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Korean labor force to shrink by 10 million by 2044: report
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[AtoZ Korean Mind] Does your job define who you are? Should it?
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Allegations surrounding BTS resurface, enraged fans demand apology
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Students with history of violence will be barred from becoming teachers
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Top prosecutor pledges 'speedy, strict' probe into first lady's luxury bag allegations
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Medical feud leaves hospitals in financial crisis
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Samsung mocks Apple over iPhone alarm glitch
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'Queen of Tears' riding high on Netflix chart
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'Super Rich in Korea' will leave viewers appreciating Korea more: producers
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Chip up cycle won’t stay long: SK chief
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‘Good Doctor’ wraps up with high ratings
“Good Doctor,” a South Korean drama featuring an autistic doctor, wrapped up its heartwarming story of triumph over adversity with viewer ratings of 19.2 percent for its final episode on Tuesday.“Thank you for compensating for what I could not do,” said Sion, the autistic doctor, to his colleagues in the last episode on gaining recognition as a professional pediatrician. The drama evoked hope in its portrayal of the struggling autistic doctor starred by Joo Won. The character communicated closel
Oct. 9, 2013
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Lee Min-ho, back to class
“Boys Over Flowers” star Lee Min-ho looks poised to reprise his golden days with SBS’ “The Heirs.” “I hope this drama reels in viewer ratings past the 40 percent mark,” said Lee, 26, at the drama’s press conference in Seoul on Monday. “I really want those top ratings.” Lee has yet to surpass the overwhelming success of his breakout role in the hit KBS rom-com four years ago.Both his last TV series, “The Great Doctor,” and 2010’s “Personal Taste” brought in lukewarm viewer shares, and while “City
Oct. 8, 2013
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Miley Cyrus rules ‘SNL’ as host and musical guest
NEW YORK (AP) ― Miley Cyrus cautioned viewers she wouldn’t be twerking on “Saturday Night Live.”But she commanded the stage on this week’s edition of the NBC sketch comedy show, serving as both host and musical guest.And she did some shimmying as an over-sexed Congresswoman Michele Bachmann in a parody video about the government shutdown.Cyrus seized attention and criticism in August for her sexually charged MTV Video Music Awards performance, which featured the singer in scanty garb while exhib
Oct. 7, 2013
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[Photo News] Lee Bo-young wins 2013 Korea Drama Awards
Top South Korean actors attended the “Korea Drama Awards” on Wednesday in Jinju, South Gyeongsang Province.The annual event, organized by Korea Drama Festival, honors notable actors who have stood out on the local small screen in the past year. Actress Lee Bo-young won the top prize for her role in “My Daughter Seo-young” and “I Can hear Your Voice.” Second-place awards went to Lee Jung-jin, Jung Woong-in and Jo Yoon-hee. Lee Bo-young is now enjoying the highest popularity of her career, w
Oct. 3, 2013
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‘Simpsons’ character to be killed off: producers
At some point in life, everyone has to say goodbye to a loved one, even fictional families.Al Jean, the executive producer of the U.S. cartoon sitcom “The Simpsons,” said Friday that he will kill off one of the main characters, during a recent phone conference with the press to promote the 25th season premiere of the iconic show. Though he did not say which character will be terminated, Jean said the actor playing this character has won an Emmy for his or her performance in “The Simpsons.” The h
Oct. 2, 2013
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‘Breaking Bad’ finale tops ratings and illegal downloads
LOS ANGELES (AFP) ― The much-anticipated final episode of “Breaking Bad” drew the cult TV show‘s largest ever audience ― 10.3 million viewers ― but there were also more than 500,000 illegal downloads, figures showed Monday.The series, centered around once humble chemistry teacher turned drug lord Walter White, ended Sunday with a thrilling climax to its fifth and final season a week after winning best drama at the Emmys, television’s Oscars.In doing so it drew 3.7 million more viewers than the p
Oct. 1, 2013
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Senior actor in hot water over pay at tourism agency
Senior actor in hot water over pay at tourism agency Veteran actor Baek Il-seob came under fire on Wednesday for allegedly lining his pockets in the name of working for the Korea Tourism Organization as a nonexecutive director. The main opposition Democratic Party claimed that Baek got away with 77.4 million won ($71,800) in monthly pay and meeting expenses even though he did not attend a single meeting at the KTO since 2012. The 69-year-old actor strongly denied any wrongdoing. “It is a false
Sept. 25, 2013
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Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun makes acting debut
K-pop-to-drama crossovers are fast becoming the norm, with many singers making their acting debut via the small screen. Girls’ Generation member Seohyun is among the recent crop of K-pop idols to star in a television series. “I have harbored dreams of becoming an actress since I was young,” the 22-year-old singer confessed at the drama’s press conference in Seoul on Monday. “But, I didn’t want to rush it.”“I planned on taking a chance when the right role came along,” she explained. Of the decisi
Sept. 24, 2013
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‘Breaking Bad’ wins top Emmy, letdown for ‘House of Cards’
LOS ANGELES (AFP) ― Cult crime show “Breaking Bad” won the best drama Emmy on Sunday, but there was disappointment for “House of Cards,” which had hoped to win the first major award for an online-only series.The best comedy award went to “Modern Family,” the fourth year in a row it has topped the category, while “Big Bang Theory” star Jim Parsons took the best comedy actor prize for a third time at the Emmys, television’s version of the Oscars.Liberace biopic “Behind the Candelabra” was the othe
Sept. 23, 2013
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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,
Sept. 16, 2013
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Kimmel: I’m the prankster behind twerking accident video
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Jimmy Kimmel confessed to being the prankster behind a staged twerking accident video, saying his revelation might bring an end to the suggestive up-and-down rump-busting dance move.Maybe, maybe not. It also remains to be seen whether the clip of a woman apparently set afire while twerking causes TV news programs and other shows to be more cautious about airing unverified videos.Kimmel admitted on his ABC late-night show Monday that he had created the YouTube clip that drew mo
Sept. 11, 2013
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Hwang Jung-eum ready for her close-up
Singer-turned-actress Hwang Jung-eum has come a long way from her breakout role in MBC’s hit sitcom “High Kick 2.” After her success in “High Kick 2,” Hwang eschewed pigeonholing herself as the go-to girl for light-hearted, frivolous rom-com roles by tackling an eclectic range of heroines. The 28-year-old actress tried on the medical genre for size with MBC’s “Golden Time” before switching gears as an overweight heiress who drops pounds and goes under the knife in the criminal comedy SBS’ “Incar
Sept. 11, 2013
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After series of gaffes, Clara swears off SNS
South Korean actress Clara announced Wednesday that she will no longer be posting comments on social networking services after her remarks became a target of fierce criticism.“I’ve wrote too much about my personal feelings these days. I will stop posting on SNS and focus on acting from now on,” the 27-year-old actress said on her Twitter account.Clara, who recently rose to stardom after years under the radar, found herself in hot water after netizens accused her off lying on television. In one p
Sept. 11, 2013
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Dispute hits ‘housekeeper’ drama
Major South Korean broadcaster SBS on Wednesday said it will not change the title of its new drama “Susanghan Gajeongbu (Suspicious Housekeeper)” despite the accusations that the word “gajeongbu” belittles housekeepers.“We changed the script so the actors would not use the word gajeong-bu…. But there is not much we can do about the title,” an official from SBS told local media. The official said since the new show is a remake of the popular Japanese drama “Kaseifu no Mita (I am Mita, Your Housek
Sept. 11, 2013
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Can K-dramas take off outside Asia?
In the past few years, K-pop has tapped the hitherto impenetrable European and American markets with acts like Super Junior and Psy, whose single “Gangnam Style” became a chart-topping, universally hot phenomenon. “My 3-year-old nephew can do the dance,” said Muffy Potter, who is company director and producer of Put It Out There Pictures, noting that “Gangnam Style” had definitely reached Australia.American Public Television CEO Cynthia Fenneman, noted a similar development in the U.S. “It was q
Sept. 10, 2013
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You Hee-yeol pulls off risque jokes on SNL Korea
With the “emotional pervert” aboard, Saturday Night Live Korea was filled with more powerful and edgier humor Saturday that made even the most brazen audience members blush. New cast member You Hee-yeol, famously known for lyrical, sensual and trendy ballad music under the project group, “TOY,” showed off his mischievous side in the program’s “Weekend Update” slot. “I would like to leave a video message to Suzy (from girl group Miss A): This is my first on the show and I am so nervous. ... By th
Sept. 8, 2013
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BoA makes drama debut
K-pop diva BoA is set to put her acting prowess to the test in her first major television drama. Slated to star in KBS’ short, two-episode rom-com “Expect to Date” (working title), this will be the 26-year-old singer’s first small-screen lead. After making a brief cameo appearance in SBS’ “ATHENA: Goddess of War” in 2010, BoA continued to forge a career in television with SBS’ hit music reality show, “K-Pop Star,” earning credibility as a compelling judge in the singing competition.Having establ
Sept. 5, 2013
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Israeli TV drama series wins top prize at Seoul International Drama Awards
Israeli television drama “Prisoners of War” won the grand prize at this year’s Seoul International Drama Awards.The series, originally broadcast on Israel’s Channel 2 from March to May 2010, features three Israeli soldiers who were captured almost 20 years ago while on a mission with their unit in Lebanon. It won the Israeli Academy Awards for Television for Best Drama Series back in 2010.In the hallyu drama section, MBC’s 2012 period horror-romance “Arang and the Magistrate” won the Best Drama
Sept. 5, 2013
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BoA makes drama debut
Director gives K-pop diva 75 points for first major television roleBy Jean OhK-pop diva BoA is set to put her acting prowess to the test in her first major television drama. Slated to star in KBS’ short, two-episode, rom-com “Expect to Date” (working title), this will be the 26-year old singer’s first small screen lead. After making a brief cameo appearance in SBS’ “ATHENA: Goddess of War” in 2010, BoA continued to forge a career in television with SBS’ hit music reality show, “K-Pop Star,” earn
Sept. 5, 2013
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Market growing for TV writers
Korea TV and Radio Writers Association chairperson Lee Kum-lim has seen it all. The 65-year-old veteran writer witnessed the boom of the local drama industry from its relatively nascent beginnings in the 1980s to its current formidable status as the vanguard of the Korean Wave in the 21st century. Now, as the jury chair for the 8th Seoul International Drama Awards, Lee has gained further global perspective on the role that Korean dramas are playing in the overseas market as well. “Koreans love d
Aug. 27, 2013