**K-News Flash **

not sure if ppl seen this already since it was posted bac in May, just thought it was interesting

http://english.hani.co.kr/arti/english_edition/e_national/534453.html

Ottoke!!!!!!

T.O.P suffers an injury while filming for movie ‘Alumnus’

According to information released to us by YG Entertainment, Big Bang‘s T.O.P has unfortunately suffered an injury on the back of his hand during the filming of his movie ‘Alumnus‘.

On September 21st, T.O.P was filming a combat scene that took place near a piece of glass. During the filming, he unfortunately hurt his hand on a glass fragment and is reported to have been admitted to the hospital for surgery on the same day. He is currently resting at the hospital.

As the injury was not a minor one for it required surgery, the agency and the movie production staff were put into an emergency situation in which they had to make sure of T.O.P’s condition and recovery as well as figure out the changes in schedule. However, T.O.P is said to have been more concerned about the changes being made to the filming schedule because of him rather than the condition of his hand, and is insisting that he would like to carry on his scheduled filming.

In addition, T.O.P has a fan event planned at his movie filming location on the 22nd (today), and is scheduled to embark on the ‘2012 Big Bang Alive Galaxy Tour‘ for the next 9 weeks starting next weekend.

As he has no problems moving around, he has insisted that he is able to go on with the fan meeting and the world tour. However, as his hand is expected to take 2 to 3 weeks to heal, it is expected that there may be some issues with filming for the movie for the time being.

YG Entertainment commented, “As one of the main characters, T.O.P is feeling burdened about the filming being postponed because of him, especially since the filming had to be halted earlier with the changing of directors… We will be discussing with his doctor to figure out a way for T.O.P to carry on his schedules without putting strain on his condition.”

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Rain in the hospital due to back problems, will not receive an early discharge from the military

I hope he recovers soon. :(

Repost from the Reply 1997 thread :)

dapinaymrs wrote: Oh mianhae! I thought I replied already...I just copied the news off my newsfeed, I tried to check enewsworld and there was nothing. Oh but wait~! I just found this one!

Winners At The 5th Korea Drama Awards


Winners (from left) Kim Nam Joo, Han Ji Min and Kim Sang Joong (Photos courtesy of www.newsen.com)

The 5th Korea Drama Awards ceremony was held at the Gyeongnam Culture and Arts Center last Oct. 2 to recognize excellence in drama in the past year.

The ratings hit family drama "Unexpected You" (also known as "My Husband Got A Family") swept the awards, winning a total of six.

The drama's lead actress, Kim Nam Joo, won the night's "daesang" or grand award for her role as a wife who struggles to get along with the family of her husband.

She edged out Kim Soo-hyun of "The Moon That Embraces The Sun," Yoon Yeo-jeong of "Unexpected You," Uhm Tae Woong of "The Equator Man" and Han Suk Gyu of "Tree With Deep Roots" for the award.

"Unexpected You" also won as best drama over "Gentleman's Dignity," 'The Moon That Embraces The Sun," and "The Chaser."

In the acting category, Han Ji Min of "Rooftop Prince" and Kim Sang Joong of "The Chaser" won as best excellent actress and actor.

Han Ji Min was chosen over Soo Ae, Shin Se Kyung, Kim Hyun Joo and Jung Ryeo-won.

Other nominees in the best excellent actor award were So Ji Sub, Son Hyun Joo, Yoo Jun Sang, and Lee Bum Soo.

On the other hand, Lee Hee Jun of "Unexpected You" and Kwak Do Won of "Phantom" tied for the excellent actor award while Song Sun Mi of "Golden Time" won as excellent actress.

Singer and actor Seo In Guk won as best new actor for "Love Rain" while Yoon Jin Yi of "Gentleman's Dignity won as best new actress.

In addition, Seo In Guk and Jung Eunji of girl group A-Pink won as best couple for their roles in the drama "Reply 1997," which garnered the highest rating on cable and drew praises.

The best director award went to Jang Tae Yoo for "Tree with Deep Roots."

"Unexpected You" also won the best scriptwriter award while Kwak Dong Yeon won as best young actor.

The best original soundtrack (OST) award went to "Back In Time," the theme song by Lyn for "The Moon That Embraces The Sun."

A total of 15 winners were awarded in 11 categories in the 5th Korea Drama Awards, chosen by expert judges from different fields.

The awards ceremony was hosted by Jun Hun Moo and Jewelry's Kim Eun Jung. Performers were Lyn and A Pink.

How this news landed on Manila Bulletin is a mystery to me. I am beginning to think they have a Kdrama fan there who translates for them.

An article on The Korea Herald about education for the rich. Sort of reminded me of BOF.. :D
"Last year, the Seoul Metropolitan Government held a public bidding to select the operator of Gaepo Foreign School, which will be constructed on more than 16,000 square-meters of property in Gangnam in Seoul.

The school, which will include kindergarten, elementary, middle and high school programs, will have over 800 students, according to the local government. "
Foreign Schools show Korea's social divide

Moniisek wrote:
>>>ExamiNation: a short documentary about South Korean college entrance exam

I honestly cannot imagine a life without sports and dramas. Who watches all the dramas when teenagers are cramming for tests?

Yeahh :( so stressful and exhausting. There really should be a better balance.
"I'm jealous of the dragonfly" :(

Shinhwa’s Dongwan donates $28,000 USD to the elderly who suffered as comfort women in WWII



Shinhwa‘s Dongwan has donated 30,000,000 KRW (approximately $28,000 USD) to the elderly who suffered as comfort women to the Japanese army during World War II.

According to his label, he has donated 30,000,000 KRW through KBS 1TV‘s ‘Love’s Request‘. According to the staff of ‘Love’s Request’, Dongwan said, “I really wish that these 58 elderly women who are still alive can receive an apology in their life.”

This is not the first time Dongwan has donated through ‘Love’s Request’. He previously donated 10,000,000 KRW (approximately 9,300 USD) to those who were affected by the 2003 Daegu subway tragedy. In 2008, he donated 20,000,000 KRW (approximately 18,600 USD) for the 2008 Sichuan earthquake, and 12,000,000 KRW (approximately 11,000 USD) to the 2010 Yeonpyung violence victims, donating over 100,000,000 KRW (approximately $93,000 USD) total.

Dongwan’s label said, “Usually, Dongwan donates without even telling the label. However, this time he wished he could help at least a little in rousing the public’s attention of helping the 58 who suffered as comfort women that are still alive.”

Source: News1
via allkpop: news article here