Articles by Im Eun-byel
Im Eun-byel
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Suran ‘distressed’ over dating rumors with BTS‘ Suga
K-pop singer Suran took to social media to express her distress about the cyberbullying that she has faced after dating rumors between her and Suga of BTS surfaced.The singer wrote on her social media account Saturday that she is not romantically involved with Suga, and was distressed from the online personal attacks by those who were angry at her over clarified misunderstandings. Suran (Million Market)“My relationship with Suga, whom I met last year, was entirely related to music. It was nothi
Performance April 1, 2018
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Yura in love with sweet villain character
In films as well as TV, there are villains viewers simply cannot hate. They may even fall in love with the poorly tempered characters, sympathizing with them.Yura of Girl’s Day has become beloved for playing a villain in the recently wrapped TV drama “Radio Romance,” on KBS2. She played Jin Tae-ri, an actress struggling to gain fame – at any cost. Many viewers fell for Yura’s character, as she portrays a sweet villain. The character is mischievous, yet delicate, selfish yet honest. Yura herself
Television April 1, 2018
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Around the Hotels
Taste of Asia at InterContinental Seoul CoexDiners who wants to devour on Asian food but don’t know specifically what they want can visit Asian Live, a fine dining restaurant located on the second floor of InterContinental Seoul Coex. To celebrate the first anniversary of its grand reopening, Asian Live features a special gourmet promotion through the end of April. It is to launch a special set-course menu of dishes from Korea, China, Japan, India and Arab countries. Diners will also be gifted w
Food April 1, 2018
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Choi Ji-woo’s wedding garners attention in and out of Korea
Actress Choi Ji-woo’s surprise announcement about her wedding hours before the ceremony Thursday has garnering a significant amount of interest from the public. A local news agency revealed a photo compilation of Choi in a wedding dress. As the wedding ceremony is private, the public wondered about the star’s dress. The news agency, searching through old drama series, found shots of Choi wearing a white dress. (Shisedo)Numerous Japanese media outlets reported on the news saying “The great actre
Television March 29, 2018
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Choi Ji-woo announces ‘surprise’ wedding
Actress Choi Ji-woo announced her marriage hours before the event, Thursday. Choi Ji-woo updated a photo of a handwritten letter on her fan club website Thursday, saying, “Today is the day I have promised for a new beginning with my partner for life.” Choi Ji-woo (Golden Dew)She added that she had to be cautious about revealing the news to not burden her in-laws. Her management agency, YG Entertainment, confirmed the announcement saying that Choi will marry through a small, private wedding cere
Television March 29, 2018
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[Video] Finding ‘Something in the Rain’
Based on the idea that one’s love life can be more important than a foreign war, JTBC’s new drama “Something in the Rain” hopes to portray the beauty of ordinary yet real love. Actress Son Ye-jin and actor Jung Hae-in take the lead roles in the new Friday-Saturday drama series. Son’s character, who works as a coffee franchise supervisor, falls for her friend’s younger brother, a character designer at a computer game company, played by Jung. Producer Ahn Pan-seok directs the production. He is kno
Television March 29, 2018
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[Epicurean challenge] Eating ox from head to tail, someori gukbap
In the past, oxen were an important asset for Korean farmers and it was very rare for ordinary folk to have the luxury of eating beef as the oxen had to farm the land and beef was exorbitantly priced. In those days, beef dishes could only be eaten at wedding feasts or other celebrations. Even at those events, not a single part could be wasted. Oxen heads, tails and leg bones, were used to stretch the dishes that could be made. Someori gukbap (Photo by Im Eun-byel / The Korea Herald)Those parts
Food March 29, 2018
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Oh Yeon-seo, Kim Beom confirm relationship
Oh Yeon-seo and Kim Beom admitted that they are in a romantic relationship. A news report on the relationship surfaced Monday morning. According to the report, the two have been spotted multiple times, dating in the neighborhood of Cheongdam-dong, Seoul. On the left, Oh Yeon-seo (Celltrion Entertainment) and Kim Beom (Yonhap)The couple’s agencies quickly confirmed the news, explaining that the two stars met at a gathering after Oh’s recent drama “Hwayugi” ended in early March. Finding it easy t
Television March 29, 2018
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[K-talk] Choi Yu-hwa to star in ‘Suits’
Actress Choi Yu-hwa will be featured in the upcoming legal drama “Suits.” Choi will take the role of an informant for actor Jang Dong-gun, who plays a legendary lawyer. Her character will collect information and complete missions in secret for Jang. The actress, who debuted in 2010, has starred in films, such as “The Age of Shadows” and “Worst Woman.” The new Wednesday-Thursday series “Suits” is a remake of the popular US drama of the same name. Its cast also includes Park Hyung-sik and Chae Jun
Television March 28, 2018
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Eric Nam set to drop new EP
K-pop singer Eric Nam is ready to release an EP, according to his management agency CJ E&M on Tuesday. The singer-songwriter participated in writing all the songs and lyrics for the EP. Furthermore, he personally recruited all the staff working on the album. The music video for the title track was shot in Mexico in early March. Eric Nam (CJ E&M)In an interview with a local fashion magazine, Nam had hinted that the new EP would be “completely different” from his previous works. It will be his fir
Performance March 27, 2018
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[Video] Finding love at ‘Cafe Amor’
On weekends, cafes are often frequented by young men and women on blind dates. With a cup of tea or coffee in front of them, they wonder if the person sitting across the table might be that perfect match.A special cafe that caters to such customers is now open in Seoul; special, not for its menu, but for its guests -- only people who have reserved a blind date can visit the cafe. . TvN’s new variety show “Cafe Amor” is to feature a special cafe for blind dates. The cast -- actress Yoo In-na, sin
Television March 27, 2018
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Minwoo of K-pop act 100% dies
Seo Min-woo of 100% died of a heart attack Sunday at the age of 33. The boy band’s agency TOP Media announced the death of group leader Seo Min-woo, better known as just Minwoo, through its official website. Minwoo (TOP Media)“He was found at his home in Gangnam, Seoul. Paramedics rushed to the scene, who pronounced him dead,” the announcement read. Seo debuted as an actor in 2006 through TV drama series “Sharp 3.” He switched to pop music in 2012, as the leader of 100%. The group was to hold c
Performance March 26, 2018
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Seoul Fashion Week for insiders and outsiders
Wrapping up its five-day exploration of styles and trends, the 2018 fall-winter HERA Seoul Fashion Week ended its run Saturday. The country’s largest fashion event took place from Tuesday to Saturday at Dongdaemun Design Plaza, where 39 local designers showed off their collections to buyers, the press and the invited public. This year, the organizers invited more than 180 foreign buyers from high-end department stores, boutiques and online shopping websites.There was as much action outside the D
Arts & Design March 25, 2018
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Day 5 of Seoul Fashion Week
Dongdaemun Design Plaza bustled with "fashion people" Saturday, as they took in the last bit of the 2018 fall-winter HERA Seoul Fashion Week. Local fashion brands staged shows, bidding to return for the next season.Kwon Munsoo (Seoul Collection) (Seoul Design Foundation)The runway was graced by “playboys.” Based on the idea that modern people are secretly jealous of the playboys they criticize so much, the designer sought to redefine them as modern style icons, making garments that are suitable
Life&Culture March 24, 2018
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Day 4 of Seoul Fashion Week
With a full load of sunshine, Friday’s Dongdaemun Design Plaza was filled with crowds visiting for the fourth day of the 2018 fall-winter HERA Seoul Fashion Week. Local fashion brands continued to stage inspiring shows. Following are the three highlights of the day. Nohant (Seoul Collection) (Seoul Design Foundation)Nohant’s runway mimicked a city street under construction. The brand’s collection for upcoming fall and winter seasons was labeled as “Dosi,” meaning city in Korean. The wallpaper of
Arts & Design March 24, 2018
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