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Actor Jung Woo-sung admits to being father of model Moon Ga-bi’s child
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Wealthy parents ditch Korean passports to get kids into international school
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First snow to fall in Seoul on Wednesday
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Trump picks ex-N. Korea policy official as his principal deputy national security adviser
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Man convicted after binge eating to avoid military service
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Final push to forge UN treaty on plastic pollution set to begin in Busan
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S. Korea not to attend Sado mine memorial: foreign ministry
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Korea to hold own memorial for forced labor victims, boycotting Japan’s
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Nvidia CEO signals Samsung’s imminent shipment of AI chips
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Toxins at 622 times legal limit found in kids' clothes from Chinese platforms
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Comedian saves choking woman with Heimlich maneuver
Comedian Yang Se-hyung has saved the life of a choking woman by performing the Heimlich maneuver on her. Yang learned the life-saving skill during an episode of SBS’s reality show “Master in the House,” which aired on May 12, 2019, in which the cast members got a first-hand experience of what it was like to be a firefighter. The incident, which came to media attention Tuesday, took place Sunday at a restaurant located in Dogok-dong, Gangnam-gu. Yang was having dinner wi
April 19, 2022
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BTS returns home after live concerts in Las Vegas
K-pop supergroup BTS returned home Tuesday after wrapping up live concerts in Las Vegas that drew about 620,000 fans. Six members of the septet -- Jin, Jimin, V, J-Hope, Jungkook and Suga -- arrived at Incheon International Airport in Incheon, about 40 kilometers west of Seoul, in the early hours of the day. Their return came three weeks after they left for the United States on March 28. The singers in masks then silently walked out of the airport, occasionally waving to fans who had been waitin
April 19, 2022
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[Today’s K-pop] All tracks from Blackpink’s 1st LP log 100m Spotify streams
Blackpink set another record, as each song from its first studio album has now surpassed 100 million streams on Spotify. “You Never Know,” from the album titled “The Album,” reached the milestone on the platform on Monday, the last of the eight songs from the LP to achieve the feat, according to label YG Entertainment. The band’s megahit “How You Like That” had logged 600 million streams as of last month, as the first song by a K-pop
April 18, 2022
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[Herald Interview] ‘Anchor’ director dives into women‘s fear of motherhood
Director Jeong Ji-yeon, 38, said her new film “Anchor” intentionally deals with topics related to maternal love in a way that commercial films often do not show. “I was not happy with commercial films and dramas depicting mothers as simply people who are willing to make sacrifices (for their children),” Jeong said. “I had a problem with such stereotypical depictions of mothers.” The director explained that she was also one of many women who was afraid to
April 18, 2022
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Meet Hybe’s first girl group: Le Sserafim
Ahead of making its official debut, Le Sserafim, better known as Hybe’s first girl group, is at the center of the spotlight. The six-piece group is set to debut on May 2 under Source Music, an affiliate label of Hybe Labels, as the first all-female act to be launched by the multi-label entertainment company. On March 14, Hybe’s founder and chairman Bang Si-hyuk posted a picture of himself posing with the band’s two initial members, Sakura Miyawaki and Kim Chae-won, on his soc
April 18, 2022
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2NE1 Coachella reunion brings fans together for first show in 7 years
After years of rumors that the band is preparing a new project or might even reunite, the now-disbanded 2NE1 sent fans abuzz with a special appearance at Coachella. On Saturday, the group took over the main stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, held in Indio, California. This marks the hit-making K-pop superstar’s return for the first time in seven years since it last performed at the 2015 Mnet Asian Music Awards in Hong Kong. Some of other big names that lit up the 8
April 18, 2022
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MBC to present new Lego audition program ‘Blockbuster’
Terrestrial broadcaster MBC is set to present a new audition program “Blockbuster: Genius Brick Battle,” a South Korean adaptation of the global hit series “Lego Masters.” The original show, created by British production company Tuesday’s Child Television and the Lego Group in 2017, features Lego artists competing against each other to wow judges with splendid Lego buildings. According to the broadcaster, television celebrity Ro Hong-chul will star as the host of
April 18, 2022
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BTS attracts over 620,000 fans to Las Vegas concerts
Some 624,000 people joined K-pop supergroup BTS’ latest live concert series both online and offline, according to data compiled by the band’s agency Big Hit Music. During the four “Permission to Dance on Stage - Las Vegas” shows on April 8-9 and Friday and Saturday at Allegiant Stadium, nearly 200,000 fans -- 50,000 attendees per session -- showed up to the sold-out concerts. It was also estimated that a total of 22,000 people gathered at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in
April 18, 2022
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BTS to return with new summer anthem in June
Amid rumors about BTS‘ imminent return with a new batch of songs, the band’s agency Big Hit Music said Sunday that the K-pop sensation is currently gearing for a comeback on June 10. Although not much has been announced about the group’s return and the new song’s title, the company said it would provide more details on the new album at a later time. “We look forward to your love and support for BTS’ new album,” the company added on the group’s
April 17, 2022
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2NE1 reunites to perform at Coachella festival
Disbanded girl group 2NE1 surprised music fans by reuniting to perform at Coachella music festival in the US as a four-member act for the first time since disbanding six years ago. The reunion took place on the main stage at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, which was held in Indio, California, Saturday. Following a mini solo set by former leader CL, the former bandmates -- CL, Sandara Park, Park Bom and Minzy -- teamed up to perform “I Am the Best,” released in 2011.
April 17, 2022
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[Herald Interview] Lee Ju-myoung grateful to have started her 30s with ‘Twenty-Five Twenty-One’
For Lee Ju-myoung, 30, playing the role of high school student Ji Seung-wan in “Twenty-Five Twenty-One” was meaningful in many ways. “Performing my role aside, I was able to learn various tips for improving myself as an actor off-camera as well. I still have many things to learn as an actor,” Lee said during an interview with The Korea Herald at a cafe in Mapo-gu, western Seoul, on Thursday. “Participating in the series with actors Kim Tae-ri and Nam Ju-hyuk, who
April 17, 2022
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Seventeen’s first all-English single ‘Darl+ing’ gets favorable response
K-pop boy band Seventeen’s first all-English language single “Darl+ing,” which was released Friday, has received favorable comments from foreign media. US music magazine Billboard took note of the 13-member act’s latest release, calling it “a touching song that acts as a love letter and shows appreciation to their dedicated fanbase.” “For Seventeen, doing the work of recording in another language isn’t just about making a global crossover, but a
April 17, 2022
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Seoul Park Music Festival to hold in-person concerts
Seoul Park Music Festival will hold in-person concerts in June at the Olympic Park‘s 88 Jandi Madang in southern Seoul. This year’s Seoul Park Music Festival will be held for two days starting June 25 and operate with reserved seating for floor seats with chairs and a picnic zone. Only one stage will be available, in keeping with the COVID-19 guidelines, according to the festival organizers BEPCTangent Creative and CJ ENM. The specific guideline on ways to enjoy the festival may be
April 17, 2022
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[Herald Interview] ‘My goal is to be remembered as musician who can bring comfort’
There are still many talented singers out there who have not received the public’s attention yet. A few local broadcasters have introduced “new” singers by giving them a chance to be known through TV competitions. It took about 23 years for singer-songwriter Bak Chang-geun, the winner of TV Chosun’s “Tomorrow’s National Singer,” to get the spotlight. Although he struggled working over the last two decades as an unknown singer, his passion for music kep
April 16, 2022
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[Today’s K-pop] Astro to host concert in Seoul next month
Astro will hold a concert in Seoul on May 28-29, agency Fantagio announced Friday. It has been almost 3 1/2 years since it hosted a standalone concert and since the bandmates have carried on their careers both as individuals and as a group, they will present a much more mature performances, said the company. However, MJ will not be able to join the concert, as he will enlist on May 9. He will serve his mandatory military service as a member of the marching band after receiving
April 15, 2022
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[Video] Ex-BTS trainee’s message to BTS
BTS holds a special place in many peoples’ hearts. But for Kim Ji-hun, the seven-member act is more than just a record-breaking band to him. They were once his closest friends that he shared the best times of his life with. We talk to Ji-hun about his time as a K-pop trainee, memories with BTS and also how the experience has changed his life. Watch till the end for his message to BTS ! By Team Konnect Kim Min-Jung(minjung.kim@heraldcorp.com) Choi Jeong-yoon(jychoi@heraldcorp.com) Kim J
April 15, 2022
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Seventeen’s first English single ‘Darl+ing’ gets Apple spotlight
Just as K-pop boy band Seventeen’s new single “Darl+ing” was unveiled online Friday afternoon, the song rang out gently through the Apple Store in Myeong-dong, central Seoul, where the first of the band’s collaborative session with the tech company was taking place. Dropping their first ever English-lyric single, “Darl+ing,” the band joined hands with Apple as the first K-pop artist to be selected for the “Today at Apple” remix session. The creati
April 15, 2022
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Three Korean films to be screened at Cannes
One of the most recognized film festivals worldwide, Cannes Film Festival announced its official selection list for this year Thursday, including three Korean films-- “Decision to Leave,” directed by Park Chan-wook, “Broker” directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda and “Squid Game” star Lee Jung-jae’s directorial debut “Hunt.” Park and Kore-eda’s films were invited to the festival’s main competition category. A total of 18 contenders were
April 15, 2022
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[Box Office] Movies in theaters this week
Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore (US) Opened April 13 Fantasy Directed by David Yates In the 1930s, professor Albus Dumbledore (Jude Law) finds out the powerful Dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald (Mads Mikkelsen) is gaining power. Unable to stop him alone, he entrusts Magizoologist Newt Scamander (Eddie Redmayne) to lead an intrepid team of wizards, witches and one brave Muggle baker on a dangerous mission. They have to encounter old and new beasts and clash with Grindelwald‘s
April 15, 2022
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Charity concert ‘Save Ukraine’ to air in Korea
“Save Ukraine - #StopWar,” a charity concert aimed at supporting Ukraine will air in South Korea on Sunday, TRA Media, which previously aired several Ukrainian dramas in South Korea, said on Thursday. The concert, which was origianlly aired by TVP, a Polish state-run TV channel, on March 28 in more than 20 countries, will be shown on TVAsia Plus Channel, after the channel operator TRA Media accepted a request by the Ukraine Embassy in Seoul to show the program in South Korea. K
April 14, 2022