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Rain, Jeon Ji-hyeon Top on Fantasy Spouse List
A recent survey to uncover the number-one heartthrob for unmarried people shows that single men would most like to marry actress Jeon Ji-hyun and single women would sooner be hitched with singer Rain than any other man.
In the poll of 437 (217 men, 220 women) single members of the matchmaking firm Sunwoo, top on the men's wish-list were Jeon Ji-hyeon (13.4 percent), Kim Tae-hee (6.0 percent), Lee Hyo-lee (5.5 percent), Song Hye-kyo (5.1 percent).
For the ladies, Rain wooed 10.5 percent of the female pool followed by Jang Dong-gun (9.5 percent), Song Il-gook (8.2 percent), Jo In-Seong (7.7 percent) and Yoo Jae-seok (6.8 percent). Those who picked Rain cited his well-toned body and cute face, and for Jeon fans her great curves and pretty face secured her top ranking.
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Lee Hyo-lee, a pop diva known for her curvaceous body, declared last week that the new focus of her life will be books. Lee, who is the definition of sexy in Korea, spent eight years to earn a bachelor's degree from the four-year undergraduate progra...
Japanese Press Gushes for Ji Jin-hee
Actor Ji Jin-hee, just back in Korea after a promotional event in Japan, is the subject of profuse praise in Japanese newspapers, including Asahi Shimbun and Fuji Sankei Shimbun. In an article last week, the Asahi Shimbun called Ji the "trustworth...
Japanese Press Gushes for Ji Jin-hee
Actor Ji Jin-hee, just back in Korea after a promotional event in Japan, is the subject of profuse praise in Japanese newspapers, including Asahi Shimbun and Fuji Sankei Shimbun. In an article last week, the Asahi Shimbun called Ji the "trustworth...
Jumong's Song Il-gook As Most Impressive Second-Generation Celebrity
Jumong's Song Il-gook As Most Impressive Second-Generation Celebrity Result from the website DC Inside survey ranks Ha Jeong-woo as second place. Currently, in the midst of the boom of second-generation celebrities, actor Song Il-gook who had the...
Korean pop star on 'Billboard' cover
Korean music producer and singer Park Jin-young has become the first Korean to appear on the cover of the prestigious U.S. magazine "Billboard", which is dedicated to the music industry. Park Jin-young, who produced the Korean heartthrob singer Ra...
Singer Rain Postpones US Concerts
K-pop superstar Rain postponed his concerts in the United States this month, as he faces a lawsuit over the use of the name "Rain". Rain, whose real name is Jung Ji-hoon, was originally scheduled to hold concerts in Honolulu, Hawaii on June 15, At...
U.S. Band Rain Thwart's Korean Star's American Tour
The Korean singer Rain's concerts in the U.S. as part of his world tour have been postponed due to controversy over his stage name. His Korean name "Bi" means "Rain" in English, but the singer faces legal action filed by U.S. recording firm Rain Corp...
Lee Hyo-lee Says Secret Weapon is 'Sex Appeal'
"I'll seduce Japanese fans with my sexy looks", promised Lee Hyo-lee, revealing her strategy for cracking the Japan market. Lee was speaking at a press conference on Monday at the Hotel Okura Tokyo in Japan ahead of the launch on Fuji TV CS of her so...
Netizens Excited for Jeon Ji-hyeon's New Do
Two TV commercials featuring actress Jeon Ji-hyeon in short hair and a miniskirt are making big waves online. Jeon, whose trademark is her long straight hair, shows an exceptionally different image in a commercial for cosmetic brand Laneige. An onlin...
Top Stars Win Andre Kim Awards
Top Korean fashion designer Andre Kim gave recognition to Korea's most beautiful and popular stars during his 2007 Best Star Awards at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Seoul, Monday evening. Actress Lee Young-ae, who starred in the hit MBC drama "Dae Jang...
Four Sexy Divas and How They Do It
Four divas lead Korean pop music with their emphasis on sex appeal. Lee Hyo-lee, IVY, Chae Yeon and Seo In-young all came back recently with new albums. With her toned body, gleaming complexion and flowing locks, Lee Hyo-lee is of course Korea's t...
Rain Named to People's 'Most Beautiful' List
Pop music star Rain is on People magazine's annual "100 Most Beautiful People" list. His promotional agency says the 25 year-old singer has made the list for the first time, and is among seven people on the list from outside the US. Last year, Time...
Rain Makes Global List of 100 Most Beautiful People
Korean singer Rain has made People magazine's annual list of the world's 100 most beautiful people. The singer's agency, JYP Entertainment, said Thursday that the list includes seven non-Americans including Rain, adding that a half-page article wi...
Japanese Media Extol Kim Tae-hee's Looks and Wit
Actress Kim Tae-hee has gained recognition in Japan not only for her pretty looks but also for her intelligence as well. Japan's broadcaster TBS will introduce Kim in a special show that deals with the laws of various countries of the world. The s...
Rain Atop Time 100 Online Vote
Singer Rain could well be named as one of the world's top 100 influential people by Time magazine for the second year. The singer current sits atop the ongoing online survey to determine this year's Time 100 list. Rain made it on the list for t...
Song Il-gook and Jang Jin-yeong to star in 12 billion won blockbuster 'Angel'
Song Il-gook of 'Jumong' and screen star Jang Jin-yeong were cast as the lead characters of the blockbuster SBS drama series 'Angel' with a budget of 12 billion won. The series which is scheduled to air in September will start filming in New York on ...
Rain to Perform at Prestigious Tokyo Dome
In yet another confirmation of his stature as an international star, Rain is scheduled to be the first Korean singer to hold a concert at Japan's Tokyo Dome stadium. The pop sensation traveled to Japan on Wednesday, two days after returning from last...
New Song picked for 'Hwangjin-y - Movie - 2007'
The producers didn't like the old Song. She was a top star but she still had that cute image. Song Hye-kyo doesn't want to hear any more about Jeon Ji-hyeon. Make that Song's recent "off-the-record" comment about an old candidate list for the up...