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‘Avengers 3’ translator under fire for alleged mistranslation

A Korean translator for “Avengers: Infinity War,” a Marvel superhero flick that has been conquering the Korean box office, has come under fire for the movie’s alleged mistranslations. The controvers...

April 27, 2018
Film
Son Ye-jin has never been so blissful as she is with ‘Something in the Rain’

In her mid-30s, veteran actress Son Ye-jin has never felt so blissful in her career that spans more than a decade as she does now. It’s rare for an actress not to feel wistful about the end of a proj...

April 27, 2018
Television
Super Junior’s ‘Lo Siento’ debuts on Billboard’s Latin Chart

K-pop act Super Junior’s recent Latin-inspired single “Lo Siento” debuted at No. 13 on Billboard’s Latin Digital Song Sales chart this week. According to Billboard on Tuesday, Super Junior became th...

April 26, 2018
Music
[Album review] Despite changes, Lovelyz is still Lovelyz

Lovelyz “Healing” Loen Entertainment Unlike many K-pop competitors that juggle genres and concepts under pressure to keep impressing fans, Lovelyz has rarely stepped out of its pink wonderland, se...

April 25, 2018
Music
Hwang Chi-yeol returns as heart-stirring balladeer

Hwang Chi-yeol, one of the best-known tear-jerking balladeers in K-pop history, has returned with an ever-deeper voice to deliver emotion in a new EP. Drenched in heart-melting strings and melodies,...

April 25, 2018
Music
Lovelyz returns as ‘healers’ in new album

Having captured the K-pop world’s attention with its vivacious “Ah Choo” signature tune, K-pop girl group Lovelyz returned as musical “healers” in its new EP. Lovelyz’s fourth EP “Healing,” released...

April 24, 2018
Music
Yoo Jae-suk aims for global market in upcoming Netflix series

Netflix’s upcoming variety show “Busted!” starring comedian Yoo Jae-suk, is aiming at the global market. According to the popular global video-streaming platform, the show will feature seven celebri...

April 22, 2018
Television
Lee Moon-sae wraps up tour series in New York

Veteran singer Lee Moon-sae wrapped up the last leg of his world tour in New York on Friday, according to his agency KMOONfnd. During his performance in Lincoln Center in New York on Friday, Lee sai...

April 22, 2018
Music
Yoon Mi-rae to return with new single Friday

Singer and rapper Yoon Mi-rae is set to release her new single “Kawi Bawi Bo” on Friday, according to her agency Feel Ghood Music Thursday. “Kawi Bawi Bo” will be a part of the artist’s upcoming alb...

April 19, 2018
Music
Mamamoo’s solar confirms new releases for solo project

Part six of “Solar Gamsung (sentiment)” will be released at 6 p.m. on April 24, extending the solo project for the K-pop singer. According to her agency RBW, the vocalist for Mamamoo will release fo...

April 18, 2018
Music
[Album review] Eric Nam’s poppish new album offers whiff of freedom

Eric Nam “Honestly” CJ E&M Eric Nam may be one of the K-pop scene’s most underrated talents, whose pursuit of musical growth has been overshadowed by his public image as a “boy next door.” Despite...

April 18, 2018
Music
Legendary actress Choi Eun-hee dies aged 91

Legendary actress Choi Eun-hee, one of Korea’s leading classic film stars, died at the age of 91 Monday. According to local media reports, Choi passed away Monday afternoon when she went to hospital...

April 17, 2018
Film
Ex-Turtles member Cha Eun-sung begins new chapter with trot

Changing one’s name is a big deal, as it means starting from scratch with a new identity. But soloist Cha Eun-sung, whose previous stage name was SuBin, said opening a new chapter of her career as a ...

April 16, 2018
Music
Diagnosed with panic disorder, Jung Chan-woo takes break

Comedian and broadcaster Jung Chan-woo has taken an indefinite hiatus from all activities due to a mental disorder. Jung broke the news himself Sunday during SBS Power FM radio show “2 O’clock Escap...

April 16, 2018
Television
[Herald Interview] Woogie sets new trend by going off-trend

Just like top K-pop producers Park Jin-young and Brave Brothers who credit their songs with their own signature sounds -- “JYP” and “Brave Sound,” respectively -- Woogie is a versatile producer who u...

April 15, 2018
Music

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