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10-man S. Korea lose to Indonesia to miss out on Paris Olympic football qualification
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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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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
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YG Entertainment to debut new boy band
Reality television is old stomping ground for K-pop mogul Yang Hyun-suk. Yang tapped into the now-popular formula to debut boy band Big Bang in 2006 and then kept viewers abreast on his follow-up act, the girl group 2NE1, with three reality shows. Most recently, the prominent YG Entertainment founder and main producer proved his knack for judging as well on SBS’ music reality competition “K-Pop Star,” from whence new YG solo artist, Season 1 runner-up Lee Hi, hails. Now, Yang is turning to the
Aug. 21, 2013
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Online video forces change on TV industry
NEW YORK (AFP) ― Having turned print media upside down, the Internet now is disrupting television, forcing broadcasters to adapt to tablets and video-on-demand to hold onto views and advertisers.“The gap between what consumers want and the way the industry is delivering it has grown so big that the industry now has to start to make some moves,” Forrester Research analyst Jim Nail told AFP.Viacom, Time Warner, Disney, 21st Century Fox, CBS ― the second quarter results of the big U.S. media groups
Aug. 14, 2013
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IU, Lee Hyun-woo deny dating
The respective agencies of South Korean singer IU and actor Lee Hyun-woo denied on Friday rumors that the two 21-year-old stars are an item.Earlier in the day, photos of IU and Lee entering a movie theater at midnight circulated on the Internet, sparking speculation that the two are in a romantic relationship.Lee’s agency Keyeast admitted that the two had watched a movie together but said they were “just close friends.” Loen Entertainment, IU’s management company, said agencies’ other staffers w
Aug. 9, 2013
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Discovery hammered for shark special
NEW YORK (AP) ― A Discovery network special that speculated about whether a giant prehistoric shark could still exist has drawn a passionate response from viewers and starkly raised the question about the worth of big ratings.The program, “Megalodon: The Monster Shark Lives,” opened Discovery’s annual “Shark Week” during the weekend. With an estimated 4.8 million viewers, it had the largest audience of any show in the 26 years that Discovery has made “Shark Week” a part of its summer programming
Aug. 7, 2013
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Lee Mi-sook off to new start with Sidus HQ
Actress Lee Mi-sook has signed a contract with a new entertainment agency, Sidus HQ entertainment.“We will give unconditional support for Lee to continue her work,” said the agency on Tuesday. “We are looking forward to Lee’s active work with us in more various fields.” Lee, along with actresses Lee Bo-hee and Won Mi-kyung, gained popularity in the 1980s. She played numerous roles in TV dramas as well as movies including “Cinderella‘s Sister,” “Untold Scandal” and “Actresses.”“Lee is an actress
Aug. 6, 2013
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‘Incendiary’ Capaldi is new ‘Doctor Who’
LONDON (AFP) ― Scottish actor Peter Capaldi, best known as the abusive spin doctor in satire “The Thick of It,” was on Sunday named as the new eponymous star of cult British series “Doctor Who.”The BBC unveiled the 55-year-old Glaswegian as the 12th Time Lord during a live program on Sunday evening.“Being asked to play the Doctor is an amazing privilege. Like the Doctor himself I find myself in a state of utter terror and delight. I can’t wait to get started,” said Capaldi, who will replace outg
Aug. 5, 2013
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‘Popopo’ canceled after 32-year run
Broadcasting network MBC said it would cancel its long-running children’s show “Popopo,” which had produced many stars and enjoyed steady ratings from young viewers. MBC said it will take the show off the air to promote “change and development of new early childhood education programs.” Since 1981, “Popopo” has aired for 32 years, defending its status as the oldest children‘s program in South Korea. Its popular theme song is also widely known among both children and adults. A number of female ho
Aug. 5, 2013
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Star couple Lee Bo-young, Ji Sung to wed in September
Actress Lee Bo-young and actor Ji Sung announced Friday that they will tie the knot on Sept. 27. The wedding will take place at the Western House at W Seoul-Walkerhill hotel, the two celebrities’ agencies, Will Entertainment and Namoo Actors Co., confirmed Friday. The two first met on the set of their 2004 SBS drama “Save the Last Dance for Me” and have been together for six years since 2007. Lee, whose highly successful SBS drama series “I Hear Your Voice” ended Thursday night, posted a photo
Aug. 2, 2013
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Unpredictable seniors entertain ’Flower H4’ viewers
In cable channel tvN’s latest variety show “Flower H4,” four Korean veteran actors with the average age of 76 backpack across Europe, visiting famous landmarks. The program has reaped high viewership from all generations since its first episode aired on July 5. The show depicts four grandpas -- Lee Soon-jae, Park Geon-hyeong, Shin Gu, Baek Il-seop, all with extensive acting experience in film and TV -- as they travel with Lee Seo-jin, the youngest man on the show. The junior helps with guiding,
Aug. 1, 2013