[News] Kahi and Kim Jung Tae to parody “Trouble Maker” in ‘Dream High 2′.

[News] Kahi and Kim Jung Tae to parody “Trouble Maker” in ‘Dream High 2′.
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With the premiere of ‘Dream High 2‘ being just a day away, production company Holrim and CJ E&M have released yet another photo teaser! This time, fans got to see After School‘s Kahi and actor Kim Jung Tae dancing to a cover of “Trouble Maker“ together.

As the instructor and president of Kirin Arts High School, Kahi and Kim Jung Tae showed off their talents while grooving to HyunA and Hyunseung‘s sexy song, “Trouble Maker“.

Netizens were quick to compliment Kahi’s sultry expressions, but laughed at Kim Jung Tae’s stiffness.

This scene is just one of many that fans are looking forward to. ‘Dream High 2′ will air its pilot on January 30th.

[News] Jank Keun Suk Lotte Fans Meet 2012 Update

[News] Eugene Shows Off Her No Makeup Beauty While Shopping.

[News] Eugene Shows Off Her No Makeup Beauty While Shopping.
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Former girl group S.E.S. member, Eugene, is garnering attention for her appearance at a bazaar.

Three pictures were recently uploaded on an online community website with the title, “Eugene Spotted At a Bazaar.” Co-member Bada held the “Green Heart Charity Bazaar” last year.

Eugene is seen enjoying the bazaar in the pictures. Her long, straight hair and white shirt displays a comfortable yet pure charm. She is especially gaining interest for her no makeup face as well—proving that she is a natural born beauty.

Fans and netizens who saw the pictures reacted with diverse responses, “Eugene’s beauty shines even at a bazaar,” “She is still pretty even though it is zoomed shot,” “It is good to see Eugene smile at the bazaar,” and “Her smile is beautiful.”

[News] J.Y. Park to debut another girl group in 2012?

[News] J.Y. Park to debut another girl group in 2012?
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The JYP Entertainment team seems to be making big moves. With a mysterious teaser featuring J.Y.Park playing the piano and a title of “JYP introducing…“, there were hints at the possibility of a new artist debuting in the near future.

The teaser was released on the 26th via JYP’s official homepage as well as J.Y. Park’s Twitter page. He wore a black suit and sat before a grand piano, playing a melodious ballad piece. On his Twitter, he also wrote, “It’s my first project of 2012. Whose song do you think it is?”

Some circles around him are speculating that he may be creating a second generation of Wonder Girls. Like Wonder Girls and miss A, they expect his new girl group to become just as talented and established in the music industry.

And as the Wonder Girls are currently promoting in the States, the fans are eager to see a JYP girl group in Korea as well.

JYP Entertainment remarked, “This is first line up being unveiled by JYP in 2012. We feel a lot of people may be surprised. We ask you to look forward to this new project, for which J.Y. Park devoted his heart and soul.”

Whatever it is, it sounds exciting. Stay tuned to allkpop for updates!

[Photo & News] Girls’ Generation member Seohyun & Kim Hyun Joong look like ‘campus couple’ for a recent photo shoot.

[Photo & News] Girls’ Generation member Seohyun & Kim Hyun Joong look like ‘campus couple’ for a recent photo shoot.
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Photos of Girls’ Generation member Seohyun with singer Kim Hyun Joong were shared online.

The above photos surfaced on an online community site on the 26th, and were taken while the two were filming an advertisement for a cosmetics brand.

Kim Hyun Joong’s simple white shirt only drew more attention to his good looks, and Seohyun looked charming and feminine in her off-the-shoulder dress.

Both looked classy and trendy, and netizens felt they would make a good ‘campus couple’.

Netizens remarked, “That’s a lot of skin for Seohyun“, “They still look awkward“, and more.

Do you agree that they make a good ‘campus couple’?

[News] Kwon Sang-woo finishes work on new action film with Jackie Chan.

[News] Kwon Sang-woo finishes work on new action film with Jackie Chan.
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Hallyu star Kwon Sang-woo has finished work on the movie “12 Chinese Zodiac Heads” with Jackie Chan.

The announcement was made yesterday by the actor’s agency, which also reported that Kwon had returned to Korea just before Lunar New Year. “Currently, Kwon is taking a well-deserved break and is looking over some movie proposals from China, the United States and other countries,” said a representative from the agency.

Kwon jetted all over the world starting in June 2011 to make the Chinese action movie with martial arts superstar Chan, who directs and stars in the movie.

The movie is an action-adventure film based on the adventures of one man (played by Chan) on a treasure hunt to find missing Chinese artifacts that have been scattered around the world. The film is the third installment in the “Armour of God” series, which started in 1987, and cost an estimated 100 billion won ($89,158,347) to produce.

The movie is to open worldwide on Dec. 12.

[News] Japanese actor Nishijima Hidetoshi to promote new film in Korea next month.

[News] Japanese actor Nishijima Hidetoshi to promote new film in Korea next month.
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Japanese actor Nishijima Hidetoshi will visit Korea next month to promote his upcoming film, according to the film's local distributor Sponge House on Friday.

Sponge House announced in a press release that Hidetoshi will be in the country for two days starting February 3 to meet with fans and attend the special screening of his upcoming movie "Cut" which will open nationwide on February 9.

"Cut," helmed by Iranian director Amir Naderi, tells the story of a struggling Indie filmmaker named Shuji (Hidetoshi) who funds his projects from the money he received from his brother who actually borrowed it from the yakuza.



Shuji later decides to work as a human punching bag for the yakuza's underground boxing matches in order to pay back the mob.

The film made its premiere in Korea at the 16th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) last year and was invited to various other fests such as the 36th Toronto International Film Festival and the 68th Venice Film Festival.

Hidetoshi has starred in a number of movies and TV series and received the award for best supporting actor at the 2009 Yokohama Film Festival. He recently starred in Fuji TV's drama "99 Days" with Korean actress Kim Tae-hee.

[News] So Ji Sub Invited to "Hua Hin International Film Festival" in Thailand.

[News] So Ji Sub Invited to "Hua Hin International Film Festival" in Thailand.
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Actor So Ji Sub has been officially invited to attend Thailand's "Hua Hin International Film Festival" and will be at the opening ceremony. So Ji Sub's latest film, "Only You," has been invited to screen at the festival to represent Korean films.

Since the movie is scheduled to open in Thailand on February 2, So Ji Sub's visit is more meaningful to his Thai fans. After the news about So Ji Sub's visit to Thailand broke out, more than 50 media outlets in Thailand have sent in interview requests with the star. As a result, So Ji Sub is set to have a very busy schedule with almost no time to rest in Thailand after the screening of "Only You." His co-star Han Hyo Joo will also be at the festival with him.

This is the first year of the"Hua Hin International Film Festival," and Hua Hin is where Thailand's film industry and history started. It's also known for the vacation palaces for the royal family.

Along with the two Korean movie stars, other world-renowned directors, actors, and actresses like John Woo, Luc Besson, Terrence Chang, and Michelle Yeoh are going to be at the "Hua Hin International Film Festival." The film festival is scheduled to screen 50 movies from all over the world. The "Hua Hin International Film Festival" will take place in Hua Hin, Thailand, from January 26 until 29.

[News] Song Il-guk becomes the father of triplets.

[News] Song Il-guk becomes the father of triplets.
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Song Il-guk is going to become the father of triplets.

He will be getting three blessed children coming this autumn in the Year of the Dragon. Song Il-guk is the first star in Korea with triplets. His mother Kim Eul-dong, Member of Parliament, personally acknowledged this. However she remained silent about the due date as it is personal.

According to his friends, he tried all he could to conceive a child last year. He got married to a Miss Jeong, a judge in the Busan Court of Law, in March of 2008. Jung's work place is in Busan so their home is there as well. Busy with work, Song Il-guk was hardly home and it was difficult to conceive. However, they got help from a hospital and succeeded at last.

Song Il-guk was silent about his plans for children. He was asked about it in an interview during the KBS 2 drama "Detectives in Trouble" but he remained silent. His co-actor Sung Ji-ru helped him out saying, "You need to see the stars to understand". He also mentioned that Song Il-gook doesn't like talking about personal stuff.

Song Il-guk is currently shooting the JTBC drama "Fermented Family". Apparently made it known that the babies were due sometime soon.

[News] Lee Min-ho appears on "Delightfuk Talk" in China.

[News] Lee Min-ho appears on "Delightfuk Talk" in China.
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Hallyu Star Lee Min-ho appeared on the Chinese TV program "Delightful Talk", which is ranked number one out of all Chinese TV programs. We have videos to show what he did to mesmerize fans.

"Delightful Talk" is a talk show on which only the top stars are cast for in China. Funan Wisung TV gave Lee Min-ho shocking treatment by reprogramming his segment on January 14th into a 'special' and giving him a full 90 minutes of airtime.

The results were natural. 2.6% of all viewers tuned in. This is a top ranking considering the 79 channels in the 29 states of China. This program is also the best rating in the last 2 years of Funan Wisung TV.



Lee Min-ho greeted fans with the dialect of the Jiangxia district. He then stepped over obstacles with his long legs and even let them measure the length of his legs.

He presented the MC with pottery that represents Korea and a New Years card that had the pattern of a Hanbok. He also handed out a Luck Strainer to all of the audience members. It was a special program for Lee Min-ho indeed.

The reactions were unbelievable. The audiences' cheers made it almost impossible to record anything and the MC said, "The audience cheered for 10 minutes at Lee Min-ho's words. I think the program will be over with a few more of his words".

When Lee Min-ho said, "I am having a good time filming in China. I hope we can see more of each other soon" the audiences' disappointed exclamations were a good sight to see.

All this was reflected in the shows ratings. Lee Min-ho's act to get closer to Chinese fans created a synergy effect and resulted in a number one ranking among the whole country.

[News] ‘Dream High 2′ reveals still-cut of IU’s cameo.

[News] ‘Dream High 2′ reveals still-cut of IU’s cameo.
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It looks like ’Pilsook‘ is back for a brief moment in the sequel to popular TV series, ‘Dream High‘! ‘Hyesung‘ (Kang Sora) visits the broadcasting station to visit idol group Eden, but ends up being disappointed as the concert falls apart due to laws limiting late-night shows. While she bumbles along, Hyesung accidentally bumps into Pilsook (IU), and requests an autograph.


According to producers, the cameo really was an accidental meeting. After hearing that the ‘Dream High 2‘ staff was filming nearby, IU decided to check in and readily accepted a quick role on the spot.

Reportedly, IU plans to make another official appearance at the next opportunity.

IU’s surprise cameo will be seen in the pilot broadcast of ‘Dream High 2′ on January 30th!

[Photo] 'You're My Pet' greeting session.

[Photo & News] Eunjung's Bed Scene in "Queen Insoo".

[News] Eunjung's Bed Scene in "Queen Insoo".
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A steamy bed scene between T-ara's Eunjung and her "Queen Insoo" co-star Baek Sung Hyun has been the hot topic amongst netizens lately!

An online community board recently updated with a few screenshots of a bed scene between the two stars on jTBC's weekend drama, "Queen Insoo." The scenes are from the episode broadcast on January 21st. The episode centered around Eunjung confessing her feelings for Baek Sung Hyun. The two resolve their differences amidst tears and share a bed scene to make up for good.

Eunjung is probably the first female idol involved in a bed scene in a drama. Other scenes that surprised viewers (considering that Eunjung's an idol) was one where Eunjung gave birth to her son in pretty explicit details.

Netizens commented, "I'm kind of surprised that an idol can shoot these kinds of scenes," "Well, she was originally an actress," and "What if she gets into a fight with Lee Jang Woo on 'We Got Married'?"

[News] Who’s the Highest Paid Actor in Korea?

[News] Who’s the Highest Paid Actor in Korea?
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Which Korean actor gets paid the most per episode? It’s none other than the veteran actor Lee Byung Hun.

According to Jung Tae Won, the CEO of Taewon Entertainment, Lee Byung Hun is the undisputed, highest-paid actor in Korea. On the January 25 episode of Channel A’s “Shocking,” Jung Tae Won said, “The highest paid actor in Korea is no doubt Lee Byung Hun. When I wrote the script for ‘Iris,’ I had Lee Byung Hun in mind the whole time.” Lee Byung Hun later accepted the lead male role for the drama series and satisfied the whole production team.

Back then, Lee Byung Hun was reported to have received 25 million won ($20,000~USD) per episode. But it’s believed that he also got a guaranteed bonus of 1.2 billion won ($1.1 million~ USD) from the Japanese producers.

Jung Tae Won is one of the most influential executives in the Korean entertainment industry. He’s produced more than 30 blockbuster TV series and movies, including the “Iris” series and “Glory of the Family,” and has imported over 700 foreign acts as well. He was also responsible for organizing the first Michael Jackson concert in Korea back in 1996.

[News] "Hindsight" joins Korean movies at Berlin film festival.

[News] "Hindsight" joins Korean movies at Berlin film festival.
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Actors Song Kang-ho and Shin Se-kyung starrer "Hindsight" will join a number of other Korean movies at the upcoming Berlin International Film Festival (BIFF) next month.

The official website of BIFF showed that "Hindsight" will be screened under the category of Culinary Cinema 2012 at the 62nd edition of BIFF to be held in Berlin, Germany from February 9 to 19.

The Culinary Cinema, into its 6th edition, will present 15 international films about food and the environment while world renowned international chefs will serve various meals inspired by the pictures after the showings.

"Hindsight," which opened in local theaters in August last year, tells the story of Se-bin (Shin) who is a female hitman that struggles with feelings for an underground boss named Du-heon (Song) who is her target.

Meanwhile, several other Korean movies will be shown at BIFF such as "My Way," "From Seoul To Varanasi," "Punch" and "Pink."

[News] So Ji-sub, Han Hyo-joo to attend Thailand int'l film festival.

[News] So Ji-sub, Han Hyo-joo to attend Thailand int'l film festival.
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Hallyu star So Ji-sub and actress Han Hyo-will will promote their pic "Always" at the inaugural Hua Hin International Film Festival in Thailand next week.

A press release from his promoter 3HW announced on Friday that So and Han will be in Thailand for the 1st edition of the Hua Hin International Festival which will take place from January 26 to 29.



Their movie "Always," helmed by director Song Il-gon, will be screened at the fest amongst some 50 pictures from Asia and Hollywood while other notable stars such as Michelle Yeoh, Luc Besson and Ryan Gossling will also be in attendance.

In the meantime, "Always" is slated to open in Thailand on February 2 and will soon be shown in Japan and Taiwan.

"Always" tells the story of Chul-min (So) an ex-boxer who falls in love with Ha Jung-hwa, played by Han, who gradually loses her eyesight due to an accident.

The pic, which opened locally in October 2011, was also the opening feature at the 16th Busan International Film Festival last year.

[News] Andy Lau's baby is a 'Little Dragon Girl'.

[News] Andy Lau's baby is a 'Little Dragon Girl'.
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ong Kong singer-actor Andy Lau announced during a special Lunar New Year meet-the-fans event on Tuesday, that he and his wife are expecting a 'Little Dragon Girl', reported Hong Kong media.

"The baby should be a girl," said Lau excitedly, pointing out that his fans are the first to know about this.

Lau's daughter is expected to be born in June this year, the Chinese Year of the Dragon.

The 50-year-old star added that his whole family is excited over the the baby and revealed that he has hired a bodyguard to ensure the safety of his wife, 45-year-old Malaysian Carol Chu.

Lau has been very forthcoming with his fans about his wife's pregnancy, a far cry from the way he hid his marriage to Chu from them in 2008.

[News] Ella Chen to marry Malaysian beau this year.

[News] Ella Chen to marry Malaysian beau this year.
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Taiwan pop trio S.H.E.'s Ella Chen announced over her micro blog on Thursday that she will marry her Malaysian boyfriend Alvin Lai this year.

"Holding hands, treasuring the present, I am very happy! Yes, I ... am finally getting married.

"The marriage rumours have been around for some time, I am very thankful for everyone's concern. Here, I'd like to announce and share the good news," gushed Chen in a post on her micro blog.

"This year, I am really getting married. I hope everyone will meet their true love, then treasure and cherish one another."

She accompanied her post with a photo of her and Lai, with a sign saying "good marriage fortune" in the background.

In response to her post, Lai said on his micro blog that he is "very lucky" and vowed to cherish Chen, love her and "give her eternal happiness".

Chen's S.H.E. group mates Selina Jen and Hebe Tien quickly congratulated her over their own micro blogs.

"Yes! You have found happiness and I am really happy," said Tien.

"Wait till you (Tien) get married too, then we can become a true 'wife band'," said Jen, who tied the knot with husband Richard Chang last year.

[News] Vic Chou And Mark Chao Are Not Friends.

[News] Vic Chou And Mark Chao Are Not Friends.
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Taiwanese actor Vic Chou, who shot to fame when he debuted as one-fourth of the band F4 almost 11 years ago have come a long way since.

In particular, his acting skills caught the attention of many after starring in the television drama, Mars, back in 2004.

Speaking to the Taiwanese media in an interview days ago, Vic recalled on his newbie days, "I have to thank director Cai Yue Xun for his direction and Barbie (Hsu), who really takes good care of newcomers. She taught me a lot."

Vic had formerly dated Barbie and although the pair broke up more than three years ago, Vic is still concern about his former girlfriend.

When faced with negative news about Barbie, Vic spoke up for her.

"I like positive things. Whenever I see any negative reports, I will get angry because as someone who is also in showbiz, I know that some reported things aren't true."

Another drama which showed Vic's tremendous improvement in acting was the police and thief drama Black and White, in 2009. The drama even helped garner him a Best Actor nomination at the Golden Bell Awards the following year.

However, Vic lost to co-star Mark Chao in the awards, and it was rumoured that the actor then rejected the offer to star in the movie sequel of Black and White.

On the issue, Vic explained, "I feel that the character of Chen Zai Tian (Vic's character in the show) has already been pushed to the limit in the drama series and is hard to achieve another breakthrough. I don't want to use the same acting techniques and repeat things once again, so I chose to give up."

On the other hand, Vic said that he used to be close friends with Mark during the filming of the drama, but maintains that their friendship ended with the show.

"Mark and I were friends when we were filming Black and White. He is a very hard working actor and I hope that he will succeed. But after Black and White wrapped, I'm back to my lonesome self once again."

Vic is currently busy with promotions for his latest movie, Perfect Two.

[News] Kim Hyun-joong gets No. 2 spot on Oricon chart with debut single.

[News] Kim Hyun-joong gets No. 2 spot on Oricon chart with debut single.
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Korean singer and actor Kim Hyun-joong has secured the No. 2 spot on Oricon's daily chart with his latest single, according to its official website on Thursday.

Oricon's website showed that Kim moved 71,812 copies of his Japanese debut single "KISS KISS/Lucky Guy" which was released in the country on January 25.

The single, produced in three editions, includes the Japanese version of his hit songs "KISS KISS" which is also the title track, "Lucky Guy," "Break Down" and love tune "U."

Kim, who signed with Universal Music Japan in November last year, is also slated to hold an event to commemorate the release of his single at the Yokohama Arena in the Kanagawa Prefecture on February 5.

Kim made his debut as the leader of the popular boy band SS501 in 2005. He expanded his career into acting with a role in KBS’ smash hit series “Boys Over Flowers” in 2009, which made him a household name in Korea and Asia.