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Blinken calls on China to press N. Korea to end its 'dangerous' behavior
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New celebrity-endorsed therapy for face contouring requires only a pair of rubber bands
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Tensions heighten ahead of first president-opposition chief meeting
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Seoul to provide housing subsidy to married couples with newborns
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[Weekender] How DDP emerged as an icon of Seoul
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Rapper jailed after public street fight with another rapper
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Doctor group's incoming head renews call for govt. to scrap medical school quota hike for dialogue
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Woman gets suspended term for injuring boyfriend with knife
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[KH Explains] No more 'Michael' at Kakao Games
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NewJeans pops out ‘Bubble Gum’ video amid troubles at agency
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JYJ, neither fear nor worries to become 30s
Jaejoong, Yoochun, and Junsu of K-pop group JYJ said that they were not afraid to turn 30 at a press conference last Friday, opening up on their feelings about getting older. “Now I am at the end of my 20s and I started to feel exhausted when I dance hard. Nevertheless, age is just a number,” Jaejoong said.“It has been more than 10 years since we started working together and I have started to feel grateful to my friends and the people around me. I wish I could get along with them for the rest of
Aug. 19, 2014
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'Roaring Currents' surpasses record 15 mln viewers
A homegrown action film about a 16th-century Korean naval hero's astonishing victory over Japan exceeded 15 million in attendance on Tuesday for the first time in local Korean box-office history, the film's promoter said."Roaring Currents" hit the milestone at 1:30 p.m., the 21st day since it opened on July 30, 1st Look said, citing box-office figures from the Korean Film Council.On Friday, it became the most-watched film movie at theaters in the country, breaking the previous record held by Hol
Aug. 19, 2014
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Romance to spark between Yunho and Go Sung-hee
Actor Yunho and actress Go Sung-hee are to spark a romantic relationship in the drama “The Night Watchman.”MBC revealed pictures of the two on Tuesday. In the photos, the couple are holding hands and looking at each other, leading viewers to anticipate the start of a romantic relationship. The scene is to be broadcast in the sixth episode of the drama. “The Night Watchman” is broadcast every Monday and Tuesday on MBC. By Kim Min-jin, Intern reporter (minjin103@heraldcorp.com)[Photo Credit: MBC]
Aug. 19, 2014
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2PM‘s Taecyeon enjoys solo trip
Taecyeon of 2PM expressed his wish to travel alone without group members on Monday.Appearing on the SBS radio program “Choi Hwa-jung’s Power Time,” Taecyeon expressed his thoughts about traveling alone.“I believe the biggest breaking away I have ever done was traveling alone. I bought a plane ticket and also reserved a hotel room all by myself when I went to Japan to watch Junho’s concert. It is a lot of fun to go alone. Usually I am surrounded by members and our manager, so sometimes I felt lik
Aug. 19, 2014
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Sistar members Soyou, Dasom’s Saipan pictures
Pictures of Sistar members Soyou and Dasom in Saipan were revealed on the girl group’s official Twitter page to promote their new album “I Swear.” The two idols are shown by the sea. Both wear “natural” makeup and vintage beach outfits. Their special album “I Swear” will be released Aug. 26.By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: Starship Entertainment)
Aug. 19, 2014
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Yunho saves Jung Il-woo’s life in ‘The Night Watchman’
Yunho, an actor and member of TVXQ, saved Jung Il-woo’s life in the MBC drama “The Night Watchman” on Monday.In the fifth episode of the drama, Kim Heung-soo, who plays Prince Kisan, tries to attack Jung after realizing his ability to see ghosts.Yunho, who plays a man who was made Jung’s royal guard prior to the scene, stops Kim and saves Jung’s life.“I am doing this for you, your highness. You are to become a great king someday. I cannot let this become your burden,” Yunho told Kim.The drama “T
Aug. 19, 2014
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Suzy being glam in sporty outfits
K-pop idol Suzy glams it up in a new fashion editorial for casual sports brand MLB. The idol boosted her charm in trendy clothes in black, burgundy, navy and metallic. She gave the look a finishing touch with trendy accessories including snapbacks and bold jewelry. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: MLB)
Aug. 19, 2014
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Song Hye-kyo expresses deep regret over tax evasion
South Korean actress Song Hye-kyo on Tuesday apologized for committing tax evasion, stating in a news release that she “deeply regrets mishandling her tax affairs due to ignorance.”Song said that she had not been aware that her accountant had underreported her income taxes until the tax authority told her in 2012 that it could not acknowledge them due to a lack of documents on tax-deductible expenses.Through her accountant, the actress reported 5.5 billion won ($5.4 million), or 92.3 percent, of
FilmAug. 19, 2014
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EXO Chanyeol confirms to debut on screen
Chanyeol of idol group EXO confirmed that he will debut as an actor on Tuesday.Film production firm CJ Entertainment announced the cast of the upcoming movie “Last First Love” (working title).Besides Chanyeol, other actors to participate include Park Geun-young, Yoon Yeo-jung, Jo Jin-woong, Han Ji-min, Hwang Woo-seul-hye and Moon Ga-young.In the movie, Chanyeol is to play the role of Minsung, who is the boyfriend of A-young, played by Moon.“Last First Love” is a family movie directed by renowned
Aug. 19, 2014
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‘Into the Storm’ short on suspense, plot
Disaster movies are by design not long on character development. Instead they bank on our love of being virtually, vicariously in fear for lives.Still, they need to establish personalities deep enough to care about, or at least halfheartedly root for. Despite spending the first interminable 20 minutes attempting just that in the earnestly unrealistic manner of an after-school special, “Into the Storm” quickly spirals downward into a vortex of vapidity.The action transpires in a single momentous
FilmAug. 18, 2014
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Hip-hop, graffiti in Lebanon tag a nation’s woes
BEIRUT (AP) ― In a red-lit bar in Beirut, Nasser Shorbaji and Marwan Alameh try not to knock the microphones over while laughing during the broadcast of their weekly radio show. Moments later, they turn more somber as they introduce a segment on Palestinian hip-hop, discussing the most recent outbreak of war on Gaza. Heads nod in the packed bar to the rhymes of Sati, a Palestinian rapper. The duo are among a host of Lebanese graffiti artists and rappers trying to re-engage disaffected youth in a
PerformanceAug. 18, 2014
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‘Turtles’ tops weak debut for ‘Expendables 3’
NEW YORK (AP) ― Moviegoers continued to shell out for “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles,” while Sylvester Stallone’s action ensemble “The Expendables 3” was easily out-gunned in its weekend debut. Paramount Pictures’ rebooted reptiles took in $28.4 million in the film’s second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. That far surpassed the limp $16.2 million earned by Stallone’s gang of aged but buff warriors. The paltry, fourth-place total for “The Expendables 3” is well below previous debuts
FilmAug. 18, 2014
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Gwangju Biennale marred by politics
President of Gwangju Biennale Foundation Lee Yong-woo announced Monday he would resign over controversy surrounding a political painting rejected for an anniversary exhibition of the biennale. “I am taking full responsibility for what happened regarding the special exhibit that celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Gwangju Biennale,” he said during a press conference at his office in Gwangju on Monday. He said he would submit his resignation letter after the 2014 Gwangju Biennale opens on Sept.
PerformanceAug. 18, 2014
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Kim Soo-hyun performs at Nanjing Youth Olympic Games opening ceremony
Kim Soo-hyun sings during the opening ceremony of the 2014 Summer Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China, Saturday. (Keyeast)Actor Kim Soo-hyun, the star of the hit drama “My Love from the Star,” once again proved his undying popularity in China with a special performance at the Nanjing 2014 Summer Youth Olympic Games.Kim sang the international sports event’s official theme song “Dian Liang Wei Lai” ― which means “Illuminate the Future” ― at the opening ceremony on Saturday alongside Chinese pop
Aug. 18, 2014
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Jay Park releasing new full album ‘Evolution’
Jay Park. (AOMG)Popular hip-hop artist, B-boy star and TV entertainer Jay Park, also known as Park Jae-beom, will be releasing his second full studio album next month titled “Evolution,” according to an announcement by SidusHQ entertainment agency.Despite his packed schedule, with regular appearances on TV programs such as SNL Korea and the second season of “Dancing 9,” Park has managed to consistently release a slew of EPs over the past few years. However, the upcoming album will mark the star’
Aug. 18, 2014
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Busker Busker leader to hold solo concerts
Jang Beom-june of Busker Busker. (CJ E&M)Busker Busker leader Jang Beom-june will be holding weekly concerts starting next month to mark his solo debut, according to an announcement by CJ E&M officials on Monday.Jang is slated to put on weekend concerts for four weeks, from Sept. 27 to Oct. 19. The concert series, titled “2014 Jang Beom-june Club Show,” will be held at the YES24 Muv Hall in Hongdae, with the artist performing a total of eight solo concerts. It was previously reported that Jang h
Aug. 18, 2014
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Lip Service returning with new addition
Lip Service. (Contents Media Group/Now ENT)The quirky new K-pop female duo that treated listeners to the offbeat sounds of its food-inspired debut single “Yum Yum Yum” earlier this year will be returning to the stage as a trio, according to a statement by Contents Media Group on Monday. Officials at Contents Media Group announced that the members Bipa and Kora will now be joined by Anna ― an additional female rapper and vocalist.“With its debut track ‘Yum Yum Yum’ you could see the standout tale
Aug. 18, 2014
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Photos of kiss scenes in ‘It’s Ok, That’s Love’ revealed
Scenes from “It’s Ok, That’s Love”Actor Jo In-sung and actress Gong Hyo-jin’s kiss scenes in SBS drama “It’s Ok, That’s Love” are gaining attention online. In the seventh episode, the two main characters admitted they had romantic feelings for each other and had affectionate scenes that made viewers anticipate further developments in the couple’s relationship.The drama is broadcast every Wednesday and Thursday on SBS. By Kim Min-jin, Intern reporter (minjin103@heraldcorp.com)
Aug. 18, 2014
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Jay Park seizes China’s attention
Singer Jay Park successfully held showcases in Shanghai and Chengdu, China, over the weekend, his management agency said on Monday.“Park met his fans in China for the first time from Saturday to Sunday through his China showcase,” SidusHQ management agency said.The singer started the showcase with his newest song “Metronome,” which was released in April. Park proceeded to put on passionate performances of songs including “I Got You Back,” “Star,” “Joah,” “Girl Friend,” and “Let’s Make Up.”Accord
Aug. 18, 2014
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Kim Hyun-joong woos Chinese fans
Singer Kim Hyun-joong proved his popularity in China during his world tour concert on Saturday.After visiting three Japanese cities -- Yokohama, Osaka and Hiroshima -- Kim started his tour in China by performing for about 5,000 fans in Shanghai.The singer’s visit to China received exceptional attention from fans since it was his first in two years, following his Asia tour fan meeting in 2012.(KEYEAST)During the concert, Kim performed 20 songs, including the tracks “Beauty Beauty” and “His Habit”
Aug. 18, 2014