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Tensions heighten ahead of first president-opposition chief meeting
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Seoul to provide housing subsidy to married couples with newborns
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[KH Explains] No more 'Michael' at Kakao Games
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Rapper jailed after public street fight with another rapper
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Woman gets suspended term for injuring boyfriend with knife
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Samsung chief bolsters ties with Germany’s Zeiss
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NewJeans pops out ‘Bubble Gum’ video amid troubles at agency
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Med schools expect 1,500+ new admission slots next year
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Nominee for chief of anti-corruption body pledges 'independence, effectiveness'
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[Grace Kao] Hybe vs. Ador: Inspiration, imitation and plagiarism
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EXO D.O. calls actor Jo In-sung a heartthrob
EXO D.O. said he was so obsessed with actor Jo In-sung that he even wore the same hairstyle as Jo’s in action film “A Dirty Carnival (2006).“I watched the film ‘A Dirty Carnival’ and thought Mr. Jo In-sung was incredibly awesome -- so awesome that I would even wear the same hairstyle,” the boy band member said in a press conference for SBS's new rom-com series "It's Okay, That's Love" at the Imperial Palace Seoul in southeastern Seoul, Tuesday. D.O. said it was fun to watch his seniors act (in t
July 15, 2014
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Sneak peak of Kang Dong-won and Song Hye-kyo revealed
Still photos of the upcoming film “Pit-a-Pat My Life” starring South Korean actor Kang Dong-won and actress Song Hye-kyo were revealed Tuesday. The sought-after stars are playing husband and wife in the film, which will kick off in September. (CJ Entertainment)Based on the best-selling book of novelist Kim Ae-ran, the film portrays the lives of teenage parents and their son suffering from progeria. Kang will play a 33-year-old father with a 16-year-old son while Song will play a 17-year-old mot
July 15, 2014
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Jo In-sung contends D.O. is here for his talent, not EXO’s popularity
Jo In-sung dismissed the notion that EXO’s D.O. won his part in SBS’ new rom-com series “It’s Okay, That’s Love” due to the immense popularity of the K-pop boy band.“(D.O.) has great potential … I was surprised,” said the actor in a press conference for the rom-com held at the Imperial Palace Seoul in southeastern Seoul on Tuesday. The drama features Jo and actress Gong Hyo-jin, as well as EXO’s D.O. and actors Lee Kwang-soo and Sung Dong-il.“I hope the (drama) can show his talents as an actor,”
July 15, 2014
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Kim Hee-chul’s marriage ends in tear
Kim Hee-chul of Super Junior and Taiwanese singer and actress Kuo Hsueh Fu ended their virtual marriage in tears on MBC’s “Global We Are Married,” Saturday.Kim, who was often portrayed as playful practical joker, turned into a romantic man for Kuo, marking their end with a memorable last date.First, the duo went back to the studio where they took their first photos together to take another picture, then the two went for a bike ride. Kuo said she wanted to go riding with Kim more than anything el
July 15, 2014
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‘It’s Okay, That’s Love’ seeks to break social prejudice
SBS’ new television series “It’s Okay, That’s Love” aims to break the prejudice against the mentally ill, screenwriter Noh Hee-kyung said in a press conference held at Imperial Palace Seoul Hotel in Gangnam District, Tuesday. Starring actor Jo In-sung and actress Gong Hyo-jin, “It’s Okay, That’s Love” portrays a love story between a romantic detective novelist and a cold-chic psychiatrist. “I wanted to break the (social) bias about the people whom we normally call ‘retard’ or ‘creep’… I think it
July 15, 2014
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Singer-turned-actress Sohee in chic photo shoot
Singer-turned-actress Sohee has appeared in a photo shoot with magazine OhBoy on Tuesday. (OhBoy)Sohee took on various concepts, from a formal school look to sporty wear. Full photos are available in magazine’s August issue. (OhBoy) (OhBoy)(khnews@heraldcorp.com)
July 15, 2014
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Girl’s Day shows off casual look at airport
Korean girl group Girl’s Day showed off a casual look at the airport on Tuesday. (Yonhap)While Sojin had a simple look, she boasted a see-through look of black and white. While Hyeri had a colorful look, Yura boasted chicness with a dark-colored look.Minah matched denim shorts with a simple gray top. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)
July 15, 2014
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Park Si-yeon’s jewelry ad
Actress Park Si-yeon is the muse for her sister’s jewelry brand MZUU. The ad shows Park wearing MZUU’s new collection and showing off her charisma and bright smile at the same time. A part of MZUU’s income is going to be donated to people in need.By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: MZUU)
July 15, 2014
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Lee Hyori belatedly unveils wedding photos
K-pop diva Lee Hyori belatedly unveiled her wedding photos on her blog on Tuesday. Under the title “My Wedding,” Lee posted a number of photos showing what her wedding was like. The photos ranged from her makeup time to the end of the ceremony. Lee and her husband held a closed wedding ceremony in 2013 at their new home on Jejudo Island. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)
July 15, 2014
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Jang Geun-suk and Rain deny allegations of tax evasion
South Korean actor Jang Geun-suk and singer Rain dismissed earlier reports on their alleged tax evasion as “groundless” on Monday. Controversy swirled over the popular stars after a news outlet reported that 10 celebrities including Jang and Rain are under investigation for evading taxes. The two are reportedly suspected of having created false-name accounts abroad to avoid paying taxes at home. (OSEN)Jang’s label, TreeJ Entertainment, however, flatly denied the reports. The agency stated that
July 15, 2014
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SBS drama starring Kwon Sang-woo, Choi Ji-woo starts with 7.6 pct rating
"Seduction," a new SBS TV series featuring hallyu stars Kwon Sang-woo and Choi Ji-woo, started with a 7.6 percent rating, a rating measurement company said Tuesday.The Monday-Tuesday drama aired its first episode on Monday and recorded a 7.6 percent rating nationwide, according to the Nielsen Company Korea, which measures television viewers' ratings.(OSEN)The 7.6 percent rating is lower than the 8.6 percent rating for the first episode of the soap's popular predecessor, "Doctor Stranger." The co
July 15, 2014
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Super Junior‘s new album release imminent
Eunhyuk, member of K-pop idol group Super Junior, said that the band would release a new album soon at the press conference for the reality show “Super Junior-M’s Guesthouse” held Monday in Seoul. (OSEN)Six of Super Junior-M’s members -- Donghae, Ryeowook, Kyuhyun, Eunhyuk, Sungmin, Zhou Mi and Henry -- will turn into tour guides for selected Chinese fans to offer them a glimpse of their lives in Korea. Asked about Korean fans who might feel disappointed by the idol band‘s decision to cater only
July 15, 2014
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Super Junior-M promises special experience for Chinese fans
Super Junior-M vowed to present Chinese fans with a special experience in Korea at the press conference for the upcoming reality show “Super Junior-M’s Guesthouse” held Monday in Seoul. Six of Super Junior-M‘s members -- Donghae, Ryeowook, Kyuhyun, Eunhyuk, Sungmin, Zhou Mi and Henry -- will star in the upcoming reality show “Super Junior M’s Guesthouse” that features the idols travelling together with selected Chinese fans around Korea for 5 days. (OSEN)Asked what they would do for the fans wh
July 15, 2014
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Drive-ins use creativity to afford digital switch
SACO, Maine (AP) ― Many in the movie industry feared the need to convert to digital could be the death knell for drive-ins, but drive-in operators are finding creative ways to afford the switch. Drive-in movie theater operators say more than 200 of the remaining 348 drive-ins in the U.S. have made the expensive conversion from film to digital, which typically costs more than $70,000. Theater owners say conversions escalated quickly in 2013 and will help keep the drive-ins in business for now, pr
FilmJuly 14, 2014
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‘Planet of the Apes’ thumps chest with $73m debut
NEW YORK (AP) ― The monkey business is a good business to be in at the box office. “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” roared to $73 million on its opening weekend, one of the summer’s best debuts, according to studio estimates Sunday. The 20th Century Fox sequel easily surpassed the $54.8 million opening to 2011’s “Rise of the Planet of the Apes,” the reboot of the fabled chimp franchise. In a summer heavy on hype but thin on quality, “Dawn of the Planet of the Apes” has proven to be one of the fe
FilmJuly 14, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Understanding contemporary South Korea through K-pop
Characterized by a Western sound, synchronized dance moves and a repetitive and addictive melody, and sung by well-crafted performers with a dedicated following, K-pop, or contemporary South Korean music, has become a defining aspect of modern Korean culture, gaining international recognition over the past decade.The government, media and entrepreneurs have taken a keen interest in K-pop, which has managed to bring Korean influences to various corners of the world. Its impact goes beyond the Asi
July 14, 2014
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New travel standards remove unwanted trips from overseas itinerary
From Tuesday, tourists will be able to cross out unwanted stops, such as shopping centers, from itineraries when booking overseas trips with local travel agencies.This is part of the new standards on overseas tours unveiled by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Monday. They are designed to prevent conflicts between tour operators and tourists.Under the rules, travel agencies will not require tourists to join unwanted shopping trips. They will also inform tourists beforehand if they shou
TravelJuly 14, 2014
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Girls’ Generation attracts 200,000 in third Japan tour
Girls’ Generation. (SM Entertainment)Girls’ Generation completed its third tour of Japan on Sunday, the K-pop group’s agency, SM Entertainment, said Monday.The group kicked off the tour in Fukuoka on April 26, then moved to Hiroshima, Kobe, Nagoya, Osaka, Saitama and Tokyo.It performed 17 times in the seven cities and attracted a total of 200,000 spectators.The group’s last concert series took place in Tokyo for three days from July 11-13. In the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in the Japanese capital
July 14, 2014
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AOA on Billboard’s K-pop MV list with ‘Short Hair’
AOA’s EP “Short Hair”K-pop idol girl group AOA ranked sixth on Billboard.com’s June K-pop MV Top 8 with its latest song “Short Hair.”AOA was the only female group on the list of the most viewed K-pop music videos in the world for the month of June. It attracted over 2.6 million viewers.The other eight music videos were Psy’s “Hangover,” Taeyang’s “Eyes, Nose, Lips” and “1AM,” BEAST’s “Good Luck” and “No More,” GOT7’s “A,” and U-KISS’ “Don’t Flirt.” Meanwhile, AOA’s “Short Hair” topped the Gaon S
July 14, 2014
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Jackson family coming to Korea for charity
Family members of the late “King of Pop” Michael Jackson will be coming to Korea to attend a charity event on July 14, according to an announcement by Blue Font publishing house on Monday.The event aims to raise awareness of local documentary photographer Alex Kim’s humanitarian efforts in underdeveloped countries.Alejandra Jackson ― the ex-wife of former The Jackson 5 member Jermaine ― and Genevieve Jackson, daughter of Randy Jackson, are slated to come to Korea for the first time to help promo
PerformanceJuly 14, 2014