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.”

Who’s debuting and making a comeback under the ‘Big 3′ this year?

2012 is shaping up to be quite the formidable year, as several comebacks and debuts are already being lined up. Labels spent much of last year taking the K-Pop wave to new heights, so what do the ‘Big 3′ have in store for 2012?
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For the past several years, SM Entertainment focused on bringing their brand concert, ‘SMTOWN‘, to countries all over the world. While they moved as a family in 2011, the agency plans to take individual groups for concerts overseas.
Super Junior is currently on their ‘Super Show 4‘ world tour, which will continue through the States, Europe, and South America. TVXQ will be kicking off their Japanese arena tour starting January 18th, while SHINee prepares to tour seven Japanese cities starting April 25th.
f(x) is also planning for their Japanese advancement in the first half of the year.
The most anticipated release from SM is their global boy group, EXO. Set to simultaneously debut in both Korea and China, the boys will be promoting all throughout the year to aptly show everything each member has to offer.

YG Entertainment, meanwhile, has two new groups scheduled for debut this year.
Representatives revealed, “Just like the debut of Big Bang and 2NE1, the new groups will take on a color different from their peers.”
Their girl group is scheduled to debut in the first half of the year and is comprised of a few known names like ‘Superstar K2‘ contestant Kim Eunbi.
Details on their boy group have yet to be announced, but many are already predicting that they’ll have a music and fashion style that will shake up the industry.
The label is also holding a YG Family concert in Japan on January 7th, 8th, 21st, and 22nd. Big Bang will have their official Korean comeback in late January or February, right before their ‘Big Show‘ concert in March.
Se7en will be simultaneously releasing a Korean and Japanese album mid-January.

JYP Entertainment plans to focus on the development of their artists globally, as opposed to debuting any new talents.
2PM, the Wonder Girls, and miss A will focus on their overseas promotions to solidify a position for themselves in the States, Japan, and China.
The Wonder Girls will begin their American promotions with the release of their movie, ‘Wonder Girls at the Apollo‘, while 2PM focuses on their Japanese promotions. The label has already set up JYP Japan to fully aid their advancement, and the boys will be performing at the Nippon Budokan over the summer. miss A will also be focusing on their Chinese promotions.
Like their other ‘Big 3′ counterparts, JYP Entertainment is also in the process of debuting a new boy group. The members are currently still being discussed, as is the debut date.

Sunny and Taemin attend press conference for ‘Koala Kid’

On January 3rd, SNSD‘s Sunny and SHINee‘s Taemin attended the press conference for their animated film, ‘Koala Kid‘!
Since it was Sunny’s first time dubbing for a movie, she was asked who inspired her, to which she replied, “Taeyeon and Seohyun both have experience voice dubbing so they gave me a lot of help. Thanks to them, I was able to record a lot more comfortably.”
When asked whether she would like to pursue acting instead of voice dubbing, she said, “Instead of delving straight into acting, I’d rather prepare myself thoroughly step by step. I personally don’t think I’m ready so I’ll challenge myself in the future when I feel that I am.”
Commenting on his role of ‘Johnny’, Taemin expressed, “His shy personality is a lot like mine. I was very nervous in the beginning, but this was a great experience that I learned a lot from. If there is another opportunity, I’d love to try it again.”
‘Koala Kid’  hits theaters in Korea on January 12th.

B2ST releases new concert poster for ’2011 Beautiful Show’

B2ST has released a new poster to coincide with the opening of their ticket sales for their first world tour concert, ‘Beautiful Show‘!
Starting on February 4th in Seoul, B2ST will be taking their ’2012 Beautiful Show‘ to 21 different cities around the world. Tickets for official fanclub members opened on January 2nd, along with a new poster as a gift for their patient fans.
Dressed in suits, the boys are standing on top of spotlights and looking determined to conquer every stage in the world.
Their first solo concert in 2010 did well enough to bring about another encore concert, which sold 30,000 tickets moments after going on sale. To prevent the homepage from crashing like before, ticketing sites have prepared their servers thoroughly for the rush of fans.
Tickets for ‘Beautiful Show in Seoul’ will open for non-fanclub members on January 3rd through

2NE1′s Dara wants to be in a romantic comedy

2NE1‘s Sandara Park is bursting with excitement over her upcoming CF for cosmetics brand Etude.

On January 3rd, Dara posted a picture through her me2day and cackled, “Ahaha HA HA! I just saw the new Etude advertisement ahead of time…! kekeke I burst out with laughter! Fresh+Cute+Comical = Dara! Ahh… It’s fun ^_^ Aw, I really think I would do well in a romantic comedy! Right? Please look forward to this commercial, too~!^^”

It’s easy to see why the ad caused Dara to crack up, as her face was powdered a ghostly white for the CF. 

Netizens commented, “She’d be perfect for a romantic comedy“, “Producers! Pay attention!“, and “Can’t wait to see why Dara’s face is so white…”

Happy birthday Miss'A Suzy

miss A‘s Suzy has revealed a photo to celebrate turning 19 years old.
On January 3rd, Suzy tweeted “I’m 19 years old now!” and uploaded the above photo.
In the photo, Suzy is seen posing cutely with her fist up to her cheeks while looking at the camera. Her long hair and innocent beauty especially stood out.

After viewing the photo, Netizens commented “Unni, you’re really pretty“, “Congratulations on becoming 19!“, “What on earth do I have to eat to get a face like that?“.

Yesung poses with dongsaeng Woohyun

Though some fandoms have clashes with other fandoms, the actual KPOP artists bear no feelings of animosity toward one another as they always seem to be so happy to see members from another group. And Super Junior’s Yesungshowed just that as he took a picture with INFINITE’s Woohyun.

The picture seems to have been taken backstage during one of the Gayo Daejuns and the two strike a happy pose for the camera. Yesung then uploaded this picture and wrote, “With Dongsaeng Infinite Woohyun^^”

Super Junior’s Siwon and U-KISS’ Dongho engage in a brief Twitter conversation

Though they may be under different agencies, Super Junior’s Siwon and U-KISS’s Dongho engaged in a brief Twitter conversation that will most likely leave fans from both groups smiling.
Currently, Siwon is in the Philippines for some work and Dongho’s curiosity was piqued by Siwon’s tweets, so he chatted the latter up on Twitter.
@Dongho94: @siwon407 So u’re going to Manila ㅎㅎ Thanks to hyung, bit by bit I’m using english now ㅋㅋ Please comeback safely ^^ㅎㅎㅎ Hi~ Manila!!
@siwon407: @Dongho94 I have to get a lesson of Chinese from Dongho too~^^ Dongho, once again, Happy New Year~^^ Its still 11.25PM here~^^!
Maybe one day, we’ll even get to see a Super Junior-U-KISS collaboration. Or between some of the members.

Super Junior’s Ryeowook makes Leeteuk cry on first day of 2012

Super Junior’s Leeteuk is currently 30 years old and is not to pleased with his age as he is often surrounded by younger idols, including his fellow members who love poking fun at his age. The Super Junior leader recently revealed how the first day of his new year was ruined by Ryeowook’s joke.

Leeteuk updated his Twitter and wrote, “I started 2012 with having a meal with members but I feel like crying when Ryeowook asked, ‘How’s the meal in 30s?’”
Leeteuk’s tweet caused many fans to laugh and reply, “Evil maknae, he is staying with Kyuhyun to much” ,”Oh! Baby is getting old but for us you’re the same” ,”Leeteuk use your western card, acoording to which you’re still in 20s.”
Looks like Ryeowook has been getting lessons from the evil maknae Kyuhyun!

T-ara’s Boram concerns fans with latest Twitter update

T-ara‘s Boram has raised some alarms with her fans with her recent Twitter message.
On January 3rd, she wrote, “I feel like I’m going to explode on the inside. But what I hate more than that is the heavy, depressed feeling I get whenever I feel that way. I’m a little, no, really sad. I’m upset with myself at having to hold in my cries on my own as well as swallow down pills in order to keep myself from being sick.”

Concerned netizens commented, “I did hear that Boram was taking medicine because she was sick,” “How stressed must she be to even tweet this,” and “She must be going through a really hard time…”

T-ara releases drama version of “Lovey Dovey” MV

T-ara has finally unleashed the sequel to their action-packed MV for “Cry Cry“!
Cha Seung Won is back, and he’s joined by Eunjung and Qri, two juvenile thieves who get entangled in something much darker after they accidentally steal a bag full of drugs.

In addition to “Lovey Dovey”, T-ara & Davichi‘s “We Were In Love” was incorporated to the MV as well.

The Boss and X-5 share New Year’s greetings and comeback plans

Open World Entertainment labelmates The Boss and X-5 have shared video greetings for the New Year with their fans!
Both groups reflected a bit on their year and updated fans on what’s to come for 2012.
X-5 stated, “We debuted this year and also made a comeback; so many things have gone by in the blink of an eye! Next year, we plan to keep working hard and promote good music, so please give us your love. Take care of your health and don’t catch any colds! Receive a lot of luck in the New Year!”
The Boss said, “It’s been a while since we’ve greeted you all! Thank you so much for all of the support we received while we were in Japan.”
The boys also had some exciting news, as they revealed, “We have something important to reveal… In the beginning of the year, we will be releasing our very first album! Yes, The Boss will be making a Korean comeback next year, which we’re all working very hard for. We’re going to try and show an upgraded, more mature image by bringing together our various experiences. In addition, we’ll also be releasing our first studio album in Japan, back to back! Please anticipate it!”
They concluded, “We promise to always work hard. Please receive a lot of luck in the New Year!”

2NE1 met with a terminal cancer patient in New York

It’s just been revealed that 2NE1 met with a terminal cancer patient during their stay in New York for their MTV Iggy performance.

On January 3rd, YG Entertainment revealed, “After their performance in Times Square on December 13th, 2NE1 visited a fan at a hospice ward to lend him their support. The patient has been a fan of 2NE1′s ever since their debut and watched their concert through tickets bought by the hospital. He’s been enduring his intense treatments with the hope of seeing 2NE1.”

The hospital suggested the meeting with 2NE1 and the girls readily agreed. 2NE1 was reported to have been very touched upon hearing that he was their fan and thanked him for making the long trip to see them performance.
The meeting was also covered in a local newspaper with the title, “Patient Gets Wish To See Favorite Band”.

Super Junior sets a new record at the Taipei Arena with the ‘Super Show 4′

Super Junior has completely sold out their Taiwanese ‘Super Show 4‘!
From February 2nd through the 5th, the boys will be stopping at the Taipei Arena in Taiwan for their ‘Super Show 4′ world tour. Tickets for the event opened on January 1st, and within 17 minutes, a concert was completely sold out.

Established in 2005, the Taipei Arena is managed by the Taiwanese government so getting the proper licenses to use it are more tedious than most concert halls. Super Junior was granted access only because they became the first ever foreign singers to sell out three concerts in a row last March.
Within 17 minutes of the tickets opening, one entire show was sold out, and in 30 minutes, over 30,000 seats were taken up, the first ever in the hall’s history.

A local media reported, “The concert received immense attention once tickets opened on the 1st. It’s the first time tickets have sold out in just 17 minutes. Competition for the ‘Super Show 4′ tickets are intense, as fans had been staying up all night at the booths to not miss out. Additional tickets are currently being requested.”
In related news, “Mr. Simple” has been ranked first on Taiwan’s KKBOX weekly chart for 19 consecutive weeks.