Wednesday, June 11, 2014

T-ara's Hyomin releases teaser photo ft LOCO



T-ara's Hyomin teases with another image for her solo debut.

As shown in the photo above, she will collaborate with rapper LOCO for her solo performance. The teaser video is set to be released on 12th June.

Stay tuned for more details on Hyomin's solo debut 'Nice Body'

Siwon to join with Jackie Chan for Chinese movie 'Dragon Blade'



Siwon will act along with Jackie in a new Chinese movie. 

On June 10th, SM Entertainment announced that Siwon has been cast in the Chinese movie "Dragon Blade" along with Jackie Chan and he is currently going back and forth from China for the filming. 

"Dragon Blade" with the production cost up to 65 million won, will take the backdrop of the ancient China. It's about a general who was framed by evil forces and became a slave and a Roman prince who escaped to the East. 

In addition, Hollywood star John Cusack and Chinese star Li Bingbing are also confirmed to star in the movie. 

The movie is set to be released in February, 2015.

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

SHINee's Onew reports to have vocal surgery + step down from 'Singin' In The Rain' musical



Onew is currently taking a rest after the surgery. 

On June 10th, SM Entertainment revealed through various media outlets,"Onew underwent a surgery to remove vocal polyps and vocal fold mucosa reconstruction on June 3rd at a hospital in Seoul. He has been discharged and currently resting at home". 

The agency also said that it's not serious as it won't affect his daily life activities. He's also receiving outpatient treatment everyday.

Due to his recovery, Onew wasn't able to attend "Music Bank in Brazil" on June 7th. Also for "Singin' In The Rain", and official from the musical said that he canceled his appearance to in the musical when his throat started to get worse back in February. 

Meanwhile, SHINee will hold their "SHINee World Concert 3" in Jakarta on June 22nd. 

We wish for you to get well soon Onew!

Henry says he found the meaning of life through 'Real Men'


Henry revealed that going to the army was a turning point in his life.

He opened up honestly on the June 8 episode of 'Real Men', and said, "The turning point of my life was coming to the army. I was in such a big shock. When I first came here, I went on every day without really knowing anything."

He continued, "I found the meaning to my life through the army. After this show, seeing people recognize me and laugh and smile when they see me, I felt that I was able to find meaning in my life. I was able to meet other people through music and other things, but I was proud that I was able to connect with people through just myself as a person [through this show]."

SHINee's Key confirmed as a fixed member on stars & fans variety talk show 'Stargazing'


SHINee's Key has been confirmed as a fixed guest on Kang Ho Dong's new MBCvariety show 'Stargazing'!

MBC stated on the 9th, "Key has been confirmed for the talk show, 'Stargazing', through which [viewers] can hear stars' hidden stories through fans." Key is expected to be a hilarious addition to the lineup with his diva-like confidence and honest wit that we've been getting to see on 'We Got Married - Global' and more.

Due to the success of its test pilot episode that aired a while back, 'Stargazing' will now air regularly every Thursday at 11 PM KST, which is the same time slot as KBS 2TV's 'Happy Together 3', heating up Thursday nights with the battle between the nation's MCs Kang Ho Dong and Yoo Jae Suk in viewer ratings.

'Stargazing' will premiere on the 19th at 11:15 PM KST!

SHINee's Onew recovering after throat surgery


SHINee's Onew has been revealed to be recovering after vocal cord surgery.



SM Entertainment stated on June 10, "On the 3rd, Onew received surgery to remove vocal chord polyps and vocal fold mucosa reconstruction at a hospital in Seoul. After leaving the hospital, he is currently resting," adding, "There is no effect on his daily life, and he'll be receiving outpatient treatment."

It's also been revealed that Onew wasn't unable to join the rest of SHINee for 'Music Bank in Brazil' when they departed on the 5th or participate in the musical 'Singin' in the Rain' as planned.

Hopefully, Onew will recover soon!

Krystal shows a fresh summer look for the cover of 'CeCi Campus'


f(x)'s Krystal rocked the cover of 'CeCi CAMPUS's June issue!

One of the first things that caught fans' eyes was Krystal's purple eyeliner from 'Etude House' which made her eyes stand out and emphasized her matching nail polish to go with it. Her lace top and denim vest screamed summer, going along with the magazine's 'holiday express' special which gives summer vacation tips for college students. 

You can flip through 'CeCi CAMPUS's e-book version of its June issue here, and make sure to catch Krystal on her new reality show 'Jessica & Krystal' every Tuesday at 11 PM KST!