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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declares martial law
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'Is this happening in 2024?' South Koreans in panic, disbelief
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Ruling party leader denounces Yoon's declaration of emergency martial law
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President Yoon Suk Yeol declares end to martial law after six-hour chaos
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South Korea sees first martial law in over 40 years
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Assembly passes motion to revoke martial law
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What unfolded on Tuesday night in Seoul: A timeline
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Seoul defense chief calls meeting of key commanders
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Does cross atop Christmas tree at Seoul Plaza reflect religious bias?
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Assembly speaker declares martial law as invalid
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Kim Soo-hyun, Jun Ji-hyun's fashion items auctioned off
Two cherished fashion items donated by Kim Soo-hyun and Jun Ji-hyun, co-stars of the mega-hit TV series "My Love from the Star," have been sold in an auction, the event's organizers said Wednesday.The auction was held on Sunday at Seoul's Dongdaemun Design Plaza, where a special exhibition on the drama is under way. Some 200 overseas fans of the drama and journalists from Chinese news media attended the auction, they said.Kim's knit and Jun's handbag were sold for 2.4 million won (US$2,346) and
July 23, 2014
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Seo In-guk’s crying scene in ‘High School King’ hits fans
Actor Seo In-guk is getting praised by viewers for his realistic acting in the drama “High School King.”In the 12th episode, aired on Tuesday, Seo sat in the pouring rain and cried his eyes out after realizing that he would not be able to continue his career as a hockey player due to a shoulder injury.As Seo was able to skillfully show his character’s grief, the scene captured many viewers’ attention since his character, Lee Min-suk, normally has a bright and playful personality.According to loc
July 23, 2014
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f(x) Krystal’s natural-fresh charm
K-pop idol group f(x)’s Krystal showed off her natural-fresh charm for fashion magazine Elle. The 21-year-old idol told the magazine that she wanted to try a fresh and natural look because she always had a chic concept in the past. It is also told that she provided a lot of ideas for the shoot. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo Credit: Elle)
July 23, 2014
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Kwon Sang-woo, Son Tae-young expect second child
Actor Kwon Sang-woo’s wife Son Tae-young is 11 weeks pregnant and they are expecting their second child, an online media outlet reported Wednesday. The celebrity couple is expecting to have the baby in February next year, TV Report reported. The starlet embryo goes by the name “Heart,” a name given by its 6-year-old brother Kwon Ruk-hee. Kwon and Son tied the knot back in September 2008, and gave birth to their firstborn in February 2009. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)
July 23, 2014
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Lee Hyo-ri spends W2m just on vintage clothes
K-pop singer and entertainer Lee Hyori showed her love for vintage outfits on the SBS reality show “Magic Eye” on Tuesday. “I buy vintages clothes only. I spent 2 million won ($1,950) just for vintage outfits,” the K-pop diva said, making the crowd laugh. She surprised the crowd by saying that she does not buy clothes in department stores.Ji Seok-jin, another guest of the show, advised that men should carefully review the receipts after their fiancee’s shopping sprees before marriage, causing an
July 23, 2014
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Sistar’s B-Cut editorial for ‘Touch My Body’
Sistar’s B-Cut editorial for “Touch My Body” has gone viral on the group’s official Twitter account. The members are pictured with shorts, high heels and big, bright smiles. Starship Entertainment said the B-Cut photos were not chosen as the official pictures because the main target look for “Touch My Body” was “funky” and not “natural sexy.”The B-Cut pictures, however, show the “healthy sexy” charm that only Sistar can pull off. The official comeback pictures can be seen at www.koreaherald.com
July 23, 2014
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‘K-pop Star 2’ contestant Song Ha-ye to debut in August
Song Ha-ye, who appeared on the TV audition program “K-pop Star 2,” is to make her debut on Aug. 8, a year since the show ended. “I will meet you with my songs soon. I can do it well, right? Give me support,” she wrote in the caption alongside a selfie she posted Tuesday on Facebook. Song Ha-ye attracted attention with her talent in dancing and singing, coupled with her cute appearance, which helped her five-member girl band YouU reach the final eight groups on the show. Song signed a contract w
July 23, 2014
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S. Korean stars thrive in Chinese films
A growing number of Chinese film studios are casting influential South Korean stars in what appears to be an effort to reach out to a wider Asian audience who love Korean pop culture.Several South Korean movie stars have recently been chosen for lead and supporting roles in Chinese films, a departure from the past when their roles were largely limited to television dramas.Industry insiders said this is a sign that the Chinese film industry began to pay attention to ticket selling powers of South
July 23, 2014
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Infinite drops repackaged album “Be Back”
K-pop boy band Infinite’s repackaged album “Be Back” was unveiled Tuesday on music streaming charts. The album is composed of 15 songs, including the latest track “Back,” and some tunes from the second studio album “Season 2.”The new track “Back” is an orchestra-pop song that starts off as a ballad and changes into dance music toward the end. The seven-member group is to hold the small-theater concert “That Summer 2” in Seoul from Aug. 7-10 and Aug. 14-16. (laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)
July 23, 2014
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2PM Junho’s ‘daily life’ fashion editorial
K-pop idol 2PM Junho’s daily life was captured in a fashion pictorial in Grazia magazine. The idol is often seen on stage singing or dancing, but the photos showed him enjoying his free time, relaxing in bed or near the pool.The photos and interview, where he reveals his thoughts about his solo album and concert tour, can be seen in Gracia’s August issue. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo Credit: Grazia)
July 23, 2014
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Nam Sang-mi of ‘Joseon Gunman’ becomes ‘Queen of Tears’
A picture of actress Nam Sang-mi in the drama “Joseon Gunman” was released by KBS on Wednesday.The photo shows Nam shedding tears with a heartrending look on her face, making the viewers curious about the upcoming story of the drama.“Nam tried her best to show her character’s grief. You will be able to see the overwhelming acting by ‘Queen of Tears’ in this scene,” a staff member of the drama was quoted as saying.The scene is part of the ninth episode of “Joseon Gunman,” to be aired on Wednesday
July 23, 2014
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Fans of Jaejoong make ‘forest’ to mark 10th anniversary
Fans of JYJ member Jaejoong have donated a forest named after him in Mapo-gu, Seoul, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the singer’s debut.A social venture group Tree Planet has been running the Star Forest Project, which collects donations from fans to make the Jaejoong Forest. The donation has been made by Jaejoong’s fan club Hero Wings. Fans not only from Korea but also overseas participated in the donation, raising 6.4 million won ($6,250).The forest is aimed to beautify the city and reduc
July 23, 2014
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Hong Soo-ah and Choi Si-won at backstage
Actress Hong Soo-ah revealed a photo taken with Choi Si-won at Weizhoudao, an island in southeast China.“Yiwan Jichengren. Hee-wang and Hwan-ah~ Currently at Weizhoudao. Go Yiwan Jichengren,” the actress wrote on her Twitter account next to the photo.In the picture, Hong and Choi pose for the camera, and Choi has his arm around Hong’s shoulders.“Yiwan Jichengren (Billion Dollar Heirs)” is a Chinese drama series to be aired in 2015.By Ha Ji-won, Intern reporter (jiwonha@heraldcorp.com)Photo credi
July 23, 2014
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EXO’s Chinese members join public campaign to help the poor
(Weibo)Members of EXO’s sub-unit, EXO-M -- Luhan, Lay and Tao -- joined a charity event for needy neighbors in China.Han Hong, a popular singer from Tibet, China, posted pictures of the trio holding up a paper with the words “I will go to Tsinghai” along with similar photos of A-level celebrities in China.Tsinghai is situated in northwest China and most of the people there are quite poor. Han has been leading charity work to help underdeveloped rural areas in remote parts of China for several ye
July 23, 2014
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EXO’s Sehun sends warning to obsessive fans
A member of the K-pop idol band EXO sent yet another message to his obsessive fans, stepping up his warnings against invasions of privacy. (OSEN)“I will say this to you for the first and the last time. I haven’t done anything, but why do I get numerous text messages every day? I will not stay quiet if you show such unruly behaviors once again,” Sehun wrote on his Instagram account Tuesday. The idol member said that he cannot understand why he received a host of text messages from unidentified p
July 23, 2014
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SM to debut idol girl group in August
(From left) Irene, Seulgi and WendySM Entertainment announced on Tuesday that it is preparing to debut a new girl group in August. The group will consist of four members including current SM trainees Seulgi, Irene and Wendy, all from the predebut team SM Rookies. The last member is a high school senior who resembles actress Kim Yoo-jung, according to the agency.It will be the first girl group debuted by SM since it launched f(x) in 2009.Local news media say SM will likely place the concept of th
July 22, 2014
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2AM’s Jeong Jin-woon flaunts six-pack
Jeong Jin-woon of K-pop boy band 2AM revealed his masculine side in his latest pictorial in the fashion magazine Arena Homme Plus. The men’s magazine released pictures of 23-year-old idol showing off his new six-pack. The full pictorial will be available in the August edition of the magazine. Jeong, the youngest member of the K-pop ballad group, is now starring in the tvN drama “Marriage over Love.” (laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)
July 22, 2014
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JYJ unveils teaser video for new track ‘Back Seat’
K-pop boy band JYJ’s teaser video for its new tune “Back Seat” was released Tuesday, raising expectations for its upcoming studio album.The group’s agency C-Jes Entertainment dropped the video at noon, Tuesday, on YouTube and music streaming charts online.In the video, fans can get a glimpse of the urban R&B song that will focus on showing off the idols’ sensuality. The group’s long-awaited comeback is imminent, with their second studio album, “Just Us” and the music video for the title track “
July 22, 2014
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Sistar’s Hyorin tattooed to hide scar from surgery
Hyorin, a member of the K-pop girl group Sistar, came back on stage with a new tattoo on her abdomen.During the showcase for Sistar’s newly released EP “Touch & Move” on Monday at 2 p.m., Hyorin revealed the reason way she got a cross tattoo.“The scar on my belly was my biggest complex. Whenever I wanted to wear pretty clothes I couldn’t (because of the scar) so rather than showing off the scar, I looked for a way to cover it,” Hyorin explained.The singer also explained the meaning behind the ta
July 22, 2014
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Park Shin-hye sings, cooks and talks with her fans in Japan
Korean actress Park Shin-hye started her Asian tour “2014 Story of Angel” in Japan on July 19 and 20.The event was held in Osaka and Tokyo, and was comprised of a live performance and a talk show.In the first part, Park beautifully sang six songs including her own and her drama soundtrack. In the middle of her performance, Park’s brother Park Shin-won, the composer of her recently released song “My Dear,” appeared unexpectedly. Park sang three songs, “Pitch Black,” “Arm Pillow,” and “My Dear,” a
July 22, 2014