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On February 25, KeyEast confirmed Uhm Tae Woong’s return to acting.

A source from his agency said, “Uhm Tae Woong is appearing in Director Lee Joo Hyung’s movie ‘Fork Crane.'”

The source answered questions about when the movie will be released in theatres and replied, “We don’t know yet. Since they just started filming, the production company and others will focus on filming for now.”

Previously, Uhm Tae Woong was accused of sexual assault but eventually found to be guilty of solicitation. The actor’s last project was SBS’s “Wanted.”

In a recent photo shoot and interview with Harpers Bazaar Korea, Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun was completely honest about her past and current self, and future plans.

First, she talked about her dating style, saying, “If I like someone, I would tell him that I like him up front. I couldn’t really open myself up to others and I didn’t fully experience love in the past because I was afraid of getting hurt. But I realized that only left me with regret when time passed.”

“I would think to myself, ‘Why couldn’t I say anything. If I had expressed myself back then I wouldn’t be this hurt right now,'” Seohyun said. “After experiencing these things quite a few times, my personality began to change regarding love.”

The singer further explained, “I try to be as honest as I can now. Maybe that’s why I’m more objective when a romantic relationship ends these days. The end is the end. I have no regrets or thoughts about it. I probably got tired of expressing myself so much,” and showed how strong-hearted she has become.

Seohyun mentioned Girls’ Generation members while on the subject of personal relationships, saying, “I’m more careful about building friendships than romantic relationships, but I am confident about it. I’ve learned a lot from the members in the five years that I lived with them. Their certain habits or ways of thinking were a lot different from what I’ve done for 20 years, so I did have quarrels with them from time to time. But as time passed, we learned to understand each other. I would be lying if I said living with the members was always easy, but I believe it was a necessary experience for myself.”

Seohyun had a very promising spirit as she continued the interview. She said, “One of my biggest worries is my future. Since I’ve lived the past 10 years solely thinking about work, I think it’s time for me to start a new chapter in my life.”

She revealed that she is currently discovering different hobbies that she might want to continue after 10 years, aside from her activites as a singer, actor, and musical actor. “It’s now 10 years since my debut and I’ve already released my solo album, so I think it’s okay to look somewhere else now,” Seohyun explained.

It sure makes fans curious of what path she’ll be on later in life.

Actor Yoon Shi Yoon surprised everyone during an interview with MBC’s “Section TV Entertainment Relay” when he confessed that he once considered giving up his acting career.

The actor stated, “[At the time,] No one was taking notice of me in the theater and film department [at school], and no company wanted me. I was faced with a harsh reality in which I couldn’t even buy my family a delicious meal, and it scared me to think that that’s what my future was going to be.”

During this time, he seriously considered giving up a career in acting. Conflicted on what decision to make, Yoon Shi Yoon went on a trip to clear his head, and that’s when he met his current manager. Soon after, he was picked to appear in Kim Dong Ryul’s music video and made himself a household name with his role in MBC’s “High Kick Through the Roof.”

We’re very glad Yoon Shi Yoon decided to continue his acting career!

Kyuhyun spoke up to clear some misunderstandings about the fire in Taipei.

After fans became furious at some of the staff's actions after his hotel caught on fire, he himself took to Twitter to explain things. He tweeted, "I think there's a misunderstanding with the Taiwan fire.. To keep things short, I was in my room with my manager and staff to prepare the comments for my performance, and missed the timing to evacuate. We heard that the fire had been controlled, so I chose to stay in the room over going down the stairs and breathing in the smoke that way."

He added on, "Except the staff in my room, all the other staff evacuated following the hotel's instructions and waited outside for 3 hours.. I think I was the one at fault because I just figured there wasn't that big of a problem and kept staying in the hotel to work with the other staff. I don't want there to be problems after a good performance... Please have a good night!"

Do you think fans will be less angry now?

Earlier today, Jun.K fell off a 3 meter (nearly 10 feet) high moving stage during day 3 of 2PM's '6Nights' concert. The concert was immediately put to a halt and there was a gasp of shock at the Seoul Olympic Park SK Olympic Handball Gymnasium.

Jun.K was transported to a local hospital and JYP has released a statement, "This is JYP Entertainment. Jun.K was immediately transferred to the hospital and received a thorough examination. The examination results showed that he has suffered from fractures in his right elbow and also in the 4th finger on his right hand. He will undergo the appropriate medical treatment and is now resting and being observed from the staff members. We sincerely apologize for not guaranteeing the safety of our artist and we apologize to our artist and all the fans. We will give an update on his health in the near future."

JYP also stated that they will do their best to take more thorough measures to prevent this from happening in the future.


Hopefully, Jun.K makes a full recovery as soon as possible!

TWICE has dropped their dance practice video for "Knock Knock".

While the video is the similar to the video they released a few days ago, this one provides a fixed angle from the front instead of closing up on the girls so fans can see the choreography better.

It looks like Gong Myung and Jung Hye Sung had something to say to viewers on the February 25 installment of 'We Got Married'!

SEE ALSO: Gong Myung talks about 'We Got Married', brother Doyoung, 5urprise, and more in 'High Cut'

The newlyweds were chatting on the road to a hot spring and shared their honest thoughts on dating. Jung Hye Sung mentioned something Gong Myung stated in an interview, saying, "I saw that when reporters asked you if there was a possibility of us really dating, you said, 'Please stay tuned.' Why didn't you just say it straight out?"

He responded, "Should we say that we're really dating then? 'We're dating.' Like that," making Jung Hye Sung start cracking up.

Actions of Super Junior's Kyuhyun's staff have ELF incredibly angry.

Kyuhyun was in Taipei when the hotel he was staying at caught on fire. Reportedly, instead of taking care of their artist, the staff evacuated by themselves while Kyuhyun stayed in his hotel room, preparing his comments for his performances, unaware of the fire.

He later told his fans that he tried to figure out what was happening when his room filled with smoke, but could not make his way down. The day after, he attempted to sing "At Gwanghwamun" with his bad throat (due to sleeping in the smoke), and apologized tearfully to fans while explaining the situation.

SEE ALSO: Another SM artist falls victim to plagiarism by an Indian film OST?

Fans are furious because while Kyuhyun was by himself in the smoke, his staff were all at Starbucks - and taking selfies while making hashtags such as #SleepingAtStarbucks and #MeetingOfFireVictims. Many fans believe one of the jobs of a staff member is to keep an artist safe, which they did not do when they left Kyuhyun in a hotel that was on fire filled with smoke.

Kang Ye Won talked about her ideal husband on the February 25th episode of 'A Hyung I Know'.

The actress previously paired up with Oh Min Seok on 'We Got Married', but she was asked what she would look for in a husband if she could choose. Kang Ye Won answered, "I like a kind and limited person. Someone who doesn't change his mind often, and someone who doesn't have a lot of changes in his mood," adding that she herself tended to be a bit emotional.

As for why she and her past boyfriends broke up, she commented, "Rather than someone doing something wrong, the situation was like that. It wasn't fate."

After undergoing her third surgery for Acute Compartment Syndrome, Moon Geun Young is in recovery.

On February 23, a source from Namoo Actors, the actress’ agency, said, “Moon Geun Young is still receiving inpatient treatment. It has not yet been decided whether she needs to undergo further surgery. Her discharge date is also still up in the air.”

On February 1, Moon Geun Young complained of a sudden pain in her right arm and on the following day she was checked in to a hospital for emergency surgery. She was diagnosed with Acute Compartment Syndrome and had to cancel her appearances in the provincial tour of “Romeo and Juliet.”

Gong Yoo has found a way to make his interaction with fans even more special.

Soop Entertainment announced on the actor’s official fansite that there will be an event held in Korea soon. The format for the upcoming event is a charity bazaar, something that Gong Yoo has always thought about and wanted to do with his fans.

The bazaar will be an opportunity for Gong Yoo to get one step closer to the fans who have loved and supported him for a long time, while also giving back to society as any and all proceeds will be donated to help those in need. Soop Entertainment added, “Exact details of the event, including activities, location, and date, are still being discussed.”

Gong Yoo is currently busy filming commercials and holding fansign events following his appearance in the hit tvN series “Goblin.”

ZE:A's Kwanghee will be enlisting for his mandatory military service this March.

According to reports on February 24, Kwanghee applied to become a member of the ROK army's music department, and has been accepted. He'll be enlisting this coming March 13, where he'll report to the Nonsan army training camp for approximately 5 weeks of basic training.

According to industry insiders, Kwanghee will be participating in recording for MBC's 'Infinity Challenge' right up until his enlistment date. Recently, Kwanghee also left his former label Star Empire, signing on with Choo Sung Hoon's BONBOO ENT.

We'll miss you, Kwanghee!

Despite an earlier statement from Jellyfish Entertainment announcing that nothing has been confirmed for Seo In Guk's enlistment plans, it seems the singer/actor will be leaving the industry for awhile this coming March after all.

It seems that upon checking, Seo In Guk has received an official summons from the military bureau, for March 28. Jellyfish said, "After confirming that Seo In Guk's enlistment date has been determined for March 28, we have decided to adhere to it. He will be serving as an army soldier by reporting for his 5-week training in the Yeoncheon county's 5th division in Gyeonggi-do."

The label continued, "We have not decided whether or not his enlistment will be public or private."

We'll miss you, Seo In Guk!

Yewon featured as a guest on the show alongside actress Park Hye Mi, and they both heard a listener's story about not being about to get over his ex-girlfriend. The former Jewelry member commented, "My heart is very fickle. I tend to fall in love easily, so I think if he gave me enough attention I'd eventually say OK."

She continued, "I usually ask the people around me for dating advice. I feel like I'm the only one who always needs comfort. I think I already have my answer, but I need comfort from those around me."

When DJ Choi Hwa Jung asked if she was currently dating, Yewon responded, "I don't have a boyfriend."

Jeon So Mi shared a story about her ex-boyfriend on 'Unnies' Slam Dunk 2'!

On the show, Jeon So Mi coolly admitted that she has had a boyfriend in the past and also revealed that the relationship only lasted a week as she was dumped. More details about her ex-boyfriend were shared on the February 24 episode.

Jeon So Mi explained why she was dumped, saying, "I guess I wasn't able to express my feelings well so couldn't satisfy him." When asked if he ever reached out to her after she made her debut, she answered, "No, he never contacted me after I made my debut. He's actually dating one of my friends who I used to hang out with often."

SEE ALSO: Fans spoil Jeon So Mi with expensive graduation gifts from 'Apple', 'Tiffany&Co.', 'Chrome Hearts' and more!

At the end, she sent him a video message. We all know his first name is 'Woo' because Jeon So Mi's accidently called out his name on the broadcast. After her cute mistake, she continued, "We only dated for a week but I'm sorry that I didn't know much back then. Good luck with my friend. Fighting!"

During an interview with Sports DongA, Nayeon revealed, "At first, all we heard was that he was going to make an appearance. After watching the MV, we shared a screenshot of J.Y. Park PD nim in our group chat and even had it as our profile pics. (laugh)"

Dahyun added, "Each of us took about an hour or longer to film a cut. But J.Y. Park pd-nim had a different vibe during filming. We were watching him and he got an 'OK' in about 3 tries. Actually, not even 3. He got an 'OK' in about 2 tries and finished filming."

Nayeon explained the scene in detail, saying, "J.Y. Park pd-nim wasn't actually right in front of us during that scene. We were just imagining and made facial expressions of disappointment. But a lot of comments said that it was really realistic."  Jungyeon also commented, "PD nim shared that on SNS, too. He said we looked too disappointed. (laugh)"

Lastly, Jihyo shared the encouraging words J.Y. Park gave to TWICE. She said, "After our concert, he told us to work harder and show more of our talent. He said we did good and that he's proud of us." When asked if he ever scolds at them, TWICE revealed, "He doesn't scold us. We haven't heard him say bad things to us since 'Sixteen'."

Actress Ahn So Hee shared her affection for the Wonder Girls members.

The actress recently held an interview for her upcoming film “Single Rider” (tentative title) on February 22, where she also talked about the Wonder Girls.

She shared how the Wonder Girls members came to support her during the movie’s VIP preview on February 21, saying, “I met with the members in the waiting room and it was so moving. I was about to cry. I was grateful for their attendance. It was a project that I wanted to show the members, and I was grateful that they said good things [about it].”

Ahn So Hee continued, saying, “Because I usually talk to the members often, I had already known about the disbandment beforehand. I think I felt it greater when I left and stood on my own. I hope the members do really well even after the disbandment.”

Meanwhile, Ahn So Hee’s upcoming film “Single Rider” is set to air on February 22.

Actress Yoon So Yi and musical actor Jo Sung Yoon are getting married!

On February 22, their agencies issued a statement saying, “The two of them will be getting married on the basis of a trust and love that was built up over many years. Their wedding will be held in May and any other details will be released sometime in the future.”

The statement continued, “According to their personal wishes and the wishes of their family, the time and place will be kept private. The two actors would also like to apologize for not being able to address everyone directly.”

Jo Sung Yoon and Yoon So Yi are the same age and had a senior-junior relationship at the same university for two years before becoming a couple.

Lee Min Ho has donated 50 million KRW (approximately 44k USD) for children in need!

According to the NGO Good Neighbors, Lee Min Ho donated the money through his donation platform PROMIZ for families at risk due to poverty, as well as children who are victims of domestic abuse.

The money was collected through PROMIZ and Good Neighbors' collaboration campaign, 'Making a Warm Winter for Both Body and Heart'. PROMIZ had promised to donate money once the official Facebook post of the campaign reached more than 1,000 likes.

What a generous donation!

An exclusive report by Sports Chosun claims Shinhwa's leader Eric (39) is dating model Na Hye Mi (27).

According to the report, the two were wrapped up in dating rumors back in 2014, during which they had been indeed dating but denied so the the media. Supposedly, the two are in the stages of talking about marriage. It's also stated that the two have been spotted by fans on dates even after they denied dating in 2014.

Meanwhile, model Na Hye Mi debuted as a child actress in 2001, and made a few cameo appearances in dramas in 2013, but has not been active in the acting field since.

Girls' Generation is reportedly releasing their new album in celebration of their 10th anniversary!

According to an exclusive report by Sports DongA, Girls' Generation plan to release an album this summer; most likely at the end of July near August 3 which is the date Girls' Generation released their debut track "Into the New World".

It's also reported that the group just recently started working on the new album. Several members have been actively promoting through solo debuts and acting. This will be the group's long-awaited comeback as a whole in 2 years since 'Lion Heart' in 2015.

Former 2NE1 member Park Bom seems to think she's still a YG Entertainment artist.

On February 20, a fan asked Park Bom via Twitter, "Bommie unnie, you're happy after you left YG?" In response, the singer tweeted, "I did??? kkk I left YG??"

SEE ALSO: Park Bom says she will be releasing a solo album this year?

Her answer is confusing many fans. Back in November, YG Entertainment officially announced the disbandment of 2NE1 and revealed that they've renewed the contract only with CL and Dara. It was clearly stated that they have decided not to renew the contract with Park Bom as YG stated, "Unfortunately, we officially announce that Park Bom did not have a renewal."

It looks like 2AM's Jinwoon had a blast attending the 2017 NBA All-Star Game in New Orleans this past February 19!

According to reports, Jinwoon, known for his love of basketball, was invited by the staff of the 2017 NBA All-Star game to attend the event. During half time, Jinwoon was caught dabbing with fellow audience members next to him on the 'Dab Cam'!

His label Mystic Entertainment posted a GIF of the idol having fun, simply commenting, ".....!", to which Jinwoon replied, "Sorry..". Mystic didn't seem too shocked by Jinwoon having fun, responding with thumbs-up and blushing emoticons.

@2AMjinwoon .....! pic.twitter.com/2cdpgxMnBs

— MYSTIC Ent. (@Mystic_89) February 20, 2017

Go Ara recently sat down for an interview, where she talked honestly about dating, writer Kim Eun Sook, and her current drama “Hwarang.”

The actress held the interview on February 21, and talked about her current drama “Hwarang,” which is ending soon. “We finished filming in the summer, but it felt like finishing the drama after one year. Because it was 100 percent pre-produced, I made sure to watch it,” she said.

Go Ara also talked about turning 28 this year and shared her thoughts on dating and marriage, saying, “I really want to date. It might come and go but I do want to date. Now is the time for me to date. A lot of my friends are married. There must be fate. I’m waiting.”

She also talked about writer Kim Eun Sook, saying, “I really love writer Kim Eun Sook. There isn’t really anything left for me to say but I really enjoyed watching her most recent drama and I’ve been living vicariously through it.”

Meanwhile, Go Ara stars in “Hwarang” as Aro. The final episode for the drama is set to air on February 21.

Ailee will be making a comeback soon!

On February 21, a representative from Ailee’s management agency, YMC Entertainment, said, “Ailee is currently preparing her next single for a comeback in March. She recently wrapped filming for her music video.”

The statement continued, “Ailee decided to take on acting in her own music video this time around.”

The representative also stated they have not yet decided whether or not the singer will be making broadcast appearances.

Ailee most recently sang for the OST of hit tvN drama “Goblin.” Her song “I Will Go To You Like The First Snow” achieved a perfect all-kill upon its release and has been topping music charts in Korea for over a month now.

Girls’ Generation’s Yuri opened up about her acting ambition in the latest issue of InStyle.

On February 21, the celebrity and fashion magazine released their March issue interview and pictorial with the idol, who currently stars as defense lawyer Seo Eun Hye in SBS legal drama “Defendant.”

Yuri revealed her lovely, multi-faceted charm in the pictorial, which will be a part of the magazine’s 14-year anniversary issue. Even with her busy filming schedule, the Girls’ Generation member appeared to be full of energy with a flawless, perfect complexion.

In the interview, the idol talked about her career and future acting plans.

“Right now, I am starting a new challenge as actress Kwon Yuri. I want to seek out more opportunities and a new image,” she began.

She also added that her “Defendant” co-star Ji Sung has “taught [her] a lot about acting,” which has resulted in a comfortable, enjoyable filming process.

Yoo Ah In recently released an official statement through his company, in response to speculations that he is deliberately evading military enlistment.

The actor’s military enlistment has been postponed three times since December 2015, as a past shoulder injury had led to a “military service classification postponement” result after each physical evaluation at the Military Manpower Administration (MMA). Recent news about his bone tumor have also exacerbated suspicions of enlistment evasion.

In the statement, Yoo Ah In said that he suffered a shoulder injury while filming action scenes for “Tough as Iron” in 2013, and that the injury was worsened when he was again filming action scenes for “Veteran” in 2014.

“As the date for my military enlistment approached, I underwent a variety of treatments while continuing my activities. But as pain in the injured area and discomfort during excessive physical exertion persisted, I went for an MRI test in 2015, and was diagnosed with a muscle rupture (SLAP tear) in my right shoulder,” he said. A SLAP tear means a superior labral tear from anterior to posterior.

He continued, “That my injury and health problems have caused the current controversy is my misfortune, but they are never a means for evading military enlistment. It is personally very difficult that I must seek forgiveness from others for my misfortune, but I hope to take responsibility as an actor who has matured and become accomplished through the love and concern of the public.”

Yoo Ah In also mentioned that “if the bone tumor has no further abnormal development, military enlistment is fully possible,” and that he has “a resolute commitment to this.” The actor also said, “I will work hard to exist as a healthy member of society.”

Seohyun talked about her past dating experience on 'A Hyung I Know'!

On the show, the members tried to get something out of her by asking, "Are you single right now?", to which Heechul answered instead and said, "I don't think she's ever been in a relationship." She cut in and said, "That's not true." The members asked more about her relationship, where she revealed that she cried when they broke up.

At the question, "Is he still active right now?" She asked back, "Active how?", they clarified, "Is he still active as a celebrity?" She gave a shocking answer and said, "He's retired from the industry right now."

Former Rainbow member Hyunyoung and singer Alex have broken up.

The pair admitted their relationship in October 2015, and Alex just recently talked about Hyunyoung on 'Please Take Care of My Refrigerator' last month. However, they have recently gotten busy with their own work recently, drifted apart, and ended up breaking up.

The two have agreed to remain good sunbae-hoobae.

No, you aren’t hallucinating, that’s definitely two Yoo Jae Suk’s you’re seeing!

Yoo Jae Suk has become the first Korean TV entertainer to have his own spot in the Grevin Museum, which features wax figures of famous people from around the world. Though the museum already features replicas of various Korean singers, actors, historical figures, and sports stars, this is the first time that a TV entertainer is being featured.

The comedian visited the Grevin Museum in Seoul to celebrate the release of his figure and said, “Even I was surprised when I saw the wax figure of me because it looks just like me. It was cool to see the wax figures of other famous celebrities like Psy and G-Dragon, especially because they look so alike. I hope that lots of people come to the Grevin Museum to see the wax figures, and have a fun and joyful time here.”

According to the museum, it took more than six months to create Yoo Jae Suk’s wax replica. The Grevin workshop team flew in from France last June to do the groundwork for the figure, and the final product was completed with glasses, sneakers and a suit worn and donated by the comedian himself.

Beatrice Cristofari, the general manager of the Grevin Museum, described Yoo Jae Suk as an icon of hope who brings happiness and joy to others and is loved by the majority of people in Korea as the nation’s representative entertainer and MC. She stated, “We hope that visitors to the museum will leave feeling happier and warmer after seeing Yoo Jae Suk’s wax figure, which aims to reflect the wit and warm consideration that the star possesses.”

Gong Yoo is currently busy filming commercials and enjoying the success of his 2016 productions.

The actor has been taking on a packed schedule since the end of tvN’s hit series “Goblin” in January, and he plans to balance out his hectic work hours with a break in mid-March.

A Management Soop representative stated, “Gong Yoo is currently very busy due to his CF commitments,” and “He has no official activities scheduled from mid-March, so he will probably take some personal time off to rest. That’s when he will look over scripts and offers for his next project.”

They also added, “There’s a high possibility that his next project will be a movie rather than a drama.”

We hope Gong Yoo gets lots of rest and we can’t wait to see what production he takes on next!

Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon is so versatile!

On February 18, the singer dropped the music video for her pre-release track “I Got Love.”

“I Got Love” is a b-side track off of the singer’s upcoming first full-length album, and is described as an dreamlike urban R&B track. Taeyeon’s skills are highlighted in a new light, and further demonstrates how adaptable her voice is to a wide variety of genres. The music video also showcases the singer embracing an enchanting new concept, as she exudes an easygoing charisma throughout the song.

Meanwhile, Taeyeon’s album is reportedly in its final stages of production, and will be revealed to the public shortly.

On the recent episode of “Newlywed Diary,” Ku Hye Sun talked about what really made her want to marry Ahn Jae Hyun.

During this broadcast, they came back from a nice date in the snowy fields and Ku Hye Sun suggested, “Let’s have a drink.” Ahn Jae Hyun prepared a cup of traditional Korean fruit wine right away with some snacks.

When Ku Hye Sun eventually became a bit tipsy, she said adorable things like, “Look up what to do when a bear approaches.” Ahn Jae Hyun remained sweet and calmly responded to her every request.
Ku Hye Sun had mentioned that they became more child-like when they got married, saying, “We were both mature when we were dating. But now he’s a kid and I’m a kid. And we’re family. I don’t know what kind of mind he had when marrying me, but I [married him] because I realized I was [innocent] like a child when I was at his side.”
The couple enjoyed the rest of the night playing games together. Ku Hye Sun said, “One time Ahn Jae Hyun said that he quit playing games. I got mad at him. ‘Why would you quit games?!’ I told him. It’s a time that we can have for ourselves.”

Even when his wife seemed goofy playing games, Ahn Jae Hyun kept telling her, “You’re pretty. You’re so pretty. Everything about you is pretty.”

During his interview, he said, “When we were dating, we cared so much about our outward appearances in order to be loved, but my wife seems lovely even if she doesn’t do that now. She’s even more cute when she is clumsy.”

Lee Dong Wook is the handsome March cover model for Arena Homme Plus.

Along with some photos from his photo shoot, the magazine has revealed a part of his interview. Due to the great popularity of “Goblin,” the actor is quite busy with his packed schedule.

When asked about his worries as a 19-year acting veteran and about filming “Goblin,” Lee Dong Wook revealed that he cried more while acting as the Grim Reaper than he has on any other project. Despite the surge in popularity, the actor remains composed.

You can see more of his photo shoot and interview in the March edition of Arena Homme Plus.

Gong Minzy is putting her all into the second season of KBS 2TV’s “Sister’s Slam Dunk.”

In deciding to appear on “Sister’s Slam Dunk,” her first official activity since leaving 2NE1, Minzy also made the choice to push back her plans to release her first solo album. She did so because she thought it would be better to focus on one thing instead of splitting her attention between a solo album and a regular variety show appearance. Minzy plans to show a new side of herself through the show, and then greet her fans with her own music. It seems like her solo album will be released around April or May.

Gong Minzy is therefore putting all her energy into “Sister’s Slam Dunk.” The show will follow the members preparing to debut as a girl group, and Minzy is set to play a large role as she is well known for her dance skills. To prepare for the show, the singer took on an exercise regime of dancing and working out at the gym. She gained quite a bit of attention at the press conference of “Sister’s Slam Dunk” for her mature look, in contrast to her image as the youngest member of 2NE1.

The show is set to be a great opportunity for a fresh start. As 2NE1 did not have many variety show appearances, this will be a chance for Minzy to connect with the public and become more approachable. In a way, “Sister’s Slam Dunk” is a turning point for Minzy, who made her debut at the young age of 15 in 2009.

Though she has already built up quite a collection of songs as she has been looking for new music since last summer, it will be interesting to see if Gong Minzy’s appearance on “Sister’s Slam Dunk” will have an impact on her music.

Hyoyoung's controversy has reached her drama.

She's a lead actress on the MBC daily drama 'Golden Pouch', and viewers are demanding that she should leave the drama. Her current controversy involving former T-ara member Ahreum as well as her twin sister Hwayoung has many turning their backs on the twins.

'Golden Pouch' is currently taking a break since the 3rd, but not for reasons related to Hwayoung. MBC is instead airing a political special that will air until the 15th in the same timeslot. There is currently no stance from MBC or the drama what will happen to the main character roll.

Taeyeon’s “I” has surpassed the 100 million mark on Youtube!

The singer posted a photo on her Instagram earlier today (February 14) to thank fans for the achievement.

The caption reads: “Youtube 100 million views??? #OurIisthebest #i.” It is possible that “Our I” is a pun on “our children (meaning fans in this context),” since the pronunciation for “I” is the same as the Korean word for children.

9MUSES member Kyungri has something to say to people criticizing her looks on Instagram.

On February 14, the idol tweeted two selfies she had originally uploaded to her personal Instagram account.

Accompanying the images, Kyungri wrote, “Same day, different picture. One side is really receiving some harsh criticism. To the people who evaluate others’ faces on social media with your own beauty standards, I am happy enough with the face I have.”

The message is getting plenty of love from the singer’s Twitter followers, who are pouring in to voice their support. “Those who bully celebrities on social media should take a look at themselves first,” one fan replied.

A first glimpse of BIGBANG’s T.O.P and JYJ’s Junsu in military uniform has been revealed.

February 15, a training camp posted group photos with T.O.P and Junsu on its home page, where the two look like they’re fitting right in.

The photo was taken on February 9, the day of their enlistment. T.O.P and Junsu will be training for four weeks, after which they will be carrying out their service as policemen. Their service ends in November of 2018.

Its confirmed that actor Joo Jin Mo is dating Chinese actress Zhang Li.

A representative from Joo Jin Mo’s management agency told TV Report, “It is true that [Joo Jin Mo] is in a relationship with Zhang Li. Joo Jin Mo helped Zhang Li when she came to Korea, which is how they became close.”

In July of 2016, Chinese media outlets reportedly caught Joo Jin Mo and Zhang Li, who had met on the set of Chinese drama “I’m Sorry, My Love,” on a date and revealed that the two were in a relationship. At the time, however, Joo Jin Mo denied the rumors, saying that he and Zhang Li were merely friends.

Nonetheless, just seven months later, Chinese media outlets released photos of Joo Jin Mo and Zhang Li on vacation together in Japan, which brought up rumors about their relationship once again.

Congratulations to the new couple!

Rapper Gary recently shared his thoughts on a variety of topics through an interview with Chinese media Sina Entertainment.

During the interview, Gary talked about his plans for marriage, saying, “I think I’m at an age to get married. I don’t have any concrete plans, but I want to meet a good person and get married quickly. I’m not the type to carelessly date women.”

When asked about his ideal type, the rapper said, “It always changes, but one thing that doesn’t change is innocence. This might be every guy’s ideal type, but I’d like [to meet] a girl who is innocent during the day and sexy at night.”

Gary also talked about leaving SBS’s “Running Man,” saying, “When the news was announced about my leaving, I was worried that many people would see me in a bad light. But when I received encouraging responses from people who said they were waiting for my music, I was really grateful. I’m going to work harder to make music and communicate with my fans.”

Meanwhile, Gary previously announced his decision to leave “Running Man” in November in order to focus on his music. However, he has guested on the show multiple times since then, surprising the rest of the cast members.

On February 15, a news outlet released an exclusive report stating that actor Yoo Ah In has a bone tumor.

Later on, a source from Yoo Ah In’s agency stated, “It is true that he has a bone tumor. We can’t say if it’s serious or not. It’s a sensitive matter regarding his personal information so we cannot say much about the level of seriousness.”

The agency has clarified with another news outlet that the tumor is benign, and has also said that he is waiting for his next examination. They have promised to release an official statement when it is ready.

Meanwhile, Yoo Ah In reportedly underwent a physical exam for the third time last December, but his military enlistment was postponed once again. The actor had received a shoulder injury while filming the movie “Tough As Iron,” and the injury worsened after filming “Veteran.”

About this issue, the Military Manpower Administration stated, “We need to monitor his condition,” and postponed his enlistment decision. Some people had speculated that the actor was purposefully trying to evade his military enlistment. In response to this, his agency has said that he is not trying to avoid his mandatory military service. “He also wants to enlist in full health,” they stated.

With actor Park Bo Gum currently touring Asia, he recently met with 4,000 fans in Thailand on February 11.

 "I was surprised to see so many fans waiting for me at the airport.  I am grateful for your attendance, however, please don't stay out too late at night," Park Bo Gum said as he thanked his fans.

The fans received quite a surprise when fellow actor and friend Song Joong Ki made a guest appearance as his appearance was kept as a secret. The two good friends shared their thoughts on "wishing to work together if the time comes."

When Park Bo Gum was asked if there was a particular Song Joong Ki role he would've liked to have tried, he answered, "'A Werewolf Boy,' I was really touched by the way Song Joong Ki acted without any words, there was so much emotion only with eye contact in that film."

Meanwhile, when Song Joong Ki was posed with the same question on if he would've liked to have tried out any of Park Bo Gum's roles, he mentioned drama, 'Love In the Moonlight.' While complementing Park Bo Gum, he stated, "He looked really cool in that drama. I enjoyed it very much."