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K-pop band EXO returns on Nov. 2

EXO will return on Nov. 2. Courtesy of SM EntertainmentBy Dong Sun-hwaK-pop act EXO will return on Nov. 2 with its fifth studio album “Don't Mess Up My Tempo,” according to SM Entertainment Thursday. This time, the group's only Chinese member, Lay, will join the team. “Lay, who has been popular in China, will be featured in the Chinese version of the song and music video,” the agency said. “Fans will be able to meet all nine members of EXO this time.”The group has already wrapped up its music video filming. EXO debuted in 2012 with mini-album “MAMA,” and rocketed to stardom thanks to hit track “Growl” in 2013. Four of the group's previous studio albums sold over 1 million copies.EXO also graced the stage for the closing ceremony of the PyeongChang Winter Olympics on Feb. 25.

Oct 5, 2018By Dong Sun-hwa
K-pop band EXO returns on Nov. 2
K-pop

INFINITE's Nam Woo-hyun to hold first solo gigs on Nov. 2-4

INFINITE's Nam Woo-hyun will hold his first solo gigs. Courtesy of Woollim EntertainmentBy Dong Sun-hwaNam Woo-hyun, a vocalist from K-pop boy group INFINITE, will stage his first solo gigs at Blue Square hall in Hannam-dong, Seoul, on Nov. 2-4. Tickets are on sale from 8 p.m. Oct. 5 on Interpark (http://www.interpark.com). “Nam is preparing for the best performances that could satisfy his fans, who have long been waiting for his solo concerts,” Woollim Entertainment said Friday. “There would be a variety of stages that combine Nam's mellifluous voice and the performances of a live band.” The vocalist released his second solo album “Second Write..” with lead track “If Only You Are Fine” on Sept. 3. He was crowned No. 1 on SBS MTV's music program “THE SHOW” on Sept. 11 and has been appearing in the musical “Barnum: The Greatest Showman.”Nam debuted as a member of INFINITE in 2010.

Oct 5, 2018By Dong Sun-hwa
INFINITE's Nam Woo-hyun to hold first solo gigs on Nov. 2-4
K-pop

INTERVIEW Makeup tips from expert who handled hallyu stars

Jung Im helps me with my makeup at a shop in Gangnam, Seoul, on September 17.Makeup artist Jung ImBy Dong Sun-hwaMakeup tips abound but good ones are hard to come by. So when encountering pretty K-pop stars, many people can't but wonder whether they do have some secrets. So I took it on myself to find out from Jung Im, a veteran makeup artist with 20 years' experience. Among Jung's clients were actor Lee Jong-suk, with credits in hit TV dramas such as “While You Are Sleeping,” “Pinocchio” and “W,” and Olympic figure skating champion Kim Yu-na. Jung started with my eye makeup because I already had sunscreen, BB cream and concealer on my face. “For this autumn, apricot-color eye shadows are the megatrends,” said Jung as she applied it. She said makeup is largely influenced by fashion trends. These days, leopard-printed fashions are hot, and thus apricot colors that thrive on the popular style also are on the rise. “People also prefer creating more shades on eyes to be seen 'three-dimensional,'” Jung said. She used similar colo

Oct 5, 2018By Dong Sun-hwa
[INTERVIEW] Makeup tips from expert who handled hallyu stars
K-pop

Koo Ha-ra: My ex-boyfriend threatened to disclose sex videos

Singer Koo Ha-ra. Courtesy of Hankook IlboBy Dong Sun-hwaSinger Koo Ha-ra sued her hair designer boyfriend on Sept. 27 for allegedly threatening to disclose videos of their private moments, in another case of “revenge porn” involving celebrities. After having a fight at Koo's house on Sept. 13, her boyfriend sent her two videos via Kakao Talk. They contained scenes of them having sex, according to media outlet Dispatch Thursday.Knowing what her boyfriend planned to do, Koo went down on her knees and begged him, which was captured on CCTV installed in an elevator at Koo's house. “For a female singer like me, almost nothing is more fearful than this,” Koo told the Dispatch, the muckraking media outlet. Koo's claim followed the Sept. 13 incident in which Koo's boyfriend called Gangnam police at 3:30 a.m., claiming Koo had attacked him at her house. Koo insisted her boyfriend had assaulted her first.

Oct 4, 2018By Dong Sun-hwa
Koo Ha-ra: My ex-boyfriend threatened to disclose sex videos
K-pop

Rapper Woo Won-jae confesses to suffering mental problems

Rapper Woo Won-jae. Capture from MBCBy Dong Sun-hwa, Park Si-soo Rapper Woo Won-jae, also known by his stage name Munch, is suffering from depression and panic and anxiety disorders, he confessed on a TV show. He said he is taking medicine and psychotherapy regularly to counter the disorders. It was a celebrity's rare confession of suffering mental troubles in a country where speaking out has long been considered taboo, especially in the entertainment field. The 22-year-old dropped the bombshell on MBC TV's “Radio Star” on Wednesday night. “It seems that most people think of mental illnesses as something different,” Woo said. “However, I believe they are the same things as a cold, which anyone can suffer from.” Woo said some can bear them, while others are sensitive about them.“Many are concerned about taking medicine for mental disorders due to negative perceptions ― but I take three pills twice a day,” Woo said. “I think people's perception would change only if I boldly talk about it.” Woo debuted with the single “We

Oct 4, 2018By Dong Sun-hwa
Rapper Woo Won-jae confesses to suffering mental problems
Shows & Dramas

Actor Kwon Hyuk-soo to find new stars on YouTube show

Actor Kwon Hyuk-soo will host a 60-episode show on YouTube.By Dong Sun-hwaActor Kwon Hyuk-soo will host a 60-episode show on YouTube, beginning Oct. 8, to discover new stars in collaboration with aroundus, a talent market platform for freelancers and students. Those aspiring to become stars and their agencies may apply to be cast members of “Kwon Hyuk-soo's #WhoAreYou,” via aroundus. Star wannabes have to prove their talent by submitting online profiles.Producers and writers will review them to choose participants. This is opposite to the usual system, in which producers and writers contact the agencies for casting. “This is an unprecedented attempt that links online profiles and broadcasting content,” said aroundus founder and CEO Kim Sung-jin. “It has been demanding for writers to spend hours to interview aspiring stars and rookies to create stories for the show, but with our new approach, time and energy can be conserved.”In addition, online profiles are open to the public so those interested in the aspiring stars can offer opportunities.Apply f

Oct 4, 2018By Dong Sun-hwa
Actor Kwon Hyuk-soo to find new stars on YouTube show
Shows & Dramas

P.O from Block B shows ignorance of basic history

P.O from K-pop act Block B. YonhapBy Dong Sun-hwaP.O from K-pop act Block B faced criticism from viewers for lacking basic knowledge of Korean history when e appeared on season five of tvN's new reality show “New Journey to the West” on Sunday.The sub-rapper, whose real name is Pyo Ji-hoon, was asked which country Bak Hyeokgeose established. Even an elementary school student would and should know this rudimentary fact on Korea's origins. P.O wrongly answered that Bak established China. Bak founded and was first king of the Silla kingdom of Korea, which existed during the Three Kingdom period (57 BC-668 AD.) Legend has it that he was born out of an egg.  P.O also incorrectly answered when asked who made Daedongyeojido or “The Great Map of the East Land” in 1861. The map of Korea during the Joseon period (1392-1910,) is known for its accuracy and quality. Kim Jeong-ho is the right answer. While some fans support P.O and maintain the singer answered wrongly to be funny, many viewers are slamming him for being ignorant. “Being ignorant is not somet

Oct 2, 2018By Dong Sun-hwa
P.O from Block B shows ignorance of basic history
K-pop

Rapper Shorry J to marry

Shorry J from hip-hop duo Might Mouse. Capture from Shorry J's InstagramBy Dong Sun-hwaRapper Shorry J from hip-hop duo Mighty Mouse, will marry his fiancee on Nov. 3. The rapper, 36, who has been dating his non-celebrity girlfriend for three years, will marry her at a hotel in Seoul. Shorry J debuted as a member of Mighty Mouse with Sangchu, and won plenty of fans with hits including “Energy” in 2008 and “Family” in 2009. The rapper has also had acting roles in several TV series. Mighty Mouse is set to release a new album in November.

Oct 1, 2018By Dong Sun-hwa
Rapper Shorry J to marry
K-pop

VIDEO Wanna One's agency apologizes for violence against fan

Another fan was pushed away by the team's manager in the past. Capture from YouTube account of “KpopHouseTV”By Dong Sun-hwaK-pop boy band Wanna One's agency Swing Entertainment apologized Saturday for the band's manager's violence against a female fan at Incheon International Airport. The manager allegedly pushed away the fan on Friday when the boy group was on its way to Thailand.A video clip capturing the moment went viral online, causing public uproar for the manager's “overreaction.” Watch the scene from 1:13: bit.ly/2NTVOnoThe agency issued a statement: “We are sorry to cause anxiety to fans. The manager feels sorry about his wrongdoing.”The agency added that the manger would be disciplined and that such an incident would not happen again. In July, some Singaporean fans were angry about their alleged rough treatment at the hands of security guards during a gig at Singapore Indoor Stadium.Wanna One, composed of the top 11 contestants from Mnet's survival reality show “Produce 101 Season 2,” has been enjoying popularity since its deb

Oct 1, 2018By Dong Sun-hwa
Wanna One's agency apologizes for violence against fan [VIDEO]
Shows & Dramas

Foreign TV personalities to join Korean history campaign

Alberto Mondi from Italy and Daniel Lindemann from Germany are taking part in the Korean history education campaign with Professor Seo Kyung-duk. Courtesy of Seo Kyung-duk.By Dong Sun-hwaForeign TV personalities are taking active roles in a Korean history education campaign to commemorate the death of Yu Gwan-sun, the symbolic figure of the March 1st Movement against Japanese rule of Korea during 1910-1945. Alberto Mondi from Italy and Daniel Lindemann from German will create card news with Yu's whereabouts on it, and post the information on social networks. “We are pleased to take part in a meaningful history campaign,” said the pair. “If many followers 'like' our post, it will be helpful in letting people know of the day, which a patriot went away.” Seo Kyung-duk, a professor at Sungshin Women's University who promotes Korea, designed the project. The project aims to help spread accurate historical knowledge. Meanwhile, Yu was born on Dec. 16, 1902 and has become a symbol of Korea's independence after organizing a peaceful protest that called for the nation'

Sep 28, 2018By Dong Sun-hwa
Foreign TV personalities to join Korean history campaign
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