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10-man S. Korea lose to Indonesia to miss out on Paris Olympic football qualification
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Hybe-Ador feud should have limited effect on Hybe's overall performance: analysts
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Second Gimpo civil servant found dead, after apologizing for not finishing work
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DP leader says he will meet Yoon without conditions
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First-ever meeting of president, opposition chief set to finally happen
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NewJeans' singles, Japanese debut to proceed as planned, despite Hybe-Ador feud
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Experts raise concerns about Japan putting pressure on Naver over Line
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Samsung mobile chief, Google device head meet in Seoul
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Blinken calls on China to press N. Korea to end its 'dangerous' behavior
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Ship linked to NK arms shipments to Russia is moored in China: State Dept.
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G-Dragon nominates showbiz moguls for Ice Bucket Challenge
K-pop boy group Big Bang’s G-Dragon posted a photo on Monday that calls on entertainment moguls to take part in the ongoing Ice Bucket Challenge. “Brothers, you should do it quickly,” G-Dragon wrote on Instagram. In the photoshopped image, G-Dragon and fellow member T.O.P hold a bucket filled with water to dump over YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun-suk’s head. Yang is sitting in an inflatable swimming pool. G-Dragon nominated the heads of South Korea’s three biggest entertainment agencies to ta
Aug. 25, 2014
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Jay Park‘s track list on new album released
South Korean hip-hop artist Jay Park, also known as Park Jae-beom, will release his second studio album “Evolution” on Sep. 1, his label SidusHQ announced Monday. The upcoming album consists of 17 tracks, including the title song “So Good.” Park helped write and compose all the tracks on the album, an official from the label said. Park worked on the title track in partnership with Cha Cha Malon, inspired by legendary Michael Jackson’s music. On July 25, the artist released his most recent self-c
Aug. 25, 2014
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Jackson of GOT7 wants to become ‘proud son’ to his parents
Jackson of idol group GOT7 revealed his life goals in an interview with the “Before I die ASIA” campaign on Friday.“Before I die, I want to be a proud son to my parents,” Jackson was quoted as saying.“My parents are the most important people in my life. I live far away from them now, so I always miss them. Before death, I want to make my family proud. I am thankful for them giving birth to me and I love them,” he said.Jackson also added hopeful comments for people watching the show. “What I want
Aug. 25, 2014
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Girls‘ Generation-TTS coming back in reality show
Another idol group reality show is coming soon. It is an On Style’s reality show “The TaeTiSeo.”“Girls’ Generation-TTS,” also known as “TaeTiSeo,” is a subgroup of the nine-member K-pop group. The subgroup members are Taeyeon, Tiffany and Seohyun. Their single album “Twinkle” was released in 2012.They chose the reality show to advertise their comeback album. “The TaeTiSeo” will feature the everyday life of “TTS.”“We are planning to release our new album between late summer and early fall. I thin
Aug. 25, 2014
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Jaejoong spotted in audience for ‘Gag Concert’
Jaejoong of idol group JYJ was spotted in the audience of a popular comedy show on Sunday. The singer was among the spectators for KBS 2TV comedy program “Gag Concert.” Jaejoong was caught by the camera enjoying the show while wearing a mask.After the show’s broadcast, Jaejoong posted a captured picture of himself on Twitter. Along with the picture he wrote, “Back on a public TV network! Wearing flip-flops and gym clothes without washing my face!”Jaejoong’s appearance on the program garnered att
Aug. 25, 2014
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'Roaring Currents' earns over $1.18m in North America
A scene from “Roaring Currents.” (CJ Entertainment)A South Korean megahit movie about a 16th-century Korean admiral's astonishing victory over Japanese naval forces has earned more than $1.18 million after last week's release in North America, the movie's distributor said Monday.The film, "Roaring Currents," posted the box-office haul in seven days after it was released in the region on Aug. 15 under the title "The Admiral: Roaring Currents," according to CJ Entertainment.The figure is a record
Aug. 25, 2014
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Girls' Generation to hold concert in Tokyo
South Korean pop group Girls' Generation will hold a concert in Tokyo to mark the fourth year of its debut in Japan, the group's agency said Monday.The concert titled "The Best Live at Tokyo Dome" will be held on Dec. 9 at Tokyo Dome, the first time for the group to hold a solo concert in the venue, S.M. Entertainment said.During the concert, the group will present the best of its hit songs and tracks from its latest album.Ahead of the event, the band uploaded a special video that compiled its J
Aug. 25, 2014
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Kim Hyun-joong may be hit hard by assault controversy
Actor and singer Kim Hyun-joong, one of the most popular South Korean stars in Asia, may take a battering over the alleged assault recently claimed by his girlfriend. Kim, 28, had charges filed against him on Aug. 22 by his girlfriend who claimed he beat her on multiple occasions. (OSEN)The woman claimed that she had been assaulted several times between late May and mid-July while arguing with Kim over women issues at his home in Jamsil, eastern Seoul. According to the woman, Kim’s attacks le
Aug. 25, 2014
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Park Shin-hye in spotlight for modern ‘Autumn look’
Fashion magazine W Korea revealed its fall season pictorial featuring actress Park Shin-hye on Friday. In the pictures, Park flaunted her beauty with popular fall and winter items including a baseball jumper, pencil skirt, double-breasted coat, dress and knitted sweater.Photos of Park in a modern and feminine look can be seen in the September issue of W Korea.Park is currently on an Asian fan meeting tour called “2014 Story of Angel,” visiting countries including Japan, China, Thailand and Taiwa
Aug. 25, 2014
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Korea’s top collector unveils art trove
The historic former Space group building will open again as a museum in September with an extensive exhibition of the contemporary art collection of Kim Chang-il, chairman of Arario Group. The ivy-covered, black brick building, built by the first generation Korean modern architect Kim Swoo-geun in 1977, has undergone a transformation since November last year. Following the bankruptcy of the architecture company, the building was put on auction and purchased by Kim, the only Korean art collector
PerformanceAug. 24, 2014
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Forum exhibits Korean wrapping cloths
“Bojagi.” (The Museum of Korean Embroidery)Traditional Korean wrapping cloths, or “bojagi,” and modern interpretations of them are being showcased on Jejudo Island until Aug. 28. Artists from more than 10 countries, including Korea, the U.S., Australia, Canada, France and Japan, present their interpretations of bojagi and what the craft means to them in the context of today’s culture. The exhibitions as part of the Korea Bojagi Forum are being held at five galleries, in the Jeoji Artist Village
PerformanceAug. 24, 2014
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Amazon seeks to reach viewers with ‘Hand of God’
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Dana Delany had an urge. While playing the take-no-prisoners wife of a law-bending judge in the upcoming Amazon pilot “Hand of God,” an indecent inclination by the veteran actress conflicted with the instincts she’d developed as a network TV star. Delany, who’s logged countless hours on such series as “China Beach” and “Desperate Housewives,” wasn’t sure what to do. ”We just shot this scene where I’m intimidating this preacher played by Julian Morris,” recalled Delany in her t
TelevisionAug. 24, 2014
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China shuts down Beijing Independent Film Festival
BEIJING (AP) ― Chinese authorities blocked an annual independent film festival from opening Saturday, seizing documents and films from organizers and hauling away two event officials in a sign that Beijing is stepping up its already tight ideological controls. Li Xianting, a film critic and founder of the Li Xianting Film Fund, the organizer of the Beijing Independent Film Festival, said police searched his office and confiscated materials he had gathered over more than 10 years. Li and the fest
FilmAug. 24, 2014
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‘Roaring Currents’ pulls in 16 million viewers
A poster for “Roaring Currents.” (CJ Entertainment)A homegrown film about a 16th-century Korean naval hero’s crushing victory over Japanese naval forces exceeded the 16 million-viewer mark on Sunday for the first time in local box-office history, the movie’s investor-distributor said.“Roaring Currents” reached the milestone at 8 a.m. on Sunday, the 26th day since it hit local screens, CJ Entertainment said.The record came five days after it drew a cumulative 15 million viewers.On Aug. 15, it bec
FilmAug. 24, 2014
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Stardium: One night, one venue, five different stages
Heineken Korea, the organizers that brought the Amsterdam-born annual house music festival Sensation to Korea for the first time in 2012, is gearing up to present its latest EDM production ― Stardium. Much implied by its name, the upcoming one-day electronic music festival next month will feature a unique star-shaped stadium that allows for five separate DJ sets to be performed simultaneously without music clashing in between stages. This presents a festival where “everyone’s attention is not re
PerformanceAug. 24, 2014
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Robin Williams’ suicide casts shadow over Emmys
LOS ANGELES (AFP) ― The Emmy Awards take center stage Monday with “Breaking Bad,” “True Detective” and “Orange is the New Black” among the favorites of TV’s 66th annual version of the Oscars. But this year’s ceremony will be overshadowed by the apparent Aug. 11 suicide of Hollywood great Robin Williams that rocked the entertainment world.With emotions still raw, his friend and fellow actor-comedian Billy Crystal will pay tribute to the Oscar winner during the “in memoriam” part of the primetime
TelevisionAug. 24, 2014
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Rain to donate W100m for ALS research
Hallyu star Rain got himself drenched in icy water and pledged to donate 100 million won ($98,000) to research into Lou Gehrig’s Disease, joining a slew of Korean and global celebrities in the viral Ice Bucket Challenge.“The meaning of participating in this campaign is very special to me. My father-like mentor Hong Seung-sung, who led me to debut as a singer, has been suffering from the Lou Gehrig’s Disease for three years,” he said on YouTube. “I’ve always thought how to return his love and gra
Aug. 24, 2014
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Jun Hyo-seong declines Jay Park’s offer to teach ‘breast dance’
Singer Jay Park offered to teach Jun Hyo-seong of girl group Secret the “breast dance” but was turned down in a hilarious skit on Saturday Night Live Korea. The hilarious moment came in the latest episode of Saturday Night Korea this weekend, when Jun and the members of Secret made an appearance. When Secret performed its new song “I’m in Love,” show producer Shin Dong-yup got bored and directed An Young-mi, a comedienne, to teach the members her famous dance move, the “breast dance.” All the me
Aug. 24, 2014
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Nichkhun debuts as designer
2PM’s Nichkhun will host a showcase at Lotte Hotel in Jamsil to launch his fashion collaboration with Rosa.K on Tuesday.The singer has drawn attention from fans with his unique fashion style -- the so-called “wannabe boyfriend look.”The showcase will include a series of lucky-draw events, where the winners can hug or shake hands with Nichkhun.Some of his celebrity friends, such as Jung Jin-woon of 2AM, Sun-mi, Eric Nam, and other famous celebrities will also join the showcase to celebrate Nichkh
Aug. 24, 2014
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'Roaring Currents' tops 16 mln viewers
A homegrown film about a 16th-century Korean naval hero's crushing victory over Japanese naval forces exceeded the 16 million-viewer mark on Sunday for the first time in local box-office history, the movie's investor-distributor said."Roaring Currents" reached the milestone at 8 a.m. on Sunday, the 26th day since it hit local screens, CJ Entertainment said.The record came five days after it drew a cumulative 15 million viewers.On Aug. 15, it became the most-watched movie at theaters in the count
FilmAug. 24, 2014