Heartthrob actor Lee Dong-wuk has made a comeback in a new drama series as a playful and snobbish lawyer. In his last drama, “Sweet Life,” his melancholy character had melted the hearts of women viewers.
Lee Dong-wuk
Archive for June, 2009
‘The Partner’ actor Lee plays flirty lawyer
Posted in korean drama, Lee Dong-wuk, The Partner, tagged Lee Dong-wuk on June 30, 2009| 2 Comments »
Drama music is new source for hits
Posted in korean drama on June 29, 2009| 3 Comments »
In the past, original soundtrack albums were just a little extra something that came with a television drama. Now, however, more viewers and drama makers are starting to realize their importance and potential.
T-Max
[Ep. 53] Emotions run high as Ye-jin, Chun-hee leave ‘Family Outing’
Posted in Family Outing, Lee Chun Hee, Park Ye-jin, tagged Family Outing, Family Outing Ep 53, Lee Chun Hee, Park Ye-jin on June 28, 2009| 2 Comments »
She caught her last chicken while he tried but failed to control his emotions.
Episode 52 of Family Outing proved to be emotional as this was the last episode for Park Ye-jin and Lee Chun-hee, two lovable cast of the top-rating show.
Seattle Times calls ‘Wonder Girls’ as ‘Asian sensation’
Posted in Wonder Girls, tagged Jonas Brothers, Seattle Times, Wonder Girls on June 28, 2009| Leave a Comment »
US newspaper Seattle Times called “Wonder Girls” as “Asian sensation” in an article about the girls and Jonas Brothers’ concert.
Wonder Girls is the opening act for the Jonas Brothers concert
(VIDEO) Super Junior at Taiwan’s Golden Melody Awards
Posted in super junior, tagged Golden Melody, sungmin, super junior on June 27, 2009| 1 Comment »
Taiwan’s 20th Golden Melody Awards ceremony was held today and Super Junior was one of the guest performers.
Super Junior walked down the red carpet and was interviewed by the Taiwanese hosts. Fans were screaming as Super Junior made their way into the stage.
Super Junior being interviewed at the awards ceremony
English-subbed interview (Thanks to sok663)
Super Junior was awesome in their performance as they sang “It’s You” and “Sorry, Sorry” to the delight of the audience. Sungmin, who was hurt on Music Bank yesterday, appeared on top of the stage but later joined the group in the “Sorry, Sorry” performance.
Onew is back; SHINee performs on Music Core
Posted in SHINee, tagged Music Core, Onew, SHINee on June 27, 2009| Leave a Comment »
SHINee’s Onew performed on MBC Music Core today as if nothing happened. SHINee sang “Juliette” with much gusto and Onew didn’t show that he was having problem with his ankle.
The incidents on Music Bank yesterday where Onew slipped and hurt his ankle and then fainted after the program seemed like they were already forgotten. Onew was rushed to the hospital yesterday but was discharged after doctors found that he was okay.
SHINee singing "Juliette" on Music Core
[PHOTOS and VIDEO] Onew hurts ankle during ‘Juliette’ performance
Posted in SHINee, tagged Onew, SHINee on June 27, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Before the unfortunate incident where Onew fainted on KBS Music Bank, he was already in bad shape when he slipped during SHINee’s live performance of “Juliette”.
This series shows Onew slipping during the performance
Super Junior KRY sings ‘Hero’ of the ‘Partner’
Posted in super junior, tagged KRY, super junior on June 27, 2009| Leave a Comment »
The idol boy band Super Junior wrapped up a third round of album activities this past weekend and has begun to prepare for their next album. However, we can still hear their voice in the new KBS2 drama “The Partner.”
Super Junior KRY
[PHOTOS AND VIDEOS] Sungmin injured while Onew faints on Music Bank
Posted in SHINee, super junior, tagged KBS Music Bank, Onew, SHINee, sungmin, super junior on June 26, 2009| 6 Comments »
Super Junior’s Sungmin was rushed to the hospital after tripping over a stage prop during rehearsal for KBS Music Bank today.
SHINee’s Onew, on the other hand, fainted after a massive light fixture toppled and almost hit him.
First it was Kibum who got injured (still waiting for confirmation) and now it’s Sungmin. Super Junior members need to be careful before their 2nd Asia Tour starts. The videos show the tense moments inside the studio when the accident happened.
Onew is being carried by his manager after fainting
Sungmin and Onew
SNSD’s ‘Gee’ awarded as most popular song in 1st half of 2009
Posted in Girls Generation, tagged Genie, Music Bank, SNSD, SS501, super junior on June 26, 2009| Leave a Comment »
The ‘Gee’ craze continues.
SNSD started promoting “Genie” on Music Bank today but their song “Gee” continues its popularity.
Here’s the story from Soshified:
SNSD’s Gee swept KBS2TV’s Music Bank show as the biggest song for the first half of 2009. Being SNSD’s 10th first place finish for the show, it gathered attention for its longevity in popularity.
The ranking showing SNSD, Super Junior and SS501
[PHOTO] Kong Hyo-jin, So Ji-sup bag Rising Star Asia Awards in NY
Posted in Kong Hyo-jin, So Ji-sup, tagged Kong Hyo-jin, Rising Star Asia Award, So Ji-sup on June 26, 2009| 1 Comment »
Actress Kong Hyo-jin and actor So Ji-sup were honored with the Rising Star Asia Awards at the New York Asian Film Festival on Thursday.
Rising Stars: Kong Hyo-jin and So Ji-sup
Korean stars cautioned on China’s Food Safety Law
Posted in Jang Na-ra, jeon ji hyun, Song Hye-kyo, super junior on June 26, 2009| 1 Comment »
Korean stars who appear in Chinese food advertising will have to check whether the advertiser’s food is safe after a new food safety law came into effect this month. The aim is to prevent further international embarrassment after a string of scandals such as the deadly baby milk scare brought Chinese food products into global disrepute.
Super Junior
Actor Kim Tae-ho dies in motorcycle accident
Posted in Kim Tae-ho, tagged Kim Tae-ho on June 26, 2009| 1 Comment »
Actor Kim Tae-ho was killed in a motorcycle accident Thursday morning. He was 30.
Kim Tae-ho
Michael Jackson, the ‘King of Pop,’ dies at age 50
Posted in korean wave, tagged Michael Jackson on June 26, 2009| 2 Comments »
Michael Jackson, the sensationally gifted child star who rose to become the “King of Pop” and the biggest celebrity in the world only to fall from his throne in a freakish series of scandals, died Thursday. He was 50. Jackson died at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. Ed Winter, the assistant chief coroner for Los Angeles County, confirmed his office had been notified of the death and would handle the investigation.
Michael Jackson
SNSD’s ‘Genie’ MV; predicted to break own record with 2nd mini-album
Posted in Girls Generation, tagged Gee, Genie, Girls Generation, SNSD, Tell Me Your Wish on June 25, 2009| Leave a Comment »
The nine-member girl-band Girls Generation soared to stardom early this year with its song “Gee.” In an interview that was held June 22, the Girls’ Generation members spoke about how their popularity has changed their lives. All nine of them have been invited to appear on popular variety shows that further boosted their popularity.
SNSD (aka Girls Generation)
Bae Yong-joon and Choi Ji-woo to visit Japan
Posted in Bae Yong-joon, Choi Ji-woo, tagged Bae Yong-joon, Choi Ji-woo, Winter Sonata on June 25, 2009| 15 Comments »
Two stars of “Winter Sonata,” Bae Yong-joon and Choi Ji-woo, will be in Japan together this fall. The first-generation hallyu stars will be in the Tokyo Dome to promote “Winter Sonata – Another Story,” a 26-part animation show dubbed with their voices. This is the first time that Bae and Choi will participate in the same event since their drama was broadcast in 2002.
Bae Yong-joon and Choi Ji-woo
Bae Yong-joon in mystery visit to presidential office
Posted in Bae Yong-joon, tagged Bae Yong-joon, President Lee Myung-bak on June 25, 2009| 2 Comments »
Actor Bae Yong-joon visited Cheong Wa Dae (or the presidential residence) on Tuesday, reportedly meeting spokesman Lee Dong-kwan and deputy spokeswoman Kim Eun-hye, and many at the presidential office itself were curious why.
[Update] Japanese Police arrest late actress Jang’s ex-manager
Posted in Boys Over Flowers, Jang Ja-Yeon, tagged Boys Over Flowers, Jang Ja-Yeon on June 25, 2009| 1 Comment »
Kim Sung-hoon, head of the late (“Boys over Flowers”) actress Jang Ja-yeon’s former management agency, was arrested in Japan, police said Wednesday.
Kim had been placed on a wanted list on suspicions of forcing up-and-coming actresses, including Jang, to provide sexual favors to showbiz and media VIPs.
Jang Ja-yeon
Kibum’s mysterious leg injury
Posted in super junior, tagged kibum, super junior, Super Junior Asia Tour on June 24, 2009| 6 Comments »
Well, the news is out that Kibum wont’ be participating in the Super Junior concert at the Seoul Olympic Park Fencing Stadium slated from July17 to 19.
Now only 12?
Girls’ Generation puts off album release
Posted in Girls Generation, tagged Genie album, Girls Generation, SNSD on June 24, 2009| Leave a Comment »
The release of Girls’ Generation’s second mini album has been delayed to June 29 due to controversy over the album’s jacket, SM Entertainment, the girl band’s agent, said Tuesday.
SM said it had decided to change the jacket after some Internet users alleged that the picture of a fighter jet used in the album jacket was similar to that of a Japanese fighter during World War II.
SNSD's controversial album cover
SNSD
Soju and other inanities 