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Heavy snow alerts issued in greater Seoul area, Gangwon Province; over 20 cm of snow seen in Seoul
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Seoul blanketed by heaviest Nov. snow, with more expected
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NewJeans to terminate contract with Ador
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Seoul snowfall now third heaviest on record
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Samsung shakes up management, commits to reviving chip business
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Heavy snow of up to 40 cm blankets Seoul for 2nd day
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How $70 funeral wreaths became symbol of protest in S. Korea
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Hybe consolidates chairman Bang Si-hyuk’s regime with leadership changes
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Why cynical, 'memeified' makeovers of kids' characters are so appealing
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BOK makes surprise 2nd rate cut to boost growth
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Coelho, local authors slam books seizure in east Libya
TRIPOLI (AFP) - Brazilian novelist Paulo Coelho joined more than 100 Libyan writers and intellectuals Monday in condemning security forces for seizing books deemed “erotic” or anti-Islamic.Coelho’s books were among those seized by authorities in the eastern Libyan town of Marj over the weekend.Security forces there published a video on Facebook over the weekend showing dozens of books imported from Egypt that were seized from a truck heading from Tobruk to Benghazi.“Contacting the Brazilian emba
BooksJan. 25, 2017
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No more nerds, sex bombs: Female animators draw away cliches
SANTA CLARITA, California (AP) - The California Institute of the Arts was created partly by Walt Disney’s desire to bring more top-flight animators into the profession. And it has during its 47 years, though for a long time almost all were men. Now, nearly three-quarters of CalArts’ more than 250 animation students are women, and there’s a new goal: ensure that when they land jobs, they get to draw female characters reflective of the real world and not just the nerds, sex bombs, tomboys or ugly
PerformanceJan. 25, 2017
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After life performing Tchaikovsky, conductor keeps discovering
NEW YORK (AFP) -- As a boy in St. Petersburg, Semyon Bychkov would scrounge to buy second-hand Tchaikovsky scores with pocket change from lunch money given by his mother.Living in a communal apartment with other families in the city then called Leningrad, he recalls that by age 12, he would spend nights in the kitchen -- the only room with both lights and privacy -- waving an imaginary baton as if guiding orchestras to Russia’s most treasured composer.Bychkov went on to become a renowned conduct
PerformanceJan. 25, 2017
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Polanski pulls out of ‘French Oscars’ after protests
PARIS (AFP) -- Director Roman Polanski pulled out of his role Tuesday as the honorary host of the “French Oscars” -- the Cesars -- after pressure from women‘s groups and the government over his child rape case.The setback underlines the pariah status of the maker of “Chinatown” and “Rosemary’s Baby” for many outside the film industry almost four decades after he was accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in Los Angeles. The controversy over his appearance at the Cesars ceremony next month, where h
FilmJan. 25, 2017
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Hayek says her new film speaks to America’s division
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) -- Salma Hayek says “Beatriz at Dinner,” her new politically charged film, “speaks to the division of perspective in America.”“You know -- two completely different perspectives that are not able to communicate very well right now. And this is what the movie is about,” Hayek said of the dark comedy, which premiered Monday at the Sundance Film Festival.“Beatriz” is directed by Sundance regular Miguel Arteta. Hayek, who was born in Mexico, plays a massage therapist who finds he
FilmJan. 25, 2017
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Woody Harrelson jokes about new role in Star Wars spinoff
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) -- Woody Harrelson recently confirmed he’s playing Han Solo’s mentor in the next Star Wars movie, but the actor jokes about his own ability to lead.“I wouldn’t choose me,” the actor shrugged and then laughed at the premiere of “Wilson” at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah.Harrelson will play Garris Shrike. He also said the movie, which doesn’t yet have a title, begins shooting in March. It also stars Aiden Ehrenreich as Han Solo. Donald Glover will play Lando Cal
FilmJan. 25, 2017
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Hollywood set for Oscars picks with no big surprises
LOS ANGELES (AFP) -- All eyes will be on Hollywood on Tuesday as the list of nominees for this year’s Oscars is unveiled with critical darlings “La La Land,” “Moonlight” and “Manchester by the Sea” set to fare well.But beyond the suspense surrounding the batch of nominees, the announcement is also expected to address the long-running #OscarsSoWhite controversy that cast a shadow over last year’s awards ceremony because of its lack of diversity.The nominated films, actors and filmmakers will be u
FilmJan. 25, 2017
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Dee Rees’ American odyssey ‘Mudbound’ captivates Sundance
PARK CITY, Utah (AP) - Director Dee Rees wanted to get to the big questions in her enthralling period epic “Mudbound.” Specifically: What is it to be a citizen and what is it to fight for a country that doesn’t fight for you? The film, which premiered Saturday night at the Sundance Film Festival, had audiences raving and some already speculating about Oscar chances.Based on Hillary Jordan’s 2008 novel “Mudbound,” chronicles the lives of two families in the WWII-era South -- one white and one bla
FilmJan. 25, 2017
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Oscars change their tune with ‘La La Land,’ diverse nominees
History was made across Tuesday’s 89th annual Academy Awards nominations, where the retro musical “La La Land” reaped a record-tying 14 nominations and a wave of African-American films, led by the luminous coming-of-age portrait “Moonlight,” resoundingly toppled two straight years of “so white” Oscars. The twin forces -- Damien Chazelle’s candy-colored love letter to musicals and a broad group of diverse films that also included Denzel Washington’s fiery August Wilson adaptation “Fences” and the
FilmJan. 25, 2017
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Actor Lee Dong-wook goes on Asia tour
South Korean actor Lee Dong-wook, riding a huge wave of popularity thanks to his character on the recent tvN hit drama "Guardian: The Lonely and Great God" is to embark on an Asia tour to meet fans, his agency said Wednesday. (King Kong Entertainment)According to Kingkong Entertainment, the actor will kick off a series of meet-and-greets in Seoul on March 12, and then visit other various regions in Asia starting from April."Lee has been preparing for the upcoming event in his spare time despite
TelevisionJan. 25, 2017
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Soprano Sumi Jo's performances canceled in China
South Korean soprano Sumi Jo's concerts in China have been canceled in what is believed to be China's retaliation against Seoul's plan to deploy an advanced U.S. missile defense system on its soil, the singer said Tuesday."I'd like to tell you that my tour in China has been canceled. I have prepared for the concerts for the past two years and they didn't even give me a reason (for the cancellation)," the Grammy-winning Korean diva wrote on her Twitter account. "It is very unfortunate to see the
Life&CultureJan. 24, 2017
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Tale of time travel romance succeeds hit drama ‘Guardian’
Yet another fantasy romance series -- “Tomorrow With You”-- is set to follow the recently concluded hit tvN series “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God,” which featured a hybrid of modern times and traditional Korean folktale elements.A love story featuring time travel and mystery, “Tomorrow With You” is a “a mix of genres,” according to its producer Yoo Je-won, who spoke at a press conference in Seoul on Monday. “But it’s heartwarming and comforting,” he said. “I hope viewers focus on the romanc
TelevisionJan. 24, 2017
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G-Dragon holds exhibition in Paris
G-Dragon is holding a private exhibition from Sunday through Wednesday in Paris.(G-Dragon's Instagram)The artist unveiled some photos of the exclusive event, titled “Peaceminusone,” through his Instagram account Tuesday, including a photo that said, “Invite Only.” In 2015, the artist had held a public exhibition titled “Peaceminusone: Beyond the Stage” in Seoul, collaborating with both domestic and international artists. “Peaceminusone” is made up of the words “peace,” “minus” and “one.” Althoug
PerformanceJan. 24, 2017
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Dynamic Duo and EXO Chen’s ‘Nosedive’ beats ‘Guardian’, Suzy
(Loen Entertainment)Hip-hop duo Dynamic Duo and Chen from EXO collaborated on a new song titled “Nosedive,” which shot straight to the top of the charts on Tuesday.The song beat stiff competition from Suzy’s solo-debut album and the “Guardian” theme songs.“Nosedive” was released simultaneously with Suzy’s first solo album “Yes? No?” at midnight on Monday, but the starlet’s songs only ranked fourth and 10th on the charts as of 11 a.m., Tuesday.Suzy had earlier beat Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun’s s
PerformanceJan. 24, 2017
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G-Dragon's 'Crooked' music video tops 100 mln YouTube views
(Yonhap)G-Dragon's "Crooked" music video has racked up more than 100 million views on YouTube, becoming his sixth song to reach the milestone figure, according to his agency Tuesday.View count for the song, part of the BIGBANG member's second solo album released in September 2013, stood at 100,012,542 as of 10 p.m. on Monday, YG Entertainment said in a statement.Leader of the popular South Korean boy band BIGBANG, G-Dragon ventured into a solo career in 2009 and has so far released three full-le
PerformanceJan. 24, 2017
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'Guardian' reigns TV chart, 'Infinite Challenge' soars to No. 2
"Guardian: The Lonely and Great God," the hit tvN drama which ended last week, held on to its lead on a TV popularity chart to claim a three-week winning streak, data showed Tuesday. (tvN)"Guardian," which ended its 16-episode run last Saturday, scored 315.1 points on the Content Power Index, becoming No. 1 among TV programs during Jan. 9-Jan. 15.CPI, developed by entertainment company CJ E&M and Nielsen Korea, measures the popularity of TV shows based on the number of views of related news stor
TelevisionJan. 24, 2017
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‘Tomorrow With You,’ time-traveling romance on subway train
Yet another fantasy romance series -- “Tomorrow With You”-- is set to follow the recently concluded hit tvN series “Guardian: The Lonely and Great God,” which featured a hybrid of modern times and traditional Korean fairy-tale elementsA love story featuring time travel, mystery and intrigue, “Tomorrow With You” is a “a mix of genres,” according to its producer Yoo Je-won, who spoke at a press conference in Seoul on Monday. “But it’s very heartwarming and comforting,” he said. “I hope viewers foc
TelevisionJan. 23, 2017
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Local version of 'Running Man' becomes most popular reality show in China
(Yonhap)Chinese remakes of Korean reality programs show strong performance in viewership, the Beijing office of the Korea Creative Content Agency (KOCCA) said Monday.Among the top 20 reality shows which went on air in China last year, seven programs turned out to be remakes of Korean shows. They are ranked in order of viewership rates at their peak during the run of each program."Hurry Up, Brother," the Chinese version of Korea's popular reality show "Running Man," has snatched the number one an
TelevisionJan. 23, 2017
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BTS to release new album Feb. 13
(Yonhap)South Korean K-pop group BTS (Bangtan Boys) will release its new album on Feb. 13, its management agency said Monday.Big Hit Entertainment said the new album, "Wings: You Never Walk Alone," is both the follow-up and extended version of the previous album "Wings," which was released in October.The group members participated in writing songs and lyrics, and producing the album.On Feb. 18-19, it will hold "2017 BTS Live Trilogy Episode III Wings Tour in Seoul" in the Gocheok Sky Dome in sou
PerformanceJan. 23, 2017
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Culture Ministry apologizes for blacklist
South Korea’s Culture Ministry on Monday publicly apologized for keeping a list of cultural figures to be excluded from receiving state support. However, the ministry did not offer any explanation as to how the list was created, what kind of damage it inflicted, or how and if those involved would be punished.On the heels of former Culture Minister Cho Yoon-sun’s arrest Saturday for her alleged involvement in creating the list, the ministry held a press conference at the government complex in Sej
CultureJan. 23, 2017
