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2008 Korean Music Festival in Los Angeles
2008-04-04 10:05:00
While Malaysians (and some Thais, Indonesians and Singaporeans as well) fume over the cancelled FT Island concert, our K-popped! friends in Los Angeles will be enjoying a music extravaganza in May!2006: The finale of the 2006 Korean Music Festival .The night sky was lit with fireworksOn May 17th the 2008 Korean Music Festival will be held at the Hollywood Bowl from 6.30pm onwards. The annual event (since 2003) is said to be the largest Korean concert outside of South Korea.2006: Everyone wants a piece of Hyori2006: Se7en performs his handstand...maybe he'll attendthis year's event as a spectator?The festival is set to be a showcase of notable Korean talents. This year's line-up include:Oldies: Shin Joong-hun, Tae Jin-ah, Yoon Hyung-joo, Kim Se-hwan, Choi Baek-ho, Jung Hoon-heeYoungsters: TVXQ, Super Junior-T, Sohn Ho-young, Girls' Generation, Fly to the Sky, SG Wannabe, Ock Joo-hyun, Eru and a couple more singers to be announced later.MCs: Brian Joo of Fly to the Sky and Ock Joo-...

C.I. Entertainment postpones refund date
2008-04-04 08:15:00
This is getting ridiculous.Sigh, C.I. Entertainment displays incompetence once again by announcing that the date for refund has changed.My dear friends, DO NOT go to Cineleisure Damansara this Sunday (April 6) to get your FT Island concert ticket refund. The date for doing so has been moved to next Sunday, April 13.Below is the press release K-popped! received:Re: Refund date postponedRefund date from Sunday April 5th, 2008 will be postponed to the following Sunday April 13th, 2008. Sorry for the inconvenience caused.Venue and time will remain the same.We will also be in touch with other parties involved in the concert such as the international fan communities regarding other concerned issues.Your kind understanding is very much appreciated and again, we are deeply sorry for all inconveniences caused.EndRelated:Malaysia: FT Island concert refund process

Kim Ha-neul wants marriage, kids
2008-04-04 05:42:00
On Air actress Kim Ha-neul talked about marriage and children recently. The actress, who turned 30 on Feb 21, said: "I wanted to get married early ever since I was young. It's late even now."One reason is for children. I really love children and want to get married to have children," she added.Single & available: Korean actress Kim Ha-neulis looking for a dependable manThe Almost Love star also said that having children around helps her to -- to a certain extent -- de-stress.She explained, "My uncle and aunt live in the same villa as I do, and I have nephews and nieces from five to working age. Whenever I'm stressed, I'll play with the children. Now that I'm old, I really want to get married."The My Tutor Friend actress admitted to being lonely these days and said that her ideal man is someone she could rely on. However, the lady doesn't have a sugar-coated fantasy about marriage."Marriage is not easy for everything doesn't go as planned," she commented. "The reason why I ...
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Han Ye-seul and Kim Hyang-gi cuddle up
2008-04-03 12:19:00
Friends: Kim Hyang-gi (left) and Han Ye-seul (pic above & below)Aren't they cute together? Couple or Trouble actress Han Ye-seul is seen here with Bad Love/ Cruel Love cutie Kim Hyang-gi.I don't know when or why they got together, but the pair seems to be happy in each other's company.Han Ye-seul, who gave up her US citizenship (she said it on an Entertainment Weekly episode sometime back) since her career is taking off in South Korea, played the amnesia-afflicted, foul-mouthed Anna opposite Oh Ji-ho in Couple or Trouble.Meanwhile, Kim Hyang-gi portrayed Miso in Bad Love. Miso is the adopted daughter of Suhwan (Kim Sung-su) and Joo-ran (Kim Ga-yeon).Related: Han Ye-seul in CosmopolitanPics credit: Han Ye Seul thread @ Soompi

Gianna Jun in Blood: The Last Vampire
2008-04-03 09:53:00
Here?s a look at the first image of Gianna Jun a.k.a Jeon Ji-hyeon?s Hollywood debut Blood : The Last Vampire . School kid: Uh-huh that "little girl" in the centre thereis 27-year-old Jun Ji-hyunDoesn?t she look like a teenager? The live-action remake of the Japanese anime is directed by French helmer Chris Nahon (Kiss of the Dragon). Behind-the scenes: 'Don't get sassy with me.'In the film, the 27-year-old Hallyu star plays Saya, a vampire who is part of a covert government agency that hunts and destroys demons in post WWII Japan. Saya is sent to infiltrate a military school to find out which one of her classmates is a demon! Back to school: Gianna Jun heads back to theclassroom for her Hollywood flickSource & Pics credit: BeyondHollywood.comRelated:Gianna Jun finds True Religion in jeansJeon Ji-hyeon's Laneíge story
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Malaysia: FT Island concert refund process
2008-04-03 07:42:00
For those who have bought tickets to the FT Island 1st Live in Malaysia concert (that never was), here's how you can get your ticket refund.Local organiser C.I. Entertainment has released the statement below:FT Island 1st Live In Malaysia 2008 Refund Process When: April 6, 2008 (Sunday)Time: 11am to 4pmVenue: Lot 111, Level 1 Cineleisure DamansaraPurchase FromPlease BringNotesTicketchargeTickets Receipts from TicketChargeAgentsTicketsName to be compared with agent's listCi Enter (Pre-Booking Zone A / Vvip)Confirmation Email Copy Identification Card (IC)Name to be compared with Ci's listOthersName to be compared with CI's list. Complimentary tickets are not allowed to be refunded. We have the list of complimentary tickets' numbers.Shoe CollectionThe respective fan community leaders have been contacted. Shoes will be sent to them in bulk.Fans Package IssueIf you are one of the 15 who did not receive your CD, we will be giving you the CD, along with one FT Island-inspired shoe for...
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Pop artist Roy Lichtenstein popular in South Korea
2008-04-03 05:23:00
American pop artist, the late Roy Lichtenstein's (27 Oct 1923 - 29 Sept 1997) work has gained huge popularity in South Korea thanks to the Samsung slush fund scandal. One of Lichtenstein's work, "Happy Tears" appeared on a list of artworks that were allegedly bought by Samsung with money from corporate slush funds. The scandal brought Lichtenstein into the limelight, a decade after his death.A file photo of ?Happy Tears? by Roy Lichtenstein, valued at US$7.15 million, which Samsung Group chairman Lee Kun-hee?s wife allegedly bought with money from Samsung slush funds. Korean collectors take the fame of the artist highly into consideration when they make a purchase.Lichtenstein's work is heavily influenced by both popular advertising and the comic book style. View and learn about Lichtenstein's pieces:Drowning GirlGirl with Hair Ribbon, 1965Crying Girl View Roy Lichtenstein's work on AllPosters.comSource & pics credit: Digital ChosunilboRelated:Is Samsung going to the dogs?
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Single Papa in Love
2008-04-02 11:05:00
Just the two of us: Kang Pung-ho (Oh, right) cuddlesup to his son Kang San (Ahn)Are you following the drama series Single Papa in Love on the KBS World network (Astro Channel 303)? I?m enjoying how the story unfolds. Too bad I missed the first few episodes. I?ve always thought Couple or Trouble actor Oh Ji-ho as a hunk, but I must say that in this series, I look forward to watching Oh?s co-star instead. Little Ahn Do-gyu, who plays Oh?s son Kang San in the series, is absolutely adorable! Love the sequences when the 7-year-old nags Daddy about cleanliness and house chores.Cute pair: The adorable Kang San is athome with Daddy Like the title suggests, the drama is about single father Kang Pung-ho (Oh), who lives with his young son Kang San (Ahn). When Kang San was just a little baby, his Mom walked out on both Daddy and him to pursue her dreams of becoming a pianist. Dad, who is an orphan, works as a pest exterminator to make ends meet. He also moonlights as a boxer in hop...

Get complimentary passes to Shadows in the Palace here!
2008-04-02 03:00:00
K-popped! and AOE Worldwide are giving away 10 complimentary passes to Park Jin-hee's mystery thriller/horror Shadows in the Palace ! No kidding.Each participant of our 'lil contest will be eligible to win a pair of passes so you and your friend can hold on to each other during the movie's scarier parts. :-PWhat must I do?Step 1) You need to be a Malaysian, who is currently residing in West Malaysia because the complimentary passes are only valid at local cinemas in the Peninsular.Step 2) You've got to like numbers ? pure Korean numbers to be exact ? so you can tell us how many ghosts (like the one on your right) you can find in the poster image below. Go ahead, hit the image to enlarge it and start counting ? ??, ?, ??Don?t know how to count in Korean? No worries, learn your numbers in this Mind Your Korean post.Step 3) Once you find out the total number of ghosts in the poster, send your answer in Korean (romanised Korean is acceptable too, e.g hana, dul, set, net, etc?) to kpo...

K-popped! launches online shop
2008-04-01 10:49:00
Soju all around!...and Coca cola for all those who are yet of age to drink. K-popped! Trio has launched their humble little online shop today. No, it?s not an April Fool?s joke. Shop for original K-popped! buttons at http://www.zazzle.com/kpoppedtrio!Our site?s artist extraordinaire Rooster, has turned the Trio into cute buttons that you can pin anywhere! There are five button badge designs in the shop right now. They are of: the Trio ? we know you love us :P. If you don?t, you can buy it and stomp on our faces!Rooster indulging in her other hobbyOrchid looking all sweet and lovelyLiz?er, advertising soju? Hey, what the...?a cute Korean dancer ? get this generic one if you can?t stand us ?following? you around. Also, you can help us spread the Hallyu love!You can preview the products below or directly head on to: http://www.zazzle.com/kpoppedtrio
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TRIVIA: Are they bringin' sexy back?
2008-04-01 09:02:00
All I see is that capital ?G? bling on their right butt cheek. Who do you think they are? Hint: We blogged about them in February. The ladies are part of a trashy gem of a quartet. Come on, give it a guess?one more time.Answer (April 3):Yup, yup they are the Jewelry girls - Park Jung-ah (pic above, left) and Suh In-young. The pair are doing their One More Time routine.The whole gang: Standing from left Park Jung-ah, Suh In-young & Kim Eun-jung.Kneeling, Ha Ju-yeonPics credit: NewsenRelated:Jewelry antes up sex appeal
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Kangta enlists for military duty on April Fool?s Day
2008-04-01 08:27:00
Yes sir!: Kangta shows his readiness for military dutyIt may be April Fool ?s Day, but Kangta wasn?t joking when he enlisted for military duty earlier today. The former H.O.T member, whose real name is Ahn Chil-hyun, shaved off his locks for his compulsory stint in the army. The 29-year-old had a warm send off by his fans.Final interview: The singer/actor talks to the pressWaiting for you: Fans display their undying support for KangtaSource & Pics credit: HankookiMore on Kangta:This is Kangta's eternityGoodbye Kangta?Kangta in Chinese dramaKangta faints
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C.I. Entertainment releases notice on FT Island concert issue
2008-04-01 04:11:00
K-popped! has received a press release from C.I. Entertainment on the FT Island concert fiasco. FT Island came to Malaysia, held a press conference (pic above) andappeared at a couple of fan meets, but didn't perform a concert as scheduled.First of all, the rumour circulating among fans that the local organiser tried to trick FT Island?s manager into appearing at the concert venue is false.(Update April 3: While C.I. Ent has denied the rumour, fans have on record a C.I. Ent rep relating the story to them). C.I. Entertainment says in an e-mail, ?We would just like to clarify that the hearsay/rumour that was mentioned (in K-popped!?s previous article) is not true.? Now on to C.I. Entertainment?s message to all who have been affected by the cancellation of FT Island 1st Live in Malaysia concert. Official notice: FT Island 1st Live in Malaysia 2008 Dear FT Island fans, worried parents, sponsors, invited guests, members of the media and all the other parties involve...
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Han Ji Hye shows support for Lee Dong Gun at funeral
2008-03-31 16:16:00
Han Ji-hye, the star of KBS drama Likeable or Not attended Lee Dong -gun's younger brother's funeral today at a Catholic church in Seoul today. Han Ji-hye used to date Lee Dong-gun and the latter's brother was just like a brother to her. Lee Dong-gun's brother was murdered in Sydney last week. Lee Joon-yub passed away at the young age of 19. :-( Pics credit: NewsenRelated:Lee Dong-gun takes younger brother's ashes homeLee Dong-geon?s younger brother stabbed to death
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2008-03-31 15:35:00
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Shinhwa's final concert...for now
2008-03-31 12:59:00
Goodbye: Shinhwa performs for the masses atFencing Stadium at Seoul's Olympic ParkKorea's popular man-band Shinhwa held a concert on March 30 in celebration of their 10th year in showbiz.The Shinhwa Must Go On 10th Anniversary Live concert was a three-and-a-half hour extravaganza that included a few encores.Song: The guys belt their hearts out...As the sextet got ready to step offstage, the large screen onstage started playing a video of the band's close friends, who shared the ups and downs they went through with the members for the past 10 years.Dance:...and shows off some smooth dance movesShinhwa members were pleasantly surprised. All of them sat down and watched the video. Deeply moved by the "walk down memory lane" with their closest friends, the guys openly shed tears.Revolving couch: Now you see them...They were then presented with a cake and everyone present sang Happy Birthday together with the guys....now you don'tThe concert was the final performance for Shinhwa for ...
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T.O.P. and Sandara Park kiss
2008-03-10 10:14:00
T.O.P of Big Bang and Sandara Park lock lips (or nearly) for Gummy's new MV I'm Sorry. Gummy's 4th studio album Comfort is the singer's first in three years. More stills from the MV below.Game: Sandara Park tries her luck in KoreaBreakable: 'Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is the fairest...oh, this isn't a fairytale'Source & Pics credit: HankookiRelated:Sandara Park: From the Philippines (back) to Korea del.icio.usIf you enjoyed this post, please subscribe to our K-popped! Feed
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This is Kangta?s Eternity
2008-03-10 09:44:00
And he?s lookin? mighty find, no?The erstwhile member of Korean pop group H.O.T is set to don his army fatigues and boots on April Fool's Day, so he?s leaving his fans with an album entitled Eternity .There?s even a concert planned on March 29 at the Yonsei University?s main auditorium.The album Eternity ? Kangta?s first in three years ? drops on March 12th in Korea. Apart from that, Kangta (29) will perform on Music Bank on March 14th.Source: StarNews & The Korea TimesPic credit: StarNews del.icio.usIf you enjoyed this post, please subscribe to our K-popped! Feed

What is the Mashimaro?
2008-03-10 09:21:00
The Mashimaro (????) is a Korean fictional character which resembles a fat rabbit. He is also known as Yupki Tokki (directly translated as "Weird Rabbit").The weird fat rabbit debuted in a series of Flash animations on the Internet, and its creator is Korean Kim Jae-in.Mashimaro was created by Kim Jae-inHave you seen this soft toy? Do you own one? Would you like to own one? Maybe buy one for your girlfriend?Trivia: The name "Mashimaro" originated from the creator's niece/nephew mispronouncing the word "marshmallow".Nowadays, there are many Mashi Maro products on sale. You can find the Mashi Maro stamp on interesting items from the normal plush toys to car and fashion accessories.Mashimaro products on CartoonFansClubSource: Wikipedia del.icio.usIf you enjoyed this post, please subscribe to our K-popped! Feed

Yi So-yeon replaces Ko San in space mission
2008-03-10 07:50:00
South Korea?s first choice to space, Ko San has been grounded for violating security protocol. He will be replaced by second choice, Yi So-yeon, a female biotechnology engineer.Space girl: Yi So-yeon has replaced Ko Santo become Korea's first astronautKo San, 31, was dropped from the April 2008 flight on a Russian Soyuz spacecraft after he removed sensitive training material from a Russian centre, South Korea?s science ministry said on Monday.?The Russians emphasised the importance of abiding by the rules, as even small mistakes can bring about grave consequences in space,? an official told a news conference, adding Ko appeared to have made innocent mistakes.Picked: The pair - Yi (left) and Ko - were selected for training in RussiaKorea?s very first rocket(wo)man is set to blast off on April 8! Twenty nine-year-old Yi, who is finishing her doctorate, will be bringing (among other things) Space Kimchi to the International Space Station. She will be there for a seven or eight day miss...
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Hyun Bin and Ha Ji-won as tax service ambassadors
2008-03-09 07:32:00
If you were to be served by your favourite celebrity at the tax payer's counter while filing your taxes, would that be incentive enough to do your dreaded taxes? Well, it might just make paying your taxes less painful.Star Power!Hyun Bin says "pick me"! I will make those people pay their taxes.Ha Ji-won and Hyun Bin served as the chief at a tax office on the 4th March. The National Tax Service department in South Korea announced that they have appointed 28 celebrities to serve as "chief for a day" at various tax offices to encourage tax payers to settle their taxes.It was reported that Ha Ji-won was assigned to Seoul, Gangnam Goo, Ban Po tax office while Hyun Bin will serve at Song Pa tax office. Other Korean stars involved in the project are Ha Ga-in, SeeYa, Ahn Hye-kyeong, Hyeon Yeong and Kim Sung-joo.Hyun Bin in an ill-fitting sash doing his duty as chief for a day at the tax officeWith one as beautiful as Ha Ji-won behind the desk, men would gladly pay their taxesSource: SPN

Eugene in Three Dads, One Mom
2008-03-09 02:02:00
Ain't Love Truly actress Eugene adorable in this baby blue dress?Cute: Eugene plays a mommy in KBS' upcoming dramaThree Dads, One MomThe 27-year-old actress will be appearing in the KBS drama entitled Three Dads, One Mom (?? ? ?? ??), which replaces Hong Gil Dong once the drama ends its run.??: Eugene is the "One Mom" of the title, now we meet the "Three Dads"...Three Dads, One Mom sounds similar to the Hollywood movie 3 Men and a Baby (1987). The US comedy stars Tom Selleck, Steve Guttenberg and Ted Danson. It is about 3 bachelors who are forced to take care of a baby left by one of the guy's girlfriend.In the Korean drama, 3 friends donate sperm to a lady friend who wants to conceive. Once she has the baby, the lady friend dies in an accident and the three bachelors are unsure whose baby it is. They all decide to be the father to the child.In no particular order, Dad #1: Jae HeeEugene will play the child's adoptive mother. The leading men in the drama are Jo Hyun-jae, Jae Hee ...

Kim Jung-eun hosts Chocolate
2008-03-09 01:14:00
Farny: Actress Kim Jung -eun (right) shares a joke with her guests on Chocolate .The 1st episode of the show was taped yesterday (March 8).Lovers in Paris actress Kim Jung-eun is set to host her first music program called Chocolate.Aww: A heart-shaped choc with her portrait on itwas presented to the host.At a press conference on March 5, she said: "I have dreamed of hosting this kind of program for the last five years and I am so happy that I finally can."Chocolate is a music-cum-talk show where viewers will be able to watch singers perform, as well as other guest celebrities such as actors and even sports stars.Guest: Singer Park Jeong-hyeon belts out a song.In the show, the host and guests will chat so viewers will have a chance to get to know their fav stars a little more."Considering that I'm hosting a music program, I thought I needed some sort of a connection," said the 33-year-old actress. "It seems I'm overreacting, but I have started practicing playing the piano for the pro...
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Hana Yori Dango, the K-drama version
2008-03-07 16:17:00
It all started from this very influential shoujo manga series...If you are manga fan, you'd probably have heard this news. Thanks to Lemonade Lagoon, a reader of this blog, i found out about Hana Yori Dango .Hana Yori Dango is a popular Japanese sh?jo manga created by Kamio Youko.It is also known as "Boys before Flowers" or "Boys over Flowers".The gist of the story goes like this...Adorable Makino Tsukushi is the only poor student studying at the prestigious Eitoku Gakuen private school for the ridiculously rich and privileged. The school is "governed" by a group of four boys who come from powerful families and call themselves "Flower 4" or F4. If you were unfortunate enough to tick any of the F4 guys off, you would get a red notice and they would make your life a living hell. (wikipedia)That premise has since been made into an anime series, adapted into a Taiwanese TV series called Meteor Garden (2001), then in 2005, the Japanese dorama version of Hana Yori Dango was aired. Both th...
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K-popped! interviews Uglydolls
2008-03-07 11:53:00
Yesterday, we brought you news that Uglydolls is actually K-popped! Today, Rooster scores an exclusive interview with creator David Horvath, who candidly talks about Choco-pie, UFOs and (of course) Uglydolls.When I received a reply from Uglydolls creator, David Horvath, agreeing to an e-mail interview with us, I was - in a sense - starstruck.Well what can I say, as a lover of all things cartoony and cute, this is what happens - I ended up sending 4 e-mails because my buttery fingers couldn't get the simple address right; 2 lost in cyberspace and clogging up some poor soul's inbox, before David received my questions. Sigh.Uglytown is where the fun's at!Anyway, without further delay, let me introduce to you K-popped!'s 1st exclusive interviewee, David Horvath of Uglydolls.Why Uglydoll? How did this name come about?David: Since Sun-Min and I met, we wanted to redefine the word "Ugly" by telling stories through books and toys. To us, Ugly means unique. We should celebrate the thing...
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Old Boy (2003)
2008-03-07 10:52:00
Korean title: ???? (Ol-deu-bo-i)What?s popping:Now I know why my movie buff friends have been singing praises about this Park Chan-wook-directed flick. It?s good, and if you haven?t seen it, it does live up to all the hype surrounding it.I was riveted while watching it and like the protagonist, wanted to know what on earth is going on!In this thoroughly engaging flick, Oh Dae-su (Choi Min-sik, ???) relates the utterly bizarre experience he went through ? abducted and imprisoned for 15 years and then upon his release, given 5 days to find the reason why.The man simmering with vengeance meets Mido (Kang Hye-jeong, ???), a young lady who works as a chef at a Japanese restaurant, and they are greatly attracted to one another.Hair dry: 'You know, you gotta do it this way to get all the tangles out'Things get more interesting when Dae-su comes face-to-face with the antagonist, Lee Woo-jin (Yu Ji-tae, ???), who continues to happily taunt Dae-su as he searches for the truth.The truth? It?...

Rain shapes up for Ninja Assassin
2008-03-07 07:47:00
After a whirlwind tour to China (Beijing & Shanghai) recently, Korean heartthrob Rain (real name Jung Ji-hoon) left for Berlin, Germany yesterday to start filming his second Hollywood movie Ninja Assassin (?? ???). This time around, he will not get only a 5 minute appearance (i assume that's the case in Speed Racer), but he will play the lead role.Rain in Shanghai shooting a CF for MIIOW Sports[pic credit yule.sohu.com]The noticeably leaner Rain lost 10kgs to shape up for his role as a ninja. Ninjas are lightweight, agile and deadly. Rain needs to loose 2 - 3 kgs more to fit the characteristic.A "ninja" refers to one skilled in martial arts and trained in a variety of unorthodox arts of war. The word "ninja" originates from Japanese culture. I am curious how the script writers will retain Rain's Korean origins in the movie.Rain again in Shanghai...[pic credit yule.baidu.com]Source: StarNewsMore on Rain please del.icio.usIf you enjoyed this post, please subscribe to our K-...
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Sandara Park: From the Philippines (back) to Korea
2008-03-07 07:27:00
Mabuhay dear Filipino readers. Do you know who Sandara Park is? I have not heard of her before. But now that she?s appearing in an MV with T.O.P. of Big Bang, the 24-year-old has caught our attention.Sandara in UNO Magazine, Jan-Feb 2007 issueSandara, who is reportedly an entertainer in the Philippines , returned to Korea in 2007 and has been getting acting lessons at YG Entertainment. She will now star in Gummy?s MV for the song I?m Sorry, which is from the singer?s 4th studio album Comfort.Word has it that Sandara will play T.O.P?s lover in the MV ;-).Apart from that, Sandara is set to appear in a TV drama in Korea. It starts airing in May.Sandara Park (????) is a Korean who moved to the Philippines with her family in 1995. She made her showbiz debut in 2004 when she entered Star Circle Quest, an open audition program for TV. She then started appearing on both the small and big screens, and soon became a celebrity in the Philippines. Her ex-boyfriend is Joseph Bitangcol.Source: KBS...
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Of romance and Uglydolls
2008-03-06 08:49:00
Rooster adores Uglydolls and informed me this morning that she surfs the Uglydolls site. However, the cute ?lil cuddly toys are not available in Malaysia.?I want to buy them but they?re not sold in Malaysia. Not sure about China; I haven't seen (any) so I go drool at the website every now and then,? says K-popped!?s resident artist over GTalk.Why are we writing about Uglydolls? Well, it?s because Uglydolls are K-popped! too since the series of plush toys is birthed from the romance between an American and Korean!Ugly is IN: Uglydolls creators (and husband and wife team) David Horvath (left)and Kim Sun-minBelieve it or not, the Uglydolls story started with a love letter David Horvath wrote to his then girlfriend Kim Sun-min.The couple met at Parsons School of Design back in 1997, but Kim returned to Korea after graduating in 2001. Horvath pursued his dream to create toys better than Barbie and Power Rangers, but all his ideas were shot down by the toy manufacturers.Frustrated and di...
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Bad Love - Episode 19
2008-03-05 16:02:00
A nervous and worried Kang Joo-ran (Kim Ga-yeon) waits for her ex-husband Lee Su-hwan (Kim Sung-su) to come out of surgery. Her half brother Kang Yong-gi (Kwon Sang-woo) offers support and tries to comfort her. This part is quite funny because as soon as Yong-gi reassures her that the operation is going fine, a medical attendant rushes out of the operating theater and Joo-ran begins to panic. Don't worry Joo-ran, medical attendants always run out of operating theaters when they have togo to the bathroom. Su-hwan will be all right. Na In-jung (Lee Yo-won) waits at home during this ordeal and Yong-gi calls her to update her on Su-hwan's condition. Su-hwan comes out of surgery and everyone waits for him to gain consciousness At this point, i am wondering exactly what kind of illness Su-hwan has. What kind of brain operation did he go for? How come he does not need to shave his head? Some details would be nice. They are pretty vague about Su-hwan's illness. The operation went fine...
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