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Girl band IZ*ONE postpones release of new album amid vote-rigging scandal

K-pop girl band IZ*ONE has postponed the release of its new album amid snowballing vote-rigging allegations at "Produce 48," a popular K-pop competition show. "Off the Record, the management agency ...

Nov 7, 2019
Music
[Herald Interview] Actress knocks up marionette story in directorial debut, ‘Judy and Punch’

Mirrah Foulkes talks first film, turning 17th century puppets into “something totally unusual”

Nov 7, 2019
Film
‘Barefoot diva’ celebrates 30 years of singing

Singer Lee Eun-mee on nationwide tour till February

Nov 7, 2019
Music
BTS becomes 1st K-pop act to spend 1 year on Billboard 200

International K-pop sensation BTS has become the first act from South Korea to spend a year on the Billboard 200, setting a record in a career already full of many. The group's "Love Yourself: Answe...

Nov 7, 2019
Music
Let it go? Disney thaws 'Frozen' for blockbuster sequel

LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- Six years ago, "Frozen" shattered box office records, melted the hearts of youngsters and spawned a franchise so popular Disney was never likely to let it go. And so Queen Elsa ...

Nov 7, 2019
Film
Director Park Chan-wook recognized at Geneva film festival

Korean director Park Chang-wook on Tuesday received the Film and Beyond award at the Geneva International Film Festival, commended for his works including “The Handmaiden,” which will be screened at ...

Nov 6, 2019
Film
[Kpopherald x Twitter] GOT7 talks about name, fans, comeback and ‘TMI’

Following the release of new EP “Call My Name” on the previous day, GOT7 returned to Twitter’s Blueroom on Tuesday afternoon for a live broadcast to chat with their fans. The seven members, all dres...

Nov 6, 2019
K-pop
Experimental play ‘Human Fuga’ looks at 1980 Gwangju massacre

Man Booker Prize winner Han Kang’s novel ‘Human Acts’ adapted for the stage

Nov 6, 2019
Theater
'Goodness and humor' celebrated as 'Sesame Street' turns 50

NEW YORK (AP) -- Fifty years ago, beloved entertainer Carol Burnett appeared on the very first broadcast of a quirky TV program that featured a bunch of furry puppets. Blink and you might miss it, b...

Nov 6, 2019
Television
K-pop power couple HyunA and Dawn release music together, shatter idol stereotypes

In a rare move for K-pop, power couple HyunA and Dawn are releasing new singles simultaneously. HyunA is returning to the music scene Tuesday nearly after two years with “Flower Shower” crossing bet...

Nov 5, 2019
K-pop
Seoul indie film festival stresses growing role of female creators

The 45th Seoul Independent Film Festival touted “shift” as the slogan for this year’s event, stressing important changes in the film scene, such as the growing contributions of female filmmakers. “S...

Nov 5, 2019
Film
[Herald Review] Let your hair down with ‘La Fresque’

Contemporary ballet “La Fresque” is surreal and dreamy, featuring barefooted dancers carrying out explosive and exuberant movements. Led by legendary French choreographer Angelin Preljocaj, Ballet P...

Nov 5, 2019
Theater
SM Entertainment joins hands with US entertainment agency

South Korea's biggest music label SM Entertainment has joined hands with a US entertainment giant to support its artists' global activities, the Korean company said Tuesday. SM Entertainment, home t...

Nov 5, 2019
Music
Cannes-winning 'Parasite' on a roll at US box office

South Korean auteur Bong Joon-ho's family satire "Parasite" has maintained its strong theatrical presence at the US box office, industry data showed Tuesday. The Korean-language film, released state...

Nov 5, 2019
Film
Bong Joon-ho wins at Hollywood Film Awards

South Korean director Bong Joon-ho won the award for best filmmaker at the 23rd Hollywood Film Awards on Sunday. During the annual event in Beverly Hills, California, Bong was commended for his rece...

Nov 4, 2019
Film

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