Kim Hyun-joong (김현중)

Lee Min-ho to Meet Japanese Fans

Source | 2009/11/04 | 0 comments | Permalink |

By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter

Lee Min-ho, the star of the hit drama "Boys Over Flowers", is holding his first fan meeting in Japan.

The 22-year-old actor has visited other Asian countries, including Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia, for promotional events before, and this time he will meet his Japanese fans at "Minoz JAPAN First Event" in Tokyo on Nov. 26.

The event was to be held only once, but with tickets selling out quickly, organizers decided to hold a couple more. Specific dates and venues of the additional events were not confirmed.

Before the actual fan meeting, Lee will also appear on talk shows and mini-concerts during the Korea Entertainment Festival, which will be held at Universal Studios Japan, Nov. 22. On Nov. 25, Lee will attend an autograph event for his first photo essay "Yeo, Travel with MINHO".

Lee shot to stardom as the handsome and arrogant Goo Jun-pyo, depicting the Japanese cartoon character with the same dark curls and smile. The drama, along wi...| More

[ChanMi's take] Who looks better with the necklace?

Source | 2009/10/21 | 0 comments | Permalink |

You remember them from the hit drama from earlier this year, "Boys Over Flowers".

Kim Hyun-joong and Kim Jun have worn the same Doraemong character necklace!

Kim Hyun-joong was seen wearing it at the airport with this pop group SS501. Kim Jun has worn it for his black and white photoshoot.

Who do you think looks better in it?...| More

SS501 to Release Mini-album in Korea

Source | 2009/10/18 | 0 comments | Permalink |

The five-member boy band SS501, which has been holding its first Asia tour entitled "Persona" since its debut in 2005, will release a mini-album in Korea late this month. Entitled "Rebirth", it's the first album to feature all five members in a year and seven months.

After performing in Korea and Japan in August, SS501 finally visited Taiwan to perform at the Taipei Arena. Kim Hyun-joong, who came down with swine flu in September during his stay in Japan, said his swine flu symptoms included a fever of over 39.5℃, diarrhea six to seven times a day, and coughs of 4-5 times a minute. "It's like the worst degree of a cold. The most difficult part was being isolated. It's a very lonesome disease", said Kim, adding that he was scared to see other swine flu patients who were hospitalized on the same floor with him dying of the disease. "I believed that I would recover", said the singer.

Following the nice chat about his swine flu experience, Kim went on to discuss the group's po...| More

[ChanMi's star news] Kim Hyun-joong at his concert!

Source | 2009/10/16 | 0 comments | Permalink |

He has such a pretty face and lovely smile that melts the hearts of many women.

However, he is no longer a prince image when he takes off his shirt!

Kim Hyun-joong is performing at his concert wher...| More

K-Will Diagnosed with New Flu

Source | 2009/10/14 | 0 comments | Permalink |

Ballad singer K-Will was diagnosed with H1N1 influenza, becoming the second Korean celebrity to contract the disease. His agency Starship Entertainment said that K-will has been suffering from high fever since three days ago. At first they thought he just had a bad cold from working many nights in a row, but when his condition worsened he visited the hospital where he was confirmed of having been infected with the new flu. The release of his second album originally slated for October 22nd has been postponed because of his health. K-Will's agent said that the singer is being admitted to the hospital and his schedule is being put on hold until he gets better.

K-Will has become the second Korean celebrity to be infected with the new flu, following Kim Hyun-joong of SS501, who got the disease while on an overseas promotional tour. Kim was visiting Japan early last month to promote his drama "Boys over Flowers" when he was admitted to a hospital in Tokyo for H1N1 flu. Kim has completely ...| More