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Ador CEO denies allegations, accuses Hybe of mistreating NewJeans
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Korea’s homegrown nanosatellite successfully launches into space
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[Herald Interview] 'Amid aging population, Korea to invite more young professionals from overseas'
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Nicaragua shuts down Seoul embassy
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Medical reform committee kicks off despite boycott from doctors
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Hybe's multilabel system tested amid conflict with Ador
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SNU profs to suspend treatment for one day
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Rocket engine expert, ex-NASA exec to lead Korea's new space agency
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Over-50s, men, single-person households take up majority of those filing for bankruptcy
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SK hynix pledges W20tr to ramp up DRAM production at home
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TaeTiSeo to drop EP ‘Holler’ next week
The Girls’ Generation spin-off trio TaeTiSeo will release its second EP, “Holler,” on Sept. 16, according to an announcement by SM Entertainment on Thursday. The group ― consisting of Taeyeon, Tiffany and Seohyun ― will be dropping its first musical release since unveiling its debut EP “Twinkle” more than two years ago. According to the announcement, TaeTiSeo ― also known as Girl’s Generation-TTS ― is slated to release “Holler” on all the major online music sites on Tuesday, while the CD will be
Sept. 11, 2014
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Musical all-stars take up McCartney in new album
NEW YORK (AFP) ― Bob Dylan, B.B. King and The Cure have all been covered extensively in their own right, but the artists have come together to interpret a giant ― Paul McCartney.On a new album that is striking for the caliber of performers, McCartney’s longtime back-up band entered the studio with leading acts who covered favorite songs by the former Beatle.“The Art of McCartney,” to be released on Nov. 17, will feature 42 songs from The Beatles or the songwriter’s solo career, an announcement s
PerformanceSept. 11, 2014
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‘Champagne Supernovas’ explores ’90s fashion world
“Champagne Supernovas: Kate Moss, Marc Jacobs, Alexander McQueen, and the ’90s Renegades Who Remade Fashion” puts readers in the front row and three of the era’s biggest names in the catwalk spotlight. Author Maureen Callahan contends that the waifish, plain models and thrift-shop grunge aesthetic of ’90s fashion was an antidote to the “Glamazons” and gold-plated excess of the 1980s. There was a hunger for authenticity, and no one kept it more real than designers McQueen and Jacobs, and their mu
BooksSept. 11, 2014
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Blur front man and fresh faces on Mercury short list
LONDON (AFP) ― Blur frontman Damon Albarn joined a diverse and obscure array of up-and-coming artists as the Mercury Prize on Wednesday announced an eclectic shortlist for best British or Irish album.Albarn was by far the most recognizable name among the nominees for best album with his debut solo work “Everyday Robots,” which marks a departure from his trademark Brit-pop sound and features more personal ruminations on technology and loneliness.But the nominees for the award, which will be annou
PerformanceSept. 11, 2014
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Following the footprints of Korea’s past
Veteran journalist Lee Ki-hwan, with a writing career that has spanned almost three decades, believes that one can’t really live meaningfully in the present without references to the past.A journalist and history buff, Lee has been writing a history column titled “Lee Ki-hwan’s History with a Trace” for the vernacular daily Kyunghyang Shinmun since August 2011, focusing mostly on the Joseon era (1392-1910), but considering other periods as well.He begins his new book “History with a Trace” ― bas
BooksSept. 11, 2014
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‘Summer of the Dead’ has powerful plot
Summer of the DeadBy Julia Keller (Minotaur Books)Small towns ― where everyone knows your name and keeping secrets seems unfathomable ― can be hotbeds of concealment. No one really knows what goes on behind closed doors or within a family’s dynamics. Julia Keller’s third novel set in the Appalachian community of Acker’s Gap, West Virginia, expertly explores how people in small towns hide in plain sight many of their flaws, hopes and even a propensity for violence. Keller’s insights into the vaga
BooksSept. 11, 2014
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‘Original Sin’ is tense, disturbing thriller
Original SinBy D.P. Lyle (Reputation Books)The dying old man on cardiac surgeon Lucy Wagner’s operating table was bleeding out from an aortic aneurism. As she desperately massaged his failing heart, a chill flowed into her fingers, up her arm and into her chest. And then she fell, collapsing onto the hospital floor. The patient, as it turns out, was John Scully, the pastor of a secretive, snake-handling cult that held services outside Lucy’s small hometown of Remington, Tennessee. As far as Lucy
BooksSept. 11, 2014
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Sookmyung Univ. dean named chief of Korea National Ballet
Hwang Sun-hyeHwang Sun-hye, dean of Sookmyung Women’s University in Seoul, has been appointed the new president of the Korea National Ballet, the Culture Ministry announced Thursday. She will run the national ballet troupe for the next four years, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said in a press statement. Hwang, 60, became the president of the Seoul-based college in 2012 after teaching for more than three decades in the department of English language and literature. A graduate of Soo
CultureSept. 11, 2014
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WINNER takes it all
“The winner takes it all.”Much like in ABBA’s hit song, rookie K-pop group WINNER really has taken it all.The group most recently took over Japan’s Oricon music chart. WINNER saw 31,114 in album sales, taking second place on the “Daily Album” chart with their debut album “2014 S/S-Japan Collection-” which was released on Wednesday.WINNER’s debut album in Japan includes tracks from the album “2014 S/S,” which was already released in Korea, along with other songs like “Go Up” and “Just Another Boy
Sept. 11, 2014
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Lee Byung-hun blackmailer claims they dated
Model Lee Ji-yeon, one of two people charged with blackmailing A-list actor Lee Byung-hun, raised fresh claims that she committed the crime in a fit of rage after the star broke up with her. The Lee’s lawyer claimed Thursday that she threatened him with a video that could tarnish his image as revenge after the top star split up with her. The two started dating three months ago, the lawyer said during the interview with a local media outlet. The Hollywood star is currently married to actress Lee
Sept. 11, 2014
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Lee Min-ho to launch fan meeting tour in October
South Korean actor Lee Min-ho will embark on a worldwide fan meeting tour in October, his agency announced Thursday. Lee will kick off the tour, titled “RE:boot,” in Seoul and hold the first overseas fan meeting on Oct. 4 in Beijing, where Lee has enjoyed immense popularity following the success of his dramas “Boys Over Flowers” and “The Heirs.” (OSEN)The fan festival is set to move to Guangzhou on Oct. 26, Nanjing on Nov. 1 and Shanghai on Nov. 22. A more detailed itinerary will be available
Sept. 11, 2014
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Infinite Challenge members step on Park Myeong-su’s nose
Yoo Jae-suk and Jeong Jun-ha of MBC reality show “Infinite Challenge” teased fellow cast mate Park Myung-su on Thursday, making fun of his “sloppy” DJ skills that he showed in a live radio show. Yoo and Jeong singled out Park because he showed the highest confidence when the entertainers were challenged to host a live radio show.“I am disappointed to hear he was all thumbs in this morning’s radio show,” Yoo said in a phone call with Park while the show aired at 91.9MHz, driving the audience into
Sept. 11, 2014
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2PM Wooyoung and Park Se-young to leave ‘We Got Married 4’
Wooyoung of 2PM and actress Park Se-young are to leave MBC real variety program “We Got Married 4,” according to local reports Thursday.“Wooyoung and Se-young participated in their last filming for the program in the end of August,” an official of the program was quoted as saying. “The two will now be focusing on their own careers,” the official added.They appeared in the program for the past nine months as a married couple and were loved by many fans.The next couple to fill in for the two are r
Sept. 11, 2014
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Tang Wei beams in ‘The Golden Era’ poster
The official poster of Chinese film "The Golden Era."An official poster of the film “The Golden Era,” starring Chinese actors Tang Wei and Feng Shaogeng, was released on Thursday. The Chinese film, directed by Ann Hui, is a historical romance that depicts the turbulent lives of two Chinese writers in the fast-developing China of the 1930s. In the poster, Tang is wearing a Western-style blouse; has short, wavy hair; and is holding a lit cigarette in her hand -- a rare look for a Chinese woman in
Sept. 11, 2014
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Lee Jong-suk’s morning selfie
Actor Lee Jong-suk posted a selfie on his Weibo account on Thursday, adding the words “It’s a lethargic morning for me today. But I will look forward to the exciting afternoon, like I do every day.” The selfie shows Lee, who seemed to have woken up few minutes ago, with a makeup-free face and un-styled hair. The fans showed various reactions by writing “Good morning.” “Finally a Weibo update by Jong-suk” and “We get cheered up by your selfie.” By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.co
Sept. 11, 2014
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Chaerim visits Summer Palace with Gao Ziqi’s mother
Actress Chaerim take a Beijing tour with her fiancé, Chinese actor Gao Ziqi, and his mother.Actress Chaerim set out on a Beijing tour with her fiancé, Chinese actor Gao Ziqi, and his mother.The actress on Wednesday uploaded a photo of her soon-to-be husband, mother-in-law and herself, having good time at the Summer Palace in Beijing, China. With the photo, Chaerim revealed concerns about the complicated legal process of filing for an international marriage, scheduled for next week. The Korean-Ch
Sept. 11, 2014
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Oh Chang-seok was among big 5 Gangnam hotshots with Hyun Bin
Actor Oh Chang-seok (top) appears on MBC`s "Radio Star," aired on Thursday. (MBC)Actor Oh Chang-seok said on “Radio Star” that he used to be one of the five mega-hotshots of Gangnam district with actor Hyun Bin.On the MBC talk show, aired on Wednesday, Oh said he was dubbed one of the “five mega-handsome hotshots” in his high school days, along with Hyun Bin and actresses Lee Min-jung and Jun Ji-hyun. “Also in the big five was actor Hyun Bin of Youngdong High School,” Oh said. “I was not acquain
Sept. 11, 2014
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Kahi’s travel pictorial
Kahi, a former member of Afterschool, posed for fashion-beauty book “0/1creativebook.” The former idol posed for the concept “travel.” Kahi was wearing a blue bikini and a white top while lying on a bed of flowers and giving a soft gaze. She also showed off her new short hairstyle. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: 0/1creativebook)
Sept. 11, 2014
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JYJ ready to captivate Taiwan with concert
K-pop boy band JYJ’s photo on a plane to Taiwan was released on Wednesday. The group’s label C-Jes Entertainment posted a photo of JYJ members posing for a photo en route to Taiwan for their upcoming concert. (Facebook)“Hello, Taipei. We are looking forward to meeting you after three years! Dear fans, we will see you tomorrow!” JYJ wrote on Facebook alongside the photo. Some 200 fans had waited at the airport where JYJ was supposed to arrive, but the band sneaked out through VIP passage. The
Sept. 11, 2014
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Ok Taecyeon in dandy suits
2PM member Taecyeon, who is set to come back on Sept. 15, posed in dandy suits for fashion brand Sieg Fahrenheit. The idol was wearing classic monotone coats and suits and showed off his manly character. The coats Taecyeon wears can be used in daily life and matched both to formal and casual styles. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: Sieg Fahrenheit)
Sept. 11, 2014