[Photo & News] Song Hye Kyo and Jo In Sung go on a snow date.

[Photo & News] Song Hye Kyo and Jo In Sung go on a snow date.
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Actor Jo In Sung and actress Song Hye Kyo will go on a snow date.

On the seventh episode of SBS’s Wednesday-Thursday series That Winter The Wind Blows, which will air on February 28, Jo and Song couple and Kim Beom and A pink’s Jung Eun Ji couple will go on a double date.

In the pictures, Jo and Song are laying down in the snow while taking self portraits together. Kim and Jung are also having fun riding together on a sled.

The scene was taken at a ski resort in Gangwon-do. The four actors and actresses looked excited as if they had gone on a real vacation. Since the preview for the seventh episode aired on February 27, many people are eagerly anticipating seeing their romance on a beautiful snow field.

The series is a classic melodrama about humanity and true love. It is written by writer No Hee Kyung and produced by director Kim Kyu Tae.

[News] BoA, Big Bang’s Daesung, and Jang Keun Suk enter the Oricon Top 10.

[News] BoA, Big Bang’s Daesung, and Jang Keun Suk enter the Oricon Top 10.
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BoA, Big Bang’s Daesung, and Jang Keun Suk have proved their high popularity once again by entering the Top 10 list of the Oricon.

According to the Oricon chart in Japan on February 28, Jang released his first regular EP as a member of Team H on February 27 and ranked second on the Oricon Daily Chart.
Team H is composed of Jang and music producer Big Brother. The EP includes many electronic songs.

Daesung also released his first solo EP D’scover on the same day in Japan and ranked fourth on the Oricon Daily. He is planning to hold twenty-five concerts starting in March through June in nineteen Japanese cities.

BoA released her new Japanese single “Only One” and ranked ninth on the same chart. The single is the Japanese version of the song that she released in Korea last year.

BoA debuted in Japan in 2001 and has ranked first on the Oricon several times. Even though it has been twelve years since her debut, she showed off her power by entering the Top 10 list on the Oricon.

[News] Song Seung Hun reveals his charisma.

[News] Song Seung Hun reveals his charisma.
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Actor Song Seung Hun revealed how he is doing by uploading a picture.
On February 28, Song uploaded a picture on his Twitter with the caption, “Hello Singapore.”

In the picture, Song looks chic in a leather jacket and sunglasses. He showed off his manly charms with his sharp chin.

Netizens commented: “Song Seung Hun is still so handsome.” “The picture looks like a pictorial.” “Handsome.” “He is so charismatic.” “I look forward to ‘When A Man Loves.’”
Song Seung Hun will appear on MBC’s When A Man Loves, which will be broadcast in April.

[News] Kim Hye Soo Joins First Script Reading for ′God of the Workplace′.

[News] Kim Hye Soo Joins First Script Reading for ′God of the Workplace′.
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Kim Hye Soo succeeded in looking her role at a script reading session for KBS2′s God of the Workplace.

The actress attended the script reading held on February 26 for the drama. She appeared in a bob, a black t-shirt and thick-rimmed glasses.

She immediately took over with her bold charisma. Her boldness also showed in her lines as she recited them, making everyone present laugh at the comical dialogue.

She often asked for her fellow actors′ opinions, saying things like, "Don′t you think the script is so funny?" and also was seen conversing with screenwriter Yoon Nan Joong about her opinion on the role and the script. Oh Ji Ho received a bout of praise from her, as she said he is truly a skilled actor.

All members of the cast were present this day, including the director, screenwriter, Oh Ji Ho, Lee Hee Jun, Jung Yu Mi, Jeon Hye Bin and 2AM′s Jo Kwon. The session took place for three hours as the actors poured out their passion toward the drama.

God of the Workplace is a drama about Miss Kim (Kim Hye Soo), a big shot contract worker that is so charismatic not even a high-level executive can make her budge. She will be at odds with the elite Jang Kyu Jik (Oh Ji Ho).

The drama will air its first episode on April 1 in Advertisement Genius Lee Tae Baek′s time slot.

[News] Henney meets injured sea lions, seals.

[News] Henney meets injured sea lions, seals.
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Actor Daniel Henney has plunged into the project of saving our oceans at the San Pedro Marine Mammal Care Center.

In line with the Korean InStyle magazine celebrating its 10th year in March, Henney was picked as one of 10 local celebrities to take on a charity project.

For his part, the Hallyu heartthrob cleaned up the ocean around his home in the United States.

With the beauty brand La Mer as his supporter, Henney took time to meet some injured sea lions and seals and picked up rubbish at a marine animal shelter in California early this month.

A representative from the magazine said that despite his busy schedule promoting the films “Shanghai Calling” and “Last Stand,” Henney spent five days as a volunteer.

The model-turned-actor of Korean descent said he took a lot away from his volunteer efforts.

“After seeing the polluted ocean, I realized that we need to educate the public about the importance of clean waterways,” he explained.

[News] Ben Wong Leads in “Food for the Slaves” After 16 Year Wait.

[News] Ben Wong Leads in “Food for the Slaves” After 16 Year Wait.
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After waiting for 16 years, Ben Wong (黃智賢) is once again leading a TVB drama. Due to Raymond Lam (林峯) declining to film Food for the Slaves <食為奴>, 45-year-old Ben Wong stepped in for the role of Emperor Yongzheng. At the costume fitting yesterday, Ben has already shaven his head and will cherish the opportunity.

In an earlier sales presentation filmed for Food for the Slaves, Raymond Lam, Ron Ng (吳卓羲), and Fala Chen ( 陳法拉) had appeared in the video clip. Due to hectic filming schedules, the featured actors are now replaced by Ben Wong, Wong Cho Lam (王祖藍), and Joey Meng (萬綺雯).

After starring in A Kindred Spirit <真情> and attaining high recognition, Ben Wong’s former leading role was in 1997′s Triumph Over Evil <真命天師>. His screen time in TVB dramas slipped in the following years, prompting Ben to leave TVB for better pay. Ben returned to TVB in 2004 and appeared in minor roles, having to prove himself for the last 9 years before the company decided to cast him as lead once again.

Ben looked forward to generating new sparks with recent audience favorite, Wong Cho Lam, and is unafraid that viewers will compare their performances.

Although Cho Lam’s Inbound Troubles <老表，你好嘢!> was a critical and ratings success, he will not be involved in developing the script for Food for the Slaves. Cho Lam joked, “Haven’t I been scolded enough already? This time, I will only act.”

Joey Meng will portray a 25-year-old Lu Siniang in the drama. “Don’t say I’m a middle-aged woman anymore!”
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[News] Ji Chang-wook triumphant in Japan.

[News] Ji Chang-wook triumphant in Japan.
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Ji Chang-wook proved that he deserves the title “Hallyu Actor” alongside his peers after a triumphant Japanese fan meet.

Ji’s agency confirmed that the 25-year-old star held two fan meets, one in Tokyo and the another in Osaka, from Saturday to Sunday.

The agency said that leading up to the event, all tickets were sold out within 10 minutes of going on sale. As a result, two additional sessions were added in the Japanese capital.

The actor also said that he enjoyed himself despite it being “totally different from working on a drama or a movie.”

In particular, Ji said he loved interacting with his Japanese fans.

Ji was in the SBS drama “Five Fingers,” which wrapped up recently.

In December, he made headlines for being involved in a car accident.

Although he did get a few cuts on his forehead, he was otherwise OK.

[News] 2013 Will Be Wallace Chung’s Milestone Year.

[News] 2013 Will Be Wallace Chung’s Milestone Year.
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Above: Wallace Chung stars as Qiao Feng in “Tian Lung Ba Bu”.

With two films and one blockbuster television drama ready for broadcast in 2013, Hong Kong actor Wallace Chung (鍾漢良) is expected to hit the next milestone of his career this year. Although the actor debuted in the industry as a TVB managed artist, it was his being a singer in Taiwan that attributed to his fame. Wallace has also been enjoying explosive fame in mainland China after portraying Emperor Kangxi in Zhang Jizhong’s (张纪中) Royal Tramp <鹿鼎记> in 2008.

In March, fans will be see Wallace in the television drama adaptation of Tong Hua’s (桐华) Best Time <最美的时光>. The drama also stars Janine Chang (张钧甯) and Smile Jia (贾乃亮).

After signing under Johnnie To’s (杜琪峯) management last year, Wallace will switch his career focus to Hong Kong, expanding his film, television, and music career in the Greater China region.

Wallace’s Fall in Love <愛神> costar, Zhang Li (张俪), exclaimed, “As long as Wallace Chung is around, the surrounding environment will be as loud as the Lunar New Year eve. So many people, so many screams!”

Wallace’s adventurous New Year will start with the mainland Chinese romance film Fall in Love starring opposite Olivia Wang (王子文) and Zhang Li, which will be released in March 2013. Despite a decade of filming experience behind his back, Wallace will debut his first marriage proposal scene in Fall in Love. The 38-year-old Wallace expressed that he never had to propose to anyone in his life, so filming the scene was quite an interesting experience for the actor.

After signing under Johnnie To’s (杜琪峯) management last year, Wallace will switch his career focus to Hong Kong, expanding his film, television, and music career in the Greater China region.

The actor’s next big project, the Johnnie To film Drug War <毒戰>, will also open in theaters next month. Wallace will costar with Louis Koo (古天樂), Sun Honglei (孙红), Huang Yi (黄奕), Gordon Lam (林家棟), and Michelle Ye (葉璇) in the Hong Kong-China co-produced action flick.

Wallace will also star as Qiao Feng in Tian Long Ba Bu <天龙八部>, the fifth television adaptation of Jin Yong’s(金庸) wuxia novel Demi-Gods and Semi-Devils. Coming to mainland television channels this fall, Tian Long Ba Bu is adapted from the latest edition of the original novel, in which Qiao Feng’s story arc is expanded.

The comparatively underwhelming cast of Tian Long Ba Bu lowered fans’ anticipation for the remake. Nonetheless, Wallace expressed that portraying Qiao Feng is another milestone to his film career. “It’s a role I never filmed before,” said Wallace. “Filming had been laborious, but I really enjoyed my time as Qiao Feng.”
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[VOD & News] Lee Da-hae to represent Kia.

[VOD & News] Lee Da-hae to represent Kia.
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Lee Da-hae, the star of “Iris 2.” has landed another big role. She will be the face of Kia Motor’s K3 line of automobiles.

Forestar Entertainment said that the secret agent played by Lee in the current drama fit perfectly with its products, thus the company decided to seal the deal.

Co-directed by Pyo Min-soo, best-known for romance films, and Kim Tae-hoon from the action genre, the new program is a sequel to “Iris,” which starred Kim Tae-hee and Lee Byung-hun.

[News] Kim Bum and Kim Kang Woo Talk ′Psychometry′ at Press Preview.

[News] Kim Bum and Kim Kang Woo Talk ′Psychometry′ at Press Preview.
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Co-stars Kim Bum and Kim Kang Woo in the upcoming mystery thriller “Psychometry,” prove to be celebrity social butterflies through the huge and unexpected star turn-up for the VIP premiere.

On February 26, the VIP premiere of “Psychometry” was held at the CGV theaters in Wangshipri, Seoul. A dazzling wave of celebrities stepped on the red carpet and posed in front of the cameras to show support for their friends in the film. Eyes were especially drawn to the fact that many beautiful female celebrities attended to support the film.

Celebrities who attended the event include Park Min Young, Jung Eun Ji, Go Ara, Kim So Eun, Jo Yeo Jung, Lee Yoon Ji, Han Ji Min, Han Hye Jin, Jung Il Woo, Choi Philip, Lee Chung Ah, Lee Kwang Soo, Yoon Jin Yi and more.

“Psychometry” is about a detective (Kim Kang Woo) who tries to hunt down a serial child kidnapper and a witness (Kim Bum) who possesses a supernatural ability called psychometry. The film is expected to hit theaters on March 7.

[News] Shin Se Kyung to Hold a Sweet Fansigning for a Coffee Branch.

[News] Shin Se Kyung to Hold a Sweet Fansigning for a Coffee Branch.
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Shin Se Kyung will be inviting her fans to a fansigning for Dal.Komm Coffee.

On February 28, Shin Se Kyung′s agency Namoo actors announced, "Shin Se Kyung will be holding a fansigning event on March 6 in front of Dal.Komm Coffee′s Myongji University branch."

Despite her busy schedule with the MBC drama When a Man Falls in Love, the actress has still found time to meet with her fans.

Through her agency, she commented, "It′s the start of the new school year and so you′ll feel expectant, and I hope those emotions last until the end. I hope you′ll fill your heart with a variety of activities other than study, and have a great school year."

When a Man Falls in Love is a romance piece. Shin Se Kyung will get involved in a love triangle with Song Seung Hun and Yeon Woo Jin. It will air its first episode on April 3.

[News] Jang Dong Gun Becomes Honorary Ambassador for Incheon International Airport.

[News] Jang Dong Gun Becomes Honorary Ambassador for Incheon International Airport.
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On February 27, actor Jang Dong Gun was appointed as the honorary ambassador for Korea’s Incheon International Airport at the airport’s Millennium Hall.

Jang Dong Gun is one of the most representative actors of Korea as well as a world star who recently starred in the drama Gentlemen’s Dignity in 2012.

He previously visited Congo last November to help children in poverty, actively participating in volunteer works beyond his acting career.

A source from Incheon airport said, “With Incheon International Airport winning the Airport Service Quality for seven consecutive years and being chosen by Business Travelers for ‘Best Duty-Free in the World’ category for three years in a row, we found a similarity between the actor and the airport as world star Jang Dong Gun was also representing Korea globally at its best.”

He added, “We hope to further promote Korea through our partnership with honorary ambassador Jang Dong Gun as the Incheon International Airport will continue to be a globally leading airport with the best duty-free shops.”

Jang Dong Gun will be actively partaking in Incheon International Airport events for one year, starting with the AIRSTAR Avenue sweepstakes on the day of his appointment.

[News] Park Shin Hye Bids Goodbye to “My Flower Boy Neighbor”.

[News] Park Shin Hye Bids Goodbye to “My Flower Boy Neighbor”. 
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Park Shin Hye sent out a bittersweet message to commemorate the finale of her latest series “My Flower Boy Neighbor.”

The actress expressed her sentiments, saying, “Through this story of a solitude-loving young woman, I have received your love for three months, so I am very happy. There were a lot of things that I learned, and I hope to meet you again with a new me.”

“My Flower Boy Neighbor,” the tvN series in which Park Shin Hye co-starred with Yoon Si Yoon aired its 16th and last episode on February 26. The series told the story of a young woman who lived alone and her growing curiosity and relationship with her good-looking neighbor.

Meanwhile, Park Shin Hye has just celebrated her birthday with fans and is currently doing well in the box office with her film, “Miracle of Room Number 7.”

[News] “The King’s Doctor” Pulls Off 20th Win on Mon-Tues TV Chart.

Actor Cho Seung-woo on the set of the MBC drama “The King’s Doctor.” [MBC]

[News] “The King’s Doctor” Pulls Off 20th Win on Mon-Tues TV Chart.
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The MBC series “The King’s Doctor” has achieved its 20th win on the Monday and Tuesday ratings chart.

The period medical drama dominated the chart with an average of 20.3 percent ratings during the week of February 25 and 26, TNmS [Total National Multimedia Statistics] showed on Wednesday.

The Cho Seung-woo and Lee Yo-won starrer widened the gap between the runner-up “Queen of Ambition” by depicting a satisfying revenge of a doctor  called Gwang-hyun [played by Cho].

The No. 2 drama kept its spot after drawing in an average of 18.3 percent of total viewers in the same time frame, seeing a fall of 1.2 percent.

Starring Kwone Sang-woo and Soo Ae, the tale of bizarre love and revenge is getting good responses by its speedy development and interesting storylines.

The KBS series ““AD Genius Lee Tae Baek” ranked at the bottom of the chart with 4.2 percent ratings, the lowest figure among its eight episodes which aired so far.

In the meantime, Nielsen Korea put the three dramas in the same order yet different figures from TNmS’ during the fourth week of February.

While “The King’s Doctor” grabbed the top seed with 19.7 percent, “Queen of Ambition” and “AD Genius” followed next with 17.6 and 4.1 percent ratings, respectively.

[News] Lee Dong Wook will play the lead role in Heaven’s Order.

[News] Lee Dong Wook will play the lead role in Heaven’s Order.
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Actor Lee Dong Woo recently decided to play the lead role in KBS 2TV’s new historical drama series Heaven’s Order, which will start airing in April.

The series is the first drama series for Lee to appear in a year and two months.
Choi Won, the character Lee will play, is a doctor who runs away after being falsely accused of murder.

He’s talented enough to become a royal physician, but he’s not interested in success or fame. He just wants to stay with his daughter who is sick, and he does everything for her.  Lee said he would focus on his acting career when he finished SBS TV’s Kang Shim Jang.

Lee says, “I’m very nervous to do a new project in a year and two months, but I’m also excited about my new historical drama series. I like its unusual story and my character. Selecting the right genre is important for actors, but the most important part is to impress viewers with acting. I thought I should portray a father who loves his daughter well. I think it will be physically very hard because it’s a historical drama series, but I think I can see the beauty of spring in Korea during the shooting. I’ll prepare a lot. I’m also excited about working with other actors.”

Heaven’s Order will start airing in April after KBS 2TV’s Iris 2 goes off the air. Lee will start shooting the series on February 27.

[News] Park Shin Hye ten years ago: “She hasn’t changed a bit”.

[News] Park Shin Hye ten years ago: “She hasn’t changed a bit”.
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Actress Park Shin Hye is drawing a lot of attention from an old picture.

On February 18, singer Lee Seung Hwan posted a picture on Dream Factory’s official website with the comment, “I’m releasing a rare picture of Park Shin Hye, who is now in her prime.”

The picture was taken in 2003 when she appeared on a music video for “Flower.” She is showing off her cute appeal, which hasn’t been changed a bit.

Lee added, “She grew up well. Actors, who used to work for Dream Factory, contact me a lot. I’m sure that I didn’t have a bad life.”

People who saw the picture responded: “She was beautiful.” “She is born to be a beauty.” “She’s so cute.” “She hasn’t changed a bit.” “She was a beautiful kid.”

Park played the role of Go Dok Mi on tvN’s series Flower Boy Next Door, which went off air on February 26.

[News] Song Joong Ki, Lee Kwang Soo, Im Joo Hwan and More Visit Zo In Sung on ‘That Winter’ Set.

[News] Song Joong Ki, Lee Kwang Soo, Im Joo Hwan and More Visit Zo In Sung on ‘That Winter’ Set. 
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Song Joong Ki, Lee Kwang Soo, Im Joo Hwan and Kim Ki Bang visited the set of SBS’ That Winter, The Wind Blows to support show their strong friendship with actor Zo In Sung.

The actors appeared on the set on February 25, bringing a food truck with them for the actors and the staff who were working hard during the cold winter. The actors enjoyed their time on the set, eating and conversing with Zo In Sung.

Song Joong Ki reportedly visited Zo In Sung on set before in January as well.

Zo In Sung and Song Joong Ki were previously housed under the same agency. The two also acted in the movie Frozen Flower together with Im Joo Hwan. Lee Kwang Soo and Zo In Sung got to know each other when they were models for a family restaurant, while Zo In Sung and Kim Ki Bang are friends from high school.

Meanwhile, That Winter, The Wind Blows has been gathering speed, holding on to the number one spot in viewership ratings for its timeslot for two weeks.

[News] Song Seung Hun and Shin Se Kyung Get Into Character for ′When a Man Falls in Love′.

[News] Song Seung Hun and Shin Se Kyung Get Into Character for ′When a Man Falls in Love′. 
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Song Seung Hun, Shin Se Kyung, Yeon Woo Jin and Chae Jung An provided a glimpse into the complex love square to come in their drama.

The upcoming MBC drama When a Man Falls in Love released stills of the four leads from its first shoot on February 27.

In the stills, Song Seung Hun is shown as a rough and manly figure, Shin Se Kyung turns up her lovely charms, Yeon Woo Jin seems to embody both pureness and a strong will and Chae Jung An looks intense, as if she will do anything for her love.

The story of the drama starts when the charismatic Han Tae Sang (Song Seung Hun), who has led a rough life, falls in love with Seo Mi Do (Shin Se Kyung), who never loses heart even in difficult situations.

Seo Mi Do, in turn, falls in love with Lee Jae Hee (Yeon Woo Jin) and Baek Sung Ju (Chae Jung An) starts to become obsessed with Han Tae Sang.

The plot has drawn interest as a work from screenwriter Kim In Young, who previously painted her own picture of human emotions in The Equator Man and Women in the Sun.

Kim In Young commented at the first script reading session, "I′ve written many mini series, but I′ve never felt the good feelings I′ve felt for When a Man Falls in Love."

The drama′s first episode will air on April 3.

[News] Kim Hyun Joong Performs for Fans in Brazil and Peru.

[News] Kim Hyun Joong Performs for Fans in Brazil and Peru. 
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Kim Hyun Joong held a series of successful performances in Brazil and Peru.

On February 24, Kim Hyun Joong performed as the Korean representative at the 2013 Korea-Brazil Feel Korea event held in São Paulo, Brazil. There he was able to entertain 2,000 local fans for the first time.

He then moved on to Peru on February 25 to hold his first exclusive fan meeting in South America.

Despite the hot weather, fans gathered in front of Kim Hyun Joong′s hotel to chant his name, and even waited for the singer near the venue the week before the fanmeeting was to be held.

The fanmeeting drew fans not only from Peru, but also from Brazil, Chile, Argentina and other neighboring countries.

Top local news outlets covered Kim Hyun Joong′s trip through the country as well as his fanmeeting.

One official from Peru said, "Kim Hyun Joong is as passionate as his South American fans, and he is the only star who has a unique power that can bring together thousands of fans. We could feel the power of the Korean wave when South American fans started singing along to a majority of the Korean lyrics."

Kim Hyun Joong is currently also touring Japan for his Japan Tour 2013 Unlimited. The tour will take place until March.

[VOD & News] Jang Keun Suk’s project group Team-H reveals PV for Japanese version of “Feel The Beat”.

[VOD & News] Jang Keun Suk’s project group Team-H reveals PV for Japanese version of “Feel The Beat”.
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Team H, composed of actor Jang Keun Suk and DJ Big Brother, has released the music video for the Japanese version of “Feel The Beat“.


The duo debuted with their album ‘Lounge H – The First Impression’ last year, and returned with ‘I Just Wanna Have Fun‘, including title track “Feel the Beat” which has three versions, Korean, Chinese, and Japanese, all created to return the love from fans across Asia.


They’ve already released the Chinese version, and now the PV for the Japanese version is here!

Team-H will continue to meet their Japanese fans at the ‘2013 TEAM H PARTY – I JUST WANNA HAVE FUN‘ in Kobe on the 27th and 28th.