Celebrity BlogWatch
On this page are the RSS feeds of some of the celebrity blogs which cover Korean pop culture. I’ve selected those sites which are specifically Korea-based. Where a site covers Asian celebrities in general I’ve excluded them unless I can pull an RSS feed for specifically Korean celebs.
Celebrity blogs come and go. This list will therefore change over time. I’ve recently dropped a few sites who were unable to keep up.
Posted 2 hours ago: Another celebrity is worming their way back to television- this time it’s “Love Story in Harvard” star, Kim Tae Hee. Kim Tae-hee replaces Son Ye-jin has the female lead in the new action drama “IRIS” as an agent of the National Intelligence Agency (NSS) where she will play the partner of Lee Byung-hun’s character. Following the basic Korea drama formula, ... [
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Posted 5 hours ago: So Ji-sub and Shin Hyun-joon have been confirmed to play as brothers in the SBS drama “Cain and Abel,” slated for 2009. After more than 4 years, both So Ji-sub (Sorry I love you) and Shin Hyun-joon (Stairway to Heaven) make their way back to the small screen. So Ji Sub will play younger brother and doctor, “Cheo In” who ... [
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Posted 7 hours ago: It’s out. And this is how we like our Music Videos, complete. Check out the MV starring pretty and talented actress Ha JiWon as Rain’s love interest. Rain, tells you his story, “it’s true”. This is the good old K-Ballads we are used to seeing… Dramatic Music Videos (while sometimes having no relation to the emotions expressed in the music) ... [
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Posted 10 hours ago: So Rain and Ha Ji-won are not really boyfriend-girlfriend. Or they used to be ? if that means lying on the floor and sleeping. Rain overacts on being cute while Ha Ji-won, who plays the A-class room salon girl who has an invisible sugar daddy to pay for the expensive car and luxurious apartment, seems to on PMS throughout the ... [
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Posted 11 hours ago: What’s more delicious than cake? Four scrumptious guys and cake (with coffee….on a comfy sofa together in a cozy private room…) Joo Ji-hoon (Goong/ Princess Hours and The Devil) will be starring in the new movie, “Antique,” as the small bakery owner based on the best-selling Japanese manga of the same name. Directed by Min Gyu-dong, the movie will also ... [
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Posted 12 hours ago: After Choi Jin Shil’s sudden death, Lee Hyori watched her two kids for a day. Hyori apparently didn’t know Choi Jin Shil very well, but she has always been her fan and she decided to do this since Choi Jin Shil’s second child is also a big fan of Lee Hyori. Lee Hyori visited Choi’s house at October 8th around ... [
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Posted 13 hours ago: WTH? First thought: “oh, that’s a handsome woman” Second thought: “holy moly…that’s a man…and that’s fur on his head” Third: “ohmigosh? that’s Wheesung! - in pink lipstick…and full makeup and a halter top looking like G-Dragon” Fourth: “hmmm…is he trying to be Tina Turner?” (below) R&B singer, Wheesung has just released the pictures for his upcoming 6th album. If the ... [
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Posted 14 hours ago: One star is about to pop (Kim Hye-soo on the right), the other one can’t fill it up (Han Ji-hye on the left). Both are wearing the same black lace and rose colored dress but it’s obvious that one looks better than the other. View Poll [
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Posted 15 hours ago: Some supremely bored netizen of the id, “hook sunjang” has spent countless hours researching and piecing together 140 types of expressions that Moon Geun-young has shown as the gender-bending character in the SBS drama, “Painter of Wind.” However, filming of the SBS drama, “Painter of Wind” has temporarily stopped since the baby-faced star has recently broken her nose. [
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Posted 19 hours ago: I’d rather have chocolate over chicken breasts any day. The melt-in-your-mouth goodness that are Rain’s “chocolate” abs appeared on the MBC special, “Rain Returns.” The clip showed off the impossibly cut body for his upcoming starring role in the Hollywood film, “Ninja Assassin,” directed by James McTeigue (“V for Vendetta”). With a delicious body like that, he shouldn’t waste it ... [
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Posted 22 hours ago: In the MBC special, “Rain Returns,” Rain opened up and talked about his childhood and living in poverty. The “world star” revealed that his family was so poor that they could not afford to buy food. And as a result, Rain and his family starved for a week. And it was during this difficult time that the singer almost ate ... [
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Posted 24 hours ago: After Choi Jin Shil’s sudden death, Lee Hyori watched her two kids for a day. Hyori apparently didn’t know Choi Jin Shil very well, but she has always been her fan and she decided to do this since Choi Jin Shil’s second child is also a big fan of Lee Hyori. Lee Hyori visited Choi’s house at October 8th around ... [
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Posted 29 hours ago: As the saying goes, “you scratch my back, I’ll scratch yours,” Uhm Jung Hwa will be scratching the backs of YMGA (Masta Wu, DM) by being featured in their title track ‘Tell it to my heart’ (a remake of Taylor Dayne’s 80’s hit of the same name) -just like Big Bang’s TOP was featured on Uhm Jung Hwa’s ‘DISCO.” YMGA ... [
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Posted 29 hours ago: Doing similar hair-dos and black leather jacket? Hm.. what else might they be doing? Intentional or not, Jang Dong-gun and Song Hye-kyo are in sync as a coordinated couple? a marked improvement over last year’s awkward race faces, Moon Geun-young and Jo In-sung. The pair were out to promote breast cancer awareness for 2008 Pink Ribbon Love Marathon Seoul Competition” ... [
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Posted 29 hours ago: At this year’s 9th annual San Diego Asian Film Festival (SDAFF) none other than yours truly attended and mingled (and are STILL mingling) with the directors, producers, and performers that came from everywhere in Asia and the United States with no begging involved. Although the festival started Thursday night, October 10, 2008, with the opening of the Chinese movie, “Ping ... [
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Posted 29 hours ago: If you recognize the title than you are obviously aware of the atypical Asian production group known as Wong Fu. (Yea, they’re not Korean, so what? We know all of you can relate with one of their characters and besides, they read our blog, listen to K-pop AND probably watch Korean dramas and movies while eating our food - with ... [
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Posted 2 days ago: During the KBS2TV program, “Happy together season 3″ on October 9th, Yong-woong-jae-joong of Dong-bang-shin-ki confessed that there have been times when fans have gone too far with the body contact, “At crowded places like airports where screaming fangirls and hands are everywhere trying to cop a feel, you don’t know whose hand belongs to who.” Generally, those random hands are ... [
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Posted 2 days ago: Too easy. The best way to get a cheap laugh is to dress up boys so they look like girls. Sometimes the boys look even better than girls and that’s when it becomes scary- now who would want that? Check out the boys of Big Bang look better than girls…. G-dragon Tae Yang Seung Ri T.O.P [
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Posted 3 days ago: Outtakes of Koh Ara’s summer fashion photo shoot for Instyle Magazine’s (Korea) have surfaced on the net. Looking at the pics, it’s no wonder they were not featured- girl looks blank or bored. [
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Posted 3 days ago: I never knew such a thing existed. These skimpy clothes wearing ladies sell something called betel nut. They are called Betel Nut Beauties. They sit in these glass rooms and wait for their customers to come and buy these nuts from them. At first, I thought these girls were prostitutes because this is exactly the same setting as the Korean ... [
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Posted 3 days ago: Did Ha Ji-won’s abusive girlfriend antics lead Rain to dump her? Well apparently so. For Rain’s showcase concert for 1000 privileged Clouds, “Me. Rain. Dance,” (which indicates his English skill level), Chicken breasts brought out actress Kim Sun-a as his dancing partner. Although, Rain’s comeback showcase will air on MBC on October 17th, we don’t think it can top the ... [
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Posted 3 days ago: No that’s not a typo. Korea is still behind in terms of the mall scene- there is a single Banana Republic store in Shinsegae Department Store, Gap is also somewhere, Mango and Zara are here but for some reason the clothes are not the same and Forever 21 just arrived. Unfortunately for Seoulites, these low to mid-priced chains are much ... [
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Posted 3 days ago: View Poll It’s Su Ae who won “Best Actress Award” for her role in “Sunny” (님은 먼 곳에)at the Bu-il Awards at the Pusan International Film Festival on October 9th 2008. The 28 year old also won “Best Actress” at the Premiere Magazine’s Rising Star Awards a few days earlier. Congratulations! [
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Posted 3 days ago: In the wake of Choi Jin-shil’s tragic death, a dark cloud covered this year’s Pusan International Film Festival (PIFF). However, Hyun Bin and co-star Lee Bo-young were there to support their new film, “I’m Happy” as it was chosen as the closing film on October 9th. Directed by Yoon Jong-chan, “I’m Happy” follows the story of a psychiatric patient and ... [
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Posted 3 days ago: Six months pregnant and wearing a hanbok, Kim Hee-sun was putting in her time as a good daughter-in-law by greeting guests at the wedding of her husband’s older brother on October 9th. The great thing about hanboks is that you can hide anything underneath there- such as a baby bump, food from the buffet or even a full grown person! ... [
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Posted 4 days ago: Ahn Jaehwan, Choi JinShil, Jang JaeWon, Kim JiHoo. RIP The Entertainment World has gone in to shock again, due to the sudden trend of suicide amongst those in the limelight. Model Kim Ji-Hoo is the latest amongst those taking their own lives, the 23 year old Model seemed to have committed suicide in the same manner as the late Choi ... [
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Posted 4 days ago: And Rain took that too seriously. It looks like Rain has hired out some YMCA trainers for the shoot Rain is releasing his Fifth Korean Album soon and has entitled the album “Rainism”. What is with Celebs these days and their strange Comeback Album names? Lee HyoRi started it with her “It’s HyoRish”, and the DBSK men tried thier go ... [
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Posted 4 days ago: So is it too late for me to post this one up now? of course not. i never meant this piece as news anyway. Just a story to share. but i should tell you before hand, dont expect pictures. google them, or find them from other sites, cos i got no pictures. Break a neck, ladies! Sitting in a ridiculously ... [
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Posted 4 days ago: With sad eyes and a full heart JunJin of Legendary Shinhwa is heading off to do his Mandatory Military Service this February. It’s sad to see the Shinhwa members go off to the Army, knowing we won’t be seeing them for a whole two years, but of course it is their duty as South Korean Young men. Leader of Shinhwa ... [
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Posted 4 days ago: Yes, it seems that not only are SM branching out for their World Domination but Avex will also find themselves getting ‘in’ on the new star action. Avex, as a lot of you know is HUGE, and they have contacted us to let you guys know that they are searching for the next biggest International Superstar. Awesome, huh? Basically this ... [
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Posted 4 days ago: Oh my God. Finally. Gu HyeSun has been officially cast as Makino Tsukushi in Koreas’ version of ‘Hana Yori Dango. You have no idea how surprised I was at the news. I personally like Gu HyeSun as an actress I’ve seen her in two dramas, both funnily enough on KBS who are also airing this one. Yet, she doesn’t exude ... [
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Posted 4 days ago: To our patient readers who have only shown us kindness… Sorry for the lack of updates, we will be more dedicated in future to giving more updates to the blog. Our forums is where we’ve mainly been updating, nevertheless we will be giving more attention to the blog from now on. So in that respect I will be rounding up ... [
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Posted 4 days ago: Is blood what it takes to be a star these days? New music act, Hero has signed sealed and delivered their contract in blood with their management company. The faceless member revealed in the short UCC clip that he has always wanted to be a singer. So pricking his finger to smear his own blood on paper would be considered ... [
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Posted 4 days ago: It has finally happened. The longest running boy band has temporarily called it quits because of the inevitable military service. Eric of Shinhwa has finally left to fulfill his military duties at Choongnam Nonsan Military Center on October 9, 2008. He was sent off by 200 fans from both China and Japan. His departure now signals the countdown for the ... [
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Posted 4 days ago: An online poll by a plastic surgery site rated Sohee of the Wondergirls as representing the best babyface. The online survey was conducted for a 3 month period (July to the end of September) and over 2100 people voted (1526 voters were plastic surgery clients). Sohee received more than half of the votes (52%, 1118 votes), second went to Moon ... [
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Posted 4 days ago: Last week on the Mnet Countdown, Seeya’s frontwoman, Nam Kyu-ri’s earring has a mind of it’s own. Maybe it’s trying to escape from the bad lipsyncing and the aerobic dancing of its owner. Seeya performed their track, “Hot Girl”- because, you know, they are “So hot” [
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Posted 4 days ago: Yah, the lewd sounding title of Boa’s U.S. debut song, “Eat You Up” will penetrate 30 countries around the world and 300 websites. The singer’s management, SM Entertainment, announced that the single will be released globally on October 21. In the United States, it will be available on I-Tunes, Amazon, I-Music and MySpace. In addition, “Eat you up” will be ... [
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Posted 4 days ago: Woohoo! Finally. Finally. Finally. There will be no need for me to make the trek to the U.S.- Forever 21 has arrived in the motherland! The Korean-American based store opened its doors yesterday at the new M Plaza in Myongdong. And on it’s 2nd day of opening- guess who was there combing through the racks of all 3 floors? Yours ... [
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Posted 5 days ago: From horror movie “Gosa or Bloody Midterms” to brand rep for the Color Trend Company VOV, Nam Kyu-ri’s moving on up on the singer-turned-actress-turned-model ladder. She’s either going to the same dermatologist as Kim Ha-neul when she starred in On-Air, or VOV cosmetics has a super-secret ingredient. Look at her face below; it’s virtually flawless and fresh (obviously minus airbrushing)! ... [
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Posted 5 days ago: Finally! After all the teasers, Rain has finally released the full version of his new single, “Love Story”; music video co-starring Ha Ji-won. You’d think after two Hollywood movies, Mr. Chicken and Vegetables’s English might have more of an American twist to it …but, oh well, Rain doesn’t seem to surprise anyone anymore with his English skills or his music. ... [
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Posted 5 days ago: Did it ever go away? However, more than ever, black is everywhere…. With the changing of the seasons from Fall to Winter and from day to night, black is the infallible choice for creating a slimming and polished effect. Or perhaps it’s simply the stars themselves who naturally embody these qualities…? Kim Hyun-joo and Kim Hye-soo looking casual yet chic, ... [
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Posted 5 days ago: Ahn Jaehwan, Choi JinShil, Jang JaeWon, Kim JiHoo. RIP The Entertainment World has gone in to shock again, due to the sudden trend of suicide amongst those in the limelight. Model Kim Ji-Hoo is the latest amongst those taking their own lives, the 23 year old Model seemed to have committed suicide in the same manner as the late Choi ... [
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Posted 5 days ago: Jang Geun-suk trades in his boyishness for “cool” in the latest feature photos of the men’s magazine, Esquire (Korea) for its October 2008. The actor stars in the drama, Beethoven Virus with Lee Jia. [
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Posted 5 days ago: And Rain took that too seriously. It looks like Rain has hired out some YMCA trainers for the shoot Rain is releasing his Fifth Korean Album soon and has entitled the album “Rainism”. What is with Celebs these days and their strange Comeback Album names? Lee HyoRi started it with her “It’s HyoRish”, and the DBSK men tried thier go ... [
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Posted 5 days ago: Jung Ryu-won wore the Gucci gown (Fall/Winter 2008) has a halter at the Premiere Rising Star Awards at the Pusan International Film Festival on October 4th. In contrast, pop star Rhianna was not afraid to show some skin in the same dress worn a month earlier in September in Milan. Rhianna was recently chosen as the Best Dressed by People ... [
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Posted 5 days ago: How original. Sohn Ho-young returns in a year with a new album with the unoriginal title of simply, “Returns.” The names of the tracks are also equally tofu bland: , “I know,” “More and More”, Happy Day,” “Eyes, Nose, Lips,” “Beautiful Day,” and “Happy Life (featuring Tim).” We know that the singer can speak English so these elementary titles are ... [
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Posted 5 days ago: Yes we know… POPSEOUL! is suppose to cover glamorous and cool Korean celebrities such as the very important Rain, DBSK, the Wondergirls etc. But sometimes, a celebrity, not in the usual flashy sense of the word, gets up close and personal with Hollywood royalty. UN Secretary General, Ban Ki-moon was spotted seated beside the badly bronzed Catherine Zeta Jones at ... [
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