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HyunA on Her Agency’s Dating Policy: “They Encourage Us to Date”

Posted: 26 Mar 2014 01:17 AM PDT

On the March 25 episode of Mnet "Beatles Code 3D," HyunA and her fellow 4Minute members appeared with project group ToHeart, and revealed her agency's dating policy.

While talking about ideal types and dating perspectives, host Shin Dong Yup asked HyunA if 4Minute's dating restrictions have been lifted yet, at which she responded, "There were no dating restrictions to begin with. Because there are no rumors about us, they actually encourage us to date."

Also in the episode, HyunA received mixed responses from viewers, after she suddenly pulled some lipstick from her jacket and applied it during the show, and at one point laid her head down on the table. Some netizens responded, saying that she hasn’t changed at all, criticizing her actions and saying that it’s not appropriate broadcast behavior, while others commented that it was really funny, and that it looked like she was shooting a lipstick ad.

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Super Junior M Graces the Cover of the One-Year Anniversary Issue of THE STAR

Posted: 26 Mar 2014 12:43 AM PDT

It's been a year and three months since Super Junior M last performed on stage. Along with their approaching comeback, the group held a photo shoot session with THE STAR magazine.

Super Junior was chosen as the cover model in celebration of THE STAR's one-year anniversary issue due April 2014. The concept for the photo shoot was titled, "Energetic Gentlemen."

In the photo, Henry, Kyuhyun, Ryeowook, Zhoumi, and Sungmin are styling the dandy suit look with humorous expression on their faces. They also use toy props as they model different patterns of dress shirts. Other member Siwon, Donghae, and Eunhyuk were not present at the photo shoot due to their schedules overseas.  

During the interview, which took place after the photo shoot, each member shared what he has been up to lately. Kyuhyun, who has been doing a fine job hosting MBC's "Radio Star," said, "I'm actually very playful in real life, but I'm not one to make spiteful remarks about anyone. Still, I think the show has helped me get my name out there, so I want to continue hosting the show."

Henry, who joined season 2 of MBC's "Real Men," arrived at the shoot dressed in his military uniform. He spilled the beans about the difficulty of military life. "Sometimes, when I don't understand the military lingo everyone gets punished because of me, and I feel bad."

The members also expressed their excitement towards their comeback after a long hiatus. The day of the photo shoot was the day before Super Junior M's new mini album was released in China. Ryeowook introduced the album saying, "It has the Super Junior flavor, but it's also sophisticated. 

Super Junior M's new mini album, "SWING," will be released in Korea on March 31 through various online music sites. The group will take the stage beginning on Mnet's "M Countdown" on March 27 to KBS' "Music Bank" on March 28, and SBS' "Inkigayo" on March 30. 

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Tablo and Kang Hye Jung Go on an Artsy Date

Posted: 26 Mar 2014 12:10 AM PDT

One of the sweetest celebrity couples, Tablo and Kang Hye Jung recently enjoyed a fun date at an art gallery.

The artist posted on his Twitter on March 25, “The exhibition of Park Chan Wook director. Blo&Hye Jung,” and shared a compilation photo of snapshots taken of the married couple.

Wearing stylish but casual outfits, the two can be seen having fun exploring what the art show has to offer. Tablo is showing off his cool poses for the camera, hiding behind a flyer in the first picture, and sipping his drink in the second one. Fans have shown excited responses to the photos, telling Tablo how the two radiate happiness and how good they look together.

Tablo and Kang Hye Jung are currently filming KBS2TV’s “Superman Returns,” and together with their lovely daughter Haru, they have received a lot of love from the public for their cute and entertaining image.

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“Roommate” Variety Show Lineup Includes Park Bom, Nana, Seo Kang Joon, and Others

Posted: 25 Mar 2014 11:39 PM PDT

According to multiple entertainment representatives, actors Shin Sung Woo, Seo Kang Joon and Park Min Woo, actress Hong Soo Hyun, After School's Nana and 2NE1's Park Bom, fighter Song Ga Yeon, and comedian Jo Se Ho will be joining new SBS weekend variety show "Roommate." The members will also be moving into the "Roommate" share house on March 27 to 28.

Actor Shin Sung Woo revealed his charisma as one of the "lonely friends" on MBC's "Infinity Challenge" at the beginning of 2014, while Park Min Woo recently completed JTBC drama "Can We Love" in which he played a younger man. Seo Kang Joon is currently in MBC drama "Cunning Single Lady," and revealed his heodang tendencies when he appeared on "Radio Star" in January.

Actress Hong Soo Hyun was last seen in MBC weekend drama "Give Love Away" in 2013, while comedian Jo Se Ho played a comic book store customer in SBS' "Man from the Stars."

Nana and Park Bom are the "strong unnies," both of whom are currently promoting with Orange Caramel and 2NE1 respectively. Probably stronger than her two unnies, Song Ga Yeon is a MMA fighter and ring girl who gained attention from appearing in XTM's survival fighting program "Crying Fist."

"Roommate" is a variety show that will observe what goes on in a share house, a new form of accommodation that has recently gained popularity among young people. The exciting program will closely follow the daily lives of ten male and female top stars as they live and interact with one another in one house. While it is expected that the show will draw laughs, it will also showcase the bonds of friendship and familial affection.

"Roommate" premieres on April 20 on SBS as part of the "Good Sunday" lineup, replacing "K-Pop Star 3."

The rest of the cast is currently being finalized, so watch out for more updates!

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10 Korean Celebrities with Very Small Faces

Posted: 25 Mar 2014 10:55 PM PDT

A couple days ago, MBC's "Section TV Entertainment News" aired a segment where a reporter told actress Yoon Seung Ah that she has a very small face- one that's even smaller than actor Kang Dong Won. It is one of many features Koreans use to judge a person's beauty and fans can easily hear reporters, the public, and even celebrities mention or gasp in awe complimenting how small one celebrity's face can be.

I decided to compile a list of some of the smallest faces in Korean entertainment. There might be some celebrities you already know to have small faces, while there are some you probably never realized were small. I'm sure there are some more out there so please feel free to leave a comment below with additional small faces!

1. Yoon Seung Ah

We can't start the list without the celebrity who brought the topic of small faces back on the discussion table.

Click through the numbers on the bottom to see who in Korean entertainment has a small face! (Random order)

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Happy Birthday, Xiumin! EXO’s Fans Celebrate Birthday by Advertising the Special Day

Posted: 25 Mar 2014 10:29 PM PDT

Today EXO‘s fans celebrated a special day as the group’s oldest member, Xiumin, celebrated his birthday. On March 26, EXO’s Xiumin turned 25, and fans could not help but celebrate the special day by sharing congratulatory messages with the rest of the Korean public. Fans showed their support as they sent messages through their blogs and other social media outlets. Furthermore, fans celebrated Xiumin’s birthday by placing his name among the top searched keyword on Korean search engine sites by continuously searching his name in order to make sure other people knew of his birthday. 

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Moreover, fans had prepared more dynamic events besides the use of the internet, as EXO fans also placed advertisements congratulating the singer throughout Korea. From bus stops to sidewalks, fans placed different advertisements for other people to see. To help other EXO fans locate the locations of these different advertisements, fans also created a map of where the ads were placed, as well as the duration in which these advertisements would remain.

Talk about dedication! Congratulations to Xiumin on his 25th birthday!

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Yoo Ah In Receives Posture Training in “Secret Love Affair”

Posted: 25 Mar 2014 10:23 PM PDT

Yoo Ah In‘s and Kim Hee Ae‘s characters seems to have started to progress their relationship on JTBC‘s “Secret Love Affair,” but it’s not as the drama’s titles suggests, not yet at least. The March 24 episode featured a moment in which Yoo Ah In’s character, Lee Sung Jae, began officially receiving piano lessons from Kim Hee Ae’s character, Oh Hye Won. Guess who introduced the two? None other than Oh Hye Won’s husband Kang Joon Hyung (actor Park Hyun Kwon). The recently released still shots showed Oh Hye Won conveying strict instructions to Sung Jae, molding his posture by straightening his back through the help of a stick. Furthermore, one of the images showed Hye Won’s husband Joon Hyung, watching his wife instruct the possible piano prodigy. The satisfied expression shown by Joon Hyung goes against the fact that the drama will soon show how this older piano instructor will begin a love affair with her young piano prodigy. 

“Secret Love Affair” broadcasts every Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:45 PM (KST). Check out the drama to watch the relationship between Sung Jae and Hye Won progress!

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T.O.P Sends Video Message for “1st Pictorial Records ‘From TOP’”

Posted: 25 Mar 2014 09:46 PM PDT

BIGBANG‘s T.O.P will soon be releasing his first photobook, “1st Pictorial Records ‘From TOP,’” and the rapper wanted to remind all of his fans to purchase one before it was too late. The 400-page photobook also comes with a video that follows T.O.P throughout his daily life as a 27 years old rapper and member of BIGBANG. Furthermore, select fans would have the honor in purchasing the special edition version of the photobook, as only 999 copies of the special edition book featuring TOP’s and photographer Hong Jang Hyun‘s signatures are available. Yet, no worries, as fans who were not able to purchase the special edition could opt to purchase the regular version. 

In a video message that was uploaded on March 26, T.O.P expressed his excitement for the future release of his photobook, stating, “This photobook is a unique and diverse pictorial.” Although the pre-orders for the 999 copies of the special edition photobooks began on March 26, by noon the special editions were sold out. If you’ve missed your chance at purchasing a special edition, the Korea and China editions of T.O.P’s “1st Pictorial Records” will go up for pre-sale from April 1 – April 8.

T.O.P’s photobook will officially be released on April 9. Check out T.O.P’s message below!

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Will A-Prince Get Slapped Again in their Latest Teaser for “Kiss Scene?”

Posted: 25 Mar 2014 08:49 PM PDT

The release of A-Prince‘s initial video teasers for their comeback song, “Kiss Scene” caused many to be jolted with shock as each members were slapped by comedian Oh Na Mi. As the video teasers garnered attention for the different approach in which A-Prince had tried to promote their upcoming song, we couldn’t help but flinch in preparation during the latest teaser video for “Kiss Scene.” 

In the latest video, all five members were seen sporting bright orange hairstyles that contrasted to their green suits. Leader Sung Won introduced the song by expressing, “It is a song that is about capturing a woman’s heart,” and suddenly turned to the comedian and said, “With this in mind I wanted to ask you, ‘Do you want to kiss?’” Showing embarrassment, Oh Na Mi shyly stated, “Don’t do that~” while gently hitting Sung Won. Thankfully no painful slap, right? Nope, we sighed a relief too soon as all of a sudden the comedian yelled “Stop it!” and once again slapped the singer. With the other members laughing Sung Won stated, “It’s because we want to get popular!” and with that statement A-Prince and Oh Na Mi danced briefly to Sistar 19‘s “Gone Not Around Any Longer,” before the teaser showed a short audio clip of the new song “Kiss Scene.”

Before we start throwing the tomatoes at the female comedian, the ending of the teaser showed Oh Na Mi apologizing for slapping Sung Won, displaying how the slaps were scripted. Hopefully A-Prince won’t have to endure any more slaps as the group will make their comeback on March 28.

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Lee Seung Hwan Drops Sugar Sweet “I’m Only Into You“ MV with Beast’s Yong Jun Hyung and Lee Se Young

Posted: 25 Mar 2014 08:33 PM PDT

On March 26, Lee Seung Hwan unveiled the music video for title track "I'm Only Into You" off of his eleventh studio album "Fall to Fly" featuring Beast's Yong Jun Hyung and "I Miss You" actress Lee Se Young. Korean-American lawyer Lee So Eun participated in the music recording.

The music video sweetly captures a guy's crush on a girl and gaining confidence to confess.

Lee Seung Hwan previously revealed that he plans to go big and release five music videos for his eleventh studio album, which has a total of ten tracks. Just like how the music genre varies with each track, he plans to also experiment with different video styles and editing techniques for the music videos.

Without further ado, check the music video below!

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