Cantonese cuisine in Seoul from Michelin-starred chef

Fu Man Piu, sous chef of The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong’s two Michelin-starred Tin Lung Heen, set foot for the first time in South Korea on Tuesday to showcase Cantonese cuisine at the JW Marriott Seoul as part of its second annual Culinary Art Event. Fu is presenting two prix fixe menus that he says he has culled directly from Tin Lung Heen’s famed repertoire, giving diners in Seoul an opportunity to taste the cuisine that helped earn the restaurant two much-coveted stars. While Tin Lung Heen chef

FoodMay 23, 2014

[Weekender] Around the Hotels

Chef of Cantonese cuisine at The Ritz-Carlton Seoul The Ritz-Carlton Seoul’s Chinese restaurant Chee Hong is inviting guest chef Ku Chi Fai, the director of Chinese cuisine at The Ritz-Carlton Beijing, from June 19-30 to present authentic Cantonese cuisines. Chef Ku will present two special set menus -- priced at 228,000 won and 288,000 won -- consisting of eight traditional Cantonese dishes including grouper balls, lobster balls, baked crab legs, noodles with scallions and mushrooms, and sea cu

TravelMay 23, 2014

Lee Jun-gi, Nam Sang-mi get intimate

Actor Lee Jun-gi and actress Nam Sang-mi showed off their “bond of intimacy” in a photo that was taken at the group script-reading session of TV drama “Joseon’s Gunman” on Thursday.  Actor Lee Jun-gi and actress Nam Sang-mi (KBS)In “Joseon’s Gunman,” Lee will play the last swordsman of the Joseon Kingdom (1392-1910) who learns how to use a Western rifle and becomes a heroic gunman. The series premiere of “Joseon’s Gunman” will air in June, costarring Lee and Nam. The Wednesday-Thursday drama is

May 23, 2014

Actor Lee Jun-gi posts ‘ramen selfie’

Actor Lee Jun-gi released a picture of himself devouring instant ramen at the mise-en-scene of KBS TV show “Joseon’s Gunman” on Thursday. In the selfie, Lee is dressed in a hanbok, the traditional costume of the Joseon era, holding a steaming-hot bowl of instant ramen. The picture was posted on Lee’s Twitter page with a short comment: “Yes, Ramen.” Actor Lee Jun-gi eats instant ramen at the mise-en-scene of KBS TV show “Joseon’s Gunman” on Thursday. (KBS)In “Joseon’s Gunman,” Lee will play the l

May 23, 2014

[Beauty] HyunA’s ‘Vampire Makeup’

Girl group 4minute member HyunA’s “Vampire Makeup,” which was shown in “Troublemaker M/V There Is No Tomorrow,” is drawing popularity among young women.This is a tutorial showing how to do HyunA’s Vampire Makeup.Makeup products used in this tutorial:Eyes: Shu Uemura Hard Formula BrownAritaum Style Pop Brown Mascara Ginger CookieChanel Rouge Allure Lipstick #135Giorgio Armani Eyes to Kill Eyeshadow #7RMK Dusty Bright Eyes Coral BrownMake Up Forever Technique Color Pallette Make Up Forever Aqua Ey

May 23, 2014

[Photo News] SNSD Sooyoung reveals bare face in pajamas

(Instagram)Girls’ Generation member Sooyoung disclosed a selfie on Friday, with the caption: “Good morning, globe. I will be with you for three days.” She greets the camera while in her pajamas, without any makeup on. Girls’ Generation is currently in Japan for the concert “JAPAN 3rd TOUR 2014” that will be held until June 29. (laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)

May 23, 2014

[Photo News] Super Junior-M poses for camera in tuxedo

(Instagram) Super Junior-M’s Donghae posted a photo of the group giving high-fives and wearing tuxedos on his Instagram on Thursday. “It’s been a while, China. Won an award! Going to Korea tomorrow! Thank you, China! Good night,” Donghae wrote in a caption. Super Junior-M is one of the subunits of K-pop idol boy band Super Junior, formed to appeal to Chinese fans. The group has six members from Super Jun

May 23, 2014

‘Dohee-ya’ to be released in France

Korean movie “Dohee-ya (A Girl at My Door)” will be released in France amid growing interest in Cannes, officials said Friday. French film company Epicentre will distribute the movie no later than this year, the company said. It will be provided to about 60 movie theaters in the country, it added. (OSEN)Dohee-ya has been invited to the Cannes Film Festival as part of the non-competitive section, and been highly praised by film critics. The movie, starring Bae Doo-na and 15-year-old Kim Sae-ron,

FilmMay 23, 2014

miss A‘s Suzy to make screen comeback

(OSEN) K-pop girl group miss A’s Suzy, hailed as Korea’s icon of first love, plans to return to the screen with a Korean film tentatively named “Dorihwaga,” entertainment news outlet OSEN reported Thursday.  The 19-year-old beauty was offered a female lead role in the film about pansori (Korean folk narrative), and Suzy’s agency JYP said it is “positively” considering the suggestion. The film “Dorihwaga

May 23, 2014

Kim Sae-ron posts selfie after visiting Cannes

 Korean actress Kim Sae-ron posted selfies on Twitter Thursday.The 15-year-old posted five pictures of herself on the plane. Along with the pictures, she wrote, “Such nice weather. Feels so good!”Kim starred in filmmaker July Jung’s feature debut “A Girl at My Door,” which was invited to the Un Certain Regard section of this year’s Cannes International Film Festival.Kim visited Cannes to promote the movie and returned to Korea on Wednesday. She is expected to meet her fans in a month with the ne

May 23, 2014

[Herald Interview] Sociopolitical system observed from a breakfast meal

Artist Lee Wan discovered one day that the ingredients of the bread and carrot juice he had for breakfast came from more than 10 countries. The bread was made with flour from the U.S. and cooking oil from Malaysia, baked in China and sent to Korea. For him, the process was incomprehensible and even seemed inefficient. To understand the complex system behind his breakfast, he thought he had to become part of the process. “I decided to become a producer,” Lee said in an interview with The Korea He

PerformanceMay 22, 2014

Sherlock Holmes is focus of London museum show

LONDON (AP) ― The Museum of London is turning its magnifying glass on the most famous Londoner who never lived ― Sherlock Holmes. The museum on Tuesday announced an exhibition devoted to Arthur Conan Doyle’s Victorian detective, featuring everything from handwritten manuscripts to the coat worn by Benedict Cumberbatch in the BBC series “Sherlock.” It’s the first time the history museum has built a show around a fictional character. But Holmes is one of those rare creations who has long outlived

PerformanceMay 22, 2014

‘My Sweet Orange Tree’: Outgrowing childhood

Film adaptations of novels have both strengths and weaknesses. While they enjoy reader’s high expectations even before their release, they have to go through the fate of continuously being compared to the original. “My Sweet Orange Tree,” an international childhood classic, will be no exception when it is released in Korea next Friday.The Brazilian novel “My Sweet Orange Tree” was written by Jose Mauro de Vasconcelos in 1968. The main character Zeze (Joao Guilherme Avila) is the author himself r

FilmMay 22, 2014

‘Late Spring’ wins Best Film in Milan

A scene from “Late Spring.” ( Studio Hook)The Korean film “Late Spring” won the Best Film, Best Acting Performance Female and Best Cinematography awards at the Milano International Film Festival, which ended on May 12, the movie’s producer Studio Hook said.“Late Spring,” helmed by “26 Years” director Cho Keun-hyun, follows the story of a young model (Lee Yoo-young) who helps a paralyzed sculptor (Park Yong-woo) find his artistic passion and meaning in life. Lee won the award for best actress for

FilmMay 22, 2014

‘Star Wars’ fans to get chance at cameo

J.J. Abrams. (AFP)LOS ANGELES (AP) ― “Star Wars: Episode VII” director J.J. Abrams is giving fans a shot at a cameo in the film that’s set to be released next year. Disney, Lucasfilm and Bad Robot have teamed up for a campaign to raise funds for UNICEF. Abrams announced the initiative in a video from the set of the movie in Abu Dhabi. For every $10 donation at Omaze.com/StarWars, contributors will become eligible to appear in the film when it shoots in London. The campaign began just after midni

FilmMay 22, 2014

Caleb Johnson wins American Idol

LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Big-voiced rocker Caleb Johnson is the season 13 “American Idol,” winning the title over teenage pop singer Jena Irene. “This is crazy,” Johnson said after host Ryan Seacrest announced the TV audience’s decision on Wednesday’s season finale of the Fox contest. Johnson, 23, of Asheville, North Carolina, and Irene, 17, of Farmington Hills, Michigan, told each other “you da bomb” before the result was revealed. Runner-up Irene is getting a consolation prize: The two competitors a

PerformanceMay 22, 2014

Kris not joining EXO concert

EXO. (SM Entertainment)SM Entertainment announced through its website on Thursday that EXO-M leader Kris will not be joining the rest of the EXO members on stage during the popular K-pop idol group’s first solo concert this weekend. The announcement came after Kris surprised the K-pop world with his lawsuit against his talent agency SM Entertainment last week.“The upcoming concert at Seoul Olympic Gymnastics Stadium on May 23-25 will be given by 11 members,” said the statement, implying that Kri

May 22, 2014