Friday, 18 April 2014

Can You Tell the Difference Between Sohee and EXO’s Xiumin?

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They’ve been known to look alike, but Sohee‘s and EXO‘s Xiumin‘s uncanny resemblance is quite noticeable when compared side by side. Some of the major features that have highlighted the similarities had to do with the cat-like facial features. As both Sohee and Xiumin are known for their monolid eyes, arched brows, and chubby cheeks, it’s no wonder that the two have constantly been compared for their similarities.

Furthermore, when placed side by side, you can’t help but do a double take to distinguish the two apart from each other. With the EXO members even agreeing to the resemblance on a past “Weekly Idol” appearance, it would be a hilarious moment if the two were ever to be seen standing next to each other. 

source:soompi

Lee Joon Used to Be a Wig Model Before His Debut?

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Lee Joon of MBLAQ recently revealed that he used to be a model in the past, and not just any model, but a wig model.

On the April 15 episode of MNet’s “Beatles Code 3D,” the photos of Lee Joon modeling were unveiled by the MCs.

MC Shindong asked the guests, “Is there someone who has worked since a young age?” and Lee Joon was the first brave one to answer, “I appeared on the movie ‘Ninja Assassin‘ before my debut.”

When asked to reveal what he did before that, the idol confessed, “Stuff like home shopping… I even worked as a fitting model for wigs.” Hearing this, Shindong grabbed photos proving this and revealed old pictures of Lee Joon showcasing a variety of wigs. 

Even though the photos are taken before his debut, his good looks and charming smile look exactly the same. He explained, “These were taken when I was 20 years old.”

Shindong continued, “How much did you earn?” to which Lee Joon replied, “My hourly wage was around 40,000won (~40USD). It was a very satisfying part-time job.” As others expressed their envy over the high salary, MC Jang Dong Min could not help but joke, “They must be waiting for you to turn bald.”

MC Shin Dong Yup said to Lee Joon, “I heard you went to many auditions before debuting, but surprisingly, you were rejected every time.” The idol revealed the reason behind this, “They focused on my appearance, and told me that my eyes are too far apart. They told me that my eyes will look even more far apart on camera, so I massaged my nose [to make it more defined], but it didn’t help.”

Shin Dong Yup caused everyone to burst in laughter as he said, “You should have done that at a young age. I did it and turned out like this. One day my nose became higher, but my eyes were cornered. That was when I realized that if you get one thing, you will lose something else.”

source:soompi

ZE:A’s Park Hyung Sik and Kahi to Meet as Lovers in “Bonnie & Clyde”

ZE:A’s Park Hyung Sik and Kahi to Meet as Lovers in “Bonnie & Clyde”

ZE:A’s Park Hyung Sik and Kahi will be meeting as lovers in the “Bonnie & Clyde” musical. The two actors attended a press conference for the musical on April 16, where they released a still cut of the couple, which shows Kahi leaning on Park Hyung Sik, who is hugging her from behind. The photo is garnering a lot of interest from fans, especially as the two actors are 11 years apart in age.

The “Bonnie & Clyde” musical is based on the love and adventures of the outlaw couple, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow, set during the Great Depression in the United States. The play started on April 15, and performances will be held through June 29 at the BBC Art Center in Sinsa-dong.

source:soompi

Song Ji Hyo Is the Rising Star of Hallyu in China

Song Ji Hyo Is the Rising Star of Hallyu in China

After charming the audience with her humble personality and skillful acting, actress Song Ji Hyo has become one of the hottest Hallyu stars in Chinese-speaking countries.

It all begun with “Running Man.” Together with Yoo Jae Suk, Kim Jong Kook, Haha, and other male members, Song Ji Hyo has entertained the viewers through a number of hilarious episodes. The cast members have travelled around Asia to greet their local fans, and the responses have been particularly hot in China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong.

Recently, Song Ji Hyo has gained popularity through her role on “Emergency Couple.” The drama has been sold to ten countries so far, proving its overseas appeal, and the download rates in Chinese-speaking countries have been extremely high. The sweet love story drew in viewers episode after episode, not to mention the charm of the independent but lovable character played by Song Ji Hyo.

Director Lee Jae Eun of C-JeS Entertainment commented, “In addition to various events in China, we have received offers to hold fan meetings, which is unusual for an actress. In addition, we have received more inquiries regarding ‘CHO.2′ snapbacks, which Song Ji Hyo helped to design, after the local fans have become aware of them.”

As Chinese Hallyu fans are known for having a soft spot for historical dramas, Song Ji Hyo’s past works such as “Jumong” and “Gyebaek“ are gaining attention as well. As a result, locally produced historical dramas are showing their interest in casting the talented actress, and we can expect her to pursue a career outside of Korea very soon.

source:soompi

Lee Jun Ki and Yoo Yeon Suk to postpone their fanmeetings in condolences for the ferry accident


Actors Lee Jun Ki and Yoo Yeon Suk to join the mourning of the ferry accident by postponing their own fan meetings. 

Yoo Yeon Suk was scheduled to have a fan meeting called "2014 Spring, and Yoo Yeon Suk" on April 20th at 2pm kst at Baekam Art Hall in Samsung-dong. His agency said,"Rather than progressing with the event we decide to postpone it to show our condolence to all the victims". 

For Lee Jun Ki, the agency announced that his upcoming birthday fan meeting "Dreaming" on April 19th at Olympic Park Wooki Finance Art Hall will also be temporarily postponed. 

source:daily kpop news

ToHeart and NC.A decide to postpone fansigning event on April 19


ToHeart and NC.A who have fansigning schedules on April 19 both postpone to join the second day of mourning for the ship tragedy occurred yesterday.

Meeting with fans with a heavy heart due to the pain, Toheart's Woohyun and Key postpone their April 19 and 20 fansigning schedules. They notified their fans through a post on their website and is going to inform them the changed dates in the future.

On the other hand, NC.A's agency, JJ Holic media posted the notice on N.CA's Facebook page, "We are mourning for the ferry sank in Jindo that occurred on April 16. We apologize to cancel NC.A's fansign scheduled on 19th. Victims who are missing, we pray for your safe return."

Toheart and NC.A are both asking for their fans' understanding for this sudden change of schedules.

source:daily kpop news

FIESTAR postpone comeback date to join the mourning for the ship tragedy


FIESTAR postpone their comeback to sympathize and mourn after the ship tragedy occurred yesterday.

A very unfortunate news has broken out on April 16, after a South Korea ferry sank on its way to Jeju leaving 6 people dead and almost 290 passengers missing , including high school students missing.

Prior to this, FIESTAR agency told StarNews on 17, "FIESTAR is going to release new single on April 25 and the full scale promotional activities which scheduled to start on 23rd are all postponed." Adjusting to later date than the original plan.

The group is coming back with five members after Cheska's withdrawal last month. Hope fans can patiently wait for Jei, CaoLu, Linzy, Hyemi, and Yezi's comeback.

May the souls of deceased rest in peace and we also pray for faster rescue of those who are missing.

source: daily kpop news

IU to postpone the ticketing for her upcoming theatre concert due to the ferry accident


IU to join in the mourning of the ferry tragedy by postponing the ticketing for her upcoming concert at Sogang University. 

Her upcoming concert at Sogang University was previously scheduled to open the ticketing today on April 17th. A representative from the agency said,"We sincerely apologize for all the fans who have been waiting for the ticketing to open. In addition, for everyone who is still missing in the ferry accident, we are also wishing for you all to come back safely" 

For more information, IU is going to hold concert at Sogang University's Mary Hall with a concept as a small theatre performance, and the purpose to to interact more with the audience while providing quality music. 

source:daily kpop news

Infinite Hints at Nearing Comeback with “Last Romeo” Website and Posters

Infinite Hints at Nearing Comeback with “Last Romeo” Website and Posters

Attention all Inspirits, we have new updates on Infinite‘s upcoming comeback!

On April 17, the official homepage of Infinite underwent a complete transformation, and the visitors are now met with a simple black-and-white message saying “Infinite Season 2.” Written beneath the text is “Last Romeo,” which has raised the anticipation for the group’s previously announced comeback.

Fans are now wondering the meaning behind the sudden change, and many are leaning towards “Last Romeo” being the name of Infinite’s title track. So far, there have been no official statements by Infinite’s agency, but according to the teaser video released two weeks ago, the comeback will take place this month.

In addition, mysterious posters around Seoul have caught the fans’ eyes. A video taken at the Hongdae subway station shows the clean promotional posters on the walls, which can only mean that the comeback is not far away.

source:soompi