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President Yoon Suk Yeol defiant as impeachment momentum grows
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NewJeans manager files workplace harassment complaint against Ador CEO Kim Ju-young
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Joint investigation team on Yoon launched
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Ruling party leader says impeachment against Yoon now only solution
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[Newsmaker] Ex-intel commander appears key to alleged martial law plan
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Yoon’s martial law defense fans impeachment calls from his party
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"Denture-tube:" South Korea's YouTube conspiracy machine
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What if martial law had not been aborted?
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'Literature stands in opposition to all acts that destroy life': Han Kang
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Two scenarios for Korea's economic outlook
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Bangtan Boys wins best artist award in MAMA 2016
South Korean idol groups Bangtan Boys (BTS), EXO and TWICE took top awards at the 2016 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) at AsiaWorld-Expo Arena in Hong Kong.K-pop boy band BTS of modest-sized Big Hit Entertainment won the Artist of the Year title, one of the event's three big honors, along with Album of the Year and Song of the Year awards, on Friday night. The band also snatched the best dance performance award for male group artists. Bangtan Boys wins the Artist of the Year award at the 2016 M
Dec. 3, 2016
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2NE1 officially disbands
YG Entertainment released a statement on Friday that announced that girl group 2NE1 has disbanded.Back in May, 2NE1‘s contract with YG ended and Gong Minzy left the group. The fate of the other members was uncertain and after much deliberation, it was decided that the group will no longer continue. In the official statement, YG said, “Rather than investing in a team that is uncertain of a comeback, we have decided to invest our efforts in the members’ solo careers.”CL and Sandara Park have renew
Nov. 25, 2016
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Twice's 'TT' sparks dispute over sexual references
South Korean girl group Twice released the music video for “TT,” the title track of its new album, sparking interest and excitement among K-pop fans around the world. But the overly sexual references have left some viewers confused as it doesn’t fit the group’s pure, innocent image. The third EP from the nine-member girl group sounds as expected, but few viewers were prepared for the abrupt sexual symbolism that is jarringly out of sync with the group’s otherwise convincing music track.(JYP Ente
Oct. 24, 2016
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First generation K-pop group S.E.S. to reunite for comeback next year
First generation K-pop group S.E.S. is preparing to comeback with a new album next year to celebrate its 20th anniversary of debut, the group's management said Monday."The preparations for a new album and a concert are still in the initial stages and nothing concrete can be said yet," an official from South Korean Entertainment giant S.M. Entertainment told Yonhap News Agency. Lee Soo-man, the founder of the agency and the original inceptor of the group, will spearhead production, making the reu
Oct. 17, 2016
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K-pop singer to take his entry ban to appellate court
A South Korean-born U.S. K-pop star has taken his entry ban case to the Seoul appellate court, seeking to regain his right to freely visit his country of origin, his lawyer said Monday.The legal representative of Steve Yoo, more widely known as his Korean name Yoo Seung-joon here, told Yonhap News Agency on the phone, "We've found some of the district court's ruling refutable, which will be fought again in the appellate court."The 39-year-old singer had enjoyed immense popularity among K-pop fan
Oct. 17, 2016
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Yoo Ah-in, Jun Ji-hyun most popular Korean actors with teens
Nine people, including actor Yoo Ah-in, actress Jun Ji-hyun and director Ryoo Seung-wan, have been voted by local teenagers as the most popular film industry figures in South Korea.The Korea Youth Film Festival announced on Monday winners in nine categories of awards for film people who shined the most over the past year. The winners were chosen in an annual poll jointly carried out by Cast Me, an online human resources platform for films, as a unit event for the festival.Yoo and Jun, who respec
Oct. 17, 2016
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K-pop stars open K-culture festival in Busan
Leading K-pop artists made concertgoers forget all about the inclement weather Saturday by putting on impressive performances to open the K-culture world festival. The concert kicked off the annual 2016 Busan One Asia Festival in South Korea's second-largest city, located some 450 kilometers southeast of Seoul. The show was televised live on SBS Medianet, the concert's organizer.A total of 15 globally followed K-pop musicians and groups performed at the Busan Asiad Stadium in the western part of
Oct. 2, 2016
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Big Bang partners with UNICEF
To commemorate its 10th debut anniversary, iconic K-pop group Big Bang partnered with the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund for the organization’s Special Days Campaign, according to the group’s management agency YG Entertainment on Tuesday. “Big Bang has been doing its part in various charity campaigns to celebrate its anniversary every year,” said YG Entertainment in a press release. “This project with UNICEF is a way to show appreciation for all of the support from fans over the past
Aug. 16, 2016
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Spica returns to spotlight
Five-member K-pop girl group Spica is gearing up for its comeback. Returning to the spotlight since the release of its digital track “Ghost” in 2014, Spica will unveil its new single “Secret Time” on Aug. 25, according to the group’s management agency B2M Entertainment on Tuesday. “Prepared tirelessly throughout the group’s hiatus, the song will present a concept unparalleled to what Spica has shown in the past,” said B2M Entertainment in a press release. During the group’s temporary break, the
Aug. 16, 2016
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[Hallyu Power] Korean YouTube stars draw global viewership
What started out as a hobby for Kim Seung-min in 2015 has grown into a YouTube channel with 1.6 million subscribers and total views of 1 billion for more than 600 videos. Kim’s channel Toy Monster focuses on children aged between 3 and 10. It introduces colorful toys and materials as well as how to play with them in videos that range from five to eight minutes. It ranks 21st on a list of top 30 most-viewed YouTube channels for kids’ education globally, according to Socialblade, a YouTube statist
Aug. 2, 2016
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Kim Hyun-joong to receive first verdict in August
Singer-actor Kim Hyun-joong will receive the first verdict for the case involving his alleged assault on his ex-girlfriend early next month.Seoul Central District Court on Wednesday concluded hearing from both parties’ legal agents. The court will announce the verdict at 2 p.m. on Aug. 20. (Yonhap)Kim has been entangled in a number of civil and criminal suits with his ex-girlfriend. She claims that had Kim beaten her, resulting in the miscarriage of a child as she was supposedly pregnant at the
July 20, 2016
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GFriend dominates Gaon Chart in first half of 2016
K-pop group GFriend (Source Music)Rookie group GFriend, one of the hottest trending K-pop acts these days, has performed well on the local music chart Gaon Chart in the first half of the year. GFriend’s single “Rough” ranked No. 1 on its National Digital Singles, Online Downloads and Online Streaming charts. The single was released in January as part of the group’s third EP “Snowflake.” Another single “Me gustas tu,” which was part of its second EP “Flowers,” hit the No. 15 spot on the Online
July 17, 2016
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NCT’s Taeyong sheds tears over past wrongdoings
NCT’s Taeyong (SM Entertainment)Taeyong, a member of SM Entertainment’s newest boy band NCT, broke down in tears in an episode of “NCT Life,” apologizing for indiscretions he made before his K-pop debut. It was recently revealed that Taeyong was prone to scamming buyers on a local auction website before his official debut as a member of NCT. The K-pop idol reportedly auctioned off items under various user IDs, duping customers by not shipping off purchased items or sending defective products.
July 17, 2016
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Black Pink is newest YG girl group
YG Entertainment confirmed the launch of new four-member girl group Black Pink on Wednesday.YG released pictures of the new girl group via their official blog, confirming the identities of the members as Jennie, Lisa, Jisoo and Rose.Black Pink is the first girl group that YG has released since 2NE1 seven years ago. YG’s executive director and producer Yang Hyun-suk had initially attempted to sign a nine-member group, but a few years ago, he confirmed the creation of a four-member group instead.
June 29, 2016
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Kim Seong-min found unconscious after attempted suicide
Actor Kim Seong-min was found unconscious after a suicide attempt following a fight with his wife in the small hours of Friday, according to the police. (Yonhap)The Seocho police said they first visited Kim’s house past midnight on Thursday night leading to Friday morning when his 18-year-old son reported a domestic violence case at 1:15 a.m., claiming Kim was hitting his wife. Kim’s wife, however, said the fight was “only a minor conflict” between the couple.Instead of pursuing the case, she de
June 24, 2016
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Live streaming of Park Hae-jin's Chinese show prep hits 1 mln views
More than a million people watched the behind-the-scenes footage of South Korean actor Park Hae-jin's appearance on a Chinese entertainment show, his publicist said Thursday.Park's every word and gesture was broadcast live on the Chinese social media website Weibo in the run-up to the pre-recorded session of "Jing's Talk Show" last Friday, HNS HQ said.The video racked up 1.34 million views as of Tuesday, with the episode to air on Chongqing TV on June 16.During the recording session, Park discus
June 2, 2016
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Jung Yong-hwa becomes new face of Chinese public campaign
Actor, songwriter and lead singer of K-pop rock band CNBLUE Jung Yong-hwa, is the new face of the Chinese public campaign “Power to Go,” the artist’s agency FNC Entertainment announced Wednesday. The campaign, which was started by Chinese actor-singer Chen Kun in 2010, includes charity concerts and donations, as well as a silent parade with celebrities. Promotional image of Chinese public event “Power To Go” starring Jung Yong-hwa. (Power To Go) It is the first time a non-Chinese star has become
June 1, 2016
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Talent agency, private institute to build K-pop int'l school
S.M. Entertainment, the country's largest talent agency, and a private institute will found an alternative international school for teenagers dreaming of becoming K-pop stars, the companies said Friday.S.M. signed a memorandum of understanding with Haneul Education Co. to open what is tentatively called the "K-pop international school" in Seoul's southern district of Gangnam, possibly early next year.Selected Korean and foreign K-pop star aspirants will learn major subjects taught in typical Kor
May 27, 2016
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Cliff from ‘My Love from the Star’ restricted for safety concerns
The famous cliff from 2014 hit-TV drama “My Love from the Star” has been temporarily closed to the public over safety concerns since April 22. According to the Incheon Metropolitan City, the cliff in Songdo was graded worrisome D and E in its latest safety examination. A scene from 'My Love from the Star' (SBS)Experts have reportedly warned that the cliff face was unstable and could result in deadly rock falls due to having been previously used as a quarry up to 1994. However, the city is know
May 13, 2016
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[Hallyu Power] K-pop powerhouses looking to take a bite out of culinary world
Hallyu continues to forge ahead around the globe, with K-pop powerhouses unrelenting in finding new ways to spread Korean culture, even if it means venturing outside the entertainment field. One of the biggest current trends in the local entertainment community involves celebrities and entertainment agencies taking a stab at the food and beverage scene. Many Korean celebs have invested in their own cafes or dining establishments, such as Grill5taco owned by Super Junior’s Dong-hae, JYJ Junsu’s
May 10, 2016