Yubin vs Shin Se Kyung: Who wore it better?

Top stars Yubin of the Wonder Girls and actress Shin Se Kyung recently went head-to-head in a battle of dresses, flaunting their style in identical outfits.

Shin Se Kyung was seen in a white version of the one-piece during filming for popular SBS drama, ‘Fashion King‘. Many praised her natural makeup and hairstyle, which complete her elegant and chic look.

Yubin on the other hand, wore the black version of the dress in a much different style for an appearance at last month’s epitaph brand launching party. Her smokey makeup and straightened hair perfectly complemented the black outfit, emphasizing a sexy vibe fit for such an event.

Netizens who saw the pair commented, “It is a battle of the sexy stars~,” “They create such a different feel,” and “Shin Se Kyung in the daytime, Yubin at nighttime.”

Who wore it better?

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Shin Se Kyung and Yuri had an awkward relationship?

Actress Shin Se Kyung disclosed the special affection she has for her SBS drama ‘Fashion King.’

During the filming of ‘Fashion King’ held on April 4th, she met up with TV Report and commented, “I think this drama will become a special memory for me.”

She went on to comment on her relationship with her famous co-stars, “I am very close to my cast members. I am especially close with Yuri unni.  At first it was awkward between us, but we are a lot better now.”

When asked, “Have you exchanged numbers?” she stated, “I don’t know [Yoo] Ah In oppa’s number. But we are [still] really close.”

On March 14th, Shin Se Kyung attended the ‘Fashion and Production Meeting‘ and stated, “I thought that I would get close to my cast mates quickly, but I think that because we are closer in age, it’s harder to get close.”

She continued, “If we were further apart in age, I think it would be easier to approach them, but because we are close in age, I always think too much [before approaching them].”

Shin Se Kyung is currently playing the character of Lee Ga Young, a naturally talented designer, on ‘Fashion King.’

Source: TV Report via Naver

Shin Se Kyung suffers photoshop mishap on bus advertisement

An unfortunate photoshop mishap was spotted in an endorsement with Shin Se Kyung.

Recently on an online community board, the above picture was posted with the caption, “Shin Se Kyung’s embarrassing leg length? The bus advertisement is great.“ The picture showed Shin Se Kyung posing in a tight blue dress for an alcoholic drink advertisement.

However, when the advertisement was fitted for the bus billboard, her legs were edited to be unrealistically elongated.

Netizens commented, ”I was shocked to see her leg length. The bus advertisement pride,” and ”Shin Se Kyung’s embarrassing photoshop, too much editing becomes poisonous.”

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Actress Shin Se Kyung doesn’t want a daughter like herself?

 

Actress Shin Se Kyung confessed that she would not want a daughter with a personality like her own, during an interview with KBS 2TV‘s ‘Entertainment Weekly‘ on March 31st KST.

When Shin Se Kyung was asked what other title she would like to have besides “actress”, she responded, “Mom? Though I don’t want to become a mom immediately, I would like to be one [some day]. Also, I would prefer if my daughter didn’t have my personality.”

She explained, “My mom always says that. To see what’s it like when I have a daughter exactly like myself,” causing laughter on set.

The actress also revealed that the actor she most wants to meet again is Song Kang Ho, explaining, “It’d be nice to meet him after I grow more [as an actress].”

Despite Shin Se Kyung’s confession, there are probably a lot of fans out there who would have no problem with her having daughters like her.

 

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Shin Se Kyung glams it up behind the scenes of her latest endorsement shoot

Namoo Actors Entertainment has revealed new behind-the-scenes photos of actress Shin Se Kyung on the set of a new as-yet undisclosed endorsement photoshoot!

Despite the actress currently handling a busy schedule with her new drama, ‘Fashion King‘, she didn’t let it get to her on set, where she displayed her trademark sweet and innocent charms for the camera.

Dressed in a hot pink dress, she definitely looks feminine as she checks out the various props and gets her make-up adjusted by staff on set. Shin Se Kyung has been on a roll for the past few years, taking on movies and dramas back to back, so it’s no wonder she’s been receiving so many “love calls” from endorsers as well.

Netizens commented, “I’m falling in love with her charms”, “So charming”, “How can her skin be so clear”, and “I’m loving her drama lately, it’s different yet still charming seeing her like this as well.”

Source + Photos: TV Report via Nate

HaHa reveals Son Ye Jin as his ideal type, and that he dated Shin Se Kyung?

 

Musician and entertainer HaHa has recently caught people’s attention for revealing his ideal type.

HaHa appeared on the March 23rd broadcast of cable channel tvN‘s ‘Important Show- Unbelievable Interview‘ and participated in an ideal type World Cup.

HaHa was faced with the tough choices of choosing between Lee Yeon Hee, IU, Lee Min Jung, Shin Se Kyung, Suzy, and other beautiful female stars for his ideal type World Cup.

He rejected IU, saying, “IU is too young,” which made everyone laugh. When choosing between Lee Yeon Hee and Lee Min Jung, he contemplated a while before finally choosing Lee Min Jung, expressing his regrets saying, “I like Lee Yeon Hee as well, but I’m sorry.”

When Son Ye Jin was added to his choices, HaHa expressed a special interest for her, saying, “Son Ye Jin has a tomboyish charm. Korean women are the prettiest.”

For the last big match, HaHa was faced with the choice between Son Ye Jin and Shin Se Kyung. HaHa complimented Shin Se Kyung, saying, “Shin Se Kyung is a well-rounded actress who is full of charm. Whether she’s acting or doing something else, she shows a surprising transformation. We used to date. In my mind…” but he eventually ended up choosing Son Ye Jin as his ideal type, which had both the interviewer and the viewers laughing at his wit.

 

Source + Image: TV Report via Naver

Pictures of Shin Se Kyung’s trainee singer days surface

 

Actress Shin Se Kyung‘s pictures of when she was a trainee singer is drawing attention after being uploaded onto an online community forum.

The screen caps are from an episode of SBS ‘I Want To Know ; BoA Swallows Japan’ in 2003. In a segment of that episode, it showed Shin Se Kyung when she was in 7th grade training to become a singer for an agency.

In the pictures Shin Se Kyung is fitted in black sweats during dance practice. What is even more impressing is Shin Se Kyung’s curvy, mature body that she had when she was only 14 years old.

Netizens responded to this picture saying, “She had curves even when she was young“, “I’m surprised that she was originally training to be a singer“, and “She seems like she would have been popular even if she debuted in a girl group.”

On another note, Shin Se Kyung is starring in SBS’ new drama ‘Fashion King’, alongside actor Yoo Ah In.

 

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Shin Se Kyung surprises fans with her defined abs

 

Fans were surprised upon seeing actress Shin Se Kyung‘s abs for the very first time.

The actress attended the press conference for SBS‘ new drama series ‘Fashion King‘, held at Lotte Mall on March 14th.

Wearing a two-piece white dress to the event, Shin Se Kyung revealed some never-before-seen abs that immediately caught the attention of fans and reporters alike.

The actress has maintained a rather elegant and suave image until now, and so her exposed abs came as a surprise to most.

“I don’t really like exercise, did it look like I did?”, the actress asked bashfully.

In the new drama series, Shin Se Kyung will be playing the role of Lee Gayoung, a poor but passionate and talented young woman.

The series will tell the story of Gayoung and three other young people, who start their lives at Dongdaemun in Korea but become successful internationally-acknowledged designers.

Along their journey, they are faced with difficult challenges, find love, and their individual ambitions. The first episode airs March 19th.

 

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Past photo of Shin Se Kyung draws attention

 

A past photo of actress Shin Se Kyung recently surfaced on an online community board with the title, “Shin Sae Kyung at church”.

Compared to her current glamorous slim figure and mystical charms, the photo displays Shin Se Kyung’s “country girl” image, as she is seen wearing a casual outfit without any makeup.

Upon seeing the photo, netizens reacted by commenting, “Bare face that still shines“, “She’s still pretty“, “Her nose looks different“, “Who’s that?“, and “Her eyes are different as well.”

 

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Shin Se Kyung continues Kim Sa Rang’s legacy as the new glamorous model for ‘Light Up’

Actress Shin Se Kyung has been on the down low after completing her popular drama series, ‘Deep-Rooted Tree‘ last year, but she’s back with a brand new endorsement deal for a diet cereal brand!

For one year, the actress will be working with ‘Light Up‘ as their official advertisement model. The first photo was released today, featuring her stunning body line that will surely make anyone want to rush out and pick up a box of her diet cereal in the hopes of achieving the same glamorous beauty.

The marketing manager for ‘Light Up’ expressed, “By choosung Shin Se Kyung as our new model, ‘Light Up’ has been able to maintain its image of being promoted by the models of only the best and luxurious bodies like actress Kim Sa Rang of the previous year. We’ll work to make ‘Light Up’ a ‘Shin Se Kyung cereal’ that leads a healthy diet culture.”

In related news, Shin Se Kyung is currently awaiting the premiere broadcast of her next drama, ‘Fashion King‘, on March 19th.

 

Source + Photos: Sports Chosun via Naver

‘Fashion King’ holds first script reading with Shin Se Kyung, SNSD’s Yuri & more

SBS‘s ‘Fashion King‘, which will air after ‘History of Salaryman‘, held its first script reading with the cast and staff members on December 24th at SBS’s Ilsan Production Center.

More than twenty actors and actresses were in attendance at the script reading, including Yoo Ah In (who will act as Young Gyeol), Shin Se Kyung (Ga Young), Lee Jae Hoon (Jae Hyuk), who immediately came after arriving from Japan, and SNSD‘s Yuri.

In addition, PD Lee Myung Woo reunited with his team from ‘What Happened in Bali‘, who included screenwriters Kim Ki Ho and Lee Sun Mi and director Choi Moon Suk.

The twenty actors and actresses showed their enthusiasm for ‘Fashion King’. In addition, the cover on the script also gained much attention.

‘Fashion King’ will tell a story of a young success story of a man who runs toward tomorrow along with a story of love and desire. The character holds on to love, in which the ending is unknown, through the ups and downs of his life.

Source: TV Report via Nate

BoA and Shin Se Kyung show their close relationship through twitter

A recent twitter conversation between singer BoA and actress Shin Se Kyung has proved their close sunbae-hoobae relationship!

On November 25th, Shin Se Kyung uploaded a set of cute photos on her twitter which had BoA responding with, “Se Kyung, cute~~~ hehe“.

After receiving the warm response from her sunbae, Se kyung asked BoA, “Unnie, where are you right now?” to which BoA hilariously answered back with, “In your heart…keke. I’m just kidding, I’m going to Japan~~You’re doing well for your drama shoot right?! Let’s see each other more often next year ^^“.

Concerned about her sunbae’s well-being, Se Kyung responded, “Ah…I thought you were in the States….I celebrated your birthday through Kakao Talk TT_TT. Have a safe trip. Be careful of catching a cold!”

In related news, BoA will be releasing her single DVD, ‘Milestone‘  on December 7th in light of her 10th anniversary in Japan. The singer will also hold a concert on December 10th at the Tokyo International Forum in celebration of the Christmas holiday. Meanwhile, actress Shin Se Kyung is busy shooting for her SBS drama, ‘Deep Rooted Tree‘.

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Shin Se Kyung encourages fans not to skip meals

Actress Shin Se Kyung shared a thoughtful post on her me2day recently, reminding fans that taking care of one’s health is a priority.

She wrote, “Eating comes before ‘Deep-Rooted Tree‘. This is a picture [of me] with my stylist — we haven’t been able to eat because of the busy schedule. Everyone, please eat breakfast. Koreans always need rice for energy.”

Shin Se Kyung then shared a photo of herself in a thick jacket, tucking down to a very traditional Korean meal. Her tight braid reveals that she was eating on set with her equally ravenous stylist.

Netizens commented, “Rice is better than any medicine. Eat a lot and take care of yourself“, “Weather’s getting pretty chilly, hope you don’t get sick“, and “Please don’t skip meals, no matter how busy you are”.

Source: Nate

Shin Se Kyung takes a break to enjoy her pastry

Actress Shin Se Kyung wrote via her me2day on November 7th, “A happy Soie. A more focused Soie“, and shared the two blissful photos above.

In the photos, the actress is snapped taking a break from filming and enjoying a simple pastry with a very satisfied smile spread across her face. The second picture reveals the young woman focused on drinking from a juice box.

Netizens who saw the photos remarked, “I guess they had pastries in ancient times too. Eat well“, “So happy over a pastry. Cute“, “She looks pretty doing absolutely anything“, etc.

The actress is playing the role of the aphasic ‘Soie’ on ‘Deep Rooted Tree‘.

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Shin Se Kyung reveals her CF for ‘Fun Yeah’ soju

A few days ago, we reported that actress Shin Se Kyung became the new image model for ‘Fun Yeah‘ soju.

Her CF has arrived, and it’s cracking up netizens with its playful humor. Shin Se Kyung is seen sitting down to a blind date with a really awkward-looking guy, and she decides to order some ‘Fun Yeah’ soju to help the situation. Afterwards, it turns out that she sat down at the wrong table, and that her blind date was sitting at another table.

Check out her CF below!

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Shin Se Kyung is the new endorsement model for ‘Fun Yeah’ Soju

Actress Shin Se Kyung has become the endorsement model for ’Fun Yeah‘ soju.

The actress attended a photoshoot for the product at a studio in Gangnam, Seoul where she showed off her youthful and innocent qualities. The concept for the commercial is ‘fun’ and ‘gentle’, and viewers will feel like they’re watching a cross between a romantic drama and a comedy movie.

In the past, famous celebrities such as Kang Dong Won, Han Ye Seul, and Han Hyo Jooacted as models for the soju brand.  It looks like the company is continuing their usage of top stars through Shin Se Kyung.

Source + Photos: Nate

Shin Se Kyung shares a ‘sweet maiden’ photo from ‘Deep-Rooted Tree’ set

On October 13th, actress Shin Se Kyung updated her me2day from the set of her new drama, ‘Deep-Rooted Tree‘.

She wrote, “[As my character] ‘So Yi’, I’m going to meet you all soon. My heart is beating~~^^. Thank you for giving lots of love to ‘Deep-Rooted Tree’. It’s going to become more and more interesting~ hehehe~”.

Shin Se Kyung shared a picture of herself in costume, daintily covering her head with a long blue hood formerly worn in older times. Her milky white face and soft look caused many netizens to praise her as a ‘sweet maiden’.

“So pretty^^”, “‘So Yi’ I’m waiting for your appearance in the drama”, “Amazing, you look like you stepped right out of a fairytale”, they commented.

Meanwhile ‘Deep-Rooted Tree’ aired its first episode last Wednesday. Shin Se Kyung will star alongside Super Junior‘s Kim Kibum, Jang Hyuk, and Song Joong Ki in the drama.

If you haven’t seen the trailer for this hot new series yet, check it out! 

Shin Se Kyung vows to keep her lips shut?

Actress Shin Se Kyung‘s Twitter has been gathering attention as of late for a mysterious tweet.

On October 9th, Shin Se Kyung wrote on her Twitter, esoterically stating, “I am not going to say anything from now on.”

With no further explanations or clues, fans are showing curiosity and making different guesses and concerns.

To her mysterious message, netizens asked, “Did something happen? Don’t say that,” “What’s up? I’m curious,” “Stay strong!“, “Are you giving us a heads-up about your appearance as So-yi?”

Shin Se Kyung will appear on the SBS drama, ‘A Tree of Deep Roots’ as a girl named So-yi, suffering from aphasia (an impairment of language ability).

Source: Nate

Shin Se Kyung vs Park Min Young, Who will become the ‘Drama Queen’?

New dramas, ‘Deep Rooted Tree‘ and ‘Glory Jane‘ featuring famous actresses Shin Se Kyung and Park Min Young have TV viewers buzzing on about will take the title of ‘Drama Queen’ for the latter half of 2011.

On October 5th, SBS drama, ‘Deep Rooted Tree’ aired its first episode.  Even before the shooting for the drama began, TV viewers were hyped up due to its impressive cast line-up which includes the likes of Super Junior‘s Kim Ki Bum and actress Shin Se Kyung.

‘Deep Rooted Tree’ is a historical drama series based off of Lee Jeong-Myeong‘s novel the same name.  It can be described as the Korean version of “Sherlock Holmes” since Kang Chae Yoon, who is played by Jang Hyuk, investigates a series of murder cases that occur during the reign of King Sejong.  Shin Se Kyung plays the role of So Yi, she has yet to make an appearance in the drama.

Park Min Young’s KBS 2TV drama, ‘Glory Jane’ will broadcast its first episode on the 12th.  ‘Glory Jane’ is a romantic sports drama featuring actor Chung Jung Myung who plays  Kim Young Kwang.  Young Kwang plays for a minor league team and dreams of becoming a top rated player.  Park Min Young’s character, Yoon Jae In comes from a very poor family.  Despite this, she is a very cheerful lady who dreams of one day becoming a nurse.  Yoon Jae and Young Kwang will eventually fall in love as the story unfolds.

With these two highly anticipated dramas airing in the same time frame, viewers can’t help but compare the two actresses.  These two share similarities as both became well known celebrities through the sitcom, ‘High Kick‘.  Netizens and viewers alike are wondering which of these two will take the spot as ‘Drama Queen’ in the end.

Meanwhile, check out the trailers for these dramas and share your thoughts for the outcome below!

<Glory Jane>

<Deep Rooted Tree>

Source + Photos: newsen via Nate

Shin Se Kyung amazes audience with her singing on ‘Infinity Challenge’

On October 1st, MBC‘s ‘Infinity Challenge‘ aired their 3rd ‘Hana Mana‘ concert!

Differentiating from their previous concerts, this time a new set of singers participated including:Lee Jung, Kim Shin Young, Shin Se Kyung, Woo Seung Min, Go Young Wook, andPark Hyo Joon.  The new participants had fun displaying their dancing and singing skills, showcasing different genres from the previous concert.

What surprised everyone the most however, was Shin Se Kyung, who confidently performed in front of the crowd.. Without any hesitation, she skillfully performed while still maintaining elegant and graceful appearance.

Only two groups out of the seven were allowed to perform in front of the crowd.  The members had the audience cracking up when they chaotically competed against each other in hopes of being chosen as one of the two teams.  TV viewers and spectators alike enjoyed watching the shenanigans as the members held talk shows and games between each performance.

The concert took place in Gyeonggi-do where many nearby residents came to cheer the members on.

Take a look at their preparation video from last week!

Source + Photos: Osen