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[Latest Updates] Impeachment vote scrapped
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Ruling party leader stands firm on suspending Yoon from his position
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Yoon needs to be stopped from exercising power as president: ruling party head
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South Korean military says will not obey another martial law
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President Yoon Suk Yeol says will entrust state affairs to ruling party
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Why did martial law troops go to National Election Commission?
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Rights group claims proof of 2nd martial law declaration
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Motion to impeach Yoon Suk Yeol scrapped
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[Breaking] Majority of ruling party lawmakers exit after vote on first lady probe
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Bill to investigate Kim Keon Hee fails to pass
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B2ST’s Lee Ki-gwang topless with wet hair, flawless skin after shower
Lee Ki-gwang of K-pop boy band B2ST showed off his sensuality in a selfie he took after having a shower. Lee disclosed the photo on Monday on his Twitter account. “Moisturized after shower. I am going to bed. Bye to you all,” he wrote in the caption.He is topless and his hair is still wet as if he took the picture right after he got out of the shower.Lee’s group B2ST plans to meet fans at the upcoming concert “Beautiful Show 2014” in August. (laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)
July 22, 2014
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2PM’s Ok Taecyeon says ‘I can’t sleep these days’
Ok Taecyeon from the K-pop boy group 2PM released a selfie taken along the Hangang River in Seoul at 4 a.m. on Tuesday. In the photo, he is smiling and wearing a sleeveless shirt and a cap with the tranquil river in the background. “I cannot sleep well these days ... so I came to the river. I feel like drinking beer before going to bed, but I would gain weight if I did that ... I am refreshing my mood by listening to g.o.d’s song ‘0%,’” the idol wrote in the caption. (laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.co
July 22, 2014
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Agencies deny dating rumors about Baek Jin-hee, Park Seo-joon
(OSEN)The star agency of Baek Jin-hee, the heroine of MBC’s “Triangle,” on Tuesday denied rumors that the actress has been dating actor Park Seo-joon.Baek’s agency Snowball Entertainment told a local online tabloid, “We contacted Ms. Baek Jin-hee and were informed that the two are intimate but not dating.” Park’s agency, KEYEAST, also denied the dating rumors, stating, “The two have participated in the same drama for a long time and naturally became close. But we believe the two are not in a lov
July 22, 2014
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Singer Yoo Chae-yeong in critical condition with stomach cancer
South Korean singer and actress Yoo Chae-yeong is suffering from advanced gastric cancer, a Korean media outlet reported Monday. According to the reports, Yoo was first diagnosed with advanced stomach cancer last October during a medical check-up. The 36-year-old entertainer then underwent surgery, but her condition did not improve. Yoo Chae-yeong (150 Entertainment) She is now in critical condition as the cancer has spread. She is still undergoing treatment. “My wife Chae-yeong made many peop
July 22, 2014
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miss A Suzy’s feminine fashion editorial
Miss A Suzy’s feminine fashion spread for Marie Claire has been release. The K-pop idol and actress shows her feminine and mature side by wearing simple dresses, emphasizing her bodyline. Most of the pieces have a soft white tone and lace details. The whole editorial can be seen in the August issue of Marie Claire. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: marie claire)
July 22, 2014
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G-Dragon with Taeyang, Daesung drinking wine
K-pop idol band Big Bang’s G-Dragon posted a photo on Instagram on Monday of him drinking wine with fellow members Taeyang and Daesung. In the caption, he wrote “FAM,” presumably short for “family.” The trio pose freely for the camera, with G-Dragon making a funny face. Big Bang, along with their YG Entertainment labelmates, will take part in the “AIA Real Life Now Festival” to be held on Aug. 15 in Seoul. (laeticia.ock@hearldcorp.com)
July 21, 2014
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Seo In-guk says he doesn’t want drama to come true
South Korean actor and singer Seo In-guk said that it would be too difficult if his drama came true. In the rom-com “The King of High School Manners,” Seo plays a high school student who masquerades as an executive in place of his missing older brother, who looks as though he could be his twin. Seo In-guk (Yonhap)In the drama, Seo captures the hearts of two sisters. “If I am loved by two sisters like in the drama, I would feel flattered but also confused,” Seo said. “(If I ever get into such a
July 21, 2014
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Lee Min-ho to embark on worldwide fan meet
Lee Min-ho. (Lee Min-ho Facebook)Lee Min-ho, one of Asia’s most recognized stars, will be embarking on his first worldwide fan meeting tour starting next month, according to an announcement by representatives of Starhaus Entertainment. After his leading role as Gu Jun-pyo in the hit 2009 drama “Boys Over Flowers,” Lee became a household name and launched his career as one of the country’s top hallyu stars. Since then, the actor has racked up more Facebook page followers than any other Korean ent
July 21, 2014
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Rain receives Catholic baptism
Rain (Cube Entertainment), Kim Tae-hee (The Korea Herald)Singer and actor Rain was recently baptized into the Catholic Church, his management agency Cube DC said Monday.The ceremony took place at a small Catholic church in the Namhansanseong fortress in Gwangju, just southeast of Seoul, according to other sources in the K-pop industry. The exact date of the ceremony is unknown.The baptism was attended by his actress girlfriend Kim Tae-hee, who is known for her devout Catholic faith, and his fami
July 21, 2014
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g.o.d. concert organizer fined for damaging stadium grass
The Seoul Metropolitan Government has fined the organizer of K-pop group g.o.d.’s recent concert held at Auxiliary Stadium at Jamsil Sports Complex for damaging the stadium.Approximately 20 square meters of the grass was destroyed by the stage structures ― consisting of an 80-meter-long main stage, a 160-meter-long protruding walk way and over 70 LED panels. The field was also damaged by oil that spilled from the stage, according to the city government on Monday.K-pop group g.o.d. performs at Au
July 21, 2014
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Sistar drops new album ‘Touch & Move’
Sistar. (Starship Entertainment)Sistar, one of the sexiest girl groups in K-pop, has returned to the limelight with its latest EP “Touch & Move,” which was unveiled on Monday. The six-track summertime-inspired EP comes more than a year since the four members released their second full studio album “Give It to Me.” The new album features lead track “Touch My Body,” an upbeat pop track that started climbing the charts as soon as it was released, topping real-time charts on MelOn, Soribada, Mnet an
July 21, 2014
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Actress Lee Ha-na gives thumbs up to Lee Soo-hyuk’s fit body
South Korean actress Lee Ha-na praised her costar Lee Soo-hyuk for his masculine body at the press conference for the drama “The King of High School Manners” held Monday in Ilsan, Gyeonggi province. “I have been exercising while on hiatus. As I wasn’t working for quite a long time, I thought I should build up some muscles to get myself ready for the next job,” the model-turned-actor told reporters, smiling. “But it is hard to keep in shape,” he said.Lee Soo-hyuk (OSEN)The heroine of the rom-com
July 21, 2014
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Seo In-guk tells of what makes his role attractive
South Korean actor and singer Seo In-guk pointed out that “honesty” is what makes his role attractive in the drama “The King of High School Manners.” In the tvN rom-com, the singer-turned-actor currently plays Lee Min-seok, a high school student who masquerades as an executive in place of his missing older brother, who looks as though he could be his twin.“Lee Min-seok’s honesty is what makes him attractive I think,” Seo said at a press conference for the drama held Monday in Ilsan, Gyeonggi pro
July 21, 2014
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Actor Park Hae-jin becomes fashion designer in China
Park Hae-jin, the hero of sensational drama series “My Love from the Star,” debuted as a designer under Chinese fashion brand “V-modern” on Thursday.“V-modern” was launched by Park and Mark Jang, a fashion virtuoso in China.The actor held his first ever fashion show at the JW Marriot Hotel in Beijing, China with 50 models all dazzling in Park’s line of clothes.For Park’s debut show, more than a hundred news outlets came, highlighting the actor’s ambidextrousness as a model, actor and now, a desi
July 21, 2014
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Kim Bo-sung does what he preaches: ‘Uiri Uiri’
Actor Kim Bo-sung (OSEN)Tough guy actor Kim Bo-sung’s actions met his trademark slogan “Uiri uiri,” which refers to the faith between friends with a masculine connotation. Kim donated 20 million won for the visibly impaired and underfed children, the Community Chest of Korea said on Monday. The actor wished to split the donation in half, benefiting both underprivileged groups.“Because I am a visibly impaired person myself, I know what their difficulties are... I would like to help them,” Kim sai
July 21, 2014
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Sistar tops 10 music charts in 2 hours after release
(Captured from official music video)Four-member K-pop girl group Sistar soared up to the top of 10 local music charts shortly after releasing the EP “Touch & Move.”The main track “Touch My Body” topped main local charts Melon, Genie, Mnet, Olleh Music, Bugs, Soribada, Monkey3, Naver Music, Daum Music and Cyworld Music by 2 p.m.The second track “Naughty Hands,” featuring hip-hop artist Verbal Jint, also ranked second on real-time music charts.With the six tracks from the upcoming EP safely sittin
July 21, 2014
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Dynamic Duo to release collaboration EP with DJ Premier
Dynamic DuoHip-hop group Dynamic Duo has joined hands with the legendary DJ Premier to unleash the collaboration EP “A Giant Step” on July 16.DJ Premier is a U.S. DJ and producer who was the instrumental half of hip-hop duo Gang Starr. As a record producer, DJ Premier worked with top musicians like Jay-Z, Maroon 5 and The Black Eyed Peas.Dynamic Duo, consisting of Choiza and Gaeko, is a groundbreaker in the Korean music industry, where rappers rarely find a place on local music charts. The duo m
July 21, 2014
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KBS, KNOC point fingers over renaming Gag Concert's ‘Mansour’ to ‘Uhksour’
State broadcaster KBS and state-run oil company Korean National Oil Corp. are pointing fingers over the name change of a comedy skit on “Gag Concert” over fears it could cause political tension. The dispute began as KBS said on Sunday that its comedy show “Gag Concert” changed the name of popular sub-segment skit “Mansour” to “Uhksour,” following a request from the Korean National Oil Corp.The comedy skit centers on the massive wealth of oil tycoons from the oil-producing countries of the Middle
July 21, 2014
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Secret’s Hyosung flaunts glamorous body
Hyosung, leader of the K-pop girl group Secret, flaunted her sensuality in a pictorial in the fashion magazine Geek. The men’s magazine released the August edition cover photos in which the idol is showing off her glamorous body in a form-fitting dresses on its official Facebook page.The 24-year-old vocalist debuted in 2009 as a member of the four-member group Secret. The band is set to make a comeback in August. She is now starring in the KBS daily drama “My Dear Cat.” (laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.
July 21, 2014
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HyunA’s sensual editorial
HyunA from 4Minute’s alluring fashion pictorial by Arena Homme Plus has been released. The K-pop idol, who is going to have her solo comeback soon, shows her femme fatal side by wearing an oversized shirt over a lingerie set. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo Credit: Arena Homme Plus)
July 21, 2014