Choi Siwon

                                     

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This is a Korean name; the family name is "Choi".

Choi Siwon
Choi Siwon performing for Super Junior.
Background information
Birth name	Choi Si-won
Born	February 10, 1987 (1987-02-10) (age 24) Seoul, South Korea
Genres	Pop, dance, R&B
Occupations	Singer, dancer, actor, model
Instruments	drums, piano
Years active	2005–present
Labels	SM Entertainment
Associated acts	SM Town, Super Junior, Super Junior-M
Website	www.choisiwon.com

Choi Siwon
Hangul	최시원
Hanja	崔始源
Revised Romanization	Choe Si-won
McCune–Reischauer	Ch'oe Siwŏn

Choi Si-won (born February 10, 1987^[1]), sometimes mononymously credited as Siwon, is a Korean pop singer and actor. He is a member of super boy band Super Junior and its subgroup, Super Junior-M. Siwon lived for the past 3 years with his fiancee Samantha Avaro, young french pretty girl aged 22 years. Siwon is best known for his role in the 2006 Hong Kong historical action film A Battle of Wits as young Prince Liang Shi, as well as the lead male in the Korean drama Oh My Lady! opposite actress Chae Rim. Siwon can speak Korean, basic Mandarin, and very little Cantonese (Shown in his Hong Kong interview), as well as a little Japanese. He is also one of the first four Korean artists to be on Chinese postage stamps.^[2]

Jang Na-ra

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Jang Nara
Born	March 18, 1981 (1981-03-18) (age 30)
Origin	Seoul, South Korea
Genres	Pop
Occupations	Singer, Actress
Labels	Pure Entertainment
Associated acts	SM Entertainment
Website	Official Website

Jang Na-ra
Hangul	장나라
Hanja	張娜拉[1][2]
Revised Romanization	Jang Nara
McCune–Reischauer	Chang Nara

Jang Na-ra (Korean: 장나라, born March 18, 1981) is a South Korean singer and actress. She also sings in Chinese, and is known in China by her transliterated Chinese name (simplified Chinese: 张娜拉; traditional Chinese: 張娜拉; pinyin: Zhāng Nàlā).

Early life

As a child, Jang spent most of her childhood in her birthplace, Seoul, but appeared with her father in a play, Les Misérables, in her primary school days, thus sparking her interest to become an actress. Jang also went on to become an advertisement model for some television advertisements in her high school days before entering into the Department of Theater, the Faculty of Fine Arts at Chungang University in March 2000.

Heo Yi Jae

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This is a Korean name; the family name is "Heo".

Eugene Kim

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Eugene Kim
Birth name	Kim Yoo-Jin
Also known as	Eugene, Yoo Jin
Born	March 3, 1981 (1981-03-03) (age 30)
Origin	Seoul, South Korea Guam
Genres	K-pop
Occupations	Singer, Actress
Years active	1999–present
Labels	PFull Entertainment SM Entertainment
Website	eugene.pfull.com

Birth name
Hangul	김유진
Hanja	金楢真
Revised Romanization	Gim Yu-jin
McCune–Reischauer	Kim Yu-chin

Kim Yoo-jin (Korean: 김유진, born March 3, 1981), professionally known in English as Eugene, is a singer, actress, and performer. She was a former member of a Korean female idol group called SES, popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s. She has released two solo albums and has gone on to star in dramas and movies and work as an MC in various shows and programs.

Lee Joon

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Lee Joon
Birth name	Lee Chang Sun (이창선)
Born	February 7, 1988 (1988-02-07) (age 23) South Korea
Occupations	Singer, actor
Years active	2009–present
Labels	J.Tune Entertainment
Associated acts	MBLAQ
Website	Official Site

Lee Chang Sun (born February 7, 1988) is known by the stage name of Lee Joon (in Hangul 이준).^[1] He is currently a singer signed to J.Tune Entertainment, where he is one of the five members of Korean boy band MBLAQ, currently active in South Korea.

History

Joon is a member of the Korean group MBLAQ. He was an actor for CFs before he joined the group. He had a small role in the Korean sitcom That person is coming. In 2009 Joon also appeared in Ninja Assassin as a teenage Raizo. He then became a part of the boy band MBLAQ.
After MBLAQ's debut in 2009 Joon was cast as a permanent cast member of a few television shows, including Star Golden Bell Season 2 and Oh! My School (100 Points out of 100). On February 26, 2010, it was announced that Joon and 7 musicians from 2PM, 2AM and CN Blue would be MCs for Mnet M!Countdown.^[2]
In 2010, he has been cast in two dramas, titled "Jungle Fish 2", in which he will play opposite JiYeon from T-ara,^[3] and also Stay-at home-mom Kim Kwang Ja a.k.a Housewife Kim Kwang Ja's third activity which aired on the 22nd of September 2010

G.NA

                           

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G.NA
Birth name	최지나 (Choi Ji-Na)
Born	September 13, 1987 (1987-09-13) (age 23) Edmonton, Alberta. Raised in Surrey, British Columbia
Genres	K-pop, R&B
Occupations	Singer
Years active	2010 (2010)–present
Labels	Cube Entertainment
Associated acts	오소녀 (Five Girls)
Website	playgna.com

Gina Choi (Hangul: 최지나), better known by her stage name G.NA, is a Canadian-born South Korean singer under Cube Entertainment, born on September 13, 1987. She released her first mini-album, Draw G's First Breath, on July 14, 2010.^[1] She graduated from Fraser Heights Secondary School.

History

Pre-debut

G.NA was originally set to debut as the leader of girl group Five Girls (오소녀) under Good Entertainment, along with Wonder Girls’ Yubin, After School’s UEE, Secret’s Hyosung and former T-ara member and actress Yang Jiwon.^[2] However, the group disbanded shortly before their scheduled debut in 2007 due to Good Entertainment's financial troubles and the members left to separate companies. When pictures were released regarding the singer, G.NA was involved in a lot of public scrutiny involving her breast size. She claimed to never have gotten plastic surgery and that she is a natural D-cup.
It is also known that during her trainee days under Cube Entertainment, she was featured in 2PM's "10 Out of 10 Points" debut music video.^[3] and was Hyuna's backup dancer in her solo song "Change".

 

2010 : Debut and "Draw G's First Breath"

G.NA released her digital duet song "애인이 생기면 하고 싶은 일 (Things I Want to Do When I Have a Lover)" together with Rain on July 5, 2010,^[4] solidifying her break into the industry.^[5]
G.NA's debut album 'Draw G's First Breath' was one of the most-anticipated female solo acts, and as such,

Song Jina

Song (Korean name)

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Song
Hangul	송
Hanja	宋, 松, 訟
Revised Romanization	Song
McCune–Reischauer	Song

 
Song is one of the well-known Korean surnames.
Song, using Chinese character is written in two different ways: 宋 and 松.
The rare Song, 松, the origin and its progenitor are unknown. According to the 1975 Census, this Song ranked 248 out of reported 249 surnames in Korea. In 1985, 29 families were reported existing, and it ranked 213 out of the 274 names. 3 Branches from the 松 root are considered major: Kim-Hae 김해(金海), Shin-Pyung 신평(新平), and Yong-Sung 용성(龍城). Hwasun song clan's original surname is Song Ben(松本), later change to surname Song(松). Song Yang(松讓) is korea native people in ad 100~200 age. unknown a Song Yang(松讓)'s offspring
For the other majorly known and generally used Song, 宋, a naturalized-Korean citizen named Song Joo-Eun 송주은(宋柱殷) from China's Tang Dynasty became the progenitor of the people bearing his surname. The reason for Song's naturalization to Korean citizenship is unknown, but he was a highly ranked court official during Korea's Silla Dynasty.
The more common Song (宋) genealogy shows that 172 branches of families derived from its originator, although many are believed extinct. The three direct grandsons (Yoo-Ik 유익(惟翊), Chun-Ik 천익(天翊), and Mun-Ik 문익(文翊))of Song Joo-Eun are considered as the fathers of the three major branches of the Song family, and the three branches (Yeosan 여산(礪山), Eunjin 은진(恩津), and Jincheon 진천(鎭川)) occupy 90% of the Song (宋)name. The remaining branches (Yuhn-An 연안(延安)· Ya-Sung 야성(冶城)· Chung-Ju 청주(淸州)· Nam-Yang 남양(南陽)· Bok-Heung 복흥(福興)) are also believed to have derived from the three major Song branches, therefore, all Songs(宋) are the descendants of Song Joo-Eun, and prohibited from intermarriage by custom.

Korean Girl Jeon Hye Bin sexy actress in drama Yaksha

Dec 1, 2010 Author: admin | Filed under: Jeon Hye Bin

Jun Hye Bin (or Jeon Hye Bin) is Korean actress and singer. Too bad for her as she is not so popular like another Korean Actress although she is quite beautiful and talented enough.
As a singer, her hits single “2AM” was frequently performed. Her new Korean drama can be watched on The Man Who Can’t Get Married, and Yaksha.
Some fans may criticized Jun Hye Bin for her sexy outfits while performing and dancing. Jun always came under heavy criticism for being overtly sexual in performances, and moved onto a second single “Bin-Go”, which showed a cuter, less sexual image.
Jun Hye Bin Profile :
Profile
Name: 전혜빈 / Jun Hye Bin (Jeon Hye Bin)
Also known as: BIN
Profession: Actress, singer and model
Birthdate: 1983-Sep-27
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Star sign: Libra
Blood type: B
Height: 165cm
Weight: 43kg
Talent Agency: SM Entertainment
Jun Hye Bin Photos :

Park Hee Bon

Information

Before debuting with M.I.L.K., Jae Young appeared in Fly to the Sky's music video "Day by Day" as a blind girl.
In M.I.L.K., despite looking the youngest, Jae Young was the oldest and thus the leader of the group. She was also one of the rappers, along with Yumi, and wrote some of the raps to their songs. Jae Young's singing voice was the most childish out of the group, and as a result, some listeners disliked her voice. However, she was able to win over the hearts of her fans with her funny personality.
After the disbanding of the group, Jae Young took on the stage name of Hee Bon. She has done a variety of work such as DJing the radio show "Youngstreet" with Kim Hee Chul and did act in the sitcom "Rainbow Romance".

 

 

 

 

 

Park Hee Bon

Profile

• Name: 박희본 / Park Hee Bon (Bak Heoi Bon)
• Real name: 박재영 / Park Jae Young (Bak Jae Yeong)
• Profession: Singer and Actress
• Birthdate: 1983-May-11
• Birthplace: South Korea
• Height: 160cm
• Weight: 43kg
• Star sign: Taurus
• Blood type: O
• Talent agency: SM Entertainment

TV Series

• Billie Jean, Look at Me (MBC, 2006)
• Vacation (2006)
• Rainbow Romance (MBC, 2005)
• Banjun Drama (SBS, 2005)

Trivia

• Education: Monkdong High School, Sejong University

        

Korean singer Gu Ha Ra, a member of Kara

                            

Kara (band)

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Kara
Background information
Origin	South Korea
Genres	Pop, R&B, dance
Years active	2007 (2007)–present
Labels	DSP Media (Korea) Universal Sigma (Japan)
Website	kara.dspenter.com universal-music.co.jp/kara/index.html
Members
Park Gyuri Han Seung-yeon Goo Ha-ra Jung Nicole Kang Jiyoung
Past members
Kim Sunghee

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Kara (카라, often stylized as KARA) is a girl group from South Korea signed with DSP Media (DSP). The band name Kara comes from the Greek Word "chara" (χαρά, lit. "joy"), which the group interpreted to mean "sweet melody".^[1]
Kara started as a four-member group and debuted with their first album The First Blooming in 2007. In 2008, Kim Sunghee departed the group due to parental pressure, and two members were brought in; as such, the group consists of five members: Park Gyuri, Han Seung-yeon, Goo Hara, Nicole Jung and Kang Jiyoung. The five-member band achieved their first number one song with "Honey".^[2]
The group has released two full-length albums — The First Blooming and Revolution — along with various EPs. Kara has won various awards, including the Best Dance Award at the M.net Asian Music Awards and Best Female Singer at the 16th Korean Entertainment Arts Awards.
The group eventually made their debut in Japan on 2010. By the end of that year, Kara was dubbed as Japan's #1 Rookie Artist of 2010 by Oricon and also received the New Artist Of The Year Award (International) from the Japan Gold Disc Awards. The group also released their first Japanese album, Girl's Talk which was eventually certified as Platinum by the RIAJ. By February 2011, Kara's "Jumping" and "Mister" singles have received Platinum and double Platinum certificates respectively from RIAJ. In March, Kara was hailed as the first foreign female artist to top Oricon’s Composite DVD Chart ^[2] and the first foreign artist to top the said chart for 2 consecutive weeks.^[2]

Hyuna

                  

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Hyuna
Hyuna
Background information
Birth name	김현아 (Kim Hyun Ah)
Also known as	Hyuna (현아)
Born	June 6, 1992 (1992-06-06) (age 18)
Origin	South Korea
Genres	Pop, dance
Occupations	Singer, dancer, rapper
Instruments	Vocals Rapper
Years active	2007 (2007)–present
Labels	Cube Entertainment (2008–present) JYP Entertainment (2007)
Associated acts	Wonder Girls (2007) 4minute (2009–present) 4Tomorrow (2009)

Hyuna
Hangul	김현아
Hanja	金泫雅
Revised Romanization	Gim Hyeon-a
McCune–Reischauer	Kim Hyŏna

Hyuna (born Kim Hyun Ah; June 6, 1992) is a South Korean dance-pop singer. She is a member of the girl group 4minute and former member of Wonder Girls.

Biography

Kim Hyuna was born on June 6, 1992 in Seoul, South Korea. She attended Choong Chun Middle School and Korea High School of Music and Arts and currently attends Konkuk University majoring in art culture. She has a tattoo on her left shoulder that says "My mother is the heart, that keeps me alive". [1]

Han Hyo-joo

This is a Korean name; the family name is "Han".

Han Hyo-joo
Han Hyo-joo at the Red Pepper Launch Party in May 2007.
Born	February 22, 1987 (1987-02-22) (age 24) Cheongju, Chungbuk, South Korea
Occupation	Actress, model
Years active	2005–present
Agent	BH Entertainment

Korean name
Hangul	한효주
Hanja	韓孝珠
Revised Romanization	Han Hyoju
McCune–Reischauer	Han Hyo-ju

Han Hyo-joo (Korean: 한효주, born February 22, 1987) is a South Korean actress and model. She made her debut in the sitcom Nonstop 5.^[1]

 

Career

Han was first discovered at a teenage beauty pageant in 2003. She joined the ranks as a prominent Pan-Asian star due to the rising popularity of Spring Waltz (the fourth and final installment of Yoon Suk-ho's season drama series, following Autumn in My Heart, Winter Sonata and Summer Scent) in other Asian countries, including Indonesia, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, Philippines.
The film called Ad-lib Night (a subtle drama by Lee Yoon-ki) follows a young single woman who rediscovers herself through an eerie overnight encounter with strangers. The film, in which she has the starring role, premiered in November 2006. She was then chosen for the title role in a daily soap opera called 하늘만큼 땅만큼 ("Like the Heavens, Like the Land), on KBS in January 2007.

Jun Ji-hyun, Gianna Jun

Gianna Jun won’t be running away with Rain.

But Lee Na-Young might.

Dramabeans 6/4/2010 — As soon as Rain confirmed his drama comeback in Runaway (the next project from Chuno’s writer-director team), speculation arose about who would be cast as his leading lady, and Jeon Ji-hyun’s name rose to the top of lists as a likely prospect. However, a source with her management company, Sidus HQ, has now stated that Jeon has declined the offer.
Now Lee Na-young’s name is being discussed as a top possibility, which was confirmed by her management, BOF, who stated on June 3 that although no decision has been made, they are looking favorably at the prospect….
(sourced from: DongA)

Korea Sexy Actress: Jeon Ji Hyun

Jeon Ji Hyun is back -- in more ways than one!  Not only has the beautiful actress announced her return to the big screen with the upcoming caper film "Thieves", she is also promoting the new GUESS Jeans campaign, titled "GUESS is Back!"  Personally, we weren't aware that GUESS ever went away.  But in any case, apparently the clothing company is back, this time with a whole new line of denim shorts, jeans, and even... overalls!  The actress, known throughout Korea for her leggy, shapely physique, shot the pictorial on Shineville Luxury Resort on Jeju Island.  And in case you were wondering about the overalls -- they are also so back!  GUESS has reported that inquiries about her overalls have gone through the roof, making them the company's latest hot item!  Who would have thought?  Then again, if anyone can sell a pair of jeans, it's got to be Jeon Ji Hyun!

Lee Jung Hwa, Kim Jung-hwa

 

This is a Korean name; the family name is "Kim".

Kim Jung-hwa
Born	September 9, 1983 (1983-09-09) (age 27) Seoul, South Korea
Other names	Jin Jing He (in China), Kimu Jon Fa (in Japan)
Occupation	Actress, model

Korean name
Hangul	김정화
Hanja	金晶和
Revised Romanization	Gim Jeong-hwa
McCune–Reischauer	Kim Chŏnghwa

Kim Jung-hwa (Korean: 김정화, born September 9, 1983) is a South Korean actress and model who debuted in the Lee Seung-Hwan music video, "You To You".^[1] She was discovered by a producer and asked about an interest in acting. She was a model for the agencies Dream Factory and Sidus HQ and at present is modelling for AVA Entertainment.

Han Ye Seul

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This is a Korean name; the family nameHan". is " Han Ye Seul
Born	Kim Ye Seul Yi September 18, 1982 (1982-09-18) (age 28) Los Angeles, California, United States
Other names	Leslie Kim Han Ye Sul
Occupation	Actress, model, singer
Years active	2001–present
Height	1.68 m (5.5 ft)
Korean name
Hangul	한예슬
Hanja	韓藝瑟
Revised Romanization	Han Ye-seul
McCune–Reischauer	Han Yesŭl
Birth name
Hangul	김예슬이
Hanja	金藝瑟兒
Revised Romanization	Gim Yeseuri
McCune–Reischauer	Kim Yesŭri

Han Ye Seul (born September 18, 1982) is a Korean-American actress and model.

Biography

Han's real name is Kim Ye-Seul-Yi, while her English name is Leslie Kim.^[1] She was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, before moving to South Korea to pursue acting/modeling. She attended Cerritos High School and graduated from Cerritos Community College with an AA degree in computer graphics and is fluent in both English and Korean.
Han debuted as a model after winning a super model competition in 2001.^[2] Ye-seul is an all-round artist as she is a singer, actress of dramas and movies. She also has starred in a variety of commercials in Korea

Park Han-byul

 

Park Han Byul and Se7en to marry?

Actress Park Han Byul ‘accidentally’ revealed her thoughts of marriage with singer Se7en!
During the broadcast of MBC “Come to Play”, aired on the 7th, guests Park Han Byul, Yoon Eun Hye, and Yoo In Na talked about marriage.
Park Han Byul, who has been dating Se7en for 10 years already, stated, “I have dated for about 10 years now. So, when my friends talk about dating, I cannot understand them well. On the other hand, I seem to understand the couples who have been married for 30 years when I watch programs that have older guests.”
Hearing this, Jung Ju Ri asked, “Are you going to marry that person (Se7en)?” In response, Park Han Byul stuttered, “Should I?” by asking and agreeing at the same time.
Park Han Byul also revealed a “Roller-coaster Event” that Se7en had done for her, making all the other female guests jealous.

Source: Korean Economics via Naver

 

 

 

This is a Korean name; the family name is "Park".

Park Han-byul

Hyun Bin and Song Hye Kyo announce their break-up

On March 8th, the agencies of actor Hyun Bin and actress Song Hye Kyo officially announced that they had broken up in January.
The two agencies released a joint statement, that reads as follows:

“We would like to inform the public that Hyun Bin and Song Hye Kyo decided to part ways earlier this year.
The two met in 2008 through the drama, ‘The World They Live In‘, and carefully acknowledged their love soon after to the public.
However, due to their busy drama, movie, and overseas schedules, they naturally weren’t able to pay as much attention as the other needed. The excessive amount of attention from those around them was pressuring, as well as the stress they received regarding unfounded rumors detailing their break-up. They did not have the time or freedom to overcome such obstacles, leading to an inevitable gap in their relationship.
Eventually, the two agreed to part ways earlier this year. Hyun Bin and Song Hye Kyo did not release an official statement because they did not want the public’s attention to be taken away from their respective works. Hyun Bin also did not want to bring up such a personal matter while greeting the public for the final time before his enlistment. Such is the reason why we postponed the release of this information until the 8th.

We would like to apologize for not informing you of this information earlier. The two will work to show their best in their own respective positions.”

Combo photo of Hyun Bin (R) and Song Hye-kyo(L). (File photo)

Source: Korean Economic via Nate

Kim Hee-seon (김희선)

Actresses Kim Hee-seon (34) and Lee Min-yeong (35) will start shooting their rerutn drama "Faith" soon.
A spokesperson for "Faith" said, "The script came out recently. It will start shooting at the end of May. It's a drama about the Koryo Dynasty but there are many action scenes so Lee Min-yeong and other stars started training in action schools at the beginning of this month. We had some difficulties in change in acts and such but main characters Kim Hee-seon and Lee Philip didn't have any changes".
This is the first time in 5 years Kim Hee-seong and Lee Min-yeong are returning to home screens through "Faith". Kim Hee-seon went into a long term break after marriage and for baby delivery issues after the 2006 SBS drama "Smile Again". Lee Min-yeong had hidden herself after matters like getting divorced and such after 2006 SBS drama "Love and Ambition". She had appeared every once in a while in commercials and interviews but it's been a while since she appeared on screens.

LEE DA HAE (이다해)

 
Actress Lee Da-hae (Hello Miss, My Girl, Green Rose) will host "2007 Mnet KMMusic Festival Award Ceremony" on November 17th. On the 16th of this month, she filmed MKMF's promotional clip, she sang rock song "I Love Rock & Roll".


 
Biography
Lee Da Hae and her family moved to Sydney, Australia, for five years, and she graduated from Burwood Girls High School before debuting as an actress in Korea. She now lives with her mother in Seoul while her father and brother still reside in Sydney, Australia. Besides acting, Lee Da Hae's other passion is traditional Korean dance. She has performed many times in front of small audiences in Australia.
In 2008, following Yoon Eun Hye’s signing event for Zipel refrigerator, Samsung continues to hold another signing event for those who buy Kimchi Hauzen freezer. She was also later cast in the 2008 hit action drama East of Eden along side Yun Jung Hoon and Song Seung Hun. Not much later Lee went to the emergency room. She had collapsed because her busy schedule along with her excessive workouts at the gym resulted in severe fatigue.^[1][2] But Lee Da Hye had shockingly announced her departure from the drama due to health reasons and decided to leave in Episode 40,^[3] which was aired January 14. Lee's character, Min Hye Rin, will embark for overseas studies in America, effectively marking the exit of Lee Da Hye in a natural manner and was eventually replaced by Hwang Jung Eum.^[4]