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07.12.2008 The movie is complete! Now all we need to do is go watch it... in January 2009. Rain will attend this first public press release this 24th in San Diego California. This hot film carries Rain's name (Jeong Ji-hoon) along side Director James McTeigue. Many are excited to see Rain in front of the American public that day. Let's be proud! [ SOURCE: cynews.cyworld.com ]

07.10.2008 "First Wives' Club", a popular drama series on KBS TV, has maintained its number one position for two straight months. Viewers are now asking whether or not the drama series will exceed a viewer rating of 40 percent.According to AGB Nielson Media Research, "First Wives' Club" recorded a nationwide viewer rating of 34.1 percent--37.2 percent in Seoul and 37 percent in the greater metropolitan area. The drama series is currently the only TV program with a viewer rating of over 30 percent.SBS predicted that the viewer rating will climb higher to the 40-percent range.With the full-fledged revenge of the wives having started, the show has been extended from 80 episodes to 104 episodes and will conclude through late September. [ SOURCE: english.kbs.co.kr ]

07.10.2008 The lovely movie star Kim Min-hee who starred in "My Love" is returning to the screens through the KBS 2TV drama "Date, Marry" as the main character.The drama will be aired this August on Mondays and Tuesdays.Wait! One thing interesting is that she volunteered to be paid 20% less than what was contracted. Many actors and actresses like Cha Seung-won, Kim Hye-soo, Lee Beom-soo, and more asked the same thing when they were casted for movies. [ SOURCE: cynews.cyworld.com ]

07.10.2008 The skilled actor Kim Myeong-min has changed into a conductor for the new MBC drama "Beethoven Virus".Kim Myeong-min will take the lead role as Kang Ma-eh, the orchestra maestro.This drama is the first Korean professional music based drama that will film about the orchestra and complications within it.Its director has produced MBC "Damo" and SBS "Fashion 70s".Kim Myeong-min is shown very charismatic and serious. He is back after 3 years and will start shooting the drama this 14th."Beethoven Virus" will also star Lee Ji-ah, Jang Geun-seok, and Lee Han-wi. [ SOURCE: cynews.cyworld.com ]

07.10.2008 She came to the 7th Mishangjen Short-Films Festival. Ha Ji-won showed up with Kim Joo-hyeok, Kim Hye-na, and Cha Soo-yeon as the guest judges.Her clean cut white formal pants, a white inner top vest, with a Barbie doll-like hot pink clutch, bracelet, and sandals give her a perfect career-look! [ SOURCE: cynews.cyworld.com ]

07.10.2008 Movie star Kim Yoon-jin's recent purchase of a home in LA is a hot topic among the Korean population. The resident is a combination of a luxiourious condo and hotel where the Korean politician Byeon Yang-gyoon and Sin Jeong-ah stayed before their scandal.The residence is a luxurious Summit On The Sixth which they are proud to have Kim Yoon-jin also agree to model for their marketing. [ SOURCE: cynews.cyworld.com ]

07.10.2008 Actor Lee Joon-ki, who is currently shooting the SBS drama series "Iljimae", is receiving significant support from his fans.According to the actor's management agency, Lee's fanclub "Lee Joon-ki Gallery" recently visited the production crew on location with 120 goodie bags and snacks.Each goodie bag contained useful items such as a towel, T-shirt, ice pack, cell phone accessory and socks. Prior to the surprise visit, the fan club also organized a barbeque party on location for the cast and staff of the show.Lee showed his deep appreciation by promising to deliver a great performance until the very last episode and thanked his fans for their constant support. [ SOURCE: english.kbs.co.kr ]

07.09.2008 'Yonsama' aka Bae Yong-joon is in New York!After finishing the MBC drama "The Legend" and promotions in Japan, Bae Yong-joon is enjoying his rest at New York.His hobby is photography and going to the gym. He also loves to stroll around the city in casual style clothing. It's his first free time after filming dramas for three years.His company says that there was a photoshoot in NY that intrigued this actor to return to this city. Of course, he would like the freedom because in Asia, everyone recognizes him!The actor has no plans made for any new project, but there is a possibility he might star in a drama based on the Japanese cartoon, "Tears Of A God". [ SOURCE: media.daum.net ]

07.07.2008 Remember when she got married last October? Well, 6 months after her marriage, she is expecting!Beautiful Kim Hee-seon is enjoying her late night dates with her husband. Those who saw her say she's still gorgeous and is caring a lot about prenatal training.Many fans are congratulating on her first baby. She was going to take part in a drama later this year, however, because of her pregnancy her fans must wait until next year to see her back on the screens. [ SOURCE: kr.news.yahoo.com ]

07.07.2008 MBC drama "When It's At Night" aired today Kim Seon-ah and Lee Dong-geon's deep kiss scenes are the talk of the town.It wasn't just once.. but twice!Cho-hee(Kim Seon-ah) was grateful to Beom-sang(Lee Dong-geon) for helping her find the lost artifact so she decided to buy him some drinks. But, when they're both under the influence and seated next to each other... with a few glances at each other, they kissed! But it was in Beom-sang's dream.The second time came around when Cho-hee declared that she never could see him as a man. And that got him competitive! He grabbed her by the arm and gave her a smooch.This definitely stirrs jealousy among the women species. The fans fell in love with Beom-sang's tough manly leadership. [ SOURCE: media.daum.net ]

07.07.2008 She is so blessed! Do you know why?Wouldn't you be if you were to taste every single dish that's been cooked from different provinces and those fit for the king?Nam Sang-mi should be so happy even to have her drama "Gourmet" be the number one drama viewed!This lovely star is enjoying her character as a reporter on the food column which allows her to taste and write reviews on each food cooked in the drama. Even the staff are jealous of her!On the episode aired July 7th, there is a scene where the table is full of food that Kim Rae-won has cooked for her. Even if it isn't palace food, she is sure lucky to have all her meals in time."Gourmet" takes the actors around the country to look for more dishes that are to be 'reviewed' for the drama. Nam Sang-mi is surely enjoying her work traveling, tasting good food, and gaining popularity through this! [ SOURCE: media.daum.net ]

07.07.2008 Our beloved movie star Jang Dong-gun is coming back through "Earth" directed by Lee Myeong-se this September.Jang Dong-gun's working with this director is special because it was his movie, "Nowhere To Hide" in 1999 that brought attention to this star's talents.He will be narrating for the 'atmosphere' based movie that contains beautiful scenes. Jang Dong-geun is also busily finishing up his part in the Hollywood movie "Laundry Warrior" as he is recording for "Earth". His deep and apealing voice brings more depth and seriousness to the movie.This adventurous movie will take us to Germany, Japan, France, and more chasing after life on earth. [ SOURCE: cynews.cyworld.com ]

07.07.2008 Since his entry into the Hollywood movie market, singer and actor Rain has been a busy man. He has finally announced that he will be returning to the music business this September.Rain held an official event with his Japanese fan club, "The Cloud", on June 30th at the Tokyo Dome JCB Hall. He announced at the event that he would return as the "singing Rain" with an album for Asian fans "possibly as soon as September".At the fan meeting, Rain performed his hit songs, "I Do", "How to Avoid the Sun" and "Instead of Saying Good-bye".June 25th was Rain's 26th birthday and "The Cloud" fans had prepared a song and cake for him that night, for which Rain graciously thanked them."Besides the fan event, Rain will give an interview on the hit Fuji TV program "Cho Nan Kang 2", according to one of Rain's agents. The agent said, "He is also planning on bringing his fans a song in Japanese towards the end of the year".Rain has been in Berlin, Germany, for the past four months working on the shoot for the Hollywood film "Ninja Assassin". As soon as the filming is finished, the singer and actor is planning to hold a fan event in Korea. [ SOURCE: english.kbs.co.kr ]

07.05.2008 Kim Ha-neul, well-known from the hit drama "On Air" visited Italy recently for 6 days.She has been filming for a show "On Style: Kim Ha-neul's Travel Diary in Italy" when she was interviewed by a local reporter!The program is called "Channel La Sete" in which the reporter was intrigued by her fashionable poise. The reporter said that he thought she fit well with the cultural city of Firenze. He found out later that she was a popular actress in Korea and asked for a formal interview.He also said that she was as beautiful as the world-wide popular stars like Paris Hilton and Sienna Miller! He also became interested in her movie and dramas because her Asian beauty was very charismatic! The reporter asked her about her fashion "know-hows" and her thoughts in traveling Italy. [ SOURCE: media.daum.net ]

07.05.2008 He's been the good guy for 17 years, don't you think its time he takes a break?Yes, our hot movie star Lee Byeong-Heon has returned with Jeong Woo-seong and Song Kang-ho through the movie "The Good, The Bad, The Weird".He will be taking on the role of Chang-ih, he said that this was a new challenge and opened up a new world through this experience.After this movie, many said that this character has made his eye contact fearful.It cost about 20,000,000,000 Won to film this movie in 11 countries! This movie has also been invited to the Toronto Film Festival, Galasection! [ SOURCE: cynews.cyworld.com ]

07.05.2008 It's about Choseon in 1448 where the King Sae Jong tries to make his land independent through his newly and secretly developed rocket. However, he must fight against those who won't let him succeed to free his people.The title is "War of Innovation" and his has great casts: Han Eun-jeong, Jeong Jae-yeong, and Heo Joon-ho!It will be released this August 18th and more updates will be coming soon about this movie! [ SOURCE: movie.naver.com ]

07.04.2008 Actor Park Shin-yang of the "Lovers in Paris" and "War of Money" fame has filed a lawsuit for unpaid wage against the production company of "War of Money".According to the Seoul District Prosecutors' Office, Park's agency sued the production company for 340 million won or nearly 325 thousand US dollars in unpaid wage. Park claimed that he has not been paid for four episodes of "War of Money". At first, sixteen episodes were planned for this drama, but the stellar ratings topping 30% prompted the production company to extend it for another four episodes. Park solidified his position as a hit maker by perfecting his role as a ruthless loan shark in the drama and won high acclaims from both critics and fans.Park's agency claimed in the lawsuit that Park's acting fee was set at 620 million won (almost 600,000 dollars) for the extra four episodes, but the production company only paid half of it. [ SOURCE: world.kbs.co.kr ]

07.04.2008 Actress Park Min-yeong returns to the small screen in the 9-year comeback of KBS 2TV's "Hometown Legends". Park will play a Gumiho.The 2008 "Gumiho" is based on the story of the Gumiho-bloodline throughout the generations, and no one knows who will transform into the next Gumiho. Park Min-yeong plays the part of "Myeong-ok", the youngest daughter at the Lee household. She's a bright character who brings a light to the otherwise dark atmosphere of the family. [ SOURCE: world.kbs.co.kr ]

07.04.2008 We all know him from the popular sitcom "High Kick!" Jeong Il-woo will be appearing in the first episode of "Secret of Keke Island" !Aren't you excited?He will be the good-looking troublemaker Lee Yoon-ho to connect the two sitcoms. Yoon-ho's trademark, riding the motorcycle will be in that episode as well.In addition, Yoon-ho's mother Park Hae-mi will appear in "Secret of Keke Island" as the younger sister of Park Hae-chool(Ahn Seok-hwan), president of the daily homeshopping company.The sitcom will be filmed in Incheon and Seoul, many times on the Incheon Island. Its first episode is aired on the 21st. [ SOURCE: kr.news.yahoo.com ]

07.04.2008 One of the leading actors of "The Good, The Bad, The Weird", Jeong Woo-seong confessed that he broke up with his girlfriend of 10 years.He didn't tell the specifics of his relationship and would rather keep it private. He said that he isn't interested in getting married anytime soon.His fans know that he had a girlfriend who was older than him since his debut. However, he never revealed who she was.Jeong also said that he missed the right timing for marriage. And as of now, he would rather stay single and focus on his career.His movie, "The Good, The Bad, The Weird" will be released this 17th.He has been asked to star in a drama based on a Japanese comic "City Hunter" and is optimistic about it. The fans are eager to hear what other projects he will be doing now that the movie is completed. [ SOURCE: cynews.cyworld.com ]

07.03.2008 Hallyu star Song Hye-kyo teams up with Michelle Yeoh from "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" and "Memories of a Geisha" fame to target the Asian public.According to the film magazine "Variety", Song recently signed a contract with Stella Entertainment, located near Taiwan, for her work overseas.Stella Entertainment was established by Yeoh, Terrance Chang (who produced "Mission: Impossible 2" and "Face-Off") and entertainment agent David Tang.Variety magazine wrote that "Song Hye-kyo became extremely popular [with the Asian public] after co-starring with Rain in the TV drama, 'Full House'. She also starred in 'My Girl and I', as well as 'Hwangjinyi'. She was also cast in the director Son Soo-peom's independent film which was also his U.S.A. debut, 'Fetish'."Song also signed a new contract with Eden Nine, the Korean agency representing Won Bin. Won Bin and Song both plan on more active participation in the Asian entertainment industry. [ SOURCE: english.kbs.co.kr ]

07.02.2008 The actor Yeon Jeong-hoon, starred in "Sweet Dream" and "Daddy-Long-Legs" became a guardian angel for a 9-year-old boy Lee Jong-hyeon who has Hydrocephalus.Hydrocephalus is a disease in which the brain has too much water; thus, requiring surgery. Jong-hyeon had about 20 surgeries because of this and because the skull's deformation caused by this illness. The boy had once said to the "Make A Wish" organization that it's hard to make friends and wishes to become closer with his classmates."Make A Wish" organization is in over 30 countries dedicated to makes wishes come true for children suffering various diseases. Their goal is to help over 300 children with incurable diseases.Awaiting to start filming for the new MBC drama "East of Eden", Yoon Jeong-hoon has decided to help Jong-hyeon after hearing his story. He has invited Jong-hyeon and 15 other children to a special party and a children's musical, "Van Gogh and Sunflower Boy".The actor said that he wants to be a bit of a help to a child with so much struggles. He wishes that this could help Jong-hyeon's innocent heart will open up to his classmates to become good friends. [ SOURCE: cynews.cyworld.com ]