miss A‘s Suzy to make screen comeback

(OSEN) K-pop girl group miss A’s Suzy, hailed as Korea’s icon of first love, plans to return to the screen with a Korean film tentatively named “Dorihwaga,” entertainment news outlet OSEN reported Thursday.  The 19-year-old beauty was offered a female lead role in the film about pansori (Korean folk narrative), and Suzy’s agency JYP said it is “positively” considering the suggestion. The film “Dorihwaga

May 23, 2014

Kim Sae-ron posts selfie after visiting Cannes

 Korean actress Kim Sae-ron posted selfies on Twitter Thursday.The 15-year-old posted five pictures of herself on the plane. Along with the pictures, she wrote, “Such nice weather. Feels so good!”Kim starred in filmmaker July Jung’s feature debut “A Girl at My Door,” which was invited to the Un Certain Regard section of this year’s Cannes International Film Festival.Kim visited Cannes to promote the movie and returned to Korea on Wednesday. She is expected to meet her fans in a month with the ne

May 23, 2014

[Herald Interview] Sociopolitical system observed from a breakfast meal

Artist Lee Wan discovered one day that the ingredients of the bread and carrot juice he had for breakfast came from more than 10 countries. The bread was made with flour from the U.S. and cooking oil from Malaysia, baked in China and sent to Korea. For him, the process was incomprehensible and even seemed inefficient. To understand the complex system behind his breakfast, he thought he had to become part of the process. “I decided to become a producer,” Lee said in an interview with The Korea He

PerformanceMay 22, 2014

Sherlock Holmes is focus of London museum show

LONDON (AP) ― The Museum of London is turning its magnifying glass on the most famous Londoner who never lived ― Sherlock Holmes. The museum on Tuesday announced an exhibition devoted to Arthur Conan Doyle’s Victorian detective, featuring everything from handwritten manuscripts to the coat worn by Benedict Cumberbatch in the BBC series “Sherlock.” It’s the first time the history museum has built a show around a fictional character. But Holmes is one of those rare creations who has long outlived

PerformanceMay 22, 2014

‘My Sweet Orange Tree’: Outgrowing childhood

Film adaptations of novels have both strengths and weaknesses. While they enjoy reader’s high expectations even before their release, they have to go through the fate of continuously being compared to the original. “My Sweet Orange Tree,” an international childhood classic, will be no exception when it is released in Korea next Friday.The Brazilian novel “My Sweet Orange Tree” was written by Jose Mauro de Vasconcelos in 1968. The main character Zeze (Joao Guilherme Avila) is the author himself r

FilmMay 22, 2014

‘Late Spring’ wins Best Film in Milan

A scene from “Late Spring.” ( Studio Hook)The Korean film “Late Spring” won the Best Film, Best Acting Performance Female and Best Cinematography awards at the Milano International Film Festival, which ended on May 12, the movie’s producer Studio Hook said.“Late Spring,” helmed by “26 Years” director Cho Keun-hyun, follows the story of a young model (Lee Yoo-young) who helps a paralyzed sculptor (Park Yong-woo) find his artistic passion and meaning in life. Lee won the award for best actress for

FilmMay 22, 2014

‘Star Wars’ fans to get chance at cameo

J.J. Abrams. (AFP)LOS ANGELES (AP) ― “Star Wars: Episode VII” director J.J. Abrams is giving fans a shot at a cameo in the film that’s set to be released next year. Disney, Lucasfilm and Bad Robot have teamed up for a campaign to raise funds for UNICEF. Abrams announced the initiative in a video from the set of the movie in Abu Dhabi. For every $10 donation at Omaze.com/StarWars, contributors will become eligible to appear in the film when it shoots in London. The campaign began just after midni

FilmMay 22, 2014

Caleb Johnson wins American Idol

LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Big-voiced rocker Caleb Johnson is the season 13 “American Idol,” winning the title over teenage pop singer Jena Irene. “This is crazy,” Johnson said after host Ryan Seacrest announced the TV audience’s decision on Wednesday’s season finale of the Fox contest. Johnson, 23, of Asheville, North Carolina, and Irene, 17, of Farmington Hills, Michigan, told each other “you da bomb” before the result was revealed. Runner-up Irene is getting a consolation prize: The two competitors a

PerformanceMay 22, 2014

Kris not joining EXO concert

EXO. (SM Entertainment)SM Entertainment announced through its website on Thursday that EXO-M leader Kris will not be joining the rest of the EXO members on stage during the popular K-pop idol group’s first solo concert this weekend. The announcement came after Kris surprised the K-pop world with his lawsuit against his talent agency SM Entertainment last week.“The upcoming concert at Seoul Olympic Gymnastics Stadium on May 23-25 will be given by 11 members,” said the statement, implying that Kri

May 22, 2014

Daughter shares fond memories of Rat Pack’s Sammy Davis Jr.

Tracey Davis always knew growing up that her father, Sammy Davis Jr., loved her and her two adopted brothers, Mark and Jeff.But the legendary performer and member of the Rat Pack “was married to his work. He wanted a family. But he didn’t know how to prioritize family because work was his passion. I am not saying that he didn’t love us, but work was his driving force.”She admitted that he often didn’t know her phone number. And he didn’t even attend her college graduation. But their relationship

CultureMay 22, 2014

Tolkien’s translation of ‘Beowulf’ published

One does not casually read “Beowulf.” It takes commitment. It also takes a good translation, and few were better at that than Oxford don J.R.R. Tolkien, better known now as the author of “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy.His son, Christopher, has finally, and reluctantly, published Tolkien’s version of “Beowulf.” As he says in his prologue, his father wrote the translation in 1926 before he went to Oxford as professor of Anglo-Saxon. He would continue to study the poem for decades and lecture on i

CultureMay 22, 2014

Author shows WWI flying ace’s ‘Enduring Courage’

Enduring CourageBy Tish Wells(St. Martin’s Press)In “Enduring Courage” John F. Ross aims to revive the memory of World War I flying ace Eddie Rickenbacker, who was also an early racecar driver of renown, and the creator of now-defunct Eastern Air Lines.“I spent a lot of time reading about Eddie Rickenbacker, his buddies, the kids, the flyboys,” said Ross at a book gathering, “and the early American air service over northern France flying against the real pros, the Germans, the Flying Circus. You

CultureMay 22, 2014

EXO members wish Suho happy birthday

(SM Enetertainment)K-pop boy group EXO’s Chanyeol disclosed a selfie that he took with fellow member Suho on Thursday to celebrate Suho’s 24th birthday. “My love, brother, happy birthday,” Chanyeol wrote on Instagram.Tao also wished him a happy birthday by posting the team leader’s photo on his Instagram, saying “Happy birthday to our mom. I love you, our leader and mommy.” Meanwhile, the rookie idol group’s exclusive concert “EXO from EXO planet” is to be held from Friday to Sunday at the Olymp

May 22, 2014

Son Dam-bi readies summer

(Kellogg)Korean singer Son Dam-bi takes part in a photo shoot for Kellogg’s Special K promotion. The new advertisement will be available next month.(khnews@heraldcorp.com)

May 22, 2014

Ha Ji-won seeks Hollywood debut via 20th Century Fox

Actress Ha Ji-won is in talks with Twentieth Century Fox about her debut in a Hollywood film, Ha’s agency Sun and Moon Entertainment confirmed on Thursday. “(Ha) did have a meeting with Twentieth Century Fox, but we cannot disclose the details,” the agency told Yonhap. Actress Ha Ji-won in historical romance "Hwang Jini (2006)." (MBC)Ha, 36, met with Jeffrey Godsick, the president of the big-name Hollywood studio, on May 14 in Los Angeles. Ha’s agency and Godsick had a rough discussion over Ha’s

May 22, 2014

Jang Geun-suk releases new album in Japan

Korean actor Jang Geun-suk is to release an album in Japan under a project named “Team-H” in June.According to the agency, Team-H will release his first single album “Take Me” on June 25. He will release his third full album, “Driving to the Highway,” on July 9.Local reports said that the two albums would be sold throughout Asia, except Korea. Jang Geun-suk is to start his Asia tour starting this month, visiting about eight countries.Jang Geun-suk had released several records including the singl

May 22, 2014

Jeon Do-yeon’s bracelet dazzles Cannes fans

Korean actress Jeon Do-yeon’s detailed fashion style is alluring fans during the Cannes Film Festival in France. (AP-Yonhap)Jeon, the first-ever Korean jury member of the world‘s prestigious film event, showed off a heart-shaped bracelet Tuesday.The simply designed accessory with a red line is said to be a Cartier product that costs about 700,000 won ($680). (Newsen capture)Its sophisticated design added to the urban style of her short yellow dress and matching red manicure. The bracelet is one

May 22, 2014