Global group BTS has been nominated for the second time in the Billboard Music Awards.
The Billboard Music Awards (BBMA) on the 17th April has announced that BTS group has been nominated for "Top Social Artist" category for the 2018 US Billboard Music Awards announced on the official homepage and social network service (SNS).
The group has been nominated for the same category as last year. BTS has won the 'Top Social Artist' award for the first time in the K-pop group at the '2017 US Billboard Music Awards'.
BTS will be competing with other global stars - Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato and Sean Mendes at the awards ceremony in Las Vegas this coming 20th May 2018.
The Billboard Music Awards selected candidates over the last year by measuring their album and digital song sales, streaming, radio broadcasts, performances, and social engagements.
BTS is on the Billboard Social 50 chart, topping the world's top stars and ranking 70th on the list, showing strong influence on the SNS.
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
Thursday, April 12, 2018
Lee Chang Dong's Burning enters 71st Cannes Film Festival.
Director Lee Chang Dong's latest movie flick 'Burning' has entered the competition section of Cannes International Film Festival in 2018. The 'Duke' directed by Yoon Jung Bin will be screened at a non-competitive midnight screening.
The executive committee of the Cannes International Film Festival announced a list of invitations to the 71st Cannes International Film Festival official competition on December 12th. (local time).
According to the festival's website, there are a total of 18 invitations to compete in the competition, while Lee Chang Dong's "Burning" has been contesting for the remaining 17 prizes and the highest honer, the Golden Palm Award.
This is PD Lee's sixth feature film, which is based on the short story 'Barn Burning' by a Japanese writer Haruki Murakami. He draws a secret story between three men and women. Starring starring Yoo Ah In, newcomer Jeon Jung Seo and Korean American Steven Yeun.
PD Lee was invited to the competition in 2007 for his film 'Secret Sunshine' and once again in 2010 he was invited to the Cannes Film Festival Supervisor's Week for his film 'Peppermint Candy'. Secret Sunshine movie made actress Jeon Do Yeon won Best Actress Award while the movie 'Poetry' won the Best Screenplay for director Lee Chang-dong.
The 71st Cannes Film Festival will be held from May 8-19th in Cannes, southern France.
The executive committee of the Cannes International Film Festival announced a list of invitations to the 71st Cannes International Film Festival official competition on December 12th. (local time).
According to the festival's website, there are a total of 18 invitations to compete in the competition, while Lee Chang Dong's "Burning" has been contesting for the remaining 17 prizes and the highest honer, the Golden Palm Award.
This is PD Lee's sixth feature film, which is based on the short story 'Barn Burning' by a Japanese writer Haruki Murakami. He draws a secret story between three men and women. Starring starring Yoo Ah In, newcomer Jeon Jung Seo and Korean American Steven Yeun.
PD Lee was invited to the competition in 2007 for his film 'Secret Sunshine' and once again in 2010 he was invited to the Cannes Film Festival Supervisor's Week for his film 'Peppermint Candy'. Secret Sunshine movie made actress Jeon Do Yeon won Best Actress Award while the movie 'Poetry' won the Best Screenplay for director Lee Chang-dong.
The 71st Cannes Film Festival will be held from May 8-19th in Cannes, southern France.
Tuesday, April 10, 2018
Master in the House butlers heads to Vietnam.
'Xin chao' literally means Hello/Ahn nyeong hasehyo in Vietnamese language. The four butlers were advised they were going to Vietnam to meet their new Master. Yang Se Hyung was first to arrive at the airport looking chirpy because he was in yellow t-shirt and denim jacket. He even told the public that he cannot give autographs for them. In fact neither of the girls were waiting nor asking Se Hyung for autographs! Pfft!
Yook Sung Jae arrived in sunspecs wearing a trench coat where fans were busy snapping his photos on the arrival floor. Se Hyung envies Sung Jae's fashion statement while big brother Lee Sang Yun arrived donning a trench coat- this is typical spring fashion. They were expecting Lee Seung Gi to be a fashionista as he was in black leather jacket and sporty shoes too. Overall everyone is a winner except Se Hyung who is just poor in clothes coordination. They boarded the plane at night to fly to Vietnam. They were shown on a video how popular their Master is in Vietnam....the red colour t-shirt fans flooded the city where he goes. The production cast has not informed anyone of the butlers arrival to Vietnam, so Seung Gi suggested to see whose popularity is bigger in Hanoi. Se Hyung proudly announced that the Vietnamese would love gags as he's a comedian.
Sung Jae was surrounded by fans giving his plank cards, hat, flowers...while Sang Yun received gifts as well...Seung Gi was flooded by fans screaming his name and giving him presents too. Se Hyung was somehow left behind and dragged by the local guards thinking he's just another intruder. LOL! He was nearly drowned in the big crowd as he grabbed onto Seung Gi's collar and pointed out he is also part of the cast. The trio laughed at Se Hyung who barely made it to the van otherwise he'd have left out for good! The butlers called it for the night as the next morning they were dressed in red t-shirts and met at the lobby. PD tells them to view the Master's daily schedule. As they expected the Master must be involved with soccer. They walked out to find a driver holding a card stating "Jibsabu" waiting for them in front of a big jeep. They guessed it right it's a government's car and the driver couldn't speak any English.
They arrived at the Vietnamese Football Federation grounds and went in awe. The massive field, dormitories and houses surrounding the fields. As they walked in the main building, they were greeted by a familiar voice saying 'you're here'. Their new master is Coach Park Hang Seo. Park used to assist Gus Hiddink coaching the Korean football team during the FIFA 2002 World Cup held in Korea and Japan. Vietnam has scouted Park to become the national coach in 2017 and he became a national hero. He is known to be a good nature coach and propelled the Vietnamese team to win 2nd place in the Asia Football Confederation (AFC).
Se Hyung tries his best to impress Coach Park but he can see he's not a great player. From what he heard, Seung Gi used to play well in soccer. He knows Sang Yun is a graduate from Seoul National University but he might have less time exercising and playing sports. Park brought them to his 3-storey house which is a 5-min stroll from the main building. They admired the big spacious house and even the medal given by the Viet government for his contribution.
He brewed Viet-coffee for them and said he will treat everyone the same as his other players.
His rules are important for the butlers- one mustn't use mobile phone during meals time. If they do, they will be punished of doing 50 push ups. Park was happy with the three doing push up stances except Se Hyung. They headed to the canteen for lunch. Phones were put aside and they were treated to sumptuous lunch consisting of three tiers! Spring rolls, egg rolls, steam spicy fish, grilled skewers, soup...protein plays an important role for the players. Butlers were happily chowing down their lunch. A team leader is required for the Butlers team. Team leader's words are as powerful as Coach Park. Everyone is aiming for the position even though it's temporary as it gives them authority. Park could see that Se Hyung will abusing his power so he decided hand the Team Leader position to Sang Yun.
The four butlers finished their lunch so it's time for training and practice. They watched 12 year old kids practising in the field. Park tells them to warm up. Sang Yun did well for his warming up while Seung Gi nearly trip upon his clumsy footwork. Se Hyung looked as if he was in some night club as his short legs looked funny while he dribbled the ball. Sung Jae was hopeless in soccer. He was an ace in ice speed skating but overall he hates sports. The butlers looked worn out after warming session. Now the match begins Butlers vs. 12-Yr School Trainees.
Se Hyung couldn't control the ball well and ended up school kids leading the match. He kept blabbering about guarding the goal post so Coach Park told Se Hyung to become the goal keeper instead. Seung Gi was good in passing but Sang Yun and Sung Jae struggled to defend their positions. Their mid field striker and defender are rather weak and that's because Butlers team were outnumbered by 8 school kids.
Yook Sung Jae arrived in sunspecs wearing a trench coat where fans were busy snapping his photos on the arrival floor. Se Hyung envies Sung Jae's fashion statement while big brother Lee Sang Yun arrived donning a trench coat- this is typical spring fashion. They were expecting Lee Seung Gi to be a fashionista as he was in black leather jacket and sporty shoes too. Overall everyone is a winner except Se Hyung who is just poor in clothes coordination. They boarded the plane at night to fly to Vietnam. They were shown on a video how popular their Master is in Vietnam....the red colour t-shirt fans flooded the city where he goes. The production cast has not informed anyone of the butlers arrival to Vietnam, so Seung Gi suggested to see whose popularity is bigger in Hanoi. Se Hyung proudly announced that the Vietnamese would love gags as he's a comedian.
Sung Jae was surrounded by fans giving his plank cards, hat, flowers...while Sang Yun received gifts as well...Seung Gi was flooded by fans screaming his name and giving him presents too. Se Hyung was somehow left behind and dragged by the local guards thinking he's just another intruder. LOL! He was nearly drowned in the big crowd as he grabbed onto Seung Gi's collar and pointed out he is also part of the cast. The trio laughed at Se Hyung who barely made it to the van otherwise he'd have left out for good! The butlers called it for the night as the next morning they were dressed in red t-shirts and met at the lobby. PD tells them to view the Master's daily schedule. As they expected the Master must be involved with soccer. They walked out to find a driver holding a card stating "Jibsabu" waiting for them in front of a big jeep. They guessed it right it's a government's car and the driver couldn't speak any English.
They arrived at the Vietnamese Football Federation grounds and went in awe. The massive field, dormitories and houses surrounding the fields. As they walked in the main building, they were greeted by a familiar voice saying 'you're here'. Their new master is Coach Park Hang Seo. Park used to assist Gus Hiddink coaching the Korean football team during the FIFA 2002 World Cup held in Korea and Japan. Vietnam has scouted Park to become the national coach in 2017 and he became a national hero. He is known to be a good nature coach and propelled the Vietnamese team to win 2nd place in the Asia Football Confederation (AFC).
Se Hyung tries his best to impress Coach Park but he can see he's not a great player. From what he heard, Seung Gi used to play well in soccer. He knows Sang Yun is a graduate from Seoul National University but he might have less time exercising and playing sports. Park brought them to his 3-storey house which is a 5-min stroll from the main building. They admired the big spacious house and even the medal given by the Viet government for his contribution.
He brewed Viet-coffee for them and said he will treat everyone the same as his other players.
His rules are important for the butlers- one mustn't use mobile phone during meals time. If they do, they will be punished of doing 50 push ups. Park was happy with the three doing push up stances except Se Hyung. They headed to the canteen for lunch. Phones were put aside and they were treated to sumptuous lunch consisting of three tiers! Spring rolls, egg rolls, steam spicy fish, grilled skewers, soup...protein plays an important role for the players. Butlers were happily chowing down their lunch. A team leader is required for the Butlers team. Team leader's words are as powerful as Coach Park. Everyone is aiming for the position even though it's temporary as it gives them authority. Park could see that Se Hyung will abusing his power so he decided hand the Team Leader position to Sang Yun.
The four butlers finished their lunch so it's time for training and practice. They watched 12 year old kids practising in the field. Park tells them to warm up. Sang Yun did well for his warming up while Seung Gi nearly trip upon his clumsy footwork. Se Hyung looked as if he was in some night club as his short legs looked funny while he dribbled the ball. Sung Jae was hopeless in soccer. He was an ace in ice speed skating but overall he hates sports. The butlers looked worn out after warming session. Now the match begins Butlers vs. 12-Yr School Trainees.
Se Hyung couldn't control the ball well and ended up school kids leading the match. He kept blabbering about guarding the goal post so Coach Park told Se Hyung to become the goal keeper instead. Seung Gi was good in passing but Sang Yun and Sung Jae struggled to defend their positions. Their mid field striker and defender are rather weak and that's because Butlers team were outnumbered by 8 school kids.
Golden Ticket Awards- Rebecca musical, BTS wins Nation Concert Prize.
Last year, the musical Rebecca has raked in 190,000 audiences that entitled them to the 13th Golden Ticket Awards. "Rebecca" was produced by EMK Musical Company has been an award winning musical.
The special play award was given to 'Liar' in order to commemorate the 20th anniversary of 'Liar' and the 'Nutcracker' of the National Ballet of Seoul Arts Centre and the traditional dance and traditional art genre.
The festival award was given to the Seoul Jazz Festival 2017, which boasts a spectacular line-up.
Musical male actor award was given to Jung Sung Ha for his works in 'Gwanghwamun Sonata', 'Rebecca', 'Kinky Boots' while musical actress award went to Ok Joo Hyun for her works in 'Rebecca', 'Matahari' and 'Anna Karrenina'
Ok Joo Hyun has been winning continuously the Golden Ticket Awards Musical Actress Award for four times. The veteran male actor award went to Lee Sun Jae who has also received the Popularity Award. Actress Kim Seul Gi who appeared together with Lee Sun Jae in the play Grandpa Anglee and I.
As for Hallyu group BTS, who has been enjoying massive popularity worldwide was awarded the Nation's Concert Artist Award as their concert tickets held at Gocheok Sky Dome was sold out for a fan meeting session. The best indie musicians award went to duo Melomance for their hit song 'Gift' and the New Style Award went to Jung Dong Hwa who performed in the musical Titanic.
The Golden Ticket Awards was introduced in year 2005 whereby it was selected by Interpark, the largest ticket sales site in South Korea. The total number of online voting results were from last month to the first day of this month totalled to 15 awards. The poll was only conducted by mobile had the largest number of 32,000 voters.
The special play award was given to 'Liar' in order to commemorate the 20th anniversary of 'Liar' and the 'Nutcracker' of the National Ballet of Seoul Arts Centre and the traditional dance and traditional art genre.
The festival award was given to the Seoul Jazz Festival 2017, which boasts a spectacular line-up.
Musical male actor award was given to Jung Sung Ha for his works in 'Gwanghwamun Sonata', 'Rebecca', 'Kinky Boots' while musical actress award went to Ok Joo Hyun for her works in 'Rebecca', 'Matahari' and 'Anna Karrenina'
Ok Joo Hyun has been winning continuously the Golden Ticket Awards Musical Actress Award for four times. The veteran male actor award went to Lee Sun Jae who has also received the Popularity Award. Actress Kim Seul Gi who appeared together with Lee Sun Jae in the play Grandpa Anglee and I.
As for Hallyu group BTS, who has been enjoying massive popularity worldwide was awarded the Nation's Concert Artist Award as their concert tickets held at Gocheok Sky Dome was sold out for a fan meeting session. The best indie musicians award went to duo Melomance for their hit song 'Gift' and the New Style Award went to Jung Dong Hwa who performed in the musical Titanic.
The Golden Ticket Awards was introduced in year 2005 whereby it was selected by Interpark, the largest ticket sales site in South Korea. The total number of online voting results were from last month to the first day of this month totalled to 15 awards. The poll was only conducted by mobile had the largest number of 32,000 voters.
Bae Yong Jun and Park Soo Jin welcome their 2nd child.
Actor Bae Yong Jun (46) and actress Park Soo Jin (33) welcome their second child after having their first son.
According to his agency Key East, on April 9th, Park Soo Jin gave birth to a second child. Both mother and daughter are healthy.
The couple got married in July 2015.
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| Picture courtesy from NEWSIS website. |
The couple got married in July 2015.
Monday, April 9, 2018
MBC Dangerous Beyond the Blankets 2 started off at 2% ratings.
MBC TV 's new entertainment program' Dangerous Beyond the Blankets S2' kicked off its first episode at 2% viewers rating. According to Nielsen Korea, the average audience rating of the nationwide average audience ratings was 2.2% on the 5th April for the program.
It is the lowest audience ratings of the programs aired at the same time. KBS 2TV Happy Together recorded 5.0% while SBS TV 'Kim Eo Jun's Black House' raked in 2.9% ratings.
Dangerous Beyond the Blankets S2 is a reality show that tells the process of going on vacation with 'home bodies' who literally do not go out of the house or out of their beds. The program was brought back as a regular thanks to the fact that the pilot program aired last August received favourable responses. Wanna One's Kang Daniel, EXO's Xiumin, Jang Ki Ha, rapper LoCo, actors Lee Pil Mo, Lee Yi Kyung and Kim Min Suk are the new permanent casts in the program.
It is the lowest audience ratings of the programs aired at the same time. KBS 2TV Happy Together recorded 5.0% while SBS TV 'Kim Eo Jun's Black House' raked in 2.9% ratings.
Dangerous Beyond the Blankets S2 is a reality show that tells the process of going on vacation with 'home bodies' who literally do not go out of the house or out of their beds. The program was brought back as a regular thanks to the fact that the pilot program aired last August received favourable responses. Wanna One's Kang Daniel, EXO's Xiumin, Jang Ki Ha, rapper LoCo, actors Lee Pil Mo, Lee Yi Kyung and Kim Min Suk are the new permanent casts in the program.
GOT7's Bam Bam exempted from military.
GOT7's Thai member, Bam Bam was exempted from military services.
On 9th April 2018, JYP Entertainment representative has confirmed that rapper, Bam Bam was exempted after the draw in Thailand.
Bam Bam was waiting nervously the day before for the results and reported to be relieved after hearing the good news. Fans cheered happily too. YouTube channel broadcast the event live where was it like striking a lottery whereby 100,000 fans cheered on after hearing the news.
Thailand sets a necessary number of soldiers every year and receives volunteers too. If one fails to meet their expected quota, all men at the age 21 must be up for army. If one chooses red, it is mandatory two years enlistment but if one is lucky enough to pick black, he will be exempted.
Fellow member from JYP- 2PM's Nickhun went back to Thailand in 2009 where he was also exempted from his full service. Group NCT's Ten who's a Thai is also exempted.
On 9th April 2018, JYP Entertainment representative has confirmed that rapper, Bam Bam was exempted after the draw in Thailand.
Bam Bam was waiting nervously the day before for the results and reported to be relieved after hearing the good news. Fans cheered happily too. YouTube channel broadcast the event live where was it like striking a lottery whereby 100,000 fans cheered on after hearing the news.
Thailand sets a necessary number of soldiers every year and receives volunteers too. If one fails to meet their expected quota, all men at the age 21 must be up for army. If one chooses red, it is mandatory two years enlistment but if one is lucky enough to pick black, he will be exempted.
Fellow member from JYP- 2PM's Nickhun went back to Thailand in 2009 where he was also exempted from his full service. Group NCT's Ten who's a Thai is also exempted.
Sunday, April 8, 2018
Lee Jung Jae, Im Se Ryung enjoying spring time.
Actor Lee Jung Jae and Daesang Group exec director Im Se Ryung were seen in public admiring the cherry blossoms while enjoying the beautiful spring season.
On 8th April 2018, media have reported that the two people were seen in public meeting at a 2nd floor restaurant in Cheongdam-dong. The restaurant is run by Executive Director Im as actor Lee stopped by using the public access to the second floor where the restaurant is.
Lee was not conscious about the public surrounding when he entered the restaurant.\
It was reported the two were attending a meeting as well.
In January 2015, both have admitted seeing each other as well as they were showing their devotion to public at theatres and restaurants.
Last year, Lee Jung Jae has met up with the public on his blockbuster movie of 14 over million viewers at the cinemas. He also made a special appearance in Crime and Punishment movie.
He is currently filming the mystery film 'Sabaha' directed by PD Jang Jae Hyun.
On 8th April 2018, media have reported that the two people were seen in public meeting at a 2nd floor restaurant in Cheongdam-dong. The restaurant is run by Executive Director Im as actor Lee stopped by using the public access to the second floor where the restaurant is.
Lee was not conscious about the public surrounding when he entered the restaurant.\
It was reported the two were attending a meeting as well.
In January 2015, both have admitted seeing each other as well as they were showing their devotion to public at theatres and restaurants.
Last year, Lee Jung Jae has met up with the public on his blockbuster movie of 14 over million viewers at the cinemas. He also made a special appearance in Crime and Punishment movie.
He is currently filming the mystery film 'Sabaha' directed by PD Jang Jae Hyun.
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
Jung Ji Hoon, Lee Dong Gun, Jung Jin Young are in new drama Sketch.
JTBC's new drama 'Sketch' has completed its round of confirming the main casts consisting Jung Ji Hoon (Rain), Lee Dong Gun, Jung Jin Young and Lee Sun Bin.
'Sketch' is an action rhetorical drama about the stories of those struggling to change a certain future. Kang Dong-soo, a homicide detective who lost his lover and detective Yoo Si-hyun, who has the ability to sketch the future in three days team up together to investigate the incident.
Jung Ji Hoon will play the role Kang Dong Soo while Lee Sun Bin takes the character of Yoo Si Hyun. Lee Dong Gun will play as a special unit member Kim Do Jin who has natural abilities. Kim is planning to revenge when his pregnant wife was murdered. In the process, he encounters conflict with Kang Dong Soo. Jung Jin Young takes on the unidentified man Jang Tae Jun with intelligence ability. Jang then helps Kim.
'Sketch' is an action rhetorical drama about the stories of those struggling to change a certain future. Kang Dong-soo, a homicide detective who lost his lover and detective Yoo Si-hyun, who has the ability to sketch the future in three days team up together to investigate the incident.
Jung Ji Hoon will play the role Kang Dong Soo while Lee Sun Bin takes the character of Yoo Si Hyun. Lee Dong Gun will play as a special unit member Kim Do Jin who has natural abilities. Kim is planning to revenge when his pregnant wife was murdered. In the process, he encounters conflict with Kang Dong Soo. Jung Jin Young takes on the unidentified man Jang Tae Jun with intelligence ability. Jang then helps Kim.
Lee Jun Hyuk becomes a black knight for Lee Yu Bi.
In the recent episodes of A Poem A Day, Ye Jae Wook (played by Lee Jun Hyuk) becomes a shiny black knight for Woo Bo Young (played by Lee Yu Bi)
Woo Bo Young gets drunk easily after a drink party started blabbering nonsense towards her idol, Jae Wook. She even mentioned that he is a mentor that has melt her frozen heart...etc and even sent a poem to him by mistake. The next morning, Bo Young realised her mistakes she has done when she was so drunk. She felt so embarrassed and started avoided Jae Wook at the hospital. Soon she had to apologise for her reckless behaviour and he told her to simplify things.
Jae Wook asked Bo Young to do presentation at the staff lecture and re-distribute the work load in the team. She tries her best to maintain the best image to her mentor. Meanwhile the fellow colleagues envied her for Jae Wook being very cold somehow looks after Bo Young. He even steps in to stop a patient from being violent towards Bo Young at the physio ward.
Meanwhile Shin Min Ho (played by Jang Dong Yoon) wonders why Bo Young is trying so hard to please Jae Wook. She knows Jae Wook is the only one who recognises her hard work since she is a contractor in the hospital. He was like her role model as he advises her not to over work for others. Several phone calls kept coming in from a mysterious woman asking Jae Wook to start again their relationship but he ignored her.
Min Ho tripped Bo Young at a volunteering program and she landed on Jae Wook's lap as he was sitting down filling some forms. He looked bluntly at her while she was flustered. She continued to do her best in front of villagers hoping Jae Wook would take notice. Eventually he spoke up he knew she was always at her best treating patients sincerely. He even enjoyed reading the poem which she accidentally send to his phone. Feeling awe, Bo Young skipped with joy that her role model wasn't angry at her.
And for the first time, Jae Wook smiled ever since he worked at the hospital.
Woo Bo Young gets drunk easily after a drink party started blabbering nonsense towards her idol, Jae Wook. She even mentioned that he is a mentor that has melt her frozen heart...etc and even sent a poem to him by mistake. The next morning, Bo Young realised her mistakes she has done when she was so drunk. She felt so embarrassed and started avoided Jae Wook at the hospital. Soon she had to apologise for her reckless behaviour and he told her to simplify things.
Jae Wook asked Bo Young to do presentation at the staff lecture and re-distribute the work load in the team. She tries her best to maintain the best image to her mentor. Meanwhile the fellow colleagues envied her for Jae Wook being very cold somehow looks after Bo Young. He even steps in to stop a patient from being violent towards Bo Young at the physio ward.
Meanwhile Shin Min Ho (played by Jang Dong Yoon) wonders why Bo Young is trying so hard to please Jae Wook. She knows Jae Wook is the only one who recognises her hard work since she is a contractor in the hospital. He was like her role model as he advises her not to over work for others. Several phone calls kept coming in from a mysterious woman asking Jae Wook to start again their relationship but he ignored her.
Min Ho tripped Bo Young at a volunteering program and she landed on Jae Wook's lap as he was sitting down filling some forms. He looked bluntly at her while she was flustered. She continued to do her best in front of villagers hoping Jae Wook would take notice. Eventually he spoke up he knew she was always at her best treating patients sincerely. He even enjoyed reading the poem which she accidentally send to his phone. Feeling awe, Bo Young skipped with joy that her role model wasn't angry at her.
And for the first time, Jae Wook smiled ever since he worked at the hospital.
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