K-pop group f(x) has made a splash with their second album “Pink Tape,” not only for their unique songs but also with choreography showcased in their comeback performances. Last week f(x) made several appearances on television music programs and turned heads with a unique performance for their new track “Rum Pum Pum Pum,” which was created by famous choreographer Jillian Meyers. The choreograph...

Hallyu star Jang Keun-suk is launching the ZIKZIN FESTIVAL, a unique expo that revolves entirely around Jang, from Aug. 3 to Aug. 4 in Osaka and Aug. 24 to Aug. 25 in Tokyo. ZIKZIN is a company that Jang launched. In March the singer-actor successfully opened ZIKZIN’s first cafe, ZIKZIN CAFE & DINING, in Tokyo. The festival will include Jang and his project group Team-H’s energetic performance ...

Busker Busker, an indie band that came to fame through Mnet’s audition program “Superstar K,” is planning an official comeback in September with their sophomore full-length album. Busker Busker’s agency, Chungchun Music, announced through its official Facebook page that the band was busy making final touches to their album. To commemorate the release of their new album, the band is also plannin...

Rising star Lee Jong-suk from the popular television drama series “I Hear Your Voice” has posted a warning on his official me2day account, addressing a Facebook account that has been impersonating him. On Sunday he posted, “I don’t have a Facebook account. I have a me2day account because it’s easier. … What are you gaining by impersonating someone like me? I also play different roles in my work ...

Actor and singer Jang Keun-suk’s Weibo account followers have surpassed 10 million as of July 18, according to his agency Tree J company on Monday. Weibo is a Chinese social networking service website, which claims to have approximately 287 million active users. Jang so for has the greatest number of followers on Weibo for a Korean celebrity. Jang first opened his account in August 2011. Recent...

Ken, a member of boy band VIXX, is facing a firestorm of criticism after reports surfaced on Monday that he said he would “slap fans” if they ever left him. The controversial remark by the 21-year-old singer is just one in a string of high-profile blunders by local celebrities, thanks partly to the social networks’ superfast circulation. by Kim Jung-bo, Intern reporter ( jbsk_7465@heraldcorp....

Uhm Ji-won’s agency has announced that the star is in a relationship with architect Oh Young-wook. “The couple were introduced to each other by close friends, and only recently began dating,” the agency said, adding, “Currently, there are no wedding plans but if there are in the future, we will announce them.” Since making a television drama debut with “Golden Wagon” in 2002, Uhm, 35, has acted...

Psy’s seventh full album, which will mark his international debut, is expected to be released in September, his Korean agency YG Entertainment said on Sunday. No further information about the album was revealed, but it was reported that the singer was also planning another large-scale concert in Korea in December. “Psy is currently staying in L.A. and working on his new upcoming album. There is ...

Han Geng, a Chinese pop singer and former member of K-pop group Super Junior, is set to join the cast of “Transformers 4.” Hollywood director Michael Bay posted on his website, “He’s one of Asia’s top stars in the worlds of music, television, and movies and has become one of the most influential entertainers in China.” Bay announced that some of the scenes would be filmed in China, so he would ...

Annual b-boy masters competition spotlights Korea’s growing b-boy culture

Around 700 fans from all over the globe including Japan, China, Turkey, Malaysia and the U.S. gathered together in Yongsan, Seoul, on Wednesday morning to welcome back K-pop star Rain during his military discharge ceremony. “Thank you all for coming,” said Rain. “I will do my best and work hard to show everyone the best side of myself.” With some fans having waited overnight outside the Defense...

Four-member band CNBLUE’s new single “Lady,” which is slated for release in Japan on July 31, has hit No. 1 in the presale album charts. “Lady,” the band’s sixth single in the country, topped Japanese album franchise HMV’s “Korea & Asia” daily presale charts on July 4. The pop band also rose to No. 2 on its weekly charts, raising fans’ expectations for the upcoming release. “Lady” is to be rele...

K-pop group Boyfriend attended the premiere of Japanese romantic comedy “GOGO Ikemen 5” at United Cinemas Toyosu in Tokyo on Saturday. The members of Boyfriend play leading roles in the film. The group landed the roles six months after their Japanese debut with single “Be My Shine” in August 2012. In “GOGO Ikemen 5,” the five “pretty boys” who excel in sports, academics and looks are tired of g...

FT Island vocalist Lee Hong-gi’s nail art book has topped a book-magazine pre-order chart in Japan, Tower Records announced Sunday. “Lee Honggi Nail Book” has remained on top since last week. It also topped the Korean online bookstore Interpark’s weekly bestseller chart last week. The 144-page book includes photos of Lee and his self-done nails with some useful tips on how to apply nail polish a...