Starring Korean artist advertisement Alcoholic Beverages

Princes : One alcoholic drink is quite popular in Korea is soju. With an alcohol content varying between 16.7% and 45%, soju favorite Korean society.

This traditional drink has now been transformed into a more modern packaging. Not only packaging, marketing even more diverse ways, one using ads starring artists K-Pop sexy


One only Shin Min Ah was lined up to be a model for the brand Jinro soju advertisement 'J'. With a casual appearance, Shin Min Ah remains tempting.

Although soju including alcoholic drinks are very cheap there but fans of the drink is favored by all classes, from the poor to the rich, as well as ordinary people to the artist or the state officials really like this Korean traditional beverage.

Jinro soju brand also could capture the poses prettiest Ha Ji Won for their advertisements and posters.

Shin Se Kyung innocent makes  soju advertisement Fun Yeah. The concept of this ad is a fun and gentle

Actor Jo In Sung and Go June Hee joined into a model supporting a brand of soju, Korean alcoholic beverage most popular

Beautiful and sexy singer is also not forget, Lee Hyori is now back with the newest CF for soju brands

Well so Beauty this korean girl, with accessories drinks that can make our bodies feel drift enjoy.

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Jang Hyuk, Cha Ye-ryun named best dressed at Herald Donga awards 2014

Actor Jang Hyuk and actress Cha Ye-ryun were named the best dressed at the 2014 Herald Donga Lifestyle Awards on Tuesday.

“It’s my first time receiving the best dressed award,” said Jang at the award ceremony at the Grand Hyatt Seoul. Jang gained huge popularity when he appeared in the reality entertainment show “Real Men” in which eight male celebrities experience life in the army. His comedic role in the TV drama “Fated to Love You” received praise from fans and viewers.

Cha, a former model, was also named best dressed of the year. She has been noted for her style choices and appeared on fashion channels to introduce her fashion items. “The award is like a gift given to me as a year-end present,” she said.

The annual Herald Donga Lifestyle Awards was organized by Herald Donga of the cable TV channel Beyond Donga and Herald Corp. It was sponsored by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family and the Seoul Metropolitan Government. The award recognizes celebrities, companies and designers whose achievements have impacted others’ lifestyles.

Actor Park Seo-jun (left) and actress Kang So-ra pose for the media after receiving the best style of the year award at the Herald Donga Lifestyle Awards.

More celebrities were recognized for their stunning styles. Actor Park Seo-jun and actress Kang So-ra were named the best styles of the year. Actor Choi Sung-jun, actress Kim Sae-ron and singer Park Bo-ram were named the style icons of the year.

Samsung Electronics, one of the largest mobile phone manufacturers, was given the lifestyle grand prize by Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy for the third consecutive year for its Galaxy Note 4, released in September.

“It’s an honor to receive the big award. I think it recognized our effort to meet people’s needs for improving their lifestyle with our products and technology,” said Baek Soo-ha, executive director of Samsung Electronics.

The lifestyle award by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in recognition of the promotion of pop culture went to a show production agency HB Entertainment, whose drama creations such as “My Love from the Star” and “My Daughter Seo-young” gained huge popularity in Korea and overseas this year.

Designers were also awarded for their creative designs in accessory and clothes. Womenswear designer Lee Suk-tae of Kaal E. Suktae received the Seoul mayor’s award for his contribution to nurturing young designers.

 Bag designer Kim Yoo-hwa and menswear designer Kang Dong-jun also received the Herald Donga award for their unique designs.

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Top 10 celebrity couples in South Korea 2013

A growing number of South Korean celebrities have been meeting their soul mates within the entertainment industry, heralding a boom of star couples. Against this backdrop, The Korea Herald has summed up the top 10 celebrity couples that draw keen attention from fans in Korea and elsewhere.

1. Lee Byung-hun & Lee Min-jung 

Actors Lee Byung-hun and Lee Min-jung are tying the knot in August. Breaking up after a brief relationship in 2006, they reunited and have been together since last year.

Lee Byung-hun is best known for movies such as “Joint Security Area,” “A Bittersweet Life” and “Gwanghae.” He recently starred in “Red 2” and “G.I. Joe: Retaliation” alongside Hollywood actors. Lee is also the first Asian to place his hand and footprint in the forecourt of Grauman’s Chinese Theater in Hollywood, Los Angeles, along with actor Ahn Sung-gi.

Actress Lee Min-jung gained popularity from the drama “Boys Over Flowers” and the film “Wonderful Radio.” She recently acted as a politician in the drama “All About My Romance.”

2. Han Hye-jin & Ki Sung-yueng


Actress Han Hye-jin and Swansea City football player Ki Sung-yueng are engaged, becoming newlyweds in July. The couple has been dating since earlier this year when they met on TV show SBS “Healing Camp” as host and guest. Ki is eight years younger than Han.

Han Hye-jin, who starred in several dramas and movies, has long hosted “Healing Camp” with comedian Lee Kyung-kyu and Kim Jae-dong. She will move to the U.K. after marriage while continuing her acting career.

Ki Sung-yueng currently plays as a central midfielder for Premier League club Swansea City and for the South Korean national team. Ki transferred to Swansea City last year after playing for FC Seoul and Celtic.

3. Seo Tai-ji & Lee Eun-sung


The legendary musician Seo Tai-ji is marrying actress Lee Eun-sung soon. They met each other first in 2008 when Lee appeared in a music video for Seo’s eighth album, “Bermuda Triangle.” After remaining as friends for a year, the couple began dating in 2009, overcoming the 16-year age difference. They are already living together with Seo’s parents. This is Seo’s second marriage after a divorce with actress Lee Ji-ah in 2006. No concrete plans for the wedding ceremony have yet been announced.

Seo Tai-ji was the leader of Seo Tai-ji and Boys, the first modern band that sparked a new music trend in the early 1990s. After the team broke up in 1996, Seo flew to the U.S. and released his own albums from time to time. He is now living in Korea.

Lee Eun-sung appeared in several dramas and movies such as “Sharp” and the film “Take Off.” Lee’s acting career has been inactive since 2009.

4. Baek Ji-young & Jang Suk-won


Singer Baek Ji-young recently married actor Jang Suk-won on June 2 after dating for more than three years. Jang is nine years younger than Baek. The couple is expecting their first child this coming fall.

Baek Ji-young, who debuted in 1999, explored a broad range of music from ballad to Latin-style dance music. Baek is considered one of the most popular female dance artists. She has been featured as a music coach on cable channel Mnet’s “Voice Korea,” a singing talent competition show.

Jung Suk-won has appeared in several television series including “Rooftop Prince” and “Haeundae Lovers.” He is currently in the midst of filming “N.L.L -- Battle of Yeonpyeong,” a movie based on the true story of the battle of Yeonpyeongdo Island.

5. Shin Hyun-joon


Actor Shin Hyun-joon just tied the knot with a Korean-American woman 12 years his junior last month. His wife is currently studying for a Ph.D. in music in the U.S. According to Shin, he ran into her on the street and fell in love at first sight.

Shin, who debuted in the film “General’s Son” in 1990, has broadened his acting career through diverse roles in films such as “The Ginko Bed,” “Barefoot Ki-bong” and “Marrying the Mafia.” Shin also hosts KBS2’s entertainment news show “Entertainment Relay.”

6. Sun-ye


Wonder Girls leader Sun-ye married Korean-Canadian missionary James Park in January this year. It marked the first case in which a South Korean idol got married while maintaining an active career.

The couple met during a missionary trip to Haiti in 2011. After the wedding, Sun-ye moved to Canada where her husband’s family lives. She is expecting her first child soon. The couple is briefly visiting Korea now.

Sun-ye was originally scouted by JYP Entertainment through the TV show “Park Jin-young’s 99% Challenge” in 2001. After several years of training, she debuted as a member of Wonder Girls, a five-girl pop group.

Having many hit songs including “Tell Me” and “Nobody,” the group released a single album in the U.S. and made the Billboard Hot 100. Sun-ye has not officially left Wonder Girls but it is unclear whether the idol group will be back.

7. Haha & Byul


Entertainer Haha and singer Byul joined hands in matrimony last year after an eight-month relationship. Originally friends, they gradually became closer through Haha’s consistent efforts. The couple is expecting a child due this summer.

Haha, who originally debuted in a hip-hop group, challenged other fields such as entertainment shows and sitcoms. He is currently one of the main characters of “Infinite Challenge,” a popular entertainment show.

Byul is a ballad singer who debuted in 2002. She had several music collaborations with other singers including Rain and Na Yoon-kwon.

8. Jun Ji-hyun


Actress Jun Ji-hyun married an old friend in 2012. The couple were neighbors before officially dating. Her husband, Choi Jun-hyuk, is a banker whose grandmother is renowned hanbok designer Lee Young-hee.

Jun gained popularity throughout Korea and Asia with megahit rom-com flick “My Sassy Girl.” After several movies, she jumped to Hollywood and took the lead role in “Blood: The Last Vampire.” Her most recent film was “The Berlin File,” a spy thriller directed by Ryu Seung-wan.

9. Jung Jun-ho & Lee Ha-jung


Actor Jung Jun-ho married anchorwoman Lee Ha-jung in 2011. They met in 2010 when Lee interviewed Jung on the set of his drama, “Queen of Reversals.”

Jung has been active in dramas such as “Iris” and “The Last Scandal of My Life.” He also appeared in many movies like “My Boss, My Father” and “The Siren.” He also organized “Love Food Car,” a volunteer organization which prepares free meals for the unprivileged.

Lee Ha-jung is currently an anchorwoman for a cable TV channel, hosting a current news program.

10. Jang Dong-gun & Ko So-young


Top star couple Jang Dong-gun and Ko So-young tied the knot in 2010 after a two-year relationship. They have been friends since they met on the set of “Love Wind Love Song” in 1999. The couple has a 4-year-old son.

Actor Jang Dong-gun has been a major star since the late 1990s. Starring in movies such as “Friend” and “Taegukgi: The Brotherhood of War,” Jang also appeared in foreign films including “Dangerous Liaisons” and “The Warrior’s Way.” His most recent appearance was in “A Gentleman’s Dignity,” a romantic comedy drama about 40-year-old men finding their true loves.

Actress Ko So-young had her big break with “Beat,” starring with actor Jung Woo-sung in 1997. Ko has been inactive since the movie “Project Makeover” in 2007. She has been keeping up public appearances through commercials and the fashion business.

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