Yim Si-wan’s autumn pictorial for HOLL HAUS

Actor and idol Yim Si-wan was chosen as a model for the casual brand HOLL HAUS’ fall collection. In the pictorial, Yim is wearing a range of clothes, including unique “Mickey Mouse” patterned items and baseball jackets. HOLL HAUS said that its brand represents casual street fashion and that Yim was the perfect person to represent the brand. The pictorials can be seen on HOLL HAUS’ official blog and Facebook page. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: HOLL HAUS)

Aug. 26, 2014

Kara member Goo Ha-ra’s romantic pictorial

Idol group Kara member Goo Ha-ra’s romantic pictorial for fashion magazine Nylon has been released. The K-pop idol wore charming, cozy knit wear for the photo shoot, as well as a short lace outfit. Kara is currently promoting its album “DAY & NIGHT.” By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: Nylon)

Aug. 26, 2014

Chung Myung-whun traces his musical roots

Maestro Chung Myung-whun will hold his first-ever solo recitals as a pianist this fall, playing the complete Chopin ballades and other short piano pieces. The five-city concert tour, which includes a stop at Seoul Art Center on Oct. 16, will mark the celebrated conductor’s return to his musical roots after a nearly four-decade career at the podium. “I always dreamed of doing my own music when I turn 60 ― real music, not music as work,” he said of the upcoming recitals. “Piano is, for me, real mu

PerformanceAug. 25, 2014

Poet Ko Un receives Golden Wreath Award

Renowned South Korean poet Ko Un has won this year’s Golden Wreath, one of the world’s most authoritative awards for poets, the Korean National Commission for UNESCO said Monday.Ko received the award at the end of an annual poetry festival in the southern Macedonian town of Struga on Sunday for his overall body of work, the commission said.The 53rd edition of the Struga Poetry Evenings, an international poetry festival that has been held annually since 1962, was held on Aug. 21-24. This photo pr

PeopleAug. 25, 2014

Toronto film fest taps Korea for spotlight

Eight Korean films will take center stage at the City to City sidebar of this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, which will run from Sept. 4-14. Seoul has been selected as the “cinematic hotspot” to be highlighted at this year’s City to City program, which introduces films and filmmakers from a selected city. This is the sixth edition of the festival’s City to City program, which has previously focused on Tel Aviv, Istanbul, Buenos Aires, Mumbai and Athens.“Seoul is one of the most exci

FilmAug. 25, 2014

Rocker Yoon Do-hyun to release solo album next month

Leader of rock band YB Yoon Do-hyun. (Dee Company)Popular rock musician and TV personality Yoon Do-hyun will release his first solo album in nearly five years, according to an announcement made by his agency, Dee Company, on Monday.Coming shortly after his rock band YB made its international debut in the United Kingdom and the United States, lead singer Yoon is gearing up to unveil his first solo release since his “Harmony” EP in 2009. The upcoming EP titled “Singing Yoon Do-hyun” is scheduled t

Aug. 25, 2014

SNSD holding first Tokyo Dome concert in December

Girls’ Generation. (SM Entertainment)The nine megastars of K-pop girl group Girls’ Generation will hold the group’s first-ever solo concert at the iconic Tokyo Dome on Dec. 9, according to an announcement by SM Entertainment officials on Monday. The upcoming show “Girls’ Generation ‘The Best Live’ at Tokyo Dome” is intended to celebrate both SNSD’s fourth anniversary since its official Japanese debut in 2010 and the group’s recent J-pop album “The Best.”The album was released on July 23 and spen

Aug. 25, 2014

Korean poet Ko Un wins Golden Wreath Award

Renowned South Korean poet Ko Un has won this year‘s Golden Wreath, one of the world’s most authoritative awards for poets, the Korean National Commission for UNESCO said Monday.Ko received the award at the end of an annual poetry festival in the southern Macedonian town of Struga on Sunday for his overall ody of work, the commission said. Poet Ko Un holds up the Golden Wreath Award at the 53rd Struga Poetry Evenings in Macedonia on Sunday. (Yonhap)The 53rd edition of the Struga Poetry Evenings,

BooksAug. 25, 2014

Girl’s Day Hye-ri’s height and weight revealed

A group of celebrities participating in the reality program “Real Men: Female Soldiers” revealed their height and weight.On Sunday, a “Real Men: Female Soldiers” episode showed actress Kim So-yeon, Girl’s Day’s Hye-ri, and other female guests entering a military boot camp in Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province, to experience Army life. All the guests had to go through a physical examination as they entered the camp.“I am much lighter than that. The mike was really heavy, so could you minus 1 or 2

Aug. 25, 2014

What is the truth behind Kim Hyun-joong’s alleged assault?

(OSEN) On Aug. 22, Kim Hyun-joong, one of the most popular South Korean stars in Asia, made headlines at home and abroad. But this time, behind the spotlight was disgraceful news.  　 The idol-turned-actor had charges filed against him by his girlfriend on Aug. 20 for beating her on multiple occasions. 　 The news came as a shock to many of his fans who have long idolized Kim as pure, kind and good boyfriend

Aug. 25, 2014

Jupiter prepares legal battle against KBS for alleged plagiarism of ‘The Face Reader’

Jupiter Films, the producer of the epic film “The Face Reader” (2013), filed a provisional injunction action against state-run broadcaster KBS 2TV over a violation of intellectual property rights. Kangho, the legal representative of Jupiter Films, issued a press release on Monday, alleging that KBS’ upcoming epic television series “The King’s Face” breaches intellectual property rights. The provisional injunction request was submitted to the Seoul Central District Court. The law firm claimed tha

Aug. 25, 2014

G-Dragon nominates showbiz moguls for Ice Bucket Challenge

K-pop boy group Big Bang’s G-Dragon posted a photo on Monday that calls on entertainment moguls to take part in the ongoing Ice Bucket Challenge. 　“Brothers, you should do it quickly,” G-Dragon wrote on Instagram. 　In the photoshopped image, G-Dragon and fellow member T.O.P hold a bucket filled with water to dump over YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun-suk’s head. Yang is sitting in an inflatable swimming pool. 　G-Dragon nominated the heads of South Korea’s three biggest entertainment agencies to ta

Aug. 25, 2014

Jay Park‘s track list on new album released

South Korean hip-hop artist Jay Park, also known as Park Jae-beom, will release his second studio album “Evolution” on Sep. 1, his label SidusHQ announced Monday. The upcoming album consists of 17 tracks, including the title song “So Good.” Park helped write and compose all the tracks on the album, an official from the label said. Park worked on the title track in partnership with Cha Cha Malon, inspired by legendary Michael Jackson’s music. On July 25, the artist released his most recent self-c

Aug. 25, 2014

Jackson of GOT7 wants to become ‘proud son’ to his parents

Jackson of idol group GOT7 revealed his life goals in an interview with the “Before I die ASIA” campaign on Friday.“Before I die, I want to be a proud son to my parents,” Jackson was quoted as saying.“My parents are the most important people in my life. I live far away from them now, so I always miss them. Before death, I want to make my family proud. I am thankful for them giving birth to me and I love them,” he said.Jackson also added hopeful comments for people watching the show. “What I want

Aug. 25, 2014

Girls‘ Generation-TTS coming back in reality show

Another idol group reality show is coming soon. It is an On Style’s reality show “The TaeTiSeo.”“Girls’ Generation-TTS,” also known as “TaeTiSeo,” is a subgroup of the nine-member K-pop group. The subgroup members are Taeyeon, Tiffany and Seohyun. Their single album “Twinkle” was released in 2012.They chose the reality show to advertise their comeback album. “The TaeTiSeo” will feature the everyday life of “TTS.”“We are planning to release our new album between late summer and early fall. I thin

Aug. 25, 2014

Jaejoong spotted in audience for ‘Gag Concert’

Jaejoong of idol group JYJ was spotted in the audience of a popular comedy show on Sunday. The singer was among the spectators for KBS 2TV comedy program “Gag Concert.” Jaejoong was caught by the camera enjoying the show while wearing a mask.After the show’s broadcast, Jaejoong posted a captured picture of himself on Twitter. Along with the picture he wrote, “Back on a public TV network! Wearing flip-flops and gym clothes without washing my face!”Jaejoong’s appearance on the program garnered att

Aug. 25, 2014

'Roaring Currents' earns over $1.18m in North America

A scene from “Roaring Currents.” (CJ Entertainment)A South Korean megahit movie about a 16th-century Korean admiral's astonishing victory over Japanese naval forces has earned more than $1.18 million after last week's release in North America, the movie's distributor said Monday.The film, "Roaring Currents," posted the box-office haul in seven days after it was released in the region on Aug. 15 under the title "The Admiral: Roaring Currents," according to CJ Entertainment.The figure is a record

Aug. 25, 2014

Girls' Generation to hold concert in Tokyo

South Korean pop group Girls' Generation will hold a concert in Tokyo to mark the fourth year of its debut in Japan, the group's agency said Monday.The concert titled "The Best Live at Tokyo Dome" will be held on Dec. 9 at Tokyo Dome, the first time for the group to hold a solo concert in the venue, S.M. Entertainment said.During the concert, the group will present the best of its hit songs and tracks from its latest album.Ahead of the event, the band uploaded a special video that compiled its J

Aug. 25, 2014