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Yoon apologizes for first lady Dior bag scandal, calls push for special probe ‘political’
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Girl hanging on bridge, police trying to rescue her both fall off; rescued immediately
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Korea forecast to overtake Taiwan in chip production by 2032: report
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[K-pop’s dilemma] Can K-pop break free from ‘fandom’ model?
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YouTuber fatally stabbed on livestream by another YouTuber in Busan
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No plan to let doctors with foreign licenses practice here anytime soon: PM
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Yoon rebuffs opposition's call for special probe into wife
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Stray Kids hit with racism in Met Gala photo line
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[News Analysis] Yoon's first 2 years marked by intense confrontations, lack of leadership
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Yoon apologizes for wife's 'unwise conduct'
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Jin Se-yeon reveals sexy look
Actress Jin Se-yeon struck a sexy pose in a photo shoot for male fashion magazine ARENA. (ARENA)Jin, lying on a sofa, looks alluring in a vivid red dress. The smoky makeup also adds to the sexy look. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)
June 12, 2014
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Park Shin-hye shows off self-written song
Actress Park Shin-hye revealed a glimpse of the music video for her self-written song on Twitter on Wednesday. Park posted a picture of her riding a bicycle in a music video shoot for the song “My Dear.” “I was shy but I sang the song word by word with a guitar on one fine day. Enjoy the rest of the night with the song. Good night,” she said on Twitter. The song was written by Park and composed by her brother. B2ST member Yong Jun-hyung also featured in the song. The music video was released Wed
June 12, 2014
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Hallyu stars boast their fashion at ‘For the Emperor’ preview
Hallyu stars boasted their own unique fashion styles at the premiere of Korean film “For the Emperor” Tuesday evening. (OSEN)2PM member Teakyeon showed off manly fashion in all black. Loose-fitting pants and slip-on shoes added to a trendy style. (OSEN)Actor Hyun Bin chose a summer look with a green jacket and white T-shirt. While the general style could be flat, the leaf design of the jacket gave variety. He matched the jacket with denim jeans, showing off a comfortable look. (OSEN)Actor Jung S
June 12, 2014
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Jun.K “No Love” music video released in Korean
2PM member Jun.K released the music video for the Korean version of his single “No Love” on Thursday from his first solo album “Love & Hate.”The song “No Love” talks about the reasons why one should give up on love.“Love & Hate,” which was first released in Japanese on May 14, received great attention in Japan. It placed first on Oricon’s daily chart and in the top three on Tower Records’ chart.Part of the album’s popularity came from the collaborations on it with popular Japanese artists. JYP E
June 12, 2014
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Siwon acts in audio play to help the blind
[OSEN]Choi Siwon from group Super Junior has starred in an audio play in aid of the disabled.Choi recently volunteered to feature in the dramatization of Joachim de Posada’s bestseller “The Giant Peter: A journey to Find Meaning in Life.” This is not the first time he has donated his talent. Previously, he volunteered to perform for the disabled several times. Even though he had to stay up all night recording “The Giant Peter,” Choi did not have any complaints. Choi is planning to donate the pr
June 12, 2014
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Snap shot of Jang Dong-gun, Kim Min-hee in film revealed
Snapshots of the shooting of Korean film “No Tears for the Dead” were revealed Thursday. (CJ E&M)Jang Dong-gun, wearing a parka and earmuffs, takes a rest while working on the film. Kim Min-hee shows off various looks in the film. (CJ E&M)Wearing a modern style coat, Kim looks chic and elegant. (CJ E&M)Her red dress also highlighted her sexy style. (CJ E&M)On the other hand, the comfortable look with a knit cardigan went well with her film character who lost her family and remained in despair.
June 12, 2014
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MBLAQ’s Mir cries on ‘Let Me In 4’
Mir of MBLAQ shed tears upon hearing the heartbreaking story of an applicant for his show.On the third episode of “Let Me in 4,” two women applied to be selected for the reality makeover show by cable TV network “On Style.” Both of them were suffering from an “aged” appearance.The story of applicant Choi Gui-myung, mother of a 2-year-old daughter, brought many people to tears.The 21-year-old mom had gone through severe weight gain after giving birth. She also had rough skin and deep wrinkles on
June 12, 2014
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Comedian Cho Won-suk again caught driving after drinking spree
Comedian Cho Won-suk, nicknamed “Guilty Min-sik” after top actor Choi Min-sik, has been caught driving while intoxicated for the second time and was imposed a 5 million won fine, Yonhap reported on Thursday. Comedian Cho Won-suk (MBC)Cho, 38, was allegedly driving right after a drinking spree on May 24, and failed a breathalyzer test with a 0.21 percent blood-alcohol level. Under current law, driving with a 0.1 percent blood-alcohol level or higher is subject to the cancelation of a driving lic
June 12, 2014
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SM artists to appear on Korea-China collaborated show
South Korea and China have joined forces once more to create an entertainment program on a Chinese channel, mainly featuring SM Entertainment artists, the management agency said on Tuesday.According to Chinese news reports, on the variety show program “Zui qiang tian tuan”, meaning “The Best Crew on Earth”, f(x)’s Victoria, Super Junior-M’s Zhou Mi, Korean talk-show host Jun Hyun-moo and popular Chinese celebrity Peng Yu will host.On the first episode of “Zui qiang tian tuan,” members of Super J
June 12, 2014
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Lee Seung-gi undecided about returning to ‘You’re All Surrounded’
Lee Seung-gi’s agency said on Thursday it will observe the healing progress of the actor’s eye injury over the weekend before deciding whether he can return to SBS cop series “You’re All Surrounded.”The announcement came three days after Lee, 27, was poked in his left eye by a fake sword while filming an action scene on June 9 and immediately taken to a nearby hospital. He was found to have corneal damage and an intraocular hemorrhage. Actor Lee Seung-gi in “You’re All Surrounded.” (SBS)“Lee is
June 12, 2014
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EXO ‘cover group’ Millenium Boy enrages EXO fans
Thai boy group Millenium Boy (MB), known as the “EXO cover group,” came under attack from the popular K-pop group’s fans for its excessive imitation. (Facebook)EXO fans accused the “knock-off” group of getting out of hand, illegally stealing the K-pop sensation’s name only to boost its profile. After debuting in 2012, MB rose to fame in Thailand as a cover group of EXO, composed of 12 fanboys. A cover group is made of members who do not sing, but only dance to their favorite singers’ music. The
June 12, 2014
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Crayon Pop’s agency debuts sexy short-haired Bob Girls
Although known for its creation of the off-the-wall, quirky, helmeted girl group Crayon Pop, Chrome Entertainment is looking to expand its image with the unveiling of the agency’s newest girl group, Bob Girls. Dressed in sexy short shorts and stiletto heels, Ji-na, Dan-bi, Yoo-jung and Da-hye sauntered onto the stage during Bob Girls’ debut showcase Tuesday, at Bear Hall in Gangnam. Aside from all the girls wearing hairbands resembling Mickey Mouse ears ― headgear being a signature of Crayon Pop
June 11, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Creating a world of imagination
Creatures and characters from “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” come to life at an exhibition in Seoul. Some 300 other mythical creatures also have been on display at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza since last week, fascinating fans of fantasy films and novels.What draws attention aside from the diverse imaginary characters is the profile of the creative director behind these creations, Richard Taylor, CEO of Weta Workshops. The New Zealand-based special effects company has provided physical
FilmJune 11, 2014
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Walters returns to TV to interview shooter’s dad
NEW YORK (AP) ― Barbara Walters’ time away from television hasn’t lasted long. The TV news icon said Tuesday that she will interview the father of Elliot Rodger, the California man who shot and killed six people and injured 13 others before turning the gun on himself last month. The interview with Peter Rodger will air as a prime-time special on ABC News in the next few weeks. It was only last month that ABC honored Walters with a prime-time special and going-away party on “The View” when she st
TelevisionJune 11, 2014
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Kim Ae-ran receives French literary award
Korean author Kim Ae-ran’s short story “I Go to the Convenience Store” received this year’s French literary award “Prix de Linapercu.” (Literature Translation Institute of Korea)Korean novelist Kim Ae-ran has received a French literary award, the Prix de Linapercu, for her short story “I Go to the Convenience Store,” the Literature Translation Institute of Korea said Monday. The Prix de Linapercu, meaning “Prize for the Unnoticed,” is presented for work that received less attention than it deser
BooksJune 11, 2014
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Seo In-guk back in summer rom-com
“Superstar K” winner Seo In-guk has come a long way from when he first won audiences over in 2009, emerging from relative obscurity to instant fame. Instead of letting the bloom fade from that initial success, Seo went on to cement his status as a bona fide actor in both television dramas and films, starring in tvN’s hit series “Reply 1997,” three years after he won the first season of Mnet’s music competition. Seo then followed it up with roles as a bodyguard in SBS’ “Master’s Sun” and as a tal
June 11, 2014
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Sweet Sorrow appointed UNEP Korea goodwill envoys
Members of male vocal group Sweet Sorrow were appointed goodwill ambassadors for the Korean National committee for the United Nations Environment Programme on Tuesday. As UNEP National committee for the Republic of Korea ambassadors, Sweet Sorrow will be partaking in diverse activities to raise public awareness and understanding of environmental issues.Sweet Sorrow was appointed as UNEP National committee for the Republic of Korea goodwill ambassador on Tuesday. (Music&New)“We are very happy to
June 11, 2014
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Korean animated film wins top honor at Zagreb festival
A still cut from “Love Games”A South Korean director has won a top prize at the world festival of animated films in Zagreb, Croatia, becoming the first Korean winner of the festival, according to the festival’s website.Joung Yu-mi received the grand prize in the short film category of the 24th Animafest Zagreb that wrapped up its six-day run on Sunday for her 15-minute-long film, “Love Games” (2012). She also took home a 2,500 euro ($3,389) cash reward.The film that explores young and immature l
CartoonJune 11, 2014
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Park Bo-young acts as mentor for young Vietnamese
Actress Park Bo-young. (Fides Spatium)South Korean actress Park Bo-young headed to Vietnam on Wednesday to be a mentor for aspiring filmmakers.Park is participating in “Toto’s Workshop,” an annual project run by South Korean film industry giant CJ CGV. The 2014 workshop is being held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from June 6-12 with 56 Vietnamese middle and high school students attending. They passed a competitive selection process and created films with 11 film industry mentors from Korea.Accor
June 11, 2014
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Artist has her first show ― at age 82
PHILADELPHIA ― Patricia Ray Guckes’ husband never wanted her to work. So she painted.Up at 5 every morning, before her husband and two daughters, Guckes sat on a stool facing her easel in the kitchen of her Lower Moreland, Pennsylvania, home.She imagined pretty pictures and painted them, many smaller than a playing card. Then the chaos of the morning took over.For decades, Patty Ray Guckes’ routine yielded portraits, ocean scenes, and paintings of delicately rendered birds, but only recently did
PeopleJune 11, 2014