Girl’s Day Clarifies Rumors About Their Charity Concert

Girl group Girl’s Day clarified rumors about their first solo concert. 

Girl’s Day held their very first solo concert on July 13, bringing out 2000 fans. They announced that the profits from the tickets will all proceed to an international children’s charity organization, Plan Korea.

However, some accused the group of using the charity concert as just a publicity stunt. The tickets were only 10000 won (approximately 10 USD) and they questioned whether there would be any money left to donate after covering the concert production costs.

To this accusation, a representative from Girl’s Day’s agency announced, “the production costs will be covered by the company. The 14,000,000 won from the concert, 5,000,000 won from the merchandise sales, and money raised from other activities will total up to 30,000,000 won (approximately 30,000 USD), which will all be donated to Plan Korea.

Currently, Girl’s Day are the spokespeople for the international charity organization Plan Korea. They released their latest mini album on July 14, and are topping various charts with their single “Darling.”   

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Super Junior M to Travel Korea with Chinese Fans for Their New TV Show

Super Junior M recently held a press conference for their upcoming reality television show, “Super Junior M’s Guest House.“ 

“Super Junior M’s Guest House” is a reality TV show where the seven members of Super Junior M, Ryeowook, Kyuhyun, Donghae, Zhoumi, Eunhyuk, Sungmin, and Henry, travel Korea with their Chinese fans. 

During the press conference held on July 14, members of Super Junior M offered various witty answers to the questions asked by the reporters.

When asked whether Super Junior M was planning on traveling with their Korean fans, Eunhyuk answered, saying, “We were not aware that the Korean fans would be disappointed. If they indeed are, we can have another program with a different broadcasting channel to travel with our Korean fans.” 

He also added that they are in the process of preparing for their seventh album. 

“Super Junior M’s Guest House” is a joint collaboration between SBS and Youku Todou. It will air on SBS’ cable channels in September. 

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BTOB and Jung Joon Young Team Up Against “A Song For You” MCs Kangin, Amber, and Sungjae in Chicken Battle for Show’s Pilot Episode

Great news!

The third season of KBS’ music show “A Song For You” secured its timeslot, and the premiere date is now set for this Saturday, July 19 at 12:15 a.m. (KST).

“A Song For You” is not just any music program, but is coined a “Global Request Show” as the content is largely based on the contribution by foreign fans. The fans get to submit their stories and request songs to the guest ahead of the filming. During the episode recording, the musician watches the selected video submissions and later pick which song requests to fulfill.

Super Junior’s Kangin, f(x)’s Amber, and BTOB’s Yook Sungjae are the three MCs for this season. The guests for the pilot episode are singer Jung Joon Young and BTOB’s vocal line (Seo Eunkwang, Lee Changsub, Lim Hyunsik).

One of Jung Joon Young’s fans proposed that they play a game that requires a random element, so the guests immediately formed a team against the three MCs. The mission for the game is to eat the delicious marinated chicken while avoiding ones that are super spicy.

Jung Joon Young, a veteran of the “random games” due to his fixed appearance on KBS’ reality program “1 Night 2 Days,” gave his teammates some advice including “The bigger chicken are a bit dangerous,” and “Be careful of chicken with almond.”

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IU Reveals She Received Treatment for Bulimia on “Healing Camp”

Singer IU, who previously talked about receiving pressure from her family before she made her debut, continued sharing her personal battles and has revealed her very personal experience of battling with an eating disorder at the filming for the episode of the SBS show, “Healing Camp.” 

The episode, which will air later tonight, July 14, features the young singer, who really opens up. “My heart was empty. I always felt anxious after I made my debut and from a certain time, I filled the void through food,” said IU. “Rather than feeling good, I always had that feeling of anxiety thinking there’s still something lacking,” continued the singer.

“At that time, I ate until I threw up and I even sought treatment,” revealed IU. 

In this episode, IU also made some curious remarks, claiming that she is an “overrated singer” who really “cheated properly” with her latest album, “Flower Bookmark.”

Find out more about IU’s ordeal and what she really meant by the statements she made on the airing of “Healing Camp” tonight.

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INFINITE releases concept image for 'Be Back' comeback!

The boys of INFINITE have announced they will be making a comeback soon!

The title of their latest release will be 'Be Back', and judging from the released concept photo, it seems like they've stuck with what they do best - powerful, gritty music that is sure to set your inner soul on fire!

The comeback is scheduled for July 22. Are you ready for more INFINITE?

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Park Hae Jin to make his debut as a designer in China

Park Hae Jin will be making his debut as a designer!

He's the designer for the Chinese fashion brand V-modern. He'll have his first fashion show stage on the 17th with 50 models and actors at Beijing's JW Mariott Hotel. V-modern is a brand Park Hae Jin launched himself. For this event, he's invited all sorts of top-notch Chinese celebrities.

As the designer and not a celebrity, he'll be participating throughout the entire event starting at 1PM, greeting guests, talking to press, and running the show. 

How do you think he'll do as a designer?

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Haru Cries Thinking About Dad Tablo’s Safety on “Superman Returns”

A child’s love for her father cannot be denied. Even though Lee Haru is still young, the four-year-old daughter of Epik High‘s Tablo has captured the hearts of many for her sincere and touching expression of love for her father.

During the filming of the upcoming episode of the KBS 2TV variety show “Superman Returns,” the father and daughter tandem went on a trip to Yangpyeong.

While on the train, the two engaged in a fun and imaginative conversation starting with Haru talking about them catching a catfish and either making spicy stew with it or taking care of it in their home.

While talking, Haru had a wild thought: “Shall we eat a dolphin?” Tablo gently answered his daughter, “Dolphins are our friends so let’s just catch a shark and eat it,” and started to make Haru laugh. But Haru’s imagination even went further and tears soon started to form in the kid’s eyes. “No~ I think Dad will lose (to the shark),” Haru showed genuine concern for her father, Tablo.

Tablo, who was moved by her daughter who thinks of her father’s welfare, said to Haru, “Dad will win over the shark for you~.” However, even with Tablo’s assurance, Haru was still worried and continued saying, “No~ Even so, I think you’ll lose.”

See how Tablo manages to make Haru assured that he won’t lose to the sharks on the upcoming episode of “Superman Returns” which will air on July 13, 4:10 p.m.

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Two Sets of Twins, Four Times the Cute on “Superman Returns!”

On the July 13 broadcast of KBS 2TV’s variety program “Superman Returns,” the cameras captured Lee Hwi Jae’s twin boys, Seo Un and Seo Jun, spent more time together with S.E.S. Shoo’s twin girls, Ra Yool and Ra Hee.

During the broadcast, the two sets of twins continued to enjoy a fun playdate. After munching on some snacks, the four babies kept themselves entertained by dancing to music and playing with toys.

Because it has always been just the two of them, Seo Un and Seo Jun showed a lot of interest in Ra Yool and Ra Hee upon their entrance into Lee Hwi Jae’s home, and it appears that the feelings were mutual for Shoo’s twin daughters as well.

The two sets of twins exploded with cute charms and showed viewers that they were able to play and get along well with one another without crying.

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Girl’s Day Sweeps Music Charts with Newest Release “Darling”

Girl’s Day’s latest title track “Darling” from the group’s brand new mini album “Girl’s Day Everyday #4” has been sweeping the top spot across eight major music sites within seven hours of its release on July 14. These music charts include Melon, Bugs Music, Olleh, Soribada, Genie, Naver Music, Daum Music, and Monkey3.

Continuing the trend of their last hit title song “Something,” hit making team Duble Sidekick was in charge of producing Girl’s Day’s title track once again. “Darling” is a bright and lovely summer song with a catchy chorus and refreshing feel.

Ahead of the mini album release, the members held their first solo concert “Summer Party” since their debut, at AX-Korea on July 13, where they revealed a performance of “Darling” for the first time and earned a great response from the audience.

Watch the music video here: Girl’s Day Enjoys the Heat of Summer in “Darling” MV

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ZE:A’s Park Hyungsik to Leave “Real Men,” New Cast Member Still Undecided

To the disappointment of fans of the MBC variety program “Real Men,” it has been announced that ZE:A’s Park Hyungsik will be no longer be appearing on the show.

On July 14, PD Kim Min Jong told MBN Star, “Park Hyungsik will be leaving the program after shooting the final guerrilla training.”

The show’s PD continued, “We tried to make schedule adjustments, but ultimately, it was unsuccessful. He is also very disappointed about having to leave [‘Real Men’].”

On the topic of a new member to replace Hyungsik following his exit, the PD explained that there have not been any discussions yet and it is still undecided as of now.

Many viewers of the show are sad to see Park Hyungsik go, as he has received a lot of through “Real Men,” for his innocent yet passionate “baby soldier” image, as well as enthusiastic and hard working attitude toward the various difficult training he received on the show.  

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JYJ’s Junsu Gives a Behind the Scenes Preview of His Musical “Dracula”

There may be many Junsu fans around the world that won’t be able to see the star perform in his new musical, “Dracula,” so C-JeS Entertainment provided a clip of the singer performing a song from the production, titled “Loving You Keeps Me Alive.” He sings the song with musical actress Jung Sun Ah, who plays Mina in the production. 

According to the agency, this is the first Kim Junsu has released a video like this, showing him practicing for a musical number in the recording studio.

Following the singer’s popularity, over 80% of the seats for the shows he is appearing in has already been bought out. Kim Junsu’s first show will be on July 17 a the Seoul Art Center.

“Dracula” is Kim Junsu’s first Broadway musical, and it is “Dracula’s” first showing in Korea. It is composed by Frank Wildhorn and directed by David Swan. 

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Kwon Sang Woo and Choi Ji Woo’s “Temptation” Premieres Tonight + Stills from First Episode

Kwon Sang Woo – Choi Ji Woo fans rejoice! The old “Stairway to Heaven” couple hits the small screen tonight in the first episode for the new SBS drama “Temptation,” following the end of “Doctor Stranger.”

Stills of the first episode were recently revealed, showing Kwon Sang Woo and Park Ha Sun immersed in their respective characters, Cha Suk Hoon and Na Hong Joo. The two are at the beach, Kwon Sang Woo reading a letter from someone, after which they look completely defeated.

The “Temptation” production said, “The drama will pull you in from the start, so please stay tuned.”

“Tempation” is a drama about a man who’s pushed to his limit, when he makes a decision that he cannot take back for an offer that he can’t refuse. The drama premieres tonight (July 14) at 10PM (KST). Tune in to see what the letter on the beach was all about!

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Girls’ Generation’s YoonA Decides on Film Debut Instead of Korean Remake of “Nodame Cantabile”

In the end, YoonA, who received an offer to star in the Korean remake of “Nodame Cantabile,” declined the drama and will, instead, be taking on a Korea and China co-produced film.

YoonA recently notified the production company of the Korean remake of “Nodame Cantabile” (working Korean title “Cantabile Romance”) that she will not be taking up their offer. The idol-actress will be filming a Korean-Chinese production film titled “Zai Jian  Ani” as the heroine, Ani. Ani is described as a bright, bubbly, and eccentric character. Taiwanese actor Peng Yuyan (Eddie Peng) has been offered the lead male role.

As for “Cantabile Romance,” Joo Won, Dohee, and Bae Yoon Sik have been confirmed for the drama. 

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its really a good choice. at least she/they know she's capability. she will just go down to the hill if she take this role. 

Jun Ji Hyun’s Kloud Beer CF Accused of Plagiarizing Gucci Ad

“Man from the Stars” actress Jun Ji Hyun has gotten caught in the middle of another controversy, this time with Kloud beer, for which she is an exclusive advertising model. There have been comparisons made between the recent Kloud commercial starring Jun Ji Hyun and a Gucci commercial with Blake Lively, bringing up questions of plagiarism.

In terms of time, the Gucci ad was released much earlier, on August 16 of last year, whereas Kloud released theirs just this past May.

The first point of similarity is the introduction of the commercials, which feature the actresses looking out of a window at a night cityscape. Also a point of contention is the outfit choice for the actresses. Both are wearing mermaid-style gold sequin dresses with a scooped back and long sleeves. Even their hair is the same; both are styled in long, flowing waves.

However, Daehong Communications, the company that produced the Kloud ad, has denied the implications of plagiarism. An official said to Dispatch on July 14, “The Kloud ad is purely a creative work. It’s not plagiarism or an homage of any sort. We never saw the Gucci commercial while we were working on our ad.”

They explained further that it’s simply a similarity that arose from similar themes. “Honestly, the setup for a female making her entrance into a party is usually pretty similar. The gold dress was chosen simply because it is a beer ad.”

Watch the two commercials below and let us know what you think.  Are the similarities coincidences or not?

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[Announcement] Vote for Your Favorite K-Dramas and Celebs for “Seoul International Drama 2014”

There are three sub-categories within Outstanding Korean Drama: Drama, Actor, Actress.

Your vote will decide who will take home the crown in the respective categories and the competition again looks pretty fierce with big names on the nomination list!

Vote here: http://www.soompi.com/seoul-international-drama-awards-2014-vote/

You’ll be able to vote from July 14 (KST) – August 3 (KST) for the three categories once a day!

All the winners for the three sub-categories will be announced and honored at the awards ceremony on the evening of September 4 and will be televised live on SBS TV.

Who will be awarded with the top honors this year at SDA 2014? Rally up your fandoms and get ready for a big showdown!

VOTE NOW!