2AM Jo Kwon exceptional in drag queen shoot

2AM member Jo Kwon is starring as one of the main characters in upcoming musical “Priscilla, Queen of the Desert,” which tells the story of two drag queens and a transsexual who try to find love, family and ego.The K-pop star recently posed in drag for Vogue Korea, and revealed that his character Adam will be the sexiest role in the show. 　By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: Vogue Korea)

June 26, 2014

What is AOA’s diet secret?

Girl group AOA has revealed their diet secrets. The girl group recently released a new song called “Short Hair.” All members weigh around 40kg and revealed how they maintain their slim figures.Previously in FNC Entertainment’s reality program tvN “Cheong Dam Dong 111,” Seolhyun talked about her concern of weighing more than 50kg. Through an intense diet, she kept her perfect figure.Seolhyun’s diet secret was working out and a special protein-oriented diet.Main vocalist Cho-ah also had her person

June 26, 2014

Actor Jung Kyung-ho flustered over Girls’ Generation question

 Actor Jung Kyung-ho, who is currently dating Girls’ Generation member SooYoung, was disconcerted when an unexpected question about the girl group came up on an episode of SBS variety show “Law of the City.”In the episode broadcast on Wednesday, Jung and Ailee are trying to find a job with the help of their manager, Anthony.Anthony is really interested in Korean culture and is even a Girls’ Generation fan. When Ailee said, “I am friends with Tiffany,” he responds, “Really?”Jung was flustered whe

June 26, 2014

[Best Brand] JW Marriott Dongdaemun aims to become green hotel

The JW Marriott Dongdaemun overlooks Heunginjimun, one of Seoul’s historic and cultural landmarks.Hotel luxury (downtown) - JW Marriott Dongdaemun Square SeoulThe JW Marriott Dongdaemun is going green by implementing practices that reduce energy consumption, save unnecessary costs and improve air quality. The hotel’s pursuit of green strategies has earned it the LEED certification, an international recognition of the environmental-friendliness of a building. Opened in February, the hotel seeks

CultureJune 25, 2014

[Best Brand] Somerset boasts luxury, location

View of the rooftop swimming pool at the Somerset Palace Seoul hotel in Gwanghwamun, central SeoulServiced residence (International Luxury Premier)- Somerset Palace SeoulLooking for more than just a standard hotel, but also an establishment that offers the comforts of home? Then the premier apartment suites of Somerset Palace Seoul may be just the answer. The hotel is managed by The Ascott Limited, a Singapore-based company that has grown to become the world’s largest internationally serviced re

CultureJune 25, 2014

[Best Brand] Renaissance Seoul Hotel offers summer packages

Outside view of Renaissance Seoul Hotel at night in Gangnam, southern SeoulHotel (F&B) - Renaissance Seoul HotelSummer is near and Renaissance Seoul, located in the upscale Gangnam district of Seoul, offers summer packages for guests who would like to enjoy their holidays in the city.The summer packages come in three different price ranges. All prices exclude tax.The Summer Saving package consists of one night’s accommodation, complimentary use of the swimming pool and recreation center and a 5

TravelJune 25, 2014

[Best Brand] Imperial Palace Seoul promises summer breaks

An outdoor swimming pool at Imperial Palace SeoulHotel (Business) - Imperial Palace SeoulIf you’re looking for a cool summer break with great food, music and a dip in the pool, look no further than Imperial Palace Seoul. Located right in the middle of the capital’s expensive district of Gangnam, the hotel offers everything a vacationer would dream of: a premium fine-dining experience, a dance party, unlimited wine, champagne and draft beer on top of live performances of jazz, pop-opera and magi

TravelJune 25, 2014

‘Star Wars’ creator selects Chicago for museum

CHICAGO (AP) ― “Star Wars” creator George Lucas announced Tuesday that he has picked Chicago to host his much-anticipated museum of art and movie memorabilia, in a major victory for the nation’s third-largest city. San Francisco and Los Angeles also had sought the museum. Lucas said in a written statement that he hopes to open the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in 2018. “I am humbled to be joining such an extraordinary museum community and to be creating the museum in a city that has a long tradi

FilmJune 25, 2014

Zany adventures of centenarian draw moviegoers, readers

The book “The Hundred-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared” by Swedish journalist-turned-writer Jonas Jonasson and its eponymous film adaptation are enjoying success both in Korean bookstores and at the box office.The book ranked No. 7 on the bestseller list for the third week of June, according to the Korea Publishers Society. The ranking was compiled from eight major offline and online bookstores. The movie premiered at No. 5 in the local box office last weekend with 82,745

FilmJune 25, 2014

Diversity highlights musical festival

This year’s Daegu International Musical Festival is bringing shows from countries like Slovakia, Russia and China, reflecting the Korean audience’s growing taste for diversity. Opening this coming Saturday for a 17-day run, the festival will feature a total of 17 musicals, including four foreign works and two multinational (including Korea) ones. Four original Korean shows will get their premieres during the fair, which includes “Wedding Shoes,” a musical about comfort women, Korean women who we

CultureJune 25, 2014

Seo Taiji won’t press charges against fan intruder

Seo Taiji and his wife Lee Eun-seong. (Seo Taiji Co.)Singer Seo Taiji has announced that he will not press charges against a fan who was arrested for breaking into his residence in Pyeongchang-dong, northern Seoul, on Monday.The intruder, identified as a 31-year-old female fan, was arrested on Monday evening by the Jongno-gu police for unlawful entry into a private property. A related law stipulates that the woman could face up to three years in jail or a 5 million won ($4,900) fine.Seo decided

June 25, 2014

YG artists to stage joint concert in China

Psy. (YG Entertainment)Rapper Psy and several other artists managed by YG Entertainment, a leading entertainment agency in South Korea, will hold a joint concert in China in August, the agency said Wednesday.The concert titled “YG Family 2014 Galaxy Tour: Power in Shanghai” will kick off on Aug. 30 in Shanghai, the company said in a statement.The agency said Shanghai would be the first stop of the artists’ concert tour to other Chinese cities and Southeast Asian countries but that schedule for t

PerformanceJune 25, 2014

Sheraton Seoul D Cube City appoints new general manager

Matthias Sutter, general manager of Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel. (Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel)Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel has appointed a Swiss veteran hotelier as its new general manager. Matthias Sutter has built up a career in the hospitality business for 15 years, mainly in Asia and North America. Prior to joining the Sheraton Seoul D Cube City Hotel, Sutter served as a hotel manager at Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit in Bangkok. Sutter also worked in Korea at Park Hyatt Seoul and H

PeopleJune 25, 2014

Nichkhun seizes the day in China as an actor

Nichkhun, the America-born Thai member of K-pop boy group 2PM, is having his heyday in China.Nichkhun’s first-ever drama series, “One And a Half Summer,” began to air on the same day that filming began for “Bucket List,” his second drama series in China.“One And a Half Summer” set a record with 1.5 million online viewers shortly after the first episode was aired at 7:30 p.m. The singer-actor also managed to rank third on a local Internet chart of popular people.With Nichkhun’s rapid rise to star

June 25, 2014

HyunA says there are ‘more victims of fabricated nude photos’

4minute’s HyunA is just one of many victims of fabricated nude photos, according to her management agency.She is “not the only celebrity (who’s been victimized). On the relevant site (where HyunA’s altered photos were produced), there is a section called ‘Nude Celebrity Composition’ and fabricated pictures of popular celebrities are uploaded there,” an official of Cube Entertainment told Enews24, a Korean entertainment news outlet, on Monday. (Instagram)According to the news report, there are nu

June 25, 2014

Kim Soo-hyun to proceed with controversial Chinese ad

Actor Kim Soo-hyun announced his decision to proceed with the disputed Chinese bottled water advertisement on Wednesday.Kim’s management company, Keyeast Entertainment, explained that Hengda Group and Kim have come to a settlement in a press release.“After rounds of discussion, China’s Hengda Group and Keyeast came to the agreement to fulfill the responsibility bound by the trust of two companies rather than resorting to extreme measures,” the management agency said.Keyeast Entertainment continu

June 25, 2014

Soo-hyun of ‘Avengers 2’ reveals beauty secret that even Scarlet Johansson is curious about

 “Avengers 2” cast member Soo-hyun revealed her beauty secret. The actress said that even the Hollywood star Scarlet Johansson was curious about her glowing skin. Soo-hyun said that having moist skin is very important, especially on board a plane, where it is at its driest. To moisten her skin she uses cosmetics samples.The actress also revealed that on the “Avengers” set detox juice is always provided for the cast. As a result, no one looks tired or has skin problems, she added. By Cho Han-na,

June 25, 2014

What are 5 songs that IU enjoys?

What songs is the singer IU listening to these days?Singer IU (OSEN]On Tuesday, IU revealed five songs that she enjoys listening to through “Artist Playlist.”On the list were g.o.d.’s “Return to Me,“ Yoon Jong-Shin’s “Red-Bean Sherbet,” Lee So-Ra’s “Track 9,” 15&’s “Suger” and History’s “Psycho.” Each song is from a different genre and by an artist from a different age group. About g.o.d.’s song, IU said, “I listen to their song a lot. I love their music.”About Yoon’s song “Red-Bean Sherbet,” sh

June 25, 2014

Lee Hyori reveals her workspace in Jejudo Island

The K-pop queen Lee Hyori revealed on Wednesday her workspace on her blog. “This is my workspace in the living room. I spend most of my time here,” she said on the blog. In the photos, Lee concentrates on doing needlework right next to objects she has made such as cushions and dolls.  Lee Hyori's blogLee has been living on Jejudo Island since she married the musician Lee Sang-soon last year.She started blogging earlier this month to share her life with fans. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

June 25, 2014