BTS’s Jimin and J-Hope will be transforming into office workers!On July 14, a source revealed that the two members have participated in filming for SBS’s pilot variety show “God’s Workplace” (working title).“God’s Workplace” carries the motto “we will sell you anything and everything” and centers around celebrities who transform into office workers. These office workers will sell goods to actual clients.However, the catch is that they will be selling products that the general public is not interested in. The office workers will revive and produce products that suit themselves. These renewed products will be sold by the six cast members through a home shopping channel. “God’s Workplace” will walk the line between fiction and reality as roles will be assigned to individuals but products will actually be sold.Shin Hyun Joon, Kim Kwang Kyu, Lee Soo Geun, Kim Jong Min, Yook Joong Wan, and John Park are the fixed cast members. Jimin and J-Hope will appear on the first episode as interns and work with the cast members. They will be portraying roles such as a “parachute” intern (someone who gets a position solely through connections and not actual experience) and an employee who is unable to get promoted year after year.The first episode of “God’s Workplace” will air on August 1.Source: http://osen.mt.co.kr/article/G1110456036

On an upcoming episode of tvN’s “My Father and Me,” iKON’s Bobby enjoys some quality time with his father in Hawaii. During their talk, Bobby’s father reveals to his son some of the economic hardships that came with their immigration experience. Bobby describes the story as one that is heartbreaking for him to hear.Bobby and his father travel to a popular beach spot, where the two share their experiences with each other. His father reminisces on what it was like to immigrate to the States with Bobby at a young age. He describes how work and financial issues were tough, and how he dreamed of being a painter in his youth. His father says that sacrificing his dream was not hard because he loved his family.  After being able to return to Korea thanks to Bobby, he reveals that he started painting again with his dream reforming once more. He even shows Bobby a self-portrait.This episode of “My Father and Me” will air on July 14 at 11 p.m. KST. Source: http://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=020&aid=0002988550

Mad Clown is going to be a dad! A source from Starship Entertainment said on July 14, “It has been confirmed that Mad Clown’s wife is currently in the beginning stages of pregnancy. As it is a delicate situation, we ask for many congrats for the couple.”Mad Clown married his wife this past May. Currently, the rapper is appearing on “Show Me the Money 5” with Gil as a producing team, and is also working on a new album.Source: http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0002788618

"Lucky Romance" ended in third place.According to Nielsen Korea, MBC drama "Lucky Romance" rated 6.4% on the 14th which is a 0.4% drop from the previous episode.Je Soo-ho (Ryu Jun-yeol) and Sim Bonnie (Hwang Jeong-eum) who broke up, reunited. The game they invented succeeded in republishing in a year and Bonnie's sister convinced her to participate in an exhibit."Lucky Romance" was expected to bring about a syndrome like "Descendants of the Sun" once again but such a miracle didn't happen.Meanwhile, KBS 2TV "Uncontrollably Fond" came in first with 11.0% and SBS "Wanted" in second with 7.7%.Source: http://www.tvreport.co.kr/?c=news&m=newsview&idx=911409

SEVENTEEN’s Vernon will be joining Eric Nam for his comeback stage on “M!Countdown,” performing “Can’t Help Myself.”According to sources on July 14, Vernon will be stepping in to rap Loco’s part in Eric’s new song for “M!Countdown,” adding his tight rap to Eric’s signature sweet voice.Eric’s “Can’t Help Myself” is a light, funky, pop rock song, which Eric co-produced with Andrew Choi — who produced EXO’s “Lucky One” — and 220 (Joseph Park) — who worked with Eric on “Good For You” and “Melt My Heart.”This “M!Countdown” performance will be the first of this song for Eric, and comes prior to the release of the song, which will become available at midnight tonight. Eric will be holding a live countdown broadcast with Ailee and Urban Zakapa.Source: http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0002788495

The July 13 episode of MBC’s “Radio Star” features rapper Dok2, actor Kim Bo Sung, former U-KISS member Dongho, and model Joo Woo Jae for the show’s “My Life, Turn~Up!” special.On the show, Dok2 says that he does not think of himself as a celebrity, but rather as a “rapstar.” He also shares his future goals and activities.Dok2 talks about his supercar collection, which has always caused conversation. MC Yoon Jong Shin comments, “When you think Dok2, you cannot leave out cars. He recently bought two six-figure cars.” The rapper reveals that he bought himself two cars (one that starts with a B and the other a F) as a birthday present for himself. Both cars are worth more than 800 million won (approximately $702,000). Dok2 comments that he heard he was able to immediately buy cars that top actors such as Jang Dong Gun and Kang Dong Won would have to wait three years to buy.The rapper reveals that his goal this year is to make 5 billion won (approximately $4.4 million). MC Kim Gook Jin states, “Dok2’s salary doubles every year. In 2013, he made 500 million won (approximately $438,700), in 2014 he made 1 billion won (approximately $878,000), and in 2015 he made 2 billion won (approximately $1.8 million). This year your goal is 5 billion won?” Dok2 comments, “Normally profit from songs are calculated later in the year. It is my goal to make 5 billion won by December or January.”Source: http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=117&aid=0002788429&gid=999339&cid=1019283

On the July 13 episode of MBC’s “Radio Star,” former U-KISS member Dongho reveals, “My son is 42 days old.”After commenting on Dongho’s marriage last November and having his son this past May, MC Kyuhyun addresses the elephant in the room: “You denied in the past that it was not a pre-marital pregnancy. What was going on?”Dongho explains, “It may seem like an excuse, but we were actually preparing to get married this year. However, in the midst of preparing, we learned of my wife’s pregnancy. My wife wanted to get married when she was her prettiest, so we moved the wedding forward. We told people close to us about the pregnancy. I had no choice but to deny it to the public because of the negativity she would have received.”Source: http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=076&aid=0002957733

Seo In Guk, Nam Ji Hyun, Yoon Sang Hyun, and Im Se Mi have been confirmed as the cast for MBC’s upcoming Wednesday-Thursday drama “Shopping King Louie” (tentative title).Seo In Guk has been cast as the titular Louie who is described as a handsome but lonely character who grew up in Europe. Nam Ji Hyun will be acting as country bumpkin Go Bok Shil who is full of fresh energy and optimism. This will be Nam Ji Hyun’s first lead role in a mini-series.Joining the leads are Yoon Sang Hyun and Im Se Mi. Yoon Sang Hyun will portray Cha Joong Won who is the charismatic director of an online shopping mall. Im Se Mi will act as Baek Ma Ri who is smart, competent, humble, and has a sweet temper to boot.“Shopping King Louie” is a romantic comedy centered on the survival of Louie and Go Bok Shil as they tackle Seoul’s shopping industry. Apparently, Louie is an amnesiac and Go Bok Shil is computer illiterate. Sounds like the unlikely pair will have to overcome many obstacles to become shopping kings.Writer Oh Ji Young and PD Lee Sang Yeob of “Mister Baek” will be leading the drama.“Shopping King Louie” will air in September following the end of “W.”Source: http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=241&aid=0002575672

On July 13, MBC’s “Radio Star” featured Dok2, Kim Bo Sung, U-KISS’s Dongho, and Joo Woo Jae as guests for the show’s “Turn Up My Life” special. During this episode, rapper Dok2 revealed that he appeared on past variety program “Sponge” three times as an “experiment man” ten years ago.Footage of a young Dok2 along with rapper MicroDot in a bathtub with towels wrapped around their heads was shown. Dok2 responds, “That’s funny. I like those kinds of things. Fans keep sending me videos like that saying it’s an embarrassing past, but I enjoy it.”MC Kim Gura asks, “Can I send them too?” Dok2 responds, “Please text them to me.”In this episode, Dok2 also talks about how he wishes to spread hope to people. “I want to show that although I’ve lived a unique life, have lots of tattoos, and am short, someone like me can also be successful doing what I love.”Source: http://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=009&aid=0003767167

Liam Neeson and Lee Jung Jae may only appear briefly together in the film “Operation Chromite,” but Lee Jung Jae has clearly left a lasting impression on his fellow actor.During a press conference for the film in Seoul on July 13, Liam Neeson was asked what he thought about Lee Jung Jae. The Hollywood star answers by explaining first that he’s been in around seventy films so far, and so he knows a real actor when he sees one.“Lee Jung Jae is a real actor, and a very pure cinema actor,” he says. “He has a beautiful quality of stillness. As a performer, it made me feel very relaxed and at ease because I was working with a wonderful fellow professional.”“Operation Chromite” is a Korean film based on the Battle of Inchon during the Korean War. It stars Lee Jung Jae and Lee Beom Soo, with Liam Neeson taking the role of Douglas MacArthur, the American leader of the United Nations forces in Korea during the first half of the war. The film will be opening in theaters on July 27 in Korea.Source: http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0003356472

On July 13, actor Gong Yoo sat down for an interview to promote his latest film “Train To Busan,” where he talked about being scared while filming with the actors playing zombies.During the interview, he says, “I naturally get scared easily. When I was young, I hated going to haunted houses. So filming with zombies for this movie was too scary for me.”He explains, “There were so many times a zombie caught up to me while we were filming. I heard the director yell cut and stood in place, but the zombie actors behind me couldn’t hear it and kept running after me. So there are lots of behind-the-scenes videos of me looking pretty stupid.”He also compliments the zombie actors, saying, “I thought about many things while working with these actors. I realized that the role you play doesn’t matter whether it is big or small. There are separate zombie schools in studios overseas, and actors are only allowed to play zombies after receiving some lessons. In Korea, however, there is no such thing. So actors playing zombies for our movie had to receive hardcore training while preparing to film. Everyone gave it their all and I’m so thankful for that.”“Train To Busan” is a film about passengers who fight for survival on a train to Busan when a disaster hits Korea. The film will be opening in theaters in Korea on July 20.Source: http://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=108&aid=0002540555

miss A’s Suzy has generously donated 10 million won (approximately $8,721) to charity.On July 13, the star made the donation of 10 million won to the corporation “Dream On Social Welfare Society,” with the money being given to pay for school uniforms for incoming middle school students in Boseong county, South Korea.It was reported that her father Bae Wan Young visited the Boseong County Office to make the donation on her behalf. He said, “We hope that this will be of even a little help to the students who live in farming areas.”Suzy’s agency JYP Entertainment responded to reports by saying that she had made the donation without the agency’s knowledge. “Suzy often makes donations, so it seems like she’s done another good deed this time as well,” a JYP representative told news outlet Star News.Meanwhile, Suzy is currently starring in the drama “Uncontrollably Fond” opposite Kim Woo Bin.Source: http://entertain.naver.com/ranking/read?oid=112&aid=0002831506

Actress Jin Ji Hee is celebrating the 13th anniversary of her debut!On July 13, she posted on her personal Instagram, “I love you. Thank you. How did you know it was my 13th anniversary? I’m touched.” The photo shows her posing with some gifts that her fans sent her in honor of the occasion.In the photo, the actress is wearing a school uniform. Although this is her 13th year in the industry, she is only 17 years old (international age) and made her debut as a child actress in the 2003 drama “Yellow Handkerchief.”Her most recent works include the film “The Throne” and the drama “Becky’s Back.”Source: http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=213&aid=0000890426

Actor Ji Seung-hyeon is starring in the movie "Ordinary Man".He takes on the role of a detective named Park Dong-gyu. He co-stars with Son Hyeon-joo and Jang Hyeok.Ji Seung-hyeon recently starred in the KBS 2TV drama "Descendants of the Sun" as a North Korean soldier.Meanwhile, Ji Seung-hyeon is also starring in the new KBS 2TV drama "The Gentlemen of Wolgyesu Tailor Shop".Source: http://www.tvreport.co.kr/?c=news&m=newsview&idx=910808

“The Return of Superman” will be re-made into an American TV show!The American production team has already confirmed and has started pre-production. The show in the States will be called “Breaking Dad” and will be led by CSSPR (Chicken Soup for the Soul Production, LLC) production team. The filming will begin in mid-July in New York and Connecticut.“Breaking Dad” is scheduled for broadcast in November through Discovery Life, TLC, and Family.Producing director Kang Bong Kyu of “The Return of Superman” will head to New York today, July 13, and stay there for about 10 days to give tips on production.This will be the first time that a Korean show is remade and broadcast in the States. Many hope that the influence of Korean variety shows will be able to branch out even more globally through this opportunity.Source: http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0000487248

Actor Son Ho Jun is in the final stages of joining YG Entertainment.According to a source on July 13, “Son Ho Jun is planning to sign a contract with YG Entertainment. They have met already and he is in the final stages of looking over the contract.”Another source also stated, “Currently, YG Entertainment is handling Son Ho Jun’s work-related tasks.”Meanwhile, it was first hinted in May of this year that Son Ho Jun was in talks with YG Entertainment, although YG Entertainment denied it at the time.This was probably because Son Ho Jun’s former agency MBK Entertainment was reaching the end of its contract with the artist in June and YG Entertainment couldn’t speak of it quite yet.Source: http://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=213&aid=0000890309