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'Super Rich in Korea' will leave viewers appreciating Korea more: producers
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Probe of first lady on Dior bag allegations set to begin
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Top prosecutor pledges 'speedy, strict' probe into first lady's luxury bag allegations
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Indonesia’s KF-21 fighter jet deal cut back -- what’s next?
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[KH Explains] Can tech firms' AI alliances take on Nvidia?
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Police seek arrest warrant for med student who killed girlfriend
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Local filmmakers criticize ‘The Roundup: Punishment’ monopoly of screens
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[Grace Kao, Meera Choi] Has money displaced romance on dates?
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Korean battery makers heave sigh of relief over 2-year IRA reprieve
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Over 80,000 millionaires, 20 billionaires in Seoul: report
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Cowabunga! ‘Ninja Turtles’ bring box-office power
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” sliced off $65 million at the weekend box office. Paramount Pictures’ comic-book adaptation featuring Megan Fox alongside computer-generated renditions of the pizza-eating, sewer-dwelling superheroes lunged into first place in its debut weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. The action film’s totally tubular result prompted the studio to announce plans Sunday for a sequel set for June 3, 2016. Megan Colligan, Paramount’s head of domestic
FilmAug. 11, 2014
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2PM to return with new album, worldwide concert tour
Boy group 2PM is set to release a new album and launch a worldwide concert tour this fall. The six-member boy band will release its fourth studio album in Korea and an EP in Japan simultaneously in September. Aside from the title song, each album will include different tracks.The upcoming album is especially garnering attention as its lead single was written and composed by 2PM member Jun.K, marking first time the group has showcased a song written by a member.2PM. (JYP Entertainment)“2PM is get
Aug. 11, 2014
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‘All About That Bass’ gives singer a breakthrough
NEW YORK (AP) ― Not everyone was initially “All About That Bass.” Meghan Trainor, the 20-year-old who is having a pop culture moment with the song about body acceptance, said she initially wrote the track and pitched it to other artists, but was turned away. “Labels were like, ‘We love it, but you have to reproduce it. You got to get it more synth-y, pop-y,’” said Trainor, who worked with producer Kevin Kadish on “Bass.” “We looked at each other like, ‘Man, I thought this was a hit, but I guess
PerformanceAug. 11, 2014
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Taemin of SHINee to release first solo album
Taemin. (SM Entertainment)Taemin from boy band SHINee will make his debut as a solo artist with a new album this week.Before releasing his new solo EP “ACE” on Aug. 18, the K-pop star will reveal a teaser video on his official website and SM Entertainment’s YouTube channel on Tuesday.Through his solo activities, Taemin seeks to showcase his unique musicality and styles previously unseen as a member of SHINee, according to SM Entertainment.The group ― which also consists of Jonghyun, Minho, Onyou
Aug. 11, 2014
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Korean teens win silver in world culinary cup
Korean participants pose in Incheon International Airport before leaving for the Philippine Culinary Cup in Manila on Aug. 3.A group of Korean teenagers aged 15 to 19 won silver medals in the world culinary cup in Manila, Philippines, last week.Six students ― Kim Min-seung, Kim Ji-young, Kim Tae-gyeom, Baek Jang-sun, Jang Hong-chang and Hong Ji-young ― were awarded 10 silver medals in four sections in the 2014 Philippine Culinary Cup. The four sections included pasta, poultry, plated desserts an
PeopleAug. 11, 2014
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YG Family concert to be WINNER’s official stage debut
WINNER, YG Entertainment’s first boy-band in 9 years since Big Bang, is to make its official stage debut on Friday as it performs with its fellow labelmates.Amid preparation for the concert, WINNER released still cuts from two tracks on its upcoming EP. “Empty” and “Color Ring” were selected from the 10 tracks on the album.Members of the group were carefully chosen through cable channel Mnet's competition program “Win: Who Is Next” in 2013. To show off their talent, the first EP is to consist of
Aug. 11, 2014
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EXO to bring back sounds of 1990s
K-pop idol group EXO will revive the K-pop from the 1990s in an upcoming TV show. The 11-member group will shed new light on first-generation K-pop by reinterpreting once-trendy tunes in a more contemporary perspective on Mnet’s entertainment program “EXO 902014.” (OSEN)The EXO members, who were all born in the early 1990s, will look into the nostalgic music and trigger vivid recollections for those in their 30s and 40s who grew up with first-generation idols such as H.O.T, g.o.d and Seo Taiji
Aug. 11, 2014
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EXO’s Lay says he’s a fan of BoA
K-pop idol group EXO’s Lay said that he is a big fan of K-pop diva BoA. “I am BoA’s fan,” Lay told reporters at a press conference for the entertainment show “EXO 90:2014.” (OSEN)The remark came as he spoke on his feelings about taking part in the upcoming show. “I am honored and excited that I can sing songs by my seniors,” he said. The Mnet TV program “EXO 90:2014,” starring 11 members from EXO will revisit K-pop tunes from the 1990s to help new generations better communicate through music. T
Aug. 11, 2014
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HyunA puckers up for selfies
K-pop girl group 4Minute’s HyunA released a string of selfies she took with her dancers on Saturday, flaunting her signature red lips. The K-pop diva let her black hair down and wore smoky makeup contrasting with her red lips. HyunA recently made her first solo release in nearly two years with “A Talk,” featuring the lead single “Red.” (laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)
Aug. 11, 2014
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Suzy shows her mature side in Marie Claire
K-pop idol Suzy revealed her mature side in fashion magazine Marie Claire. The singer and actress glowed in natural makeup and a matching hairstyle. She wore a sleeveless dress decorated with lace and added some simple jewelry. The whole pictorial can be seen in the August edition of Marie Claire. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: Marie Claire)
Aug. 11, 2014
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‘Jung Sisters’ Jessica and Krystal modeling for lapelette
K-pop idols Jessica from Girls’ Generation and Krystal from f(x) were chosen as the new models for fashion brand lapalette’s 2014 F/W collection. The ad for lapalette was shot using two different concepts -- original “lapalette” and the premium collection “most by lapalette.” The lapalette shoot showed the two sisters in the brand’s unique fashion matched with bags, while “most by lapalette” showed the two idols in more modern fashion. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo
Aug. 11, 2014
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Photos of JYJ concert ‘The Return of the King’ revealed
K-pop boy band JYJ successfully held its concert “The Return of the King” at Jamsil Sports Complex in Seoul on Saturday. The group released their second full album “Just Us” on July 29 and will continue their concert tour to eight cities in Asia.(khnews@heraldcorp.com)[Photo Credit: OSEN]
Aug. 11, 2014
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Yunho’s fierce appearance in 'The Night Watchman' expected
Jung Yunho, actor and member of TVXQ, is to make his first appearance in the MBC drama “The Night Watchman” on Monday.MBC revealed still pictures of Jung and actor Kim Heung-soo on Sunday from the episodes in an intensive sword fight.The actors’ fierce demeanors are building anticipation among fans for Jung’s first appearance and the fight scene.The drama, “The Night Watchman,” is broadcasted on MBC every Monday and Tuesday.By Kim Min-jin, Intern reporter (minjin103@heraldcorp.com)[Photo Credit:
Aug. 11, 2014
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2PM to launch world tour concert in October
South Korean boy band 2PM will embark on a world tour concert series in major cities, its label JYP Entertainment announced Monday. The sextet is to kick off “2PM World Tour,” with the first concert to be held in Seoul from Oct. 3-4 shortly after its new album release. Following the two-day concert, 2PM will tour around several countries including Thailand, China, the U.S. and Indonesia to perform. 2PM is to return to the K-pop scene in September, with its fourth studio album and EP in Korea and
Aug. 11, 2014
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‘Roaring Currents’ draws 10m viewers
The period action flick “Roaring Currents” has set yet another breakthrough box office record by drawing 10 million viewers quicker than any other film in Korean cinematic history.According to CJ E&M, the viewership of the historical action film topped 10 million as of Sunday, just 12 days since its premiere, becoming the fastest Korean movie to pass the milestone in the local film market. The previous record of surpassing the 10-million mark the quickest was held by two Korean films, “The Host”
FilmAug. 10, 2014
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Beauty in conflict, vulgarity and action
A man holds his smartphone up in the air to take a snapshot of a protest over the Sewol ferry disaster. Artist Noh Sun-tag spots him and photographs the man and another protester pressing his smartphone camera button for him. Noh has observed scenes of protest and various social conflicts through his lens. His photographs are on display at the Korea Artist Prize exhibition, the annual artist award by the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea. The exhibition showcases works by fou
PerformanceAug. 10, 2014
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Radcliffe now into indies, but ‘Potter’ aura remains
SAN DIEGO (AP) ― J.K. Rowling published a new Harry Potter short story last month. And Daniel Radcliffe braced himself once again. The 25-year-old British star faces consistent and persistent questions from fans and the press about whether he’ll return to the character that he spent much of his childhood playing. Rowling’s story of a 34-year-old Potter posted online was not going to help matters. “I go, ‘OK, thank you Jo. I’ll be answering questions about this,’” Radcliffe said in a recent inter
FilmAug. 10, 2014
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‘Hamlet’ hits Havana on global Shakespeare tour
HAVANA (AFP) ― A tour of “Hamlet” aiming to reach every country on Earth in celebration of William Shakespeare’s 450th birthday brought the legendary bard to thousands gathered in Havana, local media reported Friday.“Twelve actors from Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre recreated Hamlet. ... with an air of innovation and in its original language,” artistic director Dominic Dromgoole was quoted as saying by state-run newspaper Granma. “Although we know that the story transcends beyond words, a giant scr
PerformanceAug. 10, 2014
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[Herald Review] 28 voices in ‘one mic,’ JYP Nation lives up to its name
JYP Nation, a union of all 28 artists from JYP Entertainment, marked a grand opening with the concert “2014 JYP Nation ― One Mic” in front of 6,000 fans at Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul last weekend.Lines of fans snaked around the stadium under a clear sky as the speakers repeatedly played announcements in four different languages, welcoming international fans. Some came all the way to Seoul just for a rare chance to see so many big-time K-pop singers on one stage.JYP Nation poses with fans dur
Aug. 10, 2014
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Miley naughty and nice in return to Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) ― Miley’s back, y’all. Miley Cyrus made her delayed-due-to-illness return to the town where she grew up Thursday night, bringing a flying hot dog, a dwarf dressed as the Liberty Bell, a dozen recognizable hits, a taunt to the girls who beat her up in school and a lot of inappropriate touching. Drawing a crowd of mostly young women ― and a hefty number of moms ― the show was a little bit pop concert, a little bit late-night pay cable and a little bit great.In the audienc
PerformanceAug. 10, 2014