNBLUE, FTISLAND), Jungle Entertainment (Drunken Tiger, Leessang) and J-Tune Entertainment (MBLAQ).

[News] Jang Keun Suk says, “Kim Ha Neul treats me like a pet in real life”

[News] Jang Keun Suk says, “Kim Ha Neul treats me like a pet in real life”
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Actor Jang Keun Suk recently said that Kim Ha Neul, who shot the movie You’re My Pet with Jang, treats him like a pet in real life as well.

On the 2nd, Jang attended a press conference for the movie in Seoul and said, “Kim treats me like her pet even after the shooting.”

The movie, which is based on a comic book, is about a girl who raises a handsome boy as her pet.

Jang said, “Kim has my phone number with my pet name “Momo” in the movie. Even though she treats me like her pet, I enjoy this relationship so I want to be her pet as well.”

He added, “When we played basketball with betting ten thousand yen in Japan, I had to make her feel better for twenty five minutes because she lost the game.”

“I love the movie because the character that I played is very similar to me. I’m confused about my identity because I sing, act and dance. It’s not easy to be the Prince of Asia.”

The movie will be released on the 10th.

"You’re My Pet" Press Conference.

[News]Spain catches K-pop fever

[News]Spain catches K-pop fever.
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On October 29, the international port city of Barcelona welcomed a new kind of visitor to its Mediterranean shores. The Korean pop group JYJ kicked off their 2011 World Concert Tour at the historic Poble Espanyol village courtyard with over 3,000 fans from all across Europe in attendance.(Above picture: Thousands of fans in Barcelona chant for JYJ as they wait for the show to begin – Photo: Yonhap News)

The high-energy event was a first for the popular trio, who had never before performed in Europe, but also a first for the Korean music industry. While the SM Town Live concert held in June in Paris had introduced Europe to a number of K-pop acts, JYJ’s Spain concert is the first time that mainstream Korean artists have performed as a solo act in Europe.

“Te quiero, JYJ!” was the rallying cry of the excited fans, some of whom had traveled from as far as Romania and Finland to attend the event, and many who had camped out overnight to secure their spots. Though fewer in number than the 80,000 who flocked to JYJ’s Japan concert earlier this month, the diverse crowd waving Korean flags and singing along in Korean was a vibrant offline testament to the online K-pop fandom spreading among young Europeans. With novel acrobatic choreography by popular local dancer Rafa Mendez, the two-hour show was also a coming-together of Spanish and Korean talent.

In Spain, the foundations of K-pop’s growing influence can be traced both to an active Internet community and to the prior appeal of J-pop. According to Jang Jin-sang, director of the Korean Cultural Center in Spain, an estimated 2,000 fans follow K-pop within the country, and most are active on the fansites of various Korean artists. Whereas fans in other countries may outflank Spain in terms of numbers, Jang stressed that the tremendous loyalty and cohesiveness among Spanish fans easily rivals that of fans in other countries.

The beginnings of K-pop fandom in Spain, as in other countries, began with the popularity of Japanese pop music. As acts like BoA and TVXQ gained popularity in Japan, followers of Japanese music began to take interest in Korean music, with Youtube and other internet portals offering a wealth of video content and opportunities to participate in the growing trend.

K-pop, with its upbeat tempos and dance beats, offers real appeal for European youth. Jang remarked that whereas the spread of content like Korean dramas is still limited in Europe by requirements for dubbing, the influence of K-pop has the potential to spread much more quickly throughout Spain and the greater European region. JYJ’s next stop is the Tempodrom in Berlin, where the group will perform on November 6. Tickets for the event in the 3,000-seat venue sold out within the first day of release.

[News]Kim Ha Neul's Angelic Picture for Lacoste.

[News]Kim Ha Neul's Angelic Picture for Lacoste.
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Actress Kim Ha Neul has transformed herself into a “pure woman” for her editorial pictures for the global brand Lacoste.

In the picture, the actress is lying in a white bed, covered in white sheets, while wearing a pure white Lacoste button-up blouse. The all-white surroundings contrast very well with her dark brown hair.

Stunned netizens praised her radiant beauty and commented, “You are a white angel. Snow White is nothing compared to you” “The all-white surroundings suit you well” and “You are wearing a white shirt, which is every man’s dream.”

In the meanwhile, Kim Ha Neul is busy with the preparations of her upcoming movie “You Are My Pet”, in which she stars together with Jang Geun Suk. The movie is planned to be released on November 10.

[News]FT Island reveals contents and concept pictures for Japanese single "Distance"

[News]FT Island reveals contents and concept pictures for Japanese single "Distance"
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After revealing plans to release their 6th Japanese single "Distance" were revealed, the Japanese label of FT Island has revealed more information about the upcoming single.

"Distance" will be available in three different versions, including a regular edition and two types of limited editions. The single itself will feature four tracks, “Distance,” “LIFE,” “Venus,” and the instrumental version of “Distance.” Limited edition type 1 features an extra DVD including the music video for the title track, while type B edition A will feature a DVD which will include the MV for “Distance,” as well as an off shoot video and a live video of "Satisfaction" and "When?" from "Tour 2011 summer final "Messenger at BUDOKAN".

Next to the details on the single, the site also included new pictures for the upcoming single, including individual shots of ever member as well as a full group shot.

"Distance" will be revealed on November 30th.

[News]"Silenced" to premiere in North America

[News]"Silenced" to premiere in North America.
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We reported that "Coffee Prince" star Gong Yoo had wrapped up shooting for his latest film "The Crucible" back in May. Based on Gong Jiyoung's 2009 hit novel, "The Crucible" covers a similar real-life event of sexual assault that occurs at a school for the deaf. Gong Yoo, who takes on the role of a teacher uncovering the case, stars alongside actress Jung Yumi.

"The Crucible" was released in theaters nationwide in Korea on September 22.

Fortunately for fans in North America, the movie, under the title "Silenced", will be shown in theaters in various locations throughout the United States and Canada beginning on November 4. With showings in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Jose, New York, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Dallas, Chicago, Seattle, Portland, Las Vegas, Toronto, and Vancouver; the "Silenced" screenings are must-sees.

[News]Flower Boy Ramyun Shop Earns Top Ratings Thanks to "Jung Il Woo Effect"

[News]Flower Boy Ramyun Shop Earns Top Ratings Thanks to "Jung Il Woo Effect"
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Cable drama “Flower Boy Ramyun Shop” (FBRS) aired its first episode on Oct 31, scoring a respectable 1.19% in ratings of households with tvN, Mnet, Olive and OnStyle cable channels, according to AGB Nielsen Research. Analysis of the ratings also revealed that it as the top drama for female viewers aged between 20 to 30. This age group also constitute 30% of viewers when the ratings of the episode peaked at 2.6%. As ratings for cable programs, these figures mark a promising start for the drama.

A tvN spokesman commented that the record ratings could be achieved due to three reasons – vivid, lifelike characters; a storyline filled with both realistic and fantasy elements; and filmed with stylish on-screen beauty. He also likened the drama as a “romantic comedy assorted gift set” for viewers.

With a setting against an instant noodle “ramyun” shop, the first episode showed the first meeting between lead characters Cha Ji Soo (Jung Il Woo) and Yang Eun Bi (Lee Chung Ah). If the drama was an "assorted gift set," one of the most coveted gifts must be Jung Il Woo. Even prior to the first episode broadcast, he has attracted much attention for his portrayal of a cunning, harsh rich man’s son who is innocent at heart, earning him the nickname of “New Age RoCo Prince.” ("RoCo" is short for "Romantic Comedy")

Unanimous praise from netizens include, “Who else but our Actor Jung, he really lived up to our expectations,” “Birth of the new generation RoCo King! Today’s episode was really interesting. I’m already smitten with Cha Ji Soo,” “This seems like a drama gently simmering to becoming a hit! Even if only the first episode has just been aired, I don’t think I can sleep, all because of Il Woo!”

The drama airs every Monday and Tuesday at 11pm on tvN.

[News]Spanish Media Calls JYJ "Three Justin Biebers"

[News]Spanish Media Calls JYJ "Three Justin Biebers"
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On October 29, the prominent Spanish news site, El Mundo, released an article on JYJ (second section of the article) in light of their "JYJ Europe Tour Concert 2011" in Barcelona, Spain. It is the first time that El Mundo wrote an article on a Korean musician group.

On October 29, which was the date of the concert, an article was written to introduce JYJ as well as express the anticipation for the concert.

The article introduces JYJ as "a sensational, young, boy band from Korea." The headline of the artcile read, "Three Justin Biebers Have Appeared," and the article continues to introduce JYJ's album and the Europe tour. The article also informs, "JYJ has worked with Kanye West and sold over 500,000 copies of their album. Recently, their 'In Heaven' album has been released and they have started their European Tour."

Introductions and descriptions of each JYJ member are also in the article. "Junsu, Yoochun and Jaejoong are very good-looking like Justin Bieber. Their masculine style is very trendy. Fans go crazy over their powerful facial expressions."

Sources from JYJ say, "We are very happy that a prominent Spanish news site wrote a full article on JYJ as an international music group rather than just a reference to K-Pop. During the press conference, there were a lot more reporters than expected so we were very pleasantly surprised. We believe that this is a good sign for possibly further promotions in Europe."

JYJ held press conferences on the day before the concert as well as the day of the concert. Over 50 reporters from different news outlets attended and showed great interset in JYJ. Local TV, radio and newspaper outlets attended the press conferences and took much interest in JYJ's successful Japanese and American tours, further proving that JYJ is one of the greatest Asian music groups

"Tatiana Alvarez," a Spanish local radio station from Cataluña, exclaimed, "The most surprising point is that this group is from a country that is not that well known in Spain and their concert is a sold-out show. After seeing them in the press conference, we realize how attractive and charismatic this team is and we now see the reason for their immense success."

JYJ will hold another concert in the Berlin Tempodrom in Germany on November 6. This concert also sold-out tickets just minutes after ticket sales have opened. Much anticipation and excitement await for JYJ's next concert.

Japanese Release of "Heartstrings" OST to Feature [News]Jung Yong Hwa's "Comfort Song" as Bonus Track

[News]Japanese Release of "Heartstrings" OST to Feature Jung Yong Hwa's "Comfort Song" as Bonus Track.
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Jung Yong Hwa’s “Comfort Song” in the youth melodrama “Heartstrings” has won many hearts and has become a favorite among fans, but was unfortunately not officially released in the drama’s soundtrack.

Fans who are waiting to own a copy of it, however, will have a chance to when the Japanese edition of the “Heartstrings” soundtrack gets released in December. The two-disc Japanese edition will include the “Comfort Song” as a special bonus track.

In the drama, Jung Yong Hwa’s character Lee Shin sang the “Comfort Song” to Lee Kyu Won, played by Park Shin Hye, to cheer her up when she was kicked out of the school’s production team. The song was revealed on the 12th episode of the drama.

Apart from Jung Yong Hwa’s “Comfort Song,” the Japanese release of the “Heartstrings” soundtrack will contain all 20 tracks from the original two-part Korean release, featuring songs performed by Jung Yong Hwa, Park Shin Hye, Kang Min Hyuk, M Signal and FT Island, among others. The Japanese version will also include a bilingual booklet.

The Japan edition of the “Heartstrings” soundtrack goes on sale on December 7.

[News]Han Ye Seul: "It's Not Easy Living a Glamorous Life"

[News]Han Ye Seul: "It's Not Easy Living a Glamorous Life"
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Actress Han Ye Seul talked about living her life as a top actress during a press conference for her new film, "My Penny Pinching Romance" (also known as “Many a Little Romance”), which took place at the CGV theaters in Seoul on November 1.

Han Ye Seul remarked, "Just like my character, Na Hong Sil, I like to wear comfortabale clothes and I like being alone. Our personalities are really similar as well. The life of an actress may seem glamorous, but in reality, like Hong Sil, I would like to just wear whatever I want and live my life without having to care about what others think."

She continued to say, "I think I need to take some time to live as an ordinary person, not an actress. There's a certain image that people want from me so sometimes, I purposely try to look glamorous. But these days, it wears me out."

In this movie, Han Ye Seul plays a penny-pinching Na Hong Sil, who is so miserly that she doesn't go on dates. The character is vulgar and goes through extreme measures, even for a five-cent bottle.

Han Ye Seul goes on to show affection for her character by saying, "The reason that Hong Sil lives this way is because she received a lot of scars from the world in the past."

"My Penny Pinching Romance" is a fun and interesting romantic comedy about Na Hong Sil and Chun Ji Woong (played by Song Joong Ki) and will hit the theaters on November 10.

Here are some pictures from the press conference:

[News]Song Joong Ki Continues to Gain Attention from Fans

[News]Song Joong Ki Continues to Gain Attention from Fans.
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Lately, Song Joong Ki has been gaining a lot of attention from the fans.

Many people have even come to the point where they are starting to call this year "The Year of Song Joong Ki." They claim he has become the hot icon of 2011, but does he really deserve all this? You be the judge. Here are some of the reasons why people consider him one of the hottest stars of 2011.

He first gained a lot of love and attention from his fans when he appeared on KBS drama "Sunkyunkwan Scandal" which put him on the spot as one of the leading young actors.

In 2011, he has taken the role as the young Sejong the Great in the currently airing SBS drama, "Deep-rooted Tree." Even though his role in the drama was shorter than his role in "SunkyunKwan Scandal," he still proved to the viewers that he can act well under any circumstances.

Up until now, he has taken many roles in historic dramas - he will soon appear on screen with a fresh image. On November 10, the movie "Many a Little Romance," starring Han Ye Seul, Song Joong Ki, Lee Sang Yeob, and Shin So Yul will be released. In this movie, Song Joong Ki has taken the role to portray Ji Oong, a man who has a hard life due to factors such as not being able to start a business and lacking a stable budget. This role will allow Song Joong Ki to transform out of his pretty boy image and give him the chance to experience acting as a character that's far from being ideal.

Currently, Song Joong Ki is busy preparing for another movie called, "Wolf Boy." In this film drected by Jo Sung Hee, Song Joong Ki will play the role as a teenage wolf who falls in love with a girl acted by Park Bo Young.

[News]Photos from Park Min Young’s sexy photo shoot revealed

[News]Photos from Park Min Young’s sexy photo shoot revealed.
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On October 31st, photos from actress Park Min Young‘s recent photo shoot surfaced on an online community board.

In the photos, the actress showcased her perfect figure in a sheer nightie. Her voluptuous body and shapely legs were enough to stop every guy around the set in his tracks.

Although her legs were shorter than most models, netizens remarked that it made her seem more relatable.

They wrote, “Her body is realistic but still nice“, “She could be a lingerie model“, and “There’s no wings, but she sure is an angel.”

Park Min Young is currently cast in the new hit drama, KBS 2TV‘s “Man of Glory“.

Source & Image: IlganSports via Nate

[News]Lee Seung Gi performs his new single for the first time on ‘Tonight

[News]Lee Seung Gi performs his new single for the first time on ‘Tonight’
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Singer Lee Seung Gi prepared a special performance for Mnet‘s 5-minute music program ‘Tonight‘.

On November 1st, Lee Seung Gi performed the new single, “But We’re Friends“ from his 5th full-length album live on the show.

‘Tonight’ will be a special 4 episode series (5 minutes each) that will run once a week for the month of November. All the footage is taken from his 5th album release event. It takes over the spot of the popular reality show ‘2NE1tv‘.

[News]B2st Lee Gi Kwang’s 3rd challenge for drama, “I’m good at acting for falling in love”

[News]B2st Lee Gi Kwang’s 3rd challenge for drama, “I’m good at acting for falling in love”
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B2ST’s Lee Gi Kwang trying to be established as an actor through Me Too, Flower! said, “I think I’m good at acting for falling in love,” being overly chatty.

Lee Gi Kwang said that at the production report conference of MBC’s new drama Me Too, Flower! which took place at the 63 building in Yeouido, Seoul, on the 31st.

In this drama, Lee Gi Kwang is playing the role of Jo Ma Roo, a new recruit who falls in love with Cha Bong Sun, a sensitive female police officer. He said, “I think I’m good at acting for falling in love with actresses,” being overly chatty.

Lee Gi Kwang previously played the roles that fell in love with Hwang Jung Eum in High Kick Through the Roof and with Kim Tae Hee in My Princess.

He said, “I act for falling in love on my first scene. Later in the drama, I also fall in love with Yoon Si Yoon. I think the director chose me for that,” making a smiling face.

He also emphasized that “I think Rain is really great as a singer and an actor. When he played his roles inFull House and Sang Doo, Let’s Go To School, I wondered how he could act so well as a singer. I want to be like that as well.”

To the question asking if he thought he was the best in acting among all B2ST’s members, he waved his hands and answered, “no, I don’t think so. Du Jun is so good, too.”

Me Too, Flower! is a romantic comedy written by Kim Do Woo of Fox, What Are You Doing? and directed by Ko Dong Sun of Queen of Housewives, and describes a romance between a picky police officer and a two-faced undercover boss. It will be first aired on November 9.

[News]Jung Il Woo & Lee Chung Ah’s, about to have 1mm Kiss on ‘Flower Boy Ramyun Shop’

[News]Jung Il Woo & Lee Chung Ah’s, about to have 1mm Kiss on ‘Flower Boy Ramyun Shop’
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Jung Il Woo and Lee Chung Ah’s “about to have a 1mm kiss” is attracting people’s attention.

On the first episode of tvN Flower Boy Ramyun Shop (written by Yoon Nan Joong, directed by Jung Jung Hwa), aired on the 31st, Cha Chi Soo (played by Jung Il Woo), a sensitive son of a business tycoon, meets Yang Eun Bi (played by Lee Chung Ah), a hard-working student preparing for the bar exam, for the first time, and the staffs of this drama prepared a kiss scene to target the female audience.

The place they meet for the first time is a public restroom in Noryangjin Gosichon. The “1mm kiss” between Jung Il Woo, who suddenly break into the ladies’ room, and Lee Chung Ah described their first encounter realistically and comically, drawing the female audience’s attention.

Although this was the first scene for Jung Il Woo and Lee Chung Ah acting together, it was reported that they finished the “1mm kiss scene” without making mistakes and made the whole mood of the set peaceful and friendly. Jung Il Woo and Lee Chung Ah said, “it was the first time for both of us to have a kiss in a public restroom,” being overly chatty.

Moreover, on the day’s episode, Jung Il Woo bends Lee Chung Ah’s back comically to parody the famous scene of Gone with the Wind. The pose is made as Chi Soo holds Eun Bi not to make her fall as she gets surprised by a motorcycle suddenly passing by her and stumble.

Showing good reflexes and physical abilities, they perfectly created the scene that reminded of a high level of gymnastics and were praised by the staffs. According to the staffs, they filmed the same scene dozens of times to make Lee Chung Ah in sync with the motorcycle, but she posed perfectly every time.

Meanwhile, the first episode of Flower Boy Ramyun Shop is aired simultaneously on 4 channels-Olive, Mnet, On Style, and tvN, which tvN tries for the first time.

[News]Won Bin, Moon Geun Young reveal winter looks for ‘Basic House’

[News]Won Bin, Moon Geun Young reveal winter looks for ‘Basic House’
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Actors Won Bin and Moon Geun Young are back with some new cuts from their F/W pictorial with casual fashion brand, ‘Basic House‘.

The key points for ‘Basic House’ this season lie in military-style jackets and knit pieces. Won Bin manages to look effortlessly sexy in his large winter parkas, which got paired with dark jeans and hiking boots.

Moon Geun Young also rocked a heavy winter coat, however, the fur trim on her hood and her sheer stockings helped retain her feminine silhouette. Of course, not everyone gets to enjoy a mild winter, so ‘Basic House’ offered a second look that’s more playful — Moon Geun Young’s crocheted hat and sheepskin collar delivers an image that’s both youthful and smart.

Check out the brand’s fashion cuts below:

[News]Jang Keun Suk sends his ‘sasaeng’ fans a warning.

[News]Jang Keun Suk sends his ‘sasaeng’ fans a warning.
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Fed up with the constant breaches of privacy, actor Jang Keun Suk left multiple warnings to his sasaeng fans through Twitter. ‘Sasaeng‘ fans are often described as aggressive fans who follow their idol around 24/7 — in a word, they’re scarily obsessive.

On October 30th, Jang Keun Suk tweeted, “Saseng fan kids. You guys are probably deceiving yourselves, following me and talking about how you guys know my every move. But you know what? By doing so, you guys are becoming that much more distant from me. Laugh while you can ^^ I’m a scary guy when I’m angry~”

He also tweeted, “I remember your faces clearly. Sasaeng kids would love it when I say that I remember them, right? Like I said before, laugh while you can~ You guys are out now!”

Jang Keun Suk also revealed that ‘Sasaeng’ fans weren’t just found in Korea, but in China and Japan as well. “I don’t mind people following me, but there is a certain ‘limit’“. “I like Japan and the Japanese people^^ I just don’t like sasaeng fans~ I like China and the Chinese people, [it's] just that I don’t like sasaeng fans~ Now, if I say don’t follow me~ Just stop then. That’s what you call a ‘limit’~“.

He concluded, “By stressing this ‘limit’, I’m leaving this message in the hopes that the excessive affection doesn’t become obnoxious.”

Let’s hope his ‘fans’ get the message and give him some room to breathe.

[News]Han Chae Young is Asia's Most Popular Actress in China Awards.

[News]Han Chae Young is Asia's Most Popular Actress in China Awards.
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Han Chae Young is Asia’s most popular actress in the "2011 Asia Teen Popular Star Awards" held in China. According to reports from local news agencies, the actress’ management agency has released a statement announcing her receipt of the award.

Apart from the honor that Han Chae Young received, she was also recognized as "2011’s Most Stylish Actress" at the Cosmopolitan Beauty Awards held on the past weekend.

The Asia Teen Popular Star Awards of China is organized by the Chinese broadcasting company CETV. Han Chae Young’s recognition puts her in the same league of CETV honorees as Kim Sun Ah, who was recently named into the “Top 10 Hottest Asia” at the CETV Awards.

Han Chae Young will be promoting her Chinese film, “Big Deal,” scheduled to premiere at the end of the year

[News]Legislation Passed in Response to "The Crucible"

[News]Legislation Passed in Response to "The Crucible"
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“The Crucible,” the film depicting real-life cases of abuse in a school for deaf children, has moved beyond the box office into the legal arena. The “Dogani Law,” a revised bill named after the Korean title of the film was passed at a plenary session of the National Assembly. The revised bill allows for heavier punishments for sexual offenders, particularly those who abuse children aged 13 and under, and the disabled.

Under the new law, the prison terms for rape against the disabled and young children will increase from its minimum of seven (for abuse of the disabled) to 10 (for abuse of young children) years. The new law also allows for offenders to be sentenced with life imprisonment. In cases where the offender is the head or a staff member of a welfare organization or an educational institution, an additional sentence will be served.

A controversial clause, “inability to resist,” is now completely abolished. The clause previously provided offenders with a loophole because victims were required to prove that they were physically or mentally unable to resist properly when the crime was being committed.

In addition to the passage of tighter laws, the National Assembly has also formed a special committee of 18 legislators with the purpose of investigating other human rights violations for the disabled. The Committee is supposed to take appropriate action by the end of May.

“The Crucible,” starring Gong Yoo and Jung Yumi opened in late September. “The Crucible” has since brought to light the cases of rape in a school for the deaf in Gwangju that took place in the early 2000s and that author Gong Ji Yong wrote about in 2005.

The film sparked outrage among the Korean public, setting into motion actions from civic and government groups to prevent similar occurrences in the future. The passage of the “Dogani Law” is only the latest measure that rippled from the film. Within a few days of the film’s opening, the City Council of Gwangju had immediately cancelled the license of the school where the rapes took place, and had closed down other dormitories and facilities operated by the same organization.

[News]Lee Ji Ah, B2ST’s Kikwang, and more turn out for MBC’s ‘I’m a Flower, Too!’ press conference.

[News]Lee Ji Ah, B2ST’s Kikwang, and more turn out for MBC’s ‘I’m a Flower, Too!’ press conference.
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On October 31st, MBC held a press conference for their upcoming drama, ‘I’m a Flower, Too!‘, at the 63 building in Seoul. Actors Lee Ji Ah, Yoon Shi Yoon, Jo Min Ki, Han Go Eun, Seo Hyo Rim, and B2ST‘s Lee Kikwang were all present for the event, and the room was crammed full of reporters hoping to catch a glimpse of Lee Ji Ah herself.

‘I’m a Flower, Too!’ marks Lee Ji Ah’s comeback project ever since her scandal with ex-husband, Seo Taiji, a few months back.

‘I’m A Flower, Too!’ will be a romantic comedy drama that revolves around the story of a crooked policewoman and a two-faced undercover boss who start to develop feelings for each other. The first episode will air on November 2nd, so be sure to check it out!