f(x) comeback teaser released

K-pop group f(x)’s comeback teaser was released on SM Entertainment’s official homepage and Facebook page. The teaser shows the new album concept and its members, wearing heavy makeup and creating a sensual and dreamlike atmosphere. The group’s new album “Red Light” is going to be released on June 7.By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo Credit: SM Entertainment)

June 30, 2014

Will Jang Hyuk, Jang Na-ra survive the same old rom-com formula?

Actor Jang Hyuk and singer-turned-actress Jang Na-ra will reunite after 12 years by costarring in the MBC rom-com series “Fated to Love You.”“When I read the original work of ‘Fated to Love You,’ the two actors came to my mind right away,” said Lee Dong-yoon, the chief producer of the drama. This is the first time for Lee to work on a romantic comedy.From left: Actors Choi Jin-hyuk, Jang Na-ra, Wang Ji-won and Jang Hyuk pose at a press conference for the MBC rom-come drama "Fated to Love You" on

June 30, 2014

SNSD’s Sooyoung in talks for lead role in drama

Sooyoung, a member of the K-pop girl group Girls’ Generation, is mulling over whether to play a lead role in an upcoming drama.  (OSEN)Sooyoung is now in talks about terms and conditions after she was offered a lead role in the MBC-TV drama “Spring Days of My Life,” according to showbiz insiders. The story of the family drama, directed by Lee Jae-dong, revolves around the female character, who is terminally ill but grabs a chance for a new life after a heart transplant operation. “The drama will

June 30, 2014

Lee Hyori’s peaceful married life revealed

K-pop queen Lee Hyori revealed a glimpse of her peaceful married life on Jejudo Island. Taking an evening stroll with her husband, Lee showed off her enjoyable life on the island. Lee also posted a few pictures of animals, showing her love for them. Lee has been active in saving and caring for animals, especially abandoned dogs. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

June 30, 2014

Big Bang‘s G-Dragon pictured in Paris

G-Dragon, member of K-pop boy band Big Bang, posted a photo of himself taken in Paris on his Instagram, Monday.  In the photo, G-Dragon spreads his arms in front of Centre Pompidou, Paris, wearing a comfy casual look – a black sleeveless top, a pair of retro pale jeans and sunglasses. Meanwhile, his group Big Bang and fellow bands under his label YG Entertainment are gearing up for the upcoming concert “AIA REAL LIFE NOW FESTIVAL” to be held on Aug. 15 in Seoul. 　(laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)

June 30, 2014

GOT7 to hold its first Japan Tour

Idol group GOT7 is to hold its first Japan tour named “GOT7 1st Japan Tour 2014” starting Oct. 7.Its agency, JYP Entertainment, opened reservations on June 27, releasing the concert information on the GOT7 official Japan fan club.GOT7 (JYP Ent.)The concert is an exceptionally memorable event for GOT7, since they are holding a tour concert without an official debut in Japan. “Although GOT7 did not make its official debut in Japan, the group’s popularity and expectations are very big. That is why

June 30, 2014

EXO Kris spotted during film shoot

Former EXO-M member Kris was spotted Monday during a film shoot. Kris and his colleague smile in the picture posted on Weibo by Chinese filmmaker Xu Jinglei. Kris is currently shooting the Chinese film “Somewhere Only We Know.”Kris, who used to be a member of idol group EXO-M, suddenly left and filed a lawsuit last month against SM Entertainment to nullify the contract, citing “unfair treatment.” He has not returned to Korea after leaving for China for a group schedule. He missed the EXO concert

June 30, 2014

BoA pretends as bike rider

Global star BoA pretended to be a bike rider in a photo posted on her Instagram Sunday.Wearing a helmet and black jacket, BoA posed like a cool bike rider. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

June 30, 2014

HyunA stuns in make-up free selfie

Sexy diva HyunA disclosed a no make-up selfie Sunday on her Instagram. In the photo, she shows off her fair skin, big eyes and pink lips without thick make-up on. HyunA will start solo activities in July, one year and nine months after she released her album “Ice Cream” in 2012. 　(laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)

June 30, 2014

Key of SHINee posts selfie with new hairstyle

Key of SHINee posted a selfie revealing his new hairstyle on Instagram on Sunday. The picture showed Key lying down in bed and shoving his hair away from his face. With the photo, Key wrote, “New hair cut new new.” The idol recently participated in a pictorial shoot for fashion magazine NYLON.By Kim Min-jin, Intern reporter (minjin103@heraldcorp.com)[Photo Credit: Instagram]

June 30, 2014

Sandara Park reveals her beauty with new bangs

Sandara Park of K-pop girl group 2NE1 posted a photo showing her new hairstyle, having changed her bangs, on Instagram on Sunday.Along with the photo, Sandara said in the posting, “Dara’s sightseeing with stylists in Singapore!” 2NE1 returned to Korea on Monday after winding up its Singapore world tour concert.By Kim Min-jin, Intern reporter (minjin103@heraldcorp.com)[Photo Credit: Instagram] 

June 30, 2014

Foreigners learn traditional Korean music

Participants perform “pansori” at this year’s International Gugak Workshop on Friday. (National Gugak Center)Inside a classroom at the National Gugak Center in Seocho-dong, Seoul, on Friday, a group of people sit upright and cross-legged on the hardwood floor, bringing out melodies with traditional Korean instruments such as the gayageum and haegeum. In another room, people passionately learn how to bellow out “pansori,” a type of sung Korean folk narrative, while snapping open and shut traditio

PerformanceJune 29, 2014

[Band Uprising] Crying Nut: Punk is ‘one giant party’

As the Korean music market begins to receive more international recognition, the local band scene is looking to rise up and represent the next generation of Korean music. This is the 18th installment of a series of interviews with Korean rock, acoustic and alternative bands. ― Ed.After nearly two decades in the local punk rock music scene, the five members of Crying Nut show no signs of growing old ― or maturing for that matter. The meeting place of Korea’s best-selling indie rock group is remin

June 29, 2014

Lee Hyori in distress due to reckless tourists

(Lee Hyori's blog)Korean singer, Lee Hyori, expressed frustration with tourists who think her private home is part of a “tourist route.”Lee posted a long and heartfelt Tweet on Saturday, explaining her distress at the disturbance caused by curious fans and visitors to Jejudo Island.“Dear tourists in Jejudo Island, I’m sorry but our home is not a tourist route. Our family is extremely distressed due to the doorbell and alarm that goes off tens of times day and night. Please excuse us although you

June 29, 2014

Clara supports baseball team in sexy style

Korean actress Clara supported baseball team Doosan Bears in a match against the Nexen Heroes in Seoul on Friday. (OSEN)Mix-and-matching the baseball team uniform with a pair of mesh stockings, Clara attracted fans‘ attention with her trademark sexy look. (OSEN)(OSEN)(khnews@heraldcorp.com)

June 29, 2014

T-Ara Hyomin geared up for solo album

A picture of T-Ara member Hyomin was released on Sunday, showing the girl group member practicing for her first-ever solo stage and solo album release.(OSEN)In the photo, Hyomin does pre-workout stretching before dance practice, flaunting her perfect bodyline in comfy training wear. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

June 29, 2014

EXO’s Tao writes ‘Call me when you need me’

Tao, a Chinese member of K-pop group EXO, greeted fans by posting a selfie on his SNS account while traveling in China for a concert.“Departing. Call me when you need me. Haha, just kidding. All the best for the concert. Remember to smile every day for yourself,” Tao wrote on his Weibo account with a picture of himself making a call-me hand gesture.The eleven members of EXO held a concert “EXO FROM EXOPLANET #1 - THE LOST PLANET” at Chongqing Olympic Sports Center with a million fans on Saturday

June 29, 2014

Still shows Kwon Sang-woo, Choi Ji-woo in ‘Seduction’

A still of actor Kwon Sang-woo and actress Choi Ji-woo was revealed on Sunday, hinting at a tragic romance between the costars of SBS’s new television series “Seduction.”  A still shows Kwon Sang-woo and Choi Ji-woo in SBS television series “Seduction.” (SBS)The photo portrays the contrasting personalities of the two lovers. Choi Seok-hoon, played by Kwon, is plaintively looking out of the window, revealing a husband who is torn between two priorities. The dry, cold-hearted heiress Yu Se-young,

June 29, 2014

[Weekender] Eat well, be well

At a glance, the Korean traditional diet may look ideal.It contains a lot of vegetables, beans, fermented foods and not too much meat or sweets. Koreans do not seem to eat large portions, either. Many people seem to be sticking to the traditional daily diet of a bowl of rice, soup and a few side dishes which are mostly vegetables. And there is, of course, kimchi, the superhealthy fermented cabbage dish served at just about every meal.(123RF)A further look into Koreans’ eating patterns, however,

FoodJune 27, 2014

[Weekender] Cut back on salt

Want a healthier diet now? Then start with salt. How much sodium do you think is in a bowl of instant ramen? And what would be the total if you had it with kimchi? Chances are it is more than your body needs for the whole day.  Ramen and kimchi are a bad combination, as far as sodium is concerned.The World Health Organization recommends that adults limit their daily sodium intake to 2,000 milligrams a day, which equals about a teaspoon of table salt. Now back to ramen.A bowl of ramen contains 1,

FoodJune 27, 2014