YG Entertainment to showcase joint concert in China

Rapper Psy and several other K-pop artists managed by YG Entertainment will hold a joint concert in Shanghai in August, the agency announced on Wednesday.Dubbed “YG Family 2014 Galaxy Tour: Power in Shanghai,” the joint concert will kick off on Aug. 30 in the Chinese city, the country’s second-largest entertainment firm by sales said in a statement. The agency said Shanghai would be the base of its future overseas operations, engaging other Chinese cities and Southeast Asian countries. The agenc

June 25, 2014

Ji-yeon surprises Si-wan with a kiss

 Park Ji-yeon, a female character in MBC drama “Triangle,” surprised Yim Si-wan with a kiss, further attracting viewers’ attention to the love triangle in the soap opera.  The kiss was aired Tuesday on episode 16 of “Triangle,” MBC’s Monday-Tuesday drama. After Kim Jae-joong was newly appointed casino director, Kim’s rival Yim Si-wan went to a club with Park Ji-yeon to relieve stress.But Yim only drank, so Park said, “You terribly hate meeting me, right?” Yim answered, “Not that much. It’s just

June 25, 2014

Super Junior Kangin tries flying yoga

Super Junior member Kangin tried out flying yoga but failed on a television program.  (MBC every1)On MBC every1’s TV program “A Celebrity Lives in My House 2,” Kangin only showed off his lack of flexibility while trying out flying yoga. (MBC every1)The program shows a celebrity living with a new family. In the episode, Kangin lives with a young couple who just delivered a baby. (MBC every1)All footage of him doing yoga will be aired on Thursday at 11 p.m. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

June 25, 2014

B1A4 starts ‘Road Trip’

B1A4 will begin their first overseas concert tour in Taipei and Shanghai this August.On Wednesday, WM Entertainment said, “B1A4 will start their overseas concert tour ‘2014 B1A4 Road Trip READY?’ in August.” B1A4 (W Ent.)B1A4’s concerts have sold out several times and their songs “Lonely” and “What’s Happening” have topped the charts.After with their fifth EP release in July, they will start their world tour in August in Taipei and Shanghai and move on to Manila in September. WM Entertainment sa

June 25, 2014

K-pop boy group Boyfriend’s summer editorial

K-pop boy group Boyfriend’s summer editorial has been released. The concept for the shoot, in which the members showed off their manly charisma, was “Summer Boyfriend.”By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo Credit: 10+Star)

June 25, 2014

Film stills of Ha Jung-woo in “Kundo: Age of the Rampant” revealed

Film stills of actor Ha Jung-woo in the historical blockbuster “Kundo: Age of the Rampant” were revealed on Wednesday. Film stills of actor Ha Jung-woo in “Kundo: Age of the Rampant” (Showbox)The photo on the left shows the actor playing Dolmuchi, an obedient and humble butcher, before facing the brutality of the yangban elite class. The photo on the right, on the other hand, depicts the butcher turned into the rebellious head of Kundo, a civil resistance movement, determined to fight against th

June 25, 2014

Block B set to steal America’s heart

Idol group Block B is on a trip to the United States to hold showcases in New York; Washington, D.C.; and Florida.Block B successfully finished its first showcase in New York at Theatre at Westbury on June 22. More than 1,000 fans attended the concert and enjoyed Block B’s passionate performance.There were few Asians in attendance, and about 95 percent were New Yorkers, according to local news reports.“We recently had our first solo concert in Korea, too. We never expected to receive such a heat

June 25, 2014

After School’s Nana in Vogue Girl magazine

After School member Nana looks bubbly and cute in a photo shoot for Vogue Girl magazine. The K-pop singer is wearing various clothes, including long dresses and checkered shirts, and is revealing her model-like figure. She said that she works out to have a healthy body. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo Credit: Vogue Girl)

June 25, 2014

Junho from 2PM poses for unique fashion editorial

 2PM member Junho posed for a unique fashion shot for the fashion magazine Elle. Junho is wearing a dandy black jacket and a grey checkered suit.  By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo Credit: Elle)

June 25, 2014

EXO become exclusive models for MCM

EXO has proven its global popularity as its members were selected as the exclusive models for the brand MCM.EXO (SM Ent.)“EXO’s worldwide popularity and young energy are expected to express the uniqueness and modern style of MCM,” a brand official was quoted as saying.MCM is planning to release its “EXO Collaboration” in the second half of this year, targeting EXO fans and fashionistas at the same time. MCM flagship store in Myung-dong (MCM)EXO’s members are to officially start their role as bra

June 25, 2014

Yoseob does cute ‘dolphin move’

Yoseob, a member of the idol group B2ST, showed a cute “dolphin move” to his groupmates.B2ST members recently visited the nation’s southern resort island of Jejudo to film a summer vacation episode for MBC every1’s program “Show Time -- Burning the BEAST.” During filming of the show, Yoseob talked about the famous dolphins of Jejudo Island.“My mother recently took a trip to Jejudo Island. She told me that the dolphins act cute when the crowd cheers for them,” Yoseob was quoted as saying.When the

June 25, 2014

Hidden camera put in Luhan’s room by crazy fan

A Chinese fan of Luhan, a member of the popular boy group EXO, appears to have gone too far. Picture of Luhan taken by an obsessive fan (Weibo)The unnamed fan, who allegedly follows the private lives of EXO’s members, was found to have installed a hidden camera in Luhan’s hotel room when he recently visited China. According to news reports, she uploaded a photo of Luhan having makeup applied on Weibo, a Chinese microblogging site, shocking his fans in Korea, China and other countries. It was rep

June 25, 2014

DBUK holds first exhibition

Design Bridge U.K. will hold its first exhibition of British and Korean artists in Seoul starting next week.The exhibition features nine artists who are either from the U.K. or have studied and lived there and looks at the theme of cultural displacement. “Through art works by Korean artists who used to stay in the U.K. and British artists who are currently staying in Korea, DBUK makes a network between Korean and British artists as well as builds a creative cultural foundation by sharing unique

Expat LivingJune 24, 2014

English camp seeks volunteer teachers

Mustard Seed, an organization that provides educational help for underprivileged children in Seoul, is seeking volunteer teachers for a one-day English camp in Sillim-dong.The camp, in its second year, is expecting to host about 150 children aged 7-13 on July 12, providing English lessons and fun activities. The camp organizers are looking for up to 20 native-speaking teachers to join its volunteer team. Volunteers help underprivileged children make flower bouquets at last year’s Mustard Seed En

Expat LivingJune 24, 2014

Harry Potter composer to head up Venice film fest jury

Alexandre Desplat. (AFP)ROME (AFP) ― French film composer Alexandre Desplat ― whose dozens of works include the scores for “The King’s Speech” and “Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” ― will head up this year’s Venice festival jury, organizers said Monday.The Golden globe-winner behind the music in “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” and “New Moon” from the Twilight saga will be the first composer to lead the jury at the world’s oldest film festival, taking place this year from Aug. 27 to Se

FilmJune 24, 2014

Park Hyo-shin evolves

As a singer, Park Hyo-shin has little left to prove. Since debuting in 2000, he has released nine studio albums, performed in nearly 100 concerts and has many awards under his belt. With a deep, husky voice that pierces the soul and powerful high notes, he has his fair share of passionate and devoted fans, too. An indication of his status as a singer, Park’s latest single “Wild Flower” topped local charts upon its release in March after a nearly 4-year hiatus, even though the singer has done lit

June 24, 2014

Urban greenery redefines cityscape

Modern architecture has created the same gray skyline in metropolitan cities, losing the link with the nature that surrounds them. Inviting nature back into the city can offer the sense of comfort that nature provides and give a unique character to cities, according to Toyo Ito, winner of the Pritzker Architecture Prize in 2013. “Modernism and the technologies architects apply to their buildings make them look alike. Imagine a man living in a modernized building and surrounded by furniture and a

Arts & DesignJune 24, 2014

Ulala Session song featuring late Lim, IU out next week

(N.A.P. Entertainment)A new single will be unveiled next week sung by Lim Yoon-taek, the late leader of male vocalist group Ulala Session, that was recorded before his death.The upcoming song is a collaborative track by the five original members of Ulala Session ― consisting of Lim, Kim Myung-hoon, Park Seung-il, Park Kwang-sun and Koonzo (who joined the group in 2012) ― and popular female singer IU. The single contains the voice of Lim, who passed away last year after battling gastric cancer fo

June 24, 2014