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Oct 28, 2009

[News] Jaebeom stirs netizens again & again, but this time a change of heart?


After a silent month from former 2PM leader Jaebeom and JYP, 'Hottests', fans have been holding its breath, waiting for JYP's next move. And finally the gears are starting to turn again.

The group has been making the headlines again with their new endorsement, rumors of Jaebeom's return, the airing of the Infinity Challenge episode recorded with Jaebeom before the MySpace controversy, and of course, the anticipated KBS's 'Into Sunday Night' news segment revealing Jaebeom's life after 2PM.

However many viewers were perturbed with the filming that arguably invaded Jaebeom's privacy, especially since he seemed to have been unaware of filming. As the episode showed, the producers of the show actually flew to Seattle and found his house, not through scheduling, but by asking shop owners and other locals for his residential address.

But it doesn't end there, as the show also interviews Jaebeom's little brother and his father. But later in their journey, they finally find the man himself at a recreation centre. Many netizens and Hottests were upset and furious at the producers for invading his home, family and everyday life in Seattle.

On the KBS website discussion board, netizens have written more than 2000 posts criticizing the producers, calling for an apology from KBS and to end the programme 'Into Sunday Night'. Looks like even netizens have their limits about the extremes, aggression and ethics of stalking celebrities.

Heres the clip from Jaebeom's cut in 'Into Sunday Night' (with English subs)

[News] K-Wave in New Zealand



Dae Jang Geum (대장금 also known as Jewel in the Palace) is a 2003 drama series produced by South Korean television channel MBC. The 54 episode drama is based on the historical figure, depicted in the Annals of the Joseon Dynasty.

The drama focuses on 'Jang Geum' (played by Lee Young Ae), the first female royal physician of the Joseon Dynasty. The main themes are her perseverance and the portrayal of traditional Korean culture, including Korean royal court cuisine and traditional medicine.

Exported to 60 different countries, MBC's greatest drama in the 21st century is now finally available in New Zealand.

Dae Jang Geum is aired twice a week on Sundays and Tuesdays 9pm on Triangle TV.