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Russia sent more than 165,000 barrels of refined petroleum to N. Korea in March: White House
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Key suspects grilled over alleged abuse of power in Marine death inquiry
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S. Korean children, teens grow taller, mature faster than before: study
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[Graphic News] Number of coffee franchises in S. Korea rises 13%
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Army takes group action against Hybe for neglecting BTS
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Marine Corps commander summoned by CIO for questioning on alleged influence-peddling case
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Some junior doctors are returning: Health Ministry
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[Robert J. Fouser] AI changes rationale for learning languages
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Ador CEO's request for exclusive right to terminate NewJeans' contract with Hybe refused in February
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Woman dangling from power lines rescued by residents holding blanket
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Jay Park makes confident comeback with new song ‘So Good’
The singer Jay Park revealed his stage performance for his new song “So Good” for the first time on the Mnet music program “M Countdown” on Thursday.“So Good” was written by Jay Park himself, inspired by the U.S. singer Michael Jackson.The style of the song and dance moves may be a homage to the singer, but Park managed to show his own style in the performance with confidence, wowing his fans.“So Good” is the title song of Jay Park’s new album, “Evolution,” which was released on Sept. 1. By Kim
Sept. 5, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Making life choices through acting
Simon Abkarian, a French-Armenian actor who played Col. Amanulla in “Kaboul Kitchen,” flew from the ongoing Venice International Film Festival to receive the grand prize at the Seoul International Drama Awards. It is his first visit to Korea.Reflecting on his diverse roles in films, TV dramas and plays over the past 30 years, the 52-year-old actor said he considers two things when selecting a drama.“First, we actors have to work and make a living, at least for me,” said Abkarian. “But second, an
TelevisionSept. 4, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Small changes can send big message
Norwegian actress and director of “Mammon” Cecile Mosli, the Best Miniseries award winner, says she believes that small changes from the perceived norms can make a statement. “I try to put different people from different countries, backgrounds and genders all together in my works,” said Mosli. “For example, if the role is written for a male part, I change it to female,” which makes it more interesting added. “I like putting things upside down, and this sometimes carries out the message I want to
TelevisionSept. 4, 2014
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Toronto film fest to kick off season of buzz
TORONTO (AP) ― The commodity that most fuels the fervor of the annual Toronto International Film Festival is that elusive lifeblood of Hollywood’s awards season: buzz. That’s what the major films will be seeking at TIFF, which opens Thursday with the premiere of the Robert Downey Jr. courtroom drama “The Judge.” The festival packs some 285 feature films into 10 days of north-of-the-border moviegoing gluttony. An eager reception. A hearty standing ovation. Viral tweets. These are the seeds that m
FilmSept. 4, 2014
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Ladies’ Code single tops charts after EunB’s death
Ladies’ Code. (Polaris Entertainment)Following the news of the tragic death of K-pop girl group Ladies’ Code member EunB, fans went on to purchase the act’s past single “I’m Fine Thank You” to propel the group to the top of the charts. As a way to offer their condolences, Ladies’ Code fans went online to purchase the year-old single “I’m Fine Thank You” from the group’s second EP “Pretty Pretty;” and as of Thursday morning, the song has topped all nine of the major online music streaming sites.T
Sept. 4, 2014
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Seo Taiji’s comeback concert sells out in minutes
Seo Taiji. (Seo Taiji Co.)The first round of ticket sales for popular veteran K-pop icon Seo Taiji’s upcoming “Christmalowin” comeback concert sold out within a matter of minutes, according to a statement released Thursday by Seo Taiji Co. Exactly 6,000 tickets for the show went on sale on Wednesday at 8 p.m., and sold out within 20 minutes.The Christmas-Halloween hybrid concert to be held on Oct. 18 at Olympic Stadium at Jamsil Sports Complex in Seoul marks Seo’s official return to the stage. P
Sept. 4, 2014
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SM and Media Asia Hong Kong join forces
SM Entertainment CEO Lee Soo-man (right) poses with Media Asia Hong Kong officials. (SM Entertainment)SM Entertainment, the country’s biggest K-pop agency, has officially joined forces with Media Asia Group, the largest entertainment company in Hong Kong as joint Korea-China talent partners, according to a statement released by officials at SM on Wednesday. Under the new contract, Media Asia Group will act as the exclusive Chinese agent for SM artists EXO, f(x) and Zhang Li Yin during their prom
Sept. 4, 2014
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‘Why Football Matters’ versus ‘Against Football’
Unlike Steve Almond and Mark Edmundson, the authors of two terrific new books on football, I did not grow up with a father who loved the sport.My father thinks football is commercialized barbarism ― 22 oversized idiots plowing into one another, following a byzantine set of rules no one truly understands. For me, football is a beloved fall ritual. It’s a season of Homeric contests playing out on my television screen.As the titles of their books suggest, Almond and Edmundson come down on similarly
BooksSept. 4, 2014
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Mike Sacks’ ‘Poking a Dead Frog’ cracks comedy code
Comedy is having a moment. You can’t really talk about the vaunted New Golden Platinum Age of Television without reference to Louis C.K., Amy Schumer or Amy Poehler. Political discourse takes cues from Jon Stewart and John Oliver. The Internet, which drives the world, is three-quarters comedy (figure approximate). Tina Fey and Mindy Kaling write memoirs that also serve as manifestos, and the Children of Apatow sew their seeds through the culture, on multiple platforms.We are also in a time when
BooksSept. 4, 2014
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David Mitchell’s ‘Bone Clocks’ revisits story lines of ‘Cloud Atlas’
The Bone ClocksBy David Mitchell (Random House)Count on David Mitchell ― whose novels regularly suggest a Borgesian library ― to invoke one of the most famous literary labyrinths of all in “The Bone Clocks,” his extraordinary new novel:“Half way along our journey to life’s end I found myself astray in a dark wood,” admits one of Mitchell’s protagonists ― invoking the opening of Dante’s “The Divine Comedy” to describe his midlife crisis, which prominently features the decline of his once-promisin
BooksSept. 4, 2014
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‘Half of What I Say is Meaningless’ a strikingly felt essay collection
Half of What I Say is MeaninglessBy Joseph Bathanti (Mercer University Press)It’s 1976, and Joseph Bathanti, former North Carolina poet laureate, is leaving his native Pittsburgh in a 1969 VW Beetle that lacks a reverse gear. He is 23 and heading to the mythic South to work as a VISTA volunteer.In this land of extemporaneous prayer and exotic inflections (“On was own.” “Can’t was caint.”), life instantly begins to revise itself for the young transplant. “I was,” he writes in a new collection of
BooksSept. 4, 2014
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Kim Soo-hyun wins 2 prizes at Seoul Drama Awards
South Korean actor Kim Soo-hyun captured two prizes at the 9th Seoul International Drama Awards held in Seoul on Thursday. The hero of the megahit drama “My Love from the Star” was named the most-favored actor among netizens and the best actor. His drama won the top prize for Outstanding Hallyu TV Series. In the drama, he played an alien who arrives in Korea by traveling through time from the Joseon era, 400 years ago, and ends up falling in love with a modern-day actress, played by Jun Ji-hyun
Sept. 4, 2014
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‘My Love from the Star’ wins top prize at Seoul Drama Awards
The South Korean drama “My Love from the Star” received the top prize for Outstanding Drama Series at the 9th Seoul International Drama Awards held in Seoul on Thursday. The smash hit TV series won the top honor in the hallyu drama segment, outshining a slew of other popular TV shows. The second prize went to “The Heirs.” “My Love from the Star” sparked a sensation in the first half of the year, garnering more than 2.5 billion views online in China and achieving an average viewership of 25 per
Sept. 4, 2014
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K-pop stars flock to funeral for EunB of Ladies’ Code
Celebrities flocked to the funeral home for EunB of Ladies’ Code to offer condolences on Thursday, a day after she died in an ill-fated car accident. K-pop stars including idol groups Apink, Dal Shabet, B1A4, sexy diva Ivy, singer-songwriter Kim ye-rim, and Jung Jae-eun visited the funeral home at Korea University Anan Hospital in Seoul. (Twitter)Others left heartfelt messages online after the accident. On Wednesday, Jaehyo of boy band Block B wrote on his Twitter, “I said hello to her a few h
Sept. 4, 2014
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2PM’s 6th anniversary, “Thank you and love you all”
The idol group 2PM celebrated its sixth anniversary on Thursday by expressing gratitude to its fans.2PM made its debut on Sept. 4, 2008, with “10 out of 10,” the hit song from its album “Hottest Time of the Day.”Since its debut, the boy group has gained attention in the music industry with popular songs including “Again & Again,” “Heartbeat” and “Hands up,” as well as appearances in TV dramas and films.Out of gratitude for their fans’ love, Chansung and Junho posted a message on Twitter: “This i
Sept. 4, 2014
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Henry vs Kim Byung-man on “Clenched Fist Chef”
Genius chef Henry vs skilled chef Kim Byung-man on “Clenched Fist Chef”Famous and talented comedian Kim Byung-man and singer Henry will compete in a cooking contest on SBS‘s special TV program for Chuseok “Clenched Fist Chef.”Kim Byung-man has cooked snakes, piranhas, bats, and other unbelievable cooking ingredients in the jungle for many years. His counterpart is Henry, who has mastered Chinese cuisine from a professional chef for many months. The crew members of the program said, their distinc
Sept. 4, 2014
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Ladies’ Code RiSe still unconscious
RiSe of Ladies’ Code was still in critical condition on Thursday, a day after she was in an ill-fated car accident that killed her fellow group member EunB. “RiSe remains unconscious. There is no progress from yesterday. She is now receiving treatment in the intensive care unit,” said an official from Polaris Entertainment. (OSEN)Her family, friends and colleagues are hoping for her recovery at the site, the agency said. On Wednesday, the van carrying Ladies’ Code skidded off the road and cra
Sept. 4, 2014
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AOA Seolhyun in sexy jeans editorial
K-pop group AOA’s Seolhyun has posed in tight jeans for fashion brand Buckaroojeans. The idol wore “nude” makeup and tight jeans, revealing her slim figure. Seolhyun won the grand prize at the Smart School Uniform Contest in 2010 before making her debut as one of the members of AOA. She will also make her screen debut alongside actor Lee Min-ho in the movie “Gangnam Blues” at the end of the year. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: Buckaroojeans)
Sept. 4, 2014
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Ladies’ Code tops music charts after member’s death
The dream of Ladies’ Code member EunB, who tragically died in a car accident on Wednesday, has been fulfilled by fans who propelled her group’s song to No. 1.“I’m Fine Thank You,” from second EP “Pretty Pretty” is at the top of nine music charts on Korea’s prominent music streaming sites, including Melon, Genie, Bugs, and Soribada.Despite the song being released last September, it is being purchased by people wanting to offer condolences for EunB and fulfill her lifetime dream of “topping the mu
Sept. 4, 2014
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Korean author releases English fantasy novel
A South Korean author recently released a historical fantasy novel written in English about a super heroine from 17th century Korea.Written by Lee Jung-jin, a former professor of Seoul's Korea University, the novel, "Lady Bora from Diamond Mountain," was released on Aug. 1 by Amazon's CreateSpace on-demand publishing platform. Lee, also known as Daisy Lee Yang, is the wife of Yang Sung-chul, a former lawmaker who served as the South Korean ambassador to the United States under the Kim Dae-jung a
BooksSept. 4, 2014