So what exactly was Lee Hyori’s advice to Park Bom?

On Maybee’s radio show, “Turn up the Volume” on July 16th, Lee Hyori made a surprise call to her hubae, Park Bom with the following advice:

drink more, party more, go to clubs, meet guys, and do what you want… don’t limit yourself…. experiment with different makeup looks, try different clothing styles… I’m sure you will be a much more cooler than you are now.

However, Lee Hyori also warned:

Don’t drink and play…. be open to new experiences but not too open….and to make sure that you work hard to be a better singer/pop act for our country…..

Huh? Didn’t Lee Hyori just contradict herself?  Sandara Park doesn’t need to be jealous.

Following in the footsteps of Big Bang in ways other than music.It seems like young pop idols are just dropping out like flies.

It turns out 2NE1’s maknae, Gong Min-ji has decided not to pursue a high school career. Being only fifteen, she will graduate from middle school, but with the rising fame of 2NE1, Minzy doesn’t need that unnecessary distraction of school. Why would you if you’re in a chart topping girl group?

Her Big Bang sunbaes, squinty eyed Dae-sung and baby Seung-ri, also both quit high school to concentrate on their music career. Last year, Dae-sung passed his high school qualification exam, and recently it was just announced that Seung-ri passed them as well. Minzy says she plans to do the same thing.

In the face of fame, education becomes an afterthought. Out of the rising girl groups, only 4minute’s Hyun-ah and So-hyun have publicly declared that they actively try to keep up with their studies and attend classes. It wouldn’t be a surprise though if they suddenly declare they’re too cool for school in the near future.

It has been known that Big Bang SeungRi has passed his qualification examination in May.

After quitting from high school, SeungRi has applied to take the examination and has passed it in May.

A YG representative said, “SeungRi has passed his qualification test in May.” on 16th July. SeungRi will be sitting for his SAT test this year too. Debuting as member of Big Bang, SeungRi has voluntarily pull out of high school to focus on the group’s activity.

Meanwhile, Big Bang is currently promoting in Japan and their song ‘Gara Gara Go’ is doing very well there going up to the #5 position on Japan Oricon chart.

Credits: Sookyeong

Despite their debut early this summer (and young age), 2NE1 are living in high style.

Surrounded by sleek black leather sofas, big flat screen tv and hard wood floors, the girls showed off their luxury apartment on the July 15^th episode of the Mnet program, 2NE1TV. How do we know? Well, apartments with scenic views of the Han River are worth a pretty penny. The 30-40 pyeong highrise apartment is probably located on the south side of Seoul-one of the richest and flashy areas.

Generally the apartments of idol groups are more humble and no frills.

The boys of SHINee are sporting new colors and hairstyles in the August 2009 issue of Vogue Girl (Korea). The shaggy dos and pamas evoke a more softer and feminine persona that probably appeals to the readers of the magazine. Or maybe the softer selves are trying to appeal to the noonas.

The 10 page photoshoot in Vogue Girl will hit store shelves on July 18^th in Korea.