The release date of his latest solo album, that is.

Three years after the release of his first solo album, The Brian, formerFly to the Sky crooner, Brian, is set to make his comeback with a new solo album titled “MANIFOLD“.

The release comes just a few months after his former Fly to the Sky partner Hwanhee’s release of his own solo mini-album, H-Soul, earlier this year.

Brian revealed the album release date via his Facebook page, confirming that the album will hit shelves on December 10th. The singer left a short message for fans, saying:

“Brian’s 2nd Album “MANIFOLD” Release date set for December 10, 2009…Hope I got all your support…God Bless^^”

No word yet on what the new album will sound like.

So, are you excited for Brian’s comeback?

Wasn’t that nice of them?

With their two fresh new members in tow, After School makes a strong comeback with “Because Of You“. The choreography and style are quite reminiscent of 2PM’s current look in “Heartbeat“, with the sharp suits and heart-wrenching dance moves. Despite this similarity, the aura emanating from After School during their comeback performances is bold and packed with raw gestures. “Because Of You” shows off a little more of these girls vocals, which aren’t all that bad, although I could stand for some more powerful lung capacity.

UEE has improved vastly in her stage presence, and has noticeably different facial expressions. NaNa doesn’t really add anything to the group, except for an extra body. Raina makes herself extremely useful as she has a fairly nice pair of vocal chords and they showcase them a good deal, but something about the way she carries herself on stage stands for some improvement. Ga-hee and Jung-ah are on point as always, and Ju-yeon brings just enough for me not to say she’s only there to look pretty. I wish Bekah would have had more opportunity in their comeback to shine, but she makes do with what she has.

Check them out in their Music Bank comeback~

Also, here’s their Inkigayo comeback with an intro segue of “When I Fall“~

It’s good to see siblings caring for each other.

2NE1 member Sandara Park expressed her worry about her little brother,MBLAQ member Thunder (Cheon-dung 천둥) on her me2day site (Korea’s version of twitter). She’s worried because Thunder caught the H1N1 flu.

Sandara posted the below photo and the message: “Our Dung-Dung [Thunder], get well soon~~!ㅠㅠ You came home today, took medicine, put on a mask, and now you’re sleeping.. Big sister can’t come see you once, I’m sorry!ㅠ It’s difficult for me, but when my family or friends are sick, I seem really troubled.. Let’s all take care of our health! 2NE1 members too, don’t get sick! Promise!!!”

Sandara’s me2day: http://me2day.net/21dara

I’m glad siblings can publicly care for each other even when they can’t do it in person.

KBS 2TV’s “Entertainment Relay” staff decided that 2PM member Ok Taecyeon looks a lot like fashion designer Andre Kim. They found the similarity so striking, the production staff made a composite photo of the two of them. Yeah, I can see the similarity.

The show interviewed Andre Kim (74) and then asked if he knew of 2PM. The halabeoji (grandfather) fashion leader said that he heard of Jaebum. They then showed him this photo, revealing his similarity to rapper Taecyeon. Andre Kim was so happy about the comparison that he extended an invitation to the 2PM members, “If it’s possible for our fashion show, it would be good if we can mutually arrange a special appearance.” But, wouldn’t that appearance have to be without Jaebum (the one Andre Kim knows about)?

Luckily for Taecyeon, most Koreans believe that Andre Kim was pretty good-looking back in the day.

What do you think of the Ok-dre Kim/ Andre Ok combination?

Boring ride? Take a tip from Park Shin-hye, and selca!

Since the end of SBS’s “You’re Beautiful” (미남이시네요), the cross-dresser finally has time to update her Cyworld mini-homepage with some selca (self-camera) gems. With a wide variety of expressions, we get to see all the faces of a boyish Park Shin-hye at a standard 45 degree angle.

Selca tip: If you can’t decide on one selca look, do them all! Then, put them all together to make a cute selca set! The selca set is a great addition to any selca portfolio.

Who doesn’t like a little crazy?

Flower boy Kim Hyun-joong “wants to receive a role as a mentally insane/deranged person.”

On KBS 2TV variety program “Happy Together,” the SS501 member expressed that after playing the gentle Yoon Ji-hoo in the drama “Boys Over Flowers” (KBS), he had been getting a lot of calls about movie and drama roles, and he hopes to get a role as a crazy person. Alternatively, Kim Hyun-joong said that he would also like to play a no-good, foolish, hectic type of strong character.

The reason? “Subordinate characters who can’t cope with his own burden’s come up,” but he wants to try a strong individual character.

Do you want to see a crazy Kim Hyun-joong? Or, should he stick to “the second guy,” Yoon Ji-hoo-type roles?

Check out JYP’s aptly titled new single “No love, no more.” The producer/pop act has had a tough year with his divorce earlier this year with his highschool sweetheart.

JYP will be back on stage with his year end, “Naughty Party? Heartless” tour around Korea as well as a new album in the beginning of December 2009.

Hero JaeJoong of idol group, Dong-bang-shin-ki is rumored to be dating Japanese actress Abiru Yuu.

A Japanese weekly magazine ‘Female Seven’ reported that:

JaeJoong and Abiru Yuu were spotted together on date in Tokyo recently. The pair first were seen at a dining bar in early October at around 3 am. Abiru Yuu, standing beside Jaejoong, was wearing no makeup. .”

“…and maybe due to drinking, there was skinship between them. Since Jaejoong is 20 cm taller, they kept looking into each others eyes”

Of course, a representative for Jaejoong denied the hookup, stating it was “Not true. JaeJoong was in Korea early October.” And according to Avex Japan, JaeJoong has never met Abiru Yuu.

Could this be true?

What is it about Korean dramas that the kisses are so forced? Usually, the man practically does a head on collusion with the targeted female. Someone can get hurt real bad if they are not careful.

Check out T.O.P. lunging at Jyu-ni for a kiss on a bridge somewhere in Seoul for the hit secret agent drama, IRIS. The kissing episode aired on November 26^th.

Hot or not?

Sunny of idol group, Girls Generation has a secret to keep her makeup on-she doesn’t wash her face!

Gagwoman, Kim Sook revealed this tidbit at the taping of the KBS2TV program, “Star Golden Bell” that will air on November 28th:

Sunny and I were taping “1 night, 2 days” and after waking up the next day, everyone was without makeup except for Sunny. Her makeup was perfect. I was surprised and asked her what time she woke up to put on her makeup.

Sunny simply replied:

Unni, what are you talking about? I didn’t wash up. I am just putting on more makeup”

Dang, no matter how tired you are, you need to wash the makeup off! Woman will be paying for that later with her skin.

Thunder of the new boy group, MBLAQ has caught the flu. Sandara Park’s younger brother (above) showed symptoms of a cough and fever today. In addition, member Lee Jun was also diagnosed with the flu yesterday. Luckily, the flu has not spread to the remaining members…yet.

Although there is no word on whether the “flu” is actually H1N1 virus, MBLAQ will not be hitting the stage any time soon.

Get well.

Park Sol-mi and Suh In-young are both wearing the same short white chiffon number. Park Sol-mi was spotted wearing the dress on November 26^th for a “Star Photo” shoot while Suh In-young wore hers at a advertisement shoot on November 23^rd.

The difference is in the accessories, shoes and hair… (and eh hmm, cleavage). so who pops it best?

Jun, Be O.K.

T-MAX member and flower boy, Kim Jun is the third singer to be diagnosed with the flu for November 26, 2009. It seems like flu season isn’t over yet.

#4 of the “Boys Over Flowers” F4 was diagnosed with H1N1 influenza, also known as swine flu. The charismatic rapper is now taking Tamiflu and hopes to recover quickly.

Get well soon!

Seriously, celebs, please take care of your health!

The lovable MC, Yoo Jae-suk will not be renewing his contract for the variety show, “Family Outing.” The reason for stepping down is to spend more time with the family- his wife, Na Kyung-eun is currently 5 months pregnant. However, rumors abound that without the highest paid TV personality, the show will also close its doors permanently.

Incidentally, Yoo Jae-suk’s contract with the hit program, “Infinity Challenge” also ends in December.

Will Yoo Jae-suk hung up his hat in favor of being a real family man?

Rain gives his fans some of that eye candy he made to become the “Ninja Assassin” in the December issue of Allure Korea.

In the issue, Rain indulges on his body-building and filming experience. The world star is hoping to gain a strong male following after the release of “Ninja Assassin.” The film started showing in theatres today.

After these photos, I’m sure his female fan numbers are as strong as ever.

Yoon Eun-hye shows off her sexy side for December issue of the men’s monthly, Arena (Korea). Check out the actress’ just-out-of-bed look.

Hot or not?

Rain was pissed off and didn’t acknowledge his MBLAQ members’ greetings for 3 whole days.

MBLAQ spilled the beans about their mentor and producer on the upcoming episode of the KBS2 TV variety program, “Star Golden Bell.” The MC, Jeon Hyun-moo asked the newcomers, “There seems to be a scary side to Rain, the producer. Was there a time when he was not?” To this question, the boys replied:

We trained hard- staying up all night for a month. And one day, Rain sonbae came up to us and said, “Kids, you must be hungry. Let’s go eat”

Unfortunately, Rain was the only one who felt that way. The MBLAQ members were honest and said:

“Hyung, We are not hungry”

With that reply, Rain asked them again 3 times Afterward, for 3-4 days, Rain did not say anything to us. Basically, Rain was not happy that the boys said “no” to his offer to eat with him.

The revealing little tidbit will air on “Star Golden Bell” on November 28^th.

Or do they?

Even celebrities don’t look good in their ID photos. Check out the mugs ofGirls Generation members of Hyo-yeon (above), Jessica, Seo-hyun, Soo-young, Tae-yeon, Youna and Yoori.

(left to right: Jessica, Seo-hyun, Soo-young, Tae-yeon)

(left to right: Youna, Yoori)

What a pleasant surprise!

Who Has these Chocolate Abs?

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These abs belong to ballad singer Lee Seung-ki! (I didn’t see that one coming…)

On SBS’s “Late Night TV Entertainment,” Lee Seung-ki gave fans a good look at his ab-baring photo. The variety program star said he was a little surprised that they wanted to take a photo this way. We, all, are pleasantly surprised.

The poster is a part of the press released for Lee Seung-ki’s 2009 Hope Concert in Seoul, to be held December 12 and 13, 2009, at Seoul’s Olympic Park Fencing Stadium.

Since the broadcast, netizens are eating this photo up! Currently, Lee Seung-ki is topping online surveys asking, “Who has the best abs?” above former 2PM member Jaebum, “IRIS” star Lee Byung-heon, and “Ninja Assassin” Rain.

What do you think of Lee Seung-ki’s killer abs?