Han Ji-hye is happy, contented and enjoying life
Once upon a time Korea's cutest couple - Lee Dong-gun and Han Ji-hye have found new loves. Only days after it was reported that Lee Dong-gun is officially dating Cha Ye-ryeon, now we find out that Han Ji-hye is also in a relationship.Actress Han Ji-hye (25) is now dating a law graduate from Korea's prestigious Seoul National University (SNU) who is 6 years her senior.
Earlier this year, the two met at a church meeting (Bible study) and have been dating for the past three months.
Ji-hye and her beau photographed by Sports Seoul
Despite being a celebrity, Ji-hye has not gone into great lengths to keep her relationship a secret. Han and her new beau have been seen dating at a cafe in Gangnam and have climbed Mt Bukhan together.
Meanwhile, here are some pics of Han Ji-hye's recent visit to Florence, Italy to study shoe design. This is not a surprise as it was reported that Han will be joining fashion shoe brand "Jinny Kim" as a shoe designer.
Han Ji Hye in Florence, Italy - living her dream
Snapshots of Ji-hye in Florence,
a student of shoe design, learning day by day
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Here you go, the last installment of the F4 relay interview - 23 year old Kim Hyun-joong, who plays the role of Ji-hoo sunbae in the drama Boys Before Flowers.
Kim confessed that he is not as gentle or tender as his character Ji Hoo. What he looks for in a girlfriend? "I wish my girlfriend was someone just like a friend, whom I would feel comfortable with."
Hyun-joong is also the leader of the group SS501.
IS: Who do you want to meet most in the world?
Of course Seo Taiji. When i was a child, I listened to a variety of foreign music and I liked the rock genre. The top song when I was in school was Seo Taiji and Boys' "Nan-arayo" ( 난 알아요). Then when I heard "Ultramania", I decided to become a singer. I have a lot of respect for Seo Taiji.
IS: Do you have any talent you've been polishing since the school days?
I played bass guitar in a band when I was in high school. I can play it quite well. I enjoy expressing it by playing guitar when I get a musical idea. I would spend whole day to search for rare guitars when I was visiting Japan. I love the guitar.
IS: Do you have any places you want to travel to? Who with?
I have friends whom I've been growing up with in the same town. I've spent most of my life with them. I fear nothing when I'm with them. I want to travel to space with them and challenge the limit of our lives. Does that sound like nonsense? (Err...it kinda does)
IS: Who is number one on your mobile phone speed dial?
I have a bad memory and my mobile phone directory stores my important numbers but I don't use the speed dial.
IS: What do you always carry in your bag?
An extra pair of contact lens, eye drops and a shaver. Also an extra pair of underwear and socks just in case we end up shooting all night.
IS: Which actress would you like to work with?
Lee Hyo-ri (noona). Before I made a debut as a singer, she was my dream girl. Hyori is my senior and gave me lots of valuable advice. She is such an inspiration to me.
IS: What is your motto in life?
You only have one chance in life, live hard and earn fame. Help the poor and be respected.
IS: What's the difference before and after F4?
The age range of people who recognise me became various. The character Ji Hoo seemed to give me a chance to produce another Kim Hyun Joong.
IS: Have you ever posted any opinion under Internet news articles (about youself)?
I try not to read bad posts (about me). I would read what people write about me on my fan page and write my opinions as well. Sometimes I reveal myself and sometimes I don't. Sometimes I write really harsh reports on myself to push myself. I visit Daum the most.
IS: Do you have a bad habit or jinx?
No jinx. Habit perhaps? When I am stressed, I like to go on fishing trips or listen to music.
IS: What if your parents were against your marriage -- like in the character Gu Jun-pyo?
I will try to persuade my parents, that I am responsible enough to make the decision.
Where and with whom do you like to drink with?
I drink a lot. Soju. Anywhere (the place is not important). I drink with my band mates and friends. A simple stall by the street is good enough. I like my soju with pork and kimchi.
IS: What was the biggest crisis in your life to date?
It was when I was in the MBC TV show We've Got Married. We went to film at Halla Mountain (Halla San) at Jeju Island. We took 5 hours to climb up the mountain and 2 hours to get down. I didn't go easy but went on briskly. I ran down for 2 hours without a break. Finally, when we reached the bottom and it was time for an interview at the hotel, I had no energy left and fainted.
IS: What would you do if you won ₩ 10,000,000,000 in the lottery?
₩ 5,000,000,000 to parents. ₩ 1,000,000,000 to my boss Lee Ho-yeon of DSP Entertainment. 20% to needy neighbours, 20% to share with friends.
IS: Do you have any skin care secrets?
My dermatologist takes care of my skin very well. That's my honest answer. Ha ha. I will always try to clean my skin properly.
IS: What is your sleeping habit?
I sleep in only my underwear. I can't endure wearing anything more because I am afraid of the heat. I like the feeling of the blanket next to my skin and only wear my underwear to bed.
IS: When did you last date and how old were you?
We split up just before I made my debut (in SS501). Ha Ha.
IS: What would you call your girlfriend if you have one?
I would just call her name. I'm not as gentle or tender as Ji Hoo. I wish my girlfriend was someone just like a friend, who I would feel comfortable with.
IS: What do you want to receive from your girlfriend?
Actually, I would be more comfortable giving than receiving. Even if I have something I want, I won't tell her and I would just buy it myself. I would give anything from me to the most precious one.
IS: What do you envy of your F4 members?
Min-ho's height, Bum's maturity and Joon's personality?
IS: What is the best fortune of your life so far?
The fact that I have friends who I've been with since primary school, and that I'm a member of SS501.
IS: If you have a completely free day, what would you do?
I just want to sleep all day.
IS: Who manages your income?
Since I was a child and started off with part-time jobs, I have been managing my own income. My parents trust me.
Source: ISPLUS
Additional translation by Joe Gimm
Earlier F4 Interviews:
Lee Min-ho
Kim Bum
Kim Joon
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Sports Hankook scores some “intimate” pictures of Rain for an exclusive.
Waking up: 'Yawn, it's so lonely in my bed. Where have
you gone, Liz?' :-P
These shots you see of the star were taken during the filming of his Rain’s
24 Hours – The Day DVD.
There are pictures of the star getting up from bed, brushing his teeth and eating his breakfast. The pictures were taken by photographer Baek Sung-hyun who was on the set when they were filming for the DVD.
Dreamer: Rain dreams of all things nice...like how great
it would be if his lawsuit in the US is thrown out of court
Good morning!: In Rain's dream, he's being represented by
a superhot chick, thus the cheeky smile
Reality bites: Reality snaps the 27-year-old awake
and he's all moody again
Pearly whites: Rain invests time and effort to maintain
his million dollar smile
Shaven: He takes pains to look good too.
Stray whisker, be gone!
Nutritious: Some cornflakes and orange juice in the
morning is good for health and vitality!
Potassium: Rain...err, likes bananas too.
(I don't like this shot. - Liz)
Morning read: 'Where's the comics section?"
Found it!: 'Ha ha ha ha ha this Calvin and Hobbes crack me up!'
Source: Hankooki
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The lovely Kim Ah-joong is set to topline the KBS drama entitled Six Months. She appears alongside Hwang Jung-min (He Once Was a Superman) in the drama about a 6-month contract marriage.
Six Months: The leads - Hwang Jung-min (left) and Kim Ah-joong)
in KBS' new drama about a contract marriage
The
200 Pounds Beauty actress portrays a famous actress named Han Ji-soo who is caught in a compromising position with postman Goo Dong-baek (Hwang Jung-min). To tone down the scandal, Han Ji-soo has no choice but to marry Goo until rumours die down. The couple agree to a six month contract.
But you know how it is with dramas like this, the pair naturally fall for each other. This causes major complications because Goo and Han already have a girlfriend and boyfriend respectively and their significant others can’t wait for the pair to end their contract marriage.
Group shot: The cast taking pics for the drama's poster
at Han Studio on March 27
Famous: Kim Ah-joong portrays
actress Han Ji-soo
My wish: 'I wish the ratings for my drama
will go through the roof!'
starts airing in South Korea on April 29.
Since the drama's on KBS, this means we Malaysians with Astro’s Channel 303 will be able to watch it too!
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Kim Joon shows off his dark side at Seoul Fashion Week
Who would have thought the next Flower Boy to take to the catwalk would be Kim Joon!If Kim Hyun-joong opened Seoul Fashion Week 2009 in his Sherlock Holms outfit, now Kim Joon takes to stage in Count Dracula fashion - dark and mysterious.
These pics were taken at Gangnam-gu, Seoul Trade Exhibition and Convention Center (SETEC) on the 27 March.Kim Joon in heavy makeup and loads of eyeliner modeling for designer Park Hye Rin. Check out the pics below. 
Source & pics credit: Newsen
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A K-popped! reader wrote in to ask about the actor who plays Haje / Jaeha in Boys Before Flowers. This is for you Nanienooraini.
Jung Eui-chul (24) - model and actor once dreamed
of becoming a basketball player
Jung Eui-chul (born 19 April 1985) plays Lee Jae-ha - who befriends Geum Jan-di to avenge his brother's suicide attempt because of the notorious F4 in Boys Before Flowers. In the drama, he has an alter-ego, the supermodel Haje.
Jung Eui-chul also played the role of Jae-ha's older brother Lee Min-ha, a victim of the F4 red card who was attempting to commit suicide way back in episode 1. Geum Jan-di (Gu Hye-sun) was then delivering dry cleaning who happened to be at the scene of the incident, saved his life. Although the appearance was short, fans were awaiting for his return. Sure enough, Jung returned in episode 11 and 12 as the psychopath twin brother Jae-ha who ended up kidnapping Jandi.
Jung Eui-chul plays Lee Min-ha in episode 1 and later comes back as twin brother Lee Jae-ha in episode 11Jung is Jaeha / Haje in BBF
Jung Eui-Chul dreamed of being a basketball player
Jung's first dream to become a basketball player was dashed when he hurt his ankle in an accident. It was just before a big match and Jung had to receive physical therapy after the unfortunate accident. With that door closed, Jung gave up the dream he has been nurturing for 10 years and had to choose another route in life.
He embraced a new dream - to become an actor. When he was a struggling model, he met stage actress Lee Min-ki and was inspired.
Jung debuted as a model and did not have any formal training in acting. He was told that he had a shortcoming in his soft voice and unclear pronunciation. From then on, Jung was more careful of his speech and worked on his pronunciation.
At the age of 20, Jung started landed the role in the drama Hello My Teacher. He was a student in uniform. Next he was in the drama Rainbow Romance and in movies Beasty Boys and Romantic Island. For the next four years, Jung went back to school and majored in acting. He was also in movies Doremifasolatido, Beastie Boys and Romantic Island before landing the role in Boys Before Flowers.
Jung talks about his role in Boys Before Flowers
Jae-ha (Jung) helps Jan-di (gu Hye-sun) distribute
paper on her morning route
Jung got a break in his acting career when he landed the role in Boys Before Flowers.
Jung said it was a challenge for him to play the twins of a different nature (referring to Lee Min-ha whom he plays in episode 1, and Lee Jae-ha / Haje he plays in the later episodes). The Jae-ha in school is shy and gentle. But under all that, he is also a cynic and grew up in contempt of the arrogant F4 members. Jung worked on being that character by keeping his expressions glum and tone of voice controlled.
Now, he is gearing up for another challenge - possibly his final one.
Jung says he has three chances in his life. The first was education, the second was his dream to become a basketball player. Maybe the third would be the opportunity to live as a performer. This is the last chance for him to work hard to be good at something - to become an excellent actor.
His next project will be a movie called O-gam-do, directed by Heo Jin-ho.
Source: NoCutNews
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Don't forget to turn out the lights tonight from 8:30pm-9:30pm! And if you're heading out, don't forget to switch the lights off before you leave home. ;)
Liz, Orchid and Rooster turn out the lights for Earth Hour.
(Hover your mouse over the image for a surprise!)
What is Earth Hour?
"In 2009, Earth Hour is being taken to the next level, with the goal of 1 billion people switching off their lights as part of a global vote. Unlike any election in history, it is not about what country you’re from, but instead, what planet you’re from. VOTE EARTH is a global call to action for every individual, every business, and every community. A call to stand up and take control over the future of our planet. Over 74 countries and territories have pledged their support to VOTE EARTH during Earth Hour 2009, and this number is growing everyday.
We all have a vote, and every single vote counts. Together we can take control of the future of our planet, for future generations.
VOTE EARTH by simply switching off your lights for one hour, and join the world for Earth Hour.
Saturday, March 28, 8:30-9:30pm."
- Excerpt from earthhour.org
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Han Ye-seul rubbed shoulders with Kiefer Sutherland recently during the premiere of Dreamworks’ latest animated flick Monsters vs. Aliens.
Happy together: Han ye-seul (left)
and Kiefer Sutherland
The 27-year-old lends her voice to the lead character Ginormica/ Susan Murphy. Reese Witherspoon voiced Ginormica for the English version of the show while Ye-seul lends her voice to the Korean-dubbed version.
HanYe-seul, Kiefer “
24” Sutherland and Dreamworks’ CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg appeared to the press at the Yongsan CGV in Seoul on March 26 at 10am.
'Come watch our show': (l-r) Sutherland, Han
and Jeffrey Katzenberg
Sutherland portrays General W.R. Monger in the movie. Below is the movie’s synopsis from
IMDb.com:
On her wedding day, Susan Murphy (Reese Witherspoon/
Han Ye-seul) is hit by a meteorite infused with Quantonium, a rare and powerful element that causes her to grow to an enormous size. Targeted by the government as a monster, Susan is captured and imprisoned at a secret facility where other such oddities are being held. They include:
- Dr. Cockroach (Hugh Laurie) – a mad scientist who accidentally transformed himself into a roach-human hybrid
- B.O.B. (Seth Rogen) – a gelatinous, brainless mass brought to life in an experiment gone wrong
- The Missing Link (Will Arnett) – a Creature-from-the-Black-Lagoon-like lizard man
- Insectosaurus – a skyscraper-sized mutant larvae
When deranged alien overlord Gallaxhar (Rainn Wilson) arrives on Earth to obtain the precious Quantonium and conquer the world, President Hathaway (Stephen Colbert) offers the monsters their freedom in exchange for defeating the evil mastermind and his legion of robots and clones.
Sounds fun!
Oooze gonna save us?: Han gets to know co-star
B.O.B a little better
Ginormica?: She's not quite the giant
you'd expect, huh?
will be released on April 23 in South Korea and on May 28 in Malaysia.
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