Because of the K-POP craze, Korean government decided to make a 'K-POP photo Calendar'. They are distributed to about 170 embassies.
The calendars made by the government have included the introduction of Korea traditional musical instruments in order to introduce the wide variety of Korean traditions. Inside the calendars, a total of 12 groups of Korean singers are also introduced, namely Super Junior, f(x),Big Bang, Wonder Girls, 2PM, MissA, Kara, 4minutes,Beast, Tiara and Sistar, etc.
Netizens commented, ' I think the government would do something to lead the K-POP showbiz.' 'I am fine with it.' 'Put some solo artists' pages into it too.' 'This is a compilation of wonderful groups so I want it too.'
There are QR codes in the first chapter and the last chapter of the calendar for the smartphones user to watch a video.
Translation: I am filming MBC's 'Light and Shadow' ^^ Sung Ji Roo Senior had to slap my cheeks in this scene. Since he has hit really hard, he said sorry to me and we finished it with one shot!! Please watch it a lot!!!
Tags: MBC, MBC Light and Shadow, An Jae Wook, Song Dam Bi, Nam Sang Mi, Special appearance
Lee Soo Geun was incredulous at the fact that Eun Ji Won was to appear on ‘Immortal Song 2′.On the December 24th episode of KBS2TV’s ‘Immortal Song 2′, some of the great artists including Clover, Dynamic Duo & Simon D, Lyn, Lim Tae Kyung, Na Yoon Kwon, andKara appeared on the Christmas special. Clover, the project group that Eun Ji Won is a member of, sang Turbo’s ‘Reminiscence’.
Before his performance Eun Ji Won revealed, “Afer the rehearsal, I was waiting in the green room and Lee Soo Geun called. He asked ‘Where are you?’ so I said I was on ‘Immortal Song’ and he said, ‘Ey, why would you go on it? You?” Eun Ji Won added, “I told him, ‘Really, I’m here as Clover’ and he said, ‘You’re at a club?’” Then Eun Ji Won wittily joked, “There is need to keep a distance. Now.”
A: I think that a story about campus life is ‘fresh’, and on top of that, the story is about the determination and trials of students as they move towards their dreams, which I think will appeal to other students. The issues about family should also cater to all.
Q: In the drama your music has a very ‘rock’ feel. Did you do a lot of preparations for this role?
A: Because prior to this drama I hadn’t really experimented with this rock genre, for the role of Hades I listened to a lot of rock music and also practised singing this style a lot until I finally managed to get that right feeling.
Q: How similar do you think you are to your character Hades?
A: Because this is my first drama, the script writer actually took a lot of my own characteristics into consideration when writing the script. I normally do not speak much and am the type of person to keep his feelings hidden, and these traits were put into my character’s personality, so even though the acting was challenging, it was not especially difficult.
Q: What were your fans reactions?
A: My fans are the ones who have given me the greatest strength, and in order to repay them and not disappoint them, I have put in greater effort. Thankfully, the response so far has been not bad, and I am happy about that.
Q: About coming back to the industry after your 7 month break…
A: Extremely nervously. The broadcast dates were on the 3rd and 4th, which coincided with the YG Family Concert dates, so I was extremely nervous during that period. There are also a lot of upcoming activities so I will be very busy, so while I am very nervous, I’m also happy to start over and have a new beginning with these activities, so it’s a bit of a half-half mixed feeling.
Q: What are your activities after this?
A: What’s Up has already finished production, so I can get to see everyone through it’s broadcast. Some time next year too I’ll be able to see everyone through Big Bang’s new album.
Q: What is Big Bang to you?
A: What is Big Bang to me? (laughing) Something like a portable stove/furnace (direct translation from the chinese word, not sure if he meant a heating pad or something like that instead?). During this period, I felt very sorry towards the members and yet they have given me a lot of strength. A portable stove is something that no matter what time or place, so long as you open it you can receive warmth. At the times when I was most down, it was their phonecalls that gave me strength, and they are the family that I am always very grateful
