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Slew of top K-pop stars ready to return from military
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S. Korea, US clinch 2026-30 defense cost-sharing deal in pre-election push
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Military aircraft evacuating S. Koreans in Lebanon returns home
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Concerns raised over chronic labor shortage at state-run center for digital sex crime victims
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BTS-themed moon jar to be unveiled on Hangeul Day
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Samsung unveils 'personalized AI' for all devices
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Market uncertain on Korea's October rate cut despite slowed inflation
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1,430 minors investigated for drug offenses from 2018 to 2023: police
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Special counsel bill to probe first lady scrapped
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Coldplay to celebrate release ‘Moon Music’ with Han River drone show
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Krystal and Jessica in New York
K-pop starlets Krystal of f(x) and Jessica of Girls’ Generation, also known as the “Jung Sisters,” posed for fashion magazine 1st Look in New York. Both wear various outfits such as high waist pants, crop tops, jumpsuits and dresses. The editorial can be seen in 1st Look magazine, which will be released on June 19. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo Credit: 1st Look)
June 18, 2014
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2NE1‘s album ’Crush‘ named among Fuse TV’s top 25 albums of 2014
“Crush,” K-pop girl group 2NE1’s second full-length album, was picked by a U.S. music TV channel as one of the 25 best tracks of the year on Monday. Fuse TV rounded up the strongest tracks of 2014 so far, and 2NE1 was the only Asian group to make this year’s chart. The U.S. media outlet chose the group’s three songs -- “Come Back Home,” “Baby I Miss You” and “Gotta Be You” -- as outstanding tracks worth listening. The broadcaster described a slew of 2NE1’s songs on the album “Crush” as “forward-
June 18, 2014
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Jun Hyo-seong shows off curves in sexy black and white editorial
Secret member Jun Hyo-seong showed off her sexy curves in a black and white editorial. The K-pop singer looked glamorous in a lace outfit and black dress. The whole editorial and interview on her confidence about her body can be seen in @star1 magazine, released on June 20.By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo Credit: @star1)
June 18, 2014
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Daegu Softball League runs match for local orphanage
Daegu Softball League hosted a charity softball event Saturday in partnership with a local orphanage. The event itself involved 15 members of the DSL and 21 children from a local orphanage. It was funded by donations, weekly raffles and money raised from league merchandise sales this year. The DSL donated the necessary softball equipment, as well as jerseys and hats for each of the children. After arranging the kids into teams, some of the league’s veterans held introductory training sessions to
Expat LivingJune 17, 2014
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Language class helps Filipino-Korean kids stay in touch with their roots
A Filipino language class program for Filipino-Korean children was launched in Seoul on Saturday by the Philippine Embassy.The Wika Nga! Filipino Language Classes for Filipino-Korean Children, run in partnership with the Seoul Global Center, Pinoy Iskolars sa Korea (PIKO) Inc. and Seoul Filipino Parents and Children Organization, will run for 10 weeks at the Seoul Global Center.“We hope we could continue this project not only until August, but make it the cornerstone of a more comprehensive and
Expat LivingJune 17, 2014
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Gwangju Youth Network to hold swap shop for students
Gwangju Youth Network will host a swap shop for everyday items at Gwangju International Center on Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.The event will offer free items such as school supplies, winter clothing, kitchenware, small appliances and bedding.The idea of the swap shop is to provide essentials for foreign students, who usually have to buy all their basic essentials when they move here, and to recycle the goods they might otherwise throw out when they leave. However, anyone may trade. Item dona
Expat LivingJune 17, 2014
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KISSA to host students’ cultural festival
Korea International Students Support Association will hold its first Seoul International Students Cultural Festival on Sunday.The festival will feature booths from 12 countries including Nepal, Guatemala and Kenya, as well as Espanol en Espanol and Revista N.There will also be a parade of nations, dance and music performances, a national costume fashion show and other activities. The festival will take place from 2-6 p.m. in Cheonggye Plaza in central Seoul.(paulkerry@heraldcorp.com)
Expat LivingJune 17, 2014
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Daegu Theatre Troupe to stage original work
Daegu Theatre Troupe will stage “Glitch,” a play by one of its members this weekend.Written and directed by Cara Markewicz, the play explores the relationship between two siblings -- Chloe and Richard. Chloes's obsessive compulsive disorder affects her relationship with her younger brother, who finds himself pressed into a protective role. This indirectly affects the relationships he has with others, too.“Because Richard has taken on a ‘guardian’ type role for his sister, any relationship he has
Expat LivingJune 17, 2014
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Seoul Global Center runs start-up contest
Seoul Global Center is running a competition for tech-based start-up ideas.The top three entries will get a year’s use of one of the center’s incubation offices, support for a start-up visa, business coaching and professional business consulting.Entries that make it through the preliminary round will be given points toward a start-up visa, mentoring and priority for the center’s business start-up course.The competition organizers are looking for business ideas in tech-based manufacturing or serv
Expat LivingJune 17, 2014
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Lecture to explore songs of Korean War
British expat Michael Duffy will give a lecture hosted by the Royal Asiatic Society Korea Branch, introducing the songs of the Korean War and what they reveal about the feelings of U.N. troops during the conflict.He will introduce the first song of the war, Jimmie Osborne’s “God Please Protect America,” and show how patriotic tunes gave way to songs about the hardships of war as the conflict dragged on. Duffy will explain how some songwriters were critical of Truman’s dismissal of Gen. Douglas M
Expat LivingJune 17, 2014
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A musical treat in store this summer
Musicals of diverse genres, themes and origins await fans this summer, taking the stages of almost all major performing arts venues in Seoul. From a Broadway classic and an Australian drag show getting a Korean premiere to a suspensful thriller and a jukebox show, this season’s musical lineup has something for everyone. Here’s a look at some of the most anticipated shows this season. Broadway classics Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical “Cats” is back, with an international cast. As in many
CultureJune 17, 2014
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A ballet to tickle the funny bone
Though it was written during the time of Shakespeare, Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes’ “Don Quixote” is still considered one of the greatest literary works ever written. The Korean National Ballet is following up its April staging of “Swan Lake” with its latest production of “Don Quixote” ― a resurrection of Marius Petipa’s choreographed classic tale of adventure and humor based on the eponymous novel.The ballet made its premiere more than 260 years ago and has since become one of the ballet
PerformanceJune 17, 2014
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Portraying ‘life and time’ for 30 years
Zhang Xiaogang is one of the most successful living Chinese artists, with his works setting records at international auctions. His famous “Bloodline ― Big Family” sold for HK$94.2 million ($12 million) at the Sotheby’s auction in Hong Kong in April last year. The artist, who led the unprecedented growth of the Chinese art market in the 2000s, is now looking back on his 30-year art career. “It’s hard to sum up my 30-year art career in one word. But if I have to explain, the retrospective is about
PerformanceJune 17, 2014
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g.o.d. expands anniversary concert nationwide
Reunited K-pop idol group g.o.d. has decided to expand its 15th anniversary reunion concert, originally scheduled to be held only in Seoul, into a nationwide concert tour, according to the group’s agency sidusHQ on Monday.g.o.d. had been slated to hold just two celebratory concerts on July 12 and 13 at the Auxiliary Stadium at Sports Complex in Jamsil, Seoul. When ticket sales opened last month, both concerts sold out within 30 minutes, testifying to the group’s undying popularity. In response t
June 17, 2014
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Crayon Pop’s agency debuts male duo Zan Zan with ‘Chicken Feet’
Known for assembling quirky girl group Crayon Pop, Chrome Entertainment launched the new male duo Zan Zan with the debut single “Chicken Feet” on Monday.Zan Zan consists of Yang Jung-mo, who starred on MBC’s audition program “Star Audition: The Great Birth,” and Park Min-goo. Unlike Crayon Pop or Chrome’s new girl group Bob Girls, the two members of Zan Zan are soulful ballad singers, similar to popular R&B duo 2BIC.Therefore, though its title may seem silly or even comical, “Chicken Feet” is ac
June 17, 2014
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Korea’s World Cup chant owned by Shin Hae-chul, singer’s agency claims
South Koreans are known for their immense zeal for soccer. And come every World Cup season, the nation unites to cheer for the national team together, shouting the now-familiar chant: “Dae-Han-Min-Guk (Republic of Korea)!” followed by five claps. For those wondering how the cheer came into existence, it has been disclosed that the signature chant was taken from a song titled “Into the Arena” by singer Shin Hae-chul. Shin wrote the song at the request of the nation’s official soccer fan club Red
PerformanceJune 17, 2014
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Cancellation of MBLAQ concert in Peru angers fans
MBLAQ’s management agency was criticized by fans of the K-pop boy band for what they claimed was a “lukewarm” response to the sudden cancellation of its concert in Peru.“They (J. Tune Entertainment) have been quiet for days and now they are saying something about the matter,” a Korean fan wrote on Nate, one of Korea’s largest portal sites.An official from the agency told OSEN, a Korean entertainment news provider, that “Due to a local promoter’s error, the concert in Peru was abruptly cancelled,
June 17, 2014
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Chaerim to marry Gao Zi Qi in fall
Actress Chaerim is to tie the knot with Chinese actor Gao Zi Qi this October, according to local news reports on Tuesday. (Weibo)“Chaerim will marry Gao zi Qi this October. The couple’s parents already met for the marriage arrangements,” an official from Chae’s agency SidusHQ told a local media outlet. The exact date for the wedding ceremony is yet to be decided. The two went public with their romantic relationship in March, confirming that they had been dating for three to four months. They fir
June 17, 2014
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Top 3 hallyu female celebrities with hottest husbands
When a hallyu star weds, it often grabs the public’s attention. From the venue to the design of the dress and accessories, all the details dazzle fans and stimulate their curiosity. Yet, the most curious thing that pops up in fans’ minds is celebrity spouses, especially with women. A lot of attention goes to the background information of these husbands. Against this backdrop, The Korea Herald has compiled the top three hallyu celebrities who have tied the knot with the hottest non-celebrity men.
June 17, 2014
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Professor, ’Infinite Challenge‘ post ad on Brazilian daily for Korean soccer team
Professor Seo Kyung-duk of Sungshin Women’s University on Tuesday said he and Korean celebrities posted an ad in a Brazilian newspaper to support the Korean national team in the World Cup. An advertisement for the Korean soccer team is posted on the sports section of the Folha de S. Paulo that was published on June 16 in local time. (Folha de S. Paulo)The ad, funded by Korean pizza chain Pizza Maru, was posted on the bottom half of the page nine sports section of the Folha de S. Paulo. The Brazi
June 17, 2014