Girls Generation’s Taeyeon and EXO-K’s Baekhyun have been allegedly dating for four months, according to Korean entertainment news outlet Dispatch on Thursday. Baekhyun (left), TaeyeonThe news went viral after Dispatch unveiled photos of the two in a car, supposedly on a date, that were taken around dawn near EXO’s accommodations in Seoul. 　According to the news reports, Taeyeon headed to Baekhyun’s dormitory, located in eastern Seoul, at 2 a.m. to pick him up. They parked the car on a side road

The K-pop girl group 2NE1, currently on world tour, released a promotional video for its upcoming Japanese edition of the EP “Crush” on YouTube.The group is to release the album in Japan on June 25 with repackaged contents, different from the Korean edition.As the Korean version of “Crush” was thoroughly loved by fans worldwide, the upcoming album is raising anticipation among eager fans. The album will have 10 tracks: “Crush,” “Come Back Home,” “Gotta Be You,” “Do You Love Me,” “Happy,” “Fallin

South Korean singer and actor Lee Seung-gi will make his screen debut with “Woman of Three Men,” according to local news reports on Wednesday.  (Yonhap)“Lee Seung-gi will accept the male lead in the film ‘Woman of Three Men’ if the plan goes well,” a film insider told entertainment news outlet Star N. Directed by Park Jin-pyo, the rom-com will follow the story of three male friends who happen to fall in love with the same woman, who works as a TV weather forecaster, played by Korean actress Moon

The feud between Korean ballad singer Lee Seung-chul and K-pop band JYJ’s fandom is deepening due to a dispute over the promotion method for Lee’s remake of a song originally sung by Junsu.Lee released a song on the soundtrack for SBS drama series “You Are All Surrounded” on June 5. The song “I’m in Love” was initially sung by Junsu as part of his second solo EP.The controversy sparked as JYJ fans claimed the way “I’m in Love” was promoted was improper since it did not mention the original song.

KBS TV released couple photos of the two main characters of “Joseon’s Gunman,” Lee Jun-ki and Nam Sang-mi. The first episode of KBS 2TV’s “Joseon’s Gunman” will be broadcast on June 25. Just by looking at the photos, viewers can predict not only the story line, but also the strong chemistry between Lee and Nam. “We didn’t even need time to get used to each other. We’ve known each other for seven years, so we were able to film comfortably. We prepare every scene together. When I film, I feel like

 K-pop starlets Krystal of f(x) and Jessica of Girls’ Generation, also known as the “Jung Sisters,” revealed their natural faces without makeup.    OnStyle’s “Jessica & Krystal” was broadcast on Tuesday. The episode was about their trip to New York for a photo shoot. After the photo shoot, they went back to the hotel and removed their makeup, showing sisterly love by washing off each other’s cosmetics. After taking off their false eyelashes, they hesitated to show their natural faces. Jessica sa

World star Psy offered encouraging words to the Korean national soccer team, following the Korea-Russia World Cup match that ended in a 1-1 draw on Wednesday.  (Yonhap)“The Korean soccer team did really well. It was a wonderful match,” he said after watching the neck-and-neck game with his dance crew in Seoul. Earlier in the day, the viral sensation staged a 40-minute performance starting at 6 a.m. for the cheering crowds who gathered on Yeongdong road near Coex in Gangnam, to root for South Kor

A Chinese news agency reported that 2PM member Nichkhun hopes to work in China. But 2PM’s management agency in Korea immediately denied the report, saying “it was exaggerated.”According to a report from China News, Nichkhun expressed his hope to grow as an actor in China during a meeting with reporters on Monday ahead of the launch of the Chinese drama “One and a Half Summer,” starring the K-pop idol.The media also reported the drama director hopes that his work will gain as much popularity in C

Photos of K-pop idol group EXO taken at a recent concert were unveiled Monday by its label SM Entertainment.  (SM Entertainment)The photos offer a glimpse into the heated-up atmosphere at the concert held on June 14 in Wuhan, China, part of the Asian concert series “EXO FROM EXOPLANET #1 -- THE LOST PLANET.” (SM Entertainment)The group captivated Chinese fans with an array of hit songs including “Growl” and the new song “Overdose,” garnering around 10,000 spectators.  (SM Entertainment)A slew of

K-pop starlets Krystal of f(x) and Jessica of Girls’ Generation, also known as the “Jung Sisters,” posed for fashion magazine 1st Look in New York. Both wear various outfits such as high waist pants, crop tops, jumpsuits and dresses. The editorial can be seen in 1st Look magazine, which will be released on June 19. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo Credit: 1st Look)　　

“Crush,” K-pop girl group 2NE1’s second full-length album, was picked by a U.S. music TV channel as one of the 25 best tracks of the year on Monday. Fuse TV rounded up the strongest tracks of 2014 so far, and 2NE1 was the only Asian group to make this year’s chart. The U.S. media outlet chose the group’s three songs -- “Come Back Home,” “Baby I Miss You” and “Gotta Be You” -- as outstanding tracks worth listening. The broadcaster described a slew of 2NE1’s songs on the album “Crush” as “forward-

  Secret member Jun Hyo-seong showed off her sexy curves in a black and white editorial. The K-pop singer looked glamorous in a lace outfit and black dress. The whole editorial and interview on her confidence about her body can be seen in @star1 magazine, released on June 20.By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo Credit: @star1)　　

Reunited K-pop idol group g.o.d. has decided to expand its 15th anniversary reunion concert, originally scheduled to be held only in Seoul, into a nationwide concert tour, according to the group’s agency sidusHQ on Monday.g.o.d. had been slated to hold just two celebratory concerts on July 12 and 13 at the Auxiliary Stadium at Sports Complex in Jamsil, Seoul. When ticket sales opened last month, both concerts sold out within 30 minutes, testifying to the group’s undying popularity. In response t