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On today’s close up, it’s a roundup of entertainment news. First we catch up with actor Lee Dong-wook who recently met up with fans. Then, we have news about exciting concerts staged by idol girl group AOA and singer BoA.

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Lee Dong-wook has become one of the most sought-after actors after playing the male lead in the hit drama series "Goblin." He appeared at a meeting with his fans last weekend for the first time in six years. Confirming his surging popularity, tickets to the meeting sold out within a single minute after sales opened on February tenth. Part of the event aired live through an online portal site, to the relief of those who could not come in person.

[Soundbite] Lee Dong-wook(Actor) : "I have thought of hosting a talk show when I grow older."

With aspirations to become a talk show host, Lee hosted the meeting with fans himself on Sunday. He gave frank answers to a barrage of questions from the fans on his private life, such as his ideal woman type and grooming secrets. In particular, his fans were also delighted by the appearance of his celebrity friends such as actor Gong Yoo, another male lead in "Goblin," and girl group Sistar member So You. Lee Dong-wook is enjoying explosive popularity again thanks to his role as the charming death angel in Goblin. He is also scheduled to embark on a tour to meet his fans in other Asian nations. Idol girl group AOA put on a concert for the first time in five years after its debut. The group began the concert with its new song "Excuse Me," before the audience of roughly 2,500 people. It captivated the attention of fans by presenting hit songs one after another. The concert was dedicated to fans who have shown strong support for the group. Anticipation is running high for AOA's bright future. The group has become a representative K-pop act. Singer BoA has proven that she remains a popular top singer. She will put on concerts in Tokyo and Osaka in May to mark the 16th anniversary of her debut in Japan. The price of pre-sold tickets have risen four to five times on a Japanese ticket transaction Web site. Her popularity has been rekindled, as seen in the fact that one of her albums released 12 years ago has topped a Japanese daily music chart.

[Soundbite] Ha Jae-geun(Pop Culture Critic) : "BoA is greatly familiar to Japanese music fans, as she has worked in Japan sine she was young. And she is accepted as a musician, not just an idol, because she is well trained. This is why she remains popular in Japan for long."

BoA began dating actor Joo Won in January. Best of luck to the singer both in her career and love life.