News Bits: 9/24/11 Edition

OMG. JOO JI HOON. Comeback!?

SBS has announced that they might air Daepoongsoo (tentative title), a 50-episode historical drama about the founding of the Joseon dynasty with Joo Ji Hoon headlining. It was supposed to go up by the end of 2011, but might be reconsidered for the end of 2012 since production is still in the air.

This would have been Joo’s comeback after he completes his service in November. He had also halted his acting career in 2009 due to being caught for illegal drug use.

I would be SO excited, because I really like him. He knows how to emote, and is the first (and rare) actor who made me cry while watching a drama (it was Goong). But since this is really way off in the future, I won’t keep my hopes up too high, since casting changes are sudden and fickle.

Oh who am I kidding? Kyaa!

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News Bits: 4/3/10

Best way to be a star: 1) Have a big voice 2) Get on Ellen’s show 3) Get on Oprah.

Ok, maybe not really that path necessarily, but it sure hasn’t hurt for Charice Pempengco – the ousted star of Philippine Idol who became a teen sensation. Her song “Pyramid” has gone up on the Billboard dance charts, beating out Lady Gaga‘s “Telephone” featuring Beyonce. The single was released on March 19 and her full album will be released May 11. Check out her music video with Iyaz here:

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