[News] After School’s Ex-Member Yoo Soyoung, “I Learn Acts from Lee Jooyeon’s acting”

After School’s Ex-member Yoo Soyoung revealed that she learned to act by watching Lee Jooyeon’s acting.

On the ‘The Women of Our Home’ Press Conference that was held on 12th at Seoul Palace Hote KBS 1TV Yoo Soyoung mentioned Lee Jooyeon.


Yoo Soyoung said about Lee Jooyeon, “When i starts acting and come to TV Station, I’ve never meet her there”, “My character on ‘The Women of Our Home’ is similiar with Jooyeon’s Character on ‘Smile, Donghae’ ”

And then She revealed “When i saw Jooyeon’s acting, i’ve learned so much things”

Yoo Soyoung play role as Lee Sera on ‘The Women of our Home’ and it was reported that it’s her first time as an actress, she will play as Trax’s Jay Sister there.

Meanwhile, “The Women of our Home” will replace ‘Smile, Donghae’ time slot and will be broadcasted on 16th

Original Article : http://news.nate.com.../20110512n25052

Translation : jinahya @ PlaygirlzWorld.com
credits: Icprinceafterschool @ as-afterparty

[News] Lee Min Ho, Neighbors with Jang Dong Gun and Hyun Bin

Actor Lee Min Ho became neighbors with Jang Dong Gun and Hyun Bin.

Lee Min Ho and his family moved into Seoul Heukseok-dong “M” Villa where Jang Dong Gun and Hyun Bin also lives.

A person who’s close with Lee Min Ho stated on March 29th, “Ever since Lee Min Ho received popularity from starring in ‘Boys Over Flowers,’ he wanted to repay his parent’s love, so he bought it [the villa] for them,” and, “He originally was from Heukseok-dong, and lived there for a long time. He wanted to look for a reliable place, so I think that’s why he decided to move over there.”

“M” Building has the newlywed couple Jang Dong Gun and Go So Young, and then famous star Hyun Bin moved in, so the building was nicknamed as “Star’s Residency.”

This person also added, “Lee Min Ho told me that he bumped into Go So Young when he got on the elevator. They both shared a brief conversation.”

Lee Min Ho’s neighborhood was Heukseok-dong and knows the place well enough since he lived there for a long time. Actor Jung Il Woo and Lee Min Ho were known to be best friends since high school, and both lived in the same neighborhood.

On the other hand, Lee Min Ho will appear on the upcoming SBS Drama “City Hunter,” and left on March 25th for filming in Thailand. He will be staying there with actor Kim Sang Joong who will be playing his father role until early next month. Originally adapted from a Japanese manga called “City Hunter,” the main character [from the drama], Lee Yoon Sung [played by Lee Min Ho], will be solving cases and showing brilliant action moves as well. The first episode will air on May 25th.

Original Source: joongang.co.kr
Translated By: Solly @ Lee Min Ho’s World
Tip Sent By: Asiye

[News] Kim HyunJoong, Official Character ‘U:ZOOSIN’ Released, “President Bbo Crisis!”

Singer cum actor Kim HyunJoong’s official character U:ZOOSIN has been released.

According to his agency, the character ‘U:ZOOSIN’ released on 30-May afternoon is created from Kim HyunJoong’s personally drawn messages that he put up in his official homepage (www.hyun-joong.com) ID and mobile site.

Agency KeyEast who developed the character ‘U:ZOOSIN’ said “It is an alien that is commonly seen, so it gives the character a sense of familiarity to others” “Besides the charismatic image that he shows through performances and drama, this next-generation character will reflect Kim HyunJoong’s carefree and 4-Dimensional charisma as well as being loved by people of all ages and gender.” He said showing his anticipation.

Netizens who saw the released character responded “Happy that there is a character representing Kim HyunJoong”, “Neat colors and looks good at the first look of it”, “I can feel its cute charisma”, “It’s a crisis for President Bbo* that U:ZOOSIN has appeared!” Well response from the messages left to congratulate the birth of this character U:ZOOSIN are seen.

Currently, KeyEast is preparing for the release of various products of U:ZOOSIN such as clothes, fancy items, etc, in conjunction with Kim HyunJoong’s comeback in June. U:ZOOSIN character products will be on sale through www.ilovekart.com in early June in conjunction with album release.

Meanwhile, Kim HyunJoong’s first mini album ‘Break Down’ pre-order has breakthrough 70,000 copies in 10 days, gaining lots of anticipation.

*President Bbo = Bbororo (the blue penguin) which is commonly called as president bbo

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Credits : news.starn@gmail.com + (English Translation) xiaochu @ Quainte501.com

[News] Rain's presence at the promotion event of MCM paralyzes

Rain enhanced Korea's prestige in Hong Kong, showing off his commanding position as the leader of the Korean Wave.

Rain attended the celebration of domestic luxury brand MCM's grand opening in Hong Kong's Flagship Store last May 27th. The event held in that country's Central Entertainment Building was attended by a great many famous celebrities such as 'Sammi Cheng, a famous star in that country, etc. including 'Kim Sung Joo', the company's CEO, and Rain.

More than 200 reporters had streamed into the place to cover Rain, and countless people occupied the roads, blocking traffic for miles around, this was a moment when his unchanged and huge popularity in that country was being demonstrated.

On this day, MCM unveiled 'Rain Collection' as part of its limited collections in celebration of its grand opening in Hong Kong. Also, Rain's presence at the event aroused intense interest from the local press, "Rain holding great influence in Chinese speaking countries attended the event as a spokesperson of the brand and showed his gentlemanly manner."

Meanwhile, Rain is currently filming his next movie 'Flight: Close Up To The Sun', and will enter the army later this year.


Credit to Enews24
English translation by rain bird.
RainLegend

[News] Lee Min Soo commented on B.E.G's ComeBack preview

Recently Composer Lee Min Soo made a preview on Brown Eyed Girls' comeback. He is currently participating in the production of BEG's new album, recording new songs again and again, he said it will not be house & electronic genre anymore, there will be a huge change in their genre and style.

Composer Lee Min Soo clearly stated that :"To gain the same popularity as the previous album had, we've put in a lot of our time into this preparation. To produce songs like Abracadabra, we are currently working at our very best, comparing to house & electronic the new album will present more of these 4 girl's singing skill."

"The production team from the previous album have gathered together, creating a final product which everyone is satisfied with, then we will announce the comeback date."

There is a huge burden because of the previous album's Big Hit, the team which created the arrogant dance have come together to create yet another soon-to-be-hit-song. To be able to produce a Big Hit like abracadabra, composer Lee Min Soo and lyricist Kim Ina had been assigned to produce the new songs. BEG went through recording 3 times, keep trying different music, concentrated most on the album production. Up till now the production of the album is already half done. All the members are focusing and working hard for their 2 years comeback.


source: nate
Translation Credit:
Kor - Chi: BEGAsia
Chi - Eng: LuvGa-in@4everlastings.com

[Info] MBLAQ attending We Love Japan Concert

We Love Japan

The Big Earthquake of Eastern Japan Charity Concert Event
Korean Wave artist concert and Korean Wave artist messages

Performing artists:
MBLAQ
sg WANNA BE+
ZE:A
CODE-V
JOHN-HOON
J-PARK
Brown Eyed Girls
Jewelry
CABBAGE
IN SOON I

Hosts:
SORA
Hyongi
Kayoko Shibata

Date: June 16, 2011 (Thursday)
Doors open: 17:30
Start: 18:30
Location: Nippon Budokan
Entrance fee: S seats 9500 yen A seats 8500 yen

Ticket Request:
June 4th (Saturday) 10:00 am ~ first come, first served.


SOURCE: http://www.welovejapan.biz
TRANSLATOR: pixiepagoda @ Absolutemblaq.net