kdrama and kpop

This is just too cute that I have to post it.!I feel like a pedophile drooling over 15 year old boys. Oh sigh, the life of a fan girl...

Boa is receiving tremendous support for her album release from F21, Victoria Secret Pink, Fashion Magazine Nylon and on Perez. I am sure she will succeed in the US as Britney also wrote a song for her for new album which was released only yesterday.

I can't get her new single "I did it for love" out of my head!

VS PINK

Yeah right!




He was staging a kiss with his backup dancer during a Mictrotic concert.Poor girl, she should run for her life now...

Duo Fly to the Sky

The K-pop scene is currently dominated by female stars like Son Dam-bi, Baek Ji-young and girl groups Kara and Girls' Generation, but male singers are gearing up for a fruitful year ahead.

Duo Fly to the Sky released its new album, "Decennium," and will start appearing on music programs and shows together for the first time after two years of solo acts. The group celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, and members Brian and Hwan-hee have prepared a special anniversary album.

Their number "Go Away You'' made headlines for being created with the help of R&B group Brown Eyed Soul member Jung Yup and Grammy Award-winning composer Gary Hasse. The group released the song


Se7en will release his first digital
album in March in both Korea and
the United States.

before officially releasing "Decennium," arousing curiosity among fans.

"Not only did famous composers participate in creating the album, but so did singers like Dynamic Duo and Leessang, unlike previous albums," People Creative, Fly to The Sky's agency, said.

Se7en, currently away preparing for his U.S. debut, will release his first digital single here and in the United States in March. The titular number "Girls" was to be released this month, but the singer's agency, YG Entertainment, said that they decided to release the album simultaneously in the United States, Japan and Korea. The 25-year-old singer's single made headlines here as it was produced by Dark Child, who has also worked on the albums of top singers like Michael Jackson, Britney Spears and Jennifer Lopez. Grammy Award-winning rapper Lil' Kim also participated, increasing expectations among fans and fellow singers.

Shin Hye-sung, a member of pop group Shin-hwa, is also planning to return with the second installment of his third solo album, "Side 2 Keep Leaves." The 30-year-old singer released "Side 1 Live and Let Live'' last August.

Title track "Why Did You Call" is different from his trademark ballads and features a more dynamic melody.




Fellow actor-turned-singer Lim Chang-jung, a winner of numerous awards on account of his powerful, emotional singing, will also return to the pop scene with a new album after announcing his retirement from singing six years ago ― to the delight of fans who missed his soulful ballads. Lim will continue to pursue acting.

"At the time, I was more focused on doing well on one thing, which was acting. I wanted to win the best male actor award for my movies," Lim recently said during a television program.

His 11th album will be released in mid-March.

Credits : Han Sang-hee, Staff Reporter (sanghee@koreatimes.co.kr)

Source : The Korea Times


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I can't wait for FTTS to be back!!

Seung Ri (19), a member of the top idol group Big Bang, has been cast in the film "71."

"71" is based on a real life story of 71 student soldiers who fought hundreds of North Korean commandos outside a Pohang girls' middle school on Aug. 10, 1950 during the Korean War. Yu Seung-ho and Kim Beom have also been cast.

Seung Ri, a native of Gwangju city, will speak in a Jeolla dialect in the movie and play student soldier "Yeon Chi-wuk," who harbors strong hostility toward North Korean forces. Yeon will also have conflicts with the 71-strong unit chief "Park Han-seob" (played by Kim Beom) and the more compassionate of the characters, Yu Jin (Yu Seung-ho).

YG Entertainment says it is Seung Ri's second film role following his first film "Why did you come to my house?" starring actress Gang Hye-jeong. It said the boy band member was cast through an open audition and the role in "71" will be a helpful acting experience for him.

YG also cited several role calls for Seung Ri from TV, film and musicals ever since his acting skills were recognized in the musical "Shower" early last year.

Source: KBS Global

Tablo made it official. Leader of the hip hop group, Epik High, is dating actress Kang Hye-jung of the “Old Boy” and “Welcome to Dongmakgol” fame.

He said at his radio show that he and Kang had met through a mutual friend late last year. Their feelings for each other grew while talking about music and common interests. Tablo thanked his fans on his personal homepage for supporting him when the news broke.

Kang is an acclaimed actress, whose latest work “Wedding Palace,” a joint film by Korea and Hollywood, is expected to launch her career in America. Tablo is a musician as well as an author, who published a collection of short stories, “Pieces of You,” last year.

Source: KBS World

I am sure they wish they weren't gay once they saw BOA.

By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter

1. The Death of Celebrities in 2008


The late actor Ahn Jae-hwan


The late actress Choi Jin-sil

The suicide death of actor Ahn Jae-hwan because his debt shocked the nation. Then, the suicide death of Korea's commercial queen and sweetheart, Choi Jin-sil, friend to Ahn and his wife/comedian Jung Seon-hee, jolted the nation. Choi's death hit the nation hard, with fellow celebrities following suit, including transsexual actress Jang Chae-won, model Kim Ji-hoo, and vocal group M Street's leader Lee Seo-hyun.

Many stars passed away, leaving the entertainment industry and its fans grieving.

The first celebrity to leave fans was Kim Chang-ik, youngest member of the group Sanulrim. He was followed by famed composer Lee Young-hun, who died in February after suffering from colon cancer. In April, Turtleman from the pop group "Turtles" died from a heart attack, while Kim Min-soo, member of the pop group Monday Kiz, passed away after being involved in a motorcycle accident.

Model Eon also died in a motorcycle accident. Most recently, actor Park Gwang-jeong passed away after suffering from lung cancer.

2. The Popularity in "Real" Reality Shows





This year welcomed various reality shows, some new and some simply upgraded. The key factor of this year's reality programs is that the shows represent raw realism. MBC's "Infinity Challenge" showed its group practicing for a Latin dance competition and also a nationwide aerobic competition. KBS' "One Day Two Nights" presented a celebrity group visiting villages and carrying out tasks and games along the way. MBC's "We've Got Married" put popular celebrity couples in "marriages" and showed them living in the same house, and spending time together like other married couples. SBS joined in the fun with "The Family is Out," which brought a number of celebrities to the country picking fruits and vegetables, working in the fields and cooking things for themselves.

3. The Comeback of Big Stars and Rise of Idol Groups

The pop scene this year was busy with the return of big stars as well as the rise of hip pop idol groups. Singer Kim Gun-mo appeared with his new album, which was made with composer Kim Chang-wan for the first time since their split 13 years ago. Ballad singer Shin Seung-hun also returned after holding concerts in Japan. Singers Kim Jong-kook and Jo Sung-mo returned after finishing their military service, while "JYP" Park Jin-young, Rain and even Seo Tai-ji returned to their loyal fans. Female singers were also strong, with Baek Ji-young and Lee Soo-young gracing the stage with new tunes.





The rise of the idol groups ― Big Bang, Wonder Girls, Girls' Generation and newcomer SHINee ― wowed fans with distinctive styles and catchy songs. Individual activities that group members pursued were also interesting. Tae-yang from Big Bang released his own album, while Yu-na from Girls' Generation was tapped for the main role in a KBS drama.

4. Big Classical Artists Visit Seoul

Numerous classical stars visited Korea to the delight of fans.

The Vienna Boys Choir started 2008 with their angelic voices, followed by the London Philharmonic Orchestra as led by conductor Vladmir Jurowski, cellist Pieter Wispelwey and pianist Peter Jablonski.

Crossover tenor Andrea Bocelli visited Korea the first time in eight years last April, wowing fans with his charms and charisma. Pianist Martha Argerich and maestro conductor Chung Myung-whun dazzled fans with their joint performance. Young maestro Yannick Nezet-Seguin and pianist Li Yundi graced fans with their tunes. Finnish conductor Esa Pekka Salonen performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, Sir Simon Rattle with the Berlin Philharmonic and Gustavo Dudamel with the Simon Bolivar Youth Orchestra of Venezuela.

5. Stars Moving Out to Hollywood





Several celebrities knocked on the U.S. market with their albums and films.

Singers BoA and Se7en are currently stationed in the U.S., appearing on television, Web sites and newspapers. They are striving to captivate American fans. BoA is planning to release her official album next year, while Se7en performed at a concert in Seattle and will release his album early next year.

Rain has been one of the busiest stars both here and in the U.S. After his small role in the Wachowski brothers' "Speed Racer," he was tapped for the main role in the upcoming movie "Ninja Assassin," slated for release next year. Jang Dong-gun and Lee Byung-hun will separately appear in the U.S. movies "Laundry Warrior" and "G.I.Joe: Rise of Cobra."

Female actors have also jumped into the Hollywood stream. Jun Ji-hyun appeared in "Blood: The Last Vampire" and Bae Seul-gi joined the cast of a global project film called "Finale." Han Chae-yong will fly to New Zealand next year to shoot the movie "Soul Mates," a joint Korean-New Zealand movie.

6. Various Plots in Local Dramas

Dramas of 2008 saw many experiments.

Many drama-makers looked for storylines within their own territory, touching on the lives of people in the broadcast business. "On-air" became popular for dealing with the life of a stubborn celebrity and her manager. Kim Ha-neul played a cocky actress, bringing herself once again to the spotlight for her trendy fashion style and good acting skills.



"Worlds Within" also made headlines with its catchy plot, about the struggling lives of actors and drama producers. Its two main characters were played by Song Hye-kyo and Hyun Bin. "Spotlight" delved into the lives of news reporters, yet failed to gain popularity despite famous actors like Son Ye-jin and Ji Jin-hee. Classical and culinary plots were also popular this year. The hit drama "Beethoven Virus" touched on the orchestral journeys of musicians as well as a stubborn maestro conductor. "Sikgaek" offered simple culinary dishes and recipes around the nation.

Last but not least, art fans had the chance to enjoy "The Painter of Wind," which told the story of two of Korea's most famous artists back in the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910).

7. Forgery Scandals Hit Local Art Scene

The art scene in 2008 was smeared with forgery scandals regarding works by some of the nation's most famous artists.

The late Park Soo-keun's painting "A Wash Place" made headlines when it was sold at an auction for the highest price ever, 4.52 billion won. But its authenticity was soon questioned as a local art magazine pointed out its differences from the original as seen in Park's Collection book.

The Korean Art Appraisal Association carried out an appraisal due to Seoul Auction's request, clarifying that the work was the original. Despite the clarification, Park's famous painting continued to spark controversy. It was sent once again for appraisal by other appraisal organizations here and in Tokyo, only to bring yet again the same result.

8. Idol Groups Leading the Local Fashion Scene

Fashion advice in 2008 was smart and simple: follow your favorite stars. Soaring idol groups did not only affect the pop music industry, but also the fashion scene. Young fans wearing clothes similar to those of their favorite singers were nothing new. But this year fans and stars alike brought trend after trend all through the year.

Male groups dominated the fashion scene with their tight skinny jeans and high-top shoes. Big Bang was one of the most popular groups this year, and the members successfully brought out their personalities with distinctive hairstyles, both baggy and skinny pants, and even makeup. SHINee was new to the pop scene, but their simple and easy-to-follow looks captivated fans, complete with colorful shirts, jackets, high-top sneakers, and tightly fitted jeans.

The Wonder Girls and Lee Hyo-ri were the center of attention wherever they went, with their chic and glamorous styles. The five-girl group brought retro back to the fashion scene, with colorful stockings and simply dresses. Lee expressed her style with sexy, tight fitted leather pants, hats and leggings.

9. Sluggish Movie Market Ever



For movie fans, this year was not fruitful. The market share in local movies was the lowest since 2001, a staggering 42 percent as compared to the 52.3 percent last year. 113 films were released nationwide, but only seven exceeded an audience of two million.

Foreign movie studios like Warner Brother and Sony Pictures also shut down their operations, citing sluggish sales and the downloading that prevented viewers from buying DVDs at full price.

Despite stagnation, there were still catchy movies that brought fans to theaters, such as ``The Chaser'' starring Ha Jung-woo and Kim Yun-seok, and "The Good, the Bad, the Weird" starring top male stars Jung Woo-sung, Lee Byung-hun and Song Kang-ho.

10. Stars Rush to Stage



The local theater industry is enjoying a boom of popularity despite the economic recession. This is mainly due to its star-studded marketing strategy.

Star power apparently led to the success of musicals and plays this year. Top singers such as Choi Sung-hee, better known as Bada, Ock Ju-hyun, Park Ji-yoon, Dae-sung from the boy band Big Bang, and King-in and Hee-chul from Super Junior, rushed to musicals, pushing up ticket sales.

Also, celebrity movie stars such as Ko Soo, Hwang Jung-min, Choi Hwa-jung and Han Chae-young returned to the stage in various big-name plays as part of "Yeongeuk Yeoljeon 2" as programmed by veteran actor Cho Jae-hyun.

The strategy of casting celebrities worked to attract young audience members. But some critics said that it was only a temporary measure, which merely pursued commercial success without theatrical artistry.

Credits: sanghee@koreatimes.co.kr

http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/art/2.../201_36567.html

Hello hello, for people who care and noticed that I was gone; I am done with my exams as of today so I am FREEEEEEE= watch drama until i die. XD


The kpop group sensation Big Bang is collborating with Fila for backpacks and they look as they are ready to go back to school despite their choices on the backpacks are questionable.









Too silver-ish?



Top has the coolest bag


oh my; tartans are so in right now .

I like their shoes though