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Tensions heighten ahead of first president-opposition chief meeting
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Seoul to provide housing subsidy to married couples with newborns
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[KH Explains] No more 'Michael' at Kakao Games
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Rapper jailed after public street fight with another rapper
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Woman gets suspended term for injuring boyfriend with knife
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Samsung chief bolsters ties with Germany’s Zeiss
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NewJeans pops out ‘Bubble Gum’ video amid troubles at agency
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Med schools expect 1,500+ new admission slots next year
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[Grace Kao] Hybe vs. Ador: Inspiration, imitation and plagiarism
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Nominee for chief of anti-corruption body pledges 'independence, effectiveness'
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Demi Lovato speaks out on eating disorders
LOS ANGELES (UPI) ― Demi Lovato would like society to show more compassion for those with eating disorders.The 22-year-old singer addressed the topic at length in a series of posts Wednesday on Twitter. Lovato asserted anorexics and bulimics don’t choose to have the disease, and asked for people to show understanding to those who struggle with mental illness. “Having an eating disorder doesn’t show ‘strength,’” she declared, possibly in response to Megan Trainor saying she wasn‘t “strong” enough
Nov. 14, 2014
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Singer Lee Seung-chul releases ‘The Day’ for free
Singer Lee Seung-chul will release a song he performed on Dokdo in August for free after Japan refused him entry at Haneda International Airport on Sunday. Lee performed the song “The Day” on the easternmost islet with a choir of North Korean defectors in South Korea on Aug. 14, a day before the anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule (1910-1945). Its lyrics are about the wish for Korean reunification.Lee was held at the airport for four hours before being sent back home fo
Nov. 13, 2014
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‘Movements Ignite’ delves into unspeakable expression
Exploring movement synchronized with multimedia effects, the Korea National Contemporary Dance company is preparing to present its latest modern dance production, “Movements Ignite.”The upcoming production consists of two pieces, “Hurt” and “KAYA-Unspeakable,” both of which delve into the meaning of life and the extent to which humans use the body as a tool rather than a means of expression. “Hurt” and “KAYA-Unspeakable” were choreographed by guest choreographers Noh Jung-sik and Kim Sung-yong,
Nov. 12, 2014
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Old Seoul Station to become live theater
The former Seoul Station building will turn into a big live theater where artists, dancers and musicians will present a variety of arts performances that pay tribute to the history of the place. Each room of the historic building will be dedicated to live performances and interactive exhibitions from Nov. 14 to 30 as part of the seasonal program of Culture Station Seoul 284, the current name of the space. Seoul Station was built by a Japanese architect in 1925 during the Japanese colonial period
Nov. 12, 2014
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Rothko, Jasper Johns star at NYC art auction
NEW YORK (AP) ― A radiant painting by Mark Rothko and one of Jasper Johns’ iconic flag paintings were among the stars at the second day of New York’s dazzling post-war and contemporary art auctions. “No. 21 (Red, Brown, Black and Orange),” which was purchased by art benefactors Pierre and Sao Schlumberger directly from Rothko’s estate, brought in $45 million at Sotheby’s on Tuesday evening. Its pre-sale high estimate was $50 million. The abstract 1951 work comes up for bid a day after the auctio
Nov. 12, 2014
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K-pop idols to take college entry exam
Autumn may come as a relief for those who detest the summer heat, but for high school seniors, November brings the dreaded college entrance exam, or Suneung. Teenage K-pop idols are among the students prepping for the exam.But of the slew of idols entitled to take this year’s Suneung, only a few decided to take it.Girl group Apink’s Oh Ha-young, B.A.P member Zelo and GOT7 member Youngjae will take the exam. GOT7’s Youngjae (JYP Entertainment) Apink’s Oh Ha-young (ACUBE Entertainment)But not all
Nov. 12, 2014
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TVXQ’s concert poster unveiled
The poster for TVXQ’s Seoul concerts next month . (SM Entertainment)The teaser poster for TVXQ’s Seoul tour was revealed Wednesday. The upcoming concerts will be held in a Seoul gymnasium on Dec. 6 and 7.The concert poster, which was uploaded on SM Entertainment’s official website, shows TVXQ performing on stage.The boy group’s concerts have added significance as they mark the group’s 10th anniversary. Tickets sold out shortly after sales opened on Oct. 28, proving TVXQ’s soaring popularity. SM’
Nov. 12, 2014
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Maestro Jansons strives for ‘cosmic’ level of music-making
For some classical music lovers, the news earlier this year that Mariss Jansons would be leaving the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra in Amsterdam was saddening. Many took it as a sign that the beloved Latvian conductor, who has had health problems for years, may finally be slowing down. Considered by many to be the greatest living conductor, he has been with the prominent Dutch orchestra, which frequently tops orchestra rankings worldwide, since 2004. To fans who might be worried about his health,
Nov. 11, 2014
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Jason Aldean’s new album pulled from Spotify
Jason Aldean. (Jason Aldean Facebook)NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) ― Country music’s top digital sales leader Jason Aldean pulled his latest album off Spotify on Monday, although his previous albums are still available through the digital music streaming service. Aldean’s sixth album, “Old Boots, New Dirt,” had been available to subscribers of the service when it was initially released Oct. 7, but a Spotify spokesman confirmed the album was removed. A representative for Aldean’s label, Broken Bow Re
Nov. 11, 2014
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Bowie interprets WWI horror in new song
NEW YORK (AFP) ― One hundred years after the start of World War I, innovative rock legend David Bowie has offered an interpretation of the war’s horrors in an experimental new song.“‘Tis a Pity She Was a Whore,” which alludes to the controversial 17th-century play by John Ford, starts with percussion that resembles trench gunfire before growing into a rock beat with a hazy electronic background.As saxophones blare with growing urgency, the 67-year-old stretches his voice to high pitch as he desc
Nov. 11, 2014
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Lawyer: Bieber on track to resolve vandalism case
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Justin Bieber has paid more than $80,000 to the owner of a home he egged but has otherwise made slow progress on the terms of his sentence in the vandalism case, probation officials said in a report disclosed at a hearing Monday. The pop singer has yet to begin his community service or complete the majority of the anger management sessions ordered by a court, the officials wrote to the judge handling the case. Still, Bieber’s attorney Shawn Holley said the singer is on track t
Nov. 11, 2014
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TVXQ becomes best-selling foreign artist in Japan
South Korean boy band TVXQ has set a new record by selling the most singles as a foreign artist in Japan, the group’s agency said Tuesday.SM Entertainment said the band has sold 4.08 million copies of its singles in Japan, surpassing 4.01 million by Hong Kong’s Agnes Chan.The group’s newest single “Time Works Wonders,” released last Wednesday, sold 107,000 copies, ranking second on the Oricon weekly chart in the first week of release.“We’re really happy and thankful for setting a new record with
Nov. 11, 2014
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N.E.X.T to hold memorial concert for late leader
The revived legendary ’90s rock band N.E.X.T will put on a special memorial concert performance next month in honor of the late leading man Shin Hae-chul, KCA Entertainment officials said in a statement.The original members of N.E.X.T are tentatively scheduled to perform at Korea University’s Hwajung Gymnasium on New Year’s Eve and is slated to play both the band’s and Shin’s past hits as well as one or two never-before-heard singles that the fallen singer was working on before he passed. Rocke
Nov. 10, 2014
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Seohyun to star in musical ‘Gone with the Wind’
Girl’s Generation’s Seohyun has joined the Korean cast of the French musical “Gone with the Wind,” slated to open at Seoul Arts Center in January. She will star as Scarlett O‘Hara, opposite actor Joo Jin-mo as Rhett Butler. “I wanted this role so much. I read the book, watched and studied the film several times and am now taking classical vocal training,” the starlet said at a press conference in Seoul on Monday. “The other members of Girl‘s Generation were so happy when I got this role. They en
Nov. 10, 2014
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Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande winners at MTV EMAs
GLASGOW, Scotland (AP) ― Nicki Minaj rapped about shortbread and Ariana Grande capped a breakthrough year with two trophies as the MTV Europe Music Awards celebrated its 20th anniversary Sunday with a Scottish-accented show in Glasgow. Grande was named best female artist and also took the best-single prize for “Problem,” one of a string of hits she’s had this year. The 21-year-old American singer said she was doubly grateful to the EMAs ― meeting Iggy Azalea at last year’s awards show led direct
Nov. 10, 2014
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Linda McCartney’s photos show glimpses of family life
Linda McCartney was the first woman photographer whose photos were featured in Rolling Stone magazine. She made a name for herself by taking pictures of famous rock stars in the 1960s and ’70s such as The Rolling Stones, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and The Beatles.She’s also well known as the first wife of Paul McCartney, a Beatle. Of her four children, Mary is a photographer, too, and Stella a fashion designer.Daelim Museum in Seoul is holding Linda McCartney’s first exhibition in Kor
Nov. 9, 2014
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Wonder mixes politics, music in tour opener
NEW YORK (AP) ― Stevie Wonder has always blended his musical genius with social activism, and as he launched his new tour, he stayed true to form, advocating gun control, pleading for an end to racism and promoting equality for those with disabilities. “I challenge America, I challenge the world, to let hatred go, to let racism go,” Wonder told the sold-out audience at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night. “That is the only way we will win as a nation and the world.” Wonder’s “Songs in the Ke
Nov. 9, 2014
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Eyelike:Strait’s last concert album a gift to fans
Strait’s last concert album a gift to fansGeorge Strait“The Cowboy Rides Away: Live From AT&T Stadium”(MCA Nashville)The 20-song “Cowboy Rides Away: Live From AT&T Stadium” documents what was billed as Country Music Hall of Fame member George Strait’s final concert. Held on June 7 in Arlington, Texas, the event was more celebration than concert -- where the waves of cheers play as big of a role as the voices and musicians. The guest-heavy lineup leans on modern stars such as Jason Aldean, Eric C
Nov. 7, 2014
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L.A. museum to get biggest-ever art gift
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― An entertainment executive pledged a collection of paintings by Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, Edgar Degas and other major artists to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art on Thursday, a donation the institution called the largest in its history. “Los Angeles helped make my career possible,” said Jerry Perenchio, the former chairman and CEO of Univision who has lived in the city for 70 years. “My family and I are proud and honored to be able to give something back to a wonderful
Nov. 7, 2014
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Last dance for bold ballerina Sylvie Guillem
PARIS (AFP) ― French dancer Sylvie Guillem is to bring down the curtain on a glittering career that saw her plucked from relative obscurity by Rudolf Nureyev to become the world’s most sought after ballerina.Announcing her intention to retire at the end of 2015, Guillem, 49, said she still loved dancing but had decided now was the right time to bow out.“I have loved every moment of the last 39 years and today I am still loving it in the same way,” she said.“So why stop? Very simply because I wan
Nov. 6, 2014