2ne1's Dara in a Hilarious Skit with The Walking Dead star Steven Yeun

 In a partnership with Funny or Die, CAA, and Korea’s largest PR firm PRAIN, Asia’s first celebrity studio BeFUNNYStudios officially launched its website, with its first skit featuring AMC The Walking Dead‘s Steven Yeun and 2NE1‘s Dara!

 

Based in Seoul and LA, BeFunnyStudio will be bringing Hallyu fans amazing content that will include collabs between fame stars in both Hollywood and Asia on one screen.

The series entitled 'What's Eating Steven Yeun?' is bound to get you rolling on the floor in laughter. It follows Yeun's pursuit of a career in Korea. But to get the huge attention that he needs to start his career, Yeun trains to become an "Mokbang" host/eating broadcaster, a current viral craze in Korea. He also needs to juggle a LDR with Dara, his love he left behind in LA. Content of the skits is both cute and funny and in both the local Asian-language and English-language as well.

Celebrating her 30th birthday yesterday, let us watch 2NE1's Dara put her acting talents on display  in a hilarious online skit series.

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Enjoy, guys!


Oh, don't forget to follow and like BeFunnyStudios on their Twitter and Facebook!

2PM Junho Chopstick-Breaking Butt Talent!

GOV ‘Breaking chopsticks with the butt’ game!!! Have you seen this?

How many chopsticks can Junho break with his butt?

10 Chopsticks!

16 Chopsticks!

20!

24!!

28!!!

Source: http://oneday-everlasting.tumblr.com

Visit the Site Where Matteo Do Kisses Steffi Cheon!

 Do you know the place where Matteo Do kissed Steffi Cheon, where he used his power to light up the whole village like something out of a fairytale and then told Steffi how much he loves her? This set village is called Petite France located in Gapyeong. 

Are you longing for visiting this place? Long wait! Korea.com finally opened a K-pop/K-drama tour package for all My Love from the Star fans! Check out the hottest travel spots Korea.com prepared with Korea DMC, Inc.!

For more information, please visit http://www.koreadmc.co.kr/korea_tour/star.jsp or e-mail korea@koreadmc.co.kr or call +82-2-722-3142.

Master's Sun's Gong Hyo Jin is OK After a Car Accident

 SOOP Entertainment revealed that lead star of Kapuso horror rom-com drama Master's Sun Gong Hyo Jin was involved in a car accident yesterday.

Gong Hyo Jin was in the van with her manager and stylist when the accident occurred. After her van and a truck had bumped into each other, they stopped on the highway when yet another truck collided into the van.

According to a report: "At 1:10 AM today, Gong Hyo Jin was on her way to Seoul in a car after wrapping up filming for her drama when she was involved in a car accident on the highway and is currently receiving treatment.  She is in shock right now. Gong Hyo Jin sustained slight injuries on her forehead and face, but thankfully, the injuries are minor considering the details of the accident. Currently, she and the staff members are being examined.  The exact situation will be known only after the results of the investigation, but she will probably be able to start filming again after resting for a few days.  The drama's first episode is planned for the end of July, so this won't affect the broadcasting schedule."

  
Before the accident, she had been filming for her new SBS drama 'It's Okay, That's Love' in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do. Last May, it was also revealed that the 34-year old actress is in a relationship with Lee Jin Wook, actor of tvN drama The Three Musketeers.


Let's wish Gong Hyo Jin and her staff members a fast recovery.

SuJu's Siwon to Join Jackie Chan and John Cussack in a Movie

Super Junior's Choi Siwon will join HK superstar Jackie Chan and US actor John Cussack in up coming action movie Dragon Blade.

Visit for more infos: allkpop

Kim Soo Hyun on Real Beauty

 

Because of his exceptional good looks, rumors of Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun having had surgery have been spreading around in China where he is currently enjoying super stardom.

Some online media reports in China talk about controversies such as Kim Soo Hyun’s surgery saying that he is a “product of thorough plastic surgery”. They even went as far as to ask the him directly, “Korean stars do a lot of plastic surgery. Did you also have it?”

Although it is a sensitive issue that must be addressed carefully, the 26-year old actor coolly responded to the queries by saying: Not every star has done plastic surgery. I’m still young so I don’t need it. His snappy reply simply brought laughter to the press.    

Last March, Korean cosmetic brand The Face Shop have signed Kim Soo Hyun as the new brand ambassador in China regions due to his fame and successful career through his roles in popular TV series and movies. It was told that Kim’s popularity is growing exponentially with his image of masculinity, gentleness and a flawless complexion, making him the perfect endorser for The Face Shop. 

In the Philippines, Kim Soo Hyun's recent K-Drama My Love From the Stars has also catapulted him to higher levels of popularity. And as a gift to his Filipino avid fans, The Face Shop will give a chance to them and their costumers to “See Kim Soo Hyun in Person” in Shanghai, China on July 5. For contest infos and mechanics, visit: https://www.facebook.com/ThefaceshopPhilippines

PROMO: See Kim SooHyun in Person!

The Face Shop PROMO

See KIM SOO HYUN in Person!

in Shanghai, China

July 05, 2014

Mechanics:

With a minimum single receipt purchase of P1,000, a customer has a chance to join the lucky draw for “See Kim Soo Hyun in Person” in Shanghai, China on July 5, 2014. Participating customer must write his/her complete name, address, telephone number, and affix his/her signature at the back of the sales slip and drop in Lucky drop boxes located within the participating store premises.

Prize 1: 1 package tour to Shanghai 3 days 2 nights and join See Kim Soo Hyun in Person event and autograph with KSH for one (1) lucky customer.

Prize 2: 1 package tour to Shanghai 3 days 2 nights and join See Kim Soo Hyun in Person event without autograph with KSH for four (4) lucky customers.

Trip : 5 lucky winners will go to Shanghai and join See Kim Soo Hyun event on July 5, and go sightseeing on July 6, 2014.

Participants must be at least 18 years old with valid passport of at least 6 months prior to July 5, 2014.

Credit card and gift certificate purchases are valid.

Promo begins on June 9 and ends on June 22, 2014. Deadline for submission of entries is on June 22, 2014 at store closing hours.

Participating Outlets: THEFACESHOP Alabang Town Center, Glorietta, Eastwood, Festival, Gateway, Global City, Greenbelt, Lucky Chinatown, Newport, Robinsons Ermita, Robinsons Galleria, Robinsons Magnolia, Rockwell, Shangrila, Shoppesville, SM The Block, SM Fairview, SM Mall of Asia, SM Manila, SM Masinag, SM Novaliches, SM Southmall, SM Sta. Mesa, SM Taytay, Trinoma, Century Mall and SM BF Paranaque.

Announcement of winners will be on June 23, 2014, 5 PM at THEFACESHOP Glorietta in the presence of a DTI representative and The Face Shop representatives.

Employees of Suyen Corporation and The Face Shop stores including their relatives up to second degree of consanguinity or affinity are disqualified from joining the promotion.

Winner will shoulder 20% tax for prizes exceeding P10,000.

Winner will be notified through registered mail and phone call, and announcement will be posted at all The Face Shop stores.

Winner will shoulder all costs incurred in securing any of his/her prizes (transportation, parking fee, Chinese visa requirements and application, etc.)

Prizes not claimed until June 30 from receipt of notification will be forfeited in favor of Suyen Corporation – The Face Shop with prior approval from DTI.

A person can only win once, the prize with the greater value will be awarded should a person’s name be drawn more than once.

Travel related expenses, round trip airfare shall be shouldered by Suyen Corporation.

Winners may present their two (2) valid IDs (any ID with photograph and signature), registered mail to the Suyen Corporation representative, at Suyen Corporation, 30TH Street cor. Rizal Drive, Crescent Park West 5, Bonifacio Global City, Taguig City (Office hours: 8:30AM to 6:00 PM)

Prizes are transferable but not convertible to cash.

Per DTI-NCR Permit No. 5363 Series of 2014

PSY is Back & Very Drunk with His Hangover MV feat. Snoop Dogg (Video)

Almost two years after the success of Gangnam Style and Gentleman, Korean singing sensation

PSY is back in a "splendid collaboration" with American rapper Snoop Dogg (Snoop Lion).

 

Hangover, debuting online on Sunday, opens with a shot of Psy vomiting into a toilet before Snoop Dogg emerges from a bathtub behind him. Snoop dances in the tub then exits while repeatedly slapping the very ill PSY on the back, reminding him that the party “ain’t over” as the track’s chorus reiterates again and again and again.The next scene opens with both of them prepping for another day of drinking fun and guaranteed well, hangover.

 

 

 
Fellow K-pop stars CL and G-Dragon, leaders of super-popular groups 2NE1 and BIGBANG respectively, also made an appearance in the colorful video. But the combination of PSY and Snoop alone is already a fun to watch: two well-dressed rappers getting drunk and crazy and chaotic in various Korean culture scenes, from the sauna to a convenience store and to karaoke bar. And one can notice that basically almost everything that happened in this video happens every single night during a regular drinking spree in Korea. By the end of the MV, it was also announced that PSY will be releasing a new single titled DADDY this summer. 

To remind you, PSY reached international fame when his music video Gangnam Style hit the web. The MV currently holds the title of most watched video on YouTube, the first to surpass the 2 billion views. Given PSY's music history, surely the MV will soon be a smash hit...again. 

Below is the full MV. Enjoy!

with a few Korean celebrity cameos - G-Dragon, CL from 2NE1 - and random hijinks in public places. - See more at: http://www.tnp.sg/entertainment/psys-new-music-video-features-snoop-dogg-g-dragon-and-aunties#sthash.RKRwyN6F.dpuf

with a few Korean celebrity cameos - G-Dragon, CL from 2NE1 - and random hijinks in public places. - See more at: http://www.tnp.sg/entertainment/psys-new-music-video-features-snoop-dogg-g-dragon-and-aunties#sthash.RKRwyN6F.dpuf

with a few Korean celebrity cameos - G-Dragon, CL from 2NE1 - and random hijinks in public places. - See more at: http://www.tnp.sg/entertainment/psys-new-music-video-features-snoop-dogg-g-dragon-and-aunties#sthash.RKRwyN6F.dpuf

with a few Korean celebrity cameos - G-Dragon, CL from 2NE1 - and random hijinks in public places. - See more at: http://www.tnp.sg/entertainment/psys-new-music-video-features-snoop-dogg-g-dragon-and-aunties#sthash.RKRwyN6F.dpuf

with a few Korean celebrity cameos - G-Dragon, CL from 2NE1 - and random hijinks in public places. - See more at: http://www.tnp.sg/entertainment/psys-new-music-video-features-snoop-dogg-g-dragon-and-aunties#sthash.RKRwyN6F.dpuf

with a few Korean celebrity cameos - G-Dragon, CL from 2NE1 - and random hijinks in public places. - See more at: http://www.tnp.sg/entertainment/psys-new-music-video-features-snoop-dogg-g-dragon-and-aunties#sthash.RKRwyN6F.dpuf

Update: Hangover MV surpasses 10 million views in just 10 hours

Available on iTunes @ http://smarturl.it/PsyHangoveriT

Master's Sun's So Ji Sub to Kick Off his Asia Tour this June

 
Master's Sun's lead So Ji Sub, who has become even more popular overseas after starring in the said hit SBS horror-rom-com K-Drama, will go on an Asia tour, starting June 28.

The Hallyu star will hold his first fan meeting in Taiwan, 'SOJISUB 1st ASIA TOUR- Let`s have fun in Taiwan', at The Taipei International Convention Center (TICC) on June 28. He will then make stops in Kobe, Japan on July 18 and Yokohama, Japan on July 21. Last stop will be in Thailand, July 26.

According to news online, all 3,000 tickets for So Ji Sub's first fan meeting in Taiwan became sold out within three hours of ticket sales on the 1st, even crashing ticketing servers. It was also reported that the 33-year old actor-rapper is preparing special stages and surprises for his upcoming Asia tour for his fans' delight.

SISTAR to Make a Comeback this July

SISTAR will make a comeback this July! What a perfect news to hear on their 4th anniversary yesterday! 

Yes, it has been reported by many music insiders that SISTAR will make a comeback early next month if everything will be fixed in time. This will mark the Korean girl group's comeback in one year and one month since their 2nd full-length album Give It To Me.

Star News report: "SISTAR is currently recording the second-half of their new mini album... They are putting their all into perfecting their current title track and more... They are looking into making a comeback early July."

It was further revealed that the quartet will stick with their sexy and powerful concept for this summer album, displaying their distinctive charms.

SISTAR debuted with Push Push in June 2010 under Starship Entertainment and have become one of the most fame Korean girl groups on the K-Pop scene. They went on to succeed with subunit SISTAR19, solo debuts, and made their entrance into the acting world as well.

With a hiatus as a group, the members have been busy with their successful solo activities and have been involved in their own separate schedules. Hyorin released her solo album, Soyu was also involved with filming a melodrama and had a collab with Junggigo which was a hit while Dasom and Bora made appearances in Love Rides the Song and Doctor Stranger respectively.

Are you excited for a possible SISTAR comeback?


Source: StarNews

BIG BANG-2NE1 MVs Break 500M Youtube Views

 

As hallyu idols are overwhelmingly entering the foreign markets YG artists are showing off their overwhelming power worldwide through the music video market.

Big Bang has received a total of over 50 million views through music video of Blue, Fantastic Baby, Bad Boy in their 5th mini-album. According to YouTube the record received until April 25 for Blue is 19,280,000 views, Fantastic Baby received about 17,800,000 views, and Bad Boy received about 11,850,000 views. Considering that these music videos have only been released two months ago the number are quite astonishing. Also the first music video of the title song Blue broke through 10 million views within 10 days of its release.

2NE1 along with Big Bang is recording massive views of 40,350,000 through one music video I Am The Best released last year. The video has continuously been receiving one million views a day shortly after its release predicting its sensation. I Am The Best was awarded second place for Most Viewed Music Video and Top Favorited Video of the year in 2011 according to worldwide views. And recorded a total of over 1.6 million views in over two days also was placed in the top 10 most viewed in France, Hong Kong, Sweden, Taiwan and Mexico revealing their worldwide influence.

The information that was gathered at the time of Big Bang-2NE1 alone of various videos showed that total YouTube views have already broke through 500million. The total YouTube views last May recorded a total of 430 million views and if we included Big Bang’s 5th mini-album and 2NE1’s Lonely, I Am The Best then the total number of views will already swept beyond 500 million views.

Just as YouTube video site view proves their rising popularity beyond Korea reaching all over the world. Such result is possible through Big Bang and 2NE1’s musicianship that is acclaimed to be beyond idol’s limit and the fact that their music and performance videos have been recognized as worth noting by the worldwide music fans. The fact that YG’s music genre based off of hip hop is noted to be closest to the global trend has also played a large benefit as well.




Source: KPopNewsDaily

SNSD's Mr.Mr is One of TIME's '25 Best Songs of 2014'

Good news for SONEs, Girls' Generation song was listed in the US TIME Magazine's "25 Best Songs of 2014".

According to TIME, Mr. Mr was chosen as one of the 25 best songs of 2014 so far. The song was released as part of the mini album of the same name in February, topped album charts in and out of the country, as well as wining various music programs and finally peaked at Number 4 on Billboard’s World Digital Songs chart. Also known as SNSD, the nine-member Korean girl group is the only Asian artist to have their name on the list along side with other worldwide artists such as Micheal Jackson, Mariah Carey and Sam Smith.

Lily Rothman of TIME wrote, "Fans of K-pop juggernaut Girls’ Generation (a.k.a. SNSD) won’t be disappointed by their latest dance-friendly single, and the addition of a scratchy electronic bass line and a hint of darkness should even attract listeners who don’t dig their usual bubblegum sound."

SNSD was also chosen by the magazine and stayed in the top 5 of TIME’s "Top 10 of Songs of 2013" with I Got A Boy.


Source:  http://time.com/

MLFTS Wave Isn't Over Yet

My Love from the Star fever isn't over yet. There have been various events to fill in the empty positions left by its main stars Jun Ji Hyun and Kim Soo Hyun.

SBS and HB Entertainment are hosting a large scale exhibition of the drama set at the Seoul Dongdaemun Design Plaza from June 10 to August 15. The set cost 2 billion won to build and it is the exact copy of Jun Ji Hyun and Kim Soo Hyun's living room and bedroom. There are also various events where one can experience 'alien-like' Kim Soo Hyun's super powers.

 It is unusual for something like this to happen after a KDrama. The rom-com TV series was a great hit in Korea but it was bigger in China; great enough to say it became a shockwave. MLFTS will also be movie-fied. Producer of the series is currently editing the drama into 2 hours, and is set to be released all over China in August. There also has been talk about remaking the drama in other foreign countries.


Source: donga

Kim Soo Hyun, Jun Ji Hyun in 50th Baeksang Arts Awards

 The annual 'Baeksang Arts Awards' recently held its 50th ceremony at Kyunghee University Hall of Peace, honoring outstanding South Korean TV and film work. The prestigious awarding ceremony was hosted by Shin Dong Yup and Kim Ah Joong and was attended by top TV and film personalities.

During the awarding,  Jun Ji Hyun, the female star from the hit rom-com Kdrama You Who Came From The Stars (or My Love From the Star in the Philippines), received the grand prize award (Daesang) for TV category with her role as Cheon Song Yi (Steffi Cheon).

During her thank you speech, Jun Ji Hyun calls out her leading man Kim Soo Hyun, who is also among the audience.

  
To the delight of her fans, she said: "To the one who didn't go to the star but stayed here on earth instead, Do Min Joon-shi, Soo Hyun-ah thank you very much. Let's do this again!"

Surprised by the gesture, Kim Soo Hyun, smiled brightly, then laughed while clapping and then gave two thumbs-up to his leading actress.
 

 

Meanwhile, Jun Ji Hyun also won Instyle Fashionista Award while Kim Soo Hyun won Most Popular Actor for his character (Matteo Do) in MLFTS. He also won Best New Actor and Most Popular Actor both for the film Secretly Greatly.

Source:  dkpopnews

Kim Soohyun, Hasn’t Had His First Real Kiss Yet

 

Although he has worked with several actresses in numerous dramas, My Love From The Star Kim SooHyun stated that he has no kissing experience in real life at all.

The 26-year old actor revealed this in a recent fan meeting held in Japan, according to a report from the Korean Star Daily.

“Besides dramas or movies, I have never kissed anyone before, so I have to depend on my imagination. By looking photos or movies of people kissing, I’m able to learn and get an idea as to whether or not I’m doing it right. In addition to this, the director will probably film me in a way that the kissing scene will look realistic.”, Kim Soohyun said.

Kim Soohyun’s recent drama, MLFTS is recently becoming very popular. Not only did his CF offers increase, he also received several offers in dramas and movies.



Source: koreastardaily

Hwayi: A Monster Boy Will Get a US Remake

South Korean action-thriller flick Hwayi: A Monster Boy  will get a American remake as a joint production between its original production company and an US-based one.

Lee Jun-dong, head of the 2013 movie's production company Now Film, recently met U.S.-based Spanish producer Frida Torresblanco to discuss the co-production plans at the Cannes Film Festival. Torresblanco has been behind such works as the 2006 Oscar-winning fantasy Pan's Labyrinth.

In an interview, Lee revealed that he opted to co-produce the English-language version rather than sell rights to a remake as U.S. adaptations of successful Korean titles have often been disappointing.

Hwayi: A Monster Boy is a 2013 film about a 16-year-old boy of the same name who is raised by five criminal fathers to become the perfect assassin. One day he is forced to commit a crime and sets out to discover the truth about his past.


Several Korean films have been remade by US production company in the past such as My Sassy Girl, Old Boy, Into the Mirror and The Lake House.

2NE1 to Celebrate 5th Anniversary With MV Release of “Gotta Be You”

Following the success of their AON concert in the Philippines, famous Korean girl group 2NE1 will release a music video for their “Gotta Be You” on May 21 to celebrate their fifth anniversary since debut.

Gotta Be You comes from their album Crush, which was released in February. The song is the second title track of their album, and was performed live a few times.Previously from this album, music videos for HAPPY and the title track Come Back Home were released.

The four-member girl group was formed by YG Entertainment in 2009. The name, pronounced to anyone or twenty one, combines the phrases "21st century" and "new evolution^. Known for a unique and edgier style, the quartet consists of CL, Minzy, Dara, and Bom.

Dara's Cameo role in KDrama My Love From The Star (Video)

2NE1's Dara recently trended in the Philippines and worldwide over announcement of her guest appearances on ABS-CBN shows A&A, Showtime and Pinoy Big Brother, in line with the promotion of her wildly popular girlgroup's All or Nothing concert here in Manila on May 17. But will the Kapamilya actress-turned-Korean superstar also make some social media noise as she cameo on the finale of today’s hit Korean romcom, My Love from the Star currently airing on GMA?

  
In the episode finale of MLFTS, Dara will be featured as one of the top celebrities walking on the red carpet for an important event. Of course, Steffi Cheon (played by Jun Ji Hyun) and Lucy Yoo (Yoo In Na) will be walking down that red carpet, too. While walking down from her car and smiling sweetly for the cameras, Dara appeared wearing an evening gown and a black hat. Fans and netizens who have seen the episode noted that she is wearing the signature fedora which she used while promoting their album Missing You. This is also the same hat she was caught sporting during her A&A guesting.

In Korea, Dara’s cameo drew much attention, as she had previously admitted in an interview that she's a huge fan of MLFTS. In the Philippines, the Kapuso tagalize Kdrama has been watched by many Filipinos for the past few weeks. So surely, her appearance on TV (even if it is not a show of her mother network) will excite Filipino fans once again... even if she didn't say anything! ^^


Source:  various Internet sites

EXO’s Kris Asked for Contract Termination

Sina, a Chinese media source, earlier reported that EXO-M‘s Kris has asked his agency, SM Entertainment, for early termination of his exclusive contract.

Report from Sina says: Kris has filed a lawsuit to end his contract. There have been rumors since a month ago that Kris was going to end his contract. It is surprising and sad that a member will leave the group after two successful first years. His circumstances are similar to former Super Junior member Hangeng.

According to Sina's investigation, reasons why Kris wanted to terminate his contract are restriction of SM Town to family interaction and his position as the rapper of EXO-M. It was said the Kris has more other interests and loves to act. It was also said that in April, Kris started to become unhappy and not fit with the other members of the boy group.

Kris., real name Wu Yi Fan, was selected as a trainee in 2007 through SM Entertainment's Global Audition in Gwangzhou, China. He is currently the leader of EXO subgroup EXO-M.

A representative from SM Entertainment, on the other hand, told OSEN news, “We are currently looking into this situation and we are quite embarrassed. We are putting every effort into making sure EXO‘s activities are going well.

OSEN further reported that Kris hired a law firm to represent him in this contract termination.



Sources: osen.mt.co.kr,  news.sina.com.cn/

Event: K-Animation Event

See and play with these beloved K-Animated characters Pororo, Pucca, Tayo, Canimals, Cloud Bread, and Jadoo as they come to the Mega Atrium of SM Megamall this May 20 to 25!

Join for an afternoon of fun activities for FREE this May 21, 2014; 3PM at the Mega Atrium! Prizes from Korea are waiting for you when you join these activities. Kids of all ages are invited!

Registration will be from 2PM - 3PM at the Mega Atrium.

For more information, please call 555-1711, email events@koreanculture.ph or check out https://www.facebook.com/events/1506366136253228/

Confirmed: 2ne1's Dara Guesting in Gandang Gabi Vice

 
It was confirmed via Twitter account of Vice Ganda, the comedian-host of the late night show of ABS-CBN Gandang Gabi Vice (GGV) that Dara of 2NE1 will be guesting this Sunday.

It was also rumored that Dara will be a celebrity guest in the Pinoy Big Brother ALLIN, a reality show of the same TV station.

Dara and the rest of the famed girl group 2NE1 will be performing here in Manila this May 17 for their AON World Tour Concert. May 17 is also the 5th founding anniversary of the Korean quartet.