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Jang Hyuk Makes Cameo Appearance in Japanese Drama

Actor Jang Hyuk has surprised his fans by making a cameo appearance in the brand new Japanese drama series entitled "My Sassy Girlfriend," a remake of a Korean film by the same title.

Jang appeared in the first episode of the drama series, which was aired on Japan's TBS on April 20, with Tsuyoshi Kusanagi and Lena Tanaka.

Jang took on the role of Korean Hallyu star "Jang Hyuk" who appears in the dreams of Kusanagi and Tanaka. Taking revenge on Kusanagi for attacking his younger brother, he aims a gun at his enemy inside a warehouse located at a construction site.

Jang's management agency SidusHQ said the actor was able to get the role after he appeared as a guest on the "Tsuyoshi Kusanagi 2" talk show on Fuji TV on February 8. The director of the show reportedly added new scenes for Jang that were not included in the original script.

After shooting the episode, Kusanagi, a member of the popular boy band SMAP, said he had fun working with Jang, whom he described as a down-to-earth and thoughtful gentleman who had a great talent for action scenes.

Jang is quickly becoming a star in Japan through the Korean films "Windstruck" and "Whasango" and the drama series "Thank You," which he starred in.

Lee Jiah to Make Guest Appearance on NHK Talk Show

Actress Lee Jiah, who starred in the history drama series "The Story of the First King's Four Gods," will make a guest appearance on a talk show about popular Asian dramas at the Osaka studio of Japan's NHK TV.

Lee's management agency BOF recently said that she will appear as a guest in the May special edition of the talk in front of 500 audience members. The talk show will introduce the historical drama series and the actress will get the chance to answer questions asked by the audience members.

An NHK official said "The Story of the First King's Four Gods," which began airing on NHK from April 5 has been dubbed "Winter Sonata 2" for its high viewer ratings. The official added that Lee's outstanding performance in the drama series is quickly making her a star in Japan as well.

Lee is currently shooting a brand new drama series on MBC TV entitled "Beethoven Virus" with actor Kim Myung-min.

Kang Ta Starts Military Service

Former H.O.T. member Kang Ta began his 24-month mandatory military service Tuesday. When he arrived at the training camp in northern Gyeonggi Province, Kang was accompanied by ex-H.O.T. member Shin Hye-sung and close friend Lee Ji-hoon.

Sporting the short military hairstyle, Kang Ta appeared to be relaxed and eager to start his service. He said that he slept well and his fellow H.O.T. member Moon Hee-jun, who finished his military duty just a few months ago, advised him to just follow orders and everything will be alright.

Now that Kang Ta has left for the military, only Tony Ahn and Lee Jae-won out of five H.O.T. members need to fulfill their military. Before starting his military service, Kang Ta held his last performances last Saturday and Sunday to reassure his fans that he will return as a stronger and better man.

Turtle Man Dies of Heart Attack

Rapper Turtle Man (real name Im Seong-hoon) of pop trio Turtles (Geobugi) died of a heart attack early Wednesday morning. He was found by his manager, who came to check up on him when he didn't answer his phone. Turtle Man's management agency announced that he apparently passed away in his sleep around 2 o'clock in the morning.

Turtle Man had collapsed in April 2005 after complaining of chest pains and difficulty in breathing. He was rushed to a hospital and underwent an emergency heart surgery. He was released after a month-long stay in the hospital, but had to receive another surgery in October 2005.

Nonetheless, the group Geobugi came back in 2006 with their fourth album "Buy a Turtle" and earned wide recognition with their hit "Airplane." Geobugi's other hits include "Bingo" and "Four Seasons." Turtle Man's funeral will take place on Friday and his remains will be rested in the same place where the remains of actresses Lee Eun-joo and Jung Da-bin are kept.

Fly To The Sky Returns

[Fly To The Sky Returns ] Dec 12, 2007, 06:07:53 AM

After more than a year of pursuing solo work, duo Fly to the Sky has reunited once again for their 7th album, titled "No Limitations". Since the release of their 6th album �Transition� in January of 2006, Hwan Hee and Brian have pursued solo work in music and TV.

The group will perform their new single "My Angel" on KBS TV�s "Yoon Do-hyun�s Love Letter" tonight. They will then make their rounds on local TV music shows to promote the new album. "No Limitations" will be released on July 4th, available on online music sites 3 days prior.

Credits ~ KBS World + Kpopper.com + noV@Kpop Kingdom

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Kim Jong-gook 4th album is a hit even without himself

Despite the fact that Kim Jong-gook cannot appear on broadcast shows due to military service, his new album is gaining great response in both on- and off-line music markets. Kim's management agency said, "Without the singer himself performing the new songs on air, more than 10 thousand copies of the new album are being sold daily." Kim Jong-gook's 4th album was predicted to be a hit when pre-orders for 10 thousand copies rushed in for the day of the release.

Since the music video for the new album's title song "Letter" was revealed recently, the sales of the album skyrocketed to the top of local music charts.

Bi purchases old house for his father

It has been announced that Bi will purchase a house for his father in the Samsung district (삼성동) of Seoul at a sheriff's sale.

Yesterday, at Seoul district court, Bi successfully bid on a detatched house that was for sale because the couple who owned feel behind in their taxes. The winning bid was 3,100,000,000 won ($3.3million US).

The house was selected because it will protect his privacy and provide a quiet environment. Bi's father was highly pleased, and felt the house will provide a good home environment.

source:YTN star

Kim Tae Hyung plans to widen his Solo Career

Kim Tae Hyung [a former leader member of click-b and Jnc]
Plans to widen his solo career not only as a singer but also as an actor.
After breaking up with his group, (JnC) because of misunderstanding between their Company Manager he said that �they�re taking our earnings� and leaved the band because of that other members Woo YunSuk and Oh JongHyuk think that his action is �Betrayal� which made them enemies. They now begin their Solo careers in life.

News/by: a Korean friend