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Korea enters full election mode
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Seoul bus drivers go on general strike, cause morning rush hour delays
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Immigrant woman stabbed to death by Korean husband
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Official campaigning kicks off for April 10 elections
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Lee Jong-sup resigns as envoy to Australia
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Yellow dust engulfs S. Korea, advisory alert issued
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S. Korea to boost support for single-parent families
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Court upholds jail term for man who attempted to murder ex-girlfriend
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Kia EV9 wins world car of year
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Korea misses out on global bond index boost
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Lee Min-ho to embark on worldwide fan meet
Lee Min-ho. (Lee Min-ho Facebook)Lee Min-ho, one of Asia’s most recognized stars, will be embarking on his first worldwide fan meeting tour starting next month, according to an announcement by representatives of Starhaus Entertainment. After his leading role as Gu Jun-pyo in the hit 2009 drama “Boys Over Flowers,” Lee became a household name and launched his career as one of the country’s top hallyu stars. Since then, the actor has racked up more Facebook page followers than any other Korean ent
July 21, 2014
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Rain receives Catholic baptism
Rain (Cube Entertainment), Kim Tae-hee (The Korea Herald)Singer and actor Rain was recently baptized into the Catholic Church, his management agency Cube DC said Monday.The ceremony took place at a small Catholic church in the Namhansanseong fortress in Gwangju, just southeast of Seoul, according to other sources in the K-pop industry. The exact date of the ceremony is unknown.The baptism was attended by his actress girlfriend Kim Tae-hee, who is known for her devout Catholic faith, and his fami
July 21, 2014
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g.o.d. concert organizer fined for damaging stadium grass
The Seoul Metropolitan Government has fined the organizer of K-pop group g.o.d.’s recent concert held at Auxiliary Stadium at Jamsil Sports Complex for damaging the stadium.Approximately 20 square meters of the grass was destroyed by the stage structures ― consisting of an 80-meter-long main stage, a 160-meter-long protruding walk way and over 70 LED panels. The field was also damaged by oil that spilled from the stage, according to the city government on Monday.K-pop group g.o.d. performs at Au
July 21, 2014
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Sistar drops new album ‘Touch & Move’
Sistar. (Starship Entertainment)Sistar, one of the sexiest girl groups in K-pop, has returned to the limelight with its latest EP “Touch & Move,” which was unveiled on Monday. The six-track summertime-inspired EP comes more than a year since the four members released their second full studio album “Give It to Me.” The new album features lead track “Touch My Body,” an upbeat pop track that started climbing the charts as soon as it was released, topping real-time charts on MelOn, Soribada, Mnet an
July 21, 2014
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Actress Lee Ha-na gives thumbs up to Lee Soo-hyuk’s fit body
South Korean actress Lee Ha-na praised her costar Lee Soo-hyuk for his masculine body at the press conference for the drama “The King of High School Manners” held Monday in Ilsan, Gyeonggi province. “I have been exercising while on hiatus. As I wasn’t working for quite a long time, I thought I should build up some muscles to get myself ready for the next job,” the model-turned-actor told reporters, smiling. “But it is hard to keep in shape,” he said.Lee Soo-hyuk (OSEN)The heroine of the rom-com
July 21, 2014
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Seo In-guk tells of what makes his role attractive
South Korean actor and singer Seo In-guk pointed out that “honesty” is what makes his role attractive in the drama “The King of High School Manners.” In the tvN rom-com, the singer-turned-actor currently plays Lee Min-seok, a high school student who masquerades as an executive in place of his missing older brother, who looks as though he could be his twin.“Lee Min-seok’s honesty is what makes him attractive I think,” Seo said at a press conference for the drama held Monday in Ilsan, Gyeonggi pro
July 21, 2014
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Actor Park Hae-jin becomes fashion designer in China
Park Hae-jin, the hero of sensational drama series “My Love from the Star,” debuted as a designer under Chinese fashion brand “V-modern” on Thursday.“V-modern” was launched by Park and Mark Jang, a fashion virtuoso in China.The actor held his first ever fashion show at the JW Marriot Hotel in Beijing, China with 50 models all dazzling in Park’s line of clothes.For Park’s debut show, more than a hundred news outlets came, highlighting the actor’s ambidextrousness as a model, actor and now, a desi
July 21, 2014
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Kim Bo-sung does what he preaches: ‘Uiri Uiri’
Actor Kim Bo-sung (OSEN)Tough guy actor Kim Bo-sung’s actions met his trademark slogan “Uiri uiri,” which refers to the faith between friends with a masculine connotation. Kim donated 20 million won for the visibly impaired and underfed children, the Community Chest of Korea said on Monday. The actor wished to split the donation in half, benefiting both underprivileged groups.“Because I am a visibly impaired person myself, I know what their difficulties are... I would like to help them,” Kim sai
July 21, 2014
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Sistar tops 10 music charts in 2 hours after release
(Captured from official music video)Four-member K-pop girl group Sistar soared up to the top of 10 local music charts shortly after releasing the EP “Touch & Move.”The main track “Touch My Body” topped main local charts Melon, Genie, Mnet, Olleh Music, Bugs, Soribada, Monkey3, Naver Music, Daum Music and Cyworld Music by 2 p.m.The second track “Naughty Hands,” featuring hip-hop artist Verbal Jint, also ranked second on real-time music charts.With the six tracks from the upcoming EP safely sittin
July 21, 2014
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Dynamic Duo to release collaboration EP with DJ Premier
Dynamic DuoHip-hop group Dynamic Duo has joined hands with the legendary DJ Premier to unleash the collaboration EP “A Giant Step” on July 16.DJ Premier is a U.S. DJ and producer who was the instrumental half of hip-hop duo Gang Starr. As a record producer, DJ Premier worked with top musicians like Jay-Z, Maroon 5 and The Black Eyed Peas.Dynamic Duo, consisting of Choiza and Gaeko, is a groundbreaker in the Korean music industry, where rappers rarely find a place on local music charts. The duo m
July 21, 2014
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KBS, KNOC point fingers over renaming Gag Concert's ‘Mansour’ to ‘Uhksour’
State broadcaster KBS and state-run oil company Korean National Oil Corp. are pointing fingers over the name change of a comedy skit on “Gag Concert” over fears it could cause political tension. The dispute began as KBS said on Sunday that its comedy show “Gag Concert” changed the name of popular sub-segment skit “Mansour” to “Uhksour,” following a request from the Korean National Oil Corp.The comedy skit centers on the massive wealth of oil tycoons from the oil-producing countries of the Middle
July 21, 2014
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Secret’s Hyosung flaunts glamorous body
Hyosung, leader of the K-pop girl group Secret, flaunted her sensuality in a pictorial in the fashion magazine Geek. The men’s magazine released the August edition cover photos in which the idol is showing off her glamorous body in a form-fitting dresses on its official Facebook page.The 24-year-old vocalist debuted in 2009 as a member of the four-member group Secret. The band is set to make a comeback in August. She is now starring in the KBS daily drama “My Dear Cat.” (laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.
July 21, 2014
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HyunA’s sensual editorial
HyunA from 4Minute’s alluring fashion pictorial by Arena Homme Plus has been released. The K-pop idol, who is going to have her solo comeback soon, shows her femme fatal side by wearing an oversized shirt over a lingerie set. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo Credit: Arena Homme Plus)
July 21, 2014
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CNBLUE’s Jung Yong-hwa in all-black suit
CNBLUE’s Jung Yong-hwa appeared in an all-black suit for Vogue Korea. The singer and actor is going to appear in his first historical drama along with actor Lee Jin wook, the boyfriend of Gong Hyo-jin.By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: Vogue)
July 21, 2014
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Paris Hilton under fire for alleged tardiness at events
American socialite Paris Hilton has faced criticism from some Korean news organizations for her alleged late arrivals at some events.The Hilton heiress arrived in Seoul on Thursday for a two-day trip to participate in the shooting of two TV shows on cable channels operated by CJ E&M. (OSEN)But Ilgan Sports reported on Friday that Hilton arrived at the recording studio for the OnStyle “Get It Beauty” three hours late and the StoryOn “True Live Show” three and half hours late, keeping production
TelevisionJuly 21, 2014
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3 reasons why Kim Jun-su makes a perfect 'Dracula'
The curtain rose for the musical “Dracula” on July 15. Among the cast, Kim Jun-su, a musical actor and a member of the idol group JYJ, is gaining the most attention.A local news report suggested three main reasons why Kim Jun-su’s version of “Dracula” is the most eagerly awaited.1. Dark atmosphere Kim Jun-su already has experience in showing a character’s dark atmosphere through the musical “Elizabeth.” Kim also succeeded in expressing the complicated character of Dracula, who expresses both dar
July 21, 2014
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S. Korean actor Lee Min-ho to go on global 'fan meeting' tour
South Korean actor Lee Min-ho, who is popular at home and in China, will begin a global tour to meet with his fans in September, his management agency said Monday.Lee has annually toured around Asian countries to meet his foreign fans since the success of the KBS 2 channel's soap series "Boys Before Flowers" in 2009. This year, he plans to go to the Americas, Starhaus Entertainment said.The tour titled "RE:minho" will begin in Seoul and take him to Beijing, Tokyo and other major cities, the agen
July 21, 2014
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Singer Rain receives Catholic baptism
Singer and actor Rain has recently been baptized into the Catholic church following in the footsteps of his Catholic lover, actress Kim Tae-hee, his management agency said Monday."Rain has recently received Catholic baptism," Cube DC said, without giving details. "It was planned a long time ago."According to other sources in the pop music industry, the baptism took place at a small church in the compound of the Namhansanseong fortress in Gwangju, just southeast of Seoul, with Kim, Rain's family
July 21, 2014
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[Herald Review] No heroes in hero flick ‘Kundo’
Dolmuchi, the protagonist of the film “Kundo: Age of the Rampant,” is not the typical kind of hero that people see in movies. Played by Ha Jung-woo (“Love Fiction,” “The Chaser”), he is a butcher, an undesirable occupation that automatically placed a person at the lowest strata of commoners in the mid-19th century Joseon era (1392-1910). He slaughters animals, cuts the meat with his iron axe and sells it to noble families for less than a penny. He is an 18-year-old with patchy and thick long hai
July 20, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Representing tradition
Jeongdong Theater, established and run by the government, has a clear mission: to introduce Korea’s traditional arts to foreign visitors. Tucked away behind Deoksugung Palace in Seoul, the small theater with 250 seats has been mounting traditional arts performances every day for the past 17 years. On Sunday, it celebrated its millionth audience member, a milestone in its devoted history since its foundation on the historic site of the country’s first Western-style theater. In an interview last w
CultureJuly 20, 2014