During the recent press conference for “Scarlet Heart: Goryeo,” Baekhyun revealed that he asked a fellow EXO member for advice before filming.“Before filming the drama, I asked D.O what the director was like. There are a lot of scary people among directors, and I don’t like scary people. But D.O said the director was such a good person that it was very comfortable and fun during shooting. ” shared Baekhyun. Director Kim Gyu Tae had previously worked with D.O for the 2014 drama “It’s Okay, That’s Love.”Baekhyun described his first impression of the director, saying, “When I arrived for filming, I found it to be a very comfortable atmosphere. Though I’m inexperienced, I think it wasn’t as apparent because of the director’s guidance.”In the drama, Baekhyun plays the 10th prince who is known to be playful and full of character. “Scarlet Heart: Goryeo” airs its first episode on August 29.Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20160824n28002?mid=n0107

Following the finale of SBS’s “Doctors,” actor Baek Sung Hyun has revealed his parting words regarding the drama.On August 24, the actor sent a message to fans through a video posted on his agency’s official TV Cast page.Baek Sung Hyun says, “I can’t believe it’s the last episode of ‘Doctors’ already. I’ve been working hard for around two and a half months. I think I was able to not get tired, focus, and finish well thanks to your support.”He continues, “Thank you so much for your love. I will become a Baek Sung Hyun that shows you a better image in the future.”Source: http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=009&aid=0003790051

Actress Ha Ji-won explained the report she made against the cosmetic brand for misusing her portrait rights.Her management claimed that a report was made so that the company doesn't use her portraits ever again and they hope for no more harm.According to Ha Ji-won's sources, Ha Ji-won signed a contract with J-ONE and allowed it to use her portraits exclusively. However, a co-partner of the brand ran the company while taking millions for himself and used the company profits for his own.The contract was terminated for trust issues in June this year and Ha Ji-won requested her pictures not to be used. However, the company continued to use it and this led to Ha Ji-won pursuing the matter legally.Source: http://www.sportsworldi.com/content/html/2016/08/25/20160825000068.html

Actor Eom Tae-woong might become the next Lee Min-ki and Lee Jin-wook.The woman who sued Eom Tae-woong for rape turned out to be a habitual fraud and this aroused questions about the credibility of reports on rape.According to a media on the 24th, this woman intercepted 33 million won from 7 places in Kyeonggido and Chungbuk between 2011 and 2013 and disappeared; this is a type of fraud. The woman was sentenced to 8 months in prison in December.Now that information about her is out, some are questioning the reliability of her rape claim. Especially because she's making this report 6 months after the time she claims she was raped.Of course, it's too soon to say she's lying just because she was a fraud. However, there is a chance she's making false accusations because of her past.Key East claimed on the 23rd that Eom Tae-woong didn't have anything to do with this.Lee Min-ki and Lee Jin-wook were scarred because of hasty judgment it's a little more sensitive with Eom Tae-woong.Lee Min-ki was accused of raping a woman in a club in Busan but the case was dropped. Lee Jin-wook was also accused of raping a woman but the woman was charged with false accusations.Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20160824n24707?mid=n1008

MBC "W" stayed on the throne.According to Nielsen Korea, "W" rated 12.3%.This is 1.0% more than the previous episode and first out of the three ground-wave dramas.SBS "Incarnation of Jealousy" started off with 7.3%. it increased by 2.4% compared to the previous "Wanted".Meanwhile, "Uncontrollably Fond" came in second with 8.0%, a decrease of 0.7%.Source: http://tenasia.hankyung.com/archives/1002429

Song Kyeong-cheol has been cast as Song Gyeong-cheol for tvN's upcoming drama, "K2", which has been scheduled to premiere on September 23rd,Bodyguard action drama, "K2" tells the story about a bodyguard and a former mercenary, Kim Je-ha (Ji Chagn-wook), Choi Yoo-jin (Song Yoon-ah), wife of a presidential candidate, who hired him as her bodyguard, and Go Ahn-na (Yoona), who lives away from the reality world.Song Kyeong-cheol will play Song Yeong-choon, who is also called Master Song, who will interact with Ji Chang-wook in the drama. Master Song is a successor of wing chun martial arts, who has a hilarious and dissembling personality and posses a hidden enormous power.Song Kyeong-cheol and 지창욱 will overcome the age gap and show off a fabulous bromance to deliver the unexpected thrilling entertainment together.Source: http://www.tvj.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=35108

Song Hye-kyo has revealed a behind-the-scenes image on her personal Instagram on August 24th. She is holding a tiny little cute puppy in the picture.In the revealed image, Song Hye-kyo is smiling brightly while holding the lovely puppy. Song Hye-kyo's slim body looks gorgeous in a blouse revealing her shoulders.Song Hye-kyo shows off her gorgeous and glamorous appeals with her loose hair draped down on one side.Source: http://tvdaily.asiae.co.kr/read.php3?aid=14720367051150999017

Park Shin-hye is arriving at a restaurant in Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul in the afternoon on August 24th to attend the "Doctors" wrap party."Doctors" starring Kim Rae-won, Park Shin-hye, Yoon Gyoon-sang, and Lee Seong-kyeong ended on August 23rd."Scarlet Heart: Ryeo" will begin at 10 PM on August 29th taking over the airtime of "Doctors".Source: http://www.asiatoday.co.kr/view.php?key=20160824010013327

Park Hae-jin showed off his swoon-worthy dreamy eyes in his new fall fashion pictorial.The outdoor clothing brand, Center Pole has unveiled some of the behind-the-scenes images from their 2016 Fall and Winter season pictorial starring Park Hae-jin .In the revealed images, Park Hae-jin's deep dreamy eyes catch your attention effortlessly.Source: http://stylem.mt.co.kr/styview.php?no=2016082416014012180&type=1

Suzy of girl group miss A lent her voice to the hit Japanese animation "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time".Suzy volunteered to make a special version of the film for people with hearing or visual impairments."The Girl Who Leapt Through Time" is a 2006 film, directed by Mamoru Hosoda. The film is about a girl who accidentally gains the power of time travel."I am happy to participate in this meaningful work", Suzy said.The animation will be screened at the annual Seoul Barrier- Free Film Festival in November.Source: http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2016/08/24/2016082400794.html

miss A member and actress Suzy is ready to break free of the hot summer and greet the fall weather!On August 23, fashion magazine Allure released their photo shoot with their cover girl Suzy.Under the theme of “Irresistible Suzy,” the pictorial took place in the beautiful streets of Melbourne, Australia.In this pictorial, Suzy outfits a tartan coat over a floral print dress that gives off both a chic and an elegant atmosphere that looks like it was made just for her. In another shot, Suzy gazes far into the distance, dressed in a Burberry wool cashmere coat, looking both feminine and bright.Her full interview and photo shoot can be found in the most recent issue of Allure magazine as well as their official website.Suzy is currently appearing in KBS2’s “Uncontrollably Fond” alongside actor Kim Woo Bin.Source: http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=213&aid=0000901293

Singer-actor Kim Min Jong opens up about his experiences with a stalker in the most recent episode of MBC’s “Radio Star.”Kim Min Jong said, “I think that person got angry because I avoided [that person]. [That person] smashed my intercom. After I reported this, an investigation revealed that [the person] had photos of herself on my bed in her cellphone.”He continued, “The stalker found out the pin number after closely watching my housekeeper enter it. Even after changing the pin number [the stalker] found out about it again and entered.”The story got even more chilling as he further revealed, “I was sleeping when I heard a sound during dawn and discovered [the stalker] had entered. I used curse words as I reported it to the police.”Kim Min Jong concluded, “[The stalker] hasn’t been around, so I looked into it and found out that [the stalker] is in prison due to not paying the fine.”Previously, the stalker had been fined in June for attempting to break in to his home.Source: http://www.insight.co.kr/newsRead.php?ArtNo=73073

With Tiffany’s recent removal from the KBS show “Sister’s Slam Dunk,” the producing director released plans for the upcoming episode of the show.When asked about editing plans for the next episode, the PD responded carefully, saying, “We are currently in the midst of editing. It’s not like we’re editing out everything the way we would for someone who was involved in gambling or a crime. We are editing Tiffany because of her removal from the show.”The PD also spoke about his concerns for the episode. “It’s not only that, but there are also sensitive topics about the struggles of Jessi’s parents who came from afar. We’re trying to judge fairly for each scene during editing.”Tiffany was heavily criticized recently for uploading controversial Instagram posts on Korea’s National Liberation Day.Source: http://www.tvreport.co.kr/?c=news&m=newsview&idx=922488

U-KISS’s Eli will open up about his son and marriage in the upcoming episode of MBC Every1’s “Video Star.”In the episode he talks about suddenly revealing his secret marriage and his current married life as a father.Eli reveals a video of his doppelgänger son who was born approximately 50 days again in June. The father comments, “My whole life is centered around our baby. I can’t see anything else besides my baby.”Furthermore, the U-KISS member will reveal how he proposed to his wife in Rome as well as show photos of his wife who is 11 years older than him for the first time. He even calls his wife through the broadcast and makes the MCs envious.This episode will air on August 30 at 8:30 p.m. KST.Source: http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=009&aid=0003790794

“SNL Korea” will be greeting its eighth season with none other than Girl’s Day member Minah as a host!On August 25, tvN confirmed that Minah will be the first host for the new season. She previously experienced hosting the show with her group Girl’s Day.Girl’s Day Minah recently gained recognition for her successful role as the main character in the SBS drama “Dear Fair Lady Kong Shim,” in which her acting was met with great critical acclaim. Many are also looking forward to seeing her comedic side come out on the variety show.The first episode of the season will air on September 3 at 9:15 p.m. KST.Source: http://news.nate.com/view/20160825n10281?mid=n0107

Singer Park Hyo Shin will be making his return to the music industry with a new agency!His new agency Glove Entertainment announced, “We plan on giving our wholehearted support to help South Korea’s representative singer Park Hyo Shin to have active promotions in the industry. We will respect the music color and direction of the artist and as much as he was away from the public, we will do our genuine best to aid him to get closer to the public.”Following his sixth album in 2010, Park Hyo Shin released “Wild Flower,” “Happy Together,” and “Shine Your Light” as digital singles and has consistently ranked at the top of music charts.Source: http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000497925&gid=999339&cid=1021121