Suzy and John Park to host M Countdown

Miss A’s Suzy and singer John Park have been picked to host Mnet’s K-pop chart show M Countdown from March 1. “It’s such an honor to be able to host a show so loved by K-pop fans. I’m a little nervous but will give it my best,” said Park.
The lineup for Suzy and Park’s debut will consist of Miss A, FT Island, Se7en, MBlaq, Miryo and Dal Shabet, among others.
Park was a semifinalist in the ninth season of “American Idol” in the United States and the runner-up in season two of “Superstar K,” losing to nationwide sensation Hur Gak. Previously, the Korean-American singer contributed to the soundtrack of the movie “Glove” and released a single titled “I’m Your Man.”


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IU wins Song of the Year in the 2012 Korea Pop Music Award with her hit “Good Day.”

IU recently won Song of the Year in the 2012 Korea Pop Music Award with her hit “Good Day.”
On February 20, the cute singer was honored to win the award, beating other competent nominees in the 9th Korea Pop Music Award. Sadly, IU did not attend the event due to the poor health.
Korea Pop Music Award is an award focused on music judged by experts on pop music, including pop music critics, pop music journalists, and others.
The award was hosted by Kim Tae Hoon and featured performances by Garion, 10cm, Gate Flowers, and others.


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Moon Geun-young goes back to school

Actress Moon Geun-young will resume her final year of university this year after having put her studies on hold to pursue her acting career.
The 24-year old Moon enrolled at Sungkyunkwan University in 2006 to study Korean language and literature but had to defer time and time again, while her cohorts graduated in 2010.
“Although she has deferred her studies, Moon has been a diligent student during the times she was studying,” Moon’s representative said.
“Thus she only needs 8 credits in order to graduate, which is not a heavy workload. If she is presented with a great opportunity, she will be able to study and act at the same time.”
Unlike other child actors who are admitted into university acting programs without sitting a test, Moon wowed the public by taking the College Scholastic Aptitude Test in 2005.
Despite her hectic schedule, she has continued to pursue her studies. Last year in September, she took a short course in New York to improve her English.
Meanwhile, her absence from the entertainment world has been noted for the past year. Her agency says that this hiatus was related to the actress’ careful scrutiny of projects.


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