By Blogger Master Jumat, 23 Maret 2012 0 comments

SEOUL, March 23 (Yonhap) -- First lady Kim Yoon-ok will host a music concert and other cultural events for the spouses of foreign leaders attending next week's Nuclear Security Summit, the organizing committee said Friday.

Seventeen spouses are scheduled to travel to Seoul with heads of state and leaders of international organizations for the global conference slated for Monday and Tuesday, according to the committee.

The summit will be one of the largest international events South Korea has ever hosted. Representatives from 58 nations and four international organizations, including 45 heads of state, are expected to attend.

The spouse program will begin Monday with a visit to the National Museum of Korea in central Seoul to view some of the most cherished Korean historic treasures. Later in the day, the spouses will watch a classical music concert performed by some of the country's young musical prodigies.

On Tuesday, Kim will invite the spouses to the presidential office for a performance, titled "Queen's Morning," which will feature "hanbok," a traditional Korean costume. A pop music concert by boy band "JYJ" and Korean ballad singer Seong Si-kyung is also scheduled for the same day.

"The program (for the spouses) features an array of traditional Korean culture, classical music and Korean pop culture," an official at the committee said. "Kim has asked the organizers to focus on introducing K-pop stars and young Korean talents."
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Source: english.yonhapnews.co.kr

By Blogger Master Kamis, 16 Februari 2012 0 comments

Singer Sung Si Kyung, who has been confirmed cast for ’1 Night 2 Days’, is busy working out in preparation for his first shoot.

A representative frm KBS 2TV’s ’1 Night 2 Days’ stated, “After his confirmation as a new member of ’1N2D’, Sung Si Kyung is working hard to prepare for his first shoot. We heard that he’s working out on a regular basis, trying to firm up just in case a certain situation comes up on the show”

Choi Jae Hyung PD remarked, "I am sure that Sung Si Kyung will show a more thoughtful and endearing side of him. He is regularly working out to adapt to the show as quickly as possible and is monitoring ’1 Night 2 Days’ to prepare himself.

Alongside Sung Si Kyung, KBS added Kim Seung Woo, Cha Tae Hyun, Joo Won to their remaining original cast, Lee Soo Geun, Uhm Tae Woong, and Kim Jong Min. The first filming with the new team starts on February 24th for 1 night and 2 days through February 25th.

By Blogger Master Minggu, 18 Desember 2011 0 comments

[JoongAng Ilbo]

Singer Sung Si-Kyung will take to the stage with Girls’ Generation for a Christmas Eve special show by the MBC network titled “Girls’ Generation’s Christmas Story.”

The show will comprise of Girls’ Generation members each playing lead roles in various Christmas stories. Members will each pick a favorite story and take on acting, dancing and singing to tell the tales. News reader Oh Sang-jin and singer Alex will host the show on Dec. 24. A spokesperson for MBC has said, “Girls’ Generation is one of the nation’s best loved icons that people of all ages can relate to. That’s why they were perfect to feature in the Christmas program.”

Since the band’s comeback in October with a new album “The Boys,” the group has been active in various shows as a group and individually. In addition to the Christmas show, the nine members of the girl group are taking on dramatic roles. Yoona was previously featured in dramas “You Are My Destiny” in 2008 and “Cinderella Man” in 2009. She will also feature in the KBS drama “Sarangbe” (Love Rain) with Hallyu star Jang Keun-suk to air next May. Sooyoung, Yuri and Taeyeon are also currently contemplating doing their own acting.


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