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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
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Nicaragua shuts down Seoul embassy
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Hybe's multilabel system tested amid conflict with Ador
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Ador CEO denies allegations, accuses Hybe of mistreating NewJeans
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Rocket engine expert, ex-NASA exec to lead Korea's new space agency
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SNU profs to suspend treatment for one day
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SK hynix pledges W20tr to ramp up DRAM production at home
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Over-50s, men, single-person households take up majority of those filing for bankruptcy
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Pianist Cho Seong-Jin named Berlin Philharmonic's artist-in-residence
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With or without Jobs, Mark Rothko strikes a chord with Koreans
At the Mark Rothko retrospective currently underway in Seoul, Steve Jobs shares the spotlight with the American abstract painter. The introduction wall to the exhibition displays a photo of Rothko (1903-1970) alongside that of the Apple founder (1955-2011), each supplemented by quotes apparently selected to serve a purpose ― linking the spiritual worlds of the two whose life had never crossed. In advertisements and leaflets, Rothko’s paintings are billed as “the paintings that Steve Jobs loved.”
April 19, 2015
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BigBang's 'Fantastic Baby' in Hollywood trailer
A song by the South Korean boy band BigBang has been used in the trailer of the Hollywood comedy film "Pitch Perfect 2," the band's agency said Sunday.Citing a Billboard article published two days ago, YG Entertainment said the featuring of BigBang's 2012 hit "Fantastic Baby," with its Korean verses intact, is a "remarkable" feat.K-pop music has been commonly mentioned or used in U.S. magazines, TV shows, commercials and radio, Billboard reports. But the use of a K-pop act in a film is "yet anot
April 19, 2015
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Singer Rain: no immediate plan to marry
South Korean singer and actor Rain denied a news report on Friday that his marriage with actress Kim Tae-hee is imminent."Unlike what was reported, he has never had a meeting attended by the parents of the two sides and has no detailed plan to marry yet," the singer's agency Cube Entertainment said in a release.Earlier on Friday, an Internet-based daily said, citing close aides to Rain and Kim, that they are preparing to wed within this year as both families approved the marriage.The two admitte
April 17, 2015
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[Weekender] LP designer puts new spin on analog music
The vinyl market in South Korea died out long ago with the emergence of compact discs in the mid-1980s and digital music in the 1990s. Now, music listeners can simply download any song in 10 seconds for a dollar. Still, avid LP record collectors can find jazz greats such as Us3, Herbie Hancock and The John Scofield Band with the phrases “Printed in Korea.” They are designed by a little-known local firm called Khiov Music, headed by an LP addict, Sur Bo-ik, 41.“I felt sad that many good albums ha
April 17, 2015
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Eyelike: Reba McEntire, Randy Bachman, Halestorm
Reba McEntire shines on ‘Love Somebody’Reba McEntire“Love Somebody” (Starstruck/Nash Icon/Big Machine)“Love Somebody” is Reba McEntire’s best album of the 21st century because it draws on her strengths: That is, subtly and powerfully interpreting substantial story songs about adult relationships set to contemporary country music.At 60, the performer remains a remarkable vocalist, capable of stunning ferocity and dramatic nuance. She’s one of the great traditional country singers of her time, but
April 17, 2015
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Venice features emerging Korean artists
The 56th Venice Biennale will begin its seven-month run next month, bringing some of the world’s greatest artists and emerging names to the floating city. More than ever before, this year’s biennale will see a large number of Korean artists displaying their works. In the main exhibition, to be curated by Nigerian biennale director Okwui Enwezor, works by three emerging Korean artists will be included ― the first Korean representation in six years. Artist Moon Kyung-won (left) and Jeon Joon-ho.
April 15, 2015
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KARA to come back next month with new album
South Korean girl group KARA will release their first album in nine months in May, the group's agency said Tuesday.The group will release their seventh EP, the latest album by the group since August when their sixth EP "Mama Mia" hit the market, DSP Media said. The title of the new album and the date of release have yet to be decided, it added."The album will be filled with songs that will best show the more mature aspects of KARA members," the agency said in a release. After the departure of tw
April 14, 2015
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Lim Hun-joung’s new challenge
“Things that do not change are dead.” Conductor Lim Hun-joung said this in passing during a rehearsal last Friday, but it may well be a line that best summarizes his life as a musician and approach to music. The celebrated maestro is known for trying rigorous, forward-looking repertories, including a complete cycle of Mahler symphonies back in 1999, an unprecedented achievement at that time. Now at 61, Lim, who has been trained in Western music composition and conducted orchestras for nearly thr
April 13, 2015
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'Gangnam Style' tops 2.3 bln YouTube views
"Gangnam Style," the mega-hit single by South Korean rapper Psy, has surpassed the 2.3 billion mark in YouTube views nearly three years after it was released, his management agency said Monday.The video hit the 2.3 billion milestone Sunday afternoon, YG Entertainment said.Uploaded on July 15, 2012, "Gangnam Style" topped 100 million views on the 52nd day of its release and 1 billion views on the 161st day. In May last year, it became the first YouTube video to garner 2 billion views.It then hit
April 13, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Exploring humanity through raw, nude ‘Tragedie’
Devoid of clothing, bare, au naturel ― this seems to be the sole cloud hovering in everyone’s mind following French director and choreography Olivier Dubois’ latest contemporary dance production, “Tragedie,” making its Asian premiere over the weekend in Korea. After debuting in France in 2012, the show has now been performed more than 80 times worldwide. The 19-and-older, nonverbal show ― minus the occasional screams and grunts ― held two shows at the Seongnam Arts Center on Friday and Saturday,
April 12, 2015
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Bringing Korean sounds to SXSW
K-pop is no longer limited to idol groups and their synchronized dance moves to upbeat music: The term has broadened to encompass all genres of music from Korea. “You will be surprised to know that Korean rock is very popular in the U.S.,” said Bernie Cho, president of DFSB Kollective, a pioneer in introducing Korean indie music to the United States, during an interview with The Korea Herald on April 6.Having just returned from the U.S. where he had introduced a team of Korean musicians to SXSW
April 10, 2015
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Eye Like: Darius Rucker, Mark Knopfler, Marcus Miller
Rucker shines on 4th country albumDarius Rucker / “Southern Style” / (Capitol Nashville)Darius Rucker’s second career as a country singer shows no signs of slowing down on his new album, “Southern Style.” The lead singer of the rock band Hootie & the Blowfish, Rucker has scored three chart-topping solo country albums, spawning six No.1 hits, including the Grammy-winning “Wagon Wheel,” one of the most popular country hits of recent years. “Southern Style” continues to emphasize upbeat, pop-influe
April 10, 2015
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Korean abstract art, past and present
When 27-year-old young art dealer Park Myeong-ja opened her gallery in April 1970, the first response she received from people was how fast she would give up and close the shop. It was a time when even the word “gallery” was unfamiliar to most Koreans. Exhibition view of the Korean abstract painting exhibition that marks the 45th annniversary of Gallery Hyundai. (Gallery Hyundai)“People didn’t know there was such a place where you could view and buy paintings,” Park recalled at a press viewing
April 9, 2015
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Ritual dance gets modernist flourish
In today’s rapidly modernizing society, the art of revamping traditional customs to appeal to the artistic masses is becoming a rare find. In an effort to fuse Korean ancestral ritual practices with the youthful vibrancy of contemporary dance, the National Theater of Korea is staging “Ceremony 64,” encompassing different types of customs including royal ancestral rites and Buddhism rituals.The 70-minute, 45-cast production pays homage to these dying ritual practices by giving them a new-age danc
April 9, 2015
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Sandara Park to appear in Web drama
Girl group 2NE1’s Sandara Park is furthering her acting career, taking up a lead role in a new Web drama produced by CJ E&M, the Korean entertainment giant said Thursday. Based on a Webtoon of the same title, the drama, “We’re Separated,” will portray the country’s younger generation battling with their unclear future through the story of an unmarried young couple who are driven to live together even after they are separated, the company said. In the new series, Park will play No Wu-ri, a high-s
April 9, 2015
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Folk legend looks back on 40 years in music
A little over four decades ago, folk singer Hahn Dae-soo invited listeners to come with him down a “Long Long Road” with his debut album. The singer, who was briefly banned for what the authoritarian regime at that time called “subversive anti-regime” lyrics, introduced the concept of singer-songwriter to the Korean music scene. His best songs, such as “Land of Happiness” and “Give Me Water” remain classics to this day. Now, 40 years after his first album, the folk music icon looks back on his m
April 9, 2015
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Jinusean returns after 11 years
The hip-hop duo Jinusean will make a comeback next week, its agency YG Entertainment said Wednesday. Jinusean ― consisting of Sean Ro and Kim Jin-woo ― will release a new single on April 15, ending an 11-year hiatus in their music career. The announcement was made with a poster titled “Jinusean Comeback after 11 Years” on its official website. It listed the date and promised a new single and music video. Despite the long absence in the industry, the duo has frequently appeared on TV talk shows a
April 8, 2015
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Violinist Chung returns with ‘Immortal’
Violinist Chung Kyung-wha is ready to blow fans away with her world-class fiddlework in her first full concert in Seoul in two years. Having fully recovered from what was once thought a career-killing finger injury in 2005, Chung said she was feeling better than new and was looking forward to the upcoming “Immortal” recitals on April 28 and 30. “It was like a temporary retirement after injuring my hand, so for me to make a full recovery is like a miracle. I still can’t even fully believe it. I’m
April 7, 2015
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Park Hyo-shin’s new single sweeps local charts
Singer Park Hyo-shin’s new single “Shine Your Light” topped major Korean music charts upon its release, demonstrating the artist’s continuing strength in the K-pop scene. Released at midnight on April 6, the song dominated over six major music streaming sites, including Melon, Genie, Soribada, Mnet.com, and Bugs Music, replacing Miss A’s “Only You” as number one and overtaking current chart favorites such as EXO’s “Call Me Baby” and Lee Moon-sae and Naul’s “Spring Breeze.” Park Hyo-shin. (Jelly
April 7, 2015
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CNBLUE releases new Japanese album
Popular Korean rock band CNBLUE will release its new Japanese EP “White” on Wednesday, its agency FNC Entertainment announced Tuesday. The album’s eponymous title track, which was prereleased on Japanese music site Recochoku, has topped the chart since April 1. The single also reached number one on another major Japanese music chart, HMV. For the band’s ninth Japanese album, all the members actively participated in composing the songs and writing lyrics. CNBLUE. (FNC Entertainment)The title tra
April 7, 2015