SEOUL, Dec. 31 (Korea Bizwire) — Singer-actress IU is dating actor Lee Jong-suk, their agencies said Saturday. “The two have recently evolved into lovers from close co-workers,” Lee’s agency, HighZium studio, said in a statement, confirming a news report on their romantic relationship. Edam Entertainment, the agency of IU, also confirmed the news, asking people [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 26 (Korea Bizwire) — Actor Lee Jong-suk will be temporarily away from his fans from next month to complete his mandatory military duty as a public service worker, his management agency said Tuesday. “Lee will begin his alternative military service as a public service worker on March 8,” A-Man Project said in a [...]
SEOUL, Sept. 19 (Korea Bizwire) — Die-hard fans of Korean actor Lee Jong-suk who illegally slipped into an airport’s restricted area to catch a glimpse of the star are on the verge of facing punishment for their actions. According to local press reports from Bangkok, two Thai women and customs officials who helped the women [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 21 (Korea Bizwire) – A wax figure of the popular Korean actor Lee Jong-suk will go on display in a global museum of wax dolls in Hong Kong this week, a local public relations agency working for the museum said Thursday. The actor will unveil his wax figure in a ceremony at Madame [...]
SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Korea Bizwire) – South Korean actor Lee Jong-suk has been cast for an upcoming South Korean-Chinese soap opera, which will be his first drama in more than a year, his agency said Wednesday. Lee had been asked to play in a number of TV series, but he chose to work with producer [...]
SEOUL, July 29 (Korea Bizwire) — A photo book featuring actor Lee Jong-suk‘s latest Asian tour will simultaneously be put on sale at online shopping malls of 29 countries around the world, his talent agency said Wednesday. The item will become available at www.lotte.com and global.lotte.com and various other sites on Saturday, Wellmade Yedang said. [...]
SEOUL, Feb. 2 (Korea Bizwire) – Turtleneck sweaters are ‘in’ again these days. They were once à la mode in Korea during the early years of the new millennium, and are now gaining increased popularity in fashion circles. According to fashion industry experts, several male celebrities such as Lee Jong-Suk, Lee Min-Ho and Kim Young-kwang have [...]
SEOUL, Jan. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – Lee Jong-suk, the South Korean actor and model, is highly likely to be the most popular K Wave star in China this year, according to entertainment industry experts and reporters with knowledge of China’s show business market. Along with Lee, Jun Ji-hyun (Gianna Jun) is expected to be the top [...]
SEOUL, Nov. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – The SBS drama “Pinocchio” received a green light for overseas distribution by selling its distribution rights to China for a record amount. A spokesperson announced on November 24 that the drama sold its distribution rights to China’s largest video portal site, Youku Tudou, for US$280,000 per episode. SEE ALSO: [...]
SEOUL, Sep. 15 (Korea Bizwire) - Lee Jong-suk, a Korean actor who has starred in many hit dramas and films such as “School 2013,” “I can hear your voice,” and “The face,” has received a uniquely “green” birthday present on September 14 from his fans around the world. His fan clubs from Korea, China, Taiwan and Hong [...]