TVXQ’s Xiah, Micky, Hero form new group

Boy band TVXQ members Hero Jaejoong, Micky Yoochun and Xiah Junsu, currently embroiled in a legal battle with major talenthouse SM Entertainment, have formed a separate group through which they will pursue their singing careers.
"Jaejoong, Yoochun and Junsu have formed a new unit and they …

Lee Ji-ah locked in as female lead for “Iris” sequel

Korean actress Lee Ji-ah has joined the main cast of upcoming action TV series "Athena," the sequel to last year's hit blockbuster drama "Iris," according to the show's producer Taewon Entertainment on Thursday.
"Lee will be playing the role of Han Jae-hui, a special agent under …

SM sues TVXQ members for 2.2 bln won

Three members of boy band TVXQ, namely Hero Jaejoong, Micky Yoochun and Xiah Junsu, have been sued a total 2.2 billion won, equivalent to nearly two million dollars, by major talenthouse SM Entertainment.
SM, in charge of discovering and managing the five-member band, had taken legal …

Prosecutors investigating Rain embezzlement accusation

Prosecutors have launched an investigation into accusations of embezzlement made against K-pop sensation Rain, according to officials on Wednesday.
The Seoul Central Prosecutors' Office confirmed the investigation department has started looking into a lawsuit filed last week by a fabric manufacturing company which has charged Rain …

SM takes legal action against TVXQ members

SM Entertainment, the talent powerhouse in charge of discovering and managing boy band TVXQ, has taken legal action against three of the group's members whose exclusive contract with the agency was nullified last year.
"On April 12, we filed an objection against the court's decision ordering …

Gong Yoo makes his comeback with Lim Soo Jung

 
After a two-year hiatus, Gong Yoo is making a comeback with Lim Soo Jung in the movie Finding Kim Jong Wook.
Since Gong Yoo was discharged from the army, he has been flooded with more than thirty love calls for parts in TV series and movies. …

Lee Young Ae couple spotted in public for the first time

 
Actress Lee Young Ae made her first public appearance with her husband since her marriage.
Lee Young Ae and her husband Mr. Jung were spotted at the 2009-2010 KBL championship game between Ulsan Mobis Phoebus and Jeon Ju KCC at the Jamsil Gymnasium on April 11. …

U-Know to appear in another singer’s music video for the first time

 
It has been confirmed that U-Know, a member of TVXQ, will team up with Park Soo Jin from the group Sugar.
U-Know and Park Soo Jin are featured in the “Good-bye, My Love” music video by the up-and-coming R&B group J. Rich.

YG Entertainment records biggest profit in history

YG Entertainment (YG) — considered one of the top three talent agencies in Korea alongside SM and JYP Entertainment — saw its most successful business year to date last year, recording the biggest profit the company has ever seen.
According to the annual audit report YG …

Super Junior successfully wrap up Asia tour in Philippines

Korean idol group Super Junior held a concert in the Philippines over the weekend, wrapping up their nine-month long second tour in Asia, according to their agency on Monday.
SM Entertainment explained in a press release that the group performed a total of 36 songs including …