The K-Pop industry and fans from around the world are mourning the death of Kim Jong Hyun, 27, who was professionally known as Jonghyun. The cause of his death is yet to be confirmed but authorities are investigating the possibility that the death of the SHINee member was suicide. Police received a call from Jonghyun’s … Continue reading Did carbon monoxide poisoning end the life of SHINee’s Jonghyun?
Ewha Womans University student Jenny Kim is Miss Supranational 2017
South Korean model Jenny Kim, 23, was crowned Miss Supranational 2017 on December 1, 2017 at Miejski Osrodek Sportu i Rekreacji in Krynica-Zdrój, Poland besting 67 other candidates from around the world. She was crowned as the successor of Miss Supranational 2016 Srinidhi Shetty of India. Runner-up to Kim as Miss Supranational 2017 is Miss Colombia … Continue reading Ewha Womans University student Jenny Kim is Miss Supranational 2017
Zhang Ziyi attends Song Joong Ki, Song Hye Kyo’s wedding in Seoul, South Korea
“Descendants of the Sun” alums Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo officially became husband and wife on October 31, 2017. Among their celebrity guests was Chinese superstar Zhang Ziyi. Including Zhang, 300 family members and close friends attended the wedding on the first floor of the Shilla Hotel in Seoul, South Korea. Zhang arrived … Continue reading Zhang Ziyi attends Song Joong Ki, Song Hye Kyo’s wedding in Seoul, South Korea
No photo op, press conference at Song Joong Ki, Song Hye Kyo’s wedding
The wedding of “Descendants of the Sun” alums Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo will take place at 4:00 p.m. on October 31, 2017 at Yeong Bin Gwan, a banquet annex at The Shilla Hotel in Seoul, South Korea. Unfortunately for the media, there will be neither a photo op nor a press conference … Continue reading No photo op, press conference at Song Joong Ki, Song Hye Kyo’s wedding
Song Joong Ki, Song Hye Kyo’s wedding venue confirmed
“Descendants of the Sun” alums Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo's fans initially knew only the date of the couple’s wedding. Recently, Song Joong Ki’s agency Blossom Entertainment has confirmed the venue of the upcoming ceremony. Joong Ki and Hye Kyo will get married on October 31, 2017 at Shilla Hotel, Blossom Entertainment said … Continue reading Song Joong Ki, Song Hye Kyo’s wedding venue confirmed
‘Cheese in the Trap’ star Park Hae Jin is 2017 Metropolitan Seoul Mayor’s Award for Community Service recipient
The mayor of Seoul, South Korea will award various individuals who contributed to the community in time for the Community Restoration Day in Korea on September 7, 2017. One of them is Park Hae Jin, who is known for his role as Yoo Jung in the television series “Cheese in the Trap,” which he will … Continue reading ‘Cheese in the Trap’ star Park Hae Jin is 2017 Metropolitan Seoul Mayor’s Award for Community Service recipient
‘Gangnam Style’ rapper Psy’s ‘SUMMER SWAG’ concert is back after 5 years
Park Jae-Sang, who is professionally known as Psy, held music event series titled "SUMMER SWAG" in 2011 and 2012. Recently, fans of the South Korean rapper known for his song "Gangnam Style" were surprised by the news that he is bringing the concert back in his home country. Titled "2017 Psy's SUMMER SWAG," the summer … Continue reading ‘Gangnam Style’ rapper Psy’s ‘SUMMER SWAG’ concert is back after 5 years
2NE1’s Sandara Park is South Korea-Philippines friendship ambassador
Sandara Park, who is professionally known as Dara, has been appointed as the South Korea-Philippines friendship ambassador. The South Korean star was an actress and singer in the Philippines before becoming a member of the K-Pop group 2NE1, which recently disbanded. The appointment of Dara was made official on June 11, 2017 in Seoul, South … Continue reading 2NE1’s Sandara Park is South Korea-Philippines friendship ambassador
Kim Tae-hyung, Kim Jong-hyun by the numbers
Kim Tae-hyung and Kim Jong-hyun are two of the most popular K-pop stars of this generation. Their respective stage names are V and Jonghyun. Born in Daegu, South Korea, V attended Korean Arts High School in Seoul, South Korea and Global Cyber University in Cheonan, South Korea. He is one of the seven members of … Continue reading Kim Tae-hyung, Kim Jong-hyun by the numbers
Jose Anmer Paredes crowns Mister International 2014 Neil Perez in Seoul
José Anmer Paredes Jaimes from Venezuela won Mister International 2013 in Jakarta, Indonesia. He crowned his successor, Neil Perez from the Philippines, on February 14, 2015, in Seoul, South Korea. The 2014 competition featured 29 candidates, with top placements including finalists from Lebanon, Poland, and the Czech Republic.
