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[Who Pops It Best?] Lee Min-jung vs. Song Ji-hyo vs. Jo Yoon-hee
Han Ga-in for Isa Knox
Netizen: “Who do you think you are[Shin Se-kyung],hitting on [Jong-hyun]?
How much money does the Superstar K2 winner recieve?
Kwang-hee is honest about his plastic surgery transformation!
Tablo is back in the music scene
Former girl group member of SSEN commits suicide
Shin Se Gyung and SHINee’s Jonghyun dating!
Sneak peak of Big Bang’s new song
Will.i.am’s use of Korean text in new MV!

[Who Pops It Best?] Lee Min-jung vs. Song Ji-hyo vs. Jo Yoon-hee

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 03:06 PM PDT

// Lee Min-jung, Song Ji-hyo, and Jo Yoon-hee were all spotted wearing the same dress!

The dress that the three actresses chose is a red check tartan print tube dress from Marc by Marc Jacobs 2010 Fall/Winter Collection.

Lee Min-jung wore the dress to the Busan Film Festival. She paired the dress with a black jacket and long high-heeled boots. The actress also accessorized with a gold clutch and several bangles. Her hair was tied in a natural ponytail. Covered up from head to toe, she seemed to be going for the conservative look.

Song Ji-hyo wore the dress while attending a fashion show in August. She wore black shoes and Mary Jane heels, going for the girlish look. The actress also held a crossbody bag on her shoulders, almost alluding to the image of a young student. Song Ji-hyo‘s red nails and natural waves also enhanced the overall look.

Jo Yoon-hee wore the dress for a photo spread in “Instyle” magazine. Jo Yoon-hee went for a sexy and dramatic look. She wore a black trench coat over the dress and matched it with a pair of black ankle boots. The actress eliminated all accessories to let the print of the dress really stand out. Her dramatic eye-makeup and red lips also stood out on her white pale face.

Lee Min-jung and Song Ji-hyo accessorized from head to toe, while Jo Yoon-hee kept it simple. Who wore it better?

Han Ga-in for Isa Knox

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 02:44 PM PDT

Han Ga-in, actress who most recently starred in SBS drama “Bad Guy“, has been chosen to represent the cosmetics brand, Isa Knox.

She signed a one year contract with the popular Korean cosmetics brand. Representatives of Isa Knox revealed that they chose Han Ga-in because she represents healthy skin and family life. The brand also stated that they chose her because she displays sophistication and professionalism in everything she does.

Han Ga-in will be the new face of Isa Knox, starting with the “Isa Knox X2D2″ TV CF on November 1, 2010.

Netizen: “Who do you think you are[Shin Se-kyung],hitting on [Jong-hyun]?

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 07:13 AM PDT

The message above and many other hurtful remarks have forced Jong-hyun’s new lady-love…..

to close down her CY World and her Namoo actors homepages. A great number of fans in The SHINee World are very supportive of Jong-hyun’s new blossoming love life(myself included). However, there are still many fans who have sent very hurtful messages to Se-kyung forcing her to close down all of her homepages.

What do I say? Leave them alone!

I support this new adorable couple.I’m a fan of SHINee (like many others) and all I want is for my favorite stars to be happy and healthy..and of course continue to entertain me! I wish these two celebrities all the best in their new relationship.

Now, here is the real question….What should be their new couple name? SeHyun,JongKyung,or SHINeelove#1?

Source: Nate

How much money does the Superstar K2 winner recieve?

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 06:39 AM PDT

Basically, the prize for first place winner is set by Mnet for 200 million won. But, exactly how much goes into Hu-gak's pocket after tax reduction? Are you curious?

The total calculation was reported on the official blog of the National Tax Service on October 26th. Skipping the detailed explanation, a total of 8,800,000won was deducted for various kinds of tax, which means Hu-gak only received 191.2 million won for his excellent performance in the show. Mnet confirmed the calculation and announced that they only paid Hu-gak the amount mentioned.

What do you think after knowing the real story? Do you think the taxes are too much?

Source: Naver

Kwang-hee is honest about his plastic surgery transformation!

Posted: 27 Oct 2010 06:23 AM PDT

On SBS’s 'Strong Heart' which aired on October 26th, one of the members of the new rising idol group ZE:A (Kwang Hee) revealed his photo before plastic surgery.

He prides himself as being the 'blue chip' in the world of plastic surgery. He even confessed that he remade his whole face and laid in bed for almost one year after the surgery.

Audiences burst into laughter when he said "Thanks to my mum and chief of the clinic. Other than singing and dancing, I am left with nothing. I make a living now with my face".

He is definitely the most honest idol I have seen so far.

Do you like his honesty?

Source: Naver

Tablo is back in the music scene

Posted: 26 Oct 2010 10:37 PM PDT

At last!! After a year long battle of false academic records, is Tablo ready to make an Epik High comeback?

Tablo, along with artists such as Tiger JK, Mithra Jin, Myk, Yanki, Dok2, and Bizzy are featured in a new song “Respect 16′s” by hip hop artist Dumbfounded.

Dumbfoundead was a part of the underground hip hop scene in the US. and made a name for himself in Korea as a rapper and a talented producer. Most notably, he helped work on Epik High's album "Map The Soul" as well as Jay Park's joint projects.

Being that this is Tablo's first musical involvement since the Stanford-incident blew up, many people are interested in Tablo’s upcoming activities. Now that he’s done fighting netizens, fans can look forward to a much overdue comeback!

Former girl group member of SSEN commits suicide

Posted: 26 Oct 2010 10:03 PM PDT

25-year-old Lee Hye-rin, former SSEN member and racing model has committed suicide due to depression.

Girl group SSEN debuted with their first album in 2008, but the group failed to further their career. Friends of Lee Hye-rin have stated that their friend suffered depression throughout her activiites with SSEN.

(Lee Hye-rin, stage name Yu-ju pictured in the middle)

South Korea has the highest suicide rate in the world and many Korean celebrities have fallen into depression without seeking help.

Among the Korean stars that committed suicide were actress Choi Jin-sil in 2008 and her brother, actor Choi Jin-young this year. Actor Ahn Jae-hwan in 2008, singer Park Yong-ha, as well as actress and singer U-Nee.

News of suicide in Korea is way too common. How many more tragedies will it take until people realize the seriousness of depression? Our thoughts and prayers are out to Lee Hye-rin’s family and friends.

Shin Se Gyung and SHINee’s Jonghyun dating!

Posted: 26 Oct 2010 08:37 PM PDT

More pictures inside!

It has been confirmed by Sports Seoul, Namoo Actors, and SM Entertainment that rising star Shin Se Gyung and idol-group SHINee‘s Jonghyun, both 21, are dating!

According to Sports Seoul, the two have been dating for nearly a month. Despite their busy schedules, they have made time to see each other, usually a neighborhood near Se Gyung‘s apartment.

Numerous photos, which have led to the discovery of the two dating, have been released of Jonghyun and Se Gyung walking in the streets at night listening to music. Supposedly, the released photos were from October 20th when Jonghyun waited for Se Gyung as she came back from a conference for her new movie “Acoustic.“

Jonghyun has mentioned Shin Se Gyung as his ideal woman in the past. And Shin Se Gyung has named SHINee her favorite idol group.

How did the two meet? At a concert in which the two took part in. They then became friends and the friendship blossomed into love after that.

And no. This isn’t another Rain/Jun Ji-hyun or Son Dam Bi/Song Seung Heon relationship that was later downplayed by their agencies. Both management agencies of Shin Se Gyung and Jonghyun have confirmed the relationship as well.

Shin Se Gyung‘s agency, Namoo Actors, stated, “It has been a month since the two dated. They have good feelings for each other and are continually getting to know each other more.“

Jonghyun‘s agency, SM Entertainment, stated, “We have heard the news that the two were dating through other people. Their relationship is just beginning.”

Sneak peak of Big Bang’s new song

Posted: 26 Oct 2010 05:29 PM PDT

Take a listen! We asked you if you were ready for a Big Bang comeback. And we really hope you are because a sample of one of their upcoming songs have been revealed through Mnet‘s “2NE1TV.”

Check out the segment below!

Will.i.am’s use of Korean text in new MV!

Posted: 26 Oct 2010 04:57 PM PDT

Check it Out!

Will.i.am, of Black Eyed Peas, has recently released a music video for his new single “Check It Out” featuring Nicki Minaj. Nothing new there except for the fact that Will.i.am uses Korean text throughout the whole music video. What’s the reason behind it? Who knows! But whatever it may be, it is pretty cool to see a non-Asian superstar in America advertising Korea!

The music video starts of with an Asian dude greeting everyone and introducing the song in Korean with a thick, hilarious American accent. Some Korean text you might find along the way are, “I’m not coming down,” “Bottles all alone,” “Try it once,” etc. So basically, the lyrics they sing are translated in the background in Korean text.

Without further ado, check out “Check it out“~!