Kim Kwang-soo (김광수)

Korea's 30 Most Influential Pop Culture Figures Released

Source | 2006/12/28 | Permalink |

CJ Entertainment Vice Chairwoman Lee Mi-kyeong has been cited as the most influential figure in Korean popular culture, according to the results of the Herald Business Daily's survey of the country's top 30 pop icons released on Thursday.

The business daily said that the survey was conducted on a professional group of 30 film producers and distributors, management company chiefs, broadcasting producers, music producers and film directors, and its own culture and entertainment reporters.

Orion Group President Lee Hwa-kyung dropped from her top spot last year to second place this year. Getting closer to becoming a world star with his successful performance in New York, "Rain" made the most impressive progress by jumping to third place from 12th place last year. JYP executive and music producer Park Jin-young, who has been instrumental to Rain's success, came in 8th.

SM Entertainment executive Lee Soo-man grabbed the 5th spot, and SM Entertainment's teen idol group TVXQ came in a...| More

Lee Hyo-lee Becomes Highest Paid Female Singer

Source | 2006/11/09 | Permalink |

Lee Hyo-lee Becomes Muscle Mag's First Cover Girl

Lee Hyo-lee is making history by becoming the highest paid woman singer in Korea. After breaking with her agency DSPent after eight years, Lee ended speculation where she is headed when she concluded a verbal agreement with the CJ affiliate M-Net Media to be represented exclusively by the company for three years for a rumored W1.5 billion (US$1=W935). The contract is all drawn up and all that remains is for both sides to stamp their official seals.

Aside from the price, M-Net is said to have offered Lee a variety of perks. The plan of action and strategy for moving forward for the star prepared by M-Net's Kim Kwang-soo reportedly played a large role in her decision. Kim is the moving force behind the success of Cho Seong-mo, SG Wannabe and See Ya.

Moving from pixie to sex icon in the years since she stepped into the spotlight in 1998, Lee's stock has now risen to an all-time high. There is nothing stopping her now as she follow...| More