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Seoul chastises predatory pricing claims over Czech nuclear export deal
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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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Car crashes into restaurant; 1 dead, 5 injured
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[Exclusive] [Herald Interview] MBK incapable of running Korea Zinc’s Australia business: Aussie renewable energy CEO
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10-year-old SHINee returns with 3-part LP, hopes to stay for another 10 years
One of the longest-running K-pop idol boy bands, SHINee, has returned with its sixth full-length album "The Story of Light," a set of three five-track records marking the now-quartet's 10th year since its debut.The second episode of the new album was unveiled at major online music stores Monday evening, including its title track "I Want You."The first episode, led by the lead track "Good Evening," was released on May 28, as SHINee strategized to increase the lure of the new album by dropping it
June 11, 2018
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Day6 to release new EP on June 26
Band Day6 is set to release a new EP on June 26, its agency said.According to JYP Entertainment Monday, the act’s upcoming third EP “Shoot Me: Youth Part1” marks the band’s first release since its second full-length album “Moonrise” in December last year. Day6 (JYP Entertainment)The five-piece act has released two full-length albums and 25 singles last year through its yearlong monthly release “Every Day6” project, for which the act released two songs every month with concerts before each relea
June 11, 2018
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[Herald interview] Ice Cube talks about long-awaited ‘Everythang’s Corrupt’
Rap legend hopes Chris Tucker will return for “Last Friday” It’s been five years since the release of the single “Everythang’s Corrupt” off of what was supposed to be Ice Cube’s 10th studio album, but the rap legend has confirmed the long-awaited record will be released later this year.“(We’re) Trying to figure out the single (off of the album), and how we’re gonna release it. But it’s comin’. No more waitin’,” the rapper said, as he sat down with The Korea Herald prior to his performance at the
June 11, 2018
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Pouring rain gives in to Saturday night fever of Ultra Korea
Music festival brings together 180,000 in Seoul for performances by 103 artists As RL Grime was firing up the crowd on Saturday evening, the raindrops begin to fall on the scantily-dressed fans at Ultra Korea 2018. By the time Steve Angello came on the stage, the unprepared festival-goers were drenched.The downpour, however, did not deter the parade of music enthusiasts that turned up at Jamsil Olympic Complex in Seoul from enjoying performances by EDM, dubstep, electronic rock and even gangster
June 11, 2018
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BTS falls out of top 10 on Billboard 200 albums chart
K-pop superstars BTS was nudged out of the top 10 on the Billboard 200 most popular albums chart after topping it two weeks earlier, according to Billboard on Monday."Love Yourself: Tear" landed out of the top 10 for the third week of June, according to the Billboard website's preview of the chart, posted ahead of an official chart update set for June 12. Kanye West's "Ye," released on June 1, topped the Billboard 200 chart.The latest BTS record landed atop the 200 album list in the week startin
June 11, 2018
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Yoon Doo-joon’s flip-flop over why he can’t travel overseas
Highlight member Yoon Doo-joon has recently come under fire from the public concerning his agency’s untruthful explanation about why he cannot travel overseas.The incident started when Around Us Entertainment issued a statement on Thursday that Yoon could not participate in a K-pop event in Hanoi Saturday and a fan meeting in Bangkok on June 24 due to the Ministry Manpower Administration revising the conscription law that mandates all able-bodied Korean man to serve for approximately two years.
June 10, 2018
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TVXQ to see record 1m attendance for tour of Japan
TVXQ wraps up its Japanese tour Sunday, with the total in attendance across the concerts expected to top 1 million.According to Japanese news reports, TVXQ’s ongoing “Begin Again” tour in Japan will come to a grand finale with a three-day concert series at Nissan Stadium in Yokohama, Kanagawa prefecture. TVXQ (Yonhap)Nissan Stadium is the largest concert venue in Japan, and can host more than 70,000 people. The K-pop duo is expected to attract 220,000 fans during its concerts at the stadium, hel
June 10, 2018
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BTS' 'DNA' video tops 400m YouTube views
K-pop sensation BTS' music video for "DNA" exceeded 400 million views on YouTube on Saturday, marking the first time that a South Korean music group has set such a record.The video for the lead song on the group's mini album "Love Yourself: Her" surpassed the milestone on the global video-hosting site in the day, according to Big Hit Entertainment.The group achieved the feat within nine months of releasing the video, which is the shortest time to set such a record by a South Korean group, the ag
June 10, 2018
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NU’EST W to return with new single on June 25
K-pop act NU’EST W is set to return with a new single on June 25.The subunit of NU’EST made the announcement Thursday by sharing a handwritten letter on its official website that stated: “We know that it took us a long time for the new album. We’ve prepared and practiced a lot for the album. (Pledis Entertainment)“I hope the album could be like a gift for fans. It’s time for us to reciprocate your love.”The upcoming album marks the first record for the boy band since its debut EP “W, Here” in Oc
June 7, 2018
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[Album review] Something big is missing on Wanna One’s new album
Wanna One“1÷χ=1(Undivided)” (Stone Music Entertainment) The clock is ticking for Wanna One, but the path the band has taken for its new album “1÷χ=1(Undivided)” is quite disappointing. As a group that was handpicked through a Korean audition show last year, Wanna One knows what kind of music pleases the public. It has continued its winning streak with super catchy hits like “Energetic,” “I.P.U” and “Boomerang,” songs that fit into K-pop’s typical sonic standard. But with “Light,” the UK garage-i
June 7, 2018
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Elris confirms June release of new EP
Elris’ “Summer Dream” is the latest in the long line of girl groups returning with new releases for the blazing-hot season.The girl group’s agency Hunus Entertainment on Thursday released the teaser image for its third and latest EP, which shows a picture of five different colored drinks with the message “Elris is coming 2018 June.”It will mark the first release for the K-pop act since EP “Color Crush” last September. The teaser image for Elris’ “Summer Dream.” (Hunus Entertainment)During a pre
June 7, 2018
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BTS charts on Billboard 200, Hot 100 for 2nd straight week
BTS charted on Billboard two main charts for the second straight week, becoming the first K-pop artist to do so.The recently-released charts show that “Fake Love,” a single off the group’s third studio album “Love Yourself: Tear,” was ranked No.51 on the Billboard Hot 100. It marked a 41 spot drop from the week before, which saw the boy band reach No.10 on the main singles chart. BTS (Big Hit Entertainment)“Love Yourself: Tear” took the sixth spot on Billboard 200, after it became the first K-po
June 6, 2018
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Seungri soars as solo artist
While K-pop act Big Bang is on a hiatus with four of its members serving their military service, Seungri is pursuing a solo career on and offstage.Seungri has become the CEO of a hip-hop label under YG Entertainment, according to Yang Hyun-suk, the head of the agency, who made the announcement Tuesday through his social media account, dropping an image of Seungri’s business card.As the CEO of YGX Entertainment, Seungri will work on recruiting talented hip-hop rookies and running entertainment bu
June 6, 2018
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Viktoria Mullova, David Greilsammer to bring rich musical diversity
Internationally acclaimed violinist Viktoria Mullova and rising conductor David Greilsammer’s chamber music orchestra Geneva Camerata will introduce an unusual classical music program on Friday at Seoul Arts Center Concert Hall.From Beethoven Symphony No. 8 to Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess,” the audience will be provided a chance to listen to pieces that are rarely performed in the local classical music scene. Violinist Viktoria Mullova (Credia) Pianist and conductor David Greilsammer (Credia)The
June 5, 2018
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‘If Wonder Girls’ music was red, mine is blue,’ says Yubin
“Wonder Girls, it was everything about my 20s. It’s a huge part of my identity,” Yubin said, looking back on the days when she toured the US on a bus as a member of one of the most legendary K-pop girl groups. Eleven years after her debut, the former Wonder Girls rapper has returned as a solo vocalist with her retro-themed debut EP “City Woman.” Sporting a vivid pink blouse and large accessories that matched the theme of her album, Yubin sat down with The Korea Herald in Seoul on Monday to talk
June 5, 2018
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Yoon Mi-rae confirms July release, solo concerts
Hip-hop legend Yoon Mi-rae on Tuesday confirmed the release of her studio album next month, along with concerts that will be her first as a solo artist in 12 years.According to Feel Good Music, Yoon will perform at Jangchoong Stadium in Seoul from July 14-15. The concerts are titled “YOONMIRAE,” which carries the meaning that they will feature music that only she can make.“The solo concerts will be filled with ‘Yoon Mi-rae’ as she is,” the agency said. Yoon Mi-rae (Feel Good Music)Yoon is curren
June 5, 2018
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SPO to hold outdoor concert along Han River
The 2018 Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra Riverside Concert will be held on Saturday at Yeouido Hangang Park, featuring a wide range of music, from classical music concertos to collaborations with renowned local folk musicians. Conductor Christopher Lee will lead the orchestra for the evening concert, while singer-songwriter Jang Phil-soon, and guitarist Haam Choon-ho will perform with the orchestra. cap - 2017 Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra Riverside Concert (SPO)The evening concert will start at 7:3
June 4, 2018
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Twice set for Japan tour, 1st album
Marking the one year anniversary of its debut in Japan, Twice is gearing up to boost its popularity there with an arena tour and the release of its first album in the country.JYP Entertainment on Monday announced that it will hold nine concerts in four cities in Japan in September and October. It will commence with concerts on Sept. 29-30 in Chiba Prefecture, which will move to Aichi Prefecture, Kobe and cap off with Tokyo concerts on Oct. 16-17. Twice performs in Osaka, Japan. (JYP Entertainme
June 4, 2018
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JYP’s 1st Chinese boy band to debut in September
In an effort to expand its clout in the Chinese market, JYP Entertainment is gearing up to launch its first Chinese boy band in the country.The agency announced on Monday that Boy Story, a new Chinese idol group jointly formed by JYP China, a subsidiary of the K-pop agency, and Chinese streaming giant Tencent Music Entertainment, is eyeing an official debut in September. The six-member group consists entirely of teenagers, 11 to 14 years old, and it will focus solely on promotion activities in C
June 4, 2018
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SHINee to release part 2 of 6th album
SHINee is set to release the second part of its upcoming full-length album on June 11. According to S.M. Entertainment Monday, SHINee will drop “The Story of Light EP. 2” next Monday as part of the group’s sixth studio album. (S.M. Entertainment)SHINee’s sixth album will consist of three separate EPs with five tracks each, said the group’s agency. SHINee released “The Story of Light EP. 1” on May 28, with “Good Evening” as its lead track. The lead track of the upcoming EP will be “I Want You,”
June 4, 2018