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Actress Han Ji Min will be appearing as the first guest on the new season of tvN’s “Three Meals a Day”!

Her agency, BH Entertainment, confirmed on July 31 that the actress had already completed all filming for her appearance on the show. A tvN representative also added, “Han Ji Min joined the team of ‘Three Meals a Day’ for their first filming of the new season. It was a fun experience for everyone.”

Previously, “Three Meals a Day” had hinted at a mysterious female guest in their first trailer for the show, and her identity has now been revealed to be Han Ji Min. She has worked with Lee Seo Jin and Eric on various dramas, so it will be interesting to see what kind of synergy she will create with the cast as they spend time on Deukryangdo together.

The first episode of “Three Meals a Day” will air on August 4 at 9:50 p.m. KST.

BIGBANG’s T.O.P has lost his position as a conscripted policeman.

Korean news reported on July 31 that the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency recently held a committee meeting to determine if T.O.P was fit to return to service as a conscripted policeman. In the end, the final decision was that T.O.P is unfit to resume service in his previous position; according to reports, the police department will put in a request to the Army headquarters for a new position for T.O.P.

If the request is accepted, T.O.P will either have to serve as a public service worker or a full-time reserve soldier to complete his mandatory service.

Earlier this month, T.O.P’s final trial was held for his marijuana case, through which he was found guilty and sentenced to two years probation, with the possibility of serving 10 months in prison in the event that he violates the set terms of probation.

On July 31, Sooyoung attended the press conference for her web drama, “People You May Know” and talked about how her relationship with current boyfriend, Jung Kyung Ho, has helped with her acting in her new role.” In the drama, the male and female leads have been dating for eight years. I’ve dated for more than five years, so I was able to act the part well,” she stated.

Along with this, the singer-turned-actress also talked about what attracted her to take part in the web drama. She said, “I thought my character was charming and the narrative was very was interesting. I read the script and really liked how the story was fresh and relatable to me.”

JTBC’s “People You May Know” is a mystery romance that starts with unlocking a phone with memories of a previous lover. It will be released through NaverTV on July 31 at 7 a.m. KST.

Actress Kim Ji Won sat down for an interview on July 27 and congratulated her “Descendants of the Sun” co-stars Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo for their marriage announcement.

When asked if she knew about the marriage plans before the official announcement, she said, “I found out through reading a news article,” and could not hide her excitement for the couple. She continued, “I was the youngest cast member on that show, and I was so absorbed in my role and duties that I didn’t notice that they were dating.”

Kim Ji Won also revealed that she has yet to send her congratulatory message to the couple: “I really want to congratulate them. Meeting someone you love and spending the rest of your life with them is such a happy thought. I am very envious.” The actress also stated, “I have yet to even consider falling in love on set, but I guess the possibility is always out there.”

Girls’ Generation member Yuri has taken to Instagram to let fans know about an injury she sustained to her leg.

On July 27, Yuri posted a video of her leg to Instagram with the caption in English, “I pulled a ligament in my leg but you don’t need to worry that much. Everything’s gonna be fine cause I’ve got Sone.. Thank you for being with me all the time~!”.

Girls’ Generation is currently in Tokyo to perform at SM Entertainment’s SMTOWN concerts that are being held over two days on July 27 and 28.

The group is gearing up for a comeback on August 7 with their new full album “Holiday Night” and has already released teasers for members YoonA and Tiffany.

When FTISLAND’s Choi Jong Hun and Lee Hong Ki made an appearance on the July 27 episode of “Happy Together,” no one was probably expecting to hear this much about Choi Jong Hun’s relationship!

Just last month, the idol confirmed that he and rhythmic gymnast Son Yeon Jae were dating, after an initial report from Dispatch.

When host Yoo Jae Suk questioned if it was alright for him to come out on broadcast, Choi Jong Hun easily replied, “It’s not a problem even if I appear. It’s not as if I committed a crime.” He joked that many people would see that he did, since he’s now the envy of many men.

As the conversation continued, the idol shared that he and Son Yeon Jae have now been dating for around five months. When asked, Lee Hong Ki revealed, “I really didn’t know a lot about this. I did meet her once, over a meal.”

“Hong Ki was the first person I wanted to introduce her to,” Choi Jong Hun explained. “But, as soon as he met her, Hong Ki [jokingly] asked, ‘Why are you dating someone like him?'”

Choi Jong Hun also opened up about how while they haven’t gone to a karaoke place together yet, he has somewhat sung to her. “I’ve more or less recited lyrics to her,” he elaborated. “The lyrics were from Han Dong Geun’s ‘Amazing You.'”

Unable to resist, Lee Hong Ki slyly joked, “[That’s] over-the-top,” using the same word that is used in the Korean title of the song. His teasing didn’t end there, because when the hosts asked how he feels about his bandmate’s happiness, Lee Hong Ki amusingly responded, “I don’t really want to see him these days.”

All jokes aside, sounds like Choi Jong Hun and Son Yeon Jae’s relationship is going strong!

Although she is known for her tough image, Jessi confessed that she still gets upset when reading malicious comments on the Internet.

In a past episode of “Yoo Hee Yeol’s Sketchbook,” Jessi performed her new mini album title track “Gucci” and talked about the intention of the song.

Jessi explained, “The song is aimed to declare war against malicious commenters.” She went on to reveal, “I read all the comments and get hurt from them too.”

The lyrics for “Gucci” include phrases such as, “I don’t give a **** what you say about me,” and “I don’t give a **** what ya think.”

On July 24, Song Joong Ki sat down for an interview about his new movie “The Battleship Island” and brought up his upcoming marriage with Song Hye Kyo.

He said, “Married people often say that [when you’re engaged,] the marriage doesn’t feel real until the day of the wedding. It’s the same for us. It hit me when when I was walking here from the parking lot and people said to me, ‘Congratulations.’ I went to the sauna this morning, and the lady who works there also said, ‘Congratulations.’ When fans or other people congratulate me with a smiling face, I’m filled with an emotion greater than gratitude. It makes me think that I should live a happy [married] life.”

Regarding the timing of his marriage announcement, Song Joong Ki stated, “I wanted to announce it after the premiere of ‘The Battleship Island,’ but things don’t work out the way you want them to. After thinking about it for a while, I told Song Hye Kyo that we should announce it. I feel apologetic about the spotlight being on me ahead of the [movie’s] premiere, but marriage is an important matter. There were many groundless rumors about Song Hye Kyo and me, and we were upset about that. That’s why we decided that we should reveal it. That day, both of our hearts were beating quickly.”

He then revealed that Lee Kwang Soo had texted him the day before the interview, saying, “I can’t believe you’re getting married.” Song Joong Ki remarked, “He seemed to be tipsy. Some people can’t believe it. I guess it hasn’t hit them yet. The most common reaction I get from people is ‘Congratulations.'”

Actress Nam Ji Hyun, who recently starred in “Suspicious Partner,” spoke about the pressure that child actors are under as they grow into full-fledged adult actors.

On the July 24 broadcast of KBS Cool FM’s “Kim Ye Won’s Raise the Volume,” Nam Ji Hyun appeared as a guest. Nam Ji Hyun, who started off as a child actress, said, “When I first started acting, I was a bit confused. It wasn’t something that I tried because I really wanted to, and my parents didn’t force it on me, either. I started it because I thought it would be a special experience that would be helpful in the future, but it connected to dramas and even movies.”

Nam Ji Hyun confessed, “I think most child actors go through this. As they become adults, they feel the need to show that they’ve grown up. I think that’s when they start finding their own color. It really changes a lot based on what path you take.”

She said that she went through the same dilemmas. “Because my work wasn’t something that I chose because I wanted to, I had a lot of second thoughts in middle school and high school about the career itself. I wasn’t confident about it, so I thought about it a lot. But when I became an adult, I stopped thinking about it.”

She revealed, “When I turned 20 years old, the work environment changed a lot. When I went on to university, my personal life changed too, and the environment around me also changed. My thoughts changed, and I accepted new things, and my problems resolved on their own. Time fixed everything.”

Jo Kwon has displayed his unchanging love for 2AM.

The singer appeared as a guest on MBC FM4U’s “Ji Suk Jin’s 2 O’Clock Date.” During the radio show, Jo Kwon was asked about the possibility of a 2AM reunion.

He responded, “We’re all under different agencies, and I’m the only one in JYP now. When we were signing new contracts, we asked each of our agencies to let the four of us promote as 2AM if we ever have the desire to and if the timing is right.”

Jo Kwon then added that finding a time is the biggest issue for them right now.

“I don’t think the next 2AM has come out yet. Because we’re a group with our own color, we’re trying really hard to return with good music,” he expressed.

Girls’ Generation recently shot a pictorial for W Korea’s August issue to commemorate the group’s upcoming 10-year anniversary.

In the interview, titled “A Decade to Remember,” each of the Girls’ Generation members were interviewed about how they’ve changed since their debut, what ‘Girls’ Generation’ means to them, and the highs and lows of the past 10 years.

YoonA said, “We all grew and matured through building up experience. We’ve grown comfortable with things that used to make us nervous or awkward. Personality-wise, I think Seohyun has changed the most. She used to be introverted but now she is more energetic and approaches people first. That’s partly due to her own efforts and partly because of the members. Tiffany has improved a lot in Korean and chooses her words well in interviews.”

Sunny dispensed some advice to her juniors in the industry, saying, “I think it’s a good idea to try all the things you want to try, as long as it’s appropriate for your age and you can take responsibility. That’s how you get to know what you’re good at it and what you really want to do. Of course, you have to shoulder both success and failure yourself so it’s not easy to do.”

Tiffany said, “‘Girls’ Generation’ is a place where I learn only good things. It’s an honor that only comes once in a lifetime. It’s destiny. I love Girls’ Generation so much that if I was born again I’d want to be a member of this group again. While preparing for this comeback, we looked back at the videos from our debut. They’re my members, but I’m still impressed how we worked so constantly, trying acting or variety when we weren’t putting out music.”

Yuri said, “[We’ve maintained a good relationship for 10 years] by always being careful. We’re more careful now in some ways than we were 10 years ago. The members and Girls’ Generation are precious to me so we try to hold ourselves above things. When negative things happen, I think that’s the easiest way to be easygoing and get along. We’ve come to a time when we can act like a family and cherish each other.”

Sooyoung said, “What we gained in the past 10 years are memories and experience. If we’ve lost something, it’s time. It might be a contradiction to say we’ve gained memories and lost time, but I think it’s true. However, we’ve gained more than we lost so I don’t regret anything.”

Hyoyeon shared what she most likes to hear from the public, saying, “I’m always hungry for praise. I like all kinds of praise. In the past, I really liked hearing that I was pretty or I’d gotten prettier. Now I like hearing that I have a lot of appeal. It means that I have found my own color.”

Taeyeon talked about the group’s new album, planned for this August. “It was hard to bring out the key point of a short part,” she said. “Maybe it was a result of having promoted solo for so long. I thought a lot about how I could match better with the other members while recording.”

Seohyun talked about her clean-cut image, saying, “I do want to let myself go a little. I’ve always set rules for myself like, ‘I have to go home by this time. I won’t date anyone.’ But I think it was a good thing to live like that so I have no regrets.”

BIGBANG member T.O.P has received a sentence for his marijuana case.

On July 20 at 1:50 p.m. KST, the final trial for T.O.P’s marijuana case took place. The court stated, “The defendant has acknowledged all of the charges made against him and has been found guilty. Drug-related crimes not only hurt the individual’s health but it can also have major negative effects on society as a whole, so there is no choice but to give a severe punishment.

“However, we have taken into consideration that the defendant is sincerely self-reflecting, and that he does not have any previous criminal offenses.”

Therefore, the court announced that T.O.P will be receiving a 10-months prison sentence suspended for two years, as well as a fee of 12,000 won (approximately $10.7). This means that T.O.P will be spending two years in probation, but will have to spend 10 months in prison if he violates the condition of the suspension during those two years.

Meanwhile, T.O.P is currently in a position where he has to finish his mandatory military service. If he had received a prison sentence that exceeded 18 months, he would have been forcibly retired from his current military service and given a special status.

However, because his suspended prison sentence is less than 18 months, his local police agency, where he was serving as a conscripted police officer, must now determine whether or not it is proper for him to continue in his current position or in a new one to serve out his remaining 520 days of mandatory military service.

GOT7’s agency has announced their plans to take strong legal action against some of the fans’ illegal behavior.

On July 20, JYP Entertainment posted a statement on their official homepage that said, “Illegal activities at the airport such as violating the artist’s personal rights and personal life, as well as causing damage to the others at the airport have not been eradicated. We are trying our best to protect our artists by arranging things like having security guards, but we are in a situation where the illegal actions are constant and on-going.”

JYP Entertainment stated that behaviors such as traffic law violations, causing damage to others at the airport, as well as coming into physical contact with the artists; closely following artists and filming them without permission; and filming artists’ items such as their ID cards and cellphones were all illegal actions that violated the privacy of the artists.

The agency also stated, “In regards to illegal actions in general, we will be taking strong legal action in accordance to the criminal law as well as the Minor Offenses Act.”

CNBLUE’s Jung Yong Hwa finally opened up about his experience being suspected of insider trading last year.

On the June 20 broadcast of tvN’s “Life Bar,” Jung Yong Hwa revealed, “[When I was caught up in all of it], I was having all sorts of thoughts. I had never experienced anything like it before.”

Last year, Jung Yong Hwa was suspected for insider trading when he acquired 400 million won (approximately $347,000) worth of FNC stocks, with which he made a profit of 200 million won (approximately $173,400) when FNC recruited a major celebrity shortly afterwards. After undergoing a prosecution inquiry, Jung Yong Hwa was acquitted of charges.

On “Life Bar,” Jung Yong Hwa said, “I was so sorry to the people around me, and particularly sorry to my mother.”

Jung Yong Hwa continued, “In order to avoid scandals and incidents, I usually stay at home. I don’t like getting involved in things like that so I focus on my work. That’s also why I don’t have a lot of friends. When something like this happened, I was even more grateful and sorry to the people around me and my fans who support me. I realized there were times I’d forgotten to be grateful and needlessly got annoyed at my busy schedule. However, because of these events, I have found myself to be truly thankful again.”

SM C&C has released an official statement regarding the spinal injury Kim Byung Man sustained while skydiving in the United States.

The statement explained, “On July 20, Kim Byung Man was participating in a team training exercise after earning a tandem skydiving license for the upcoming Korean international skydiving competition. It was during this training session that he sustained an injury while landing due to the wind suddenly changing directions.”

They added that they were able to prevent further injury thanks to the quick response from on-site safety officials and the United Kingdom special forces team that was also there. Kim Byung Man was immediately rushed to the hospital for a detailed examination.

The agency stated, “Though Kim Byung Man has suffered a fracture in his spine, there was no nerve damage. He will be undergoing surgery and recuperating for one to two weeks in the U.S. before returning to Korea.”

It was also explained that he would require approximately two months to fully heal from his injury, and Kim Byung Man’s scheduled activities will be put on hold until he recovers.

SBS was asked to comment as Kim Byung Man currently appears in two of their shows, “Law of the Jungle” and “Clench Your Fist and Blow the Boat Horn” (literal title).

They stated, “As the upcoming Komodo series has already been filmed for ‘Law of the Jungle,’ there will not be any issues for the next two months. We also have approximately a month’s worth of material filmed for ‘Clench Your Fist and Blow the Boat Horn’ as well.”

SBS emphasized, “However, what is most important is Kim Byung Man’s recovery. We will discuss future matters at a later date.”

Park Yoochun is on a rocky road once again as reports surfaced of his breakup with non-celebrity fiancée Hwang Ha Na.

On July 21, news outlet JoongAng Ilbo met with an alleged acquaintance of Hwang Ha Na who claimed that Hwang Ha Na broke up with Park Yoochun after having a difficult time dealing with criticism and malicious comments targeting their relationship.

The acquaintance revealed that Hwang Ha Na had told them, “There are too many unfounded rumors about me. I can’t deal with those rumors. I try not to pay attention to them, but I think I’m at my limit.”

The acquaintance then stated, “It’s true that Hwang Ha Na and Park Yoochun love each other, but after their relationship became a public issue, Hwang Ha Na has been having a hard time. She often said, ‘I want to give up on everything’ and told Park Yoochun that she wants to break up.”

Park Yoochun’s agency C-JeS Entertainment is refusing to respond to the issue.

Prior to the news of their breakup, Park Yoochun and Hwang Ha Na had confirmed their plans for marriage with an official statement through Park Yoochun’s agency.

Meanwhile, Park Yoochun will be discharged from the army on August 26. He is facing more complications concerning his sexual scandal, as his accuser filed a petition for appeal on July 20 after being indicted for false accusation.

Yoo Jae Suk is one of the most generous people in the Korean entertainment industry. On July 21, a source from the Hope Bridge Association of the National Disaster Relief, a non-governmental organization, released a statement that said, “Yoo Jae Suk recently donated 50 million won (approximately $44,695) to victims who had lost their homes and properties due to the heavy rainfall in Korea on July 16 and 17.”

The source also commented, “He originally did not want anyone to find out about his generous donation, but the word got out in the process of our organization raising money to support the natural disaster victims. We are desperately trying to raise funds to help the victims, so we are very grateful to Yoo Jae Suk.” Furthermore, Yoo Jae Suk’s agency, FNC Entertainment, also released a statement on July 21 stating that they, too, were completely unaware of his donations.

Yoo Jae Suk also recently made another generous donation to aid and support comfort women.

Yoo Jae Suk has proven to have a heart of gold and his actions are also influencing others to lend a helping hand to those in need. After hearing about his donations, many netizens have came forth and said that they too will donate to good causes.

Jessica opened up about how she has changed during the last 10 years since she made her debut in 2007.

In celebration of her 10th year anniversary as a singer, Jessica has announced plans for the release of a new album and taken part in a special pictorial with 1st Look magazine.

The pictorials beautifully capture the romantic scenery of Paris and the maturity of Jessica. During the shoot, Jessica’s 10 years of experience in the industry shined through as she posed professionally for the camera in autumn clothes.


Jessica also shared her thoughts on her last 10 years of working relentlessly. She said, “I feel a difference between myself in my 20s and myself now. At one point, I started to think that focusing on what makes you yourself is the most beautiful thing to do.”

She went on to say, “Now, instead of being influenced by my surroundings and by what others think, I spend more energy on doing what I want and on believing in myself.” She added, “I realized that being myself is what’s most comfortable and what I like best.”

Meanwhile, Jessica’s new album is scheduled for release in August.

Song Joong Ki is not afraid to express his love for Song Hye Kyo!

During the press conference for his upcoming film “Battleship Island,” the actor expressed how proud he was of his fiancée.

In the past, Song Hye Kyo rejected an endorsement deal with a Japanese company that had used forced labor during the Japanese colonial era. “I found out about this through a news article and clapped on the inside. I would’ve rejected the endorsement deal, too. It’s the logical thing to do,” said Song Joong Ki.

He then added, “The woman who made that decision is now the person I love.”

Meanwhile, “Battleship Island” follows the story of approximately 400 Koreans in the Japanese colonial era who try to escape a forced labor camp on Hashima Island. The film will premiere on July 26.

UEE has deleted her Instagram account after receiving accusations of dishonesty regarding her relationship with Kangnam.

Prior to the deletion, UEE had apologized for causing confusion after initially posting a personal message of denial on her Instagram account.

When the dating reports first surfaced, UEE denied romantic ties with Kangnam on her Instagram until Dispatch revealed photos of the couple embracing in front of UEE’s home. After the release of Dispatch’s photos, UEE’s agency admitted through an official statement that the two celebrities have indeed started date recently.

However, fans accused UEE of being dishonest before evidence of her relationship with Kangnam was revealed.

As the public opinion grew more negative, UEE took to Instagram again to apologize for her initial denial.

Her full statement of apology read, “I posted out of panic at the sudden reports that divulged my relationship of three months. I apologize once again. To be precise, we started to grow fond of each other only recently, so I posted [the denial] out of worry that it might affect Kangnam and the drama team. I apologize for uploading without much thought. This incident has helped reassure our feelings for each other, and we will continue to date well. Thank you and sorry once again!!”

It looks like Im Siwan is a huge fan of YoonA!

During the July 16 broadcast of “Section TV,” YoonA, Im Siwan, and Hong Jong Hyun sat down for an interview to talk about their upcoming drama “The King Loves.”

When asked why he chose to star in the drama, Im Siwan unhesitatingly answered, “YoonA.”

He was then asked to choose between love and friendship, to which he responded, “If it’s YoonA, I’ll choose love.”

When asked to pick between Im Siwan and Hong Jong Hyun, YoonA answered, “Im Siwan is pretty manly, and Hong Jong Hyun is more delicate. They’re both charming. It was a great work environment for me.”

Im Siwan then chimed in, “The one that YoonA really liked was Oh Min Seok.”

Kim Young Kwang revealed his sadness about not being able to do much as a friend for Kim Woo Bin’s illness.

In a recent interview, Kim Young Kwang talked about his model-turned-actor friends and expressed his concern for friend Kim Woo Bin, who is currently battling nasopharyngeal cancer.

As well-known best friends in the industry, Kim Young Kwang, Kim Woo Bin, Hong Jong Hyun, Lee Soo Hyuk, and Sung Joon all went through the process of being acting rookies to successful actors together. The five were even cast in in a past drama, KBS’ “White Christmas,” at once.

Kim Young Kwang mentioned his concern for one of the five friends Kim Woo Bin, who has halted all activities for recovery after being diagnosed with cancer.

Kim Young Kwang expressed how worried he is about his friend. He shared, “I’m really concerned. It’s more saddening that there’s nothing I can do for him as a friend.”

Then, he sent a message of support for Kim Woo Bin’s recovery, saying, “The only thing I can do is to send a message of encouragement. I hope Woo Bin beats through it. I hope and believe that he will get better soon and show us great things.”

PSY’s “Gangnam Style” MV is no longer the most-viewed video on YouTube, and the K-pop star responded on Twitter to the loss of his famous title.

“Gangnam Style” became one of the internet’s biggest viral sensations ever after its release in the summer of 2012, reigning over YouTube as the most-watched video of all time beginning in November of 2012. It became the first YouTube video to reach one billion views, and currently has over 2.89 billion views on YouTube as of July 13 KST.

Wiz Khalifa’s “See You Again” (featuring Charlie Puth) took over the title of most-watched video from “Gangnam Style” on July 10, and currently has over 2.9 billion views.

When Billboard tweeted an article about the loss of his title after over four years at the top, PSY responded on July 12 to say he’s “still proud.” He definitely should be!

Lee Si Young has announced her plans for marriage and is going to be a mother!

On July 13, the actress posted a personal message on her Instagram account as an explanation for the sudden news.

See her statement below:

“Hello, this is Lee Si Young.

“It’s a little embarrassing, but this is the first time I’m writing a letter through social media. Rather than having everyone learn about it through reports, I wanted to be the one to share the news personally. I’m hoping that misunderstandings will not happen later on if I share the news myself.

“I am planning to marry the person I love in the fall. It might be a bit sudden, but after the drama finished, I discussed it with our families and we came to this conclusion. The reason why we’ve suddenly scheduled plans for the ceremony is because I am 14 weeks pregnant and will soon become a mother.

“I found out about it while I was filming for the drama, and so I was worried and a little scared at the sudden news, but I was firstly grateful that a new life was coming. But because I had such a busy schedule, I honestly didn’t know what to do. I also didn’t want the drama production team to receive any damage if the news got out, and so I couldn’t tell anyone.

“My biggest fear was that our drama would receive damage, and so my future husband and I did not tell the staff, our families, and even the agency until the drama was over. Of course the action scenes and wire scenes were not easy, but watching the baby grow healthily gave me courage and I became more positive during filming than I was for any other previous filming.

“Because it wasn’t just about me anymore, I became more brave and grateful while doing the hard action scenes. Before writing this message, I personally told the directors and the staff on set [about the news] as well as the agency, and I felt more apologetic and grateful when they responded by saying they felt sorry [for not knowing]. After discussing with both families, we decided to hold the wedding on September 30 of this year.

“In the future, I will be working hard during the remaining filming and I am planning on working hard to prepare to become a good mother. I will strive to become more humble and thankful as a good wife and a good mother. I would appreciate it if you could please support us. Thank you.”

Congratulations to Lee Si Young and her husband-to-be!

Dynamic Duo’s Choiza responded to rumors about getting back together with ex-girlfriend Sulli.

On July 13, a source close to Choiza disclosed, “The recent rumors about Choiza getting back together with Sulli is groundless speculation,” and stressed, “It’s not even worth responding to.”

Choiza and Sulli parted ways in March after two years and seven months of dating. Following the breakup with Choiza, Sulli dated brand director Kim Min Joon, but she recently admitted to breaking up with him after four months of dating.

Meanwhile, Choiza is currently a judge on Mnet’s “Show Me The Money 6,” and Sulli has successfully achieved a mature image through her acting in recent film “Real.”

UEE and Kangnam have been swept up in dating rumors.

On July 14, industry representatives reported that the two started dating about three months ago after starring on “Law of the Jungle” together. One source commented, “Kangnam’s distinct sociability and honest personality captured her heart. Rumors started spreading as they met up personally with acquaintances.”

A photo of them eating together at Namhansanseong was posted on social media and added to the rumors.

Shortly after the reports were released, UEE’s agency Yuleum Entertainment responded, “We have checked with her, and it is definitely not true that they are dating. The two of them are just close friends.”

Kangnam’s agency replied that they are checking with him.

Meanwhile, UEE is currently filming for upcoming drama “Manhole,” while Kangnam is appearing on various variety shows.


In an Instagram update shortly after the dating news broke out, Uee personally denied the news, saying that she will let everyone know when she really starts dating. She said, “Currently filming! I was taken aback by a sudden phone call~!! I became close with Kangnam while filming for ‘Law of the Jungle,’ and we’ve grabbed food together and hung out before~ But if everyone automatically assumes that means we’re dating.. it makes me sad ㅠㅠㅠㅠ Everyone!! If I really start dating, I’ll tell you!! But right now I’m just busy!!! #Manhole”

Kangnam’s agency said, “Because it’s a private matter, we have no comment.”

However, Dispatch recently released photos of UEE and Kangnam, and netizens are not sure what to believe. Both sides have yet to make further comment after the latest photos.

During a recent recording for the July 11 broadcast of “Video Star,” CNBLUE’s Kang Min Hyuk spoke about his drama co-stars.

He worked with Lee Seung Gi on a movie called “Marital Harmony” (working title) which is slated to open sometime in 2017. Kang Min Hyuk shared, “I was scared at first because it was my first time doing a historical work.” He then said, “Seung Gi gave me advice for my acting, and also treated me very comfortably, so I was very thankful.”

Kang Min Hyuk has also acted with seasoned actresses including Park Shin Hye, Moon Chae Won, Oh Yeon Seo, and many others. He revealed, “Out of the actresses that I worked with, I liked Krystal the most.” He explained, “She was really like a little sister, and she was so cute.”

Im Siwan gave a short farewell to fans on July 11 prior to his official enlistment in the military.

The actor’s new military buzz cut was met by loud cheers from fans, and he gave a salute in response.

Im Siwan said, “Enlisting feels like I’m finally doing homework that I’ve been putting off for a while. I’ll do my best.” When asked about his fellow ZE:A members sending him off, he said, “Kwanghee came out on leave [from the military] and told me to do well.”

After saying goodbye to fans, Im Siwan entered a recruit training center. Once he finishes basic training, he will officially begin serving as an active duty soldier.

Super Junior’s Eunhyuk has finally been discharged from the military!

On July 12, Eunhyuk completed his military service. About 500 fans from Korea and also abroad waited for him to be released to congratulate him. His bandmates Leeteuk, Yesung, Shindong, and Donghae also showed their loyalty by coming out to welcome him back.

Eunhyuk began, “It’s definitely a bit bittersweet. I’m nervous because it’s my first time in front of a camera in so long.”

He said to his fans, “I’m being discharged with a happy heart. Thank you so much for waiting for me in good health for the past two years. I’m sorry for making your hearts ache.” He also emphasized that the letters and gifts he got from fans while he was in the army was of great strength. He also teared up, at which fans chanted, “Don’t cry!”

He also spoke about Super Junior’s stage at the recent SMTOWN Concert. Only four members (Leeteuk, Yesung, Shindong, Kim Heechul) could stand on stage. About this, Eunhyuk said, “We debut as the largest number of members and went on stage with the fewest. That made me choke up a bit. However, it is inevitable as the members are diligently serving in the military. Because of that, I’m very grateful towards the older members. Since we will be coming back as seven members, we hope to show you a full stage.”


Currently, his bandmates Choi Siwon, Donghae, Ryeowook, and Kyuhyun are still serving in the military. Eunhyuk said, “I hope the rest of the members come back healthy.”

Meanwhile, Eunhyuk will be meeting with his fans on July 23 with a fan meet titled “Hello Again.” He will be conducting the fan meet with Donghae, who is to be discharged two days later.

Super Junior will be making its comeback in October with seven members.

Ji Chang Wook’s official military enlistment date has been revealed.

On July 12, the actor’s agency Glorious Entertainment announced that he will be enlisting as an active-duty soldier next month. They revealed, “Ji Chang Wook will enter the training center in Cheorwon County of Gangwon Province on August 14, and once he completes basic military training, he will work hard to fulfill his military duty at his official assignment.”

Actress Lee Si Young’s agency has shut down reports that she will be getting married in the fall.

On July 12, her agency said, “It is true that Lee Si Young is dating someone seriously with marriage in mind since she is at an appropriate age to be married. However, there are absolutely no plans contrary to what was reported.” They said firmly, “There is no truth to the fall marriage rumors.”

They added, “Until recently, she was very busy because of her drama schedules. There hasn’t been any discussion regarding marriage timelines.”

Lee Si Young has been dating a non-celebrity man since the middle of last year. He is known to be working in the food industry.

Actor Song Joong Ki had the perfect response when asked about his upcoming wedding plans.

Recently, Song Joong Ki sat down for an interview for his new movie, “Battleship Island,” which was his first media appearance after shockingly announcing his wedding plans with Song Hye Kyo this coming October.

When MC Park Kyung Lim commented, “You look like you are doing very well,” in reference to his marriage announcement, Song Joong Ki pretended like he had no idea what she was talking about. He responded, “Did something happen? I’m not sure.”

Following this, the actor talked further about how he is dealing with his upcoming movie release. He said, “I’m really nervous. It’s been five years since I’ve been in a movie.”

“Battleship Island” is set to premiere on July 16, and the lovely Song Song couple will tie the knot on October 31.

Koyote’s Shinji has been revealed to be rushed to the ER and hospitalized to be treated for overexertion and flu symptoms.

A representative from her agency stated, “Shinji has been participating in a lot of scheduled activities these days. Her body was weakened by exertion and exhaustion. She was administered an IV drip when she arrived but her recovery is slow. So we’re just keeping an eye on her for now.”

They also added, “She needs to rest, so she’ll be solely focusing on her health for two or three days, and only then will the decision be made on when she will be discharged from the hospital.”

We hope that Shinji has a full recovery soon!

Actor Kim Soo Hyun recently sat down for an interview, where he talked about working with Sulli on his latest movie, “Real,” as well as his plans for his mandatory military service.

First, the actor commented on his co-star Sulli and said, “Before we started filming, I didn’t know anything about Sulli as an actress. But when we started to rehearse our lines, I was surprised to see how good her voice was and I think she came out very beautiful on screen.”

Kim Soo Hyun also complimented Sulli and said, “Above everything else, Sulli had the right mindset going into the movie filming. It must have been difficult for her to take on such a big and challenging role, but she was very well prepared and professional. During rehearsals, it seemed like she had studied the script very well, or at least for longer than I had.”

Lastly, the actor also talked about his plans for his mandatory military service. “I haven’t gotten any notifications about my enlistment date yet, but I think it’s safe to assume I will be leaving before next spring,” he revealed. Furthermore, Kim Soo Hyun shared his thoughts on the hiatus he will be forced to take while in the army and said, “I’m trying not to worry about it too soon.”

Fans of G-Dragon were shocked on July 8 when the artist fell through a hole in the stage that had suddenly opened while he was performing.

On July 8, BIGBANG’s G-Dragon held the second concert in his Bangkok stop on his world tour “ACT III, M.O.T.T.E.” While performing on stage, a hole for a lift suddenly opened up behind him.

When G-Dragon turned around and took a step, he fell into the hole. Thankfully, he appears to not have suffered major injuries as he soon reappeared on the lift to continue the rest of his concert.

Last month, one of Super Junior’s most influential fan communities announced that they would be boycotting all of Sungmin’s activities as a celebrity.

On July 6, a representative from Super Junior’s agency SJ Label stated, “Sungmin, who recently had an issue with his fans, will not be joining the SMTOWN concerts held in Korea and Japan. Kangin, who is currently self-reflecting on his drunk driving case, will not be attending either. The rest of the members [who aren’t enlisted in the military] will be performing at the concert.”

Update: Earlier, Super Junior’s agency Label SJ announced that Sungmin would not be joining the SMTOWN concerts due to the recent fan boycott. In light of this, Sungmin has posted an apologetic message to his fans through his social media account.

On July 6, he wrote, “Hello, this is Sungmin. I’m writing to you all for the first time in a while for various reasons. First of all, I want to apologize for troubling so many fans. There has been a lot of negative talk surrounding me lately, but it was something I couldn’t act alone on, so I’m very sorry for the late response.

“When I look back to when I was getting ready for my marriage, I don’t think I was very considerate and truthful to my fans who have loved me for over 10 years. I think I should’ve communicated better with my fans who got hurt by various rumors and misunderstandings.

“While I was in the army, I always looked forward to promoting with Super Junior again. However, I really want the group’s next album to do well, so I have decided to withdraw from their upcoming promotions. As a member of Super Junior, I want the group to receive love for a very long time. Considering my ongoing controversy, I think my decision to withdraw from this album is best for the group.

“I’m really sorry to my fans who have loved and supported me, but I think I need more time to reflect and work harder. I ask all ELFs to support Super Junior’s upcoming comeback.”

Following reports of Ga In and Joo Ji Hoon breaking up, both sides have confirmed that the news is true.

Keyeast Entertainment and Mystic Entertainment both said on July 7, “It’s true that [Ga In and Joo Ji Hoon] have broken up. We ask for your understanding that any further details are private matters, so it is difficult for us to say more.”

Joo Ji Hoon starred in Ga In’s music video for “Fxxk U” in January 2014, which had made headlines due to its explicit subject matter. Shortly afterward, in April, the two started dating, going public with their relationship in May.

Previously, in early June, Ga In confessed on Instagram that Joo Ji Hoon’s friend had offered her marijuana, sparking a police investigation into the matter.

On June 7, a source from JYP Entertainment revealed, “We submitted a complaint regarding the hydrochloric acid terror threat made against our agency group TWICE yesterday at Gangnam Police Station.”

The source continued, “The members were stricken with fear due to the terror threat about inflicting injury upon them with 10 liters of hydrochloric acid at the airport upon their return to Korea posted on the far-right online community site Ilgan Best [also known as Ilbe].” Thus the agency has requested that the police start an investigation.

Previously, an Ilbe user posted the acid attack threat due to unhappiness about the group promoting in Japan. JYP responded that they would investigate the identity of the user in question and take firm legal action.

The police are now investigating the case in order to apprehend the suspect who made the acid attack threat.

Today, July 7, marks actor Choi Tae Joon’s 26th birthday and the actor posted a photo of a birthday cake to his Instagram account to celebrate his birthday.

In the post, the actor thanked his friend, EXO’s Chanyeol, for the birthday cake and said, “It must’ve been hard to find and buy a cake at midnight…I want to say thank you and I love you to Chanyeol, this is really touching. A truly loyal friend. Thank you everyone who wished me a happy birthday. Today was a happy day.”

The two met on the set of “Missing 9,” in which Choi Tae Joon played villain Choi Tae Ho while Chanyeol played the role of Lee Yeol, a character who used to be in the same idol group as Choi Tae Ho before their eventual disbandment.

Meanwhile, Choi Tae Joon is currently playing the role of lawyer Ji Eun Hyuk in “Suspicious Partner,” which saw a spike in viewer ratings this week as tensions rise in the drama. Plus, EXO set a comeback stage date after previously confirming a July comeback.

Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany and Gray are rumored to be dating yet again, about 18 months after the two first hit headlines as a rumored couple in January 2016.

At the time, both sides said that they were simply colleagues, not involved romantically.

July 7, 2017, various industry sources stated that Tiffany and Gray are, in fact, dating. News1 quoted a source, saying, “Gray and Tiffany dating is something that all rappers know already. They’ve completely fallen for each other, and they’re a beautiful couple.”

According to the report, Tiffany and Gray have been dating since around the end of 2015. They met when Tiffany visited AOMG to meet with producer Cha Cha Malone regarding her solo album.

AOMG and SM Entertainment have both denied the rumors, saying that, as before, Tiffany and Gray are simply close colleagues.