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Assembly to review disputed appointment of national soccer team coach
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New Fifty Fifty off to strong start
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[Herald Interview] US election may unleash growth for Korea: Laffer
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Making music of her own
This is the 10th article in a series highlighting women and their accomplishments in the Korean entertainment industry. ― Ed.When composer Miho first started making music around 17 years ago, she said she was just one of a few women doing so. At times it was difficult. When she would go to a recording studio, no one truly saw her as a composer. But, she said, she didn’t let it get to her.“As a woman composer, it wasn’t difficult to do my job, but it was difficult because of other people. But bac
July 31, 2014
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National Theater unveils season repertory
The state-run National Theater of Korea introduced its repertory system in 2012. It was not an easy process. The theater company put together an entire program of performances in advance, then presented premieres and restaged shows alternately. The system required the theater to increase the number of programs and plan early. It had to give up revenue from lending out the theater space, while taking on the burden of added costs.Despite initial concerns, this innovative approach has started to br
July 30, 2014
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European jazz festival in Sept.
Last year’s inaugural European Jazz Festival in Korea showcased diverse jazz musicians and unique jazz styles from eight European nations.This year, 13 acts from the United Kingdom, Sweden, Switzerland, France, Denmark, Italy, Germany and Norway will once again bring a fresh array of European jazz to Seoul audiences.European Jazz Festival 2014 will take place over three days from Sept. 19-21 at the BBCH Hall at Kwanglim Arts Center in Seoul. Unlike most other music festivals, EJF will be held in
July 30, 2014
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‘Dokdo has a masculine charm’
Acclaimed photographer Kim Jung-man has returned with an exhibition portraying the beauty of Dokdo, the easternmost islets of the Korean Peninsula.He is presenting 55 Dokdo photographs he took from 2012 to 2013 with cooperation and support from the Northeast Asian History Foundation and the Korea Coast Guard. Kim has donated the copyrights of the photographs to the foundation, which will use his works to promote Dokdo as a Korean territory. Kim is well-known for his fashion photography, photos o
July 29, 2014
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Gaga on Bennett duet CD: Jazz comes easier than pop
NEW YORK (AP) ― Lady Gaga is a bonafide pop star, but the singer says recording jazz music was easier than pop. Gaga has spent two years recording an album of jazz standards with Tony Bennett called “Cheek to Cheek,” to be released this fall. “You know, it’s funny, but jazz comes a little more comfortable for me than pop music, than R&B music,” Gaga said in an interview Monday. “I’ve sang jazz since I was 13 years old, which is kind of like my little secret that Tony found out. So this is almost
July 29, 2014
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Under-15 performers banned from working late at night
New legislation aimed at improving long-criticized practices and protocols in the entertainment industry took effect on Tuesday.The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism said Monday that actors, singers and other performers under the age of 15 are banned from working between the hours of 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. and also more than 35 hours a week.Moreover, private entertainment agencies cannot be established and operated freely any longer. The new legislation requires them to now register with the go
July 29, 2014
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Being part of the art
Artist Oh In-hwan asked a security guard at the Samsung Museum of Art, Plateau, to become part of his art project for the museum’s then upcoming exhibition. His project was to build a personal relationship with him, document when they hang out and present the final proof of their friendship ― dancing together at the exhibition opening. After the guard finished work, they went for dinner and drinks. As they got closer, they even went hiking together.But they never got to the level of dancing toge
July 28, 2014
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National outdoor art show to hit billboards
A display in New York’s Times Square features Chuck Close’s “Phil” (top) and Edward Hopper’s “Nighthawks.” (AP-Yonhap)NEW YORK (AP) ― Famous artwork is about to hit America’s streets and public places. “Art Everywhere US” is billed as the world’s largest outdoor art show. Images of American artworks will appear on billboards, bus stops, digital display boards and subway platforms. The kickoff is in New York’s Times Square on Aug. 4. The project runs through Aug. 31. The 58 works were selected af
July 27, 2014
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5 Seconds of Summer get hands-on with ticket sales
INGLEWOOD, California (AP) ― The rising pop-rock band 5 Seconds of Summer gave its feverish female fans the surprise of a lifetime by personally selling tickets Saturday morning for an upcoming concert in Inglewood, California. Many fans, including 13-year-old Trina Umana, camped out overnight at The Forum to get seats for the Australian group’s first U.S. headlining concert on Nov. 15. “I can’t speak right now. I’m too overwhelmed,” she sobbed after purchasing her tickets from guitarist Michael
July 27, 2014
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Legendary singer returns, kinder, gentler
It is early afternoon on July 14, one of the hottest days of the year so far, and I am panicked at the thought of having to ask singer Shin Hae-chul to pose in the white-hot heat in a tiny park where there would surely be gawkers. Arranging the interview, I had insisted on a photo shoot and Shin’s manager only reluctantly agreed, politely explaining that Shin usually does not do photo shoots. But Shin is cool about it. As we wait at the crosswalk opposite the park, a young female assistant holds
July 25, 2014
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Eyelike: Sistar brings summer sounds on new EP
Sistar brings summer sounds on new EPSistar“Touch & Move” (LOEN Entertainment)Known for their sexy dance moves and powerful vocals, K-pop girl group Sistar has returned with the new summertime-inspired EP “Touch & Move.”The lead single “Touch My Body,” a dance-pop track, features a catchy and repetitive chorus, during which the four girls continuously sing “touch my body, touch my body, touch my body.” Though its cool, summery tones are at times reminiscent of Sistar’s past hit “Loving U,” “Touc
July 25, 2014
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‘Madama Butterfly’ ballet removed from KNB 2015 lineup
After falling on harsh public and media criticism, the country’s premiere of the much-anticipated and widely publicized ballet production of “Madama Butterfly” has been removed from the Korean National Ballet’s 2015 season lineup. On Wednesday representatives of KNB released its final lineup for next year, which does not include its originally scheduled season opener “Madama Butterfly.” A scene from Innsbruck Dance Company’s production of “Madama Butterfly.” (Credia)The Austria-based Innsbruck D
July 24, 2014
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A reunion of time, space and movement
More than 30 years have passed since first-generation dancers Lee Jung-hee, Nam Jung-ho and Ahn Shin-hee performed the then post-modern interpretive dance production of “Love of Space” for the Korea National Contemporary Dance Company. Now decades later, the company is revisiting its past choreography and has invited the three original dancers to retrace their movements in their latest production “Roundabout Space,” which will be staged at the Korea Performing Arts Center on July 25 and 26.Altho
July 23, 2014
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Kim Ku-lim: ‘Trying new things is my job’
Artist Kim Ku-lim has been at the forefront of contemporary art in Korea. He has taken on unprecedented, experimental artistic practices in the conservative world of Korean art. He is the first to have tried many of the independent genres of avant-garde art. His 1970 performance in which he set fire to a vast lawn and then watched the grass grow again is the first example of land art ever practiced in Korea. His 1969 film “1/24 Seconds,” which consisted of 24 still images shown in a one-second t
July 23, 2014
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One Direction to release film
LONDON (AFP) ― Hit boy band One Direction is to release a concert film to be screened in cinemas around the world, the group said on Tuesday.The recording of a concert at San Siro Stadium in Milan, Italy, will be screened in cinemas on October 11 and 12.Called “Where We Are,” the same name as the band’s current world tour, the film will include behind-the-scenes footage and a 15-minute interview. “The ‘Where We Are’ tour is coming to a cinema near you for one weekend only,” band member Zayn Mali
July 23, 2014
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‘The Man the Sea Saw,’ a one-man physical theater show for families
Theater playwright and performer Wolfe Bowart has dedicated his life to engaging audiences of all ages and nationalities through thought-provoking, physical comedy. Bowart admitted that he was always a “goofball” as a kid, wanting to share stories in front of an audience and engage a crowd to elicit one of the most satisfying reactions a physical comedian can receive ― laughter. However, after studying theater and receiving his degree, the actor ended up in Hollywood ― the mecca for most of the
July 22, 2014
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‘Weird Al’ on his weirdly successful week in music
LOS ANGELES (AP) ― Attention pop stars: If “Weird Al” Yankovic shows up at your concert or has tracked down your personal email address, you’re likely his next parody conquest. Such was the case for artists like Pharrell and Iggy Azalea, who are covered by Yankovic in his latest album, “Mandatory Fun.” For his 14th studio effort, released last week, Yankovic had his heart set on Williams’ No. 1 smash “Happy.” When he didn’t hear back from Pharrell’s camp, he decided to go straight to the source.
July 22, 2014
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Knife Party, Krewella to join Seoul electronic music festival
Internationally renowned electronic music acts Knife Party and Krewella will be making their way to Seoul to perform at this year’s edition of the electronic dance music festival Global Gathering Korea, organizers said Tuesday.Global Gathering Korea 2014 will take place on Oct. 4 at Olympic Stadium at Jamsil Sports Complex, unlike previous editions, which were held at Caribbean Bay waterpark in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province. More information about the artist lineup will be announced in the coming mo
July 22, 2014
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Nam June Paik: ‘George Orwell was half right’
On Jan. 1, 1984, Nam June Paik celebrated New Year’s Day with a transcontinental live broadcast that began with the greeting “Good Morning Mr. Orwell.” It spanned New York, Paris, Berlin and Seoul, involved more than 100 artists, and was viewed by 25 million people. Paik carried out the project to rebut George Orwell’s “1984.” The novel warns against electronic technology and a totalitarian state taking advantage of media to control people.Saying “George Orwell, you were half right,” the artwork
July 21, 2014
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Seeger tribute at Newport honors traditional folk
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island (AP) ― There are few musicians as inextricably linked to the Newport Folk Festival as the late Pete Seeger. Newport, known as the place where Bob Dylan cast aside his acoustic guitar and went electric in 1965, has made its mark on the festival scene more recently with an innovative mix of old and new ― most with a far different sound than the folk movement Seeger helped lead. This year’s top acts include Jack White, Jeff Tweedy and Mavis Staples. In a hearkening back to
July 21, 2014