Fashion magazine Elle has run an eyewear editorial with T-Ara’s Ji-yeon. The K-pop singer wore white combined with patterned prints with dark glasses. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo Credit: Elle)

Popular singer, DJ and TV entertainer Jung Joon-young is reprising his rock star ways with the unveiling of his latest EP, “Teenager.” Conceptually based on the fictional Lost Boys adage of never wanting to grow up, Jung’s latest album is all about trying to recapture one’s youth through rock and roll. Dressed in a business suit and tie, Jung introduced the concept of his new record through a corporate-style PowerPoint presentation during a press showcase at the IFC Mall on Thursday. “The songs

Jung Joon-young held a showcase on Thursday staging fervent and unique performances with a house band. Presenting three songs from his new mini album “Teenager,” Jung showed his tenacity and pride for rock.Jung thoroughly explained his album to reporters who came to the showcase in a gray suit and glasses, his fashion in line with the album’s concept -- a white collar worker who dreams of being a rock star.Following the detailed presentation, Jung promptly changed into distressed jeans and a cas

2AM’s Jinwoon revealed his perspectives regarding marriage during a press conference for his upcoming drama “Marriage over Love.” The new tvN drama is about three men and three women who have different opinions on marriage. In the drama, Jinwoon plays Han Yeo-reum, a man who does not want to get married.During the interview, Jinwoon revealed that his actual thoughts about marriage differ from his character. (The Korea Herald)“I want to get married soon. She can help me get it together when I am

Two handsome and mature men shared their thoughts on “some culture,” a popular date-without-relationship trend for Koreans in their 20s. “I want to get married in my mid-late 30s,” actor Yeon Woo-jin, 30, said in a press conference for the tvN rom-com series “Marriage over Love,” which he’s starring in.“I am very candid (about my feelings) -- I am not the kind of man who engages in emotional tricks between lovers,” he added. His philosophy on love contrasts sharply with his role as an elite plas

Actor Yeon Woo-jin and actress Han Groo talked about one another’s attractive traits during the press conference for their upcoming drama “Marriage over Love.”During the conference held on June 26, the two actors were asked what they found charming about each other.“I think Han (is charming) for her energy. She has a bright and optimistic personality and it helps (her) to work hard, too. Her real personality is very similar to her character in the drama,” Yeon said.“When I first saw Yeon, I thou

 Jinwoon, a member of idol group 2PM, opened up about the challenges he faces playing a “bad guy” in the upcoming drama “Marriage over Love.”In the tvN drama, he plays Han Yeo-reum, a man who does not believe in love. While speaking at a news conference for the show on Thursday, Jinwoon said, “It was very hard. I am actually a very nice guy.” The singer also revealed details about the main character, Han Yeo-reum. “Yeo-reum is not some kind of playboy who seduces women. He suffers from an emotio

Jung Joon-young expressed his pride in being a rock singer and not part of typical mainstream K-pop during a showcase for his new EP in Seoul on Thursday.“I didn’t really take mass appeal into account when making this album. I think what appeals to the public (typical K-pop) isn’t my thing. And that’s why it was more fun (preparing the album) and I liked it more when it was released,” the 25-year-old rocker said.Jung continued to express his devotion to rock.“Of course, some may not like the son

TvN’s new television series “Marriage over Love” aims at catching both reality and heart-throbbing romance, director Song Hyun-wook said in a press conference held in southeastern Seoul, Thursday. “You will find the drama is fun, heart-throbbing and sometimes touchy and a perfect match for the upcoming hot summer,” director Song Hyun-wook said. Huh Jeong-min“The ‘fun’ comes when the drama has the audience sympathize with the characters… We tried to keep the drama totally distant from reality,” h

2PM member Jinwoon and Secret member Sunhwa shared their opinions about idol group members in the acting business.During the press conference on Thursday for their upcoming drama “Marriage over Love,” the two were asked what they thought about idol group members working as actors.“Looking at other idol members who succeeded as actors, I get motivated to be good like them,” Jinwoon said. “I think they are changing negative perspectives of idols being actors.” “When seeing other idols in the actin

Chanyeol, a member of famous boy group EXO, was selected as the 9th narrator for “Roommate.” According to SBS “Good Sunday – Roommate,” Chanyeol started recording narration on Thursday. The film crew said, “His low-pitched tone that will intoxicate women will be unveiled on June 29 in the ‘Roommate’ broadcast.”Meanwhile, Chanyeol’s artistic talents are developing in each “Roommate” episode. Also, even though he and his roommate Shin Sung-woo have a 24-year age difference, his unusual sociability

The production company for “It’s Okay. That’s Love” admitted Thursday that the teaser for SBS’ new Wednesday-Thursday drama was plagiarized from a short film by director-choreographer Celia Rowlson-Hall. GT Entertainment said, “We are truly sorry for disappointing viewers who loved our drama and had great expectations for it.” “In order to show our ‘love’ concept, we found the perfect video that we were looking for,” the management agency said, adding “We admit that our plans were overambitious

The Japanese edition of 2NE1’s second album “Crush” has reached No. 2 on the Oricon chart.According to Oricon, Japan’s best music selling chart, 12,119 copies of “Crush” were sold on its day of release, taking it to second place in the daily album chart.This album contains of visual content that Korean version does not have. Additionally, it has the songs “Crush” “Come Back Home” “Gotta Be You” “Do You Love Me” “Happy” “Falling in Love” “I Love You” “If I Were You” “Missing You” “Come Back Home

Gentleman magazine released snaps from a photoshoot with actor Lee Jin-wook. Lee was pictured at a theme park in several outfits. The actor also assumes different images. In one picture he seems to appear as a sweet, romantic guy, and in other pictures he shows his macho character.By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: Gentleman)  

2PM Chansung and Miss A’s Fei have posed as a couple for fashion and lifestyle magazine Singles. One of the pictures shows a topless Chansung and Fei wearing only a shirt. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo Credit: Singles)