Posted by Hikaru on 9:06 PM
MTV runs a style blog titled MTV Style, from time to time they’ll choose someone looking fashionable and coin them with “Hottest Hustler of the Day” title. Earlier today, the title was awarded to Korean singer / actor Rain. If you can recall, Rain was also awarded the “Biggest Badass Star” award for his role in ‘Ninja Assassin’ at the MTV Movie Awards back in June. Hottest Hustler Of The Day: Korean Cutie Rain “People are torn over what makes singer/actor Rain hot. Some say it’s his killer dance moves. Others say it’s his charming smile. And another set of fans say it’s his rock solid abs. We’re probably biased, but we definitely think it’s his...
Posted by Hikaru on 8:36 PM
Due to the contract terminations filed by KARA’s Seungyeon, Nicole, and Jiyoung, DSP Media will be halting all of their scheduled appearances. Seungyeon, Nicole, and Jiyoung’s lawyers, Landmark, reported on January 19th that DSP Media will no longer be managing the three girls, and thus suspended their KARA schedules. KARA will not be making an appearance at the “Seoul Music Awards“, scheduled for January 20th. Leader Gyuri will also be temporarily halting her appearances on her radio program with Super Junior’s Shindong. Representatives of DSP Media stated,”Gyuri was put in a state of shock after receiving notice of the contract terminations,...
Posted by Hikaru on 7:27 PM
Taiwanese actor Jay Chou commented on his fellow Asian actors advancing into Hollywood at a press conference for his movie, “Green Hornet 3D,” held at the Shilla Hotel in Seoul. A reporter asked, “Kwon Sang Woo could have been cast for your role, how do you think that influences the movie’s success or failure?“, to which he replied, “As a fellow Asian actor, no matter who goes to film a movie in the Hollywood market, it is an inspiring and amazing act.” He also stated, “I have seen Rain’s Hollywood films. As an Asian actor, I hope to appear in more Hollywood films alongside Rain.” A reporter then mentioned that his monolids gave off a strong...
Posted by Hikaru on 7:01 PM
“Dream High” has ranked in as the #1 Monday and Tuesday night drama, even with hot competition from SBS’ “ATHENA“, starring some of Korea’s hottest actors (Jung Woo Sung and Soo Ae). JYP and Bae Yong Joon have been able to create a remarkable synergy, and with leading roles played by 2PM’s Taecyeon and Wooyoung, miss A’s Suzy, Kim Soo Hyun, IU, and T-ara’s Eun Jung, it’s no surprise that this drama is on fire. Viewers have been extremely impressed with everyone’s acting skills and as every episode airs, we at allkpop are getting hooked onto this drama even more. So if you haven’t had a chance to check it out yet, you definitely should! Additional...
Posted by Hikaru on 6:38 PM
Korean pop group 4minute have recently announced their first release of 2011. The song, “WHY“, will be released on March 2nd and is the theme song to TV Asahi drama, “Akutou~Juuhanzai Sousahan“. There are three versions, including two limited editions with DVDs. Limited editions A & B will contain a PV, live footage, and a trading card. The first press normal edition will come with 1 of 5 trading cards. No other information has been released yet, but stay tuned for more news!Source : AllK...
Posted by Hikaru on 7:28 PM
Today TBS has announced that they are going to broadcast a new drama in October called “Nankyoku Tairiku ~Kami no Ryouiki ni Idomunda Otoko to Inu no Monogatari~” and that it is going to be the most expensive drama serial in the history of TBS. And who else would be more appropriate for such a huge project than the drama king himself, SMAP’s Kimura Takuya. The drama is going to be based on the true story of Japan’s First Cross-Winter Expedition in Anarctica. Kimura’s role of geologist Kuramochi is going to be quite similar to that of actor Takakura Ken in the 1983 film “Nankyoku Monogatari“, simply known as “Antarctica” in many western countries....
Posted by Hikaru on 7:28 PM
AKB48’s Maeda Atsuko is being used by a vicious hacker who’s grabbing personal information from unsuspecting fans. Her management company, Ohta Production, made an entry on Maeda’s official blog, warning fans to beware of a fake blog, in which someone is passing themselves off as ‘Maeda Atsuko’. According to the post, the fake blog uses photos from Maeda’s real blog, and makes it very similar to the real one. Her management team says that this blog is in no way related to AKB48, Maeda, or the company at all, and they are currently considering taking legal action against the impostor.Via TokyoH...
Posted by Hikaru on 7:12 PM
On January 18th, Big Hit Entertainment released footage from 2AM’s “Saint O’Clock” Concert through their official YouTube channel. From the dance rehearsals to the vocal practices with the live band, fans were given a look into the making of 2AM’s first concert. The video also inserts clips from the actual concert itself, including its special stages. At the end, fans can view footage of 2AM being congratulated by their peers, which includes 2PM and San-E. Big Hit Entertainment tweeted, “2AM Episode 1!! 2AM Concert Episode ver.1 upload!! There is a 2AM concert in Daegu this Saturday~^^ DooDoong!“ Although the 2AM members have been busy with...
Posted by Hikaru on 7:04 PM
BoA showed off a ginormous box of pizza made presumably for her and her staff through her Twitter. On January 18th, she uploaded a photo of a huge pizza box and wrote, “Look at this! I’ve never seen this size pizza before!” The size of the pizza itself makes BoA look tiny in comparison. Fans commented, “That size is unbelievable…,” “That pizza’s the size of a human being!,” “It’s bigger than BoA,” and “Will you eat all of that on your own?” BoA is currently working on her leading role in a Hollywood dance film.Source : AllK...
Posted by Hikaru on 6:55 PM
The nine girls of SNSD have just moments ago released the music video to “Visual Dreams“, the song created for their Intel endorsement. The release comes just under a week after their teaser release and just a few days after the full song dropped. Check it out below!The girls also performed at the Intel Core Processor launch show on the 18th.Source : AllK...
Posted by Hikaru on 6:28 PM
KARA’s maknae, Kang Jiyoung, celebrated her 17th birthday on January 18th! Jiyoung will become a high school senior this year, a year earlier than her friends because of her early birthday. Thankfully though, she was able to enjoy a peaceful birthday without interruptions from her Japanese and Korean schedules. One representative revealed, “Kang Jiyoung will be celebrating her birthday by resting with her family, as there is no special schedule lined up.” Unfortuantely, she won’t be able to throw a party with her KARA members, as Seungyeon and Hara are in Thailand for a special program, while Nicole is in Jeju Island filming for a “Heroes” episode....
Posted by Hikaru on 6:07 PM
Reports of KARA splitting from their agency, DSP Media Entertainment, has sent shockwaves throughout the music industry. The members of KARA, excluding leader Gyuri, reasoned that they had lost their confidence in their relationship with DSP Media Entertainment, and that it could never be regained again. Landmark, KARA’s lawyers, reported on January 19th: “Despite KARA receiving much love from their activities in both Korea and Japan, the members have experienced inexplicable pain that brought them to this decision. They’ve held it in for a long time, but in order to protect their rights and their future, the members have decided to part ways...
Posted by Hikaru on 6:08 PM
2AM’s Seulong flaunts his luxurious abs on the February cover of ‘Mens Health‘.The February issue of Mens Health will not only exhibit Seulong’s abs, but also his chic and charming masculinity.In the 8 page spread, Seulong showcased his chocolate abs and sexy appearance, a look different from his usual self.A representative from Mens Health expressed, ‘Seulong’s body was better than I expected. In particular, the muscle lines on his pelvis is like a work of art. This pictorial will definitely display his masculinity.‘Source : AllK...
Posted by Hikaru on 5:53 PM
Actor Hyun Bin revealed his first impressions of After School’s UEE through a phone call while UEE was making an appearance on the January 17th episode of SBS’s “Night After Night.”UEE, who was a member of the audience on the show, asked Gong Hyung Jin for the secrets behind his ability in casting top name stars such as Jang Dong Gun, Won Bin, and Hyun Bin for his radio program. Jung Sunhee added that Gong was quite the popular figure amongst the radio writers for being able to cast figures that can barely be seen on such programs.Seizing the opportunity, UEE surprised Gong by asking her for the opportunity to participate in a phone call with...
Posted by Hikaru on 5:53 PM
SNSD will be returning to the Japanese market with their ‘Black Soshi’ concept through the release of their Japanese version digital single of “Run Devil Run.”“Run Devil Run” is a track off of their repackaged second album and has been nicknamed the ‘Black Soshi’ concept for their sexy dark charms. Japanese mobile sites will be distributing the digital ring tone of “Run Devil Run” on January 18th, and the full version will be released through music sites on January 25th.The girls will also be participating in the “SM TOWN LIVE in TOKYO” held at Tokyo’s Yoyogi on January 25th and 26th.Source : AllK...
Posted by Hikaru on 6:33 PM
Big Bang fans can finally circle a date on their calendar, as YG Entertainment has revealed that the group will drop their new album on February 24th!Representatives of YG Entertainment explained, “After nearly two years, they’ll finally be releasing a new album on February 24th. Details such as the number of tracks or the album’s tracklist have yet to be decided. Big Bang will be holding their first comeback stage not through publicly-broadcasted music programs, but at their own ‘2011 BIG SHOW‘ concerts on February 25th through 27th.”They continued, “This concert will show just how much Big Bang has improved through the years.”Representatives...
Posted by Hikaru on 6:19 PM
T-Max’s Kim Joon (from the hit drama, “Boys Over Flowers“) has been casted for KBS 2TV’s upcoming series, “Serious Crime Squad.”The drama currently boasts an impressive line-up of Sung Jiru, Jang Hangsun, Song Il Kuk, Kim Seung Woo and Seon Woosun, who will all throw in their efforts for a unique plot based off the lives of detectives. The group of detectives are known for a specific way they handle each case, and the drama will focus on how they solve multiple crime cases.Kim Joon will be playing the role of a cowardly detective named ‘Shin Dongjin,’ who specializes in cyber investigations, but has trouble dealing with real-life cases because...
Posted by Hikaru on 6:13 PM
F(x)’s Victoria shed tears while leaving Thailand.On the episode of MBC’s “We Got Married” that’s set to air on January 15th, 2PM’s Nichkhun and f(x)’s Victoria spend their last day in Thailand. As reported earlier, Victoria receives private swiming lessons from her husband Nichkhun, and the couple even goes jet-skiing.On their last day in Thailand, Nichkhun’s family comes out to greet them farewell at the airport, and Victoria says her last goodbyes to them. At the airport, it was reported that Victoria showed how sad she was about leaving.During the interview she shared, “It felt like I was leaving my home. Nichkhun’s grandma and family were...
