The ruggedly handome Lee Seo Jin flashes his dimples for the camera

Since the spring of 1999, audiences have been graced by the good looks of Mr. Lee Seo Jin.  His rugged face, tinged with a hint of boyish mischief, and rock hard body is a fan girl’s dream.  The bilingual star (English and Korean) studied abroad in the United States at  New York University as a Business Major before hitting the drama scene, and ever since, his deeply dimpled smile has caught the attentions of anyone who’s watched at least one of his dramas–making them an instant fan. From Korea, to Japan, China and the US, ladies love to love Seo Jin. But don’t let his pretty boy looks fool you, the NYU graduate has the acting chops to back up his popularity with drama fans and critics alike.  And as the youngest of three, Seo Jin works hard, with a track record to show for it.

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Category: Actors | Tags: Actors, Damo, Essential Actors, Kdrama, Lee Seo Jin, Lovers, On Air, Phoenix, Soul, Yi San

Shin Min Ah

Road No. 1 star So Ji Sub bares all in a new interview in which he’s asked about his new drama’s audience share, getting injured on the set, and why he’s sick of playing the nice guy.

Playful Kiss has its leading man! The boy-next-door who’s the best at everything in the upcoming adaptation of Itazura na Kiss is… Kim Hyun Joong!  He beat out strong competition, as it’s been widely reported that Chang Min from DBSK and Jung Yong Hwa were also angling for the role. The nerdy girl who Kim’s character falls for has still not been cast, but Park Shin Hye and Sulli from f(x) are said to be in the running.

Wu Chun came out as a confirmed bachelor in a recent interview. The Taiwanese heartthrob, in Okinawa to promote his new drama Angel of Sunshine, was quizzed about his love life and said that he hadn’t dated in 14 years! Angel co-star Rainie Yang backed up Wu, saying that unlike other men she’s worked with, he never ever flirts with her on set. The article concludes, “one still can’t help but to wonder what is occupying the mind of this secretive hunk.” What a mystery!

Speaking of secrets, Jang Hyuk is returning to drama in a new show called Secret Garden. Little is known about the premise of the show, but it has a great pedigree: On Air PD Shin Eun Chul will be in charge, and it’s set to take over Life Is Beautiful’s timeslot when that drama concludes.

Have a look at an unauthorized peek at My Girlfriend is a Gumiho, the upcoming Hong Sisters fantasy. A fan was just minding his own business when he came across stars Lee Seung Ki and Shin Min Ah and decided to click away for our benefit.

Finally, in these hot summer months, which K-pop idol would you take on vacation with you? That’s the question posed in a new survey by Max Movie–see the full results right here!

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Category: News Uncategorized | Tags: Angel of Sunshine, Chang Min, DBSK, f(x), Hong Sisters, Itazura na Kiss, Jang Hyuk, Jung Yong Hwa, Kim Hyun Joong, Lee Seung Ki, Life is Beautiful, My Girlfriend is a Gumiho, On Air, Playful Kiss, Rainie Yang, Road No. 1, Secret Garden, Shin Eun Chul, Shin Min Ah, So Ji Sub, Sulli, Wu Chun

Park Yong Ha

Known internationally for his work on Winter Sonata and other dramas, Hallyu star Park Yong Ha was discovered dead in his home, an apparent suicide victim. The circumstances behind Park’s suicide are still being pieced together, but sources close to the well-liked singer and actor say that his 10-year battle with insomnia combined with his strong relationship with his father, made difficult by his father’s escalating cancer, may have contributed to his decision. Park gave little or no public indication of his mental condition, even chatting normally with Dong Bang Shin Ki member Hero Jae Joong on the phone hours before he hung himself. His body was found this morning by his mother, and a wake was held today at Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital. Former roommate So Ji Sub and On Air co-star Kim Ha Neul were among the many mourners who attended the service. Park was 32 years old.

The much-plugged second season of We Got Married is drawing a record numbers of viewers for the series. This season, which pairs 2PM’s Nich Khun with f(x) member Victoria has doubled the amount of  comments usually seen on the network’s website, with two times the number of viewers purchasing the first episode online than normal.

The upcoming rom-com Cyrano Dating Agency let the media onto the set, and you can see photos of stars Uhm Tae Woong, Daniel Choi and Park Shin Hye right here. This take on the famous French story features Uhm as an agent at a dating agency that specializes in creating situations for its clients to meet the love of their lives, and who begins to fall himself for Lee Min Jung, the object of Choi’s affection. Cyrano is currently filming.

The World That They Live In’s Song Hye Kyo is denying reports that she is in talks to star in a new film with Wentworth Miller, from Fox Television’s Prison Break. Chosun Sports had reported the ‘hush-hush’ news that Song was being considered for the upcoming film Ji Xian Feng. Song maintains that she had never even heard of the production.

Finally, Rain celebrated his 29th birthday last week with… an on-stage food fight? Check it out!

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Yoo Ah In

The Facebook page “Dear Gloria,” set up to allow users to share their views on the largely reviled outgoing president of the Philippines Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, was briefly hijacked by a user named Suspek Suspect. “Suspek” inundated the page with disturbing images and crude threats directed at Boys Over Flowers star Kim Bum. In a message posted over one hundred times, “Suspek” makes death threats against Kim and calls him a “devil worse than Satan himself.” Dear Gloria’s creator surmised that the deranged individual joined the group in order to defend Arroyo, and became enraged at the many negative comments he or she discovered. What “Suspek” has against Kim Bum is anyone’s guess. So far there have been no statements by Kim’s management about the tirade.

Park Shi Hoo delighted Japanese fans as his drama Prosecutor Princess wrapped up. In addition to greeting his fans with rice balls and performing a song, Park said he regretted that the drama was not granted an extension beyond 16 episodes, feeling that the ending came too soon for the story.

Kim Ha Neul has some surprises in store for her first fan meeting on her own in Japan, including previously unseen footage from her dramas On Air and Road No. 1. Kim’s meet-and-greet, titled Love Letter, is scheduled for next month.

Yamada Yu, model, actress, and Oguri Shun’s girlfriend, will star for the first time in a drama when she plays cartoonist Saibara Rieko. Playing against her glamorous image, Yamada portrays a woman born into hardships who nevertheless succeeds to become a countrywide favorite, creating the popular comic strip Mainichi Kaasan (Everyday Mom). Based on Saibara’s semi-autobiographical essay of the same title, the drama is called Kono Yo de Ichiban Daiji na “Kane” no Hanashi (The Most Important ‘Money’ In The World).

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Yoo Seung Ho

In a new interview with Coffee House cast members Kang Ji Hwan, Ham Eun Jung, Park Si Young and Jeung Wung In, Kang indicates that the series will be a bit more episodic and sitcom-like than most dramas. He also says he that although the unusual charm of the new show may keep it from being a runaway hit, he’ll be happy if it breaks the Monday-Tuesday drama ratings records at least once.

JiYeon from T-ara went on the variety show Strong Heart and showed her finicky side by revealing that her first kiss went to Yoo Seung Ho on the set of the group’s Lies video, who she described as her ideal type. After getting to know him, however, she says he’s not her type at all anymore!

After Lee Jun Ki’s surprise entry into the military forced him to pull out of the film Grand Prix, Yang Dong Geun (I’m Sam) has stepped into the actor’s shoes. And here’s a shot of the cheerful Lee saluting his fans in the midst of military training.

Yang’s new Grand Prix co-star Kim Tae Hee has been tagged to star in a new romantic comedy from the same writer as On Air and City Hall, Kim Eun Sook. Although the premise of My Princess leaves a bit to be desired (read all about it here), Kim does have an impressive track record, so who knows?

Kim Hyun Joong is expected to bring in a young audience to the forthcoming IRIS spin-off Athena. Although nothing’s official yet, Kim’s management company confirmed that he is being considered for one of several roles.

And finally, in case you missed it, here’s Yoon Eun Hye in a breezy summer fashion shoot for her longtime collaborator Joinus.

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Category: News | Tags: Athena, City Hall, Coffee House, Grand Prix, Ham Eun Jung, I'm Sam, IRIS, Jeung Wung In, JiYeon, Kang Ji Hwan, Kim Eun Sook, Kim Hyun Joong, Kim Tae Hee, Lee Jun Ki, My Princess, On Air, Park Si Young, Strong Heart, T-ara, Yang Dong Geun, Yoo Seung Ho, Yoon Eun Hye