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Tensions heighten ahead of first president-opposition chief meeting
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Seoul to provide housing subsidy to married couples with newborns
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[KH Explains] No more 'Michael' at Kakao Games
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Rapper jailed after public street fight with another rapper
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Woman gets suspended term for injuring boyfriend with knife
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Samsung chief bolsters ties with Germany’s Zeiss
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NewJeans pops out ‘Bubble Gum’ video amid troubles at agency
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Nominee for chief of anti-corruption body pledges 'independence, effectiveness'
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Med schools expect 1,500+ new admission slots next year
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KT launches new mobile plans for foreign residents
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SNSD holding first Tokyo Dome concert in December
Girls’ Generation. (SM Entertainment)The nine megastars of K-pop girl group Girls’ Generation will hold the group’s first-ever solo concert at the iconic Tokyo Dome on Dec. 9, according to an announcement by SM Entertainment officials on Monday. The upcoming show “Girls’ Generation ‘The Best Live’ at Tokyo Dome” is intended to celebrate both SNSD’s fourth anniversary since its official Japanese debut in 2010 and the group’s recent J-pop album “The Best.”The album was released on July 23 and spen
Aug. 25, 2014
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Bow down: Beyonce owns the Video Music Awards
Bow down: Beyonce was the reigning queen of Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards. The diva closed the awards show with an epic nearly 20-minute performance. She was joined onstage by her beaming husband and daughter, which brought her to tears, amid the numerous rumors surrounding her marriage. Beyonce sang and danced in a metallic leotard while Blue Ivy and Jay Z watched from their seats as the diva declared: “MTV, welcome to my world.” As Beyonce accepted the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard award at
PerformanceAug. 25, 2014
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Korean poet Ko Un wins Golden Wreath Award
Renowned South Korean poet Ko Un has won this year‘s Golden Wreath, one of the world’s most authoritative awards for poets, the Korean National Commission for UNESCO said Monday.Ko received the award at the end of an annual poetry festival in the southern Macedonian town of Struga on Sunday for his overall ody of work, the commission said. Poet Ko Un holds up the Golden Wreath Award at the 53rd Struga Poetry Evenings in Macedonia on Sunday. (Yonhap)The 53rd edition of the Struga Poetry Evenings,
BooksAug. 25, 2014
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Girl’s Day Hye-ri’s height and weight revealed
A group of celebrities participating in the reality program “Real Men: Female Soldiers” revealed their height and weight.On Sunday, a “Real Men: Female Soldiers” episode showed actress Kim So-yeon, Girl’s Day’s Hye-ri, and other female guests entering a military boot camp in Nonsan, South Chungcheong Province, to experience Army life. All the guests had to go through a physical examination as they entered the camp.“I am much lighter than that. The mike was really heavy, so could you minus 1 or 2
Aug. 25, 2014
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What is the truth behind Kim Hyun-joong’s alleged assault?
(OSEN) On Aug. 22, Kim Hyun-joong, one of the most popular South Korean stars in Asia, made headlines at home and abroad. But this time, behind the spotlight was disgraceful news. The idol-turned-actor had charges filed against him by his girlfriend on Aug. 20 for beating her on multiple occasions. The news came as a shock to many of his fans who have long idolized Kim as pure, kind and good boyfriend
Aug. 25, 2014
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Jupiter prepares legal battle against KBS for alleged plagiarism of ‘The Face Reader’
Jupiter Films, the producer of the epic film “The Face Reader” (2013), filed a provisional injunction action against state-run broadcaster KBS 2TV over a violation of intellectual property rights. Kangho, the legal representative of Jupiter Films, issued a press release on Monday, alleging that KBS’ upcoming epic television series “The King’s Face” breaches intellectual property rights. The provisional injunction request was submitted to the Seoul Central District Court. The law firm claimed tha
Aug. 25, 2014
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G-Dragon nominates showbiz moguls for Ice Bucket Challenge
K-pop boy group Big Bang’s G-Dragon posted a photo on Monday that calls on entertainment moguls to take part in the ongoing Ice Bucket Challenge. “Brothers, you should do it quickly,” G-Dragon wrote on Instagram. In the photoshopped image, G-Dragon and fellow member T.O.P hold a bucket filled with water to dump over YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun-suk’s head. Yang is sitting in an inflatable swimming pool. G-Dragon nominated the heads of South Korea’s three biggest entertainment agencies to ta
Aug. 25, 2014
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Jay Park‘s track list on new album released
South Korean hip-hop artist Jay Park, also known as Park Jae-beom, will release his second studio album “Evolution” on Sep. 1, his label SidusHQ announced Monday. The upcoming album consists of 17 tracks, including the title song “So Good.” Park helped write and compose all the tracks on the album, an official from the label said. Park worked on the title track in partnership with Cha Cha Malon, inspired by legendary Michael Jackson’s music. On July 25, the artist released his most recent self-c
Aug. 25, 2014
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Jackson of GOT7 wants to become ‘proud son’ to his parents
Jackson of idol group GOT7 revealed his life goals in an interview with the “Before I die ASIA” campaign on Friday.“Before I die, I want to be a proud son to my parents,” Jackson was quoted as saying.“My parents are the most important people in my life. I live far away from them now, so I always miss them. Before death, I want to make my family proud. I am thankful for them giving birth to me and I love them,” he said.Jackson also added hopeful comments for people watching the show. “What I want
Aug. 25, 2014
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Girls‘ Generation-TTS coming back in reality show
Another idol group reality show is coming soon. It is an On Style’s reality show “The TaeTiSeo.”“Girls’ Generation-TTS,” also known as “TaeTiSeo,” is a subgroup of the nine-member K-pop group. The subgroup members are Taeyeon, Tiffany and Seohyun. Their single album “Twinkle” was released in 2012.They chose the reality show to advertise their comeback album. “The TaeTiSeo” will feature the everyday life of “TTS.”“We are planning to release our new album between late summer and early fall. I thin
Aug. 25, 2014
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Jaejoong spotted in audience for ‘Gag Concert’
Jaejoong of idol group JYJ was spotted in the audience of a popular comedy show on Sunday. The singer was among the spectators for KBS 2TV comedy program “Gag Concert.” Jaejoong was caught by the camera enjoying the show while wearing a mask.After the show’s broadcast, Jaejoong posted a captured picture of himself on Twitter. Along with the picture he wrote, “Back on a public TV network! Wearing flip-flops and gym clothes without washing my face!”Jaejoong’s appearance on the program garnered att
Aug. 25, 2014
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'Roaring Currents' earns over $1.18m in North America
A scene from “Roaring Currents.” (CJ Entertainment)A South Korean megahit movie about a 16th-century Korean admiral's astonishing victory over Japanese naval forces has earned more than $1.18 million after last week's release in North America, the movie's distributor said Monday.The film, "Roaring Currents," posted the box-office haul in seven days after it was released in the region on Aug. 15 under the title "The Admiral: Roaring Currents," according to CJ Entertainment.The figure is a record
Aug. 25, 2014
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Girls' Generation to hold concert in Tokyo
South Korean pop group Girls' Generation will hold a concert in Tokyo to mark the fourth year of its debut in Japan, the group's agency said Monday.The concert titled "The Best Live at Tokyo Dome" will be held on Dec. 9 at Tokyo Dome, the first time for the group to hold a solo concert in the venue, S.M. Entertainment said.During the concert, the group will present the best of its hit songs and tracks from its latest album.Ahead of the event, the band uploaded a special video that compiled its J
Aug. 25, 2014
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Kim Hyun-joong may be hit hard by assault controversy
Actor and singer Kim Hyun-joong, one of the most popular South Korean stars in Asia, may take a battering over the alleged assault recently claimed by his girlfriend. Kim, 28, had charges filed against him on Aug. 22 by his girlfriend who claimed he beat her on multiple occasions. (OSEN)The woman claimed that she had been assaulted several times between late May and mid-July while arguing with Kim over women issues at his home in Jamsil, eastern Seoul. According to the woman, Kim’s attacks le
Aug. 25, 2014
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Park Shin-hye in spotlight for modern ‘Autumn look’
Fashion magazine W Korea revealed its fall season pictorial featuring actress Park Shin-hye on Friday. In the pictures, Park flaunted her beauty with popular fall and winter items including a baseball jumper, pencil skirt, double-breasted coat, dress and knitted sweater.Photos of Park in a modern and feminine look can be seen in the September issue of W Korea.Park is currently on an Asian fan meeting tour called “2014 Story of Angel,” visiting countries including Japan, China, Thailand and Taiwa
Aug. 25, 2014
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Korea’s top collector unveils art trove
The historic former Space group building will open again as a museum in September with an extensive exhibition of the contemporary art collection of Kim Chang-il, chairman of Arario Group. The ivy-covered, black brick building, built by the first generation Korean modern architect Kim Swoo-geun in 1977, has undergone a transformation since November last year. Following the bankruptcy of the architecture company, the building was put on auction and purchased by Kim, the only Korean art collector
PerformanceAug. 24, 2014
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Forum exhibits Korean wrapping cloths
“Bojagi.” (The Museum of Korean Embroidery)Traditional Korean wrapping cloths, or “bojagi,” and modern interpretations of them are being showcased on Jejudo Island until Aug. 28. Artists from more than 10 countries, including Korea, the U.S., Australia, Canada, France and Japan, present their interpretations of bojagi and what the craft means to them in the context of today’s culture. The exhibitions as part of the Korea Bojagi Forum are being held at five galleries, in the Jeoji Artist Village
PerformanceAug. 24, 2014
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Amazon seeks to reach viewers with ‘Hand of God’
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Dana Delany had an urge. While playing the take-no-prisoners wife of a law-bending judge in the upcoming Amazon pilot “Hand of God,” an indecent inclination by the veteran actress conflicted with the instincts she’d developed as a network TV star. Delany, who’s logged countless hours on such series as “China Beach” and “Desperate Housewives,” wasn’t sure what to do. ”We just shot this scene where I’m intimidating this preacher played by Julian Morris,” recalled Delany in her t
TelevisionAug. 24, 2014
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China shuts down Beijing Independent Film Festival
BEIJING (AP) ― Chinese authorities blocked an annual independent film festival from opening Saturday, seizing documents and films from organizers and hauling away two event officials in a sign that Beijing is stepping up its already tight ideological controls. Li Xianting, a film critic and founder of the Li Xianting Film Fund, the organizer of the Beijing Independent Film Festival, said police searched his office and confiscated materials he had gathered over more than 10 years. Li and the fest
FilmAug. 24, 2014
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‘Roaring Currents’ pulls in 16 million viewers
A poster for “Roaring Currents.” (CJ Entertainment)A homegrown film about a 16th-century Korean naval hero’s crushing victory over Japanese naval forces exceeded the 16 million-viewer mark on Sunday for the first time in local box-office history, the movie’s investor-distributor said.“Roaring Currents” reached the milestone at 8 a.m. on Sunday, the 26th day since it hit local screens, CJ Entertainment said.The record came five days after it drew a cumulative 15 million viewers.On Aug. 15, it bec
FilmAug. 24, 2014