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Yoon Eun-hye on Gong Yoo’s radio show

javabeans — Sat, 27 Dec 2008 22:01:25 +0000

Yoon Eun-hye recently appeared on her Coffee Prince co-star Gong Yoo’s military-radio program as a guest star. Based on the conversation, it looks like we may be seeing more of the actress — who hasn’t acted since Coffee Prince, sticking mostly to CFs — soon, although she did not specify when she’d be back in front of cameras.

She said of her Christmas Eve broadcast, “Seeing Gong Yoo again after so long was a little awkward. It’s a new feeling to see his hair cut short, and his appearance slimmed down and darker.”

When Gong Yoo asked how she’s been, she answered, “I’ve been extremely busy. I’m looking for my next project, I’ve traveled, I’ve designed some clothes, and been featured in other people’s songs.” When talk turned to Coffee Prince, both stars felt that the series still holds up well over time; the drama had been rebroadcast on the weekends where he is, and Gong Yoo had thought, “Even watching it a year later, it was entertaining.”

About Christmas memories, Yoon said, “Actually, from the time I was 16 on, I only remember working.” Regarding her next project: “In due time, I will come to you with good news. … I’ll do a project that I want to do regardless of whether it will be criticized or the ratings low… for now I will choose the project I want to do. I think that’s the way to entertain the public as well. In the future, you’ll be seeing me even if you don’t want to. [Laughs.]”

Via My Daily

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Gong Yoo and friends at radio station launch

javabeans — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 00:08:23 +0000

On December 5, currently enlisted actor Gong Yoo (Coffee Prince) was at Dongdaemun’s Good Morning City outdoor stage to kick off the new military broadcast radio station.

Fans in attendance were excited to see the star after a year out of the spotlight. Other celebrities present included enlisted NRG singer Noh Yoo-min, singer Hwang Bo, singer Psy, J-Walk duo Kim Jae-deok and Jang Su-won, and Misuda ex-panelist (and horrible singer) Jamilya (or Djamilya). Unfortunately, fans were disappointed when enlisted ballad singer Sung Shi-kyung did not make an appearance.

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Gong Yoo broadcasts from the army

javabeans — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 17:22:19 +0000

We’ve noticed a lot of current stars heading off to fulfill their mandatory military duty, but how about the guys already there?

Gong Yoo (of Coffee Prince, not that you needed the reminder) enlisted back in January, and is taking a new role as a radio DJ for the Korean Forces Network (KFN) (aka the broadcast station run by the national army).

Starting on November 3, Gong Yoo will be broadcasting every day in the two-hour program “Gong Yoo’s Awaited 20:00” (the 20:00 referring, of course, to his airtime of 8 p.m.)

He said, “I’m really happy to be acting as radio DJ for the Korean Forces Network, and I’m thrilled to be able to meet my fans through the radio. I’ll treat this as a special duty I’ve been entrusted with, and do my utmost to make my program the most fun, popular show.”

The program will mostly be talk radio format where current events and other items of interest will be discussed. (There is a high probability that the recent enlistee Sung Shi-kyung, who already has radio DJ experience in his real-life career, may also act as a DJ for KFN. Former participants include Yoon Kye-sang, who was enlisted from December 2004 through December 2006.)

Via Herald Biz

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Gong Yoo’s goodbye message to Lee Eon

javabeans — Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:30:50 +0000

Gong Yoo, friend and Coffee Prince co-star to Lee Eon, was late (but not absent) to pay his farewell addresses to the recently deceased actor, because he’s currently serving active military duty.

On the 22nd, he wrote a message on his personal homepage offering both a goodbye and an apology to his colleague, featuring a picture of Lee Eon from Coffee Prince days. The note read:

“It’s strange. The night before you left us, I happened to listen again to the note you read on the radio for me to listen to while I was in training. So I thought of you suddenly, and I missed you, and I wanted to call — I should have called. I should’ve nagged you, too, to change that persistent ringtone. I’m sorry.”

Gong Yoo arrived at the hospital’s funeral room a little after midnight on August 23. His other Coffee Prince co-stars Yoon Eun-hye, Lee Seon-kyun, Chae Jung-ahn, Kim Jae-wook, Han Ye-in, and others all visited the previous day.

Via Hankyung.com, Edaily.com

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Are they or aren’t they?

javabeans — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:01:51 +0000

Are Gong Yoo and Im Soo Jung dating? MBC every1’s news-entertainment show News Agency! Kura’s Desk thinks so; they’re reporting that the romance is on.

Last year, reports that the two were dating spread when Gong Yoo and Im Soo Jung were seen together at the Jeju International Airport in September. At the time, Gong Yoo issued a strong denial to quash the rumors, saying, “Im Soo Jung and I are merely good friends, and a group of our friends had met in Jeju Island.” Im Soo Jung, on the other hand, had an indirect denial, saying, “I’m touched, since this is the first time I’ve been involved in romance rumors in my career.”

Even amid heated interest from netizens, the two denied a relationship; the topic gradually faded away. But as Gong Yoo’s military enlistment neared (his service started on the 14th), producers of the show began taking more of an active interest, keeping watch over the star’s home and hinting that there’s proof of a relationship. But, naturally, they’re keeping mum for the present until they reveal the facts of the case (because it’s all about ratings!), in the January 25 episode of the program.

Via Newsen

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News bites: January 14

javabeans — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 19:51:09 +0000

Park Jin Hee juggles two handsome leading men (Jo Han Seon and Lee Ki Woo) in her upcoming romantic comedy, Time of Memory and Loss. Maybe the casting can inject some humor and spark into a tired formula: an awkward old maid cannot forget an unrequited love of her past, which prevents her from moving on to her next love. The plot gets going when she’s in a car accident with said old love, and pretends to lose her memory so she can come live in his house. His friend catches on to her lie, and thus the triangle begins.
Actor So Ji Sub explores his penchant for photography in a new camera CF, which he recently shot in Hokkaido, Japan. He explained, “It’s when others become curious about me through the photos I’ve shot, which allow me to share my feelings with the viewer, that I feel best.” Way to make narcissism sound poetic!
Dancing and lip-synching provocateuse Lee Hyori is slated to make a cameo appearance in the upcoming SBS drama On Air, which premieres February 27 and is written by the scribe behind the Lovers series (in Paris, in Prague, and plain Lovers). She’ll play the part of a top pop singer handled by Lee Beom Soo’s manager character. Well, if you can’t act, might as well play yourself.

Wonder Girl Ahn So Hee admits to having been a huge Rain fan prior to her debut. Why the past tense?
…and speaking of Rain, he’s partnered with Samsung to promote their Anycall line for the next year, in promotion for the 2008 Olympics. “Particularly, these ads have stirred much interest with the announcement that Rain will sing Anycall’s Olympic theme song.” The wording confused me initially as to whether the song in question is AN Olympic song for Anycall, or if Samsung is sponsoring THE official theme song for the Beijing Olympics. Further reading shows that all signs point to the latter. Please keep the bashing to a minimum!
Oh, and Gong Yoo began his military service today. See ya in two years!

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Countdown to Gong Yoo’s military enlistment

javabeans — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 00:20:28 +0000

After repeatedly pushing back the date of his mandatory service enlistment, everyone’s beloved Coffee Prince Gong Yoo finally has an official date marking the start of his service. You can start your tearful countdowns now: He joins on January 14, 2008. More specifically, at 1pm on the 14th, when he begins initial five-week training, after which he’ll enter active duty (20 months).

As a last hurrah before leaving the entertainment world for the next two years, Gong Yoo can celebrate his current nominations for MBC’s year-end acting awards, under the outstanding actor category for Coffee Prince, as well as the most popular male award selected by netizens, and best couple along with co-star Yoon Eun Hye. (Yes, a lot of these are purely vanity handouts “awarded” by networks to keep their shiny stars/moneymakers happy, but I’m sure it must be exciting all the same.) The awards show will take place in Seoul on December 30.

Via EDaily

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