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About a month ago, it was reported that CNBLUE's Jung Yong Hwa had cheated his way into Kyunghee University's graduate school. It was a shocking news because the handsome k-pop star was considered as one of the most good-hearted k-pop idols. Even though FNC Entertainment, home to the idol star, explained that he didn't have any intention of cheating his way into his PhD, he has been receiving a lot of public criticism. And on March 2, the police announced the result of their investigation on Jung Yong Hwa's illicit entrance into Kyunghee University’s graduate school. Well, actually, the result was quite shocking. According to the announcement, Jung Yong Hwa's manager had asked for a special favor from Kyunghee University, and the idol star could enter the graduate school even though he didn't attend his interview. Furthermore, according to the police, Jung Yong Hwa applied for the Ph.D. program not because he wanted to study more but because he hoped to del...

On November 15, CNBLUE's Jung Yonghwa gave an interview to various Korean media outlets. You know, he is currently appearing in JTBC's drama "The Package", and Korean drama actors usually give an interview to media outlets about the end of their dramas. So, are you curious to know what he talked about at his interview? The idol star, who is well known as a good speaker made many reporters happy by giving great answers, as always. The witty star made jokes to lighten the mood, and the interview place was full of laughter. Check out what he said. I had much time to spend with Lee Yeonhee while filming the drama because we had to stay in France. We spent a lot of time together, and we shared ideas. She had a deep affection for our drama, and I really enjoyed filming the drama. We were like family. And actually, our kissing scene was really important. That's why I did my best while filming the scene. I did a lot of study about the scene, and I finished fi...

You know, CNBLUE's Kang Minhyuk made an appearance in recently ended TV drama "Hospital Ship". In the drama, he played Kwak Hyun, a physician who has a warm heart, and he did good. Even though it was his first time to take the lead role of major TV channel's drama, he acted his part well. After the drama went off the air, Kang Minhyuk gave an interview to various Korean media outlets. Check out what he talked about his drama and career. It was an honor to act with Ha Jiwon. She's such a great actress, and she was so nice to me. I know some people worried about our drama because there's a big age difference between us. However, I just acted with confidence. I think our chemistry was great. And when I filmed a kissing scene with her, I was very nervous because it was my first time to film such a scene. But I tried to focus on filming the scene, and I did my best. I'm still lacking in many things as an actor, though. It has been many years since ...

FTISLAND's Choi Jong Hoon is dating Son Yeon Jae, a retired individual rhythmic gymnast. She is the 2014 Asian Games All-around Champion, the 2010 Asian Games all-around bronze medalist, three-time (2016, 2015, 2013) Asian Championships All-around Champion. As she is cute and pretty, she's been gaining popularity among Korean males. Choi Jong Hoon and Son Yeon Jae were introduced to each other by their friends in February 2017. And they became lovers in March. Actually, both of them were fans of each other. Choi Jong Hoon likes sports and Son Yeon Jae likes band music. In addition, as both of them like to play golf and are interested in art, they could become close in a short time. According to their close friend, both of them have cheerful character, and they talk to each other a lot when they're together. On May 27, Choi Jong Hoon gave a party for Son Yeon Jae's birthday. He invited friends, and they had a good time. When they were dating, Choi Jong Hoon ...

FT Island will hold its concert tour in New York and Los Angeles. According to FNC entertainment, '2015 FTISLAND [FTHX] TOUR' will be held on January 28 in New York and on January 30 in Los Angeles. The agency stated, "The band, who was originally planned to hold its Europe and Latin American tour in various countries including France, Brazil, Chile, and Mexico, recently added 2 more shows to be held in the United States in accordance with fans' request." Through its first ever Europe and Latin America tour, FT Island will visit Paris, France, Sao Paolo, Brazil on January 19, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on January 21, Santiago, Chile on January 23, and Mexico City, Mexico on January 25. It is expected that the band who has had rich stage experience through a variety of concerts including its concert tour in Japan and large-scale rock festivals in the country such as 'Summer Sonic', 'A-Nation', 'Zebra Music Festival', and 'Inazuma ...

CNBLUE has wrapped up its arena tour in Japan. The band held its exclusive concert in Nagoya on December 4, making a grand finale of 'CNBLUE ARENA TOUR 2014-WAVE' that was kicked off in Tokyo on October 29. The band's concert held in Nagoya will be aired through Japan's broadcasting station TBS in February 2015. At its concert in Nagoya, CNBLUE performed a total of 23 songs including its hits such as 'Go yout way', 'Lady', 'Can't stop', 'Y.Why', 'My Miracle', 'Lonely Night', and 'I'm sorry'. Jung Yong Hwa, leader of the band, stated, "As it is the last day of our arena tour, we engaged in the concert as if it is a life or death situation." And added, "It's very happy to communicate with so many fans through our concert. I want to meet with the fans again with our new good music."   Meanwhile, CNBLUE will appear on FNC entertainment's family concert to be held in To...

FT Island has wrapped up its concert tour in Japan. The band held '2014 FTISLAND AUTUMN TOUR - To The Light' at Yokohama Arena on November 24. At the concert, FT Island performed a total of 21 songs including 'Be Free', 'Time to', 'Beloved', 'Madly', and 'Memory'. The band also performed songs from its 14th single album, such as 'To the light', 'Fish', and 'Tornado'. According to FNC entertainment, the FT Island members paid particular attention to the musical selection for the concert tour because the members wanted to identify themselves through the tour. After finishing the tour, Song Seung Hyeon stated, "Thank you for coming to our concert tour. The concert held at Yokohama Arena was really great. I could come back to Korea joyfully. I'll concentrate on song-writing." Meanwhile, through its first ever Europe and Latin America tour '2014 FTISLAND FTHX TOUR', FT Island will visi...

Tickets for FT Island's upcoming concert in Paris were sold out in 2 hours. According to FNC entertainment, tickets for the concert to be held on January 16, 2015 were all sold out, while VIP tickets were sold out just in 5 minutes. The VIPs can enter the concert hall earlier than other audience and can exchange high-five with the FT Island's members. Through its first ever Europe and Latin America tour '2014 FTISLAND FTHX TOUR', FT Island will visit Paris, France, Sao Paolo, Brazil on January 19, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on January 21, Santiago, Chile on January 23, and Mexico City, Mexico on January 25. Meanwhile, FT Island is currently on its concert tour in Japan.

FT Island will kick off its concert tour in central and south America and Europe. According to FNC entertainment, the band will kick off its '2015 FT Island FTHX TOUR' by holding a concert in Paris, France on January 16, 2015, and will visit Sao Paolo, Brazil on January 19, 2015, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on January 21, Santiago, Chile on January 23, and Mexico City, Mexico on January 25. It is expected that the band, who has had a lot of stage experience by taking part in large-scale rock festivals such as 'Summer Sonic', 'A-Nation', 'Zebra Music Festival', 'Inazuma rock festival' and more, will electrify its fans in central and south America and Europe by showing high quality performance. Meanwhile, FT Island is currently on its concert tour in Japan. The bands' member Lee Hongki is appearing on SBS's drama 'Modern Farmer'.

CNBLUE kicked off its concert tour '2014 ARENA TOUR - WAVE' in Japan. From October 29-30, CNBLUE held '2014 ARENA TOUR - WAVE' at Nippon Budokan in Tokyo, Japan, while it has been 7 months since the band visited the place to take part in FNC entertainment's family concert 'FNC Kingdom' last March. 30,000 tickets for the band's exclusive concert were all sold out right after the advance sale of the tickets began. At the concert, CNBLUE performed a total of 20 songs including its hits such as 'Can't Stop' and 'I'm Sorry'. The members stated, "It's so happy to hold our exclusive concert at Budokan. We want to write new good songs to delight our fans." Meanwhile, CNBLUE will hold its exclusive concert at Osaka-Jo Hall from November 5-6, at Sekisui Heim Super Arena on November 15, at Marine Messe Fukuoka on November 26, and Nippon Gaishi Hall from December 3-4.

CNBLUE's Jung Yong Hwa gave his thoughts on the end of his drama 'The Three Musketeers'. On October 30, through his company FNC entertainment, the Kpop star stated, “I’ve learned a lot from the character Park Dal Hyang and it paved the way for growing up as an actor. Thanks for supporting Jung Yong Hwa and Park Dal Hyang as well.” On the drama, he acted a hot-blooded warrior Park Dal Hyang and performed impressive action scenes, catching up the viewers into the drama. The last episode of 'The Three Musketeers' will be aired on November 2. Here's Yong Hwa filming his action scene.

CNBLUE held its exclusive concert in the Philippines. '2014 CNBLUE Live Tour - Can't Stop' was held at Smart Araneta Coliseum in the Philippines on September 19. It has been about a year and 3 months since the band held its exclusive concert 'Blue Moon' in 2013. The band, who has visited various countries including Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, and Malaysia to meet with foreign fans through its world tour, performed its hits such as 'Can't Stop', 'In My Head', 'Time is over', and 'Lady', electrifying numerous fans in the Philippines. The members stated, "Despite the bad weather, many fans came to watch our performance. We are so thankful to our fans." At the concert, a surprise party for member Lee Jung Shin's birthday was held, while the other members and fans sang "Happy birthday" to him. Meanwhile, CNBLUE perform at the closing ceremony of 2014 Incheon Asian Games to be held on Octo...

FT Island's Lee Hongki has successfully finished his first ever fan meeting event in Japan. On September 15, Lee Hongki held 'Lee Hongki's Propose in Japan' at the International Forum Hall in Tokyo, Japan. At the event, he talked about episodes that happened during filming his dramas such as 'Bride of the Century' and 'Modern Farmer'. He also made precious memory with his fans by singing his own song 'Memory' and wowed the fans by announcing that FNC entertainment's artists will hold their family concert 'FNC Kingdom' in December in Tokyo and Osaka. Meanwhile, Lee Hongki will hold his fan meeting event in Nanjing, China on September 20, while his upcoming new drama 'Modern Farmer' will be aired from October 18.

CNBLUE topped a variety of music charts in Japan with its new Japanese single 'Go your way'. On August 20, right after being released, the single topped Dwango's music chart and Recochoku Kpop chart in Japan. The single also took the first place of HMV and Tower Records' sales rankings. The album has a total of 3 songs including the title track 'Go your way', composed by Jung Yonghwa. Meanwhile, Jung Yonghwa was cast in tvN's drama 'The Three Musketeers', while Lee Jungshin is appearing in SBS' drama 'Temptation'. The band will kick off its arena tour 'WAVE' in Japan in October.

CNBLUE released its documentary film DVD. According to FNC entertainment, the band released its DVD 'The Story of CNBLUE-Never Stop' in Japan on July 16. The DVD includes the recordings of CNBLUE's world tour and the members' lie style at their accommodation. Jeon Yong Seung, who directed 'NHK Special' in Japan, called the shots as director for the DVD. Meanwhile, CNBLUE will hold its concert '2014 CNBLUE Live-Can't Stop' in Beijing on July 19, in Taiwan from July 26-27, and in Malaysia on August 9.

FT Island's Lee Hongki has successfully finished his fan meeting event in Hong Kong. On June 28, the singer held his first ever individual fan meeting event at the Star Hall in Hong Kong. At the event, Lee Hongki performed a total of 5 songs including his drama OSTs, electrifying fans. Lee Hongki also gave signed pouch to the fans who gave correct answer to a quiz. He recently launched his own fashion brand 'Skull Hong', and the pouch was the product of the brand. Lee Hongki stated, "It is the first time for me to hold fan meeting event without other FT Island members. I was really worried about the event, but it's so happy to see so many fans here. I think the night view of Hong Kong is amazing. I will visit the city again with the FT Island members." Meanwhile, Lee Hongki will hold his fan meeting events in Taiwan on June 29 and in Singapore on July 19.

CNBLUE electrified Chinese fans. On June 15, CNBLUE held its concert '2014 CNBLUE Live - Can't Stop' in Shanghai, China. At the concert, the Kpop band performed a total of 22 songs including its hits such as 'Can't Stop', 'I'm Sorry', 'I'm a loner' and 'LOVE'. It was CNBLUE's first concert in Shanghai after 9 months, and the band's performance made 7,000 fans go absolutely wild. Especially, the fans gave a surprise party for Jung Yonghwa and Kang Minhyuk's birthday. Jung Yonghwa commented about his upcoming solo album, stating, "About half of the album work is done now. Through the album to be released in the second half of the year, I will interact with many artists." Meanwhile, CNBLUE will hold its concerts in Guangzhou and Beijing on July 12 and 19, in Taiwan from July 26-27, and in Malaysia on August 9.

CNBLUE's Jung Yong Hwa will sing the Korean national anthem at Dodger Stadium. According to FNC Entertainment, before Major League game between LA Dodgers and Cincinnati Reds to be held on May 27, the singer will sing the national anthem. On the day, a 'Korea Night' event will be held at the stadium, while Korea's first major leaguer Chanho Park will throw the first ball. Meanwhile, Korean baseball player Hyunjin Ryu is currently playing a starting pitcher of Dodgers, and Jung Yong Hwa composed his theme song 'Ryu can do it'.