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[AtoZ into Korean mind] Humor in Korea: Navigating the line between what's funny and not
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Yoon seeks rebound, taps 5-term lawmaker as chief of staff
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[Exclusive] Korean military set to ban iPhones over 'security' concerns
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Medical standoff deepens as doctors reject new med school plan, talks
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[Herald Interview] Why Toss invited hackers to penetrate its system
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[Graphic News] 77% of young Koreans still financially dependent
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Korean, Romanian leaders discuss defense tech, nuclear energy
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S. Korean envoys convene to navigate strategy amid Middle East tensions
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North Korea fires several short-range ballistic missiles into sea: JCS
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Samsung, SK hynix investors dump shares on Nvidia crash
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Song Hye-kyo expresses deep regret over tax evasion
South Korean actress Song Hye-kyo on Tuesday apologized for committing tax evasion, stating in a news release that she “deeply regrets mishandling her tax affairs due to ignorance.”Song said that she had not been aware that her accountant had underreported her income taxes until the tax authority told her in 2012 that it could not acknowledge them due to a lack of documents on tax-deductible expenses.Through her accountant, the actress reported 5.5 billion won ($5.4 million), or 92.3 percent, of
FilmAug. 19, 2014
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EXO Chanyeol confirms to debut on screen
Chanyeol of idol group EXO confirmed that he will debut as an actor on Tuesday.Film production firm CJ Entertainment announced the cast of the upcoming movie “Last First Love” (working title).Besides Chanyeol, other actors to participate include Park Geun-young, Yoon Yeo-jung, Jo Jin-woong, Han Ji-min, Hwang Woo-seul-hye and Moon Ga-young.In the movie, Chanyeol is to play the role of Minsung, who is the boyfriend of A-young, played by Moon.“Last First Love” is a family movie directed by renowned
Aug. 19, 2014
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‘Into the Storm’ short on suspense, plot
Disaster movies are by design not long on character development. Instead they bank on our love of being virtually, vicariously in fear for lives.Still, they need to establish personalities deep enough to care about, or at least halfheartedly root for. Despite spending the first interminable 20 minutes attempting just that in the earnestly unrealistic manner of an after-school special, “Into the Storm” quickly spirals downward into a vortex of vapidity.The action transpires in a single momentous
FilmAug. 18, 2014
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Hip-hop, graffiti in Lebanon tag a nation’s woes
BEIRUT (AP) ― In a red-lit bar in Beirut, Nasser Shorbaji and Marwan Alameh try not to knock the microphones over while laughing during the broadcast of their weekly radio show. Moments later, they turn more somber as they introduce a segment on Palestinian hip-hop, discussing the most recent outbreak of war on Gaza. Heads nod in the packed bar to the rhymes of Sati, a Palestinian rapper. The duo are among a host of Lebanese graffiti artists and rappers trying to re-engage disaffected youth in a
PerformanceAug. 18, 2014
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‘Turtles’ tops weak debut for ‘Expendables 3’
NEW YORK (AP) ― Moviegoers continued to shell out for “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” while Sylvester Stallone’s action ensemble “The Expendables 3” was easily out-gunned in its weekend debut. Paramount Pictures’ rebooted reptiles took in $28.4 million in the film’s second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. That far surpassed the limp $16.2 million earned by Stallone’s gang of aged but buff warriors. The paltry, fourth-place total for “The Expendables 3” is well below previous debuts
FilmAug. 18, 2014
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Gwangju Biennale marred by politics
President of Gwangju Biennale Foundation Lee Yong-woo announced Monday he would resign over controversy surrounding a political painting rejected for an anniversary exhibition of the biennale. “I am taking full responsibility for what happened regarding the special exhibit that celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Gwangju Biennale,” he said during a press conference at his office in Gwangju on Monday. He said he would submit his resignation letter after the 2014 Gwangju Biennale opens on Sept.
PerformanceAug. 18, 2014
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Kim Soo-hyun performs at Nanjing Youth Olympic Games opening ceremony
Kim Soo-hyun sings during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China, Saturday. (Keyeast)Actor Kim Soo-hyun, the star of the hit drama “My Love from the Star,” once again proved his undying popularity in China with a special performance at the Nanjing 2014 Summer Youth Olympic Games.Kim sang the international sports event’s official theme song “Dian Liang Wei Lai” ― which means “Illuminate the Future” ― at the opening ceremony on Saturday alongside Chinese pop
Aug. 18, 2014
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Jay Park releasing new full album ‘Evolution’
Jay Park. (AOMG)Popular hip-hop artist, B-boy star and TV entertainer Jay Park, also known as Park Jae-beom, will be releasing his second full studio album next month titled “Evolution,” according to an announcement by SidusHQ entertainment agency.Despite his packed schedule, with regular appearances on TV programs such as SNL Korea and the second season of “Dancing 9,” Park has managed to consistently release a slew of EPs over the past few years. However, the upcoming album will mark the star’
Aug. 18, 2014
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Busker Busker leader to hold solo concerts
Jang Beom-june of Busker Busker. (CJ E&M)Busker Busker leader Jang Beom-june will be holding weekly concerts starting next month to mark his solo debut, according to an announcement by CJ E&M officials on Monday.Jang is slated to put on weekend concerts for four weeks, from Sept. 27 to Oct. 19. The concert series, titled “2014 Jang Beom-june Club Show,” will be held at the YES24 Muv Hall in Hongdae, with the artist performing a total of eight solo concerts. It was previously reported that Jang h
Aug. 18, 2014
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Lip Service returning with new addition
Lip Service. (Contents Media Group/Now ENT)The quirky new K-pop female duo that treated listeners to the offbeat sounds of its food-inspired debut single “Yum Yum Yum” earlier this year will be returning to the stage as a trio, according to a statement by Contents Media Group on Monday. Officials at Contents Media Group announced that the members Bipa and Kora will now be joined by Anna ― an additional female rapper and vocalist.“With its debut track ‘Yum Yum Yum’ you could see the standout tale
Aug. 18, 2014
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Photos of kiss scenes in ‘It’s Ok, That’s Love’ revealed
Scenes from “It’s Ok, That’s Love”Actor Jo In-sung and actress Gong Hyo-jin’s kiss scenes in SBS drama “It’s Ok, That’s Love” are gaining attention online. In the seventh episode, the two main characters admitted they had romantic feelings for each other and had affectionate scenes that made viewers anticipate further developments in the couple’s relationship.The drama is broadcast every Wednesday and Thursday on SBS. By Kim Min-jin, Intern reporter (minjin103@heraldcorp.com)
Aug. 18, 2014
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Jay Park seizes China’s attention
Singer Jay Park successfully held showcases in Shanghai and Chengdu, China, over the weekend, his management agency said on Monday.“Park met his fans in China for the first time from Saturday to Sunday through his China showcase,” SidusHQ management agency said.The singer started the showcase with his newest song “Metronome,” which was released in April. Park proceeded to put on passionate performances of songs including “I Got You Back,” “Star,” “Joah,” “Girl Friend,” and “Let’s Make Up.”Accord
Aug. 18, 2014
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Kim Hyun-joong woos Chinese fans
Singer Kim Hyun-joong proved his popularity in China during his world tour concert on Saturday.After visiting three Japanese cities -- Yokohama, Osaka and Hiroshima -- Kim started his tour in China by performing for about 5,000 fans in Shanghai.The singer’s visit to China received exceptional attention from fans since it was his first in two years, following his Asia tour fan meeting in 2012.(KEYEAST)During the concert, Kim performed 20 songs, including the tracks “Beauty Beauty” and “His Habit”
Aug. 18, 2014
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Bubbly girls of Sistar pose in photo shoot
The girls of K-pop idol group Sistar, who have topped the charts with their new song “Touch My Body,” posed for fashion magazine Ceci. The idols were bubbly and sweet for the shoot, titled “Girl’s Happy Party,” and appeared in various bright-colored outfits. The whole pictorial can be seen in the September issue of Ceci.By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: Ceci)
Aug. 18, 2014
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Lee Jong-suk’s charismatic fashion shooting
Actor Lee Jong-suk posed for fashion magazine InStyle Man. The actor gave off a sexy charm and manly charisma, while wearing casual knits and dandy pants. The whole editorial and interview given by Lee can bee seen in the first issue of InStyle Man, published today. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: InStyle Man)
Aug. 18, 2014
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[Herald Review] Under the ocean, ugliest side of human desire
Moviegoers have seen quite a lot of the sea this summer, as ocean-themed films filled the silver screen. Period action flick “Roaring Currents” showed Adm. Yi Sun-sin’s historic victory, while comedy action flick “The Pirates” depicted imaginary and colorful pirates in search of a whale that swallowed the Joseon royal seal. Nothing like the first two films, “Sea Fog” presents a grim but realistic look at the ocean, depicting human greed lying under the surface. “Through the life of six crew memb
FilmAug. 17, 2014
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‘Roaring Currents’ sells record 13.62m tickets
A homegrown action film about a 16th-century Korean naval hero’s astonishing victory against Japan gathered more than 13.62 million in attendance at home, a local box-office tracker said Saturday.The Korean Film Council said “Roaring Currents” became the most-watched movie at theaters in the country as of Friday, breaking the previous record held by Hollywood blockbuster “Avatar” that gathered 13.62 million.The record came a day after “Roaring Currents” became the most-watched South Korean-made
FilmAug. 17, 2014
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Aduba, Janney among creative arts Emmy winners
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Uzo Aduba is an Emmy winner for her breakout role as a prisoner known as “Crazy Eyes” in Netflix’s “Orange is the New Black.” The series received two other awards for casting and picture editing at the creative arts Emmy ceremony Saturday honoring technical and other achievements. In an emotional speech, Aduba thanked her mother, who came from Nigeria “to make a better life for her family.” She also thanked producers and others for a show “that lets everyone be represented in
TelevisionAug. 17, 2014
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Michael Cera releases ‘honest’ folk album
NEW YORK (AP) ― Michael Cera released an indie folk album last week ― quietly, in a way almost as unassuming as the actor himself. “I would record a lot of the songs in the middle of the night just at home. I never thought anyone would ever listen to them,” he said in an interview Thursday. “It’s really nice that people are paying any attention to it because there’s a lot of stuff to listen to.” The 26-year-old, whose TV and film credits include “Arrested Development,” “Juno” and “Superbad,” dro
PerformanceAug. 17, 2014
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Queen, Lady Gaga light up music festivals
Last weekend was heaven for music lovers in Korea, with the nation’s last two major summer music festivals taking place back to back for three days in Seoul.With Korean Independence Day falling on a Friday this year, Super Sonic 2014 kicked off the long weekend on Thursday, followed by the inaugural AIA Real Life: Now Festival 2014 on Friday and Saturday.In line with the local festivities, some of the biggest names in music including legendary rock band Queen and international pop star Lady Gaga
Aug. 17, 2014