Choi Jin Hyuk Reveals His True Age

Actor Choi Jin Hyuk recently revealed that the age on his profile is not his real age.

In an interview with SBS E! News, the actor said, “If you search my name on a portal site, it says that my birthday is early 1985, but it’s actually early 1986.”  

Choi Jin Hyuk revealed why he had raised his profile age by one, saying that since he was young, because of his ‘early’ birthdate, he had a lot of incidents here and there that led to a sort of trauma. In Korea, if you are born in the months of January and February, you are put into the same school year as those who were born in the year before you; thus came about the “early” birthdate. 

“In elementary school, I used to get into fist fights because of my age.” At that age when everyone was so childish, his male classmates would tell him that he was their junior, and to kneel in front of them, which led to physical altercations. “This continued all the way up until college, so I’ve been sensitive about the topic since a young age, and it’s a source of stress for me.” So, he said, three years ago, he changed his birthday to an early 1985 birthday, something even his fans didn’t know about. 

“Now that a lot of people I know know me as being born in ’85, I felt weird changing the profile back, so I just left it. However, it is just the profile that I’ve left; my friends and acquaintances know my age. So there’s no problem there. In any case, I do feel it is right to have the correct age on my profile, and I have plans to request a change.”

The topic of his age came up when Choi Jin Hyuk was asked in an interview how he feels coming up on thirty, where he then revealed his true age, and said “I’ve gained one more year before thirty.”

2013 SBS Gayo Daejun Music Drama Recap: Same Characters, Different Style

Who else burst out laughing when they saw K.Will ‘s face revealed as Choi Young Do during Part 1 of the 2013 SBS Gayo Daejun Music Drama, “The Miracle“? I love K.Will, but that was so unexpected. I think he pulled off Kim Woo Bin‘s character from “The Heirs” very well, with the same attitude and toughness, if not a bit awkward.

The SBS Gayo Daejun unveiled the three part music drama, “The Miracle” yesterday featuring SHINee‘s Taemin, Girl’s Day‘s Minah, A Pink‘s Son Na Eun, 2PM‘s Wooyoung, and many other idols. With cameos from Shin Dong Yup, Kim Kwang Kyu, and Seo In Guk, the music drama parodied and blended together two hit SBS dramas: “The Heirs” and “Master’s Sun.” Taemin played Lee Min Ho‘s Kim Tan from “The Heirs,” while Minah played Park Shin Hye‘s Cha Eun Sang. Son Na Eun played Gong Hyo Jin‘s Tae Gong Shil from “Master’s Sun” and Wooyoung played So Ji Sub‘s Joo Joong Won. 

In the music drama, Tae Gong Shil gets the requests from ghosts to find a way to warm the hearts of everyone in the world. With the help of Kang Woo (Seo In Guk) who introduces her to Kim Tan, Son Na Eun is able get the help of Cha Eun Sang. Cha Eun Sang asks the question on her social network account, “When do people’s hearts become warm?” This question spreads online and various characters and idols answer in different ways that music warms their hearts. Kim Tan, Cha Eun Sang, Joo Joong Won, and Tae Gong Shil recruit the help of famous composer Kim Hyung Suk, as well as the help of Yoon Chan Young (Kang Min Hyuk‘s character from “The Heirs”) and Lee Bo Na (Krystal‘s character from the same drama) to form the “You Make Miracle-2013 Friendship Project.” 

Kim Tan, Cha Eun Sang, Joo Joong Won, and Tae Gong Shil start going around to various artists to request their help, but the busy stars are hestistant to participate. The friendship project is not looking good until one by one, the idols started walking into the recording studio. Success! The “You Make Miracle-2013 Friendship Project” brings together the best artists of K-Pop to sing the song that will warm the hearts of people all over the world. 

G-Dragon and Lee Hyori Express Displeasure With the Camerawork at the 2013 SBS Gayo Daejun

Following the 2013 SBS Gayo Daejun, Big Bang’s G-Dragon and Lee Hyori indirectly expressed their displeasure at the camera work for the show. On his Twitter, G-Dragon posted a short status, “Ca…me…ra…” On Lee Hyori’s Twitter also, after thanking her fellow guests on the show and her collab partner CL, she said, “And the camera, um…  …thanks.”

With the appearance of so many singers, as well as many performances including various collaboration stages that aren’t often seen on the end-of-the-year music shows, the 2013 SBS Gayo Daejun had the attention of a lot of people. However, in terms of the camera work, the show left a lot to be desired.

Following their posts, the situation escalated, and even viewers of the show posted on their Twitters and various social media sites that it was a shame about the camera work, showing shots of the ground or open air, that if they had taken just a little more care, it was a preventable problem, and that they could’ve watched a better show if not for the camera work, etc.

Upon seeing the increase in complaints, Lee Hyori soon deleted her Twitter post, and explained, “Now that I think about it, the Gayo Daejun was roughly 4 hours of performances, with nearly 100 singers hitting the stage with countless remixes. It must’ve been really hard for the camera director, too. This wasn’t the fault of the cameras.”

Did you watch the show? What did you think of the camera work?

Song Ji Hyo Amazes “Running Man” Cast by Sleeping Anywhere

Actress Song Ji Hyo, is known for her quirkiness and courage on SBS’ “Running Man.” We’ve seen the actress pull off many missions even the guys can’t handle, like bungee jumping off of a building to catching chickens, and we all love her for it.

In a recent episode of “Running Man,” which aired on December 29, Song Ji Hyo surprised the cast once again falling asleep while lying on top of a 7-meter tall Jenga stack. The “Running Man” cast competed against the staff on this episode, and for their first mission, they had to remove 24 blocks from the stack.

Song Ji Hyo climbed on top of the stack in order to maintain the balance. While the staff and the cast members were talking, she fell asleep. When the members saw this they commented, “How can she sleep up there?” “Maybe we need to tell about this to ‘Shocking of the World,’” and expressed their amazement. 

Winners of the 2013 MBC Drama Awards

Hosted by Lee Seung Gi and Han Ji Hye, the 2013 MBC Drama Awards honors the brightest stars, producers, writers, and staff that brought you the best MBC dramas this year.

Male Newcomer Award

Oh Chang Suk (Aurora Princess)

Lee Sang Yeob (Give Love Away)

Female Newcomer Award

Baek Jin Hee (Empress Ki)

Jun So Min (Aurora Princess)

Child Actor Award

Kim Sae Ron (The Queen’s Classroom)

Kim Hyang Ki (The Queen’s Classroom)

Chun Bo Geun (The Queen’s Classroom)

Seo Shin Ae (The Queen’s Classroom)

Lee Young Yoo (The Queen’s Classroom)

Writer Award

Goo Hyun Sook (A Hundred Years’ Inheritance)

Jang Young Chul and Jung Kyung Soon (Empress Ki)

This Year’s Actor Award chosen by PDs from KBS, MBC, and SBS

Ha Ji Won (Empress Ki)

Lifetime Achievement Award

Han Ji Hee

Park Won Sook

Popularity Award

Lee Seung Gi (Gu Family Book)

Ha Ji Won (Empress Ki)

Best Couple Award

Lee Seung Gi and Suzy (Gu Family Book)

Male Golden Acting Award

Kim Sang Joon (Golden Rainbow)

Jung Bo Suk (A Hundred Years’ Inheritance)

Jo Jae Hyun (Scandal)

Female Golden Acting Award

Kim Bo Yeon (Aurora Princess)

Lee Hae Sook (I Summon You, Gold)

Cha Hwa Yeon (Give Love Away)

Male Excellence Award for Mini-series

Joo Won (Level 7 Civil Servant)

Female Excellence Award for Mini-series

Shin Se Kyung (When a Man Loves)

Male Excellence Award for Special Production Drama

Ji Chang Wook (Empress Ki)

Female Excellence Award for Special Production Drama

Uee (Golden Rainbow)

Male Excellence Award in Serial Drama 

Yeon Jung Hoon (I Summon You, Gold)

Female Excellence Award in Serial Drama 

Hong Soo Hyun (Give Love Away)

Male High Excellence Award for Mini-series

Lee Seung Gi (Gu Family Book)

Female High Excellence Award for Mini-series

Suzy (Gu Family Book)

Male High Excellence Award for Special Production Drama

Kim Jae Won (Scandal)

Joo Jin Mo (Empress Ki)

Female High Excellence Award for Special Production Drama

Shin Eun Kyung (Scandal)

Male High Excellence Award in Serial Drama 

Lee Jung Jin (A Hundred Years’ Inheritance)

Female High Excellence Award in Serial Drama 

Han Ji Hye (I Summon You, Gold)

This Year’s Drama Award

A Hundred Years’ Inheritance

Daesang/Grand Award

Ha Ji Won (Empress Ki)

The multiple award winners were Ha Ji Won, Lee Seung Gi, and Suzy.

Ha Ji Won won 3 awards (Daesang, Popularity Award, and This Year’s Actor Award Chosen By PDs). Lee Seung Gi also 3 awards (Best Couple, Popularity, and High Excellence for Mini-series). Suzy won 2 (Best Couple with Lee Seung Gi and High Excellence for Mini-series).

Who Was Named This Year’s CF Queen?

Actresses Shin Min Ah, Jun Ji Hyun, and miss A’s Suzy were named the CF (TV commercials) queens of 2013.

MBC’s “Section TV Entertainment News,” which aired on December 29 revealed stars’ appearance on CFs and how much money they earn from being in a CF.

The reporters revealed, “Although Shin Min Ah did not make any TV appearances, she made 3 billion won (approximately $2.8 million). She recently purchased a house without spending money on anything else.”

miss A’s Suzy was also mentioned by another reporter who said, “Suzy appeared in 22 CFs in the past year. She gained the nickname ‘100 billion won girl.’”

Lastly, a reported stated, “Jun Ji Hyun left the world of CFs for a while, but made her return after appearing in ‘Thieves,’ and ‘Berlin’ as well as ‘Man from the Stars.’ She is regaining interest.”

Meanwhile, all the reporters unanimously mentioned PSY as another star who earned a lot of money through CFs this year. 

SHINee’s Taemin and A Pink’s Son Na Eun to Leave “We Got Married”

Bittersweet news for all Taemin and Son Na Eun fans.

On December 30, a representative from MBC’s variety program “We Got Married” shared that the two idols are leaving the program.

While talking to Sports Korea, the representative explained, “We’re currently working on the details on their leave. However, nothing has changed for Jung Yoo Mi – Jung Joon Young and Lee So Yeon – Yoon Han couples.”

SHINee’s Taemin and A Pink’s Son Na Eun filmed their first scene for the program in Jeju Island earlier this year in April. They broke many hearts and healed many others through their eight months of cute and adorable relationship.

“We Got Married” airs every Saturday at 5:05pm (KST). Remember to catch our recaps each weekend!

Former JYP Artist Sohee will Appear on a Track from JYP’s Upcoming Boy Group

Sohee, from JYP‘s girl group “Wonder Girls,” will be featured on the debut album from JYP’s upcoming boy group, showing that the relationship between Sohee and her previous management agency are still on good terms.

A source related to the management agency JYP Entertainment revealed the news to MyDaily on December 31. The source said, “Sohee will be featured on a song from JYP’s upcoming seven member boy group. It won’t be the title track, but she’ll be on the album.” We also learned that Sohee’s trademark “Oh Mo Nah” from Wonder Girls’ hit song “Tell Me” will be featured on the track. Sohee is currently preparing for a full time acting career.

JYP’s new boy band is set to debut in the middle of January and they are hyped as a “post 2PM” group. JB and Jr. from the duo JJ Project will be a part of the group.

Gary to Song Ji Hyo at the 2013 SBS Entertainment Awards: “I Want You”

At the 2013 SBS Entertainment Awards, Song Ji Hyo won the High Excellence Award for female entertainer. Did we mention that the award show was on a Monday? During her win, Song Ji Hyo was given extra support by none other than her Monday Couple partner Gary.

On December 30, “Running Man’s” Song Ji Hyo was recognized as the female entertainer who shined throughout 2013. Surprised and overwhelmed, the actress was given extra support when fellow variety show member and Monday Couple partner, Gary, remained on stage to hold her congratulatory bouquets.

   

In regards to the award, Song Ji Hyo expressed, “I think it’s an excessive award for me. As the only female among the other male members of ‘Running Man’ I feel like I do not help and am a burden. I am thankful for the consideration. I will work harder, and will continue to remain in good relations with Gary.”

While Song Ji Hyo began tearing up throughout her acceptance speech, Gary was a gentleman, remaining on stage behind the actress to hold all her bouquets. Earlier, when the MCs asked Gary if he had something to say to Song Ji Hyo, the Monday Couple partner said, “I want you Song Ji Hyo,” causing the studio to laugh.

The teamwork, adoration, consideration, and love of the “Running Man” members continue to be evident through the group’s support for one another. Congratulations Song Ji Hyo, and we wish “Running Man” more success in 2014!