Singer-turned-actress Sulli on Thursday once again updated her Instagram with suggestive photos, stoking controversy.Once known for her sweet, innocent image, the now 22-year-old Sulli has been filling her social media feed with provocative images of herself recently.(Sulli's Instagram)She often takes photos in revealing clothing or suggestive poses. Some claim she seems mentally unstable. Others accuse her of encouraging Lolita fantasies.Those in her defense say she has a right to express herse

K-pop group Girls’ Generation subunit TTS dressed in regal crimson red ball gowns for a Christmas carol teaser video, published to YouTube on Monday. (YouTube)Taeyeon styled voluptuous blonde curls against her halter bodice, while Tiffany chose a dress with a plummeting neckline and frilly train. Seohyun, sitting at a piano, opted for a strapless dress matched with a glittering crystal statement necklace. (Seohyun's Instagram)Taeyeon, Tiffany and Seohyun’s first carol album “Dear Santa” will be

(Cosmpolitan Korea magazine)Cosmopolitan Korea magazine accompanied Queen of K-pop Lee Hyo-ri to a yoga session in New York for their March issue, revealing photos and interview snippets online Tuesday.In the article titled "Healthy Body and Mind -- Hyori’s New York Yoga Life," the fashion magazine snapped the 35-year-old, who wears all Adidas sportswear, in various yoga poses."While living on the beautiful Jeju Island (off the coast of South Korea), I get a lot more me-time. I particularly get

(CeCi Magazine)CeCi magazine on Friday released photos from its fashion shoot with "Pinocchio" actress Park Shin-hye, who will grace the cover of its upcoming March issue.In the photos revealed by the Korean fashion and lifestyle magazine, Park gazes into the camera against a stunning backdrop of the Thai seaside and an azure blue sky. (CeCi Magazine) (CeCi Magazine)"Park, who has a healthy energy, took part in the photo shoot with ease, even under the blinding sunlight," a CeCi spokesperson sai

The local fashion magazine Nylon has revealed a pictorial of Suzy, member of K-pop girl group Miss A, on Tuesday. With the concept “Suzy’s natural look,” the-20-year-old singer and actress poses in tangled hair and nude tone makeup. The shoot took place in a Japanese restaurant-turned-home to convey her ordinary but lovely daily life. (NYLON)The magazine said she actively joined the photo shoot from the early stage of concept development. “Even my grandmother will like the photos as they are can

Local fashion magazine CeCi has revealed a pictorial of the K-pop girl group 4Minute, which has seen a surge in popularity since it released the single “Crazy.” (CECI)Magazine staff said the singers created a cheerful mood during the shoot, chatting on endlessly like good sisters. Hyuna did the photo shoot first and completed it just in 10 minutes, fully understanding the concepts and poses, the magazine said. The youngest member Sohyun won praise from others, striking seductive and sexy poses. 

Korean actor Kim Woo-bin is Calvin Klein Watches + Jewelry’s first East Asian model, it was revealed Sunday. (Harper's Bazaar)The ad campaign with Kim will begin this month.The 25-year-old is the face of domestic fashion brands such as Giordano and SIEG Fahrenheit and international labels like Merrell.The campaign was shot in Hong Kong by world-renowned fashion photographer Karim Sadli and also features Polish model Anna Jagodzinska.Kim models the new Calvin Klein Infinite and Calvin Klein Allia

Fashion magazine Harper's Bazaar on Tuesday released editorial photos and interview snippets of singer-actor Jaejoong, ahead of its February issue.The K-pop star, who is a member of idol group JYJ, exuded "mysterious sex appeal" and "provocative charisma" in the black-and-white photo shoot.(Harper's Bazaar)Jaejoong thanked his fans in the accompanying interview, saying, "Sometimes, I don't like myself, so I'm really touched by all the fans who embrace me unconditionally."When I receive all their

(S.A.L.T Entertainment)Actress Park Shin-hye spread the beauty and grace of “hanbok,” the traditional costume of the Joseon era.In her latest movie “The Tailors,” Park wears a number of breathtaking traditional outfits with trendy designs, elegant embroidery and ornaments. (Instagram)"I was very happy to wear hanbok during the filming of the movie. I personally like them a lot and they are all so beautiful and full of artisanship. I wanted to keep them myself if I could,” the 24-year-old was quo

A local nail care company N.O.Q revealed on Wednesday a photo of a girl group AOA modeling for the firm.  　　In the shot, the stars wear dresses in pastel colors.　AOA has been selected as a model for 10 different brands including cosmetics, mobile games and sneakers since the group released its second EP in November. 　They are to attend the upcoming 29th Golden Disc Awards in Beijing through Jan. 14-15. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

(Samsonite Red)Samsonite Red announced that it will run an ad campaign with Korean actor Lee Min-ho for spring-summer season. The brand released the “Lee Minho backpack” as both part of its casual brand VOY and business line BALLON.The Korean star matched the VOY backpack with a casual denim shirt in its advertising campaign. It is available in four shades of red, navy, black and beige. The BALLON backpack is a more minimalist and luxe version with leather details. The actor paired this with a c

(Grazia)Grazia, a fashion magazine, put out a photo of Yoo Seung-ho, marking the first photo shoot for the actor since he was discharged from the military in December.In the photos, Yoo, who was conscripted in the army in March 2013, dressed in a Korean army uniform along with other casual wear. The fashion shoot, which took place in Paris, features the actor’s “bad boy” and masculine images, with his gaze into the lens with a laid-back and confident charisma. Yoo also gave his first interview t

(Weibo)Korean actor Lee Jong-suk boasted his flawless skin in a close-up selfie on Sunday.　In the photo uploaded on his weibo account, the heartthrob is pouting his lips and giving an impish look at the camera.　“Go for it this new year!” the actor wrote alongside the picture.　Lee is currently playing the main role of Choi Dal-po in SBS’s Wednesday-Thursday drama “Pinocchio.”　By Yoon Ji-soo (thankque@heraldcorp.com)