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January 25, 2016

'Name List' says Lee Kwang Soo is a new wealthy star ranked top among others

Source: STARNEWS via Hancinema.net

Actor Lee Kwang-soo was ranked top among the new wealthy stars by tvN's 'Name List'.

The January 25th show of tvN's 'Name List' ranked Lee Kwang-soo at the first place for their list of new wealthy stars. The second was Kim Soo-hyeon and 'Hyeri' was ranked at the third place.

The production team of the talk show said, "For the reasons why Lee Kwang-soo could be reborn as one of the super class Hallyu stars is thanks to the popularity of 'Good Sunday - Running Man' in the Chinese community.

According to the talk show, his commission for an appearance in a commercial was originally 800,000 won in his early days after he debuted. But the rate went up to 200 million won five years later. And the show's ranked first among all Chinese entertainment programs. His commission per one program is 50 million won to 100 million won. And his rate for a commercial is around 400 million won. It seems that he's making multi hundred million won in China".

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February 2, 2016

Korean version ‘Entourage’ to be star-studded cast

Actors Lee Kwang-soo, Seo Kang-joon, Im Si-wan and Cho Jin-woong are likely to be cast in an upcoming tvN TV drama series based on the U.S. comedy series “Entourage.”

“We offered roles to all four of them and they are likely to accept,” a source from cable network tvN said. 

The Hallyu stars have reportedly agreed they are “positive” on taking roles, but nothing has been confirmed and details are still being fleshed out. 

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Once they do accept the roles, Seo will play an actor called Young-bin who enjoys sudden stardom. Im will act as Young-bin’s friend and manager, according to a report by local news outlet Sports Chosun. 

The report added that Lee will act as Cha-joon, an actor who is losing the attention of fans due to the rising popularity of Young-bin. Veteran actor Cho will act as the owner of Young-bin’s entertainment agency.

According to local reports last year, CJ E&M, which owns cable network tvN, was granted license to produce the Korean version of the American series “Entouage,”which has aired for eight seasons from July 2004 to September 2011.

The American drama series revolves around the murky underside of the entertainment industry in America. It premiered on HBO, a satellite TV channel for movies.

The title of the Korean version of “Entourage” and the airing schedule has not been announced yet. 

By Son Ji-hyoung (json@heraldcorp.com)

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February 2, 2016

'Entourage Korea' names its cast

Source: The Korea Times

The Korean version of hit American TV series "Entourage" has revealed its cast.

"Entourage Korea" features Seo Kang-joon (from tvN drama "Cheese in the Trap"), Cho Jin-woong (from 2015 blockbuster movie "Assassination"), Yim Si-wan (from tvN hit TV drama "Misaeng") and Lee Kwang-soo (from variety show "Running Man" on SBS) as the four main characters. They have started filming the drama that will air in June on tvN.

HBO's "Entourage" premiered in 2004 and ended in 2011 after eight seasons. The series portrayed the acting career of Vincent Chase (Adrian Grenier) ― a popular movie star ― and his childhood friends from Queens in New York City as they strive to thrive in Hollywood.

  
Seo Kang-joon, from left, Cho Jin-woong, Yim Si-wan and Lee Kwang-soo

The series, featuring Hollywood stars and athletes as special guests and in cameo roles, took a real-life look at the Hollywood lifestyle and show-business industry. Another recurring theme was the importance of male friendship over work.

"Entourage Korea" is expected to work on the same themes by satirizing Korea's show-business industry.

aoshima11@ktimes.com

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February 24, 2016

Lee Kwang Soo gets key role in historical drama

Source:: The Korea Times

Lee Kwang-soo / Screen capture from Instagram

Hallyu actor Lee Kwang-soo, 30, will make a special appearance in new KBS TV drama "Hwarang: The beginning," Daily Sports reported Wednesday.

The entertainment news outlet cited a source close to the drama's production company as saying Lee will play a key role in the beginning. The source did not reveal details.

The drama is about Hwarang, an elite group of young males in an ancient kingdom, Silla (57-935).

Go A-ra, Park Hyung-sik, Park Seo-joon and Choi Min-ho will also star in the drama.

It will air in the second half of this year.

ejb@ktimes.com

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February 24, 2016

'Hallyu' actor makes special appearance in local TV series

SEOUL, Feb. 24 (Yonhap) -- Lee Kwang-soo, a Korean actor who enjoys Asia-wide popularity, will make a special appearance in domestic television series "Hwarang: The Beginning," his agency confirmed on Wednesday.

Towards the beginning of the series, the actor and host of Korean entertainment show "Running Man" will make a surprise appearance as Makmoon, a loyal friend of the main character Mumyung, according to King Kong Entertainment.

South Korean actor Lee Kwang-soo (Yonhap)

Makmoon is a determined character who, after his mother passes away, sets out on a long journey in search of his father. Never once does the braveheart doubt the survival of his missing father.

The young man provides the decisive motivation for Mumyung to join "hwarang," a troop of young, highly educated, elite aristocratic knights with a strict order of chivalry.

"Hwarang: The Beginning," starring hallyu actors Park Seo-joon, Go Ara and Park Hyun-shik of K-pop boy band ZE:A, is set in the Silla Kingdom during the three kingdom era 1,500 years ago. Hallyu refers to the Asia-wide popularity of Korean pop music, TV dramas and films. The drama depicts the story of passion, love and growth of a group of brave young men.

Star producer Yoon Sung-shik of television series "Gaksital" and "King's Face" is at the helm.

The epic series is tentatively set to be broadcasted simultaneously on Korea's KBS 2TV and China's LETV in upcoming September.

jwc@yna.co.kr

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February 23, 2016

Lee Kwang Soo Makes a Cameo Appearance in ‘Descendant of the Sun’

Source: BNTNews

[by Woorim Ahn] Lee Kwang Soo showed up in drama ‘Descendant of the Sun’ as a cameo. 

On February 23, his agency King Kong Entertainment posted his video appearing in the drama as a cameo through its Naver TVcast and official YouTube channel. 

In the video, Lee Kwang Soo had on a military uniform and a red hat written ‘instructor’. Although he appears in it for a short period of time, he meticulously checked the script and tried his best during filming. 

According to an official of the drama, Lee Kwang Soo showed off his friendship with Song Joong Gi as he made such a decision. He will be playing a part-timer when Yoo Si Jin (Song Joong Gi) and Seo Dae Young (Jin Goo) will meet each other for the first time on the first episode. 

Meanwhile, ‘Descendant of the Sun’ will premiere on February 24. (photo by ‘Descendant of the Sun’ behind video captured image)

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February 24, 2016

Lee Kwang Soo Will Be a Special Cameo in ‘Hwarang: The Beginning’

Source: BNTNews

[by Woorim Ahn] Lee Kwang Soo will make a special appearance in KBS drama ‘Hwarang: The Beginning’.

On February 24, his agency King Kong Entertainment said, “Lee Kwang Soo will greet to the audiences as he shows up in ‘Hwarang: The Beginning’. He will appear in the beginning of the drama” and announced such news.

In the drama, Lee Kwang Soo will be the role of Mak Moon who is best friend of Moo Myung (Park Seo Joon). Mak Moon is a broad-minded and righteous guy in it. He lost his mom when he was young and wanders around the country with a hope to find his dad. Moreover, he is an important character that made Moo Myung decide to become a Hwarang.

‘Hwarang: The Beginning’ is a historical drama depicting Hwarang (Shilla’s knights)’s passion, love and growth. Park Seo Joon, Park Hyung Shik, Go Ah Ra and others feature in it and its publicity right was sold to Chinese media group LETV.

Meanwhile, ‘Hwarang: The Beginning’ will air in the second half of 2016. (photo by King Kong Entertainment)

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February 25, 2016

Forbes Korea Reveals Top 40 “Power Celebrities” of 2016, EXO Keeps Top Spot

Source: Soompi by crystalcove

Forbes Korea releases their list of the “Top 40 ‘Power Celebrities of’ 2016.” The list is curated in consideration of sales, frequency of media exposure, and evaluation of expertise.

Idol boy group EXO tops the list for the second year in a row. This year, actor Yoo Ah In follows in second place, seeing success with the film “Veteran” and drama “Six Flying Dragons.” Girl’s Day member Hyeri is in third place, having starred in the hit cable drama “Reply 1988″ and becoming a “Queen of CFs” with eight commercials filmed last year and 10 more coming up.

“Nation’s MC” Yoo Jae Suk rises to 15th place from 21st last year. Fellow emcees Kim Gura and Jun Hyun Moo are new entries into the ranking. Actor Lee Kwang Soo is also new, having become a Hallyu star through the success of “Running Man” in Asia.

Girls’ Generation, sports star Kim Yuna, BIGBANG, and Yoo Jae Suk have been in this ranking for eight years in a row.

See the complete list below.

1. EXO (singer)
2. Yoo Ah In (actor)
3. Hyeri (singer)
4. Girls’ Generation (singer)
5. Kim Soo Hyun (actor)
6. BIGBANG (singer)
7. Park In Bee (Inbee Park) (athlete)
8. Jun Ji Hyun (actor)
9. IU (singer)
10. Kang Jung Ho (athlete)
11. Cha Seung Won (actor)
12. SHINee (singer)
13. Kim Yuna (Yuna Kim) (athlete)
14. Hwang Jung Min (actor)
15. Yoo Jae Suk (MC)
16. Son Heung Min  (athlete)
17. Choo Shin Soo (athlete)
18. Ryu Hyun Jin (athlete)
19. Son Yeon Jae (athlete)
20. AOA (singer)
21. Baek Jong Won (cuisine researcher)
22. Yoo Hae Jin (actor)
23. Ha Jung Woo (actor)
24. Lee Jung Jae (actor)
25. Kim Gura (MC)
26. Girl’s Day (singer)
27. Shin Dong Yup (MC)
28. SISTAR (singer)
29. Ki Sung Yueng (athlete)
30. Lee Kwang Soo (actor)
31. Lee Min Ho (actor)
32. Taeyeon (singer)
33. Seolhyun (singer)
34. Zico (singer)
35. Zion.T (singer)
36. Jun Hyun Moo (MC)
37. Hani (singer)
38. Oh Dal Soo (actor)
39. Suzy (singer)
40. Lee Byung Hun (actor)

The interview with Hyeri and the profiles of the top 40 will be available in the March issue of Forbes Korea.

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March 24, 2016

'Running Man' star Lee Kwang-soo cast for Web-based drama

SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korean actor Lee Kwang-soo from the popular TV variety show "Running Man" has been cast for the first web-based drama to be produced by terrestrial network KBS, a PR agency in Seoul said.

According to The Tik Tok, Lee will star as the male protagonist Jo Seok in "Sound of Mind," based on the popular web cartoon of the same name by cartoonist Jo Seok.

The autobiographical cartoon has appeared since September 2006 on the country's biggest portal site Naver, and has been a sleeper hit among Korean readers for its comical description of the helpless cartoonist and his equally pathetic family.

KBS is trying out its luck in the nascent web-based drama, and "Sound of Mind" is its first project on the front. The portal site Naver, production company Cross Pictures, and popular TV producer Seo Soo-min will also participate in the production.

Actor Lee is expected to display his characteristic funny performances, and budding actress Jung So-min is cast for the female lead role Ae-bong.

The drama will be filmed in early April, with an aim to be available this fall on Naver. The TV adaptation will also be produced for later use on KBS 2TV.

This undated photo compilation shows the cast members of the upcoming web-based drama "Sound of Mind." The top left photo is of Lee Kwang-soo, the main actor of the drama. (Yonhap)

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Read this: http://keepo.me/fun-humor-channel/13-bukti-kocak-kalau-cowok-ini-adalah-orang-paling-apes-dalam-sejarah-rsquorunning-manrsquo

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April 15, 2016

S. Korean mobile game to feature Lee Kwang-soo as new character

SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean game will feature a character based on actor and TV personality Lee Kwang-soo, his management said Friday.

Lee will be a new character in the mobile board game "Game of Dice" created by South Korean mobile game company Joy City Co., King Kong Entertainment said.

"The character 'Kwang-soo' will reflect the star's cheerful characteristics loved by many Asia fans," it said.

Nicknamed "Asia's Prince," Lee is widely popular in Asia for his delightful role on variety TV show "Running Man."

In January, the same game featured "Daddy Psy" and "Gangnam Psy," based on globally well-known singer Psy's two songs "Daddy" and "Gangnam Style."

  

jaeyeon.woo@yna.co.kr

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[Teaser] 우주소녀 (WJSN) (COSMIC GIRLS) - MO MO MO (이광수 ver.)

Lee Kwang Soo recently appeared in this new idol group video teaser.

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[MV] 우주소녀(WJSN)(COSMIC GIRLS) _ Mo Mo Mo (모모모)

Lee Kwang Soo appeared in the music video.

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May 4, 2016

Actor headed to WeChat

Source: INSIDE Korea JoongAng Daily

A set of emoticons representing entertainer Lee Kwang-soo has been launched in China.

Lee’s agency, King Kong Entertainment, announced that China’s most widely used instant messaging service, WeChat, has launched emoticons modeled after the star.

“Lee Kwang-soo’s emoticon set has 24 kinds of emoticons modeled after the entertainer’s delightful and facetious expressions,” the agency said. “He is the first Korean celebrity to be made into emoticons in China.” 

WeChat is an instant messaging service run by the Chinese IT giant Tencent and has roughly 650 million users.

Lee’s popularity in China and countries in Southeast Asia shot up when he was cast in the popular TV entertainment show “Running Man.” 

Thanks to his elevated status in China, the star has appeared in many commercials in China and starred in many entertainment shows, including “Perhaps Love.” 

The entertainer is currently wrapping up shooting for the upcoming tvN drama “Dear My Friends” and the KBS drama “Sound of Your Heart.” 

By Jeong Byung-ki

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May 4, 2016

Lee Kwang Soo's messenger emoticons to be released on 'WeChat'

Source: STARN News

On May 3rd, a representative of King Kong Entertainment announced that actor Lee Gwang Soo's messenger emoticons will be officially released through Chinese mobile messenger application 'WeChat.'

Lee Gwang Soo started earning his popularity in China through a great number of different dramas, films, and variety programs. He is called by the nickname of 'Asia Prince' among many fans around the continent, and he is widely recognized as one of the most leading actresses in many Asian countries.

'WeChat' is also one of the most widely used mobile messenger applications at all across the world, and over 650 million people use the application just in China.

'Lee Gwang Soo Emoticons' will be officially released on May 3rd, and the emoticons will include 24 different emoticons, and a great number of fans are showing explosive reactions for this news.

An insider said, "Lee Gwang Soo is one of the most widely beloved Korean actors at all across the continent, and his popularity is particularly high in China, Thailand, and Vietnam. We are expecting to see viral reactions from many fans."

Meanwhile, Lee Gwang Soo is playing in new dramas titled 'Dear My Friends' and 'Sound of the Heart (working title).'

/Reporting by Kim Hye-in en@starnnews.com

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May 4, 2016

Lee Kwang-soo emoticons on Chinese messenger
Lee Kwang-soo emoticons on Chinese messenger app We Chat (King Kong Entertainment)

Emoticons featuring Korean actor and entertainer Lee Kwang-soo were launched Tuesday on Chinese messenger app WeChat, said the actor’s agency King Kong Entertainment.

Lee, best known for his appearance on SBS’ variety show “Running Man,” is often referred to as an “Asia Prince” due to his popularity across the region. 

The set consists of 24 animated emoticons of Lee with different expressions, representing his cheerful character, the agency said. It added that Lee is the first hallyu star to be featured in emoticons produced in China.

WeChat, one of the most popular messaging apps in China, was launched in 2011 by tech giant Tencent. It has some 650 million users.

Lee is currently starring in tvN’s drama series “Dear My Friends” and KBS’ web drama series “The Sound of the Heart.”

By Jung Eun-jin (jej2403@heraldcorp.com)

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May 17, 2016

Lee Kwang-soo treats staff to food truck

(King Kong Entertainment)

Actor Lee Kwang-soo treated production staff members of the upcoming TV series “The Sound of Your Heart” to a food truck to cheer them up, according to news reports Tuesday.

King Kong Entertainment, the home agency of the actor starring in the series, released photos of a food truck with typical Korean snacks including “tteokbokki” spicy rice cake, “soondae” noodle-stuffed pig intestine and “eomuk” fish cake on Wednesday. 

The truck was aimed to encourage the staff, who have been on location for filming until the dead of night, local reports said citing the agency.

“The Sound of Your Mind,” based on the webtoon of the same title on search engine Naver, is slated to premiere on Naver in the second half of this year, and will air on KBS2 subsequently. 

The webtoon centers on the daily life of its author Cho Seok, his family and his girlfriend. Lee plays the part of the cartoonist, while Hani of EXID will play his girlfriend. It was one of the longest-running and most popular webtoons in Korea, with more than 5 billion hits and 10 million comments by December 2015.

By Son Ji-hyoung (json@heraldcorp.com)

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Dear My Friends ep 2 

MinHo & Mama

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Dear My Friends Ep 4

My Little Prince 

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May 28, 2016

Watch: Lee Kwang Soo Shows Off Hilarious Dance Skills At “Running Man” Producer’s Wedding

Source: Soompi by porshia 

Lee Kwang Soo has given a rather unique wedding present to the producer of “Running Man”!

On May 27, singer Sook Haeng uploaded a video with the caption “The day Myuk oppa gets married” on her Instagram. The video was taken at the wedding of “Running Man” producer Kim Joo Hyung, who is nicknamed “Myuk PD.”

The video shows “Running Man” star Lee Kwang Soo celebrating the wedding with his characteristic and hilarious dance skills. He maintains a serious face as he dances, limbs wildly flailing about, but the guests and Myuk PD can’t hold back as they burst into laughter.

You can watch Lee Kwang Soo’s amazing dance for yourself below:

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