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Top 4 conglomerates convene strategy meetings to navigate uncertainties
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[AtoZ into Korean Mind] Korea's broken ladder of social mobility
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Doctors to go on indefinite walkout as government rejects final demands
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Putin’s Pyongyang trip highlights need for bond in isolation
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Yoon returns amid tensions over Putin's Pyongyang visit
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Doctors begin indefinite strike
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[Graphic News] Son Heung-min named 10th-best forward
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[KH explains] Why Korean battery companies are key to Tesla's 2170 upgrade strategy
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Korea to promote eco-friendly albums in K-pop industry
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No. of mosquitoes unusually high in June
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BoA boasts natural beauty in black glasses
K-pop singer BoA shared a selfie Tuesday, wearing black glasses with no makeup on. “Thanks for the food. hihihi~ I am so happy being full. hehe!!!!” BoA said, showing off her natural beauty in the photo. Meanwhile, the singer and actress recently wrapped up shooting of the film “Big Match,” which is soon to be released. (laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)
May 29, 2014
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EXO-K, VIXX show friendship in photo
K-pop idol boy bands EXO-K and VIXX were pictured together in a photo revealed Wednesday by VIXX leader N. “It has been long since everybody got together. Nice to see you, pals!” N said on his Twitter page. He also disclosed a selfie he took with fellow member Ravie, saying, “Long time no see. Let‘s meet up soon.” VIXX is soon to begin official activities to promote its recently-released fourth single “Eternity.” The idol stars will make their comeback Thursday on “M! Countdown.” By Ock Hyun-ju
May 29, 2014
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Go Eun-ah boasts sexy look
Actress Go Eun-ah boasted a sexy look in a photo shoot for Esquire magazine. (Esquire)In the interview, she mentioned her upcoming film “Sketch” and rumors about her and her brother, MBLAQ member Mir. Full photos and then interview are available in the magazine’s July issue or at imagazinekorea.com.(khnews@heraldcorp.com)
May 29, 2014
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Singer Lyn receives ‘original soundtrack award’ at Baeksang
South Korean ballad singer Lyn received an award for her song on the original soundtrack from “My Love from the Star", “My Destiny” at the 50th Baeksang Arts Award on Tuesday.Lyn is the first recipient to be awarded for work on an original soundtrack.“I received the Original Soundtrack Award at Baeksang Arts Award! It was the first award of its kind and I’m really honored to have received it. Thank you,” Lyn said on her Twitter account with a photo of her with the trophy.(Twitter)SBS’ drama “My
May 29, 2014
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Actress Gong Hyo-jin, actor Lee Jin-wook confirmed dating
(OSEN)South Korean actress Gong Hyo-jin and actor Lee Jin-wook confirmed that they are an item, local news outlets reported on Thursday. “We confirmed that the two are in a romantic relationship. They have just started dating and maintaining a good relationship. Please support them,” an official close to the stars told local newspaper Ilgan Sports. The couple is said to have been on a late-night casual date, enjoying what “ordinary couples” do, in a suburb of Seoul out of the public eye.Earlier
May 29, 2014
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S.M.’s ‘Singing in the Rain’ trailer released
S.M. Culture & Contents has released an official trailer teaser of S.M. Entertainment’s first-ever musical, “Singing in the Rain.”The anticipated musical for K-pop fans features Kyuhyun, Baekhyun, Jay Kim, Sunny, Sunday and many more professional musical actors and actresses.K-pop boy band Super Junior’s Kyuhyun appears on the show as Don Lockwood, a popular film star from humble roots. EXO member Baekhyun is doubling for the same role. Jay Kim, of one of S.M.’s oldest boy bands Trax, will also
May 29, 2014
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VIXX’s Leo meets his idol, football legend Park Ji-sung
K-pop boy group VIXX’s Leo disclosed a photo taken with recently retired football player Park Ji-sung on Tuesday.“Leo meets his all-time idol,” the explanation read alongside the photo on VIXX’s official Twitter account.In the picture, both Leo and Park are smiling and standing side by side, though Leo’s smile is nervous while Park seems relaxed. (Twitter)Leo flaunted his athletic skills during the filming of SBS’ “Running Man.” The singer joined a team called “Idol All-star” with other K-pop s
May 29, 2014
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Psy to make comeback in June
(Twitter) World star Psy, the hero of “Gangnam Style,” is expected to make a grand return to the music scene with a new album in June. The album, to be released two years after the sensational “Gangnam Style” track in 2012, will include mostly “Psy-like” songs. The hip-hop artist once confessed that his latest song “Gentleman” did not reflect his personality at the concert held last December. “I will start f
May 29, 2014
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SHINee releases live concert DVD
K-pop boy group SHINee released “Japan Arena Tour SHINee World 2013 ~Boys Meet U~” live DVD on Wednesday that features the group‘s second concert in Japan.The DVD shows the final concert held in Tokyo, where the group showcased 30 performances, as well as the backstage and rehearsal scenes. The idol band toured nine cities around Japan, including Osaka, Nagoya and Tokyo for 15 concerts from June to December last year, attracting a total of 220,000 concertgoers. SHINee will make its way to Shangh
May 29, 2014
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[Herald Review] Thriller ‘A Hard Day’ chronicles crime with poignant humor
What does a typical hard day look like? If this question were asked of Ko Gun-su, the corrupt detective played by Lee Sun-kyun in the upcoming local film “A Hard Day,” he would probably rattle off a litany of perplexing incidents.He receives a divorce notice from his wife. His mother passes away. He and his coworkers are investigated by police inspectors over alleged embezzlement. He drives recklessly and causes a hit-and-run accident, killing a man. He tries to conceal the accident by hiding th
May 28, 2014
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Korean gallerist establishes art foundation
Gana Art Center’s chairman Lee Ho-jae has established an art foundation that will support artists and art projects, preserve art materials and set up a new museum. Lee has contributed some 200 pieces from his extensive collection of Korean art to the Gana Foundation for Arts and Culture.He runs the Gana Art Center, Seoul Auction and artist residency programs in Korea and Paris. “The foundation will support exhibitions and artists that might not otherwise be recognized. It will also provide Lee’s
May 28, 2014
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MBLAQ’s Mir daunted by actress Hwang Shin-hye’s charisma
Mir of MBLAQ was intimidated by actress Hwang Shin-hye’s charisma at first sight and could not get out of bed the next day, the boy band member said on Wednesday. From Left: Hong Ji-min, Hwang Shin-hye, Lady Jane and Mir. (Park Hae-mook/The Korea Herald)“(Hwang) was the most candid person that I have ever met,” he said in a press conference for the fourth season of the StoryOn makeover show “Let Mi-in.” Mir described his first impressions of the actress by saying she was “so chic that (she) made
May 28, 2014
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Bon Jovi guitarist hopes new song helps addicts
TOMS RIVER, New Jersey (AP) ― Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora drew on his own past in debuting a song at a New Jersey forum on drug abuse. Tuesday night’s event at a high school arena was aimed at raising awareness about the abuse of heroin and prescription painkillers along the Jersey shore. A New Jersey native, Sambora unveiled a song he wrote called “Lighthouse,” about providing hope to people mired in addiction. He acknowledged he once abused drugs, but said he’s clean now. “I got firsthan
May 28, 2014
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[Herald Interview] 6GAB: Six friends with something to prove
The determination in their eyes is undeniable as the six tight-knit school chums from Baekseok University in South Chungcheong Province talk about their mission to show the public that aspiring musicians don’t have to come out of one of the elite universities in Seoul to make a dent in the music scene. Classmates S.Jay, Coontza, Junohwani, Pangju, dB and JINew all met as music technology majors, with each of the members focusing on songwriting. However, shortly after they entered school, it was
May 28, 2014
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Makeover show ‘Let Mi-In’ to air Thai episode in late August
A Thai episode of StoryOn cosmetics makeover show “Let Mi-In” will be broadcast in late August at the earliest, the show producer said Wednesday.“We will be airing the Thai episode sometime in late August or early September,” show producer Park Hyun-woo told The Korea Herald. "Let Me-In" producer Park Hyun-woo speaks in a press conference held in Seoul, Wednesday. (Park Hae-mook/The Korea Herald)“Let Mi-In” has become one of the longest-running shows ever aired on StoryOn, a female-targeted chan
May 28, 2014
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Kim Soo-hyun acknowledges love for Cheon Song-yi
Actor Kim Soo-hyun on Tuesday wowed the crowd in the 50th Baeksang Awards by saying “Cheon Song-yi, I love you” to actress Jun Ji-hyun who starred alongside him in “My Love from the Star.”At the end of his gratitude speech, Kim jokingly said, “Last but not least, Ms. Cheon Song-yi, I love you.” (JTBC) (JTBC)The Korean heartthrob was awarded three honors at the awarding ceremony: the best rookie award, the most popular film actor’s award for “Secretly, Greatly,” and the most popular television a
May 28, 2014
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Celebrities’ dresses at Baeksang awards
Celebrities in white Singers Lyn and Yuri, and actresses Baek Jin-hee, Lee Bo-young and Go Ara appeared in white dresses. Apparently to avoid dullness, most of them matched simple accessories or chose white dresses with eye-catching details. Celebrities in black Kim Ah-joong, Park Ji-yoon, Sim Eun-kyeong, Park Jung-ah and Dohee chose black for the Baeksang Arts Awards. Their dresses were all simple, emphasizing shoulders and decollete and full of elegance. Celebrities in various colorsCelebritie
May 28, 2014
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Song Hye-kyo, Kang Dong-won on couple trip to Paris?
Rumors of romance are spreading after a netizen spotted actress Song Hye-kyo and actor Kang Dong-won together in Paris, France. (Online capture)A picture of Song and Kang was posted online last week by an unnamed Chinese tourist. While both were only showing their backs, many fans recognized them. Their striped knitwear raised suspicions that they are taking a couple trip. Their agencies, however, denied the rumors, claiming that both were working on photo shoots. Several staffers accompanied t
May 28, 2014
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Clara wears skimpy swimwear for commercial shoot
(One Mount official blog)Korean actress Clara flaunts her curves in a swimsuit for a commercial shoot. The photo shoot took place on Monday to promote water park One Mount, northwest of Seoul. (laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)
May 28, 2014
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JYJ’s Jaejoong happy with triangle
(Twitter)K-pop boy band JYJ’s Jaejoong appeared in a group photo taken with the cast of MBC-TV drama “Triangle.” South Korean all-round entertainer Hong Seok-chun posted the picture on his Twitter page on Monday, saying, “We are shooting the drama ‘Triangle.’ Jaejoong, Si-wan and Jin-hee are happy to have found a real triangle. So cute.” Jaejoong is smiling at the camera with a triangle in his hand. The family drama “Triangle” tells the story of three brothers who were separated at an early age
May 28, 2014