New banner

Tell us what you think of the new banner. It has been some time since I last worked on Photoshop to create new fan art. But I thought the stars from Boys Over Flowers, being the eye candy that they are, made great subjects as the main theme of the banner.

Song Hye Gyo most loved by Hong Kongers

Hong Kong polls show that Song Hye Gyo is their favourite Korean star. In the poll, which was conducted between 11-14 Jun 2009, by the Korean Tourism Organisation's branch in Hong Kong, 1145 Hong Kongers were asked who were their favourite Korean stars.

Here are the results of the polls:

I am Hong Kong's favourite Korean star!
(Source: STARNEWS)

1. Song Hye Gyo (40.4%)
2. Lee Young Ae (40.2%)
3. Jeon Ji Hyeon (31.2%)
4. Bae Yong Jun (16.2%)
5. Rain (14.4%)

When asked where they would like to visit when in Korea, Hong Kongers preferred the following sites:

1. Seoul (68.2%)
2. Jeju Island (42.6%)
3. Gangwon-do (24.7%)

HelloHallyu on Facebook - Finally

After 'cybersquatting' on our HelloHallyu Facebook account for some time, we have decided that it is time bring it to life. Do check us out!

YEH sans make-up

It has been so long since I last caught up with the developments in Korean entertainment. So, I am pleasantly surprised when I saw a recent article on Yoon Eun Hye's personal posting of some shots taken of herself, without make-up, at her home. Don't you think her complexion is really great?

It has been sometime since I watched a drama with familiar faces. I am just relieved that YEH will be making a comeback on KBS2's Lady Castle. Finally, something to look forward to. :)

Long Hiatus

Took another 'forced' break from blogging for the last few months as real life once again demanded our full attention to several personal and professional issues. Well, that's the challenge we face at HelloHallyu since we aren't maintaining this site full-time, although that would a really neat thing to do.

During this period, your writers at HelloHallyu actually sojourned to Korea for a short tour!

Without further ado, here are some snapshots of the stuff I saw in Korea!


Cut-outs of Bae Yong Jun & Choi Ji Woo at the Yongpyong Ski Resort - Film-site of Winter Sonata.



A great view of the ski slope. Yup, here's the location where so many of the Winter Sonata scenes were filmed. Pity there's no snow in May!


Ain't Yongpyong Ski Resort a beautiful place even during the off-season?


Teddy bears from the Princess Hours drama. Photo taken at the Teddy Bear Museum at Jeju.



Korea's hottest shopping district. I am sure lots of dramas/movies were filmed here!



Last but not least a photo of my handiwork. Handmade kimchi anyone?