Plank cards and LED lights are probably used in 80's and 90's during concerts or celebrations for parties or idols. Nowadays the scale has gone bigger to the extent whereby fans are willing to spend lavishly to advertise the birthday wish for their favourite pop idol members on major billboards around the world.
The Seoul Embassy in United States usually do not appear or mention anything unless it's something special or happening. However the embassy has mentioned Wanna One's Kang Daniel birthday present were advertised on the giant New York Times Square billboard.
Fans are celebrating the singer's upcoming birthday by introducing his photo and name on the giant outdoor billboard LED TV. It is very unusual that the embassy mentioned about other foreign singers that were advertised on the billboard.
The birthday promotional videos started flashing away on eight New York Times Square electric signboards from 9:00 pm (Korean time) on the 4th to 3:00 pm on the 11th on the 10th ahead of his 22nd birthday which happens to fall on 10th December.
It is rather common for idol fans to post videos for singers' birthday celebrations and publicity on subway stations, busses and outdoor billboards however it is very unusual for fans to make celebratory footage at the Times Square where the attention of the world is concentrated.
This has become a hot topic for Kang Daniel's birthday but the US Embassy seems to be interested in it. His fans have his commercials floated across 30 screens of subway stations in Seoul, Gangnam, Mapo and his hometown, Busan.
Meanwhile, poor Daniel is taking a break while cancelling his schedules on the 6th December as he is suffering from severe cold and fever. Get well soon, Niel-ah!
"Imagine how much money the fans have splurged out to advertise on the major sign boards. With the amount of $$, I'd suggest to donate to charity under his name. Big ads on Times Sq is very expensive and it's no joke...
Don't get me wrong as I adore him too, but I believe Daniel would be happier to have the money spend for something else more useful than advertising on billboards."
Among the films that were screened this year, the Korea National Film Board (KCNA) announced on December 6th, that the best movie was Korean film "The Merciless" and foreign film 'La La Land'.
La La Land was popular as the best musical movie and many fans regarded The Merciless is the life in the world of the bad, bad guys....
In addition based on the true story, 'The Taxi Driver' who brought in 10 million audiences and 'I Can Speak' which besotted the audience with the impression of laughter's and reversal were ranked 2nd and 3rd in Korean movies.
The Hall of Fame conducted a survey for visitors last month for two weeks, both on and offline, by selecting the best of the sector. The Best Film selected will be screened at the movie theatre for four days from 7th-10th December.
In addition, a special screening will be held in memory of the late actor Kim Joo Hyuk who died in a car accident on 30th October 2017. There will be a total of four screenings including 'Confidential Assignment, The Truth Beneath, Blue Swallow and Yourself & Yours'- all are these movies played by Kim. .
Group Wanna One's member, Kang Daniel has received medical examination at the hospital for cold and fever.
YMC official has said that Daniel had severe dizziness, fever and cold so he had to go to the hospital for check up. All his future schedules have been put on hold depending on his situation. The singer is currently resting and recuperating for now.
Wanna One is a project boy band formed through mNet Produce 101: Season 2.
They have been sweeping many music awards this year for Rookie Award, Best Male Group with their debut album and title song 'Energetic'.
Anyone would have noticed the agency has overworked the poor 11 boys for the past few months with never ending schedules, come-back activities, appearance on music shows and advertisements...etc.
Daniel was seen appearing in fan-signing sessions looking dreadfully pale, mentally exhausted, lost his voice and had to sit down during greeting. He even apologised to the fans for being sick and everyone could sense the happy puppy has lost his energetic smile and mood.
We wish Daniel all the best in recovering to his best health.
Actor Kim Rae Won (36) returns to drama land with romance genre.
KBS 2TV new drama "Black Knight" (written by Kim In-young and directed by Han Sang-woo) is a story about a man who loves a woman all his own way.
Kim has starred in many different genres from films to dramas and has proven to be strong in movie side. Doctors (2016), A Thousand Day's Promise (2011), Which Star Are You From (2006), Love Story in Harvard (2004) were mostly romance dramas which Kim was the leading male actor.
In Black Knight, Kim plays the role as Moon Su Ho- a young businessman. Su Ho has lost his parents in his childhood days so he gets very frustrated. However he succeeded in his own strength. Su Ho falls in love with a poor but talented travel agent, Jung Hae Ra played by Shin Se Kyung. It is a somewhat mediocre setting, but it attracts attention because it is a fantasy romance that goes beyond 200 years of time.
'Black Knight' attracts attention from the fact that writer Kim In-young has written mostly bold project dramas such as 'When A Man Loves' (2013), 'Equator Man' (2012) and 'Women of the Sun' (2008)
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▲ Wanna One- 'I am this year's main character- 올해 주인공은 나야 나!▲
The new project boy band was formed early this year via the survival program via Produce 101: Season 2. It was the catchy phrase in the song - 'It's me, pick me, pick me!' that drove the nationwide frenzy. The song was played in almost every variety show.
Kang Daniel becomes the centre of the group and is currently the number one most scouted star enjoys massive popularity wherever he goes.
▲ Return of Lee Hyo Ri▲
Lee Hyo Ri, the female solo singer and an entertainer MC has made her successfully comeback after 4 years. Instead of just presenting a new album, she has also launched 'Hyori's Homestay' program and showed 'Nature with Lee Hyori' together.
▲ Park Geun Hye impeachment ... booted out from Blue House.▲
Former South Korean president, first two-generation president and first female unmarried president, Park Geun-hye, who was the history of her election for the first time in history, became the first impeachment president in South Korea's history.
The impeachment of Park Geun-hye, a former president of the National Peace Foundation, was the issue of politics as well as all issues in South Korea this year. Even after the impeachment, the investigation of various characters continues.
▲ President Moon Jae In was elected as new leader. ▲
This year's presidential election was in spring, not in winter which was usually held during election. Moon Jae In who has succeeded in winning the presidential election in May 2017, rose quickly, reshuffling his cabinet, resolving major issues such as liquidation and job creations.
▲ Evolving 'Virtual Reality (VR Industry)'▲
In the IT industry, the issue of Virtual Reality (VR) was hot. From the popular entertainment that enjoys games and video, to the fear of heights, driving practice, construction and even medical care, hopefully the future VR will bring much success. This year, the VR-related VR development showed a prominent position. The VR-related entrepreneurial market also grew significantly.
▲ South Korea Broadcasting Stations on Strike ▲
Two stations- KBS and MBC went on strike whereby all programs and show were cancelled. In response to a series of incidents that prevented high-ranking officials from releasing or participating in programs other than their own or when they spoke correctly, members of the broadcasting station staged a strike to correct their actions. At the end of November 2017, MBC who has been on strike returns to normal, but KBS has not backed down.
▲ YOLO- 'You Only Live Once' ▲
YOLO (You Only Live Once) which refers to the attitude that most emphasises and consumes your happiness now was particularly popular in the younger generation. YOLO was used as a kind of justification or excuse to induce bold consumption. Programs that realises the romance of modern people dreaming of a "YOLO" is tired of complex and intense city life has attracted popularity in the broadcasting industry.
▲ The Outlaws- Movie with a charm ▲
Unexpectedly, there is either one or two movies every year but this year, the hot topic and main character of 'The Outlaws' starring Ma Dong Seok and Yoon Gye Sang. The actor himself exuded the charm of one genre while Yoon Gye-sang plays the brilliant role of a Korean-Chinese.
This year actor; Jin Sun Kyu won the the prestigious award in the Blue Dragon Film Festival.
Queen of Ice- ex world figure ice skater Kim Yuna and actor Park Bo Gum has been featured for Coca-Cola thrilling winter sports ad.
The advertisement is based on the concept of sending a thrilling winter while enjoying winter sports, praying for a good success for the upcoming 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympic Games. The two also showed their support for the sport by being joining together with people in the arena with loud and enthusiastic cheering despite the cold weather.
Kim Yuna's photo had her wearing a pair of red ear muffs and grey knitwear while Park Bo Gum dons a thick white padding coat and beneath a red check flannel shirt.
Running Man Global Penalty Tour brings the cast and production people down south. Where? Yes- the RM casts were down in Australia and New Zealand for their penalty tours.
Team NZ heads to South Island with Jong Kook, Ji Hyo, Haha and Se Chan. Team Aus has Jae Suk, Kwang Soo, So Min and Suk Jin to Darwin in Northern Territory.
Team AUS goes to Croccove in Darwin CBD where Suk Jin and Jae Suk were the first two sacrifices in the cage of death. Ha ha! The two scaredy cats freaked for their lives when they were dropped into a steel cage floating inside the pen of scary big crocodiles. Kwang Soo and So Min were amazed by the huge sizes of the crocs. No joke... the two were jumping around in the cage while seeing up close and personal with the crocs. Evil So Min started writing notes showing to the crocs by stating 'Fighting' sparking annoyance from the two inside the cage.
Team NZ is in South Island New Zealand where they are driving towards Southern Alps in Queenstown. It's a beautiful scenery where the scariest 3rd highest bungee jumping in the world is situated. Nevis Swing stands at 134 height in the air between high suspension cords between the Nevis River Valley. Those having phobia of heights will be terrified crossing the high suspension bridge to get to the main platform. Even Jong Kook tensed up when he looked down from the main jumping platform exclaiming 'Oh My God'. Yes...it's terrifying for so high up in the air. Not for the faint-heart people. Instructors gave them some orientation and wearing helmets with Go-Pro camera on the top filming their expressions.
Team AUS has Kwang Soo being the last one to face his fear- the biggest attraction in the cove- Chopper- a 5.5m giant saltie croc weighing 790kg. It's almost 3 times the height of Kwang Soo! The annoying So Min kept bugging Kwang Soo for his last words and bank account (as if he was going to die)....So Min was a bloody prick and I wished the PD would switch and ditch her inside the cage of death instead. To this point, it ain't funny anymore 'coz she has gotten on my nerves.
I know it's a penalty, it's a game but it's no joke facing Chopper. The giant saltie lived up to his name with battle scars on his two front limbs. I've personally seen Chopper in his play den when I went to Darwin in 2013 and he's really huge. The cage slowly moved Kwang Soo closer to Chopper's tank. They joked that the yellow play ball Chopper is biting has the same colour as Kwang Soo's tee-shirt! So if the ball disappears means KS is his new play ball. LOL!
Chopper was fed some food where he opened his jaws and circled around the cage. KS freaked out and leaned backwards. The keeper mentioned that Chopper likes KS.
PD Chul Min asks them to choose a Chance card where Suk Jin's bad hand picked the wrong card where it states they will not go home until they finish another penalty! Oh dear...
They were brought to Crocodylus Park at Berrimah to feed the crocs and collect their eggs.
The shock on their faces when they were told to take a selfie and one feeding the croc in the wild! So Min and Suk Jin were given the honour to get onto the croc's nest to pick the eggs to harvest them safely. It was quite a nightmare where they kept failing to take a selfie and continuously losing their bait into the water! At one stage Jae Suk's camera was stuck on the mangrove tree and fell halfway to the river. PD Chul Min was angry and lucky the standby rescue team managed to snitch back the camera and pole safely. Phew!
As for Nevis Swing, PD gives them Chance card where they have to pick. They picked and surprised that Kookie was the one exempted from the jump. Haha went down on his knees begging Jong Kook to give him that card. After reminiscing times together, Kook decided to tear his chance card as to jump together. Haha was shocked and started punching Kook to losing that golden opportunity. Se Chan and Haha were the first two to do the swing together. Their legs gave way upon seeing the massive height as they head near to the platform. They were hanging in mid air and hands trembled. With the count of 1-2-3, the two were dropped down and swung across the valley. Ji Hyo pointed out Haha was so terrified that he couldn't scream as the swing rocked them to-fro the valley, cliffs and river below them. Kook tried to locate the swing but they were so tiny from far! Haha looked as if he lost his soul and collapsed as soon as he reached the top. Se Chan couldn't describe the feeling as their fingers were numb. Next up to do the Swing is Kook and Ji Hyo. They looked calmer than the first two. But Ji Hyo says deep inside, she is all nervous. Who isn't? It's not just a normal bungee jump.
The safety office began tying them to safety ropes and seat. Haha and Se Chan were surprised the two were facing towards the camera instead of facing the view. The two fearless people are doing the extreme swing which will be upside down! Whoa! Good luck! With the count of 1-2-3, the two were dropped instantly and swung upside down across the valley with Jong Kook laughing all the way- 'coz he's nervous too. Ji Hyo screamed a bit but felt the blood rush towards her head. Their faces were beet red! Se Chan applauded them for their extreme swing and earned a big respect from all. After the scary jump, the rest is history- the scenery around the Nevis River Valley is purely beautiful and serene.
Team AUS and Team NZ has completed both missions and so it brings to the end of the Global Penalty Tour. Wow! They have done all the extreme things they have suggested... Cool!
Actor Joo Sang Wook (39) and wife actress Cha Ye Ryun (32) are becoming parents.
According to HB Entertainment- a company affiliated with Cha Ye Ryun, she is scheduled to be delivering the baby next year. Currently the actress is in the early stages of pregnancy. The two will concentrate on preaching for the time being.
Joo Sang Wook and Cha Ye Ryun acted together in the MBC drama 'Glamarous Temptation' last year and were married in May 2017.
MAMA 2017 (mNet Asia Music Awards) is a bit unique this year whereby it was held in 3 different Asian countries- Vietnam, Japan and Hong Kong.
But the main event was held on 1st December in Asia World Expo in Hong Kong as per usual.
The Artist of the Year was honoured to BTS for their worldwide recognition of Hallyu and K-pop to the US and Europe countries.
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Best Music Video: BTS' Spring Day
Best Male Group: Wanna One
Best Female Group: Red Velvet
Song of the Year: TWICE's Signal
Album of the Year: EXO's The War
Best OST: Ailee's I Will Go To You from Goblin
New Artist (Male): Wanna One
New Artist (Female): Pristin
Worldwide Performer: GOT7
Best Dance (Male): Taemin
Best Dance (Group): Seventeen
Best Band: Hyukoh's Tomboy
Best Male (Solo): ZICO
Best Female (Solo): IU
Best Next Artist: Wanna One, Chung Ha
Global Fan Award: EXO
Best Asian Style: BTS, EXO-CBX
Discovery Year Award: NU'EST-W
And it seems a bit of surprise for rookie group; Wanna One snagging a few awards in the big music industry. They have just debuted in August and their popularity has soared more than other boy bands. However it has sparked some dissatisfaction from fans/netizens that groups such as Black Pink, Big Bang, WINNER and EXO were not in the main lime light.
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Let's just be happy for those winners who have worked hard. BTS has done us proud by promoting K-Pop to the US and appearing in talk shows. Wanna One might be new but the boys have worked their butt off throughout the year.- after all they are a project boy band which might go on separate ways at the end of 2018.
To be fair, EXO has won the main awards many times, so it's good to share the winnings with others. No need to get so worked up and no fan-wars please!
