U-Know Yunho, SHINee to take part in charity event

U-Know Yunho (left) and SHINee [SM Entertainment]

SM Entertainment's artists U-Know Yunho and SHINee will take part in a charity campaign for war orphans next week.

SM announced through a press release that at the Asia Publication Culture & Information Center at PajuBookCity in the Gyeonggi Province of Korea on August 31, the idol singers will participate in the campaign aimed at sharing the importance of peace and life by raising funds for famine and war orphans around the world.

SM artists kick off world tour in Seoul over weekend

Singers and actors of SM Entertainment at the "SMTOWN LIVE '10 World Tour in Seoul" held at the Olympic Stadium in Seoul, South Korea on August 21, 2010. [SM Entertainment]

Artists of top talent agency SM Entertainment kicked off their joint world tour over the weekend, performing a total of 78 songs for over six hours at their first venue in Korea's capital of Seoul.

At the "SMTOWN LIVE '10 World Tour in Seoul" held Saturday at the Olympic Park, some of the biggest names in the K-pop scene including BoA, U-Know Yunho, Max Changmin, Super Junior, SHINee and Girls' Generation sang their own songs as well as staging crossover performances by singers of different groups.

BoA post pic with U-Know Yunho on Twitter

Korean pop stars U-Know Yunho and BoA (right) [BoA's official Twitter page]

Korean pop star BoA has revealed a friendly photo she recently took with U-Know Yunho of popular idol group TVXQ.

The singer posted the picture on her official Twitter page (http://twitter.com/BoA_1105) on Thursday afternoon, in which a tired-looking BoA is seen leaning against U-Know Yunho's shoulder while he is smiling at the camera.

U-Know Yunho racks up ticket sales for musical "Goong"

Official poster for musical "Goong" [Group 8]

Fans rushed to grab tickets for the upcoming musical production of “Goong,” featuring singer and actor U-Know Yunho, according to Korean production company Group 8 on Friday.

Group 8 announced in a press release that tickets for the show starring U-know Yunho sold out in less than two minutes after they went on sale on reservation site Interpark at 9 p.m. last night. Tickets for shows starring other male leads Kim Dong-ho and RUN recorded high sales as well.

Official poster of musical "Goong" revealed

The official posters for musical "Goong" [Group 8]

Korean production company Group 8 unveiled the official poster for musical "Goong" on the musical's official website today.

The poster shows actors (from left) RUN, U-Know Yunho and Kim Dong-ho, who will play the leading role of crown prince Lee Shin, with actress Gwak Sun-young in one version of the poster and Shin Eui-jung in the other version for the role of the tomboyish Chae-kyeong.

U-Know Yunho shoots spread for Marie Claire Korea

Korean singer U-Know Yunho poses for his spread in the July issue of Marie Claire Korea [Marie Claire Korea]

Korean star U-Know Yunho's spread for the Korean edition of a global fashion magazine will be released in several Asian countries, according to his agency SM Entertainment on Monday.

SM announced in a press release that a pictorial that U-Know Yunho shot for the July issue of Marie Claire Korea, which hit stands last Saturday, will be released in Hong Kong, Thailand and several other Asian countries in August.

The photographs, featuring the singer with a new chic and sophisticated image, were taken in mid-May in Lan Kwai Fong of Hong Kong. The magazine will also include a 12-page spread with an interview with Yunho.

U-Know Yunho made his debut into the entertainment industry as a member of the five-man band TVXQ, one of the most successful K-pop acts in Asia with reportedly the largest fan base in the world.

They had officially stopped working as a group in Korea since last July however, and later in Japan, when three of its members -- Xiah Junsu, Hero Jaejoong and Micky Yoochun -- asked a court to nullify their exclusive contract with SM, claiming their 13-year contract period is too long.

The three then formed a new singing trio with major Japanese agency Avex this year through which they said they will continue their music careers.

A former boy band member from the 1990s announced through his blog just last week that the trio is working on a new album with prominent U.S. musicians Kanye West and Timbaland.

Most recently, Yunho has been cast as one of the male leads for the musical adaptation of hit TV series "Goong," which will premiere on September 8.

Korean singer U-Know Yunho poses for his spread in the July issue of Marie Claire Korea [Marie Claire Korea]

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U-Know Yunho cast as male lead in "Goong" musical

TVXQ member U-Know Yunho as the male lead in musical "Goong" [Group 8]

K-pop idol U-Know Yunho has been cast as one of the male leads for the musical adaptation of TV series "Goong," according to the musical's producer Group 8 on Thursday.

Group 8 announced in a press release that the singer will be playing the role of crown prince Lee Shin for the musical which is originally based on a comic series before it made its way to the small screen in 2006.

An associate from Group 8 explained, "We have always thought highly of Yunho since he has proven his dancing and singing skills through his concerts. The audience will able to see a new side to Yunho as a musical actor."

The role of Lee Shin will be rotated by Yunho, musical actor Kim Dong-ho and singer RUN. The female lead role of Shin Chae-kyeong [played by Yoon Eun-hye in the drama] will be played by musical actress Kwak Sun-young and Shin Eui-jung.

The show was written by In Eun-A, helmed by Kim Jae-seung while Song Byung-joon, C.E.O. of Group 8, will be in charge of the artistic direction.

The musical will premiere on September 8 at the National Museum of Korea.

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U-Know Yunho to star in J.Rich's music video

Still shots of U-Know Yunho and Park Soo-jin for J.Rich's music video "Goodbye My Love" [M.Root Entertainment]

 

Korean idol star U-Know Yunho is set to star in the latest music video for three-member R&B group J.Rich, according to J.Rich's agency on Friday.

M.root Entertainment explained through a press release that U-Know decided to play the male lead in the video for J.Rich's song "Goodbye My Love."

This will be the first time that U-Know is appearing in another artist's music video. The teaser video featuring U-Know will be unveiled on April 12 through various online music sites.

Meanwhile, former girl group Sugar member Park Soo-jin has been tapped to take the leading female role. The teaser video containing Park will be released two days after U-Know's video.

J.Rich's first album will go on sale in Korea and Japan simultaneously through on and offline music retailers.

U-Know Yunho made his debut into the entertainment industry as a member of the five-man band TVXQ, one of the most successful K-pop acts in Asia with reportedly the largest fanbase in the world.

The group recently made headlines following their announcement that they would discontinue their musical activities as a group in Japan and only pursue individual careers.

They had officially stopped working as a group in Korea since last July when three of its members -- Xiah Junsu, Hero Jaejoong and Micky Yoochun -- asked a court to nullify their exclusive contract with SM, claiming their 13-year contract period is too long.

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U-Know Yunho invited to Michael Jackson London tribute

TVXQ member U-Know Yunho [SM Entertainment] 

Boy band TVXQ member U-Know Yunho has been invited to Michael Jackson's tribute concert in London, making him the only Asian invited to the show set to be held in the weeks prior to the one-year anniversary of the King of Pop's death on June 25.

"Our personnel who had seen U-Know Yunho's information and rehearsals praised him as being very talented… They said he is well suited to attend the tribute and recommended he be invited," Mark Bush, an official involved in the show was quoted as saying by U-Know's agency SM Entertainment on Friday.

U-Know, whose real name is Jung Yunho, has been in since Las Vegas last week to rehearse for the Korean leg of Michael Jackson's "2010 This Is It World Tour" which he had been cast to take part in last month.

"The Tribute," to take place at London's Wembley Stadium on June 8, is being organized by the late singer's brother Jermaine, also a former Jackson 5 member.

Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake, Prince, Santana, Stevie Wonder and Beyonce are amongst the A-list artists who will also attend the tribute.

Meanwhile, U-Know will perform at the "Band from MICHAEL JACKSON’s THIS IS IT the Movie with U-Know Yunho" on March 27 and 28 at Yongsan War Memorial Peace Plaza.

The singer made his debut in 2004 through his five-member boy band which is now one of the most successful K-pop acts in Asia. They reportedly have the largest fan base in the world and have enjoyed great success in the Japanese music industry in particular.

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TVXQ U-Know starts rehearsing for "This Is It" show

U-Know Yunho of Korean idol group TVXQ (right) meets with "This Is It Band" member Morris Pleasure in Las Vegas [SM Entertainment]

Korean idol group TVXQ leader U-Know Yunho is in the United States to rehearse for a commemorative concert for the late King of Pop Michael Jackson, according to agency SM Entertainment on Tuesday.


SM explained in a press release that the singer arrived at Sin City in Las Vegas last Friday to start rehearsing for the Korean leg of the "2010 This Is It World Tour" for which he had been asked to take part in late last month.


Upon his arrival, the idol group member met with Morris Pleasure, on the keyboard in the "This Is It Band" and in charge of the Seoul show, to discuss in detail about U-Know's performance for the show.


The Korean singer also started rehearsing with the local choreography team to perform hits by the late King of Pop including "Beat It", "Thriller", "Smooth Criminal" and "Jam".


The upcoming show, to be held March 27 and 28 at Yongsan War Memorial Peace Plaza, will also feature a premiere performance of Jackson's final single "This Is It" from the documentary film of the same title released last year.


The concert, titled "Band from MICHAEL JACKSON’s THIS IS IT the Movie with U-Know Yunho", will be hosted by Korea's major broadcaster SBS and produced by S2 Entertainment and Paragon Music Corporation.


U-Know Yunho, whose real name is Jung Yunho, made his debut in 2004 in the five-member boy band which is now one of the most successful K-pop acts in Asia. They reportedly have the largest fanbase in the world and have enjoyed great success in the Japanese music industry in particular.


He also tried his hand at acting last year, playing a soccer player in MBC TV series "No Limit".


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U-know Yun-ho Leaves for L.A. to Prepare for Michael Jackson Tribute

U-know Yun-ho of TVXQ will leave for L.A. on Friday to rehearse for the Michael Jackson tribute. The tribute performance will be held on March 27th and 28th at the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul. He will meet with the American dance team in Las Vegas and practice his dance routines. Singer J.ae, who has resumed her music career after three years with a new release titled “No.5,” plans to accompany Yun-ho to Las Vegas as his interpreter.

The TVXQ leader plans to perform some of Jackson’s greatest hits, such as “Thriller,” “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’” “Smooth Criminal,” and “Jam.” He will also be joined by famed vocalists Van Johnson and Tony Terry in singing “Man in the Mirror” and “Black or White.”


Sponsored by SBS and produced jointly by S2 Entertainment and Paragon Music Corporation, the performance named “A Tribute Band From Michael Jackson’s THIS IS IT Movie and U-know Live” will be held at the Peace Plaza at the War Memorial of Korea in the Yongsan district.

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