Julien Kang denies romance with model Julien Kang in a security camera video footage released by SBS's TV news program / Courtesy of Naver blog Jang Seong-huiActor and model Julien Kang has rejected claims he is dating model Jang Seong-hui.Media reports Tuesday quoted an acquaintance of Kang as saying the star, 33, was surprised at the story. Kang had known Jang, 30, as a friend but was not seeing her romantically, the insider said.Reports said Kang was dating Jang and they were interested in getting married.Julien Kang / Screen capture from YouTubeKang, whose father is Korean, was at a funeral house in Busan, South Gyeongsang Province, after the death of his French mother.Jul 28, 2015
Korean hip-hop duo scores three-pointer in video game soundtrack Dynamic DuoKorean hip-hop group Dynamic Duo has participated in the soundtrack for a world-class basketball video game.The duo’s agency, Amoeba Culture, said Tuesday Dynamic Duo’s “AEAO” _ made with American DJ Premier last year _ had been selected as the part of the soundtrack for the video game, “NBA 2K.”The duo, comprising Gaeko and Choi Ja, joins artists, including Calvin Harris, Jay Z and Major Lazer, for the game’s “Around The World” playlist. Jul 28, 2015By Kim Ji-soo
Beast to hold 'Beautiful Show' in August BeastK-pop boy band Beast will perform “2015 Beautiful Show” on Aug. 29-30 at the Olympic Gymnasium in Songpa-gu, eastern Seoul, Cube Entertainment said.About 20,000 people attended a concert given by the six-member band last year. Yoon Doo-joon, Jang Hyun-seung, Yong Jun-hyung, Yang Yo-seob, Lee Gi-kwang and Son Dong-won will perform their latest hit single “Yey” as well as other songs.Tickets will be available to the general public on Aug. 5, while Beast fan club members begin purchasing them on Aug. 3.Jul 28, 2015By Kim Ji-soo
김고은, tvN '치즈인더트랩' 여주인공 홍설 역 캐스팅 김고은 /한국일보DB영화 '은교'로 강한 인상을 남겼던 배우 김고은이 tvN 월화드라마 '치즈인더트랩'의 여주인공 홍설 역에 캐스팅됐다. 제작사 에이트웍스는 28일 김고은의 캐스팅 소식을 알리며 "누리꾼들의 선호도를 고려해 홍설의 이미지에 맞거나 홍설의 오묘한 감정을 살릴 수 있는 배우와 접촉해왔다"며 "김고은이 탄탄한 연기력으로 '홍설'이라는 캐릭터를 잘 표현할 수 있을 것이라는 확신이 있었다"고 전했다. '치즈 인 더 트랩'은 치열하게 살아가는 여대생 홍설과 대학선배이자 남자친구인 유정의 사랑 이야기가 중심이 되는 인기 웹툰으로, 드라마화 소식이 전해지면서 많은 기대를 모은 작품이다. '커피프린스 1호점'의 이윤정 PD가 연출을 맡아 오는 10월 방송을 앞두고 있다. 김고은과 호흡을 맞추는 유정 역에는 배우 박해진이 캐스팅된 상태다. (연합뉴스) Jul 28, 2015
Tablo, Joey Bada$$ team up for single Tablo Tablo and American hip-hop artist Joey Bada$$ will collaborate on a new single coming out next month, the South Korean-born Canadian's talent agency said Monday.Tablo has been chosen as a featuring artist in a global hip-hop project featuring the American rapper, YG Entertainment said.The two will rap on a track composed by South Korean producer Code Kunst for the project organized by another local agency, Luminant Entertainment.Joey Bada$$ rose to fame with his solo mixtape "1999" in 2012. In January, he released an album "B4.DA.$$" in which he brings back old school and boom-bap style hip-hop from the 1990s.The "highly anticipated" single will be released sometime in August, YG said without giving the exact date. (Yonhap)Jul 28, 2015
Hallyu star Bae Yong-joon marries Park Soo-jin Top hallyu stars Bae Yong-joon and his bride Park Soo-jin are seen during their marriage ceremony, Monday. / Yonhap Top hallyu star Bae Yong-joon, 43, wed former singer Park Soo-jin, 30, at Seoul's Sheraton Grande Walkerhill Hotel, Monday.The wedding was open to only relatives and close friends.But Bae’s fans including those from Japan and a few from China, lined up to get a glimpse of their favorite star. Bae catapulted to fame in Japan with his drama “Winter Sonata” (2002), where he is called “yonsama.”The couple will spend their first night at the hotel, before leaving to their honeymoon spot along the southern coast of Korea. Actor Song Seung-heon, right, in the second row, with newlyweds Bae Yong-joon and Park Soo-jin at the post-wedding party on Monday in Seoul./ Courtesy of Song Seung-heon’s InstagramFans including Japanese fans of actor Bae Yong-joon line up to catch a glimpse of his marriage to former singer Park Soo-jin at the Sheraton Grande Walkerhill’s Aston House, eastern Seoul, Monday. / YonhapJul 27, 2015
Wedding guest list partially revealed Hallyu star Bae Yong-joon and actress Park Soo-jin celebrate their marriage with members of "Hamimo," a Christian fellowship of female celebrities to which actress Park Soo-jin belongs, at a bridal shower ahead of the ceremony. / Captured from Jeon Hye-bin's InstagramAmid the buzz over Hallyu star Bae Yong-joon and singer-turned actress Park Soo-jin's wedding on Monday evening, an online site has revealed the guests.According to The Fact, members of "Hamimo," a Christian fellowship of female celebrities to which Park belongs, will attend the wedding.Members include actress Han Ji-hye, TV personality Kim Sung-eun, singer-turned actress Jeon Hye-bin, actress Uhm Ji-won and KBS news anchor Park Ji-yoon.Some members of Bae's fan club in Japan have reportedly also been invited.While fans started queuing outside the ceremony hall at the Sheraton Grand Walkerhill in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, sources said the invitations had serial numbers so entry was strictly limited to guests on the list.The wedding is expected to be heavily guarded to keep out reporters.The Fact reported earlier this montJul 27, 2015
K-pop festival set to rock U.S. Girls' GenerationA K-pop festival hosted by Korea’s CJ E&M will open in Los Angeles at the weekend. The leading content and media company said that KCON, North America’s largest Korean cultural festival, will open at the Staples Center from July 31 through Aug. 2.The annual festival will then move to the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on Aug. 8.The lineup for the Los Angeles event will feature Super Junior, Sistar, Shinhwa, AOA, Block B and Got 7. Artists for the New Jersey event include Girls’ Generation, Teen Top and Vixx.Super JuniorJul 27, 2015By Kim Ji-soo
More stars turning to private weddings Bae young-joon and Park Soo-jin / Courtesy of InstagramBy Bahk Eun-jiThe wedding of Bae Yong-joon and Park Soo-jin brings memories of other super stars’ weddings.Like Bae and Park, more stars are choosing smaller, private weddings. Actors Won Bin and Lee Na-young tied the knot at a secret ceremony in May. They married at a remote location in Won’s hometown in Jeongseon, Gangwon Province.Lee Hyo-ri and Lee Sang-soon / YonhapSingers Lee Hyo-ri and Lee Sang-soon also wed privately at their house on Jeju Island, with only immediate families invited.Top stars have usually celebrated their marriage at a five-star hotel. Actors Jang Dong-gun and Ko So-young’s wed at Hotel Shilla in Seoul in 2010.Jang Dong-gun and Ko So-young / YonhapActor Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung married at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in 2013, with about 900 guests.Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung / Yonhap Celebrity couple Lee Bo-young and Ji Sung tied the knot at Walkerhill Hotel in Seoul in 2013 after a six-year relationship. Jul 27, 2015By Bahk Eun-ji
Bae Yong-joon Instagram reveals pre-wedding jitters Hallyu star Bae Yong-joon uploaded a post on Instagram, Monday, ahead of his wedding scheduled later in the day."I am on my way to the wedding hall. I am nervous and excited," the actor posted with a wedding shot of the bride, actress Park Soo-jin."Your concerns and blessings are always a huge source of strength to me. I am sorry the wedding is being held in private," he said."But I will remember the love you taught me, and will do my best as head of a household."He promised he would often share happy pictures of his wife and himself.In the picture, Bae is on his knee, looking up at Park with a smile.The two will wed at 6 p.m. at the Sheraton Grand Walkerhill in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul. Only family members and close friends will be there.JYP Entertainment CEO and singer Park Jin-young, and singers The One and Shin Yong-jae will sing at the ceremony./ Bae Yong-joon Instagram Fans including Japanese fans of actor Bae Yong-joon line up to catch a glimpse of his marriage to former singer Park Soo-jin at the Sheraton Grande Walkerhill’s Aston House, eastern Seoul, Monday. / YonJul 27, 2015
