Posts Tagged ‘Joo Ji-hoon’

Chungmuro/Film
Joo Ji-hoon makes his comeback in sageuk film
by | January 19, 2012 | 75 Comments
Joo Ji-hoon‘s first project out of army duty was supposed to be the musical Dr. Zhivago, but he backed out due to health reasons. (Rehearsal strained his vocal cords; he was replaced by Jo Seung-woo.) After a bit of rest, he’s announced that he’s on a sageuk film instead, called I Am the King. (Seriously,... More »


Celebrity News
Joo Ji-hoon signs with Keyeast
by | January 5, 2011 | 117 Comments
He’s not due out of the army until November of this year, but it looks like Joo Ji-hoon (Goong, Antique Bakery) is already preparing for his comeback. Army duty can do a lot to wash a slate clean; it’s the Korean equivalent of earning your stripes as a man, and when your public image is... More »


Theater/Musicals
Stills from Joo Ji-hoon and Lee Jun-ki’s army musical
by | August 5, 2010 | 32 Comments
Here are some less-photoshopped, more realistic shots of Joo Ji-hoon and Lee Jun-ki in the army musical Life’s Voyage, as well as their thoughts about each other. Tags: Joo Ji-hoon, Lee Jun-ki... More »


Celebrity News
Lee Jun-ki and Joo Ji-hoon in army musical
by | July 21, 2010 | 65 Comments
Lee Jun-ki and Joo Ji-hoon, who entered military service in May and February, respectively, are starring in a musical production as part of the army’s entertainment unit. The musical, entitled Life’s Voyage, honors the 60-year anniversary of the Korean War, and also stars Kim Da-hyun, Yoon Gong-joo, Son Hyun-jung, and Moon Jong-won. Tags: Joo Ji-hoon,... More »


Celebrity News
Joo Ji-hoon begins military service
by | February 1, 2010 | 118 Comments
Joo Ji-hoon headed off to serve his two years of military duty on the afternoon of February 2. He will complete five weeks of basic training before heading into the reserve corps. Despite the noise about his indictment last summer on charges of drug use, Joo still has ardent fans; his departure was attended by... More »


Celebrity News
Enlistment date set for Joo Ji-hoon
by | January 13, 2010 | 48 Comments
Joo Ji-hoon has received his army enlistment date: February 2, which was announced by his management on the 14th. The actor had been intending to enlist early at the end of last year following his drug bust and ensuing indictment. Joo has kept a very low profile since the scandal broke and, aside from performing... More »


Celebrity News
Joo Ji-hoon closes homepage and fan club
by | November 16, 2009 | 65 Comments
In preparation for his impending army enlistment, actor Joo Ji-hoon has announced that he is shutting down his homepage and refunding members of his official fan club for the remainder of time covered under their club dues. The Devil and Antique Bakery actor has been living in seclusion at home ever since completing his court-ordered... More »


Celebrity News
From community service to army duty for Joo Ji-hoon
by | August 20, 2009 | 29 Comments
Antique Bakery and Devil actor Joo Ji-hoon has completed his 120 hours of court-ordered community service. This is part of the punishment handed down by the judge following his indictment for drug use last month. Joo began his community service at the beginning of August at a social welfare center in Songpa-gu in Seoul. As... More »


Celebrity News
Joo Ji-hoon receives his sentencing
by | June 22, 2009 | 99 Comments
On the morning of June 23, Joo Ji-hoon appeared in court to receive his sentencing after pleading guilty to drug use of ecstasy and ketamine, and his fans can relax, since he got off pretty lightly. His punishment is six months of jail with one year of probation (a suspended sentence) and 120 hours of... More »


Celebrity News
Joo Ji-hoon seeks 1 year in prison
by | June 9, 2009 | 77 Comments
Joo Ji-hoon arrives at court on June 9 Correction: Apologies, I read further to see that the punishment is not final. The prosecutors sought the stated prison terms for the accused, but the official sentencing comes in two weeks. Joo Ji-hoon appeared at the Seoul Central District Court on June 9 for a hearing after... More »