SISTAR’s Dasom told a funny episode about fire at their dorm. At a recent press conference in Seoul at the Hyatt Hotel, Dasom revealed, “Members enjoy late snack often, and while eating a late night snack one day, we smelled smoke. However, we thought a fried dumpling was getting cooked, and didn’t care much. However, the smell got worse, and the members started looking for the source of the smell. The smell was coming out from the new oven, and it was found that Soyu turned it on without realizing it.”

She continued, “There was a manual inside the oven, and it was on fire, and as soon as we opened the oven, the smoke filled up the kitchen. Such an unexpected situation showed each members’ character. I panicked and got almost frozen on the spot, and ended up opening the window and yelled ‘Help!’. Soyu, who caused the fire, calmly brought a glass of water and killed the fire.” However, while talking about Bora’s reaction, Bora and Dasom told two different stories. Dasom said, “Bora was so scared and didn’t do anything,” but Bora said, “I was helping putting the fire off with Soyu.” Hyorin’s reaction was the funniest, and it is said that she was excited and started taking photos with her cell phone. Hyorin said, “It wasn’t even a fire. It was a small flame. That was a lot of fun.” 

 Source: StarN News

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Cable channel tvN’s upcoming sitcom, ‘Respond 1997’, unveiled its first still teaser featuring the main cast members. The photo shows rapper Eun Ji Won, singer Seo In Guk, K-pop idols INFINITE’s Hoya and A Pink’s Eunji, all donning their school uniforms with hairstyles or accessories intentionally set up to look like the 1990s fashion trends in Korea.

‘Respond 1997’ is the first project produced by ‘Qualifications of a Man’ PD Shin Won Ho since he transferred over to CJ E&M from KBS. It is about the story of a group of six high school students that are huge fans of the first generation of Korean idol groups in the 1990s, such as Seotaiji, H.O.T, S.E.S. and Sechs Kies. The sitcom will premiere on July 24th.

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'Busan girl' A Pink's Jung Eunji talks about her role as a high school friend with Eun Jiwon who is 15 years older than her. Jung Eunji's latest filming is in tvN's sitcom 'Respond 1997'(tentative title) as the main character who is a high school student in love with the group H.O.T

This sitcom is brought together by KBS 2TV Happy Sunday-Qualifications of a Man's Shin Won Ho PD and 1 Night 2 Days's former main writer Lee Woo Jung. In addition to Jung Eunji, the sitcom features Eun Ji Won and Seo In Gook. Especially the roles of Eun Ji Won and Jung Eunji as same-aged friends which built a great rapport between the two of them. In reality, former Sechs Kies member Eun Ji Won who was H.O.T's rival has sparked interest due to his leading role as a big fan of H.O.T in the show. The part that catches attention is the age difference between Jung Eunji and Eun Ji Won. Eun Ji Won is a 1978'er while Jung Eunji is a 1993'er. That's a huge difference of 15 years. In a latest interview with Newsen, Jung Eunji told about the worries that she had when she had to speak in informal language in the show with her sunbae who is much older than her. She said "I was very nervous as my acting partner was Eun Ji Won subaenim. There was a huge age difference but I just had to treat him as a friend in the show. Honestly, my thoughts were frozen" "Since Eun Ji Won sunbaenim looks young, I had not much worries. But rather I had worries about how I should act infront of sunbaenim " "Luckily I took on the role of a Busan girl. Since my hometown is in Busan, I am confident of my saturi acting. Not even in my dreams have I thought of being able to be a singer and an actress. I am just moving on and holding on to my dreams as a vocal trainer... it's really fascinating" and she laughed. On the other hand, A Pink who swept away the other rookies last year is currently promoting their title track 'Hush' which was released during early-mid May 

 Source: Newsen 

Translated by Darren@A-PINK.NET

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The upcoming drama “Respond 1997,” a member of one of the popular girl groups of the music industry, A Pink’s Jung Eunji will be challenging her first acting experience. Hence, to encourage her, her uncle fans have bought Samgaetang (Chicken soup) for hundred staff members of the set.

On June 10th, A Pink’s uncle fans have visited one of the set taken place in Seoul with lunches to encourage the upcoming drama. The menu for the lunch were hundred servings of Samgaetang along with rice, spicy pork, and soup. They also prepared a dessert menu containing of salad, fruit, juice, and coffee and made a full meal that made A Pink’s Jung Eunji happy.

Jung Eunji had personally helped in distributing food during lunch time and sent her thanks to the staff and actors for working so hard in the hot weather. After the lunch was over, she spent her time with her fans while cleaning up with them together. The first episode of A Pink Jung Eunji’s first drama “Respond 1997” will be aired on July 24th at 11PM KST for 8 weeks every Tuesday.

 Source: Newsshare 
Trans credit: fyeahchorong@tumblr

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After withdrawing from Coed School, Hot Blooded Kangho (real name Park Yongsoo) has transformed into an "Cha Juhyeok the actor."

After leaving Coed School in November of last year, Hot Blooded Kangho reinvented himself with a new name for his acting career. Currently, he's appearing in cable channel jTBC's "Happy Ending." His agency commented, "He changed his name from Hot Blooded Kangho to Cha Juhyeok because he wanted to shed his idol image for his acting career. There are no plans for him to return as a singer in the future." Cha Juhyeok is appearing in "Happy Ending" with Choi Minsoo, Shim Hyejin, Lee Seungyeon, So Yoojin and others. The drama tells about a family drama. 

 Source: Nate 

Translated by: Nathaniel @ Core Clique

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Jun Jin of the ’90s boy band Shinhwa - currently on its Asian tour - will be on plenty of medication when he performs in Guangzhou, China, on June 30.

Despite having had microscopic nerve decompression surgery on a lumbar disc in his back on Tuesday, Shinhwa said that Jun Jin will continue with “The Return” tour, which saw his band tour five cities in Asia to date. Jun Jin has suffered from chronic back pain in the past and although he was in pain, he maintained a professional front by taking part in the group’s reunion tour around Asia, which kicked off on March 24 in Seoul. His condition worsened despite his medication due to the nature of his performing, prompting him to seek medical help and subsequent surgery. The doctor who performed the surgery on Jun Jin said that it was a good thing that the singer was treated before it was too late. “If untreated, it’s possible that the lower half of his body may become paralyzed,” said the surgeon who also suggested that Jun Jin needed rest and physical therapy for the next six weeks. 

 Source: JoongAng Daily

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On the upcoming 30th June episode of jTBC’s Shinhwa Broadcast, the rookie manager for Shinhwa leader Eric shares his grievances and unhappiness in the 3rd part of the ‘God of MT’ special.

During the recording of the episode, the Shinhwa members played a game of dodgeball against their managers, with the prize being a sumptuous dinner menu of Chuncheon specialities like dakgalbi and buckwheat noodles. Before the game however, the managers aired their grievances about the members, resulting in a tense psychological battle between the two teams. In particular, Eric’s usually meek and quiet rookie manager (Kim Bogeun) also shared his unhappiness with Eric, surprising the members in the process. He poured out his grievances about the blunt and curt ways of Eric, who was embarrassed and unable to defend himself. The other members took the opportunity to reproach Eric, passing remarks like “that’s really mean”, “how could you do that?” This episode will be aired on 30 June at 10.55pm (KST). 

 Credits: TV Daily + Absolut Shinhwa

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 Shinhwa's member Jun Jin contract with agency Open World Entertainment comes to an end. Jun Jin's exclusive contract with agency Open World Entertainment officially ended on June 24th.

A Shinhwa official told Star News on the 26th, "Jun Jin's contract with Open World Entertainment has expired. We are currently looking at future options". Jun Jin has decided not considering renegotiating his contract. Open World's President who was recently involved in a scandal is unrelated with the decision. Jun Jin signed a contract with Open World Entertainment back in 2008 and is currently looking for a new agency. Jun Jin has in mind to sign singing and acting combination contract. There are rumors raised of the possibility of Jun Jin signing under Eric's agency TOP Class or Kim Dong Wan and Hye Sung's agency LiveWorks Entertainment. An official from Jun Jin's agency said, "In respect to the agency the future is uncertain. Jun Jin would like to expand his acting career in the future". Meanwhile, Jun Jin received a back (herniated disc) surgery on the 19th, has been released from the hospital and is currently recovering. Jun Jin is expected to attend the next concert part of Shinhwa's Asia Tour "2012 SHINHWA GRAND TOUR THE RETURN" in Guangzhou, China on June 30th at 7:30 PM. 

  Source: Money Today 

Credit: Shinhwa Nation

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 Teen Top’s Niel showed off his beautiful girl pose. On June 22, he wrote on his me2day, “Ho ho ho. I am Miss Niel. (I dressed up like a woman.) It is very awkward. However, please look at me beautifully.”

In the first photo he attached along with the post, Niel’s face can’t be seen well with the veil over his face. However, one can tell that it is him because of his trademark thick lips, which has pink lipstick on it. In the second picture, he is smiling while shyly covering his mouth. Netizens who saw the photos said, “Truly, really cute,” “I was wondering who the person was in the first picture. Then, I saw the lips and knew right then who it was,” and “You are prettier than me.” Meanwhile, Teen Top had their first exclusive concert in Japan from June 19 to June 21. 

  cr : soompi

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