Jessica shows off cute traveler’s look

Girls’ Generation member Jessica on Wednesday showed off a cute traveler’s look in a photo shoot with magazine CeCi.  (CeCi)As if Jessica was ready for holiday, she took a colorful suitcase, matching with her girly look. She expressed her unique fashion style with a vivid-colored cardigan and shoes. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

Sept. 17, 2014

WINNER's ‘cute, sexy, funny’ photos

Members of the idol group Winner posed for their fans during a live broadcast via Naver Starcast on Monday.The members participated in “Winner Talk & Live” and made cute, sexy and funny poses.After releasing its debut album, “2014 S/S,” Winner quickly gained in popularity. The group is set to participate in the YG family world tour concert in October. By Kim Min-jin, Intern reporter (minjin103@heraldcorp.com)[Photo Credit: NAVER]

Sept. 17, 2014

Illi reveals beautiful photo of Jun Ji-hyun

Hallyu star Jun Ji-hyun showed off her velvety skin for Illi, a brand of AmorePacific Corp. that specializes in skin elasticity care. In the photo shoot, Jun is wearing a skin-color dress emphasizing her perfect body line and looks like a sculpture.　　By Yoon Ji-soo, Intern reporter (thankque@heraldcorp.com)　　[Photo Credit: illi]

Sept. 17, 2014

Song Jae-rim poses for Ceci

Actor Song Jae-rim, chosen as a new groom for the TV variety show “We Got Married,” posed for fashion magazine Ceci. In the photo shoot, the actor wears dandy suits and looks chic and melancholy. Company officials said the staff members on the set of the photo shoot were especially satisfied with Song’s professional manner as well as his deep eyes. His virtual marriage life will be aired on Saturday.　By Yoon Ji-soo, Intern reporter (thankque@heraldcorp.com)　[Photo Credit: Ceci]

Sept. 17, 2014

Tiffany starts Instagram account to communicate with fans

Tiffany, a member of Girls’ Generation and its subunit TaeTiSeo, started an SNS account to communicate with her fans.The singer signed up for an Instagram account Monday and posted a short video of herself to say hi to her fans.“Hey guys. This is Tiffany from Girls’ Generation and I am proud to announce that I have finally made my very full official Instagram account,” Tiffany was quoted as saying in the video.“Make sure you guys keep an eye on me, especially since my new album is out, ‘Holler.’

Sept. 17, 2014

2PM’s concert to be aired live in Japan

　K-pop boy band 2PM’s upcoming Seoul concert will be aired live in Japan, a Japanese live broadcasting company announced Monday.　Live Viewing Japan said it would live stream the group’s two-day show, scheduled to be held from Oct. 3 in Seoul, at 69 theaters across 29 Japanese cities.  　The decision comes as Japanese fans, who could not obtain a ticket to the sold-out concert, sent a flood of requests to the company for real-time streaming of the show. 　Some 30,000 Japanese fans are expected to w

Sept. 17, 2014

Seoul Players 10-minute play fest returns

Seoul Players will hold its 10-Minute Play Festival and Competition this weekend, with 16 plays competing in the opening round. The plays, whittled down from over 150 submissions from Korea and overseas, will be performed over two nights, with audiences casting ballots on which four of the eight plays on each night will go through to the final, voted on by a panel.“Our inbox was absolutely flooded with submissions this year,” said Seoul Players’ artistic director, Barri Tsavaris. “Every year, we

Expat LivingSept. 16, 2014

Brewery launches with three new craft beers

Adding to a growing range of local craft beers in Korea, the Hand and Malt Brewing Co. has entered the market with three new beers.The three new brews are The Hand and Malt Extra Special Ale, Mocha Stout and Blanche De Hwado.Korean-American Bryan Do set up the company in Namyang-ju, Gyeonggi Province, in April to meet the increasing demand for small-batch beers. Do started brewing when he came to Korea after graduating in the 1990s, but says he had to give up because of a lack of resources at th

Expat LivingSept. 16, 2014

[Asian Games] Incheon K-pop Expo to highlight Korean music scene

Coinciding with the Incheon Asian Games, the inaugural K-pop Expo in Asia will kick off a two-week live music expose to highlight Korean music. With international eyes on Incheon during the two-week sports competition, which starts Friday, Incheon will also host Asia’s biggest K-pop showcase, hoping to attract participants and visitors of the games.“The K-pop Expo is the largest pop expo in Asia, and aims to create a huge festival for the 4.5 billion Asians in the world,” said concert director S

Sept. 16, 2014

New TV dramas to look out for

As the hot and sultry summer gives way to fall, Korea’s major TV networks are revamping their primetime roster with new series. From a period piece retelling the story of an ill-fated Joseon crown prince to heartthrob Rain’s rom-com comeback, the fall TV lineup looks as diverse as ever. Here’s a closer look at some of the most anticipated dramas. ‘Secret Door’ A suspenseful period drama with a fresh premise, SBS’ new Monday and Tuesday night series aims to repeat the success of its critically ac

Sept. 16, 2014

Gaultier to wind up ready-to-wear fashion

PARIS (AFP) ― Jean Paul Gaultier, showman of Paris fashion, is to bow out of ready-to-wear later this month after nearly 40 years of over-the-top, sometimes provocative collections.The 62-year-old former “enfant terrible” of fashion, who famously designed Madonna’s cone bras, will devote himself to couture, the brand’s perfume business and other projects, the fashion house said in a statement.Gaultier’s last ready-to-wear collection will be shown on September 27 during the spring/summer 2015 fas

Arts & DesignSept. 16, 2014

Girls’ Generation renews contract with SM Entertainment: report

K-pop idol group Girls’ Generation recently renewed the contract with its current label SM Entertainment, Korean news outlets reported Monday. 　All of the group’s nine members -- Taeyeon, Tiffany, Seohyun, Sunny, Jessica, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung and Yoona -- extended the management contract with SM before it expired in August. 　With the renewed contract, Girls’ Generation will stick together for at least three more years, K-pop insiders said. 　The nontet first signed the seven-year contract with

Sept. 16, 2014

TaeTiSeo unveils EP “Holler,” showcase to follow

Girls’ Generation spin-off trio TaeTiSeo unveiled its new EP, “Holler,” on Tuesday. 　The group -- consisting of Taeyeon, Tiffany and Seohyun -- dropped the long-awaited album online at noon earlier in the day, more than two years after the release of its debut EP “Twinkle.” The CD will be available in stores two days later. 　 (SM Entertainment)The album is comprised of six tracks, including the title song “Holler” which has a funky dance groove that mixes well with the girls’ vocals. The tune ca

Sept. 16, 2014

Shim Eun-kyung seeks to bring Nodame to life

Actress Shim Eun-kyung appears on the official poster of KBS’ upcoming rom-com “Cantabile Tomorrow.” (KBS)The second batch of official poster for KBS’ new rom-com “Cantabile Tomorrow” was released on Tuesday, showing the sparkly naivete of actress Shim Eun-kyung as the heroine, Seol Nae-il. In the poster, Shim is barefoot, wearing a loose chiffon dress. In her hand is a copy of a music score -- part of the daily life of every music school student, her role in the rom-com. The award-winning actre

Sept. 16, 2014

Ailee to make comeback next week

K-pop diva Ailee, with her powerful voice and gorgeous stage manners, is releasing her third mini-album, “Magazine,” on Sept. 25.The singer revealed teaser images from her third mini-album on Tuesday morning, prior to its official release next week.In the two teaser images, Ailee turns into a cute pierrot clown, wearing her hair in two braids.“This album shows a more matured and evolved side of Ailee. The singer’s various aspects that are distinct from other K-pop singers will draw fans’ attenti

Sept. 16, 2014