'Lost' Star Found on Front Page of U.S. Paper

Korean actress Kim Yun-jin, star of the U.S. television series "Lost", has graced the front page of USA Today.

Friday's issue of the nationwide daily featured a photo of Kim on page one alongside a special report on the upcoming fourth season of the hit show.

In the ABC adventure-drama, Kim plays Sun, the pregnant wife of Jin played by Korean-American Daniel Dae Kim.

The new season kicks off on Jan. 31. While 16 episodes were planned for the season, that number was halved due to a Hollywood writers' strike. The eight episodes were shot before the strike began.

"The shorter season is disappointing, but the eight episodes are really great," Kim told the newspaper. If the strike ends by mid-February another five or six episodes may be shot for season four.

source: Chosun Ilbo

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Lee Dong-gun to Debut as Singer in Japan

Actor Lee Dong-gun of the “Lovers in Paris” fame is making his debut as singer in Japan. Lee has recently signed a contract with Japan’s largest record label Sony and started preparing for his first album release in Japan.

Lee’s album project has been kept under wraps. All the details about the record, like the album concept and the genre of songs, are to remain secret until the market release date, which is also kept secret.

This is not Lee’s first venture into the music industry. During his high school years, he debuted with a song “May My Wish Reach Heaven” in 1998 and enjoyed immense popularity as a teen singer. He gave up singing after he turned to acting in 2000, but his singing career seems to be revving up again after 8 years with the album release in Japan.

source: KBS WORLD

Won Bin, returns as men's formal wear model

Won Bin who has been resting after being discharged from the military has marked is return as a model.

Won Bin's agency announced on the 23rd, "Won Bin will start his activities as the model of ZIOZIA, a men's character formal wear brand." ZIOZIA is the brand Won Bin modeled for back from 2001 to 2005 until he entered military service.

Other than being appointed ambassador for UNICEF last year, Won Bin has not been involved in any activities. Starting towards the end of the month, he can be seen at ZIOZIA outlets.

His agency added, "He is currently reviewing many scenarios and hopes to return through a good project soon."

source: Broasia

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Jang Nara to Sing Chinese Olympic Duet

Singer Jang Nara will sing a duet dedicated to this year's Beijing Olympics entitled 'Our Dream' with famous Chinese opera singer Liao Changyong.

Jang's management agency said, "The Chinese singer had earlier expressed his intent to one day sing with Jang, and the occasion came as Korean and Chinese artists alike hope for a successful Olympics."

Jang will record the song in Beijing Thursday and also shoot its music video.

Liao Changyong has previously sung with soprano Jo Sumi.

source: kbs global

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Gong Yoo in army

The Korea Military Academy has released a photo of actor Gong Yoo in the military academy, wearing his uniform.

Gong Yoo, who joins the army on Jan 14, is the latest high profile star who enter the military service.

2008 will see an influx of big names into Korea’s mandatory military service… Shinhwa’s Eric and Kim Dong-wan are approaching the age limit (28) and will have to join the army this year; others like actors Kim Rae-won, Lee Dong-gun and pop star Kangta are probably joining in too.

source: yummycelebrities

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Lee Jun Ki Has His Own Doll

Lee Jun Ki SD doll !

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