[10asia]Park Shin-hye Joins Jang Keun-suk as Face of Chinese Drink

Hallyu stars Park Shin-hye (left) and Jang Keun-suk pose in an advertisement for drink brand Tong Yi. [S.A.L.T Entertainment]

Fans of 2009 hit drama “You’re Beautiful” will be happy to know that its main stars Park Shin-hye and Jang Keun-suk will come together to endorse a Chinese beverage brand.

The two’s agencies announced through separate press releases on Wednesday that Park will join Jang in endorsing drinks manufactured by Tong Yi, one of China’s biggest and most influential food companies.

A press release by Park’s agency S.A.L.T Entertainment stated that their actress newly signed with Tong Yi while Jang’s contract with the brand was extended into its third year.

Jang’s promoter YTREE MEDIA said their TV commercial is in planning and that they will take on promotional activities in China starting in May.

An official with Tong Yi was quoted as saying, “Our beautiful cooperation with two of the most popular Korean artists in Asia will help us solidify our brand image as one that represents youths.

Park and Jang shot to stardom throughout Asia through “You’re Beautiful” and have been popular in the region ever since so therefore are set to continue with their individual activities overseas as well as at home this year.

Park is set to start shooting her period-set film “King’s Costume-making Office” (translated title) this month.

Reporter. Jessica Kim

Courtesy of S.A.L.T Entertainment

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[Enewsworld]Jang Keun Suk Talks About Competing with Park Shin Hye

Jang Keun Suk talked about his former co-star Park Shin Hye.

The actor met with reporters on January 20, in Gangnam-gu, and talked about his celebrity connections.

When asked who he’s close to, he answered, “Kim Jae Joong, Ji Sung, Kim Hee Chul, Yong Jun Hyung, Lee Hong ki and Mithra Jin. For girls, I’m close to Yoona and Park Shin Hye, since we did projects together.”

“I talked to Park Shin Hye on the phone just yesterday,” he continued. “I will be meeting her tomorrow for a Chinese commercial. I did about three advertisements with her already. I always recommend Park Shin Hye as my partner. We get along well and I really wish the best for her as a hubae.”


The two became close through drama You’re Beautiful in 2009. But they had to compete recently when Jang Keun Suk starred in Pretty Boy, while Park Shin Hye starred in The Heirs, which aired at the same time.

About the competition, Jang Keun Suk said, “Park Shin Hye said to me, ‘Why does your drama have to air at the same time as mine.’ She said that because she had no choice but to compete with me.”


Photo credit: Jang Keun Suk’s Facebook, Instyle