The popular SBS-TV reality show “Roommate” is set to film the next episode as scheduled despite the uproar over 2NE1 member Park Bom’s alleged drug scandal. But whether the idol will make an appearance remains unclear. (SBS)Park, a regular cast member on the show, recently came under fire after a Korean daily belatedly revealed Monday that she had attempted to bring illegal drugs into Korea four years ago, but did not face charges. “The drug-related case wasn’t confirmed illegal, so there is no

Actress Lee Bo-young showed off elegant look in a photo shoot with Cartier that was released Thursday. (Cartier)Matching a minimal black dress with lace-up heels, Lee exuded urban elegant fashion. More photos are available in magazine HEREN’s July issue.(khnews@heraldcorp.com)

 Pictures of scenes from “Doctor Stranger” are gaining attention online as it shows actor Lee Jong-suk’s excellent acting skills in the drama.The scenes included Lee making a narrow escape from death, meeting his mother and hearing a gunshot when trying to protect his love.Lee was able to express the delicate emotions of his character Park Hoon with just his eyes. Even though he did not speak, the viewers were able to feel Lee’s deep sorrow in the drama.　The drama airs every Monday and Tuesday e

Girl group f(x)’s sexy and charismatic fashion advertorial was released in High Cut magazine. The ad shows each member in different concepts such as masculine, sexy and chic. The girl group is staging a comeback soon with their third album. The advertorial can be seen in High Cut magazine edition number 129.By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: High Cut)

Wearing mostly basic items in blue or white, actor Yoo Yeon-seok poses in an advertisement for casual brand ANDEW. He also manages to look good in flower patterned outfits. The advertorial focuses on the actor’s gentle and pure image. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: ANDEW)

‘The Divine Move’ mixes action, entertainment, characters under theme of the mind game

Actress Kim Yun-jin took her American peers and colleagues to watch the Korean film “Snowpiercer,” Korean entertainment tabloids reported on Wednesday.  Actress Kim Yun-jin appears on the U.S. edition of fashion magazine "InStyle." (Zion Entertainment)The actress recently saw an ad for the Korean film, which launched in the U.S. on May 29, and talked about the movie with her American colleagues and peers, according to local sports tabloids. “Snowpiercer” is a sci-fi action film directed by Bong

Chinese actress Tang Wei and Korean filmmaker Kim Tae-yong will get married in the fall, Kim’s agency Bom Film Production said on Wednesday.The two first met through the 2009 film “Late Autumn” as an actress and director. After the film, they maintained a good friendship until October 2013 when Tang visited Korea for a commercial shoot. From then on, they grew as a couple.Tang Wei and Kim Tae-yongThe couple will have their wedding this fall, only inviting friends and family.“Through movie, we go

The embattled actor Kim Soo-hyun’s Chinese advertisement for bottled water was released Tuesday amid criticism in Korea that he ignored the public’s negative sentiment for the commercial. The 15-second video clip showed Kim drinking Hengda Bingquan after working out and making rice with the water while Chinese narration says, “If you like me, drink Hengda Bingquan. When you drink water daily, brew tea with it and make rice with it, the water will make you beautiful and healthy.” At the en

(Coca-Cola)Suzy, a member of the K-pop girl band Miss A and an actress, changed into jean shorts and a white sleeveless top in a departure from her usual go-go frilled pink dress.In the behind-the-scenes photos released Wednesday, Suzy is dancing, swaying her wet hair from side to side.The photographs were taken during the filming of a Sprite commercial which was released last month. The short clip of Suzy dancing with a male model lured many fans to watch the video over and over.By Ha Ji-won, I

JYJ member Park Yoo-chun garnered praises from the director and actors involved in his upcoming movie “Sea Fog,” where the singer made his silver screen debut.In the movie to be released Aug. 13, Park plays Dong-sik, the youngest among six sailors of the ship Jeonjin. Park Yoo-chun in the movie "Sea Fog" (NEW)Park expressed his gratitude for being given a chance to participate in the movie starring Kim Yoon-suk, one of Korea’s best actors.Shim Sung-bo, the director, showed great anticipation for

A new member of K-pop girl group KARA was selected on Tuesday, but faced some doubts on whether she will be able to fill the hole left by two former members who defected from the group.The group’s management agency DSP Media, in cooperation with MBC TV, had pushed for a project to select a new member. And on MBC’s final episode of “KARA Project -- KARA The Beginning,” Heo Young-ji, 20, stole the stage with her baby-like face and contrasting sexy moves, beating out four rival trainees under DSP M

Actress Kim Tae-hee purchased a pricey building near Gangnam Station in southeastern Seoul that brought her boyfriend Rain down a notch in the list of Korean celebrities with most expensive buildings.  Actress Kim Tae-hee. (OSEN)The actress reportedly spent 13.2 billion won ($13.1 million) to buy the Prestige Two Building in the office-packed area near Teheran-ro in Gangnam district. She paid 4.6 billion won through loans and the rest in cash, according to local reports. Built on a 403-square-me

The vengeful past of Han Jae-joon, played by actor Park Hae-jin, was revealed in SBS medical series “Doctor Stranger” on Tuesday, as the elite doctor took revenge on the founding family of Myungwoo Hospital.  Actor Park Hae-jin plays vengeful surgeon Han Jae-joon in SBS medical television series "Doctor Stranger. (SBS)As a child, Han lost his parents in a medical accident that occurred in Myungwoo Hospital. The hospital head Oh Joon-kyu, Han’s boss and the father of his lover Oh Soo-hyun, refuse

    Actor Choi Daniel appeared on the cover of the Big Issue, a magazine sold on the streets by homeless people. Choi “donated his talent” to the magazine’s fourth anniversary and can be seen in fashionable outfits. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: Big Issue)