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Non-verbal show ‘Nanta’ to return after more than 20 months

CultureOct 25, 2021

Having toured across 318 cities in 58 countries, “Nanta” has become an icon of modern Korean cultural content. PMC Production was in the process of building an exclusive “Nanta” performance center i...
‘Hellbound’ posters offer sneak preview of upcoming fantasy thriller

FilmOct 22, 2021

Netflix released two poster images for its original series, “Hellbound,” on Friday, drumming up excitement for the upcoming project. “Hellbound,” a fantasy thriller directed by Yeon Sang-ho, is an a...
Don Lee says ‘Eternals’ will warm people’s hearts

FilmOct 22, 2021

Lee continued the interview with praise for “Eternals” director Chloe Zhao. “Before the Oscar-winning film ‘Nomadland,’ I was already impressed by ‘The Rider.’ After working with her in person, I ca...
All Korean teams to play in LoL World Championships quarterfinals

esportsOct 22, 2021

Meanwhile, Riot Games revealed the design of the championship ring on Thursday. Jointly designed by Riot Games and Mercedes-Benz, the 18-karat white gold custom-cut sapphire and diamond ring will be...
[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea

TravelOct 22, 2021

Jinju Namgang Lantern Festival The 2021 Jinju Namgang Lantern Festival is scheduled to take place at the Jinju Namgang River and fortress of Jinjuseong in South Gyeongsang Province from Dec. 4-31. ...
[Herald Interview] ‘My Name’ gave me a chance to improve as an actor: Han So-hee

FilmOct 21, 2021

“I still continue to take kickboxing lessons. Now I can see that I should have been more active and physical in some scenes” Han said. She also felt that the series made her realize that sincerity a...
Lawyer for Kim Seon-ho's ex vows legal action against malicious comments

TelevisionOct 21, 2021

Toward the end of her post, the anonymous writer asked the public to stop reproducing any additional stories that were not verified. The author of the post uploaded the first post Sunday, alleging t...
Kim Seon-ho to step down from TV show, film

TelevisionOct 20, 2021

Actor Kim Seon-ho is to step down from the KBS variety show “2 Days & 1 Night” and a film titled “2 O’Clock Date” (unofficial translation). Though Kim and his agency, Salt Entertainment, issued offi...
Local governments seek to promote tourism with ‘Squid Game’ contents

TravelOct 20, 2021

The program aims to help visitors make travel plans by recommending must-visit tourist attractions, cafes and restaurants on Jeju Island.
Actor Kim Seon-ho apologizes after rumor he pressured ex into abortion

TelevisionOct 20, 2021

Four days after an online post put actor Kim Seon-ho’s reputation in jeopardy, the actor and his agency issued an official apology Wednesday morning. On Sunday afternoon, an online post by someone c...
[Herald Interview] ‘My Name’ director excited by show’s global popularity

FilmOct 19, 2021

Kim was surprised to see fans go wild over actor Han So-hee at the 26th Busan International Film Festival, where the first three episodes of “My Name” were screened before its release on Netflix. “T...
Actor Kim Seon-ho ads taken down amid controversy

TelevisionOct 19, 2021

Advertisements starring actor Kim Seon-ho have begun to be taken down following allegation that the star had demanded his girlfriend terminate her pregnancy. The controversy erupted Sunday afternoon...
‘Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha’ script becomes bestseller online

BooksOct 18, 2021

Special messages from both the author and the lead actors Shin Min-a and Kim Seon-ho are presented with the published drama script of “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha.” The script will be released on Nov. 9.
Tottenham’s Son Heung-min promotes Korean tourism

TravelOct 18, 2021

Narrated by Son, the clip introduces must-visit tourist attractions, including Seongsan Ilchulbong peak, Boseong green tea field, bamboo forest Juknokwon, Silla-period astronomical observatory Cheoms...
Musicians gradually return to in-person concerts

MusicOct 17, 2021

As South Korea prepares to “live with” COVID-19, the music industry is readying itself to bring back live in-person concerts. While large music festivals have been canceled or switched to online for...