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Im Eun-byel
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Jung Joon-young to debut as pro-gamer
Singer-songwriter Jung Joon-young is ready to debut as a professional gamer, having joined Team Kongdoo, a professional gaming team.He will compete as a player of “PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds,” a multiplayer online shooting game. “Jung joined the team Wednesday in an official joining ceremony,” said Jeong’s management agency C9 Entertainment on Thursday. Kongdoo Co.’s CEO Seo Kyung-jong said, “We scouted Jung, valuing his skills and passion as a gamer.” “I certainly know the difference between
Performance Jan. 18, 2018
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‘Splash of Old in New’ curates Korea in eyes of fashion
To enjoy a photo exhibition that portrays abstract Korean concepts in the perspective of fashion, a visitor needs to bring three packages each of ramen and instant rice.Such is the admission charged at “A Splash of Old in the New,” a photo exhibition running through Sunday at the Gangnam Tourist Information Center in Seoul. The exhibition “A Splash of Old in the New” is underway at Gangnam Tourist Information Center at Apgujeong-dong, Seoul, through Sunday. (Photo by Im Eun-byel / The Korea Hera
Arts & Design Jan. 18, 2018
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Suzy to release EP ‘Faces of Love’
Suzy has lately been pursuing acting roles in drama series, but she is ready to shine as a singer once again with her new EP. Her management agency JYP Entertainment released details about Suzy’s new EP “Faces of Love” on Tuesday on its official social media account, including its track list, artworks and a video clip. The track list of “Faces of Love” (JYP Entertainment)In black-and-white footage, Suzy explains the themes of the songs, using facial expressions and body movements. The EP featur
Performance Jan. 16, 2018
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Shopping fest for foreigners starts Thursday
Korea Grand Sale is to begin Thursday, providing discounts, gifts and services to foreign visitors in Korea. The shopping event also aims to promote the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics. More than 52,000 stores representing 700 companies will participate in the event that runs until Feb. 28, offering discounts on beauty products, entertainment, accommodations, tourist sites and flights, the Visit Korea committee, in charge of hosting the annual nationwide shopping event, announced Monday. Openin
Culture Jan. 16, 2018
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Ko Hyun-jung, Lee Jin-wook ‘Return’ to solve murder mystery
Actors Ko Hyun-jung and Lee Jin-wook are to return to the small screen with the crime-thriller series “Return” on SBS. Written by rookie Choi Kyung-mi, the 16-episode series revolves around a murder case. The mistress of a man from the owner family of a conglomerate turns up dead and four elites become suspects. Lee Jin-wook (left) and Ko Hyun-jung pose at a press conference Monday at the SBS building in Mok-dong, Seoul. (Yonhap)Ko plays a talented attorney who defends one of the suspects, the
Television Jan. 15, 2018
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Artist ‘instantly sews’ thoughts, feelings into rag dolls
Rag doll maker and artist Moon Jung-whe does more than sew fabric into objects -- she reveals her inner thoughts and feelings through her creations. Moon, who has created more than 200 rag dolls, calls them “instant dolls.” She came up with the term herself, as the dolls are a way of instantly expressing her feelings, beyond being the execution of intricate art. “When I went to Hawaii, I made a doll using local fabrics, sketching my impression of the island,” Moon said. “By making the ‘instant d
Arts & Design Jan. 15, 2018
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Around the Hotels
Mediterranean dishes at Grand Hyatt SeoulGrand Hyatt Seoul’s buffet restaurant The Terrace is offering the “Taste of the Mediterranean” promotion. Around 65 dishes prepared in Mediterranean style include flavors from Greece, southern France, Italy and even some Middle Eastern countries. The Taste of the Mediterranean menu, prepared by a guest chef from Greece, aims to offer diners honest flavors, using fresh and local ingredients, with the main staple ingredient of Mediterranean cuisine -- olive
Food Jan. 12, 2018
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IU, BTS win at Golden Disc Awards
IU and BTS, arguably the two biggest music stars of 2017, won the top prizes at the Golden Disc Awards, Wednesday and Thursday. The event, held in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, commended last year’s standout achievements in the music industry by referring to statistics from the Gaon Chart. (Yonhap)IU won the Grand Prize for digital sales with “Through the Night.” The song, released in March, was the most streamed song of 2017. “(It is) so lucky that the song came to me,” she said, after receiving
Performance Jan. 12, 2018
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SBS under fire for giving gift certificates as payment to staff
Local broadcaster SBS is being heavily criticized for giving out gift certificates as a payment to staff. It was recently reported that a director, who worked for SBS’ “Same Bed, Different Dreams,” received gift certificates for his six-month payment worth 9 million won ($8,500). (SBS)As the news surfaced, many condemned SBS, one of the three major TV networks in Korea. In response, SBS apologized through its official website Thursday. “No matter why, it is wrong that a part of payment for a di
Television Jan. 12, 2018
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Lee Jung-jin confirms relationship with Euaerin
Actor Lee Jung-jin and singer Euaerin are in a romantic relationship.It was reported Thursday morning that the two stars are dating, along with some photos of them playing golf together. According to the report, despite the 10-year age gap, the two share a love for sports, particularly golf. Lee Jung-jin on the left (Yonhap) and Euaerin (Star Empire)An hour after the report surfaced, Lee’s management agency said, “(The actor) confirmed that he has been dating her for the past seven months.” Aft
People Jan. 11, 2018
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BoA’s first reality show to launch
BoA will launch her first reality show “Keyword #BoA” later this month, ahead of the release of her new album, said her agency S.M. Entertainment on Thursday. The poster of “Keyword #BoA” (S.M. Entertainment)BoA’s thoughts on life and music will be revealed on the show, along with preparations for her new album. SHINee’s Key, a fan of the solo singer, will also make an appearance on the show. “Keyword #BoA” will be streamed online first via Naver’s V Live and Naver TV on Jan. 22. It will also a
Television Jan. 11, 2018
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Junho hopes to shed light on survivors in ‘Rain or Shine’
Starring in JTBC’s “Rain or Shine,” Junho hopes that the drama will be of help to victims of disasters and accidents who suffer from survivor’s guilt. In the show, which airs Mondays and Tuesdays, a newly built shopping mall collapses, leaving hundreds of casualties. The fictional incident is reminiscent of the collapse of Sampoong Department Store in 1995, which killed more than 500 people. Junho attends a press conference Tuesday at Digital Media City in northwestern Seoul. (JTBC)Junho, a mem
Television Jan. 10, 2018
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Lee Dong-wook to star in drama ‘Life’ as doctor
After being a charming Grim Reaper, Lee Dong-wook is ready to take on the role of a doctor. Lee, who is currently in the tvN megahit drama “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God,” will star in JTBC’s new drama series “Life (Working title).”Lee Dong-wook (King Kong Entertainment)“Lee will star in JTBC’s new medical drama series,” his management agency King Kong by Starship Entertainment said Monday. Lee will play the role of an emergency room doctor.“Life” is not a typical medical drama show, as its
Television Jan. 9, 2018
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‘Joseon Beauty Pageant’ highlights traditional Korean music
Period drama “Joseon Beauty Pageant” broke barriers between old and new last weekend by highlighting gugak, or traditional Korean music. The two-episode TV drama, which aired Saturday and Sunday on KBS, centered on participants of a Joseon-era beauty contest, who find love and achieve their dreams.The series was well-received by viewers, contrary to initial concerns that young viewers might find gugak too unfamiliar. Many left positive comments on social media and the broadcasting station’s webs
Television Jan. 9, 2018
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‘Kang’s Kitchen’ cooks up delicious food, high viewership ratings
Entertainment TV show “Kang’s Kitchen” has closed up the show’s titular restaurant, leaving only the director’s cut to air Tuesday. The six-episode show aired on tvN was a spinoff of the reality TV show “New Journey to the West,” produced by megahit producer Na Young-seok. Original cast members of “New Journey to the West” -- Kang Ho-dong, Lee Su-geun, Eun Ji-won, Mino and Ahn Jae-hyun -- starred in the show, excluding only Kyuhyun, who had recently enlisted in the Army. Poster for “Kang’s Kitc
Television Jan. 8, 2018
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