Delicious mix of food and crafts

Cooking doesn’t end when the food comes out of the oven. The finishing touch ― serving it on stylish dishes ― is necessary to elevate the culinary experience.Refined and creative tableware by Korean craft designers and artisans, which create a sophisticated dining experience, is now on display.Organized by the Korea Craft and Design Foundation and opened on Wednesday, the event is the biggest market and showcase of various craftwork made by Korean artisans across the nation. It is easily accessi

Arts & DesignJune 26, 2014

Mise-en-scene Short Film Festival opens in Seoul

The 13th Mise-en-scene Short Film Festival opened Thursday at Megabox Cinema Isu and Art Nine Seoul, both near Isu Subway Station, southern Seoul. A total of 57 short films, which were selected from 852 entries through three evaluation rounds, will be screened.The festival jury consists of 10 film directors and five honorary judges. The directors include Yoon Jong-bin (“Berlin”), Min Kyu-dong (“All About My Wife”) and Kim Yong-hwa (“200 Pounds Beauty”). The honorary judges are actors Kang Dong-w

FilmJune 26, 2014

Sun as Glastonbury gates open but mud likely later

Festival goers arrive ahead of Glastonbury music festival, England, Wednesday. (AP-Yonhap)London (AFP) ― Sunshine greeted Glastonbury revellers on Wednesday as Worthy Farm threw open its gates for the music festival but rain forecast in coming days means the traditional mud is set to return at the weekend. “There’s a steady flow of arrivals. Spirits are high,” said the @GlastoLive Twitter feed. Headline acts scheduled to perform at this year’s musical extravaganza range from Metallica, Kasabian

PerformanceJune 26, 2014

Jung Joon-young wants to turn back the clock with ‘Teenager’

Popular singer, DJ and TV entertainer Jung Joon-young is reprising his rock star ways with the unveiling of his latest EP, “Teenager.” Conceptually based on the fictional Lost Boys adage of never wanting to grow up, Jung’s latest album is all about trying to recapture one’s youth through rock and roll. Dressed in a business suit and tie, Jung introduced the concept of his new record through a corporate-style PowerPoint presentation during a press showcase at the IFC Mall on Thursday. “The songs

June 26, 2014

Finding the joy in work

This is the sixth in a series highlighting women and their accomplishments in the various facets of the Korean entertainment industry. ― Ed.Chances are you have heard Kelly Frances’ voice at one point or another ― whether listening to the radio, pulling money from an ATM or playing a video game. Her roles as a voice actress are wide and varied.Regardless of what she is voicing, Frances said being a voice actor and working in media had given her opportunities that she would have never expected. A

PerformanceJune 26, 2014

Photos of Jung Joon-young at showcase ‘Teenager’

Jung Joon-young held a showcase on Thursday staging fervent and unique performances with a house band. Presenting three songs from his new mini album “Teenager,” Jung showed his tenacity and pride for rock.Jung thoroughly explained his album to reporters who came to the showcase in a gray suit and glasses, his fashion in line with the album’s concept -- a white collar worker who dreams of being a rock star.Following the detailed presentation, Jung promptly changed into distressed jeans and a cas

June 26, 2014

Jinwoon shares his true thoughts on ‘marriage’

2AM’s Jinwoon revealed his perspectives regarding marriage during a press conference for his upcoming drama “Marriage over Love.” The new tvN drama is about three men and three women who have different opinions on marriage. In the drama, Jinwoon plays Han Yeo-reum, a man who does not want to get married.During the interview, Jinwoon revealed that his actual thoughts about marriage differ from his character. (The Korea Herald)“I want to get married soon. She can help me get it together when I am

June 26, 2014

Yeon Woo-jin, Huh Jeong-min talk about ‘some culture’

Two handsome and mature men shared their thoughts on “some culture,” a popular date-without-relationship trend for Koreans in their 20s. “I want to get married in my mid-late 30s,” actor Yeon Woo-jin, 30, said in a press conference for the tvN rom-com series “Marriage over Love,” which he’s starring in.“I am very candid (about my feelings) -- I am not the kind of man who engages in emotional tricks between lovers,” he added. His philosophy on love contrasts sharply with his role as an elite plas

June 26, 2014

Yeon Woo-jin and Han Groo reveal each other’s charms

Actor Yeon Woo-jin and actress Han Groo talked about one another’s attractive traits during the press conference for their upcoming drama “Marriage over Love.”During the conference held on June 26, the two actors were asked what they found charming about each other.“I think Han (is charming) for her energy. She has a bright and optimistic personality and it helps (her) to work hard, too. Her real personality is very similar to her character in the drama,” Yeon said.“When I first saw Yeon, I thou

June 26, 2014

2AM's Jinwoon admits it’s hard being a ‘bad guy’

 Jinwoon, a member of idol group 2PM, opened up about the challenges he faces playing a “bad guy” in the upcoming drama “Marriage over Love.”In the tvN drama, he plays Han Yeo-reum, a man who does not believe in love. While speaking at a news conference for the show on Thursday, Jinwoon said, “It was very hard. I am actually a very nice guy.” The singer also revealed details about the main character, Han Yeo-reum. “Yeo-reum is not some kind of playboy who seduces women. He suffers from an emotio

June 26, 2014

Jung Joon-young says ‘mainstream K-pop isn’t my style’

Jung Joon-young expressed his pride in being a rock singer and not part of typical mainstream K-pop during a showcase for his new EP in Seoul on Thursday.“I didn’t really take mass appeal into account when making this album. I think what appeals to the public (typical K-pop) isn’t my thing. And that’s why it was more fun (preparing the album) and I liked it more when it was released,” the 25-year-old rocker said.Jung continued to express his devotion to rock.“Of course, some may not like the son

June 26, 2014

"Marriage over Love" has both reality and romance: director

TvN’s new television series “Marriage over Love” aims at catching both reality and heart-throbbing romance, director Song Hyun-wook said in a press conference held in southeastern Seoul, Thursday. “You will find the drama is fun, heart-throbbing and sometimes touchy and a perfect match for the upcoming hot summer,” director Song Hyun-wook said. Huh Jeong-min“The ‘fun’ comes when the drama has the audience sympathize with the characters… We tried to keep the drama totally distant from reality,” h

June 26, 2014

Jinwoon and Sunhwa talk about ‘idols in acting business’

2PM member Jinwoon and Secret member Sunhwa shared their opinions about idol group members in the acting business.During the press conference on Thursday for their upcoming drama “Marriage over Love,” the two were asked what they thought about idol group members working as actors.“Looking at other idol members who succeeded as actors, I get motivated to be good like them,” Jinwoon said. “I think they are changing negative perspectives of idols being actors.” “When seeing other idols in the actin

June 26, 2014

Exo’s Chanyeol selected as ‘Roommate’ narrator

Chanyeol, a member of famous boy group EXO, was selected as the 9th narrator for “Roommate.” According to SBS “Good Sunday – Roommate,” Chanyeol started recording narration on Thursday. The film crew said, “His low-pitched tone that will intoxicate women will be unveiled on June 29 in the ‘Roommate’ broadcast.”Meanwhile, Chanyeol’s artistic talents are developing in each “Roommate” episode. Also, even though he and his roommate Shin Sung-woo have a 24-year age difference, his unusual sociability

June 26, 2014

'It’s Okay. That’s Love’ film crew plagiarizes Celia Rowlson-Hall

The production company for “It’s Okay. That’s Love” admitted Thursday that the teaser for SBS’ new Wednesday-Thursday drama was plagiarized from a short film by director-choreographer Celia Rowlson-Hall. GT Entertainment said, “We are truly sorry for disappointing viewers who loved our drama and had great expectations for it.” “In order to show our ‘love’ concept, we found the perfect video that we were looking for,” the management agency said, adding “We admit that our plans were overambitious

June 26, 2014

2NE1 takes No. 2 spot on Oricon albums chart

The Japanese edition of 2NE1’s second album “Crush” has reached No. 2 on the Oricon chart.According to Oricon, Japan’s best music selling chart, 12,119 copies of “Crush” were sold on its day of release, taking it to second place in the daily album chart.This album contains of visual content that Korean version does not have. Additionally, it has the songs “Crush” “Come Back Home” “Gotta Be You” “Do You Love Me” “Happy” “Falling in Love” “I Love You” “If I Were You” “Missing You” “Come Back Home

June 26, 2014

Lee Jin-wook‘s chameleon like charming looks

Gentleman magazine released snaps from a photoshoot with actor Lee Jin-wook. Lee was pictured at a theme park in several outfits. The actor also assumes different images. In one picture he seems to appear as a sweet, romantic guy, and in other pictures he shows his macho character.By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: Gentleman)  

June 26, 2014

2PM Chansung and Miss A’s Fei pose as couple

2PM Chansung and Miss A’s Fei have posed as a couple for fashion and lifestyle magazine Singles. One of the pictures shows a topless Chansung and Fei wearing only a shirt. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo Credit: Singles)  

June 26, 2014

EXO Chen EXO shows talent in wakeboarding

Chen of EXO challenged himself to a popular watersport and showed talent.While preparing for a summer pictorial shoot with lifestyle magazine “The Celebrity,” Chen was given the opportunity to try wakeboarding.According to local new reports, Chen devoted himself to exercising for leg and ab strength and learning the names of wake boarding equipment, despite his busy schedule.“According to what I heard, beginners tend to keep falling into the water. Frankly, I would be happy if I could just stand

June 26, 2014

Actress Gong Hyo-jin’s InStyle shoot

 Actress Gong Hyo-jin poses for fashion magazine InStyle. Known as a fashionista, Gong looks fantastic in hotpants and a top with an open back. The actress wasn’t only modeling but also helped come up with the concept for the photo shoot. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: InStyle)

June 26, 2014