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NewJeans to terminate contract with Ador
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Korean Air gets European nod to become Northeast Asia’s largest airline
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NewJeans terminates contract with Ador, embarks on new journey
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Seoul snowfall now third heaviest on record
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Heavy snow of up to 40 cm blankets Seoul for 2nd day
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Chaos unfolds as rare November snowstorm grips Korea for 2nd day
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‘VCHA, Katseye and Dear Alice are not K-pop groups,’ industry experts say
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BOK makes surprise 2nd rate cut to boost growth
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Ador claims exclusive contracts with NewJeans still valid
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Japan will pay for failing to honor promises, minister says
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Embattled Jung Yong-hwa joins military
Amid controversy surrounding his graduate school admission, CNBLUE’s Jung Yong-hwa enlisted in the military Monday. Jung joined the five-week basic training at a boot camp in Hwacheon, Gangwon Province. His agency had said Jung would like to begin his service quietly without official fan events, but some 300 fans gathered at the scene to say goodbye to the star. Singer Jung Yong-hwa shows off his buzz cut in this photo shared through his Twitter account on Sunday, to say goodbye to fans before
PerformanceMarch 5, 2018
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[Photo News] Toyota Korea sponsors exchange program for Korean and Japanese students
TOYOTA SCHOLARSHIP -- Kim Soung-soo (third from right), chairman of Youth For Understanding Korea, a nonprofit student exchange organization, poses with Korean and Japanese students selected for the 2018 exchange program sponsored by Toyota Korea. Also present in the ceremony held in Seoul last week were Keiko Enatsu (fourth from left), national director of YFU Japan, and Nobuyuki Takemura (fifth from left), head of Toyota Korea. (YFU Korea)
PeopleMarch 5, 2018
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Top poet denies sexual abuse allegations
Ko Un, the renowned South Korean poet, has denied allegations that he sexually harassed a junior poet, his British publisher said Sunday.(The Guardian)Female poet Choi Young-mi revealed her experience of being groped by an unnamed senior poet in a poem titled "Monster"released in early February. She did not disclose the name of the perpetrator, but news media have pointed to Ko Un based on the details described in the poem."I flatly deny the allegations of habitual sexual harassment that have be
CultureMarch 4, 2018
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#MeToo followed by #WithYou
At a media briefing for the JTBC drama “Misty” on Friday, actress Kim Nam-joo showed up dressed in a luxurious black suit. While a black outfit for a formal occasion may seem ordinary, the suit was explicitly chosen to express the lead actress’ support for the ongoing #MeToo movement. Actress Kim Nam-joo wears a black suit at a press conference Friday at Digital Media City in Seoul. (JTBC)Kim was falling in line with dozens of celebrities who wore black at January’s Golden Globe Awards to show t
TelevisionMarch 4, 2018
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[Herald Review] Chasing phantoms of one’s guilt
A plot twist is a double-edged sword in filming. When used right, it could blow the audience’s mind. But in clumsy hands, it could blow up in your face.“The Vanished” by rookie director Lee Chang-hee is a rare film that toys with viewers’ perception and manages to leave them satisfyingly shaken in the end. The thriller is a remake of the 2012 crime thriller “The Body,” directed by Oriol Paulo. The body of the recently deceased business mogul Yoon Sul-hee -- played by Kim Hee-ae -- goes missing,
FilmMarch 4, 2018
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EXO fires up Singapore, gears up for Bangkok
EXO on Saturday wrapped up its concert in Singapore as part of its ongoing Asia tour.Holding a concert for fans in the Southeast Asian country after almost a year, EXO performed 30 songs at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, including hits like “Growl,” “Call Me Baby,” “Ko Ko Bop” and “Power.” EXO performs in the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Saturday. (S.M. Entertainment)EXO performs in the Singapore Indoor Stadium on Saturday. (S.M. Entertainment)In addition to the usual repertoire, there were also s
PerformanceMarch 4, 2018
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Around the Hotels
Romantic night at Grand Hyatt SeoulFor couples who want to enjoy some private time away from the crowds in the city, Grand Hyatt Seoul Hotel offers a special package, including a one-night stay and a breakfast buffet for two. After spending a relaxing night at the hotel, guests can enjoy a scenic view of the city, having breakfast at the hotel’s lobby restaurant, Terrace. Continental breakfast menu is served with waffles and pancakes. Also, a bottle of red wine and fruit will be provided in the
FoodMarch 4, 2018
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[Herald Interview] How embassy staffer became face of Finland in Korea
It’s pretty unusual for a staff member of a Nordic embassy to be a household name in Korea, but Petri Kalliola, a project coordinator at the Embassy of Finland, has made his mark in an unusual way. When he is not at the office, he can often be seen on TV entertainment shows, introducing his country to Korean viewers. Kalliola says his employer, the Finnish Embassy, has been supportive of his TV activities. He thanked his colleagues for putting up with his erratic schedule, but emphasized that hi
PeopleMarch 4, 2018
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[Photo News] In full bloom for March
Graduation and school entrance season, which comes around in March in Korea, has arrived. The record-breaking cold temperatures are slowly fading away as spring creeps up.Along with the change in seasons, people are flocking to the flower market in Yangjae-dong, southeastern Seoul. The Yangjae Flower Market is the largest in Korea, a hub of some 120 wholesale and retail stores, an auction house and greenhouses that sell all sorts of flowers, succulents and bouquet-making material.Customers can b
CultureMarch 4, 2018
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BTS' 'Not Today' video passes 200 million YouTube views
The video for BTS' "Not Today" surpassed 200 million views on YouTube on Saturday, becoming the fifth video by the K-pop sensation to hit the milestone, the group's agency said."Not Today," a track off the group's album "You Never Walk Alone" released in February last year, garnered 200,094,662 views as of 1 p.m., according to Big Hit Entertainment.The group now has five videos with more than 200 million views, including "Fire," "Dope," "Blood, Sweat & Tears" and "DNA," and seven videos with mor
PerformanceMarch 3, 2018
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'Black Panther' tops 5 mln in attendance
Marvel's latest superhero movie "Black Panther" surpassed 5 million views on its 18th day of theatrical release in South Korea on Sunday, its local distributor said. (Walt Disney Company Korea) It became the first film ever to hit the 5 million threshold this year. The Ryan Coogler film had stayed atop the Korean box office since it opened on Feb. 14 before being pushed to No. 3 by two new Korean releases: "The Princess and the Matchmaker" and "Little Forest." But it still remains popular, d
FilmMarch 3, 2018
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‘Misty’ actress Kim Nam-joo explains how she shaped character
For veteran actress Kim Nam-joo, who turned 48-year-old this year (Korean age), JTBC romance-thriller “Misty” was sort of an affliction. But at the same time, it was a gift that gave her the most happiness. “I poured everything into my role as Go Hye-ran that I have no regrets. I think ‘Misty’ will be my last well-made drama of my 40s. It was the drama that caused me pain but also the one I loved the most,” said Kim, who plays a lead role in the drama, during a press conference in Seoul on Frida
TelevisionMarch 2, 2018
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Hwang Jung-eum mulling over new TV drama role
Korean actress Hwang Jung-eum is reportedly considering taking part in a new TV drama to be produced by SBS.According to Hwang‘s agency company C-Jes Entertainment on Friday, the actress is “positively considering” the offer to join the production of a rom-com series. SBS has also confirmed that it offered her the role. Hwang Jung-eum /C-Jes EntertainmentHwang has been asked to take the female lead role of Yoo Jung-eum, a former platform diver. If Hwang does accept the role, it will be her firs
TelevisionMarch 2, 2018
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[Trending] #Daeboreum
If you stroll down the street tonight, you’d better stop for a while, raise your head and make a wish. Today is “Jeongwol Daeboreum” or “Daeboreum,” which means the first full moon of the Lunar New Year. It is one of Korea’s traditional holidays.To mark the special day, the word Daeboreum featured on Naver’s trending keyword bar Friday morning, while over 3,000 tweets were posted on the social media platform on the same day.Ancestors in the nation were believed to celebrate the day by wishing a
CultureMarch 2, 2018
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BTS’ J-Hope releases first mixtape ‘Hope World’
J-Hope of K-pop act BTS has released his first mixtape “Hope World” and an accompanying music video of its lead track “Daydream.”The seven-track album, released via the group’s official social media page on Friday midnight for free, was self-produced, penned and composed by the BTS member, according to his agency Big Hit Entertainment Friday. Scenes from the music video of “Daydream“ (Big Hit Entertainment)The agency also said the album honestly portrays J-Hope’s everyday thoughts and his true
PerformanceMarch 2, 2018
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BTS' J-Hope drops first solo mixtape
J-Hope of popular boy band BTS has released his much-anticipated first mixtape, his management agency said Friday.The singer uploaded the music of the mixtape titled "Hope World" and the video for its title song "Daydream" on social media and SoundCloud at midnight, according to Big Hit Entertainment.Mixtape is a homemade compilation of self-produced recordings, which is free of charge to the public. J-Hope became the third BTS member to drop a mixtape after RM in 2015 and Suga in 2016. BTS` J-H
PerformanceMarch 2, 2018
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Permanent residents in Korea required to renew ID card every 10 years
Foreign residents with an F5 visa in South Korea will be required to renew their alien registration cards every 10 years, as the revision bill to the Immigration Control Act passed the National Assembly on Wednesday. In addition, local authorities will be able to place a faster travel ban on foreign criminal suspects involved with serious charges under the revised immigration act, which will go into effect six months after proclamation.The new rules require permanent foreign residents with an F5
Expat LivingMarch 1, 2018
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Teen clubbers rock the house
A backstreet in Hongdae bustles with well-dressed teenagers. The area, famous for its night life, teems with youngsters on most nights. But this alley’s crowd is younger than usual -- some are even still in their school uniforms.Even in the twilight, the alley reverberates with the music as the young students excitedly line up with groups of friends to get into the nightclub. Teen-clubbers wait outside in a line to enter a nightclub in Hongdae (Photo by Im Eun-byel / The Korea Herald)Wave, a te
CultureMarch 1, 2018
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Photographer Rotta accused of sexual harassment
Widely known for his controversial works, photographer Rotta has been accused of sexually harassing a model. The alleged victim claimed in a television news interview that Rotta harassed her five years ago while shooting a pictorial.“(The photographer) suddenly asked me to bite his finger, claiming that he demands the act of all girls when shooting. He kept touching me as well,” the accuser said. Despite her clear refusal, he continued to physically come into contact with her, she added. She lef
PeopleMarch 1, 2018
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Modern-day Cupid’s heart to be pierced
Wonder what Cupid might look like if he stepped out of Greek mythology? OCN’s new drama “Evergreen” may provide an answer, taking a step farther to show what Cupid is like when he falls in love. The romantic comedy-drama series features actor-musician Lee Jong-hyun as a modern-day Cupid named O Su, who works as a barista. Born with the ability to detect and control people’s romantic emotions, he plays Cupid by sprinkling magical flower dust into their drinks. Lee Jong-hyun (leftO and Kim So-eun
TelevisionMarch 1, 2018