Park Shin Hye Confirms Role In 'Hyung' Opposite EXO's D.O. And Jo Jung Suk

Park Shin Hye confirmed her role in the highly-anticipated film, "Hyung," a movie that is also titled, "Older Brother."

On October 18, the Korean outlet Star News reported her confirmation for the project, heightening interest in the movie. According to Star News, the popular Hallyu star, who is known for dedicating large blocks of time to character development, has already started preparing for her role.

"Actress Park Shin Hye confirmed her appearance in the movie, "Hyung," said the article published by Star News.

Star News provided a detailed description of the film and its characters.

"Hyung" is a story about a shameless crook who upsets his sister with his unwanted appearance, after years of living away from the home," said the Star News report.

In "Hyung," "Pinocchio" star will appear alongside EXO's D.O. (Do Kyung Soo) and Jo Jung Suk (Oh My Ghost). D.O. portrays Doo Young, a top athlete who struggles with a debilitating injury, right before a major competition. Jo Jung Suk is Doo Shik, the hyung or older brother, who is imprisoned after fraudulent activities.

Park Shin Hye portrays a young woman who mistreats her brother, Doo Shik while showing affection for Doo Young.

Confirmation of her involvement in the movie follows reports published on September 2 that were centered on her consideration of the role. Early reports were based on a statement provided by an unnamed source, with S.A.L.T Entertainment providing a statement that she was merely considering a role in the production.

Star News cited the ability of Park Shin Hye to appeal to fans beyond Korea. She continues to generate interest from international audiences, as one of the top rising stars of Korean drama and film. Her profile increased after the Hong Sisters' drama, "You're Beautiful" and was bolstered by her role global hit, "The Heirs."

She continued to have success in 2015, through her stellar performance in "Pinocchio" and her appearance in the ensemble social commentary film, "The Beauty Inside."

"Hyung" begins filming in October 2015.

Brown Eyed Girls To Comeback With A New Album In October

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Get ready because the girls of Brown Eyed Girls are planning to make a comeback with brand new material in October.

It's been reported that members Jea, Narsha, Miryo, and Ga-in, are doubling their efforts to meet their goal of recording and completing their upcoming album before the comeback date.

Tapping Jo Young-chul to produce their sixth album, fans can be rest assured that the album will deliver nothing but satisfaction. To refresh the minds, Jo is the same producer who produced of a majority of their other works, including "Sixth Sense" and the iconic 2009 hit "Abracadabra" and has been with group from the beginning.

To the delight of many, the album will have tracks created by some of the best songwriters and lyricists in the business, including Lee Minsu and Kim Leena.

Despite breakup rumors this past summer, Brown Eyed Girls have been ambitiously and passionately working on their comeback as the album will commemorate their 10 years in the business.

After releasing their fifth album "Black Box" in July of 2013, the members began to focus on solo activities. Gain and Miryo have been pursuing activities as solo singers, while Narsha has been focusing on acting and variety appearances. Jea has been building up her skills as a composer and lyricist.

Good luck to the girls on their 6th album!

Roger Vivier’s New Muse Jeanne Damas on How French Girls Do Fashion Week in Heels

When we see Parisian It girl Jeanne Damas dash in front of the lenses of any number of street style photographers this Fashion Week, undoubtedly she’ll be tipping about on the statement heels of Roger Vivier’s Fall 2015 collection.

 After all, the 22-year-old doe-eyed and ever-soigné blogger was just tapped as the fabled Parisian luxury shoewear label’s new muse and campaign star for its latest collection—an appointment that adorns Damas with one of the sickest shoe games this side of the Seine. After Damas won a turquoise patent leather Miss Viv handbag made by Roger Vivier at a charirty auction last year, she felt compelled to send along an appreciative email to the label; the bag, she noted, reminded her of one Catherine Deneuve had carried in Belle de Jour. That casual correspondence would develop into a friendship—and eventually a collaboration with the powerhouse accessories brand. But of course: Who else could imbue that certain, ineffable French cool into each step like Damas?

It’s also the reason why we turned to her for intel on how French girls always seem to amass an enviable inventory of statement heels, sandals, and booties, but never let the OTT accessories wear them. Though brushing off the idea of footwear “rules,” the self-described “jeans and T-shirt kind of girl” does concede, “If you’re going to wear statement shoes, it is best to keep your outfit simple.” Pairing ballerina flats with a minidress, and heels with jeans, Damas inverts fashion expectations with French flair, offsetting even the most daring styles with a signature nonchalance when she hits fashion’s front rows. “I cannot wait to wear the new Belle Vivier Trompette thigh-high boots with a pair of jeans or a short sweaterdress,” she says.

But must one actually be Gallic born and bred to weather those towering heels and survive the nonstop hustle of Fashion Week, days packed with shows and scouring East Village vintage shops, dinners, and after-parties? Turns out, even “effortless” French girl style is not without its strategies. Advises Damas: “Travel by car or by bike! It helps to avoid walking too much and hurting your feet.” But, she concedes, there’s sometimes nothing chicer than letting things come a bit undone. “Don’t be afraid to remove your shoes if you are dancing late at night.”

Photo Of TASTY Twins With Z.Tao Incites Outrage Among Korean Fans

Online K-pop forums are abuzz as former EXO member Tao (Huang Zitao, now known by the stage name Z.Tao) and the twins of TASTY (Jung Soryong and Jung Daeryong) snap a photo together after the former's recent solo performance.

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On August 24, Chinese-Korean duo TASTY shared a set of photos on their official Weibo account celebrating the completion of Z.Tao's show in China. "The solo concert has finished! It was a great performance," the twins wrote on their Chinese social media account. The photos attached to the post showed Tao performing on stage, some food he received in honor of his solo tour, and most notably a selfie of the three polarizing K-pop stars.

Newsen reported that the brother duo had gone to cheer on Z.Tao. Both TASTY and the EXO member are currently seeking to have their exclusive contracts in South Korea terminated in order to freely pursue activities in China.

In response to the pictures, online commenters in South Korea have weighed in with their opinions, with many expressing feelings of outrage and betrayal.

"This is why I hate groups with foreign members. It's hard to like them and you can always count on them to go back to their countries once they've made enough money and popularity. Fans who gave them their everything during their promos are left with nothing but memories," one user expressed, as translated by Netizenbuzz.

"At least Tao has being an ex-EXO member to his name, what does Tasty have going for them other than being nugus [lesser known groups]?" another posted.

Many more also called the singers traitors while one user in particular addressed the differences between Korean and international fan reactions to these lawsuits, stating: "What's funny is that they're the ones who betrayed us but if you go on YouTube, all of the foreigners are saying that Tao was treated like a slave and call him 'our poor Tao' and promise to support him forever."

TASTY departed from Korea early in July, saying that they would be continuing their careers in China. Woollim Entertainment, TASTY's management company, expressed their confusion over the duo's departure and last week announced that they will pursue legal action against the brothers for violating their contract.

Tao left EXO back in April without much explanation beyond a letter from his father asking for Tao to leave the group. Then, on July 23, he released his solo album TAO. SM Entertainment replied by removing access to Tao's music video on YouTube and continued to insist that both parties were in talks.

However, on August 24 Tao officially filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment to officially terminate his contract.