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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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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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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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‘Green aurora’ is Seoul's color of 2025
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Firefighter holds truck driver for 45 minutes to save him from falling off bridge
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[Herald Interview] Meet 1VERSE, first K-pop boy band to feature North Korean defectors
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Youn Bum-mo to be new director of MMCA
Youn Bum-mo, curator and professor at Dongguk University, has been appointed the new director of the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Korea, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced Thursday. According to the announcement, Youn will start his three-year term on Feb. 1, filling the post that has been vacant since Dec. 13, when Bartomeu Mari was let go after his term as director. Curator Youn Bum-mo (Courtesy of the curator)The central government started its recruitme
Arts & DesignJan. 31, 2019
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After success at home, Songzio Homme plans to head overseas
Designer Song Zio plans to go international this year, promoting his flagship brand Songzio Homme in and out of Korea. Songzio Homme -- a contemporary menswear collection brand -- is currently looking into distribution channels, aiming to supply its products to the Chinese market by the second half of this year. The specific details have not been set yet. Photo from Songzio Homme’s 2019 spring-summer collection (Songzio) Designer Song Zio (left) with model-actor Bae Jung-nam at backstage of Seou
Arts & DesignJan. 31, 2019
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Seungri’s reputation in peril over alleged assault at his club
After reports that an unlawful assault had occurred at a club run by Big Bang’s Seungri at the time, subsequent revelations related to the accusation continue to threaten the musician’s already-tarnished reputation. Local broadcaster KBS on Wednesday reported the testimony of an alleged former employee of the Burning Sun club suggesting that illegal drug use occurred in its VIP rooms. A 28-year-old man named Kim Sang-kyo recently claimed to have been physically abused by security guards at the c
PerformanceJan. 31, 2019
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[Herald Review] ‘The Odd Family,’ a zombie film that should’ve been more
The only thing that is more irritating than watching a film that is a complete disaster is to watch a movie and think “coulda shoulda woulda” throughout. To see the path that the director could have taken to really improve the material, and groan in bitter disappointment.“The Odd Family: Zombie on Sale” (Megabox Plus M)Director Lee Min-jae’s “The Odd Family: Zombie for Sale,” a rare zombie comedy film in Korean cinema, was one with several interesting attempts, clunky delivery and plenty of clic
FilmJan. 31, 2019
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[Box Office] Movies in theaters this week
Hit-and-Run Squad(Korea)Opened Jan. 30Action, CrimeDirected by Han Jun-heePolice lieutenant Eun Shi-yeon (Gong Hyo-jin) is demoted to a hit-and-run investigation squad after her superiors question her investigative methods regarding race car driver-turned-businessman Jeong Jae-cheol (Jo Jung-suk). Working with the team leader Woo Seon-yeong (Jeon Hye-jin) and Seo Jin-jae (Ryu Jun-yeol) a young officer with a keen sense about cars, she soon learns that Jeong is somehow connected to a hit-and-run
FilmJan. 31, 2019
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[Travel Bits] Festivals, sights across Korea
New Year event at Coex Aquarium (1)Coex Aquarium is holding a Lunar New Year Holiday event from Feb. 1-6.Foreign visitors can get a 20 percent discount on admission fees, after presenting an image of the promotional material for the event that can be downloaded or printed out at the homepage.Other events include a “Royal Walk” event reenacting a walk of a king and queen at the Garden of Korea special themed zone. Those who finds “Mr. Fortune” randomly distributed in the aquarium will get gifts l
TravelJan. 31, 2019
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SPO appoints new associate conductor
The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra announced Wednesday that it has appointed Wilson Ng from Hong Kong as its new associate conductor.Ng was selected via a competition last year, beating out 112 other contenders, according to the orchestra. He has been hired as an associate conductor, a title given to those with a wide range of musical abilities who do more than just assist. Conductor Wilson Ng (SPO)Ng started out as a flutist and went on to study conducting at the Berlin University of the Arts. H
PerformanceJan. 31, 2019
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[Around the Hotels] Packages and promotions
Strawberry-filled afternoon at Novotel Ambassador DongdaemunNovotel Ambassador Seoul Dongdaemun Hotel & Residence presents the Strawberry Afternoon Tea promotion.The set menu will be available until the end of March from 12 to 5 p.m. at the Gourmet Bar on the 20th floor of the hotel. It includes desserts such as eclairs, financiers, mille-feuille and creme brulee. Diners can choose two drinks from the options of coffee, tea and strawberry coconut smoothie. Those who make reservations in advance
FoodJan. 31, 2019
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Korean beef jerky dreams to be charcuterie for the world
Beef jerky is a very basic form of preserving meat, needing just sun, wind and time. Depending on the regional characteristics, the details may vary, resulting in different flavors and textures. The most well-known products are probably strong-flavored Singaporean and American beef jerky.But although it is not widely known to younger people, Korea has its own kind of beef jerky, yukpo, that was served at important events in the past. Even these days, it is offered at traditional wedding ceremoni
FoodJan. 31, 2019
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[K-talk] Infinite to release new single in Korean, Japanese
Infinite is gearing up to release a new song in February, marking the boyband’s return from a yearlong hiatus since its third full-length album “Top Seed” in January 2018. (Woollim Entertainment)The new single, titled “Clock,” has been unveiled prior to official release at a fan meeting dubbed “Forever,” which was held in December last year. Performing the song, Infinite explained that the lyrics signified the group’s wish to “share (with fans) an ‘infinite’ moment.”Music label Woollim Entertain
PerformanceJan. 31, 2019
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[K-talk] GOT7’s Japanese EP debuts No. 1 on charts
GOT7’s new Japanese EP became an immediate success on charts upon its release Wednesday, topping two of Japan’s most prominent charts.The septet’s third Japanese EP, “I Won’t Let You Go,” debuted at No. 1 on the daily albums charts of Oricon and streaming service Line Music.The album cover of “I Won’t Let You Go” (JYP Entertainment)The EP’s title track was released on Dec. 17 along with a music video. The song, with lyrics that sing of not giving up on love, also landed atop Line Music’s weekly
PerformanceJan. 31, 2019
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Zhang Lu’s ‘Fukuoka’ to premiere at Berlinale
“Fukuoka,” an upcoming drama from Korean-Chinese director Zhang Lu, will have its international premiere at the 69th Berlin International Film Festival.According to Lu Films, the movie has received an official invitation to screen at the Forum section of the Berlinale, a noncompetitive section that is open to films of all formats and genres. It is one of seven sections at the festival, the others being Competition, Panorama, Generation, Perspektive Deutsches Kino, Berlinale Shorts and Retrospect
FilmJan. 30, 2019
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Kukje Gallery holds solo exhibition of Min Joung-ki
Kukje Gallery on Tuesday began a solo exhibition of painter Min Joung-ki, a local artist who regained attention after South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un posed for pictures in front of his painting “Mount Bukhan” during their summit in April last year. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in shake hands in front of Min Joun-ki’s landscape painting “Mount Bukhan” in the Peach House at Panmunjom during the inter-Korean summit in Ap
Arts & DesignJan. 30, 2019
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Mobile apps reflect trends, changing lifestyles
From home interior design to baby care, mobile apps cater to users’ interests and lend a hand in their daily lives. After all, an average of three hours is spent on mobile apps daily, according to global app intelligence platform App Annie. During a press event Wednesday at Google Campus Seoul, Google Play introduced four app developers catering to the lifestyles of millennials: Bucket Place, Simfler, Culture Hero and Home Story. From left: App developers Lee Seung-jae of Bucket Place, Yang Duck
CultureJan. 30, 2019
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[K-talk] BTS comeback date undecided: Big Hit
Big Hit Entertainment has denied reports that BTS will be releasing a new album in May.On Tuesday, local media reported that BTS was set to return with new material in May. This photo was posted on BTS` official Facebook account on Dec. 1, 2018. (Big Hit Entertainment)The next morning, the band’s agency Big Hit Entertainment issued an official statement negating the reports, and clarified that the date of the group’s comeback is yet to be decided.“The specific date will be announced through of
PerformanceJan. 30, 2019
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[K-talk] Netmarble’s BTS mobile game set for Q1 release
Korean gaming industry giant Netmarble Games is introducing a new mobile game called “BTS World,” coupling gaming and K-pop.“BTS World” is a simulation game built around the idea of grooming the BTS bandmates into superstars, with users playing the artists’ managers. (Netmarble, Big Hit Entertainment)Over 10,000 images and 100 videos featuring BTS will be available exclusively on the game, Netmarble said. The band will also perform all the music.Netmarble launched an official website and Twitte
PerformanceJan. 30, 2019
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[Herald Interview] ‘Sky Castle’ star Chani talks stardom, dancing to the show’s theme song
With its final episode to air this week, JTBC’s hit drama “Sky Castle” has been one of the most successful shows of the year so far. And Chani from boy band SF9, whose real name is Kang Chan-hee, is among the cast members who have seen the series take off and win the hearts of viewers across the country over the past few weeks. Sitting in FNC Entertainment’s office in Gangnam, the singer-actor grinned as he recalled the end-of-show party on Saturday, where he said everyone, including actors, sta
TelevisionJan. 29, 2019
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Kpop Herald joins Twitter’s K-pop push
Twitter Korea said on Tuesday it is launching in-stream video ads in Korea, extending the global campaign to cover red-hot K-pop content. Kpop Herald, an in-house venture of The Korea Herald, the nation’s largest English daily, is one of the first Korean partners to join the social media giant’s K-pop push, along with a slew of media and entertainment companies here.The ad service, launched in October last year, aims to help advertisers effectively expose their products with preroll ads on premi
PerformanceJan. 29, 2019
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SPO’s ‘Rush Hour Concert’ explores space musically
The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra will kick off its yearlong exploration of space with “Rush Hour Concert I: Cosmos on Music Paper” on Thursday. Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra (Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra)The concert takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the Seoul Cathedral Anglican Church of Korea in central Seoul, as part of SPO’s “Rush Hour Concert” series that connects classical music with the humanities. Launched in 2016, the series aims to allow Seoul residents to conveniently enjoy classical music a
PerformanceJan. 29, 2019
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YG to launch two K-pop boy bands soon
YG Entertainment, the label of such famous K-pop bands as Big Bang and Blackpink, is set to launch two more K-pop boy bands in the near future, the company's chief said Tuesday."Following (the launch of) 'Treasure,' whose membership is fixed at seven, (YG) will soon announce the second team composed of six members," YG head Yang Hyun-suk said on his Instagram account.YG NEW BOY GROUP "TREASURE" (YG CEO Yang Hyun-suk Instagram @fromyg)The seven "Treasure" members were selected in the idol surviva
PerformanceJan. 29, 2019