IU Politely Rejects Admission Offers from Top Korean Universities

Many top universities are trying their best to get a hold of IU as she is approaching the age of a college
student.

Earlier this year, IU annouced that she will not be attending a university after she graduates from high school this year. Disregarding this news, many top notch universities such as Seoul University, Hanyang University, and Korea University have been sending special admission offers to IU believing that having IU as
one of their students will help improve their public relations.

Unfortunately for these universities, IU rejected these offers - she wants to get accepted into a university of her choice on her own without any special help just like what everyone else has to go through during the college admission process. An aquaintance of IU told the reporters, "IU has a specific major that she wants to get into. She will become a college student on her own when the time is right for her."

On MBC's "Golden Fishery - Radio Star" that aired in March earlier this year, IU stated, "If I attend a university right now, I probably won't be able to keep up with the other students - I want to wait until I'm ready for that stage in life." In addition, after a false rumor regarding how IU accepted a special admission offer from a university spread on the internet, IU immediately posted, "I will attend a university when I feel that I'm ready to do so! I'm not ready yet," on her fan page to stop the rumor.
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Dara Rehearses for "Nolza In Japan"

2NE1 seems to always be on a roll, but that may be a given considering what they've achieved in their short careers thus far. This time, they're off to rehearse for their upcoming "Nolza in Japan" concert, as reported to fans by none other than 2NE1's PR official, Dara!

On September 17, Dara said on her me2day, "Today is the first day of rehearsals for 'Nolza in Japan'! Today as well, Dalong has put on her official training suit, 2NE1's team track suit. This morning, my mom made us pepper paste, tuna, and dried seaweed for breakfast so the members and I nom nom nommed. Babababam when I miss my mom."

Dressed casually in a red training suit and a blackjack t-shirt, Dara is seen with short, permed hair and glasses. Even without the extravagance of her stage image, she shines in this photo thanks to her radiating beauty.

Fans commented, "I'm so jealous of your skin," "So much prettier with natural hair," and "What a cutie pie."

Starting from September 19 until October 2, 2NE1 will be touring three cities for a total of six concerts in Japan. About 70,000 fans are expected to show up. 2NE1 will be staying in Japan for about a month after that to focus on their promotions.
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Han Geng to Indonesia

Indovision and Celestial Movies Channel Bring Chinese Superstar Han Geng to Indonesia

Jakarta, 15th September – Great news for fans of Asian movies and music, especially ELFs and Gengfans! Indovision and Celestial Movies Channel have teamed up to bring Chinese superstar Han Geng to Indonesia. The dazzling pop idol and rising movie star is visiting Jakarta and Surabaya 21-24 September to promote his movie MY KINGDOM, now playing in movie theaters in Indonesia.

“I have heard so much about Indonesia and the kindness of the Indonesian people so I am very excited to be making my first trip there. I can’t wait to meet all my Indonesian fans and thank them for their support. I also hope to raise awareness for My Kingdom which I hope more audiences in Indonesia will go to see,” said Han Geng enthusiastically about his visit to Indonesia.

During his time in Jakarta and Surabaya, Han Geng will participate in media interviews, orphanage visit, mall event appearance and also special TV program appearance.

Han Geng has been dubbed “Dancing King” and “King of Popularity in China” due to his powerful dance skills and his training in 56 ethnic Chinese traditional dances, in addition to ballet and hip-hop dance. The 2008 Olympic Torch barrier started his career and gained worldwide fame as a member of South Korean boy band SUPER JUNIOR and became the leader of its sub-group Super Junior-M. After leaving Super Junior in 2009, he returned to China to pursue a solo career, and has not stopped since. Han Geng’s first concert was sold out within 37 minutes and his diehard fans of all age and gender continue to grow year after year. In fact, his fanclub: Gengfan, now has sub-clubs called Sister Fans (Gengfans older than him), Gengknights (male Gengfans) and Mother Fans (Gangfans who are mothers).

After various guest and cameo appearances in TV programs, series and films, Han Geng is making his movie screen debut in a starring role in MY KINGDOM, a martial arts action drama set in 1920’s Shanghai. A tale of two brothers’ quest for fame, love and revenge, MY KINGDOM also stars fellow pop idol Wu Chun, and movie star Barbie Hsu. The story blends martial arts onstage and offstage with a suspense-filled love story defying the genre of martial arts movies today.

So catch Han Geng in Jakarta and Surabaya next week: Sept 21-24! More information will be coming soon, check Indovision’s website: www.indovision.tv or Celestial Movies’ Facebook Fan Page Jagoan Film Asia or MY KINGDOM’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/dawusheng) for updates.
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Choi Siwon Tweets from "Poseidon" Filming Set

"Poseidon" sets sail ... and Choi Siwon is along for the ride.
The Super Junior member had one busy year with project after project and his band's "Mr. Simple" promotions. Now, he is focusing on one thing at a time with the current filming of his upcoming Coast Guard drama "Poseidon".

On September 10, the singer/actor tweeted from the sea after twelve hours of filming. He commented on how nice and serene the vast body of water was. At the end of the day, the cast and crew were headed to the Eunpyeong Coast Guard location. Siwon uploaded images of himself gazing at the sea and glimpse of his surroundings at night.

"Posiedon" premieres September 19 at 9:55PM [KST] on KBS
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