Another idol group reality show is coming soon. It is an On Style’s reality show “The TaeTiSeo.”“Girls’ Generation-TTS,” also known as “TaeTiSeo,” is a subgroup of the nine-member K-pop group. The subgroup members are Taeyeon, Tiffany and Seohyun. Their single album “Twinkle” was released in 2012.They chose the reality show to advertise their comeback album. “The TaeTiSeo” will feature the everyday life of “TTS.”“We are planning to release our new album between late summer and early fall. I thin

Jaejoong of idol group JYJ was spotted in the audience of a popular comedy show on Sunday. The singer was among the spectators for KBS 2TV comedy program “Gag Concert.” Jaejoong was caught by the camera enjoying the show while wearing a mask.After the show’s broadcast, Jaejoong posted a captured picture of himself on Twitter. Along with the picture he wrote, “Back on a public TV network! Wearing flip-flops and gym clothes without washing my face!”Jaejoong’s appearance on the program garnered att

A scene from “Roaring Currents.” (CJ Entertainment)A South Korean megahit movie about a 16th-century Korean admiral's astonishing victory over Japanese naval forces has earned more than $1.18 million after last week's release in North America, the movie's distributor said Monday.The film, "Roaring Currents," posted the box-office haul in seven days after it was released in the region on Aug. 15 under the title "The Admiral: Roaring Currents," according to CJ Entertainment.The figure is a record

South Korean pop group Girls' Generation will hold a concert in Tokyo to mark the fourth year of its debut in Japan, the group's agency said Monday.The concert titled "The Best Live at Tokyo Dome" will be held on Dec. 9 at Tokyo Dome, the first time for the group to hold a solo concert in the venue, S.M. Entertainment said.During the concert, the group will present the best of its hit songs and tracks from its latest album.Ahead of the event, the band uploaded a special video that compiled its J

Actor and singer Kim Hyun-joong, one of the most popular South Korean stars in Asia, may take a battering over the alleged assault recently claimed by his girlfriend. 　Kim, 28, had charges filed against him on Aug. 22 by his girlfriend who claimed he beat her on multiple occasions.　 (OSEN)The woman claimed that she had been assaulted several times between late May and mid-July while arguing with Kim over women issues at his home in Jamsil, eastern Seoul. 　According to the woman, Kim’s attacks le

Fashion magazine W Korea revealed its fall season pictorial featuring actress Park Shin-hye on Friday. In the pictures, Park flaunted her beauty with popular fall and winter items including a baseball jumper, pencil skirt, double-breasted coat, dress and knitted sweater.Photos of Park in a modern and feminine look can be seen in the September issue of W Korea.Park is currently on an Asian fan meeting tour called “2014 Story of Angel,” visiting countries including Japan, China, Thailand and Taiwa

Hallyu star Rain got himself drenched in icy water and pledged to donate 100 million won ($98,000) to research into Lou Gehrig’s Disease, joining a slew of Korean and global celebrities in the viral Ice Bucket Challenge.“The meaning of participating in this campaign is very special to me. My father-like mentor Hong Seung-sung, who led me to debut as a singer, has been suffering from the Lou Gehrig’s Disease for three years,” he said on YouTube. “I’ve always thought how to return his love and gra

Singer Jay Park offered to teach Jun Hyo-seong of girl group Secret the “breast dance” but was turned down in a hilarious skit on Saturday Night Live Korea.　The hilarious moment came in the latest episode of Saturday Night Korea this weekend, when Jun and the members of Secret made an appearance.　When Secret performed its new song “I’m in Love,” show producer Shin Dong-yup got bored and directed An Young-mi, a comedienne, to teach the members her famous dance move, the “breast dance.”　All the me

2PM’s Nichkhun will host a showcase at Lotte Hotel in Jamsil to launch his fashion collaboration with Rosa.K on Tuesday.The singer has drawn attention from fans with his unique fashion style -- the so-called “wannabe boyfriend look.”The showcase will include a series of lucky-draw events, where the winners can hug or shake hands with Nichkhun.Some of his celebrity friends, such as Jung Jin-woon of 2AM, Sun-mi, Eric Nam, and other famous celebrities will also join the showcase to celebrate Nichkh

Suzy (JYP Youtube)Yoo Jae-suk (Actor Lee Kwang-soo’s Facebook)K-pop idol Suzy, “Roaring Currents” actor Choi Min-sik and comedian Yoo Jae-suk are among the many Korean celebrities who have had buckets of ice water poured over their heads, joining the viral worldwide sensation to raise funds and awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, often referred to as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The Ice Bucket Challenge asks people to make a recording of themselves getting drenched with ice water, post it onli

South Korean singer and actor Kim Hyun-joong, who has been sued for assaulting his girlfriend, will hold a concert in Thailand as scheduled despite the controversy over the alleged charges. 　Kim is flying out to Bangkok, Thailand, on Aug. 23 to participate in the concert slated for the following day as part of his world tour. 　 (OSEN)“Regarding the concert, it is difficult for us to (cancel) concert schedules due to terms and conditions with local agencies. We will hold the concert as scheduled,

K-pop boy band Winner has topped the Billboard World Albums chart with its debut album on Friday, becoming the fastest Korean rookie group to take No.1 on the chart.The quintet’s debut EP “2014 S/S” rose to the top of the chart, and ranked No. 6 on its Heatseekers Albums chart the same day, proving the new group has been receiving global attention.　 (YG Entertainment)Winner is creating a frenzy at home as well. Shortly after the group dropped its debut EP on Aug. 12, the title track “Empty” swep

K-pop idol band JYJ’s Yoochun was sighted at Incheon International Airport before flying out to Beijing, China for an upcoming concert to be held on Aug. 23. JYJ is now on its Asia concert tour “The Return of The King” that kicked off in Seoul on Aug. 9 shortly after the release of its second studio album “Just Us” on July 29.　The trio will head to Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand after China.　(laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)

Actor and singer Kim Hyun-joong has been accused of using violence against his girlfriend, Dispatch reported Friday.According to the report, Kim is suspected of having committing physical abuse from May to July. His girlfriend recently filed assault charges against him at the Songpa Police Station in southeastern Seoul.“The two had been a couple since 2012. Since last May, Kim has fought with his girlfriend over his women issues. During their fights, Kim used severe physical violence against her

The comedy-action film "The Pirates" has topped 5 million in attendance, helping lead Korean movie sales along with the mega hit history film "Roaring Currents," according to its distributor Friday.The action film with the subtitle "Bandits Going to the Sea" reached the mark early Friday morning, Lotte Entertainment said.Friday was the 17th day since the movie's release.With the latest feat, the film exceeded the break-even point with profits fully covering all investments.It also became the thi