The Korea Herald

'Odd Couple' actor Jack Klugman dies in U.S.

Dec 25, 2012

Jack Klugman, the prolific, craggy-faced character actor and regular guy who was loved by millions as the messy one in TV's “The Odd Couple” and the crime-fighting coroner in “Quincy, M.E.,” died Mon...
Miss USA Olivia Culpo is crowned Miss Universe

Dec 20, 2012

20-year-old new Miss Universe Olivia Culpo. (AP) A 20-year-old Boston University sophomore and a self-described “cellist-nerd’’ brought the Miss Universe crown back to the United States for the firs...
U.S. school shooting forces Hollywood schedule changes

Dec 19, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) ― The Connecticut school shooting compelled Hollywood to air disclaimers before violent television shows, swap some programs for others, cancel film openings and present somber specials...
‘Family Guy,’ ‘American Dad’ pulled after rampage

Dec 16, 2012

NEW YORK (AP) ― Hollywood has responded to the rampage at a Connecticut elementary school by pulling back on its offerings, and one star says the entertainment industry should take some responsibilit...
Lee Hyori plans comeback some time in May

Dec 12, 2012

Multi-talented star Lee Hyori has spoken of her music comeback to the public. Lee said her comeback as a singer would take place next year in an appearance on “Kim Je-dong Talk Concert Season 4” on ...
Henney guest-stars on ‘Hawaii Five-O’

Dec 12, 2012

Daniel Henney Actor and model Daniel Henney appeared on this week’s episode of the U.S. TV series “Hawaii Five-O,” playing the role of a dangerous ex-convict. “Hawaii Five-O” is a police drama abou...
Protests flare in Bahrain for Kim Kardashian visit

Dec 2, 2012

Just hours after reality TV star Kim Kardashian gushed about her impressions of Bahrain, riot police fired tear gas to disperse more than 50 hardline Islamic protesters denouncing her presence in the...
Fifth ‘School’ series too close for comfort?

Nov 29, 2012

Actress Jang Nara plays teacher troubled by school violence
Rising hallyu star Park Si-hoo to take on ‘loser’ role

Nov 28, 2012

Actor Park Si-hoo (right) and Moon Geun-young pose at the press conference at SBS Hall in Seoul on Tuesday. (Yonhap News) After a string of successes including hit dramas “Iljimae” and “The Princess...
K-pop acts dropped from Japan year-end music show

Nov 27, 2012

Japan's widely-watched year-end TV show will feature only Japanese acts this year, with popular South Korean performers left out of the line-up amid territorial frictions with Seoul. Taxpayer-funded...
KBS actors protest against non-payment

Nov 21, 2012

Veteran actor Lee Soon-jae at the Korea Broadcasting Actors Union meeting in downtown Seoul. (Yonhap News) Actors of KBS, the country’s state-run television network, have launched a protest over the...
Korean sibling duet’s video hits online portals

Nov 20, 2012

An online clip of a Korean pair of siblings auditioning for SBS’ “K-pop Star 2” has become a hit on Korea’s major online portals. The duet Akdong Musician, consisting of 17-year-old guitarist/vocali...
Historical fantasies a passing fancy?

Nov 19, 2012

‘Jeon Woo Chi’ invites viewers to embrace the fusion period piece
Michael Lohan is the father of Ashley Horn

Nov 16, 2012

A paternity test has proven U.S. tabloid fixture Michael Lohan is the father of 17-year-old Ashley Horn. Lohan learned the result of the test on Thursday‘s edition of TV’s “Trisha Goddard” chat show...
Will ‘IRIS’ sequel deliver?

Nov 14, 2012

‘IRIS II’ lead Jang Hyuk promises less glitz, more grit