Supernova's Sungmo tops Oricon charts Cover of Sungmo's album "Tiramisu Love" / Courtesy of Amazon JapanSupernova band member Sungmo’s solo album has topped the Japanese Oricon chart.“Tiramisu Love” shot to the top of the daily chart after its Aug. 4 release. The album was momentarily sold out on Japanese Amazon.com.Band members Kim Sungje, Kim Kwangsoo, Song Jihyuk, Park Geonil, Jung Yoon-hak and Yoon Sungmo debuted in 2007.Meanwhile, the band will release its seventh album, ”7IRO,“ on Sept. 9 in Japan. Aug 5, 2015By Kim Ji-soo
Singer dies with new album at hand The late Do Eun-young performs in "Super Diva 2012" on tvN. / Screen capture from YouTubeSinger Do Eun-young, who had a new album in production, died Monday at the age of 32.Her fellow singer Yeon Kyoo-seong revealed Do’s death on his Facebook page on Tuesday. He said the late Do sang a remake of his hit “Sad Song” and had completed shooting the song’s video to mark her comeback.“I cannot believe her death. We recorded songs together only several days ago,” Yeon said on his SNS webpage. He said that the late singer’s funeral house is in SAM hospital in Gunpo, Gyeonggi Province.The late Do debuted in 2005 participating in the OST album for TV series “Be Strong, Geum-soon!” on MBC. She released her first album “Carmen” in 2007 and received nationwide attention in 2012 when she appeared in TV singing competition show “Super Diva 2012” on tvN and impressed judges with her vocal skills. Aug 5, 2015
K-pop stars perform at Incheon next month The star-studded K Festival will be held from Sept. 11 to 13 at the Incheon Asiad Main Stadium.Incheon Development & Tourism Corporation is organizing the free event that will feature ZE:A, Jewelry, Nine Muses and duo 10cm. Korean food, beauty, movies and IT also will be on show.Incheon Urban Innovation Corporation is expecting about 50,000 people to attend.Details can be found in www.thekfestival.co.kr.Aug 4, 2015
Here's the punch line: Comedian couple to marry Hwang Jae-sung / Screen capture from YouTubeComedian Hwang Jae-sung and his comedian girlfriend are to marry.Hwang and Park Cho-eun, known as a “goddess” because of her looks, will tie the knot in September, media reports said Tuesday.The couple will marry in Yeouido, Seoul, reports said. Park Cho-eun / Courtesy of Naver blogHwang made headlines when actress Kim Min-hee said during a TV interview last year he looked like handsome actor Jang Dong-gun.Netizens acknowledged Park’s looks when a digitally altered photograph of her with a mustache was posted online. They said “even an attempt to humiliate her was to no avail in front of her true beauty.”Aug 4, 2015
YB Band to hold 20th anniversary concert in October K-rock band YB Band will celebrate its 20th year at a concert slated for Oct. 15-18 at LG Arts Center in southern Seoul.YB Band, led by vocalist Yoon Do-hyeon, is a popular rock group that also sang “Oh Pilseung Korea,” which was like an anthem during the 2002 joint World Cup soccer games.After the Seoul concerts, the YB Band will tour nine cities including Daegu, Changwon and Busan through end of the year. Aug 4, 2015By Kim Ji-soo
Korean singer Z.Hera signs big Chinese deal Z.Hera in a scene from "XOX" music video / Screen capture from YouTubeRising Korean singer Z.Hera has signed a long-term contract with major Chinese celebrity management company Show City Times.A media report Tuesday said Z.Hera, 19, had agreed to work with the company for at least 10 years, receiving 2 billion won ($1.7 million) a year. The company houses popular Chinese stars including Jane Zhang, who is known as China’s Mariah Carey.Z.Hera, left, and Jane Zhang / Courtesy of FacebookZhang recently gained global fame after singing “Fighting Shadows,” from American sci-fi action blockbuster movie “Terminator: Genisys,” which opened in Korean theaters in early July.Z.Hera’s Korean management company, Artisans Music, released photos that show the singer at a party celebrating the movie’s opening, held June in Beijing. In the photos, she posed with Chinese actresses including Betty Zhou and Zhang. Debuting in 2013 with album “Z.Hera Born,” Z.Hera caught TV viewers’ attention in MBC’s music show “Show! MusAug 4, 2015
Talk show guest speaks of Greek financial crisis Andreas Varsakopoulos on "Abnormal Summit" / Screen capture from Naver tvcastA Greek guest on TV entertainment talk show “Abnormal Summit” became emotional on Monday when talking about his cash-strapped father.Andreas Varsakopoulos, 26, said on the JTBC show that his father, who runs a private school teaching English in Greece, called him recently and asked for money. The school had no students because the nation is going through a financial crisis and the father was desperate for financial support from his son, he said on the show.“It must be difficult for any parent to ask their children for money,” Varsakopoulos said with tears in his eyes.The guest explained the seriousness of daily life in Greece, saying that local banks across the nation now limit each citizen to withdraw 60 Euros ($65) or less per day.Inviting national representatives from 12 different countries, the weekly program talked on Monday about the economic situation in their countries.Aug 4, 2015
Jang Seo-hee to star in mother of all dramas Jang Seo-hee will star in MBC’s new weekend drama “Mother,” about a woman taking revenge on her children, who are interested only in her fortune.Jang, 43, who will play the oldest daughter, starred in the highly acclaimed drama “Temptation of the wife.”“Mother” will premiere next month.Aug 3, 2015
Oh Yoon-ah, singer Ivy to emcee new fashion show “Look after My Dressing Table” introduces its first MCFashionN’s new program, tentatively titled “Look after My Dressing Table,” has introduced its first MCs. Actress Oh Yoon-ah, singer Ivy, and actress Seung-eon Hwang will host the program, which starts airing on Aug. 20. “Look after My Dressing Table” is a beauty program where make-up artists and hair designers compete against each other. The production crew stated that the artists will be using celebrities’ beauty products that will bring them closer to the viewers.Aug 3, 2015
HIGHGRND's fancy interior unveiled Rapper Tablo, 35, has released a photo of HIGHGRND’s office via Instagram.The photo shows the inside and outside of YG Entertainment’s sub-label, HIGHGRND. The office catches the eyes with its simple, yet luxurious pension-like design.HIGHGRND is a music label within the YG Entertainment’s established by Epik High leader Tablo. He has tried to expand his label by scouting for talented artists. HIGHGRND’s first recruit is emerging indie ban Hyukoh.Tablo seems determined to have it both ways: continuing as an YG musician and helping artists to realize their potential.The label’s name reflects its aspiration to embrace a range of artists and music.Aug 3, 2015
