KPOP: 2014-02-16

Actress Shin Min Ah Is Graceful in Photos, Playful on Set

February 22, 2014

Actress Shin Min Ah will attract attention through her pictorial with fashion magazine, W Korea, with the theme “2014 Trend Hair Color.”

The pictorial will propose the 2014 Spring/Summer hair trend. It was conducted in partnership with the Korean hair care brand, “mise en scene.” In the pictorial, Shin Min Ah exhibited glamorousness through styling a red dress and thick waves in her hair.

Shin Min Ah’s agency, ON Entertainment, released a behind-the-scenes photo from the photo shoot on its official Facebook page. Contrary to the glamour the actress demonstrates in the pictorial, Shin Min As shows a different side of herself backstage. In the photo, she has her hair in thick waves as she gives a sweet smile while posing “V” with her hands. The two distinct photos taken on the same day give off very different charms.

Meanwhile, Shin Min Ah is preparing to begin filming for her new film, “My Love, My Bride,” which is scheduled to begin at the end of February.

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Jung Woo’s Personality Is Different Than What People Think?

February 22, 2014

Actor Jung Woo has revealed that his off-screen personality is quite far from what people tend to assume.

The handsome actor appeared on a recent episode of MBC’s “Section TV Entertainment News.” During the interview, the “Reply 1994” star was asked, “What is the charm of a man from Kyungsang Province?”

“People seem to like the honesty and the cool attitude,” Jung Woo answered. The men born and raised in Kyungsang Province are known for their manly image and blunt words, not to forget the attractive dialect, also heard in the hit drama.

The actor continued to reveal his actual personality, “It differs based on who I am with, but I am not a blunt and unsociable person. I try my best to care for my friends and family on a daily basis.”

This episode featuring confessions by Jung Woo aired on February 23.

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YG Entertainment's Epik High: The Epitome of Korean Hip-Hop?

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Popular U.S digital cable and satellite television music channel FUSE TV claimed, "Epik High is the driving force behind the growth of Korean hip-hop."

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On the 21^st, FUSE TV revealed their interview with Epik High, shedding light on their debut and their future plans.

FUSE TV has launched a new show since the beginning of this year entitled 'FUSE LOVES SEOUL: From K-Pop to Hip Hop'. Through this show, FUSE is attempting to introduce several Korean artists to a wider, international audience. So far, FUSE has hosted 2NE1, Big Bang (with TOP and Taeyang having their own individual interviews) as well as several other YG artists. Epik High was next on the list.

FUSE TV mentioned, "It is hard to find hip-hop musicians such as Epik High. This group has shaken the entire K-Pop scene for more than 10 years. With a unique sound combining rap and rock, Epik High is a team that came together naturally unlike other idol groups."

Tablo explained Epik High's beginnings, "We are not the typical K-Pop musician. We had no agency or manager. Each of us got together for the pure reason of making music. This method of forming groups was extremely different and wasn't common at all."

FUSE TV added, "Epik High has achieved success in K-Pop charts. Not only that, they were the driving forces behind the elevation of Korean hip-hop to the world scene. Epik High has toured the U.S with Far East Movement in 2009 as well as made it to #1 on the iTunes Hip-hop chart with their album 'Epilogue' in 2010. They were the first Korean group to ever achieve that."

Throughout the years, Epik High has been recognized as a hip-hop group with a distinct sound. Combining and experimenting with various music genres, they have constantly gained positive attention and love from audiences. Their emotionally deep lyrics that transmit certain messages have also been a highlighted part of their songs.

CNBLUE and Shim Eun Kyung Run Through Seoul on “Running Man”

February 22, 2014

It’s airing this Sunday (February 23)! CNBLUE and Shim Eun Kyung are on “Running Man,” running around the city of Seoul.

Previously, fan taken photos were released of the guest stars with the members of “Running Man,” excited fans of the stars and the show about the upcoming episode.

Today, SBS has released a photo of CNBLUE’s Kang Min Hyuk and actress Shim Eun Kyung looking like they are in the mist of playing tug-of-war with a doll. Wearing different colored jackets, Kang Min Hyuk and Shim Eun Kyung are presumably on different teams for the episode. It also looks like from the video preview that all the CNBLUE members are in one team.

With their impending comeback, CNBLUE’s upcoming “Running Man” appearance is further exciting fans.

Meanwhile, Shim Eun Kyung is seeing new heights of popularity for her role in the wildly successful film, “Miss Granny.”

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EXO Meets Tang Wei for Magazine Photoshoot

EXO recently met with China’s top actress Tang Wei.

Tang Wei and EXO’s Baek Hyun, Tao and Se Hun came together for the cover of The Celebrity magazine’s March issue.

The photo shoot was planned with the concept of Asia’s top actress meeting K-Pop stars and was scheduled during Tang Wei’s visit to Korea.

Despite the short amount of time allowed for the photoshoot, the EXO members and Tang Wei showed great teamwork. Tao, who shares the same cultural background as Tang Wei, reportedly helped the other EXO members get acquainted with the actress quickly.

EXO Meets Tang Wei for Magazine Photoshoot

During an interview, which took place after the photoshoot, Baek Hyun said, “Facing a new challenge always comes with both excitement and nervousness. The photoshoot with Tang Wei was also one of the new challenges, and I think it’ll remain in my memory for a long time.”

Meanwhile, the Mach issue of The Celebrity will feature Tang Wei’s four day visit to Korea and the EXO members’ most memorable performances and their wish list for 2014.

Photo credit: The Celebrity

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Lee Seung Hwan to Release an Album in Late March

February 22, 2014

Veteran singer Lee Seung Hwan will soon return with his 11^th album. On February 19, the singer wrote on his Facebook, “I thought it would be better after time passed. I keep on focusing on the quality and sound of the music. I have a bad habit of annoying the staff and thinking that it is okay since they have been accustomed to it. I have been called Lee Seung Hwan mule because of my stubbornness like a mule. Now it’s the last steps of recording the vocals, and although I don’t smoke, I want to have a cigarette in my mouth and hum throughout the night.” Along with the message, the singer posted a photo of himself in an American recording studio back in August.

Furthermore, Lee Seung Hwan’s agency, Dream Factory, commented on February 20, “The singer’s 11^th album was recorded in Nashville, Tennessee’s Oceanway Studio and in Los Angeles’ Henson Studio; many musicians participated in the recording of the album. Currently we are finishing the last parts of production for the 11^th album that will be released in March, and Lee Seung Hwan plans to have a large showcase on March 28. The showcase will start his official music activities.” The veteran singer, known to hold more performances rather than broadcast appearances, debuted back in 1989 with his album “B.C. 603.” Having held over 1000 live concerts, Lee Seung Hwan’s songs will not disappoint.

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[Star of the Week] The Top Infinite ′Pretty Girl′ Moments

Among piles of videos and pictures featuring the Infinite members’ powerful and manly performances in the past are some of their not-so-manly, but oh-so-beautiful moments as pretty ladies.