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Lee Seung Gi and Suzy had been offered leading roles in SBS' new drama "Vega Bond". Nothing is confirmed yet and the two didn't decide whether to appear in the drama, but there is an extreme amount of focus on whether or not the two top class stars will appear in the drama. You know, they've already acted together in "Gu Family Book", a popular drama aired in 2013, while it's very unusual for lead actors who have acted together once to meet again in another drama. Most of lead actors avoid doing it because they think it might distract viewers from focusing on their drama. However, Lee Seung Gi and Suzy, who had been offered leading roles in "Vega Bond", are positively considering appearing in the drama. Well, it's possible because they've been maintaining a good relationship. When "Gu Family Book" went off the air, the two stars were interviewed by various media outlets just like other Korean actors are. But th...

Lee Seung Gi's new movie "The princess and the matchmaker" is making the box office hit. The popular Korean star, who was released from the army in October, 2017, showed good acting performance in his new movie. And just like the other Korean actors, who usually give interviews to various media outlets, Lee Seung Gi was recently interviewed by the media. Well, the talented entertainer is a good talker, as you already know, and he certainly satisfied many reporters by giving specific, accurate and witty answers to them. By the way, during his interview, some reporters asked him about his dating. Oh, they didn't ask any direct questions, but they tried to get the answer they want, asking "Aren't you lonely these days?". You know, Lee Seung Gi has broken up with Yoona, and the popular male star's comment about his dating can be a big news. However, well, the smart star answered to the question so wisely that the reporters couldn't add ...

Lee Seung Gi's new movie "The princess and the matchmaker" is making the box office hit. The popular Korean star, who was released from the army in October, 2017, showed good acting performance in his new movie. He played a matchmaker, working in perfect harmony with talented young actress Shim Eun Kyung. Also notable is the fact that Lee Seung Gi was praised by all the people who he worked with, as always. The good-natured star, who is considerate of the feelings of others, is always nice to people around him, and he is the one who lightens up the mood of the filming site. So, check out what the director of "The princess and the matchmaker" talked about Lee Seung Gi in a recent interview. Lee Seung Gi had filmed his scenes before he joined the army. That's why he looks fresh in the movie. He had fat cheeks at the time. After being released from the army, he became a sharp and mature man. I think he's a natural born gentleman. He's alw...

Q. Your new film "The princess and the matchmaker" is making the box office hit. How do you feel? I'm always nervous when my new film is released because we can't revise or modify it after it's released. I appreciate many people's interest in the movie. I used to appear in comic and pleasant movies, but "The princess and the matchmaker" is a little bit serious movie. I think that's one reason why people like the movie. Q. What made you decide to appear in the movie? I loved the scenario. And I had trust in the film crew, who have produced successful movie "Face Reader". In addition, I've wanted to make an appearance in a historical film. Q. Every time you appears in a drama or movie, you achieve success. What's your secret? I know some people say I'm overestimated, and actually, I don't have any secret. If I knew the secret, I would never need to worry about my future, haha. I just put great importance on the b...

SBS' new TV program "All the butlers" will begin to air soon. You know, it will be Lee Seung Gi's first TV program since "Journey to the West" in 2015, and it is expected that the talented k-pop star will entertain many fans by making an appearance in the program. Are you looking forward to the program? By the way, it's notable that one of Lee Seung Gi's co-stars really likes him and even thinks of the k-pop star as his role model. Yeah, it's BTOB's Yook Sung Jae. According to the producer of "All the butlers", Yook Sung Jae said Lee Seung Gi is his role model and he is now very excited about making an appearance in the program with his role model. Check out what the producer talked about the two handsome stars. Yook Sung Jae really loves Lee Seung Gi. He thinks of Lee Seung Gi as his role model, and he decided to appear in the program without any hesitation because of Lee Seung Gi. We didn't know that Yook Sung Jae...

Q. Do you have anything to say to your fans who came here to congratulate you on being discharged from the army? Lee Seung Gi: Thank them for taking the trouble to come so far even if it's so cold. The moment I've waited for has finally arrived. Q. How did you sleep last night? Lee Seung Gi: I couldn't sleep well last night. Actually, it's not because I was very excited about leaving the army but because I was sad that I had to part from my troop members. Q. What was it like to do your military service in the special forces? Lee Seung Gi: Frankly speaking, I was very surprised and embarrassed when I got assigned to the special forces. But I could overcome my limitations by performing my duties in the special forces, and I feel like I can do anything now. Q. Do you think 2 years have passed by so quickly? Lee Seung Gi: No, 100 days after my enlistment, my army life began to drag. And during last 48 hours, time dragged terribly. Q. Did you expect that ...

Lee Seung Gi has been doing his military service since he joined the army in February 2016. He is in the special forces, and the faithful and brave male k-pop star is doing good. According to people around him, he gets along well with his colleagues, and he's performing his duties well. Do you miss him? Well, Lee Seung Gi, who will be discharged from the army soon recently gave an interview to a military magazine HIM and talked about his future plans. Check out what he said. Q. What was it like to do your military service in the special forces? Lee Seung Gi: As the special forces go on special missions and there are few entertainers who have enlisted in the special forces, I heard that the corps headquarters have grappled to decide what kind of duty I have to do. They said I need to do what the public want me to do, and of course, I began from the bottom of the ladder. Q. What did you gain from your military life? Lee Seung Gi: I've grown up, in a word. I could ...

Korean broadcasting companies have begun competing to cast Lee Seung Gi. The handsome star will be discharged from the army soon, and he's receiving love calls from numerous dramas and TV shows now. No doubt, Lee Seung Gi is one of the most popular young male stars in Korea. He's handsome, smart and polite. And he never puts on airs. In addition, he didn't dodge military service, and he fulfilled his military duty just like ordinary young Korean people do. You know, in Korea, all able-bodied men over 19 are required to serve in the military for 20 months. The constitution clearly states that every Korean citizen has the right, as well as the obligation, to serve in the military without any discrimination. Famous k-pop stars are no exception. However, 20-month-long compulsory military service is an unavoidable source of trouble for Korea's young men since they must suspend their studies in colleges or quit jobs at the peak of their youth. Especially, for k-pop sta...

IU and PSY performed at a military camp for Lee Seung Gi, who is currently serving in the military. On June 30, IU and PSY took part in the 40th-year anniversary special concert for Jeungpyeong 13th Airborne Brigade. Lee Seung Gi is the soldier of Jeungpyeong 13th Airborne Brigade, and the three k-pop stars performed a variety of songs to boost the morale of the troops. Lee Seung Gi has a special bond with both IU and PSY. Lee Seung Gi and IU made a guest appearance in PSY's concert held in 2014, while PSY is the composer of Lee Seung Gi's debut song "Because you're my girl". After singing "Palette", IU congratulated Lee Seung Gi on his promotion, stating "This is the first time I've performed at a military camp for 5-6 years". And Lee Seung Gi said "I'm an entertainer too, but my heart flutters when I see her. It's a blessing to be able to see her". <K-pop Secret Vol.1: 40 Korean Stars’ Real Personalit...

On June 13, Hook Entertainment, home to famous Korean stars such as Lee Seung Gi, Lee Seo Jin and Lee Sun Hee announced that the agency made a contract with Bora, the former member of SISTAR. Check out what the CEO of the agency talked about the contract. I wanted to sign with her, and I made a proposal to her first because I think she has a huge potential. She has cheerful and healthy charm, while she's already proved her competitiveness as a singer while she was active as a member of SISTAR. I think she has a potential as an actress and she has a talent as a TV entertainer too. I'll give full support to her, and we're also planning for her solo album. Please support her. Actually, it was the best choice for Bora to sign with the agency for some reasons. First, Bora wants to be active not only as an actress but also as a singer, and Hook Entertainment is the right agency to give full support to her. You know, Lee Seung Gi belongs to the agency and he's been ...

Although there are about 5 months left until Lee Seung Gi discharged from military service, TV producers in Korea already began to compete to cast him. The handsome star is receiving love calls from various dramas and TV shows, while his agency began to contact with people in the Korean entertainment world. By the way, it's notable that the production crew of "New Journey to the West" is thinking of hiring Lee Seung Gi for season 5 of the program. You know, season 4 of the program will begin to air in June, but it will be Kyuhyun last appearance in the program because he will join the army soon. It's sad thing for his fans and the production crew of "New Journey to the West", but think it. Lee Seung Gi will be coming back after season 4 will end. So, it is expected that Lee Seung Gi will take up the baton and entertain his fans again. Actually, Lee Seung Gi has a great affection for "New Journey to the West" because many staff members and en...

They look so manly in uniform :)

He became a real man!

You know, kpop star Lee Seung Gi joined the army last February and many fans must be missing him. If some of you are  wondering if he is doing well in the army, don't worry about it. He's doing great. He's a good-natured but strong-willed person, so I'm sure everyone in the army likes him. By the way, a photo of Lee Seung Gi was recently embroiled in controversy. In the photo, the young soldier is being baptized. But netizens noticed that he  has a broad forehead and they said t he problem of his hair loss is serious. The photo has been really hot on the web. Lee Seung Gi's agency was enraged by this and asked portal sites for deleting all the posts about Lee Seung Gi's hair loss. I understand Lee Seung Gi's agency because the hair loss thing can harm the young star's image. However, don't you  think that's a little extreme? People have right to talk freely about Lee Seung Gi's photo and nobody can control the public opinion by deletin...

1. Kim Soo Hyun Suzy and Kim Soo Hyun starred in KBS' 'Dream High' in 2011. Do you remember the kiss scene of Go Hyemi and Song Samdong? Yeah, it was really romantic. 2. 2PM's Wooyoung Suzy and Wooyoung made cameo appearance in KBS drama special 'Human Casino' in 2011. Loot at Suzy. Beautiful.. In the drama, the two had a chance to kiss, but t hings got screwed up by an unexpected disrupter. 3. Son Hoyoung Suzy appeared in the music video of Son hoyoung's song 'Pretty but hateful'. In the music video, the two played a parted couple. Suzy is an emotional actress. 4. Lee Jehoon 'Architecture 101' was a fateful movie for Suzy, while Lee Jehoon was her great partner. They filmed a kiss scene but it was excluded from the movie. 5. Cross Gene's Shin In KBS' drama 'Big' aired in 2012, Suzy played a girl who  has an unrequited love for Cross Gene's Shin. People say Shin is ...

In 2015, Lee Seung Gi and Yoona have broken up after dating for a year and 9 months. I think many kpop fans felt sad about it because the two seemed to be a perfect match. Both Lee Seung Gi and Yoona are well known for their good nature and they're alike in personality, while they'd tried hard to protect each other. The official reason for their breakup was their hectic schedules. However, there was another reason why they should break up. As you may know, for Korean men, the military service is mandatory, while Lee Seung Gi also joined the army in February 2016. I've served in the military too and saw so many soldiers who broke up with their girlfriends in the army. From my own personal experience, more than 70% of soldiers break up with their girlfriends after joining the army. As all the Korean young people know about this, some of them part with their girlfriends just before enlistment even though they’re still in love with girlfriends. They think it is a way of...

Lee Seung Gi made a comeback as a singer with his 6th full album on June 10. It is his first album in 2 years and 7 months, while the title track 'And Goodbye' is gaining great popularity on various online music charts. 'And Goodbye' is a rock ballad music that is about love and parting. Honestly, Lee Seung Gi's voice is not that powerful. And his singing technique is not among the highest in the world of kpop. However, he is competitive enough as a singer because he has his own strong point. Do you remember Park Jin Young, the judge of 'Kpop Star', said that a singer's speaking voice and singing voice should be same? He also stated that singers should sing the same way as they talk. Yeah, Lee Seung Gi is the typical example of the singer who sings the same way as he talks. Lee Seung Gi starts singing 'And Goodbye' with his sweet voice, while emotions run wild as the song comes to the climax. Let's see a part of the song's lyr...

Who are they? Dispatch was established in 2011, while it was made up of 11 staff members.(5 writers, 4 photographers, and 2 desk staffs) They are former employees of Korean media outlet Sports Seoul who have taken paparazzi photos of celebrities for years. They insist that they are not a paparazzi, saying they do not sell their photos unlike foreign paparazzis who work on a freelance and sell their photos for the highest price possible. They say they pursue "Paparazzi style journalism" and try to break from unseemly media circus that is just based on rumors. How do they work? When I go to cover various k-pop related events, I meet many Korean journalists. We usually talk about our companies just like ordinary office workers. However, the Dispatch people are so mysterious. They never talk about how they work and how their company makes profits, while they seem to be very proud of what they do. What I've heard about how Dispatch people work is that they get a lot ...

Yuri became 6th Girls' Generation member who has a boyfriend. on April 20, it is revealed that Yuri is dating Hanshin Tiger's baseball player Oh Seung Hwan. The two have been spotted together since last November. Oh Seung hwan, who finished 2014 season, was in Korea during November and December, and the two enjoyed date in various places. "There are not a few kpop female idols who date Korean baseball players. The idols usually come to know the baseball players by visiting a ball park to throw the first ball or appearing on a TV show that reviews baseball games. And or course, they sometimes are introduced by a mutual acquaintance too. Baseball players, who stay in a camp for training, feel a longing toward a date with entertainers, while entertainers also like baseball players because they earn lots of money and understand the nature of celebrities' job. " Girls' Generation Members' Taste in Men 1. Yuri: Taciturn and manly person(Oh Se...

Here's one of the most popular female kpop star, Suzy. Since she appeared on her film 'Architecture 101' in 2012, she has been gaining great popularity as the nation's first love. Actually, people in the entertainment world have mixed opinions about Suzy.  Some(including me) say she is bright as well as pretty. She is cheerful but knows hot to act in the presence of her elders. But others say she has become haughty after making a name for herself, while there have been many rumors regarding her. Her position involves that kind of sacrifice, but it's too much sometimes. Anyway, it seems that many people wonder whom the national star dates. Have you ever been curious about her date? OK, here are some requirements for Suzy's boyfriend. Guess whom Suzy dates. 1. The one who doesn't have double eyelid or has it on one eye It's a matter of personal preference, but many Koreans think some is handsome or pretty if he/she has a double eyelid.(It is b...