SHINee’s Jonghyun meets with Olympic volleyball athlete Kim Yun Kyung

SHINee‘s Jonghyun recently met Olympic volleyball athlete Kim Yun Kyung at the ‘2012 London Olympics Athlete Welcoming National Festival‘ held on August 13th!

Jonghyun tweeted on the 13th, “After our performance, athlete Kim Yun Kyung approached me asking for a picture, but I was so shocked that I stumbled on my words and forgot to take a picture using my phone. Athlete Kim Yun Kyung, please send the picture to me as well. Anyway, the reason I was shocked was because…”

Completing his tweet, Jonghyun attached a photo of the athlete’s profile with her height, 192 cm (~6’4″), circled in red. He added, “Drop drop drop, my tears are drop drop dropping… Athlete Kim Yun Kyung was nice enough to bend down for me. Drop drop drop.”

Fortunately, Kim Yun Kyung was able to catch his post and replied, “Hello, this is Kim Yun Kyung. My fans told me to read your tweets, so here I found your Twitter to leave a reply.” Jonghyun was unable to hide his excitement, responding, “A tweet from Yun Kyung nuna. Can you please send me the picture that shows off our shining height difference of 20 cm (7.9in)?”

Kim Yun Kyung then posted their photo with the message: “Hello, SHINee’s Jonghyun. I had fun meeting you today. Let’s watch volleyball next time, keep your promise.”

Netizens commented, “Please maintain your nuna-dongseng relationship,” “They’re both so adorable,” and “It’s nice to see their friendly relationship.”

Source + Photos: Jonghyun’s Twitter

‘Running Man’ pokes fun at Olympics fencing controversy

SBS‘s ‘Running Man‘ was the latest show to make a sideways swipe at the 2012 London Olympics’ alleged mistaken ruling over the fencing match involving South Korean fencer Shin Ah Lam.

In the beginning of the episode, the show aired a brief segment detailing what had happened during the last week. With the caption “Superpowers exist?” the show parodied the several mistakes that the Olympic judges had allegedly made, giving them the titles of “The one with the power to stop time” and “The one who can see what high-speed cameras fail to see”.

Shin Ah Lam had missed out on an opportunity to win a medal when the timer accidentally stopped with one second left on the clock, during which her opponent took the chance to hit her multiple times.

Other shows, such as ‘Gag Concert‘ and ‘Infinity Challenge’, had also poked fun at the incident.

Source: TV Daily via Nate

‘Healing Camp’ cast criticized for improper etiquette during 2012 London Olympics

The cast of SBS ‘Healing Camp’ is receiving some flak over their perceived lack of manners in the latest episode.

To celebrate the 2012 London Olympics, the cast of ‘Healing Camp’ – Lee Kyung Gyu, Han Hye Jin, and Kim Jae Dong – flew out to Great Britain to interview some of the South Korean athletes.

The incident arose when they visited the arena for Korean rifleman Jin Jong Oh, who was competing at the time. When it was confirmed that he would be winning the gold, the cast shouted loudly in surprise then quickly sat back down after disapproving looks from the audience. According to proper etiquette, the audience must remain quiet until all of the shooters have finished the competition, since shooting takes extreme precision and a high level of focus.

Viewers expressed their disappointment at both the cast and the editors. “I finally figured out who was behind that embarrassing scream,” one viewer criticized. “I think an apology is in order.”

Others criticized the poor editing, wondering if the scene couldn’t have been cut out. “Did they want the cast to suffer? That scene could have been edited out easily.”

Source: Sports Seoul via Nate

Netizens criticize racial discrimination towards ‘Healing Camp’ members in London

A recent screen capture of a foreigner taunting and mocking Asians by doing the “slit eyed” gesture during a recording of SBS‘s ‘Healing Camp‘ is rapidly gaining an enormous amount of hits.

The cast and crew members flew to London to film the London Olympics special for the program. But once the episode aired on August 4th, netizens were quick to spot a foreigner degrading the hosts (Lee Kyung Gyu, Kim Jae Dong, and Han Hye Jin) by pulling back the skin on either side of his eyes.

Netizens commented, “This is shocking“, “He should be ashamed of himself“, and “Can’t believe he did that in public“.

In related news, Swiss soccer player Michel Morganella was expelled from the Olympics after leaving a racist message on Twitter about South Koreans. The post was made shortly after Switzerland lost to South Korea 2:1 on July 29th.

Source & Image: MyDaily via Nate

2NE1′s Dara cheers on Korean Olympic athletes while running on a treadmill

Group 2NE1 member Dara revealed a proof shot of herself tuning into the broadcast of the 2012 London Olympics.

On the August 4th she posted on her me2day, “Wow! Fighting, fighting! Ya ya ya!” cheering the South Korean athletes on energetically.

Along with the words she posted a photo of herself running the treadmill sporting red sweatpants with a loose black shirt. However, only half of her focus was on her workout, as the other half was invested in watching the current Olympics match.

Netizens who came across the photo responded, “Dazzling even from behind“, “Is this what is called lonesome self-management“, “Why are you working out at this time when you don’t have any fat to lose“, and more.

Source + Image:  Sandara’s me2day

Comparison of Park Tae Hwan and Michael Phelps’ Olympic-sized meals shock netizens

‘Marine Boy’ Park Tae Hwan‘s humongous 6,500 calorie diet and Michael Phelp‘s previous 12,000 calorie diet have been revealed!

Netizens were left in shock when the athletes’ voracious appetites were disclosed online. According to Park Tae Hwan’s staff, “If the swimmer craves ramen than a whole box of ramen needs to be opened,” and “He can finish a loaf of bread in the blink of an eye.”

Every morning, Park Tae Hwan consumes 8-10 pieces of bread, a cup of coffee milk, and finishes the meal with one grapefruit. For lunch, he switches it up to Korean cuisine, eating a meal consisting of a bowl of white rice, dwenjang jjigae (bean paste stew), a rolled egg, and gim (dried seaweed). His dinner is a feast. On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, he eats 10-15 plates (20-30 pieces) of fushion sushi along with orange juice, while on Tuesdays and Thursdays, his menu includes bokkeumbap (Korean fried rice) with kimchi jjigae (kimchi stew), gganpoongi (deep fried spicy chicken), and a kimchi pancake. On the weekends, the swimmer eats samgyupsal (pork belly) with rice, mushrooms, garlic, and other vegetables.

Michael Phelps’ previous daily diet was definitely more of an American-style meal and even higher in calories. In preparation for the ‘2008 Beijing Olympics‘, the American swimmer consumed 12,000 calories a day. His menu was as shown in the photos below, but he’s reported to have recently adjusted his diet to more nutrient-rich foods with less calories.

Netizens who came across the photos responded, “Say what…” “You have to eat well to be strong,” “A whopping 10 slices of bread in the morning,” and “That’s Daebak,” unable to hide their astonishment.

Source + Image: SCtoday, Joongang Ilbo via Daum, Men’s Health

IU and Se7en’s SNS messages appear on SBS news

IU and Se7en‘s messages cheering on the South Korean Olympic Team, have been brought to attention.

On a segment of the 27th’s broadcast of SBS‘s ‘8 o’clock News‘, various SNS (social networking site) messages in support of the Olympic team were revealed on the screen as part of the broadcast.

Viewers were given the opportunity to leave messages on the SBS website through SNS, and the messages would then be shown on the news broadcast. Out of the many that streamed through the bottom portion of the screen, netizens spotted the Twitter IDs and messages of IU and Se7en.

Se7en’s message read, “Aja aja fighting to our nation’s Olympic Team! Se7en and all of YG family are cheering you on,” while IU wrote “Hello this is IU! I hope all of you athletes enjoy yourselves at the competitions and return home safely. Fighting!”

Netizens commented, “Of course, IU is a perceptive idol. She isn’t the nation’s little sister for nothing“, “Se7en and IU are watching TV too. Found one thing I have in common with them“, and more.

In related news, The ‘2012 London Olympic Games’ have officially begun and anticipation is high after the extravagant opening ceremony.

Source + Image: Financial News via Naver

MC Park Eun Ji to host wearing swimsuit if Park Tae Hwan wins gold at ’2012 London Olympics’

While hosting the 28th broadcast of the ’2012 London Olympics Opening Highlights‘ on MBC, MC Park Eun Ji boldly stated, “If swimmer Park Tae Hwan wins a gold medal, I will host the show wearing a swimsuit, for the first time in all of broadcast history.”

Comedian Suh Gyung Suk who hosted alongside Park Eun Ji stated, “No taking back what you said,” to which the female host responded, “I don’t say two different things with one mouth.”

In addition, when Suh Gyung Suk stated that there is a good chance Park Tae Hwan will indeed take the gold, Park Eun Ji displayed her patriotism for South Korea by replying, “Then I’d better get a swimsuit right away. [I'd be willing to do anything] if Park Tae Hwan could win a gold medal.”

In related news, Park Tae Hwan will begin his journey for gold with the 400m free event, followed by the 200m and 1500m freestyle.

Source + Image: My Daily

Upcoming episodes of ‘Gentlemen’s Class’ might be canceled for the London Olympics

News of SBS‘s popular weekend drama, ‘Gentlemen’s Class‘, possibly being canceled for the broadcasting of the 2012 London Olympics have led to fans voicing their concerns.

According to information revealed by broadcast officials on July 17th, there’s a likely chance that episodes 19 and 20 will be canceled that week for the London Olympics.

The drama is currently receiving 20% in viewer ratings and has been stacking up a solid fanbase with the development of the love stories between their four couples.

As such, SBS can’t ignore the cries of the fans. Through TV Daily, representatives stated, “We’re still deliberating over the broadcast of the episodes. Nothing’s confirmed yet. We’re trying to work out the best possible solution, so please wait just a bit until we get the times worked out and confirmed.”

Source + Photos: TV Daily via Nate

Psy to release the Korean fight song for the 2012 London Olympics

Psy will be singing the Korean fight song for the 2012 London Olympics!

Psy’s fight song, ”Korea“, will be released through the project ‘The Cheers of 50,000,000 Citizens through Korean Music’. After releasing “Champion” in 2002 and “We are the One” in 2006, Psy will be pumping up the nation once again with this new song.

With the combination of Korean traditional instruments and his own unique energy, Psy created a song that everyone in Korea will able to sing and follow along.

A representative from YG Entertainment stated, “With Psy as the leader, we will produce a music video containing musicians, athletes, and the general public.”

Psy’s “Korea” will be released on the 28th through various music sites.

Source + image via Naver