
Go Joo Won
I wrote the article above for The Seoul Times – *All rights to the image belong to Go Joo Won & Men’s Health Korea*

Go Joo Won
I wrote the article above for The Seoul Times – *All rights to the image belong to Go Joo Won & Men’s Health Korea*

Chicago Bears’ Kicker Robbie Gould has been engaged to his loving fiance since the Spring of 2012, and now he is adding a new title to his resume. Cheerleader!
The husband to be tweeted the following message on December 11th:
“Up and at em. Ready to get after this rehab. Ready to assume my new role as a honey bear…. Thanks to all my family, friends, fans, and colleagues for all your support. Best sports fans in the NFL. #BearDown”
Why is he referencing the Bears’ cheerleaders of the 1980s?
Robbie is on injured reserve because of a left calf injury. So, he is stuck on the sidelines for the time being. What better way to occupy your time than cheer for your team!
BTSCelebs wishes Robbie a speedy recovery!
All rights to the image and quote belong to Robbie Gould.

Psy
Psy has been a household name in South Korea for quite some time. The rapper is known for being comedic and controversial at times. His 2010 single “Right Now” was banned by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family in his home country. However, he has overcome the good and bad with numerous awards and the recent explosive global popularity of “Gangnam Style”.
Over the weekend, news about him being apart of an Anti-American song (and concert) in the early 200s rang bells across the USA. The lyrics about harming citizens in retaliation to a fatal American military accident is shocking and unnerving.
He has since apologized for his actions, but the alarming surprise is still ringing around the world.
I would like to know your thoughts on this issue. Please vote in the poll below to voice your opinion.
All rights to the image belong to Psy.

BTSCelebs: What sparked your interest in art?
Choi Jeong Hwa: A-Zoom-Ma, In Korea, the middle aged woman is called A-Zoom-Ma. Especially, overpowering and naive woman – not sleek. They are survived in their life. I can find a new esthetic sense all the time. They have aggressive formativeness and I admire it.
Describe your first masterpiece:
Life, life. It is composed of colorful balloons. Alive balloons and dead balloons are all the same balloons.
What is your favorite type of art to create?
Primitive baroque.
What were the dimensions of your largest creation?
Happy together ; Seoul Design Olympiad 2008. I collect waste plastic article and covered the whole Olympic stadium with them.
What is your most difficult audience to show your art to? **
Public. Specially, middle aged woman in Korea. It is extremely difficult to get recognition from them.
Is there a place in the world that inspires you most? **

Local market. In Korea, Gwang-Jang and Moran Market.
Do you prefer a type of music to create you art to? **
….Thick and deep music
If you could color your life one color, which would you pick? **
A transparent plastic color.
Do you want to view some of his larger than life art?
Click Here to visit Choi Jeong Hwa’s official website.
A Special Thanks to Choi Jeong Hwa, Hoeun and Ryan Roth for the interview and photos
**A BTS Thanks to BTSCelebs Team Member Anna for her interview questions**

Taecyeon
Did you love the 2011 South Korean drama “Dream High”? The actor Taecyeon Ok is living out his dreams on a daily basis
Real life rapper Taecyeon, who is from the popular band 2PM, is currently traveling all over Asia. They just made a stop in Jakarta, Indonesia on their What Time Is It?”- 2PM Global Tour 2012.
On December 7th, Taec tweeted the image below and stated that he was in rehearsals for the Jakarta concert.

2PM’s concert will be held on December 8th at the Mata Elang International Stadium in Ancol, North Jakarta.
Are their performances worth the money?
Click Here to read my review of the 2010 show 2PM did in Chicago on the Wonder Girls Tour.
All rights to the images belong to Taecyeon Ok.

Go Get It … Go Get that Remote… It’s that time!
The Multi- Grammy Award Winning Gospel Duo Mary Mary is getting ready for season 2 of their WE tv fan favorite reality show.
Earlier today the ladies tweeted the following message:
“It’s Here! #MaryMary Season 2 Premiere – Special time 2nite 10pEst/9pEst right after @TamarVinceShow @WETV “
I have been a fan of this duo since 2001 and their music has always been one of the most appealing Gospel music sounds out there. The first season of their show was filled with Erica’s pregnancy, their manager’s rocky relationship with their sister/stylist Goo Goo and the everyday trials/triumphs of juggling family and a successful music career.
I am looking forward to season 2 for two reasons. Their sister’s wedding and more of a BTS look inside the recording studio.
Do you want to see season 2 of Mary Mary? Click Here to find your local listings for the WE tv cable network.
If you are curious about Mary Mary‘s live concert, Click Here to read my review of their performance on the Still Something Big Tour in 2011.

All rights to the image and quote belong to Mary Mary.

Congratulations to the winners!
I invite everyone to relive my review of his album by clicking here and click here to read BTSCelebs interview with Adam.

Peniel is born to DJ!
The Cube Entertainment boy band member is taking on DJing duties this week on Arirang Radio‘s Music Access. Tune in everyday now until December 9th [KST] and you can hear the K-pop star with the perfect Chicago accent. That’s right! Peniel is from Chicago.
In 2009, he auditioned during JYP Entertainment‘s Global auditions in the Windy City and he was chosen by the top K-Pop agency. He later transferred to Cube shortly before debuting with BtoB.
BTSCelebs Fact: I was one of the auditioners at the very same audition that year. It’s great to see (and hear) one of my fellow Chicagoans make it big in the K-Pop world.
Do you want to send your words of encouragement to Peniel? Click Here to access the radio show’s official page.

All rights to images belong to Arirang Radio, Peniel and BtoB.

If you liked the abstract inspiration of Minjae Lee, you will love Choi Jeong Hwa!
Choi Jeong Hwa is BTSCelebs next interview guest. His pieces have been apart of exhibitions in Japan, China, USA, France and England just to name a few. The South Korean artist, sculptor and carpenter gave short answers to a total of 8 questions
Next week, it will be your turn to find out more about the artist that has entranced the world.
A Special Thanks to Choi Jeong Hwa, Hoeun and Ryan Roth for the interview and photos
**A BTS Thanks to BTSCelebs Team Member Anna for her interview questions**

James Laurinaitis
Meet my fellow December babies!
I was born on December 3rd, 1986. For years, I been curious about other celebs born in December. It seemed to be impossible to find another person born in my exact month and year. Then, the impossible happened… I finally found my birthday buddies!
So far, I have located two celebs who are actually born on the same day, month and year as me. Those two celebs are St. Louis Rams Linebacker James Laurinaitis and Portland Pirates Centre Evan Brophey.

Evan Brophey
In honor of ALL our birthdays, Happy Birthday to us!
Do you know of any additional December 3rd,1986 celeb babies or have your own birthday buddies? Feel free to leave a comment.
If you want to learn more about James CLICK HERE and for more about Evan CLICK HERE.
All rights to the images belong to James Laurinaitis and Evan Brophey.