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Jang Dong Gun, Jo Jin Mo, Jang Hyuk and Cha Seung Won - Shin Hyun Joon's Wedding 26 May 2013

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05/26/13 - Jang Dong Gun attends Shin Hyun Joon's Wedding :-)












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amri28 said: Having a JDG syndrome! Thus, rewatching AGD and Dangerous Liaisons. OMG why can't get enough of JDG? Miss him terribly! Any new Kdrama for him? Can't wait to see him again in another project! Been to youtube all day long to watch most of his videos! Totally obssessed with him! Sigh! Sigh!!!

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Hi willenette! Thanks for the info!

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JDG is so gorgeous and as handsome as ever! He always stands out among the stars! He's really the cream of the crop! He has that distinct style that separates him from the rest that makes him the best of 'em all!

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OMG! JDG is so sweet to his bride! Lucky KSY! He's so gorgeous and dashing and a perfect gentleman! What else can KSY ask for? She must have been a good christian that God gifted her and blest her a lifetime partner so perfect like JDG! I wish them lifetime of happiness and success!

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I don't understand why some fans in general (not only JDG's) have this tendency to fall in love with their idols. As if these fans have known their idols personally. I think it's an immature act to get jealous or get angry just because your idol has fallen in love with the girl of his dreams. Com'on guys, what were you thinking? It's not as if JDG would fall for each and everyone of you. As he calls it in his AGD drama, it's all about "one sided love", right? Let's all be realistic here. How would you assume to fall for a guy who never met you in person and vice versa? Maybe you're just mistaken that you love him that much when in fact it's merely a case of infatuation and admiration. Well I, myself like JDG a lot that I follow everything about him. That my day wouldn't be complete without seeing or watching some of his videos. I am totally obssessed with him as my idol or ideal man. But I'm also as realistic as to not expect him to reciprocate my feelings for him. That I am happy for him when he has found his true love and happiness with KSY! As his fans, we should be happy for his success and joy in life! Fantasizing him or dreaming about him is okay but we should also learn to accept reality. Why get angry just because it took him awhile to admit his relationship with KSY? Maybe they want privacy and secrecy because they were such big stars. Please don't get me wrong here. I'm just saying it so we should realize that celebrities like JDG has personal lives, too apart from being an actor. Nevertheless, he himself announced it to his fans when they met him on his birthday, right? So I think JDG is honest and sincere to all of his fans coz he always makes them part of his career. As an appreciation for their undying love and support to him as an actor, he makes it an annual event to meet them on his birthday. Let's just all be happy for him and wish him a lifetime of happiness and success with KSY and their son, JMJ. After all, he's also a normal human being just like you and me longing for love and happiness. Peace and happiness to all!

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Celebs set new wedding trends

By Park Si-soo

 June has long been preferred as the “month of weddings” in Korea; and this year has lived up to its name.

Not even halfway through the month, there are already several celebrities who have unveiled their spouse-to-be or actually tied the knot. Perhaps those who stirred the biggest media frenzy were actor Lee Byung-hun and popular TV anchorwoman Jung Sae-jin.

The 43-year-old actor, who made his Hollywood debut in 2011 and had his hands imprinted in front of the TCL Chinese Theater in Los Angeles last year, surprised the public last week with the announcement of his marriage with top actress Lee Min-jung on Aug. 10. On the same day, by coincidence or not, the 40-year-old anchorwoman of the country’s biggest TV station KBS said she will marry her boy friend on June 21.

Star’s weddings always draw massive public attention. And many new brides and grooms feel tempted to follow the way their favorite star hosts his/her own wedding ceremony.

More important, stars’ weddings are a showcase of new marriage trends. In this regard, the two celebrities are the latest cases reflecting a widening age gap between bride and groom.


Premarital pregnancy

Many stars have found themselves or their lovers becoming pregnant before making their marriage plans public.

In the past premarital pregnancy was a matter of humiliation so people tried hard to keep it a secret. As a matter of fact, public criticism over this still exists, but a growing number of people don’t take it seriously, instead they respond with a wink and a nudge.

K-pop diva Baek is the latest example of such a trend shift. Talking about her wedding early last month, her management agency said Baek’s first baby was already on the way. She has stopped working to take care of herself.

Other celebrities who declared themselves or their spouse-to-be be pregnant before marriage include actors Kim Jae-won, Um Tae-woong and Lee Chun-hee, singer Ha Dong-hoon who works under the pseudonym HaHa, actress Ko So-young (wife of actor Jang Dong-geun) and Son Tae-young (wife of actor Kwon Sang-woo).

“Becoming pregnant is obviously something to celebrate. But celebrities are still reluctant to make it public on fears of negative reactions,” said a showbiz industry insider. “But what is interesting is that a growing number of celebrities take the risk to tell all, reflecting a generous shift in public attitudes toward the matter.”


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June 11, 2013
Top 10 celebrity couples in South Korea
By Lee Hyun-jeong The Korea Herald

A growing number of South Korean celebrities have been meeting their soul mates within the entertainment industry, heralding a boom of star couples. Against this backdrop, The Korea Herald has summed up the top 10 celebrity couples that draw keen attention from fans in Korea and elsewhere.
1. Lee Byung-hun & Lee Min-jung 


Actors Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung are tying the knot in August. Breaking up after a brief relationship in 2006, they reunited and have been together since last year. 
Lee Byung-hun is best known for movies such as “Joint Security Area,” “A Bittersweet Life” and “Gwanghae.” He recently starred in “Red 2” and “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” alongside Hollywood actors. Lee is also the first Asian to place his hand and footprint in the forecourt of Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood, Los Angeles, along with actor Ahn Sung-gi. 
Actress Lee Min-jung gained popularity from the drama “Boys Over Flowers” and the film “Wonderful Radio.” She recently acted as a politician in the drama “All About My Romance.” 
2. Han Hye-jin & Ki Sung-yueng


Actress Han Hye-jin and Swansea City football player Ki Sung-yueng are engaged, becoming newlyweds in July. The couple has been dating since earlier this year when they met on TV show SBS “Healing Camp” as host and guest. Ki is eight years younger than Han. 
Han Hye-jin, who starred in several dramas and movies, has long hosted “Healing Camp” with comedian Lee Kyung-kyu and Kim Jae-dong. She will move to the U.K. after marriage while continuing her acting career. 
Ki Sung-yueng currently plays as a central midfielder for Premier League club Swansea City and for the South Korean national team. Ki transferred to Swansea City last year after playing for FC Seoul and Celtic. 
3. Seo Tai-ji & Lee Eun-sung


The legendary musician Seo Tai-ji is marrying actress Lee Eun-sung soon. They met each other first in 2008 when Lee appeared in a music video for Seo’s eighth album, “Bermuda Triangle.” After remaining as friends for a year, the couple began dating in 2009, overcoming the 16-year age difference. They are already living together with Seo’s parents. This is Seo’s second marriage after a divorce with actress Lee Ji-ah in 2006. No concrete plans for the wedding ceremony have yet been announced.
Seo Tai-ji was the leader of Seo Tai-ji and Boys, the first modern band that sparked a new music trend in the early 1990s. After the team broke up in 1996, Seo flew to the U.S. and released his own albums from time to time. He is now living in Korea.
Lee Eun-sung appeared in several dramas and movies such as “Sharp” and the film “Take Off.” Lee’s acting career has been inactive since 2009. 
4. Baek Ji-young & Jang Suk-won 


Singer Baek Ji-young recently married actor Jang Suk-won on June 2 after dating for more than three years. Jang is nine years younger than Baek. The couple is expecting their first child this coming fall. 
Baek Ji-young, who debuted in 1999, explored a broad range of music from ballad to Latin-style dance music. Baek is considered one of the most popular female dance artists. She has been featured as a music coach on cable channel Mnet’s “Voice Korea,” a singing talent competition show. 
Jung Suk-won has appeared in several television series including “Rooftop Prince” and “Haeundae Lovers.” He is currently in the midst of filming “N.L.L -- Battle of Yeonpyeong,” a movie based on the true story of the battle of Yeonpyeongdo Island.
5. Shin Hyun-joon


Actor Shin Hyun-joon just tied the knot with a Korean-American woman 12 years his junior last month. His wife is currently studying for a Ph.D. in music in the U.S. According to Shin, he ran into her on the street and fell in love at first sight.
Shin, who debuted in the film “General’s Son” in 1990, has broadened his acting career through diverse roles in films such as “The Ginko Bed,” “Barefoot Ki-bong” and “Marrying the Mafia.” Shin also hosts KBS2’s entertainment news show “Entertainment Relay.”
6. Sun-ye


Wonder Girls leader Sun-ye married Korean-Canadian missionary James Park in January this year. It marked the first case in which a South Korean idol got married while maintaining an active career. 
The couple met during a missionary trip to Haiti in 2011. After the wedding, Sun-ye moved to Canada where her husband’s family lives. She is expecting her first child soon. The couple is briefly visiting Korea now. 
Sun-ye was originally scouted by JYP Entertainment through the TV show “Park Jin-young’s 99% Challenge” in 2001. After several years of training, she debuted as a member of Wonder Girls, a five-girl pop group. 
Having many hit songs including “Tell Me” and “Nobody,” the group released a single album in the U.S. and made the Billboard Hot 100. Sun-ye has not officially left Wonder Girls but it is unclear whether the idol group will be back.
7. Haha & Byul 

Entertainer Haha and singer Byul joined hands in matrimony last year after an eight-month relationship. Originally friends, they gradually became closer through Haha’s consistent efforts. The couple is expecting a child due this summer. 
Haha, who originally debuted in a hip-hop group, challenged other fields such as entertainment shows and sitcoms. He is currently one of the main characters of “Infinite Challenge,” a popular entertainment show. 
Byul is a ballad singer who debuted in 2002. She had several music collaborations with other singers including Rain and Na Yoon-kwon. 
8. Jun Ji-hyun 


Actress Jun Ji-hyun married an old friend in 2012. The couple were neighbors before officially dating. Her husband, Choi Jun-hyuk, is a banker whose grandmother is renowned hanbok designer Lee Young-hee. 
Jun gained popularity throughout Korea and Asia with megahit rom-com flick “My Sassy Girl.” After several movies, she jumped to Hollywood and took the lead role in “Blood: The Last Vampire.” Her most recent film was “The Berlin File,” a spy thriller directed by Ryu Seung-wan. 
9. Jung Jun-ho & Lee Ha-jung


Actor Jung Jun-ho married anchorwoman Lee Ha-jung in 2011. They met in 2010 when Lee interviewed Jung on the set of his drama, “Queen of Reversals.” 
Jung has been active in dramas such as “Iris” and “The Last Scandal of My Life.” He also appeared in many movies like “My Boss, My Father” and “The Siren.” He also organized “Love Food Car,” a volunteer organization which prepares free meals for the unprivileged. 
Lee Ha-jung is currently an anchorwoman for a cable TV channel, hosting a current news program. 
10. Jang Dong-gun & Ko So-young


Top star couple Jang Dong-gun and Ko So-young tied the knot in 2010 after a two-year relationship. They have been friends since they met on the set of “Love Wind Love Song” in 1999. The couple has a 4-year-old son. 
Actor Jang Dong-gun has been a major star since the late 1990s. Starring in movies such as “Friend” and “Taegukgi: The Brotherhood of War,” Jang also appeared in foreign films including “Dangerous Liaisons” and “The Warrior’s Way.” His most recent appearance was in “A Gentleman’s Dignity,” a romantic comedy drama about 40-year-old men finding their true loves. 
Actress Ko So-young had her big break with “Beat,” starring with actor Jung Woo-sung in 1997. Ko has been inactive since the movie “Project Makeover” in 2007. She has been keeping up public appearances through commercials and the fashion business. 

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***Celebrities are very self-conscious. Ye, because being in the media spotlight calls for lots of self consciousness towards one's appearance. And nobody’s perfect – we’re made by God that way - no matter how good looking someone might be, we all have our things about ourselves that we wish we could change- even celebrities. )

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Celebrities say the darndest things

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Jang Dong Gun: I've never once thought of myself as handsome. 



Source: Nate Pann / netizenbuzz

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***Celebrities are very self-conscious. Ye,

because being in the media spotlight calls for lots of self consciousness

towards one's appearance. And nobody’s perfect – we’re made by God that way - no

matter how good looking someone might be, we all have our things about

ourselves that we wish we could change- even celebrities. )

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Celebrities say the darndest things

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Jang Dong Gun: I've never once thought of myself as handsome. 

Source: Nate Pann / netizenbuzz

But JDG my dearest, you're just too handsome! So humble.... That what makes you more lovable and endearing and adorable to your tons of fans around the world! love you Dong Gun!!!