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Blinken calls on China to press N. Korea to end its 'dangerous' behavior
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New celebrity-endorsed therapy for face contouring requires only a pair of rubber bands
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Tensions heighten ahead of first president-opposition chief meeting
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Seoul to provide housing subsidy to married couples with newborns
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[Weekender] How DDP emerged as an icon of Seoul
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Rapper jailed after public street fight with another rapper
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Doctor group's incoming head renews call for govt. to scrap medical school quota hike for dialogue
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Woman gets suspended term for injuring boyfriend with knife
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[KH Explains] No more 'Michael' at Kakao Games
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NewJeans pops out ‘Bubble Gum’ video amid troubles at agency
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Actress Gianna Jun at the 64th Cannes Film Festival
Actress Gianna Jun poses on the red carpet before the screening of "The Artist" presented in competition at the 64th Cannes Film Festival on May 15, 2011 in Cannes. 웨인 왕 감독의 영화 '설화와 비밀의 부채'의 프로모션을 위해 제64회 칸 국제영화제를 처음으로 찾은 전지현은 칸 영화제 메인 상영관인 뤼미에르 극장에서 진행된 영화 'The Artist'의 레드카펫 행사에 참석했다. Photos by AP-Yonhap NewsActress Li Bing BingActress Uma Thurman blows a kiss as she arrives for the screening of
May 16, 2011
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Charismatic cellist Chung stages Haydn
On Saturday evening at 7 p.m., the Goyang Aram Nuri’s Concert Hall was filled with music lovers anticipating the KBS Symphony Orchestra and veteran cellist Chung Myung-wha’s performance of Haydn.The program was part of the arts center’s seven-year concert series offering diverse symphonic programs from Haydn of the late 18th century to Shostakovich of the 20th century, through 2017.Conductor Chung
May 15, 2011
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‘Sanbul’ to relight fire in Koreans’ hearts
South Korean realist play to cherish memory of late scriptwriter Cha Beom-seokIn memory of renowned scriptwriter Cha Beom-seok who passed away five years ago, musical and play producer Seensee Company is staging his signature play, “Sanbul” (Forest Fire) next month. Born in Mokpo, South Jeolla Province, in 1924, Cha was one of the first generation post-war scriptwriters and wrote original screenpl
May 15, 2011
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Cannes cheers for Kim Ki-duk ‘self-portrait’
CANNES (AFP) ― South Korean film-maker and festival favorite Kim Ki-duk drew a standing ovation at Cannes for an emotionally raw self-portrait aimed at curing a crippling bout of “director’s block.”“Arirang,” screening in the Un Certain Regard sidebar section at the world’s top cinema showcase, features Kim living in self-imposed exile and grilling himself about his own perceived failings as a dir
May 15, 2011
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Rain talks music and movies, but not military duty
South Korea pop singer and movie star Jung Ji-Hoon, also known as Rain, smiles during a news conference in Macau Saturday, May 14, 2011 as Rain will hold his concert in Macau May 14. (AP-Yonhap News)MACAU (AP) -– In nine years, Rain has gone from an unknown backup dancer to one of Asia‘s hottest stars. The South Korean actor-singer also has two Hollywood movies to his credit.But his thriving enter
May 15, 2011
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Highlights
POP MUSIC“Jang Ki-ha and the Faces 2nd Album Concert”: Korean rock band Jang Ki-ha and the Faces will hold a concert on June 17-19 at Ewha Womans University’s Samsung Hall to celebrate the release of their second studio album. The group ― consisting of Jang Ki-ha on vocal, Jeong Jung-yeop on bass, Lee Min-ki on guitar, Kim Hyeon-ho on drums and Lee Jong-min on keyboards ―, released “Cheap Coffee”
May 13, 2011
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Box Office
Copacabana (France)Opening May 26Drama. Directed by Marc Fitoussi. Babou is unconventional and cheerful, almost never having cared about social conventions. But she suddenly realizes that her own daughter is ashamed of her and so refuses to invite her to her wedding. Babou tries to regain her daughter’s respect by starting afresh. In an attempt to prove her worth and love, Babou accepts the challe
May 13, 2011
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[Eyelike] New Albums
Suede“The Best of Suede”Warner Music KoreaAlmost everyone in Korea must have hummed the addictive melody “na na na na na na” of “Beautiful Ones” by Brit rock band Suede in the late-’90s. The group’s two-CD best-of album “The Best of Suede,” released May 3, features 35 songs, including “Beautiful Ones,” “Trash,” So Young,” Everything Will Flow” and “Animal Natrate.” Lead singer Brett Anderson selec
May 13, 2011
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Fact is, Paul Bettany is fine with vampires
LOS ANGELES ― In his new 3D action film “Priest,” Paul Bettany plays a laconic warrior with a cross tattooed on his face, a man who channels divine power to combat the vampire menace that terrorizes the citizens of a post-apocalyptic realm. But it’s not entirely new territory for the English actor, whose resume includes “A Knight’s Tale,” “A Beautiful Mind” and “Master and Commander: The Far Side
May 13, 2011
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Cannes honors women in independent productions
CANNES, France ― This year’s Cannes Film Festival is filled with big-budget movies like “Puss in Boots” and “Kung Fu Panda 2,” but on Thursday evening, the focus was on the realm of independent film. Cannes judge Uma Thurman and actress Rosario Dawson were honored for their contributions to indie film. Also lauded were “Sleeping Beauty” director Jane Campion and the film’s producer, Jessica Brentn
May 13, 2011
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Art community rallies to Ai Weiwei’s defense
LONDON (AP) ― Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has vanished. But look around, and he seems to be everywhere.More than a month after one of China’s best-known contemporary artist was arrested while trying to board a flight to Hong Kong, his name, his face and his art have popped up across the globe. China’s communist rulers have steadfastly refused to say where Ai is or who’s holding him, but his colleague
May 12, 2011
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Can Kim Jun-su draw K-pop crowds again?
All eyes on Kim during rehearsal for ‘Mozart!’ musical starting its second roundNamsan Creative Center in Yejang-dong, central Seoul, was jammed with about 200 people on Wednesday when musical “Mozart!” opened its practice room to press and fans. Though there were no ardent fans screaming or waving placards, it was obvious by the direction the cameras were flashing in that most were there to see o
May 12, 2011
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Beastie Boys return older and sillier
Beastie Boys members (from left) Adam “Ad-Rock” Horovitz, Adam “MCA” Yauch and Michael “Mike D” Diamond. (AP-Yonhap News)WEST HOLLYWOOD (AP) ― On a wind-swept balcony at the posh Chateau Marmont hotel, Michael “Mike D” Diamond, one-third of the legendary hip-hop trio the Beastie Boys, is recounting to Adam “Ad-Rock” Horowitz what happened at a party that he departed early the night before. Among t
May 12, 2011
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K-pop theater to open in Japan
A concert hall specially designated for K-pop will open in Tokyo amid increasing popularity of Korean entertainers in the country. The 198-seat facility, to open on May 27, will be located at Yebisu Garden Place, a popular tourist site for shopping and entertainment.The operator expects that it will accommodate audiences of up to 120,000 a year.According to Sankei Sports, a local newspaper, the pr
May 12, 2011
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Rare Korean musical instruments exhibited
Rare musical instruments used in ancient Korea will be exhibited with traditional music scores and related paintings at the National Museum of Korea in Seoul, the organizers said.The museum and the National Gugak Center are jointly holding “Korea Traditional Instruments and Music” at the museum’s special exhibition room through June 26, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the National Gugak Cente
May 11, 2011
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SM stars to perform 2nd Paris concert
SM Entertainment said on Wednesday it will hold an additional K-pop concert “SM Town Live World Tour in Paris” on June 11, after hundreds of French K-pop fans rallied in Paris calling for an extra concert last week. Their demonstration came after tickets for a June 10 concert, to be held at Le Zenith de Paris, sold out in just 15 minutes. The protests involved a flash mob and a group dance to Kore
May 11, 2011
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S.E.S.’s Eugene to wed in July
Former S.E.S. member-turned actress Eugene announced Wednesday that she is marrying actor Ki Tae-young in July. The pair started dating right after starring together in the MBC drama “Seeking Love,” which ended last January. They are known to have become close while attending the same church after Eugene converted Ki to Christianity. They have been dating for about a year and a half. Ki Tae-young
May 11, 2011
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SM to add another K-pop concert in Paris
SM Entertainment said on Wednesday it will hold an additional K-pop concert “SM Town Live World Tour in Paris” on June 11, after hundreds of French fans of K-pop rallied in Paris calling for an extra concert last week. Their move came after tickets for a June 10 concert, to be held at Le Zenith de Paris, sold out in just 15 minutes. The protests involved a flash mob and a group dance to Korean pop
May 11, 2011
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Britney Spears subject of biographic comic book
In this comic book cover released by Bluewater Productions Inc., an issue of "Fame" featuring singer Britney Spears, is shown. (AP-Yonhap News)PHILADELPHIA (AP) _ Britney Spears is no stranger to music buyers and concert-goers. Now, her star power will be on display with web-slingers, shape shifters and superheroes.The pop music star is the subject of a new one-shot comic book courtesy of Bluewate
May 11, 2011
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S.E.S. Eugene to wed in July
Former girl group S.E.S. member-turned actress Eugene announced Wednesday that she would marry actor Ki Tae-young in July. The two starred as the main characters in 2009 MBC drama “Seeking Love” and have been dating for about a year and a half. Both made an announcement to their fans first, by writing on their fan club community sites this morning. “There is something that pops up to my mind at t
May 11, 2011