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The first half of 2013 was a busy time for celebrities, with incidents happening right and left and couples springing out every other day.Again this year, unfortunately, there was also news of celebrities leaving this world and their loved ones behind. The public and fans had to say goodbye to so many figures just in the first half of this year. The suicide of Jo Sung Min, Choi Jin Sil′s ex-husband, drew tears and sighs from most who heard the news. On January 6, the 40-year-old Jo Sung Min took his own life

From left: Scriptwriter Kwon Oh-kwang, lead actor Kang Tae-yeong, lead actress Lee Min-ji-I and director Moon Byung-gon pose for the camera. Cast members and staff of the award-winning movie "Safe" gathered for a press conference on Friday in Sadang, southwestern Seoul, in celebration o the film's recognition at the 66th Cannes Film Festival. The movie, directed by Moon Byung-gon, won the Palme d'Or, the highest honor in the short film category. By Lee Sun-min Director Moon Byung-gon, fifth from right, lead actress Lee Min-ji-I, fourth from right, lead actor Kang Tae-yeong, third from left, and others pose during the press conference Friday

Sulli said she never feels awkward in scenes where she has to get close with Minho, because Minho takes care of everything. Sulli talked about her views on acting in romances at the press roundtable for SBS’ To the Beautiful You held on August 27 in Yongin.Sulli said, “We’re label mates, but I’m also supposed to be the one liking Kang Tae Jun. I just feel good because whenever the two of us have to get close, Minho oppa (big brother) leads and takes care of me.”“Whenever a scene like that pops up in the script, I feel flushed

A year-old song reached No. 1 on the K-pop Hot 100 Chart on Billboard yesterday. "Cherry Blossom Ending" by Busker Busker, former contestants on Mnet's survival audition program "Super Star K", hit the top of the overseas K-pop chart after it swept the music charts in Korea earlier this week.It was the first time for an already-released song to rank so high on local music charts. Shocked Korean music industry experts analyzed that the phenomenon occurred because the song contains seasonal content

We’re sad to report that actor Kang Tae Gi (age 63) has passed away on March 12 at 4:30pm (KST). On March 12, Incheon Seobu Police Station stated, “Kang Tae Gi was found at his residence by his younger sister and she alerted the police on March 12 at 4:30pm.” The report stated that the actor was found in his small bedroom. There was a small soju bottle that was half empty nearby. Kang Tae Gi made his debut in 1970 with musical “Equus” and continued to be involved in theater for 40 more years

Ongoing SBS drama "That Winter, the Wind Blows" played a new sound track yesterday, a version sung by Taeyeon of girl group Girls' Generation. The new soundtrack "And One", inserted in the ninth episode, will provide more melancholy and heartaching tones to the drama starring Song Hye-kyo and Jo In-Seong. Song plays an orphaned heiress who lost sights due to brain tumor and seeks comfort from a man who claims to be her brother (played by Jo). Jo, recently discharged from his military duty, plays a gang member who approaches the rich heiress for money but falls in love with her

The stage at Uniqlo-Ax waits to be filled with winners of the 10th Korean Music Awards. Korea's musicians both great and small were honored for their achievements in 2012 at the 10th Korean Music Awards (KMAs). Held on Thursday, February 28 at Uniqlo-Ax, the ceremony presented 25 awards to musicians in genres ranging from K-pop and hip-hop to rock and jazz. The awards honored everyone from K-pop fixtures such as Psy and f(x) to lesser-known indie successes like 404 and Glen Check. "Since they launched in 2004 I've used the KMAs to find gems among music I wouldn't usually listen to", says Anna Lindgren Lee, "and in later years, finally getting me to listen to albums I've picked up but have had yet to unwrap"

The cast and production staff promote "The Days", a musical with songs inspired by works of legendary Korean folk singer Kim Kwang-seok, at a press conference at Daehagno's Musical Center on Feb. 14.NEWSIS Although legendary Korean folk singer Kim Kwang-seok ended his own life in 1996, his songs have ingrained themselves into the fabric of the culture. His clear, sorrowful vocals can move even non-Koreans to tears. For Koreans, who understand not only the lyrics but also the era, his music transports them back to the 1980s and '90s, a time of great change for the country

Korean Music Awards, fx, Psy, G-Dragon, Lena Park, Jay Park, Busker Busker, Naul Korea's '10th Korean Music Awards' Winners Revealed! The 'Korean Music Awards' is a ceremony that started in 2004 and recognizes artists from the past year. The winners are determined by judges that include producers, critics and other professionals. Psy won 2 awards including "Musician of the Year" and "Song of the Year."  Singers Jay Park, Lena Park and Busker Busker also won the 'Netizen Award', which was chosen by fans through online polls

G-Dragon, f(x), Psy, Jay Park, and more were winners at the 10th Korea Music Awards! The ‘Korean Music Awards’ was first held in 2004 and it acknowledges the achievements made by music artists in the past year. The winners are decided by a panel of judges consisting of music critics, music radio PDs, and other professionals within the industry. The awards were divided into 18 different categories of “Album of the Year”, “Best Modern Rock Album”, “Best Modern Rock Song”, “Best Pop Album”, “Best Pop Song”, “Netizen’s Choice Music Group of the Year”, “Song of the Year”, “Musician of the Year”, “Best Dance Electronic Song”, “Best Rap/Hip Hop Song”, “Best R&B/Soul Song”, “Best R&B/Soul Album”, “Best Rock Song”, “Best Rock Album”, “Best Jazz Crossover Performance”, “Rookie of the Year”, “Achievement Award”, and “Popular Music Judge Special Award”