A gif image of Korean announcer Jang Ye-won, who's currently in Brazil to report on the World Cup, is trending on Reddit, 9gag and other social networking sites. … [Read more...] about Korean World Cup announcer turns internet sensation
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Protect The Boss drama poster
Promotion image for upcoming Korean drama Protect The Boss, a comedic-romance flick starring Ji Sung, Choi Kang-hee, Kim Jae-joong and Wang Ji-hye. This would be popular singer Jaejoong's first starring role in a Korean drama series, thus garnering … [Read more...] about Protect The Boss drama poster
IU & Kim Yuna – Ice Flower music video
Korean music video for Ice Flower by singer IU and figure skating star Kim Yuna, theme song for SBS variety show Kim Yuna's KISS & CRY which featured some popular Korean idols (including IU) competing in figure skating. The song is written by top … [Read more...] about IU & Kim Yuna – Ice Flower music video
Korean drama City Hunter teaser pictures
Teaser pictures for Korean drama series City Hunter, starring heartthrob Lee Min-ho, actress Park Min-young, and also Koo Hara of pop group KARA. The premier episode is going to air on SBS channel this Wednesday. … [Read more...] about Korean drama City Hunter teaser pictures
IRIS spin-off Athena begins shooting
Korean drama series Athena, spin-off of last year's award winning spy-action flick IRIS, has started filming. Some promotional stills of the main cast - i.e. Jung Woo-sung, Su Ae, Cha Seung-won, Lee Ji-ah, Kim Min-jong and Choi Si-won - have been released to … [Read more...] about IRIS spin-off Athena begins shooting
SBS draws criticism for leaking Olympic rehearsal footage
Korean TV network SBS has seriously dampen its global reputation by leaking footage of a rehearsal for next Friday's opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics. From what I understand... global media is now allowed to move freely in some venues to familiarise … [Read more...] about SBS draws criticism for leaking Olympic rehearsal footage
Sikgaek meet the press
The cast of Korean drama Sikgaek (also titled as Gourmet) - i.e. Kim Rae-won, Nam Sang-mi, Kwon Oh-joong, Kim So-yeon, Choi Bul-am and Won Ki-joon - met the press on June 9 to promote the drama. Image by Newsen [Kr]. … [Read more...] about Sikgaek meet the press
I Love You, Korea! 2008 Dream Concert
35,000 K-pop fans attended the I Love You, Korea! 2008 Dream Concert at Seoul's Jamsil Olympic Stadium on June 7. The annual event, jointly organised by the Korean Entertainment Producers Association and SBS, is celebrating its 14th edition this year. Images … [Read more...] about I Love You, Korea! 2008 Dream Concert
On Air (2008) drama review
On Air is a Korean drama series about TV drama production... behind the scenes, the challenges, struggles, teamwork, scandals and relationships. The drama is directed by Shin Woo-chul and written by Kim Eun-suk, the team behind popular dramas Lovers in … [Read more...] about On Air (2008) drama review
Lee Hyori’s new drama banned in Korea
Korean Broadcasting Commission has banned TV drama series If In Love, Like Them, starring pop star Lee Hyori, for violating media guidelines. The commission banned the mini-series because of too many product placements. They also penalised the overuse of … [Read more...] about Lee Hyori’s new drama banned in Korea