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‘Super Show’ in October to herald return of ‘complete’ Super Junior

MusicAug 27, 2019

Super Junior on Tuesday announced that it will hold a standalone concert in October in Seoul, its first since 2008 to feature all nine members. All the band’s musicians have now been discharged from ...
[Eye Plus] Money talks

CultureAug 26, 2019

Much like Korea’s tumultuous modern history, its currency, the won, has had its fair share of ups and downs. Part of the story can be found at the Bank of Korea Money Museum, located at the former B...
Record numbers: BTS hits milestone with 2nd Gold record in US

MusicAug 25, 2019

BTS has added more accolades to its already impressive resume, becoming the first South Korean act to win two Gold certifications in the US market with its “Map of the Soul: Persona” album. Recent d...
[Herald Review] 'Tune In for Love' a mediocre film with familiar tune, but has heart

FilmAug 22, 2019

We’ve seen this before, literally. Ever since “Architecture 101” stole the hearts of many who spent their youth in the 1990s, romance dramas riding on wistful ’90s nostalgia have popped up every few ...
Gyeongbokgung to open its gates for autumn nights

TravelAug 22, 2019

Gyeongbokgung Palace will invite visitors to enjoy its grounds at night this coming autumn, opening its gates between 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. from mid-September until early November. According to Cultu...
[Box Office] Movies in theaters this week

FilmAug 22, 2019

Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (US) Opened Aug.14 Action, Adventure Directed by David Leitch Ever since hulking lawman Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) and lawless outcast Shaw (Jason Statham) firs...
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

TravelAug 22, 2019

Muchangpo Mystic Sea Road Festival A 1.5 kilometer path opens up across the sea from Muchangpo Beach to Seokdaedo Island when the tide goes out during this festival. Visitors can enjoy a wide range ...
Megan Fox says she felt gravity of the story in ‘Battle of Jangsari’

FilmAug 21, 2019

On Sept. 14, 1950, a day before the Battle of Incheon, 772 student soldiers landed on Jangsa-ri, North Gyeongsang Province, risking their lives and contributing to what eventually became the turning ...
‘Slow Life Slow Live’ festival adds Kodaline to lineup

MusicAug 20, 2019

The third annual “Slow Life Slow Live” festival has added Irish band Kodaline to its lineup, with a total of nine artists confirmed so far. Consisting of Steve Garrigan, Mark Prendergast, Vincent Ma...
[Herald Review] ‘47 Meters Down: Uncaged’ an absurd, silly shark movie, but kinda fun

FilmAug 20, 2019

Let’s face it: “47 Meters Down: Uncaged,” an unlikely sequel to the 2017 low-budget summer sleeper “47 Meters Down,” was never going to be a top-notch production with quality acting and thought-provo...
Actors Bae Jong-ok, Jung Jae-young to present film award at Busan

FilmAug 19, 2019

The annual Busan International Film Festival is gearing up for its October opening, as it named actors Bae Jong-ok, Jung Jae-young as presenters for this year’s “Actor & Actress of the Year” award. ...
‘Moon Palace’ highlights ‘Korea in Denmark’ exhibition in Copenhagen

CultureAug 19, 2019

Wolseong (Moon Palace), a now-destroyed royal dwelling of the Silla Dynasty (57 B.C.-A.D. 935), is now the subject of a Danish exhibition held to commemorate the 60th anniversary of diplomatic ties b...
Rapper Flowsik to release new single on Sunday

MusicAug 19, 2019

Hip-hop artist Flowsik announced Monday at midnight that he will release a new digital single on Sunday, through a teaser image that he uploaded on his social media page. According to the teaser ima...
[Box Office] Movies in theaters this week

FilmAug 16, 2019

Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (US) Opened Aug.14 Action, Adventure Directed by David Leitch Ever since hulking lawman Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) and lawless outcast Shaw (Jason Statham) firs...
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

TravelAug 16, 2019

Seoul Fringe Festival (1) Seoul Fringe Festival is held annually to support indie culture by introducing various genres of artists and artworks. Festival-goers can explore the charm of dances, plays...