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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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KT launches new mobile plans for foreign residents
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[Herald Review] Melodic ballads in the rain with Sung Si-kyung
Last weekend, over 10,000 fans gathered at the Amphitheater at Yonsei University to enjoy veteran balladist Sung Si-kyung’s live outdoor concert titled “Congratulatory Wedding Song.” Though the downpour on Sunday marred the concert’s special theme ― of attending a wedding ceremony on a nice spring day ― the weather did not stop Sung from delivering his soft yet passionate vocals for all attendees, who were decked out in white raincoats throughout the night.Introduced as “tonight’s groom,” Sung a
May 26, 2014
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Namgoong Min and Hong Jin-young kiss in ‘We Got Married 4’
Korean actor Namgoong Min and trot singer Hong Jin-young kissed each other on the cheek in MBC’s “We Got Married 4” aired on Saturday.In the program, the two had their wedding ceremony on board a ferry in Saipan. When the minister told Namgoong to kiss the bride, the actor kissed Hong on the cheek. After that night, Nam asked Hong to kiss him on the cheek, she seemed shy at first but did it. “When we first kissed on board, it was too hastily done and I could not feel it properly. But later that
May 26, 2014
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Secret’s Jun Hyo-seong and Han Sun-hwa sport rebellious look
Jun Hyo-seong and Han Sun-hwa of K-pop girl group Secret showed off a new look in fashion magazine Ceci. The two members have usually relied on a cute look, but this time they experimented with a unique and rebellious new style. Both wear beanies decorated with glamorous crystals. Although they wear similar outfits, they distinguished themselves with vivid eye makeup. The pictures can be seen in the upcoming magazine, where the girls interview each other. The two are also going to star in two ne
May 26, 2014
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INFINITE tops local chart with new album
(Woolim Entertainment)K-pop idol group INFINITE‘s second full-length album “Season 2” topped the weekly album sales chart in Korea, with more than 50,000 copies sold in the five days since its release, according to Hanteo chart. INFINITE returned to the K-pop scene on May 21 with the title song “Last Romeo” upon wrapping up a mini-showcase tour around Asia. The seven-member boy band was reunited with their longtime producer, Sweetune, to bring a signature synth-rock sound back to their new trac
May 26, 2014
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Big Bang’s Taeyang to make comeback on June 10
(YG Entertainment)Taeyang, a member of the K-pop boy group Big Bang, is set to stage a comeback on June 10 with his new solo album “Rise.” His agency YG Entertainment unveiled a black-and-white teaser image that offers a glimpse into his new album through its official blog. The photo features the hip-hop artist spreading out both arms and flaunting his back muscles in front of an exotic backdrop.Taeyang’s new album will be made available online at midnight on June 2 and offline on June 10, acco
May 26, 2014
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JYJ Kim Jae-joong style in drama ‘Triangle’
Pictures showing JYJ Kim Jae-joong’s free fashion style in drama “Triangle” have been released. (MBC)Kim acts as one of the three separated brothers who later reunite with each other. The drama airs every Monday and Tuesday at 10 p.m.(khnews@heraldcorp.com)
May 26, 2014
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Kara’s Goo Hara wearing trendy summer outfits in Bali
Kara’s Goo Hara posed in trendy summer outfits for Cosmopolitan magazine in Bali. The K-pop singer showed off her bright energy while wearing this year‘s trends including crop tops and colorful bikinis.By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: Cosmopolitan)
May 26, 2014
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'Room Mate’ Hoong Su-hyeon’s sexy-cute Maxim pictorial
Korean actress Hong Su-hyeon‘s photos unveiled in Maxim magazine four years ago are drawing attention again as she is currently gaining popularity through the TV variety program “Room Mate.”By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: Maxim)
May 26, 2014
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HK tycoon wife runs full-page ad for actor Kim Soo-hyun
Chinese fan's ad for Kim Soo-hyun in a Korean daily Chosun Ilbo (Chosun Ilbo website)In an apparent show of support for Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun, a fan alleged to be a rich Chinese woman ran a full-page ad for the heartthrob in the May 26 edition of a Korean daily newspaper. “Dear Soo-hyun, love and support you forever! I wish Soo-hyun get awards on the 50th Baeksang Arts Awards. Cecilia,” read the ad, written both in Korean and English. The advertiser did not disclose who Cecilia was, but Yon
May 26, 2014
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Korean actresses take on conservative long dresses
Skimpy outfits instantly work for celebrities to catch the public eye. But some top stars are opting for long, simple dresses, a look that is not only endearing to fans but also gives them elegant appearance. (Yonhap)At a SK Telecom promotion event last week, hallyu star Jun Ji-hyun boasted an elegant look with a long, black dress. While her long dress seemed like a medium-long one due to her tall height, Jun captivated her fans without much exposure. (Yonhap)Actress Kim Min-hee also showed up w
May 26, 2014
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Jung Il-woo to play ghostbuster prince in ‘Night Rangers’ Tale’
Television broadcaster MBC confirmed that actor Jung Il-woo will be starring in its new historical drama, temporarily dubbed “Night Rangers’ Tale,” Jung’s agency stated on Monday. Actor Jung Il-woo (StarK Entertainment)The first episode of the Monday-Tuesday show will be aired in July, taking the spot of “Triangle.”Jung will be playing a handsome, defiant prince who suffers from painful memories. Upon gaining a supernatural ability to see ghosts, Jung joins the night patrol rangers and carries o
May 26, 2014
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Park Shin-hye’s sexy look revealed
Photos from Korean actress Park Shin-hye’s Bazaar magazine shoot were unveiled Monday. (BAZAAR)She shows off the “Park Shin-hye bag,” which she designed with Italian brand Bruno Magli. Park selected a bag design that could be carried by both men and women, she said in an interview with the magazine. The photos and full interview are available in Bazaar Korea’s June issue. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)
May 26, 2014
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Nichkhun meets Jay Chou
2PM member Nichkhun posted a picture on his Weibo with Chinese celebrity Jay Chou on Sunday, along with the comment: “Met Jay Chou! He’s so awesome!”In the picture, Nichkhun posed with fellow 2PM member Chansung and Chinese actors Wei Da Xun and Jay Chou.Wei Da Xun also shared Nichkhun’s picture, saying, “I am still thrilled that I saw him!”Nichkhun and Wei Da Xun are both starring in Chinese drama “One and a Half Summer (一又二分之一的夏天)” to air in June. Wei Da Xun also recently signed a managing con
May 26, 2014
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Sistar’s Soyou shares her secrets to perfect body shape on ‘I Live Alone’
Soyou, a member of K-pop girl group Sistar, on Friday revealed the secrets behind her curves on MBC “I Live Alone,” a reality show that unveils the lifestyles of Korean celebrities.Soyou attributed her accentuated body shape to the so-called “inverted triangle diet” and a daily workout.“I try to cook my own breakfast since I have to keep my dinner to minimum,” Soyou explained as she made several Korean dishes such as “cheese gyeran mari,” or folded egg, “kimchi jjigae,” or kimchi stew, and “japg
May 26, 2014
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Korean webtoons going global
A few months ago, Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power popped out of nowhere as one of the most frequently searched keywords online. Its website crashed for hours because of excessive clicks. What caused the sudden attention? Did the company do something eye-catching or upset the public?Not at all. The shutdown was traced to someone who had nothing to do with renewable power sources. The culprit was webtoon artist Cho Suk.In episode 791 of his slapstick webtoon “Maeumeui Sori (Voice Within),” Cho mention
CartoonMay 25, 2014
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Family, food mix in ‘Franky and Friends’
“Franky and Friends” was first streamed on television two years ago. Kids were excited to learn about nutrition and eating habits through charming characters like Franky the bear and Ttoo, a Korean goblin.They are back with live music and choreography. The family musical “Franky and Friends” will be on stage from May 27 to Aug. 24 at Seoul’s Jeongdong Theater. “Franky and Friends” (YooYeol Company)Yoo Yeol, the singer and CEO of the Yooyeol Company, is producing the musical. It is his second mus
PerformanceMay 25, 2014
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Turkish film ‘Winter Sleep’ wins top honor at Cannes
CANNES, France (AP) ― The richly ruminative Chekhovian drama “Winter Sleep” was awarded the Palme d’Or on Saturday, bestowing the Cannes Film Festival’s top honor on an intimate, wintery epic set on Turkey’s Anatolian steppe. Director Nuri Bilge Ceylan accepted the award, handed out by Quentin Tarantino and Uma Thurman at the French Riviera festival. In his speech, Ceylan alluded to anti-government protests in Istanbul that began a year ago and have raged following a recent mining disaster that
FilmMay 25, 2014
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[Band Uprising] ‘Just kidding’: Super Kidd puts the humor back into punk rock
As the Korean music market begins to receive more international recognition, the local band scene is looking to rise up and represent the next generation of Korean music. This is the 13th installment of a series of interviews with Korean rock, acoustic and alternative bands. ― Ed.The members of often light-hearted punk trio Super Kidd say they are doing all they can to keep the true spirit of punk alive.With their side-splitting satire, rockers HerCheck, Zingo and Heavy Potter are a constant rem
May 25, 2014
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Kardashian, Kanye wed at Florence fortress
FLORENCE, Italy (AP) ― Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are officially “Bound” to each other. The celebrity couple, who have made a habit of over-the-top public displays of affection, got hitched Saturday in a decidedly private spot: a Renaissance fortress in Florence. The nuptials were confirmed to the Associated Press by Kardashian’s representative, who noted the reporting of E! Online, the news site from the network that carries her reality show, “Keeping up with the Kardashians.” E! Online repo
TelevisionMay 25, 2014
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Model rejects blind date with ‘Infinite Challenge’ host Noh Hong-chul
Model Ji Ho-jin turned down a blind-date offer with “Infinite Challenge” show host Noh Hong-chul, which was a hidden-camera prank between the model and another show host Jeong Jun-ha.In the 380th episode aired Saturday, show emcee Jeong said he knew a girl who might fit Noh’s ideal type of woman -– 174 centimeters or taller, pretty and young -– which turned out to be model Ji Ho-jin. (Ji Ho-jin`s blog) (Ji Ho-jin`s blog)Ji, 31, has appeared on multiple television shows such as Comedy TV reality
May 25, 2014