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Jennie, Stray Kids's Met Gala attendance puts them on 'digital guillotine' blacklist
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Korean industries gauge impact of Biden's steep tariffs on China
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Do Korean doctors make too much money?
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Another suspect behind murder of Korean tourist in Pattaya arrested in Cambodia
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Is FTC's conglomerate listing a boon or bane for Hybe?
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NewJeans to headline palace show
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Coupang's Kim Bom escapes chaebol chief designation again
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Rare mid-May heavy snow warning issued over mountainous areas of Gangwon
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CIO chief nominee to explain allegations at confirmation hearing
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Yoon vows to run country 'rightly' on Buddha's birthday
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Jazz great Buddy DeFranco dies at 91
PANAMA CITY, Florida (AP) ― Renowned jazz clarinetist Buddy DeFranco, who led the way on his instrument in the transition between the swing and bebop eras, has died at the age of 91, his family said Friday. DeFranco’s family told The Associated Press that the famed musician died Wednesday evening at a Panama City hospital. His wife, Joyce, said he had been in declining health in recent years. The couple lived in Panama City. DeFranco, who began his professional career as a teenager in the late 1
Dec. 28, 2014
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Cyndi Lauper cancels Korea concerts
Cyndi Lauper, an American pop star of the 1980s, has canceled her planned concerts in South Korea to mark the 30th anniversary of her debut solo album, a local organizer said Sunday.Lauper planned to hold two concerts at Seoul’s Olympic Park on Jan. 23-24 as part of the “She’s So Unusual: 30th Anniversary Tour” that began in June 2013 and has taken her to 56 cities around the world.“The decision has been made in consultation with the artist,”YESCOM Entertainment said, without giving a specific r
Dec. 28, 2014
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Eyelike: Tuneful tunes with touch of twang from Colerick
Tuneful tunes with touch of twang from ColerickBrad Colerick“Tucson”(Back 9 Records) Brad Colerick opens his fourth solo album with the title cut, which reminds us the road does not actually go on forever. Colerick goes on to examine his trip down that road in tuneful tunes with a touch of twang.Colerick’s stories are worth hearing, in part because he makes singing sound so easy. His warm, sunny, homey tenor brings alive the characters, places and relationships in these 11 songs. Guitars, banjo,
Dec. 26, 2014
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Korean singer to sue over use of song in ‘The Interview’
The management agency of South Korean pop singer Yoon Mi-rae said Friday that it will take legal action against Sony Pictures Entertainment for allegedly using one of her songs in a controversial movie without permission.“The Interview,” a comedy about the assassination of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, hit about 320 theaters in the United States on Thursday. The film has drawn huge attention at home and abroad due to a cyberattack blamed on North Korea and threats against its release.“We came
Dec. 26, 2014
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With N.Y. shows, Mariah Carey thrives on Christmas
NEW YORK (AFP) ― The festive wreath above the New York stage bore the insignia “MC” ― at once “Merry Christmas” and the initials of the evening’s attraction, Mariah Carey. Indeed for the pop diva, the holiday and her identity as an artist increasingly go hand-in-hand.It’s been 20 years since Carey released “All I Want for Christmas Is You,” which quickly became a seasonal favorite with its bouncy holiday cheer infused by a touch of longing.Carey has put out two full Christmas albums but now has
Dec. 25, 2014
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Let the light shine
Museums and galleries are holding exhibitions in keeping with the festive, yet reflective mood at the end of the year. Two art exhibitions feature different representations of the symbols of Christ and reflections on our modern life, making them timely for the holiday season. Seoul Museum presents a unique painting series by the Korean artist Kim Ki-chang (1914-2001), who imaginatively portrayed the life of Christ set in the Joseon era. Some 30 major scenes from Christ’s life are on display at t
Dec. 23, 2014
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[Herald Review] ‘Happy End’ to sweet, sorrowful year
The four gentlemen of vocal group Sweet Sorrow have returned with a series of year-end concerts to bring 2014 to a happy end. The year-end concert series, titled “Happy End,” comes less than six months after Sweet Sorrow held its nationwide “Harmony” concert series after its fourth studio album, “For Lovers Only,” was released in June. Though Sweet Sorrow is not part of the mainstream K-pop scene, it still managed to attract thousands of concertgoers to each of its shows, making it one of the mo
Dec. 23, 2014
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Met Opera credit rating downgraded despite labor deal
NEW YORK (AFP) ― Moody’s on Monday downgraded the credit rating of New York’s Metropolitan Opera, voicing concern over the ability of North America’s largest classical music company to improve its financial profile.The Met, considered among the world’s most prestigious opera houses, in August reached an agreement with labor unions to cut pay and benefits over a four-year period.But Moody’s Investors Service said that the Met had only enough readily available cash at the end of the last fiscal ye
Dec. 23, 2014
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Elton John weds after 21 years with partner
WINDSOR, United Kingdom (AFP) ― British pop legend Elton John married long-time partner David Furnish in Windsor on Sunday, the ninth anniversary of their civil partnership, with the singer posting evidence on social media.The 67-year-old singer posted a picture on photo-sharing website Instagram of himself and Furnish in blue suits brandishing a pen as they signed a form.“That’s the legal bit done. Now on to the ceremony!” said the caption.The star-studded ceremony was to take place at their Wi
Dec. 22, 2014
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[Herald Review] A ballet to bring out the ‘rage’ within
Twenty-five dancers, 70 minutes, 11 frantically energetic scenes and no intermission: “Rage” truly turns classic ballet on its head and gives the poetic dance form a modern, fury-provoking twist. Seoul Ballet Theater’s latest production is not what the general public might expect from a night at the ballet. Unlike a traditional performance, “Rage” is action-packed, nonstop adrenaline with dancers running across and around the stage in a constant state of unrest. The choreography was the brainchi
Dec. 21, 2014
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Furious at leaks, Madonna releases songs early
NEW YORK (AFP) ― Madonna on Saturday suddenly released six new songs months ahead of schedule, furious that early versions had leaked online in what she had described as “artistic rape.”The songs will appear on the pop icon’s first album in three years, “Rebel Heart,” which comes out in March. The six tracks show Madonna going further in a hip-hop direction and include a collaboration with leading female rapper Nicki Minaj.The Material Girl said she decided to put the songs on sale online after
Dec. 21, 2014
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Year’s top song is Beyonce, Sia’s ‘Pretty Hurts’
NEW YORK (AP) ― Need a new playlist? Check out the Associated Press’ top songs of 2014 list. Heard them before? Then play them again.1. “Pretty Hurts,” Beyonce: Contemporary music’s top singer and songwriter ― Beyonce and Sia ― join forces to create a song that is heavy, deeply felt, emotional ― but most important, beautiful. “Pretty Hurts,” with its winning accompanying music video, tackles the insecurities anyone and everyone feels, and Beyonce’s rising vocals bring Sia’s words to life.2. “Cha
Dec. 21, 2014
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Embroidery elevated to an art form
From the outside, the private museum looks like any other apartment unit in Seoul. Open the metal door, however, and your eyes are dazzled by what unfolds before you: an entire apartment filled with embroideries on the wall, embroidered folding screens, and cabinets and tables decorated with intricate embroideries. In fact, every surface seems to be covered with needlework.Some of them are so fine and intricate that from a distance they appear to be paintings. Some are so hyperrealistic that the
Dec. 19, 2014
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Eyelike: Flaming Lips fail with ‘Sgt. Pepper’ cover
Flaming Lips fail with ‘Sgt. Pepper’ coverThe Flaming Lips“With a Little Help from My Fwends”(Warner Bros.) Ever wonder what “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” would sound like sung by robots? Me neither, but here’s the answer.The Flaming Lips have recorded a full-length tribute to the Beatles’ 1967 album, and the music is even more far-out and psychedelic than the landmark original. This daft pop is silly, bombastic, druggy, irreverent and rude, with lots of bleeps and blasts, but it’s not
Dec. 19, 2014
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‘School of Rock’ musical heads to Broadway
NEW YORK (AP) ― Rockers, rejoice: The Broadway musical “Rock of Ages” may be going, but get ready for “The School of Rock.”Producers said Thursday that a musical version of the 2003 film starring Jack Black will start in fall 2015, with an opening set for Dec. 6. Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyricist Glenn Slater will write new music to be added to some songs featured in the movie.The story ― about a rocker who poses as a substitute teacher at a tony prep school ― will be adapted by Julian F
Dec. 19, 2014
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Sculptures born out of respect for nature
For artist David Nash, trees are more than sources of material for his sculptures. They represent the life cycle of living beings and have certain characteristics and traits, just like humans. “Trees are like us. They have life. They grow from a seed, live and die. It took me a long time to realize that trees are not made of wood. A tree is a living being. While trees are alive, every part of trees work to make them alive,” said Nash at the press preview of his solo exhibition at Kukje Gallery o
Dec. 18, 2014
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Eric Idle brings ‘Not the Messiah’ to Carnegie Hall
NEW YORK (AP) ― And now for something completely different. During a time of year when Handel’s “Messiah” is frequently presented around the world, Eric Idle of Monty Python fame brought “Not the Messiah (He’s a Very Naughty Boy)” to Carnegie Hall, a comedic oratorio based on the movie “The Life of Brian.”From the opening overture of John Philip Sousa’s “The Liberty Bell” ― familiar as the theme of “Monty Python’s Flying Circus” on BBC from 1969-74 ― the audience laughed loudly and repeatedly Tu
Dec. 18, 2014
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Bon Iver front man to curate new festival
NEW YORK (AFP) ― The front man of Bon Iver, who won critical acclaim for his emotionally resonant indie folk rock, has announced a festival that promises to throw a spotlight on new music.Justin Vernon announced the inaugural festival to take place on July 17-18 in his hometown of Eau Claire in the Upper Midwestern state of Wisconsin, known for its scenic landscape of forest, rivers and lakes.“After several years of touring and playing music festivals of all different types around the world, I w
Dec. 18, 2014
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Hasselhoff to rock out 2014 at Brandenburg Gate
BERLIN (AFP) ― “Baywatch” star David Hasselhoff will join a massive open air New Year’s Eve concert in Berlin at the iconic spot where he famously sang for freedom after the Berlin Wall fell 25 years ago.Organizers said the actor ― whose sideline singing career also made him hugely and enduringly popular in Germany ― would be among the line-up performing in front of the Brandenburg Gate to help count down to 2015, an annual event that draws hundreds of thousands of revelers.Hasselhoff is remembe
Dec. 18, 2014
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African art show explores class, race, migration
“Crash Wily” by Yinka Shonibare. (Tiroche DeLeon Collection)A wide range of contemporary African art is being showcased for the first time in Korea. The Seoul Museum of Art has brought together foreign artists of African descent and ones based in African countries to introduce the overarching identity of African art to Korean art fans. The exhibition is also attempting to bridge the geographical and cultural gap between Africa and Korea. On Jan. 23, a discussion among art experts and culture cri
Dec. 17, 2014