

'Single's Inferno' is Premier League of dating scene : creators
Hit dating reality show becomes Netflix Korea's first entertainment show to be greenlit for fifth season Attractive hopefuls came together to deliver viral moments and unforgettable romance on the latest season of Netflix Korea’s "Single’s Inferno," a dating reality show that not only captured hearts but also made history as the first Korean entertainment series on the platform to be greenlit for a fifth season. This season brought together 13 cast members from diverse professions, ranging from
15 hour agoHeo Nanseolheon's timeless poetry lives on in new contemporary ballet work
Contemporary ballet ‘Heo Nan Seol Heon’ at Gangneung Arts Center this week Heo Nanseolheon (1563–1589), whose real name was Heo Cho-hui, is a beloved figure in Korean poetry. She left behind more than 200 timeless poems. Her works, however, emerged from the harsh realities of a tragic life lived in an era when women’s talents were often overlooked. She lived a life marked by neglect from her husband, the fall from grace of her family and the sorrow of losing two children in infancy. A recent art
Feb. 13, 2025 - 17:27:32Fujita Mao, inspired by Korean musicians and culture, excited to present his first recital
26-year-old Japanese virtuoso discusses expanding his repertoire beyond Mozart and distancing from social media Japan’s rising pianist Fujita Mao has gained international acclaim for his interpretations of Mozart, including a highly praised recording of the complete Mozart Piano Sonatas, his debut album released in October 2022. Having performed the complete sonatas at major venues like the Verbier Festival, Wigmore Hall, and concert halls across Japan, Fujita, 26, is now set to showcase a diffe
Feb. 11, 2025 - 14:33:52Werther an emotional challenge for Kim Min-seok
Playing eponymous role in 25th anniversary staging of 'Werther,' Kim promises to keep growing as stage performer Kim Min-seok's latest musical role takes a lot out of him. While playing the titular character in "Werther" doesn’t physically exhaust him, the lead singer of Korean indie duo MeloMance admits he feels emotionally drained after each performance -- especially given the intense sobbing and crying onstage. It's just his second role as a musical theater performer, but, perhaps buoyed by h
Feb. 9, 2025 - 17:28:46IUFRO chief lauds Korea's rehabilitated forests, advises on future management
From postwar desolation to reforestation excellence, South Korea has been planting seeds of a green future both in Korea and beyond. Examining this transformative path is Daniela Kleinschmit, president of the International Union of Forest Research Organizations and chair of Forest and Environmental Policy at the University of Freiburg, Germany, who recently visited Seoul. In an interview with The Korea Herald, Kleinschmit, as the head of a global network for forest science cooperation, examined
Feb. 9, 2025 - 14:04:51US overnight trading platform gears up to make comeback in Korea
US alternative trading system Blue Ocean ATS hopes to resume trading service for Korean investors soon, following a six-month halt sparked by its system crash in August. Operated by Blue Ocean Technologies, the ATS provides overnight trading of US stocks, enabling Korean investors to trade during their daytime hours. “We have invested in Korea with our technology, support and compliance. I believe we are close (to recommence the service),” Blue Ocean Technologies CEO and President Brian Hyndman
Feb. 8, 2025 - 16:00:09Suwon mayor strives to strengthen economy with innovative companies, local businesses
Despite the political upheaval and its negative effects on the economy of South Korea last year, Suwon Mayor Lee Jae-joon is content with his city's progress. He said the city had “overcome economic downturns” and created a “driving force for greater development in the future.” Lee, who took office in July 2022 after winning the race for the Democratic Party of Korea, holds great pride in the social and economic policies he led last year under the slogan, “Renewed Suwon, Radiant Citizens.” Each
Feb. 5, 2025 - 14:33:45Beyond memory: Korea’s next big semiconductor challenge
Global collaboration, not nationalism, key to chip innovation, says imec CEO South Korea has achieved remarkable growth over the past decades to become a global leader in the semiconductor industry, with its key players dominating the memory chip market. However, as memory and logic chips become increasingly integrated, the country must enhance its capabilities in both sectors to maintain its competitive edge and tackle future challenges, said Luc Van den hove, CEO of imec, the world's largest i
Feb. 5, 2025 - 14:10:28Nobuyuki Tsujii, pianist who finds joy beyond sight
Gold Medal winner of 2009 Van Cliburn Competition returns to Korea in March Nobuyuki Tsujii, the Japanese pianist who won the 2009 Van Cliburn Competition gold prize along with Chinese pianist Zhang Haochen, has never seen a piano, yet the instrument is his greatest source of joy. Whether performing on stage, signing an exclusive contract with Deutsche Grammophon, or simply sitting at the piano, he describes the piano as the very embodiment of joy in his life. “Since childhood, I have always fou
Feb. 3, 2025 - 15:03:30‘Hyundai has become synonymous with technology’
Georgia Tech President Angel Cabrera says elimination of EV subsidies will encourage technological development from automakers Hyundai Motor and Georgia Tech announced a multidecade partnership to work together in research and applications to support the future of sustainable mobility, hydrogen economy and workforce development in August 2023. About a year and a half later, Georgia Tech President Angel Cabrera underlines that the US university’s collaboration with Hyundai has been a win-win situ
Feb. 3, 2025 - 11:55:26Director Seo You-min gives fan favorite a makeover
In 'Secret: Untold Melody,' beloved 2007 Taiwanese music drama transformed for today For director Seo You-min, the path to directing was not exactly linear. A film school graduate who started with short films, she spent years in the trenches of Korean cinema as a screenwriter. "I actually majored in directing and spent my early years making short films," she says, speaking in a cafe in Seoul's Samcheong-dong. "As part of my journey to direct my first feature, I worked on various production teams
Feb. 2, 2025 - 14:57:47Ha Jung-woo takes 'Nocturnal' down to raw instinct
Noir heavyweight returns with a stripped-down chase thriller in which brutality speaks its own language In "Nocturnal," noir heavyweight Ha Jung-woo returns to familiar territory: the gritty underbelly of Korean crime thrillers where he made his name with the likes of "The Chaser" (2008) and "The Yellow Sea" (2010). His latest outing proves a curious specimen -- a chase film stripped to the bare bones, in which the most brazen plot holes in effect become aesthetic features and violence serves it
Jan. 30, 2025 - 13:35:53Ju Ji-hoon aims to provide catharsis in adrenaline-filled medical saga
Ju says he drew inspiration from renowned doctor Lee Guk-jong for 'The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call' Ju Ji-hoon, the leading man behind K-drama powerhouses like "Princess Hours" and Netflix’s smash hit "Kingdom," is back with his latest role as a heroic doctor in the Netflix series "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call." Ju, known for his knack for choosing larger-than-life roles adapted from hit Korean comics, shared that he hopes to deliver a sense of cathartic satisfaction through the adrenaline-ch
Jan. 26, 2025 - 13:40:56Doh Kyung-soo brings quiet intensity to 'Secret'
Versatile K-pop star takes on piano scores, love notes Doh Kyung-soo speaks barely above a whisper at a cafe in Seoul's Samcheong-dong. Wearing a flannel shirt and a backward baseball cap, he maintains a deadpan expression that occasionally cracks into inadvertent humor, prompting ripples of laughter from the group of reporters. "I'm a very normal person," he says with such sincerity that it elicits another round of laughter. "I just sit around watching YouTube cooking videos in my spare time,"
Jan. 23, 2025 - 16:06:37'Lone wolf' lawmaker determined to end far-right populism
Rep. Kim Sang-wook, who vocally supports Yoon's impeachment, wary of clash of ideologies, seeks to promote 'healthy conservatism' When the ruling People Power Party staged a mass boycott of the National Assembly late last year to oppose the opposition-led bill to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, one first-term lawmaker from the conservative party chose to break ranks. Despite fierce criticism from his colleagues and risking his political career, Rep. Kim Sang-wook, a 45-year-old conservative law
Jan. 23, 2025 - 14:54:46