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[Exclusive] Korean military set to ban iPhones over 'security' concerns
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Korean, Romanian leaders discuss defense tech, nuclear energy
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S. Korea calls on Japan to confront history amid Yasukuni Shrine visit
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Yoon’s jailed mother-in-law excluded from latest parole list
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Hybe and Min Hee-jin, CEO of Hybe sublabel Ador, lock horns
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[Pressure points] Leggings in public: Fashion statement or social faux pas?
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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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Aging population to drive down Korea's housing prices from 2040: experts
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Over-50s, men, single-person households take up majority of those filing for bankruptcy
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[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
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g.o.d. releases ‘Sky Blue Promise’
Reunited K-pop group g.o.d. released “Sky Blue Promise” off their eighth album online, Tuesday.The song topped nine local online music charts after its release at noon.The track is written by renowned Korean producer duo Double Kick, who also wrote g.o.d’s last single, “The Lone Duckling,” released earlier in May to much acclaim. “Sky Blue Promise” talks about both the present and the past of the group and its promise to fans. The song includes lyrics from g.o.d’s past hit songs.g.o.d. (Olive TV
July 1, 2014
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B2ST vocalist says localization is key to K-pop boom
K-pop boy band B2ST’s vocalist Son Dong-woon said that Korean singers should step up efforts to localize their music and style to make the K-pop boom long-lasting at the Hallyu Conference, held Tuesday in Seoul. (OSEN)“Singers should understand foreign cultures before they perform abroad. There are, of course, cultural differences among fans from different parts of the world,” the youngest member of the group told the audience. The Hallyu Conference, jointly organized by Korea’s national broadc
July 1, 2014
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B1A4 to come back with self-composed EP
Five-man K-pop band B1A4 announced Monday that its upcoming EP will include six songs all composed by the members.The group said its fifth mini album “Solo Day” will be released on July 14, and it is gearing up for a comeback in the local entertainment industry.B1A4 unveiled its list of tracks including the lead track, “Solo Day” at midnight on Tuesday, raising anticipation in long-awaited fans.Leader Jinyoung’s participation in making the album is something to highlight as he had a part in the
July 1, 2014
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Miss A’s Fei wishes to last forever with members
Fei, a member of K-pop girl group Miss A, expressed her fondness towards the three other members of the group -- Suzy, Min and Jia.“It’s been seven years since I came to Korea. I spent more than half of this period with them (members of Miss A). These photos of Miss A are my favorites. Five years or 10 years or more, I hope to walk together smiling and laughing like in the photos. And our ‘sayA’ (name of Miss A’s fandom) too. I love you,” Fei wrote on her Twitter alongside the photos of Miss A.
July 1, 2014
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B2ST: Our name could have been ‘Gold, Silver, Bronze Eagle‘
Idol group B2ST talked about their team name during an appearance on an SBS radio program Saturday. While introducing B2ST’s profile at the start of the program, the show host said, “The group name not only means ‘animal’ but also ‘Boys of EAst Standing Tall.” The members of B2ST revealed that there were other candidates for their team name before their debut.According to the group, other possible names were “Gold, Silver, Bronze Eagle,” “300” after the popular 2007 warrior flick, “Sixcon,” shor
July 1, 2014
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Korean female idol members' teenager photos
Hot hallyu stars were not originally celebrities from their birth. Their passion and efforts have let them to reach their dreams and finally become attractive celebrities. The Korea Herald listed innocent and cute look of Korean female idol group members. Girls Generation Yuri (COSMOPOLITAN)T-Ara Hyomin Hyomin (center)T-Ara Jiyeon (OSEN)T-Ara Boram (OSEN)T-Ara Eunjung Eun-jung (left) in drama (OSEN)Secret Sunhwa (OSEN)Secret Hyosung (OSEN)(khnews@heraldcorp.com)
July 1, 2014
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So Ji-sub wows 6,000 Taiwanese fans
Actor-rapper So Ji-sub successfully completed his first fan meeting event in Taiwan with some 6,000 local fans gathered in the country’s capital to see the Korean heartthrob, the star agency 51K said on Tuesday. Actor-rapper So Ji-sub attends the two-day fan meeting event in Taipei, Taiwan, from June 28 to 29. (51K)Dubbed “SOJISUB 1st Asia Tour: Let’s Have Fun in Taiwan,” the promotional event was held in the Taipei International Convention Center in Taipei, Taiwan, from June 28 to 29. The even
July 1, 2014
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2NE1’s Park Bom shed tears over alleged drug smuggling
K-pop girl group 2NE1’s Park Bom shed tears after hearing the news Monday that she was allegedly caught smuggling illegal drugs into Korea but set free four years ago.Yang Hyun-suk, CEO of Korea’s top K-pop agency YG Entertainment, made a statement Tuesday to explain Park’s alleged drug smuggling. Park Bom crying on TV show "Roomate" (SBS)“I haven’t seen Park Bom much lately due to her hectic schedule. I am afraid that I just bumped into her as the news went viral. I had to watch her crying all
July 1, 2014
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Park Bom caught smuggling illegal drugs, but set free
It was belatedly revealed that Park Bom, a member of the K-pop idol group 2NE1, was caught smuggling illegal drugs into Korea but released without punishment about four years ago.The local daily Segye Ilbo reported Monday that Park had attempted to smuggle 82 amphetamine pills from the U.S. into Korea back in October 2010 via international mail. She was caught by customs officials at Incheon International Airport and the case was referred to the prosecution. But prosecutors suspended the drug-re
July 1, 2014
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JYJ and EXO to stand on same stage for first time
The Korean idol groups JYJ and EXO will perform in the opening ceremony of the Incheon Asian Games on Sept. 19, their agencies said. It is the first time that the two groups will share the same stage.(SM Ent./C-jes Ent.)JYJ, which has served as the promotional ambassador for the event since February last year, is to sing “Only One,” the theme song for the Incheon Asian Games, at a pre-opening ceremony.EXO is scheduled to sing its hit song during the opening ceremony along with other popular Kore
July 1, 2014
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Tiny-G’s Dohee releases teaser for new single
Tiny-G has released a new teaser for the group’s upcoming single featuring member Dohee. The K-pop group is about to release their fourth single “ICE BABY,” featuring participation by famous artists including K.Will. The group will release teasers from the remaining members soon. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo Credit: Gngproduction)
July 1, 2014
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Lee Young-ae saves Taiwanese fans’ infant
Actress Lee Young-ae saved the life of a Taiwanese infant whose parents could not afford a costly surgery, a Taiwanese online media outlet reported on Monday.“Korean actress Lee Young-ae has saved an embattled pregnant woman,” Zhongguo Taiwanwang reported, alleging that the actress donated 150 million won ($148,000) to a Taiwanese couple who was involved in an accident. Actress Lee Young-ae (left) comforts a Taiwanese woman after donating 150 million won ($148,000) to pay for an operation to sav
July 1, 2014
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Summer festivals bring art closer to audience
An artist paints on the wall at the Handmade Korea Fair last year. (Handmade Korea)The Seoul art calendar for this summer abounds in festivals inviting audiences to late-night exhibitions, programs to draw and create sculptures, affordable artwork sales and other activities.The door to the festive art summer was opened by the 10th Gwanghwamun International Art Festival in early June. The festival, which features art exhibitions and a children’s painting contest, ends on July 8 with a sculpture e
PerformanceJune 30, 2014
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[Herald Review] Don Quixote, the romantic comedy of the ballet world
Standing at a towering 195 cm, Korean National Ballet principal dancer Lee Jae-woo took rein of his masculine stature and gave a domineering edge to his role as the barber Basilio in the classic ballet retelling of one of the 17th century’s most beloved tales of humor and heroism ― “Don Quixote.”After four centuries, Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes’ whimsical tale of the fictional character Don Quixote and his trusty sword-bearing sidekick Sancho Panza still continues to bring laughter and am
PerformanceJune 30, 2014
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‘Transformers’ unearths $100m debut at box office
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― “Transformers: Age of Extinction” is ruling the box office. The fourth installment in filmmaker Michael Bay’s morphing robots series earned $100 million in North America during its opening weekend, making it the biggest debut for a movie this year, according to studio estimates Sunday. The Paramount blockbuster outperformed “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” and its $95 million inauguration in April. “Age of Extinction” also earned $201.3 million from 37 international terri
FilmJune 30, 2014
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Pyeongchang to launch winter classical music festival in 2016
Pyeongchang, the host city of the 2018 Winter Olympics, will launch a winter classical music festival from 2016, said organizers of an annual summer music festival there. Chung Myung-wha and Chung Kyung-wha, sisters and co-artistic directors of the Great Mountains International Music Festival & School, revealed the plan at a press conference in Seoul on Monday. “All I can share with you now is that it will start from 2016,” cellist Chung Myung-wha said. Chung Myung-wha (left) and Chung Kyung-wh
CultureJune 30, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Funnyman gets serious
When people talk about Lee Kwang-soo, they usually describe him with a smirk on their face. He is tall, skinny and very funny. He is best known for his role on TV entertainment show “Running Man,” which earned him various nicknames: “Giraffe” for his 190 cm height, “Prince of Asia” for his mysterious popularity in Asia ― he says he doesn’t understand why ― and “Icon of Betrayal” for his sneaky habit of betraying his teammates to survive. But little has been shown of what lies beneath the showbiz
TelevisionJune 30, 2014
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EXO’s ‘Vine’ videos named most popular in Korea
EXO’s self-taken video clips dominated the top “Vine 360” videos chart, picked by Twitter Korea on Monday. (SM Entertainment)Twitter Korea revealed the list of the six most popular Vine 360 videos from the first half of the year. Vine 360 videos are short looping video clips that enable users to easily post them through the mobile app “Vine,” owned by Twitter. EXO’s four videos took the Nos. 1 to 4 spots, with their videos retweeted more than 50,000 times in total. The top honor went to the vi
June 30, 2014
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Jang Na-ra feels familiar with acting out pregnancy
Singer-turned-actress Jang Na-ra said on Monday that playing her character on MBC’s new rom-com “Fated to Love You” was not so difficult. The actress told reporters at a press conference held in Yeouido, Seoul, that she felt comfortable acting as a pregnant woman, as she previously played two characters who gave birth to twins in two separate Chinese dramas. The still photos show the scenes from "Fated to Love You." (OSEN)“I think my character Mi-young (in the rom-com) is in fact a plus to an ac
June 30, 2014
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Jang Hyuk says Jang Na-ra looks the same as 12 years ago
Actress Jang Na-ra looks exactly the same as 12 years ago, actor Jang Hyuk said in a press conference for MBC’s new rom-com drama “Fated to Love You” in Yeouido, Seoul, on Monday.This is the second time for the two Jangs to costar in the same romantic comedy. Back in 2002, the two played lovers in another MBC rom-com series, “Successful Story of a Bright Girl.” “I feel comfortable about working with her. Her face looks the same as back in those days (in 2002) with a strong sense of familiarity,”
June 30, 2014