[News] Oh Ji-ho Appointed Honorary Korean Language Ambassador For An Education Center.

[News] Oh Ji-ho Appointed Honorary Korean Language Ambassador For An Education Center.  

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Actor Oh Ji Ho was recently appointed as the honorary Korean language ambassador for the , located in the Yongsan district in Seoul.

Oh expressed his honour of the post saying it's always been his childhood dream to become a Korean language teacher. He promised to work had with the previously appointed Korean language ambassadors to make a difference. One such fellow ambassador is the producer of the popular Korean animation character Ppororo, "Kim Il-ho.

The reason for Oh's appointment was because he's a popular actor with a lot of interest in the Korean language.

[News] Jerry Yan dedicates song to Lin Chi-ling.

[News] Jerry Yan dedicates song to Lin Chi-ling.

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4 Jan – Speculations arise that Jerry Yan's performance as a guest at Mayday's concert in Kaohsiung recently was dedicated to his ex-girlfriend, Lin Chi-ling.

According to Asianpopnews, on 30 December, Jerry Yan made a special guest appearance to support his good friend A-shin during Mayday's concert in Kaohsiung.

Before performing Mayday's Taiwanese dialect song, "Hao Bu Hao", Jerry expressed, "This song has a significant meaning to me. I wish to dedicate this song to a very important person in my heart although she is not here today".

To this, the audiences shouted out his rumoured ex-girlfriend, Lin Chi-ling's name.
A-shin immediately rushed to Jerry's rescue and said that he will allow Jerry to keep his little secret despite that everyone was dying to know the identity of the woman in question.

When asked about her thoughts on the song dedication, Lin Chi-ling responded via her manager, "Happy new year to everyone. Please do not think too much. Hope that we have a better 2013".

[News] TVB stars talks about filming in China.

[News] TVB stars talks about filming in China.

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TVB stars Kevin Cheng, Wayne Lai, Tavia Yeung and Myolie Wu recently flew to Beijing for the press conference of the new TVB mainland joint-venture, TVBC.

Popular Asians reported that earlier, TVB announced its formation with Shanghai Media & Entertainment Group (SMEG) to create TVBC in order to further expand their business in the mainland market. With the establishment of the joint-venture, many more TVB stars can be seen in mainland Chinese drama.

To this big opportunity, 2012 TV Queen, Tavia Yeung expressed, "Of course I want to go to mainland China. After all, the mainland market is larger, and there is a bigger variety in terms of collaborations. I was contacted to film for a mainland drama earlier, but I couldn't make it because it clashed with my other work schedule. I hope I will have chances later on."

Meanwhile, Wayne Lai, who has yet to make any dramas in mainland, stated, "I couldn't find time for it. I filmed non-stop for TVB dramas these two years. Even if the mainland companies contacted me, I didn't have time to film for them."

He also stated that he prefers staying in Hong Kong with his family, although it meant giving up opportunities of filming in mainland.

[News] Rain to Face Disciplinary Committee Next Week.

[News] Rain to Face Disciplinary Committee Next Week.

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The Defense Ministry on Thursday said it confirmed that singer and actor Rain bunked off military duties to meet his girlfriend, actress Kim Tae-hee. The ministry said it considers this a violation of military regulations and will put him in front of a disciplinary committee.

Rain, who is serving in the Army entertainment corps, left his military base citing official duties on Nov. 23, Dec. 2 and 9 to work on a song for a military event at a recording studio in Gangnam. On all three occasions Rain met up with Kim between 9 and 10 p.m. after working on his music.

Kim apparently drove him back to his base in the ministry compound every time, and Rain reported back at around 10:30 p.m.

"It is true that there was contact on the way back", ministry spokesman Kim Min-seok said. "Contact for private purposes can be seen as a violation of regulations".

Rain has raised eyebrows by taking 94 days off base, or one-fifth of his 450 days of service so far, more than twice the number of average holidays enjoyed by other troops from 2009 to 2012, and that even before he has used the 28 days of regular holidays to which he is entitled.

They included 25 overnight stays at the studio. "We phoned his studio each time to confirm that he was sleeping there", a military official said. "To our knowledge, he did not sleep outside of the studio".

According to the spokesman, the ministry believes Rain committed only four violations -- failing to wear his military cap in public and meeting Kim on those three occasions. "An entertainment corps disciplinary committee will convene next week and take necessary steps", he said. He added that Rain is unlikely to serve time in jail but could have his holidays revoked.

The ministry said Rain admits his offenses and told his superiors that he would take time to "reflect upon his actions".

In response to the public outcry, the ministry has also decided to come up with a new set of rules that compel entertainment corps soldiers to be accompanied by senior officers when leaving their base and to return by 10 p.m. after practicing their routines.

"We will bolster measures so that the entertainment corps will not face any more criticism over special privileges", Kim said. "This will include steps to curb excessively long vacations".

Some critics are calling for the corps to be dismantled, but the military is not willing to go that far. "Entertainment corps members often work weekends and even use up their holidays to practice for military performances or to appear on Army broadcasts", said one official. "It definitely helps boost troops' morale, so it's better to strengthen rules than to dismantle it".

[News] Jun Ji-hyun injured in action scene.

[News] Jun Ji-hyun injured in action scene. 

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Jun Ji-hyun’s work ethic is the talk of the town after a staff member on the set of her upcoming movie “The Berlin File” revealed an injury sustained during a shoot.

A movie representative said that while filming an action scene, the actress was hit in the face with an empty cartridge and shards were lodged into her skin.

“There were some really intense scenes in the film and despite her injury, Jun just carried on with filming after getting the fragments removed,” said the spokesperson. The film’s director Ryu Seung-wan was also impressed by his lead actress.

“Jun has shot so many action films that she’s just a pro at it now. She’s especially good with wires,” said the director, adding that he now knows why she was cast in last year’s hit film “The Thieves.” Based in Berlin, Jun’s latest movie is a spy action drama about secret agents who have become each others’ targets in order to survive. It stars Ha Jung-woo, Han Suk-kyu and Ryu Seung-bum along with Jun.

It opens Jan. 31 and is Jun’s second cinematic work since she got married in April last year.

[News] Cyndi Wang and Yuan Hao are back together.

[News] Cyndi Wang and Yuan Hao are back together.

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4 Jan – It was reported that Taiwanese singer Cyndi Wang and actor Yao Yuan Hao have rekindled their romance.

As reported in Asianpopnews, recently, tabloids have been publishing pictures of Cyndi and Yuan Hao celebrating New Year's Eve together with friends at Cyndi's apartment, and spotted the actor visiting her place a few times prior.

It was rumoured that the 31-year-old, who had free access to Cyndi's apartment used his friend's bike as a smokescreen to enter the residence.

Although the couple initially denied the reconciliation, Yuan Hao changed his statement after seeing the published photos, and replied through his manager, "We just started dating. We bumped into each other at a friend's gathering in early December and our relationship naturally developed."

In 2012, Cyndi was embroiled in a love triangle between Yuan Hao and his eight-year girlfriend Sonia Sui where she was accused to be the cause of their breakup. The singer then held a press conference admitting their brief relationship, but expressed that she would never get back with Yuan Hao again.

Meanwhile, Cyndi Wang has yet to make any clarification regarding their reconciliation.

[News] Moon Geun Young Looks Sweeter Than Her Cake.

[News] Moon Geun Young Looks Sweeter Than Her Cake. 

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Moon Geun Young’s pictures from her drama set are receiving widespread attention.

Moon Geun Young’s Namoo Actors posted a few shot of the actress on January 5 from the drama set of her currently airing SBS drama Cheongdamdong Alice.

The first cut showed Moon Geun Young seated at a table and listening to someone off to the side. Another cut showed her now with her fork in her mouth and smiling for the camera, looking ready to dig into the slice of cake before her.

Netizens commented, “She’s really pretty”, “I hope she gets together with Park Shi Hoo soon” and “She seems to age younger.”

Moon Geun Young is continuing to receive praise for her acting in the drama as the character Han Sye Kyung.

[News] Lee Da Hae’s Pistol Shooting Skills Are Better Than Jang Hyuk.

[News] Lee Da Hae’s Pistol Shooting Skills Are Better Than Jang Hyuk.

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Jang Hyuk may come off as a tough guy but when it comes to handling firearms, Jang Hyuk seems to have some catching up to do with Lee Da Hae.

KBS recently released new still cuts of Lee Da Hae’s secret agent character for the upcoming Iris 2. In it, Lee Da Hae stars as Ji Soo Yeon, a former Olympic gold medalist in pistol shooting who has now become an NSS agent.

As the show’s producers revealed however, Lee Da Hae’s aim with a gun caught everyone by surprise as a real visit to a shooting range with live ammunition had Lee Dae Hae scoring a remarkable score of 46 out of a possible total of 50. This score was even higher than her co-star Jang Hyuk, which shocked everyone on the drama set.

Though Iris 2 is Lee Da Hae’s first action piece, the actress is continuing to receive 4 to 5 hours of training a day and is said to be receiving praise from the show’s set for her fast learning and action skills.

The actress shared, “Until I joined Iris 2, I always exercised by just following the directison of an instructor but now I’m regularly carrying out my physical regiment by myself. Ji Soo Yeon is a role that I believe can offer myself a lot of change and so I’m shooting the role with a happy heart.”

A producer of the show added, “Lee Da Hae’s action stunts are to the point one wouldn’t believe it’s her first action role and we believe through her Ji Soo Yeon role you will be able to see a great deal of hidden aspects to her."

Set three years after the events of Iris, the drama will premiere on February 13 on KBS.

[News] Park Shin Hye Promises Give Free Hugs If Ratings are High for ‘Flower Boys Next Door’.

[News]  Park Shin Hye Promises Give Free Hugs If Ratings are High for ‘Flower Boys Next Door’.

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With less than a week to go, Park Shin Hye made a promise to hold a special event for fans if her upcoming tvN drama Flower Boys Next Door receive high ratings.

On January 3, the cast of Flower Boys Next Door held a press conference at the Imperial Palace hotel in Gangnam. There, Park Shin Hye made her promise. 

Flower Boys Next Door is about a girl name Go Dok Mi, who hides in her apartment after being hurt by society.

“If ratings go over 5 percent, I will give free hugs to those who are hurting like Go Dok Mi,” said the actress. She added, “People these days don’t know who live next door to them. I hope that people will start showing more interest in their neighbors, imagining that there’s a flower boy or flower girl living next door.

The drama also stars Yoon Shi Yoon and Kim Ji Hoon. It begins on January 7.

 

[News] “Jeon Woochi” Edges out “Missing You”.

Actor Cha Tae-hyun on the set of the KBS drama "Jeon Woochi." [KBS]

[News] “Jeon Woochi” Edges out “Missing You”.

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The KBS drama “Jeon Woochi” has stretched its winning streak on the Wednesday and Thursday primetime chart, holding off the strong competitor “Missing You” with JYJ’s Park Yuchun.

The historical fantasy topped the chart for three weeks in a row with an average rating of 13.9 percent during the week of January 2 and 3, according to data polled by TNmS [Total National Multimedia Statistics].

The comic series, starring actor Cha Tae-hyun and After School member U-ie, pivots on a rivalry between two Taoist magicians in the Joseon Dynasty.

Next up was the MBC series “Missing You,” which earned the support of 11.7 percent of viewers during the same time period.
 

The melodrama portrays a love triangle of some of Korea`s hottest actors Park Yuchun, Yoo Seung-ho and Yoon Eun-hye.
 

The SBS’ period-set drama “The Great Seer” sat at the last position with 10.4 percent of viewers.

In the meantime, AGB Nielson Media Research showed similar figures to TNmS’ during the first week of January.
 

While “Jeon Woochi” dominated the chart with 12.2 percent, “Missing You” and “The Great Seer” followed next with 10.9 and 8.8 percent, respectively.

[News] Han Hye Jin shows off a goddess look in a greenroom.

[News] Han Hye Jin shows off a goddess look in a greenroom.

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Actress Han Hye Jin was recently spotted in a greenroom.

On December 31 last year, Tree Actors, Han’s agency, uploaded a picture of Han on its official Twitter account with the comment, “See you soon at the red carpet event! Coming soon! She’s the goddess!”

In the picture, Han is in a greenroom, waiting for her turn to appear at the SBS Entertainment Awards. She’s staring at he camera in a nude-tone dress.

Putting her hair to one side, she is showing off a feminine, elegant look.

Han received an award at the SBS Entertainment Awards, which was held on December 30.

[News] Yoo Ah In Confirmed for “Jang Ok Jung, Live For Love” And Will Play Kim Tae Hee’s Lover.

[News] Yoo Ah In Confirmed for “Jang Ok Jung, Live For Love” And Will Play Kim Tae Hee’s Lover.  

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Actor Yoo Ah In has been chosen to work with Kim Tae Hee in an upcoming drama.
On January 4, inside sources revealed that Yoo Ah In joined the cast for the new SBS drama, “Jang Ok Jung, Live For Love.”

After Kim Tae Hee has been confirmed to play the main character, Jang Ok Jung, there has been much curiosity as to who the male lead would be. Yoo Ah In has reportedly received lovecalls from the drama production staff and has made his decision to join the cast on January 3. Yoo Ah In’s role as Suk Jong in the drama will be Kim Tae Hee’s lover.

Yoo Ah In has already made an impression in the acting world through his recent hit film, “Wandeugi” (or “Punch“), “Sungkyunkwan Scandal,” and “Fashion King.”
Although Big Bang‘s TOP was also considered for the role, Yoo Ah In has been chosen in the end.

“Jang Ok Jung, Live For Love” will air after Kwon Sang Woo and Soo Ae‘s “Night King” in March.

[News] Sung Yuri Shows Loyalty by Resigning with King Kong Entertainment.

[News] Sung Yuri Shows Loyalty by Resigning with King Kong Entertainment. 

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On January 4, 2013, King Kong Entertainment announced, “Actress Sung Yuri has decided to renew her contract with us. Her decision was based on strong trust that developed these past two years.”

CEO of King Kong Entertainment stated, “I have known Sung Yuri for 10 years. She is a hardworking and humble person. She is such a wonderful and beloved actress, and we will continue to support her anyway we can.”

In response, Sung Yuri commented, “King Kong Entertainment has helped me a great deal to focus on my work. With the trust and faith we have developed, we will continue to do good work.”

Meanwhile, past works Sung Yuri has participated in includes “Romance Town” and “Feast of the Gods.”

[News] Jang Na Ra denies rumors that she is dating Kim Nam Gil.

[News] Jang Na Ra denies rumors that she is dating Kim Nam Gil.

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Singer and actress Jang Na Ra has issued a statement on January 2nd, denying that she is dating actor Kim Nam Gil following reports that speculated that they were a couple.

Jang Na Ra had earlier picked up a Miniseries Excellence award for 'School 2013' at the '2012 KBS Drama Awards. To commemorate her win, Kim Nam Gil had specially catered a meal truck for the 'School 2013' production team at their film set, allowing everyone to enjoy a meal together.

Netizens were dumbfounded after learning of this news, as there were no indication whatsoever that they had a close relationship before this, and thus the 'dating rumors' started to go into overdrive.

But Jang Na Ra's management agency has denied the dating rumors by stating through its official blog, "Their relationship has always been this good. To show his support for Jang Na Ra, Kim Nam Gil made a trip to the film set of 'School 2013' and even called for a meal truck."

A related insider expressed, "When Jang Nara heard that Kim Nam Gil was coming, she immediately went to welcome him, and bowed respectfully to him. Kim Nam Gil had previously starred in KBS 2TV 'School in 1999, and to Jang Nara, he is like a big senior to her. So Jang Na Ra has often gone to Kim Nam Gil for guidance."

In addition, Kim Nam Gil is also the senior of Choi Daniel, so the 3 can be seen chatting often in the waiting room, and have heart-to-heart conversations.

The insider added, "Many have expressed their suspicion of their relationship through SNS, but this is only a mere treat from Kim Nam Gil who is reminiscing about his past memories of filming 'School' in the past. So we hope that everyone can just treat this normally and not jump to conclusions."

Meanwhile, Jang Na Ra and Choi Daniel is currently starring as home teachers Jung Jae In and Kang Se Chan respectively of 'Year 2, Class 2' in 'School 2013' and getting lots of love from viewers.

[News] Lee Seung Gi’s “Looking Back” tops Billboard’s ‘K-Pop Hot 100′ for sixth consecutive week.

[News] Lee Seung Gi’s “Looking Back” tops Billboard’s ‘K-Pop Hot 100′ for sixth consecutive week.

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Lee Seung Gi‘s “Looking Back” is still going strong by topping Billboard‘s ‘K-Pop Hot 100‘ chart for the sixth consecutive week, setting a record!

According to Billboard on the 4th, “Looking Back” has consistently ranked #1 on the ‘K-Pop Hot 100′ since its release back on November 22nd. The single has even surpassed Psy‘s “Gangnam Style” and IU‘s “You And I“‘s outstanding record of maintaining the #1 spot for five consecutive weeks.

Trailing behind is Girls’ Generation‘s “Dancing Queen” in 2nd place, Akdong Musician‘s “You Are Attractive” in 3rd, and B2ST‘s Yoseob‘s “Caffeine” in 4th.

[News] “Reply 1997” drama to be turned into book.

[News] “Reply 1997” drama to be turned into book.

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In a backward turn, the tvN drama “Reply 1997” will now be turned into a book.

The hit show from last year will become the first piece to make the transition from airwaves to paper by CJ E&M network.

“It’s the first time we’ve taken a drama and made it into a book,” said a spokesperson from the network.

When the show wrapped up in September, CJ, the parent company of tvN, was approached by several publishers to make a novel out of the show.

The 16-part TV series examined the extreme fan culture that emerged in the 1990s when idol groups took center stage and K-pop was just blossoming.

Moving back and forth between the past and present, the story centered on the lives of high school friends in Busan.

A-Pink’s Jung Eun-ji and “Super Star K” winner Seo In-guk played the leads.

[News] Jun Ji Hyun reported to have suffered a facial injury while filming ‘Berlin’.

[News] Jun Ji Hyun reported to have suffered a facial injury while filming ‘Berlin’.

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It has been belatedly revealed that Jun Ji Hyun suffered an injury to her face while filming ‘Berlin‘.

The movie ‘Berlin’ centers around secret agents whose targets are each other. Each secret agent lives in Berlin, and it is a large-scale action project in which Jun Ji Hyun plays Yeon Jung Hee, a translator. Jun Ji Hyun went through dangerous action scenes for the movie and it was during one of these scenes that the actress was injured.

She had previously worked with wires on ‘The Thieves‘. In ‘Berlin’, she also used them expertly even to perform extremely difficult moves, surprising the entire set.

The movie representative revealed, “Because it is a large-scale action project, there are many upgraded action scenes such as larger-scale shooting scenes. There were continuous action scenes that the actors had difficulty performing. There was especially this large-scale shooting scene where shells were flying all over the place. During the scene, a shell got embedded in Jun Ji Hyun’s face. However, she just continued on filming after extracting the shell. She was very professional,” praising the actress.
‘Berlin’ will start playing on the 31st.

[News] Kim Nam Gil "I was surprised about the scandal rumors. I only want to cheer my juniors".

[News] Kim Nam Gil "I was surprised about the scandal rumors. I only want to cheer my juniors".

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Actor Kim Nam Gil burst in laughter after the news of him and Jang Nara are dating surfaced.

It was known from earlier news that Kim Nam Gil sent a truck of meals for the staff of KBS2 drama School 2013. On a phone interview with the actor, he clarified that he has close friendship with Jang Nara and Choi Daniel, who are the main leads of the said drama.

"They are filming under a very cold weather, and as a senior I want to cheer them up even if by little means", he explained.

Recently, an article hit the internet media, claiming that Kim Nam Gil, actor well-known for his role in Queen Seon Duk, and Jang Nara, actress who was extremely popular during the early 2000′s, were in a relationship. Kim’s representatives replied to their questioners that the news contained deductive fallacies, where the reporters thought Jang received a gift because she and Kim were dating. It was later revealed that Daniel Choi also received the same gift, debunking the reporters theory of the two going out.

However, it was revealed that the two had a friendship but it did not extend upon a relationship, and the two were surprised when various news outlets reported the two were dating.

[News] Kim Nam Gil and Lee So Yeon photo shoot "The Track" of MBC MUSIC.

[News] Kim Nam Gil and Lee So Yeon photo shoot "The Track" of MBC MUSIC.

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Shining stars Kim Nam Gil and Lee So Yeon's sweet "two-shot" photo for their upcoming guesting in MBC's music talk show The Track became public. Working together in the same agency, Star J Entertainment, the two actors poses a heartwarming appearance for the public with bright smiles.

Lee So Yeon exudes purity with her one piece beige dress while Kim Nam Gil drew simple yet sexy appeal. "The Track" invites top celebrities featuring their life stories and memories.

Recently, for Lee So Yeon has served as the MC of "The Track" of MBC MUSIC, Kim Nam Gil has appeared as a guest. After the shooting was over, the two friends took a shot authentication.

Lee So Yeon and Kim Nam Gil is smiling brightly in the photo. Lee So Yeon was simple yet sexy appeal the appeal court in beige Kim Nam Gil also charm, neat in dress beige.

Top-class entertainer has appeared as a guest every week, talked about his life, in a music talk show to introduce the music of memories, "The Track" is broadcast every Thursday at 11 pm in Korea.

Entangled with a introduction to sensibility for music, the talk show will be broadcast on Thursdays at 11 PM. Other stars who were featured in the show were Jang Dong Gun, Cha Tae Hyun and Ahn.

We're now enthusiastically in the "birth" family SBS daily drama that clenching the meaning of family in the material is that Lee So Yeon adoption. Kim Nam Gil is preparing a massive fan tour to be held in Tokyo, Osaka and Nagoya, Japan.

[News] Jang Keun Suk makes a powerful entrance at Chinese concert.

[News] Jang Keun Suk makes a powerful entrance at Chinese concert.

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Hallyu star Jang Keun Suk recently captured the Chinese fans.

According to the China Foto Press (CFP), Jang attended a Chinese concert on December 31.

At the concert, Jang came to the stage riding a yellow convertible in a black suit and gold shirt. A lucky female fan received a necklace and a hug from Jang.

Jang performed “Hello, Hello,” “Shake It,” and “Gotta Getcha” for about eighteen minutes and made the audience go crazy with excitement. Since even the top Chinese star got less time on the stage than Jang, he proved his high popularity in China.

Chinese people said, “Jang overcame the limits of language and received enthusiastic encouragement from the fans.” At the concert, Jang announced that his new title song will be released in 2013 and will be written in Chinese. This made his fans excited.