Tiny-G’s Dohee releases teaser for new single

Tiny-G has released a new teaser for the group’s upcoming single featuring member Dohee. The K-pop group is about to release their fourth single “ICE BABY,” featuring participation by famous artists including K.Will. The group will release teasers from the remaining members soon. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo Credit: Gngproduction)

July 1, 2014

Lee Young-ae saves Taiwanese fans’ infant

Actress Lee Young-ae saved the life of a Taiwanese infant whose parents could not afford a costly surgery, a Taiwanese online media outlet reported on Monday.“Korean actress Lee Young-ae has saved an embattled pregnant woman,” Zhongguo Taiwanwang reported, alleging that the actress donated 150 million won ($148,000) to a Taiwanese couple who was involved in an accident. Actress Lee Young-ae (left) comforts a Taiwanese woman after donating 150 million won ($148,000) to pay for an operation to sav

July 1, 2014

Summer festivals bring art closer to audience

An artist paints on the wall at the Handmade Korea Fair last year. (Handmade Korea)The Seoul art calendar for this summer abounds in festivals inviting audiences to late-night exhibitions, programs to draw and create sculptures, affordable artwork sales and other activities.The door to the festive art summer was opened by the 10th Gwanghwamun International Art Festival in early June. The festival, which features art exhibitions and a children’s painting contest, ends on July 8 with a sculpture e

PerformanceJune 30, 2014

[Herald Review] Don Quixote, the romantic comedy of the ballet world

Standing at a towering 195 cm, Korean National Ballet principal dancer Lee Jae-woo took rein of his masculine stature and gave a domineering edge to his role as the barber Basilio in the classic ballet retelling of one of the 17th century’s most beloved tales of humor and heroism ― “Don Quixote.”After four centuries, Spanish author Miguel de Cervantes’ whimsical tale of the fictional character Don Quixote and his trusty sword-bearing sidekick Sancho Panza still continues to bring laughter and am

PerformanceJune 30, 2014

Pyeongchang to launch winter classical music festival in 2016

Pyeongchang, the host city of the 2018 Winter Olympics, will launch a winter classical music festival from 2016, said organizers of an annual summer music festival there. Chung Myung-wha and Chung Kyung-wha, sisters and co-artistic directors of the Great Mountains International Music Festival & School, revealed the plan at a press conference in Seoul on Monday. “All I can share with you now is that it will start from 2016,” cellist Chung Myung-wha said.  Chung Myung-wha (left) and Chung Kyung-wh

CultureJune 30, 2014

[Herald Interview] Funnyman gets serious

When people talk about Lee Kwang-soo, they usually describe him with a smirk on their face. He is tall, skinny and very funny. He is best known for his role on TV entertainment show “Running Man,” which earned him various nicknames: “Giraffe” for his 190 cm height, “Prince of Asia” for his mysterious popularity in Asia ― he says he doesn’t understand why ― and “Icon of Betrayal” for his sneaky habit of betraying his teammates to survive. But little has been shown of what lies beneath the showbiz

TelevisionJune 30, 2014

EXO’s ‘Vine’ videos named most popular in Korea

EXO’s self-taken video clips dominated the top “Vine 360” videos chart, picked by Twitter Korea on Monday.  (SM Entertainment)Twitter Korea revealed the list of the six most popular Vine 360 videos from the first half of the year. Vine 360 videos are short looping video clips that enable users to easily post them through the mobile app “Vine,” owned by Twitter.  EXO’s four videos took the Nos. 1 to 4 spots, with their videos retweeted more than 50,000 times in total. The top honor went to the vi

June 30, 2014

Jang Na-ra feels familiar with acting out pregnancy

Singer-turned-actress Jang Na-ra said on Monday that playing her character on MBC’s new rom-com “Fated to Love You” was not so difficult. The actress told reporters at a press conference held in Yeouido, Seoul, that she felt comfortable acting as a pregnant woman, as she previously played two characters who gave birth to twins in two separate Chinese dramas. The still photos show the scenes from "Fated to Love You." (OSEN)“I think my character Mi-young (in the rom-com) is in fact a plus to an ac

June 30, 2014

Jang Hyuk says Jang Na-ra looks the same as 12 years ago

Actress Jang Na-ra looks exactly the same as 12 years ago, actor Jang Hyuk said in a press conference for MBC’s new rom-com drama “Fated to Love You” in Yeouido, Seoul, on Monday.This is the second time for the two Jangs to costar in the same romantic comedy. Back in 2002, the two played lovers in another MBC rom-com series, “Successful Story of a Bright Girl.” “I feel comfortable about working with her. Her face looks the same as back in those days (in 2002) with a strong sense of familiarity,”

June 30, 2014

Chaerim receives romantic proposal from Gao Ziqi

Chinese actor Gao Ziqi kneeled down to propose to South Korean actress Chaerim on Sunday in Beijing, China. Local news reports say it was a perfect event with the three must-need things for a marriage proposal -- a romantic song, glowing ring and beautiful kiss.  (Weibo)Around 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, Gao Ziqi sang the song “I Believe,” originally sung by South Korean ballad singer Shin Seung-hun, for Chaerim in front of the public, holding a bundle of red roses.The 33-year-old actor then bent down

June 30, 2014

Nichkhun gives spoilers for next 2PM album

 Nichkhun talked about 2PM’s comeback during an interview with Mnet “Wide Entertainment News” last week. The news program showed Nichkhun visiting Koyang Sports Center on June 14 for a “multi-ethnic family badminton tournament.” Nichkhun, as a model for famous sports brand “Yonex,” held a signing event for his fans and struck the first shuttlecock in the badminton tournament. “I spend most of my time in the gym nowadays, but there won’t be any nudity in the upcoming album. Are you disappointed?”

June 30, 2014

f(x) comeback teaser released

K-pop group f(x)’s comeback teaser was released on SM Entertainment’s official homepage and Facebook page. The teaser shows the new album concept and its members, wearing heavy makeup and creating a sensual and dreamlike atmosphere. The group’s new album “Red Light” is going to be released on June 7.By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo Credit: SM Entertainment)

June 30, 2014

Will Jang Hyuk, Jang Na-ra survive the same old rom-com formula?

Actor Jang Hyuk and singer-turned-actress Jang Na-ra will reunite after 12 years by costarring in the MBC rom-com series “Fated to Love You.”“When I read the original work of ‘Fated to Love You,’ the two actors came to my mind right away,” said Lee Dong-yoon, the chief producer of the drama. This is the first time for Lee to work on a romantic comedy.From left: Actors Choi Jin-hyuk, Jang Na-ra, Wang Ji-won and Jang Hyuk pose at a press conference for the MBC rom-come drama "Fated to Love You" on

June 30, 2014

SNSD’s Sooyoung in talks for lead role in drama

Sooyoung, a member of the K-pop girl group Girls’ Generation, is mulling over whether to play a lead role in an upcoming drama.  (OSEN)Sooyoung is now in talks about terms and conditions after she was offered a lead role in the MBC-TV drama “Spring Days of My Life,” according to showbiz insiders. The story of the family drama, directed by Lee Jae-dong, revolves around the female character, who is terminally ill but grabs a chance for a new life after a heart transplant operation. “The drama will

June 30, 2014

Lee Hyori’s peaceful married life revealed

K-pop queen Lee Hyori revealed a glimpse of her peaceful married life on Jejudo Island. Taking an evening stroll with her husband, Lee showed off her enjoyable life on the island. Lee also posted a few pictures of animals, showing her love for them. Lee has been active in saving and caring for animals, especially abandoned dogs. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

June 30, 2014

Big Bang‘s G-Dragon pictured in Paris

G-Dragon, member of K-pop boy band Big Bang, posted a photo of himself taken in Paris on his Instagram, Monday.  In the photo, G-Dragon spreads his arms in front of Centre Pompidou, Paris, wearing a comfy casual look – a black sleeveless top, a pair of retro pale jeans and sunglasses. Meanwhile, his group Big Bang and fellow bands under his label YG Entertainment are gearing up for the upcoming concert “AIA REAL LIFE NOW FESTIVAL” to be held on Aug. 15 in Seoul. 　(laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)

June 30, 2014

GOT7 to hold its first Japan Tour

Idol group GOT7 is to hold its first Japan tour named “GOT7 1st Japan Tour 2014” starting Oct. 7.Its agency, JYP Entertainment, opened reservations on June 27, releasing the concert information on the GOT7 official Japan fan club.GOT7 (JYP Ent.)The concert is an exceptionally memorable event for GOT7, since they are holding a tour concert without an official debut in Japan. “Although GOT7 did not make its official debut in Japan, the group’s popularity and expectations are very big. That is why

June 30, 2014

EXO Kris spotted during film shoot

Former EXO-M member Kris was spotted Monday during a film shoot. Kris and his colleague smile in the picture posted on Weibo by Chinese filmmaker Xu Jinglei. Kris is currently shooting the Chinese film “Somewhere Only We Know.”Kris, who used to be a member of idol group EXO-M, suddenly left and filed a lawsuit last month against SM Entertainment to nullify the contract, citing “unfair treatment.” He has not returned to Korea after leaving for China for a group schedule. He missed the EXO concert

June 30, 2014

BoA pretends as bike rider

Global star BoA pretended to be a bike rider in a photo posted on her Instagram Sunday.Wearing a helmet and black jacket, BoA posed like a cool bike rider. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

June 30, 2014