[TALK OF THE TOWN] Hot albums from two K-pop heartthrobs

Two K-pop heartthrobs, Lee Seung-gi, above left, and John Park, are set to release new albums in the coming months.

According to Hook Entertainment, singer-actor Lee will release his fifth album after a two-year hiatus. The entertainment company said in a press release yesterday that Lee's new album will be released online today.

"Love Time", one of the songs on the new album, features the talents of other popular artists. Singer-songwriter Ra.D co-wrote the music for the song "Love Time", for which Lee wrote the lyrics. Actress Han Hyo-joo, who paired up with Lee in the drama series "Shining Inheritance" (2009), also appears to narrate a section of the song.

Although Lee released his last album in September 2009, he has had plenty of other projects to keep him busy. He currently appears as a regular on the hit KBS reality show "1 Night, 2 Days" and is the host of the talk show "Strong Heart".

Lee is also a popular actor. In addition to "Shining Inheritance", he has appeared in many hit drama series including "My Girlfriend is a Gumiho" (2010). These appearances have given him a broad fan base of women ranging in age from their teens to their 50s.

Meanwhile, John Park, the runner-up of the second season of "Super Star K", the Korean version of "American Idol", will release his first solo album early next year, according to Park's agency, Music Farm.

Source : koreajoongangdaily.jo... ( English Korean )