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Singer and Actors To Receive Army Chief of Staff Award

Source | 2009/07/09 | 0 comments | Permalink |

By Han Sang-hee
Staff Reporter

Singers Psy, Sung Si-kyung, Kang Ta and actor Yang Dong-geun will receive the Army Chief of Staff Award for their dedication during military service, according to the Republic of Korea Army Tuesday.

Psy, 31, and Sung, 30, were recognized for their participation in various military events, including music performances and also for lifting fellow soldiers' spirits. Kang Ta, Yang, Hong Dong-myung and Lee Hyun-gyun were given the honors for appearing in the military musical "MINE" and promoting the army.

The Army added that specific details such as the date and location have not been confirmed.

The award is especially meaningful for Psy, a popular rap singer, who returned to the military after serving two years from 2003 to 2005. The singer had been accused of neglecting his duties, and was called up for the military again last year. He will be discharged on Saturday.

Sung, who also entered the military last year, is famous for his delicate v...| More

From Kim Min-jeong to Kang Soo-yeon, Best 5 child actors

2008/05/15 | 0 comments | Permalink |

The futures of many child stars were generally depressing.

The childish image and the weight of the years were obstacles for child stars to become adult actors.

But even among them, there are stars who have succeeded in transforming into adults. The IS Entertainment Team has picked out the best 5 actors who started out as child stars.

The first is the heroine of "New Heart", Kim Min-jeong.

Kim Min-jeong, who's charm comes from her big eyes, debuted in 1990 when she was eight, with MBC Best Theater "Widow". In 1992, she received the 'Child Actor Award' from KBS, received the 'Youth Award' in 1998, and received much love for her smart acting. Her official change to adult acting came in 2005 with the drama "Fashion 70s" and in 2006 with the movie "Forbidden Quest".

Especially in "Forbidden Quest", she had a daring exposure scene, and fully separated from her innocent, childish image.

The second is Moon Geun-yeong, who is transforming from the nation's younger sister to e...| More

Concerts to Rock Hip-Hop Fans This March

Source | 2007/03/04 | 0 comments | Permalink |

By Cathy Rose A. Garcia
Staff Reporter

Hip-hop fans have a lot to be excited about this month, with hip-hop concerts by their favorite artists scheduled to rock them. This month's scheduled performances include a solo concert by Yang Dong-geun and a show featuring Epik High and fusion group Clazziquai.

Popular actor and hip-hop star Yang has been drawing a lot of attention, as it is his first solo concert.

In Taejon on March 24, Yang will perform with Leessang, Tiger JK and T. His concert will be divided into four acts _ The History, New York Street, With Friends and Finale.

After the Taejon concert, he will perform in Seoul on March 31.

Titled "YDG Another Drama", the concert will be held at Olympic Hall in Olympic Park in Seoul. His friends in the hip-hop world such as DJ DOC, Dynamic Duo, Bobby Kim and Buga Kingz will join Yang on stage.

Yang made his debut as a hip-hop performer in 2001. Known as a leader in freestyle hip-hop, Yang has released three albums, with...| More