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Medical profs at top hospitals suspend surgeries, clinics
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Exports to US reach all-time high, widen gap with China
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Trump rekindles criticism: US forces defending 'wealthy' S. Korea 'free of charge'
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Samsung chip business back on track, logs W1.9tr operating profit in Q1
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Shinsegae faces showdown with investors over SSG.com's delayed IPO
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[Music in drama] Rekindle a love that slipped through your fingers
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Hopes rise for possible Gaza truce deal
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S. Korea discussed possible participation in AUKUS Pillar 2 with Australia: defense minister
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[New faces of Assembly] Architect behind ‘audacious initiative’ believes in denuclearized North Korea
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On May Day, labor unions blast Yoon's foreign nanny proposal
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‘Joseon’s Gunman’ releases images expressing five characters‘ role
In an aim to provide a better understanding of the drama plot for “Joseon’s Gunman,” KBS-2 released on Thursday images of the five main characters of its new drama to be aired on June 25.The five included Lee Jun-ki, Nam Sang-mi, Jun Hae-bin, Han Joo-wan and Yoo Oh-sung. Viewers are currently raising their expectations of the new drama, a follow-up to “Golden Cross.” 1. Gunman with a knife/ Park Yoon-gang (played by Lee Jun-ki)Following his father’s path, Yoon-gang wants to become an outstandin
June 12, 2014
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Actor Lee Jong-suk steals China’s heart
Actor Lee Jong-suk’s popularity is continuing to increase in China, attracting the attention of head hunters who are targeting the mainland.Dubbed as one of the “Fantastic Four of Hallyu,” all of Lee’s recent shows -- “School 2013,” “I Hear Your Voice” and “Doctor Stranger” -- have been successful in Chinese-speaking countries, proving his popularity among Chinese fans. The other three are Kim Soo-hyun, Lee Min-ho and Kim Woo-bin.To respond to his international fans, Lee Jong-suk streamed scenes
June 12, 2014
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Photo shows behind scene of ‘Avengers 2’
South Korean actress Soo-hyun revealed a photo from behind the scenes of the movie “Avengers 2” on her Facebook, Wednesday.The picture of three chairs emblazoned with the owners’ names is more than special. The seats are for Chris Evans, who plays ultimate soldier Captain America, Chris Hemsworth, who plays god of thunder Thor, and Claudia Kim, also known as Soo-hyun, who will star as a genius scientist in the upcoming film. (Facebook)“Two Chrises and Claudia. The 3Cs. Three actors of ‘Avengers’
June 12, 2014
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YB says Psy’s experiment should go on
Yoon Do-hyun, vocalist of South Korean veteran rock band YB, left a heartfelt comment about world star Psy’s latest song “Hangover.” (OSEN)“Putting music or its contents aside, I can feel Psy’s agony from his latest song ‘Hangover.’ I hope the huge pressure and high expectation on him does not narrow the range of his musical experiments,” Yoon said on his Twitter on Thursday. “Hangover,” unveiled on June 9, is back under the international spotlight, garnering more than 41 million views by 3 p.
June 12, 2014
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Lee Hyori tells of her 'ironic life'
South Korean pop diva Lee Hyori talked about her life in Jejudo Island on Thursday on her blog, portraying it as “ironic.”(OSEN)“I don’t eat land animals, but I like eating sea animals. I love dogs, but I wear leather shoes,” she wrote. She went on to say, “I don’t drink milk, but I love ice cream. Fireflies are beautiful (so I cannot kill them), but I kill mosquitos. I love the forest, but I ruin it by building a house. I don’t eat pork, but I bow before a pig’s head during traditional rituals.
June 12, 2014
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SNSD behind-the-scenes photo goes viral
A shot of Girls’ Generation filming on a Chinese TV show was unveiled Wednesday by Chinese entertainer Peng Yu.(Facebook) Girls’ Generation, along with Super Junior M, carried out the shooting for the upcoming episode of Chinese TV show “The Ultimate Group” on June 10. The nine members pose in the photo, making a “V” sign or thumbs-up. “The Ultimate Group” is a Korean-Chinese joint TV show, hosted by f(x)‘s Victoria, Super Junior-M’s Zhoumi, Jeon Hyun-moo and Peng Yu. By Ock Hyun-ju (laeticia.o
June 12, 2014
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Jin Se-yeon reveals sexy look
Actress Jin Se-yeon struck a sexy pose in a photo shoot for male fashion magazine ARENA. (ARENA)Jin, lying on a sofa, looks alluring in a vivid red dress. The smoky makeup also adds to the sexy look. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)
June 12, 2014
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Park Shin-hye shows off self-written song
Actress Park Shin-hye revealed a glimpse of the music video for her self-written song on Twitter on Wednesday. Park posted a picture of her riding a bicycle in a music video shoot for the song “My Dear.” “I was shy but I sang the song word by word with a guitar on one fine day. Enjoy the rest of the night with the song. Good night,” she said on Twitter. The song was written by Park and composed by her brother. B2ST member Yong Jun-hyung also featured in the song. The music video was released Wed
June 12, 2014
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Hallyu stars boast their fashion at ‘For the Emperor’ preview
Hallyu stars boasted their own unique fashion styles at the premiere of Korean film “For the Emperor” Tuesday evening. (OSEN)2PM member Teakyeon showed off manly fashion in all black. Loose-fitting pants and slip-on shoes added to a trendy style. (OSEN)Actor Hyun Bin chose a summer look with a green jacket and white T-shirt. While the general style could be flat, the leaf design of the jacket gave variety. He matched the jacket with denim jeans, showing off a comfortable look. (OSEN)Actor Jung S
June 12, 2014
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Jun.K “No Love” music video released in Korean
2PM member Jun.K released the music video for the Korean version of his single “No Love” on Thursday from his first solo album “Love & Hate.”The song “No Love” talks about the reasons why one should give up on love.“Love & Hate,” which was first released in Japanese on May 14, received great attention in Japan. It placed first on Oricon’s daily chart and in the top three on Tower Records’ chart.Part of the album’s popularity came from the collaborations on it with popular Japanese artists. JYP E
June 12, 2014
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Siwon acts in audio play to help the blind
[OSEN]Choi Siwon from group Super Junior has starred in an audio play in aid of the disabled.Choi recently volunteered to feature in the dramatization of Joachim de Posada’s bestseller “The Giant Peter: A journey to Find Meaning in Life.” This is not the first time he has donated his talent. Previously, he volunteered to perform for the disabled several times. Even though he had to stay up all night recording “The Giant Peter,” Choi did not have any complaints. Choi is planning to donate the pr
June 12, 2014
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Snap shot of Jang Dong-gun, Kim Min-hee in film revealed
Snapshots of the shooting of Korean film “No Tears for the Dead” were revealed Thursday. (CJ E&M)Jang Dong-gun, wearing a parka and earmuffs, takes a rest while working on the film. Kim Min-hee shows off various looks in the film. (CJ E&M)Wearing a modern style coat, Kim looks chic and elegant. (CJ E&M)Her red dress also highlighted her sexy style. (CJ E&M)On the other hand, the comfortable look with a knit cardigan went well with her film character who lost her family and remained in despair.
June 12, 2014
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MBLAQ’s Mir cries on ‘Let Me In 4’
Mir of MBLAQ shed tears upon hearing the heartbreaking story of an applicant for his show.On the third episode of “Let Me in 4,” two women applied to be selected for the reality makeover show by cable TV network “On Style.” Both of them were suffering from an “aged” appearance.The story of applicant Choi Gui-myung, mother of a 2-year-old daughter, brought many people to tears.The 21-year-old mom had gone through severe weight gain after giving birth. She also had rough skin and deep wrinkles on
June 12, 2014
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Comedian Cho Won-suk again caught driving after drinking spree
Comedian Cho Won-suk, nicknamed “Guilty Min-sik” after top actor Choi Min-sik, has been caught driving while intoxicated for the second time and was imposed a 5 million won fine, Yonhap reported on Thursday. Comedian Cho Won-suk (MBC)Cho, 38, was allegedly driving right after a drinking spree on May 24, and failed a breathalyzer test with a 0.21 percent blood-alcohol level. Under current law, driving with a 0.1 percent blood-alcohol level or higher is subject to the cancelation of a driving lic
June 12, 2014
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SM artists to appear on Korea-China collaborated show
South Korea and China have joined forces once more to create an entertainment program on a Chinese channel, mainly featuring SM Entertainment artists, the management agency said on Tuesday.According to Chinese news reports, on the variety show program “Zui qiang tian tuan”, meaning “The Best Crew on Earth”, f(x)’s Victoria, Super Junior-M’s Zhou Mi, Korean talk-show host Jun Hyun-moo and popular Chinese celebrity Peng Yu will host.On the first episode of “Zui qiang tian tuan,” members of Super J
June 12, 2014
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Lee Seung-gi undecided about returning to ‘You’re All Surrounded’
Lee Seung-gi’s agency said on Thursday it will observe the healing progress of the actor’s eye injury over the weekend before deciding whether he can return to SBS cop series “You’re All Surrounded.”The announcement came three days after Lee, 27, was poked in his left eye by a fake sword while filming an action scene on June 9 and immediately taken to a nearby hospital. He was found to have corneal damage and an intraocular hemorrhage. Actor Lee Seung-gi in “You’re All Surrounded.” (SBS)“Lee is
June 12, 2014
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EXO ‘cover group’ Millenium Boy enrages EXO fans
Thai boy group Millenium Boy (MB), known as the “EXO cover group,” came under attack from the popular K-pop group’s fans for its excessive imitation. (Facebook)EXO fans accused the “knock-off” group of getting out of hand, illegally stealing the K-pop sensation’s name only to boost its profile. After debuting in 2012, MB rose to fame in Thailand as a cover group of EXO, composed of 12 fanboys. A cover group is made of members who do not sing, but only dance to their favorite singers’ music. The
June 12, 2014
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Crayon Pop’s agency debuts sexy short-haired Bob Girls
Although known for its creation of the off-the-wall, quirky, helmeted girl group Crayon Pop, Chrome Entertainment is looking to expand its image with the unveiling of the agency’s newest girl group, Bob Girls. Dressed in sexy short shorts and stiletto heels, Ji-na, Dan-bi, Yoo-jung and Da-hye sauntered onto the stage during Bob Girls’ debut showcase Tuesday, at Bear Hall in Gangnam. Aside from all the girls wearing hairbands resembling Mickey Mouse ears ― headgear being a signature of Crayon Pop
June 11, 2014
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[Herald Interview] Creating a world of imagination
Creatures and characters from “The Lord of the Rings” and “The Hobbit” come to life at an exhibition in Seoul. Some 300 other mythical creatures also have been on display at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza since last week, fascinating fans of fantasy films and novels.What draws attention aside from the diverse imaginary characters is the profile of the creative director behind these creations, Richard Taylor, CEO of Weta Workshops. The New Zealand-based special effects company has provided physical
FilmJune 11, 2014
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Walters returns to TV to interview shooter’s dad
NEW YORK (AP) ― Barbara Walters’ time away from television hasn’t lasted long. The TV news icon said Tuesday that she will interview the father of Elliot Rodger, the California man who shot and killed six people and injured 13 others before turning the gun on himself last month. The interview with Peter Rodger will air as a prime-time special on ABC News in the next few weeks. It was only last month that ABC honored Walters with a prime-time special and going-away party on “The View” when she st
TelevisionJune 11, 2014