Bada returns with new album Bada /Screen capture from InstagramMusical actress Bada, 35, a member of first-generation K-pop girl band S.E.S, will release her first album in seven years next January.The album marks the long-awaited return to a singing career for Bada, as her last album was “Sea the Sea” in 2009.After S.E.S disbanded in 2002, Bada released four solo albums - from 2003 to 2009. Her acting career blossomed after she appeared in the musical “Peppermint” in 2003.There is speculation that two other S.E.S members - Eugene and Shoo - will feature on the album, after Bada and Shoo were reunited on the popular MBC variety show “Infinity Challenge” at the beginning of the year. Nov 26, 2015By Bahk Eun-ji
Psy dedicates songs to late rocker /Screen capture from Channel VSinger Psy, 37, who is ready to roll out his seventh album “7 Cider” next month, unveiled a track dedicated to the late rockstar Shin Hae-chul.The singer, who received global exposure for his record-breaking viral music video “Gangnam Style” nearly three years ago, launched a six-day show on online video channel V on Wednesday. During his first show, Psy introduced one of the new songs from the album. Titled “Dream,” he said he wrote and composed it while he was thinking of Shin.The track also features Junsu of K-pop band JYJ. Psy said he asked Junsu to collaborate with him after he watched the musical “Death Note,” in which Junsu appeared this year.Shin, one of the nation’s top rock icons, died on Oct. 17, 2014, 10 days after undergoing abdominal surgery at a hospital in southern Seoul.Nov 26, 2015By Bahk Eun-ji
'Reply 1988' star rejects underwear ad offer Lee Hyeri, left, from tvN series "Reply 1988" / Screen capture from YouTubeActress and singer Lee Hyeri from popular television drama “Reply 1988” has rejected a deal to be an underwear model, media reports said Wednesday.The reports highlighted footage of TV quiz show “1 vs. 100” on KBS last year, in which Lee from idol girl band Girl’s Day appeared as a guest to challenge 100 people.An underwear designer among the participants called Lee at the studio asking whether she wanted to model an underwear product. Lee reportedly rejected the offer, mentioning her “not-so-glamorous body line” as an excuse.The star’s ongoing TV hit is tantalizing fans who are eager to find out which of the male characters will eventually marry Seong Deok-seon (Lee), a high school student living in 1988 Seoul. On Wednesday, the show’s rising popularity pushed its three original sound tracks, including “Girl” by Hyukoh, to top spots on online music charts.Nov 25, 2015
TTS to return with Christmas album /Courtesy of SM EntertainmentGirls’ Generation subunit TTS (TaeTiSeo) will make a comeback early next month with a special Christmas album, SM Entertainment said Wednesday.TTS, which comprises Taeyeon, Tiffany and Seohyun, will release its Christmas special album entitled “Dear Santa” on Dec. 4.They released their latest album, “Holler,” in September last year.TTS has swept first place in various online music charts with “Twinkle” and ”Holler”.TTS’s teaser image will be posted on its management agency’s official channels, including Facebook and Twitter, Wednesday.“SNSD demonstrated its popularity as a top girl group through their fifth album released this summer and leader Taeyeon’s solo album ‘I’ hit music sites this fall,” SM Entertainment said. “This Christmas album will conclude 2015 as the Year of Girls’ Generation.”Nov 25, 2015
Playful Psy hilarious on V online show Psy from “Psy Little Television” on V Live / Courtesy of NaverSinger Psy cracked open his playful side in online one-man talk show “Psy Little Television” on Tuesday night.The global star (Park Jae-sang), 37, who became famous with YouTube smash hit “Gangnam Style,” launched the six-day show on online video channel V, where celebrities broadcast videos of themselves. Psy’s show is scheduled to air daily at 11 p.m.With his seventh album “7 Cider” to be released in the K-pop market in December -- his first since the single “Gentleman” in 2013 -- Psy introduced the album’s cover image and snippets of songs, including “I Remember You.”Scenes from "Gangnam Style" music video / Screen capture from YouTubeHe talked about how he had come up with ideas for the album’s songs and how he has struggled with his global popularity, which some fans branded his “American illness” that made him appear desperate to build his U.S. fan base.“In the show’s first episode, Psy was as straigNov 25, 2015
Suzy sings duet with Taiwanese star Show Lo /Screen captures from YouTubeSuzy, an actress and member of K-pop girl band Miss A, took part in Taiwanese singer Show Lo’s new album.Suzy sings “Together In Love” in a duet with Lo and appears in the music video of the song.In the video, the two stars act as celebrities filming a reality show. From first meeting to becoming a couple, the two show off their acting skills in the video.Lo, a popular Taiwanese singer and actor, debuted 1996.Suzy has been promoting her second film “The Sound of a Flower” which premiered nationwide on Wednesday.Nov 25, 2015By Bahk Eun-ji
Actor Jung Chan divorces Jung Chan /Courtesy of Ways CompanyActor Jung Chan, 44, has divorced after three years and 10 months of marriage, reports say.The actor and his ex-wife, identified as Kim, finalized the divorce at Seongnam Family Court on Friday. They agreed that their children will live with their mother.The couple married in 2012 and had a daughter and son. Reportedly, they had gone through family troubles due to many differences.Jung began his career by starring in the short film “The Young Man” in 1994. Over the years, he has starred in many TV dramas including “You’re Beautiful,” “Lady of the Storm” and “Personal Taste.”Nov 25, 2015By Bahk Eun-ji
Gospel truth: g.o.d to release new album g.o.d's new album cover /Courtesy of Sidus HQFirst-generation K-pop band g.o.d will release a new single album next month, Sidus HQ said Tuesday.The five-member band _ Park Joon-hyung, Yoon Kye-sang, Danny Ahn, Son Ho-young and Kim Tae-woo _ reunited last year after disbanding in 2003.The new album will contain ballads that go with winter, the company said.g.o.d had been called the “band of winter.” Since it debuted in 1999, it has released its tracks in the season.The new songs will be unveiled on Dec. 16, before the band begins a five-day solo concert series in Seoul.The band debuted with popular song “Dear Mother.” It rose to stardom with many hits, including “Love and Memory,” “Lies” and “Road.”Nov 24, 2015By Bahk Eun-ji
Roy Kim oozes romantic boyfriend charm /Courtesy of Ceci and CJ E&M EntertainmentSinger Roy Kim shows off his charm as an ideal boyfriend in an interview and photo shot for fashion magazine Ceci‘s December issue.Roy Kim, who is scheduled to make a comeback on Dec. 4 with a third album, posed in front of a Christmas tree, with the concept of a romantic boyfriend preparing the tree for a girlfriend.In the interview, he opened up about his career and attitude to music.“There is no singer who is not earnest,” he said. “In retrospect, I have more good memories than sad and bitter ones since my debut. I always try to remember I have had more happy memories while pursuing my career.”Following his third album release, Roy Kim is scheduled to hold a year-end concert from Dec. 18 to Dec. 20 at Yonsei University in Seoul. Nov 24, 2015
INFINTE ready to rock on new world tour INFINITE /Courtesy of Woollin Entertainment K-pop band INFINITE will launch its second world tour early next year, starting in Canada, Woollim Entertainment said Tuesday.Titled “2015 INFINTE Effect,” the tour will begin in Vancouver on Jan. 1 and play Los Angeles on Jan. 10. The tour will continue in Mexico, Chile and New York.The last concert will be in Hong Kong, the company said.The band’s first world tour played 12 cities in 11 countries, including Taiwan and China, and Europe in August.INFINITE is a seven-member boy band with Sungkyu, Dongwoo, Woohyun, Hoya, Sungyeol, L and Sungjong. Nov 24, 2015By Bahk Eun-ji
