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3 suspects apprehended for selling celebrity deepfake porn: police
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Xiaomi takes 2nd spot after Samsung in August smartphone sales
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[Herald Interview] Kim Woo-bin grew to appreciate ‘unseen’ heroes with ‘Officer Black Belt’
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Hybe acquires US PR agency
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Heavy rain, strong winds to lash Korea this weekend
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Yoon, Fiala seek wider range of cooperation beyond nuclear energy
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'Music Bank' team demands apology from Real Madrid for cancellation of Madrid concert
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[Exclusive] [Herald Interview] MBK incapable of running Korea Zinc’s Australia business: Aussie renewable energy CEO
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Car crashes into restaurant; 1 dead, 5 injured
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600 evacuated as heavy rain floods roads, homes in southern regions
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Jarasum Jazz Festival draws 100,000
The 14th Jarasum International Jazz Festival successfully closed the curtain on its three-day event, Sunday, with 100,000 music lovers attending the festival. The JIJF, which is the biggest festival celebrating jazz music in Korea, takes place in October each year on Jarasum Island at the heel of the surrounding mountains in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi Province – an hour from Seoul by the ITX Cheongchun High Speed Train.At this year’s festival, a total of 257 musicians from 20 countries formed 42 teams t
Oct. 23, 2017
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AOA’s Mina to publish book of essays
Singer and actress Mina of K-pop girl group AOA will soon publish her first essay collection, on Nov. 1, according to her agency.FNC Entertainment announced that Mina’s soon-to-be-released essay, titled “Stars Don’t Lose Their Way, Even at Night,” will offer insights into the author’s experiences as well as candid personal stories. Cover of AOA Mina‘s first essay collection “Stars Don’t Lose Their Way, Even at Night” (FNC Entertainment)The book will additionally feature quotes of wisdom that hav
Oct. 23, 2017
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Twice tops Japan's Oricon chart for fifth straight day
K-pop group Twice has led Japan's main music chart for the fifth day, with combined sales of its latest single album in the country poised to soon break the 200,000 mark, its agency said Monday."One More Time," released in Japan last Wednesday, held on to the pole position on Oricon's Daily Single Chart as of Monday morning, according to JYP Entertainment. Combined sales stand at 191,157 copies to date.Twice has become the fastest-selling K-pop girl group album in Japan based on first week figur
Oct. 23, 2017
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BTS makes it to US Weekly’s ‘Most Influential Celebs on Social Media’ chart
K-pop superstar BTS has been tapped as one of the most influential celebrities on social media by US Weekly. On Friday, the US magazine published a list of the top 15 celebrities around the globe that are the most influential and active on social media. BTS landed at No. 14, becoming the only Asian act to make it to the star-studded list. US Weekly also introduced BTS’ recent achievements related to social media, which included how the group’s worldwide fan group contributed to BTS winning top s
Oct. 22, 2017
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Singer-actor Choi Si-won apologizes for death of neighbor bitten
Korean singer and actor Choi Si-won on Saturday offered an apology over the death of a local businesswoman who recently died after being attacked by his family's pet dog at an apartment in southern Seoul.The 30-year-old Choi, who gained fame as a member of the Korean boy band Super Junior, said in his social media post that he is deeply sorry for the death of his neighbor bitten by a dog raised by his family and offered an apology to the bereaved family.(Yonhap)News reports said earlier that the
Oct. 21, 2017
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Ode to Kobe: Korean rapper pays tribute to retired NBA superstar
Black Mamba may be gone but he will always be remembered, even among Korean fans as rapper myunDo is set to release a tribute song for the retired L.A. Lakers superstar Kobe Bryant.myunDo said that he decided to release “Black Mamba” because he was deeply sorry for Bryant’s departure as a long-time fan. The Lakers’ shooting guard hung up his sneakers last year after wrapping up his highly-decorated 20-year career. The Los Angeles Lakers’ Kobe Bryant salutes the crowd after his final game, on Apr
Oct. 20, 2017
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EXO to bring ‘ElyXiOn’ to Gocheock Sky Dome
EXO will hold its fourth solo concert “EXO Planet #4 -- The ElyXiOn” from Nov. 24-26 at Gocheok Sky Dome, Seoul, its agency S.M. Entertainment said Thursday. It is the group’s first concert at the venue in two years since it held “2015 EXO-Love Concert in Dome” in October 2015.Gocheok Sky Dome, the first domed baseball stadium here, accommodates more than 22,000 spectators. EXO was the first-ever act to hold a concert at the site and will again be the first to hold a second concert. A promotion
Oct. 20, 2017
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TWICE becomes fastest-selling K-pop girl group in Japan
TWICE’s new Japanese single album has sold over 130,000 copies by day two of its release, becoming the fastest-selling K-pop girl group record in the country, its agency said Friday.“One More Time” has so far sold 138,369 copies, with 94,957 and 43,412 purchased on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively, according to JYP Entertainment. TWICE has become the fastest-selling K-pop girl group album in Japan based on first week figures. The previous record holder was KARA, which sold 122,820 copies dur
Oct. 20, 2017
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[Album review] BTOB presents best musical mash for autumn
BTOB“Brother Act.”Loen Entertainment It‘s true that BTOB has been underrated to some extent. But just add all 12 tracks of the group’s latest full-length album “Brother Act” to your playlist and bask in the crisp autumn air until it plays out. Without doubt, the autumn-tinged album will provide you with a soothing slow-down to your hectic day. The orchestra-themed album opens with “Prelude: A Day,” an emotional piano melody masterpiece that will immediately soften your heart. The pure instrument
Oct. 19, 2017
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Twice gives sneak peek at ‘Likey’
Twice on Thursday revealed the first teaser images for “Likey,” the lead track for its upcoming album.JYP Entertainment revealed the two photos via its official social media pages, which showed the nine bandmates posing in brightly colored clothes. (JYP Entertainment)The new “Twicetagram” is the first full-length studio album by the K-pop act, which has produced hit songs like “Knock Knock,” “TT” and “Signal” since its 2015 debut.The album is slated to be released at 6 p.m. on Oct. 30, and marks
Oct. 19, 2017
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[Herald Interview] Block B’s U-Kwon seeks to make name for himself
U-Kwon is not the first name that pops into your head when you think about Block B. Odds are that it is not even the second or third. But the 25-year-old K-pop star says he wants to be remembered as more than the top dancer of his group, seeking to establish himself as an artist by honing his skills as a musician. “When I look back at the past seven years, I wasn’t the most notable member of the team. I’ve never been the leader,” U-Kwon said, in an interview a month before Block B’s next release
Oct. 18, 2017
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Ed Sheeran cancels part of Asia tour after cycling accident
British singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran said Wednesday that he is canceling some concerts of his upcoming Asia tour, including one in Seoul, due to an injury he sustained in a cycling accident.“A visit to my doctors this morning confirmed fractures in my right wrist and left elbow that will leave me unable to perform live concerts for the immediate future. Sadly, this means that the following shows will not be able to go ahead as planned: Taipei, Osaka, Seoul, Tokyo and Hong Kong,” Sheeran was quot
Oct. 18, 2017
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Ed Sheeran’s Asia concerts in doubt after arm injury
Ed Sheeran’s upcoming Asia tour, including a concert in Seoul, was thrown into doubt Tuesday after the award-winning British artist notified fans that he had sustained an arm injury in a cycling accident.The singer-songwriter on Monday posted a picture of his arm in a cast on his Instagram account. The UK media reported that the incident had happened Sunday. The poster for Ed Sheeran’s upcoming Seoul concert ( Private Curve)“I’ve had a bit of a bicycle accident and I’m currently waiting on some
Oct. 17, 2017
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Block B to comeback in November
Block B is gearing up for a new release in early November, its agency said Tuesday.According to officials at KQ Entertainment, the group is currently preparing for the album. (KQ Entertainment)“It is likely that (the group) will return next month,” said an official from the agency. “We are uncertain about the details, as we aren’t even set on what the title track will be.”It is still unclear whether the new record will be a single, EP or a full-length album.It would mark the first time in nine m
Oct. 17, 2017
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BTS hints at new project by flying mysterious blimps
Not long after completing promotions for the group’s latest EP “Love Yourself Seung Her,” BTS swiftly moved on to its new project, this time in the form of advertisement blimps. On Monday, two large ad blimps that showed members Jin and Jimin’s photos appeared in the skies over Gwacheon, Gyeonggi Province and Busan, respectively. The blimp in Gwacheon, Jin’s hometown, featured a phrase “Love Myself” on the front and “I Will Always Love ARMY” on the back. The one in Busan, where Jimin is from, ha
Oct. 17, 2017
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[Herald Review] Taemin showcases talent as soloist at Seoul concert
Taemin performs during a concert at Jamsil Gymnasium in Seoul on Sunday. (S.M. Entertainment)Taemin has pushed the boundaries of his music career, growing from one-fifth of boy band SHINee into a prominent soloist. On the eve of his long-waited return to the K-pop scene with a new solo album, Taemin took to the stage Sunday to showcase the versatility he has built over his nine-year career as a K-pop idol.Taemin hit the stage with songs from his upcoming album at the “Taemin 1st Solo Concert”
Oct. 16, 2017
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Twice to release 1st full-length album
Twice on Monday confirmed the upcoming release of its first full-length album “Twicetagram.” The album, to be released at 6 p.m. on Oct. 30, will feature a title track “Likey,” according to JYP Entertainment. Twice performs during a fan event in Seoul on Monday. (JYP Entertainment)It would mark the third comeback for the girl group this year, after “Knock “Knock” and “Signal” were both very well-received.Fans got a hold of the news firsthand during the “Twice Fan meeting Once Begins” on Sunday,
Oct. 16, 2017
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[Next Wave] Starting from scratch, Paul Kim says music his reason for living
There are those life-changing events that are beyond any words or logic. And for rising singer-songwriter Paul Kim, the most striking moment of his nondescript 20s came one ordinary night at an Army base while serving his mandatory military service. Flipping through the booklet of his favorite singer Lee So-ra’s fifth album, Kim encountered a phrase: “I am a little seed that sprouted out to sing.” From that moment, the magic was on. Kim’s heart started to throb and his mind was awash with inexpl
Oct. 16, 2017
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BTS announces new single release in December
BTS will release a new Japanese single by the end of the year, the group announced during its show in Japan on Saturday. The group greeted some 80,000 fans at Kyocera Dome in Osaka on its “2017 BTS Live Trilogy Episode III The Wings Tour in Japan -- Special Edition” concerts over the weekend. During the show on Saturday, the K-pop sensation thrilled its fans by revealing that it will release its eighth Japanese single album on Dec. 6. The new album will include the Japanese version of its hit tr
Oct. 16, 2017
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‘Blind star’ BeWhy serenades loyal fans in 1st concert
There was a time when BeWhy was the hottest name in the Korean hip-hop scene, having just won the popular Mnet show “Show Me the Money 5.” “That’s what the title (of my studio album) means: ‘Blind Star.’ Blinded by money and fame,” the rapper said in his first solo concert held at Yes24 Live Hall in eastern Seoul. BeWhy performs at his concert in Seoul on Saturday. (Live Nation Korea) BeWhy performs at his concert in Seoul on Saturday. (Live Nation Korea)After the “bubble” in popularity of the
Oct. 15, 2017