Articles by Im Eun-byel
Im Eun-byel
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Seungri soars as solo artist
While K-pop act Big Bang is on a hiatus with four of its members serving their military service, Seungri is pursuing a solo career on and offstage.Seungri has become the CEO of a hip-hop label under YG Entertainment, according to Yang Hyun-suk, the head of the agency, who made the announcement Tuesday through his social media account, dropping an image of Seungri’s business card.As the CEO of YGX Entertainment, Seungri will work on recruiting talented hip-hop rookies and running entertainment bu
Performance June 6, 2018
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Time-traveling detective to search for identity
Another drama series featuring a time-traveling detective is on its way, but its producers claim it does not rely too much on the instrument of going back in time, describing it as a “journey of finding one’s identity between dream and reality.” Perhaps buoyed by past successes in the genre -- “Signal” and “Tunnel,” for example -- CJ E&M’s OCN network is to air yet another time travel series in “Life on Mars,” a remake of the popular British BBC production of the same name that aired 2006-2007.
Television June 6, 2018
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Director Kim Ki-duk sues rape, harassment accusers
Arthouse filmmaker Kim Ki-duk has sued three actresses and a TV show for falsely accusing him of sexual assault and sexual harassment.According to industry sources, Kim recently filed a suit with the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office against an actress for falsely accusing him of sexual harassment. He also sued two more actresses, one of whom accused him of rape and the other of sexual harassment, and the MBC show “PD’s Notepad” for defamation. Director Kim Ki-duk attends the red carpet
Film June 4, 2018
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Animal rights activists call for cancellation of ‘Food Diary’
Local animal rights groups issued Friday a joint statement that called for the cancellation of the new variety show “Food Dairy,” saying that the tvN show’s take on chicken breeding distorts the reality of factory farming. In the first episode that aired Wednesday, cast members were given the task of hatching eggs. The bred chickens would later be used to make dakbokkeumtang, a spicy braised chicken dish. Stillcut from "Food Diary" (tvN)According to the production staff, the program aims to sho
Television June 1, 2018
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Black Pink to ‘Square Up’ with new EP
Black Pink is set to release a new EP titled “Square Up” on June 15, ending the band’s yearlong hiatus.According to YG Entertainment, “Square Up” will be the third part of Black Pink’s “Square” series, following the singles “Square One” and “Square Two.” While the previous works were a single or a double-single, “Square Up” will be the band’s first EP, consisting of multiple tracks. Black Pink (YG Entertainment)The release has been highly awaited, as agency’s head Yang Hyun-suk previously revel
Performance June 1, 2018
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[Around the Hotels] Promotions and packages
Taste of Singapore at Millennium Seoul HiltonMillennium Seoul Hilton’s all-day-dining buffet restaurant Cafe 395, will introduce Singaporean cuisine from June 12-19. The restaurant has invited two guest chefs from Singapore, including Chef Bryce Li from M Social Hotel. He and his assistant chef will introduce a “kopitiam” style Singapore food to the buffet, presenting foods of various cultures and styles. The hotel hopes the promotion will serve as a chance to show why Singapore is known as the
Food June 1, 2018
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Caring for aging pets
Goni is a 15-year-old poodle. In human age, this is equivalent to 83 years old. She used to be camel brown, but not anymore. She has lost a lot of hair and her coat is now closer to ivory in color. But that’s the least of worries for Goni’s human family. Goni is suffering from a habitual kneecap dislocation, which means that the left hind leg can’t function properly. She limps almost every time she walks. It’s a common symptom for aging pets in Korea, as they live in apartments with slippery flo
Technology June 1, 2018
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[Home Cooking] Jeonbokjuk (abalone porridge)
Porridge made with abalone (jeonbokjuk) is one of the most iconic dishes of Jeju island. It’s deliciously briny, with a distinct greenish hue and chunky abalone pieces.The Jeju-style jeonbokjuk is made simply with rice and abalone. It captures all the flavor the abalone has to give by also using the internal organs (viscera), hence the greenish hue. The dark green sac of guts may not look all that appetizing, but it really enriches the porridge. The color of the porridge depends on the number an
Food June 1, 2018
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Seo Kang-joon, Gong Seung-yeon to ask ‘Are You Human?’
A good-looking artificial intelligence robot is to debut on the small screen in Korea, asking what it really means to be a human. KBS2’s new drama series “Are You Human?” takes a step into the future, featuring an AI robot as a main character. The robot -- who looks like a human -- thinks and feels emotions like a human. Actor Seo Kang-joon will play two characters in the series: a young and rich troublemaker and an identical-looking AI robot. The robot is a stand-in for a comatose man and falls
Television May 31, 2018
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[Epicurean Challenge] Figuring out cow’s anatomy, yangdaechang
Cows are very giving creatures, producing milk, butter, cheese, beef and more. But in Korea, they are extra-giving, as the cartilage from the bones and knees are also eaten. Adding more to the list, even cows’ internal organs are served as great delicacies, for example, yangdaechang. Yangdaechang is a mix of yang and daechang, tripe and large intestine, respectively. Though the two are separate parts, they are often enjoyed together as they make a great pair. The excessive fat of daechang gives
Food May 31, 2018
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Park Seo-joon, Park Min-young to find out ‘What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim’
TvN’s new drama series “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim” turns the relationship between a boss and a secretary upside down, depicting a sweet romance tale that stars Park Seo-joon and Park Min-young. The two actors play the lead couple in the upcoming romantic-comedy production. Park Seo-joon plays the role of a narcissistic boss, while Park Min-young takes on the secretary character. Park Seo-joon and Park Min-young pose for photos at a press event Wednesday at Times Square mall in Yeongdeungp
Television May 30, 2018
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Girl’s Day Minah to find ‘Absolute Boyfriend’
Minah of Girl’s Day is to star in new drama series “Absolute Boyfriend” (working title).She is to play makeup artist. Unable to find romance in real life, she falls in love with a cybernetic doll, who is programmed to be a “perfect” boyfriend. Actor Yeo Jin-goo will play the role of the doll. Minah (Herald DB)Minah, a member of K-pop act Girl’s Day, has been pursuing a succesful acting career, starring in hit SBS series “Beautiful Gong Shim” in 2016. The series is an adaptation of a Japanese co
Television May 30, 2018
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BTS' 'Fake Love' clinches top 10 spot on Billboard Hot 100 chart
BTS ranked among the top 10 on Billboard’s hottest songs chart. Billboard announced Tuesday that BTS’ new track “Fake Love” took the No. 10 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The chart lists the most popular songs across the US, based on radio airplay, audience impressions, sales data and streaming activity. BTS (Billboard)BTS is the first K-pop group to make it to the chart’s top 10. It was also the song’s debut on the chart. “Gangnam Style” star Psy took the No. 2 spot in 2012, staying ther
Performance May 30, 2018
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‘Show Me the Money’ star C Jamm arrested for marijuana use
Rapper C Jamm has been arrested and is being investigated for illegal marijuana use, local police said Monday. Gyeonggi Nambu Provincial Police Agency announced Monday that C Jamm and another man in his 30s were taken into custody on April 13 for allegedly possessing and smoking marijuana. The rapper is currently being held in Suwon Detention Center and is being investigated by the prosecution. C Jamm (Just Music)Six more suspects, including a widely-known rapper Vasco, also a former “Show Me t
Performance May 29, 2018
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Could Son Ye-jin, Jung Hae-in be the next Song-Song couple?
"Where is my umbrella?” Jung Hae-in chose the sentence as the most memorable line from “Something in the Rain.” The rookie actor who recently starred in the hit JTBC series along with veteran actress Son Ye-jin. The chemistry between Jung and Son was remarkable, earning them the nickname of “the next Song-Song couple,” referring to Song Hye-kyo and Song Joong-ki who, after starring as a couple in the 2016 mega-hit series “Descendants of the Sun,” tied the knot.Having wrapped up the 16-part serie
Television May 28, 2018
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