Popular South Korean actress Choi Ji Woo (30) finally arrived in Japan yesterday. She was scheduled to arrive for a series of PR events at the beginning of the month, but was rushed to a Seoul hospital the day before due to chronic fatigue. The actress – known to Japanese fans as “Choi Hime” (Princess Choi) was welcomed at Narita Airport by about 150 fans, far fewer than usually turn up for male stars. A spokesperson said she is not yet back to full strength, but she will meet fans and attend an event to mark the release of a new DVD and photo book tomorrow.
• This year’s 5th “John Lennon Super Live” event will mark the 65th anniversary of his birth and 25 years since his death in New York in 1980. To be held at the Nippon Budokan, it will feature a solo performance from Lennon’s widow Ono Yoko (72) for the first time. Also on the bill are a selection of big local names, including Love Psychedelico, Puffy, Okuda Tamio and Bonnie Pink. Tickets for the October 7 event go on sale on August 27.
• Actor Sugimoto Tetta (40) was questioned by police recently for stealing a bicycle, it was revealed yesterday. Sugimoto was stopped by police in Setagaya Ward of Tokyo late on the night of July 17. He was drunk and admitted to having taken a bicycle he found on the street. Police are unlikely to prosecute the actor and will deal with it as a minor offense.