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Tensions heighten ahead of first president-opposition chief meeting
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Rapper jailed after public street fight with another rapper
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[KH Explains] No more 'Michael' at Kakao Games
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Yoon, Lee end first talks with differences, agree to meet more
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Woman gets suspended term for injuring boyfriend with knife
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China outpaces Korea in smaller OLED shipments for 1st time
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[Grace Kao] Hybe vs. Ador: Inspiration, imitation and plagiarism
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What is Hybe’s next move?
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Samsung chief bolsters ties with Germany’s Zeiss
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[Herald Interview] Mom’s Touch seeks to replicate success in Japan
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Korea’s top emcee donates W10m for comfort women
(House of Sharing)Yoo Jae-suk, a member of variety show program “Infinite Challenge” and famous comedian, made a donation of 10 million won ($9,873) on Wednesday to the House of Sharing, the organization said on Thursday.House of Sharing is a shelter where comfort women, victims of Japan’s sexual enslavement of Asian women during World War II, live together. (MBC)“Yoo Jae-suk promised to show continued interest in victims of Japan’s sexual enslavement and support the comfort women,” an official
July 10, 2014
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Rapper Jang Woo-hyuk dating Japanese actress Fueki Yuko: report
South Korean rapper Jang Woo-hyuk and Japanese actress Fueki Yuko, also known as Yoo Min, have been dating for years, a local news outlet reported Thursday. The news broke after a source close to Jang revealed that the couple had long been an item and met up on a regular basis. They recently went on a trip together to Guam, the largest resort island in Micronesia, according to the source. (Instagram)To back up the claims, the news outlet unveiled photos seemingly taken on holiday that Jang and
July 10, 2014
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Rainbow member reveals top secret for perfect skin
Most women spend a tremendous amount of time and money on their skin. They all wish to keep their face young and moisturized. According to Jeakyung, a member of Korean girl group Rainbow, keeping perfect skin actually does not have to cost much. It just needs a little bit of diligence and time. (OSEN)Jaekyung, who is famous for her knowledge of cosmetics and skincare, revealed her secret for perfect skin: Make your own natural cosmetics. She makes her own aloe moisturizer, which helps control fa
July 10, 2014
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Seo In-guk’s 12 face expressions revealed
Pictures of actor Seo In-guk making various facial expressions were released on Thursday.In the tvN drama “High School King of Savvy,” Seo plays Lee Min-suk, a high school student who pretends to be a manager of a big firm for his brother.The pictures showed Seo looking cute, energetic, serious and charismatic. Seo is gaining attention from viewers for his acting, being a corporate manager and a high school student at the same time. His romance in the drama with Lee Hanna is also attracting many
July 10, 2014
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Nichkhun becomes ‘invincible’ in China
Nichkhun of popular idol group 2PM has becom a star in China with his drama “One and a Half Summer.”In the drama, Nichkhun portrays a Chinese-American man who visits China to find his first love, whom he met while traveling.Nichkhun’s drama was broadcasted on Dragon TV from June 23 to July 2, and has 27 episodes. It was also released in China’s main online video sites, gaining more than 400 million viewers.The drama has proven to be immensely popular, topping the entertainment section of China’s
July 10, 2014
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Miss A’s Suzy reveals photos with bunny girl
Suzy of Miss A revealed two pictures on her Twitter account on Wednesday, cheerfully posing with two foreign women in costumes.The Korean girl group member added the comment “Chu” with the photos. Suzy of Miss A (Suzy’s Twitter)(khnews@heraldcorp.com)
July 10, 2014
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Choi Yeo-jin calls Han Hye-jin ‘ugly'
Actress and model Choi Yeo-jin boasted a beautiful face on MBC variety show “Radio Star” on Wednesday, and then jokingly called actress Han Hye-jin “ugly.”The actress complained that her face has never been camera-friendly, appearing less attractive than her actual self. “Some people would recognize me on the street, get all surprised and ask me why I look the way I look on the television screen,” she said. Then the show emcee Kim Gu-ra provoked the actress by saying, “I think you are prettier (
July 10, 2014
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Cho Hye-ryeon marries businessman
Comedienne Cho Hye-ryeon said on Thursday that she married a businessman in late June. Cho, 44, tied the knot with her 42-year-old boyfriend in a restaurant. The exact date and location of the marriage was not disclosed. The wedding ceremony was kept simple, with only family members invited.The couple had been dating for about 11 months before walking down the aisle. This is the second marriage for the comedienne. She divorced her first husband in 2012, ending an 11-year marriage. Comedienne Ch
July 10, 2014
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EXO D.O. beams in ’It‘s Okay, That’s Love' poster
SBS revealed four more official posters for its new rom-com series “It’s Okay, That’s love” on Thursday.Two posters feature the drama’s main stars, actor Jo In-sung and actress Gong Hyo-jin. The other two show Jo and Gong along with actors Sung Dong-il, Lee Kwang-soo and D.O. of boy band EXO. The drama is a love story between handsome detective novelist Jang Jae-yeol, played by Jo, and seemingly chic but soft-hearted Ji Hae-su, played by Gong. The rom-com will air on Wednesdays and Thursdays sta
July 10, 2014
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Lee Min-ho calls fans ‘a reason to be’
Actor Lee Min-ho thanked his Korean fans, calling them his “reason to be.”The actor met with fans on Tuesday at “Twosome Pairing,” a promotional event for coffeehouse Twosome at CGV Cheongdam Cinecity in Seoul. “Fans are my reason to be. I thank all of my fans, and I will see you again through ‘Gangnam Blues,’” the actor said. “Gangnam Blues” is a noir film starring Lee and heartthrob Kim Rae-won. Lee closed the event by singing a part of his self-composed song “Say Yes.” Actor Lee Min-ho. (OSEN
July 10, 2014
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Actress Kim Yoo-jung sports various looks in magazine
Kim Yoo-jung has modeled for fashion magazine bnt. The young actress poses in a casual combination of jeans and a striped shirt, while wearing her hair down. In other shots she poses in a pink beanie and a leather skirt and looks flawless in a classic sleeveless white dress. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: bnt)
July 10, 2014
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AOA celebrates 700th day since debut
K-pop girl group AOA revealed a photo to mark the 700th day since their debut on Thursday. (Twitter)“Hello, I am Yuna. Do you know what day is it today? It is the 700th day since we debuted. Thanks to our fans who have been always there for us,” Yuna, a member of the 8-girl group, wrote on Twitter alongside the photo. In the photo, AOA members pose holding a cake with candles. Debuted in 2012, AOA recently made a comeback with their first EP “Short Hair.” (laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)
July 10, 2014
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Summer escape to the museum
White balloons sway in the breeze, creating shade where urbanites can take shelter from the blazing summer sun. A mist of water from sprinklers cools off the hot summer air in a forest of high-rise buildings. Even dragonflies fly around the mist as they do over a river fog. The space is in the front garden of the Seoul Museum of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea. It is, in fact, an architectural installation that won the prestigious Young Architects Program run by the Mus
PerformanceJuly 9, 2014
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Pharrell Williams seduces Montreux
MONTREUX, Switzerland (AFP) ― “Clap along if you know what happiness is to you,” Pharrell Williams sings and the room pulsates with clapping hands and joyous dance moves.Williams, whose ubiquitous hit “Happy” has taken the world by storm and spawned copycat dance videos around the globe, worked his magic on the audience at the Montreux Jazz Festival in Switzerland late Monday.When Williams, wearing jeans, a white T-shirt hidden behind a mass of gold chains and of course his signatory hat, wrappe
PerformanceJuly 9, 2014
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Big companies continue to shape Korea’s image
Big companies like Samsung, LG and Hyundai continue to be the main image of Korea abroad, according to a survey released Wednesday. Asked to name the first thing that comes to mind when Korea is mentioned, 40 percent of the 280 foreign nationals who responded to the poll cited conglomerates, while 21.8 percent cited food. “A divided country” placed third at 8.9 percent. The survey, conducted annually by the privately run Corea Image Communication Institute, was administered online from June 24 t
CultureJuly 9, 2014
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K-EDM needs to be new future of Korean music, producer says
Leaving his K-pop days behind him, 30-year music producer and composer Kim Chang-hwan is setting his sights on K-EDM, the future of Korean music.Kim, a long-time figure in the Korean music industry who is currently the CEO of Media Line production company, say he hopes local EDM music will become the next hallyu movement and take the world by storm. Music producer and composer Kim Chang-hwan. (FS E&M)“EDM is no longer a minor genre and it has risen to a level that is beyond music that is only b
PerformanceJuly 9, 2014
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‘My Love from the Star’ producer to become movie director in China
Earlier this year, the South Korean television drama “My Love from the Star” enjoyed explosive popularity not only at home, but even more so in China.Everything related to the sci-fi romance production, including the main stars, featured products and Korean food, created a sensation among Chinese viewers.Now, the man behind this megahit SBS drama, Jang Tae-you, is gearing up to return to Chinese audiences once again ― this time, not as a television drama producer but a film director.Jang, who le
July 9, 2014
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For brides, it’s all in the details
This season’s nuptial fashions fall on opposite sides of the aisle: ethereally sweet and rustic chic, or softly structured and urbane.Yet despite the different silhouettes ― Vera Wang boho, for instance, is all about empire waists and slip-dress sheaths, while a city ceremony might star a cleaner Reem Acra frock with trumpet skirts and peplums ― modern gowns are united in the details.Sequins, pearls and beading are hand sewn on the simplest of gowns in dazzling geometric patterns. The sparkle, r
Arts & DesignJuly 9, 2014
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Tiny Pacific state town feels echoes of NFL Redskins flap
WELLPINIT, Washington ― This little town of 928 ― with its one grocery store, one gas station and one stop sign ― is far, far away from the national controversies of the day.To get here, you drive about an hour north of Spokane, past fields of barley, wheat and canola with yellow flowers, past the forests.It is home to the Spokane tribe of Indians, and for 107 years, the Wellpinit High School mascot name has been Redskins.Wellpinit doesn’t particularly want to be part of stories about its mascot
CultureJuly 9, 2014
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Sacramento Zoo wants your yard waste
Sacramento homeowners struggling to stuff all their yard waste into the city’s green bins now have a new place to send it: the Sacramento Zoo.Two weeks ago, zookeepers started dropping off door hangers in nearby neighborhoods. The tags ask for donations of yard waste, and list the types of trees and shrubs that various zoo animals find tasty. Such green stuff is known in the zoo trade as “browse.”“We hope that it will take off so that donations can provide what we need instead of cutting on zoo
CultureJuly 9, 2014