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Torrential rainfall forces 1,500 to evacuate, causes widespread damage to homes, roads
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[KH Explains] Can smart chargers ease tensions over EV fires?
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1 in 5 households to have breadwinner over 80 in 30 years
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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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Arrival of fall calls for more outdoor festivals
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[Herald Interview] US election may unleash growth for Korea: Laffer
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Evicted guest burns down inn; 3 killed
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Yoon's Prague visit sets stage for W24tr nuclear power plant deal
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Doctors defend colleague accused of blacklisting non-strikers
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SM launches global auditions
For talented K-pop hopefuls looking for their opportunity to become the next Girls’ Generation, BoA, TVXQ or EXO, the wait is over. The nation’s biggest entertainment agency SM Entertainment has launched its annual global talent search starting today in Jakarta, Indonesia. This year’s “2014 S.M. Global Audition” is being held for the first time in Indonesia for four days and has already attracted more than 20,000 applicants. The global auditions will continue until May 25, stopping at 18 cities
Feb. 20, 2014
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Boy band EXO to extend Japan concert series
Popular K-pop boy group EXO has expanded its Japan concert series scheduled for April, SM Entertainment announced. By adding one more concert to their original itinerary, the band is expected to reach out to about 100,000 fans in Japan.EXO is slated to deliver five “EXO Greeting Party in Japan ‘Hello!’” concerts at the Saitama Super Arena in Tokyo over three days from April 11-13. Originally, the group had planned to only perform two shows each on April 12 and 13, but added one more performance
Feb. 20, 2014
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Absent David Bowie steals show at Brit Awards
LONDON (AP) ― David Bowie stole the show at Wednesday’s Brit music awards without even showing up, while Arctic Monkeys took home two big trophies at British music’s leading prize night. The 67-year-old Bowie, who is enjoying a renaissance with his first album in a decade, “The Next Day,” was named British male artist of the year. The trophy was accepted by supermodel Kate Moss. She was sent, presenter Noel Gallagher joked, as New York-based Bowie’s “representative on Earth.” Moss wore one of Bo
Feb. 20, 2014
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K-pop singer Rain to showcase new album in Beijing
South Korean pop singer Rain will showcase several new songs in Beijing next month, his management agency said Wednesday.Rain will appear before some 9,000 fans in China during his single showcase event scheduled for March 28 at the National Stadium in Beijing, Cube Entertainment said.It will be the first showcase to be staged by the singer in a Chinese-speaking country since the release of his sixth full-length album "Rain Effect." The album's two major tracks -- "30 Sexy" and "La Song" -- have
Feb. 19, 2014
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Korean-American star on the rise
When Korean-American musician Bora Yoon began to discover more about her Korean heritage, there was one thing in particular that stood out to her. “My parents are from Jeolla Province, where pansori, a traditional Korean folk performance, originated. The more I started researching this music, the more I started to wonder about the music that I make, and I began to think to myself, ‘Bora, are you just making your own elaborate version of pansori?’” she said in a recent phone interview with The Ko
Feb. 19, 2014
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Rocker Kim Bada releases first solo album ‘Moonage Dream’
The rock and roll way of life continues to flow through his veins as the 42-year-old Kim Bada ― former vocalist of the legendary rock band Sinawe ― is finally releasing his first solo studio album 18 years after his official debut with the band. “Rock and roll and being a part of a band is just who I am and it’s just something that I will always need in my life,” said Kim during a showcase held at the M Concert Hall in Sinsa-dong, Seoul, on Tuesday. With his dark vocals and high-soaring screams
Feb. 19, 2014
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[Photo News] MBLAQ In Japan
Feb. 19, 2014
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R&B artist Musiq Soulchild to stage Seoul concert in April
Internationally renowned R&B musician Musiq Soulchild will stage a live concert in Seoul on April 19 at the UNIQLO AX Hall in eastern Seoul.This year’s concert will mark the artist’s second solo performance in Korea, following his first sold-out concert in 2012. Musiq Soulchild entered the music scene in 2000 with his debut album “Aijuswanaseing,” which quickly went platinum and spotlighted the musician as an emerging star in the world of R&B and soul.Producing steady hits including “For the Nig
Feb. 19, 2014
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Universal Ballet to celebrate 30th anniversary with a bang
This year is Korea’s Universal Ballet Company’s 30th anniversary, and the troupe is celebrating it with a bang.The company is throwing a special gala performance this week, featuring its star dancers. Titled “Thank You!,” the program consists of scenes from some of the troupe’s most successful repertoires including “La Bayadere,” “Onegin,” “Sleeping Beauty” and “Don Quixote.”“We weren’t sure how much the troupe could accomplish in a country where many people did not know about ballet 30 years ag
Feb. 18, 2014
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Playboy Jazz Festival to celebrate George Duke
Singer Al Jarreau and bassist Stanley Clarke will celebrate the legacy of their friend and musical partner George Duke on the opening day of the 36th annual Playboy Jazz Festival at the Hollywood Bowl. The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association, which is presenting the festival for the first time, announced the lineup for the June 14-15 event on Monday. George Benson and fellow smooth jazz guitarist Earl Klugh will headline the closing concert. Saturday’s concert will pay tribute to Duke, the keyb
Feb. 18, 2014
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B1A4 says no to school violence in comeback Seoul performance
Under the theme of high school friends, the members of B1A4 ― Jinyoung, CNU, Sandeul, Baro and Gongchan ― trotted out onto the SK Olympic Stadium stage decked out in mock high school uniforms. They ignited the sea of young, screaming teenage fans excited for the boys’ comeback with the opening performance of their new single “Who Am I?”Returning with its second studio album “Who Am I” on Jan. 13, almost two years after the release of the group’s debut studio album, the members of B1A4 greeted so
Feb. 17, 2014
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Fashionable Seoulites redrawn a la Julian Opie
British artist Julian Opie is amazed at how well dressed people are in Seoul. “People in London tend to wear black and gray. And there’s not particularly much light and I found myself drawing very much shadow,” said Opie at the press preview of his solo exhibition at Kukje Gallery on Thursday. To transfer the impression he had onto his paintings, he chose to highlight the colors and details of the clothes worn by Seoulites. “When I looked at photographs taken in Seoul, there was not so much shad
Feb. 16, 2014
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Girls’ Generation, 2NE1 lead comeback month
This month has been filled with comeback releases including returns from B.A.P., Crayon Pop and Ga In, and there are more on the way. With two of the country’s most popular girl groups, Girls’ Generation and 2NE1, announcing the release of their new albums, the remaining two weeks of February look to be a battle-filled competition among those hoping to make a big comeback. Along with the K-pop powerhouses, popular boy band CNBlue as well as R&B vocal group Brown Eyed Soul and veteran singer-song
Feb. 16, 2014
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Eyelike: Yoo Seung-woo shows maturity in Early 19
Yoo Seung-woo shows maturity in Early 19Yoo Seung-woo “Early 19” (CJ E&M)Two years ago, young singer-songwriter Yoo seung-woo, then a 16-year-old high school student, impressed judges and viewers with his musicality and clear voice on singing audition program “Superstar K4.”The young prodigy has returned to the music scene with his second EP, “Early 19,” equipped with his signature acoustic sounds and singing.Yoo’s new album expresses his current state of mind and worries as he enters adulthood
Feb. 14, 2014
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‘Let It Go’ from Disney’s ‘Frozen’ stirs up Korean music scene
Two Disney princesses are leading the local music scene and setting new box-office records in South Korea.Since premiering on Jan. 16, Walt Disney Animation Studio’s recent film “Frozen” has been making local box-office history, becoming the most-viewed animated film in South Korea by attracting over 8 million local viewers according to the Korean Film Council on Tuesday.Loosely based on Hans Christian Andersen’s story “The Snow Queen,” “Frozen” tells the story of Anna, a brave, determined princ
Feb. 14, 2014
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Girls' Generation mulls album release delay after losing video footage
Girls' Generation, one of the most popular South Korean pop groups, may postpone the release of its new album after footage for the video of the album's title track was accidentally deleted, the group's management agency said Friday.The K-pop group originally planned to end a one-year hiatus with the release of its fourth mini-album titled "Mr.Mr." on Feb. 24. Before the official release, the group was scheduled to release the title track "Mr. Mr." on local online music services such as Melon, N
Feb. 14, 2014
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Harpist’s special homecoming
Lavinia Meijer is one of the world’s top harpists. In her home country of the Netherlands, she is a cultural icon who has brought harp, an instrument rarely played solo, to the forefront of its classical music scene. And she is a Korean adoptee.Currently in Seoul for her fourth performance in the country, she said getting to grips with her biological roots has had a lasting impact on her music.“(Coming to Korea) is always special for me,” the 31-year-old harpist said at the Sony Music office in
Feb. 13, 2014
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Grim forecast for Korean art market
Both the total sales value and prices of Korean art fell last year despite an increased number of works sold, according to a report on the local arts market by economics professor Choi Jeong-pyo of Konkuk University this week.Seoul Auction, which accounts for half of all auction sales in the country, sold 1,888 pieces for about 39 billion won ($36 million) in 2013. The amount was down 2.6 percent from 2012.K Auction, which takes up 28 percent of the market, auctioned off 1,258 works for 18.8 bil
Feb. 13, 2014
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Three nights of Beethoven sonatas
Attention, Beethoven fans! Some of the world’s most highly acclaimed musicians are coming to Korea this month for three all-Beethoven sonata concerts in Seoul. Scheduled for Feb. 17, 20 and 21 at Seoul Arts Center, the three concerts are a unique chance to indulge in the world of Ludwig van Beethoven through three different instruments ― the piano, violin and cello. Kicking off the Beethoven bash on Feb. 17 is Catherine Cho, a Korean-American violinist who teaches at the prestigious Juilliard Sc
Feb. 13, 2014
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SM ballad artists serenade fans in joint recital
Six of the representative vocal powerhouses of SM Entertainment gathered on Wednesday night to perform an intimate recital show in front of 800 fans for the “SM The Ballad Vol.2 Joint Recital.” The special recital was held in commemoration of the agency’s second ballad album project, titled “Breath.” Under the theme of painful break-ups, this year’s ballad singles project features collaborative work by eight SM artists from Korea and China, including SHINee’s Jonghyun, Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeo
Feb. 13, 2014