Korea Observer

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin A member of Super Junior's sub-unit in China, Super Junior M, will be launched as a solo artist. On May 29, SM Entertainment released teaser photos of its new male solo artist, drawing curiosity among fans.

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin Asian pop star Rain has decided to join Cube Entertainment, which manages K-pop artists BEAST, 4Minute and G.NA., ahead of his scheduled discharge from the military this July. This was announced by Hong Seung Seong, chief executive officer of Cube Entertainment, on the company’s website. Rain (Photos by www.newsen.com)

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin Korean rapper Psy got a taste of Italian inhospitality when he was booed by the audience at the Coppa Italia football finals between clubs Lazio and Roma last May 26.

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin K-pop girl band 2NE1’s leader CL will be releasing her first solo single on May 28 entitled “The Baddest Female,” as announced by YG Entertainment. “CL has used the phrase ‘The baddest female’ in her autograph since her debut. The solo single will be the culmination of her abilities,” a representative from YG Entertainment told ENewsWorld.

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin Hallyu star Lee Min-ho has released his debut album “My Everything,” a seven-song collection that included the carrier track “Love Motion.” The digital version was released online on May 22 while the physical album was released on May 24.

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin Singer Son Ho Young, a former member of the ’90’s boy band g.o.d., reportedly tried to kill himself after the death of his girlfriend, allegedly by lighting a coal briquette in his car in the early morning of May 24. The suicide attempt was foiled when the inside of the car – which was at a church parking lot in Yongsan, Seoul – caught fire. He was rushed to the Soon Chun Hyang University Hospital for treatment. Son Ho Young at the funeral (www.newsen.com)

By JONATHAN HICAP, Manila Bulletin Korean boy band Super Junior will be coming back to the Philippines to hold their world tour in August. This has been confirmed by Happee Sy of Pulp Live Productions to  Bulletin Entertainment  via text message. Sy also announced on Twitter, May 22: "24 Days to CNBlue BlueMoon Tour Manila! Less than 100 days to SS5 Manila. Kpop friends, are you spazzing enough?" Photos by SM Entertainment