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1 in 3 Koreans live alone, family types becoming diverse
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Korea, Japan finance chiefs vow to tame rampant FX market volatility
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US 'incredibly concerned' about suspected NK-Iran military ties
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K-pop group's manager dismissed for setting up spycam in theater dressing room
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K-pop singer lost consciousness after being hit by foul ball, cancels show
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Korean Muslim YouTuber's plan to build mosque in Incheon goes viral
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[Kim Seong-kon] Democracy and the future of South Korea
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Why is Apple Pay struggling to get purchase in Korea?
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Yoon's office denies considering liberal figures for key posts
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Seoul says Fu Bao loan 'not going to happen'
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Ha Ji-won back in ‘The Empress Ki’
Actress Ha Ji-won is famed for portraying strong, independent heroines that run the gauntlet from modern-day boxer to national ping pong athlete to Joseon-period detective. Her latest role is no exception. After winning audiences over as an ass-kicking stuntwoman in the hit TV series “Secret Garden,” Ha is returning as a history-making, ruler-to-be in MBC’s “The Empress Ki.” “I really like historical romances,” Ha, 35, said at the drama’s press conference in Seoul on Thursday. “When I starred in
Oct. 24, 2013
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Actor Go Joo-won accused of assaulting club visitor
South Korean actor Go Joo-won has been accused of being involved in an assault at a Gangnam club, police said Monday.According to Seoul Gangnam Police Station, Go was involved in an altercation at a club in the Gangnam district of Seoul with another person last Wednesday. Go was visiting the club with friends to celebrate his birthday.The man, identified by his surname Bang, claimed that Go and two friends attacked him and fled the scene after the police were notified of the incident.Go’s agency
Oct. 21, 2013
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MBC president plans to produce sequel to 'Daejanggeum' in 2015
South Korea's second-largest TV network MBC said Friday it plans to make a sequel to smash-hit epic series "Daejanggeum," which is largely attributed to have triggered the latest Korean culture boom in China and elsewhere in Asia, for a possible release in the first half of 2015."We're planning to make Daejanggeum Season 2," Kim Jong-guk, president of the network, said in his opening speech at a cultural contents forum in Seoul. "We'll push for the production in the first half of 2015 after a ye
Oct. 18, 2013
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‘SNL’ to exchange crews with ‘SNL Korea’ for single episode
“Saturday Night Live Korea” said Friday that it plans to exchange its crews with the original “SNL” show in the U.S. for one episode next year, a “special event” to commemorate the U.S. show’s 40th anniversary.“Shin Dong-yeop and other regular members (of ‘SNL Korea’) will appear in the U.S. show while Fred Armisen and other crew from the U.S. counterpart will come to Korea,” an unnamed official from the show told local media.He said both programs will feature the same guest star, who is expecte
Oct. 18, 2013
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Designing with the stars: SBS to launch celebrity fashion reality program
For the first time on Korean TV, SBS is taking a new take on reality TV by combining some of the nation’s top designers with a celebrity counterpart to create the latest in fashion design in a battle-to-the-top survival competition. The soon-to-be-aired new reality TV show titled “Fashion King Korea,” includes a team of eight celebrities, each paired with an acclaimed fashion designer. The all-star cast of celebrities competing against one another are: Girls Generation’s Tiffany, Sistar’s Bora,
Oct. 16, 2013
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Model audition show denies encouraging tiff
A South Korean model reality contest on Friday denied allegations that it had intentionally instigated a quarrel between two of its contestants to boost its ratings.“We paired up Hwang Hyeon-ju and Jung Ha-eun (the two contestants of the show) as roommates hoping that they would reconcile, being in unfamiliar surroundings and all,” said an official from “Challenge: Supermodel Korea,” a TV show in which contestants vie for a chance at a modeling career. “We never meant for them to get in a fight.
Oct. 11, 2013
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S. Korean TV documentary nominated for Int'l Emmy Award
A South Korean television documentary series about an orchestra led by the accomplished Korean-American violist Richard Yongjae O'Neill has been nominated for an International Emmy Award, a local distributor of the program's movie version said Friday.The MBC TV documentary titled "Hello?! Orchestra" is one of four nominees for the arts programming section of the awards,Jinjin Pictures said. Winners will be selected in the final round scheduled for Nov. 26 in New York City."Hello?! Orchestra" is
Oct. 11, 2013
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Yoon Eun-hye back in rom-com fantasy
After a brief hiatus from the rom-com with MBC’s soap operatic “Missing You,” “Coffee Prince” star Yoon Eun-hye is back to the lighthearted genre with KBS’ upcoming “Marry Him If You Dare.” In regards to her return to the genre that propelled her to fame six years ago, Yoon acknowledged the melodramatic slant of “Missing You.” “The previous series was very emotional and did have a lot of sob scenes in it,” she said at the drama’s press conference in Seoul on Thursday.The 29-year-old actress then
Oct. 10, 2013
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‘Good Doctor’ wraps up with high ratings
“Good Doctor,” a South Korean drama featuring an autistic doctor, wrapped up its heartwarming story of triumph over adversity with viewer ratings of 19.2 percent for its final episode on Tuesday.“Thank you for compensating for what I could not do,” said Sion, the autistic doctor, to his colleagues in the last episode on gaining recognition as a professional pediatrician. The drama evoked hope in its portrayal of the struggling autistic doctor starred by Joo Won. The character communicated closel
Oct. 9, 2013
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Lee Min-ho, back to class
“Boys Over Flowers” star Lee Min-ho looks poised to reprise his golden days with SBS’ “The Heirs.” “I hope this drama reels in viewer ratings past the 40 percent mark,” said Lee, 26, at the drama’s press conference in Seoul on Monday. “I really want those top ratings.” Lee has yet to surpass the overwhelming success of his breakout role in the hit KBS rom-com four years ago.Both his last TV series, “The Great Doctor,” and 2010’s “Personal Taste” brought in lukewarm viewer shares, and while “City
Oct. 8, 2013
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Miley Cyrus rules ‘SNL’ as host and musical guest
NEW YORK (AP) ― Miley Cyrus cautioned viewers she wouldn’t be twerking on “Saturday Night Live.”But she commanded the stage on this week’s edition of the NBC sketch comedy show, serving as both host and musical guest.And she did some shimmying as an over-sexed Congresswoman Michele Bachmann in a parody video about the government shutdown.Cyrus seized attention and criticism in August for her sexually charged MTV Video Music Awards performance, which featured the singer in scanty garb while exhib
Oct. 7, 2013
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[Photo News] Lee Bo-young wins 2013 Korea Drama Awards
Top South Korean actors attended the “Korea Drama Awards” on Wednesday in Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province.The annual event, organized by Korea Drama Festival, honors notable actors who have stood out on the local small screen in the past year. Actress Lee Bo-young won the top prize for her role in “My Daughter Seo-young” and “I Can hear Your Voice.” Second-place awards went to Lee Jung-jin, Jung Woong-in and Jo Yoon-hee. Lee Bo-young is now enjoying the highest popularity of her career, w
Oct. 3, 2013
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‘Simpsons’ character to be killed off: producers
At some point in life, everyone has to say goodbye to a loved one, even fictional families.Al Jean, the executive producer of the U.S. cartoon sitcom “The Simpsons,” said Friday that he will kill off one of the main characters, during a recent phone conference with the press to promote the 25th season premiere of the iconic show. Though he did not say which character will be terminated, Jean said the actor playing this character has won an Emmy for his or her performance in “The Simpsons.” The h
Oct. 2, 2013
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‘Breaking Bad’ finale tops ratings and illegal downloads
LOS ANGELES (AFP) ― The much-anticipated final episode of “Breaking Bad” drew the cult TV show‘s largest ever audience ― 10.3 million viewers ― but there were also more than 500,000 illegal downloads, figures showed Monday.The series, centered around once humble chemistry teacher turned drug lord Walter White, ended Sunday with a thrilling climax to its fifth and final season a week after winning best drama at the Emmys, television’s Oscars.In doing so it drew 3.7 million more viewers than the p
Oct. 1, 2013
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Senior actor in hot water over pay at tourism agency
Senior actor in hot water over pay at tourism agency Veteran actor Baek Il-seob came under fire on Wednesday for allegedly lining his pockets in the name of working for the Korea Tourism Organization as a nonexecutive director. The main opposition Democratic Party claimed that Baek got away with 77.4 million won ($71,800) in monthly pay and meeting expenses even though he did not attend a single meeting at the KTO since 2012. The 69-year-old actor strongly denied any wrongdoing. “It is a false
Sept. 25, 2013
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Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun makes acting debut
K-pop-to-drama crossovers are fast becoming the norm, with many singers making their acting debut via the small screen. Girls’ Generation member Seohyun is among the recent crop of K-pop idols to star in a television series. “I have harbored dreams of becoming an actress since I was young,” the 22-year-old singer confessed at the drama’s press conference in Seoul on Monday. “But, I didn’t want to rush it.”“I planned on taking a chance when the right role came along,” she explained. Of the decisi
Sept. 24, 2013
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‘Breaking Bad’ wins top Emmy, letdown for ‘House of Cards’
LOS ANGELES (AFP) ― Cult crime show “Breaking Bad” won the best drama Emmy on Sunday, but there was disappointment for “House of Cards,” which had hoped to win the first major award for an online-only series.The best comedy award went to “Modern Family,” the fourth year in a row it has topped the category, while “Big Bang Theory” star Jim Parsons took the best comedy actor prize for a third time at the Emmys, television’s version of the Oscars.Liberace biopic “Behind the Candelabra” was the othe
Sept. 23, 2013
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Choi Ji-woo to play modern-day Mary Poppins
After a near two-year hiatus from Korean dramas, actress Choi Ji-woo returns this fall with a remake of the smash hit Japanese series “I’m Mita, Your Housekeeper.” Of her upcoming role as a quirky and seemingly cold housekeeper, the 38-year-old actress said, “I really wanted this role because it was completely different from previous heroines that I have played.” Slated to air this Monday, SBS’ “Suspicious Housekeeper” (working title) not only has high profile “Winter Sonata” star Choi on board,
Sept. 16, 2013
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Kimmel: I’m the prankster behind twerking accident video
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Jimmy Kimmel confessed to being the prankster behind a staged twerking accident video, saying his revelation might bring an end to the suggestive up-and-down rump-busting dance move.Maybe, maybe not. It also remains to be seen whether the clip of a woman apparently set afire while twerking causes TV news programs and other shows to be more cautious about airing unverified videos.Kimmel admitted on his ABC late-night show Monday that he had created the YouTube clip that drew mo
Sept. 11, 2013
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Hwang Jung-eum ready for her close-up
Singer-turned-actress Hwang Jung-eum has come a long way from her breakout role in MBC’s hit sitcom “High Kick 2.” After her success in “High Kick 2,” Hwang eschewed pigeonholing herself as the go-to girl for light-hearted, frivolous rom-com roles by tackling an eclectic range of heroines. The 28-year-old actress tried on the medical genre for size with MBC’s “Golden Time” before switching gears as an overweight heiress who drops pounds and goes under the knife in the criminal comedy SBS’ “Incar
Sept. 11, 2013