Most Popular
-
1
K-pop group's manager dismissed for setting up spycam in theater dressing room
-
2
Contentious grain bill put directly to plenary meeting for vote
-
3
Why is Apple Pay struggling to get purchase in Korea?
-
4
Will tug-of-war between doctors, government end soon?
-
5
Climate impacts set to cut 2050 global GDP by nearly a fifth
-
6
Trilateral talks acknowledge ‘serious’ slumps of won, yen
-
7
[Today’s K-pop] BTS pop-up event to come to Seoul
-
8
[Graphic News] More Koreans say they plan long-distance trips this year
-
9
Yoon's approval rating plunges to all-time low
-
10
Fed: Elevated inflation will likely delay rate cuts this year
-
[Herald Interview] Ryu Jun-yeol, Kim Tae-ri say “Alienoid” is about relationships
Actors Ryu Jun-yeol and Kim Tae-ri said “Alienoid” wraps up the story on humans’ fate and relationships, which also well-translated the two actors’ close friendship to the screen. “After watching the completed version of part 2, I thought that yes, this is what director Choi wanted to say, a story on relationships and fate,” Ryu said in an interview with The Korea Herald in Seoul on Jan. 3. He said that the close friendship between him and Kim was also transla
Jan. 11, 2024
-
KCON to kick off in Hong Kong this year
South Korean entertainment giant CJ ENM is holding its largest Korean culture and music celebration, KCON, in Hong Kong for the first time this year. KCON will kick off in Hong Kong, the sixth-biggest K-pop album importer, on March 30-31, organizer announced Thursday. KCON Hong Kong 2024 is to be held at the AsiaWorld-Expo, one of the two major convention and exhibition facilities in Hong Kong capable of accommodating up to 10,000 visitors. Previously, the MAMA Awards were held at this venue fro
Jan. 11, 2024
-
Stray Kids land at No. 52 on SNEP’s 2023 Top 200 Albums chart, breaking record
K-pop boy group Stray Kids landed at No. 52 on the French music industry association SNEP’s 2023 Top 200 Albums chart, a record-breaking feat for a K-pop artist. According to SNEP’s 2023 Top 200 Albums chart, Stray Kids landed at No. 52 with its third studio album, “Five-Star,” and at No. 135 with its eighth EP, “Rock-Star.” The group made their career debut on the French annual album chart with these two albums, which were the top two most successful K-pop al
Jan. 11, 2024
-
[Today’s K-pop] Boy band All Ours debuts
A seven-member team named All Ours debuted and held a media conference in Seoul on Wednesday. It brought out a namesake EP that consists of five tracks, including focus track “Gotcha.” The lead single is filled with thumping bass sounds that underline the band’s daring performance. The band's Kunho described the group's “turn” as a signature move from the choreography, and Minje added that they all practiced day and night for three months straight without taking a
Jan. 10, 2024
-
K-pop idols to hold first solo concerts, fan meetings of their career
Several K-pop idols are gearing up for their first solo concerts and fan meetings in February. Ten of NCT will hold his first fan concert as he tours four Asian cities, including Seoul. The first "2024 Ten First Fan-Con 1001" concert will be held at the Yes24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, on Feb. 17. Other concert venues for Ten's tour include the Bangkok Impact Arena on March 3, the Asiaworld-Expo Hall in Hong Kong on March 9 and the Kasablanka Hall in Jakarta, Indonesia, on A
Jan. 10, 2024
-
Hybe takes measures against illegal use of BTS name, images
Hybe, the K-pop agency whose sub-label Big Hit Music, represents BTS, is taking action against the illegal use of its intellectual property, including the use of BTS' name, logo and related pictures. “We will strengthen monitoring and take stern measures for acts that violate the rights of our company and artists to make commercial use of them,” an official from Hybe told The Korea Herald on Wednesday. The agency noted that Busan’s Nam-gu district office is using BTS&rsquo
Jan. 10, 2024
-
Jeongdong Theater's 2024 vision: Modern culture, traditional acts, second production theater
The 2024 season of the National Jeongdong Theater, a public performance hall in Jung-gu, central Seoul, will center its focus on modern culture, traditional acts and its commitment to revitalizing productions facing challenges, the theater unveiled at a press conference Wednesday. For the upcoming season, 28 productions featuring 448 performances are scheduled for the “Hello Jeongdong” season, including three plays, three musicals, three concerts, one dance and two traditional music
Jan. 10, 2024
-
[Herald Interview] 'Gyeongseong Creature' focuses on human stories of 1945, not monsters
With a whopping total production cost of 70 billion won ($53 million), the first season of "Gyeongseong Creature," touted as one of Netflix Korea's most anticipated original dramas of the second half of 2023, aired its last episode on Friday. "Gyeongseong Creature" tells the story of Yoon Chae-ok (Han So-hee) and Jang Tae-sung (Park Seo-joon), who set out on a journey for survival in 1945, during the Japanese colonial period in Korea. Since its release, the drama serie
Jan. 10, 2024
-
Youn Yuh-jung, Yoo Hae-jin unite in cute canine film ‘Dog Days’
Oscar-winning actor Youn Yuh-jung is returning to the silver screen with a cute canine film, “Dog Days.” She has received critical acclaim with international projects like “Minari” (2020) and Apple TV+ series “Pachinko” (2022). Youn said she decided to star in the comedy-drama flick “Dog Days” due to a promise she made to director Kim Deok-min. “I decided to star in this film just because of director Kim – not because he is super talent
Jan. 10, 2024
-
Jennie of Blackpink No. 69 on Billboard’s Hot 100, Jungkook on Billboard 200 for longest among K-pop soloists
Jennie of Blackpink landed at No. 69 on Billboard’s Hot 100, breaking a record for a female K-pop solo artist. The K-pop star made the Jan. 13 chart with “One of the Girls,” from the original soundtrack of HBO series “The Idol,” in which she also stars. Previously, Rose of Blackpink was the female K-pop solo artist with the highest ranking, landing at No. 70 on Billboard’s Hot 100 with her single “On the Ground,” followed by Lisa of Blackpink at No
Jan. 10, 2024
-
B1A4 returns with 'Connect' after two-year break
It's been more than two years since their last release but B1A4 is going nowhere. With members back from military service, the group released a new album, “Connect,” saying there was still a lot they wanted to do. The new mini album, the trio's eighth, comes about two years and two months since the digital single "Huge Horse" in November 2021. “I feel so nervous right now. I hope everyone will enjoy our new album,” Sandeul who completed his military se
Jan. 9, 2024
-
Sejong Center unveils new season that will defy growing competition
Facing increasing competition from business, The Sejong Center for the Performing Arts will introduce more in-house productions and adopt innovative marketing and sales strategies, its CEO Ahn Ho-sang said during a press conference Tuesday. “Hotels and resorts have emerged as new competitors as they sell experiences rather than mere consumer goods. We are considering how to deliver meaningful experiences to our audience,” Ahn explained. The Sejong Center’s new season, which run
Jan. 9, 2024
-
[Today’s K-pop] Astro’s Cha Eunwoo to drop 1st solo album: report
Cha Eunwoo of Astro will bring out his first solo album in the first half of this year, according to a local media report on Tuesday. Agency Fantagio confirmed the news following the report and added that he will unveil one of the B-side tracks from the album at his first solo fan concert slated to be held in Seoul on Feb. 17. The singer and actor has released a number of solo songs for TV dramas he has starred in, including his first, “Rainbow Falling,” which was part of the origin
Jan. 9, 2024
-
Bong Joon-ho, other artists call for probe into Lee Sun-kyun’s death
South Korean actors, artists and filmmakers have turned out en masse, calling for a probe into the circumstances behind prolific actor Lee Sun-kyun's death. The world-renowned actor 48, died last month in an apparent suicide amid a weekslong police investigation into allegations he had used illegal drugs. The Association of Solidarity of Cultural Artists (direct translation), a newly established organization of 29 culture and arts groups, including the Busan Film Festival and the Korea Ente
Jan. 9, 2024
-
[Herald Interview] Director Choi Dong-hoon felt like rookie after completing 'Alienoid Part 2'
Choi Dong-hoon is one of the most renowned filmmakers in Korea today, with two films that attracted more than 10 million moviegoers – “The Thieves” (2012) and “Assassination” (2015) – as well as a huge fanbase for his unique works like “Tazza” (2006) and “Jeon Woo-chi: The Taoist Wizard” (2009). For this veteran director, the upcoming film, “Alienoid Part 2,” made him feel as if he was a rookie all over again. He debuted in
Jan. 9, 2024
-
[Herald Review] All riddles solved in ‘Alienoid Part 2,’ but movie still a muddle
Putting the disgraceful performance at the box office of “Alienoid Part 1” behind him, renowned moviemaker Choi Dong-hoon returned with the second part to the Korean sci-fi flick that combines Korean folklore, a year and six months after the first part released in theaters. “Alienoid Part 2” continues to tell the story of magician-like gurus, or “dosa” in Korean, from the late Goryeo Kingdom and their connection to aliens, robots and humans living in 2022. Whi
Jan. 9, 2024
-
Riize named by Apple Music as artist to watch in 2024
The year 2024 will be a big year for K-pop rookie group Riize, according to Apple Music's prediction. Riize was the only K-pop act among the five artists named on Apple Music’s 2024 Artists to Watch list, announced on Monday. Bloody Civilian, Flyana Boss, Kenya Grace and The Last Dinner Party are the other artists named on the list. Riize’s latest single, “Love 119,” was also included among 50 singles chosen for the “Shazam: 2024 Trend Playlist" announced
Jan. 9, 2024
-
Aespa to remake Seo Tai-ji and Boys’ ‘Regret of the Times’
Aespa is remaking "Regret of the Times," the hit single by K-pop group Seo Tai-ji and Boys. Part of SM Entertainment’s “Remastering Project," aespa's remake of the song will be released via major music platforms on Jan. 15 at 6 p.m., according to the entertainment agency. Aespa’s music video for the remake will be unveiled on SM’s YouTube channel at the same time. An alternative rock song with energetic band sounds and anti-establishment lyrics, &ldq
Jan. 9, 2024
-
Itzy releases new album, to embark on 2nd world tour
K-pop girl group Itzy proved its members were born to be superstars, showing off their confident and powerful identity in a new mini album, “Born to Be,” released Monday. The group, known for its music that revolves around the message of “respecting and loving oneself,” returned with an album filled with powerful performances that shows Itzy is more confident than ever. “We tried to overcome our limits. That includes trying out diverse music genres and challenging o
Jan. 8, 2024
-
[Today’s K-pop] (G)I-dle to bring out 2nd LP
(G)I-dle will return with a second studio album on Jan. 29, the group's agency Cube Entertainment said Monday. A logo motion clip for the LP, “2,” was uploaded showing the letter “i” transformed into the No. 2. The album comes about eight months since the group's sixth EP, “I Feel,” and almost two years after the first full album, “I Never Die.” The sixth EP entered the Billboard 200 at No. 41 and sold over 1.16 million copies in its first week, a
Jan. 8, 2024