U-KISS’s Dongho tweets from Osaka

U-KISS’s Dongho recently shared some sel-cas from Osaka.

On his twitter he wrote, “Filming at Tsutenkaku Tower. It’s so hot today,” and added a photo of himself with the city skyline in the background. “One cut from the rooftop, and another from inside the museum,” he added, “Trying hard right now to give off a touristy feel.”

Dongho is smiling and posing in both pictures, and manages to indeed look like a tourist in Japan.

Fans commented, “You look like a baby,” “You actually do look like a tourist,” and “It’s great to see that you’re having a good time in Japan.”

Dongho and his groupmates are busily preparing for their Japanese debut.




source : allkpop

2NE1 to host an event with “adidas Originals”

2NE1 will be collaborating with “adidas Originals” for a special fan event!

Representatives revealed, “On the night of July 8th, we’ll be holding an event at the Walkerhill Theater. Joining 2NE1 will be celebrities from all different genres.”

As soon as 2011 rolled around, 2NE1 teamed up with adidas to deliver a campaign on the importance of being original. On July 8th, the girls will be working with celebrities like ’80s legend Kim Wan Sun, Leessang and Jung In, and Astro Voize to give fans a fun night.


Those who purchase “adidas Originals” products will automatically be entered into a lottery for a chance to attend the event. Further details can be found on the brand’s official website, as well as their official fancafé.

source :allkpop

Kim Ha Neul wears military chic for ‘Vogue Korea’

Actress Kim Ha Neul stunned with her ‘ant waist’ through ‘Vogue Korea‘.

The fashion magazine recently revealed their interview and military fashion shoot they had with Kim Ha Neul, who’s currently awaiting the release of her new film, ‘Blind‘. The actress worked her feminine charms and revealed her breathtaking figure for the special themed photoshoot.

During the interview segment, Kim Ha Neul shared her wisdom in juggling an acting career and being a normal person.

She recently allowed KBS’s “1 Night 2 Days” to document her daily life, explaining, ”Normal person ‘Kim Ha Neul’ can be forgotten when I absorb myself into a role. I’ve hidden myself before and built a wall, but as the people I’ve gotten to care grew, my heart seemed to grow as well.”

Check out the full interview and photoshoot in the July edition of ‘Vogue Korea’.




source: allkpop

Who designed 2NE1’s jacket photo for “I Am The Best”?

YG Entertainment had many fans doing a double take when the jacket picture of 2NE1’s “I Am The Best” was revealed yesterday, unveiling colorful four cartoon caricatures of the quartet. To compliment their fierce image, each girl was drawn with smokey make-up, wielding brightly-colored sub-machine guns and pistols in hand. So the question is, who was behind these cartoons?


After widespread curiosity sparked regarding the identity of the artist behind the design, Mari Kim revealed on her personal blog that she was the one that had created the four works.

As a graphic artist rooted in the “pop surrealism” art form, Kim used her eye-popping style to design the striking artwork for 2NE1’s jacket image.

In a 2009 interview, Kim revealed that many had dubbed her art style as “sensational” and “frightening”, and that she herself considers her works to be paintings instead of characters. “I like cult and zombie movies and I’m a metal rock lover,” she explained. “I want to express this identity through my work.”


Kim received a bachelor’s degree in multimedia and a master’s in animation studies at RMIT University in Melbourne, Australia. Since then, she has been invited to the Berlin Pictoplasma Art Festival, which focuses on contemporary character design and art. In 2007, her collaborative video art piece, “Goldfish in a throat” was screened at the Busan International Video Festival. Nowadays, she gives lectures at Chungkang College of Cultural Industries and is preparing to publish a book this fall.

She has also collaborated with Young Mean Kang to produce a MV for SORO (서로)’s “Beengle Beengle”:








SORO (서로1집) - Beengle Beengle (빙글빙글) Official M/V Music video


source : allkpop

B2ST’s Kikwang reveals that his ex cheated on him

B2ST’s Kikwang recently guested on SBS’s “Every Night“, where he revealed a painful love story from his past.

He said, “One day, my girlfriend started to lock her phone and not pick up when she was getting a call. I had a weird feeling so I went over to her house and saw her with another guy.”

When the MCs asked him whether it was hard for him, he said, “I was hurt. I saw the two from afar and just went home. Afterwards, I just stopped contacting her.”

He also said during the episode, “All my ex-girlfriends thought that I’m really boring.”

source : allkpop

T-ara’s Hyomin gets a new nickname, ‘Horromi’

T-ara’s Hyomin will soon be making her movie debut through “Gisaeng Ryung“. Since ‘Gisaeng Ryung’ is a horror flick, Hyomin gained a new nickname: ‘Horromi’.

Her company said that the nickname was a combination of “horror queen” and “gui-yo-mi“, a saying that’s used to describe something cute. Even though she’s shooting a scary movie, Hyomin still managed to add aegyo into her role.

Still shots from the movie give us a quick look into her character ‘Yurin’, a girl who wants to be #1 in everything. She is a straight-A student and is very proud of it. Other pictures show a very cutesy girl with heart pillows and teddy bears.


The movie is preparing to hit theatres in August.





source :allkpop

Park Han Byul is a chic traveler for ‘ELLE’

Park Han Byul participated in a chic travel bag photoshoot for the July issue of ‘ELLE‘ magazine.

The concept of the photoshoot was to have Park Han Byul portray a woman who was comfortably enjoying her travels while managing to look carelessly chic. As you can see in the photos, Park Han Byul was more than successful in pulling off the look.

The travel bag featured in this photoshoot is part of Elle’s ‘Fresh Riviera Line’; the image on the bag shows a woman enjoying a peaceful afternoon at an outdoor café on the French Riviera. Park Han Byul appears to be like that relaxed and fashionable traveler who is enjoying her afternoon.


Check out the rest of the photos below.






source: allkpop

SECRET’s Ji Eun to leave “Immortal Song 2″

SECRET’s Ji Eun has announced that she will be leaving KBS’s “Immortal Song 2” due to her conflicting schedules with SECRET’s Japanese promotions. The June 20th recording will be her last, and her replacement has yet to be decided.

The upcoming episode of “Immortal Song 2″ will include the new additions to the show of 2PM’s Junsu, F.T. Island’s Lee Hongki, and MBLAQ’s G.O.

For the final round that will be recorded on the 20th, the idols will be singing remakes of singer Min Hye Kyung’s hit songs, and it’s been said that thanks to the hard work the new members put into the recording, the level of anticipation and quality of the stage was greatly increased.


Officials of the show stated, “The members are focusing on enjoying the performances rather than worrying about the competition. They are learning how to show their individual colors on stage as solo singers, and likewise the distinct color of our show is also starting to take place“.

The fourth episode of “Immortal Song 2″ will air on June 25th.

source : allkpop

Singer Kim Ji Yeon makes a comeback after 17 years for “God’s Quiz 2″ OST

Veteran singer Kim Ji Yeon, who was a hit in the ’90s with her song “When the Cool Wind Blows“, made a surprise re-emergence after 17 long years through her participation for OCN’s “God’s Quiz 2” OST!

She debuted back in 1998 through University Music Festival and landed her biggest hit with the song the song “When the Cool Wind Blows”, which was used as actress Lee Sang Ah’s theme song in the drama “Flowering Tree“. In 1994, after releasing her 3rd full album, Kim Ji Yeon left the entertainment industry for what seemed like good until she surprised music fans everywhere on June 17th with the release of “Just Until Then” for “God’s Quiz 2.”

Even after almost 20 years, Kim Ji Yeon showed off her clean, pure voice. The song is definitely a pleasant surprise and present for fans, and many have claimed that it reminds them of the days back then.

Officials from CJ E&M stated, “Because it’s been such a long time, this will be a good chance to hear Kim Ji Yeon ’s smooth voice.”




source: allkpop

B2ST says goodbye with “Fiction” on Music Core

Having already clinched multiple wins for “Fiction” , the B2ST boys said their goodbye on today’s MBC Music Core ahead of their impending Japan promotions.

Though it has only been a month, the boys are wrapping up promotions on a high, having won triple crowns on M! Countdown and Music Bank, and being a two-time Mutizen winner on Inkigayo.


Cube Entertainment representatives explained, “The members of B2ST are all very thankful for the love and support their fans have sent. B2ST will not be promoting a follow-up track, and will be just wrapping up a month of promotions.”

So check out their final “Fiction” stage on Music Core below!




source :allkpop

Park Min Young almost gets her dress ripped off by a cat

Park Min Young experienced a press conference that she’s sure to never forget.

On June 16th, the actress appeared at Ewha Women’s University to attend a press conference for her upcoming horror film, “Cat: Two Eyes that See Death“. During the photo session, Park Min Young was handed Bidanee the cat to pose for the cameras with.



But Bidanee, who hadn’t been outdoors since she gave birth to her kittens a month ago, was startled by the sudden camera flashes and started to struggle. In the process, she managed to pull down one of Park Min Young’s dress straps, almost leading to an accidental exposure.

Greatly surprised by what had just happened, Park Min Young hurried towards the the host Kim Saeng Min who was also up on the stage, and he and the others rushed over to help. They took the cat away from the stage, and shielded Park Min Young as she sorted her dress properly.


After the incident, Park Min Young smoothed down her dress and returned with a bright smile for the rest of the photo session. In an attempt to lighten up the atmosphere, Kim Saeng Min joked, “Miss Min Young, you really almost ended up on the news today“.

Meanwhile, “Cat: Two Eyes that See Death” will premiere in theaters on July 7th.






source: allkpop

Does Sohee sing in 2PM’s new album?

With their comeback just around the corner, 2PM’s Taecyeon released footage from a recording session that featured Wonder Girls‘ Sohee.

In the video, Sohee is found focusing intently on recording her bit. She tried saying, “Oppa, I can trust you, right?” multiple times. At the end of the video, you can hear a snippet of music which sounds like it could be from 2PM’s new album.

Taecyeon posted this video on his me2day saying


“Today’s crazy act! Who’s going to stop Oxford? Who is this lovely lady that is recording right now?“

“Oxford” is a word mixing Taecyeon’s last name, “Ok”, with the Korean romanization of ’spoiler’.

Fans commented, “Though Taecyeon’s sense is shown, I think Sohee is getting more beautiful as time goes on.” “Milky-white and innocent” and “Is the song you hear at the end, the new song? I’m looking forward to it.”




source: allkpop

Indie singer Taru releases second album, “100 Percent Reality”

Indie singer Taru has returned after a two-year hiatus with her second studio album, “100 Percent Reality“.

Taru debuted amidst much praise and anticipation back in 2007 as the vocalist for The Melody, and went on to release her own mini-album, “R.A.I.N.B.O.W.” in 2008. Since then, she’s appeared in CM songs, drama OSTs, and collaborations with other artists like Epik High and Wheesung before releasing her debut self-titled album in 2009.

Fans of her sugary-sweet voice welcomed her return with open arms; indeed, it seems that her comeback was highly anticipated in the indie scene, for “100 Percent Reality” is currently ranking on various indie charts. Music fans excitedly commented, “This is real, 100% music”, and “I teared up the minute I listened to it.”

Taru said, “I received a text message from a fan that said, ‘I was thinking of suicide because of the depression from my break-up, but I listened to this album and found myself again’. I’m glad that my album is able to help others.”

Check it out below, and remember to support the artists by purchasing the music here.





source: allkpop

Lee Min Ho says seatbelt and airbag saved his life

On June 15th, actor Lee Min Ho thanked his fans for their concern over his health through his me2day. Lee, who was recently involved in a car accident, posted “I have safely returned as ‘City Hunter’ Lee Yoon Sung. Thank you for all your kind encouragement and support”.

He later expressed through his agency, “I’m sorry for having made so many people worry, and am thankful for all the kind support I have received. I’ve returned to film for the drama, and will work even harder to present everyone with a good performance”.


Speaking on his accident, Lee stated, “First and foremost, it’s a relief that no one received significant injuries from the accident. I was able to avoid a bigger accident thanks to the airbag and seatbelt”.


The accident occurred while Lee Min Ho was filming a car scene for the drama. His vision was obstructed by bright light from the lighting equipment, which caused him to crash into a sprinkler truck. He was immediately transported to a hospital, and thankfully did not receive any significant injuries.

source: allkpop

Rain shares photos of his 16-year-old self

Multi-entertainer Rain recently shared some photos from his past.

On June 15th, he tweeted, “I found my childhood photos that I thought I had lost in a fire. The time when I was a 16 year old baby“.

In the photos, Rain is seen wearing a bright yellow raincoat, looking very much like the boy next door. His wide smile and youthful pose gives him an adorable charm that had fans gushing over the pictures.

Netizens commented, “Wow charismatic Rain was once cute”, “You were really cute”, and “You had different charms back then.”




source: allkpop

Standing Egg releases new MV for “Farewell For You, Not Yet For Me”

On June 14th, Standing Egg released a new music video for “Farewell For You, Not Yet For Me“, a track from their first album released back in 2010.

The video features guest vocalist Han So Hyun from 3rd Coast, and contains footage from their first solo concert at the Welcomm Theater. Although the song itself is an old release, putting faces to the music definitely brings a new level of understanding to the track. The group brings their characteristic serene feel to this music video, which serves as a nice treat for those who missed the concert.


Having released a string of digital singles all year long, Standing Egg will also be making their comeback with a full mini-album on July 7th.

Check it out below!




source: allkpop

Park Shin Hye receives a warm welcome in Taiwan

It seems that actress Park Shin Hye is well on her way to becoming the next Hallyu star, thanks to her explosive popularity in Taiwan.

On June 12th, Park Shin Hye visited Taiwan to promote her GTV drama, “Hayate the Combat Butler“. Not only did her fans flood the Taipei airport, but they also managed to freeze the streets of Ximending, which immediately caught the attention of local press.

Fans queued up in the airport with placards and matching t-shirts that said, “Our ♡ Park Shin Hye“. Hundreds of fans and press members also gathered for a fan meet that was held with the rest of the “Hayate the Combat Butler” cast.

Despite the sweltering heat, Park Shin Hye responded to each of her fans with sweet smiles. Two hundred lucky fans also got to take a Polaroid picture with her, as well as receive a personal handshake.

“Hayate the Combat Butler” will begin airing in Taiwan on June 19th.





source: allkpop

Can you find f(x)’s Sulli?

Can you find the hidden Sulli?

On June 13th, the f(x) member wrote on her me2day, “A summer night to get rid of the heat! Please find Sulli in this picture,” and uploaded a picture of herself.

In the photo, Sulli poses in the middle of a painting. Mirroring the girl from the horror film, “Ring”, Sulli poses as if she’s trying to crawl out of the picture.

Netizens were thoroughly amused by the pictures, writing comments like, “The cute person in the middle is Sulli unnie!” and “The second picture really looks like it was photoshopped!”


source: dailymail

Min Hyo Rin models a variety of wedding dresses for ‘J Style’

Actress Min Hyo Rin has transformed into a breathtaking bride for her latest wedding photoshoot with “J Style” magazine.

Modelling various styles of wedding dresses from boutique ‘Jenny House‘, the actress was asked to exude three different charms: ‘innocent’, ‘cute’, and ’sexy’. Min Hyo Rin captivated the staff by managing to flawlessly bring out the charms of each dress.

The actress’ career is definitely on a roll lately, with her latest movie “Sunny” is coming up as a box office hit. She’s also starring in KBS’s popular drama, “Romance Town“, which airs every Wednesday and Thursday night at 9:55 PM.













source: allkpop