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Ador CEO denies allegations, accuses Hybe of mistreating NewJeans
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Medical reform committee kicks off despite boycott from doctors
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10-man S. Korea lose to Indonesia to miss out on Paris Olympic football qualification
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Hybe-Ador feud should have limited effect on Hybe's overall performance: analysts
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DP leader says he will meet Yoon without conditions
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Second Gimpo civil servant found dead, after apologizing for not finishing work
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Over 9,000 hotline calls made by stalking victims in 2023
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[Hello India] Hyundai Motor vows to boost 'clean mobility' in India
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Monthly users on local streaming platforms outpace Netflix, Disney+
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US will take steps for three-way engagement on nuclear deterrence with S. Korea, Japan: Campbell
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Fashion KODE kicks off Wednesday
Fashion KODE, an annual trade show for Korean fashion designers, kicks off Wednesday at the AT Convention Center in Seoul. It is one of the largest fashion fairs in Korea with more than 400 local and foreign buyers and 120 Korean fashion brands attending.The fair has invited buyers from major fashion stores in Hong Kong, Japan, France, Italy and the United States. Among them are Harvey Nichols Hong Kong, Free’s Shop in Japan, L’Eclaireur Paris and Tomorrow Ltd in Italy. A large number of top fas
Arts & DesignJuly 15, 2014
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Stories of ‘comfort women’ revived on stage
During World War II, approximately 200,000 women across Asia ― some as young as 11 years old ― were taken to frontline “comfort stations” to provide sex to the Imperial Japanese Army troops. Most came from Korea, then a Japanese colony. Seven decades later, these women, euphemistically called “comfort women,” are in their ’80s and ’90s and demanding an apology and compensation from Japan for what they had to go through. The number of surviving Korean victims is down to 54. Still, justice seems t
CultureJuly 15, 2014
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10cm staging third album preview show
Beloved acoustic duo 10cm, which had everyday people breaking into song when ordering a simple cup of Americano, is asking for the public’s help to decide the lead track for the indie band’s newest third studio album. It has been announced that the folk hipsters Kwon Jung-yeol and Yoon Cheol-jong will be holding a special preview concert next month in which they intend to unveil all the songs off their upcoming album prior to its public release. The official release date of the yet-to-be-titled
July 15, 2014
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Pick ’n choose ― upcoming summer music festivals
Queen and Adam Lambert. (9ENT)Starting to feel hot and sticky? Though the weather may make you cringe, the arrival of South Korea’s hot and humid summer signals the coming of the much-anticipated music festival season, with some big names scheduled to hit Korea next month.It may be difficult to decide which music festival to attend this year, as several world-renowned artists will perform at five different venues throughout August. So, check out which artists will come to which events, and see h
PerformanceJuly 15, 2014
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YG Family to hold concert in Singapore
YG Entertainment, one of Korea’s largest K-pop management agencies, will hold a concert in Singapore with its artists on Sept. 13-14, the agency said.The upcoming family concert will have Psy, Big Bang, 2NE1, Epik High, Winner and more artists from YG Entertainment.Fans in Singapore are already gearing up to meet their favorite idols.“I was waiting for the Big Bang concert but I get to have 2NE1 too!” a Singaporean fan said on Facebook, expressing her excitement.Moreover, YG’s first family conce
July 15, 2014
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Miss A’s Fei gives Lee Jung-jin nostalgic kiss
(SBS)Fei, a Chinese member of K-pop girl group Miss A, appeared on the first episode of SBS’ new drama series “Temptation” on Monday.In the episode, Lee Jung-jin, who plays the role of Kang Min-woo, flies to Hong Kong to find his ex-lover Jenny, played by Fei.Fei acts as a club singer in Hong Kong who remains innocent and loving despite her poor surroundings.As Lee travels to meet Fei, he smiles at the thought of past memories with her. In a flashback scene, Fei kisses Lee deeply and spend a nig
July 15, 2014
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4Minute HyunA to appear in her own reality show
HyunA of 4Minute is gearing up for a return to the stage by starring in a new TV show that exclusively follows the idol, according to an industry watcher. (OSEN)The reality program, titled “HyunA’s Free Month,” will portray various aspects of HyunA’s daily life. As the release of her new work is nearing, the program will mainly capture HyunA working on her solo album and practicing her dance moves. “HyunA’s Free Month” is to air at 11:00 p.m. on July 21 on SBS MTV. (laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)
July 15, 2014
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Girl’s Day’s Lee Hye-ri shows off Barbie doll-like figure
Lee Hye-ri, a member of the K-pop girl group Girl’s Day, revealed a photo that shows her slim figure on Tuesday on Twitter. She encouraged her followers on Twitter to stay tuned for the upcoming TV show in which Girl’s Day will return to the stage for the first time since they released a new tune. (Twitter)In the photo, Lee is wearing a cute yellow dress that highlights her Barbie doll-like curves. Girl’s Day dropped the new track “Darling” on Monday, and it immediately topped local charts. The
July 15, 2014
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Akdong Musician talk about emotional distress after gaining fame
South Korean brother-sister duo Akdong Musician talked about the hardships they have been through after rising to fame in a television program on Monday. “I didn’t like my friends seeing me as if I am a celebrity. I grew apart from my friends,” Lee Chan-Hyuk said on the SBS talk show “Healing Camp.” The teenage singer-songwriter further elaborated on his emotional distress. “My friends are now seniors at high school and study hard. But I also have difficulties. They don’t get me and envy me when
July 15, 2014
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EXO D.O. calls actor Jo In-sung a heartthrob
EXO D.O. said he was so obsessed with actor Jo In-sung that he even wore the same hairstyle as Jo’s in action film “A Dirty Carnival (2006).“I watched the film ‘A Dirty Carnival’ and thought Mr. Jo In-sung was incredibly awesome -- so awesome that I would even wear the same hairstyle,” the boy band member said in a press conference for SBS's new rom-com series "It's Okay, That's Love" at the Imperial Palace Seoul in southeastern Seoul, Tuesday. D.O. said it was fun to watch his seniors act (in t
July 15, 2014
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Sneak peak of Kang Dong-won and Song Hye-kyo revealed
Still photos of the upcoming film “Pit-a-Pat My Life” starring South Korean actor Kang Dong-won and actress Song Hye-kyo were revealed Tuesday. The sought-after stars are playing husband and wife in the film, which will kick off in September. (CJ Entertainment)Based on the best-selling book of novelist Kim Ae-ran, the film portrays the lives of teenage parents and their son suffering from progeria. Kang will play a 33-year-old father with a 16-year-old son while Song will play a 17-year-old mot
July 15, 2014
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Jo In-sung contends D.O. is here for his talent, not EXO’s popularity
Jo In-sung dismissed the notion that EXO’s D.O. won his part in SBS’ new rom-com series “It’s Okay, That’s Love” due to the immense popularity of the K-pop boy band.“(D.O.) has great potential … I was surprised,” said the actor in a press conference for the rom-com held at the Imperial Palace Seoul in southeastern Seoul on Tuesday. The drama features Jo and actress Gong Hyo-jin, as well as EXO’s D.O. and actors Lee Kwang-soo and Sung Dong-il.“I hope the (drama) can show his talents as an actor,”
July 15, 2014
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Kim Hee-chul’s marriage ends in tear
Kim Hee-chul of Super Junior and Taiwanese singer and actress Kuo Hsueh Fu ended their virtual marriage in tears on MBC’s “Global We Are Married,” Saturday.Kim, who was often portrayed as playful practical joker, turned into a romantic man for Kuo, marking their end with a memorable last date.First, the duo went back to the studio where they took their first photos together to take another picture, then the two went for a bike ride. Kuo said she wanted to go riding with Kim more than anything el
July 15, 2014
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‘It’s Okay, That’s Love’ seeks to break social prejudice
SBS’ new television series “It’s Okay, That’s Love” aims to break the prejudice against the mentally ill, screenwriter Noh Hee-kyung said in a press conference held at Imperial Palace Seoul Hotel in Gangnam District, Tuesday. Starring actor Jo In-sung and actress Gong Hyo-jin, “It’s Okay, That’s Love” portrays a love story between a romantic detective novelist and a cold-chic psychiatrist. “I wanted to break the (social) bias about the people whom we normally call ‘retard’ or ‘creep’… I think it
July 15, 2014
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Singer-turned-actress Sohee in chic photo shoot
Singer-turned-actress Sohee has appeared in a photo shoot with magazine OhBoy on Tuesday. (OhBoy)Sohee took on various concepts, from a formal school look to sporty wear. Full photos are available in magazine’s August issue. (OhBoy) (OhBoy)(khnews@heraldcorp.com)
July 15, 2014
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Girl’s Day shows off casual look at airport
Korean girl group Girl’s Day showed off a casual look at the airport on Tuesday. (Yonhap)While Sojin had a simple look, she boasted a see-through look of black and white. While Hyeri had a colorful look, Yura boasted chicness with a dark-colored look.Minah matched denim shorts with a simple gray top. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)
July 15, 2014
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Park Si-yeon’s jewelry ad
Actress Park Si-yeon is the muse for her sister’s jewelry brand MZUU. The ad shows Park wearing MZUU’s new collection and showing off her charisma and bright smile at the same time. A part of MZUU’s income is going to be donated to people in need.By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: MZUU)
July 15, 2014
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Lee Hyori belatedly unveils wedding photos
K-pop diva Lee Hyori belatedly unveiled her wedding photos on her blog on Tuesday. Under the title “My Wedding,” Lee posted a number of photos showing what her wedding was like. The photos ranged from her makeup time to the end of the ceremony. Lee and her husband held a closed wedding ceremony in 2013 at their new home on Jejudo Island. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)
July 15, 2014
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Jang Geun-suk and Rain deny allegations of tax evasion
South Korean actor Jang Geun-suk and singer Rain dismissed earlier reports on their alleged tax evasion as “groundless” on Monday. Controversy swirled over the popular stars after a news outlet reported that 10 celebrities including Jang and Rain are under investigation for evading taxes. The two are reportedly suspected of having created false-name accounts abroad to avoid paying taxes at home. (OSEN)Jang’s label, TreeJ Entertainment, however, flatly denied the reports. The agency stated that
July 15, 2014
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SBS drama starring Kwon Sang-woo, Choi Ji-woo starts with 7.6 pct rating
"Seduction," a new SBS TV series featuring hallyu stars Kwon Sang-woo and Choi Ji-woo, started with a 7.6 percent rating, a rating measurement company said Tuesday.The Monday-Tuesday drama aired its first episode on Monday and recorded a 7.6 percent rating nationwide, according to the Nielsen Company Korea, which measures television viewers' ratings.(OSEN)The 7.6 percent rating is lower than the 8.6 percent rating for the first episode of the soap's popular predecessor, "Doctor Stranger." The co
July 15, 2014