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New Korean drama starring Rain sold to China at record price

Sept 2, 2014

Boosted by the Asia-wide popularity of Korean soaps, a new South Korean drama starring singer and actor Rain has set a new record as the most expensive Korean TV series released online in China, the drama's producer said Tuesday.The online transmission rights for the SBS drama series "My Lovely Girl" were recently sold for $200,000 per episode, the most ever for a Korean drama sold to China.The previous record was $120,000 per episode for "Fated to Love You," an MBC drama series starring Jang Hy
Jung Yong-hwa proves quality as actor in ‘Three Musketeers’

Sept 2, 2014

Actor and singer Jung Yong-hwa has proved himself as an actor in the tvN drama “The Three Musketeers.”In the latest episode broadcast Sunday, Jung showed how versatile an actor he is, displaying fierce fighting moves and comical facial expressions. Jung plays the character Park Dal-hyang in the drama, a gregarious swordsman with an optimistic outlook.“I am a person who is outgoing but ... (am able) to accomplish something that I really need to do. I think this trait of mine goes well with the ch
Taemin reveals choreography of ‘Danger’

Sept 2, 2014

Taemin of SHINee has revealed the choreography of his title song “Danger.”Taemin’s dance practice video clip was uploaded on his official home page (http://taemin.smtown.com), the SMTOWN Youtube channel, and the SMTOWN Facebook page, on Monday.This video also showed Taemin and a famous “Urban Hip-hop” choreographer, Ian Eastwood working together, practicing for “Danger” at a dance studio in Los Angeles.. Taemin topped the “Monthly Album” chart in various counting sites like “Hanteo chart” and “S
Kim Hyun-joong to be questioned by police

Sept 2, 2014

Kim Hyun-joong is set to be questioned by police Tuesday over assault accusations, 12 days after the charges were filed against him. 　The Songpa District Police Station in southeastern Seoul will summon him later in the day to investigate whether he physically abused his then-girlfriend. 　Kim, 28, had charges filed against him on Aug. 22 by his girlfriend who claimed he beat her on multiple occasions.　The woman claimed that she had been assaulted several times between late May and mid-July whi
Lee Hyori celebrates 1st wedding anniversary

Sept 2, 2014

K-pop diva Lee Hyori and singer song-writer Lee Sang-soon marked their first wedding anniversary by their wearing wedding dress and tuxedo.　Lee posted the photos of the couple dressing up like the bride and groom on her blog on Monday.“We took the wedding dress and tuxedo out of our closet and wore them at home. We promised to take a picture wearing this dress at this spot every year,” Lee wrote alongside the pictures.　“We will grow old, gain weight and get ill, but we promised to get through ev
Lee Hyori to corner Lady Jane on dating rumors on ‘Magic Eye’

Sept 2, 2014

Lady Jane appears on SBS's entertainment show "Magic Eye."(SBS)Television star Lady Jane officially denied the rumor she was dating professional PC gamer-turned-entertainer Hong Jin-ho while recording for tonight’s SBS entertainment show “Magic Eye.”The show hosts and guests waged a fiery argument over a photo of Hong poking Lady Jane’s thigh at a 24-hour sushi place late at night. Lady Jane struck back, claiming Hong was merely pointing at a mole on her leg, “Surprised at the rarity of the mole
Hallyu star Kim Soo-hyun in outdoor wear

Sept 2, 2014

Hallyu star Kim Soo-hyun stunned the camera while posing for Cheil Industries’ Bean Pole. The actor was posing in trendy autumn outdoor wear and smiling charismatically. Kim looked handsome in both urban and extreme outdoor wear. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: Cheil Industries)
Fan goes extra mile for BTOB’s Minhyuk

Sept 2, 2014

A caricature of Minhyuk, a member of the Korean boy group BTOB, by a fan has gone viral on Korean Internet portals, directing public attention toward the boy band member and his latest reality show, “Ecovillage: Merry House” on SBS. Uploaded on an Internet cafe, the caricature portrays the boy band member as a squirrel with adorable ears and a puffy tail.With the caricature the fan pleaded for the producers and the fellow participants of “Merry House” to be kind to Minhyuk. The fan called the si
Hallyu star Jang Keun-suk probed for offshore tax evasion

Sept 2, 2014

South Korea's tax agency is looking into allegations that actor-singer Jang Keun-suk, who is popular throughout Asia, evaded paying taxes on income he earned in China, sources said Tuesday.The National Tax Service (NTS) launched an investigation after obtaining documents from the prosecution regarding suspected tax dodging by an agency that helps with the overseas activities of famous entertainers including Jang.According to the sources, Jang, 27, allegedly underreported income he earned in Chin
Two women charged with threatening top actor Lee Byung-hun

Sept 2, 2014

Two women have been charged with blackmailing top actor Lee Byung-hun to disclose a video clip of the three exchanging lewd jokes unless they are paid millions of dollars, police said Monday.The two women both in their 20's, including one who recently made her debut as a singer, are under probe at the Gangnam Ward Police Station for threatening the hallyu star, they said. The identity of the pair has not been released.Police said the two women have been demanding that the actor pay them 5 billio
‘Pirates’ tops local box office for second week

Sept 1, 2014

“The Pirates.” (Lotte Entertainment)A South Korean comedy-action film has topped the local box office for the second weekend in a row, exceeding the 7 million viewers’ mark, a market tracker said Monday.“The Pirates” remained in the No. 1 spot of the weekend box office, drawing 620,912 moviegoers in 682 theaters around the country last weekend, according to the Korean Film Council.It was closely followed by the Hollywood blockbuster “Into the Storm,” which attracted 613,146 viewers in 585 theate
Mariah Carey to hold first solo concert in Korea in 11 years

Sept 1, 2014

Poster for Mariah Carey’s world tour. ( Mariah Carey’s official website)Mariah Carey will hold a solo concert in South Korea next month for the first time in 11 years, an agency said Monday.The pop diva will perform in Seoul’s Olympic Park on Oct. 8 as part of her Asian concert tour to promote her 14th studio album, “Me. I Am Mariah ... The Elusive Chanteuse,” Yescom Entertainment said. The tour will also take her to Japan, China, Singapore and the Philippines, it added.It would mark the singer’
Seo Taiji to hold comeback concert

Sept 1, 2014

Legendary K-pop idol Seo Taiji has been keeping fans hyped with continuous updates on his return to the stage next month. On Monday, officials at Seo Taiji Co. announced that the theme and venue of the artist’s upcoming comeback concert have been officially set. Seo is slated to host a Christmas-Halloween hybrid-themed concert titled “Christmalowin” on Oct. 18 at Olympic Stadium at Jamsil Sports Complex in Seoul. The intention of this type of fusion-themed show is to create an innovative music f
2PM back with 4th album ‘Go Crazy’

Sept 1, 2014

2PM. (JYP Entertainment)The six members of 2PM are preparing to release their upcoming fourth studio album “Go Crazy” on Sept. 15, according to a press release from JYP Entertainment on Monday. Prior to the group’s album release, 2PM will release the official music video of its lead track as well as hold a special prerelease party with their fans on Sept. 10 at Club Octagon in Gangnam, Seoul. The entertainment agency also released a number of teaser images surrounding the newest concept of the b
Super Junior’s Kangin and Leeteuk make sour faces

Sept 1, 2014

Kangin, a member of the K-pop boy group Super Junior, posted a selfie he took with fellow member Leeteauk on his Instagram page on Sunday. 　“Kangteuk~ (a combination of ‘Kangin’ and ‘Leeteuk’),” Kangin wrote in the caption. 　The two are making sour faces and looking at the camera. 　Super Junior recently made a comeback with its seventh studio album, “Mamacita,” released on Aug. 29. They will hold concerts in Seoul from Sep. 19-21 and stage an Asia concert tour. 　(laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)