Lee Ji Ah decides not to renew her contract with Key East Entertainment

Earlier, we reported that Lee Ji Ah‘s contract with her agency, Key East Entertainment, had expired at the end of December last year.

Although many were hoping that she’d renew her contract with the agency, Lee Ji Ah has decided to part ways. A representative of Key East revealed, “Lee Ji Ah’s contract expired on December 31st. Since then, she’s decided not to renew her contract and will instead find a new label.”

They continued, “Lee Ji Ah possesses a variety of talents, and thus wanted to spread her wings in a new place with a fresh start. We wanted to respect her decision, as both parties felt the need for change. As she is one of our long-time artist, we will lend her our support until she finds a new label.”

When asked whether the decision had anything to do with her divorce to Seo Taiji, they replied, “That is not true at all. She was on good terms with the label at the time of the scandal so there is no reason for that to come into play now.”

Source + Photos: Star N News via Naver

Lee Ji Ah’s prestigious family background unveiled

Ever since Lee Ji Ah was discovered to have been in a secret relationship with Seo Taiji, her identity became the stuff of mystery. Netizens endeavouring to find out more about Lee Ji Ah’s past weren’t able to do so, until a family friend of 40 years disclosed some insider information on her family through an interview.

On December 19th, Jung Dae Chul revealed that Lee Ji Ah’s grandfather was a prominent citizen of Seoul.

“Lee Ji Ah’s grandfather is the late Kim Soon Heung, a prominent figure in the education business. During his time, there were only two homes the size of 180-pyeong within Seoul. One belonged to the late former president Yoon Bo Sun, and the other belonged to the late Kim Soon Heung,” he said.

He continued, “Lee Ji Ah’s grandfather was passionate about education and set up the Seoul Arts High School out of his own expense.”

For a while now, Lee Ji Ah has been nicknamed as ‘Alien‘ because her family background was kept hidden from the public. She’s been making an effort to get closer with her fans ever since her lawsuit with Seo Taiji, sharing childhood photos on her official homepage and interacting more through SNS services.

Source + Photos: Donga via Naver

‘I’m a Flower, Too’, featuring Lee Ji Ah and BEAST’s Kikwang, airs its first episode

The highly anticipated drama series, ‘I’m a Flower, Too’ aired its first episode on November 9th, and had viewers laughing over the exchange between Lee Ji Ah and BEAST‘s Kikwang.

Rookie cop Miru (Kikwang) visited Bongsun’s (Lee Ji Ah) precinct to introduce himself for the first time, but was caught off guard in an embarrassing situation when he ran into her changing into her uniform.

The shocked and furious Bongsun exerted her authority by commanding him to introduce himself.

Miru, immediately attracted to her straight-forwardness, was quick to ask her how old she is, where she lives, if he can call her nuna, and whether or not she has a boyfriend.

The seemingly cold and uninterested Bongsun replied to his questions with, “Secret. My house. The two words I hate most: nuna, oppa.”

She then answered his ‘do you have a boyfriend’ question with a curt reply, “Sorry. You’re too short“.

This episode was especially hilarious as there were photos of Kikwang, the idol, posted on the walls of Bongsun’s room, and Kikwang also appeared in her dreams as himself.

Source & Image : KoreaTimes via Nate

Lee Ji Ah, BEAST’s Kikwang, and more turn out for MBC’s ‘I’m a Flower, Too!’ press conference

On October 31st, MBC held a press conference for their upcoming drama, ‘I’m a Flower, Too!‘, at the 63 building in Seoul. Actors Lee Ji Ah, Yoon Shi Yoon, Jo Min Ki, Han Go Eun, Seo Hyo Rim, and BEAST‘s Lee Kikwang were all present for the event, and the room was crammed full of reporters hoping to catch a glimpse of Lee Ji Ah herself.

‘I’m a Flower, Too!’ marks Lee Ji Ah’s comeback project ever since her scandal with ex-husband,Seo Taiji, a few months back.

‘I’m A Flower, Too!’ will be a romantic comedy drama that revolves around the story of a crooked policewoman and a two-faced undercover boss who start to develop feelings for each other. The first episode will air on November 2nd, so be sure to check it out!

Source: Segye via Nate

Lee Ji Ah cuts her hair for “I’m a Flower, Too”

Actress Lee Ji Ah has cropped her hair quite short for her new role in “I’m A Flower Too“.

On October 18th, photos were posted onto an online community board under the title, ”Lee Ji Ah who now has a bob cut. Looks good.”

The post further explained, ”Lee Ji Ah on the set of her upcoming drama. Her short hair and police officer outfit looks so great that it makes you forget about her previous frail appearances.”

Netizens commented, “I’m anticipating Lee Ji Ah! Fighting!” “Though I think it’s a little soon for a comeback, I’m looking forward to her work“, and “I’m excited to see her with Yoon Shi Yoon.”

MBC‘s new drama “I’m A Flower, Too” is a romantic comedy about a crooked police woman and a two-faced undercover boss. It will air its first episode on November 2nd.

Source: Star News