Shin Hye Sung has been found guilty of excessive gambling.

Talented vocal of Shinhwa was fined W10mil ($8,600) by the judge for his crime.

From July 2007 to April 2008, Shin visited Macau 5 times and spent about W140mil ($120k) in baccarat games. We haven't seen him on screen for a while, and it appears that we won't be seeing him nor a full Shinhwa in the near future.

Original source: Star News
Source: Allkpop

This past Wednesday K-Pop idol Kang In sat down in a bar, sipped on a drink and exchanged a few words with another patron before exchanging fists with him outside.

The incident is raising the old question ― why do young celebrities misbehave?

Figuring out the best way to modulate the impact of their transgressions on hundreds of thousands of young fans is a serious issue, especially in the age of the Internet.

Yet, psychologists point out that it's mainly a case of a few rotten apples. Most entertainers are well-behaved, but it's the misbehaving ones that make the headlines.

Prof. Pyo Chang-won of the National Police Academy said that, in most cases, the stars' youthful immaturity led to the altercations. Ninety-nine times out of a 100, if somebody calls them names, the celebrities will walk away, but, in that one case, they'll get into a fight. It's that one time that makes the news.

"Teenage stars and those in their 20s are not mature enough to find peaceful resolutions when distressed," Pyo told The Korea Times.

The consumption of alcohol simply fans the flames. "As with ordinary people, there is a higher chance of acting out when they have drinks," the professor said.

Perhaps the bigger issue is what impact their callowness, whatever the cause may be, will have on their fans, most of whom are at very impressionable ages.

"Given their greater influence on society, celebrities should learn how to control themselves," Pyo said, adding that the celebrities' misbehavior must have a "staggering" impact on their fans.

A recent Labor Ministry-commissioned survey of 1,000 teenagers found that 23.1 percent of respondents agreed that celebrities were their role models.

The report also said the influence will be greater with the advent of the multimedia era.

Already, the Internet has been galvanized after Kang In was booked. His supporters have been flooding his agency SM Entertainment's Web site. Some criticized Kang In, but their numbers pale in comparison to those who support him.

One message shows blind support: "We trust you."

Yet, some aren't putting up with the star's antics. "How dare a public figure pick a fight with a citizen? Leave the band. Shame on you," another message read.

There is a long history of celebrities causing trouble. Some have grown up, showing a greater degree of maturity. Others just disappear. But many simply take a hiatus and let things settle before coming back.

Singer Kim Chang-ryul, a member of DJ DOC, earned the nickname "street fighter" for his frequent participation in brawls.

The 36-year-old, who made his debut 15 years ago, recently confessed on a TV talk show that he has been involved in more than 100 fights since his debut and spent more than 75 million won in settlements. He's cleaned up his act, and hasn't made the headlines for fighting for a long time.

Actor Ju Ji-hoon, who had enjoyed a lofty reputation for his fine-tuned performances, was found guilty of consuming illegal drugs in June.

The 27-year-old was given a suspended six-month jail term, ordered to complete 120 hours of community service and pay 360,000 won in fines. The actress indicted with Ju on charges of smuggling drugs from Japan and distributing them to other entertainers was sentenced to three years in prison. Many industry observers believe that Ju is biding his time to make a comeback.

However, drunk driving has been the major cause for concern.

In April 2006, Hero, a member of the K-Pop idol group TVXQ, had his driver's license suspended for 100 days for drunk driving.

In 2005, Jun Jin, a member of popular K-Pop group Shinhwa, was caught while driving under the influence and had his license revoked. In the same year, Kim Sang-hyeok, a member of now-defunct Click-B, and Song Baek-kyeong, leader of hip-hop group 1TYM, failed field sobriety tests, resulting in their disappearances from the small screen.


Korea Times

Shinhwa member Lee Minwoo said on the 4th Sept episode of SBS ‘Intimate Note 2′ that MC Moon Hee Jun and fellow H.O.T member Jang Woo Hyuk didn’t get along.

On this episode, Shinhwa members Lee Minwoo, Junjin and Andy were spilling secrets of one another thus Moon Hee Jung remarked in jest that the Shinhwa members “don’t seem to be very close”. In retaliation, Lee Minwoo retorted, “Everyone knew that Moon Hee Jun and Jang Woo Hyuk fought because of dance choreography issues back then too”, sending Moon Hee Jun into a fluster.

Trying to explain himself to everyone’s amusement, Moon Hee Jun replied, “We were on good terms even back then. Just that our functions in the group caused a little….”

In addition, Lee Minwoo also confessed that he was interested in Chae Yeon before.

Credits: Now News + Absolut Shinhwa + shinhwa.biz

JYR: (You left only me out of the gathering) Why did you do that ?
JYR: You’re not my style.
JJ: I totally love you *His catchphrase during Love Letter
JJ: If I totally love you, can you not get married?
Prospective bride Jang Young Ran’s biggest crisis!
Super strong blow!

Shinhwa’s Junjin – who has just recently ended his 6-month relationship with actress Lee Shi Young – was left speechless at the mention of her name on SBS Intimate Note 2, a sign that the relationship was already over at the time of recording.

Special guest Jang Young Ran had said, “We were both on Love Letter back then, but I was the only one left out of the gatherings. I was really upset.”

Junjin then used his catchphrase from Love Letter and said to Jang Young Ran, “I totally love you.” Later he added, “If you’re not marrying me, then don’t do it”, to which Jang Young Ran retorted in jest, “Then shouldn’t you break up with Lee Shi Young first?” Although at the time of recording the episode, the couple’s breakup had not been announced yet, viewers expressed that he gave himself away with his expression.

Although the guests broke out in laughter at Junjin’s flustered expression without knowing the facts then, to the viewers who tuned in last night, they were already aware of the breakup and felt bad for him.

On this episode, 11-year group Shinhwa’s members – Andy, Lee Minwoo and Junjin – ratted on one another, together with guests Chae Yeon, Jang Young Ran and Jung Woon Taek, entertaining viewers with their witty talk.


Credits: Newsen + Absolut Shinhwa + shinhwa.biz

On the 22th Aug episode of SBS variety programme Star Junior Show, M Lee Minwoo was picked by the panel of stars’ parents as the star who had his first kiss at the youngest age without parents finding out.

Interestingly, the parents all had different reasons for picking him. Lee Ji Hye’s mother said to the amusement of everyone, “His eyes are very charming when he smiles, and can melt just about any girl. That’s exactly the style I like.”


Lee Minwoo’s mother picked her own son too, affirming his popularity with girls and his status as a ladies’ man since he was young. “I’ve lost count of the number of girls who were sticking to him.”

Lee Minwoo himself also made a confession out of his guilty conscience that he stole money from his mother when he was young. “I ran out of pocket money and took money out of the cash register at my mother’s beauty salon.”

This episode of Star Junior Show will be aired on 22 August at 5.15pm.


Credits: Asia Economy + Star News + Absolut Shinhwa + shinhwa.biz

…but not before he gives us one last dose of his “M Technology”.


This summer, Lee Min-woo showed us that merely tasting the rainbow was for the faint-hearted. Not one to be outdone by giddy candy-colored girl groups, the singer kicked things up a notch! By that we mean he swallowed the darn rainbow whole and shot it back at us via multi-colored laser gloves.

Yes, he shocked and amazed countless fans (even blinded a few of them), but it’s true what they say: all good things must come to an end. On August 16th, M will hang up his shiny plastic dancing pants and prepare to join his fellow twenty-something countrymen in fulfilling his compulsory military duty.

The attention-loving performer, however, is set to go out with a bang and quite possibly a few inappropriate thrusts. His final concert called “M Live in Seoul” will be held at Olympic Hall. It will mark the last official promotional event for his latest mini-album “Minnovation“.

Min-woo is said to have put a lot of effort into the upcoming performance. He has reportedly even written and composed a brand new song as a gift to his fans, which will be unveiled for the first time at the concert.

No word yet on when the singer will officially enlist. Rumor has it he will do so later this year, so as to comply with Korean law. He will join Shinhwa members Eric Mun and Kim Dong-wan, who are currently completing their military service.

All we can say is, it’s about time!

credits: popseoul

SHINHWA MEMBERS WILL COME TOGETHER! ON AUGUST 16 FOR LEE MIN WOO LAST CONCERT BEFORE INLISTMENT.

THIS WOULD BE THE LAST TIME FANS WILL BE ABLE TO SEE LEE MIN WOO BEFORE MILITARY EMPLOYMENT.

ON AUGUST 16, AT THE OLIMPIC HALL, "M LIVE IN SEOUL" WILL BE THE LAST OFFICIAL EVENT AND LAST PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR HIS ALBUM 'MINNOVATION".



LEE MIN WOO HAS BEEN A SHINHWA MEMBER OVER THE PAST 10 YEARS. HE HAS ALSO BEEN THE MOST BRILLIANT AND HAS STRONG SOLO CAREER AND STAGES.

IN THE MIDTIME, HE HOPES TO IMPRESS HIS FANS WITH A HOT AND CHARISMATIC PERFORAMANCE, ENOUGH TO CONTROL THE STAGE AND FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF HIS FANS.

THIS WOULD BE HIS LAST OFFICIAL EVENT AND SPECIAL TIME HE WILL SPEND WITH HIS FANS, THEREFORE, HE HAS PUT A LOT OF EFFORT INTO THIS SHOW. LEE MIN WOO AS A GIFT TO HIS FANS HAVE WROTE AND COMPOSE A SONG THAT WILL BE DISCLOSED FOR THE FIRST TIME AT THE CONCERT.

AFTER 11 YEARS TOGETHER, IN THE NAME OF SHINHWA AND THEIR FRIENDSHIP, SOME OF THE SHINHWA MEMBERS WILL ATTEND THE CONCERT. SHINHWA MEMBER HOPE TO SOON REUNITE AGAIN AND REMAIN THE LONGEST BOY BAND AND STAY TOGETHER FOREVER.

Source:newsen.com
Credit: Rubylovefaith@shinhwa.biz

2009 STAR MILITARY SERVICE. SOME HAVE COMPLETED THE 2 YEAR SERVICE AND OTHERS A ARE FACED WITH ENLISTMENT FOR 2 YEARS

"I WAS BORN A MAN TO LIVE AND TO PROTECT MY COUNTRY WITH HONOR"

In 2008 the entertainment took a big hit when many of the starts like, Kangta, Eru, Yang Dong-geun, Lee Ki Chan, Tony An, Jo Seung-woo, among others were faced with their mandatory military Service duties, which brought many fans to tears. It is, however, mantadory in the Republic of Korea that every healthy man is subject to serve their Military Forces.



In 2009, however, many of the stars have completed their mandatory service and are waiting. Which start would be "returning" and "leaving"?

"NOW WE NEED TO SEPARATE; WE WILL MEET AGAIN IN 2 YEARS"...

Members of Shinhwa, Lee Min Woo and Jun Jin, have not yet confirmed official dates of enlistment in 2009. Because they both already reach the age of 29 and due to previous delays on their military service they have to enlist no later than the end of this year. Korea, military laws, state that males must enlist no later than the age of 29. Any plans to leave the country for overseas activities would be very difficult; special permission must be granted in order to do so.

ALTHOUGH, THERE WAS NO REFERENCE ON THIS SPECIFIC ARTICLE. IN 2008 2 OF OUR OWN WERE FACED WITH MILITARY SERVICE DUTY

KIM DONG WAN
ERIC MUN

ALSO, WANTED TO MENTION. ALTHOUGH, THERES NO OFFICIAL DATE FOR JUN JIN TO ENLIST, HES EXPECTED TO EMPLOY IN THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER.

AS FAR AS MIN WOO, HE HAS TO ENLIST BY THE END OF THIS YEAR.

Source:newsen.com
Credit:Rubylovefaith@shinhwa.biz

Shinhwa’s role model is known to be Japanese pop group SMAP, who has the reputation of being the ‘national idol group’ in Japan.

Lee Minwoo, who has just returned to the music scene with his Vol 4.5 album, Minnvation, has hopes of ‘creating a talkshow in the name of Shinhwa’. According to a source close to him, “Shinhwa hopes to continue activities the way SMAP has, and have their own talkshow like SMAP does.”



Debuted in 1992, SMAP has released countless hits, and the members, besides having their own solo activities, also host a regular talkshow variety program together on Fuji TV ‘SMAP×SMAP’, and continue to enjoy the status of being among the most popular stars in Japan.

Shinhwa made their debut in 1998, and has since then gone on to become Korea’s longest-running group. As members Eric and Kim Dongwan are now serving their military duties, the group Shinhwa gone on a temporary hiatus. Once all the members have fulfilled their military obligations, they will be starting on group activities again, and meet their fans once again via concert tours in Korea and Asia.

Credits: Sports Seoul + Absolut Shinhwa + shinhwa.biz

Showing off BoA, TVXQ, Big Bang, SNSD, 2PM, etc, who have led the music industry for all ages of audience, they will be on a talk show about their secret life. The channel that would be airing this talk show is MBC’s every1 new variety show, “21st Generation Idol Army.” The host would be talking about stars who debuted big like BoA, Rain, Se7en, TVXQ, Wonder girls, SNSD, Super Junior and more, showing pictures and videos of them when they were trainees and about to debuting.
There would be a broadcast of their hit songs and their fans support.

The 10th of July was the first broadcast featuring Big Bang & Shinhwa, from their debut era to their recent activities, doing a comparison. Having to depend on the fans to deliver food such as seaweed rice to make it through in life, because their looks weren’t the best and got rejected by the music industry, music group SG wannabe will talk about their sorrows together with the other stars.

Furthermore, the show would be introducing artistes’ debut hairstyles and fashion trends, creating a stir in the fashion industry. “21st Generation Idol Army” started last 10th July, 6PM.

Source: boabar
Translation: mel @ OneTVXQ.com
Credits: OneTVXQ.com

Credit: Kor-Eng by Muize@2pm-online.com
SOURCE: Joynews

(The boys are loved by their senior^^)

Lee Min Woo said that he liked all male idol groups; TVXQ, Super Junior, BigBang and 2PM. Especially 2PM, they reminded him of Shinhwa in the past. Counting the reasons, he said that it was because of 2PM’s dances and stylish outfits and members wadded themselves up as one showing an extraordinary teamwork.

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