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Hybe-Ador feud should have limited effect on Hybe's overall performance: analysts
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Second Gimpo civil servant found dead, after apologizing for not finishing work
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DP leader says he will meet Yoon without conditions
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First-ever meeting of president, opposition chief set to finally happen
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NewJeans' singles, Japanese debut to proceed as planned, despite Hybe-Ador feud
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Blinken calls on China to press N. Korea to end its 'dangerous' behavior
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Experts raise concerns about Japan putting pressure on Naver over Line
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Samsung mobile chief, Google device head meet in Seoul
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Ship linked to NK arms shipments to Russia is moored in China: State Dept.
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More med professors to take day off each week while govt. urges them to stay
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‘Anti-Semitic’ comedian drops show in France
PARIS (AFP) ― French comedian Dieudonne sought Saturday to circumvent a ban imposed on his controversial show over its “anti-Semitic” slant, replacing it with a new performance complete with “a few tai-chi moves.”Earlier in the day he had announced his intention to go ahead with four performances in Paris, despite the Friday-to-Wednesday ban on the show titled “The Wall.”Dieudonne M’Bala M’Bala will instead present an alternate performance called “Asu Zoa” on a “different theme,” his lawyer Jacq
Jan. 13, 2014
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Revolt network launching live music show on TV
PASADENA, California (AP) ― The music network started by Sean Combs last year is launching a twice-a-day live television show that it hopes will become a central place for music news and performances. The Revolt network said Sunday that its “Revolt Live” show will be aired at 5 and 8 p.m. ET from a new studio in Hollywood. The California-based rap performer Sibley and Philadelphia disc jockey DJ Damage will be cohosts. Revolt currently airs in about 20 million homes in the United States, primari
Jan. 13, 2014
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Is Clara turning into a Korean sex symbol?
Before she appeared at a baseball park in May last year, Clara was just a run-of-the-mill entertainer. But her ceremonial pitch to start off a professional baseball game rocketed her to the stardom overnight. Clara, 28, whose real name is Lee Seong-min, appeared wearing formfitting leggings that revealed her coke-bottle-shaped bodyline. The photo of her throwing a baseball immediately became a viral sensation, with netizens hailing her as a sex symbol. Since the dramatic pitch, her comments on
Jan. 13, 2014
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[Photo News] Little Choo goes swimming with her father
In the episode of variety TV show “Superman is Back” aired on Sunday, the infant starlet Choo Sa-rang, daughter of former Korean-Japanese K1 fighter Choo Sung-hoon, swims with her father during their trip to Osaka. Capture from KBS 2 TV(khnews@heraldcorp.com)
Jan. 13, 2014
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AMC announces premiere for ‘Better Call Saul’
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico (AP) ― AMC announced this week that the “Breaking Bad” spinoff, “Better Call Saul,” will premiere in November 2014, but no specific date has been released.The series will follow sleazy Albuquerque attorney Saul Goodman, played by Bob Odenkirk, as he defends drug lords, criminals and those allegedly injured in minor traffic accidents.The network has already created a website for the fictional lawyer, with Saul Goodman’s signature videos boasting how he can get anyone out o
Jan. 12, 2014
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Announcer Jung In-young flaunts her curves in men’s magazine
The January edition of men’s magazine Maxim, featuring announcer Jung In-young on the cover, was sold out as of Friday, according to news reports. “Most of the January edition is out of stock both online and in-stores. This is only the second time this has happened,” an official from Maxim was quoted as saying. The magazine sold out in May 2012 for the first time, when the editor herself modeled for the cover. Jung posed for Maxim in a tight dress, flaunting her curves. She is currently hosting
Jan. 12, 2014
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Kim Hyun-joong returns as yet another comic book hero
Hallyu star Kim Hyun-joong’s long-awaited comeback to the small screen in the title role of KBS’ “Inspiring Generation” (working title) is just around the corner.This represents Kim’s first TV drama since MBC’s “Naughty Kiss” failed to bring in high viewer ratings more than three years ago and also represents the singer-actor’s third comic book-turned-series project. Both KBS’ “Boys Over Flowers,” which helped catapult the star to small screen fame, and “Naughty Kiss” were based on comic book se
Jan. 9, 2014
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[Photo News] Kim Soo-hyun transformed into Superman
A fan-made parody poster featuring actor Kim Soo-hyun as Superman is creating a sensation online after they were released on Thursday. The poster was one of the works submitted for the ”UCC Poster Contest “ organized by SBS TV Jobs. Among the candidates, the poster of Kim’s face photoshopped on to Superman’s body has become the most popular. Kim plays the male lead in the popular drama “Man from the Stars,” a romantic comedy series featuring an alien who arrives in Korea during the Joseon era 4
Jan. 9, 2014
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[Photo News] Lee Yeon-hee pulls off a stunt on ‘Radio Star’
Actress Lee Yeon-hee became the subject of much netizen talk after re-enacting a fast-eating egg contest on popular talk show “Radio Star,” which aired Wednesday. The actress ate a hardboiled egg in one bite, re-enacting a scene from the drama she is currently starring in.The 26-year-old actress is gaining attention for her role in MBC’s drama “Miss Korea.” Lee stars as an ambitious young woman who aspires to win the crown. Three other members of the “Miss Korea” cast appeared on “Radio Star” wi
Jan. 9, 2014
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Lee Ki-woo reveals feelings for co-star
Actor Lee Ki-Woo’s comments about actress Lee Chung-ah and Lee Yeon-hee on the MBC entertainment show “Radio Star” have been widely circulated in the online communities. In the show, aired on Wednesday night, actor Lee was asked who is prettier -- his own girlfriend Lee Chung-ah or co-star Lee Yeon-hee. The 34-year-old star responded that Lee Yeon-hee looks prettier when he is playing his role in the drama. “I have never been so immersed in acting as this,” he was quoted as saying. Lee Ki-wo
Jan. 9, 2014
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[Photo News] Nichkhun returns as Prince of Badminton
Nichkhun, a member of K-pop idol group 2PM, showed off his badminton skills, outshining counterparts on the KBS entertainment show “Uridongne Yecheneung,” aired on Tuesday. Badminton coaches and players, including the former Olympic gold medalist Lee Yong-dae, starred in the last episode, “All Star Match,” and teamed up with stars for a doubles badminton match. “Uridongne Yecheneung” means “our neighborhood arts and sports.” The popular show features stars challenging local residents in vario
Jan. 8, 2014
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[Photo News] Max Changmin quits ‘Uridongne Yecheneung’
Max Changmin, a member of pop duo TVXQ, has decided to drop out of the variety TV show “Uridongne Yecheneung (Our Neighborhood Arts and Sports),” nine months after he joined the program.According to the show’s production team, the star has decided to focus on his music with TVXQ, which recently released its seventh full-length album. The popular show, in which stars challenge local residents in sporting activities, will air its last episode with the idol singer on KBS 2TV on Feb. 4. By Ock Hyun
Jan. 8, 2014
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Leeteuk’s childhood unveiled
Leeteuk’s previous mentions of his childhood on television and comments made by acquaintances with the star’s father are shedding new light on the family’s affairs after news of the tragedy broke out on Monday.“I was often beaten up and my parents would argue often. Father was just a scary figure to me at the time,” the Super Junior member confessed on a TV program in 2012, describing his deprived childhood.Acquaintances who went to pay their respects to the family commented that Leeteuk’s fathe
Jan. 7, 2014
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[Photo news] Clara flaunts her curves
Korea‘s rising sex symbol Clara posted a video of her at dance practice on Twitter on Tuesday, drawing much attention from her fans. She wrote, “Clara is practicing SNSD’s dance for ‘I Got a Boy.’” She was practicing the dance to participate in MBC TV’s annual music festival’s opening stage that was aired at the end of last year. By Ock Hyun-ju, Intern reporter (laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)
Jan. 7, 2014
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NYT calls Kim Yun-jin ‘game-changing actress’
Actress Kim Yoon-jin graced a special section in the Friday edition of the New York Times, with a detailed interview covering her acting career and life story, including her childhood as an immigrant and her New Year resolutions. The NYT introduced Kim as a “game-changing” actress and previewed her comeback to the small screen on ABC TV show “Mistresses.” Kim’s acting career began in the film “Shiri” in 1999, breaking box-office records in Korea. The star is now looking to take off to the U.S.
Jan. 6, 2014
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‘Nazi hunters’ protest against French comedian
NANTES, France (AFP) ― A Nazi-hunting family has called for protests against controversial French comedian Dieudonne over his vitriolic brand of humor targeting Jews, as a government minister said he must pay fines accrued for racist abuse. France’s Interior Minister Manuel Valls is training his sights on Dieudonne, whose trademark gesture is viewed as being Nazi-inspired, and is examining options to try to legally block performances by a man he brands a “little trader of hate.”On Friday, Valls
Jan. 5, 2014
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Actor Jung Kyung-ho and SNSD’s Sooyoung dating
Just about two days after Girls’ Generation’s YoonA confirmed that she has been dating TV personality Lee Seung-gi for the past few months, her fellow member Sooyoung revealed her own relationship with actor Jung Kyung-ho.Sooyoung’s agency SM Entertainment confirmed to a local media outlet on Friday that the girl group member and Jung ― who had been close friends since 2012 ― have dated since last year. Rumors of the two dating have previously floated in the local media, one time in February and
Jan. 3, 2014
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Jang withdraws appeal in drug abuse case
Movie actress Jang Mi-in-ae has withdrawn her appeal of a local court’s ruling last year sentencing her to a suspended jail term for abusing propofol, an anesthetic used in surgeries, her attorney said. “It is not that she admits the charge. The decision was made based on her judgment that she stands little chance of victory in another round in court,” said Jeong Dae-hwa, Jang’s attorney. The 29-year-old star was among the three female celebrities who in November were sentenced to eight months i
Jan. 3, 2014
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Saturday Night Live arrives in China
A popular online video site is bringing the irreverent, topical humor of “Saturday Night Live” to China.The late-night U.S. comedy sketch show that regularly mocks politicians, popular culture and celebrities is being shown exclusively on the website of Sohu Video, a unit of Chinese online media group and Nasdaq-listed Sohu.com Inc.Ten episodes from the current 39th season of “SNL” are available now. Future episodes will be available online without subtitles the Monday after airing in the Unite
Jan. 3, 2014
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[Photo News] Actress Hwang Jung-eum gives tearful speech
Singer and actress Hwang Jung-eum gives a tearful speech during her acceptance address after winning the best actress award in the 2013 KBS Drama Awards on Tuesday night, New Year’s Eve. In her speech, she expressed affection toward her long-term boyfriend Kim Yong-joon, a member of vocal group SG Wannabe, by saying, “Thanks to my other half for always being by my side. Love you.”By Ock Hyun-ju, Intern reporter(laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)
Jan. 1, 2014