Plays Flourishing Again, Musicals Waning

July 25, 2010

A scene from the play "Take Care of My Mom", presented by the Seensee Musical Company, which was put on stage earlier this yea

Since the smashing success of "The Phantom of the Opera" prompted the rise of local musical productions both in quality and quantity in 2001, the lavish shows have been dominating the theater industry. Plays have been overshadowed by the…...see more

Wonder Girls Reality TV To Air

July 25, 2010

The fourth season premiere of the reality television program featuring the Wonder Girls will air on Thursday, MTV announced Monday.

"MTV Wonder Girls" introduces the girl band's promotional activities and everyday life in the United States, such as at their New York home and studio.

The new season is also scheduled to feature the Wonder Girls' upcoming performance in Malaysia on Saturday. The…...see more

Waitressing Abroad A Dream Job For N.Korean Women

July 25, 2010

A beautiful waitress at a North Korean restaurant in Siem Reap, Cambodia has gained near-celebrity status in South Korea after a picture in which she resembles popular actress Kim Tae-hee was posted on the Internet.

Waitressing abroad is seen as a dream job among North Korean women and only those from good family backgrounds are selected, Open Radio for North Korea reported on Sunday. "The waitress probably…...see more

First 3D Drama To Air In September

July 25, 2010

Production on the nation's first 3D drama is currently underway, bringing the 3D boom from movies and sports to soap operas.

MBC Production on Sunday announced, "We are currently shooting the entire first episode of the third season of 'Chosun Police Season 3' in 3D. Households with 3D TVs will be able to enjoy it in 3D on cable channel MBC DramaNet or the Skylife 3D test channel"....see more

Actress Lee Young-ae: 'I Will Become Mother'

July 25, 2010

Star Actor Lee Young-ae (39) will become a mother after one year of marriage.

A spokesperson for Lee Young-ae's agency, Storm S Company, delivered the announcement on July 23, saying, "Lee Young-ae is expecting a baby. Further details will be announced later". The spokesperson said, "She needs to be careful in the early stages of pregnancy, so we will tell you more exact information later".

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Koo Hye-seon's First Feature Pic "Magic - 2010" Invited To JIMFF

July 25, 2010

Official poster for Koo Hye-seon's film "Magic - 2010"

Korean actress Koo Hye-seon will be presenting her first feature film "Magic - 2010" at the 6th Jecheon International Music & Film Festival (JIMFF) next month, according to her agency YG Entertainment (YG) on Monday.

YG announced in a press release that actress-turned-director has been invited to show her film…...see more

BoA Shoots New Music Video In 3D With "Avatar" Creators

July 25, 2010

Korean pop singer BoA

Korean singing sensation BoA has recently completed shooting a music video for her upcoming new single "Hurricane Venus" in 3D format with the help of creators of the smash hit 3D pic "Avatar", according to agency SM Entertainment (SM) on Monday.

SM explained in a press release that the singer collaborated with Samsung Electronics…...see more

Big Bang Honored With UN "Global Unity" Award

July 25, 2010

Members of Big Bang during the "Asia-Pacific Global Tolerance with Music 2010" concert with their "Global Unity" award

K-pop idols Big Bang was honored with the United Nations' "Global Unity" award over the weekend, according to their agency YG Entertainment.

YG announced in a press release that the boys were handed the "Global Unity" award on July 24 during the…...see more

Ji Jin-hee, Han Hyo-joo Appointed Ambassadors For Population

July 25, 2010

Ji Jin-hee and Han Hyo-joo

From left, actor Ji Jin-hee and actress Han Hyo-joo, named honorary ambassadors of this year's Population and Housing Census, pose at the appointment ceremony held at the Press Center in Seoul, South Korea on July 26, 2010.

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What Is Rain's Height?

July 25, 2010

There have been doubts about Rain's height listed on his profile.......see more

Kim Hyun-joong Is Top Commercial Model

July 25, 2010

Kim Hyun-joong signed a contract with a beauty product brand.......see more

Choi Philip Stars As Cameo In "Head"

July 25, 2010

Choi Philip is starring in "Head" for no pay.......see more

Song Hye-kyo Is Candidate For New Movie

July 25, 2010

Director Lee Jeong-hyang of "The Way Home" will come back with a new movie.

Song Hye-kyo is studying the scenario ......see more

Lee Min-ho On A Hike

July 25, 2010

Lee Min-ho showed pictures of him relaxing on his twitter.......see more

Singer Rain Lashed Over Stock Sell-off

July 24, 2010

Singer Rain, whose real name is Jung Ji-hoon, has been blamed by minority shareholders and the pubic as the recent sell-off of his firm's shares has incurred huge losses for them.

Individuals who invested in J-Tune, an entertainment company that Jung established by capitalizing on his fame, are calling for an investigation into him on suspicion of breach of trust after its stock prices suffered a freefall…...see more

"Bread, Love And Dreams" Stays At No. 1 For Fourth Week

July 24, 2010

Korean actor Yoon Si-yoon from No. 1 show in the country "Bread, Love and Dreams"

KBS drama "Bread, Love and Dreams" remained the most-watched television show in the country last week, hanging onto the No. 1 spot on viewership ratings charts for the fourth consecutive week.

Figures by TNmS (Total National Multimedia Statistics) and AGB Nielsen Media Research…...see more

"Inception" Bows Into Korean Box Office At No. 1

July 24, 2010

Hollywood action film "Inception"

Hollywood action film "Inception" successfully bowed into the Korean box office at No. 1 over the weekend, taking the top spot from Korean thriller "Moss".

The Korean Box Office System (KOBIS) revealed on Monday that "Inception", which premiered in local theaters on July 21, brought in......see more

MBLAQ Mir's Sister Ko Eun-ah Apologizes For Bar Fight

July 24, 2010

Actress Ko Eun-ah

Actress Ko Eun-ah, also the older sister of boy band MBALQ member Mir, has apologized for getting into a fight at a bar over the weekend.

Through a message posted after Sunday midnight in the 'Diary' segment of her social networking website Cyworld homepage, Ko wrote she is "sorry for being unbecoming as a public…...see more

Jang Nara, Top Star In China

July 23, 2010

Jang Nara showed off her popularity in China.......see more

Nam Gyoo-ri Reveals Pictures

July 23, 2010

Singer and actress Nam Gyoo-ri revealed pictures of herself at Jeju Island.......see more