Song commemorates two idol stars The late Kwon Ri-se, left, and EunB from Ladies' Code / Courtesy of Naver blogSingers have teamed up for a song commemorating the deaths of two idol singers a year ago.Musicians from Polaris Entertainment, including solo artists Kim Bum-soo, Ivy and rock band Rumble Fish, sang “I’m Fine Thank You” and will release it on Wednesday at midnight to commemorate Kwon Ri-se and EunB. The two stars from five-member idol girl band Ladies’ Code died in a car accident last September.Ladies’ Code with Kwon Ri-se, second from left, and EunB, second from rightThe original version is from the band’s album “CODE#2 Pretty Pretty” released in September 2013. The song drew much attention after the accident.On Monday the band’s other members -- So Jung, Ashley and Zuny -- will release their first song since the accident. Sep 2, 2015
Fighter shows he has a good heart Choo Sung-hoon, left, arm-wrestles a high school student in “I’m Going to School” on JTBC. / Screen capture from JTBCMixed martial arts fighter Choo Sung-hoon may pound his opponents in a cage -- but he is a nice guy at heart.A male high school student challenged Choo, 40, at arm-wrestling when the fighter visited Seoincheon High School in Incheon to shoot a reality TV program “I’m Going to School” for JTBC.Surrounded by excited students, the pair locked wrists in the classroom. The student, 17, asked Choo for a handicap, but the fighter refused, saying he was too old.It took several seconds for Choo to win, making the match look like an intense power struggle. But the fighter said afterwards, that he deliberately took more time to win so the student would not be humiliated.“If I beat him quickly, how ashamed would he feel?” Choo said.“I’m Going to School” invites celebrities to re-experience their high school lives.Sep 2, 2015
Son Dam-bi says thank you to fans Singer and actress Son Dam-biSinger and actress Son Dam-bi, expressed her gratitude on Wednesday to the many fans who supported and loved her latest drama, “The Room of Yumi,” aired on cable network Olive TV.The last episode, aired on Sept. 1, had a happy ending, with Yumi (Son Dam-bi), changing from being a weak, indecisive person into an independent single woman enjoying her life. “It’s sad to call this the end,” Son said through the official YouTube page of KEYEAST, her management agency.“I was happy and lucky to have gotten this good experience living as Yumi. I appreciate all the people who worked hard for the drama, including the director and staff.”In the sitcom, Son aroused sympathy from many people by depicting the real life of an ordinary single woman in her 30s. Her character reflected the worries and everyday lives of many women in their 30s, living in a tough world.The sitcom has 10 episodes, dealing with various topics including love, parting and fashion.Son is looking over other potential projects.Sep 2, 2015
Sidekicks steal the scenes By Kim Bo-eunFilm stars with chiseled features and jaw-dropping bodies have almost always dominated the big screen. When a film became a hit, these actors and actresses were in the spotlight.However, things have changed. Actors in supporting roles _ usually as sidekicks _ are drawing attention after Oh Dal-su became the first actor to have seven films reach the 10 million milestone in ticket sales.Oh set the record after the blockbusters "Assassination" and "Veteran" surpassed the mark last month.The unglamorous middle-aged actor, who mainly played comic roles, added elements of entertainment to productions, but for the most part remained inconspicuous in the many films in which he has featured. However, critics have lauded Oh, 47, saying his roles may always seem familiar, yet he never bored audiences. In Veteran, he plays a funny but righteous character as the head of a regional investigation unit up against a villainous conglomerate.Oh starred in his first film in 2002. His career soared after auteur Park Chan-wook chose him for "Sympathy For Lady Vengeance" in 2005. The followingSep 2, 2015
Japan fans flock to see actor So Ji-sub Actor So Ji-sub ended his meet-the-fans “2nd Asia Tour” in Tokyo on Aug. 30, his management company 51K said Wednesday.So, 39, met fans in Taiwan on July 25 and in Kobe, Japan, on Aug. 28.More than 4,000 people gathered to see him at the Tokyo event, 51K said.So sang his songs including “Sopoong (Picnic),” “Jiwoogae (Eraser),” “Such a Story” and “SO GANZI.” Sep 2, 2015By Bahk Eun-ji
Singer IU surprises rock band's gig Singer IU, left, and Oh Hyuk, leader of the rock band Hyukoh perform on a stage in Hongdae, Seoul, Tuesday. / Courtesy of SoompiSinger IU surprised fans of rock band Hyukoh by visiting one of the band’s gigs to collaborate.On Tuesday, an audience gathered at a live music cafe in Hongdae, Seoul, saw IU perform with the band, as well as sing solo.The singer’s appearance caught the audience by surprise since the club did not promote the collaboration in advance concerned that the small venue might be overrun by IU fans.Photos of the collaboration are going viral online.Hyukok, an indie musician band, earned fame after participating in a collaboration concert on the TV entertainment program “Infinite Challenge” in August.Sep 2, 2015
'2 Days & 1 Night' members reunite for 'New Journey to the West' By Kim Jae-heunKey members of the hit reality-variety show “2 Days & 1 Night” are back together to star in a new reality show “New Journey to the West” that will premiere on Friday 10 a.m. on Korea’s leading portal site Naver’s tvcast.The latest internet variety show is based on the Chinese ancient classic novel “Journey to the West,” where the four entertainers _ Kang Ho-dong, Lee Seung-gi, Eun Ji-won and Lee Soo-guen _ travel to Xi’an in Shaanxi Province, China, with each playing a role of the novel’s characters of the Pig Guy, the Master, the Monk Sha and the Monkey King.“It is our first time to make internet content,” said producer Na Young-suk during the press conference at 63 Convention, in Yeouido, Seoul, Tuesday. “I was eating dinner with Lee Seung-gi, who suggested traveling with our old friends (of 2 Days & 1 Night) and I thought it would be a lot of fun to share this with the viewers. However, because we are doing it for fun, the quality of the show might not be good enough to air onSep 2, 2015By Kim Jae-heun
Life's a mystery for Kim Sang-jung Kim Sang-jung from “Healing Camp” on Monday / Screen capture from SBSActor Kim Sang-jung grabbed the attention of a TV talk show audience almost as successfully as he did when at the helm of his mystery TV show over the past eight years.Kim, 50, was a guest on SBS’s “Healing Camp” on Monday. The host of “I Want to Know That,” with help from MC Kim Jae-dong, entertained the audience with his friendly, persuasive chat.Kim Sang-jung from “I Want to Know That”When singer Hani from idol girl band EXID showed up, Kim drew laughter by not being able to control his joy at meeting her.He also told behind-the-scenes stories from his mystery show. He revealed how he felt he had confronted the ghost of a homicide victim when he visited the victim’s burial site to investigate unanswered questions.Sep 1, 2015
Sexy TV announcer heats up press conference Oh Jung-yeon / Courtesy of Naver blogTV announcer Oh Jung-yeon’s sexy appearance heated up a press conference about a new entertainment program on Tuesday.Hosting the conference for“New Journey to the West”in Yeouido, Seoul, Oh, 32, wore a tight, white, one-piece dress, drawing looks even from journalists, cast and producers.Media reports also highlighted past footage of her doing yoga in a tight workout suit.“New Journey to the West” reunites comedians Kang Ho-dong, Lee Soo-geun, actor Lee Seung-gi and rapper Eun Ji-won, who starred in reality entertainment program “Two Days, One Night" on KBS 2TV five years ago.“New Journey to the West” is inspired by “Journey to the West,”a 16th-century Chinese novel.Each cast member will play one of the novel’s four main characters.Sep 1, 2015
Park Hyung-sik to join 'Three Meals a Day: Fishing Village 2' Singer and actor Park Hyung-sikSinger and actor Park Hyung-sik will be a guest on popular entertainment program “Three Meals a Day: Fishing Village 2,” which will start filming Sept. 5.Park, a member of ZE: A , will join actors Cha Seung-won and Yoo Hae-jin on the remote island of Manjae in South Jeolla Province. The first episode is expected to air in October.“Three Meals a Day: Fishing Village 2” is the second season of the spin-off program from “Three Meals a Day _ Jeongseon,” with Lee Seo-jin and K-pop singer Ok Taec-yeon.The show puts the stars into an environment where they produce and create three meals a day using the natural ingredients of their settings. Sep 1, 2015
