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Sought by prosecutors: Key man in Yoon presidential couple’s political drama
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First lady to keep low profile as Yoon’s ratings hit new low
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Murder charge sought over death of mentally disabled student who was pushed into sea
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N. Korea jams GPS signals, affecting ships, civilian aircraft: JCS
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2 dead, 12 missing after fishing boat sinks near Jeju Island
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NewJeans to appear on biggest year-end festival in Japan
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Starbucks to open store on North Korea's doorstep
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Supreme Court to weigh SK Group chief's W1.3tr divorce suit
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Tourist doing yoga in front of Gyeongbokgung stirs debate
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Police nab 20 suspects connected to ‘international sender’ phishing texts
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S. Korean actor Lee Min-ho to hold concert in Hong Kong
South Korean singer and actor Lee Min-ho will hold his first-ever solo concert in Hong Kong next month, his management agency said Thursday. The star of the popular Korean TV show "Boys over Flowers" will sing 12 tracks of his albums during the concert titled "Lee Min-ho Live in Hong Kong 2015" on March 21, StarHouse Entertainment said. "He came to have his first-ever concert in Hong Kong at the request from his fans," the agency said. Reservations of the tickets to the concert will become av
Feb. 5, 2015
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S.M. sues EXO's Chinese member over breach of contract
S.M. Entertainment, one of South Korea's leading talent agencies, said Thursday it has filed a damage suit with a Chinese court against a Chinese member of the popular K-pop boy band EXO for an alleged breach of contract. Luhan, 24, a member of the band consisting of four Chinese and eight Korean members, was accused of appearing in various films, TV commercials and performances in his home country without prior permission, S.M. said. The legal action came in response to lawsuits filed by Luha
Feb. 5, 2015
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McKay Kim from K-pop Star 2 to debut under Shin Seung-hun
McKay Kim, who starred in season two of the SBS singing audition program K-pop Star, will officially make his debut in the local music scene this week as part of Shin Seung-hun’s new project aimed at cultivating budding singers.Kim will release his first single “Angel 2 Me” on Friday, according to an announcement by Shin’s agency Dorothy Company Tuesday. An official black-and-white photo of Kim has been uploaded on the agency’s website as well. McKay Kim (Dorothy Company)Kim’s upcoming single w
Feb. 4, 2015
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Comedian Park Myeong-su, After School’s Lizzy to release duet
Funny man Park Myeong-su of the popular reality show “Infinite Challenge” will be returning to the mic this month with his latest music collaboration project, alongside K-pop starlet Lizzy of After School and Orange Caramel.According to a representative from Universal Music, the duo will unveil its digital single later this month, marking Park’s first musical endeavor of the New Year. Park and Lizzy appeared together on a special World Cup edition of MBC’s “Infinite Challenge” program last year.
Feb. 2, 2015
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Yoon Sang-hyun, Maybee unveil wedding portraits
(RARI PHOTOS)Actor Yoon Sang-hyun and singer-songwriter Maybee revealed their wedding portraits. The couple will tie the knot next week.After confirming their intimate relationship to a local news outlet last November, they are tying the knot after 11 months of dating. In the wedding portraits, Maybee is wearing a white see-through lace dress, standing close to her groom with a big smile. Yoon is in a black luxe tuxedo, holding her in his arm.According to Yoon’s agency, the couple will keep thei
Feb. 2, 2015
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K-pop girls dazzle at Gaon Awards
With K-pop stylists holding fast to the monochromatic red carpet trend, girl groups vied for attention with varied textures, daring cuts and lots of leg-show at the 2014 Gaon Chart K-pop Awards on Wednesday.The annual music awards ceremony, which took place at Seoul's Olympic Gymnastics Arena, was a star-studded event attended by veteran bands like g.o.d and newer faces like Winner. Kara (OSEN)Kara oozed confidence in silver-embellished black outfits, complete with patent leather lace-up platf
Feb. 2, 2015
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Kim Woo-bin first East Asian model for Calvin Klein Watches
Korean actor Kim Woo-bin is Calvin Klein Watches + Jewelry’s first East Asian model, it was revealed Sunday. (Harper's Bazaar)The ad campaign with Kim will begin this month.The 25-year-old is the face of domestic fashion brands such as Giordano and SIEG Fahrenheit and international labels like Merrell.The campaign was shot in Hong Kong by world-renowned fashion photographer Karim Sadli and also features Polish model Anna Jagodzinska.Kim models the new Calvin Klein Infinite and Calvin Klein Allia
Feb. 2, 2015
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Suzy’s twisted charms: lovely vs. sexy
Suzy, a member of Korean-Chinese K-pop girl group Miss A, has wowed her fans with her glamorous charms. The 20-year-old singer and actress posted a close-up selfie on her Instagram account on Saturday.(INSTAGRAM)In the photo, she is wearing red lipstick and heavy eye makeup, exuding a seductive vibe. Her unique accessories and black jacket complement her chic makeup.Along with the picture, she wrote, “Hello.” The singer sent a greeting to her fans as she will be leaving for China to attend an ev
Feb. 2, 2015
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Son Ye-jin to star in Chinese flick
South Korean actress Son Ye-jin will star in “Bad Guy Must Die (working title),” a Chinese film directed by Peng Xiaogang, a 56-year-old renowned director, according to Son’s agency. (OSEN)In her first Chinese movie, she will co-star with Jin Baek Rim, an up-and-coming Taiwanese actor who won the Best Actor award at Dauville Film Festival in 2012.“We recognize that Son has a solid track record with many box office hits in Korea. We are deeply grateful to her for choosing us for her first movie i
Feb. 2, 2015
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Jaejoong thanks his fans in Harper's Bazaar
Fashion magazine Harper's Bazaar on Tuesday released editorial photos and interview snippets of singer-actor Jaejoong, ahead of its February issue.The K-pop star, who is a member of idol group JYJ, exuded "mysterious sex appeal" and "provocative charisma" in the black-and-white photo shoot.(Harper's Bazaar)Jaejoong thanked his fans in the accompanying interview, saying, "Sometimes, I don't like myself, so I'm really touched by all the fans who embrace me unconditionally."When I receive all their
Feb. 2, 2015
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Bridal trend: Girl groups arrive for awards night
Fashion choices by K-pop girl groups at Thursday's Seoul Music Awards rang similar notes that sounded distinctly like wedding bells.Apink arrived looking like they were ready to tie the knot, wearing all-white dresses in lace, satin, chiffon and tulle. The singers completed their bridal-inspired outfits with silver jewelry and white pumps.Apink (OSEN)Apink's Son Na-eun (OSEN)Apink's Oh Ha-young (OSEN)If Apink was Odette, Girls' Generation subgroup TaeTiSeo was Odile. The trio wore black outfits,
Feb. 2, 2015
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Feasting eyes on Jung Yong-hwa’s abs
K-pop idol group CNBLUE’s lead singer Jung Yong-hwa, who recently kicked off his solo career, showed off his abdominal muscles on Thursday.(Twitter)The singer uploaded a shirtless photo of himself on Twitter, saying “One Fine Day,” a reference to his newly released single.Fans were pleasantly surprised at his defined abs, posting, “When did Jung Yong-hwa build up this much muscle?,” “This is a piece of art,” “Jung now joins in the fit bodies group.”By Lim Jeong-yeo (kaylalim@heraldcorp.com)
Feb. 2, 2015
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Fashion battle of the boy bands
K-pop boy groups EXO, BEAST, GOT7, B1A4 and Infinite fought over the style stakes at the idol-packed 24th Seoul Music Awards on Thursday.While B1A4, GOT7 and Infinite looked remarkably similar with their monochromatic fashion choices, B1A4 took a more formal spin on the look with houndstooth suit jackets, white shirts and pants. The singers topped off their look with ribbon bowties and black combat boots. B1A4 (OSEN)B1A4 members Sandeul and Jinyoung (OSEN)Rookie boy group GOT7 also sported h
Feb. 2, 2015
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Girl group EXID wins first music award
K-pop girl group EXID, which shot to sudden stardom with the viral hit single “Up & Down,” won its first music award at Wednesday’s fourth Gaon Chart K-Pop Award. “We are so thankful for such a great award. We will continue to work hard toward becoming a better team. Thank you so much,” the group wrote on its official Twitter handle, after receiving the local music chart’s “Hot Trend Award.” K-pop girl group EXID. (Official Facebook)It is a particularly remarkable feat for the group, given tha
Jan. 29, 2015
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Davichi returns with new, mature sounds
Kang Min-kyung (left) and Lee Hae-ri of Davichi perform at a showcase for their new album “Davichi Hug” in Seoul on Wednesday. (Yonhap)K-pop female pop-ballad duo Davichi has by all accounts upgraded its musical style, and revamped its image in the act’s latest EP, “Davichi Hug,” which was released on Wednesday.The two artists, Lee Hae-ri and Kang Min-kyung, previously enjoyed a string of successes with hit songs like “The Letter,” “8282” and “Turtle” under their previous management label Core C
Jan. 22, 2015
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Eddy Kim reprises past love confessional in ‘My Love’
Former Superstar K4 contestant Eddy Kim melts young female hearts when he performs his enchantingly romantic, self-written ballads with his signature ladies’ man, charming demeanor. The 24-year-old singer-songwriter on Wednesday dropped his six-track, second EP, “Sing Sing Sing,” more than a year after releasing his debut EP “How To Use You.” “With this new album, I really wanted to be able to create something that my fans could listen to and say, ‘Wow, he’s more than just a romantic ballad sing
Jan. 21, 2015
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EXO, CNBLUE sweep Golden Disk Awards
CNBLUE. (FNC Entertainment)K-pop boy band EXO claimed the top prize on the second day of the 29th Golden Disk Awards in Beijing on Thursday. The 10-member group snatched the Album of the Year award, deemed the greatest honor of the day, for the second consecutive year with its album “Overdose.” This year’s Golden Disk Awards recognized both digital and physical album releases on the two-day event. Big Bang member Taeyang snagged the Digital Single of the Year award with his solo track “Eyes, Nos
Jan. 16, 2015
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MTV Iggy: Yoon Mi-rae is a diamond
Yoon Mi-rae. (Feel Ghood Music)Local female rap sensation Yoon Mi-rae was recognized as the Korean hip-hop scene’s “diamond in the rough” by U.S. music publication MTV Iggy.MTV Iggy recently published an interview feature on Yoon, who is best known as a member of hip-hop trio MFBTY and for being the wife of Korean hip-hop legend Tiger JK ― widely referred to as the godfather Korean hip-hop. “She continues to be one of Korea’s toughest emcees, and is one of a handful of female rappers outside of
Jan. 15, 2015
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YG to establish K-pop cluster outside Seoul
YG family. (YG Entertainment)YG Entertainment, which recently became the nation’s top K-pop entertainment agency, is expanding its empire with its latest music endeavor ― a “YG Global K-pop Cluster” project.On Thursday, YG officials revealed that the company would sign a YG Global K-pop Cluster establishment agreement with the city government of Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi Province.The agency is slated to build a large-scale concert stadium in the city as well as five other small concert venues, an Asia
Jan. 15, 2015
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Bobby Kim probed over sexual harassment on flight
Bobby Kim (Yonhap)R&B singer Bobby Kim was investigated by the FBI for allegedly causing a disturbance and sexually harassing a flight attendant on an international flight, local media outlets reported Friday. The 41-year-old, who seemed intoxicated, started shouting at the crew five hours after the Korean Air flight left Incheon for San Francisco at 4:40 p.m. on Wednesday, reports said. Creating a ruckus, the U.S. citizen forcibly cuddled the flight attendant, touched her arms and verbally abus
Jan. 9, 2015