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Yoon’s jailed mother-in-law excluded from latest parole list
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[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
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Hybe and Min Hee-jin, CEO of Hybe sublabel Ador, lock horns
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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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[Pressure points] Leggings in public: Fashion statement or social faux pas?
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Nicaragua shuts down Seoul embassy
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Rocket engine expert, ex-NASA exec to lead Korea's new space agency
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SK hynix pledges W20tr to ramp up DRAM production at home
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SNU profs to suspend treatment for one day
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Hybe's multilabel system tested amid conflict with Ador
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Park Hae-jin poses in Dior by Kris Van Assche
Korean actor Park Hae-jin was handpicked by designer Kris Van Assche to pose for Dior. The actor posed as the cover model for the global fashion magazine “Dior Homme,” showing off his good looks in a variety of shirts and cardigans.By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo Credit: Dior)
June 2, 2014
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Lace, see through fashion hit Korean celebrities
More female celebrities are picking lacy items or see-through dresses to appeal to their fans with various fashion styles. While lace is commonly considered a girly style, it can help stars express different fashion styles depending on how it is worn. (OSEN)Actress and fashion icon Kim Min-hee allured fans with a long black dress in a film preview event. The dress itself was effective in giving her a sexy look but the lace of the dress also highlighted the sexiness. Her wavy hair also added a l
June 2, 2014
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EXO charms Hong Kong fans at first concert abroad
Eleven EXO members held their first overseas concert in Hong Kong, "The Lost Planet In Hong Kong" on Sunday after the top boy band released its new EP “Overdose” last month.AsiaWorld–Arena, the largest indoor seated performance venue in Hong Kong, was filled with eager fans, proving EXO’s steadfast popularity despite recent controversy over 12th member Kris’ lawsuit against SM Entertainment. (SM Entertainment)The concert was so thoroughly staged that the absence of the embattled member could not
June 2, 2014
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EXO-K, EXO-M to appear together in Seoul
(SM Entertainment)K-pop boy group EXO will put on a special performance for fans this week, with all 11 members going on stage together. EXO-K and EXO-M, the two subunits of the boy band, are expected to come together to perform their new song “Overdose,” a rare move for the groups, who have focused their activities in Korea and China, respectively. EXO is set to perform on MBC’s “Show! Music Core” on June 7, and on Mnet’s “M! Countdown” and SBS’ “Inkigayo” on June 8. The idol band is currently
June 2, 2014
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Kim Ki-duk invited to Venice three years straight
Star filmmaker Kim Ki-duk has been invited to Venice International Film Festival this year, Korean film distributor FINECUT said. His movie “One on One” will be screening as the opening film of the Giornate degli Autori Venice Days, an independent, subsidiary film festival supported by Italian filmmakers and producers. A total of 12 films are invited annually. This is Kim’s third year in a row being invited to Venice. "One on One"The 54-year-old won the Golden Lion Award for his film “Pieta” in
June 2, 2014
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Ha Yeon-soo kisses Kim Jong-guk on ‘Running Man’
Singer-entertainer Kim Jong-guk and actress Ha Yeon-soo. (SBS)Actress Ha Yeon-soo kissed singer-entertainer Kim Jong-guk on SBS variety show “Running Man” on Sunday, trying to beat other teams in a pickled radish game. In the game, two people hold each ends of a thin strip of pickled radish in the mouths and keep eating it toward the center. The couple left with the shortest strip wins the game. “Please do not stop until I tell you to,” said Ha, 23, determined to beat the previous 4-millimeter r
June 2, 2014
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2 billion YouTube views and counting for ‘Gangnam Style’
SAN FRANCISCO (AFP) ― The wildly popular “Gangnam Style” music video cemented its place Saturday as one of the defining soundtracks of the digital age, smashing through the 2 billion barrier on YouTube.The infectious and satirical mega-hit by South Korean pop star Psy became a worldwide sensation, fueling a South Korean “K-pop” trend after it was first uploaded to the popular video sharing platform in July 2012.It continues to garner thousands of looks daily and already was hundreds of thousands
PerformanceJune 1, 2014
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Music industry optimistic on Apple-Beats deal
When Cortez Bryant decided to negotiate a headphones marketing deal for his clients Lil Wayne and Nicki Minaj a few years ago, he turned down more money from other more established companies to sign with Beats By Dre for a simple reason.“There was a bunch of history there, so at the end of the day I took less upfront money to be part of this deal with people who understood pop culture,” Bryant said. “I try to stick to that because if I lose touch with pop culture, then I’m out of the music busin
PerformanceJune 1, 2014
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Confident Susan Boyle readies first U.S. tour
NEW YORK (AP) ― Five years after her musical breakthrough, Susan Boyle says she’s feeling confident and comfortable ― and ready to launch her first U.S. tour. The 53-year-old will hit the road in October on a 21-date trek. Boyle said she hadn’t been ready to take on the tour after her pop culture moment in 2009, but now she’s more relaxed and ready to perform. “I didn’t have the confidence. I didn’t have the right experience, but I feel more ready now, and I really can’t wait,” she said in a pho
PerformanceJune 1, 2014
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Depth that comics can achieve
In the age of digital content available at your fingertips, comics have fallen as mere entertainment for killing time during commuting hours. But cartoonist Park Heung-yong’s works have been more than a flip-through. In fact, they have been highlighted with unconventional subjects and depth usually found in novels. Park has created works that are grounded in Korean sentiment and the lives of average people and the underprivileged. Instead of conforming to publishers’ tastes, he has set his own p
PerformanceJune 1, 2014
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[Band Uprising] Ten travel enthusiasts take globe-trotting to new level
As the Korean music market begins to receive more international recognition, the local band scene is looking to rise up and represent the next generation of Korean music. This is the 14th installment of a series of interviews with Korean rock, acoustic and alternative bands. ― Ed.What initially started out as a band of four musically inclined travel-lovers unexpectedly transformed into the now, 10-member local indie band “The Tourist.”Meeting a majority of their newest members online via social
June 1, 2014
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Man who accosted Brad Pitt pleads no contest to battery
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― A man who accosted Brad Pitt on a red carpet pleaded no contest to battery and was ordered to stay away from the actor and Hollywood red carpet events. Vitalii Sediuk entered the plea during a court appearance Friday afternoon, two days after he leaped from a fan area and made contact with Pitt at the “Maleficent” premiere. He was sentenced to three years of probation and ordered to attend a year’s worth of psychological counseling. Sediuk, 25, was also ordered to stay away fr
FilmJune 1, 2014
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(Photo News) Walk to donate
Participants in the third Charity Walkathon, organized by the Korean Association of Foreign Languages Academies, stroll the streets of Bukchon, a village in Seoul replete with traditional Korean houses, or hanok, Sunday. Proceeds from this year’s event, which drew over 1,000 participants, will go to a nursing college to be built in Nepal, organizers said. (Park Hyun-koo/The Korea Herald)
PeopleJune 1, 2014
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Lee Hyori shows glimpse of morning coffee time
Lee Hyori showed her morning coffee time on her blog over the weekend. Posting several pictures of her husband Lee Sang-soon brewing coffee, the hallyu star shared a glimpse of how the couple starts the day with coffee. Lee also posted pictures of her waiting for coffee with no make-up. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)
June 1, 2014
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Psy's 'Gangnam Style' hits 2 billion YouTube views
It's 2 billion and counting for Psy and his irrepressible ``Gangnam Style.''The South Korean pop star's surprise hit has become the first YouTube video to surpass 2 billion views, crossing the mark around shortly before midnight EDT Friday.The unlikely viral star holds the record for most overall views and most views in a day with 38 million for his ``Gangnam Style'' followup ``Gentleman.''No other video comes close to ``Gangnam'' on the streaming service's list of top videos. Justin Bieber's ``
PerformanceMay 31, 2014
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[Weekender] ‘Religious leaders should provide stability’
Located across the narrow street from the western wall of the heavily wooded Changdeokgung Palace, Eun Deok Cultural Center is an oasis of serenity in the bustling metropolis of Seoul.Overseeing this rare gem is Lee Seon-jong, 70, a Won Buddhist priest who has occupied many of the top posts in the indigenous Buddhism founded by Master Sotaesan in 1924. While the center is operated by Won Buddhism, there is no trace of religion here.“It is run as a cultural center, not a house of worship,” explai
CultureMay 30, 2014
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Calendar
Pop MusicUltra Korea Music Festival: The annual Ultra Music Festival, one of the world’s largest outdoor electronica music fests, will be in full swing in Seoul once again. Last summer’s event drew more than 80,000 EDM fans. Like last year, this year’s lineup will include a handful of world famous DJ acts including Steve Aoki, Above & Beyond, Steve Angello and Paul Vanduk. The festival will be held on June 13 and 14 at Seoul Olympic Park’s Olympic Stadium Complex. Tickets are listed at 130,000
PerformanceMay 30, 2014
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Box office
High Heel (Korea)Opening June 4Noir, action. Directed by Jang JinYoon Ji-wook (Cha Seung-won) is a homicide detective whose macho looks match his undisputed ability to nab violent criminals. He is revered as a legend in the police force and at the same time feared among the mafia for his brutality in cracking down on crime. But deep inside, his identity is quite different. Ji-wook has desired to become a woman ever since his teenage days. He tries to suppress the inner desire -- in vain. He fina
FilmMay 30, 2014
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‘Fed Up’ finds tragedy, scandal, comedy in U.S. obesity epidemic
Joe, a 180-kilogram Latino boy from Houston, weeps in fear and frustration. He’s not alone. Maggie, a 96-kilogram 12-year-old from Oklahoma, joins him. Wesley, an overweight 13-year-old in Houston, is desperate.But Brandon, 15, a 98-kilogram South Carolinian headed toward diabetes, morbid obesity and being a member of “the first American generation to not live as long as their parents,” is documenting his struggle on videolife, reading up on his diet and the causes of his problem, determined to
FilmMay 30, 2014
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Eyelike: IU returns with Korean classics
Old classics never get oldIU“A Flower Bookmark” (LOEN Entertainment)In her new covers album “A Flower Bookmark,” IU leads listeners down memory lane through calm and acoustic reinterpretations of hits from the 80s and 90s.For every track, IU keeps a careful balance between preserving the song’s original sentiments and altering the original with her own color and arrangements. Age does not seem to preclude the 21-year-old singer from reviving old classics released even before she was born.The lea
FilmMay 30, 2014