Arisa Yagi, Key’s Wife on “We Got Married” Talks About Meeting A Pink’s Jung Eun Ji

New couples, Kim Hee Chul and Puff Kuo, Key and Arisa Yagi attended the production presentation of MBC Everyone’s “We Got Married Global Edition Season 2” held at the Ilsan MBC Dream Center on March 20,

Arisa Yagi was asked if she saw Key meeting A Pink’s Jung Eun Ji on “We Got Married Season 4.” She answered, “I watched it after I was cast on the show but did not know Key was going to my husband.”

She explained, “At the time, I thought they made a cute couple and they looked good together. I had a chance to meet Jung Eun Ji in person. While we were filming together, I grew more fond of her.”

She added, “Jung Eun Ji is a good person, but I am [Key] oppa’s wife. I want to be a good wife for oppa, and be the wife of a happy couple.” 

After listening to her answer, Kim Hee Chul joked, “I heard you two had a fist fight when you met,” evoking laughter. 

“We Got Married Global Edition Season 2” featuring the Kim Hee Chul and Puff Kuo couple and the Key and Arisa Yagi couple will premiere on April 5 at 10 PM, KST.  

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Simon D Became Co-CEO of AOMG Without Buying Any Shares in the Company

On the March 19 broadcast of MBC’s variety program, “Radio Star,” Simon D appeared as one of the guests.

On the show, the rapper talked about how he became partners with Park Jae Bum (Jay Park) and a co-CEO of the new hip-hop label, AOMG.

Simon D introduced himself as a hip-hop label CEO and explained he joined Park Jae Bum as a partner.

MC Kim Gura asked, “Did Park Jae Bum invest a lot of money?” and Simon D answered, “He had already established the label before I joined.”

He was then asked how many shares he has in the company to which Simon D answered, “My existence in itself is a big share. Jae Bum said me joining him was enough. We’ll discuss the shares gradually.”

Aside from his business ventures, Simon D also talked about his ex-girlfriend Lady Jane and the diss battle involving his former Supreme Team member, E-Sens.

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B1A4’s Baro Interviewed for “Infinity Challenge” Cheerleading Team

A representative of MBC’s variety program, “Infinity Challenge” revealed B1A4’s Baro interviewed to participate in the show’s cheerleading team; however, no decision has been made.

According to the rep on March 20, “Baro and many other celebrities interviewed to be part of the cheerleading team. However, the final members have not been confirmed.”

The rep also added, “The members of the cheerleading team will be chosen soon. We will announce the team members as soon as the decision is made.”

As mentioned by the representative, many celebrities including Baro interviewed for the cheerleading team. “Infinity Challenge” is making plans to go to Brazil to cheer for the Korean soccer team for the World Cup, which will be held in June. The “Infinity Challenge” cast members along with new additions to the cheerleading team will be joining the show.

Infinity Challenge airs every Saturday at 6:20 PM KST.

Stayed tuned for more updates!

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“Angel Eyes” Drops First Trailer feat. Gu Hye Sun, Lee Sang Yoon, Kang Ha Neul, and Nam Ji Hyun

This is the moment many fans are waiting for!

On March 20, SBS released the first trailer for drama “Angel Eyes” showing the younger and adult versions of main characters Yoon Su Wan and Park Dong Joo. Nam Ji Hyun and Kang Ha Neul play the younger roles while Gu Hye Sun and Lee Sang Yoon will take over the baton as the characters grow up.

“Angel Eyes” is about a man and a woman who are each other’s first loves, but get separated at childhood due to a painful family situation and meet again 12 years later. Gu Hye Sun’s character Yoon Su Wan is a passionate emergency medical technician who is known not only by the fire department, but also by the local hospital. She was blind, but was able to start a new life after receiving a corneal transplantation.

“Angel Eyes” is the followup drama after “Thrice Married Woman” and will premiere on April. “Boys Over Flowers” writer Yoon Ji Ryun will be working on the script and “Will It Snow On Christmas?” PD Choi Moon Shik will be directing.

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SM Entertainment Reportedly Being Investigated for Tax Fraud, Agency Gives Official Statement

On March 20, a Korean new site reported that Korean entertainment powerhouse SM Entertainment was being investigated by the National Tax Service for fraud and tax evasion in the millions of USD. In response, SM Entertainment released an official statement denying any wrong doings or that it is being specially investigated. 

SM Entertainment said, “Reports that SM has been evading taxes on off shore accounts is unfounded. The company is being audited normally, as it should be following the 2009 audit.” The representative also asked people stop spreading the groundless rumors. 

On March 18, the Seoul Tax Bureau sent over 30 staff members to the SM headquarters to collect documents and books for their investigation. Other reports are noting that if it was a regular tax audit, the company would have been notified at least 10 days in advance, but for this investigation SM Entertainment was notified the day of.

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MBLAQ Release Suave Individual Photos and Track List for “Broken” Comeback

Boy group MBLAQ released individual teaser photos and their track list for their upcoming mini album, “Broken” through their agency’s official Twitter account.

The individual photos show each member dressed in classy and vintage suits for a very suave look. Particularly, the group’s youngsters Mir and Thunder exude manly charisma. The images also have a ripped paper visual affect, to go with the mini album’s title, “Broken.”

The track list reveals that their main track, “Like a Man” was written by singer Wheesung. The song will be about the broken feelings a man feels after parting with the one that he loved. 

Wheesung said about the track, “MBLAQ is the only male group that I wanted to give a song to, so it was a pleasure to work with them on the album. I am thankful for MBLAQ for conveying the feelings that I wanted from this track.”

MBLAQ will release their mini album and the music video for “Like a Man” on March 24. The group will also have a comeback showcase the same day. 

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Suzy Makes Surprise Appearance at Yoo Jae Suk’s New Variety Show “I Am a Man”

Expectations are rising for KBS2′s latest variety program “I Am a Man“ as recent news about Suzy‘s sudden appearance on the first episode have emerged on the internet.

“I Am a Man” is described as a men’s program with manly entertainment for men, and even the slogan states, “Women, don’t watch.” Led by Nation’s MC Yoo Jae Suk, female guests will be invited to the show every week. To launch the show with a must-see episode, miss A member and Nation’s First Love Suzy has participated in the filming.

According to a participant of the show, the star entered the set without any prior notice, surprising all MCs and the audience of 250 ordinary male students.

Suzy was given a task to look for her ideal type among the audience, and she even handed flowers to the young men. Some lucky ones were able to snap a photo together with her. A photo taken during the filming was recently uploaded on an online discussion board, gaining a lot of attention from fans.

“I Am a Man” will air its pilot episode on April 9.

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