Kim Jeong-eun (김정은)

Evolution of Local Music Programs

Source | 2009/06/30 | Permalink |

By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter

The format of music programs has come a long way in Korea, where the love of Korean pop music is quickly extending to an interest in television music programs. With more than five music shows airing each week on various channels, these shows are now becoming trademarks of local television.

It was back in 1981 when KBS started the first K-pop television show with a charting format, "Gayo Top 10". For the next 17 years, it saw tremendous success as the first program to have such a format based on viewers' and fans' votes.

"Unlike today, when the Internet plays a greater role in every aspect, we would receive post cards with people's vote for their favorite singer of the week written on it. We would combine all those votes, and carry out a survey among producers and music experts for a more professional perspective, and then air the final results", Jun Jin-suk, former producer of the program back in 1995 and now the executive director of KBS Chang...| More

[ChanMi's star news] Kim Jeong-eun's happy smile

Source | 2009/06/11 | Permalink |

She is one star who always seems to be smiling. Kim Jeong-eun always tries to show the best of the best to her fans.

What a hard worker!

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[ChanMi's star news] Stars dressed up in their own styles fo MARC JACOBS

Source | 2009/06/04 | Permalink |

Why have all these beauties come to one place?

MARC JACOBS Free Standing Store opening has been celebrated by these stars!

Kim Nam-joo, Lee Hye-young, Han Ji-hye, Kong hyo-jin, Kim Jeong-eun, Kim Yoon-jin, and Kim Hee-ae are all at this fashion brand opening.

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Kim Jeong-eun Attached to Her TV Show

Source | 2009/05/30 | Permalink |

It has been over a year since actress Kim Jeong-eun started her own music talk show, "Kim Jeong-eun's Chocolate", on SBS, and she has just recorded the 59th episode. With viewers' ratings in the 5 percent range, the program has proved its potential to go the distance.

"It's not only about the running of the show on stage, I also pay attention to fashion with my stylist all the time", Kim says. "It's quite awkward, but I try on as many dresses that I wouldn't normally wear. The main reason is that I believe as a host of the program, I should add to the overall visual aspect of the program".

In addition to her main job in acting, Kim has been involved in a number of other things. "I became a goodwill ambassador for handball to promote the sport in Korea. Of course, it all started when I appeared in the film 'Forever the Moment'. Also, I am keenly interested in the adoption issue", she says. That was no coincidence: she has been the goodwill ambassador of the Social Welfare Society ...| More

Actress Han Ji-hye Debuts as Singer

Source | 2009/05/15 | Permalink |

Actress Han Ji-hye of the "East of Eden" fame will make her debut as a solo singer. Her digital single will be released on online music sites on Monday, May 18. The song "Luv Luv" will be featured as part of the OST for a cable TV program about Han's attempt at becoming a shoe designer.

On her first appearance as a singer, Han says that she is very nervous, but welcomes the challenge. She also says that recording the song was a great experience and that her song would make people happy.

She has impressed the audience and TV critics with her sensitive portrayal of Ji-hyun, a girl who loves Dong-wook (played by Yeon Jeong-hoon) but marries Myung-hoon (played by Park hae-jin), in TV drama "East of Eden". After successfully wrapping up the show earlier this year, she has signed up for a cable TV reality show that tracks her attempts to become a shoe designer. Her first appearance as a singer will take place at the taping of "Kim Jeong-eun's Chocolate" on May 16. ...| More