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Yoon apologizes for first lady Dior bag scandal, calls push for special probe ‘political’
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South Korea open to Indonesian proposal to cut KF-21 payments
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Korea forecast to overtake Taiwan in chip production by 2032: report
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Girl hanging on bridge, police trying to rescue her both fall off; rescued immediately
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[K-pop’s dilemma] Time, profit pressures work against originality
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[K-pop’s dilemma] Can K-pop break free from ‘fandom’ model?
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YouTuber fatally stabbed on livestream by another YouTuber in Busan
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Yoon rebuffs opposition's call for special probe into wife
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Arrest warrant issued for medical student for allegedly killing girlfriend after breakup
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S. Korea to let doctors with foreign licenses practice
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BTOB Sungjae ‘confident’ about portraying one-sided love
Boy group BTOB member and actor Yook Sung-jae said that he’s “confident about playing someone in unrequited love.”At a press conference for his current drama “The Village: Achiara’s Secret,” Tuesday at the SBS Ilsan Production Center in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, Yook was asked how he felt about his character’s subtle romantic feelings for the character played by Moon Geun-young. Yook plays a police officer named Woo-jae, while Moon plays a teacher named So-yun.“My fans tell me that I’m an actor
Oct. 27, 2015
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‘Achiara’ actors clueless of plot
Cast members of the SBS mystery drama “The Village: Achiara’s Secret” said that they are just as clueless about the show’s ending as the viewers.The drama focuses on a small village called Achiara, which seems peaceful and uneventful until the body of a young woman is suddenly discovered -- and the dark secrets of the villagers are exposed one by one through the search for the murderer. Cast of "The Village: Achiara's Secret" (SBS)The cast members sat down for a press conference Tuesday at the S
Oct. 27, 2015
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‘Conte and the City’ targets wider audience than SNL
Created by one of the original producers of “Saturday Night Live Korea,” tvN‘s new Friday night series “Conte and the City” hopes to reach a bigger audience than “SNL” with comic skits focusing on a wider range of social topics.“The show is an omnibus serialized comic drama,” producer Yoo Sung-mo told press at the Amoris Wedding Hall in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul on Monday. “Even though it’s a comedy show, we focused on keeping it high quality. We also emphasized the dramatic narrative aspect, and i
Oct. 26, 2015
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Manjaedo Island welcomes back 'Three Meals a Day' for season 2
Actors Cha Seung-won, Yoo Hae-jin and Son Ho-jun are back at Manjaedo Island in the far waters off the southwest corner of Korea for the second season of “Three Meals a Day -- Fishing Village.”The first season of “Fishing Village,“ which aired in January, was a spin-off of the original “Three Meals a Day,” starring actor Lee Seo-jin and singer-actor Ock Taecyeon. On the show, stars try to maintain a self-sufficient life in the countryside by preparing their meals from scratch. Official poster f
Oct. 7, 2015
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BoA to kick off 4th season of ‘Hidden Singer’
After a ten-month break, JTBC‘s hugely popuar reality game show “Hidden Singer” is returning for its fourth season with singer BoA headlining the first episode.“We weren’t sure that we could come back this year,” chief producer Cho Seung-wook told press on Thursday. “But thanks to the support of those who waited for Season 4 to come back, we were able to be ready by October.”Poster for Season 4 of "Hidden Singer" (JTBC)The show, on which established singers are pitted against five fan contestant
Oct. 1, 2015
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Finale of 10-part TV series on S. Korea to be shot in Cheongju
The finale of a 10-part TV series on South Korea's cultural, political and economic aspects will be shot at a state-run museum in the southern city of Cheonju, with a focus on Koreans' lives, their achievements and future vision, the organizer of a pan Northeast Asian cultural event said Thursday.The program, titled "Lee O-young's 100-year Sanctum," has been aired by national broadcaster KBS since late August. So far, six parts have been televised.KBS is producing the special program to mark the
Oct. 1, 2015
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Kim Hyun-joong’s ex-girlfriend gives birth
Singer and actor Kim Hyun-joong’s ex-girlfriend gave birth to a child last week, according to local news outlets Thursday. The legal battle between the two flared up in April when Kim’s ex-girlfriend, surnamed Choi, filed a suit seeking 1.6 billion won ($1.33 million) in damages for Kim’s alleged physical assault. She had also claimed that she was pregnant with Kim’s baby, but refused to hand over a medical certificate to prove her pregnancy.
Sept. 10, 2015
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Netflix's Korea plan excites TV fans
Video streaming service website Netflix’s announcement that they would be rolling out in South Korea early next year has been received with enthusiasm by local TV fans.The expansion plans are welcome news to a market that has a high demand for content from the U.S. and the U.K., with past seasons of various TV shows being aired on cable and fans searching for ways to stream shows online. Many Korean fans unable to find their favorite shows locally have turned to piracy. A quick search for “mi-de
Sept. 10, 2015
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‘Unpretty Rapstar’ presents Vol. 2 with 11 rappers
Eleven female rappers will bring their “swag” for the second season of “Unpretty Rapstar,” the female spin-off of the rap competition program “Show Me the Money.”The show is structured around the creation of a compilation rap album including the work of hip-hop’s top producers, under the guidance of MC rapper San-E. Each week, a new producer presents a new track, and the 11 contestants battle each other for the chance to be featured on it. The 11 rappers span the underground and mainstream rap s
Sept. 8, 2015
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SBS investigation show to mark 1000th episode
SBS TV’s hit investigative reporting program “I Want To Know That” will air its 1,000th episode this week, celebrating 23 years of dedication to the truth in the dark corners of Korean society. Airing every Saturday since 1992, the show has covered various topics, from political scandals to real-life crimes and paranormal mysteries, with six hosts over its history -- three of whom were present at a press event in Seoul on Tuesday, sharing their experiences on the show. (From the left) Jung Jin
Sept. 2, 2015
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Star producer reunites old crew for 'New Journey to the West'
The star producer behind hits like “Grandpas Over Flowers” and “Three Meals a Day” is bringing together old friends for a new travel-themed variety show.That familiar chemistry was what producer Na Young-suk and cast members Kang Ho-dong, Lee Seung-gi, Eun Ji-won and Lee Soo-geun -- who previously appeared together on another travel variety show called “1 Night, 2 Days” -- emphasized at a press conference at the 63 Convention Center ahead of the premiere of “New Journey to the West.”“It was the
Sept. 1, 2015
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MBC launches hallyu theme park
Major Korean broadcaster MBC will open a new hallyu theme park on Sept. 5, complete with hologram K-pop concerts, virtual reality drama sets and photo booths.A set of the traditional Korean court has been recreated to allow visitors to experience what it is like to appear in Korean period dramas and “be transported back in time,” said MBC in a press release. (MBC)Located at MBC headquarters in Sangam-dong, northern Seoul, “MBC World” aims to offer an entertaining attraction to tourists visiting
Aug. 30, 2015
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Will Korean dramas break away from ‘live-shoot’ system?
Though making a TV series is considered a laborious endeavor in most parts of the world, the shooting of Korean dramas in particular has gained notoriety for hectic filming schedules, harsh conditions and last-minute script changes.The currently running JTBC series “Last” is an exception, going the preshooting route -- still a rare practice in the production of TV dramas in Korea. Actors from the series have admitted they could not be happier with their new work environment. “The environment is
Aug. 18, 2015
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Two top MCs set out to discover Korea’s forgotten ‘Sugarmen’
Rediscovering old songs, talking about music, and recreating old songs into new versions -- at first glance, the format of JTBC’s new entertainment program “2U Project -- Searching for Sugarman” seems familiar. But according to the chief producer Yun Hyun-joon, it’s something different.“The idea for the program began with the documentary ‘Searching for Sugar Man,’” he said at a press conference Tuesday, referring to the 2012 film about Rodriguez, a singer who faded into obscurity in the U.S. but
Aug. 18, 2015
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K-pop concert aims to revive tourism
A K-pop concert will be held next month as part of the government‘s efforts to attract foreign tourists after the outbreak of the Middle East respiratory syndrome, an infectious disease that claimed dozens of lives here, but is nearing its eradication, the tourism ministry said Thursday.The K-pop festival will take place at Seoul Plaza on Aug. 4, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Thursday. South Korea has reported no additional cases of MERS for the past 18 days, with the death to
July 23, 2015
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Prosecution clears Clara of blackmailing, indicts Polaris chief
Actress Clara has been cleared of allegations of blackmailing Lee Gyu-tae, chairman of her former agency Polaris Entertainment, prosecutors revealed Wednesday. In clearing her, the prosecution said her actions were not criminal and indicted Lee for threatening the 29-year-old actress. Actress Clara and Lee Gyu-tae, the chairman of her former agency Polaris Entertainment. (OSEN, Yonhap) Lee and Clara have been embroiled in a convoluted legal battle ,with each accusing the other of blackmail. In
July 15, 2015
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Hollywood director talks rise of TV, fall of film
Hollywood TV and movie director T.J. Scott -- best known for his popular on-screen works “Spartacus,” “Gotham” and “Orphan Black” -- has made his way to Seoul to lend his expertise on the current and future state of the film and TV industries in the U.S.Invited as part of the Korea Creative Content Agency’s “Content Insight” lecture series for the month of July, Scott, who is credited with taking part in more than 50 TV shows and movies over the past two decades, discussed his take on television
July 13, 2015
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[Herald Review] ‘Non-summit’ sees fresh change of pace
Popular JTBC variety talk show “Non-Summit” welcomed six new cast members into its fold Monday, marking a new beginning for the show with more cultural diversity and loaded discussions. The new cast members -- Andreas Varsakopoulos (Greece), Nikolai Johnsen (Norway), Przemyslaw Krompiec (Poland), Carlos Gorito (Brazil), Yuta Nakamoto (Japan) and Sami el-Baz (Egypt) -- proved to be a multitalented bunch, introducing fresh insights into different cultures and displaying entertaining personal skill
July 7, 2015
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Top stars create own ‘Maps’ of Jejudo Island
Four of Korea’s top celebrities take off on a trip across Jejudo Island to discover their very own travel routes on O’live TV’s new reality show “Maps.” Korea’s most famous travel destination will be explored over four days-three nights by two teams -- actress Choi Gang-hee and Girls’ Generation’s Yuri, and Super Junior’s Heechul and hip-hop artist Simon D -- riding around in cars (called Maps Cars) equipped with 360-degree street view cameras. “It’s a show unlike anything that’s come before. I
June 26, 2015
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Actress Kim Jung-eun goes public about new relationship
Actress Kim Jung-eun confirmed Wednesday that she is in a relationship.Following reports that she was in a relationship with a member of an affluent family and was planning to wed in the near future, Kim confirmed the reports through her agency.The 39-year old actress, however, said that marriage was not yet on the cards. Kim Jung-eun (MBC)“(Kim and her boyfriend) are seeing each other as good friends and a romantic couple. However, as (Kim) is in the middle of shooting a drama, she is focusin
June 24, 2015