Song fan feels heat of 'jealous' stare Liu Yifei, far right, stares at Song Seung-heon and his fan. / Courtesy of WeiboLiu Yifei, the Chinese actress who is dating Korean actor Song Seung-heon, has drawn media attention over a “jealousy” stare at one of Song’s fans.Two online photos show the couple and a female fan on stage in a Chinese TV show. The couple was promoting their latest movie, “The Third Love.” / Courtesy of Naver blogIn the photos, the young fan hugs Song from behind as part of a surprise, reports said. But one photo shows that Liu is not happy with the attention given to Song, which the reports attributed to jealousy.Song and Liu announced their romance earlier this month. Aug 20, 2015
Actor Choi Min-soo embroiled in violence scandal Choi Min-soo from “A Look at Myself” / Screen capture from YouTubeActor Choi Min-soo, who is appearing in the entertainment program “A Look at Myself” on KBS, reportedly hit a producer while filming an episode.The producers of the show released a statement Wednesday night apologizing for “causing trouble with an unexpected incident during the program’s shooting.”Choi met with the producers and discussed ways to resolve the issue smoothly, the statement added.Choi reportedly punched an outsourced production company’s producer in the face, media reports said. The victim was treated at a hospital, the reports added.Aug 20, 2015
Girls' Generation new song, jaw-dropping dance Girls' Generation / Captured on YouTubeThe recent return of Korea major girl group Girls’ Generation has been a pleasure to watch for many. However, “Lion Heart,” the group’s song released Tuesday, has created a huge controversy among its fans.The video accompanying the retro-style song surprised fans because the members of the group do a “jjeokbeol dance,” otherwise known as a “legs wide spread dance.”While some fans have posted comments suggesting the video is “beautiful” and “awesome,” some are saying the dance makes them uncomfortable and is kind of a downer.Despite the controversy, the song is hitting it big on major music charts. Fans are eagerly anticipating the group’s next release, “You Think,” which is due out on Aug. 19. Aug 19, 2015
New TV show turns back music clock Singing stars from Korea’s trendy pop world of the 1990s feature in a new TV show.“To You Project: In Search of Sugar Man” on JTBC has hired the nation’s top MC, Yoo Jae-seok, and star composer Yoo Hee-yeol as hosts.The show will not only rediscover past star singers but will have guest celebrities competing against each with different renditions of the stars’ hit songs. The first episode airs Wednesday.The retro sentiment is rising in Korea. When TV show “Infinity Challenge” held a music show featuring several singers from the 1990s and early 2000s in December the reaction was huge. It was followed by concerts dedicated to stars from that period.Aug 19, 2015
'Maze Runner' stars visit Korea Lee Ki-hong / Screen capture from YouTubeKorean actor Lee Ki-hong, from American movie trilogy "Maze Runner," will visit Korea.Lee, 28, will arrive on Sep. 1 with co-star Thomas Brodie-Sangster to promote the series’ second installment, “Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials,” scheduled for theater release in September. The stars will stay for two nights.Lee posted online a video to his fans. In Korean, the actor thanked them and said he is excited about the visit.Based on the science fiction adventure series of novels "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner, the movies are about young runners escaping a mysterious life-threatening architectural trap called "Maze," only to meet harsher obstacles in a desolate landscape.Aug 19, 2015
Actress Han Ye-seul _ from hippie to bohemian Actress Han Ye-seul / Courtesy of Keyeast EntertainmentActress Han Ye-seul features hippie and bohemian looks in the latest shoot for Cosmopolitan.She appears on the cover of the 15th anniversary edition of the magazine, along with actress Jung Ryeo-won. Han, a Korean-American, was also interviewed and talked about her friendship with Jung.Actress Jung Ryeo-won, left, and Han Ye-seulHan this year was one of the top 11 hottest Korean women picked by Playboy earlier this year. Social consumer website Ranker listed the 11 Korean celebrities based on 1,300 online votes in April.Han is dating Teddy, a producer with YG Entertainment.Aug 19, 2015
Actress donates cash to DMZ mine blast victims Actress Lee Young-aeTop hallyu actress Lee Young-ae has donated money to the two soldiers injured in a land mine blast earlier this month.She gave 50 million won to staff sergeants Kim Jung-won, 23, and Ha Jae-hun, 21,who were wounded in the Aug. 4 blast in the Demilitarized Zone.Lee’s family has a military background. Her father was honorably discharged after being injured in the Korean War (1950-1953) and her father-in-law was forced out of the Army after refusing to cooperate in the May 16 coup.Lee also plans to hold a concert for military personnel this fall. She has made many donations to help people domestically and internationally.Lee is scheduled to star in new SBS drama “Saimdang, the Herstory,” which will air at the beginning of next year. Filming started on Aug. 10. Aug 18, 2015
Superstar K returns with 7th season The members of the judging panel for Superstar K Season 7 pose at a press conference at CJ E&M Center in Sangam-dong, Tuesday. / Courtesy of CJ E&MBy Kim Jae-heun“Superstar K,” the biggest Korean television talent show, launched its seventh season on cable network Mnet, Tuesday.The annual audition program’s popularity peaked in season two with its highest viewing rate of 18.1 percent after its premiere in 2009. But the “Superstar K” series failed to ride on that success when its season five episodes were harshly criticized by viewers for keeping the same format and featuring poor performances.This season, “Superstar K” has returned with several changes. Producer Ma Doo-sik took over the throne as main producer after seven years’ experience as an entertainment show producer.The timeslot has also moved from Friday at 11 p.m. to Thursday at that time. Star singer Sung Si-kyung, who has joined the judging panel, said: “Thursday is a good day to enjoy the show as it is in the middle of the week going into the latter half that mAug 18, 2015
Singer Jessica mourns Bangkok explosion / Courtesy of InstagramJessica Jung, a former member of idol girl band Girls’ Generation, has expressed grief over the Bangkok bombing that killed at least 20 people and injured more than 140.In a posting she wrote: “Thinking of Bangkok tonight … Take heart and know that we are all behind you.”The explosion happened about 7 p.m. Monday in an upscale area filled with tourists, office workers and shoppers. Thailand’s Prime Minister, Prayuth Chan-ocha, described the explosion as the country’s worst attack.Jessica Jung /Courtesy of InstagramThe singer, 26, ended her contract with SM Entertainment on Aug. 8. She debuted with SM in 2007. Jung quit after the company allegedly banned her from managing her fashion brand, BLANC.Aug 18, 2015By Bahk Eun-ji
Drunken actor booked over chauffeur incident Jung Woon-taek, wearing black clothes and allegedly drunk, threatens chauffeurs in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. / Screen capture from YouTube Jung Woon-taek from "My Boss My Hero" (2001)Actor Jung Woon-taek harassed chauffeurs on Seoul streets, video footage released Tuesday shows.According to the footage one chauffeur recorded about 4 a.m. on Aug. 1, an allegedly drunk Jung approached a group of chauffeurs at a major intersection in Gangnam-gu, southern Seoul. The actor allegedly threatened them with violence, including one known by the surname Ryu, 46. Jung grabbed Ryu’s clothes and attempted to get him out of a minivan sent by Ryu’s company.The man who recorded the video is heard saying “We should report this to police” and swearing at Jung.Ryu reported the incident, along with the footage, to Gangnam police the same day, stating he suffered a shin injury that needed two-week’s treatment. Jung has been booked without arrest.A representative from Jung’s management company, PS Entertainment, reportedly visited Ryu and offered him compensation of aAug 18, 2015
