Joo Ji-hoon and Shin Mina in Kitchen

What's cookin'?: Joo Ji-hoon (left) and Shin Mina
promote their latest flick

Mmm hmm…the two stars are set to whip up something good in the Kitchen.

Devil co-stars Joo Ji-hoon and Shin Mina reunite in Kitchen, a romance flick directed by Hong Ji-young. Joining the mix is actor Kim Tae-woo (pic below, right), who plays a key role in the film’s love triangle.

Trio: These are the "chefs" in Kitchen

The stars of the show were out and about earlier today to promote the film.

Kitchen will be release in February 2009 (South Korea).

Ingredients: Joo Ji-hoon shares his special
butter cake recipe

Attentive: He then listens to feedback from the audience
on how to improve on his butter cake

Source: Hankooki

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Song Il Gook is having a rough week

Song Il Gook looking mighty mean for
his role in Kingdom of the Wind

I am so impressed by actor Song Il Gook (송일국). Prior to him winning the 2008 KBS Drama Awards for Best Actor, i didn't know that he is a "historical drama king"! Song Il Gook has acted in the epic drama Jumong and is now helming Kingdom of the Wind. Okay, call me ignorant. I only saw him in The Art of Seduction which was a rom-com. What a difference in genre. Who'd knew he could deftly wield a sword, ride on horseback and look awesome in traditional dress. Yes i do like an actor who is versatile.

With my new found infatuation for Song Il Gook, i went to read up on news about him. He is having a rather rough week - attending court cases and falling off horses.

A sight to behold...
Song Il Gook on horseback

While filming Kingdom of the Wind (바람의 나라) on 6th January morning out in the country, he fell from his horse. Song was unconscious for a short time after the fall. He was then rushed to the nearby hospital in Naju and received treatment there. Although Song seems to have suffered no serious injuries except for neck pains, he has been advised to rest by the doctor.

As if falling off one's horse and losing consciousness isn't bad enough, Song is entangled in an ugly law suit.

Song Il Gook also had to attend trial on the 7th Jan afternoon at Seoul center district court. The case is a long running one between Song and freelance reporter Kim Soon-hee. Way back in January 2008 reporter Kim Soon-hee accused Song of assault when she was trying to approach him for an interview regarding his then up and coming wedding. He refused the interview and went into his house. Reporter Kim alleged Song of striking her in the face and knocking a couple of her teeth loose. However, Song sued her back saying she's a liar.

There are also CCTV footages proving that Song did not lay a finger on Reporter Kim. But Reporter Kim fought back that the footages were doctored. And so it goes back and forth and the trial is still on-going. Next hearing will be at 10am, 16 January 2009.

Not a sight to behold - the bad hair! Oh tie it up!
Song Il Gook vs Reporter Kim

If you are like me and want to watch Song Il Gook in a period drama, watch Song Il Gook in Jumong ~ touted as the biggest Korean drama of 2007.

Get the complete series of Jumong (US Version) on YesAsia!

• Jumong Vol. 1 of 4 (English subtitled MBC Korean TV Drama)


• Jumong Vol. 2 of 4 (English subtitled MBC Korean TV Drama)


• Jumong Vol. 3 of 4 (English subtitled MBC Korean TV Drama)


• Jumong Vol. 4 of 4 (English subtitled MBC Korean TV Drama)
  

Sources: SPN, Sports World, Dramabeans

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Seo In-young packs her bags for America

Seo In Young will be holidaying in the US for 2 months

The singer who made popular the female bowl cut Seo In Young (서인영) is getting ready to go for a long vacation in the USA. She will stop all her local (Korean) activities soon. Seo, who is currently hosting KBS's Music Bank will be handing over the mic to a new host after 9th January.

Seo In Young also left MBC's We Got Married and recorded her last show for SBS Ya Shim Man Man on Dec 14, 2008. She is preparing for a 2 month vacation in America. According to the article, she plans to re-charge physically during her break and the trip will also enable her to improve herself. A vacation cum self upgrade in the States!

Seo In Young and Crown J ~
her partner in the show "We Got Married"

Pics credit: Newsen

Source: Coolsmurf, hkn24

Cheon Jeong-myeong promoted in the army

Actor Cheon Jeong-myeong in his army fatigues

Actor Cheon Jeong-myeong (Fashion 70's) who is currently serving his military duty posted a message to his fans on his Fan Cafe. He told fans that he has been promoted and he is very happy about that. He promised to serve well in the army until the day he will be discharged from duty.

Cheon enlisted on 02 January, 2008 and as of now has completed 1 year. He is mid-way in his military service.

Cheon also sends his love and thanks to fans and wishes them good luck for the new year! Hang in there Jeong-myeong. We hope to see you in a drama or movie when you complete your training!

Source & pic credit: Asia Economy

SS501 Unit on MTV Class Up!

We're SS501 Unit - catch us on MTV Class Up
(17 Jan, 2009)

The last time fans saw five member SS501 all together on stage was on the 27 December, 2008 when they appeared on the MBC Music Center Show (쇼! 음악중심).

Savour that! The group will not be performing together for awhile (at least a couple of months) because Kim Hyun-joong is now filming the drama Boys Over Flowers and Park Jung-min is in the musical Grease.

SS501 on MBC Music Center

This leaves the trio Heo Young-saeng, Kim Kyu-jong and Kim Hyung-jun (tell me if their names aren't confusing to ya) to their own devices. They are not quite shaking their legs and waiting for time to pass while the other two members are doing their own thing. They have formed a sub-group which is known as SS501 Unit (SS501유닛). SS501 Unit released a special mini album called U R Man which features 6 tracks.

SS501 Unit was also seen taping the show MTV Class Up! hosted by Super Junior's Kang-in and 2AM's Jo-gwon. They appeared at the studio at 3pm on 5th January, 2009 for the recording and were greeted by delighted fans.

Arriving at the studio for MTV Class Up! taping

Scenes from MTV Class Up!

Pics credit & source : Newsen & Newsen

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SS501 members busy with personal projects

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Song Seung-hun & Han Ye-seul with LG

Han Ye-seul and Song Seung-hun get all
dressed up for LG Whisen Air Cond...or is that a fridge?

We could tell that you guys were really excited when Liz wrote about good looking duo Song Seung-hun and Han Ye-seul promoting LG Electronics products.

Well, we have some actual pictures of SSH and HYS posing with a product. They are not doing such a good job introducing the electronic product. Is that a fridge? Or an air conditioner unit?

Please show us more of the product instead of playing peek-a-boo with it!

Ah why not let Song Seung-hun pose with East of Eden co-star, Lee Yeon-hee...maybe then things will be more interesting.

Song Seung-hun & Han Ye-seul and their "baby" - the LG Whisen

Don't mind the product,

do I look good from this angle?

Seeing double? The LG Whisen acts
as a full length mirror too!

Pics credit: Starnews

Rain: Channel [V]'s chosen one

[V] crowns Rain this month's (January 2009) Chosen One. Tune in to Channel [V] (in Malaysia, it's Astro channel 714) for Rain interviews, performances etc. Rain will be celebrated all this month on [V]!! Woo hoo!

Korean pop star Rain is The Chosen One

Watch Rain storm his way back on the charts with the debut of his new video, Love Story. Fans can get more on their idol with the [V] special on Sunday, January 25 at 7 pm HK/SG.