Articles by Im Eun-byel
Im Eun-byel
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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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Sexual harassment dispute surrounding YouTuber Yang Ye-won deepens
While YouTube star Yang Ye-won publically claimed that she was coerced into modeling for pornographic photos, the alleged studio chief argued that she was not forced, citing an unofficial restoration of text messages between him and Yang. Yang uploaded a video clip on her YouTube channel on May 16, arguing she was forced to stand for pornographic photos in 2015. She also claimed she was groped by around 20 men on the set. She came forward with the story as the photos were recently leaked online.
Television May 27, 2018
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Courtroom series with strong personalities fill small screen
"Forensic” (MBC)Legal drama series with unique characters and storylines are taking up TV airtime from Mondays to Saturdays. Courtroom series have always been popular here, as viewers love sophisticated, complex conflicts. But lately more productions in the genre are sprouting up, especially after tvN scored a hit with “Stranger” last year. The legal drama, a suspense-thriller, was a success, with many anticipating a second season.Since then, there have been a number of legal dramas with additio
Television May 25, 2018
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Around the Hotels
Ocean view buffet at Hotel Tops 10Hotel Tops 10’s all day dining buffet restaurant Poseidon offers a gourmet experience with quality at a reasonable price. High-end dishes, such as smoked salmon, cream escargot, grilled lamb and barbequed pork rib are prepared, along with children-friendly menus, including pizza and pasta. The buffet runs from 12 to 3 p.m. for lunch and from 6 to 10 p.m. for dinner. Poseidon, with its wide windows overlooking the sea, boasts a scenic view of the ocean. The hotel
Food May 25, 2018
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[Epicurean challenge] Spring greens bring nature to table
Namul, which means seasoned vegetables, is an essential part of every Korean meal. Koreans even have an old saying, “The same namul and the same rice,” which means it’s the same thing over and over again. All kinds of “grass” are eaten in Korea, especially in the spring season, when new tender shoots emerge. Nature is brought straight to the kitchen table in various shades of green.(Shot and produced by Lim Jeong-yeo/The Korea Herald)Wild vegetables without names are enjoyed too, as long as they
Food May 24, 2018
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‘Miss Hammurabi’ to search for warmhearted justice
While foreign superheroes and people with supernatural powers are taking up the local cinema screens, stories of desperate ordinary people will propel JTBC’s new series “Miss Hammurabi.” The series is an adaptation of a best-selling novel of the same title, written by real-life judge Moon Yoo-suk, who also participated in the scriptwriting of the series. The story will center on three judges with completely different perspectives. Go A-ra plays a rookie judge while Kim Myung-soo, better known as
Television May 21, 2018
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YouTube star says she was coerced to pose for pornographic photos
Seoul Mapo Police Station on Friday launched an investigation into allegation by a well-known YouTuber that she had been forced to pose for pornographic photos.The police questioned two women, YouTuber Yang Ye-won and her friend Lee So-yoon, under the presence of an attorney in an undisclosed location on Friday. Yang Ye-won, widely known on a streaming site for the videos she makes with her boyfriend, publically spoke about being a victim of sexual abuse. Yang uploaded a clip on her YouTube Chan
People May 18, 2018
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Fashion diplomacy links ‘Two Ethos’
Korean and Italian, contemporary and modern, old and new all meet at “Two Ethos,” a fashion collection that explores the combination of old Korean textiles and new Italian designs. “Two Ethos,” currently on display in Insa-dong, Seoul, combines two different identities which may not seem to have any relation to each other. "Two Ethos" (By Park Hyun-koo / The Korea Herald)The project was a collaboration between students of Korea National University of Cultural Heritage in South Chungcheong Provin
Arts & Design May 18, 2018
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Around the Hotels
Flavor of ice at Conrad Seoul Conrad Seoul’s 37 Grill and Bar offers two choices of bingsu, the ultimate Korean summer dessert made with shaved ice and milk. Diners are offered a choice between mango and red bean for the topping. The milk is brewed with Althaus’ Earl Grey tea. A special plating decoration is added with the use of dry-ice to create a cloud-like mirage. The ice-cold decoration also prevents bingsu from melting. The bingsu menus are offered until Sep. 16 at the price of 38,000 won
Food May 18, 2018
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[Home Cooking] Slow cooker pork belly (samgyeopsal)
This recipe is a slow cooker version of the boiled pork dish called bossam. Slow cooking belly renders more fat than boiling if you are concerned about the fat content of pork belly.You can also use Boston butt (moksal in Korean) or picnic shoulder (apdarisal in Korean), which also works nicely. If you’re using a big roast cut, simply cut it into 5 to 7-centimeter thick strips so the seasoning can better penetrate the meat.For the seasoning, I used a tablespoon of doenjang (Korean fermented soyb
Food May 18, 2018
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Fantastic love story ‘About Time’
From time to time, we can all wonder how much time we have left on this planet. What would it be like to have a “life watch” that tells you how much time you have remaining? The new tvN drama series “About Time” uses just such a device to depict a fantastic romance tale. Lee Sung-kyung plays Choi Mikaela in the 16-part production. She is able to see the invisible watch on people’s wrists, including her own. The watch tells how much time a person has left. With the knowledge of exactly how much t
Television May 17, 2018
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Christian leaders seek reformation for future
Christian leaders from around the world gathered in Seoul to talk about the future of Christianity. The Christian Leaders Fellowship held a press conference at Korea Press Center in the city on May 10. The organization was formed last year, marking the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation. It is headed by Pastor Park Ock-soo. More than 24,000 pastors from 70 countries are participating in the CLF.The 2018 World Christian Leaders’ joint press conference is held on May 10 at the Korea P
People May 17, 2018
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[Video] Feeling every bit of pollack roe, altang
Altang’s name describes pretty much everything about the dish. Al refers to egg, tang means soup. It’s a soup of fish roe, and a lot of them. The soup is filled with white small sausage-looking creatures, which are roes of pollack. Pollack roe is the main ingredient of the dish. While roes are usually sliced up when used for pasta dishes, for altang, they are served whole. The texture of cooked roe may take you by surprise. The egg mass is firm yet soft. When chewed, the roe easily breaks up, fi
Food May 17, 2018
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Amid flag controversy, Steven Yeun will skip Korean press at Cannes
Caught in “Rising Sun” flag controversy, Korean-American actor Steven Yeun will not meet Korean press at Cannes Film Festival. The actors and the director of film “Burning” were to meet Korean media outlets in Cannes for an interview on Friday. But Yeun and fellow actress Jun Jong-seo will not be attending the event, leaving only actor Yoo Ah-in and director Lee Chang-dong at the press event. Steven Yeun in “Burning” (Pine House Film)Yeun will participate in the official press conference and an
Film May 16, 2018
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Anchor apologizes to Twice for ‘service’ comment
Anchor Lee Jung-pyo has apologized to Twice for his inappropriate comment at a university festival. Last Friday, Twice performed some of its hit tracks, including “What is Love?” and “Likey,” at a festival organized by Sungkyunkwan University. After its performance, Twice left the stage. Lee, who was hosting the festival, said to the audience, “Everyone, Twice won’t come back (by just shouting) for an encore. At a time like this, (shout) ‘service.’”He repeated the comment, encouraging the audien
Performance May 14, 2018
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