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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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Yoon, Fiala seek wider range of cooperation beyond nuclear energy
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Heavy rain, strong winds to lash Korea this weekend
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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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40% of Korea's workers who reported bullying faced retaliation: survey
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K-pop star Bora dating Feeldog of Big Star
Another K-pop star couple had been born, as Bora -- formerly of the now-disbanded Sistar -- confirmed her romantic relationship with Feeldog, of boy band Big Star.Bora’s agency Hook Entertainment told local media she has “a serious relationship with Feeldog,” confirming earlier reports. It did not elaborate on how long the relationship has been going on. Bora (right) and Feeldog (Yonhap)Brave Entertainment, Feeldog’s agency, also confirmed the two have been dating for months. The relationship s
June 28, 2017
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Apink makes dramatic return with ‘Pink Up’ amid bomb threat
K-pop group Apink made a dramatic return to the music scene, undeterred by a bomb threat that had heightened tension at a media showcase for its new EP in Seoul on Monday. A few hours before Monday’s showcase, Apink was threatened by an unidentified man who claimed to have set up explosives at the event venue. After a sweeping search at the venue, police said that no evidence or trace of explosives were found. Despite the bomb scare, Apink decided to proceed with the event and talked about its n
June 27, 2017
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G-Dragon adds 5 European cities to on-going world tour
G-Dragon of Big Bang is set to hold solo concerts in five European cities in September, as part of his ongoing solo world tour.The artist’s label YG Entertainment said Monday that London, Birmingham, Paris, Amsterdam and Berlin have been added to the list of destinations for his solo tour, ACT III, M.O.T.T.E, that kicked off in Seoul on June 10. This is the first time for the artist to perform solo concerts in Europe. The European portion of the tour begins in Birmingham, England from Sept. 23.
June 27, 2017
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Seo Tai-ji to collaborate with BTS for 25th-anniversary concert
K-pop icon Seo Tai-ji will collaborate with K-pop boy band BTS for a concert in September to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Seo’s debut. Seo’s label Seotajji Co. said Tuesday that the legendary singer and BTS will perform several hits from all four albums of Seo’s previous group Seo Taiji and the Boys, without any changes to the original versions of the songs. “With BTS, Seo will perform his earliest songs exactly as they were performed in the 1990s,” an official from the label said. Singer
June 27, 2017
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PyeongChang Music Festival continues putting Olympics host city on map
Initially conceived as a way to promote PyeongChang’s bid to host the Winter Olympics, the PyeongChang Music Festival and School has come a long way. When violinist Kang Hyo, a professor at the Juilliard School in New York, launched the summer classical music festival and school in 2004 in the mountains of Gangwon Province, it was called the Daegwallyeong Music Festival and School, or the Great Mountains Music Festival and School in English. Modeled after the Aspen Music Festival in Colorado, US
June 27, 2017
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Lovelyz to hold first solo concert in Japan in August
K-pop group Lovelyz will hold its first solo concert outside of Korea in August, holding a performance for the fans in Tokyo. According to its agency Woolim Entertainment, Lovelyz will hold “2017 Lovelyz Concert Alwayz in Japan” on Aug. 5 and Aug. 6 in the Japanese capital. The group’s concerts in Seoul on July 29-30 are sold out. (Woolim Entertainment)“We hope that (the Tokyo concert) will mark the beginning of more opportunities for the group to meet fans from around the world,” said Woolim E
June 27, 2017
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BTS ‘one of most influential people’ on internet: Time
K-pop sensation Bangtan Boys -- or BTS -- added another impressive feat to its resume as Time magazine included it in the annual list of most influential people on the internet. According to the magazine, it looked into the candidate‘s global impact on social media and their overall ability to drive news in drawing up the 25-member list. BTS (Bighit Entertainment)“Overtaking Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez to spend 27 consecutive weeks atop Billboard’s “Social 50” chart, which tracks popularity a
June 27, 2017
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Black Pink shatters record with 30 million YouTube views
Black Pink appears to be on the path from rookie sensation to K-pop giants, as the music video for the recently-released single “As If It‘s Your Last” reached 30 million views faster than any other K-pop group in history.The video topped 30 million views in less than fic days since its release. The previous record-holder was held by Twice‘s “Knock Knock,“ which reached the milestone in just over six days of its release. Black Pink (YG Entertainment)Psy holds the record among all Korean artists,
June 27, 2017
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Ex-WINNER Nam Tae-hyun to release 1st EP with his new band
Singer Nam Tae-hyun will release his first EP as a member of the band South Club at 6 p.m. Tuesday. The band, led by the former singer of K-pop act WINNER, will unveil the EP ”90“ containing seven songs including ”I Got the Blues,“ ”Liar“ and previously-released ”Hug Me.“ Nam has participated in the creation of all the songs, except for the instrumental songs.Following the release, Nam will hold a fan meeting in Tokyo on July 8.Nam, 23, debuted in 2014 as a member of the boyband WINNER, but left
June 27, 2017
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Korean violinist takes 1st prize in junior Tchaikovsky
A South Korean violinist has taken first place in an international competition for young musicians held in Astana, Kazakhstan, an institute for talented artists in Seoul said Monday.The National Institute for the Gifted in Arts said 14-year-old Kang Na-kyung topped the violin section, along with Japan's Eugene Kawai, at the International Tchaikovsky Competition for Young Musicians and won a prize of US$5,000. This provided photo shows violinist Kang Na-kyung, who took first prize at the Internat
June 26, 2017
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Lena Park to wed in Hawaii
Korean-American singer Lena Park will tie the knot with her partner of three years next month, her agency said Monday.Confirming earlier reports, Catch Pop Entertainment told the media the wedding will take place in Hawaii on July 15, with only their respective families present at the ceremony. The groom-to-be’s family lives on the US island. A poster advertises Lena Park’s April concert. (Catch Pop Entertainment)Park will continue her career as a singer in Korea, officials said. She will live i
June 26, 2017
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BoA to ‘transform’ in ‘CAMO’ project
K-pop icon BoA will go in a new direction with her new song, which her agency said will show off a completely different side to the 31-year-old artist. (S.M. Entertainment)S.M. Entertainment said the song for her “CAMO” project will be released online at 6 p.m. Monday, in line with its music video on online outlets, including Naver’s V channel and its own SM Town channel.The song will be a dance number with a heavy emphasis on bass and synthesizer sounds, according to the agency. US production t
June 26, 2017
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Lee Hyo-ri to pre-release 'Seoul' this week
K-pop diva Lee Hyo-ri will pre-release a new song from her upcoming comeback album this week, her agency said Monday.A teaser image for Lee Hyo-ri`s new song "Seoul" (Yonhap)Kiwi Media Group, which represents the former girl group FIN.K.L member, announced on its social media that Lee will pre-release "Seoul" on Wednesday. The rest of the album is scheduled to come out July 4.A teaser image shows Lee's face covered by a turtle neck sweater with the song's title.The former sexy dance icon collabo
June 26, 2017
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Apink drops teaser video, concept image before new release
Just a day before the release of “Pink Up,” Apink on Sunday offered a peek at what its concept and the music video would be for its upcoming EP.Its agency Plan A Entertainment uploaded the concept image with Park Cho-rong, Yoon Bo-mi, Jung Eun-ji, Son Na-eun, Kim Nam-joo and Oh Ha-young on the band’s official fan page and social media pages at midnight Saturday. It followed up by revealing a teaser video of the song at noon, Sunday. The clip, an excerpt from Apink’s new music video, revealed par
June 25, 2017
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Black Pink’s new song makes it to Apple Music list
Black Pink’s new single “As If It’s Your Last” is getting attention from home and abroad, with Apple Music Pop putting it on its “Best of the Week” list.The list compiles popular songs across the globe, selected by Apple Music’s editors. The songs on the latest list include rock legend Radiohead’s “Man of War” and rapper Drake’s “Signs.”“As If It’s Your Last” was released last week, garnering immediate popularity. Black Pink (YG Entertainment)According to YG Entertainment, the music video for B
June 25, 2017
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Stolen Buddhist painting exhibited to public after discovery in US
A South Korean temple on Friday opened an 18th-century Korean Buddhist painting, stolen about 50 years ago, to the general public after its American owner and a US art museum let it be repatriated to South Korea last year.The painting, called "Obuldo" in Korean, a depiction of the Five Buddhas, was stolen from Songgwang Temple in Suncheon, 415 kilometers southwest of Seoul, in the early 1970s. Obuldo, made by Uigyeom, a Buddhist monk and painter in the 1392-1910 Joseon Dynasty, was one painting
June 23, 2017
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Black Pink’s new release tops charts
Black Pink’s latest release “As If It‘s Your Last” is sweeping local charts as of Friday. The single has topped major music charts Genie, Bus Music, Naver Music, Olleh Music, Soribada and Monkey 3, and ranked second on Mnet and Melon behind girl group Mamamoo’s “Yes I Am.”(YG Entertainment)(YG Entertainment)(YG Entertainment)(YG Entertainment)“As If It’s Your Last” also scored first place on the iTunes global singles chart and second on iTunes Japan. The music video for the track surpassed 13 mi
June 23, 2017
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Son Ye-jin, Hyun Bin begin shooting new police thriller
Son Ye-jin and Hyun Bin have started shooting the new police thriller “Negotiation” (unofficial translation) last Saturday, the film’s producer JK Film announced Friday. The film is about Chae-yoon, a cop at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency played by Son ye-jin, attempting a dangerous negotiation with a kidnapper who has taken her boss Tae-gu, played by Hyun Bin, hostage. The first shoot was completed on a set in Paju, Gyeonggi-do Province, JK Film said. Son Ye-jin (left) and Hyun Bin on se
June 23, 2017
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AOA's Choa announces departure, FNC says matter being discussed
Choa, lead singer of K-pop girl AOA, said Thursday she was leaving her team, citing long term insomnia and depression as the reasons."I've taken medication and have reduced my schedule for two years to treat my insomnia and depression. But I came to cease all activities, as the problem wasn't due to fatigue," the singer wrote on her Instagram."Following talks with my agency, I plan to leave AOA effective today and cheer on my fellow members," the 28-year-old said. (Yonhap)FNC Entertainment stopp
June 23, 2017
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Black Pink feels pressure to fill shoes of Big Bang, 2NE1
With 2NE1 disbanded and Big Bang members joining the military service, the pressure on remaining artists of YG Entertainment is greater than ever.Black Pink said it feels the pressure, but not from being the only female group in the company.“I know we don’t have girl groups (in YG), but we don’t really think about that. ... It’s important to realize that we represent the company and act accordingly,” said Jennie during a joint press interview in Seoul on Thursday.Jennie of Black Pink (YG Enterta
June 22, 2017