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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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BOK makes surprise 2nd rate cut to boost growth
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‘VCHA, Katseye and Dear Alice are not K-pop groups,’ industry experts say
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[Graphic News] South Koreans favor Japan for repeat overseas trips
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Ador claims exclusive contracts with NewJeans still valid
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Late Kim Joo-hyuk’s ‘Heungbu’ to be released on Lunar New Year
Lotte Entertainment on Wednesday announced its plan to release a posthumous work of the late actor Kim Joo-Hyuk, “Heungbu” during the coming Lunar New Year holidays, which fall on Feb. 15-17.The movie “Heungbu” is a historical period film which mainly focuses on the experience of a brilliant writer Heungbu with a virtuous Joseon Kingdom classical scholar Jo Hyeok and his older brother Jo Hang-ri, on his journey to find his own brother Nolbu. (Yonhap)“Heungbu” revisits a Korean classic novel “Heu
FilmJan. 3, 2018
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Big-name stars return to TV via new dramas in 2018
Surging into 2018, dramas featuring returning stars and rising rookies are coming to light up viewers’ lives. Singer and actress IU will be the leading actress of upcoming tvN drama “My Ajeossi.” Lee Sun-kyun will be IU’s “ajeossi,” meaning middle aged man in Korea. The two will play a couple with a 20-year age-gap, that learns to heal each other’s old wounds. The drama will air in the first half of 2018 and Nara of K-pop act Hello Venus will be joining the cast. IU (Yonhap)Jang Dong-gun is loo
TelevisionJan. 3, 2018
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[K-talk] Baekhyun of EXO apologizes for comment on depression
EXO’s Baekhyun apologized for his choice of words regarding depression. A supposed fan uploaded a clip from a conversation that she had with the singer at a fan event on Dec. 30. In the audio clip, Baekhyun could be heard saying, “I don’t know why people get depressed.” (S.M. Entertainment)The singer was criticized for being inconsiderate of people who suffer from depression. The statement came as a shock for fans, especially since his label mate Jonghyun died by suicide last month and had suff
PerformanceJan. 3, 2018
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Genre-crossing, innovative performances at LG Arts Center
The 2018 Contemporary Music & Performing Arts Season at LG Arts Center features an exciting line-up of 12 productions, ranging from the highly acclaimed international theatrical works to cross-genre performances. Michael Keegan-Dolan’s ”Swan Lake/Loch na hEala“ (LG Arts Center)Michael Keegan-Dolan‘s “Swan Lake/Loch na hEala” will perform from March 29 to March 31. The contemporary reinvention of the Tchaikovsky ballet, “Swan Lake,” by the acclaimed Irish director and choreographer features 13 mu
PerformanceJan. 3, 2018
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Ku Hye-sun inks deal with startup label Partners Park
Actress Ku Hye-sun has found a new home at startup label Partners Park, after leaving her longtime label YG Entertainment in December. Partners Park was established by Shin Hyo-jung, formerly manager of actor Kim Soo-hyun, and houses rookie actors such as Cha Joo-young and Eom Yi-joon. Ku Hye-sun (Partners Park)Ku gained widespread recognition as an actress with KBS hit drama series “Boys Over Flowers” in 2009. In March 2016, she tied the knot with actor Ahn Jae-hyun, who co-starred with Ku in
TelevisionJan. 3, 2018
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K-pop agency’s chief fired by Chinese owner, stars vow walkout
An internal feud has erupted within Fantagio Corp., a mid-sized entertainment agency in South Korea, in the wake of the recent dismissal of its CEO by a China-based shareholder, according to employees Tuesday.Last Thursday, Fantagio founder and CEO Na Byeong-joon was unilaterally fired by JC Group, a China-based private equity fund which acquired a 50.07 percent controlling stake in the agency in October last year. JC’s Korean branch, Gold Finance Korea, which controls Fantagio, announced that t
TelevisionJan. 2, 2018
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Top Hollywood women launch anti-harassment initiative
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- More than 300 top women in Hollywood -- from Meryl Streep and Jennifer Lawrence to Emma Thompson and Cate Blanchett -- unveiled an initiative Monday to tackle pervasive sexual harassment in workplaces, calling special attention to their “sisters” in less than glamorous blue-collar jobs.The initiative, dubbed Time’s Up, caps a year in which the Harvey Weinstein sexual misconduct scandal touched off a deluge of allegations that brought down powerful men in entertainment, politi
FilmJan. 2, 2018
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Chin Un-suk leaves Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra
Chin Un-suk, Berlin-based composer of contemporary classical music, on Tuesday said that she has decided to leave the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, where she has been its composer-in-residence since 2006. Chin also held the orchestra’s artistic adviser post since 2016, a year after maestro Chung Myung-whun left the SPO at the end of 2015 after 10 years. Chin Un-suk (SPO)“I hope to later return to make a contribution to Korean music,“ Chin said in the email she wrote to her colleagues and fans. “
PerformanceJan. 2, 2018
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‘A Korean Odyssey’ may face further delay
Trouble-ridden drama “A Korean Odyssey” may face another bump in the road, as the already-postponed episodes three and four are facing possibly yet another delay.On Tuesday local media reported that the tvN show -- for Saturdays and Sundays -- may not be aired this week. The show was put on delay for at least a week last week, after a staff member was injured while working on set.The Ministry of Employment and Labor has commenced an investigation into the incident, as will the police. Poster fo
TelevisionJan. 2, 2018
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MBC struggling to get back to normal in wake of strike
Public broadcaster MBC won't be able to air weekday night-time dramas during February in the aftermath of a months-long strike that crippled production. Two current weekday series -- "Two Cops" and "I Am Not a Robot" -- will wrap up at the end of this month. There are no following dramas in the pipeline, the company said citing the need for more time for preparation. MBC`s "Infinity Challenge" team (Yonhap)"We would be able to broadcast a new drama in a hurry but decided not to because we want
TelevisionJan. 2, 2018
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Sunmi to return with new single ‘Heroine’
Solo artist Sunmi will drop her new single “Heroine” on Jan. 18, her agency MakeUs Entertainment said Tuesday, about five months after she released the infectious dance pop song “Gashina.” A teaser image released on her official social media account showed roses of different colors frozen in a chunk of ice. Roses have been an overarching image and concept for her East-Asia-inspired “Gashina.” A teaser image for Sunmi’s upcoming single “Heroine.” (MakeUs Entertainment)According to the agency, Sun
PerformanceJan. 2, 2018
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Two Korean films score big at weekend box office
South Korean fantasy action blockbuster "Along With Gods: The Two Worlds" continued its successful run at the box office this weekend, data showed Tuesday.The first installment in the "Along With Gods" saga sold about 2.5 million tickets from Friday to Sunday, according to the real-time box-office tally available on the website of the Korean Film Council. This still released by Lotte Entertainment shows a scene from "Along With Gods: The Two Worlds." (Yonhap)On Monday, the film directed by Kim Y
EntertainmentJan. 2, 2018
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Park Chan-wook, then and now
With his breakout film “Oldboy” in 2003, director Park Chan-wook has led the surge of Korean directors spotlighted in the international cinemascape in the past two decades.For his next work, Park will be helming a BBC television drama series revolving around an international intrigue that involves multiple countries. The series will also air on US channel AMC. The six-episode drama is an adaption of John Le Carre’s “Little Drummer Girl,” a 1983 novel about an actress who, seeking to escape the d
FilmJan. 1, 2018
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[Herald Interview] ‘Father of native Sapsaree breed’ seeks to redefine Korea’s dog culture
Fluttering their shaggy hair against the wind, Sapsaree dogs run towards Dr. Ha Ji-hong as he steps into the pen. The once-endangered canine breed of Korean origin has made a dramatic comeback, thanks largely to decadeslong preservation efforts by Dr. Ha, also known as ”Father of Sapsaree.“The long-haired dogs were killed en masse for their fur to make winter coats for Japanese soldiers, as documented in state archives during the period of Japanese colonial rule in Korea. In the turmoil of war a
CultureJan. 1, 2018
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Will BTS propel K-pop to the top?
In 2012, Psy’s “Gangnam Style” took the world by storm, shattering YouTube records left and right while mesmerizing those around the world with its catchy beats and “horse-riding” dance moves.Psy’s success, however, failed to spill over to spark interest in other K-pop groups, as the song’s popularity centered mostly on the hilarious music video and comic dance moves. It earned the artist’s follow-up song “Gentleman” a spot on the Billboard Hot 100 and over a billion views on YouTube, but that w
PerformanceJan. 1, 2018
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Stars come out for 2017 drama awards ceremonies
Several drama awards ceremonies were held over the weekend, recognizing the the stars that shone in 2017. Suzy, winner of a best actress award for her role in SBS‘ “While You Are Asleep” (Yonhap)Every year, the three main television networks in Korea -- KBS, MBC and SBS – each host an awards ceremony to honor the best TV shows of the year. At MBC’s awards ceremony on Saturday, Kim Sang-joong won the grand prize for his role in “Rebel: Thief Who Stole the People.” This year, the winners were cho
TelevisionJan. 1, 2018
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Lee Joon, Jung So-min confirmed to be dating
Lee Joon and Jung So-min couple from the recent KBS drama “My Father is Strange” may have become a real-life couple. Previously, a local news outlet reported that Lee, currently serving his mandatory military duty, was recently spotted dating Jung while he left the barracks on leave. The report said the two were seen shopping for a scarf at a local mall. (Jung So-min`s Instagram)On Monday, Lee’s agency Prain TPC confirmed the rumors, saying that the actor has been dating Jung since October last
TelevisionJan. 1, 2018
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G-Dragon, Lee Joo-yeon dating rumor resurfaces
Dating rumors between Big Bang‘s G-Dragon and singer-turned-actress Lee Joo-yeon have resurfaced. A local media outlet on Monday reported that the Big Bang frontman and Lee, formerly a member of K-pop girl group After School, have been secretly dating for over a year, claiming that the two celebs recently went on a four-day trip to Jeju Island together. The two were swept up in dating rumors in November last year, when the photos of the two enjoying a trip in Hawaii raised suspicions among fans.
PerformanceJan. 1, 2018
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Cinema attendance hits record high in 2017: data
The cumulative number of moviegoers in South Korea reached a record high of nearly 220 million last year on the back of success in large-scale Korean films, industry data showed Monday. The figure came to 219.8 million at the end of December, up by 2.84 million from a year earlier, according to the data by the Korean Film Council. The annual attendance tally had been stalled at around the 210 million mark for the past five years, with the number recording a slight downtrend in 2016 before it reb
FilmJan. 1, 2018
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Twice performs at Japanese year-end music festival
Reigning K-pop act Twice became the first K-pop act to attend Japan’s renowned year-end music festival “Kohaku Uta Gassen” in six-years. On Sunday, the nine-piece girl group performed the Japanese version of its breakout hit “TT” at the annual Japanese show produced by NHK and held live at NHK Hall. The group was the latest K-pop artist to have participated in the show, following TVXQ, Kara and Girls’ Generation. Due to the show’s wide reach, the program is known for inviting artists with the mo
PerformanceJan. 1, 2018