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Singer Bobby Kim questioned by police for alleged in-flight brawl

Feb 17, 2015

Police said Tuesday that they questioned a Korean-American singer over his alleged sexual harassment of a cabin crew member on a U.S.-bound flight last month.Bobby Kim, a popular R&B singer in South Korea, is accused of inappropriately touching a female crew member as well as hurling sexual insults while he was intoxicated on a flight from Incheon to San Francisco on Jan. 7.Kim said that there was physical contact with a cabin crew member as he was asking her for her mobile phone number.Police s
Bae Yong-joon splits with chaebol girlfriend, 14 years his junior

Feb 17, 2015

Korean actor Bae Yong-joon confirmed on Tuesday that he had separated from girlfriend Koo So-hee, who is 14 years younger than him, over a year since reports first broke that he had started dating the conglomerate vice president’s daughter.　KeyEast Entertainment revealed that that 42-year-old‘s relationship had ended, but declined to disclose specifics, citing privacy reasons.　(OSEN)Bae, who shot to international stardom with box-office hits like “Winter Sonata” and “April Snow,” was first spott
Hallyu festival coming to Japan for the first time

Feb 16, 2015

KCON, the world’s largest hallyu convention, will take place at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan on April 22. Held annually in Los Angeles since 2012, KCON is coming to Asia for the first time this year and visiting Japan, where the hallyu sensation began.Hosted by Korean entertainment firm CJ E&M, KCON is a comprehensive festival of Korean culture, including fashion, beauty, food, and IT trends coupled with product marketing and live performances by K-pop stars. Programs including a K-pop danc
S.M. files Hong Kong lawsuit against EXO's Chinese member

Feb 11, 2015

S.M. Entertainment, one of South Korea's leading talent agencies, said Wednesday it has filed a damage suit with a Hong Kong court against Luhan, a Chinese estranged member of popular K-pop boy band EXO and Hong Kong filmmakers, for his "illegal" appearance in their films. The 24-year-old singer ceased activities as an EXO member after he filed a lawsuit in Seoul to nullify his exclusive contract with S.M. in October. He was accused of illegally appearing in Hong Kong films as his management c
Crayon Pop teams up with Shinsadong Tiger

Feb 10, 2015

The bubbly members of Crayon Pop are gearing up to return to the stage with a roar, teaming up with K-pop hit-maker Shinsadong Tiger for the group’s next single.“This comeback is going to be awesome! Thank you for giving us such a great song,” the members of Crayon Pop wrote on their Facebook page on Tuesday, praising the producer. K-pop producer Shinsadong Tiger (third from right) poses with the girl group Crayon Pop. (Chrome Entertainment)Shinsadong Tiger is one of K-pop’s most recognized pro
S. Korean actor Lee Min-ho to hold concert in Hong Kong

Feb 5, 2015

South Korean singer and actor Lee Min-ho will hold his first-ever solo concert in Hong Kong next month, his management agency said Thursday. The star of the popular Korean TV show "Boys over Flowers" will sing 12 tracks of his albums during the concert titled "Lee Min-ho Live in Hong Kong 2015" on March 21, StarHouse Entertainment said. "He came to have his first-ever concert in Hong Kong at the request from his fans," the agency said. Reservations of the tickets to the concert will become av
S.M. sues EXO's Chinese member over breach of contract

Feb 5, 2015

S.M. Entertainment, one of South Korea's leading talent agencies, said Thursday it has filed a damage suit with a Chinese court against a Chinese member of the popular K-pop boy band EXO for an alleged breach of contract. Luhan, 24, a member of the band consisting of four Chinese and eight Korean members, was accused of appearing in various films, TV commercials and performances in his home country without prior permission, S.M. said. The legal action came in response to lawsuits filed by Luha
McKay Kim from K-pop Star 2 to debut under Shin Seung-hun

Feb 4, 2015

McKay Kim, who starred in season two of the SBS singing audition program K-pop Star, will officially make his debut in the local music scene this week as part of Shin Seung-hun’s new project aimed at cultivating budding singers.Kim will release his first single “Angel 2 Me” on Friday, according to an announcement by Shin’s agency Dorothy Company Tuesday. An official black-and-white photo of Kim has been uploaded on the agency’s website as well. McKay Kim (Dorothy Company)Kim’s upcoming single w
Comedian Park Myeong-su, After School’s Lizzy to release duet

Feb 2, 2015

Funny man Park Myeong-su of the popular reality show “Infinite Challenge” will be returning to the mic this month with his latest music collaboration project, alongside K-pop starlet Lizzy of After School and Orange Caramel.According to a representative from Universal Music, the duo will unveil its digital single later this month, marking Park’s first musical endeavor of the New Year. Park and Lizzy appeared together on a special World Cup edition of MBC’s “Infinite Challenge” program last year.
Yoon Sang-hyun, Maybee unveil wedding portraits

Feb 2, 2015

(RARI PHOTOS)Actor Yoon Sang-hyun and singer-songwriter Maybee revealed their wedding portraits. The couple will tie the knot next week.After confirming their intimate relationship to a local news outlet last November, they are tying the knot after 11 months of dating. In the wedding portraits, Maybee is wearing a white see-through lace dress, standing close to her groom with a big smile. Yoon is in a black luxe tuxedo, holding her in his arm.According to Yoon’s agency, the couple will keep thei
K-pop girls dazzle at Gaon Awards

Feb 2, 2015

With K-pop stylists holding fast to the monochromatic red carpet trend, girl groups vied for attention with varied textures, daring cuts and lots of leg-show at the 2014 Gaon Chart K-pop Awards on Wednesday.The annual music awards ceremony, which took place at Seoul's Olympic Gymnastics Arena, was a star-studded event attended by veteran bands like g.o.d and newer faces like Winner. Kara (OSEN)Kara oozed confidence in silver-embellished black outfits, complete with patent leather lace-up platf
Kim Woo-bin first East Asian model for Calvin Klein Watches

Feb 2, 2015

Korean actor Kim Woo-bin is Calvin Klein Watches + Jewelry’s first East Asian model, it was revealed Sunday. (Harper's Bazaar)The ad campaign with Kim will begin this month.The 25-year-old is the face of domestic fashion brands such as Giordano and SIEG Fahrenheit and international labels like Merrell.The campaign was shot in Hong Kong by world-renowned fashion photographer Karim Sadli and also features Polish model Anna Jagodzinska.Kim models the new Calvin Klein Infinite and Calvin Klein Allia
Suzy’s twisted charms: lovely vs. sexy

Feb 2, 2015

Suzy, a member of Korean-Chinese K-pop girl group Miss A, has wowed her fans with her glamorous charms. The 20-year-old singer and actress posted a close-up selfie on her Instagram account on Saturday.(INSTAGRAM)In the photo, she is wearing red lipstick and heavy eye makeup, exuding a seductive vibe. Her unique accessories and black jacket complement her chic makeup.Along with the picture, she wrote, “Hello.” The singer sent a greeting to her fans as she will be leaving for China to attend an ev
Son Ye-jin to star in Chinese flick

Feb 2, 2015

South Korean actress Son Ye-jin will star in “Bad Guy Must Die (working title),” a Chinese film directed by Peng Xiaogang, a 56-year-old renowned director, according to Son’s agency. (OSEN)In her first Chinese movie, she will co-star with Jin Baek Rim, an up-and-coming Taiwanese actor who won the Best Actor award at Dauville Film Festival in 2012.“We recognize that Son has a solid track record with many box office hits in Korea. We are deeply grateful to her for choosing us for her first movie i
Jaejoong thanks his fans in Harper's Bazaar

Feb 2, 2015

Fashion magazine Harper's Bazaar on Tuesday released editorial photos and interview snippets of singer-actor Jaejoong, ahead of its February issue.The K-pop star, who is a member of idol group JYJ, exuded "mysterious sex appeal" and "provocative charisma" in the black-and-white photo shoot.(Harper's Bazaar)Jaejoong thanked his fans in the accompanying interview, saying, "Sometimes, I don't like myself, so I'm really touched by all the fans who embrace me unconditionally."When I receive all their