U-Know Yunho graces cover of HK's men's magazine

Korean singer and actor U-Know Yunho has graced the cover of this month's issue of men's magazine men's uno, according to a press release from SM Entertainment on Thursday.

SM said that U-Know Yunho has been featured on the cover of the Hong Kong edition of the publication's August issue, which was shot in the country in mid-May.

The issue, which hit stands in early August, also includes an interview with the Korean pop star as well as a photo spread. He will also be featured on the cover of Taiwan's men's uno in October.

men's uno is published in several other countries in Asia including China, Singapore and Malaysia. U-Know Yunho joins a list of top Asian male stars who have appeared on the cover including Taiwan's actor Takeshi Kaneshiro, Taiwanese pop star Jay Chou and Korean actor Lee Byung-hun.

U-Know Yunho, 24, made his debut in 2004 as a member of the five-member boy band TVXQ, who were known as one of the most-popular K-pop acts in Asia.

They had officially stopped working as a group in Korea since last July however, and later in Japan when three of its members --Xiah Junsu, Hero Jaejoong and Micky Yoochun -- asked a court to nullify their exclusive contract with SM, claiming their 13-year contract period is too long.

They have continued with their singing careers through a newly formed singing trio after signing with major Japanese talent agency Avex earlier this year.

Yunho is busy preparing for the "SMTOWN LIVE '10 World Tour In Seoul" with his fellow SM labelmates which kicks off in Seoul on August 21. He is also rehearsing for his role as one of the male leads for the musical adaptation of hit TV series "Goong," which will premiere early next month.

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