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Lee Seung Gi enlists Park Shin Hye to co-star in his debut Japanese MV

As Lee Seung Gi prepares for his debut in Japan, new details on his projects are emerging day by day. After reporting on his jacket cover for his debut album, the media is now reporting on a snapshot taken on the set of Lee Seung Gi’s Japanese PV (promotional music video). An online community forum has shared the above picture under the title, ‘Lee Seung Gi, with a bundle of green onions in one hand..‘ Lee Seung Gi is sporting a red scarf while holding a bag of green onions in one hand and the other holding various other grocery bags. Right next to Lee Seung Gi is no other than actress Park Shin Hye who is embracing a paper envelope. Netizens responded to this picture saying, “Seung Gi oppa, please don’t cook~“, “I can’t wait for the music video“, and “Of course popular Seung Gi oppa always draws a crowd“. Lee Seung Gi will be releasing his first Japanese single ‘Love Time’ on March 6th. Source & Image: Korean Economic Daily via Nate

Girls Generation TaeYeon Acting Cute To Get What She Wants VIDEO - KpopStarz

KpopStarzGirls Generation TaeYeon Acting Cute To Get What She Wants VIDEOKpopStarzby KpopStarz Reporter SNSD TaeYeon is acting as cute as can be to MinHo from SHINY in order to get what she wants. It is a scene from a preview of the next week's episode of the drama they are both appearing in, called Dorongnyong Dosa or also known as ...SNSD's Taeyeon and SHINee's Minho Release Preview for “Salamander Guru and the ...Soompiall 5 news articles »

Park Ji Yoon returns to the music scene with single, “Quiet Dream”

Singer Park Ji Yoon (30) has returned to the music scene with a new song for the first time in three years. The singer released her single, “Quiet Dream“, from her upcoming 8th full-length album to reconnect with her fans. The singer who has been quiet after releasing her 7th album ‘Flower, First Again‘ in 2009 also drew attention after announcing that she would be joining the line up of tvN‘s ‘Opera Star 2012‘. Park Ji Yoon first debuted in 1997 with a dance album under JYP Entertainment. Although her concept under JYP was sexy and seductive, she left the music scene and returned in 2007 completely transformed as a more mellow musician. Her new song “Quiet Dream” is one that she herself has personally written and composed, and the poetic lyrics pair well with the delicate melody. Park Ji Yoon’s new style of music is definitely different from her days singing “Adult Ceremony“. Which style do you prefer? Remember to support by purchasing the music. Teaser of 8th album: Source & Image : SportsKhan via Naver, JoongAng

Jiyoung & Suzy open their own make up shop on ‘Invincible Youth 2′

KARA‘s Kang Jiyoung and miss A‘s Suzy opened their very own makeup shop. On the February 4th episode of KBS 2TV‘s ‘Invincible Youth 2‘, the G8 members became granddaughters to various elderly women in the area and spent some quality time together. Jiyoung and Suzy visited the home of a woman who helped them make kimchi on the last episode, and they shared some good conversations as well as some roasted sweet potatoes. The elderly woman remarked that her husband no longer calls her his wife and refers to her as ‘grandma’, and Jiyoung and Suzy decided that they wanted to help her look her best so that her husband would no longer see her as a ‘grandma’. Jiyoung put her makeup skills to the test, and completed the woman’s makeup, starting with a face mask to revitalize her skin. Jiyoung and Suzy had some differing opinions when it came to applying the makeup, but they seemed to agree on things like eyebrow liner, eyeliner, artificial lashes, and more. f(x) member Amber who was there with them also offered her help, styling the elderly woman’s hair. Source & Image: OSEN via Nate

JYJ’s Jaejoong arrives in Turkey

JYJ‘s Jaejoong has arrived in Turkey to attend his fan meeting! As reported previously, Jaejoong will be holding an independent fan meeting event with his fans at Ankara University. Jaejoong departed for Turkey earlier in the day through Incheon International Airport, wearing a chic all-black ensemble with a luxurious pair of shades. Many Turkish fans patiently waited for his arrival and upon seeing Jaejoong, the fans started chanting, “Jaejoong JYJ“. Jaejoong was quickly ushered to an awaiting vehicle by security. Check out the fan cam footage below!

4men’s Shin Yong Jae is Song Chang Sik’s doppelganger? G.O & JeA impress on Immortal Song 2

The February 4th episode of KBS ‘Immortal Song 2‘ was a continuation of last week’s homage to legendary singer, Song Chang Sik. 4men‘s Shin Yong Jae put on a performance of Song Chang Sik’s classic hit song, “Why Do You Call“, showcasing his powerful vocals with a performance that left a strong impression on the viewers. But the first thing Song Chang Sik said after watching his performance was, “You look exactly like me“, which caused everyone on set to explode in laughter. MC Shin Dong Yeob witfully added, “Without his glasses, you guys look even more alike,” which continued the laughs in the studio. Additionally, Brown Eyed Girls‘ JeA and MBLAQ‘s G.O impressed the audience with their powerful performances, check it below. Brown Eyed Girls’ JeA MBLAQ’s G.O Full Episode: Source & Image: HanKyung via Nate

Block B fans angry at MBC’s Music Core

The seven boys of talented hip-hop group Block B made their return on the February 4th edition of MBC‘s Music Core with a performance of “Nanrina” from their second mini-album titled ‘Welcome to the Block‘. Fans would normally be happy about this but many Block B fans were angered over their perceived mistreatment of the boys. Block B opened the show on Music Core, and some fans took this as an insult because Block B is a hot group making their return and usually the opening of the show is reserved for lesser known artists. Additionally, fans didn’t like the fact that the important dance routine from the beginning of “Nanrina” was cut out. After the broadcast was over, many netizens immediately took to online message boards and utilized SNS to share their angry thoughts. Netizens commented, “I was so surprised that they cut out the most important dance part. I was also really upset that they put Block B first over the lesser known artists,” and “The cameramen didn’t even properly capture the members performance.” Block B has showed power and compelling choreography through “Nanrina”. Member Zico also had a huge influence by producing 5 of the 6 tracks on their new mini album. Should fans be legitimately angry or is it an overreaction? Source + Image: Newsen via Nate

Cute Taeyeon (SNSD), Aloof Minho (SHINee) - KpopStarz

KpopStarzCute Taeyeon (SNSD), Aloof Minho (SHINee)KpopStarzby KpopStarz Reporter SHINee Minho stays aloof to SNSD Taeyeon's cuteness. A beind scend clip of the SBS sitcom "The Lizzard Master and Shadow Fabricators" captures the date scene of Taeyeon and Minho. In this scene, Taeyeon tries to entice Minho into ...

NU’EST introduces their official Facebook page

Pledis Entertainment‘s first boy group, NU’EST, have finally opened an official Facebook page! Though they’ve yet to debut, NU’EST enjoys strong public interest thanks to their gradual introduction to the K-Pop community. Now fans from all over the world will get to learn more about the group and stay connected with them through their Facebook. The boys released two video messages, one in English and the other in Korean, to share the good news. Check it out below, and then take a look at NU’EST’s Facebook page! —- < English video message > - < Korean video message > —- Thanks to everyone who sent in this tip!

Actress Kim Sun Ah reveals she’s close friends with BoA

On Feruary 3rd, actress Kim Sun Ah revealed her surprising friendship with pop queen BoA. Writing through her me2day account, Kim Sun Ah said, “No. 1 Boa is awesome~~ We’vealways dreamed about being different, hehe.” She added, “I should have stood further back when taking the picture! BoA is awesome! She always carefully monitors my dramas and always cheers me on. She is always~~ the No.1 girl! She is so cool these day!” The actress from ‘My Name is Kim Sam Soon‘ and ‘Summer Scent‘ made several little jokes in her post by referring to BoA as “No.1″, which is also the name of the song that allowed BoA’s popularity in Korea to explode. The two stars look like sisters as they pose for the camera with their makeup-free faces. Netizens commented, “It’s nice to see the closeness between the two of you” and “Kim Sun Ah’s famous connections. She seems to know everyone!” Source: Kim Sun Ah’s me2day

Rainbow’s Jisook is able to hide in a backpack

Rainbow’s Jisook made fans laugh with her goofy staged photos. On February 4th, Jisook attached four pictures to a tweet that read, “4-part series of ‘Jisook in a knapsack’, hehehe. The weather is cold nowadays, but in here it’s warm! ehehehehe You could even eat kimbap in here.” Jisook played a quick game of hide-and-go-seek with the camera, concealing herself in a huge hiking backpack without giving herself away. The adorable idol can be seen peeking out of the bag, before the camera zooms in to take a closer shot. With hiking brands like The North Face being a hot trend in Korea right now, Jisook’s pixie-like selcas will help the ladies love the trend as well! In related news, Jisook is currently promoting “Hoi Hoi“ with sub-unit Rainbow Pixie. Source & Image: Jisook’s Twitter

How much did it cost to create Kim Soo Hyun’s ‘Moon-Sun’ costume?

It looks like MBC spared no expense for their hit drama, ‘The Moon that Embraces the Sun‘, as seen by the production costs for Kim Soo Hyun‘s regal outfit. On February 4th, MBC’s Director of Art Bong Hyeon Sook revealed, “Kim Soo Hyun’s ‘gonryongpo’ costume was created by hand. Embroidering it alone took one month.” Reportedly, the cost of Kim Soo Hyun’s costume was 1.5 million won (~ $1,348.00 USD). The scarlet coloring of the King’s everyday outfit combined with the knowledge that it was hand-embroidered certainly gives Kim Soo Hyun an extra sheen of majesty. The actor has been gaining much popularity as the firm young king who remains loyal to the memory of his childhood love. ‘The Moon that Embraces the Sun’ also made headlines recently after it neared the 40% viewership rating with its latest episode. Source: TV Report via Nate

f(x)’s Sulli & Amber say “Bboing Bboing” for the camera

The groupmates of the original “Bboing Bboing~” girl have decided to show some aegyo of their own! On February 3rd, f(x)‘s Amber revealed a selca she took with Sulli through her me2day account. She wrote, “Kekeke I’m Amberrrr~ Also, [here's] Sulli. Having a ribbon party with Sulli in Taiwan keke~ Fail..^^;;” Both girls sport extra large ribbons on their heads while looking into the camera with cutesy expressions. Fans were particularly drawn to Amber’s ‘Bboing Bboing’ pose, which was made popular through ‘High Kick 3‘ by fellow member Krystal. Netizens laughed as they commented, “I love seeing Amber do aegyo!, and “What fail? You looking cute? Bboing Bboing~” Source + Image: Amber’s me2day

Yoon Mi Rae points out that Jay Park and Tiger JK look alike

Korea’s hip hop queen Yoon Mi Rae sparked a hot topic online after she pointed out that her husband and Jay Park looked alike. On February 3rd, Yoon Mi Rae tweeted, “Even when I look at them, they’re similar,” before posting side-by-side screenshots of Tiger JK and Jay Park. Scanning the photos from left to right, netizens immediately agreed with Yoon Mi Rae’s observation. Both Jay Park and Tiger JK possess a charming mix of boyish charm with a masculine physique. They also have similar jawlines and noses. Netizens commented, “So will Jay Park become like Tiger JK in the future?” and “They look like brothers!“ In related news, Tiger JK is currently working on his new album. He recently collaborated with Brian Joo on his new album, as did Jay Park, who will soon be releasing a new album of his own. Source: Yoon Mi Rae’s Twitter

2NE1′s Park Bom shows off her long legs at the beach

2NE1’s Park Bom showed off her long legs while taking a stroll down a Philippine beach. On February 4th, Park Bom shared this picture through her me2day and wrote, “My back side~ puahahaha. I’ll continue to update throughout the entire day today.” The powerhouse vocalist wore hot pink shorts that immediately drew eyes to her model-esque legs. Caught in mid-motion with her hair tied up in a high ponytail, fans complimented the elegant quality of her photo. Comments on the post included, “She has the best legs in the entertainment industry” and “Truly a goddess!” Park Bom and her groupmates are currently enjoying their vacation in the Philippines. Source & Image: Park Bom’s me2day