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[AtoZ into Korean mind] Humor in Korea: Navigating the line between what's funny and not
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[Exclusive] Korean military set to ban iPhones over 'security' concerns
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Yoon seeks rebound, taps 5-term lawmaker as chief of staff
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Medical standoff deepens as doctors reject new med school plan, talks
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[Graphic News] 77% of young Koreans still financially dependent
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Korean, Romanian leaders discuss defense tech, nuclear energy
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[Herald Interview] Why Toss invited hackers to penetrate its system
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S. Korean envoys convene to navigate strategy amid Middle East tensions
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North Korea fires several short-range ballistic missiles into sea: JCS
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Samsung, SK hynix investors dump shares on Nvidia crash
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Pop Music“Kaas chante Piaf”: The French singer and actress Patricia Kaas will hold two performances in Seoul in promotion of her newest live show “Kaas sings Piaf.” The concert tour is in commemoration of renowned French musician Edith Piaf who passed away 50 years ago this year. Piaf was widely regarded as France’s national pop singer and become an icon in the country during World War II. Kaas is considered as one of the most internationally successful French singers and is set to perform this
Nov. 16, 2012
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Aguilera‘s ’Lotus‘ is good, but not greatChristina Aguilera"Lotus"(RCA Records)Christina Aguilera is easily one of contemporary music’s best voices. She‘s got pipes that music-lovers need to hear at a time when Top 40 radio features studio-enhanced vocals and award shows are full of lip syncing. That’s why her fifth album, "Lotus," is somewhat disappointing -- not because it isn‘t good, but because it isn’t great.Sure, it‘s an improvement from 2010’s "Bionic," a chaotic album that is Aguilera‘s
Nov. 16, 2012
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Psy knocks rumors on overseas gigs
On Oct. 31, concert promoter Rajawali Indonesia distributed a press release claiming that Indonesian fans would have the opportunity to witness Psy performing his trademark horse dance live in Jakarta on Nov. 25. The announcement was then publicized by numerous media outlets in the Southeast Asian country. However, on Wednesday Psy posted a tweet stating: “i love my fans. i dont like when people lie to them. Im sorry Indonesia and Norway but the promoter saying I have a show there is a lie.”Anas
Nov. 16, 2012
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Maroon 5‘s ’One More Night‘ still No. 1 on U.S. record chart
Maroon 5‘s “One More Night” is No. 1 on the U.S. record chart for a ninth week, Billboard.com reported Thursday.Coming in at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 is Rihanna’s “Diamonds,” followed by Ke$ha‘s “Die Young” at No. 3, fun.’s “Some Nights” at No. 4 and PSY‘s “Gangnam Style” at No. 5.Rounding out the top tier are Bruno Mars’ “Locked Out of Heaven” at No. 6, Taylor Swift‘s “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” at No. 7, Ne-Yo’s “Let Me Love You [Until You Learn to Love Yourself]” at No.
Nov. 16, 2012
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‘The Bat’ transported to Art Deco era
The Korea National Opera’s operetta, “Die Fledermaus,” or “The Bat,” to be staged from Nov. 28 through Dec. 1 at the Seoul Arts Center Opera House, is an apt choice for the company’s year-end and 50th anniversary performance. Set in the flamboyant city of Vienna, the light-hearted operetta written by Johann Strauss II follows a chain of risky pranks between a mischievous playboy and a petty-minded doctor that snowballs until the playboy ends up in jail. But it all wraps up with an all-is-well ha
Nov. 15, 2012
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Riccardo Muti says culture good for economy
ROME (AP) ― Riccardo Muti, the master conductor, is sounding an ominous note, and it isn’t rising from the orchestra pit.The former longtime maestro at Milan’s La Scala opera house is worried that the stubborn financial crisis in much of the world risks impoverishing not just public coffers but also the arts, whose budgets, often lean even in good economic times, are among the biggest casualties in many countries. And, said the man known for his dramatic flair at the podium, there’s more than ju
Nov. 15, 2012
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British sculptor sits somewhere between design and art
British artist Tom Price makes chairs: not ordinary comfy ones sold at furniture stores, but those with a sculptural appearance, which may cause viewers to question their functionality and comfort. They can also be put in a living room, which will be sure to establish a unique mood in one’s home. Making the chairs involves a long and complicated process. From the initial idea to choosing materials and finding a way to apply them to chairs, the process involves artistic exploration of materials a
Nov. 15, 2012
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K-pop double trouble
This is part of a series featuring new hallyu stars. ― Ed.The 24-year-old twin brothers Jung Dae-ryong and So-ryong were seven years old when one of their friends first introduced them to K-pop music. “That’s when it all began,” said Dae-ryong. “We loved to dance and sing, that was life. That’s still our life.”After being signed at 18, the boys trained for six years before debuting as the hip-hop performing duo, Tasty. Their name “Tasty” refers to the bringing together of different styles, chore
Nov. 15, 2012
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Psy heats up New York; slips on Billboard chart
South Korean rapper Psy made an appearance during Madonna’s concert at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Tuesday. His sudden appearance as a special guest took place while Madonna was performing a remix version of her song “Give it 2 Me” mixed with Psy’s “Gangnam Style.”After she sang the first verse, the legendary diva took a step back and Psy jumped up from the middle of the stage. The two danced his signature “horse-riding dance” as well as other dances in front of the nearly 20,000 people
Nov. 15, 2012
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Bon Jovi daughter recovering after heroin overdose
Authorities say singer Jon Bon Jovi's 19-year-old daughter is hospitalized after overdosing on heroin in a dorm at her New York state college.Town of Kirkland police say an ambulance was sent to Hamilton College early Wednesday after a report that a female had apparently overdosed on heroin.Investigator Peter Cania says Stephanie Bongiovi is recovering at a hospital he declined to name.Police say Bongiovi and 21-year-old Ian Grant were charged with drug possession. Both were issued tickets and o
Nov. 15, 2012
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Seoul’s changing landscape captured by citizens
Imagine a vast area of farmland in Apgujeong without high-rise buildings. These old scenes of Seoul captured by citizens and photographers will unfold at the Seoul Photo Festival from Nov. 21-Dec. 30. The third photo festival will showcase photographs taken by professional photographers as well as citizens that offer glimpses into life in old Seoul. “We try to show memories of Seoul citizens by showcasing as many of their photos as possible, because the photos invite us to take a look at persona
Nov. 14, 2012
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Chinese art star Yue brings ‘laughing men’ to Europe
PARIS (AFP) ― The painted grins are stretched so wide they seem to hurt. And that is pretty much what Yue Minjun intended, the Chinese artist explained at the Paris opening of his first major show in Europe.A former electrician turned contemporary artist, Yue shot to international attention in 1999 when his signature laughing-man self-portraits made a much-noted eruption at the Art Biennale in Venice.“If I paint laughter it is because I feel pain towards human life,” the 50-year-old, one of Chin
Nov. 14, 2012
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[Herald Interview] The man behind musical ‘Aida’
Theater director and artist Keith Batten knows what it means to work overseas, especially when it comes to staging some of the most popular musicals in the world. He has directed over 60 productions, including Elton John and Tim Rice’s musical “Aida,” and the Broadway production of “Spiderman,” in 12 countries around the world. His last visit to Seoul took place back in 2005, when he was in charge of directing the local production of “Aida.” The musical, which tells the story of Aida, Nubia’s pr
Nov. 14, 2012
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‘Musei Vaticani’ to let art lovers see Renaissance up close
Musei Vaticani, or the Vatican Museums, are having their first exhibition in Korea, presenting some of the best-known pieces of the Renaissance era.The exhibition, also named “Musei Vaticani,” will be held from Dec. 8 through March 31, 2013, at Hangaram Art Museum of Seoul Arts Center under the theme of “Geniuses of the Renaissance.” This is the first time the Italian museum group, one of the three largest museums in the world alongside the British Museum and The Louvre, is visiting Korea.“The c
Nov. 14, 2012
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Collage from Beatles album fetches $88,000
LONDON (AP) ― Sotheby’s says an original piece of artwork from the Beatles’ “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” album has fetched 55,250 pounds ($88,000) at an auction.The auction house said the original 1967 collage for the insert to the album sold to a bidder in London on Tuesday. The sale marked the first time the collage by Sir Peter Blake was on the market. The auction house said Blake was introduced to the Beatles by his dealer, and that he and his wife worked closely with Paul McCartn
Nov. 14, 2012
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Lee Hi’s debut single continues to dominate
Lee Hi’s hit debut single “1,2,3,4” remains at the top of the charts for two consecutive weeks, the best chart performance for a rookie artist this year. The 16-year-old breakout artist released her first single on Oct. 28 and has been reigning on the music charts ever since. The retro-pop style track has remained at the No. 1 position on many of the major Korean music charts including Mnet, Melon, Naver and Daum. “1,2,3,4” also ranked at the top of the K-pop Billboard chart immediately upon its
Nov. 14, 2012
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Two artists create synergy
Korean artists Moon Kyung-won and Jeon Joon-ho met in 2007 when they were both growing tired of the politics of the art world.It prompted them to ponder on the role of art from scratch.The 43-year-old artists’ search for the answer has eventually taken them on the path to Kassel Documenta, the world’s largest contemporary art event — only the second time Koreans have been invited. They also won artist of the year by the National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea.“We wanted to break the high wall
Nov. 13, 2012
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Seven Korean musicals to be performed in Tokyo
A total of seven Korean musicals will be performed in Tokyo’s affluent Roppongi district, according to local entertainment company CJ E&M.The Korean company is collaborating with Amuse, a prominent Japanese entertainment agency, for a project to stage Korea’s homegrown musicals with all-Korean cast starting next April. The shows are: CJ E&M’s “Cafe-in,” “Poongwoljoo,” “Finding Mr. Destiny” and “While You Are Asleep,”; PMC Production’s “Music in My Heart” and “Brothers Were Brave”; and Aga Compan
Nov. 13, 2012
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Brown Eyed Soul to kick off nationwide tour
The sweet, melodic vocals of the soulful group Brown Eyed Soul can be heard live starting next month. The group announced that it would embark on a nationwide tour starting Dec. 15. The tour will hit seven cities, beginning with Gwangju and moving on to Ilsan, Daegu, Daejeon, Suwon, Busan and Seoul.The tour, which has been named “Soul Play,” will be the group’s second nationwide tour after 2011’s “Soul Fever” tour. The Korean R&B quartet is known for their soaring vocals and harmonizing sound. T
Nov. 13, 2012
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Pansori meets the horror genre
What would it be like to watch a pansori performance that’s very much like a horror film?The National Changgeuk Theater of Korea is presenting “Janghwa Hongryeon” this month in an attempt to create a “changgeuk,” traditional Korean opera, that’s more accessible to today’s public. The piece combines Korea’s traditional vocal and percussion music, pansori, and the folktale’s engaging plot. The traditional tale of two sisters, who become vengeful ghosts after being killed by their evil stepmother a
Nov. 12, 2012