Super Junior-M come back with 'Swing' on M!Countdown

Super junior-M start their Korean promotion with a comeback performance at M!Countdown today.

Super Junior-M sing the Korean version of 'Swing' for the first time and perform a lively and energetic stage. During the interview with MCs, Kyuhyun and Henry even treat fans with a live performance exciting the audience.

Watch their comeback performance below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=SzqY5CcyH74

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=y2UTC94nYBE

Henry looks fresh in clean-cut and casual outfits for 'The Celebrity'

Henry stepped out of his military uniform and into clean-cut and casual looks for 'The Celebrity'!

SEE ALSO: [Drama Review] 'Emergency Couple' - Episode 17

In addition to posing for the magazine, Henry shared his goals for the variety show he's been receiving so much love on, 'Real Men', "Through 'Real Men', I hope that I become a really cool soldier. I want to let people know how hard it is to be a soldier and I also want to improve my image." On his goal as an artist, he said, "I want to become an artist who inspires and gives happiness to others."

Henry has been busy with both his solo and group activities for Super Junior-M's comeback with 'SWING', for which you can see a performance of on 'M! Countdown' tonight!

EXO's Chanyeol now confirmed as part of the fixed celebrity lineup for 'Roommate'

EXO's Chanyeol has been confirmed to move into the star-studded 'share house' for the upcoming variety show 'Roommate'!

SEE ALSO: EXO's Chanyeol revealed to be in consideration for the upcoming reality variety show 'Roommate'

According to a SBS rep on the 27th, Chanyeol has been confirmed as the fixed member for 'Roommate' following discussion yesterday on the 26th. Chanyeol previously proved that he has what it takes to be a vitamin role on variety shows through 'Laws of the Jungle's Micronesia edition and will bring excitement as the only confirmed male idol star on 'Roommate'.

PD Park Sang Hyuk of the program confirmed with TVReport, "We are currently filming with Chanyeol". SM Entertainment also commented, "Chanyeol's appearance has been decided on."

Chanyeol will live under one roof with 2NE1's Park Bom, After School's Nana, Shin Sung Woo, Seo Kang Joon, Park Min Woo, Lee So Ra, Song Ga Yeon, Hong Soo Hyun, and Jo Se Howho have begun filming in a 'share house' in Seoul on the 27th. Actor Lee Dong Wook will also join in at parts as a surprise guest.

'Roommate' will premiere following 'K-Pop Star 3' on April 20!

[Drama Review] 'Emergency Couple' - Episode 17

EMERGENCY COUPLE EPISODE 17

Chang Min's father, Tae-Seok, has passed away and the bulk of this episode is spent dealing with this. We flash forward to the funeral proceedings, Chang Min having changed into a hemp armband that indicates his relation to the deceased. 

The world is a lonelier, darker place after the death of a loved one and everyone handles it in their own way.

Chang Min deals with the guests and relatives that come to pay their respects. His grief is made obvious throughout the episode. At several points he breaks down and weeps and as the episode develops we see the depth of feeling he had for his father. Memories spring into his mind and he tears up. He eventually develops a fever; Jin Hee is let in by the building manager and she cooks for him. She finds their wedding ring and shows it to Chang Min.

Dr. Guk excuses Jin Hee and Chang Min from work for the day. He feels that no one benefits by making grieving doctors work their shifts. It's done under the guise of protocol, but I think also it shows that there's more than cogs and wires under his skin. I think he genuinely cares for not only Jin Hee but also Chang Min and wants to see them do well. 

Jin Hee feels like she should do something other than be there, so she serves food to the guests. Chang Min escorts her out and tells her to come back as a guest herself. She has a hard time accepting Tae Seok's death and she sobs as well. I think in many ways he represented the father figure she never had and they had developed a closer relationship than what was initially shown. Of course, we didn't see any tutoring sessions or anything like that. It is merely stated that he helped her through medical school. Still, there was undoubtedly a feeling of familial care that characterized their relationship. 

Sung Sook is surprisingly civilized during this time. It may well be that she is in shock, but is well-composed except for the understandable bouts of sobbing. She is restrained, polite. It's obvious here she knows how to act, but just chooses not to do so generally? She even thanks Jin Hee and a ghost of a smile plays across Jin Hee's face. Sung Sook doesn't even butt heads with Jin Hee's mother, who comes to pay her respects. In this episode she is not overplayed at all, but instead seems to portray grief quite skillfully. What we don't know is how this will affect the future. Will she become a quieter, more respectful woman? Or will she go back to the nagging ahjumma that she has been in the past?

The other characters are not put on hold while this plays out. Dr. Guk is suspended following his assault on Professor Ahn, Ji Hye's baby daddy has shacked up with another woman,Yong Gyu is brought in as the victim of a beating. Apparently, he feels he deserved to be beaten for his mistake with a patient. And Young Ae goes through various tests at the ER only to find she is not pregnant. 

Yong Gyu is quite badly shaken over his inability to correctly treat his patient and he shows that here by punishing himself. We see his sensitive side here, laid bare for anyone to notice. He is far too hard on himself. Ah Reum sticks by his side, though, an ever faithful friend. The longer this show goes, the more she proves herself to be a good person. I like her relationship with Yong Gyu and I hope it develops into something more. Maybe he can be happy once again? 

This episode is full of nuggets of wisdom: Chang Min's uncle tells him not to give up on himself like his father did, because his father's death is not his fault; Dr. Guk counsels Jin Hee not to to get over Tae Seok's death, but to simply accept it; and a book that Jin Hee is borrowing from Dr. Guk advises that there are no right or wrong answers in life, that a wise person makes a decision and makes it the right one. I like wisdom in a TV show or movie as long as it's not too preachy. It works well here, simply because it doesn't all come from one person. Make one character too wise and it comes off hokey. Everyone has pieces of advice that they dispense at one time or another. A good drama will reflect that part of real life.  

I've said my piece, now it's your turn. I look forward to seeing your comments.

 

SEE ALSO: [Spolier] Song Ji Hyo and Choi Jin Hyuk rekindle their romance on 'Emergency Couple'?

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Lee Minho, Park Shinhye, EXO, & Eru to star in Lotte's Music Video

Lotte Duty Free is releasing its 2014 music video 'New Dream Journey' featuring their top stars this year including Lee Minho, Park Shin Hye, EXO, and Eru.

In the MV teaser released through their official Youtube channel, they released some BTS clips from the shooting. The MV will be released on April 21.

Recently, they also released a teaser showing Jang Geun Seuk coupled with Park Shin Hye for their 'Dream Journey in Jeju'. Moreover, adding to the growing list of popular stars, is Kim Soo Hyun.

Watch the MV teaser below in different languages:

Korea version

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=dQ532ztimFQ

English version

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=yXPcIlQKL1c

Chinese version

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=1K8Ne_qac4U

Japan version

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=3RjqNimNZkU