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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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[Grace Kao] Hybe vs. Ador: Inspiration, imitation and plagiarism
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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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Conan O’Brien conducts secret project with Park Jin-young
American talk show host Conan O'Brien conducted a top secret project with Park Jin-young, the head producer of JYP Entertainment on Thursday, according to the entertainment agency. O’Brien visited the JYP Entertainment building in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on Wednesday to discuss the content of the collaborative project. O‘Brien was joined by Korean-American actor Steven Yeun, who filmed a segment in Los Angeles with O’Brien in 2013 in which the two men visited a Korean spa and sauna.Conan O‘Brien visit
Feb. 18, 2016
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Mnet launches new show to look for best children’s song
Music channel Mnet is launching a new show, in search for the best children’s song. The channel has produced music competition and survival programs such as “Superstar K,” “Show Me the Money” and the recent “Produce 101.” In the new show, called “We Kid,” short for “We Sing Like a Kid,” teams made up of children, top stars and composers are created. They come up with new songs that cater to children. Aspiring young singers who pass a preliminary audition are matched with one of three teams. T
Feb. 17, 2016
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Conan O'Brien draws hundreds at Seoul meet-and-greet
American talk show host Conan O'Brien attracted hundreds of fans at a cafe in Seoul on Monday after receiving a boisterous welcome usually reserved for K-pop idols at Incheon International Airport the previous day.Dozens of fans who had failed to reserve a spot at the guerilla-style meet-and-greet gathered around the building in southern Seoul to welcome the redhead comedian. They swooned as O'Brien entered from a minibus and shouted "Annyeonghaseyo," or "Hello" in Korean.At the meeting, O'Brien
Feb. 16, 2016
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JYP chief Park Jin-young to work on project with Conan O'Brien
JYP Entertainment, one of South Korea's three largest entertainment agencies, said Saturday its founder Park Jin-young will work on a joint project with American talk show host Conan O'Brien next week.It said the project is scheduled to be held on Thursday in South Korea, though it did not provide any further details.It is rumored that the South Korean singer and O'Brien may shoot a music video together. O'Brien is set to arrive in Seoul on Sunday for a five-day trip to shoot his "Conan" show, a
Feb. 14, 2016
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Networks’ pilot programs hit and miss during holiday
The three major broadcast networks in Korea launched pilot programs over the Lunar New Year holiday, testing the waters for potential new regular programs. Each network’s top show chose a different strategy to pull in viewers, with SBS’ music competition show and MBC’s hidden camera comedy clearly appealing to viewers more than KBS’ show featuring girl group members battling against one another.The pilot programs that received top ratings on each network were “God’s Voice” on SBS (10.4 percent a
Feb. 11, 2016
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Conan O'Brien to take 'Conan' to S. Korea: blogger
American talk show host Conan O'Brien will shoot his "Conan" show in South Korea, a local fan who claims to have been contacted by the Conan team said Thursday.O'Brien will arrive here on Sunday for a five-day journey that involves trips to downtown Seoul and a traditional Korean village in the city's outskirts, a Naver blogger who goes by the alias KIMMYS said in a blog post. More than 1,100 people are subscribed to the blog which has been posting updates on O'Brien's schedule in South Korea.He
Feb. 11, 2016
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[Herald Interview] ‘Reply 1988’ leaves mark on Park Bo-gum
Actor Park Bo-gum poses for a picture before an interview at a Seoul cafe on Thursday. (Yoon Byung-chan/The Korea Herald)Park Bo-gum spoke slowly, his words interspersed with child-like smiles. It was as if Park’s “Reply 1988” character Choi Taek had jumped off screen into real life. “I realized that I’m similar to my ‘Reply 1988’ character in real life. I’m like an iron fist in a velvet glove, just like Choi Taek in the TV series,” the 22-year-old told The Korea Herald in Seoul last Thursday.“I
Feb. 5, 2016
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CJ E&M denies spin-off rumors
CJ E&M Headquarters (CJ Group)Entertainment and media giant CJ E&M denied a news report that the firm plans to spin off its drama and entertainment production divisions to set up a new content production company.“Although we plan to strengthen our content production business, nothing (mentioned in the report) has been confirmed yet,” Cho Young-sic, general manager of the communications team at CJ E&M, told The Korea Herald. The denial came after a local media outlet reported Tuesday that the ent
Feb. 3, 2016
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[Newsmaker] Former Arirang TV chief under probe for corporate fund misuse
The Culture Ministry has accepted the resignation of Bang Suk-ho, president & CEO of Arirang TV, Korea’s state-run English satellite and cable broadcaster. Bang submitted his resignation to the ministry on Monday after local media reported allegations of misuse of the company funds during his overseas trips last year. The ministry will continue its probe into the allegations, which began late Monday night, his resignation notwithstanding. “Bang is currently under investigation. The ministry will
Feb. 2, 2016
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'My Love from the Star' to have different ending in China
Do Min-joon, the stoic alien with superpowers in the South Korean drama "My Love from the Star," has a different identity in China.Spoiler alert: The entire story is a fictional tale that he writes for Cheon Song-yi, the arrogant, yet endearing heroine played by actress Jun Ji-hyun in the original, sources in the Chinese broadcasting industry said Tuesday.Because China censors materials with aliens and supernatural beings, the show's ending had to be changed from the original, in which Do return
Feb. 2, 2016
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Chinese drama starring Park Hae-jin to premiere in March
A Chinese soap opera starring South Korean actor Park Hae-jin will premiere in China next month, his agency said Monday.The pilot episode of "Far Away Love" will air on Guangdong TV and Southeast TV on March 1, WM Company said.Park plays a stoic restaurant owner who, in an ironic twist of fate, falls in love with the sister of his first love.Chinese dramas sometimes take years before clearing censorship, and "Far Away Love" is no exception, having been filmed in 2013.Park has previously appeared
Feb. 1, 2016
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Netflix fails to protect teens from adult content
U.S. video service provider Netflix that entered the South Korean market early this year lacks an adult verification system, making teenagers vulnerable to X-rated content, industry sources said Monday.Local users can open a Netflix account by typing in an email address and their credit card information and simply checking "I am over 18, and I agree to the above conditions and the Terms of Use and Privacy/Cookies."The Netflix site doesn't have an adult authentication system, so a minor can use h
Feb. 1, 2016
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Hani to co-host 'Baek Jong-won's Three Great Emperors'
Hani of the girl group EXID will co-host "Baek Jong-won's Three Great Emperors," terrestrial network SBS said Thursday.She will join three existing hosts -- the celebrity chef Baek and comedians Lee Hwi-jae and Kim Joon-hyun -- starting Saturday at 6:10 p.m.Her inaugural episode will cover "doeji galbi," or Korean pork ribs."I'm thankful that I get to taste foods prepared by seasoned chefs every week," she told a news conference at SBS headquarters in Seoul. "I'll try to represent what women and
Jan. 28, 2016
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Actor Ryu Jun-yeol not happy with 'Reply 1988' ending
Were you disappointed by the way "Reply 1988" ended?Actor Ryu Jun-yeol, who played one of the male leads, Kim Jeong-hwan, in the tvN hit drama, is with you; the 30-year-old says he didn't expect the sudden twist, which "Reply 1988" fans accuse of being a cruel joke.Spoiler alert: Ryu doesn't end up with Deokseon, the female protagonist and Kim's long-time crush. Deokseon, played by singer Hyeri, runs into the arms of his rival Choi Taek, who had been somewhat of a peripheral character at the beg
Jan. 27, 2016
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French comics fest to showcase Korean webtoons
South Korean web cartoons, which have inspired many hit soap operas and movies here, will be featured at the world's third-largest comics festival, the South Korean Culture Ministry said Tuesday.Under the exhibit "Webtoon Playground," South Korean webtoons will be displayed on the streets of Angouleme, France, which is host of the Angouleme International Comics Festival, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said.The exhibition is the fourth of its kind in the southwestern French city and
Jan. 26, 2016
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Park Hae-jin inks ad deals worth 11 billion won
Actor Park Hae-jin, enjoying growing popularity in both Korea and China with his new tvN drama “Cheese in the Trap,” has signed endorsements with 15 advertisers, according to industry insiders. Park has recently signed on with a wide range of brands, including 7-Eleven, Beanpole and outdoor brand Centerpole. He also renewed contracts with Mind Bridge, Kohler Novita and Lotte Duty Free. Park’s total income from spokesman activities is estimated at around 11 billion won ($9.2 million).A still from
Jan. 25, 2016
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YG Entertainment invests in Korean remake of 'Scarlet Heart'
YG Entertainment said Monday it will invest in the upcoming South Korean remake of the Chinese soap opera "Scarlet Heart," starring actor Lee Joon-gi and singer-songwriter IU.The South Korean entertainment agency will join NBCUniversal and a local production company in financing and producing the show, which will air simultaneously in South Korea and China in the latter half of this year.The South Korean version, titled "Scarlet Heart: Ryeo," is the first Asian soap opera to be financed by NBCUn
Jan. 25, 2016
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Cable networks top terrestrial in ad prices
Advertising on cable TV has become pricier than doing so on terrestrial networks for the first time, industry sources said Monday.A 15-second spot during breaks for tvN reality shows "Three Meals a Day" and "Youth Over Flowers" now fetches 25 million won ($21,000), according to sources in the advertising industry.That's 65 percent more expensive than KBS 2TV's "All about My Mom," the priciest show on a terrestrial network."Reply 1988," a popular tvN soap opera that concluded on Jan.16, charged 2
Jan. 25, 2016
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TV series 'Cheese in the Trap' sets sights on new record
"Cheese in the Trap," a webtoon-based TV series starring popular actor Park Hae-jin, is set to become the next record breaker with viewer rates climbing to levels unseen for a weekday show.In its fourth episode earlier this month, the tvN series broke the record for a weekday cable TV drama with a viewer rate of 6 percent, beating the previous record of 5.5 percent set by a JTBC drama in 2014.By the fifth episode last Monday, "Cheese in the Trap" drew 6.6 percent of viewers as its SBS TV rival "
Jan. 24, 2016
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Actor Lee Jong-suk's wax figure to be unveiled in Hong Kong
A wax figure of the popular Korean actor Lee Jong-suk will go on display in a global museum of wax dolls in Hong Kong this week, a local public relations agency working for the museum said Thursday.The actor will unveil his wax figure in a ceremony at Madame Tussauds Hong Kong on Friday, The Tic Toc said."Lee enjoys great popularity all over Asia, not just in Korea,"the museum said. "It's a great honor that we get to display his wax figure."Lee is the fourth Korean whose wax figure will be insta
Jan. 21, 2016