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Ex-U-KISS member Xander Lee Eusebio flies high as solo artist

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

It's been two years since Alexander "Xander" Lee Eusebio launched his career as a solo artist after his stint as an original member of K-pop boy band U-KISS ended in March 2011.

He found himself at a crossroad at the time, thinking very hard even if he would continue his career or not.

Former U-KISS member and now solo artist Alexander ‘Xander’ Lee Eusebio answers questions
at his Manila press conference hosted by Kring Elenzano (Photo by Jonathan Hicap)

Se7en, Sangchu punished with imprisonment

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

Singers Se7en and Sangchu of Mighty Mouth and five other celebrity soldiers were ordered to spend time in a military jail as punishment for the massage parlor scandal last month.

Korea's Ministry of National Defense has announced the punishment for the celebrity soldiers after completing its investigation of the incident, which led to the abolition of the entertainment soldiers system of the military.

Celebrity soldiers (clockwise from top left) Se7en, Sangchu, Leeteuk and KCM (Photos by www.newsen.com)

Fans rejoice as KFTC rules in favor of JYJ

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

Fans of JYJ welcomed the decision of the Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) to issue a corrective order against SM Entertainment and the Korean Federation of Pop Culture and Art Industry (KFPCAI) for interfering in the boy band's activities.

In a decision, the KFTC said SME and KFPCAI worked to impede JYJ's TV appearances and activities as a singer after the three members of the boy band sued SME in 2009 to annul their exclusive contracts with the entertainment agency.

JYJ (Photo by www.newsen.com)

Top Korean TV drama director-producer found dead

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

One of Korea's well-known TV drama directors and producers was found dead on July 23 in an apparent case of suicide.

Kim Jong-hak, 62, who directed Korean dramas such as "Faith" starring Lee Min-ho and "The Legend" starring Bae Yong Jun, allegedly killed himself in a gositel, or a small rented room, in Gyeonggi province in Korea.

Im Jong-hak (Photos by www.newsen.com)

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Jay Park to hold first European tour

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

K-pop rapper Jay Park will embark on his first European tour in September.

The tour will be held in the last week of September and will kick off in London, United Kingdom. This will be followed by concerts in Amsterdam in The Netherlands and in Germany.

"Yes, I'm going to be in Europe in September," Jay Park confirmed in a video that he posted on his official Facebook page.

Jay Park (Photos by www.newsen.com)

Grammy.com spotlights on JYJ's Junsu

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin

JYJ member Junsu said music is his life and the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson, had a major influence in his career.

"Ever since I was a kid, music has always been in my life and it is the only thing that I know and I can do," Junsu told Grammy.com in an exclusive interview.

Junsu at his press conference in Bangkok last July 19. (Photo by www.newsen.com/C-JeS)

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2NE1 Talks Long-Awaited Return, U.S. Debut Rumors: Exclusive Video Q&A | Billboard

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Xia Junsu GRAMMY Exclusive

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