Lee Hyun Woo Sings About the “Splendor of Youth” for “Secretly and Greatly” OST

Actor Lee Hyun Woo revealed that he can act and sing through his song “Splendor of Youth” for the “Secretly and Greatly” OST. The music video was shared through the official KEYEAST YouTube channel.

A representative of KEYEAST Entertainment said about the song, “Lee Hyun Woo had demonstrated great music abilities in his spare time between filming, so fans were very interested in his participation in the OST.” KEYEAST Entertainment also revealed a picture of him recording the song through their official Facebook page.

“Splendor of Youth” is a folk rock song about the passion of being youth. Lee Hyun Woo recorded the song with an acoustic and brass band. The music video shows clips of the movie with a focus on the relationships between Lee Hyun Woo, Kim Soo Hyun, and Park Ki Woong. 

“Secretly and Greatly” also released new character focused posters which you can check out here. 

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Park Ji-sung in Romantic Relationship with SBS Presenter

Kim Min-ji (left) and Park Ji-sung

Park Ji-sung of Queens Park Rangers has been dating Kim Min-ji, a TV presenter on SBS, it was revealed on Wednesday. In photos released by a local media outlet, they were shown walking around a park beside the Han River in the rain on Tuesday with their arms linked, and watching Korea’s final Asian qualifier for the 2014 World Cup against Iran on a smartphone.

Park played the leading role in Korea’s advance to the semifinals of the 2002 World Cup and captained the team during the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, where it made the round of 16 in the quadrennial event for the first time overseas. After he joined Manchester United in the English Premier League in 2005, Park scored 27 goals in 205 games over seven seasons. During his time there, United won four league titles and one UEFA Champions league.

Rumors have been swirling for a while that the football star, now in his 30s, is romantically involved. In July last year, he even requested discretion from the local media in a bid to protect his privacy.

As soon as they were spotted on a date, the charity organization that he launched, JS Foundation, said Park will talk about his relationship with Kim and their wedding plans at a press event in Suwon World Cup Stadium on Thursday, before awarding scholarships to students.

Kim’s mother confirmed the latest report, saying “My daughter told me she has been dating Park, so I recently met him. I liked him because he was very courteous”.

Kim majored in painting at Ewha Womans University and joined SBS in 2010. Her father served as a senior judge for the Seoul Central District Court and now works with a law firm, while her mother teaches Oriental painting at the University of Suwon.

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FTISLAND Choi Jong Hoon Reveals Luxurious Abs for Photo Shoot

FTISLAND leader Choi Jong Hoon revealed his fit body and gained attention.

Choi Jong Hoon revealed his toned abs for a fashion photo shoot and showed off his manly charisma.

His sexy shoulders and abs gained much interest from fans.

FTISLAND is currently on their first Japan Arena Tour and will meet with a total of 100,000 fans.

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B.A.P Fans Hold a Birthday Parade for Member Daehyun

Group B.A.P member Daehyun received a huge birthday parade present from his fans.

Fans of Daehyun prepared billboard and bus ads that revealed a birthday message for his birthday on June 28.

This bus would be circling not only Seoul but also Daehyun's birthplace of Busan.

Daehyun recently wrote on his fan cafe, "Thanks for this great present. How about we come together and do something great? Let's all help our young friends and be there for them."

On the other hand, B.A.P will be making a comeback with their first title song, "Coffee Shop" on June 28.

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SISTAR's Hyorin asks the audience at 'M! Countdown' to watch their encore performance

Apparently, even though SISTAR won 'M! Countdown', they weren't exactly the focus of the stage during their winning encore performance.

The girls accepted the trophy, but when they started their encore stage and all the other idols stepped off of the stage, Hyorin must have noticed the crowd wasn't watching them at all. During her part, you can see her scanning the crowd - and then afterward (at 2:44 in the video above), she says, "Look at us, please. Everyone, please look at us." 

Most likely, the crowd she could see were fans of another artist, and since they had stepped off to the side, they probably turned their attention somewhere else. Hyorin's tone sounds like she was trying to make light of the situation, but as a professional, she probably wouldn't have spoken up about it unless the situation really was bad.

What do you think happened?

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Kim Ye-rim Reveals Album Prep Notes, Composer Interviews 'Unique Promotion'

Two Month's Kim Ye-rim who debuted as a solo artist this week revealed something very unique to promote her new album: all the detailed work notes used to produce her solo album.

Kim Ye-rim's management company released a digital magazine of her album A Voice and displayed a novel method of promotion.

The digital magazine features personal notes written by Kim Ye-rim in preparation for recording the track list that includes "Number 1," "Color Ring," "All Right" and "You Don't Even Know." Also included are one-on-one interviews with the various composers who contributed to the making of the album as well as Kim Ye-rim's personal stories leading up to the entire experience.

Especially, the photo shoot that produced the shocking teaser images of Kim Ye-rim in panties and pajama tops as well footages from the music video shoot are featured in the magazine.

Sweeping across music charts and jumping to the top upon the official release of "All Right," Kim Ye-rim will put on her first TV stage performance of the song on June 20 on 'M-Countdown' and begin her album activities.

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Roy Kim to Hold Special Comeback Broadcast, 'Rare for Rookie Artist'

Singer Roy Kim will be holding a special comeback special broadcast for his comeback.

He will be making a comeback on June 25 with his new song, "Love Love Love" and will be holding a special broadcast for his comeback.

He will be holding a 'seeing radio' concept special for 30 minutes. This is a rare sight to see for a rookie singer.

This song is a country style self-composed song that works well his smooth voice.

Starting next month, he will also begin his solo concert tour around Korea.

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Super Juniors Ryeowook Celebrates 27th Birthday

Super Junior’s Ryeowook has a birthday on June 21st! The famous singer has been tweeting pictures and messages on his special day and has received lots of well wishes from Super Junior members, fellow artists and friends, coworkers and many fans.

Kim Ryeowook was born in Incheon, South Korea on June 21st, 1987, which means the ever youthful looking singer is celebrating his 27th birthday (26 in Western years). Ryeowook stays extremely busy as a member of Super Junior and sub units Super Junior-K.R.Y. and Super Junior- M. He also hosts a radio show and will be starring as Troy Bolton in the new theatre version of “High School Musical.” The mega talented star has certainly accomplished a lot in 27 years and we wish him continued success and happiness in the future.

To read the transcript of today’s radio show from Sukira and comments from Ryeowook concerning his birthday, click here.

Comment below to wish Ryeowook a happy birthday or join in on twitter where the topic #Happy27thRyeowook is currently trending.

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CNBlue Heats Up Tropical Manila to Fever Pitch

Four-man pop-rock band CNBlue rocked Manila for a one-night-only performance in mid-June. The concert in the Philippines’ capital is the eighth stop of the band’s first-ever world tour, dubbed “2013 Blue Moon World Tour.” 

Prior to performing a two-hour live at Smart Araneta Coliseum, the young men of CNBlue–Jung Yong Hwa, Lee Jong Hyun, Kang Min Hyuk and Lee Jung Shin came face-to-face with their Filipino fans and media in an open press conference organized by Pulp Live World and SM Megamall.

CNBlue’s guitarists Lee Jong Hyun and Jung Yong Hwa meet the enthusiastic Manila crowd in SM Megamall.

Kang Min Hyuk flashes a smile while answering a question.

Lee Jung Shin and Lee Jong Hyun focus on the proceedings.

Excited screams from the audience filled the venue in a show of warm welcome on their first time in the tropical archipelago. The band gave in good measure by introducing themselves in Filipino and adding common pleasantries in local language. All four are dapper in their casual suits, and charming with their answers and compliments. 

Jung Yong Hwa prepares to speak to the fans.

Leader, guitarist and vocalist Jung Yong Hwa celebrated his birthday with a special cake presented from the Filipino fans. ”I will not forget this birthday,” he said amid cheers and greetings. He further taunted the already boisterous crowd to “make some noise!”

Filipino fans present Jung Yong Hwa with a Simpsons-themed birthday cake.

CNBlue bassist Lee Jung Shin takes a moment to survey the Filipino Boices gathered to SM Megamall’s third floor to catch a glimpse of the group.

Lee Jung Shin proved the potency of his “happy virus” by interacting with the crowd and speaking the most out of the four. He expressed his wish to see Cebu, an island in central Philippines, “to go fishing.”

Event hosts Jinri Park (in yellow) and Gretchen Fullido (in black) address a question to group.

Drummer Kang Min Hyuk solicited recommendations from those present on what local delicacies to try. He said he was looking forward to try balut (fertilized duck eggs), adobo (a kind of stew) and sisig (minced pork cheeks.) He was one of the more popular members among fans who participated in the pre-event onstage fun games conducted to entertain the excited gathering.

Lee Jong Hyun spoke the least, but had frequently checked the crowd and elicited screams whenever he flashed his dimples in a smile. 

The four winsome young men exited the stage after taking a photo with their fans, staying only for less than half an hour, but not without a short rendition of their latest title track, “I’m Sorry” from Jung Yong Hwa, who says it is the song they would like to leave with their Filipino fans. The song has marked a milestone, being the first title track of a Korean release that was self-composed, and has once topped the Billboard World Charts.

It was a short visit but the impression CNBlue left is lasting. More photos from the open press conference on Soompi’s Facebook page. 

Jung Yong Hwa is CNBlue’s leader, vocalist and rhythm guitarist.

Lee Jong Hyun is on lead guitars and vocals for CNBlue.

Kang Min Hyuk plays drums for CNBlue.

Lee Jung Shin is CNBlue’s bassist and youngest member.

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2PM's Chansung, Yoon Kye Sang, Go Jun Hee, and more to star in upcoming film 'Red Carpet'

Yoon Kye Sang, Go Jun Hee, Jo Dal Hwan, Oh Jung Sae, and 2PM'sChansung have all been cast for the upcoming film 'Red Carpet'!

'Red Carpet' will be a romantic comedy centering around the romance of an erotic film director, Jung Woo (Yoon Kye Sang), and an actress, Eun Soo (Go Jun Hee) , who used to be a child star 20 years ago. Jung Woo, who writes his own scenario as he dreams of directing his own commercial film, meets Eun Soo out of the blue and begins to change drastically because of her. 

Oh Jung Sae will play the role of assistant film director, Jin Hwan, and Jo Dal Hwan will be the film staff member who is also a romanticist, Jun Su. Chansung will also make his movie debut as Dae Yoon, the maknae staff member of the film production team.

Chansung tweeted in excitement, "I've been cast as the character Dae Yoon in the movie 'Red Carpet' ^^. He's a lot different than Do Ha [from '7th Grade Civil Servant'], so I'm trying to get closer to him little by little! Please look forward to it! ^^"

'Red Carpet' will begin filming early this July and will hit theaters at the end of the year.

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K-Pop War in June and July, 'Everyone Is Back'

With comebacks after comebacks, K-pop is on war right now.

After Shinhwa, Lee Hyori and 2PM studded the month of May, the heat continues to rise with numerous comebacks that have already been made in June, with more to come later this month and July.

Sistar has been the champ for June so far, but with Kim Ye-rim, Roy Kim and Rainbow challenging their reign, nothing is for certain at this point. 4minute is also set to make a surprise comeback after their hit with "What's Your Name?" in May.

Dal Shabet will come back with a new sexy look on June 20, while Ulala Session and Sweet Sorrow are set to return on June 27. Verbal Jint, YB and B.A.P are coming back in the last week of June as well.

The competition will only grow steeper in the month of July. BEAST and INFINITE are both scheduled to make a splash with their returns.

Then there is 2NE1.

Attempting Reggae for the first time, 2NE1 will release "Falling In Love" in early July. They are set to continue through the month of October with album activities and concert tours.

Talented solo artists such as JYJ Junsu, Ailee and John Park are eyeing their comebacks in July as well as Dynamic Duo, the leading hip hop artist in K-pop.

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FTISLAND to Release New Japan Single, 'Ending Song for Japan Animation'

Group FTISLAND will be releasing their 11th Japan single soon.

FTISLAND will be releasing their new single on June 24 and begin activities.

This single will include a total of 3 songs including the title song and two other songs.

The title song will also be used as the ending song for a Japan animation movie version that is releasing on June 27.

FTISLAND members will also be featuring their voices in the animation as well.

Previously, their 4th single, SATISFACTION, from 2011 was also used as an ending song for the same animation.

On the other hand, FTISLAND has started their 'FTISLAND Arena Tour 2013- FREEDOM' and will be holding a concert on June 22 in Japan.

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2PM Taecyeon And Gui Gui's "I Love You" Tops Taiwanese iTunes Chart

“We Got Married: Global Edition” couple Gui Gui and Taecyeon recently recorded a duet together titled “I Love You” that is now available for download on iTunes. So far the track has been receiving great interest and has successfully topped Taiwan’s iTunes download chart. The song possesses a sweet melody and entertaining lyrics that will surely please global fans of “We Got Married.” Also noteworthy is the subsequent success of K.Will‘s “Marry You” OST that ranks ninth on the same chart, solidifying the variety program’s success abroad. 

“We Got Married: Global Edition” has proven to be one of the most popular programs watched on Chinese video streaming sites. It currently stands as the eighth most-watched entertainment program and for 11 weeks has been leading weekend views at the number one spot. 

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Song Joong Ki Debunks Enlistment Rumors

Unconfirmed reports have been widely circulated about the possibility of beloved actor Song Joong Ki enlisting in the army as soon as this August. 

On June 20, OSEN reporters began to spread word that Song Joong Ki was in the midst of preparing for an August enlistment, therefore he would no longer be able to take on any more roles in upcoming dramas this year. 

Song Joong Ki’s agency representatives were quick to respond and deny the rumors, stating, “We haven’t received any form of a written order. We don’t know ourselves if Song Joong Ki will have to enlist this August or later this year. Once we know the official date, we will be sure to let the public know.”

Netizens who read about the actor’s possible enlistment commented, “How could Song Joong Ki suddenly leave for his enlistment?”, “It’s such a shame that he’ll have to enlist at the height of his career”, “Wow, I guess Song Joong Ki hasn’t enlisted yet?” and “I’m sure many fans would cry if Song Joong Ki had to leave.”

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