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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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U.S. dog famous for posing in celebrity photos dies
Kristen Stewart holds Lucky Diamond (AP-Yonhap News) Actresses Betty White(left) and Kristen Stewart hold Lucky Diamond.(AP-Yonhap News)A dog declared by the Guinness Book of World Records to be ``the animal photographed with the most famous people'' has died of cancer.Lucky Diamond died Tuesday in New York. The Maltese was about 15 years old, according to her owner, Wendy Diamond, who dedicated h
June 7, 2012
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Trial continues for Han Sung-ju assault lawsuit
The fourth hearing for the trial involving former TV anchor and Miss Korea Han Sung-ju and her ex-boyfriend, Taiwanese-American Christopher Xsu, took place at Seoul Central District Court on Monday.Xsu claims that he was beaten and held in a room with Han and seven men for eight hours, as well as blackmailed into signing a contract that he would not speak to the press about her. He filed a lawsuit against Han in December last year on charges of physical assault. Han’s lawyer acknowledged that Ha
June 6, 2012
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KBS CEO to receive International Emmy Directorate Award
KBS CEO and president Kim In-kyu will receive the 2012 International Emmy Directorate Award, in recognition of his 40 years of service at the state-run broadcaster and his leading role in Asia’s broadcasting industry. Kim is the first Korean to win the award.“KBS is one of the great television services in the world, and Kim one of the leading media figures in Asia.” said Bruce L. Paisner, President & CEO of The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. “We are looking forward to prese
June 5, 2012
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Singer Hyun squanders W20 mil in gaming
(SBS)Singer Hyun Jin-young said he has squandered away about 20 million won in playing an arcade game through which the user can insert coins, draw out an item inside a glass box by using a moving claw.While filming for a TV show program on SBS, Hyun said he is addicted to the game.Thanks to his “expensive hobby,” Hyun said he can snatch items inside the machine better than anyone.Meanwhile, about
June 5, 2012
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BBC criticized over pageant coverage
The BBC is faced with viewer backlash over its live broadcast of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee River Pageant on Sunday.The documentary celebrating the 60-year monarchy of Queen Elizabeth II was criticized as “tedious” and “lamentable,” with viewers complaining it lacked key historical information that they had anticipated.“Beeb keep cutting to useless ‘features’ instead of showing us what’s happening,” complained Paul Waugh, editor of PoliticsHome.A string of errors were made in the commentary by
June 5, 2012
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Comedian Baek drops 40 kilos
Comedian Baek Jae-hyeon said he lost 40 kilograms through nearly a year of rigorous exercise.Baek used to weigh 118 kg and went to a hospital for a general medical checkup in February last year.The doctor said Baek had six years left due to high risks for diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure.Once he lost 40 kilos, he went on to have plastic surgery on his mouth, eyes and nose. His story
June 5, 2012
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Park Jin-young: From showbiz to merchandise
Versatile celebrity launches diamond-shaped headphones after Korean restaurant in New YorkSinger Park Jin-young expanded his entertainment business by launching his new diamond-shaped headphones in Seoul on Friday. The product, named Monster Diamond Tears Headphones, was personally designed by Park and launched by U.S. company Monster. The music mogul, who serves as the head of JYP Entertainment, said he wanted to create a high-performance and stylish headset that goes well with any outfit.“Norm
June 3, 2012
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‘Housewives’ actress Kathryn Joosten dies at 72
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Kathryn Joosten, a character actress best known as the crotchety, yet loveable, Karen McCluskey on “Desperate Housewives” and the president’s secretary on “The West Wing,” has died. She was 72.Joosten, who had battled lung cancer for 11 years, died Saturday at her home in Los Angeles, her publicist Nadine Jolson said.Joosten “was surrounded by love and humor ‘til the end,’” her family said in a statement. “We are laughing through our tears.”Joosten won two Emmy awards for her
June 3, 2012
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'Housewives' actress Kathryn Joosten dies at 72
Kathryn Joosten, a character actress best known as the crotchety, yet loveable, Karen McCluskey on “Desperate Housewives” and the president's secretary on “The West Wing,” has died. She was 72.Joosten, who had battled lung cancer for 11 years, died Saturday at her home in Los Angeles, her publicist Nadine Jolson said.Joosten “was surrounded by love and humor `til the end,” her family said in a sta
June 3, 2012
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‘Superstar K’ looks for U.S. talent
Mnet is once again calling on future K-pop stars in the U.S. to grab their mics, touch up their dance moves, and audition for “Superstar K.”The popular Korean audition program will be holding auditions in Los Angeles on June 9, and New York on June 10.Solo and group acts who pass the U.S. auditions will get to perform in Seoul during Mnet’s “Superweek” following the final round of the U.S. auditions.“Superstar K” will air on Mnet in the U.S. for the first time so fans stateside will be able to s
June 1, 2012
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Lee Min-jung says Gong Yoo is a riot in new drama
Gong returns to television after five-year breakFive years have passed since actor Gong Yoo last starred in a television drama, leaving fans hankering for his long-awaited return to the small screen. It looks like his television comeback will not disappoint. Gong has decided to return with a puff pink, star-studded, star-scripted rom-com. Given that, it would be hard to say Gong is taking a gamble with KBS’ new series “Big.” He has seen great success with the rom-com genre in the past, not to me
May 29, 2012
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KBS documentary wins 2012 AIBD World TV Award
A documentary program by KBS TV has been selected as one of this year’s World TV Awards winners by the Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development, according to KBS and the AIBD website on Friday.“Dharma ― Where Does Happiness Lie?,” directed by Yun Chan-gyu and Choi Geun-young, won the Category Humanity for the Best TV Documentary “promoting religious understanding and tolerance.”Dharma is Sanskrit for truth.Yun will attend the awards ceremony to be held in Bangkok on Tuesday to receive
May 27, 2012
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Kim, well-shod, chic and ready for her close-up
‘My Lovely Samsoon’ star in new MBC dramaWhy deviate from a good thing if it is working for you? That is the overall impression initially given by golden girl Kim Sun-a’s latest endeavor, MBC rom-com “I Do I Do.”The title is a dead giveaway. Yes, actress Kim ― known for playing single ladies with verve and humor in MBC’s “My Lovely Samsoon” and SBS’ “Scent of a Woman” ― is tackling yet another unmarried heroine with Hwang Ji-ahn, a successful shoe designer in her late 30s whose career is sidetr
May 25, 2012
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MBC president under fire for alleged real estate law violation
The striking union members of the nation’s second-largest broadcaster claimed that their president violated a real estate law and gave favors to a dancer.The MBC labor union alleged at a press conference on Tuesday that MBC president Kim Jae-chul and a female dancer surnamed Jeong co-purchased three apartments in Osong, North Chungcheong Province, in 2007 when property prices jumped. MBC management said the claim was “groundless,“ designed to deal a damaging blow to the incumbent president. Acc
May 24, 2012
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Jang Dong-gun gets first ‘proper’ kiss scene
After a 12-year hiatus, Jang takes on rom-com with new SBS dramaIt would come as a major shock if SBS’ latest weekend installment, “A Gentleman’s Dignity,” failed to make a strong showing this Saturday. When one of South Korea’s most beloved actors returns to the small screen after a 12-year hiatus, the public is bound to tune in. Especially if over the past decade he has starred in a major international action flick and married an equally popular South Korean actress, Ko So-young. The question,
May 24, 2012
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IU sheds tears recalling trainee life
K-pop singer IU burst into tears while talking about her experiences as a trainee during the filming of a TV show, broadcaster SBS said. During the shooting of “Strong Heart,” which will be aired Tuesday night, the 19-year-old singer showed tears. It is unusual for IU to shed tears in public. IU (SBS) <관련한글기사> 아이유, ‘강심장’ 녹화 중 눈물 흘린 사연은? 가수 아이유가 강심장 녹화 중 눈물을 흘렸다. 오늘 5월 22일 밤 방송되는 <강심장>에 출연한 아이유는
May 22, 2012
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Will Smith slaps journalist who tries to kiss him
MOSCOW (AP) ― Hollywood star Will Smith slapped a male television reporter who he said tried to kiss him on the lips as he walked down the red carpet for the Moscow premiere of “Men in Black III.”The reporter from the Ukrainian television channel 1+1, Vitalii Sediuk, made headlines at the Venice Film Festival in September when he presented a bouquet of clearly unappreciated purple hydrangeas to Madonna and called her “my princess.”Smith was even less charmed by the reporter, who approached him
May 20, 2012
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Song says new role is very ‘Alice in Wonderland’
Viewers might be wavering over which program to tune in to come next weekend when two brand new series, MBC’s “Dr. Jin” and SBS’ “A Gentleman’s Dignity” (working title), go head to head. While actor Song Seung-heon, who is starring in “Dr. Jin,” sincerely wishes fellow actor Jang Dong-gun and his drama, “A Gentleman’s Dignity” the best, he did not mince words when it came to the desired outcome.“I would like his series to do well, but I would like ours to do a tad bit better,” Song, 35, said at
May 18, 2012
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Ko Young-wook accused of two more sexual assaults
TV celebrity Ko Young-wook, who is under police investigation on allegations of raping a teenager, has been accused of two more sexual assault charges by two other victims, police said Wednesday.Last week, Ko denied allegations that he intentionally got an 18-year-old female entertainer-aspirant drunk to rape her at his home.According to the police, the 36-year-old was summoned again to a police station in Yongsan on Tuesday afternoon over additional allegations and was questioned for more than
May 16, 2012
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'Housewives' wraps up 8-season run
The U.S. nighttime soap opera "Desperate Housewives" ended its eight-season run with a 2-hour season finale. A scene from the soap opera "Desperate Housewives"The Emmy Award-winning show, which ended Sunday night, was created by writer-producer Marc Cherry and boasted an ensemble cast led by Teri Hatcher, Felicity Huffman, Marcia Cross and Eva Longoria. Other stars who appeared on the series were
May 15, 2012