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February 22, 2012

Celebrities Rally for N.Korean Defectors

Source: englishnews@chosun.com l Nate

Some 20 celebrities hold a press conference in front of the Chinese Embassy in Seoul on Tuesday, urging Beijing not to repatriate North Koreans arrested in China.

Actor Cha In-pyo said rescuing North Koreans fleeing the country "is not a matter of diplomacy or ideology but of conscience."

Cha In-pyo to stage rally for North Korean defectors

By Carla Sunwoo [carlasunwoo@joongang.co.kr] koreajoongangdaily.com

Actor Cha In-pyo will stage a rally in front of the Chinese Embassy in Seoul on Feb. 21, urging China not to repatriate 24 North Korean defectors in its custody.

The Chinese government has come under increasing international pressure to change its policy of repatriating North Korean citizens who have crossed illegally into China. In the past, North Korean defectors have been imprisoned or tortured after being forcibly returned to the North.

Cha will seek to mobilize this international pressure at the event, asking citizens from around the globe to help stop the repatriations.

The 44-year-old actor will ask the government officials not to see the North Koreans as part of a policy issue but rather to relate to them “as fathers, mothers, brothers and sisters.”

He will urge the Chinese government “to give the defectors the chance to relocate, to be able to love and to live.”

Some 30 other celebrities and 30 North Korean youth defectors will join Cha at the rally.

The 30 youths attend Yeomung School, an alternative school for children who have defected from the North and are currently residing in South Korea.

“It’s a sorrowful life, being a teenage defector, always fearing for the remaining family members back in North Korea,” said a representative from the school. “There are some students who still have family back in North Korea, and for their safety, they weren’t able to take part in the public appeal. Thus, the celebrities said that they would step in for these students.”

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February 23, 2012

Actor lends voice to save NK detainees

By Kim Young-jin yjk@koreatimes.co.kr

Actors Cha In-pyo, right, and Ricky Kim attend a rally outside the Chinese Embassy

in Seoul Tuesday to call on Beijing to end its policy of repatriating North Korean refugees

to their Stalinist homeland. / Yonhap

Having played the part of a North Korean defector on the big screen, actor Cha In-pyo is now raising his voice to press China to end its policy of repatriating refugees attempting to flee their Stalinist homeland.

Cha, the star of the 2008 film “Crossing,” which highlighted hardships faced by defectors, held a press conference earlier this week with other entertainers amid concern over dozens of North Koreans whose repatriation by Beijing was feared imminent.

Working to save such people “is a matter conscience, not just diplomacy or ideology,” Cha said, adding Beijing should “give the defectors the chance…to love and to live.”

The case of the detainees, who have been held since early this month has garnered attention among a wide swath of society and the international community due to the North’s reported harsh punishment of those who attempt to defect.

Beijing repatriates North Korean refugees under a deal made with Pyongyang, its ally. Human rights activists say those repatriated face harsh punishment including torture and imprisonment in labor camps.

The North Koreans were arrested in three groups, according to lawmaker Park Sun-young. Groups of nine and 10 were detained Feb. 8 and a group of five two days later, the lawmaker said.

The group of 10 was arrested by Chinese police at a bus terminal in the northeastern hinese city of Shenyang on Feb. 8. They had planned to travel to South Korea to unite with family members.

In the film, Crossing, Cha played the role of a North Korean father who crossed the border to buy medicine for his sick wife, only to learn of the grave dangers faced by refugees in China and hardships in the South.

Cha has become an advocate for the defector community, supporting the Yeomyung School for youth defectors in Seoul.

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February 13, 2012

Cha In Pyo Peeps at Fairy in 'I Need A Fairy'

Writer: TV Report Copyright ⓒ KBS & KBSi

Actor Cha In Pyo transformed into a lumberjack who steals a glance at a fairy in the KBS 2TV daily sitcom "I Need A Fairy" (working title), and his appearance as a lumberjack is drawing attention. The protagonist named Cha Se Joo (Cha In Pyo) became a lumberjack in his dream. In his dream, the lumberjack Cha Se Joo is looking at the clothes of a fairy in a deep forest where everything is covered with snow.

The scene in a broad snow field looked grand, like a scene from a movie. The scene was recently filmed in Daekwanryeong in severely cold weather. There was too much snow, so the actor actually needed to muster enough enthusiasm for acting in such a harsh environment. Cha In Pyo reportedly helped the staff members while carrying the filming equipment in such severe cold, and the staff members were deeply touched by his attitude. The production company of "I Need A Fairy," Sunjin Entertainment, said, "The scene in which Cha In Pyo appeared as a lumberjack on a broad snow field will be very impressive. I want you to pay attention to our drama." Cha In Pyo will play a legendary CEO of an entertainment company who had never been defeated in the entertainment business, and he will enrapture viewers with his gentle manner as well as unexpected behavior in the drama.

"I Need A Fairy" will tell the story of troublemaker fairies Chae Hwa (Hwangwoo Seul Hye) and Wang Mo (Shim Hye Jin), who have come to accidentally stay on earth after losing their clothes that enable them to go back to heaven. It will begin broadcasting from the end of February on KBS 2TV.

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February 24, 2012

Actor Cha In-pyo Campaigns for N.Korean Defectors

Source: englishnews@chosun.com

Actor Cha In-pyo has stepped forward in a campaign to stop Beijing repatriating North Korean defectors who were arrested in China. "This is a matter of life and death," he says. "It involves helping our own people, and ideological differences are not important. Saving lives transcends politics or diplomacy."

Cha took part in press conferences in front of the Chinese Embassy in Seoul on Saturday and Tuesday along with 20 other celebrities and called on the international community to prevent Beijing from repatriating North Korean defectors. Widely respected for his acts of goodwill, including adopting orphaned children, Cha is at the forefront of attempts to muster international support to the cause.

"North Korean defectors face execution if they are sent back," he told the Chosun Ilbo on Wednesday. "I sincerely hope that the people of China take humanitarian steps and offer hospitality and safety to the defectors." He said he was prompted to hold the press conferences because he wanted to help the students of Yeomyung School, a school for defectors in South Korea.

Actor Cha In-pyo reads a plea urging Beijing not to repatriate North Koreans,

in front of the Chinese Embassy in Seoul on Tuesday.

He found out about the school when he starred in the film "Crossing," which portrays the plight of North Korean defectors, and became a sponsor and hosted several fund-raising events. "When they heard that Beijing wants to repatriate the North Korean defectors, the students became very sad, and I felt that I could not just sit by," he said.

"North Korean defectors are like pinballs in the international community," Cha said. "Neither China, Mongolia nor South Korea wants them, so they are bounced back and forth, and their misery increases. They escaped to survive, but nobody gave them refuge."

The actor criticized those who treat the issue from an ideological or diplomatic perspective. "Everyone wants to argue whether they are defectors or economic refugees. But that isn’t the point. The most important thing is that they crossed the border because they were unable to suffer hunger any longer," Cha said. "I heard that North Korea ordered security forces to wipe out three generations of defectors who crossed the North Korean border into China during the mourning period for Kim Jong-il. If they are repatriated, they face execution."

Cha called on South Korea as well as China to help North Korean defectors. "Most children of defectors want to erase any traces of their past. They dye their hair and put on new clothes. Every time I see that, I tell them to try their best to adjust to life in the South and give hope to other North Koreans," he said. "When they lead a happy life here, other North Koreans will be able to have hope. We have to offer a helping hand first."

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February 27, 2012

Actor Cha In-pyo Annoyed by Parody of His Acting of Anger

Writer: Honorary reporter Noh Ji-won CopyrightⒸKBS&KBS Media

On the episode of KBS 2TV's "Happy Together 3" that aired on Feb. 23, actor Cha In-pyo disclosed his frank views on a parody of his acting of anger, drawing attention from viewers.

During the OX corner on the episode, he held up an O sign when he was confronted with an imaginary headline that read, "Cha In-Pyo feels annoyed as his so-called 'four kinds of anger' performances have become a laughingstock."

Cha said, "Recently I saw Kim Won-hyo parodying my acting, gargling in fury at the 'emergency measure committee' in a comedy segment of 'Gag Concert.'"

He said, "I feel a sense of betrayal when even the people I like are parodying my performances," bewildering Kim Won-hyo. At that time, Hur Gyeong-hwan explained, "As Cha shows very impressive and vivid acting, his acting of anger is unforgettable and comes to mind first."

Cha earlier showed his particular affection for the comedy show "Gag Concert", saying that he loved to see the program. He said, "Thinking how much effort the comedians expend to produce laughs nearly makes me cry." He perfectly imitated the "Keokkido" act by comedian Kim Jun-ho, producing great laughter in the audience.

Meanwhile, on the Thursday episode, as a special segment of KBS 2TV's new daily sitcom "I need a fairy," Sim Hye-jin, Hwang Useulhye, and Park Hi-jin appeared as guests in addition to Cha In-Pyo.

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March 3, 2012

Celebrities to hold concert against China's repatriation of NK defectors

Source: koreatimes.co.kr

Some 30 South Korean celebrities will hold a concert in Seoul to urge China not to repatriate North Korean defectors, the event's organizers said Saturday.

The celebrities, including popular TV actor Cha In-pyo and his actress wife Shin Ae-ra, has recently formed an organization called "Cry with us" with 30 teenagers who defected from North Korea, to help defectors caught in China.

During the concert slated for Sunday at Yonsei University's main campus in Seoul, the group will issue a letter of appeal written in Korean, Chinese and English, urging Beijing not to repatriate North Korean defectors to their homeland, they said.

Tens of thousands, perhaps hundreds of thousands, of North Koreans are believed to be living in hiding in China after fleeing their communist homeland in hopes of settling in South Korea.

The issue has drawn fresh media and public attention as China is reportedly moving to return dozens of detained North Korean escapees to their homeland where they are certain to face severe punishment or even execution. (Yonhap)

March 4, 2012

Celebrities hold concert to support North Korean defectors in China

By Claire Lee (dyc@heraldm.com) koreaherald.com

Amid growing public criticism of Beijing for forcibly deporting North Korean defectors to their home country, about 30 Korean celebrities were to hold a concert Sunday evening to urge China to stop the repatriations.

The concert at Yonsei University’s 100th Memorial Hall in Seoul was to be hosted by “Cry with Us,” an organization recently formed by celebrities including actor Cha In-pyo, his actress wife Shin Ae-ra, veteran singer Yoon Bok-hee, comedian Park Mi-sun and pop singer Ivy.

Some 40 university students protest against Beijing’s forcible repatriation of North Korean defectors to their repressive

home country, in front of the Chinese Embassy in Los Angeles, Friday. (Yonhap News)

Some 30 teenagers who defected from North Korea and currently live in Korea were to also attend the event.

The celebrities were to read a letter of appeal in Korean, English and Chinese, urging China not to repatriate North Korean defectors.

The celebrity group started their campaign to support North Korean defectors caught in China on Feb. 21 across from the Chinese Embassy in Hyoja-dong, Seoul. Last month’s event was co-hosted with Yeomyung school, a special school for North Korean defector students.

Seoul’s Foreign Minister Kim Sung-hwan on Friday renewed calls for China to stop the repatriations during a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Yang Jiechi.

Meanwhile, Rep. Park Sun-young of Liberty Forward Party, who had been holding a hunger strike across from the Chinese Embassy protesting China’s repatriation of North Korean defectors since Feb. 21 lost consciousness on Friday. She is currently being treated in hospital.

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March 6, 2012

K-pop stars urge listeners to 'Cry With Us'

By Carla Sunwoo [carlasunwoo@joongang.co.kr] koreajoongangdaily.com

Cha In-pyo and Shin Ae-ra

30 Korean entertainers joined forced to host a concert to protest against Chinese government’s scheduled repatriation of North Korean defectors.

Actor couple Cha In-pyo and Shin Ae-ra joined entertainers Hwang Bo, Park Mi-sun and others on March 4 at Yonsei University’s Centennial Hall to show their support for North Korean defectors.

On behalf of Korean entertainers, the 30 representatives made a plea to the Chinese government and its citizens to not repatriate the 24 North Korean citizens who fled from their home country and are currently being detained in China.

“We stand here as brothers and sisters to the defectors who will surely face the death penalty upon being returned to the north. Is it a crime to leave you home country because you are starved?...All human beings are equally precious, even the defectors,” announced the entertainers in English, Chinese and Korean.

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March 2, 2012

[special Edition] Leo Kwon Sang Woo, Virgo Go Soo and Libra Cha In Pyo

Source: CJ E&M enewsWorld Lee, JinHo Translation Credit : Erika Kim

This was a common question people started to ask each other when blood type personalities were big. ‘A types are small minded, B types are Casanovas, AB types are either fools or geniuses and O types are outgoing and active’.

It’s going to be tough going, however, if you’re thinking of dividing the personalities of everyone in the world into these four categories.

Another popular question that sort of makes up for the lack of diversity is ‘What’s your sign?’ It’s hard to trust the results entirely, but they’re way more specific compared to blood type personalities.

We took advantage of the reveal of tvN’s new drama Twelve Men in a Year to put together a list of stars’ relationship styles based on zodiac signs.

‘Libra’ Cha In Pyo, the reason behind his 17 year love with Shin Ae Ra

Libras (September 23-October 23) see their love through to the end. They’re very polite and kind, and are peaceful people who believe in harmony. When they’re put at a disadvantage, however, they lose their reason and transform into an entirely different person.

These men are laid back, and are even so during a break up. Their weakness is romance, however, so they’re touched by even the smallest presents. No matter what, they keep their head cool in front of love.

Song Seung Hun, Won Bin, Cha In Pyo, Ryu Si Won and Kangta are Libras. Cha In Pyo is especially the most stereotypical Libra. He’s not only polite, but he even stepped forth in the demonstration against sending North Korean defectors to North Korea that took place in front of the Chinese Embassy. He’s a star that fits perfectly the title ‘advocate of peace’.

His love life is also as pure as can be. He wed Shin Ae Ra in 1995, and has put together a happy family without even one rumor that the two are on bad terms. His love never sways.

Photo credit: Kim Byung Kwan

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April 17, 2012

'We Need a Fairy' Overtakes 'Standby' in Ratings

Source: CJ E&M enewsWorld Choi, EunHwa Translation Credit : Ju Ahn Lee

The rise of KBS2’s daily sitcom We Need a Fairy has drawn the attention of the public.

According to the AGB Nielsen Media Research on April 17, the April 16 episode of We Need a Fairy recorded a 6.8 percent viewership ratings while its main rival, Standby, recorded a 5.8 percent viewership ratings.

Previously, We Need a Fairy struggled against MBC’s High Kick: The Short Legs Strike Back and was quickly overtaken by its successor, Standby.

During the April 16 episode, Wang Mo (Shim Hye Jin) and Chae Hwa (Hwang Woo Seul Hye) head off to Africa in search of an outfit. Meanwhile, Ma Tae Hee (Yoon Ji Min) replaces Wang Mo and does the household chores for Cha Se Joo’s (Cha In Pyo) family.

It appears the show has finally started to establish itself thanks to the acting of its talented cast members as well as its distinctive characters. We Need a Fairy airs every Mondays-Fridays at 7:45 pm.

Photo credit: Kim Byung Kwan

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July 25, 2012
Issue 'We Need A Fairy' Cast Ends Series by VolunteeringCJ E&M enewsWorld Grace Danbi Hong 
Instead of celebrating with a big feast for an after party, the cast of KBS’ We Need A Fairy decided to end the series with some volunteer work. 
Hugely influenced by Cha In Pyo, who is famous for his dedication to social work, the entire cast and staff of We Need A Fairty gave their time at a children’s community center in Eunpyung-gu on July 9, after the last shooting. 

Playing with the children and teenagers at the center, the cast provided joy and laughter with games and a talent show, changing the culture of after parties of productions. 
Not only that, the cast donated their personal belongings to be auctioned off for through Happy Bean, an online volunteer organization to help people in need. 
The donations will help buy instruments for the acoustic band, Children who Dream. 
We Need A Fairy ended on July 24 with 100 episodes. 
Photo Credit: Moss Company

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August 14, 2012
  
'Social-tainers' are talking about the issues  
By Ki Sun-min, Kang Na-hyun Korea JoongAng Daily

Celebrities in Korea increasingly opening up about their views



In the middle of last month, those who passed by Daehanmun, the main gate of Deoksu Palace in central Seoul, walked by actor Yoo Ji-tae. He wasn’t in the middle of a shoot or signing autographs at a fan-meet. Rather, he stood there silently in the heavy rain holding up a sign that read “Immigrant women have the right to live.”

He was participating in a campaign against the domestic violence that has taken place between Korean men and their migrant wives. Two women were killed by their husbands in early July. 

“I hope they are the last victims,” Yoo said to reporters at the site of his protest. “I’m so ashamed as a Korean man.” He added that he is preparing to direct a film about the issue. 

Celebrities in Korea are increasingly raising their voices on social issues, from domestic concerns like the abuse of migrant wives to international disputes like Korea’s sovereignty over the Dokdo islets. The trend has led to the use of the term “Social-tainer,” a portmanteau of “social” and “entertainer” that refers to stars who act and comment on the issues. 

While the idea of celebrities involving themselves in politics or social movements is familiar to many in the West, it is a relatively new phenomenon in the Korean entertainment industry. 

Yoo is an outspoken exemplification of this trend. He has been volunteering in Africa and says he has always wanted to be a social worker. He recently promoted the adoption of abandoned dogs on his Twitter account.

Singer Lee Hyo-ri is also enthusiastically promoting the protection of abandoned dogs and hopes to convince more fans to become vegetarians. Breaking from her original sexy fashion celebrity image, she gave up leather bags and fur coats for cotton, eco-friendly purses. 

Actress Park Jin-hee is also participating in many environmental campaigns. She is now honorary ambassador of the NGO Korea Green Foundation. Cha In-pyo and Shin Ae-ra have taken on a different cause, promoting the rights of North Korean defectors.

It is no exaggeration to say that singer Sean, together with his actor wife Jung Hye-yeong, is almost a full-time social worker. He is currently holding a fund-raiser for building a rehabilitation hospital for disabled children. 

Books have been a primary medium for social-tainers to get their voices heard. So far, books published by celebrities have mainly been autobiographies or professional analyses of fashion, makeup and diet trends. Nowadays, celebrities are writing books about their opinions on social issues. 

Lee Hyo-ri’s essay on animal welfare, “Closer,” has sold over 30,000 copies since its May release. Even Park Won-soon, mayor of Seoul, commented on the book, saying he’s planning on establishing a new department regarding animal welfare later this year. 

Gong Hyo-jin also published an essay, “Notebook,” listing small tips on how to save the environment, such as using shower gels sparingly, reusing Ziplock bags and unplugging electronics. It has sold over 40,000 copies.

“Both of them hoped their social influence would be used in a good way, making a difference. Their deep considerations and studies on the related fields were very impressive,” said Kim Su-jin, the director of the publisher Bookhouse who planned both celebrities’ books. 

Social networking services have played a major role in the celebrities’ social participation. Kim Yeo-jin, Kim Je-dong and Kim Mi-wwa began voicing their opinions on issues through Twitter. Other stars such as Lee Hyo-ri and Yoo Ji-tae also actively tweet, proving celebrities are no longer afraid of directly communicating with the public. 

Jang Duk-jin, professor of Seoul National University’s College of Social Sciences, even predicted that the ability to communicate with the public through SNS will also be counted as a qualification of top stars in the future, as much as appearance and talent. 

The transformation in the public’s view of celebrities could be the primary contributor to these social participation trends. 

“The originally vertical relationship between stars and the public has become horizontal,” said Jung Duk-hyun, a popular-culture critic. “Celebrities, who were once just an object of envy, are now seen as another member of society.” 

Hyun Taek-soo, professor of Korea University’s College of Social Sciences, said that as corporate social responsibility is required of companies, the same principle is increasingly being applied to celebrities.

The effects have been positive for society as well as the celebrities’ image. Choi Soo-jong and Ha Hee-ra’s pledge to donate their body tissues after death is a good example. Unlike organ donation, tissue donation is lesser known to the public, but right after the couple’s announcement, donations skyrocketed in less than two weeks. 

However, many people still doubt the authenticity of social-tainers and view their actions as part of a planned promotional strategy. Celebrities often try to raise their reputations through social participation and donations. Some stars don’t assume great prominence in their regular field (singing or acting) but gain popularity through volunteer work, earning roles in films and commercials. 

“It requires a lot of willpower and devotion to be an active social-tainer in the long term. Uninterested stars, reluctantly participating, rarely make it to the end,” said Lee Hyun-woo, the PR manager of Unicef. 

Critical voices are particularly aimed at the celebrities who are widely expressing their political opinions. “Entertainment is a field appealing to emotional sides of people. By interfering in politically sensitive issues or supporting particular political parties, stars might elicit an emotionalization of politics,” said Shin Yool, professor at Myongji University. 

Revealing political colors often backfires on celebrities, which explains why most celebrities’ participation remains in social areas related to universal values such as environmental, children, animal and human rights. 

“American celebrities usually don’t get in trouble for revealing their political colors,” said Lee Dong-yeon, professor at Korea National University of Arts. “No one being criticized or disadvantaged for their personal opinions is a sign of a mature society,” 

Criticisms exist, but most people consider social-tainers’ movements to be positive. “Celebrities expand the social issues from originally confined political ones to various questions we have to solve, contributing to an advance towards pluralism in the society,” said Kim Hyung-joon, professor of political science and diplomacy at Myongji University.

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March 3, 2013
Actor Cha In Pyo tears up as he recalls story of his daughter’s accident on ‘Thank You’
by pkdance AllKpop.com l Nate


On the March 1st broadcast of SBS‘ ‘Thank You‘, actor Cha In Pyo shed tears when recalling a touching father-daughter moment.
Cha In Pyo shared, “There was a time when I experienced becoming a father”, sharing a story about how his 4-year-old daughter experienced a dangerous situation when she accidentally got instant glue in her eyes. He continued, while holding back his tears, “My child screamed such a piercing cry, as if she was stabbed by a knife, and her eyes closed up. The thought that came to my mind at the time ‘My daughter’s eyes are burning’. While I was taking her to the emergency room, I said to my daughter, ‘Don’t worry. Once you grow up a little more, daddy will take his eyes out and give it to you’. I only thought about that”.
Cha In Pyo became emotional, even tearing up as he remembered how he felt as a father seeing his daughter in pain.
On this episode, Cha In Pyo, baseball player Park Chan Ho, cartoonist Lee Hyun Sae, and photographer Kim Joong Man met up for the first time and shared their touching stories.

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July 10, 2013
Cha In Pyo & Shin Ae Ra, expressed their love  Source: Innolife Korea


Cha In Pyo and Shin Ae-ra will make appearance in variety show for the first time in their 17 years of marriage. They showed off their love in SBS ‘Thank You’ which will be broadcasted on July 12. They could enjoy a walk without children talking about their story about family which was never revealed on air before.


Cha In Pyo said “It is the happiest moment for me to walk with you” expressing his love by giving her a piggy back and touching her on air. Their love story will be broadcasted on July 7 through ‘Thank You’.

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July 13, 2013
Cha In Pyo gives an appreciation plaque to his wife
STARN News


Cha In Pyo gave his wife, Shin Ae Ra, an appreciation plaque.
Cha In Pyo's wife, Shin Ae Ra, appeared on July 12th broadcast of SBS 'Thank You', showing their unchanging love for each other, and Cha In Pyo gave Shin Ae Ra an appreciation plaque.
During the broadcast, Cha In Pyo kneeled down in front of his wife, and read down the appreciation plaque. He read, "Honey, where are you. Honey, get here quick. Honey, you smile a lot, talk a lot, your body shape is nice, and your heart is even nicer. It is vey great that I met you. Thank you for living with me. I love you, honey."
Shin Ae Ra said, "I really like it. How did you get the rhyme? This is what I wanted. I get more confidence and pride when I hear such expressions. On the other hand, I feel sorry that I cannot do anything more than that."
/Reporting by Kim Dong-Joo en@starnnews.com

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Hi...I am a newbie on this thread... Thank you all for amazing posts.. I learned so much about Cha In-Pyo.. Not only handsome and talented actor, but what an inspiring man!

I just watched his old drama, Star In My Heart over the weekend....

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October 10, 2013
Charity auction attracts fans of Korea’s top celebrities
By Lee Woo-young The Korea Herald


Visitors make a bid for items donated by celebrities at a charity auction held Thursday as part of Herald Design Week 2013 at exhibition space NEMO at Blue Square, Hannam-dong, Seoul. (Lee Sang-sub/The Korea Herald)
More than 30 items donated by Korea’s top celebrities went on the block at a charity auction held Thursday afternoon, on the fourth day of the Herald Design Week 2013. 
The auction was conducted as a silent auction in which participants submitted bids in writing. The bidding, held from 2-4 p.m., drew visitors looking for bargains and fans of some of Korea’s top celebrities on the lookout for items donated by their favorite stars.
“I chose a coffee cup designed by fashion designer Lie Sang Bong. It looks unique,” said Lee Jeong-yoon, who made a bid for a white coffee cup decorated with small red crystals. 
Some of the highlight items included actor Lee Byung-hun’s autographed DVD of the recent hit period drama “Gwanghae: The Man Who Became the King” (Masquerade), a red Louis Vuitton skirt donated by actress Kim Hee-sun, a jacket and a belt worn by the K-pop boy group Teen Top and stage costumes of the K-pop girl group Girl’s Day. 
All proceeds from the auction will go to Olje Foundation, a non-profit organization promoting learning through classics, according to organizers. 
“All proceeds will be used in publishing the classics, which will be distributed to a wide audience, especially young students,” said So Don-young, executive vice president of Artday. 
The items on the auction block were presented at prices that attracted diverse visitors to the Herald Design Market. 
“The auction is held at the Herald Design Market, part of the Herald Design Week. We receive such a diverse range of visitors here and we wanted to make them feel they could bid for their favorite celebrity,” said Park Chan-uk, one of the organizers of the auction. 
The auction presented caps donated by MC and comedian Kang Ho-dong, actor Jung-Joon-ho; clothes by actor Cha In-pyo, actress Shin Ae-ra, fashion designer Choi Bum-suk, and K-pop singer-turned-actress Eugene; jewelry from actor Lee Min-ho, Shinhwa and singer Bada and autographed CDs by Chang Kiha and the Faces band, 2PM and pianist Kim Sun-wook. 

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October 17, 2013
Actor Cha In Pyo’s Younger Brother Passes Away From Oral Cancer
CallMeN00NA soompi.com


It has been reported that actor Cha In Pyo‘s younger brother, Cha In Seok, passed away after battling oral cancer on October 17.
Cha In Seok graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a degree in economics and went on to work in the financial industry as an executive officer for a foreign bank.  
With the news of Cha In Seok’s death, Cha In Pyo’s old TV appearances where he talked about his brother has recently recievedrenewed interest. In March of this year the actor appeared as a guest on the show “Healing Camp” and spoke proudly about his siblings, “My scores were just average but my older and younger brother did well. My younger brother is currently working for a foreign bank.” 
During his appearance on “Thank You” he shared about the difficulties they went through growing up, “I grew up under a self-made father but my parents divorced when I entered junior high, and it was difficult. In order not to hurt my mother any more, my two siblings and I skipped our childhood and grew up. My two siblings studied well in school. My older brother ranked first in the Seoul practice tests and was accepted into the Electrical Engineering program at Seoul National University. My younger brother works for a foreign bank, and I regret that I couldn’t do anything for him.” 
The funeral for Cha In Seok will be held at a memorial park in Seoul on October 19. 
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So sad.....

RIP...