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The anticipated entertainment drama Producer has begun filming, and word has it that Girls’ Generation-TTS, or TaeTiSeo, will be making an appearance.

According to multiple broadcasting officials on April 3rd, trio TaeTiSeo (Taeyeon, Tiffany, Seohyun) were present at the shooting of the drama on the 2nd.

They said, “TaeTiseo’s appearance surprised Kim Soo Hyun, and met Park Hyuk Kwon. TaeTiSeo made an appearance on the drama as popular entertainment stars, and met with rookie PD Baek Seung Chan (Kim Soo Hyun) and Kim Tae Ho CP (Park Hyuk Kwon) through their short role.”

“Though TaeTiSeo’s role was short, they had a lot of fun acting it out. Kim Soo Hyun and Park Hyuk Kwon also enjoyed the moment. The scene will be broadcast early on in ‘Producer.’“

Producer is highly anticipated due to its star-studded cast, including Kim Soo Hyun, Park Hyuk Kwon, Gong Hyo Jin, IU, Cha Tae Hyun, Na Young Hee, Ye Jin Won, and Park Hee Bon.

Filming for the first entertainment drama began on April 2nd at KBS‘ Yeouido building on the sixth floor. The premiere date for the drama has been set for May 8th at 9PM KST on KBS.

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IU has gifted all of the employees at 'Chamisul'!

She's recently become the model for the soju brand, and an employee recently uploaded a post titled, "I got a gift from IU."

The post read, "She became our company's model, and she gave presents out to all the employees in gratitude. She gave us a Starbucks recycling cup. She's a very sensible lady." An employee from the same company replied to the post and said, "She wrote a message and wrote the names of all the employees, even the part time ones, saying she was thankful she became our company's model."

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It was recently confirmed that actress Kang So Ra was rocking a $30 USD 'H&M' branded dress at the '2014 Mnet Asian Music Awards,' garnering much attention to her rather prudent choices.

However, it seems as though IU was actually the first to wear an affordably priced dress on the red carpet as she was seen wearing a dress from H&M at '2014 Melon Music Awards' held back in November 12. The dress was reported to have cost around $30 USD as well. The flowy dress decorated with flower prints can be found on H&M for $24.95 USD.

And to give a little twist to the dress, the artist made...
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On October 19th, Yoon Hyun Sang‘s official Facebook announced that the singer will be making his debut with his first mini-album at the end of the month.

Yoon Hyun Sang was a contestant of the first season of SBS K-Pop Star, but has not yet made his official debut as a singer. His fans have been highly anticipating his debut since then, and to their delight, his official Facebook page was finally created by his record label, LOEN Entertainment as they announced his upcoming debut.

“Hello, this is from LOEN Entertainment. Before the debut of #Yoon_Hyunsang, who has joined the first season...
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South Korea has one of biggest gaming industries in the world, with hardcore players that battle in tournaments for title of world’s best and huge prizes. These game titles are renowned in Korea, and everyone from young kids to Ahjummas are familiar with the names! Check out Top 10 Most Popular Games in Korea That You’ll Get Hooked On

10. Cyphers
Cyphers is a new AOS-styled title by Neople Korea..Cyphers’ combat system is different from many traditional AOS (Aeon of Strife) games. The game goes with the ultimate goal of destroying 5 buildings appointed by the system.Cyphers is so popular...
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We've already talked about the tragic second leads, but what about the secondary/side romances that happen between the other characters in the drama? It's always a good thing to see the hero get the girl, but it's just as satisfying to see, say, the hero or heroine's best friend happy and in love, as well. To that end, here are a few characters who found love despite not being the main characters.

Bo Na and Chan Young(Heirs)
Amid all the chaebol meanness, some of these spoiled kids rise above it. Bo Na and Chan Young were such a couple. They went to school together and grew to be in love. While...
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Belting out "I like you oppa, what should I do" in her hit song, "Good Day," IU quickly rose to the top of the list as the nation's next younger sister and was adored by many uncle fans. However, as she gradually made her way into appearing on variety shows, we were shocked to see that IU was not so child-like as she seemed. For one, IU does not have a cute, high-pitched voice that we all thought she would have. Actually, it's quite deep. And her unexpected comments such as, "When girls are rushing to go out, they sometimes only wash their bangs," shows that she has a hidden tomboy, easy-going, and surprisingly mature personality behind her baby face.
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The new KBS drama “Beautiful Man” will be premiering this week, and the cast and media gathered yesterday to open the doors with a press conference.

During the event, lead actress IU answered many of the media’s questions, including her different roles as a singer and actor, as well as her interaction with her “Beautiful Man” castmates.

About her leading man, Jang Geun Suk, she said, “When Jang Geun Suk is acting, I think, ‘How did he think of that?’ I was shocked after watching him reading his script and making the gestures. He developed them himself, and they were fresh.”...
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The nation’s female artist of the year IU is currently looking as beautiful as ever in her jet black hair. However, since her debut 7 years ago, she has sported a wide range of beautiful hair colors that she has, without failure, undoubtedly rocked.

And so, Koreaboo presents a compilation of 5 different hair colors IU has effortlessly pulled off!

1. Black

2. Light Brown

3. Bright Red

4. Auburn

5. Blonde

Looking back at all of her amazing hair colors is quite the trip down memory lane, with each hair color representing a different stepping in her journey to where she is now. We hope that she stays amazing in the future, and maybe even venture into bolder hair colors!
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Are you hyped about the upcoming K-drama Producer? If not, we have all the reasons you should be. Producer is K-drama writer Park Ji Eun's newest work since the hit drama My Love from Another Star (2014), and her second collaboration with actor Kim Soo Hyun. In addition, star cast members like Gong Hyo Jin and IU will film with him. Scroll down to read more about the Producer cast!

1. Cha Tae Hyun, one of the four main leads, is the guy who filmed the legendary romantic comedy My Sassy Girl with Jeon Ji Hyun back in 2001

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Now he's a father of three adorable kids.

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2. Gong Hyo Jin’s nickname...
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It seems like every time I turn around, there's more fantastic casting news from the upcoming drama Producers. After news that Kim Soo Hyun and IU are considering leading roles in the series from the writer of My Love from Another Star and that Cha Tae Hyun had officially accepted a role, Gong Hyo Jin is the latest actress with a confirmed offer on the table.

If Gong Hyo Jin accepts this role, she, like Cha Tae Hyun, would be playing a ten-year veteran variety show PD. Kim Soo Hyun would be playing a rookie PD who used to be a prosecutor, and IU would be playing an idol who made her debut at...
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Sometimes when words fail you, it's easy to explain your favorite K-Pop idol to your friends as the "Korean version" of a global, American pop star. But ever wonder what your favorite K-Pop idol would actually be like if they competed in the music industry across the world?

Here are our guesses! 10 K-Pop stars and their American counterparts, let's go.

Hyorin/Ailee ≈ Beyonce

We've heard this comparison many times before. Both Hyorin and Ailee have been heralded across the Korean media for being the 'Korean Beyonce,' and not without good reason. Equipped with amazing vocal talent and a sense...
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