Lee Min Ho greets fans for Chuseok

On September 11th, actor Lee Min Ho greeted his fans for the first time since admitting to dating rumors with fellow ‘City Hunter‘ co-star Park Min Young.
He wrote, “Happy Chuseok!  It’s been a while.  Is everyone spending a comfortable Chuseok holiday?  Remember to make a wish on the full moon ^^.  I hope that everyone has a happy and healthy Chuseok!”
It’s been about a month since he’s last interacted with his fans after going public with his relationship with Park Min Young.  He’s been on break since concluding ‘City Hunter’ and filming CFs on his time away from his schedule.
Netizens commented, “We hope you have a great Chuseok too”, “You must feel strong now that you have someone to spend it with”, and “I wonder what you’ll be doing this Chuseok?”

Choi Ji Woo snags attention with her “House Fashion” on ‘Can’t Live with Losing’

Actress Choi Ji Woo has become a hot topic lately, thanks to her ‘House Fashion’ in a particular scene from the drama series, “Can’t Live with Losing“.
As seen in the screencaps above, the actress slumps around the house in red track pants and oversized Batman tops. Though most would opt for pajamas, Choi Ji Woo was styled with a look that was both laid-back, yet pretty. Netizens noted how the rolled-up sleeves allowed her slim figure to stand out more, and the headband gave the overall look a cute touch.
Reportedly, actress Han Ye Seul also wore the same ‘Bat’ T-shirt on “Spy Myung Wol“, causing netizens to muse over whether this will become the new trend in casual fashion.
In related news, actress Choi Ji woo is busy living the life of ‘Lee Eun Jae‘, a lawyer with a tomboy personality.

Where are the Wonder Girls spending their Chuseok holiday?

Where are the Wonder Girls spending their Chuseok holiday? According to member Yubin, the girls can be found in the practice room, as they prepare for their comeback.
On September 11th, Yubin tweeted, “Celebrating Chuseok on Sunday, group practice costume“.
In the picture, Yubin, Ye Eun, and Hyerim stand together in the ‘Wonder Woman’ pose. Though they’re wearing simple training pants and T-shirts, the girls’ confident expressions and determined attitudes immediately caught netizens’ attention.
Netizens replied, “Can’t wait, can’t wait, can’t wait!“, “You’re so cute“, and “You guys are suffering a lot by having to practice during the Chuseok holiday“.

CSJH’s Dana dreads going out for dinner with co-workers

CSJH‘s Dana confessed that she gets nervous about going to dinners with co-workers.
On September 12th, Dana and Sunday made a guest appearance on SBS‘s “Challenge 1,000 Songs“, where Dana confessed her surprising secret.
She said, “I have a fear of get-together dinners with co-workers.” Due to this fear, she decided to choose a song that would lighten up the mood at a get-together. She chose a song by old school K-pop duo B.B. called ”Sky Land Star Land”.
Dana belted out the song and Sunday added a cute choreography to make the performance all the more better.

U-KISS performs a hilarious trot remake of “Manmanhani”

On September 11th, U-KISS guested on KBS‘s ‘Gag Concert‘ and showed off their variety skills with a trot remake of their hit track, “Manmanhani“.
The show’s ‘Superstar KBS‘ corner has been a hit for a while now thanks to the many idol groups who’ve guested on it with their own trot remixes of their songs.  It’s a favorite amongst viewers, as they get to see their favorite idols really let loose for the sake of laughter.
Three members of U-KISS emerged onto the stage, immediately letting their cool image crumble as they danced to their trot-”Manmanhani”.  Still, it must’ve not been enough, as gagmen joked, “It’s funny because they’re idols, otherwise it’s not funny at all.”
The members disagreed and immediately brought out three more members.  Although they strolled out looking like their usual cool selves, they busted out some hilarious kkap moves the minute the music began playing, complete with ‘kim (seaweed)’ stuck to their teeth and a fake runny nose to add to the comedic effect.

’1N2D’ continues to rule over Sunday variety shows

Every Sunday evening, a battle commences between the three national broadcasters – KBS, MBC, and SBS – with their heavy-hitting lineup of variety shows and programs, all aiming to draw as much as the highly-coveted Sunday evening viewership as possible.
KBS is currently trotting out a quality roster filled with ‘1 Night 2 Days‘ and ‘Qualification of Men‘, while MBC is betting the table on ‘I Am a Singer‘ and ‘House Dream‘, an elimination challenge with a house as the grand prize. SBS is focusing its efforts on the currently high-flying ‘Running Man‘ and its new program ‘Diet Survival Victory‘, a Korean version of ‘The Biggest Loser‘.
So who won, and who lost on the latest edition of television gladiator?
Despite seeing a 4% drop over the past week, ’1 Night 2 Days’ maintained its position as the reigning king of Sunday variety with a whopping nationwide rating of 20.7%. Coming in second place was SBS’s ‘Running Man’, which scored 13.2%, enough to secure its first place position in its timeslot. ‘Qualification of Men’ followed closely behind with 12.2% viewership.
MBC’s ‘I Am a Singer’ seems to be continuing its pattern of roller-coaster ratings, depending on the content of the episodes. The latest performance episode drew 11.4%, a marked increase over last week’s episode, which didn’t show any performances.
Bringing up the rear were MBC’s ‘House Dream’ and SBS’s ‘Diet Survival Victory’, with crash-and-burn ratings of 3.6% and 3.2%, respectively.

Jung Ryeo Won’s ‘Witch look’ makes netizens do a double-take

Actress Jung Ryeo Won made netizens do a double-take when they saw her strange outfit.
On September 10th, the actress posted the photo above and wrote, “Sending my greetings before going on ‘Pain‘s’ opening stage!  Today’s fashion requires a broomstick, doesn’t it?”
Fans laughed with Jung Ryeo Won as they saw her wearing an oversized black hat and a unique multi-patterned sweater dress.  She seems to be waiting for someone inside a coffee shop, and like a true challenger of fashion, hardly blinks an eye over her unusual garb.
Netizens actually complimented the star on her unique look, saying, “A true fashionista“, “Not anyone can look good in that outfit like you do“, “I can’t wait to see your new movie” , and “I want to see the outfit in real life“.

Ballad singers and R&B groups announce they’ll also make their return this fall

It won’t just be girl groups making their comebacks this fall — big name ballad singers and R&B groups are also readying for their return, and it looks like it could be a tough battle for chart positions starting this month!
Music fans are eagerly anticipating the comebacks of Huh Gak, Sung Shi Kyung, Brown Eyed Soul, and Soulstar. Armed with either a richer voice or a dramatic transformation, these artists may very well turn the current trend of idol pop on its head.
Huh Gak will kick off the ‘ballad comebacks’ by releasing his new mini-album on September 16th. It’s said that the charm of his new album lies in his matured voice.
Meanwhile, the ‘Prince of Ballads’, Sung Shi Kyung, will also be making a comeback during the latter part of this year. At this time, he’s busily working with famous composer Hwang Sung Jae to complete the final stage of his new album.
These smooth crooners will be joined by skilled R&B groups, who will also be making a return to the music scene.
First off, Brown Eyed Soul‘s maknae Sunghoon will be releasing his first official solo album on the 22nd of this month. Reportedly, Sunghoon personally composed and wrote all the songs on his new album, so it’ll be quite interesting to see what fresh talents Sunghoon is ready to show.
Meanwhile, Brown Eyed Soul’s leader, Jung Yeob, will be taking the stage sometime in October. Jung Yeob will target the hearts of female fans with his distinct, romantic voice. In addition to releasing his new album and holding a concert of his own, Jung Yeob will also participate in the OST for MBC‘s ‘I Am A Singer’.
Brown Eyed Soul’s company shared some news about another member named Naul, stating, “Following the activities of the other members, Naul is also planning a new project”, and that ‘Through solo activities, this will be an opportunity for each member to make a mark on their individual turfs”.
One of the original R&B groups, Soulstar, will also be making a comeback after a four-year hiatus through a concert called, “SoulstAR is back” on October 30th. Thanks to their unaffected and authentic style, Soulstar has gathered a lot of dedicated fans who have patiently waited years for their comeback.
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The simultaneous return of these artists have raised everyone’s expectations for the onslaught of music scheduled for this fall. How will these talented individuals make an impact on the music industry, and will there be more room for genres other than idol pop?

Jang Dong Gun and Zhang Ziyi snapped exiting dinner meeting for new movie?

Recently, a set of paparazzi shots featuring actor Jang Dong Gun and Chinese top star Zhang Ziyi made its way onto the net and it’s been creating quite the buzz.
According to Chinese reports, Jang Dong Gun headed straight to a hotel on the outskirts of Shanghai upon his arrival to have dinner. After three hours, the actor came out of the hotel with Zhang Ziyi and had a short conversation with the actress before she left in her car with her manager, leaving Jang Dong Gun to continue to chat with others.
Many are suspecting that Zhang Ziyi has been cast alongside Jang Dong Gun for director Heo Jinho‘s new movie production, “Dangerous Liaisons”.
The movie “Dangerous Liaisons” is a remake of the epistolary novel of the same name by Choderlos de Laclos. This new remake will be a romance movie set in Shanghai in the 1930s where a mixed love story will unravel.

Kim Mi Hwa to Kang Ho Dong: “Ho Dong, I’ll lend you my hand”

Comedian Kim Mi Hwa, who’s been in the entertainment industry for quite a while, left some encouraging words for MC Kang Ho Dong through her personal Twitter.

On September 11th, she left a message saying, “When my juniors do something wrong, I don’t confront them immediately, but instead, apply the ‘three chance‘ principle. I think people should be given the time to analyze their misjudgments.”

Additionally, she also left these kind words: “Ho Dong, I’ll lend you my hand.”

Netizens who read her message were blown away by her considerate thoughts, and commented, “I’m prepared to lend you my hand too, so please return as soon as possible”, “You’re such a kind senior, please take care of Ho Dong“, ” I still can’t believe Ho Dong left“, “I respect Ho Dong’s decision, but I don’t think he did wrong” , and ” MC Kang Ho Dong forever! You must return!”

MC Kang Ho Dong had announced on the 9th that he would be temporarily retiring from the entertainment industry due to a tax evasion scandal.

B2ST to make an appearance on ’1N2D’

Popular idol group B2ST will be making a surprise appearance on the next episode of ‘1 Night, 2 Days‘ (’1N2D’)!
On September 18th, KBS‘s ’1N2D’ will air an episode called ‘Viewer’s Trip’, which will see performances from B2ST, Koyote‘s Shinji and Hyun Chul. These special artists will be rocking the stage with loud and exciting songs in front of an audience of 1,000.
The concert is predicted to be an especially thrilling experience, thanks to B2ST’s wide popularity amongst female teens and young adults in their 20′s. But it’ll still be a show that’ll be great to watch with the entire family, as a representative of the show shared that the audience members ranged from little kids to senior citizens.
Prior to MC Kang Ho Dong‘s withdrawal from the entertainment industry, ‘Viewer’s Trip’ was comprised of three parts, but has now been extended to four.

Lee Hongki draws praise for his acting in ‘Noriko Goes to Seoul’

Recently, KBS aired a mini-drama called ‘Noriko Goes to Seoul‘, which tells the story of a Japanese middle-aged woman trying out for a Korean idol audition after being diagnosed with lung cancer.
Aired as a Chuseok special, the drama has been drawing strong praise thanks to Lee Hongki‘s acting. The F.T. Island member plays the role of ‘Min Ha’, a teenager who befriends the main character (played by Takashima Reiko).
Viewers were impressed by Lee Hongki’s performance, as they pointed out his excellent dialogue delivery and smooth acting. “I didn’t know that Lee Hongki was so good at acting,” said one netizen. “He could work as a lead character right now,” praised another.
The drama has also been garnering acclaim for its fresh look at the Hallyu wave in Japan. By exhibiting the deep emotional connections Japanese fans make with Hallyu culture, some critics have deemed ‘Noriko Goes to Seoul’ as a ‘re-analysis’ of Hallyu.

Source: Asia Today, OSEN

Tasha and Tiger JK are preparing for their comebacks!

The ‘King and Queen’ of Korea’s hip-hop scene, Tiger JK and Yoon Mi Rae (a.k.a. Tasha), are finally getting ready for their comebacks!
They both gave up their Chuseok holiday in order to prepare their new work. Tasha is currently working on producing for her husband’s work, while also preparing for her own comeback after four years of downtime.
On September 12th, an acquaintance of Tiger JK stated, “Even though it’s a holiday weekend, the couple is working non-stop on their album.” They added, “Even though she lost a lot of time being a judge of Mnet‘s ‘Superstar K3‘, she is now focusing solely on her album work“.
Tasha was actually planning on making her comeback in the fall, but  dates are tentative. Her album will be comprised of R&B and hip-hop songs

miss A’s Suzy to appear as a MC for KBS’s ‘Win Win’

miss A‘s Suzy will be making a surprise appearance as an MC on KBS‘s ‘Win Win‘!
Suzy will fill the vacant spot left by MC Lee Ki Kwang. She was selected based on her special friendship with singer Jo Sumi, who will also be making a special appearance as a guest.
Suzy and Jo Sumi had worked together for the popular KBS drama, ‘Dream High‘, in which Jo Sumi played as Suzy’s role model and vocal teacher.
While on the show, Jo Sumi revealed some stories about Suzy’s aegyo antics on the filming site, and her unusual glances towards co-star Taecyeon during filming.
Suzy and Jo Sumi’s episode of ‘Win Win’ will air on September 13th.

Lee Seung Gi is a ladies man?

Lee Seung Gi has reborn as ‘Halo Seung Gi’.
On the September 11th episode of KBS 2TV‘s ‘Happy Sunday – 1 Night 2 Days‘, Lee Seung Gi received much love from viewers prior to boarding his flight after passing the ‘lunch money luck random pick’ game. From older women to younger girls, female fans of all ages poured out their love for him. The younger fans even called out oppa towards Lee Seung Gi and hugged him.
As the leader of the lunch money luck random pick game, Lee Seung Gi sent the lunch money to singer Baek Ji Young. Fans emphasized this by exclaiming, “You’re the best” and “I am blinded by his presence”. When the girls covered their eyes to show that they are ‘blinded’ by him, Lee Seung Gi laughed out loud.
However, the love continued even towards announcer Jun Hyun Moo. The girls stated, “You look so much better in person”, “You’re good looking”, and “Please dance to Lucifer” – making Lee Seung Gi jealous of losing attention. Actor Uhm Tae Woong also received the same kind of love, hearing statements like being blinded by his good looks and receiving hugs from the female fans – drawing out much laughter towards Lee Seung Gi’s situation.

SBS to air ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Chuseok special

SBS will be airing a Chuseok special episode of ‘Dancing with the Stars‘.
On this episode, the couples are actress Kim Chung and MBLAQ‘s Lee Joon, actress Ye Ji won and Super Junior‘s Leeteuk, singer Lee Juno and Rainbow‘s Jaekyung, 2AM‘s Changmin and Sistar‘s Hyorin, and others will comprise the 13-couple lineup.
The MC’s are Lee Su Geun and singer Jang Yun Jeong.
The couple with the biggest age difference is Kim Chung and Lee Joon; they are 26 years apart. This couple took on the challenge of dancing the tango.  The two of them have performed different types of dancing in the past; Kim Chung studied Korean traditional dance and Lee Joon learned modern dance. They seemed to get along very nicely on the show and performed a beautiful tango.
Lee Juno and Jaekyung put on a fire show, surprising the audience. The two made an entrance to Seo Taji and Boys and Rainbow’s songs. After dancing together, they performed with fire, provoking nerves and excitement.
Koo Jun Yup and T-ara‘s Eunjung had the help of 10 backup dancers; Ye Ji Won and Leeteuk incorporated taekwondo into their dance, showing off their creativity.