Clever Turtles

In a bizarre exhibition, a Japanese broadcaster arranged an exhibition match where a Korean kickboxer held back-to-back matches with three male entertainers. Of course, the public reaction is far more interesting than the actual match.

It is easy to see why Im Su-jong was chosen as the female combatant in this "battle-of-the-sexes" match. She is gorgeous and has delicate, feminine features, and in fact has an acting career. Not to mention she's a bantamweight. Perfectly girly to play the female role in the battle-of-the-sexes.

I put up a translation about Kim-Hui-jong, an up-and-coming actress/"It" girl, on Kangaji's site, where I'm posting/cross-posting from time to time. The site is run by a K-studies friend of mine and is a rough offshoot of the UH Anime Manga Society.

An article on the discussion of celebrities before and after makeup, a topic that has come up a little bit before, makeup and the "authenticity/artifice" of female beauty. Not a particularly deep analysis, though.

Original from Money Today via Ilgan Sports.

Stars before and after makeup - Kim Tae-hui

Got to make the most out of the 'boobies' tag.

For those who aren't really up on the Korean music scene, Seo Taiji is a legendary figure who popularized rock and hip-hop in Korea in the 90s.

His immense popularity, he frequent sojourns overseas, and the fact he never publicly admitted to a romantic relationship led to rumors that he was secretly gay.

No real purpose to this article, just some quick practice. I'm getting the hang of these little girly photo articles from the sports dailies. Centerfold pics in the article.

Original from Sports Choson.

"Beautiful face of Hanyang University" actress Yi Yon-ju releases bikini, to what extent?

Actress Yi Yon-ju flaunts her slender bikini figure and heats up the internet.

If this is true, it is yet more evidence of Asian entertainment agencies being extremely exploitative of their contracted figures.

If it is a hoax or publicity stunt, that probably reflects even more unfavorably about how the agencies operate.

Original at Sports Seoul.

"How much will you spend?" Chinese beautiful singer, escort video release 'scandal'

[Sportsseoul.com - Intern reporter Yu Song-hyon]

I'm far too fascinated by sports dailies, and their journalistic fascination with breasts. There's a women's studies research article in there, I'm sure.

I translated '9등신 마네킹' as 'Figure-9 life-sized mannequin'. I'm assuming the number nine in there is a reference to her being top heavy.

Original from Ilgan Sports.

G.NA, un-retouched photos release, "Exceptional D-cup bustline is unchanged!"

This article caught my eye because of the 'Bagel girl' (a portmanteau of 'baby-face' and 'glamour') in the headline. I just learned that word and I am a little interested in seeing where it turns up.

That, and my unhealthy fascination with sports dailies.

Original from Sports Seoul.

Bagel girl Nam Chi-hyon, "My breasts are real." . . . Denial of breast enlargement

Random translation from Daum gossip.

Musical actress Yang Hui-kyong revealed that in the past she drank her urine for health.

Kim Hyon-suk and Yang Hui-kyong recently appeared on an amusing episode related to diet and health of the medical variety show "New Dinner Table" on tvN.