Kwon Sang Woo Is Chosen as the Celeb with the Best Abs

During the recent filming of XTM’s “Absolute Man,” several famous celeb trainers including Kim Seung Hyun, Kim Sun Woo, Goo Ja Gon, Lee Sun Mi, and Lim Jong Min appeared to present a special exercise regimen that can create “awesome body in only two weeks.”
During the show, MC Oh Sang Jin asked the trainers to pick the celebrity with the best abs in Korea. Three trainers answered immediately and at the same time, “Kwon Sang Woo.” Trainer Goo Ja Gon explained, “It is really hard to find good looking abs like the ones Kwon Sang Woo has. They are very evenly sized, just like a chess board. In addition, Kwon Sang Woo also has great lower body.”
Meanwhile, this episode of “Absolute Man” will be aired on July 11, 2013.

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Kim Hyun Joong Comes Back To Drama, Almost

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Kim Hyun Joong fans may want to celebrate today. The singer and actorjust got the offer and is seriously considering to play a leading role in “Inspiring Generation,” hisfirst drama in three years. And true to form his new role was inspiredby a manga, which has been the case with every drama he has starred inor wanted to star in until now.
Kim, who is the lead rapper for the band SS501, became a kdrama starwhen he played Yoon Ji Hoo in the 2009 drama “Boys Over Flowers,” whichwas adapted from the  Japanese manga “Hana Yori Dango,” For that dramahe received both Best Actor and Popularity awards.
Then he played Baek Seung Jo, the genius at everything butrelationships, in “Playful Kiss,” which was also based on a Japanesemanga “Itazura Na Kiss.”
For his third role, he was planning to act in yet another drama basedon a manga. The drama “City Conquest” was adapted from the Korean mangaof the same name by Shin Hyung Bin. In that drama, he was going to playBaek Mir, a boy who was abandoned when young. His character was angrywith the parents who abandoned him and upset by the injustice of hisnation’s officials. He wanted to change the world with his fists.
The drama was in production but never got a time slot and so wascancelled. No explanation was given as to why it was denied a time slot.
For his new role, Kim Hyun Joong has chosen another drama based on amanga. “Inspiring Generation,” which takes place in 1930 Shanghai. Inthis role Kim Hyun Joong will get to use his fists again as he plays SinJeong Tae, a backstreet fighter.
Kim Hyun Joong did not have to learn how to fight in acting school.When he was young, the high school dropout often wound up in the policestation for fighting. Fortunately, he started a band and his life wentin another direction. After performing with SS501, the singer alsolaunched an international solo career and is very popular in Japan.
He is also a big fan of mangas. When appearing in “Boys OverFlowers,” he read much of the original manga. And rumors said he triedto buy the film rights to the Japanese manga “Berserk.”
Kim Jong Goo will direct. He previously directed “Call of MyCountry,” “The Man Who Can’t Get Married” and “Sweet 18.”  No leadingactress has yet been cast.



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Teen Top Celebrates 3rd Anniversary In A Google+ Hangout With Fans

K-Pop boy band Teen Top debuted July 10, 2010 with the single "Clap" and on Wednesday they celebrated their third anniversary hanging out with fans online.
On July 10, the six idols held a live online chat session with fans around the world in honor of the group's three years in the biz.
The Teen Top Google+ Hangout lasted for an hour and was a memorable experience for the group members and their fans.


During the session, Teen Top also revealed that they plan to re-release their debut single album as well as a new version of the break out music video.
Come into the World: CLAP ENCORE will include never-before-seen photos of the Teen Top members and is a celebration of the group's continuing success three years after its initial release.
Following the Google+ Hangout, Teen Top's agency TOP Media uploaded the newly-edited music video for the debut single "Clap" to their official YouTube channel.
Since their breakout single, Teen Top has released several other very successful tracks including "Supa Luv," "Be Ma Girl," and the latest, "Miss Right."
Prior to Teen Top's anniversary, they held a five-city tour of Europe earlier in the year and are currently preparing for a tour of Asia this summer including sold-out shows across Japan.



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'I Hear Your Voice' extended by two episodes

K-Drama lovers are in for a treat because two more episodes have been added to the hit SBS drama 'I Hear Your Voice'.

A representative revealed, "Talks of a possible extension were brought up after the first episode aired and the response from viewers was good. We recently spoke with writer Park Hye Ryun and decided on a two-episode extension." 'I Hear Your Voice' was originally scheduled as a 16-episode drama.

To those who aren't watching, it's not too late to jump onto the bandwagon and watch the drama that everyone is raving about!

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A-JAX goes "Insane" with comeback MV + mini album

After teasing with a video teasers starring Rainbow's Jaekyung and Hyunyoung, A-JAX is finally here, ready to go "Insane" with their newest MV!

This MV's concept is like that of the movie 'Inception' as it tries to convey a message that the members live in a fantasy of a world within another world.

So take a look and see if you can understand the message by taking a look at the video above, and check out the other tracks off the mini album through the playlist below!


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B2ST to return with their second full-length album next week!

B2ST will be making their return after a year with their second full-length album!

Cube Entertainment announced today that B2ST will be releasing 'Hard to Love, How to Love' on July 19 KST and added, "The members have participated a lot in this album."

Despite their busy schedules, the members took the time to work on producing the album themselves with the motto "All made by B2ST" in mind. B2ST plan to reveal their title track "Hard to Love, How to Love" at their solo concert '2013 Beautiful Show' on the 20th and 21st.

Currently, the boys have wrapped up filming for their comeback MV on the 10th, and Cube revealed that they went for a dark, masculine concept.

Watch out for more news about B2ST's July 19th comeback!


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Infinite Unveils “Destiny” MV Making Teaser Before Release

Why a making teaser before the full music video release? How are Inspirits supposed to wait?
Regardless, Infinite has unveiled the “Destiny” MV making teaser before the actual music video release. The video shows interviews with the English speaking staff on the production team, as well as the Infinite members filming.
The music video was shot at Universal Studios in the U.S. and reportedly cost 10 billion won (around 900,000 USD) to produce and 10 days to film. The music video for “Destiny”  is directed by Hong Won Ki of Zany Bros.

Infinite previously released a MV teaser, which you can view here. Infinite will be making their comeback July 16.

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