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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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'Super Rich in Korea' will leave viewers appreciating Korea more: producers
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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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Chip up cycle won’t stay long: SK chief
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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
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Lee Joon-gi back in summer thriller
Actor Lee Joon-gi is returning to the small screen this summer with a season-appropriate thriller. After a year-long television hiatus, the hallyu star is back as a hero out to save his daughter. Lee also released an album this January before jumping on board the upcoming drama, further cementing his pan-Asian star power as an acting-singing double threat. “I am back after a long time,” said Lee, 31, at the drama’s press conference in Seoul on Wednesday. “I am touched that so many have showed up
July 31, 2013
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Culture Ministry introduces standard contract for entertainment industry
TV actors should be given their script at least two days before shooting an episode, cast and crew must not shoot for more than 18 hours a day, and broadcasters should pay the cast and crew if their outsourcing production company be unable. These are some of the clauses included in the suggested standard contract between the nation’s broadcasters and outsourcing producers, drawn up by the Culture Ministry and unveiled on Tuesday. “While Korea’s popular culture is a major driving force for hallyu
July 30, 2013
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CBS defends handling of ‘Big Brother’ controversy
BEVERLY HILLS, California (AP) ― The “social experiment” that is the CBS television show,’ “Big Brother,” included appalling behavior this season but the network has responded appropriately, CBS Corp. CEO Les Moonves said Monday.Contestants have been caught on the reality show’s 24-hour-a-day Internet feed making boorish and racially insensitive remarks, and some were aired on one of the show’s TV episodes.“What you see there ... unfortunately is reflective of how certain people feel in America.
July 30, 2013
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NBC to broadcast Hillary Clinton miniseries
BEVERLY HILLS, California (AP) ― A Hillary Rodham Clinton miniseries timed to precede the 2016 presidential election is part of NBC’s effort to create “event” programming that will draw viewers to the shrinking world of broadcast network TV, NBC’s programming chief said Saturday.“We need to be in the event business. I think you’re going to hear that from every broadcast network,” said Bob Greenblatt, NBC Entertainment chairman.The four-hour miniseries “Hillary,” starring Diane Lane as the former
July 28, 2013
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Late TV producer plagued by debt
Acclaimed TV drama producer Kim Jong-hak who was found dead Tuesday in an apparent suicide in a studio apartment in Bundang, just south of Seoul, suffered from legal and financial problems that may have led him to take his own life. The man behind the 1995 megahit drama “Hour Glass” became mired in financial problems in recent years, especially after the 2012 SBS historical mini-series “Faith,” which starred former “Boy Over Flowers” actor Lee Min-ho and “Sad Love Story” actress Kim Hee-sun, lar
July 24, 2013
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Comedian Bae ends marriage: magazine
South Korean comedian Bae Dong-seong recently divorced his wife of 22 years Ahn Hyeon-ju, a local magazine reported Monday.According to monthly magazine “Ju-bu Saeng-hwal (Life of Housewives),” the couple officially ended their marriage in March by mutual agreement.“I no longer want to live as Bae Dong-seong’s wife. We’ve been a ‘window display couple’ for some time,” Ahn told the magazine. She said they had been separated since last year.The couple had lived apart for 10 years due to Ahn’s desi
July 22, 2013
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Emmy nominations snub much-favored contenders
NEW YORK (AP) ― That cliche about awards says it’s an honor just to be nominated. But what about all the worthies Emmy overlooks each year? Are they being dishonored by Emmy’s neglect?It was a question raised by Emmy’s latest round of snubs as this year’s nominees were announced Thursday.HBO’s magnificent “Treme”? Jilted yet again.Same for AMC’s “The Walking Dead” and HBO’s “True Blood.” They just seem to freak out Emmy judges.Showtime’s “Dexter” was shut out, too, with no Emmy love lost on Mich
July 19, 2013
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Internet shows its muscle by making Emmy history
The Emmy Awards are television's biggest celebration of itself, but this year's ceremony will face an intruder: ``House of Cards,'' the first online series to nab a top nomination with its best drama series.The nomination, one of nine nods earned by the political thriller, is a marker in the unfolding revolution in how audiences receive and watch video entertainment. Netflix's triumph on Thursday also included nods for its revival of ``Arrested Development.'' Kevin Spacey, the nominated star of
July 19, 2013
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Coroner: 'Glee' actor Monteith died of overdose
``Glee'' actor Cory Monteith, who had struggled for years with substance abuse and once said he was lucky to be alive, died of an overdose of heroin and alcohol, the British Columbia coroner's office said Tuesday.``There is no evidence to suggest Mr. Monteith's death was anything other than a most tragic accident,'' the office said in a statement.The 31-year-old was found dead in his Vancouver, British Columbia, hotel room on Saturday after he didn't check out on time. He was believed to be alon
July 17, 2013
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Cable show embroiled in ‘sisterboy’ dispute
A popular South Korean TV show which introduces eccentric people drew fire on Friday over its latest episode featuring an intimate relationship between a brother and his sisters.“Martian Virus,” a cable TV program on tvN, touched off a firestorm of criticisms online Friday after it aired an episode of a high school student dubbed “sisterboy.”The boy, featured in Thursday’s episode, depends heavily on his two sisters, who spoon-feed him, wash him and even carry him on their backs when he has to g
June 28, 2013
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Kim Soo-hyun considers alien role in drama
Kim Soo-hyun considers alien role in dramaPopular actor Kim Soo-hyun is considering taking up a role in a forthcoming drama on SBS slated for December. The drama, temporarily titled “A Man from a Star,” will be written by Park Ji-eun, known for hit KBS drama “My Husband Got a Family.”Kim’s agency said casting was not finalized but the actor seemed likely to accept the offer. In the drama, Kim’s character Do Min-jun is a handsome alien with amazing abilities. Do, who has lived in Korea for 400 ye
June 27, 2013