The fiancée of retired soccer player Park Ji-sung was spotted on SBS variety show “Running Man,” cheering on Park as he played an away game in Indonesia. Kim Min-ji, the fiancée of retired soccer player Park Ji-sung. (Running Man)Kim Min-ji, a former SBS announcer, accompanied her star player fiancé to Jakarta, Indonesia, to support Park’s team who played against the Indonesian all-star team. The match is the Indonesian leg of special segment “2014 Dream World Cup Asia,” aired on Sunday. Kim Min

South Korea’s actress Song Hye-kyo launched Shanghai International Film Festival on Saturday.Song took the microphone following Jackie Chan as a representative of all Asian actresses.“A movie is like a trip for me. I find joy discovering the variety of sceneries in the film. I hope you find wonderful (new insights into your) self through Asian movies,” Song said in her congratulatory address, which moved the whole crowd.In addition to SIFF’s exceptional love for Song, her dress and style also ca

South Korean rapper Psy’s music video for his new song “Hangover” surpassed 50 million views on YouTube on Saturday, just six days after its release, his agency said.As of noon on Saturday, the video had some 53 million views on Youtube after debuting on Monday, according to YG Entertainment.The music video, which was shot in Seoul, depicts South Korea’s drinking culture and nightlife. In the video, Psy and American hip-hop star Snoop Dogg have drinks to cure their hangovers and visit some late-

Rock group back on stage after completing military service

Actor Kim Soo-hyun, who stole the hearts of fans in Asia, also caught the eyes of international advertising firms, setting a staggering record with a total of 35 commercial deals this year.According to a local advertising expert, Kim has recently filmed 15 commercials in South Korea, showing his strength as an “ad powerhouse.”“It is unusual for one celebrity to appear in over 15 ads. Because similar products in the same field normally don’t go for the same model during the same period of time,”

Kris, an embattled member of K-pop boy group EXO, is reportedly having trouble making a solo debut in China, a local news agency said on Friday.“Why is it that (there have been) three meetings and no casting?” Chinese actress Lin Xi Ya posted on Weibo, the Chinese version of Twitter, together with a photo of Kris.According to the news report, a source who came forward with Lin’s currently deleted SNS post claimed that “Lin Xi Ya is a person who has dated Kris and is still a close friend of his.”

Girls’ Generation leader Taeyeon posted Sunday a picture taken with SHINee member Key on Instagram. With a natural, casual look, both were intimately posing in a photo with a friend. The picture was taken at Music Festival Korea 2014. (khnew@heraldcorp.com)

Korean female idol group Apink held its second fan meeting in Seoul on Saturday. Under the title “Apink Picnic,” members did various performances, from sexy dancing to ballad singing, for their official fan club “PANDA.” Around 2,000 fans showed up for the event. (OSEN)The fan meeting was originally scheduled for April but was postponed due to the ferry tragedy. (OSEN)Son Na-eun smiles at fans. (OSEN)Three members -- Park Cho-rong, Kim Nam-joo and Oh Ha-young -- perform together. (OSEN)Park Cho-

Korean female idol group Apink will break into the Japanese music industry this year, CUBE Entertainment said Sunday. “Having received many love calls from the Japanese market, Apink decided to debut in Japan this fall,” said the agency. “Prior to the official debut, the group will launch a showcase event in Tokyo on Aug. 4.” The album will feature song lyrics translated into Japanese, the agency said. A Japanese fan club will also be formed, it added. Considering Apink’s rising popularity in an

Korean actor Song Seung-heon wore an American look when leaving for Shanghai to attend a Chinese film event Friday.(OSEN)A leather belt, jeans, styled boots and sunglasses completed his image.  (OSEN)His tight shirt also highlighted his masculine body. (OSEN)Song is currently joining the 17th Shanghai International Film Festival. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

Rain revealed a selfie taken with Chinese actress Gong Li on Twitter on Saturday. The Korean pop singer is currently participating in the 17th Shanghai International Film Festival for his film “Lu Shui Hong Yan.” Gong is attending as a jury chief. Meanwhile, a number of Korean celebrities are joining the event, including Song Hye-kyo, Park Shin-hye and Song Seung-heon. The film festival, which started Saturday, will be held until June 22. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

Taeyang, a member of K-pop band Big Bang, landed on the Billboard 200 chart on Friday with his new album “Rise.” (YG Entertainment)“Rise” placed No. 112 on the chart, surpassing all the Korean male singers who have made it to the chart before him. Earlier, “Overdose” by the subunit of idol group EXO, EXO-K, was No. 129, the previous highest ranking for a Korean singer.Taeyang also placed first on both the Billboard World Albums Chart, which ranks albums in terms of sales in non-English speaking

   Korean actor Park Hae-Jin posed for fashion magazine Ceci, wearing suits that came in a series of bright colors.For the editorial, a special collaboration with Samsung Smart Camera NX mini, the actor posed in various unique suits. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo Credit: Ceci)

Actor Lee Seung-gi will reappear on show after receiving treatment for eye injury.“Lee will continue to act in ‘You’re All Surrounded’ on Friday afternoon or Saturday morning,” an SBS film crew member was quoted as saying. Lee Seung-gi in "You're All Surrounded" (SBS)“He has not recovered completely, but has almost recovered. He will continue to film according to schedule,” the source added. The announcement came after Lee was accidentally poked in his left eye by a fake sword while filming on M