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Torrential rainfall forces 1,500 to evacuate, causes widespread damage to homes, roads
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Over 82,000 Korean young people unemployed, not searching for job long-term
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40% of Korea's workers who reported bullying faced retaliation: survey
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[KH Explains] Can smart chargers ease tensions over EV fires?
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600 evacuated as heavy rain floods roads, homes in southern regions
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1 in 5 households to have breadwinner over 80 in 30 years
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New Fifty Fifty off to strong start
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[Weekender] Young Koreans more open to Japanese cultural products
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Evicted guest burns down inn; 3 killed
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Assembly to review disputed appointment of national soccer team coach
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[Up & Coming] Violinist sounds happy note
Up & Coming is a series of interviews with emerging artists in various fields of arts and entertainment ― Ed. Strictly speaking, Park Ji-hae is not an emerging artist. She is a reemerging artist. Having recovered from years of depression and a subsequent hiatus in her violin career, she is now performing actively and has just released an album on label Decca.“The other day I was crossing the Hangang River (by car), it struck me that I am so happy these days. The thought almost brought tears to m
March 29, 2015
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Kim Jae-joong to unveil second album
Kim Jae-joong, a member of K-pop band JYJ, will release his second solo studio album shortly after enlisting for his military service on March 31. The exact release date of the album is not yet confirmed. “I didn’t want to have a gap (during the service period) so I prepared a lot for a month prior to entering the service,” Kim told fans on Saturday during his fan meeting concert, titled “The Beginning of the End,” held at Hwajung Gymnasium of Korea University in Seoul. It was his last concert
March 29, 2015
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Psy’s ‘Father’ tops Chinese music chart
“Gangnam Style” star Psy topped a Chinese online music chart with his latest Chinese version of “Father,” his agency YG Entertainment said on Saturday. “Father,” which was released on the QQ Music site, nabbed the first place on the QQ popularity chart for two consecutive days since its release on March 26. As of Saturday, Psy’s “Father” was streamed a total of 1,872,566 times on the website. The popularity chart is based on the changes in number of streamings each week on the Chinese portal si
March 29, 2015
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Eyelike: Jussie Smollett, Kendrick Lamar, Richie Furay
Jussie Smollett wears crown on ‘Empire’ soundtrackVarious artists“Original Soundtrack from Season 1 of Empire”(Columbia)If there‘s one thing that could have sunk Fox’s “Empire” faster than bad acting, it‘s bad music. But ratings for the record-breaking hip-hop drama are soaring, thanks to its addictive storyline and entertaining cast, as well as its slew of catchy tunes, which are now included in the “Original Soundtrack from Season 1 of Empire.”Not every song on the compilation is a gem, but th
March 27, 2015
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Dudamel and LA Philharmonic reach out to Seoul youths on first Asia tour
With his subtle grace and staccato-like fortitude, young Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel is undoubtedly one of the hottest stars in the global classical music world now. Leading his Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, the maestro came to Korea for two concert performances Wednesday and Thursday nights at the Seoul Arts Center’s Concert Hall, showing just why he is considered the future of classical music. Indicative of his fame here, tickets to Wednesday’s performance were sold out, even th
March 26, 2015
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[Herald Interview] Vulnerability of planet seen at the world’s ends
The full moon is the ruler of the night at the North Pole, casting a yellow glow on the snow-covered surface. What seems like the only moving object is a man kite-skiing through serenity. The stunning photograph was shot by Sebastian Copeland, polar explorer, photographer and environmental advocate. “The full moon at the North Pole means the sun is aligned on the opposite end. You could see the reflection of the sun coming down on the other end. This is one of the greatest and most peaceful mome
March 26, 2015
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2AM members Seulong, Jinwoon to leave JYP
Two of Korea’s quartet idol group 2AM are leaving its management agency, JYP Entertainment, but the split won’t affect the group’s future activities, the agency said Thursday. Seulong and Jinwoon have decided not to renew their contract with JYP while their teammate Jo Kwon chose to remain. The fourth member, Changmin, is currently mulling his course of action, as he has four months left until his contract expires, said the agency. Seulong signed with Sidus HQ, another local talent management co
March 26, 2015
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[Herald Review] ‘Twenty’: A sassy celebration of youth
To be 20 years old in Korea is a peculiar time. It marks the long-awaited freshman year at college for those who survived years of cramming for the entrance exam. Drinking also becomes legal. But it’s also an awkward age to be ― no longer an adolescent, but not fully an adult yet. Just when young people feel they are capable of making life decisions, they realize how little is under their control. From left: Lee Jun-ho, Kang Ha-neul and Kim Woo-bin in comedy flick “Twenty.” (NEW)The new comedy
March 25, 2015
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‘Right Now Music 2015’ festival to showcase contemporary music scene
From avant-garde and modern rock to classical and traditional Korean music, Seoul’s soon-to-be launched “Right Now Music 2015” festival is looking to play catch-up to Europe and America by strengthening the city’s contemporary music scene. The two-day, 16-hour art house music marathon concert will be held on April 11 and 12 at the old Seoul Station building, renamed Cultura Station Seoul 284. It will showcase modern music with simultaneous live performance art that pushes the boundaries of non-m
March 25, 2015
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Seoul Phil first Korean orchestra to win at ICMA
The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra’s “Unsuk Chin: 3 Concertos” has bagged the best “Contemporary Music” album award at this year’s International Classical Music Awards. It is the first time a Korean orchestra has ever won at the ICMA. According to an announcement by the SPO on Tuesday, the album went up against 15 other competitors, including the LA Philharmonic Orchestra and the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra. Released in June last year, the nine-track album features movements from three conc
March 24, 2015
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‘Wondaland’ stands strong on music charts
“Wondaland,” the first studio album from hip-hop group MFBTY, has made a strong showing on the music charts, nearly a week after its release on Thursday. MFBTY, composed of female rapper Yoon, her husband and rapper Tiger JK and Bizzy, topped the Kakao Music chart for the fourth week of March with one of its lead tracks “Hello Happy.” The other two lead tracks ― “Bang Diggy Bang Bang” and “Make It Last” ― also made it to the top three of the chart. MFBTY achieved rare success as a hip-hop group
March 24, 2015
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‘Early Spring, Late Winter’ delves into life’s blossoms, pain
Set in that twilight zone-like period of the year when winter transitions to spring, “Early Spring, Late Winter” explores new realms of musical and dance theater.Vivid, hazy floral patterns float around on the dark canvas of the stage; huge rectangular structures are rearranged at will to create a minimal yet varied space.Members of the Seoul Performing Arts Company, in eerie black and white makeup, display a wealth of talent as they prance around in a mixture of casual movement and modern dance
March 23, 2015
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Jacobs School orchestra makes Asian debut in Seoul
Internationally regarded as one of the world’s most renowned musical institutions, members of the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University’s chamber orchestra made their way to Seoul this week for the ensemble’s first ever concert in Asia since the establishment of the school more than a century ago.In honor of the many close ties that the School of Music continues to maintain with local Korean universities, the chamber orchestra ― made up of 36 musicians, including two faculty members and s
March 22, 2015
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Eyelike: Luke Bryan, Houndmouth, Madonna
Spring break is over for maturing Luke BryanLuke Bryan“Spring Break . Checkin‘ Out”(Capitol Nashville)Luke Bryan opens his annual spring-break album with “My Ol’ Bronco,” a song about an aging vehicle that still gets the job done. The Bronco could be a metaphor for Bryan himself -- both were born in the 1970s and both have outgrown an affinity for kicking up sand at musical beach parties. “Checkin’ Out” is Bryan’s seventh spring-break collection in as many years; that‘s in addition to four full-
March 20, 2015
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Tiger JK wants to bridge gap between hip-hop and K-pop
The man dubbed the godfather of Korean hip-hop, Tiger JK, alongside his queen of hip-hop wife Yoon Mi-rae and long-time friend Bizzy, have proclaimed their new album “Wondaland” is one of the driving forces that helps blur the distinctions between Korean rap music and K-pop. “I know many people are anticipating a hip-hop album from us, but to the three of us, this is our attempt at trying to reinterpret the definition of K-pop,” said Tiger JK during a press conference held at the M Academy Conce
March 19, 2015
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EXO to return with ‘Exodus’ on March 30
K-pop sensation EXO will make a grand return to the music scene with its new album “Exodus” in late March, its label SM Entertainment said Thursday. The band’s second full-length album, which comes nearly a year after its debut album “Overdose,” will hit stores on March 31. EXO. (Yonhap)Some tracks, including its lead single “Call Me Baby,” were unveiled during EXO’s five-day local concert series held early this month in Seoul. This time, the boy band aims to promote the upcoming album by relea
March 19, 2015
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Erasing by drawing thousands of times
At first, it doesn’t seem like art befitting the white cube gallery space. The pitch-black piece of paper looks as if someone burned it until it was about to turn to ashes. Yet, the work, currently on exhibit at Arario Gallery, sums up the lifetime endeavor of first-generation Korean avant-garde artist Choi Byung-so. Based in Daegu, the birthplace of Korean avant-garde art, Choi has been drawing repetitive lines and circles on newspapers with ballpoint pens and pencils for more than 40 years. I
March 18, 2015
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Tongyeong music fest to pay tribute to Isang Yun through ‘Voyage’
This year’s Tongyeong International Music Festival will pay homage to the late composer Isang Yun in his hometown of Tongyeong through the festival’s new theme of “Voyage.”The festival will commemorate the 20th anniversary of Yun’s death.The Korean-German composer was praised for his constant struggle to bridge the musical gap between Europe and Asia and his personal “voyage” to create different styles and sounds with his compositions. The annual TIMF will be opening its curtains this season on
March 18, 2015
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Miss A to release new album March 30
K-pop female quartet Miss A will release its new album on March 30, the group announced. The group unveiled three teaser images for the upcoming album “Colors” on its official website, with a release date set for March 30. Tracks will be made available to listen to from midnight on March 29, according to the group, while a showcase event for the album will be held at 7 p.m. on March 30. Composed of two Chinese members, Wang Feifei and Meng Jia, and two Korean members, Min and Suzy, Miss A debute
March 18, 2015
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Barakatt’s recent concert to be aired on MBC
Those who missed the opportunity to see Steve Barakatt perform live at his recent concert can now see the show on television. The pianist and composer’s recent concert, “Ad Vitam Aeternam,” will be broadcast on TV Art Stage, a late-night MBC music program that features artists from diverse genres of music. Steve Barakatt performs with the Herald Philharmonic Orchestra at the Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall on March 8. (Rainbow Bridge Story)Barakatt, whose songs have long been loved in Korea and
March 16, 2015