Song Ji Hyo greets the summer season with ‘Yesse’

Song Ji Hyo recently participated in the 2012 summer pictorial for ‘Yesse.’

The well-loved ‘Running Man‘ member showed off her slim body as she smiled happily in the summer themed photoshoot in front of the bright background.

The tropical colors used throughout help bring unity between the backdrop, beach balls, and her bright, printed dress.

Despite her hectic schedule, Song Ji Hyo still found the energy to pose playfully for the camera and work her charms to help make the environment an enjoyable one for the entire staff.

A staff member stated, “Song Ji Hyo was like the human vitamin for this pictorial with her wide smile and cheerful attitude. She really shined through. We got to see another charm of Song Ji Hyo that we could not see back in winter, and we all had a great time at the photo shoot.”

2PM to release single and DVD on same day in Japan

For idol group 2PM, June 6 will be a big day, as the group will release its new single “Beautiful” as well as its first live DVD in Japan.

“Beautiful” is the K-pop band’s fourth EP in Japan and as soon as it is released, the band will kick-off events to promote the album. The title track is already a popular hit in Japan as it was picked to be played in a television commercial for a Japanese company earlier this year. Back in April, the track was also made available on Japan’s leading ringtone Web site Recochoku and was the most-downloaded tune for a while.

On June 9 and 16, the group will hold a “Hi-Touch” event where fans can come and say hi and shake hands with band members in Osaka and Tokyo. Then on the 23rd, the band will attend MTV Japan’s 2012 Music Video Awards, where it will rub shoulders with the hottest J-pop artists and also perform. 2PM has been nominated for Best Music Video with its clip “I’m your Man.”

Meanwhile, in the month of May, the band is set to heat things up at Tokyo’s Budokan from May 24 to 25 and then again from May 28 to 31.

Hyomin shows off a $34 jacket she bought in Italy

T-ara‘s Hyomin was quite happy with her amazingly thrifty purchase yesterday.

On May 16th, Hyomin tweeted, “Leather jacket I bought in Italy for $34. I must be a god of shopping. Hohoho,” and shared the above picture.

The picture showed Hyomin in a loose-fitting leather jacket and jeans. Her jacket is receiving attention for its good quality despite its affordable price, especially when considering it came from the streets of Italy where expensive brand names thrive.

The T-ara member’s followers commented, “No matter what [piece of] clothing, if noona wears it then it’s an expensive brand,” “The size seems too big,” and “She pulls off anything because her frame is good.”

SHINee - Sherlock Jap. Album Photobook!

Some fans are kind enough to share the pictures from the photobook of SHINee's Japanese version of Sherlock.

Check out the pictures below.

Hyomin becomes stylist for Gang Kiz debut stage

Rookie girl group Gangkiz will be styled by T-ara's Hyomin for their debut stages.

Before their debut, Gangkiz was helped by Hyomin for their music video. Hyomin will also help as their stylist director for their first broadcast by coming up with the concept and buying the clothing for the members, which she hopes will be eye-catching.

Hyomin became a stylist for Gangkiz's "HONEY HONEY" which is a dance style song, so she needed to find clothes to fit that concept. She looked for the past two days around Seoul to find the perfect stage outfits.

Hyomin is known for her airport fashion and being a fashion icon among idols, and her fashion choices often become popular online.

Hyomin said, "Starting with May 18th's 'Music Bank' and then 'Music Core' and 'Inkigayo', please expect a lot from Gangkiz's 'HONEY HONEY'. Please pay lots of attention, since I'm participating as their fashion stylist."

Gangkiz's mini-album was released yesterday, and their drama music video was released the day before. Both have been receiving hot reactions.

Shinee "Noble yet not exorbitant", To do charity with fans in Taiwan

Chinese “Yule” (entertainment) news : Korean Shining Group SHINee will be visiting Taiwan to meet up with their fans and to attend “2012 Etude House Pink Play Party” on 16 June. There are other Korean celebrities that will be organising fan-meetings in Taiwan, but with astonishing admission ticket prices. (On the contrary), SHINee’s fan-meeting this time round will be a very amicable one (S/N : Friendly/ To get close with fans/ No sense of hierachy or arrogance). To do charitable work and organise a party with fans.

SHINee’s leader Onew expressed “Taiwan is an important part of our beautiful memories! We miss our Taiwan fans extremely a lot, even though our schedules are fully packed currently but we are still highly anticipating to come to Taiwan to meet our fans! SHINee members will also be playing a part to design/construct games for Etude House’s Pink play Party. In addition, there will be interesting performances for the fans on that day.”

There are other Korean celebrities that will be organising fanmeet in Taiwan, but with astonishing admission ticket prices. (On the contrary), SHINee’s fan-meeting this time round will be a very amicable one (S/N : Friendly/ No sense of hierachy and arrogance).The management hope that through this heart-warming arrangement/meeting, Taiwan fans are able to wholly experience SHINee’s “Noble yet not exorbitant” (character) , “deeply-rooted” healthy image as well as loving, caring charitable image - to have a close, friendly meeting with teh fans.

As Etude House’s endorser for the 2nd year, Onew expressed “(I/We) feel that it is a happy experience! Furthermore, we are able to collaborate with another endorser, 2NE1’s Dara to recommend good products. (We) feel really honoured to be able to film a CF based on a series of Olympic sports! We cannot wait to share this content/information wth our Taiwan fans!”

2PM to perform at 2012 MTV Video Music Awards

2PM has been busy over in Japan with their fourth Japanese single “Beautiful” set to be released on June 6th. “Beautiful” has already been picked up by a company to be used in a Japanese commercial, receiving positive responses. The single album will also include a song written by 2PM member Junho, titled “Kimi Ga Areba”.

In addition to this, the group will be simultaneously releasing a DVD containing clips from their first arena tour that drew in 100,000 fans.

As if this wasn't enough of the guys in Japan, the group will be attending the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards Japan on June 23rd, taking place at the Makuhari Messe. They're up for the Best Group Video award for “I'm Your Man”, and will also be giving a live performance.