Wednesday, April 30, 2014
f(x)’s Krystal Proves She’s a Fashionista for CeCi
Girl group f(x)’s Krystal recently revealed a denim-themed photoshoot that showed off her amazing figure.
For the May issue of fashion magazine CeCi, released on May 30, Krystal’s pictorial showed that she can manage to pull off the “sexy denim look” and displayed her radiating charms.
As one of the representative fashionistas in the entertainment world, Krystal overwhelmed the people on set for the photo shoot with her ability to pull in the camera with her intense gaze and various poses that could stand against any model in the industry.
In other related news, Krystal and her sister Jessica of Girls’ Generation will be taking part in their very own reality show titled “Jessica & Krystal,” which is set to air in May on OnStyle.
Check out some of the photos from her pictorial below!
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“You’re Surrounded” Director Is Confident the New Drama Will Match “Man From the Stars” Popularity
The new SBS miniseries “You’re Surrounded” not only has a star-studded cast, including Cha Seung Won, Lee Seung Gi, and Go Ara, but the show also has the phenomenal cinematographer/director pair of Lee Gil Bok and Yoo In Sik. This is the pair’s seventh time working together, and Lee Gil Bok said, “We’re confident that ‘You’re Surrounded’ can gain as much popularity as ‘Man From the Stars.’”
Lee Gil Bok previously showed his talent as a cinematographer on the set of “Man From the Stars,” and is currently hard at work in order to yield a great visual result with the upcoming drama, as well.
Lee Gil Bok and Yoo In Sik started at SBS at similar times, and have worked together on pieces such as “Bad Housewife,” “Giant,” “History of a Salaryman,” “Incarnation of Money,” and others, the first pair of their kind in Korea.
Lee Gil Bok said, “While the directors are different for ‘Man From the Stars’ and ‘You’re Surrounded,’ for me, having filmed both, it feels like they are the same piece. This time is especially meaningful, being my seventh time working with director Yoo, and I feel like we will be able to do just as well as ‘Man From the Stars.’”
In other news, “You’re Surrounded” just released three official drama posters. Check them out below!
“You’re Surrounded” will start on May 7 following the end of “Three Days.”
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Henry to join jTBC's new variety show 'Crime Scene'
Super Junior-M's Henry is going to show more of his witty self through jTBC's new variety show "Crime Scene".
The show is said to be the first "RPG Detective Game" in Korea. There are 6 people in the cast including Henry, Jun Hyun Moo, NS Yoon-G, Park Ji Yoon, Hong Jin Ho, Im Bang Geul. They will become suspects in a mystery murder case and have to prove themselves innocent while trying to find the real culprit of the case.
Henry is currently one of the hottest stars thanks to his interesting character and variety skill, so many people are anticipating for his appearance in the show.
"Crime Scene" will greet you on the upcoming May 10th at 11pm kst with its first broadcast.
Watch the teaser for the show below
Song Seung Hun, Jo Yeol Jung, Oh Ju Hwan to appear on 'Radio Star'
MBC's "Radio Star" will resume its recording this week with the participation of the cast of the movie "Human Addiction"
On April 30th, MBC revealed that the guests including Song Seung Hun, Jo Yeol Jung, Oh Ju Hwan and director Kim Dae Woo participated in the recording in the afternoon at MBC Dream Center in Ilsan.
Due to the Sewol tragedy on 16th, "Radio Star" cancelled its broadcast for 2 consecutive week but it will resume its normal broadcast schedule starting from April 30th.
Meanwhile, Song Seung Hun also recorded for jTBC's "Witch Hunt" on April 29th.
2NE1 Makes a Drastic Transformation in a Unique Photoshoot for Vogue
“Fashion Icons” 2NE1 were able to display their distinctive charms by making a transformation inspired by traditional African wear.
On April 30, fashion magazine Vogue revealed 2NE1’s May pictorial.
The members showed that they were able to pull off an ethnic African style with intricate face paint, wearing intense, colorful outfits, and posing with traditional instruments made of wood and leather.
At the photo shoot, CL stated, “I think it was fate that a group of unique and fun people who were living separate lives were able to meet and form a group called 2NE1.”
Member Sandara Park, who was praised by the staff for her soft charisma, said, “I don’t have any restrictions when it comes to style as of now. I always want to try out new things,” when asked about the experimental styles she has showcased.
Park Bom, who has recently ventured into the world of reality television with SBS’s “Roommate,” radiated her honest and pure charms at the set of the photoshoot.
Minzy, who turned 21 years old (Korean age) this year, has become the symbol of their group name, 2NE1. She displayed the same lively enthusiasm as that of any other freshman in college and shared, “I want to dance with the passion of a 21-year-old even when I become a grandma.”
This 2NE1 pictorial and interview will be released in full on May 19 in next month’s issue of Vogue Korea and on their official website.
Check out the photos below!
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Happy birthday to 2PM's Wooyoung
Birth Name: Jang Woo Young
Stage Name: Wooyoung
Nickname: Curious Wooyoung
Birthday: April 30, 1989
Position: Main Vocalist
Height: 178 cm
Weight: 65 kg
Blood Type: B
Religion: Buddhism
Hometown: Busan, South Korea
-He released his solo album in 2012 called "23_Male_Single" with his lead single "Sexy Lady"
-He speaks Korean and Japanese
EXO's Chanyeol joins Instagram
Although there's no photo uploaded on his account, he gained more than 300K followers within a few hours, proving his immense popularity.
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“Doctor Stranger” Director Explains Why He Cast Sistar’s Bora and Kang Sora
The makers of forthcoming SBS drama “Doctor Stranger” have appeared before the press in Korea, with director Jin Hyuk taking the opportunity to explain why he was so keen to cast Sistar singer Bora.
The director admitted that he was a “big fan of Sistar” and joked that his motivation for casting the girl group rapper was somewhat “selfish.”
The drama tells the story of a skilled surgeon, played by Lee Jong Suk. After spending time in North Korea, the doctor escapes to South Korea, where he finds work at a university hospital.
Bora is set to play a North Korean character who also finds herself working in South Korea. Her character soon takes a liking to the young doctor.
Jin Hyuk was also complimentary about co-star Kang Sora, who will also be appearing in the drama as a doctor. He said, “I remember seeing her at an awards ceremony not so long ago and being very impressed. She can combine great femininity with boyish charm. I was delighted when she said she wanted to join the cast.”
“Doctor Stranger” will air on Mondays and Tuesdays on SBS beginning May 5.
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The Sewol Tragedy: Part I – The Accident
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To be completely honest, I really did not want to write this post. I do not want to re-live this awful tragedy, seeing again what I saw, hearing again what I heard. Writing this post was greatly upsetting. Many times, I had to stop, take a deep breath, scream in anger, or clench my teeth before I could continue writing.
But I cannot possibly write another post about Korea without addressing this terrible accident. More than 300 lives, most of them young students, perished in an entirely preventable accident. This story needs to be told, and not in the manner of the disgusting disaster porno put on by cable television news.
So here it is: a summary of the most relevant information regarding the sinking of Sewol. This summary will be in three parts: (1) description of the accident and the rescue efforts; (2) causes and contributing factors of the accident, and; (3) political and social reactions from Korea.
THE ACCIDENT
Who and what were involved in the accident?
The Sewol was a cruise/ferry ship that traveled between Incheon, a port city near Seoul, and Jeju-do, a tropical resort island. The ship was carrying 476 passengers, as well as several trucks and container cargoes. Vast majority of the passengers–325 to be exact–were second grade students from Danwon High School, a high school in Ansan, a suburb of Seoul.
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Because Korean high schools have three grades, the second grade students are equivalent of juniors in American high schools, i.e. between 16 and 17 years old. Korean high schools usually go on one long school trip per year involving all students in the same grade.
How did the ship begin to sink?
The travel by ferry between Incheon and Jeju is approximately 13.5 hours. The ship had traveled overnight, and entered the western shore of Jindo island, nearly at the southwestern tip of Korean Peninsula.
At 8:49 a.m. of April 16, 2014, the ship made a sharp turn, turning more than 10 degrees within one second, according to the ship’s Blackbox. Immediately, the ship began to list due to the sharp turn. There are reasons to believe that the ship had an imbalanced construction, and the cargo was not properly secured. It appears likely that the cargo shifted to one side, causing the ship to list and sink. More on this in the next part of the summary.
When did the authorities first learn the accident?
At 8:52 a.m., the first report of emergency came out of the Sewol–not from the ship’s crew, but from a student on board calling 119 (equivalent to 911 in the U.S.) In a couple of minutes, the student was connected to the Coast Guard. (The student, named Choi Deok-ha [최덕하], was found dead.) In response, at 8:58 a.m., the Coast Guard station in the nearby port city of Mokpo dispatched the first rescue team.
At 8:55 a.m., the Sewol’s captain Lee Jun-seok [이준석] communicated to the Vessel Transportation Service (VTS) station in Jeju that the ship was listing and sinking. (Note, however, that the nearest VTS station was at Jindo, not Jeju. More on this later.) At 9:10 a.m., the Coast Guard headquarters formed a rescue central. At 9:31 a.m., President Park Geun-hye was notified.
How did the ship’s crew respond to the accident? How did the passengers respond?
The ship’s crew, particularly the captain, responded with grievous, deadly incompetence. It is probably fair to say that the incompetence by the captain and the senior crew members bears the majority of the blame in letting this incident escalate from an expensive accident to a horrific, full-scale disaster.
As soon as the Jindo VTS station established contact with the Sewol, the VTS repeatedly asked the captain whether the passengers were able to escape. In a reply that is almost certainly a lie, the captain replied they could not. At 9:25 a.m., approximately 30 minutes after the ship began to sink, Jindo VTS station ordered the captain in unequivocal terms: have the passengers put on life jackets, and evacuate the ship. Inexplicably, the captain did nothing, telling the Jindo VTS that the ship’s PA system did not work. This was a lie, as the PA system was completely functional at the time. Jindo VTS again told the captain to do what he could to evacuate the ship. The captain, again, does nothing. At 9:33 a.m., Jindo VTS station orders the captain to release all emergency floats from the ship. The captain, again, does nothing other than to keep telling the VTS station to send rescue boats as quickly as possible.
Meanwhile, manning the PA system in the lower deck were junior crew members, who continuously asked the bridge if they should evacuate the ship. The bridge, where the captain was, did not respond. Without information, the crew followed the manual and repeatedly told the passengers to stay in their rooms.
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| Park Ji-yeong, one of the Sewol’s heroes (source) |
When the first responders arrived at 9:30 a.m., 22-year-old Park Ji-yeong [박지영], 28-year-old Jeong Hyeon-seon [정현선] and 45-year old Yang Dae-hong [양대홍], all of whom are crew members, directed all passengers they saw to get out of the ship. Realizing that there was no PA announcement, Park rushed to the PA system and ordered the passengers to jump into the water–at 10:15 a.m. Unfortunately, this was far too late, as the port side (left side) of the ship was already fully under water by 9:54 a.m. Once submerged, the passengers in the port side cabins were doomed.
Park and Jeong were later found dead; Yang is still missing. Surviving students recall that Park saved many students by putting on life jackets on them and pushing them upstairs. When the students asked if Park wasn’t leaving, she replied: “The crew has to stay until the end.” Before returning to rescue, Yang telephoned his wife and said: ”the ship listed a lot. Use the money in the bank account for the children’s tuition. I have to go save the students.”
According to survivors, many students gave their lives trying to save each other, or to save little children. A six year old boy put a life jacket on his five year old sister, and told her that he was going to find his parents. The five-year-old was rescued; the boy, and his parents, are missing. Danwon high school student Jeong Cha-ung [정차웅], a blackbelt holder in kendo and the first confirmed casualty from the Sewol, perished after giving up his life jacket to a friend and trying to save more. According to surviving students, two of Danwon high school teachers, 36-year-old Nam Yoon-cheol and 24-year-old Choi Hye-jeong, each saved at least 10 students before succumbing to the rising water.
(More after the jump)
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Wait, go back. What the hell was the captain and the senior crew doing during all that time? Why were they lying to the Vessel Traffic Service?
For now, we cannot be certain. One tidbit, however, is revealing: between 9 a.m. and 9:37 a.m., the captain and the crew spoke on the phone with the ferry company’s headquarters six times. Police investigation is heavily focused on what was said in these communications.
How effective was the first response?
The first responders, consisting of two boats and two helicopters, did their best given the circumstances. The first rescue team, dispatched by the Mokpo Coast Guard station, arrived at the scene by 9:30 a.m. and began taking people off the ship by 9:35 a.m. Jindo VTS also ordered the nearby ships to join the rescue effort at 9:30 a.m.
Then the now-infamous moment occurred: Lee Jun-seok, the captain, was one of the first to escape. Critically, the captain left the ship without announcing to the passengers and other crew members to abandon ship or deploying the life boats. In a case of stomach-turning injustice, the captain and the crew arrived at the port of Jindo by 10:30 a.m., only moments after the ship sank.
Video of the crew escaping before the passengers
Though the first rescue team arrived as quickly as it could, it was already too late. The first responders did not have adequate equipment to rescue the passengers who were trapped inside the ship. Korean Navy responded, but its ship did not arrive until 10:21 a.m.–when the Sewol was mostly underwater. A ship with rescue divers did not arrive until 11:24 a.m., four minutes after the ship sank completely.
At 10:06 a.m., the Coast Guard saw passengers screaming inside a ship’s cabin. The Coast Guard broke the window, and rescued six passengers from inside the cabin. Those six were the only ones rescued from inside the ship. Many of the passengers who were trapped inside the ship were not able to escape, even as they were watching the rescue boats outside. The students of Danwon high school took the worst end of it, as most of them were in the lower decks of the ship where the fare was cheaper.
How many survived?
In the end, 174 out of the 476 survived. Out of the 325 students of Danwon high school, only 75 survived. Although there was feint hope that rescue divers may be able to save at least a few trapped inside the ship, the survivor count did not go up after the first day of the accident.
Part II will discuss the causes and contributing factors for the accident. If you have a burning question regarding this tragedy, please email and I will consider adding to this post, or addressing in the later parts.
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Catching up on a quadfecta of book reviews
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After finishing up my review of the Cargo Ship Diaries, I had to hang my head in shame. There were, on my iPad, no fewer than four review copies of books I had received and never posted a review about! My apologies for the delay to those authors. Awesome readers, I hope you discover a book or two you’ll love.
Have you written a travel- or blogging-related book? Tell me about it. I may be interested in reviewing it in a future post.
Traveling in Sin – George and Lisa Rajna
What happens when an online romance turns into a trip around the world? For some, that might sound like the beginning of the next Hangover movie. For George and Lisa, the bloggers behind We Said Go Travel, this is exactly their story. It’s the sort of story that actually has a happy ending, and it takes its sweet time to get there. This is intended as a compliment – too many books about one’s adventures either end too soon or describe short adventures in wordy ways.
Both George’s and Lisa’s voices are heard throughout the book – Lisa’s words in italics, George’s in normal text – and as a result there is some duplication in areas. While the book mentions the ripoffs and setbacks most any traveler would face, it’s clear these two are meant for each other. I’d tell you how it ends, but like so many things in life and traveling, it’s the journey that matters more than the ending.
Watermelon is Life – Wes Weston
Subtitled “Invaluable Lessons From Teaching English Abroad”, this sequel to Happy Time Go Fast is dedicated to the school learners of Namibia. Wes opted to volunteer as a teacher in a Namibian public school for a year, which gave him more than enough stories to fill a book. Three of my favorites: getting schooled on how to slaughter chickens, being contacted by the Namibian president, and helping decide whether to give a goat or a washing machine for a bridal gift.
Teaching English in Asia puts a lot of Westerners in the minority, where their non-local skin color makes them stand out. Wes, however, notes he is an oshilumbu (white person). and explores the role as an outsider – and his efforts to fit in despite standing out in every way possible.
I wish there were more travel stories in the book. The author mentions the starry skies, the rides in the back of pick-up trucks, but those aren’t in the book. I will, however, be looking forward to his next book about life as a nomad – wherever it takes him.
The Red Rucksack – Ben West
Ben starts as a Tasmanian pharmacist – a burnt out one at that – and eventually chooses to begin a journey to start living life on his own terms. Fisticuffs with racist Mongolians lead to a return trip home, but his parents join him on a traveling leg that included Machu Picchu and the Galapagos Islands. And then there’s the tale of Jette, an “attractively Nordic lawyer from Denmark” – she and Ben spend a fair bit of time together, going snorkeling and otherwise conversing..
After his parents return home, however, Ben finds himself in Quito without a plan. All the same, he meets up with some interesting characters, wrestles a midget, climbs a mountain without any trails to reach a perfectly circular crater 3 kilometers wide, and deals with testosterone-driven tour guides.
For a more condensed (and free) read, check out a free book of tips Ben has gleaned from his travels. It’s called “What The Travel Guides Won’t Tell You”, and it’s available on his website. It’s more like a booklet at 20 pages, but it reads almost like a bonus chapter worth taking in after reading the Rucksack.
Hammocks and Hard Drives – Dave Dean
For all the upcoming digital nomads that picture their lives like the picture on the cover, Dave is about to destroy some pre-conceived notions. “Working in a hammock for more than a few minutes will make your neck and wrists ache,” he says in the introduction. Being a digital nomad isn’t easy – especially when your livelihood become reliant on finding power or a decent internet connection. There’s also the real-world dangers of insecure internet connection, theft, and the unsexy aspects of backing up important data.
Whatever your project may be, there’s a very good chance it’s covered here. Technology is a means to an end, whatever your expertise may be, and Dave helps you get (and use) the best tech out there.
While the book was released earlier this month (April 2014), the tech world moves faster than space shuttle. The principles are the same, though, even if the models change. Look for an updated version if you’re reading this post in 2015 or later.
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Sunmi Transforms into an Innocent Doll in NYLON
Sunmi shows off her double attraction as an innocent yet sexy lady as she poses in the May 2014 issue of NYLON Magazine.
The singer, who made a comeback in the music industry last year with a sexy concept, shows off another side to her charms in this photo shoot where she transforms into an innocent and delicate lady dressed up in clothes perfect for spring.
One of the photos show her as a sweet lady dressed in an all-white form-fitting one piece dress, paired with a beret, pulled-up white socks, and gold slip-ons.
Another photo of Sunmi has her in a more casual white see-through blouse with denim pocket and cuff detail, matched with denim slip-ons.
There is also a photo of Sunmi sitting on the floor in a white top with cutout details. Here, she wears slip-ons with playful yellow and orange prints.
Sunmi, formerly of the Wonder Girls, has made her debut as a solo singer last year with the title song “24 Hours.” She made her comeback February this year with “Full Moon.”
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Lee Seung Gi and Go Ara fight like cat & mouse in new teaser for 'You're All Surrounded'
Taking all the seriousness, a cop must have, put aside, the 3rd teaser features the cat and mouse fights between Lee Seung Gi and Go Ara.
This cute love and hate relationship that will bloom in the drama will make viewers entertained as you could expect noisy scenes from the two.
Watch the teaser below while waiting for the premiere on May 7.
Supernova become detectives in a short film MV teaser for 'Beautiful'
Celebrating their 5th anniversary since Japanese debut, the six boys of Supernova have transformed into detectives for their 3rd Japanese best album track 'Beautiful' MV.
Their album '5 Years Best -BEAT-' is released today in three editions (Cho☆Limited Edition, Regular Edition, and Limited Edition). It is consists of 18 selected tracks from their previous releases with a new song 'Beautiful'. It comes with a 24-page "BEAT & BALLAD" photobook.
Check out their short film MV teaser below:
Lee Seung Hwan releases MV for 'In The Mood for Love'
Veteran singer Lee Seung Hwan releases the MV for his follow-up track 'In The Mood for Love' from his 11th album 'Fall To Fly' which was released on March 26.
Dream Factory described 'In The Mood for Love' expresses the most beautiful moments of ordinary people's lives. The music video portrays the message with elders appearing on the set, people playing instruments in a small club's stage and special cameos from actors.
watch below:
2NE1 transformed into African ethnic girls in an exceptional pictorial for Vogue
2NE1 had an exceptional pictorial from abroad to display Jeremy Scott's autumn/winter collection outfits.
"Being with 2NE1 for 10 years and seeing them almost everyday, they have been a group who looks for something peculiar for 10 years and this is just what it seems," and resulted to a late dawn photoshoot.
For members like CL and Dara, who have been experimenting with unique styles, they pulled off an effortlessly cool pictorial showing a whole distinct image.
The spread featuring 2NE1 and their interview will be up on Vogue Korea's website [www.vogue.co.kr] on 19th. Check photos below:
'God's Quiz 4' releases preview images of Donghae and Ryu Duk Hwan
Preview photos from the filming of 'God's Quiz 4' released featuring Super Junior Donghae and actor Ryu Dok Hwan.
Photos of the two cast showing their scenes leave impression to fans as actor Ryo Dok Hwan is seen giving acting advice to Donghae, who is on the other hand, attentively listening.
'God's Quiz 4' plots the story of elite medical researchers who will unfold the mystery of deaths from rare diseases. It premieres on May 18 at 11PM through cable channel OCN following 'Cheo Yong'
miss A's Suzy releases new Domino Pizza CF
miss A's Suzy releases the new CF for Domino Pizza.
Check out her adorable charm in the CF below:
Jun Ji Hyun donates 100 million won for Sewol victims
On April 29th, it was revealed that Jun Ji Hyun donated 100 million through the Korean Red Cross for the victims of the Sewol tragedy.
In particular, Jun Ji Hyun said,"My heart hurts when I heard about the news of all the students who sacrificed in the Sewol accident, and also about all the bereaved families. I hope they do not lose their hope and wish that my small amount of money can help soothe their pain"
It was also said that Jun Ji Hyun donated all of her wedding congratulation money and cancelled an event at Myeongdong on April 17th to covey her condolence.
[Cap] CL – “나쁜 기집애 (THE BADDEST FEMALE)” M/V reaches 13M+ views on Youtube (April 28, 2014)
Keep viewing~ The Baddest Female
Celebrities Show How They Are as “Roommates” in New SBS Show + Teaser
What would happen if different artists are to live together under one roof? This is what viewers will try to find out as new SBS variety program “Roommate” airs this Sunday, May 4.
Originally set for broadcast on April 20, the show’s first airing was postponed to two weeks later in respect to the Sewol Ferry tragedy. The show is positioned to be closer to the viewers than “Dad” and would feel more like a family than “Superman.” The new show “Roommate” will try to get the viewers’ attention with inviting content as it goes head to head with already established and popular variety shows, KBS 2TV Happy Sunday’s “Superman Returns” and MBC Sunday Night’s “Daddy! Where Are We Going?”
“Roommate” will have 11 celebrities—actors Lee Dong Wook, Seo Kang Joon, and Park Min Woo, actress Hong Soo Hyun, singer-actor Shin Sung Woo, model-host Lee So Ra, 2NE1′s Park Bom, After School’s Nana, EXO’s Chanyeol, comedian Jo Se Ho, and ultimate fighter Song Ga Yeon—living in a house with five rooms and 60 cameras ready to capture their every move.
The program will show the various episodes that can happen in a ‘sharehouse’ which is gaining popularity among young people nowadays.
While the strength of “Daddy! Where Are We Going?” and “Superman Returns” is in the warmth of the family, the strong point of “Roommate” is on the the interaction of the celebrities and the troubles they go through as they grow and make a new community inside the house.
There is also a growing interest on the chemistry between the roommates, especially between Shin Sug Woo and Chanyeol, Seo Kang Joon and Park Min Woo, Lee Dong Wook and Jo Se Ho, Park Bom, Lee So Ra, and Song Ga Yeon, and Nana and Hong Soo Hyun.
Couple selcas of the roommates—Shin Sung Woo and Chanyeol who has the greatest ‘visual’ even with their 24-year age gap, the “boyish” duo of Seo Kang Joon and Park Min Woo who are set to capture the hearts of the noonas, and the comic chemistry of Lee Dong Wook and Jo Se Ho that can knockdown even the production crew—taken during filming were uploaded on the official homepage of the show, raising the anticipation of viewers even more.
Teaser videos showing the bare faces of the roommates were also released. One video showed playful Nana and Hong Soo Hyun who were getting ready to sleep while another video showed Lee So Ra, Park Bom, and Song Ga Yeon breaking into unstoppable laughter.
“The connection among the artists is good so even when the filming was finished, they didn’t go and still stayed. They’re still at the shoot location and taking a nap,” shared Park Sang Hyuk PD.
“Roommate” will start broadcasting at SBS on Sunday, May 4, 4:40 p.m. (KST).
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INFINITE spotted wearing yellow ribbon pins
On 30th April 2014, all 7 members of INFINITE were spotted at Gimpo Airport. Wearing black outfits, all the members wore a prominent yellow ribbon pin on their left chest, except for leader Kim Sunggyu who pinned it on his bag/ pocket.
It seems like they are heading to Japan, but it is not publicly announced what kind of work schedule they have today. It could be that they are going for their comeback preparations. It was previously said that INFINITE is projected to release their new 2nd full-length album in May, however due to the Sewol ferry incident, it could be postponed. If it were to be postponed, they could possibly make a comeback in July, as FIFA World Cup 2014 takes place from 12th June to 13th July. Besides, their initial comeback Music Video was said to have scenes related to water, but it is not known if they will change the scenes as it might otherwise be sensitive towards the Sewol incident.
Source: monodrama, lkimfannet, inthesnow_net, loeyoelcom, springrain_dw, wh0208_com, hoya_macaron
Actor Song Seung Hun Looks Heavenly for BAZAAR Pictorial
Actor Song Seung Hun participated in the pictorial shooting for the fashion magazine BAZAAR with Kim Dae Woo, the director for his newest movie “Obsessed” (also known as “Human Addiction”).
“Obsessed” is an erotic thriller movie and the story is centered around a passionate couple having a secret affair in a military camp in 1969.
On talking about why he chose to star in this movie, Song Seung Hun replied, “I chose to do this project mainly because I trusted the director. Throughout the filming of the movie, I really experienced what it truly is like to have fun on a movie set.”
As for Kim Dae Woo, while talking about his first impression of Song Seung Hun, he said, “The first time I had a meeting with Song Seung Hun, he looked like someone who could have been a soldier in his past life and who was really stubborn. But he also looked very depressed.”
“Obsessed” will be out in theaters on May 15.
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Lee Jong Suk and Park Hae Jin praise each other at 'Doctor Stranger' press conference
On April 29th, the cast of SBS' upcoming drama "Doctor Stranger" had a press conference at SBS Hall in Mokdong, Seoul.
During the press conference, he said,"My first impression on Park Hae Jin sunbaenim was he was so good looking and his fashion style was really great...I felt inferior"
In this regard Park Hae Jin also praised Lee Jong Suk,"When I heard that I will work with Lee Jong Suk, I was hesitated. He is too beautiful. His skin is nice and he's also taller than me. But then I realize I'm the oldest among them...Even thought I'm the hyung but instead I need to rely on the others a lot","Lee Jong Suk's first impression was really good. He is a very bright person. But during the filming, he exudes the feeling of a mature man instead of young boy, so I was overwhelmed by his aura"
"Doctor Stranger" will be premiered on May 5th.
Official Poster for “Doctor Stranger” Drama is Released
The official poster for the upcoming SBS Monday-Tuesday drama “Doctor Stranger” is out.
Actor Lee Jong Suk stars as Park Hoon, a boy who gets kidnapped with his father by the North Korean forces. Upon his arrival in the northern part of the Korean peninsula, Park Hoon is taught to become a doctor by his doctor father and he later on becomes a bright chest surgeon. Park Hoon then flees to South Korea where he begins to work as a doctor in South Korea’s top hospital Dongwoo University Hospital. Despite being recognized as a genius in his workplace, Park Hoon feels lonely due to his girlfriend (played by Jin Sae Yeon) Song Jae Hee being stuck in North Korea. To bring Song Jae Hee to come live with him in South Korea, he does everything and anything to make money.
Other actors who are starring in the drama include Park Hae Jin and Kang So Ra. Park Hae Jin plays the role of Han Jae Joon, a Harvard graduate doctor who scouts Park Hoon into the Dongwoo University Hospital. Kang So Ra plays Oh Soo Hyun, Jae Joon’s fiancee as well as the Dongwoo Hospital chairman’s daughter.
The drama will air its first episode on May 5.
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[TST] Addictive Teasers
With the understandable delays in many comebacks we’re left with very little teaser material for TST*, otherwise known as Teaser [TS] Tuesday. This presents us with a dilemma. We cannot explain past teasers to you, as the mvs have already been released and we already know what the TS trails were hinting at.
Therefore what is the alternative? We think we have a solution. Last week we looked at Misleading Teasers week we will be looking at Addictive Teasers. Those teaser releases that have us pressing the repeat button continuously because they are just so good.
TVXQ – Keep Your Head Down
It might be another SMTown choreography teaser but Keep Your Head Down keeps you hooked. Not only would we soon find that it was an accurate representation of the sound and mv to come, but it shows of Yunho and Changmin well.
Presenting the duo in solo spots and highlighting their dance ability is never something their fandom will argue with.
It doesn’t matter that they wear fringe, or fur, trimmed outfits – KYHD shows off their masculinity and strength.
Boyfriend – Debut Teaser
This would also fit perfectly in out Misleasing Teasers category as the image portrayed in Boyfriend’s debut teaser what not the one they launched with. Watch their self named debut song and you’ll get cute, perfect boy-next-door for the young Korean fan base. The teaser however hinted at a harder hitting, sexier image, with one member even baring his chest. It might have been misleading, but you can’t help watching again.
Block B – NalinA
NalinA holds no punches, when this single released you got exactly what had been promised. What undoubtably made the NalinA TS so addictive was the sound, even if the vocals had not been included in the TS it would have been easy to tell that the song was going to be catchy.
They may have given away most of the best visual moments in 30 seconds but that didn’t stop us replaying this in anticipation, or having the mv on repeat for that matter.
2PM – Grown Trailer
Technically not a teaser for a single, but for a whole album, we’d eventually find that 2PM’s Grown trailer sets up scenes reminiscent of those in A.D.T.O.Y.
The sound wasn’t anything we’d hear from the promoted tracks but it set the scene for the image they were promoting with Grown. We’re 2PM, we’re still sexy but now we’ve grown up too. Whomever your 2PM bias this trailer made sure no one was left out. There is also the wonderful vantage point twist that has you believing you’re the eyes of someone almost spying on the 2PM member, really you’re just following Chansung’s curious little cat, Jeonggam. I doubt it was the cat that had everyone repeating this trailer however.
EXO – Debut Teaser Trail
Four months SM ran teasers for EXO, if there is one way to have fans repeating teasers it is to draw out how long they have to wait for a release. Kai was the first member to be revealed, and appeared in an impressive twelve teasers, seven of those solo ones. Unbeknownst to fans at the time EXO PLANET was in fact the fictional home planet of the group, and each member would bear a symbol of power. We now know Baekhyun controls light, Tao hold the power to control time – then we didn’t know Kai’s power is teleportation. His continual appearance in teasers connected the twelve members, teleporting them to earth for the moment they would debut.
A personal favourite is Kai’s TS for What Is Love, a teaser that runs seamlessly from Sehun’s for the same song. If you are an EXO fan, whatever your favourite teaser, chances are you replayed some of these more than once.
Which teasers could you not resist playing on repeat?
* The shortened version of the name, TST, comes from a scientific theory known as Transition State Theory. This theory is used to understand how chemical reactions take place, and explains the rates of these reactions.
In terms of our subject of teaser trails in Kpop, these theories are very apt. TS trails are created to cause a reaction and we will be looking to explain what the teaser media tells us, what it is that causes these reactions. Hence our TST molecular logo.
Lee Bo Young’s Stunt Double Compliments Her on Her Dedication
Even Lee Bo Young’s stuntwoman for “God’s Gift – 14 Days” was amazed by the actress’s dedication.
Lee Bo Young’s stuntwoman, Kim Soo Young, said, “We’ve been filming for about two to three months now, and my whole body is covered in bruises. Because the outfits are tight, it’s impossible to wear any sort of padding, so my knees and elbows are always bruised.”
Lee Bo Young commented on this: “I thought it was a bit too much. Seeing not a man, but a delicate woman as a stunt double made me so apologetic.”
Kim Soo Young said, “I get worried because the same goes for Lee Bo Young, and she could get hurt. Her outfit is tight, which prevents her from wearing padding. But her style is to go all out, even though there are other actors who get upset even when they just fall. Nothing deters her, and she always tells me that she’ll do the action scenes…I’m always thankful.”
Following the end of “God’s Gift – 14 Days” will be “Doctor Stranger,” starring Lee Jong Suk, Park Hae Jin, Jin Se Yeon, and Kang So Ra. “Doctor Stranger” will air on May 5.
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Block B Cancels Comeback Altogether
A slew of comebacks have been sitting on the back burner in the wake of the Sewol ferry sinking, but Block B will no longer be a part of it.
According to Seven Season's official twitter, following the announcement of the group's comeback delay on April 16th, Block B has decided to cancel their coemback schedule for the single "Jackpot" altogether. The reason for the cancelation is because this is a time of national mourning over the Sewol ferry victims, thus the agency felt it would be difficult to promote a new album. The agency made sure to apologize to the fans that have been waiting patiently all this time, and promised that after the group's first solo concert "2014 Blockbuster", Block B will release a new album as soon as possible.
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