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Marine Corps commander summoned by CIO for questioning on alleged influence-peddling case
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Debate rages over ‘overly fatty’ samgyeopsal
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[Weekender] Korean psyche untangled: Musok
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40 flights canceled on Jeju Island due to bad weather
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[Eye Interview] 'If you live to 100, you might as well be happy,' says 88-year-old bestselling essayist
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N. Korea slams US, other countries for seeking alternative to UN sanctions monitoring panel
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Pandemic left Korea more depressed than before: report
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From fake prostitution ring to nonexistent robber, prank calls hamper police
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Missing S. Korean traveler in Paris found safe after 2 weeks
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Defense chiefs of US, Australia, Japan decry NK-Russia military cooperation
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POSCO Art Museum presents beauty of bamboo trees
POSCO Art Museum is holding a solo exhibition for Moon Bong-sun, an ink-and-wash painting master known for his delicate depiction of natural subjects, until Oct. 6. The exhibition presents 42 ink-and-wash paintings of bamboo trees and stones that symbolize integrity and fidelity in traditional Korean painting. Also on view are calligraphy pieces and a video introduction to the works of Moon. “Bamboo in Snow” by Moon Bong-sun (POSCO Art Museum)Highlighted pieces are paintings of bamboo trees in
Sept. 2, 2015
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New unification song introduced
A new song representing the desire for Korean unification was introduced on Tuesday at the Sejong Center for Performing Arts in Seoul.Titled “One Dream, One Korea,” it is the result of the New Era Unification Song campaign that was launched in April to create the first unification song since the 1947 song “Our Wish.” The campaign brought domestic civic groups and Koreans living abroad together with some of the top names in Korean music, who donated their talent for the cause. “One Dream, One Kor
Sept. 1, 2015
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Classic pansori tale with new, modern-day facelift to hit stage
One of the most vocally challenging traditional Korean pansori performances is receiving a cutting-edge, contemporary makeover in the National Theater of Korea’s upcoming production of “Song of the Red Cliff.”Being referred to as a new evolution of changguek (Korean opera), the performance is slated as the opener of the state-run theater’s 2015-2016 season and will be held for five days starting Sept. 15. “Song of the Red Cliff,” or “Jeokbyekga,” is one of the five surviving stories of tradition
Aug. 31, 2015
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Girls’ Generation holds ‘Tencent K-pop Live’ concert
Girls‘ Generation was the eighth artist to hold a monthly live broadcast concert via the “Tencent K-pop Live” series on Tencent‘s video service QQ.The “Tencent K-pop Live” concert series is a collaboration between Chinese information technology giant Tencent and content distribution company Cantara Global. It is part of Tencent Video’s “Live Music” business, which began last year as a comprehensive music service offering content from artists in Japan, Korea, the U.S. and Europe. Girls' Generatio
Aug. 31, 2015
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[Herald Review] Beast puts on ‘Beautiful Show’ with voices only
At a press conference ahead of the group's annual concert "Beautiful Show," Beast's Dujun was full of enthusiasm."We're so excited and thankful. This is the one day of the year we look forward to most, and we're so happy," he said.The show was the group's first exclusive concert in a year, and the members said they were eager to show how they had matured.Beast (CUBE Entertainment)"For this concert, we've taken out a lot of the stage effects and have prepared performances that will move our fans'
Aug. 30, 2015
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[Album Review] Ben's 2nd EP has much more to show than lead single
Ben"My Name is BEN"(Sony Music)It's hard to understand why Ben or her management decided to choose the song "Looby Loo" as the lead track of her second EP "My Name is BEN."The song is bubblegum cute and is about a friend comforting another friend who has just gone through a breakup with cliches along the lines of "Congratulations! You're better off without him. Let's go get our hair done!"The song is fine in and of itself, but does nothing to show Ben's talents as a singer, which she definitely
Aug. 30, 2015
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[Album Review] E Sens is raw, truthful on 'The Anecdote'
E Sens"The Anecdote"(KT Music) Rapper E Sens is often recognized as the "other rapper" in the duo Supreme Team with Simon D, who recently topped the charts with his solo track "Simon Dominic." But in his first studio-length album "The Anecdote," which created buzz because it was released while he serves time for drug use, E Sens shows that he can more than hold his own.The album is filled with honest, often bitter autobiographical lyrics about his struggles in the Korean rap industry. E Sens co
Aug. 30, 2015
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Int’l dance fest to offer melting pot of artistic culture
A performance by the Ballet Flamenco de Andalucia, who will take part in the upcoming 18th Seoul International Dance Festival starting Sept. 30 (Courtesy of Luis Castilla)Bringing the engaging sights and sounds of Spain, Turkey, Croatia, Palestine, Africa and more, the 18th annual Seoul International Dance Festival (SIDance) will be kicking off its festivities next month, offering dance-lovers a filling smorgasbord of contemporary dance performances to view from around the world. From traditiona
Aug. 28, 2015
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Ock Joo-hyun to play Mata Hari in musical
Singer-turned-musical actress Ock Joo-hyun will play the 1900s exotic dancer and female spy Mata Hari in an upcoming musical production, the show’s production company in Seoul said Tuesday. Ock Joo-hyunAccording to EMK Musical, the show, “Mata Hari,” will premiere in March next year with Ock in the lead role. Ock, who debuted in 1998 as a member of the now-disbanded girl group Fin K.L. is one of the most sought-after musical actresses in Korea. Her previous roles have included such coveted char
Aug. 25, 2015
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April debuts with hopeful song ‘Dream Candy’
April, DSP Media’s new girl group, made their debut with the release of their first EP “Dreaming” and the lead track “Dream Candy.”The group, known to fans as the “younger sister group” to DSP‘s signature group Kara, includes six members: leader Somin, Chaewon, Hyunjoo, Naeun, Yena and Jinsol, born in consecutive years from 1996 to 2001. April (DSP Media)“Our average age is 17.5,” said Jinsol, the youngest member, at their media showcase at Coex in Seoul. “We heard we were the youngest girl grou
Aug. 25, 2015
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[Herald Review] Apink take fans to their ‘Pink Island’
In a K-pop world filled with girl groups offering sexy and sometimes even provocative performances to get in the limelight, Apink has claimed a nearly unrivaled position with unwavering confidence in their clean, friendly girl-next-door image.The girls maximized that charm at their second exclusive concert, “Pink Island,” in Seoul last weekend, allowing themselves to let loose, joke around and have fun with their fans. Apink (A Cube Entertainment)“Tonight, this is an island just for Apink and Pi
Aug. 24, 2015
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Discover new generation of artists
When it comes to art exhibitions, the artists’ name recognition often determines whether or not general viewers will go see them. But museums and galleries are on the lookout for those unknown to the public. They discover and support young talents with fresh ideas and compelling modes of visual expression that may put them on a list of such established names in the future. To give such artists an opportunity to introduce their work to a broader audience, two museums in Seoul are currently holdi
Aug. 24, 2015
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Beauty meets art in AmorePacific R&D Center
The creativity of young artists has met technological innovation in cosmetics at the research and development center of AmorePacific, Korea’s leading cosmetics-maker.A total of 16 cutting-edge artworks ranging from sound art to architecture will be on display in the courtyard of the research center in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, until Oct. 25. The exhibit is part of the annual public art project by the AmorePacific Museum of Art, established in 1979 by the cosmetics-maker to house the art collect
Aug. 23, 2015
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SG Wannabe returns with characteristic Korean R&B
Korean R&B trio SG Wannabe has returned after a four-year hiatus with brand new EP “The Voice.” The two title tracks “Love You” and “Good Memory” have been topping major online music charts since their release on Wednesday.“Love You” exemplifies the distinctive SG Wannabe style, said member Kim Yong-jun at a showcase for the new album’s release in Hongdae, Seoul, on Thursday. The song is the brainchild of composer Cho Young-soo, who has previously written a number of the trio’s previous hits suc
Aug. 23, 2015
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[Herald Interview] HyunA says her goal is bubbly, energetic type of sexy
There isn’t much variety to the words used to describe HyunA: All roads lead to “sexy.”HyunA (Cube Entertainment)That image of the 4minute member and solo singer who appeared in Psy‘s “Gangnam Style” music video remains alive and strong in her latest EP “A+,” which dropped Friday. Promotions for the EP started off with an adults-only trailer that showed the 23-year-old partying hard in Los Angeles, and the music video for the strutting lead track “Roll Deep“ is expected to follow in the same vei
Aug. 21, 2015
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Tokyo gallery invites Korean monochrome artist
Following the recognition that Korean monochrome art has recently been garnering in international art circles, artist Kim Ga-beom has been invited to showcase her work in Japan. Kim, who is considered to have largely contributed to introducing Korean monochrome art -- called “dansaekhwa” -- to American and European art circles, will be exhibiting some 30 of her pieces at the Niche Gallery in Tokyo. Kim’s paintings have been described as an experiment of form, color and abstract expressionism. St
Aug. 20, 2015
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‘Bodyguard’ musical to get Korean premiere in 2016
"The Bodyguard," a musical adaptation of the eponymous movie starring the late singer Whitney Houston, will get a Korean premiere next year in a production by local entertainment giant CJ E&M, the company said Thursday. The West End musical, featuring Houston's hits, is one of three shows the Seoul-based company will present in 2016, along with an original musical based on Victor Hugo's novel "L'Homme Qui Rit (The Man Who Laughs)" and a revival of Broadway jukebox show "Kinky Boots." CJ E&M had
Aug. 20, 2015
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Fall season promises top-notch classical music lineup
Latvian-born Israeli cellist Mischa Maisky (Courtesy of Hideki Shiozawa)Following the unforgettable performances by the Los Angeles Philharmonic -- under the reign of Venezuelan maestro Gustavo Dudamel and conductor Ivan Fischer -- and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra’s four-day homage to Beethoven in the spring, the next lineup of classical music performances this coming fall has much to live up to.Below are some of the most anticipated performances over the coming months. Kim Sun-wook and Isa
Aug. 20, 2015
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K-Performance poll underway to pick the most favored show
(Official website of K-performance)K-Performance, the Korea Tourism Organization’s one-stop platform for Korean performance tourism, is currently collecting votes on the Korean performance you want to watch the most.Both Koreans and foreigners may cast their votes in the month-long online poll titled "Vote, Korea Performance in Seoul." Participants have only to make a choice from the list of seven highly acclaimed nonverbal Korean performances after accessing the event link. The seven shows are
Aug. 20, 2015
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Modern dance homage to Silk Road to hit Seoul stage next month
A scene from the contemporary dance production of, “Ohna II,” which will be staged as part of the upcoming 2015 Silk Road for Performing Arts cultural dance festival. (Lim AMC)Conceptually bridging the cross-cultural influences of the East and the West along the ancient Silk Road, this year’s Festival Silk Road for Performing Arts will be kicking off its festivities on Sept. 3. Slated to be held as part of the ongoing Silk Road Gyeongju 2015 -- the nearly two-month long Eurasia cultural arts fes
Aug. 19, 2015