Kyuhyun with his daddy, also Siwon, Yesung and Donghae

SS501′s Kim Kyu Jong meets his crush Oh Sae Jong

SS501‘s Kim Kyu Jong met his ideal woman, actress Oh Sae Jong, for the very first time.
The singer made a guest appearance on the January 3rd episode of SBS ‘Strong Heart‘, and could not hide that he was more nervous than usual. When asked about his ideal type in the past, Kim Kyu Jong had always boldly confessed that it was actress Oh Sae Jung.
“I confessed that I liked her for the very first time about two years ago, and I actually ran into her in the streets shortly after. It totally took me by surprise, and it was then that I realized why fans are so shocked to run into me by chance. This is the first time I’ve seen her since then,” he said with a bashful smile.
The actress who also made a guest appearance on ‘Strong Heart’ expressed her gratitude towards the singer who has consistently selected her as his ideal type.
When the two were suspected of dating in the past, actress Oh Sae Jung remarked, “A lot of people actually think that way. I went to get a colonoscopy once and the nurse asked me, “You’re the idol group member’s girlfriend, right?””
The two then shared an embrace which created a more romantic atmosphere on set, and they raised a few eyebrows after denying that they would keep in contact with each other after the show.

Girls’ Generation members Jessica and Yuri are working hard to study acting

Girls’ Generation members Jessica and Yuri are busy studying up on how to become a great actress.
The two girls will be trying their hand at acting for the very first time, and have been receiving acting guidance and advice from a veteran actor.
A representative from their agency SM Entertainment remarked, “An experienced veteran is teaching the girls the very basics of acting every rookie should know – character analysis, vocalization, and breathing. The other singers trying their hand at acting also learn the basics, and Jessica and Yuri are no exception. The girls are working hard as to not disappoint their fans.”
Girls’ Generation promotions for their third full-length album came to a close in December of 2011, and the girls will be focusing on individual promotions for the beginning of 2012, giving Jessica and Yuri a chance to develop themselves as actresses.

Yuri has been cast as the female lead ‘Anna’ in the new SBS drama, ‘Fashion King‘ due to air in March, while fellow member Jessica has also been cast as actor Lee Dong Wook‘s past lover in KBS 2TV‘s ‘Violent Romance‘ which is scheduled to air sometime this April.
It’s the current trend in the entertainment industry for idol singers to make their debut on the small-screen, and Jessica and Yuri are jumping on the same bandwagon. As soon as the news of the girls spread, people in the industry have been showing their interest and are curious to see how the girls will perform.
Drama staff members themselves also have high expectations. According to ‘Fashion King’ outsourcing production company ‘Lee Kwan Hee Productions‘, Yuri proved that she was more than capable of displaying various emotions on cue, and they’re not the least bit worried about her, despite Yuri being a rookie actress.

IU looks stunning in high school graduation photo

Singer IU‘s graduation photos recently surfaced on an online community site.
In the photo, the singer who is looking forward to her Seoul Dongduk Girls’ High School graduation displayed her innocent charm with her milky skin and long black hair. Her uniform was neat and tidy, and her small smile warmed the hearts of her fans everywhere.

Netizens who saw the photo left comments such as, “IU is now 20“, “Flawless graduation photo. Jealous“, “Pretty“, and more.

Former SeeYa member Kim Yeonji snaps a photo with actor Lee Jae Yoon

Former SeeYa member Kim Yeonji has updated fans on her whereabouts!
On January 1st, the singer shared photos of herself with actor Lee Jae Yoon on her mini-hompy. Fans were definitely surprised by the random update, with many commenting, “I thought you were going to confess that you were in a relationship!”, and “I loved your duet at the Acting Awards!”
A representative explained, “They’ve been friends for a long time, and the picture was taken backstage at an acting awards ceremony. They’ve known each other for a while so Yeonji readily agreed to feature for him after hearing that Lee Jae Yoon would be performing on stage.”
The two recently performed “Propose“, which was a treat for fans who had yearned to hear her powerful vocals once again after SeeYa disbanded. Lee Jae Yoon himself earned the applause of many for showing off rap skills no one knew he had.

Go Ara sheds tears talking about her first love

Actress Go Ara has cautiously opened up about her first love.
During the most recent recording of SBS‘s ‘Strong Heart‘, Go Ara decided to open up about her first crush. “I have an unforgettable and precious first love in my heart,” she said.
While Go Ara was sharing her first love story, her emotions ran high and she eventually showed tears.
This episode of ‘Strong Heart’ will feature guests likes Go Ara, Jung Sun Hee, Lee Chun Hee, Kim Chung, Oh Se Jung, ZE:A‘s Kwanghee, Jewelry’s Yewon, and more.
Stay tuned for updates on Go Ara’s story when the episode airs on January 3rd!

ZE:A to kick off the New Year with charity work

ZE:A will be kicking off the New Year with charity work!
After visiting an orphanage home in Suwon on January 3rd, the boys will be working with ‘NGO Good People‘ for a volunteer program with their fans.
At their charity concert in December, the boys touched on their volunteer plans for the New Year by revealing, “The proceeds from this concert will be donated to charity, and we’ve also got fun projects with our fans lined up in the New Year.” Fans chosen through a lottery at the concert will be paired with a ZE:A member for the NGO volunteer project.
The boys will also be dropping by the orphanage that they’ve been supporting since their debut with New Year presents.
Star Empire stated, “Like promised at their charity concert, the boys will be volunteering with their fans on January 3rd. On their way, they wanted to stop by the orphanage to visit their little friends. They’ve prepared various presents like school supplies, dolls, and clothes.”