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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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Kissing big-nosed people like Jo In-sung is difficult: Gong
Actress Gong Hyo-jin (top) and actor Jo In-sung appear on SBS's "Midnight TV Entertainment" on Wednesday. (SBS)Actress Gong Hyo-jin said she had a hard time kissing actor Jo In-sung in her latest rom-com “It’s Okay, That’s Love” because of his “big nose.” The rom-com queen said, “His nose is so big that it keeps poking my eyes during the kiss scene,” driving the audience into laughter during SBS talk show “Midnight TV Entertainment” on Wednesday. Jo, although embarrassed, immediately struck back
July 24, 2014
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‘Kundo’ breaks box-office record on opening day
“Kundo: Age of the Rampant” drew a record-high 550,000 viewers on its first day in theaters, heralding a rise of historical action films.The Korean historical film dwarfed the U.S. fantasy animation “How to Train Your Dragon 2” that drew 72,000 viewers, according to the state-funded Korea Film Council. Both films launched on Wednesday.“Kundo,” directed by Yoon Jong-bin and starring Ha Jung-woo and Gang Dong-won, replaces the former record movies “Transformer: Dark of the Moon (2011)” starring Sh
July 24, 2014
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Yim Si-wan shows off dandy character
Yim Si-wan, an actor and K-pop idol, posed for fashion magazine MUINE. He can be seen in a light blue suit with a white shirt and grey sweater. Yim currently appears in the drama “Triangle.”By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: MUINE )
July 24, 2014
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Park Shin-hye shines at airport
South Korea actress Park Shin-hye‘s photos taken at the airport were revealed on Thursday.Park’s agency SALT Entertainment released two photos of her that show off her fashion sense. In the photos taken at the airports in Korea and Japan, Park is wearing black-and-white striped shirts with a matching handbag and blue shoes. She was on her way to the two-day “2014 Story of Angel in Japan” fan meetings held in Tokyo and Osaka from July 19. Park continues her fan meeting Asia tour in China, Taiwa
July 24, 2014
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JYJ‘s Jaejoong holds farewell party for costar Oh Yeon-soo
Jaejoong of K-pop boy band JYJ posted several pictures taken with the cast of the MBC drama “Triangle” at a farewell party for his costar Oh Yeon-soo. “Before we send off Yeon-soo to the U.S., we gathered at home and had a good time,” Jaejoong wrote on his Twitter on Thursday. “Regardless of results or process, I appreciate that I could work on this drama that helped me meet good people,” he added. In the photos, the cast and crew are dressed casually, having beer and snacks at Jaejoong‘s home.
July 24, 2014
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2NE1’s Park Bom to step down from TV show ‘Roommate’
K-pop girl group 2NE1’s Park Bom, who recently came under fire for an alleged drug scandal, appears to have stepped down from the popular reality show “Roommate,” according to industry watchers. Park, a regular cast member on the show, has not participated in filming for the TV show since her alleged drug smuggling came to light. (OSEN)In light of the scandal, the show’s production team made clear that Park can continue to take part as none of the allegations were proven to be true, but Park has
July 24, 2014
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4Minute HyunA posing as ‘hippy’ for fashion magazine
K-pop idol and 4Minute member HyunA posed as “hippy girl” for fashion magazine Grazia. The hippy concept was suggested by HyunA herself. The idol wears denim shirts matched with a hairband and bracelets. The whole editorial can be seen in the August issue, where she also reveals details about her daily life. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo Credit: Grazia)
July 24, 2014
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Heechul selects himself as the ‘most handsome’ member in Super Junior
Heechul of Super Junior chose himself as the “most handsome” member of the boy group.The singer participated in the MBC radio program “Sunny’s FM Date” on Wednesday and revealed his charms as an entertainer. In the section of the program named “Reply from Star,” Heechul was asked to rank the group’s looks.“The first place would be me. The second place is Donghae, because I personally like his sad eyes,” Heechul replied.“Donghae has such deep ones like a sunset. On the other hand, I don’t have a
July 24, 2014
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Block B sweeps local charts with latest tune ‘Her’
K-pop boy band Block B’s latest tune “Her” debuted at the top of real-time music streaming charts after the group’s fourth EP “Her” was unveiled on Thursday. The title track “Her” debuted at No.1 on local charts such as Naver Music, Genie and Olleh Music, with other songs on the album also ranked high. The title of the song “Her” has dual meanings -- a woman in English and an interjection used in Korean to express astonishment. The seven-member group released its third EP “Jackpot” in April, but
July 24, 2014
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JYJ sings Chris Brown’s song
Famous rapper Chris Brown has participated in composing a song on JYJ‘s upcoming album.“Chris Brown’s song ‘Valentine’ will be the last track on JYJ’s second full album ‘Just Us’,” the agency said. “The recording was done in a studio in Los Angeles.”Chris Brown (Sony Music Korea) and JYJ (C-JeS Ent.)“The song is armed with an addictive melody and sexy lyrics, which will maximize the charm of JYJ’s vocals,” the agency added.Grammy Award-winning producer Lonny Bereal coproduced the song with Chris
July 24, 2014
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Entertainer Yoo Chae-yeong dies of cancer
Entertainer Yoo Chae-yeong died Thursday following a months-long battle against advanced gastric cancer, her agency said. She was 41. Yoo was diagnosed with cancer last October and was recently reported to be in critical condition “Her husband and other family stayed by her side until the last moment,” the agency said. “She did not leave any last words.” After debuting as a singer in 1994, Yoo broadened her career into acting.(khnews@heraldcorp.com)
July 24, 2014
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A reunion of time, space and movement
More than 30 years have passed since first-generation dancers Lee Jung-hee, Nam Jung-ho and Ahn Shin-hee performed the then post-modern interpretive dance production of “Love of Space” for the Korea National Contemporary Dance Company. Now decades later, the company is revisiting its past choreography and has invited the three original dancers to retrace their movements in their latest production “Roundabout Space,” which will be staged at the Korea Performing Arts Center on July 25 and 26.Altho
PerformanceJuly 23, 2014
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Creating the world of ‘Romeo & Juliette’
The man who created the African savanna on stage for the Broadway musical “Lion King” is trying to revive his sense of a romantic, atmospheric setting, working on the world’s most famous love story, “Romeo and Juliette.” In his first Korean venture, Richard Hudson is designing the set and costumes for the Korea National Opera’s upcoming production of “Romeo et Juliette” to be staged at Seoul Arts Center in October. The Korea Herald on Monday sat down with the designer, who was in Seoul for a 10-
CultureJuly 23, 2014
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Kim Ku-lim: ‘Trying new things is my job’
Artist Kim Ku-lim has been at the forefront of contemporary art in Korea. He has taken on unprecedented, experimental artistic practices in the conservative world of Korean art. He is the first to have tried many of the independent genres of avant-garde art. His 1970 performance in which he set fire to a vast lawn and then watched the grass grow again is the first example of land art ever practiced in Korea. His 1969 film “1/24 Seconds,” which consisted of 24 still images shown in a one-second t
PerformanceJuly 23, 2014
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Psy to team up with ‘Gangnam Style’ director for new ‘Daddy’ MV
International K-pop star Psy is once again joining hands with the director who produced the music video for his viral hit “Gangnam Style” for the upcoming new single “Daddy.” Psy is currently planning out the music video with director Cho Soo-hyun, the man behind the “Gangnam Style” and “Gentleman” music videos, according to an industry official.Psy. (YG Entertainment)“The music video of ‘Daddy’ will feature Psy’s particular humor and comical style,” the source said. Unlike “Gangnam Style” and “
July 23, 2014
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Daybreak returns with retro-pop EP album
South Korean rock band Daybreak has returned to the local music scene, equipped with new sounds and fresh musical approaches.The four-piece band, consisting of vocalist Lee Won-suk, guitarist Chung Yoo-jong, bassist Kim Sun-il and keyboardist Kim Jang-won, dropped its latest retro-pop EP “Cube” on Tuesday. With the new five-track album, Daybreak focuses on New Wave music, the dominant music style of the ’80s, a period widely considered the heyday of modern pop. Daybreak’s new EP “Cube.” (Happy R
July 23, 2014
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One Direction to release film
LONDON (AFP) ― Hit boy band One Direction is to release a concert film to be screened in cinemas around the world, the group said on Tuesday.The recording of a concert at San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy, will be screened in cinemas on October 11 and 12.Called “Where We Are,” the same name as the band’s current world tour, the film will include behind-the-scenes footage and a 15-minute interview. “The ‘Where We Are’ tour is coming to a cinema near you for one weekend only,” band member Zayn Mali
PerformanceJuly 23, 2014
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World traveler tallies 100 countries
Douglas Nickson makes lists of goals. Lots and lots of lists.Then, unlike you and me, he accomplishes them.Eighteen years ago, he was financially busted ― bankrupt. He had just gone through an emotional divorce.Nickson decided it was time to pull himself out of “my own Dark Ages.”He gathered a bunch of magazines and travel brochures with photos of landmarks around the world: Buckingham Palace. The Eiffel Tower. The Great Pyramid in Egypt.He cut out the pictures and glued them on 2-by-4-foot card
TravelJuly 23, 2014
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Fashion items of Kim Soo-hyun, Jun Ji-hyun auctioned off
Two cherished fashion items donated by Kim Soo-hyun and Jun Ji-hyun, co-stars of the mega-hit TV series “My Love from the Star,” have been sold in an auction, the event’s organizers said Wednesday.The auction was held on Sunday at Seoul’s Dongdaemun Design Plaza, where a special exhibition on the drama is under way. Some 200 overseas fans of the drama and journalists from Chinese news media attended the auction, they said.Kim’s knit and Jun’s handbag were sold for 2.4 million won ($2,346) and 68
TelevisionJuly 23, 2014
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Spanish engineers create bookstore, hangout in Dallas
At first glance, the nondescript orange bungalow blends into the neat row of homes lining West Eighth Street in Dallas’ Oak Cliff neighborhood.It’s a bright and breezy Saturday, and the glass front door at number 314 creaks and groans as people wander in without knocking. Paco Vique and Javier Garcia del Moral are stretched out on the porch, sipping from sweating bottles of beer. A musician hauls a guitar up the front steps, pausing to give each man a kiss on each cheek. A woman, arms laden with
BooksJuly 23, 2014