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Actor Lee Min Ho has recently donated to the World Water Day event.

On March 9, the Korean Committee for UNICEF announced that Lee Min Ho’s donation platform PROMIZ donated 25 million won (approximately $22,000) for the upcoming World Water Day on March 22. This is the second time the organization has donated for the cause.

Lee Min Ho and PROMIZ donated 138 sets of emergency packs to the Korean Committee for UNICEF. The packs include 69 million water purifiers that enable 92,000 children around the world to drink clean water for one month.

UNICEF’s emergency packs are made up of relief products that are most needed by children who are in emergency situations such as war and natural disasters. Along with the water purifiers, the packs include 10,000 malnutrition treatments and 69,000 dehydration treatments.

In 2009, Lee Min Ho participated in UNICEF’s “Love Net” campaign by sending insecticide-treated mosquito nets to fight malaria. He then continued to consistently donate. In 2015, he donated 100 million won (approximately $87,000) to the Korean Committee for UNICEF under his fan club name Minoz in order to help with the Nepal earthquake emergency aid. He is also a member of the UNICEF Honors Club for his constant donations.

Along with the donation, Lee Min Ho stated, “Last year, Lee Min Ho and PROMIZ were able to offer clean water to many children through UNICEF. We will continue to be interested in those who need help all over the world. I will work hard so that the world can become a warmer place.”

Kwanghee will be entering the military for his basic training over a course of five weeks at Choongnam Nonsan's army training facility in March 13.

A representative of his label told Xports News, "He will be spending time with his family leading up to his entry on Monday. There are no programming schedules planned."

Furthermore, Kwanghee will be quietly entering the military  without making any comments or speaking with the press.

Director Park Chang Hoon of MBC's 'Radio Star' commented, "He presented a rather fun atmosphere while recording the show, talking about his army expectations and such. Though we didn't talk much, he said he'll return safely after completing his duties."

Super Junior's Shindong shared sincere thoughts about his weight.

The idol has been gaining attention and also criticism for his extreme weight gain. In a recent interview with Ilgan Sports, Shindong was, of course, asked about this hot topic.

Shindong revealed, "Surprisingly, I'm always on a diet. It's not my main focus right now, though. I got prescriptions for diet medication after I returned from the military but I didn't lose weight so I went for another consultation and they told me that I must've become immune to the medication. So I've been searching for other methods and ultimately decided to cut down on food, but it's hard to control myself."

When asked about his diet goals, Shindong answered, "I plan to gradually go on a diet until October. I'll be losing 20~30kgs (44 - 66 lbs) by October if I lose 2~3kg (4.4 to 6.6 lbs) per month. I can lose 2kg in 2 weeks. It's hard for skinny people to lose weight but I think I tend to lose weight more easily because I weigh so much and I exercise a lot."

However, Shindong revealed that the doctor advised him to not engage in rigorous exercise because of his high blood pressure. He'll be sticking to controlling his diet to lose weight.

Shindong was also asked, "Do you think you're handsome?" The idol answered, "I don't think I'm ugly. Doesn't everyone think this way? I don't think I've seen anyone more handsome than me among the people who weigh about the same as me. I used to think movie star Jack Black was handsome but I no longer think that. Right now, I'm really fat. You have to accept what you have to accept. I was even told that I look like a matchstick. They said my head is too big."

With the numerous speculations at hand, it has been revealed that Big Bang member T.O.P was not able to attend the army training completion ceremony due to health reasons.

On March 10, a photo of the singer appeared on an online community page where he successfully completed his 4-week basic training at Nonsan Army Training Center.

 from the ceremony. However, there are some unconfirmed reports spreading on social media that are stating that T.O.P did indeed attend the graduation after his visit to the infirmary. These claims have yet to be substantiated by any media outlets.

Meanwhile, Big Bang's T.O.P will be heading to Gyeonggi Police Training Center where he will be officially beginning his police duties after 2-3 weeks of training.

Actor Yoo Ah In will be undergoing his 4th health re-examination to determine whether or not he meets the requirements necessary to serve in the military for his mandatory service.

His label confirmed, "He'll be undergoing re-examination this March 15."

It was recently revealed that Yoo Ah In was suffering from a benign bone tumor, which does not affect his daily life, but which led to the military classifying his case as a 're-examination' case on the eligibility to serve. Many bombarded him with accusations that he was using his condition to be exempt from his mandatory military service, and the actor had as a result expressed his wishes to "serve the duties of a civilian" through an official statement.

It's been revealed Baek Ji Young and her husband Jung Suk Won should be expecting their baby in May!

According to alleged friends, she is currently focusing on herself and the baby and getting ready to deliver on her due date. She's been walking about 20 minutes per day and eating healthily every day.

DIA’s Jung Chaeyeon is set to be downright honest about her love life on the upcoming episode of tvN’s “Life Bar.”

For this week’s broadcast of “Life Bar,” DIA’s Jung Chaeyeon, Cosmic Girls’ Cheng Xiao, LABOUM’s Solbin, and Seo Shin Ae will be continuing their appearance from the last week’s episode.

During the show, Jung Chaeyeon mentions that there was a time she was asked out by a celebrity after her debut. She explains, “I received a call through a friend of mine saying that he wants to get to know me.”

However, she made her approach on love clear, saying, “I want someone to know me well personally or have an experience of working with me before starting a relationship; not judging me by my outward appearance.”

Moreover, the other guests including Jung Chaeyeon will reveal the secrets to dating undetected and their worries about the future. They will be telling stories about times they rebelled against their managers, things that they learned about society at a young age, and the hardships they dealt with due to negative comments. The guests will also have a heart-to-heart time reading letters which they wrote for their loved ones.

Singer-turned-actress Han Groo has recently given birth to twins!

On March 8, a source from Han Groo’s side stated, “The report that talks about Han Groo recently giving birth to twins is true.” The source then revealed that she is currently staying at a postpartum care center.

The source continued, saying, “We cannot be sure about her plans for returning [to acting]. It’s a little early to talk about whether or not she’s returning as she just recently gave birth.”

Meanwhile, Han Groo, who debuted as a singer, previously starred in dramas such as “Can We Get Married?” “Marriage, Not Dating,” and more. She married her non-celebrity husband in November 2015.

Congratulations to the couple!