Archive for March 5th, 2010

2PM members’ personal information leaked online; JYP calls police

2PM members’ personal information leaked online; JYP calls police

Pop factory JYP Entertainment has asked police to investigate the illegal dissemination of personal information of members of the boy band 2PM on the Internet, it said Tuesday.

After it officially severed ties with former 2PM leader Park Jae-beom on Thursday, “some people have spread malicious attacks and false rumors on the Internet about the remaining six members of the group and illegally used their personal information, (more…)

Fan Bing Bing replaces Song Hye-Kyo in “Zhao’s Orphan”

Fan Bing Bing replaces Song Hye-Kyo in “Zhao’s Orphan”1

Chinese actress Fan Bingbing is confirmed to replace South Korean star Song Hye-kyo for the leading role in Director Chen Kaige’s upcoming historical drama, “Zhao’s Orphan”.

The replacement came a month after the film’s production team announced that Song Hye-kyo was in talks for the role of female lead. (more…)

Official investigation begins for SME unfair contract terms

Official investigation begins for SME unfair contract terms

Korea’s Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) has announced that they are currently investigating all celebrities bound to SM Entertainment regarding unfair contract terms, suggesting that “a second TVXQ scandal” like event may occur. (more…)