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Jay Park to Return with New Digital Single “I Like 2 Party”

Posted: 03 Jul 2013 01:05 AM PDT

Great news for Jaywalkers!

Jay Park will be releasing a digital single album  July 10 called, “I Like 2 Party.” The album will contain a total of four songs: title song “I Like 2 Party,” ‘Hot,” “Secret,” and “Let’s Get Back Together.” “I Like 2 Party” is composed and written by Jay Park himself and has already been previewd to the public as the ending song for the South Korean run of Will Smith‘s movie “After Earth.” Jay Park also worked with producer Cha Cha on this album, whom is he has previously worked with for his “Abandoned” track. 

Jay Park also released a teaser image (see above) for the digital single album which shows the singer sitting stylishly in shades and a suit, as if waiting for the party to start.

Who is ready to party with Jay Park?

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Lee Yeon Hee Goes Platinum Blonde for “Harper’s Bazaar”

Posted: 03 Jul 2013 12:39 AM PDT

Actress Lee Yeon Hee made a fresh new transformation into a pixie-cut, platinum blonde femme fatale!

Lee Yeo Hee rocked a blonde bob for a recent photo shoot for “Harper’s Bazaar” magazine.

She didn’t actually cut her hair that way but sported a wig for the shoot. Lee Yeon Hee says that it was her first time working in a blonde wig and was surprised to see how she looked.

Lee Yeon Hee executed the photo shoot with charisma and a fierce attitude that made her seem like a professional model. The photo shoot staff has been reported to be surprised at her professionalism of posing and understanding the concept of the shoot.

Sources commented, “This photo shoot transformed Lee Yeon Hee into an androgynous icon where she played between the lines of innocence and provocation.”

Check out the hot photos below!

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Kara’s Kang Ji Young Updates Fans From the Set of “Secret Love”

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 11:42 PM PDT

Kara's Kang Ji Young posed in a hospital gown in a recent photo.

On July 1, she posted a picture of herself on Twitter with the caption, "A big thank you to all the fans who came to visit me today on the set. It was a really hot day, but you came and took care of the staff for me. You guys are the best."

The photo shows Kang Ji Young in a hospital gown, facing the camera. Unlike her usual stage makeup for Kara’s performances, Kang Ji Young shows a pretty bare face. She still displays perfectly clear, porcelain skin. Instead of the sexy look, Kang Ji Young has an innocent and pure image in the photo.

Kang Ji Young

According to Newsen, netizens had various responses such as, "She looks really innocent," "I can't wait to see her drama," "Did she pour milk on her face?" "She has that 'girl next door' look," and "If there was a female patient like that in the hospital, the male patients would be all over her."

Kang Ji Young is currently filming for the "Secret Love," which is directed by Kim Tae Gyu who also led the hit drama "That Winter, the Wind Blows." "Secret Love" takes the form of a melodrama omnibus, with five episodes and each member of Kara starring in one episode each. With this picture, curiousity rises for the plot of Kang Ji Young’s episode. You can read the synopsis for Park Kyuri’s episode here and Goo Hara’s episode here.

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Jewelry Releases “Hot & Cold” MV Teaser Featuring ZE:A’s Hyung Sik

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 11:20 PM PDT

Girl group Jewelry has released the music video teaser for their upcoming single, "Hot & Cold," featuring ZE:A member Park Hyung Sik.

In the teaser, Hyung Sik has the members of Jewelry locked up and questioned. At the end, member Yewon daydreams that she and Hyung Sik almost share a kiss. 

Jewelry will be dropping their newest single "Hot & Cold" on July 5 through various online music sites. Their first stage will be tomorrow, July 4, on Mnet’s “M!Countdown.”

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[Breaking] Lee Hyori and Lee Sang Soon to Marry in September

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 10:47 PM PDT

Hot on the heels of one newly confirmed celebrity couple of Won Bin and Lee Na Young, long established couple Lee Hyori and Lee Sang Soon are reportedly getting married this year.

The news source Star News first reported today, July 3, that singer Lee Hyori and musician boyfriend Lee Sang Soon will be tying the knot in September of this year. According to the report, the two have already printed the wedding invitations. The two have been dating for around three years.

There are mixed reports on whether this is confirmed or not with with Lee Hyori’s agency but we will update when there is an official statement. 

Source: Star News, TV Daily

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Kim Jae Won Reveals Baby’s Nickname and His True Personality

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 10:33 PM PDT

Actor Kim Jae Won happily tied the knot on June 28 to his long-time, non-celebrity girlfriend who shares the same age.

He revealed at the press conference before the ceremony that his unborn child's nickname is Heaven. He explained, "I personally really like the word 'heaven.' My private company's name is also 'Made in Heaven.'"

Kim Jae Won continued, "Don't know if it will be a boy or girl, but we decided on the name Heaven as it suits both genders." He later added that he wished it could be a daughter.

He also participated in the recording of MBC's "Section TV-Entertainment News," which was aired on June 30. When asked what his real personality is like, Kim Jae Won responded, "My real personality is like a wild animal. Not just a 'real man,' but a 'real real man.'"

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Feel the Attraction with John Park’s “Baby” MV

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 10:16 PM PDT

Solo artist John Park has released a music video for the title song, "Baby," from his first full-length album, "Inner Child."

"Inner Child" contains eleven tracks, and is produced by John Park himself.  Five of the eleven tracks is also written and composed by John Park, making him a certified singer-songwriter. Other musicians such as Lee JukLee Sang SoonDynamic Duo's ChoizaRay Kang, and Double Sidekick also contributed to this album.

John Park stated, "I was happy to pour my heart and soul into this album working for a year with musicians I respect. I made the music channeling my inner child."

The music video portrays the magnetism one feels when interested in a potential girlfriend or boyfriend, with John Park attracting things throughout his environment after his encounter with a pretty girl in an elevator. 

"Inner Child” is available offline and online at music stores starting today.

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[Exclusive] Female Rock Band Story Seller Talks About Their album “XX”, Rituals, and Speaks French

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 10:06 PM PDT

Soompi is happy to bring to Korean music fans an exclusive video interview with the all-female rock band Story Seller.

Story Seller formed in 2004 first under the name of Bloody Cookie and released two EPs, “Immature Flower” and “A Curer.” In 2008, the group changed their name to Story Seller and released their first single, “My Dear.” In 2010, Story Seller released the mini album “Super Girls,” and in 2011, released their first full-length album, “XX,” in South Korea, later releasing it in Europe in December 2012. 

Story Seller is currently composed of four members: Binna (vocalist), Ho Bak (bassist), Eun Young (guitarist), and Han Ji Hye (drummer). 

Check out the music video for “Absolute Optical Illusion” from their latest album,”XX.” 

In our interview with Story Seller, the members reveal how the band formed, why they changed their name, their musical role models, how they prepare for the stage, and member Eun Young even speaks a little bit of French!

 English and French subtitles are available for the interview.

Click on links for:

Story Seller Official Website

Story Seller Official Twitter

Binna’s Official Twitter

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Won Bin and Lee Na Young Confirmed to be Dating

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 10:00 PM PDT

We reported earlier today that Won Bin and Lee Na Young were caught on a date. After some time and mixed reports, the agency of Won Bin and Lee Na Young, Eden9, has confirmed that the two are indeed in a relationship.

The agency stated, “Since Won Bin and Lee Na Young are in the same agency, they were able to see each other often and started developing an interest in one another. Since Won Bin and Lee Na Young have just cautiously started their relationship, please look upon them affectionately.”

Congratulations to the new celebrity couple!

Source: News Herald Corp

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[Breaking] Won Bin and Lee Na Young Reportedly Dating

Posted: 02 Jul 2013 09:36 PM PDT

The news media source Dispatch is reporting that actors Lee Na Young and Won Bin are currently in a relationship! It reported early on July 3 (KST) that its reporters caught the two top actors in the same location eight times over the past month, meeting each other every four days at the most, spending about 12 to 24 hours together. The dates were mostly one night and two days long, according to the source.

Reportedly, Won Bin would drive over to Lee Na Young's apartment home in Budang for the date. Won Bin was always wary, moving fast and secretly from the parking lot to the apartment entrance door of Lee Na Young's home. Won Bin was usually dressed down, looking very casual and unlike his TV image.

Dispatch reports that the two dated almost on a schedule, dating at least one during the weekday and on the weekend. The news media source caught the two dating eight times in the month of June. Between June 20 and 22, the date was 1 night and 2 days.

According to sources close to the two actors, Lee Na Young and Won Bin started dating last August. The two came to know each other when Lee Na Young moved to the same agency Won Bin belongs to in August 2011. The two started dating one year later in August 2012.

One acquaintance stated, "Won Bin and Lee Na Young have a lot of similarities. They hung out together naturally through their stylists and started to develop an interest in one other. As I know it, they started seeing each other seriously last August."

A couple of other news sources are reporting that Lee Na Young and Won Bin can't be reached currently and their agencies have also not responded to any inquires.

Congratulations to the new celebrity couple!

Source: Dispatch, TV Daily, and MBN TV

[UPDATE 1] Some news sources are reporting that the Kim Nam Kyung, CEO of Won Bin and Lee Na Young's agency, Eden9, stated to a few reporters through a phone call that two are definitely not a couple and just close like siblings. Others sources are stating that the agency is currently in the process of confirming with the two actors.

Source: Star TodayNewsen, Osen, Review Star

[Update 2] It’s confirmed! Click here for full article.

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