Love blooms for JYJ's Kim, EXID's Hani Hani, Kim Jun-su / Screen captures from InstagramKim Jun-su from popular boy band JYJ has been dating Hani from K-pop girl band EXID since last summer, their agencies said Friday.Kim, 28, and Hani, 23, began interacting through their music and have been in a relationship, the agencies said.JYJ was formed in 2010 with three members - Jaejoong, Yoochun and Junsu.Hani is lead vocal of the five-member girl group. Jan 1, 2016By Bahk Eun-ji
TV Schedule - January 1, 2016 (Friday) EBS07:00 ― Superwings07:30 ― Pitt, the Great Detective07:50 ― Mofi and Friends (R)08:00 ― Ppoing, the Playground Rescue Team08:30 ― Gomdi and Friends09:00 ― Craymong’s Lalala Travel09:40 ― Marriage: Migrant and Mother-in-law Special10:30 ― The Best Recipe11:00 ― The Best Recipe Plus11:10 ― Docu Today11:20 ― The Sole Earth12:00 ― EBS News12:10 ― Future Education in Korea14:00 ― Taoist Meoteol14:30 ― Hello Coco Mong14:50 ― Papier Friend15:00 ― How to Raise a Dragon15:25 ― Twinkle Twinkle Invention Club15:40 ― Twinkle Twinkle My Universe15:50 ― Craymong’s Lalala Travel16:30 ― Coco Mong 317:00 ― Tayo’s Ssing Ssing Theater17:10 ― Marsha and the Bear17:30 ― Ratatouille19:30 ― EBS News19:50 ― The Secret of Longevity20:20 ― There are No Bad Dogs20:50 ― The Sole Earth21:30 ― Travel Korea21:50 ― The Doctor22:45 ― Sound of Music Arirang06:00 ― Arirang News06:20 ― Peninsula Inside06:30 ― Bizline07:00 ― Business Daily07:20 ― 4 Angels07:30 ― On Stage [K]08:00 ― Arirang Special09:00 ― Simply K-POP10:00 ― Showbiz Korea10:30 ― Pops in Seoul11:00 ― 21st Century11:30 ― Discover WDec 31, 2015
K-pop stars to continue to dominate online charts in 2016 YG Entertainment’s hip-hop boyband Big Bang / Courtesy of YG EntertainmentBy Kim Jae-heunThe year 2015 has been an eventful year with first-generation hallyu (Korean wave) stars bringing joyous news ― Bae Yong-joon tied the knot with actress Park Soo-jin in July only two months after they acknowledged their relationship. Top actor Won Bin and actress Lee Na-yong also held a small private wedding in eastern Gangwon Province two months earlier.Scandals involving idol stars’ secret love lives, such as that of singer IU with rocker Chang Kiha and Suzy of girl group “Miss A” revealing a romance with hallyu star Lee Min-ho, also shocked fans.Popular K-pop stars like PSY and Big Bang returned this year to sweep the charts. PSY, who swept the world with his mega-hit “Gangnam Style” in 2012, released his seventh album “Chiljib PSY-Da,” which includes his two singles “Daddy” and “Napal Baji” (Bellbottoms). The mega star ranked no.1 for three consecutive weeks on Billboard’s World Digital Songs Chart, and Dec 31, 2015
Comedians share top SBS awards Yoo Jae-suk, up, and Kim Byung-man, down, from the "2015 SBS Entertainment Awards Festival" /Screen capture from YouTubePopular comedians Yoo Jae-suk and Kim Byung-man shared the top honor at the 2015 SBS Entertainment Awards Festival Wednesday.The hosts heightened the tension, emphasizing that the top prize would be shared among the five nominees -- Yoo, Lee Kyung-kyu, Kang Ho-dong, Kim Gu-ra and Kim Byung-man.But the festival awarded Yoo, who is featured in “Running Man” and “Same Bed, Different Dreams,” and Kim Byung-man, (“Law of the Jungle “ and “Shaolin Clenched Fists”) the grand award.“I have jokingly mentioned that I wanted to receive this award, but I am fully aware that ‘Running Man’ has not satisfied many viewers this year,” Yoo said in his award speech.“I give my word that that I and all staff of the show will work harder to provide viewers plenty of laughs that we could not make this year.”Kim Byung-man, who hosts the SBS reality shows “Law of the Jungle” and “ShaolDec 31, 2015
Football player to marry K-pop singer's sister Ji Dong-won /YonhapFootball player Ji Dong-won will marry Kang Ji-eun, an older sister of Kang Ji-young, a former member of K-pop band KARA, reports said Thursday.Ji, 24, has been playing as a striker for Germen club FC Augsburg.Entertainment news outlet Sports Chosun cited sources close to Ji as saying the couple planned to marry, but that no date had been set. Dec 31, 2015By Bahk Eun-ji
Kim Soo-hyun to attend KBS Drama Awards Kim Soo-hyun / Korea Times fileTop hallyu actor Kim Soo-hyun will attend the“2015 KBS Drama Awards” on Thursday.Kim is a nominee for Grand Prize for his role in the TV series “Producers.”Actor Jang Hyuk, who has been starring the KBS TV series “The Merchant: Gaekju 2015,” is also one a nominee with actresses Kim Hye-ja and Chae Shi-ra.Actress Gong Hyo-jin and singer IU, who starred in “Producers,” will miss the awards because they have other commitments. Dec 31, 2015By Bahk Eun-ji
Cube Entertainment to reveal new boy band K-pop boy band Beast of Cube Entertainment / Courtesy of Cube Entertainment Cube Entertainment is about to unveil a new boy band named Pentagon, industry sources say.Cube is also behind six-member band Beast and seven-member group BTOB. The names of the Pentagon members have not been revealed, Yonhap reports, but some are said to be from overseas. It is also unclear how many members that band will have.Pentagon is expected to be different from Beast, which features dance and pop music and BTB, which focuses on ballad. Cube Entertainment is also home to girl band 4minute. Dec 31, 2015
Moon Chae-won re-signs with MSteam Entertainment Moon Chae-won / YonhapActress Moon Chae-won has renewed her contract with MSteam Entertainment.“Moon has extended her contract based on mutual trust,” the management company announced today.A number of popular actresses including Son Ye-jin and Lee Min-jung have also worked with the company. Kim Min-sook, the president of MSteam, is renowned for her outstanding ability to find actresses in the film industry.Moon is promoting her new film, “Mood of the Day,” which premiers on Jan. 14. Dec 31, 2015By Bahk Eun-ji
PSY named biggest star of 2015 A scene from Psy’s title tune “Daddy” music video. / Courtesy of YG EntertainmentBy Kim Jae-heunK-pop idol PSY was named the biggest star of the year by the Corea Image Communication Institute (CICI). He will be presented with its highest honor, the Stepping Stone Award, at the CICI Korea 2016 awards ceremony next month.The ceremony, organized by Prof. Choi Jung-hwa, recognizes people promoting Korea in any field, including politics, economy and entertainment.Last year, Korea’s leading cosmetics firm, AmorePacific, led by CEO Suh Kyung-bae, received the top prize for its successful innovations in the beauty product industry.“We award PSY for his contributions in promoting the excellence of Korean culture abroad, which has developed over the years and created a dynamic and diverse culture,” CICI said.PSY won the same prize in 2013 for his mega-hit “Gangnam Style” that sparked the popularity of Korean music the world over.The singer released his seventh album, “Chiljib PSY-Da,” on Dec. 1 with two hit singles, “Napal BajiDec 30, 2015
Trainer draws fire for 'ruining' Grand Award speech Ray Yang, left, and Kim Gu-ra from the "2015 MBC Entertainment Awards" / Screen capture from YouTube Health trainer Ray Yang is under fire after she irritated TV viewers by posing behind comedian and show host Kim Gu-ra while he gave a speech after winning the Grand Award at the MBC Entertainment Awards Tuesday night.Yang, 28, whose Korean name is Yang Min-hwa, held a placard behind Kim to congratulate him. But while Kim gave the speech, she was still behind him.A media report said her behavior ruined the landmark moment for Kim, who received his first Grand Award after debuting in show business in 1993.Yang apologized to Kim and he forgave her, according to media reports. She said she had no idea she would be seen with Kim.Yang said she was elated when Kim won the award and wanted to congratulate him, but admitted her gesture appeared inappropriate.Dec 30, 2015
