Entertainer Yoo Chae-yeong died Thursday following a months-long battle against advanced gastric cancer, her agency said. She was 41. Yoo was diagnosed with cancer last October and was recently reported to be in critical condition “Her husband and other family stayed by her side until the last moment,” the agency said. “She did not leave any last words.” After debuting as a singer in 1994, Yoo broadened her career into acting.(khnews@heraldcorp.com)

International K-pop star Psy is once again joining hands with the director who produced the music video for his viral hit “Gangnam Style” for the upcoming new single “Daddy.” Psy is currently planning out the music video with director Cho Soo-hyun, the man behind the “Gangnam Style” and “Gentleman” music videos, according to an industry official.Psy. (YG Entertainment)“The music video of ‘Daddy’ will feature Psy’s particular humor and comical style,” the source said. Unlike “Gangnam Style” and “

South Korean rock band Daybreak has returned to the local music scene, equipped with new sounds and fresh musical approaches.The four-piece band, consisting of vocalist Lee Won-suk, guitarist Chung Yoo-jong, bassist Kim Sun-il and keyboardist Kim Jang-won, dropped its latest retro-pop EP “Cube” on Tuesday. With the new five-track album, Daybreak focuses on New Wave music, the dominant music style of the ’80s, a period widely considered the heyday of modern pop. Daybreak’s new EP “Cube.” (Happy R

Director Kim Gyu-tae of SBS’ new rom-com ”It’s Okay, That‘s Love“ talks to press in a drama premiere press meeting in Seoul, Wednesday. (SBS)Director Kim Gyu-tae said SBS’ new rom-com “It’s Okay, That’s Love” is a “necessary drama” regarding its message to society. At a drama premiere conference in Seoul, Wednesday, the director admitted that some of the socially awakening ideas embedded in “It’s Okay, That’s Love” could appear “heavy” and “unfamiliar” to the audience. But dramas with social mes

Actress Han Groo’s fashion in the drama “Marriage Over Love” is gaining attention from its viewers.Han often wore various kinds of light summer jackets in the drama, matching them with shorts, skirts and jeans.Summer is often discussed as the most difficult time of the year to stay fashionable as people wear less items of clothing. However, Han showed the way to stay stylish, and still avoid the hot weather.The jackets like Han’s can be worn indoors with heavy air-conditioning. They are also wor

Actor Seo In-guk is getting praised by viewers for his realistic acting in the drama “High School King.”In the 12th episode, aired on Tuesday, Seo sat in the pouring rain and cried his eyes out after realizing that he would not be able to continue his career as a hockey player due to a shoulder injury.As Seo was able to skillfully show his character’s grief, the scene captured many viewers’ attention since his character, Lee Min-suk, normally has a bright and playful personality.According to loc

K-pop idol group f(x)’s Krystal showed off her natural-fresh charm for fashion magazine Elle. The 21-year-old idol told the magazine that she wanted to try a fresh and natural look because she always had a chic concept in the past. It is also told that she provided a lot of ideas for the shoot. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo Credit: Elle)

Actor Kwon Sang-woo’s wife Son Tae-young is 11 weeks pregnant and they are expecting their second child, an online media outlet reported Wednesday. 　The celebrity couple is expecting to have the baby in February next year, TV Report reported.　The starlet embryo goes by the name “Heart,” a name given by its 6-year-old brother Kwon Ruk-hee. 　Kwon and Son tied the knot back in September 2008, and gave birth to their firstborn in February 2009. 　(khnews@heraldcorp.com)

K-pop singer and entertainer Lee Hyori showed her love for vintage outfits on the SBS reality show “Magic Eye” on Tuesday. “I buy vintages clothes only. I spent 2 million won ($1,950) just for vintage outfits,” the K-pop diva said, making the crowd laugh. She surprised the crowd by saying that she does not buy clothes in department stores.Ji Seok-jin, another guest of the show, advised that men should carefully review the receipts after their fiancee’s shopping sprees before marriage, causing an

Sistar’s B-Cut editorial for “Touch My Body” has gone viral on the group’s official Twitter account. The members are pictured with shorts, high heels and big, bright smiles. Starship Entertainment said the B-Cut photos were not chosen as the official pictures because the main target look for “Touch My Body” was “funky” and not “natural sexy.”The B-Cut pictures, however, show the “healthy sexy” charm that only Sistar can pull off.  The official comeback pictures can be seen at www.koreaherald.com

Song Ha-ye, who appeared on the TV audition program “K-pop Star 2,” is to make her debut on Aug. 8, a year since the show ended. “I will meet you with my songs soon. I can do it well, right? Give me support,” she wrote in the caption alongside a selfie she posted Tuesday on Facebook. Song Ha-ye attracted attention with her talent in dancing and singing, coupled with her cute appearance, which helped her five-member girl band YouU reach the final eight groups on the show. Song signed a contract w

K-pop boy band Infinite’s repackaged album “Be Back” was unveiled Tuesday on music streaming charts. The album is composed of 15 songs, including the latest track “Back,” and some tunes from the second studio album “Season 2.”The new track “Back” is an orchestra-pop song that starts off as a ballad and changes into dance music toward the end. The seven-member group is to hold the small-theater concert “That Summer 2” in Seoul from Aug. 7-10 and Aug. 14-16. 　(laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)

K-pop idol 2PM Junho’s daily life was captured in a fashion pictorial in Grazia magazine. The idol is often seen on stage singing or dancing, but the photos showed him enjoying his free time, relaxing in bed or near the pool.The photos and interview, where he reveals his thoughts about his solo album and concert tour, can be seen in Gracia’s August issue. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo Credit: Grazia)