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Russia sent more than 165,000 barrels of refined petroleum to N. Korea in March: White House
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Key suspects grilled over alleged abuse of power in Marine death inquiry
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S. Korean children, teens grow taller, mature faster than before: study
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[Graphic News] Number of coffee franchises in S. Korea rises 13%
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Army takes group action against Hybe for neglecting BTS
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Marine Corps commander summoned by CIO for questioning on alleged influence-peddling case
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Some junior doctors are returning: Health Ministry
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[Robert J. Fouser] AI changes rationale for learning languages
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Ador CEO's request for exclusive right to terminate NewJeans' contract with Hybe refused in February
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Woman dangling from power lines rescued by residents holding blanket
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JYJ unveils teaser video for new track ‘Back Seat’
K-pop boy band JYJ’s teaser video for its new tune “Back Seat” was released Tuesday, raising expectations for its upcoming studio album.The group’s agency C-Jes Entertainment dropped the video at noon, Tuesday, on YouTube and music streaming charts online.In the video, fans can get a glimpse of the urban R&B song that will focus on showing off the idols’ sensuality. The group’s long-awaited comeback is imminent, with their second studio album, “Just Us” and the music video for the title track “
July 22, 2014
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Sistar’s Hyorin tattooed to hide scar from surgery
Hyorin, a member of the K-pop girl group Sistar, came back on stage with a new tattoo on her abdomen.During the showcase for Sistar’s newly released EP “Touch & Move” on Monday at 2 p.m., Hyorin revealed the reason way she got a cross tattoo.“The scar on my belly was my biggest complex. Whenever I wanted to wear pretty clothes I couldn’t (because of the scar) so rather than showing off the scar, I looked for a way to cover it,” Hyorin explained.The singer also explained the meaning behind the ta
July 22, 2014
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Park Shin-hye sings, cooks and talks with her fans in Japan
Korean actress Park Shin-hye started her Asian tour “2014 Story of Angel” in Japan on July 19 and 20.The event was held in Osaka and Tokyo, and was comprised of a live performance and a talk show.In the first part, Park beautifully sang six songs including her own and her drama soundtrack. In the middle of her performance, Park’s brother Park Shin-won, the composer of her recently released song “My Dear,” appeared unexpectedly. Park sang three songs, “Pitch Black,” “Arm Pillow,” and “My Dear,” a
July 22, 2014
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B2ST’s Lee Ki-gwang topless with wet hair, flawless skin after shower
Lee Ki-gwang of K-pop boy band B2ST showed off his sensuality in a selfie he took after having a shower. Lee disclosed the photo on Monday on his Twitter account. “Moisturized after shower. I am going to bed. Bye to you all,” he wrote in the caption.He is topless and his hair is still wet as if he took the picture right after he got out of the shower.Lee’s group B2ST plans to meet fans at the upcoming concert “Beautiful Show 2014” in August. (laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)
July 22, 2014
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2PM’s Ok Taecyeon says ‘I can’t sleep these days’
Ok Taecyeon from the K-pop boy group 2PM released a selfie taken along the Hangang River in Seoul at 4 a.m. on Tuesday. In the photo, he is smiling and wearing a sleeveless shirt and a cap with the tranquil river in the background. “I cannot sleep well these days ... so I came to the river. I feel like drinking beer before going to bed, but I would gain weight if I did that ... I am refreshing my mood by listening to g.o.d’s song ‘0%,’” the idol wrote in the caption. (laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.co
July 22, 2014
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Agencies deny dating rumors about Baek Jin-hee, Park Seo-joon
(OSEN)The star agency of Baek Jin-hee, the heroine of MBC’s “Triangle,” on Tuesday denied rumors that the actress has been dating actor Park Seo-joon.Baek’s agency Snowball Entertainment told a local online tabloid, “We contacted Ms. Baek Jin-hee and were informed that the two are intimate but not dating.” Park’s agency, KEYEAST, also denied the dating rumors, stating, “The two have participated in the same drama for a long time and naturally became close. But we believe the two are not in a lov
July 22, 2014
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Singer Yoo Chae-yeong in critical condition with stomach cancer
South Korean singer and actress Yoo Chae-yeong is suffering from advanced gastric cancer, a Korean media outlet reported Monday. According to the reports, Yoo was first diagnosed with advanced stomach cancer last October during a medical check-up. The 36-year-old entertainer then underwent surgery, but her condition did not improve. Yoo Chae-yeong (150 Entertainment) She is now in critical condition as the cancer has spread. She is still undergoing treatment. “My wife Chae-yeong made many peop
July 22, 2014
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miss A Suzy’s feminine fashion editorial
Miss A Suzy’s feminine fashion spread for Marie Claire has been release. The K-pop idol and actress shows her feminine and mature side by wearing simple dresses, emphasizing her bodyline. Most of the pieces have a soft white tone and lace details. The whole editorial can be seen in the August issue of Marie Claire. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: marie claire)
July 22, 2014
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G-Dragon with Taeyang, Daesung drinking wine
K-pop idol band Big Bang’s G-Dragon posted a photo on Instagram on Monday of him drinking wine with fellow members Taeyang and Daesung. In the caption, he wrote “FAM,” presumably short for “family.” The trio pose freely for the camera, with G-Dragon making a funny face. Big Bang, along with their YG Entertainment labelmates, will take part in the “AIA Real Life Now Festival” to be held on Aug. 15 in Seoul. (laeticia.ock@hearldcorp.com)
July 21, 2014
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Seo In-guk says he doesn’t want drama to come true
South Korean actor and singer Seo In-guk said that it would be too difficult if his drama came true. In the rom-com “The King of High School Manners,” Seo plays 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. Seo In-guk (Yonhap)In the drama, Seo captures the hearts of two sisters. “If I am loved by two sisters like in the drama, I would feel flattered but also confused,” Seo said. “(If I ever get into such a
July 21, 2014
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Nam June Paik: ‘George Orwell was half right’
On Jan. 1, 1984, Nam June Paik celebrated New Year’s Day with a transcontinental live broadcast that began with the greeting “Good Morning Mr. Orwell.” It spanned New York, Paris, Berlin and Seoul, involved more than 100 artists, and was viewed by 25 million people. Paik carried out the project to rebut George Orwell’s “1984.” The novel warns against electronic technology and a totalitarian state taking advantage of media to control people.Saying “George Orwell, you were half right,” the artwork
PerformanceJuly 21, 2014
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Bae Su-ah’s novels to be published in U.S.
Korean author Bae Su-ah’s novel “Cheolsu” will be published in English in the United States next April, LTI Korea announced.“I hope that American readers will be able to discover Bae’s creative and superb collection of works. We would like to publish her works in the years to come,” said Sarah Jane Gunter, publisher at Amazon Crossing imprint, an American publishing house that mainly focuses on translations of foreign language books.“Cheolsu” is Bae’s 1998 novel, set in 1988, about the protagoni
BooksJuly 21, 2014
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Batman won’t appear in Fox’s ‘Gotham’ series
BEVERLY HILLS, California (AP) ― Yes, the new Fox series “Gotham” will feature a young Bruce Wayne, but don’t expect him to turn into the caped crusader. Creator Bruno Heller told journalists Sunday at the Television Critics Association summer press tour that “If there is a superhero on this show, it’s Gotham.” “To me, heroes are more interesting than superheroes,” he said, “because the difference is superheroes do the impossible, and drama is really about the physically possible. This is about
FilmJuly 21, 2014
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‘Ninja Warrior’ competitor wants to inspire others
SAN ANTONIO (AP) ― A YouTube video that shows Kacy Catanzaro, 1.5-meter, 45-kilogram gymnast, breezing through an obstacle course where others twice her size often fail has garnered more than 6 million views since she competed in the “American Ninja Warriors” TV show. But being the first woman to complete one of the show’s most grueling courses is not enough for her. Catanzaro tells The Associated Press she wants to inspire women and young people to get off the couch and start getting fit. The s
TelevisionJuly 21, 2014
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Seeger tribute at Newport honors traditional folk
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (AP) ― There are few musicians as inextricably linked to the Newport Folk Festival as the late Pete Seeger. Newport, known as the place where Bob Dylan cast aside his acoustic guitar and went electric in 1965, has made its mark on the festival scene more recently with an innovative mix of old and new ― most with a far different sound than the folk movement Seeger helped lead. This year’s top acts include Jack White, Jeff Tweedy and Mavis Staples. In a hearkening back to
PerformanceJuly 21, 2014
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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