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JYJ’s Kim Junsu has emerged as one of the nominees for Best Male Lead at the 6th “The Musical Awards”.

“The Musical Awards” held its press conference at the Korea Press Centre at Taepyong-ro Jung-gu, Seoul, on May 9th at 2pm.

On this day, the productions and artists who had been shortlisted for the awards were revealed. Among them, the most attention was on the categories of Musical Of The Year and Best Male Lead.

Notably, Kim Junsu, who played the role of Death in the musical “Elisabeth”, was among the nominees. The musical “Elisabeth” received nominations for 12 categories.

The 6th “The Musical Awards” will be held at the National Theater of Korea on June 4th at 8pm, and will be broadcast via JTBC and QTV at 11pm that evening.


Source : BaiduTVXQ + TV Daily via Nate
Translated by: dongbangdata.net

Earlier today, Super Junior released their new Japanese single “Opera.” In addition to the release of the full music video for title track, the boys also released the B-side single titled “Way”.

“Way” is Super Junior’s second original Japanese song after “Snow White.” In contrast to “Opera”, the mid-tempo track “Way” features sweet melody and the combination of the string instruments and the piano playing in the song fit perfectly on the boys’ lovely voice.

Check out the track below!

GD backstage at Boys Noize's show in Seoul last May 5:




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Yoo Ah In and Shin Se Kyung shared a kiss that confirmed the love inside their hearts.

On the episode 16th of SBS drama ‘Fashion King’ aired on May 8th, Ga Young (Shin Se Kyung) and Young Gul (Yoo Ah In) met on a business trip in New York and realized their feelings for each other.

Young Gul visited Ga Young’s room which was on the same floor of the hotel and asked her, “I am about to die. Please forgive me.” As Ga Young was about to answer the call from Jae Hyuk (played by Lee Je Hoon), Young Gul tossed it away and kissed her. She didn’t resist and the two realized their feelings for each other.

Ga Young asked why he rejected her when she wanted to go to him. Young Gul said, “I was afraid of someone loving me. Because it was nobody else but you, because I might hurt you, and you might hurt me.” Ga Young assured him that wasn’t going to happen and made sure she wasn't going to leave him.

Meanwhile, Jae hyuk was jealous seeing them together.


Source: Nate

Recently, SBS drama “Rooftop Prince” has appeared on the examination papers, stirring a heated discussion. Now the fans have even personally prepared the examination paper, attracting attention.

On the morning of May 8th, 2012, the examination paper that is based on the content of “Rooftop Prince” up to episode 14 has been released.

The author said, “While waiting for the broadcast of Wednesday and Thursday drama “Rooftop Prince”, we can improve our strength, so here’s the total of 20 questions based on the content of the series.”

If you’re not watching the drama series carefully, you won’t be able to solve the questions correctly, for example, “What’s the truck’s license plate number driven by Park Ha?” “The birthday cake of Park Ha has how many layers?” “Of the following text which is not received?” and etc.

After studying the questions, fans said, “It’s difficult,” “Looks like questions of SAT level. Hard to answer even if I watched 7 times,” “Hope to see such questions in the exams,” and so on.

A crew member said, “It’s too great that fan still think of such an amazing examination questions. The care and encouragement of the fans brought a great deal of strength to the crews. Really don’t know how to express our gratitude.”

On May 3rd, 2012, “Rooftop Prince” has been getting attention after the news that its characters been used in language, social and Chinese examinations.


Source: dramahaven

Just hours after Ilgan Sports said that actors Joo Jin Mo and Go Joon Hee were set to marry in September, both parties denied the report through their agencies.

“There is no wedding and they aren’t even dating,” said a spokesperson from Joo’s agency.

Go’s agency also gave a similar response.

“The report is false and Go Joon Hee is so busy that she couldn’t be in a relationship even if she tried,” it said. Go is currently abroad due to filming commitments.

Ilgan Sports’ report said that the two had been dating for nine months and considering they met with each other’s parents, there were talks of marriage in the fall.

Joo made his debut in 1999 through the movie “Dance Dance” and since then has starred in movies such as “200-Pound Beauty” (2006) and “Gabi” (2012).

Go made her debut in 2001 in a student modeling competition and has starred in dramas such as “General Hospital 2” (2008) and “Can You Hear My Heart?” (2011).


By Carla Sunwoo
Source: JoongAng Daily

Kim Yun-jin, a Korean actress based in the United States who is best known for her role on “Lost,” will walk down the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival on May 16. Kim has been invited to the 65th annual film festival by the event’s sponsor, L’Oreal Paris.

The cosmetics brand, which has sponsored the international festival for the past 15 years, said on Monday that Kim will act as a Korean representative of the brand and take part in special events alongside other models and actresses.

During the festival, L’Oreal’s “Beauty Artistry Team” will dress and groom international stars present for the film screenings. Kim will be on of the team’s subjects and will be primped by experts in makeup, hair, skin, nails and fashion.

Eva Longoria, Milla Jovovich, Jane Fonda, Gong Li and Fan Bing Bing have also been invited by the cosmetics giant.

This year will be Kim’s first time in Cannes, and she said she is very much looking forward to the festivities on the French Riviera.


By Carla Sunwoo
Source: JoongAng Daily