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[Weekender] Geeks have never been so chic in Korea
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N. Korea says it test-fired tactical ballistic missile with new guidance technology
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NewJeans members submit petitions over court injunction in Hybe-Ador conflict
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[News Focus] Mystery deepens after hundreds of cat deaths in S. Korea
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S. Korea's exports of instant noodles surpass $100m for 1st time in April: data
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[Herald Interview] Byun Yo-han's 'unlikable' character is result of calculated acting
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US military commander in S. Korea during Gwangju uprising dies
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[KH Explains] Why Korea's so tough on short selling
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Actors involved in past controversies return first via streaming service originals
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[Photo News] Seoul seeks 'best sleeper'
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Choi Ji-woo to play modern-day Mary Poppins
After a near two-year hiatus from Korean dramas, actress Choi Ji-woo returns this fall with a remake of the smash hit Japanese series “I’m Mita, Your Housekeeper.” Of her upcoming role as a quirky and seemingly cold housekeeper, the 38-year-old actress said, “I really wanted this role because it was completely different from previous heroines that I have played.” Slated to air this Monday, SBS’ “Suspicious Housekeeper” (working title) not only has high profile “Winter Sonata” star Choi on board,
TelevisionSept. 16, 2013
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Sound of The Clash saved for a new generation
PARIS (AFP) ― They’ve never reformed, despite lucrative offers to do so, and the surviving band members swear they never will now that front man Joe Strummer is no longer around.Which just might be why, 37 years after they played their first riffs, The Clash are still adored by a global army of fans as one of the greatest bands in the history of rock.In Paris this week to promote a new box set that involved guitarist Mick Jones salvaging the original master tapes for their five seminal albums, t
PerformanceSept. 16, 2013
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Winning the lead role of ‘Miss Saigon’
Chatty and bubbly in person, emerging New York-based musical singer Shin Hae-ji (Shawna Haeji Shin) reminds one of Glinda, the popular blond witch in “Wicked.”Yet the 27-year-old is playing a character that’s quite the opposite of Glinda in the U.S. next month. She is making her debut as Kim, the tragic heroine of the popular musical “Miss Saigon,” scheduled to premiere at the Paramount Theatre in Chicago on Oct. 30. After just starring in three shows ― “Rent a White Guy,” “Talent 101” and “King
PerformanceSept. 16, 2013
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Korea Artist Prize winner adopts nature to describe sick society
Kong Sung-hun, winner of this year’s Korea Artist Prize, said he wanted to show a slice of life through his paintings. “I want to get away from the current art trend and reveal pieces of ordinary lives, including myself living in the present,” he said. The 48-year-old fine arts professor at Sungkyunkwan University received the award from the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea on Sept. 10 for his series of paintings titled “Winter Journey.”The judge panels praised Kong for infu
CultureSept. 16, 2013
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Miss America first of Indian heritage
The Miss America pageant has crowned its first winner of Indian heritage.Moments after winning the 2014 crown, 24-year-old Nina Davuluri described how delighted she is that the nearly century-old pageant sees beauty and talent of all kinds.“I'm so happy this organization has embraced diversity,” she said in her first press conference after winning the crown in Atlantic City, New Jersey's Boardwalk Hall. “I'm thankful there are children watching at home who can finally relate to a new Miss Americ
PeopleSept. 16, 2013
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Golden Globes to honor Woody Allen’s career
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― The organizers of the Golden Globe Awards say they will honor Woody Allen for his contributions to filmmaking.The Hollywood Foreign Press Association said Friday that Allen will receive the 2014 Cecil B. DeMille Award. A tribute to the 77-year-old actor, writer and director will be included in the 71st annual Golden Globe ceremony set for Jan. 12. Morgan Freeman and Martin Scorsese are among the previous recipients.Allen’s much-honored films include “Annie Hall,” “Hannah and H
FilmSept. 15, 2013
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Sculpture for war veterans to be installed at Busan peace park
A large sculpture will be built at the U.N. Memorial Cemetery and Peace Park in Busan to memorialize Korean War veterans of the U.N. allies who fought for South Korea in the 1950-1953 war. The Nam-gu district office said Sunday that it plans to set up the sculpture by April next year at the cost of 640 million won ($550,000). The memorial will be 14 meters tall and depict a person bowing with two hands held together. Doves flying above the U.N. emblem will be carved on the foot of its drum-shape
PeopleSept. 15, 2013
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Incheon landing reenacted
The Incheon Landing, an amphibious invasion and battle of the Korean War that resulted in a decisive victory and strategic reversal in favor of the United Nations, was reenacted Sunday. The Ministry of National Defense and Incheon Metropolitan City marked the 63rd anniversary of the victory off the coast of Wolmido Island and in a park on the island. The anniversary was attended by about 2,500 people, including Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Choi Yoon-hee, Incheon Mayor Song Young-gil and 248
PeopleSept. 15, 2013
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Busan unveils Choi Dong-won statue
The statue of a legendary Korean pitcher, Choi Dong-won, was unveiled near the Sajik Baseball Stadium in Busan on Saturday. The 2.4-meter-high statue depicts the Busan native in mid-pitch. The unveiling ceremony was attended by his mother, wife and son, Busan Mayor Hur Nam-sik, regional lawmakers, professional league officials and players, and citizens.Twenty-eight members of the baseball team from his high school alma mater, Kyungnam High, also paid their respects at the ceremony. Dubbed an “ir
PeopleSept. 15, 2013
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Conductor Geum Nan-sae appointed Seoul Arts High School principal
Conductor Geum Nan-sae has been appointed headmaster of the Seoul Arts High School and will officially take his position starting Oct. 10. After four days of deliberation, the high school’s board of directors announced Geum’s appointment on Sunday. Geum replaces outgoing headmaster Suh Young-nim. Geum is an alumnus of the school.Seoul Arts High School is well-known as one of the country’s most prominent music and arts high schools. The 66-year-old conductor Geum previously served as conductor of
PeopleSept. 15, 2013
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Lashings of sequins on second day of London Fashion Week
LONDON (AP) ― Sequins, sparkly embellishments, and lots of it. Day 2 of London Fashion Week saw a mix of eccentric styles, but at least two designers agreed that “more is more” when it comes to piling on the glamour.Julien Macdonald, one of London’s most flamboyant designers, dished up show stopping, jewel and sequin-encrusted evening gowns fit for a red carpet entrance Saturday. Not to be outdone, Ashish Gupta also adorned all his outfits with sequins, although here the clothes were torn jeans
Arts & DesignSept. 15, 2013
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Sculptures replace holiday sunseekers on Busan beach
BUSAN ― Sculptures dot the empty beach of Songdo in Busan for the biennial Sea Art Festival, filling the deserted area left by beachgoers who crowded the popular beach on the southern coast just a month ago. Now, a walk along the beach has become a cultural experience with the presence of 34 sculptures by international artists from 11 countries such as Brazil, Canada, China, Italy, Taiwan and India.“The Sea Art Festival is an art event taking place by the sea. It is a rare event that brings out
PerformanceSept. 15, 2013
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‘Contemporary dance liberates’
Choreographer Ahn Ae-soon started ballet lessons when she was in elementary school, but her first dance performance as a young child almost traumatized her.“I had worked so hard, really hard,” Ahn, who was recently appointed to head Korea National Contemporary Dance Company, told The Korea Herald. “But then when I was on stage, I forgot everything that I had prepared. I could not perform at all. I was mortified. So I stopped going to lessons the next day.”Korea’s dance scene is fortunate that Ah
PerformanceSept. 15, 2013
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Arts school works to give students a fighting chance
This is the sixth in a series on producers, MCs, DJs and artists working in the Korean underground hip-hop scene. ― Ed.Most entertainers, musicians and actors will agree that an academic degree is not always necessary for a career in entertainment. But nowadays, just like most of the working world, it’s harder to get jobs based on talent alone. Young job seekers need a set of skills and techniques along with talent.That is what Korea Conservatory, an arts school based in Apgujeong-dong, is hopin
PerformanceSept. 15, 2013
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New album of Beatles rarities set for release
LONDON (AFP) ― A box set of previously unreleased recordings and studio chat by The Beatles including early hits and cover versions is to be released later this year, their record company said Friday.The tracks from radio broadcasts at the British Broadcasting Corporation in 1963 and 1964 include 37 performances which have never been issued before now and 23 tracks of conversations featuring the Fab Four.The album, “On Air ― Live At The BBC Volume 2,” is a follow-up to a similar box set released
PerformanceSept. 15, 2013
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Can Rottini become Korea’s Il Divo?
Korea’s music market already has a wealth of “popera” singers, but Ensemble Rottini are aiming to take the genre to the next level.In the past several years, men with charms and sweet voices have been drawing not only classical music lovers but also pop fans seeking something different. Rottini, which released its first mini album “Vita Mia” on Sept. 10 is the latest product from Credia, an influential classical music artists’ agency, who joined the growing throng of hopefuls looking to become t
PerformanceSept. 15, 2013
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Staying in the city for big break
Chuseok surely is a huge deal in Korea, filled with family joys and the signature holiday food.Yet for Seoulites who choose not to visit their family in the countryside, or expats who don’t plan to travel, the holiday leaves them with little to do.Seoul, however, offers a number of options for those who choose to stay in the city for the holiday, from an expat-oriented film festival to English-language musicals. This year’s Chuseok break ― Wednesday to Friday ― is unusually and luckily long, as
CultureSept. 13, 2013
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Calendar
Dance“SIDance”: The annual Seoul International Dance Festival (SIDance) is returning in October, featuring a total of 51 dance companies from 16 countries. The opener this year is a performance by Canadian troupe Cas Public, with its stylish variation of Stravinsky’s “Rite of Spring.” Other invited troupes include France’s Cie Heddy Maalem, Finland’s Dance Theatre Auraco, and Italy’s Ambra Senatore. This year’s SIDance runs from Oct. 7 to 27 at Gangdong Arts Center, Seoul Art Center and Goyang A
CultureSept. 13, 2013
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Box Office: The Face Reader, The Spy, Elysium
The Face ReaderOpened Sept. 11Drama. Directed by Han Jae-rim. Nae-gyeong (Song Kang-ho) is the son of a disgraced noble family living in the Joseon era with a talent for physiognomy. With one glance of a person’s face, he is able to assess their personality, mental state, and habits. He is approached by officials in the royal court to use his skills to help solve a murder case. Nae-gyeong’s talents become recognized by the royal court and he is asked to not only solve crimes but also assist the
FilmSept. 13, 2013
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Eyelike: ‘Coup D’etat’ no revolution
‘Coup D’etat’ no revolutionG-Dragon “Coup D’etat”(KT Music)G-Dragon’s second studio album “Coup D’etat” is chock-full of colorful songs and features big-name artists, but are the songs really “revolutionary?”Title track “Coup D-etat,” is actually one of the weakest songs on the album. Featuring Diplo and Baauer, the same beat and melody plays throughout the whole song, making it repetitious and boring. “Niliria,” featuring Missy Elliot, has a unique sound consisting of an interesting mix of trad
PerformanceSept. 13, 2013