Articles by Im Eun-byel
Im Eun-byel
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[Home Cooking] Pa kimchi (green onion kimchi)
Pa kimchi is made with tender green onions (also called scallions). It’s a popular kimchi in the spring, when jjokpa is in season. Jjokpa is a small variety of green onions that has dark green leaves and slightly bulged out white stems. They are sweet with a nice aroma, making it perfect for dishes such as pa kimchi and pajeon. If jjokpa is not available, use silpa which simply is regular green onions that are harvested early when they are young and tender. Typically, pa kimchi is seasoned with
Food March 9, 2018
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Joy to be ‘The Great Seducer’ of love
MBC’s new Monday-Tuesday drama “The Great Seducer” aims to show the value of love through characters who don’t believe in it. Park Soo-young, better known as Red Velvet‘s Joy, and rising star Woo Do-hwan are to play the lead roles. In the drama, they are young 20-somethings. After being hurt by family issues, the two do not believe that love exists. Woo will try to seduce Park, as his friend suggests a “dangerous love game.” The storyline is based on the famed French novel “Dangerous Liaisons,”
Television March 8, 2018
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Yoo Byung-jae’s comedy show set to launch on Netflix
From March 16, Netflix subscribers will be able to enjoy a “good laugh” from a stand-up comedy show by Korean TV personality Yoo Byung-jae. A Netflix original, “Yoo Byung-jae: Too Much Information,” is the first Korean entertainment show produced by the world’s leading internet entertainment service. The poster for “Yoo Byung-jae: Too Much Information” on Netflix (Netflix)Yoo shot the show in 2017 and pre-released short clips have been popular, gaining more than 10 million views online. Yoo was
Television March 8, 2018
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More actresses accuse Kim Ki-duk, Cho Jae-hyun of sexual assault
More allegations of sexual assault involving filmmaker Kim Ki-duk and actor Cho Jae-hyun were raised Tuesday night in an episode of MBC’s investigative news show “PD’s Notepad.”Kim, who has won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival, has been accused of sexually assaulting an actress, while veteran actor Cho has been accused of sexually assaulting staff on set and students at a college where he taught. Kim Ki-duk (left) and Cho Jae-hyun celebrate winning the Golden Lion at the 69th Venice
Film March 7, 2018
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Park Shin-hye, Choi Tae-joon confirm dating
Park Shin-hye and Choi Tae-joon are in a romantic relationship. Choi’s agency Huayi Brothers announced in a statement Wednesday, “After being close friends, as they went to the same university, Park and Choi started dating at the end of last year.”A few hours earlier in the day, there had been news reports claiming that the two had been dating for a year, along with photos of them on a date. Park Shin-hye (Agatha) and Choi Tae-joon (Huayi Brothers)Park’s agency, Salt Entertainment, denied the c
Television March 7, 2018
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[Video] Extraordinary stories of ordinary police officers
TvN’s new drama series “Live” features countless police officers. But there aren’t any amazing heroes, thrilling cases or exciting mysteries. Rather than focusing on spectacular events, the overall plot centers on the everyday lives of average police officers.Jung Yu-mi and Lee Kwang-soo play the lead roles in the Saturday-Sunday drama, as rookies who just started at a busy patrol division. They learn to handle drunken citizens, find lost children and help out with the daily difficulties of the
Television March 6, 2018
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Seoul’s runway fashion headed to overseas markets
Aiming to be more than just a grand fashion showcase for local designers, 2018 F/W HERA Seoul Fashion Week intends to be a bridge for local brands to reach out to overseas markets. The fashion event will take place from March 19 to 24 at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul, serving as a venue for an intensive examination of Korea’s fashion scene. The poster for the 2018 fall-winter HERA Seoul Fashion Week (Seoul Design Foundation) A total of 40 local fashion brands are to participate through the S
Arts & Design March 6, 2018
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Embattled Jung Yong-hwa joins military
Amid controversy surrounding his graduate school admission, CNBLUE’s Jung Yong-hwa enlisted in the military Monday. Jung joined the five-week basic training at a boot camp in Hwacheon, Gangwon Province. His agency had said Jung would like to begin his service quietly without official fan events, but some 300 fans gathered at the scene to say goodbye to the star. Singer Jung Yong-hwa shows off his buzz cut in this photo shared through his Twitter account on Sunday, to say goodbye to fans before
Performance March 5, 2018
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#MeToo followed by #WithYou
At a media briefing for the JTBC drama “Misty” on Friday, actress Kim Nam-joo showed up dressed in a luxurious black suit. While a black outfit for a formal occasion may seem ordinary, the suit was explicitly chosen to express the lead actress’ support for the ongoing #MeToo movement. Actress Kim Nam-joo wears a black suit at a press conference Friday at Digital Media City in Seoul. (JTBC)Kim was falling in line with dozens of celebrities who wore black at January’s Golden Globe Awards to show t
Television March 4, 2018
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Around the Hotels
Romantic night at Grand Hyatt SeoulFor couples who want to enjoy some private time away from the crowds in the city, Grand Hyatt Seoul Hotel offers a special package, including a one-night stay and a breakfast buffet for two. After spending a relaxing night at the hotel, guests can enjoy a scenic view of the city, having breakfast at the hotel’s lobby restaurant, Terrace. Continental breakfast menu is served with waffles and pancakes. Also, a bottle of red wine and fruit will be provided in the
Food March 4, 2018
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[Herald Interview] How embassy staffer became face of Finland in Korea
It’s pretty unusual for a staff member of a Nordic embassy to be a household name in Korea, but Petri Kalliola, a project coordinator at the Embassy of Finland, has made his mark in an unusual way. When he is not at the office, he can often be seen on TV entertainment shows, introducing his country to Korean viewers. Kalliola says his employer, the Finnish Embassy, has been supportive of his TV activities. He thanked his colleagues for putting up with his erratic schedule, but emphasized that hi
People March 4, 2018
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Teen clubbers rock the house
A backstreet in Hongdae bustles with well-dressed teenagers. The area, famous for its night life, teems with youngsters on most nights. But this alley’s crowd is younger than usual -- some are even still in their school uniforms.Even in the twilight, the alley reverberates with the music as the young students excitedly line up with groups of friends to get into the nightclub. Teen-clubbers wait outside in a line to enter a nightclub in Hongdae (Photo by Im Eun-byel / The Korea Herald)Wave, a te
Culture March 1, 2018
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Photographer Rotta accused of sexual harassment
Widely known for his controversial works, photographer Rotta has been accused of sexually harassing a model. The alleged victim claimed in a television news interview that Rotta harassed her five years ago while shooting a pictorial.“(The photographer) suddenly asked me to bite his finger, claiming that he demands the act of all girls when shooting. He kept touching me as well,” the accuser said. Despite her clear refusal, he continued to physically come into contact with her, she added. She lef
People March 1, 2018
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Modern-day Cupid’s heart to be pierced
Wonder what Cupid might look like if he stepped out of Greek mythology? OCN’s new drama “Evergreen” may provide an answer, taking a step farther to show what Cupid is like when he falls in love. The romantic comedy-drama series features actor-musician Lee Jong-hyun as a modern-day Cupid named O Su, who works as a barista. Born with the ability to detect and control people’s romantic emotions, he plays Cupid by sprinkling magical flower dust into their drinks. Lee Jong-hyun (leftO and Kim So-eun
Television March 1, 2018
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WJSN works on making ‘Dreams Come True’
Back with a brand new concept, WJSN wishes to work some magic as it tries to encourage fans to achieve their dreams. The 13-member girl band dropped its fourth EP “Dream Your Dream” on Tuesday. A few hours before the release, the band held a media showcase at Gwangjin-gu in eastern Seoul. WJSN performs “Dreams Come True” at a media showcase Tuesday at Yes24 Live Hall, Gwangjin-gu of Seoul. (Yonhap)With the title song “Dreams Come True,” the EP contains six songs in total --“Love O’clock,” “Rena
Performance Feb. 28, 2018
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