Sung Joon Opens Up about Dating Rumors with Suzy

Actor Sung Joon has spoken up about his 2013 dating rumors with “Gu Family Book” co-star Suzy.

He recently participated in the production press conference for his upcoming tvN drama “I Need Romance 3” on January 8, together with Kim So Yeon, Nam Goong Min, Yoon Seung Ah, Wang Ji Won, Park Hyo Joo, Park Yoo Hwan and director Jang Young Woo.

Sung Joon was linked to popular actress and singer, miss A’s Suzy, last year when they were spotted dining out. A video clip of the incident showed Sung Joon casually putting his arm around Suzy’s neck. Both agencies later denied the rumors, stating that the two were close friends and colleagues, and that other people were present as well.

Sung Joon was inevitably asked about the dating rumors at the conference, and he replied with an embarrassed smile, “What should I say?”

“I got criticized a lot because of it. She’s a very famous person so I think the impact was bigger. If it was someone else, it would have been different. I thought it wasn’t a big deal, but I became number one the next day [in search rankings].”

When asked if he remains close to Suzy, he replied, “I think she’s busy now. We’re not in contact with one another now. I felt apologetic (about the rumors).”

Sung Joon was asked if they were dating, and he denied those rumors flatly, “No. We’re not dating.”

Suzy, herself, addressed the rumors in November last year during miss A’s interviews promoting their second mini-album, “Hush.”

Now that we’ve got the dating drama out of the way, “I Need Romance 3” will tell the story of the lives of “alpha girls” in their 20s and 30s and the rivalry, friendship and love between them, set against the background of a home shopping company.

“I Need Romance 3” premieres on tvN on January 13 at 9:40 PM KST, and will air every Monday and Tuesday.

source:soompi

Heechul Calls Actress Park Soo Jin His “Wifey”

Super Junior member Heechul recently showed fans how close he is with actress Park Soo Jin.

On January 5, Heechul shared a photo of the two stars on his Instagram account with the caption, “It’s been a long time since I had a chance to meet up with my wife Soo! With Park Soo Jin. While we were sharing old stories, Soo told me, “Wow Chul! You’ve become totally nice. For real.” 

In the photo, Heechul peeks through his bangs with a serious expression on his face while Soo Jin smiles with a peace sign beside him. 

The two celebrities actually worked together previously on the 2010 SBS drama “Loving You A Thousand Times.” 

After returning from the army, Heechul is busy with Super Junior’s activities along with appearing on JTBC’s “War of Words” as an MC. 

Park Soo Jin last year hosted the program “2013 Tasty Road” and appeared in KBS 2TV drama “The Blade And Petal.” 

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TVXQ’s Changmin to Leave “Our Neighborhood Arts and Physical Education”

Sad news for fans of TVXQ‘s Changmin.

According to an announcement made on January 7 by representatives of KBS2TV’s ”Our Neighborhood Arts and Physical Education,” Changmin has decided to leave the show after filming the basketball episode on January 15. 

In order to focus on promotions for TVXQ’s seventh album, he expressed his will to drop out of the show. After discussing the matter with the producers, they came to a mutual agreement on making the upcoming basketball episode his last one. The producers commented, “It is time to bid friendly farewell to Changmin, who has been with us since the first episode. He has shown endless passion and the meaning of hard work through ‘Our Neighborhood Arts,’ and we are very thankful for that. Please show a lot of love and support for Changmin, who will return to his original role as a TVXQ member.”

Changmin has been a fixed cast member of the show since the pilot episode, and for around nine months, he has hosted the program together with Kang Ho Dong. Thanks to his bright personality and role as the group’s youngest, the viewers have shown much love for the sporty idol. 

Kang Ho Dong will remain as the MC, but to fill the empty spot left behind by Changmin, we can expect to see entertaining guests fit for the episodes’ themes appear on the show. 

source:soompi

Suzy Meets Up with “Dream High” Teacher Uhm Ki Joon at His Musical

Suzy recently met up with actor Uhm Ki Joon when she went to see him perform in the musical “Werther”.

Uhm Ki Joon released a photo of their meeting on his Twitter account on January 5. It was accompanied by the following comment: “How little time left. A picture with Suzy who came to see the ‘Werther’ performance. After seven years of performing, only four shows left. Let’s do our best to the end.”

The photo shows the pair smiling and showing “V” poses while looking pretty friendly together.

Netizens had a few comments: “I’m seriously jealous of Uhm Ki Joon,” “So the ‘Dream High’ teacher and student have met,” and “Do your best right up until the last show!”

Meanwhile, Uhm Ki Joon is nearing the end of his time in the lead role of “Werther,” being shown at the CJ Towol Theatre and Arts Center. 

source:soompi