Kpop Celebrity News: February 2017

Uhm Tae Woong Returns To Acting Following Solicitation Controversy

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...

on Sunday, February 26, 2017

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Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun Shares Honest Thoughts On Her Own Personality And Future

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...

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Yoon Shi Yoon Confesses He Once Considered Giving Up His Acting Career

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...

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Kyuhyun defends his staff clarifies what happened at the hotel

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...

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JYP updates on Jun.K's condition after falling from moving stage and going to the hospital

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....

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TWICE drops dance practice video for 'Knock Knock'

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. ...

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Gong Myung and Jung Hye Sung want to reveal they're actually dating on 'We Got Married'

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...

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Kyuhyun's managers leave Kyuhyun to sleep in smoke during a hotel fire fans furious

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,...

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Actress Kang Ye Won talks about her ideal husband

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...

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Moon Geun Young’s Agency Shares Update On The Actress’ Condition

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...

on Friday, February 24, 2017

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Gong Yoo Announces Plans To Hold Special Charity Bazaar With Fans

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...

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Kwanghee's enlistment date confirmed for this March

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...

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Seo In Guk to enlist in army in March

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...

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Yewon says she tends to fall in love easily

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...

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Jeon So Mi says her ex-boyfriend that dumped her in a week is currently dating her friend

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."...

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TWICE talk about J.Y. Park's cameo appearance in 'Knock Knock' MV

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....

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So Hee Talks About Wonder Girls’ Disbandment And Her Relationship With The Members

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...

on Wednesday, February 22, 2017

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Actress Yoon So Yi And Musical Actor Jo Sung Yoon To Get Married This Spring

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...

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Lee Min Ho donates 50 million KRW for victims of domestic abuse

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...

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Shinhwa's Eric reportedly dating model Na Hye Mi

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...

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Girls' Generation reportedly releasing a new album in July for their 10th anniversary!

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...

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Park Bom says she didn't leave YG Entertainment

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...

on Tuesday, February 21, 2017

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Jinwoon caught dabbing at the NBA All-Star Game

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...

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Go Ara Talks About Dating, Writer Kim Eun Sook, And More In Recent Interview

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...

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Ailee Preparing For Upcoming Comeback

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...

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Girls’ Generation’s Yuri Opens Up About Acting And “Defendant” Co-Star Ji Sung

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...

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Yoo Ah In Steps Forward To Address Speculations Of Enlistment Evasion

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...

on Sunday, February 19, 2017

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Seohyun says she's dated a celebrity who's now retired

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...

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Hyunyoung and Alex revealed to have recently broken up

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...

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Yoo Jae Suk Becomes First Korean TV Entertainer To Be Featured In Grevin Museum

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...

on Saturday, February 18, 2017

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Gong Yoo To Take Break To Rest And Review Offers For Next Project

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,...

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Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon Returns With Alluring Music Video For Pre-Release “I Got Love”

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...

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Ku Hye Sun Reveals What Made Her Want To Marry Ahn Jae Hyun

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...

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Lee Dong Wook Talks About His Tears On “Goblin”

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...

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Gong Minzy Revealed To Have Postponed Solo Debut To Focus On “Sister’s Slam Dunk”

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...

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Viewers demand Hyoyoung step down from 'Golden Pouch

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...

on Wednesday, February 15, 2017

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Taeyeon Thanks Fans For 100 Million Views On “I”

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. ...

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9MUSES’ Kyungri Has A Message For Her Haters On Instagram

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...

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First Photos Of T.O.P And Junsu In Military Revealed

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...

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Actor Joo Jin Mo Revealed To Be In Relationship With Chinese Actress Zhang Li

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,”...

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Gary Talks About Leaving “Running Man,” His Ideal Type, And More In Recent Interview

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,...

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Yoo Ah In Reported To Have Bone Tumor

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...

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Song Joong Ki makes a guest appearance at Park Bo Gum's fan meeting in Thailand

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...

on Tuesday, February 14, 2017

categories: Park Bo Gum , Song Joong Ki |