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Jimin of BTS, actor Song Da-eun suspected to be dating, again
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Police raid popera singer Kim Ho-joong's house over hit-and-run suspicions
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What's next for the government's push in quota hike?
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Trump may like to 'solve' N. Korean nuclear problem if reelected: ex-official
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Woman falls to death from acquaintance's home after exhibiting ‘unexplained' behaviors
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N. Korea slams planned S. Korea-US military drills, warns of 'catastrophic aftermath'
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‘Malice should not undermine the system, social order,’ says Hybe's Bang
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N. Korea fires short-range ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS
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[Robert J. Fouser] Social attitudes toward language proficiency
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[Graphic News] How much do Korean adults read?
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Everything from opera, folk, jazz to classical with Herald Philharmonic
Rhythmical orchestral tunes reverberated throughout the Seoul Arts Center concert hall Wednesday evening as the Herald Philharmonic Orchestra delivered a dynamic performance ― featuring everything from Russian opera, staple Korean folk songs and classical string symphonies to a jazz-infused New York rhapsody ― in celebration of May, the month of family.Filled with cheerful melodies, theatrical entertainment and informative narrations in between pieces, the concert provided a night of lighthearte
May 28, 2015
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Jung Joon-young goes back to musical roots with new band
Singer Jung Joon-young, known for his rise to widespread fame through the audition program “Superstar K” and his more recent work as an MC and actor, is returning to the stage as the frontman for the new quartet Jung Joon-young Band.“When I first signed with my company, it was agreed that I would eventually work with a band,” Jung said at a media showcase held at the MUV Hall in Mapo-gu, Seoul, Wednesday. “Since I started music with a band, it was actually hard for me to bring out my true style
May 28, 2015
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BigBang to release new album
South Korean boy band BigBang will release the second single album of its "Made Series" on Monday, the group's management agency said."Made Series" is the name for a project in which BigBang promised to release a new single on the first day of every month from May to August. "Loser" and "Bae Bae," both tracks in the first single album "M" of the series, became sensations, sweeping various local music charts.The second album "A" will also have two songs -- "Bang Bang Bang" and "We Like 2 Party,"
May 28, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Gugak-pop fusion band SOREA looks to be new face of hallyu
In a world where the international mainstream hip-hop beats of Flo Rida meet the old-fashioned sounds of “janggu,” a Korean traditional drum, local fusion pop band SOREA is striving to take its amalgamation of traditional Korean instrumentation and modern music to new heights. Founded on a musical base of “gugak” (Korean traditional music), SOREA takes traditional Korean instruments such as the gayageum (a zither-like string instrument) and the daegeum (bamboo flute) and mashes them together wit
May 27, 2015
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Classical music concerts to look out for in June
True opera fans would probably know this name ― Jonas Kaufmann. With his dashingly handsome looks, exceptional vocal powers and impressive acting skills, Kaufmann is the undoubtable superstar of opera right now. The German tenor, with a track record of selling out prestigious opera and recital halls in the U.S. and Europe, is coming to Korea next month, leading a pack of international classical music artists who are making their long-anticipated Korean debut. Kaufmann will perform at Seoul Arts
May 27, 2015
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On 7th EP, KARA grows out of trademark cuteness
At a press showcase for KARA’s seventh EP “In Love” at Blue Square in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, on Tuesday, the phrase repeated most by the members was “KARA-style music.” The group, which celebrates its eighth anniversary this year, has had its ups and downs ― including significant member changes ― but has always maintained a particular image and style of music. According to the members, their goal with “In Love” was to show the evolution of the definition of being “KARA-style.”“When our fans think of
May 27, 2015
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Big Bang to release song ‘Bang Bang Bang’ in June
K-pop group Big Bang’s new song to be released in June will be titled “Bang Bang Bang,” YG Entertainment announced Wednesday. The onomatopoeically christened song is to be included in “A,” the second single of Big Bang’s four-part “MADE” series, which will be released on the first day of June. The five-member K-pop act, returning from a hiatus of nearly three years, has announced that it will unveil a single on the first day of the every month until August. The group’s May 1 release, “M,” contai
May 27, 2015
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Feast of modern ballets in June
From the ballet version of Shakespeare’s classic tale “Othello,” to the contemporary retelling of Hesse’s struggle between the world of light and illusion in “Demian,” the upcoming fifth annual Ballet Festival Korea promises to be a feast for all tastes. This year’s festival will raise its curtain on June 4 at the Seoul Arts Center and is slated to highlight 16 performances throughout the month by 15 local ballet companies ― from the top production houses to all the independently run, small-scal
May 26, 2015
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Seventeen hopes to shine like diamonds with ‘17 Carat’
After years of training and endless evaluations in a pre-debut system that was broadcast to the public, Pledis Entertainment’s new thirteen-member multinational boy group Seventeen finally made its official debut Tuesday in an hourlong live TV performance. “We’ve performed a lot of songs by other artists through the pre-debut system, but we’re very nervous because this is our first time performing our own tracks,” said member Woozi at a press conference at the MBC Dream Center in Ilsan, Tuesday.
May 26, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Herald Philharmonic returning with dynamic repertoire of classical and fusion
Looking to fill the month of May with the varied sounds of comfort and artistic intricacy, conductor Kim Bong-mee is gearing up to lead the newly established Herald Philharmonic Orchestra in its upcoming classical summer performance on Wednesday night. The Herald Phil’s new repertoire will feature a variety of crowd-pleasing musical genres including soulful opera arias to traditional Korean, classic symphonies and some old-school American jazz-fusion. Following its instrumental accompaniment of
May 25, 2015
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Lee celebrates past, tries anew with 12th album
One of singer Lee Seung-chul’s greatest strengths is his ability to amplify emotion without straining his voice, and make a melody dynamic without using conspicuous technique.Those strengths are out in full force in his 12th album “Time Flies Like an Arrow,” timed to match the 30th anniversary of his debut. The album opens with “Ordeal,” a song about overcoming the hardships of life and growing stronger. The melody has a contemporary Christian music-style majesty to it, with a swelling instrumen
May 25, 2015
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Eyelike: Jang Yi-jeong, Faith No More, Keith Jarrett
Jang Yi-jeong shines alone on History’s 4th EPBy Won Ho-jung History“Beyond the HISTORY”LOEN EntertainmentBoy band History continues the dark, melodramatic mood of their previous song “Psycho” on their 4th EP, “Beyond the HISTORY,” but the only standout voice is that of member Jang Yi-jeong.The album opens with loose vocals over a strong bass line in “Mind Game,” a groovy, medium-tempo song. The intensity shoots up with the title track “Might Just Die,” which wastes no time in bringing in the dr
May 22, 2015
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N.Flying hopes to bring something new to idol bands
“What sets us apart from previous idol bands is our hip-hop element. We have a stronger beat.”Those were words from Lee Seung-hyub, the leader of FNC Entertainment’s new boy band N.Flying, short for “new flying.” Consisting of a vocalist/rapper front man (Lee Seung-hyub), guitarist (Cha Hun), bassist (Kwon Kwang-jin) and drummer (Kim Jae-hyun), N.Flying naturally invokes thoughts of FNC’s previous band successes FT ISLAND and CNBLUE ― an association that gives the rookie band a boost, but also p
May 21, 2015
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A whole new ‘Giselle’ prepares for world premiere in Seoul
While captivating audiences worldwide with the movements of love, death, vengeance and salvation, the timeless romantic ballet “Giselle” has rarely ever been stripped from its traditional choreography and original score. This very bind of being creatively constrained to the original work is precisely why Australia native Graeme Murphy has decided to shatter the ballet world’s artistic shackles and create a groundbreaking new version of “Giselle.” In partnership with the Universal Ballet Korea, M
May 20, 2015
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Transcript of Yoo Seung-jun's interview about military exile
Below are excerpts from the live interview broadcast from Hong Kong on Tuesday at 10:30 p.m. Yoo Seung-jun -- also known as Steve Yoo -- was a successful K-pop singer whose career came to a halt in 2002 when he renounced his Korean citizenship after becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen. He was deported for suspected evasion.The interviewer was Korean film director Shin Hyeon-won.The original news report is published here: Yoo Seung-jun appeals to Korea to lift exile, vows to 'do whatever it takes
May 20, 2015
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Yoo Seung-jun appeals to Korea to lift exile, vows to 'do whatever it takes'
Korean singer-actor Yoo Seung-jun earnestly appealed to Korea on Tuesday to lift the ban against him, returning him to his country of birth. The ban was levied against him 13 years ago over suspected evasion of his mandatory military duties.Yoo was a K-pop sensation who debuted in 1997, but his career came to an abrupt end in 2002 when he renounced his Korean citizenship after becoming a naturalized U.S. citizen.Yoo said in his first detailed interview since the controversy 13 years ago that he
May 20, 2015
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[Herald Interview] The making of a hero
On the stage of the Blue Square Theater in Seoul’s Itaewon, Chung Sung-hwa exudes the certain aura of a martyr. Standing tall in the spotlight, the actor sings with a deep and rich voice about the lofty ideals of pan-Asian peace to which he is about to sacrifice his life. At least to those loudly applauding in the audience, Chung seems like the reincarnation of Ahn Jung-geun, a real-life Korean hero who assassinated Hirobumi Ito, a four-time prime minister of Japan and a key figure behind the co
May 19, 2015
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Actor Ha to hold solo exhibition in New York
Actor-filmmaker Ha Jung-woo is to hold his second solo exhibition in New York. The exhibition, featuring 24 new paintings, will be held from May 20 to June 9 at Able Fine Art NY. Themed “Friends,” it will showcase diverse portraits Ha created as reflections of lonely people in the city. “Ha offers consolation and comfort to isolated people in the city. Through these portrait images, the artist represents each of their different inner sentiments,” said Kim Jeong-hee, curator of the exhibition at
May 18, 2015
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[Herald Review] ‘SHINee World IV’ enthralls exuberant fans
“SHINee’s back!” whispered Minho’s voice, and the Olympic Park Gymnastics Arena erupted with cheers of the 10,000-strong crowd on Sunday as SHINee took the stage on the last day of their three-day concert “SHINee World IV in Seoul.”Clad in white military-style costumes, the five SHINee members moved through a remix medley of “Note,” “Clue,” and “Sherlock,” followed up by renditions of “SHINe,” “Stranger,” and “Picasso.”“We have something to tell you about today’s concert,” said member Minho afte
May 18, 2015
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Korean indie bands to rock Liverpool festival
South Korea will host a showcase of Korean indie rock bands during a large-scale international music festival in Britain next week, to help their advance to the European market, organizers said Monday.Five teams will perform in the showcase, "Korean Stage in Liverpool," on Sunday, the last day of the three-day Liverpool Sound City festival, said the Korea Creative Content Agency and the Korean Cultural Center in Britain.South Korea has annually held the K-rock event since 2013 to help introduce
May 18, 2015