This is certainly an ignominious list to be on but I don’t think anything mentioned here are deal breakers. K-ent beat reporters voted on the list of worst (most rude) stars on the press circuit this year in 2022 and there are some surprises. Topping the list with 20 votes is Ma Dong Seok, who didn’t do press for the … Continue reading →
A girl is bound to grow up and C-actress Guan Xiaotong has flirted with a more mature image in the past two years but at this week’s 2022 GQ MOTY Awards (Model of the Year) she really flipped that switch. Chinese viewers have watcher her grow up as one of the most famous child actresses turned still promising teen star … Continue reading →
This is a step in the right direction and I’m so moved by Lee Seung Gi’s raw honesty and next step decision. This week Hook Entertainment paid Lee Seung Gi 5 billion won (almost $4 million USD) for around 20 years of owed profits from his singing career that it withheld from him. Lee Seung Gi confirmed it but explained … Continue reading →
The investigation into Hook Entertainment has uncovered a litany of awful and illegal stuff but the biggest victim appears to be the agency’s top earner singer-actor-MC Lee Seung Gi. He’s been with the agency since his debut 18 years ago so there is strong ties but a few weeks ago his side reportedly requested a full financial accounting of his … Continue reading →
Man, marriage in real life is messy and can be dirty and definitely is between the two people that signed the social contract for better or for worse. But it’s hard not to have bystander commentary and it’s quite one-sided in the case of C-actress Zhang Jia Ni and her husband who was caught going into a hotel with a … Continue reading →
I can taste the salty tears and hear the little Karen-shrieks of outrage from the far right faction of Japan but in this case it’s shooting itself in the own foot. I also need to say that China and South Korea do the exact same thing when their thin patriotic skins are offended so it’s a three Spiderman showdown between … Continue reading →
K-ent is reporting sad news this weekend with the report that veteran actor Yum Dong Hun has passed away from illness at 55 years old. He was more famous for his character acting as frequent K-drama viewers would absolutely recognize him on sight even if not knowing his name in real life. Without such breadth of strong character and supporting … Continue reading →
I think drama and movie successes are just the appetizers for stars to rake in the endorsement deals where the real bucks are made. It makes sense as ultimately entertainment is a commodity and viewers are also customers on the other end. This year in 2023 the male K-actor with the most endorsement deals is Kim Soo Hyun with 15, … Continue reading →
It’s celebration time for K-actress Song Hye Kyo who turned 41 years old last week on her November 22nd birthday. She posted pictures of what seems like a low key but lovely celebration complete with rose, a white character with ribbon frosting, and her beloved Bichon. She’s gearing up for the December 2022 premiere on Netflix of her next drama … Continue reading →
The Bulgari event in August was the first event I saw Zhao Lu Si at after the airing of Love Like the Galaxy and I thought she looked perfectly styled there, elegant and sleek with an updo and a low cut strapless white column gown with a tucked waist. She’s been brand ambassador for some time and last week it … Continue reading →
It’s Thanksgiving weekend here in the US but around the world it’s just the end of the month before the world starts to count down towards the end of the year once December starts. Married couple Son Ye Jin and Hyun Bin were expecting their first child in early December but news broke this weekend that the baby came early … Continue reading →
So I’m following Reborn Rich (The Chaebol’s Youngest Son) on jTBC weekends but it would be remiss not to mention that another cable drama the tvN weekend sageuk Under the Queen’s Umbrella rocketed up the ratings meter earlier and is still hitting new highs. Starring Kim Hye Soo as the titular queen momma protecting and educating her princely sons in … Continue reading →
This isn’t a huge story but does hit home that it’s really hard to be a celebrity and also deal with personal life stuff when you combine it. C-actress Zhang Jia Ni (Jenny Zhang) has been a supporting actress with over 20 dramas on her resume but got super famous after playing a concubine in Story of Yanxi Palace widely … Continue reading →
