Core Contents Media CEO files for personal bankruptcy

Kim Kwang Soo (49), the CEO of Core Contents Media and creator of ‘Davichi‘, ‘T-ara‘, and ‘Co-Ed‘, has filed for personal bankruptcy with the Seoul Central District Court.

Back in 2000, Kim stood as surety for a Phoebus shareholder by the name of ‘A’. But in April of 2009, Phoebus was delisted by the Korean Securities Dealers’ Automated Quotation (KOSDAQ) due to full capital erosion. Kim was left with a substantial debt of $16.5 million USD.

“At the time, I couldn’t do anything but sign as the CEO of the company, and now it has come to this. I’ve already auctioned off two of my buildings,” said Kim. Each of these buildings were worth $6-7 million USD.

He continued, “I now have no money, and have no means to pay off my debt, which is why I filed for personal bankruptcy.”

Kim entered the entertainment industry in 1981 as singer In Sooni’s manager. He then became the producer for Jo Sung Mo, SG Wannabe, SeeYa, M to M, Kim Wan Sun, Kim Joong Chan, Kim Minwoo, Yoon Sang, No Young Shim, Davichi, and Co-Ed. He’s also worked with other artists such as Lee Mi Yeon, Jung Junho, Shin Dong Yeop, Song Seung Hyun, Kim Jung Eun, Han Eun Jung, Lee Hyori, and F.T Island.

Kim has also produced the dramas ‘East of Eden’ and ‘Cinderella Man’, in addition to the movies ‘Death Bell’, and ‘A Story Sadder Than Sadness’.

UPDATE: It was confirmed by Sports Chosun that the news of Kim Kwang Soo filing for personal bankruptcy occurred one year ago, but was only reported about recently.

Kim Kwang Soo told Sports Chosun, “It happened at the end of last year, but it was only exposed recently. It has no relations with Core Contents Media.”

‘We Got Married’ viewers disappointed with absence of ‘Adam’ couple

Many ‘Adam Couple’ fans were left disappointed after this week’s episode of MBC’s ‘We Got Married’.

While the ‘Sweet Potato’ couple (Yong Hwa and Seo Hyun) and the ‘Khuntoria‘ couple (Nichkhunand Victoria) made their appearances, the ‘Adam’ couple (Jo Kwon and Ga-In) were nowhere to be found.

Many fans voiced their anger on various community boards, saying things like, “Where did all the Adam fans go”, “I’d rather watch the re-broadcast”, “I hope the Adam couple’s portion gets extended doubly for next week’s episode.”

It’s likely that the ‘Adam’ couple weren’t able to film scenes for the show due to conflicting schedules, but we hope to see them on next week’s episode!

[10.12.25] Soyeon says 'We're okay' amidst fans worrying

T-ara recently performed in freezing cold weather (Click here) and has been the hot topic amongst fans and viewers.

While performed at an open event for KBS 1TV's '80 days of promises', they braved the extremely cold weather(-17.4C) wearing thin fishnet outfits.

Many viewers and fans commented seeing T-ara shiver and were worried for them. Eunjung expressed her feelings through Twitter saying the extreme weather was hard to bare.

Now Soyeon has spoken up saying "Fans, stop worrying.. Everybody here is shivering but we're all ok." in an attempt to calm the worried fans.

Many have turned to pointing the blame at their stylists for allowing them to wear such thing outfits.

This has been the first cold spell in years in South Korea, reaching up to -20C at times.

2010 KBS Entertainment Awards Winners List + Performances

The 2010 KBS Entertainment Awards took place at the KBS Hall in Yeouido on Christmas Day, where some of the hottest stars took the stage. Hosted by Shin Bong Yeob, Shin Bong Sun, and Lee Ji Ae, the night was full of exciting performances and joyous award winnings.

The winners of the best in KBS Entertainment for 2010 include:

★ Rookie Award (Comedy)

- Choi Hyo Jong (Male)
- Kim Young Hee (Female)

★ Rookie Award (Show/Variety)

- Kim Seung Woo (Male)
- Lee Si Young (Female)

★ Best Idea Award

- Gag Concert (‘Two Minute Debate’)

★ Best Teamwork Award

- ‘Happy Together Season 3′

★ Best Entertainer Award

- Park Myung Soo
- Eun Ji Won

★Writer Award

- Lee Sang Duk (‘Gag Concert’)
- Lee Don Kyung (‘Love’s Request’)

★ Radio DJ Award

- Yoo Hee Yeol

★ Service Award

- ‘Hope’s Road’ Team

★ Special Award

- Park Kolleen

★ Producer’s Choice: Special Award

- Kim Saeng Min

★ Best Comedy Runner-Up

- Park Young Jin
- Heo Anna

★ Best Comedy Award

- Kim Byung Man
- Park Ji Sun

★ Show/Variety Runner-Up

- Lee Soo Geun
- Goo Hara

★ Show/Variety Award

- Lee Seung Gi
- Hwang Soo Kyung

★ Viewer’s Choice: Best Program Award

- ‘Happy Together’

★ Entertainment Daesang

- Lee Kyung Kyu

Aside from the award winnings, there were also hot performances by JYP, 2PM’s Nichkhun and Junho, miss A, Shin Bong Sun, and KARA! Check out the performances below:

JYP – Summer Jingle Bell

miss A (sans Suzy) – Bad Girl Good Girl

JYP, Junho, Nichkhun – Bad Boy Good Boy

Gag Concert Gagmen – I’ll Be Back

Shin Bong Sun – Into The Rhythm

KARA – Jumping

A fierce lover’s quarrel between Khuntoria for MBC’s “Gayo Daejun”

Fans of the “We Got Married” ‘Khuntoria‘ couple have been spazzing over a hot preview for MBC’s “Gayo Daejun“.

Directed by 2PM’s Nichkhun, the video stars f(x)’s Victoria and some of the boys from One Day. Victoria is seen strutting to the coffee stand, and she catches the eyes of 2PM’s Junho andChansung. A confidently playboy, Chansung floats up to Victoria and says, “Do you wanna drum?“. Victoria merely smirks, and walks past him without a word. Galled, Chansung scoffs, “You! You!“.

In the next scene, Victoria is waiting for the elevator. 2AM’s Jinwoon and Seulong round the corner, and stop dead at seeing the star. Serenading her with “Can’t Send You Away Even If I Die“, the boys move closer to her and whisper, “Do you want to go together?” and “Can you come with us?”

A non-plussed Victoria hands them her coffee cup before walking into the elevator. Bummed, Jinwoon moans, “Hey, I wanna see a star! Where can we find them?

Now this is where it gets interesting.

Nichkhun is already in the elevator, and he’s got a surly look on his face. Taken aback by the encounter, Victoria decides to ignore him.

But Nichkhun’s having none of it.

Forcibly yanking Victoria back to him, he stares intently into her eyes. She yelps, “It hurts!!“, but he ignores her complaint.

“Who’s going with you?“, Nichkhun asks.

“It’s none of your business.”

“I said, who is that man? WHO IS HE???”

“You want to know…?”

/end scene.

Rumors have been swirling that this preview hints at a special ‘Khuntoria’ stage for MBC’s “Gayo Daejun.” Stay tuned for more updates, but until then, enjoy the video below!