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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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K-pop’s SNS explosion
Going viral brings new fans of Korean pop across the worldK-pop used to have a certain formula to be successful overseas. Korean pop artists had to be armed with youth, good looks and cool dance moves, and have plenty of TV exposure through variety shows. Not anymore. Going viral is the new rule.Not-so-young, not-so-good-looking Korean rapper and singer Psy, whose horse-riding dance is more hilarious than cool, earned instant international fame when his latest music video went viral in recent we
Aug. 24, 2012
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Big Bang sweeps top 10 K-pop music videos in H1
Five-member boy band Big Bang swept the YouTube K-pop music video scene in the first half of the year, a report by Google Korea showed.Google Korea, which operates the YouTube video-sharing site in the Korean language, said Big Bang led the popularity of K-pop, as their four music videos were the top K-pop music videos on YouTube, by international views.The No. 1 spot went to “Fantastic Baby,” the lead single from latest album “Alive” (2012), followed by “Blue.” The boy group’s two other songs “
Aug. 24, 2012
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Successful social marketing translates into profits for K-pop acts
Amateur but powerful social media users boost global buzz over Korean WaveThe local social media market in Korea is relatively closed off from the outside world, making it difficult for non-Korean Internet or mobile users to search for anything related to K-pop in the English language.Using local social media services ― such as Cyworld, the Korean version of Facebook, or Me2day, the Korean version of Twitter ― it is almost impossible to search for English content on K-pop or hallyu.However, as
Aug. 24, 2012
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Pop Music“Mingus Big Band”: The Mingus Big Band, a group of musicians from New York famous for their exciting jazz ensemble performances, is coming to Korea for the first time. The group, consisting of 14 acclaimed artists, celebrates the music of the composer and bassist, Charles Mingus, who died in 1979. Under the artistic direction of Sue Mingus, widow of the late Mingus, the band has been touring U.S. cities and abroad, and has been nominated for a number of Grammy Awards. The band will perf
Aug. 24, 2012
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Eyelike
Terrific debut by World Famous HeadlinersWorld Famous Headliners “World Famous Headliners” (Big Yellow Dog Music) Three singers. Three songwriters. Three guitarists. That should be three strikes against the World Famous Headliners.Instead, the chemistry created in this collaboration is captivating. Big Al Anderson, Shawn Camp and Pat McLaughlin -- with plenty of help from bassist Michael Rhodes and drummer Greg Morrow -- have made an album that justifies the band‘s hyperbolic, tongue-in-cheek na
Aug. 24, 2012
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Viral music video gives Psy global pop culture moment
NEW YORK (AP) ― Korean rapper Psy ― who is having a pop culture moment with his viral music video for “Gangnam Style” ― says he’s been doing funky choreography for a decade in his native Korea. But he’s excited his colorful style is being celebrated in the United States, and around the world.“I did a lot of strange dance moves for 12 years in Korea,” Psy said in an interview Wednesday, adding that the reaction today reminds him of his musical debut back home. “This is kind of (the) same story.”T
Aug. 24, 2012
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Mexican artist wins Yanghyun Prize
The Yanghyun Foundation announced on Thursday the selection of Mexican artist Abraham Cruzvillegas as the winner of the 5th Yanghyun Prize. Cruzvillegas, 44, received recognition in the international art scene with his installation and video works that reflect the unique social and economic circumstances in Mexico. “Cruzvillegas explores the social, historical meaning of an object and expresses the meanings through an artwork in different forms,” said the judges. The Mexican artist has been act
Aug. 23, 2012
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Lee to start for military service Oct. 25
Actor Lee Je-hoon, 28, will join Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency on Oct. 25 to complete his 21-month military service. “Lee was planning to enlist in the military right after shooting his movie,” said Saram Entertainment, Lee’s agency. “Lee himself volunteered, so there will be no postponing.” The actor is now filming “My Paparoti” and “Ethics of Anger.” Filming for the movies began in August and July, respectively. Lee will visit China on Aug. 29 for Korean Film Festival that marks the 20th an
Aug. 23, 2012
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KARA’s ‘Pandora’ beats Psy’s ‘Gangnam Style’
“Pandora,” the title song of KARA’s new mini album released Wednesday, has topped Korean online music charts.On Thursday, “Pandora” beat Psy’s sensational “Gangnam Style” and ranked first on the real-time charts of music sites such as MelOn, Olleh Music, Bugs, and Naver Music. KARA presented the showcase of their new mini album on Wednesday at Sheraton Grande Walkerhill Hotel in Seoul. The girl group’s performance of the song will air for the first time on KBS Music Bank on Friday. The choreogra
Aug. 23, 2012
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A night with indie bands by the river
Indie bands rock festival to be held in Seoul’s Nanji Hangang ParkIndie music fans can look forward to performances by some of the best known indie musicians at “2012 Korea Live Music Festival” to be held in Seoul Nanji Hangang Park’s Youth Square from Sept. 1-2. Subtitled “LIVE DAY,” the concert will feature performances by some 70 musicians representing various genres including pop, funk, rock, metal and hip-hop.Now in its seventh year, the festival began in an alley beside a parking lot in Ho
Aug. 23, 2012
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Pharmacy CEO opens art museum
When Union Pharmacy CEO Ahn Byung-gwang bought a print copy of the famous modern Korean painter Lee Jung-seob’s “Bull” painting in 1983, Ahn didn’t know who the artist was or whether it was just a print copy or an original painting. Now 29 years have passed, and he has became a collector of more than 100 paintings, including the authentic “Bull” painting, and is about to open a museum to share his collection with a wider audience. “I took cover from rain under the roof of a photo frame shop and
Aug. 23, 2012
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Ham-fisted amateur botches 'restoration' of Christ painting
(AFP)An elderly woman's catastrophic attempt to "restore" a century-old oil painting of Christ in a Spanish church has provoked popular uproar, and amusement.The well-intentioned but ham-fisted amateur artist, in her 80s, took it upon herself to fill in the patches and paint over the original work, which depicted Christ crowned with thorns, his sorrowful gaze lifted to heaven.Her work done, the "r
Aug. 23, 2012
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Korean singer dedicates song to victims of Japan’s wartime sex slavery
“Blinded, cruel days. Bloodstained, lacerated skirt, and my body. Forgive your vice. But remember. A bobbed-hair girl sits.”Kim Hyun-sung, a well-known local singer-songwriter, premiered a song dedicated to Korean victims of Japan’s wartime sexual enslavement last Wednesday when former sex slaves and some 2,000 of their supporters gathered in front of the Japanese Embassy in Seoul for a weekly protest, demanding an apology and compensation from Tokyo for its atrocities.The issue of elderly Korea
Aug. 22, 2012
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Economy hits hotel art fair
The sluggish economy has hit the art fair market as seen in the number of foreign galleries stepping back from participating in this year’s Asia Top Gallery Hotel Art Fair Seoul, which is slated to open at the Westin Chosun from Friday to Sunday. The number of participating foreign art galleries decreased from 20 in 2010 to nine this year due to the poor economy around the world, which has also struck Korea. The total number of galleries participating decreased from 69 in 2010 to 52 this year.
Aug. 22, 2012
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Holograms present celebs with afterlife issues
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― When Tupac Shakur rose from the stage in the California desert earlier this year, it was not only a jaw-dropping resurrection, but also the beginning of a new form of live entertainment. “Come with me,” the digital Shakur called out, not just to tens of thousands of screaming fans but seemingly to other artists.Follow, they will. Elvis Presley’s estate announced it has authorized holograms of the King of Rock, Marilyn Monroe’s estate has expressed interest and there’s no short
Aug. 22, 2012
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Star-studded outdoor opera put to test
Local production company of ‘La Boheme’ cancels two shows due to sluggish ticket salesThe cast is amazing: The combination of the three top names ― maestro Chung Myung-whun, prima donna Angela Gheorghui and rising star Vittorio Grigolo ― has already mesmerized audiences, even before the curtain goes up next week.However, ADL, a local production company that brought these celebrities together for outdoor opera “La Boheme,” admitted on Wednesday that its sales have failed, forcing the company canc
Aug. 22, 2012
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Avril Lavigne to marry Nickelback frontman
Avril Lavigne and Nickelback frontman Chad Kroeger aren’t just making music together. They’re getting hitched.A spokeswoman for Lavigne confirmed a Tuesday report from People magazine that the 27-year-old pop singer and 37-year-old rocker became engaged earlier this month after dating for six months.The magazine says Lavigne was introduced to Kroeger in February when they met to co-write a song for Lavigne’s upcoming album. It will be the first marriage for Kroeger and the second for Lavigne. Sh
Aug. 22, 2012
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On the other side of freedom, art forms unique style
New Leipzig School’s artwork on exhibitWhen the Berlin Wall stood between East and West Germany for 29 years, a distinctive painting style developed on the eastern part of the thick concrete wall. Korean viewers can see the works of successors of East German art that are on exhibit at Seongnam Art Center under the title “German Now from Leipzig,” which offers a rare glimpse into how the art style developed during the era of Iron Wall and evolved after the unification. The exhibition may make som
Aug. 21, 2012
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‘San Francisco’ flower power singer McKenzie dead at 73
LOS ANGELES (Reuters) ― Scott McKenzie, whose 1967 recording of “San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)” came to encapsulate the hippie movement, has died in Los Angeles at the age of 73. A message on his official website said McKenzie had been ill with Guillain-Barre Syndrome, a disease affecting the nervous system, and died at home on Saturday. “San Francisco,” written by the late John Phillips of California band The Mamas and The Papas, became a worldwide hit in 1967 and is cred
Aug. 21, 2012
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Cellist Maisky to perform at Gangnam club
Challenging old, conventional ideas about classical music, world-renowned cellist Mischa Maisky will attempt to communicate with the younger generation by performing at a club in Gangnam, southern Seoul, on Thursday. The 64-year-old star artist will play a classical repertoire at Ellui Seoul, a club in southern Seoul.The event is a part of the Yellow Lounge series designed by Universal Music as a way to promote classical music to a young audience less interested in the centuries-old musical genr
Aug. 21, 2012