Korean Media News

Korean actress Han Ji Min recently shot a series of pictorials for CeCi magazine.

On April 30th, CeCi magazine officially published the behind the scene video clip of the Han Ji Min’s cover shoot. Han Ji Min graces the cover of May 2012 edition of CeCi magazine, and this BTS video has been made by CeCi Korea iPad Magazine for the issue.

Han Ji Min is currently appearing in SBS’s Rooftop Prince.

Watch the Han Ji Min CeCi cover shoot behind the scene video:

Before Orange Caramel’s official debut in Japan they treated fans with performances that left them in anticipation.

During After School’s exclusive and sold out tour “PlayGirlz” in Japan, Orange Caramel surprised fans by performing their hit Korean song “Magic Girl“. They received a hot reaction from the crowd with loud applause and cheers. The sub-unit also performed the Japanese version of their hit song “Shanghai Romance” to the delight of many. Fans also showed their enthusiasm by singing along during the performances.

Ever since After School debuted in Japan there have been inquiries about whether Orange Caramel would debut. Realizing how popular Orange Caramel is, officials from Pledis have seized this great opportunity. Pledis recently revealed that Orange Caramel will formally debut in Japan in August after formal talks (deal) with their Japanese agency have been finalized.

There are big plans for Orange Caramel as a group which is evidenced by a Pledis official stating, “…Orange caramel’s music is beyond K-pop we are planning A pop (Asian pop), China Taiwan, Japan and elsewhere…” expressing their plans to make Orange Caramel a global group.


Source: Paran + OBS + Paran
Trans: AfterSchoolDaze

Simon D left a message on Twitter reminiscing about Supreme Team’s early days.

On May 1st, Simon D tweeted, “Supreme Team when we were very popular in Hongdae in 2007 and 2008. Sangu drew the picture. I miss the good old days. Forever Young”, and uploaded the above photo.

The photo shows a drawing of characters representing himself and E-Sens when they were keeping busy as a group.

Supreme Team is composed of Simon D and E-Sens. While Simon D is currently busy with his solo activities, E-Sens temporarily halted activities as he was sentenced to prison after being charged for smoking marijuana.

A spoiler picture of “The King 2Hearts” main casts Ha Ji Won and Lee Seung Gi has been exposed.

A picture of a scene from MBC TV drama series “The King 2Hearts” was posted recently on an online community site.

In the picture is Lee Seung Gi in the role of Prince Lee Jae Ha and Ha Ji Won in the role of Kim Hang Ah in each other's arms, kissing hotly. There are several citizens nearby watching them and green with envy.

Lee Seung Gi has his arms around Ha Ji Won’s waist and therefore being called, ‘naughty hands.’

Those who have seen the picture commented, “Are you kissing?”, “I wonder how you did this with all those people around you”, “I wonder which episode that will be in” and more.

Meanwhile, “The King 2Hearts” is on every Wednesday and Thursday at 9:55PM.


Source: hancinema

After releasing the teaser video last week, Pledis Entertainment’s latest girl group Hello Venus unveiled more teaser photos for upcoming debut mini album “Venus.”

Similar to previously-released teasers, the photos feature each members in their colorful flower hats and fresh snow-white dresses like goddesses.

In addition, Hello Venus revealed the tracklist for debut mini album “Venus.” The mini album will feature 4 tracks including the title track “Venus”, which was produced and composed by Cho Young Soo and Kim Tae Hyun, with lyrics written by Kim Lee Na.

Tracklist:

01. Hello
02. Venus
03. Excitement
04. Love Appeal

Singer Jang Jae In, who rose to fame through Mnet’s ‘Superstar K2’, reaffirmed her selling power as her solo concert tickets sold out in just 30 seconds!

Jang Jae In, who recently departed her agency Kiwi Music, became an independent artist and will make a comeback with her own concert on May 5 in a club in Seoul. After the tickets made available for purchase on April 27th, all tickets were sold out in a mere 30 seconds.

The singer posted on her Twitter, “I will be holding a concert after 2 years. Come and join the concert. I’m reflecting back to the days before my very first step. The songs that I used to sing 2 years ago with some new songs.”

“I’m nervous because it’s been a while since I’ve had a concert but it’s a good kind of nervousness. I’m practicing every day and it’s such a joy at the thought of meeting my fans. I will sing and perform with sincerity”, she added.

After her contract with Kiwi Music ended on March 30th, Jang Jae In decided to return to Howon University and dedicates herself to music for the time being. While focusing on her music studies, she plans to perform on small stages from time to time.

As previously reported, Brave Entertainment, headed by famous producers Brave Brothers, announced that they will debut a new male group this summer which they have been readying for four years. Ahead of its official debut, the new group will be revealed through SBS E!’s ‘Brave Brothers’ Big Star Show’.

The official trailer for the upcoming show was recently unveiled, raising anticipation for the show and the group’s debut. The show will dig into the stories behind the trainees, their lives, and their dreams, and will air its pilot episode on May 5th at 11 PM KST.