[SBS Star] He's So Cute Mijoo Talks About Song Bum-keun's Reaction to Making Their Relationship Public

Mijoo of disbanded K-pop girl group Lovelyz spoke about her boyfriend goalkeeper Song Bum-keun's response to making their relationship public. On May 4 episode of MBC's television show Hangout with Yoo, Mijoo revealed her love story with Song Bum-keun. In this episode of Hangout with Yoo, the cast members had some fun teasing Mijoo about her public relationship with Song Bum-keun. Yu Jae Seok commented, We kind of knew that you were dating someone. For the past three to four months or so, you've been glued to your phone during every break in our shooting. So, it was a bit obvious. Joo Woo Jae, Lee Yi Kyung, HAHA and other cast members chimed in, mentioning how they observed Mijoo smiling and behaving oddly while constantly checking her phone during breaks. They also pointed out that she had been going on trips unusually frequently in the past couple of months. Mijoo shyly smiled, then mentioned, After we went public with our relationship, he was really happy. He has been anxious for a while because I'm so popular, you know, laughing, she added, But after we went public, he's been happier than ever! In response to the question Where did you meet? Mijoo explained, Well, we just naturally crossed paths. Additionally, Mijoo described Song Bum-keun as a tough-looking athlete on the surface but said, He's actually really cute. He has a lot of aegyo. As Mijoo delved into details about her boyfriend, Yu Jae Seok could not bear it anymore. He let out a loud scream, exclaiming, That's enough! Please, spare us any further details! as if he found the whole situation too cringeworthy to handle, making everybody laugh. Previously on April 18, Mijoo and Song Bum-keun confirmed their relationship after rumors started spreading about the possibility of them being in a relationship. (Credit= MBC Hangout with Yoo, 'bumkeun_song' Instagram) (SBS Star)

[SBS Star] Lee Kwang Soo Reacts to Yu Jae Seok Saying His Trip with Lee Sunbin Is Part of 'Love Marketing'

Actor Lee Kwang Soo responded to entertainer Yu Jae Seok saying that his recent trip to Japan with his longtime girlfriend actress Lee Sunbin is part of love marketing. On April 22, some details about the first episode of SBS' new television show Whenever There's a Moment (literal translation) were revealed; the episode is scheduled to air on April 23. According to Whenever There's a Moment, in the upcoming episode, viewers can expect to see the show's cast members Yu Jae Seok, actor Yoo Yeon Seok and the guest Lee Kwang Soo spending time together. As the three stars gather for a casual hangout, Yoo Yeon Seok remarks to Lee Kwang Soo, Hey, Kwang Soo. Did you get a perm or did you just give your hair a good wash as if you're washing a mop? He then candidly shares his thoughts on Lee Kwang Soo's hairstyle, quipping, It kind of looks like you've got a mop sitting on your head. Quick to seek mediation, Lee Kwang Soo turns to Yu Jae Seok, but instead of diffusing the situation, Yu Jae Seok playfully adds fuel to the fire, saying, Well, as long as you're happy. By the way, I saw some photos of you and Sunbin in Japan online. Lee Kwang Soo jumps up, saying, Why are you bringing that up now? and Yu Jae Seok jokingly tells him, You know, I don't think you've quite grasped the latest marketing techniques. If you go about it that way, it's pretty obvious that you were marketing. Wasn't that just a form of 'love marketing'? Immediately, Lee Kwang Soo goes, What? What are you talking about? 'Love marketing'? What do you mean?! That's ridiculous! After that, Yoo Yeon Seok completes the saga of love marketing by coming up with the headline of the article, saying, Still in Love with One Another. Resigning to the teasing, Lee Kwang Soo bursts into laughter before chiming in, Honestly, there's no such thing as 'love marketing.' We simply went on a trip to enjoy ourselves. Previously in December 2018, Lee Kwang Soo and Lee Sunbin confirmed their 5-month relationship. They have been together for about six years now; they are one of the longest dating celebrity couples. (Credit= SBS Whenever There's a Moment, Online Community) (SBS Star)

[SBS Star] I Fart All the Time Yeon Jung Hoon Says He Is No Longer Concerned About His On-Screen Image

Actor Yeon Jung Hoon shared that he is less worried about his on-screen image now. On March 10 episode of KBS' television show 2 Days && 1 Night, the six members' trip to Ganghwa-gun, Incheon, was shown. In this episode, they were seen choosing a big penalty each, then assigning one to each member by spinning a roulette wheel. DIN DIN proposed a tough penalty, which was watching the sunrise from the peak of Mani Mountain, and Yoo Seonho was the unfortunate one who received DIN DIN's penalty. The next morning, Yoo Seonho hiked Mani Mountain early in the morning and watched the beautiful sunrise from the peak. While watching the sunrise, Yoo Seonho proudly exclaimed, This is so stunning. It's actually a penalty that you guys didn't get to see the sunrise, hyungs. Then, he suddenly confessed to the camera operator, I farted about four times on my way up here. Laughing, the camera operator responded, Well, I did have a moment of suspicion, adding to the amusement. Once Yoo Seonho got down, he joined the other members, and they headed to a market nearby to have some breakfast. While they were on their way to the market in a car, Yoo Seonho commented, Hyungs, I need to fart. To this, Yeon Jung Hoon commented, Oh, speaking of farts, I farted a lot last night. Kim Jong-min replied, Yeah, you farted toward me! Your butt was facing my face! Yeon Jung Hoon laughed and responded, Well, I let my farts slip out in all directions, adding, I don't really care at this point, you know, eliciting laughter from everyone in the car. (Credit= KBS 2 Days && 1 Night) (SBS Star)

[SBS Star] Kim Ji Won Shares How It Feels to Portray a Chaebol for the First Time Since 'The Heirs'

Actress Kim Ji Won revealed how it feels to act a chaebol (wealthy business family) for the first time since 'The Heirs.' In the morning of March 7, the leads of tvN's upcoming series 'Queen of Tears,' including Kim Ji Won, actors Kim Soo Hyun, Park Sung Hoon and more, attended the series' press conference. 'Queen of Tears' depicts the complex tale of 'Hong Hae-in' (Kim Ji Won), the third-generation heiress of Queens Department Store, and 'Baek Hyun-woo' (Kim Soo Hyun), the son of Yongdu village's head and a supermarket 'prince', as they navigate a crisis and embark on a miraculous journey to reignite their love in their third year of marriage. 'Hong Hae-in' is a character who has never yielded to anyone, blessed with striking beauty and an innate knack for success in all her endeavors. This represented Kim Ji Won's return to depicting a chaebol character since 'Yoo Rachel' in 'The Heirs' in 2013. Kim Ji Won addressed this at the press conference, I came across many comments wanting to see me playing such a character again, then added, This time, I took some related classes to better depict a character from a chaebol family and paid a lot of attention to styling. She continued, I did do a lot of preparations myself, but I also received significant assistance from the production team, who decorated the set so beautifully. Then, the actress laughed and stated, Playing a character with money meant I could shoot in a much more comfortable environment with less cold or heat. So, it was kind of nice playing 'Hong Hae-in.' After that, Kim Ji Won explained the differences between 'Hong Hae-in' in 'Queen of Tears' and 'Yoo Rachel' in 'The Heirs.' 'Yoo Rachel' was impatient, who longed for love. But she has all grown up. She has become much more relaxed now that she possesses many of the things she desires. I'll be showcasing myself as a mature and composed career woman on this occasion. It'll be different. You'll immediately be able to notice the differences. 'The Heirs' was an immensely successful series in 2013, beloved by audiences worldwide. Kim Ji Won earned widespread adoration for her performance as 'Yoo Rachel'―the affluent, stylish and arrogant heiress of the clothing company 'RS International.' (Credit= SBS The Heirs, tvN Queen of Tears) (SBS Star)

[SBS Star] We're Not Very Close, But He... Kim Go-eun Recalls Unexpected Phone Call from Park Jung Min

Actress Kim Go-eun remembered when actor Park Jung Min called her and asked her to consider joining the 'Exhuma' cast. On February 4, singer Jung jae-hyung posted a new episode of his YouTube show where Kim Go-eun guested. The actress talked about her upcoming film, 'Exhuma', directed by Jang Jae-hyun. While talking about the film, Kim Go-eun remembered when Park Jung Min called her out of the blue and recommended that she join the cast of Jang Jae-hyun's new project. I got a phone call from Park Jung Min while filming TVING's drama 'Yumi's Cells', sitting in the car, waiting for my scene to come. , she said. Kim Go-eun mentioned that they are not particularly close and added, I mean, there has to be a solid reason for us to call each other. Kim Go-eun chuckled and continued, But when I got the call, he suddenly started gushing about Jang Jae-hyun. He was like, 'You know director Jang Jae-hyun, right? He is a genuinely nice person. I love him as a fellow human being.'. I had no idea why he was telling me that out of the blue. Park Jung Min kept mentioning how much he loves and admires Jang Jae-hyun and what a great experience it was working on 'Svaha: The Sixth Finger' with the director. He then recommended joining the cast of 'Exhuma', explaining that it's Jang Jae-hyun's next work. He told me that I'll be getting a script for it soon. I was like, 'Ah, so that's what it was all about.'. , Kim Go-eun said. During the show, Kim Go-eun mentioned that the script of 'Exhuma' itself was attractive enough; It might sound corny, but I thought that it was something different. , she remarked. When I read the script, my mind immediately started imagining how the scenes would play out. And the cast members were impressive, too. I thought getting to watch them perform would be a great opportunity. More than anything, I've been eager to work with Choi Min-sik sunbae-nim. Collaborating with him is truly a rare opportunity. The combination of the cast got me interested. Meanwhile, 'Exhuma', which stars Choi Min-sik, Kim Go-eun, Yoo Hae-jin, and Lee Do Hyun, is set to release on February 22. (Credit= '요정재형' YouTube, SBS Entertainment News/Baik Seung-chul, SHOWBOX) (SBS Star)