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Tensions heighten ahead of first president-opposition chief meeting
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Seoul to provide housing subsidy to married couples with newborns
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[KH Explains] No more 'Michael' at Kakao Games
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Rapper jailed after public street fight with another rapper
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Woman gets suspended term for injuring boyfriend with knife
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Samsung chief bolsters ties with Germany’s Zeiss
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NewJeans pops out ‘Bubble Gum’ video amid troubles at agency
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Med schools expect 1,500+ new admission slots next year
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Nominee for chief of anti-corruption body pledges 'independence, effectiveness'
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KT launches new mobile plans for foreign residents
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Super Junior’s Choi Siwon sports dandy fashion
K-pop idol and actor Choi Siwon collaborated with fashion brand Helianthus for a photo shoot in various dandy outfits. Choi managed to look great in both unique casual styles and suits. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: Helianthus)
Aug. 5, 2014
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‘Roaring Currents’ tops 5m viewers for six days
A scene from “Roaring Currents”A homegrown action film about a 16th-century Korean naval hero’s astonishing victory against Japan surpassed the 5 million viewer mark on Monday, the movie’s investor-distributor said.“Roaring Currents” exceeded the milestone at about 9:30 a.m. Monday, the sixth day since opening, CJ Entertainment said.This was four days faster than a record shared by “Snowpiercer” (2013), “The Face Reader” (2013), “Iron Man 3” (2013) and “The Thieves” (2012).Released on Wednesday,
FilmAug. 4, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Opera singers’ life on stage and off
Soprano Cathleen Kim refrains from talking before performing.Sparing the vocal cords helps not only vocally, given that she has to pull off stratospheric coloratura arias on stage. It also helps her stay focused on the character she has to become. Then as she walks on stage, she feels that something inside her flips the switch that turns her stage persona on. “From the very first step onto the stage, I become a different person. I become the character,” Kim said. The process is very different fo
PerformanceAug. 4, 2014
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Studio Ghibli to put film production on hiatus
One of the world’s top animated feature filmmakers Studio Ghibli ― creator of internationally acclaimed works including “My Neighbor Totoro,” “Princess Mononoke” and the Oscar-winning “Spirited Away” ― has announced that it will put its production on a hiatus. A scene from “My Neighbor Totoro.” (Studio Ghibli)Suzuki Toshio, the general manager of the Tokyo-based animation studio, said it would stop making new films for the time being, instead focusing on “restructuring and rebuilding” during an
FilmAug. 4, 2014
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Marvel’s ‘Guardians’ rockets to top of box office
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― “Guardians of the Galaxy” blasted past expectations at the weekend box office. Marvel Studios’ cosmic romp starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana and Dave Bautista as members of an intergalactic band of rebels earned $94 million in its debut weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. Ahead of its Friday debut, box office analysts initially projected that the comic book adaptation would earn between $60 million and $75 million in North America. The out-of-this-world launch gives
FilmAug. 4, 2014
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Director Ann Hui wins BIFF Asian Filmmaker of Year
Hong Kong filmmaker Ann Hui has been chosen as the winner of the 2014 “Asian Filmmaker of the Year” by the Busan International Film Festival, organizers said Monday.“We selected director Ann Hui as the winner of this year’s award to show respect for her contribution to the Asian film industry and her pioneering spirit with the creation of many masterpieces that will be remembered for ages,” the film festival said in a release.The award is given annually to an Asian filmmaker who has significantl
FilmAug. 4, 2014
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[Herald Review] Rockin’ in the rain
The sweat-dousing, sauna-like humid weather and Typhoon Nakri’s heavy rains did not top tens of thousands of rock lovers from flocking to Penta Park in Incheon over the weekend to attend the annual Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival. With a near decade-long run, Pentaport is still one of the country’s most attended summer festivals. The three-day event brought around 80 acts this year, including headlining overseas acts Kasabian and Travis as well as local pop rock icon Lee Seung-hwan. English roc
PerformanceAug. 4, 2014
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YG rookie group Winner’s debut week kicks off
K-pop rookie band Winner unveiled a poster on Monday heralding the launch of their official debut in the entertainment scene. The fledgling group’s management agency YG Entertainment released a poster, titled “Winner ― 2014 S/S Debut Week,” on its official blog at midnight on Aug. 4.In the poster, the five members stand in line while looking ahead in dark suits, exuding charisma. Winner’s “Debut Week” poster. (YG Entertainment)The poster also announces the group’s upcoming schedule this week, d
Aug. 4, 2014
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Singer joins hunger strike by Sewol victims’ families
South Korean pop singer Kim Jang-hoon said Monday that he will join a hunger strike by family members of those killed in the Sewol ferry disaster to press politicians for the early parliamentary passage of a special law aimed at determining the cause of the disaster.“I’ll join the hunger strike by the bereaved family members at the Gwanghwamun square from 2 p.m. today,” Kim wrote on his Facebook page.“The special law is for all of us and the country, not just for the bereaved families, but (I do
PerformanceAug. 4, 2014
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Oakwood Premier Coex makes Expedia Insiders’ Select list
Park Yong-soon (left), general manager of Oakwood Premier COEX, poses with Denny Jeon, the director of Expedia’s Korea office, at the Insiders’ Select Award conferral ceremony. (Oakwood Premier COEX Center)Oakwood Premier Coex has made Expedia’s Insiders’ Select list, becoming one of 650 hotels and resorts worldwide to earn this title in 2014. Expedia, one of the world’s leading online travel agencies, founded the Insiders’ Select Award to recognize outstanding hotels and resorts around the worl
TravelAug. 4, 2014
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Jang Geun-suk celebrates 28th birthday with fans
Actor Jang Geun-suk celebrated his 28th birthday with his fan club “Cri-J,” his management agency said on Monday.From Aug. 2-3, various events were held for fans including photo exhibitions, a fan art zone and an open broadcast of Jang’s radio program “ZIKZIN.”The exhibition was comprised of various pictures and video footage of the actor. The fan art zone displayed high-quality art sent in by Jang’s fans.All proceeds of the photo exhibition, which brought in more than 16 million won, are to be
Aug. 4, 2014
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2AM, 2PM idols take selfie at concert practice
K-pop idol group 2AM’s Im Seul-long released a photo he took with his fellow group member Jeong Jin-woon and 2PM‘s Taecyeon on Monday. Along with the photo posted on Instagram, he wrote “giants” in the caption. In the picture, the trio are standing side by side, with Taecyeon in the middle draping his both arms around the other two’s shoulders. They appear to be practicing for the upcoming joint concert in casual outfits. Lim‘s group 2AM, along with other JYP-affiliated musicians including 2P
Aug. 4, 2014
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Secret’s teaser photos published ahead of album release in August
K-pop girl group Secret has disclosed more teaser photos in the run-up to its grand EP release in mid-August. Secret’s label TS Entertainment disclosed two more individual teaser pictures on the band’s official website and fan site, raising expectations for the group’s comeback in eight months. A white-themed picture features Jun Hyo-seong posing for the camera in a white sheer dress. In a black-themed photo, Song Ji-eun exudes sensuality and femininity in a black corset dress with smoky eye m
Aug. 4, 2014
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Korean film 'Roaring Currents' tops 5m viewers
A homegrown action film about a 16th-century Korean naval hero's astonishing victory against Japan surpassed the 5 million viewer mark on Monday, the movie's investor-distributor said."Roaring Currents" exceeded the milestone at about 9:30 a.m. Monday, the sixth day since opening, CJ Entertainment said.This was four days faster than a record shared by "Snowpiercer" (2013), "The Face Reader" (2013), "Iron Man 3" (2013) and "The Thieves" (2012).Released on Wednesday, "Roaring Currents" has set var
Aug. 4, 2014
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Min Hyo-rin’s dog goes viral online
Actress Min Hyo-rin and her pet dog "Tank." (Instagram)A photo of actress Min Hyo-rin and her dog Tank has gone viral. In the photo, the actress flaunted her long and wavy hair and flaming red lips. The photo was released on the actress’s Instagram on Sunday. With the photo she wrote: “Tank, you sure are photogenic today.” (khnews@heraldcorp.com)
Aug. 4, 2014
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YG rookie group Winner‘s debut week kicks off
K-pop rookie band Winner unveiled a poster on Monday that heralds the launch of their official activities in the entertainment scene. The fledgling group’s management agency YG Entertainment released a poster, titled “Winner - 2014 S/S Debut Week,” through its official blog at midnight on Aug. 4. In the poster, the five members stand in line while looking ahead in dark suits, exuding charisma. The poster also demonstrates the group’s upcoming schedule this week, dubbed “Debut Week.” Winner is
Aug. 4, 2014
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Clara shares tips for a sexy body line
Korean star Clara shared her know-how on how to create a sexy body line in an interview with health magazine BEAUTY+. (BEAUTY+)Clara was able to get her S-line through a six-month intensive workout, she said. She danced and did hard-core exercises for two hours every day.Along with the workout, Clara only consumed low-salt food. For example, she did not put hot pepper sauce or sesame oil in her bibimbap and only preferred olive oil-based pastas. Moreover, she tried to eat less for breakfast and
Aug. 4, 2014
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f(x) Krystal to star 'My Lovely Girl' with Rain
Krystal of f(x). (S.M. Entertainment)Krystal of girl group f(x) will co-star in MBC’s upcoming television series “My Lovely Girl” with singer-actor Rain, a local media outlet reported on Monday.Krystal was confirmed for the romantic drama’s female lead, Sena, who dreams of becoming a top music producer. She is 12 years younger than Rain. The broadcaster reportedly said, “We agreed that (Krystal) in fact would fit Sena’s role. She is chic, pure and strong-willed, which are all required for the ro
Aug. 4, 2014
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Song Hye-kyo, Kang Dong-won reveal 'My Brilliant Life'
Hallyu stars Song Hye-kuo and Kang Dong-won revealed Monday their film “My Brilliant Life.” (OSEN)In the press conference, Kang showed off a unique style with a dot-print navy suit, while Song wore an elegant, feminine pink dress. (OSEN)The movie centers on a relationship between parents who had a son at age 17, who is now 17 and suffering from progeria, a genetic disorder that displays prematurely early signs of aging. The film will be released next month. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)
Aug. 4, 2014
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Shin Se-kyung flaunts sporty look
Actress Shin Se-kyung boasted a sporty look for fashion magazine Grazia. The actress wears a variety of outfits from Adidas Original for the photo shoot, flaunting her sexy and sporty sides at the same time. Shin can be seen in a black tank top and loose knitwear, where she bares her shoulder. She also shows off her slim body by wearing black leggings and a matching crop top. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: Grazia)
Aug. 4, 2014