First it was BTOB's Seo Eun Kwang...now HIGHLIGHT member Yoon Do Jun has been called to enlist on 24th August.
It spells trouble for the singer/actor since he has already delayed his enlistment due to knee injury and now he's in midst of shooting tvN's drama Let's Eat Season 3. And out of sudden the government has decided to call the actor for enlistment.
His fellow member Yang Yo Seob who has also been called for enlistment passed the exam to serve as a police officer but Yoon Do Jun failed in his test.
Yoon is placed in the military base for basic military training for five weeks after entering the training camp. The place and time of admission were not disclosed. Due to the sudden notice without preparation, Yoon will be concentrating to finish up his filming and getting into the army.
Group INFINITE member Nam Woo Hyun will be releasing his 2nd solo album on 3rd September 2018. He has been hiatus for almost 2 years and 4 months,
Nam Woo Hyun won the first major mini-album title song "Nod Nod" released in 2016. Through this album, he is determined to establish himself as a solo singer.
He has been performing various music programs such Two Hearts as a sub-unit with SHINee member Key in 2016.
Recently, he has been acting as Barnum's associate 'Amos Skater' in the musical 'The Greatest Showman' performed at the Chungmu Art Center Grand Theater.
BTOB's leader Seo Eun Kwang has enlisted for military on 21st August 2018.
On this day, the 27th Infantry Division of Gangwon Hwacheon will be admitting Eun Kwang as a recruit of troops. He said he wants to join quietly therefore is no fans or events held. After receiving basic military training for five weeks, he will serve as an active army officer.
Eun Kwang has written in social media, "For the past 7 years, I will remember beautiful precious memories. Till we meet again, fighting."
Seo Eun Kwang made his debut with his members in 2012 with the single 'Secret', Missing You,' 'Prayer,' 'Without You'.
He has also showed a strong presence in musicals. Staring in 2013 for musicals 'Monte Cristo', 'The Bachelor's Vegetable Shop', 'Hamlet', 'Goddess is watching', 'Three Musketeers', Great Showman' and so on.
We wish him all the best and good health until he returns back.
JYJ member Kim Jae Joong appeared as a special invited guest among the audience in the Comedy Big League program.
tvN has released a video and a viewing point for Kim Jae Joong as 'super-invited guest' at the 276th 'Comedy Big League' broadcast on 19th September.
Kim Jae Joong will be playing as the first love of gagwoman Lee Guk Ju (32), who appears in the 'Mega Study'. In particular, he has raised expectations by foreshadowing the real reasons for the comedy big league.
It has been a while since JYJ members have appeared in the limelight. Ever since the members entered and finished military services, it seems Jae Joong is one who is still actively promoting himself in Japan. Yoo Chun is currently lying low after his scandals and Jun Su is still actively serving the army.
Veteran actor Ahn Sung Ki (66), Park Seo Joon (33) and Woo Do Hwan (36) are the main casts in the upcoming movie entitled The Lion.
Park Seo Joon plays the role of a world champion in the fighting world. After losing his father in an accident during his childhood days he is a person who has distrust and grudge against the world.
Ahn Sung Ki plays the the role of Priest Ahn while Woo Do Hwan plays Ji Shin with excellent ability to penetrate and exploit his weakness.
PD Kim Ju-hwan (37), who directed 'Guide Dog' (2016) and 'Youth Police' (2017 is taking charge of the director's chair. They will start filming on the 14th. The movie will be released next year.
17th August is the day I marked in the calendar after purchasing the concert ticket via Ticketek when tickets were released on 25th May 2018. Last year Wanna One came to KCON Australia 2017 gig in Sydney. This year they made it to Melbourne for a world tour concert. Patiently I waited for 2 over months to see the 11 guys who made it through to the final under Produce 101:S2 program.
Avid fans started queuing up at as early as in the morning at Hisense Arena on the day. I don't see the purpose people pitching a tent to camp outside- there's not a single chance to see the guys. I arrived at 5.00pm, stood at the VIP Reserved Seating row where we even had to wait for 2 over hours in the cold- %^&@#! Strict security- no glow sticks, restricted bag sizes, videos/cameras are to be kept aside in cloak room, small banners, no knives, explosives.etc..what not..as if fans are going to blow up Wanna One in the areana!
Mind you- this is just a KPop gig- not even a big MCG football match. Pfft!
Fan club started distributing out some small banner for everyone to keep as a remembrance. No official merchandise are sold at the venue too.
(How silly! This is a way to make tons of $$, talk about business minded people!)
At last everyone was gathered in the arena waiting for the guys to come out to perform. Some fans were dressed up in weird costumes, carrying official glow sticks..etc, home made banners. Security guards were tight and kept repeating that no video, photography during the concert otherwise the person and phone will be escorted out from the venue. Being obedient, I didn't take out my phone to snap any photos at all. I was around 20 feet from the main round podium..good seat.
The starting of the concert was rather long with various MVs and photos of the members. Each time a members' face appear on the screen, the young fans started screaming ooh...aah! First up was Burn It Up with fireworks shot out from the rear stage heating up the arena. Fans screamed again and waving glow sticks. I sat quietly enjoying the moment. It was then followed by Energetic and Boomerang..etc. There were various solo songs from sub-groups where they performed different genre from their normal thing.
Solo dances performed by Ji Hoon and Woo Jin made everyone screamed. There were ballad songs by Ji Sung-Min Hyun-Sung Woon. Dae Hwi and Seong Woo belted out Lean On Me single. Chit chat sessions among 11 guys were kept short and simple. But the translator was rather annoying with even inaccurate translation from the guys. Weather was cold for the guys heading from Korea which is summer now. Finally Dae Hwi and Daniel communicated with the fans in English with the familiar saying- G'day Mate! Well as you can guess the rest aren't that fluent in English by just repeating thank you, i love you, hope you enjoy tonight...etc. Fans swooned when Seung Woo commented that the night sceneries in Melbourne are beautiful but the Wannables are more beautiful...ah...sweet talk.
Other songs performed including Always (a nice ballad), they came to the round stage closer to the fans standing below, they sang Beautiful, Twilight, some other songs...I really can't remember most of them. As they stood at the round podium, they looked at the VIP seating fans and waved. But the minute they started the triangle formation, everyone knew it was the song that shot them to stardom- Pick Me (나야나) The song was cut short a bit. I must complain that the music director in this arena was rather inefficient in his job! The background music was so loud that I can't even hear most of their voices. At times I noticed some parts were lip sync but some were sung originally. No doubt Jae Hwan is the best vocal among all...he sang well in his solo song.
Honestly, Min Hyun,Jin Young and Dae Hwi were looking so thin and gawdy. I am not sure if this is tiredness or overworked with the non stop gigs. Daniel, Ji Sung, Sung Woon, Jae Hwan and Woo Jin looked chirpier-healthier- sometimes winking at the camera.
Triple Position consisting Daniel, Woo Jin and Jae Hwan with Zico's produced song Kangaroo made everyone jumped around. After all it's Australia- all they can think is Roo Roo. Fans started throwing kangaroo soft toys on stage amusing them. Solo dances continued by Daniel, Lai Kuan Lin, Jin Young and Woo Jin. Ji Sung turned into some music deejay at one point rusting out some party songs to get the crowd going. The security guards continued to be a pest by warning fans not to snap any photos or recording the concert. Still some fans are persistent to do so, some were told off, some were told to get out from the concert- a bit harsh? Yes..I would think so. I understand that performance times might be distracting with flash lights..etc. Look...fans bought those expensive tickets- at least give us a chance to snap some photos during their chit-chat session.
Last song came with the guys performing IPU (I Promised You), waving to the fans happily and bidding farewell. It was a near 3 hour concert. Some fans quickly left. Before they said bye, I managed to snap some photos as it's near end of the concert. Security event guards were a bit relaxed since it's over. Immediately I rushed out as I had to walk another 10 minutes to catch a train- which was packed like sardines with fans coming out from AAMI and MCG concert after a football match. Anyway it ended well, we bid farewell to the guys and hope to see them soon. We just never know what lies in the future when they go on separate ways after this project boy band ends. Good luck to all of them...
Overall, IME Australia has done a lousy job in organising the concert. It's a bloody shame that the tickets were way overpriced resulting smaller turnout with fans buying cheaper tickets getting better seats because some of the arena was covered up with black cloth and curtains. How embarrassing for Wanna One members to notice the arena is not full during the sound check session! Sighs... tragic! for the tour and concert organisers for in AU!
As the four butlers from Master In the House awaits for their next master, little did they expect their new Master is a show-man. His daily schedule is packed with activities including dancing, singing, practising, music instruments, jazz, ballet, art, drawing, boxing...etc. Everything you named it! They were instructed to change to tight fitting tops and leotards as what ballet dancers would wear. They felt so embarrassed but nonetheless received an important hint from Miss A's Suzy who tells them the Master is an inspirational person to her. The Master has even walked on the red carpet in Cannes Film Festival.
Some guessed who the identity and some looked confused. They were brought to a warehouse they heard people singing away and their new Master is no other than actor/musical singer Yu Jun Sang. He has appeared in numerous hit dramas and movie flicks. Now he is concentrating hard on his musical career. On the spot, he tested the butlers on their singing skills. Sung Jae found himself immersed in musical while Seung Gi and Se Hyung were just cracking up. Sang Yun the awkward duckling is lost at words and didn't know how to sing. Jun Sang brought them to his lovely big home where they met his wife actress Hong Eun Hee. Their age gap is pretty big still they are a happy couple. Jun Sang literally has a man cave his basement where he has tons of music instruments to art calligraphy. The four butlers were given assignment to draw and write whatever they have reflected in their lives. It turns out Sung Jae is rather poetic and talented. Next assignment is preparing the 10th year anniversary friendship party for Jun Sang's fellow musical friends- Uhm Ki Joon, Min Kyeong Gi and Kim Bup Rae. Fans named them as UmYuMinBup club. So butlers named themselves as SangSeungHyungJae using their own first or second names.The event was prepared within 24 hours in a rush whereby Seung Gi and Sang Yun accompanied Jun Sang practising his scripts until 3.00 am. Sung Jae and Se Hyung tucked in to sleep early with sweet dreams. The next day they arrived at Chung Am Art Hall whereby 10 years ago, the four friends performed together in the musical stage of Three Musketeers. Until today they remained as good and close friends. Sang Yun's role is a waiter serving drinks, Sung Jae escorts the VIP and also a photographer while Seung Gi and Se Hyung are the emcees. One by one turned up with Min and Kim laughing away knowing the reaction from their crankiest member Ki Joon. Though Ki Joon is the youngest, but he can be negative but puts his best when he does things.
The butlers tensed up wondering how Ki Joon will react upon seeing this laid out. Indeed he was flustered and kept laughing away. They predicted right- the first thing he ever said was 'What is all this?' while laughing away in embarrassment. He even pointed out Jun Sang has calculated wrongly as it's only their 9th year together...not 10th! Aah... the two emcees were surprised. Asked how were they feeling, the three just laughed out of embarrassment. Even with Jun Sang's teary message to his friends, Seung Gi pointed out none of his members even shed a tear, instead they just shook their heads. It's Jun Sang who is the over emotional one. Hah!
The friends were expecting some special performance from girl group or so. Ki Joon hoped Suzy will come while Min pronounced wrongly Blackbank instead of Blackpink!
However the lucky draw special performances were actually all the same- it's 3 Musketeers theme song 'We are One'. But the veteran singers gave their best to perform in front of all.
Next is game time- sound decibel for each team. The higher the decibel sound the team wins. Both tie for the first round so second game is drinking Sumac tea. Oh-oh!
Go-Sam cha is bitter enough to drive one insane...however Sumac is certainly an upgraded version. Sung Jae brought out two bowls of Sumac tea with some drinking hose! They laughed thinking where the straws have been! Ki Joon tested and his whole expression was shocked with how bitter the tea was! Butler team smirked because they have Sang Yun who is Mr. No Pain as he can easily chew through lemons and drink bitter tea like water! The veterans were just lost wondering why on earth are they drinking bitter tea and doing funny things with the younger generation.
But nothing can stop the 10 year friendship of 4 friends who drank the tea so fast winning over Butler team. Seung Gi and Sung Jae hardly sipped it while Sang Yun was nice enough to drink a fair bit of it.
As they celebrate their 10th...oops...I mean 9th year anniversary, the butlers also celebrated their 200 days together in this program. Wow! Time really flies.
The average age between the four friends were like 47 with Jun Sang being the oldest hyung among all but Ki Joon holds the power between them.
And this show makes me wonder and reflect how many true friends we have in life that we have stayed sincere together through thick and thin. In life, we don't have that many great friends but wouldn't it be lovely to have such wonderful people to support and love you to the end?
In the most recent episodes of tvN's Mr. Sunshine, the viewers ratings continued to peak steadily whereby we see further how painful the relationship between the American patriot Eugene Choi (played by Lee Byung Hun) and the Joseon noblewoman Go Ae Shin (played by Kim Tae Ri)
The social class status divided their love for each other however Eugene was an understanding man who persuaded Ae Shin to go forward with her plans to save Joseon. He will continue to take a step back to do his own thing.
Also the curiosity of the identities when both Ae Shin and hotel owner Kudo Hina (played by Kim Min Jung) raised some eye brows suspecting each other's intention. The little sweet romance between Eugene and Ae Shin was short and cute. Also when Kyle received a transfer letter for Eugene, he immediately grabbed it and tried to digest into his mouth cracked up the viewers. Bits of comical scenes in the story line somehow brought a smile to the TV viewers.
The ratings rose steadily to 13.2% mostly from female viewers aged in the forties.
After disbandment for 17 years, group H.O.T are gathering back again and doing a concert for their faithful loyal fans (who are now mostly adults and married with kids!)
H.O.T was the first generation idol group in the late 90's will be holding a concert in October.
It will be the first time since the performance of the main stadium of Seoul Jamsil Olympic in 2001 that five members are gathered and formally stood in front of the fans.
The 5 members were reunited again via MBC's Infinite Challenge program that brought their fans to happy tears, singing along with their favourite hit songs from the 1990's. Since then fans were constantly requesting for a concert. Whether the members will form again and to relaunch a new album is yet to be determined.
H.O.T members consists of Moon Hee Jun (40), Jang Woo Hyuk (40), Tony Ahn (40), Kang Ta (39) and Lee Jae Won (38). Since debuting in 1996 with their first sing;e "Warrior of the Descendants," they have enjoyed explosive popularity. Along with hit songs such as "Candy," "Happiness," and "We're the Future." H.O.T was then disbanded in 2001.
More information, including concert ticket openings will be released later.
Stay tuned, H.O.T fans!
BTOB member, Yook Sung Jae along with girl group DIA member Joo Eun have rumours floating around stating both of them are seeing each other especially they are in the same age group. On 13th August, the rumours broke that the two are nurturing and seeing each other. It started that they met at an acquaintance's meeting and have developed into relationship since January.
But both sides have denied it. It's true that the two of them were in the meeting with our friends, but they are not seeing each other" said Cube Entertainment rep.
In 2002, BTOB has debuted as an artist. Yook Sung Jae has then been actively appearing in variety shows and also debuted as an actor. He was in the popular tVN hit drama Goblin.
