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[Herald Interview] Yukika’s journey from Japanese actress to K-pop artist

K-popJul 30, 2020

By the time she made her official solo debut with the digital single “Neon” in February last year, she had become so used to the K-pop scene that she had a difficult time at her Japanese showcase. “...
Ateez opens new chapter with ‘Inception’

K-popJul 30, 2020

Having reached a new career high, Ateez on Wednesday returned with the new single “Inception” to open a new chapter in its discography. “We had the longest hiatus since our debut, but we tried to fi...
K-pop stocks bounce back strong from pandemic blow

K-popJul 29, 2020

JYP’s shares have also surged, with its market cap exceeding 1 trillion won just last week to outpace the valuation of its crosstown rivals S.M. and YG. The reason behind the stunning growth is undo...
Hwang Jung-min and Lee Jung-jae’s deadly reunion in ‘Deliver Us From Evil’

FilmJul 29, 2020

Park Jung-min’s character in action-thriller still unveiled
'Night in Paradise’ to premiere at Venice Biennale

FilmJul 29, 2020

“Night in Paradise” by director Park Hoon-jung has been officially invited to the 77th Venice International Film Festival’s out-of-competition section. “Night in Paradise” is the only Korean film to...
‘Doomed Marriage’ heats up Monday night with unfiltered adult talk

TelevisionJul 28, 2020

Sky Channel and Channel A’s new adult talk show, “Doomed Marriage” premiered Monday, bringing to light real problems that married couples face. The 90-minute program was divided into two parts with ...
[Herald Interview] Jung Woo-sung discusses presidential role in ‘Steel Rain 2: Summit’

FilmJul 28, 2020

“The scenes inside the captain’s cabin with the three leaders locked up -- it felt like a skit satirizing the situation, like an episode from a comic show like ‘Saturday Night Live.’ It was a new cha...
[Herald Review] ‘Jamie’ kicks out hate with red high heels

TheaterJul 28, 2020

It is said that high heels were originally designed for men. Though they are more conventionally worn by women these days, the Korean-language musical “Jamie” blurs the line between men and women wit...
BLACKPINK to drop first full-length album on Oct. 2

K-popJul 28, 2020

K-pop quartet BLACKPINK will drop its first full studio album in October, the group's management agency said Tuesday. On its official blog, YG Entertainment posted an album teaser poster titled "The...
Bimonthly magazine on K-pop band BTS launched in Italy

K-popJul 28, 2020
Veteran actor Lee Jung-jae to make directorial debut

FilmJul 27, 2020

Veteran actor Lee Jung-jae is set to make his directorial debut in an upcoming spy-action film. Tentatively titled “Hunt,” the film is expected to kick off production next year, according to the fil...
[Herald Interview] ‘I am the luckiest conductor’

MusicJul 27, 2020

SPO conductor looks back on 2020 Mahler Competition, tortuous trip to Germany
‘Peninsula’ continues to lead Asian box office

FilmJul 27, 2020

Dominating the domestic box office for two consecutive weeks, zombie thriller “Peninsula” surpassed its breakeven point of 2.5 million ticket sales over the weekend, even amid the COVID-19 pandemic. ...
Ssak 3 debuts on ‘Show! Music Core’ with record ratings

TelevisionJul 27, 2020

Ssak 3 made their debut on MBC’s “Show! Music Core” on Saturday, after sweeping the music charts with their song, “Beach Again.” The trio, made up of entertainer Yoo Jae-suk, singers Lee Hyo-ri and ...
[Herald Review] Underwater summit holds key to future of two Koreas in ‘Steel Rain 2’

FilmJul 26, 2020

However, weak character development turns this action-packed blockbuster into a fantasy-like drama. With the US and South Korean presidents on two extreme ends -- Smoot as a rash and ignorant figure ...