Actor apologizes over 'dirty' joke involving daughter /Courtesy of Lee Jung-soo's InstagramBy Kim Da-heeActor Lee Jung-soo has come under fire for a sexual joke involving a picture of his daughter Li-ye uploaded to Instagram on May 9.Lee posted a picture of Li-ye with toy balls on her chest under her shirt and on her hip inside her pants while the actor laughs at her as if he put the balls there.“A few days ago, I saw Li-ye sleeping on her stomach,” he wrote on the SNS site. “Because I was worried that Li-ye might live without self-confidence as a woman in the future, I instilled confidence into my daughter when we were in a pool of toy balls at a kids’ cafe.”The picture went viral on social media and through online communities, stirring anger among viewers. One said: “How could he make such a dirty joke to his daughter?”With criticism mounting, the actor deleted the picture and apologized on the SNS site.“I apologize for the joke I made to my daughter unintentionally,” he wrote. “The controversy from my picture came as a shock because I have been working hard to be a good husbMay 27, 2016
K-pop girl band members reveal bowel secrets K-pop girl band I.O.I's members reveal their secrets related to the digestive system. / Screen capture from YouTubeBy Kim Da-heeMembers of I.O.I, the K-pop girl band from TV audition program “Produce 101” on Mnet, have given new meaning to being a celebrity ― by describing their excrement on a TV show.Four members, Choi Yoo-jung, Kim Chung-ha, Kim So-hye and Lim Na-young, were guests on KBS 2TV’s “Vitamin.” The May 19 episode invited the stars to discuss diseases related to the digestive system.The members were asked to describe their excrement and comment on what it is like when they go to the bathroom.Choi showed her excrement with a spot of blood she frequently found in her stool. A doctor on the show diagnosed an anal fissure because stool blood is a common symptom.Kim So-hye revealed her rather embarrassing secret, saying: “I am sorry for my band members because I tend to fart a lot." "I try to fart in secret, but I cannot hide it due to the smell,” she added.Lim confessed they sleep only about four or five hours because of theMay 27, 2016
Actress Kim Se-ah hit with 'affair' lawsuit /YonhapBy Lee Jin-aMarried actress Kim Se-ah is sued for 100 million won ($84,000) over an alleged affair with the vice-president of an accounting firm, according to media reports Thursday.The wife of the vice-president, who was not named, has sued the mother of two children because the relationship was the reason she filed for a divorce.The vice-president allegedly gave Kim 5 million won a month and an officetel apartment in the rich town of Cheongdam-dong, Seoul, according to reports. Kim also drove a car owned by the man’s company as her own, they said. Kim, 42, denies the allegations.The actress debuted in the MBC drama “If We Love” in 1996. She married cellist Kim Kyu-sik in 2009 and they have a son and daughter. May 26, 2016
Block B's Park Kyung releases second single /Courtesy of Park Kyung's TwitterBy Lee Jin-aRapper Park Kyung of K-pop boy band Block B has swept domestic music charts with his second single, “Inferiority Complex,” released at midnight Wednesday.Park, who wrote and produced the song, sings with Eunha from girl band GFriend.“Park has successfully come back with his single ‘Inferiority Complex’ after he released ‘Ordinary Love’ featuring Park Bo-ram last September,” said Seven Seasons, his agency. “Each member of Block B is developing his career in different fields.” The rapper debuted with the band in 2011, with the song “Do You Wanna B.” He has developed his music career with numbers including “Ordinary Love” (2015). He regularly appears on tvN’s entertainment program “Problematic Man,” which invites celebrities known for being smart. May 26, 2016
Leader speaks after boy band vanishes N-SONIC / Korea TimesBy Ko Dong-hwanJ.Heart / Courtesy of InstagramOn May 9, K-pop boy band N-SONIC “vanished” after returning from their Japan concert the day before. With their agency unable to reach them and fans asking online where they were, the mystery deepened.And it took another turn Wednesday when the six-member band’s leader, J.Heart, broke the silence. He posted a statement on Instagram apologizing to fans for the mystery. He began mandatory military service the next day, according to Herald POP.“It hurts to apologize for the commotion as I am about to leave you for two years,” J.Heart said. “I sincerely apologize to the fans from here and outside Korea who came for our fan meeting. At this point, I cannot tell in detail what made us disappear. Please keep cheering and loving my other members.”As to the band’s future, he said: “If it is the end, it would be the end. If it is the start, it would be our new start.”On Monday, J.Heart posted on his SNS site a tribute video clip made by the band’s fans. The May 26, 2016
K-pop diva Mina considers freezing her eggs Mina / Courtesy of TV ChosunBy Ko Dong-hwanSinger Mina may become the first sexy Korean celebrity in her 40s who mentions egg freezing to actually do it.The star, 44, who dates singer Philip Ryu, hinted at her wish to have his baby by mentioning egg freezing in a talk show on TV Chosun on Wednesday. Ryu, 26, is doing mandatory military service and is due for discharge next May.“I heard about egg freezing,” Mina said. “I might have to consider that.” She was apparently worried about her age because she was looking at becoming pregnant.“My younger sister recently gave birth and I found the baby so cute,” Mina said. “I guess the feeling is a sign that I should get married soon.”Mina spoke openly on the show. She said she decorated her home herself after a businessman almost swindled her. A living room, a master bedroom and corridor were decorated with shiny hard flooring, bright chandeliers and curtains that resembled those in a luxurious hotel suite.She also confided that Ryu was stressed by rumors that he had approached her for money.&ldMay 25, 2016
Song Joong-ki drives Chinese TV show's record ratings Song Joong-ki in Chinese variety show "Happy Camp" / Courtesy of Blossom EntertainmentBy Kim Da-heeActor Song Joong-ki, who starred in mega-hit TV drama “Descendants of the Sun,” demonstrated his popularity in China when his first TV appearance there pushed the show to its highest ratings this year.Song’s Chinese agency said through its official SNS site that Hunan TV variety show “Happy Camp” on Sunday recorded a 2.61 percent viewership rating. This was the highest among all programs in the same time slot and the highest for the show this year, the agency said.In the show, the heartthrob showed off his charms by reenacting scenes from his recent drama and playing games with Chinese celebrities.Song is scheduled to attend fan meetings in Guangzhou and Shenzhen on Friday and Saturday as part of his Chinese tour that began in Beijing on May 15. May 25, 2016
Super Junior's Kangin again nabbed for drunk-driving /Courtesy of Yonhap News AgencyBy Lee Han-sooIt seems that K-pop boy band Super Junior’s member Kangin has a severe problem with alcohol as he yet again was caught drunk-driving on Tuesday. Kangin allegedly fled the scene after hitting a street lamp on Tuesday, although he turned himself into police nine hours later. He had a blood-alcohol level of 0.05 percent, which is a ground for permit cancellation.“I remember ramming something but didn’t know it was a street lamp,” Kangin told police.Kangin’s track record with alcohol are amounting to become a serious problem as this is not the first time he faced charges related to drinking.On Sep 16, 2009, he was booked without detention for allegedly taking part in a fight with two people in a pub. Although he denied the allegations at the start of the investigation, CCTV footage revealed he had a part in the brawl. He then admitted the charges and apologized.On Oct 15, 2009, Kangin was involved in a drunk-driving hit-run. He drove his car into two stationary taxies and fled. He turned himself in to police six hMay 25, 2016
Thousands turn out to greet Song Joong-ki /Courtesy of the Blossom EntertainmentBy Lee Jin-aSong Joong-ki, the star of the Korean mega-hit drama “Descendants of the Sun,” has met 6,500 fans in Wuhan, China, on the fourth stop of his Asian tour.While answering questions, Song talked about his friendship with Lee Kwang-soo, a Korean actor and host of the popular TV program “Running Man.” He said jokingly: “If I did not become an actor, I would have been the manager of Lee.” The two actors met when they were starring in “Running Man” in 2010.After Lee had a cameo appearance in the first episode of “Descendants of the Sun” in February, Song decided to make a special appearance in Lee’s web drama, “Sound of Heart,” to support his friend.The drama is set to air on KBS 2TV in fall. May 24, 2016
'Song Joong-ki' beer rolls out in limited edition /Courtesy of TwitterBy Lee Jin-a“Descendants of the Sun” actor Song Joong-ki will feature on HITEJINRO “Hite Extra Cold” beer cans until the end of June.The special edition cans show a picture of Song wearing a white shirt, and his autograph that reads “Be happy,” with the shape of a heart. They will be only available at large retailers and convenience stores in Korea.“After we selected Song as our new model for Hite, consumers have continuously requested us to release a beer dedicated to the actor,” Lee Kang-woo, the company’s marketing director, said Monday. “We hope more domestic and foreign customers can enjoy our light and easy-to-drink beer through this special edition.”Hite, the nation’s top-selling beer brand, has previously selected famous Korean celebrities as its models, including figure skater Kim Yuna and actor Hyun Bin.May 24, 2016
