Nine Inch Nails, Shinoda to headline Incheon Pentaport Rock Fest

American rock band Nine Inch Nails, singer Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park and several other renowned musicians will headline the 2018 Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival, one of South Korea's longest-running summer music festivals, organizers said Friday.The three-day rock-electronic music blowout will be held from Aug. 10 to 12 at Songdo Moonlight Festival Park, also known as Pentaport Park, in Incheon, 40 kilometers west of Seoul, according to the festival authority. (Official Facebook page of Incheo

PerformanceJune 1, 2018

[Photo News] Royal palace under moonlight

The beauty of Joseon-era architecture and modern skyscrapers in Seoul can be seen all at once -- if one visits major royal palaces at night this summer. On the Changgyeonggung nighttime tour, people are now allowed to stroll around the palace under the moonlight, surrounded by its beauty and nature that surrounds the palace buildings.According to the Korea Tourism Organization, Changgyeonggung is an ideal destinations for anyone who is interested in seeing Korean palaces in Seoul. Designated as

CultureJune 1, 2018

Seo Kang-joon, Gong Seung-yeon to ask ‘Are You Human?’

A good-looking artificial intelligence robot is to debut on the small screen in Korea, asking what it really means to be a human. KBS2’s new drama series “Are You Human?” takes a step into the future, featuring an AI robot as a main character. The robot -- who looks like a human -- thinks and feels emotions like a human. Actor Seo Kang-joon will play two characters in the series: a young and rich troublemaker and an identical-looking AI robot. The robot is a stand-in for a comatose man and falls

TelevisionMay 31, 2018

[Epicurean Challenge] Figuring out cow’s anatomy, yangdaechang

Cows are very giving creatures, producing milk, butter, cheese, beef and more. But in Korea, they are extra-giving, as the cartilage from the bones and knees are also eaten. Adding more to the list, even cows’ internal organs are served as great delicacies, for example, yangdaechang. Yangdaechang is a mix of yang and daechang, tripe and large intestine, respectively. Though the two are separate parts, they are often enjoyed together as they make a great pair. The excessive fat of daechang gives

FoodMay 31, 2018

Richard Yongjae O’Neill returns to Ansan with Ditto Fest

When violist Richard Yongjae O'Neill on Wednesday announced the program for the upcoming 11th Ditto Festival in Ansan, Gyeonggi Province, a city some 30 kilometers from Seoul, he did so in front of an unusually sparse audience -- less than a handful of reporters.Ansan, while not the best place in terms of accessibility, holds a special place in O'Neill’s heart.”Ansan is the most familiar to me as I spent so much time here when we were filming ‘Hello?! Orchestra.’ In 2012, I was here constantly,

PerformanceMay 31, 2018

[Herald Review] ‘Accidental Detective 2,’ pleasant mediocrity

The plot is run-of-the-mill, the jokes are standard and you could probably see the twist coming from a mile away. “The Accidental Detective 2: In Action” is by no means a stand-out masterpiece, but it is a funny little film that viewers can simply enjoy.The film is a follow-up to the 2015 comedy film “The Accidental Detective.” It follows the story of Dae-man and Tae-soo -- played by Kwon Sang-woo and Sung Dong-il -- who become full-time private detectives after the events of the last film.Takin

FilmMay 31, 2018

‘K-pop Star’ winner Katie to release debut single

Katie, the winner of the audition program “K-pop Star,” heralded the release of her first single Wednesday with teaser images on her social media accounts. Some of the images showed the singer dressed in white, while another had information on subsequent releases. Her second single will be released on Aug. 8 and her first studio album will be revealed on Oct.10. Katie (Axis)The single that will be released Wednesday at 6 p.m. is a song off the singer’s upcoming debut album “Log.” An official fro

PerformanceMay 31, 2018

BTS 'deeply touched' by President Moon's tweet celebrating Billboard feat

K-pop superstars BTS thanked President Moon Jae-in on Thursday for celebrating their Billboard Hot 100 performance in his Twitter message, tweeting back, "We are deeply touched.""Wow! We can now fully believe after seeing it with our own eyes. President Moon Jae-in, we thank you for congratulating BTS on its No. 1 victory on Billboard," BTS' Twitter account (@BTS_twt) replied. President Moon sent two congratulatory tweets Monday on BTS' conquering of the Billboard chart of the 200 most popular a

PerformanceMay 31, 2018

Park Seo-joon, Park Min-young to find out ‘What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim’

TvN’s new drama series “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim” turns the relationship between a boss and a secretary upside down, depicting a sweet romance tale that stars Park Seo-joon and Park Min-young. The two actors play the lead couple in the upcoming romantic-comedy production. Park Seo-joon plays the role of a narcissistic boss, while Park Min-young takes on the secretary character.  Park Seo-joon and Park Min-young pose for photos at a press event Wednesday at Times Square mall in Yeongdeungp

TelevisionMay 30, 2018

[Video] Starbucks closes 8,000 stores for racial bias training

Instead of their favorite coffee, Starbucks-goers on Franklin Avenue were welcomed by a notice reading “we’ll see you tomorrow,” footage from Brooklyn in New York City showed, on Tuesday.　Starbucks closed over 8,000 stores in the United States on Tuesday afternoon, so that 175,000 employees could undergo anti-racial bias training, in response to protests and boycotts amid allegations of racist incidents caused by staff at the coffeeshop.　The protests followed an incident at a Starbucks store in

CultureMay 30, 2018

Girl’s Day Minah to find ‘Absolute Boyfriend’

Minah of Girl’s Day is to star in new drama series “Absolute Boyfriend” (working title).She is to play makeup artist. Unable to find romance in real life, she falls in love with a cybernetic doll, who is programmed to be a “perfect” boyfriend. Actor Yeo Jin-goo will play the role of the doll.  Minah (Herald DB)Minah, a member of K-pop act Girl’s Day, has been pursuing a succesful acting career, starring in hit SBS series “Beautiful Gong Shim” in 2016. The series is an adaptation of a Japanese co

TelevisionMay 30, 2018

Saying rhymes, doing time

Crimes by stars of a popular rap competition program risk tarnishing the genre’s reputation in the countryRapper Jung Sang-soo, who made his name via popular Mnet program “Show Me the Money,” was recently charged with sexual assault, police said Wednesday.According to Ilsan Dongbu Police Station, Jung is accused of sexually assaulting a woman, who was intoxicated, at his home, although he claimed it had been consensual. Investigators have sent the case to the prosecutors, recommending that he be

PerformanceMay 30, 2018

Creature film ‘Monstrum’ to premiere in September

Upcoming creature film “Monstrum,” featuring actor Kim Myung-min and Hyeri of K-pop act Girls’ Day, will hit local theaters on Sept. 19.Inspired by medieval records dating back to Korea’s Joseon era, the film is set during an epidemic outbreak when rumors spread about a dreadful man-eating creature. Kim will play military official Yun Kyum who forms a team to fight off the beast. Hyeri will play Yun’s daughter, who uses her special talent in archery and ancient medicine to assist her father.  “M

FilmMay 30, 2018

Non-survival music show ‘The Call’ aims for variety

For the past few years, a huge influx of audition shows like “Superstar K,” “Produce 101” and “The Unit” have led the trend of Korean music programs, with their focus set on competition. A few weeks ago, Mnet’s music show “The Call” threw its hat in the ring. Created by the production team of “I Can See Your Voice,” another popular Mnet music show, “The Call” originated from the question, “What would happen if two of my favorite artists collaborate?” Trying to answer to it, the experimental show

TelevisionMay 30, 2018

[Album Review] Bolbbalgan4’s toned-down new album is relaxing

Bolbbalgan4“Red Diary Page.2”Loen Entertainment 　Bolbbalgan4 has done it again. As if to nix criticisms about its allegedly self-repeating sonic pattern, the singer-songwriting duo have put out a completely different style of music in their new album “Red Diary Page.2.”And their efforts came to fruition, as the self-made collection is powerfully relaxing. The duo’s biggest hits “Galaxy” and “Tell Me You Love Me” mesmerized listeners with shockingly bubbly melodies that transformed the most conve

PerformanceMay 30, 2018

Top idol groups to perform at ‘2018 Korea Music Festival’

K-pop fans will be able to watch performances by a host of popular girl groups and boy bands including Twice, SHINee and Wanna One at one venue this August.According to the Korea Management Federation on Wednesday, the second Korea Music Festival will be held from Aug. 1-2 at Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul.  (Korea Management Federation)K-pop groups SHINee, Twice, Wanna One, iKON, BTOB, Apink, EXID, Mamamoo, NCT, Momoland, WJSN, Pentagon, Gugudan and SF9 are currently part of the lineup. The KMF also

PerformanceMay 30, 2018

BTS' 'Fake Love' clinches top 10 spot on Billboard Hot 100 chart

BTS ranked among the top 10 on Billboard’s hottest songs chart. Billboard announced Tuesday that BTS’ new track “Fake Love” took the No. 10 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The chart lists the most popular songs across the US, based on radio airplay, audience impressions, sales data and streaming activity.  BTS (Billboard)BTS is the first K-pop group to make it to the chart’s top 10. It was also the song’s debut on the chart. “Gangnam Style” star Psy took the No. 2 spot in 2012, staying ther

PerformanceMay 30, 2018

Kim Sun-wook, Guy Braunstein to highlight brilliance of violin in Brahms violin sonatas

Pianist Kim Sun-wook and violinist Guy Braunstein have teamed up to perform Brahms violin sonatas in Korea this week.Braunstein was the youngest person to be appointed concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic in 2000. He held the position for 13 years until he retired from the post at the end of the 2012-13 season to pursue solo activities.  Pianist Kim Sun-wook (Vincero) Violinist Guy Braunstein (Vincero)As a soloist, Braunstein has performed with acclaimed musicians, including conductors Sir S

PerformanceMay 29, 2018

Artist’s visit helps pupils dive into drawing

It’s 20 minutes into the class and children’s illustrator Korky Paul is waving his shin in the air. He pulls back a trouser leg to reveal a shock of yellow and red as he exhorts his elementary school audience to come up with drawing ideas.The class is one of a series of workshops last week at Dulwich College Seoul. School visits are something he tries to fit in twice a month over most of the academic year.“You just see what the kids enjoy doing, what they enjoy reading, and what makes them laugh

Expat LivingMay 29, 2018