Korean Kimchi Gossips 2012/07/31

Ryu Hwayoung,"Facts without any truth".

Ex T-ara's member Ryu Hwayoung updated her Twitter with a quick sentence after the official statement of Hwayoung leaving T-ara has been released at 1pm KST.

She tweeted,"....facts without truth".

Fans were speculating that the tweet is related to her current situation,anyway,let's wish Hwayoung all the best in her future career,we are confident that she will continue to shine on stage,hwaiting!

Song Ji Hyo endorses Bobbi Brown!

"Running Man" female member Song Ji Hyo was chosen as the spokeperson of cosmetics brand "Bobbi Brown".

Representative of Bobbi Brown mentioned,"Song Ji Hyo who is active in variety shows,drama and movie has healthy image and charisma that can present the beauty of Bobbi Brown products,that's the reason why she was selected as the model of the well-known brand".

The photo above is the first ever promotional poster of Ji Hyo for Bobbi Brown,like a goddess right?

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Andy attended Dexter Young’s wedding banquet

Connie Chan Po-Chu’s son Dexter Young Tin-King and Ng Man San held their wedding banquet in Hong Kong on 29 July 2012, although both of them had registered their marriage in May this year but did not get the chance to have a banquet to celebrate with their relative and friends.

Many of Connie’s showbiz friends which includes Andy Lau, Eric Tsang, Stephen C.W. Chan, Lin Jiasheng, Michael Miu, Jaime Chik Mei Chun, Wayne Lai, Carlo Ng Ka Lok, Timmy Hung Tin Ming, Pierre Ngo Ka Nin, Steven Ma, Michael Tao and many others were present to send their congratulations.

Upon arrival, Andy saw the media as he clapped his hands, expressing that he did not wished to be interviewed.

Source: Ming Pao, Apple Daily News, ent.QQ.com, et.21cn.com

Niki Chow shoots the HK version of 'Sergeant Tabloid' Ending

Niki Chow, Macy Chan and Evergreen Mak were in Sham Shui Po's busy street shooting for an alternative ending for TVB series Sergeant Tabloid. This version of the ending picks up from the gun fight, but involves guest stars Macy Chan and Evergreen Mak instead. Macy and Evergreen play a married couple, who are drug dealers and starts a gun fight with the police. Because the series had previously been released in Malaysia and overseas, TVB had to put in another HK$500k into shooting the ending for the HK version and come up with a new plot. Dressed in a winter policewoman uniform, Niki was soaked in sweat, she laughed: "I never had to redo a scene after 6 months before, luckily I can still fit into the costume."

First time playing a pregnant thief, Macy said it felt like she's really pregnant. As for the recent scandals involving TVB Siu Sangs and Mainland actresses, she expressed she's not afraid boyfriend Eric Suen would cheat on her: "If he dares to, then he'll die miserably! I cannot tolerate it nor will I even consider getting back together!"

Hwayoung to leave T-ara

Hwayoung left K-pop T-ara as of Monday, the group’s agency Core Contents Media has announced.
According to a statement released Monday, the contract with the 19-year-old member has been nullified, without any strings attached.
The news comes amid alleged conflict between Hwayoung and the rest of the group. The seven others have reportedly bullied the 19-year-old and recently left cryptic tweets that the public interpreted as infighting.
However, Kim Kwang-soo, CEO of the agency, denied the widespread rumors and said that the company has made the decision for better teamwork.
“Hwayoung is a talented young rapper with enormous potential. I hope she will continue to pursue a career as a musician.” he added.
The trouble began when the group held the concert “T-ara Jewelry Box” in Japan on July 25 and 26. Hwayoung, who injured her leg before the shows, was not able to perform except for the recent track “Day by Day.” Other band members started to post tweets that stirred up talk of infighting. Hyomin tweeted, “Everyone has a different level of determination and will to do something.”
T-ara debuted in 2009 and have gained popularity worldwide. They also made a successful Japanese debut last September with a local-language rendition of hit single “Bo Peep Bo Peep.” The group followed up with additional releases, “YAYAYA” in November and “Roly Poly” in February which were also taken from their Korean discography.
Korea Times

Lee Min-ho is newest endorser of Philippine clothing brand Bench

MANILA, Philippines - The Korean Wave continues to make its presence felt in the Philippines.
Popular Korean actor Lee Min-ho has been signed up as the newest endorser of Philippine clothing brand Bench.
"Happy to introduce another Korean Superstar to our @benchtm family! Let's all welcome @ActorLeeMinHo!!!! #LeeMinHo4Bench," according to a tweet by Bench.
Lee Min-ho is the third Korean celebrity to endorse Bench. Last March, Bench announced that it enlisted Super Junior members Siwon and Donghae as Bench endorsers.
Lee Min-ho is one of the most popular stars in Korea. He is best known for his role as Gun Jun-pyo in the hit Korean drama "Boys Over Flowers," an adaptation of the Japanese drama "Hana Yori Dango."
"This face you've seen and loved in Korean Novelas is the latest addition to our @benchtm family! Let's all give a warm welcome to @ActorLeeMinHo!!!" posted Bench on Facebook.
He found stardom after appearing in the drama, where he played one of the lead roles. This opened the door for Lee Min-ho to become endorsers of different brands in Korea.
"Boys Over Flowers" won Lee Min-ho the best new actor in the 45th Baeksang Arts Awards and in the KBS Drama Awards in 2009.
This allowed him to play leading roles in succeeding dramas and solidify his popularity not only in Korea but in other Asian countries as well.

In 2010, he starred in the drama "Personal Taste" followed by "City Hunter" in 2011.

He won the excellence award in the MBC Drama Awards 2010. He bagged the best actor and hallyu star awards for "City Hunter" in the Korea Drama Festival Awards in 2011.

He is set to star in the new drama "Faith," which will start airing in Korea in August.