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[Video] Nature shares hopes of going global as a multifaceted band

MusicSept 20, 2018

[Herald Interview] It’s been less than two months since the band Nature made its debut on the K-pop scene, but already it’s making a splash. Having launched in August under N.CH Entertainment, this...
[Video] Zico raves about Pyongyang naengmyeon

MusicSept 19, 2018

Pyongyang-style naengmyeon is one of North Korea’s most popular delicacies, and President Moon Jae-in’s special entourage to Pyongyang -- including K-pop icon Zico – were given a chance to sample the...
[Video] Chaebol chiefs in Pyongyang show hope for future business opportunities

IndustrySept 18, 2018

An unusual sight played out Tuesday as some of the most powerful business leaders from South Korea shook hands with the North Korean economy chief and officials as they walked into a room at the Peop...
[Video] Moon enthusiastically received in Pyongyang

North KoreaSept 18, 2018

President Moon Jae-in received an unprecedentedly enthusiastic reception by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un as he arrived in Pyongyang on Tuesday for his third meeting with Kim. Upon stepping off...
[Video] ‘Sound of Grazing Grass’ kicks off new season

TelevisionSept 18, 2018

The new season of tvN’s variety show “Sound of Grazing Grass” is returning on Monday at 8:10 p.m. The autumn edition of the show is joined by popular comedian Park Na-rae and Hwang Chan-sung from th...
[Video] Top 3 food combinations in Korea’s convenience stores

Food&BeverageSept 14, 2018

For busy workers and students alike, Korea’s convenience stores have emerged as favorite spots to grab a quick meal. The major convenience store chains feature a wide range of food -- everything from...
[Video] SHINee’s Key hopes to keep it real on new cooking show

TelevisionSept 5, 2018

Key from boy band SHINee wants to keep it real with guests on his new “cooking talk show,” titled “Cheongdam Key-chin” and set to air on Kakao TV every Thursday night starting this week. (Shot and e...
[Video] Banzz eats his way to stardom

PeopleAug 30, 2018

[Herald Interview] The more the merrier -- such is the life of Banzz. For the 28-year-old YouTuber, it is all about “more”: He eats more than practically anyone, has more followers than most other ...
[Video] ‘The Great Battle’ to reenact legendary fight of Goguryeo

FilmAug 21, 2018

The ancient kingdom of Goguryeo is a source of an immense national pride for Koreans, as it once single-handedly fought off the most powerful Chinese empires. But it is also a kingdom in which perio...
[Video] 5 Korean traditional drinks to beat the heat

Food&BeverageAug 21, 2018

As the heat wave continues across the country, here are a few traditional drinks that Koreans typically turn to in summer. Misutgaru (Park Ju-young / The Korea Herald) 1. Misutgaru At first glance...
[Video] MXM returns with self-produced album ‘More Than Ever’

MusicAug 14, 2018

Rising K-pop duo MXM, consisted of two former contestants of popular audition program “Produce 101 Season 2,” returned Tuesday with its first full-length album “More Than Ever.” Fronted by bubbly ch...
[Video] Hyun Bin, Son Ye-jin talk about remote-acting in ‘The Negotiation’

TelevisionAug 9, 2018

With over a decade of acting experience under their belt, it’s almost surprising that Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin, veteran actors of the same age, met for the first time while making upcoming crime flick...
[Video] BT21 characters hit Incheon Airport

MusicAug 2, 2018

BT21 collection, co-produced by BTS and Line Corp., the Japanese subsidiary of Korea's biggest portal Naver, is witnessing an explosive growth in less than a year since its launch. While BT21 may se...
[Video] Duty-free store offers broadcast zone for influencers

IndustryJul 19, 2018

Shinsegae opened its second city center duty-free store in Seoul at Express Bus Terminal in Gangnam on Wednesday. The new five-story shopping space seeks to attract young and rich foreign tourists i...
[Video] KT takes lead in infusing artificial intelligence into hotels

TechnologyJul 19, 2018

No more clumsiness when trying to find a light controller or favorite TV channel while starting your vacation at a sleek hotel. Instead, just say the words: “Genie-ya, turn on CNN.” “Genie-ya” is t...