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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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[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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[Herald Interview] Memories, regrets bring Typhoon back after 10 years
“Our time as Typhoon, it was like a raging storm that leaves as quickly as it comes. But now that we are back together, we want to last long calmly, rather than sweeping in and out like a storm,” said Solbi, a vocalist of dance hip-hop trio Typhoon during a recent interview with The Korea Herald in Seoul.Despite its successful start, Typhoon lasted less than three years. Consisting of Solbi, Woojae and Jihwan, the co-ed trio made a major impression with its debut single “So” in 2006, coming on t
Feb. 1, 2018
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Singer Lee Chang-min stands on his own
Singer Lee Chang-min has decided not to renew his contract with Big Hit Entertainment, and will instead handle the music-related and other promotional activities on his own, the agency said Thursday.“As of Wednesday, the management deal with Lee has expired. After a lengthy discussion with Lee, we‘ve decided to terminate our exclusive relationship,” Big Hit said in a press release, adding that Lee will now establish a one-man agency. Lee Chang-min (Big Hit Entertainment)In an Instagram message t
Feb. 1, 2018
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S.M., JYP, Big Hit to launch music platform with SK Telecom
S.M., JYP, Big Hit to launch music platform with SK Telecom* iriver is not capitalized By Yoon Min-sikK-pop agencies S.M. Entertainment, JYP Entertainment and Big Hit Entertainment on Wednesday signed a deal with SK Telecom to launch a music sales platform.The agreement is twofold, with the first leg allowing the SK Telecom-affiliated iriver -- a consumer electronics company known for its portable media devices -- to handle the content of S.M., JYP and Big Hit. This comes into effect Thursday.Wi
Jan. 31, 2018
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BTS on Billboard 100 record run for K-pop group
BTS’s “Mic Drop” has stayed on the Billboard Hot 100 chart for a ninth straight week as of Wednesday, proving its prominence in the mainstream US music market and reaffirming its position as the hottest K-pop group today.In the chart for the week of Feb. 3, “Mic Drop” stood at No. 84. The song featuring Desiigner and remixed by Steve Aoki had peaked at No. 28 upon its debut in early December.BTS’ “Mic Drop” (Big Hit Entertainment)Despite falling five spots from the week before, “Mic Drop” extend
Jan. 31, 2018
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[Album review] Nice album, but where is Suzy?
Suzy“Faces of Love”(Genie Music)It’s an indisputable fact that the latest album from former Miss A member Suzy is well-made, or “manufactured” by her agency. But why does it sound so shallow? Why does Suzy sound like a trained puppet merely lending her voice without fully understanding the songs herself? When the singer released her second solo EP “Faces of Love,” fans were expecting to hear how the 24-year-old viewed and interpreted various facets of love in the songs that she had a hand in cre
Jan. 31, 2018
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Steve Aoki confirms collaboration with BTS
Steve Aoki, the mastermind behind BTS’ “Mic Drop” remix, has confirmed his next collaboration with K-pop’s reigning boy band. The musician-producer recently told US pop site Trending Live that he plans to release an original track with BTS this year. Steve Aoki (Yonhap)“That (‘Mic Drop’ remix) was the start. And now we got some new music coming out for 2018. That’s exciting as well. So we got this remix to put out there, but now we have some more original music as well,” he said. The “Mic Drop”
Jan. 30, 2018
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Suzy: “I always wanted to sing about various facets of love”
Juggling her roles as a singer and an actress, Suzy has been keeping a delicate balance. Just when the scale seems to have tipped toward acting, the former Miss A member once again jumped toward music with her new EP “Faces of Love.” Suzy at a media showcase for her new EP “Faces of Love” in Seoul on Monday. (JYP Entertainment)The singer’s second EP released Monday evening marks her first album release since her R&B-tinged debut EP “Yes? No?” in January last year. Returning as a soloist has bee
Jan. 29, 2018
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White roses, Kesha offer rallying cry for women at Grammys
NEW YORK -- Dozens of Grammy Award performers and attendees wore or held white roses Sunday in support of the Time’s Up movement, in an awards season where every awards show has confronted sexual misconduct in show business.“My message on this is for everybody to treat each other like we want to be treated,” said Reba McEntire, winner for best roots gospel album. “It’s the golden rule.”Singer-songwriter Ledisi, nominated for three Grammys and a performer at the Women‘s March in Las Vegas earlier
Jan. 29, 2018
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BTS: Secret behind our success is not social media, but sincerity, equality
Many have attributed the high popularity of the K-pop boy band BTS to its clever use of social media, but the group said its sincerity and quality were more integral to its success.“People pay attention only to the fact that we have communicated well with our fans on social media. But more important is that since we’re singers the quality of our music and performance should be unconditionally good,” RM, leader of the group, said during a recent interview with Yonhap News Agency in Seoul. BTS (GQ
Jan. 29, 2018
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Bruno Mars has magical night at Grammys, winning 6 for 6
NEW YORK -- Bruno Mars owned the Grammys with his R&B-inspired album “24K Magic,” winning all six awards he was nominated for at a show where hip-hop was expected to have a historical night.Jay-Z, the leading nominee with eight, walked away empty handed Sunday -- a year after his wife lost album of the year to Adele, causing fans and peers to criticize the Recording Academy for not properly rewarding Beyonce’s bold “Lemonade” project. And though Kendrick Lamar won five awards, he lost in the top
Jan. 29, 2018
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H.O.T to reunite on ‘Infinite Challenge’
Legendary K-pop act H.O.T is to reunite on TV entertainment show “Infinite Challenge.” The mega-hit band debuted in 1996 and quickly rose to stardom, attracting fans from all age groups before it ultimately disbanded in 2001. H.O.T (S.M. Entertainment)The production staff of MBC’s “Infinite Challenge” announced the H.O.T reunion Monday, “H.O.T is to perform at MBC Dream Center on Feb. 15 as a part of the TV show.” It explained discussions had started in 2014, but as the bandmates had spent a lo
Jan. 29, 2018
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GOT7 to drop new album
Boy band GOT7 is to release a new album. “The group is preparing for a comeback, but the exact date has not been set,” said the group’s management agency JYP. GOT7 (JYP Entertainment)Local media outlets expect the release to be between February and March, citing industry officials. According to reports, the seven-member group is shooting a music video for the new track. The multinational band, which includes three non-Korean members, debuted in 2014. Its latest EP “7 for 7” released last October
Jan. 28, 2018
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B1A4 sustains minor injuries in car crash
K-pop act B1A4 was rushed to a hospital after being involved in a car accident.The boy band was on its way to perform at the ICON Concert in Inje, Gangwon Province, on Saturday. The event was held in support of the upcoming 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics. B1A4 (WM Entertainment)The accident occurred in the Gapyeong area of Gyeonggi Province when the group’s car collided with a vehicle in front of it. At the time of the crash, all of the five members -- CNU, Baro, Gongchan, Sandeul and Jinyoun
Jan. 28, 2018
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Seoul Philharmonic to perform Beethoven‘s ‘Emperor’ with pianist Yevgeny Sudbin
Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra will hold a concert at Seoul Arts Center in Seoul on Thursday, along with Russian concert pianist Yevgeny Sudbin and conductor Antony Hermus. The concert will feature Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 5, Op. 73 -- also popularly known as “Emperor” -- with Sudbin on the piano. Pianist Sudbini is acclaimed for his recording of Beethoven’s “Emperor” concerto together with the Minnesota Orchestra, conducted by Osmo Vanska. The pianist is currently signed with Sweden-based
Jan. 28, 2018
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19 years on, BoA doesn’t want to be called ‘veteran singer’
There are certain images that K-pop legend BoA, who has spent nearly 19 years in entertainment, keeps away from the public. Her seemingly confident and uptight image seems incompatible with letting loose. She was a “steadfast” musician who pioneered through the rugged K-pop world from the age of 13. And in her upcoming single and first reality show, the veteran singer decided to unveil her true and different selves that weren’t always depicted in the media. “As I got older, I got comfortable wit
Jan. 26, 2018
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BTS wins big at Seoul Music Awards
BTS reaffirmed its seat on the throne as the K-pop kings, taking home the grand prize at the 27th Seoul Music Awards on Thursday.It capped off an impressive run for the K-pop juggernaut, which had already taken home the grand prize at the Golden Disc Awards earlier this month, along with artist of the year at the Mnet Asian Music Awards and song of the year at the Melon Music Awards in December. BTS speaks onstage after winning the grand prize at the 27th Seoul Music Awards held at Gocheok Sky D
Jan. 26, 2018
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Jung Yong-hwa to enlist on March 5
Jung Yong-hwa of CNBLUE will begin his compulsory military service on March 5, his agency FNC Entertainment said Friday. The agency announced in an official statement that Jung had received his enlistment notice and canceled all overseas tours scheduled after his upcoming Hong Kong concert slated for Saturday. Jung Yong-hwa (FNC Entertainment)Asking fans for understanding, the agency also said, “We will do our best to make sure our action doesn’t have a negative effect on fans by taking adequat
Jan. 26, 2018
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[Herald Interview] Rapper BewhY: ‘I want to compete with US hip-hop artists, be the best’
“The reason for my US tour? I want to compete with hip-hop musicians in the US in the future,” said BewhY in his dimly lit studio when asked about his six-stop US tour in November last year. He was more than serious, sitting with his hands firmly clutched together and a determined look on his face. And surprisingly, it didn’t sound so cocky when he added, “And in the distant future, I know I will be the best.”The dream of stateside success has been bubbling inside the ambitious 25-year-old rappe
Jan. 25, 2018
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Sisters Chung Kyung-wha and Myung-wha to leave PyeongChang Music Fest after the Olympics
PyeongChang Music Festival’s two artistic directors Chung Kyung-wha and Chung Myung-wha will leave their posts after the PyeongChang Olympics.At a press conference in Seoul to promote the upcoming PyeongChang Winter Music Festival, violinist Chung Kyung-wha and cellist Chung Myung-wha said that they would wrap up their seven-year journey with the music festival.“Though I leave the music festival after the Olympic Games, I will continue to perform for the betterment and improvement of Korea’s cla
Jan. 24, 2018
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[Album review] ‘Poet | Artist,’ testament to Jonghyun’s genius
Jonghyun“Poet | Artist”Genie Music Honestly, it wasn’t easy to go through Jonghyun’s posthumous album “Poet | Artist,” maybe because it was a bittersweet testament to the late music prodigy’s genius and his passion for music. Peppered throughout the album, recorded before the SHINee vocalist’s passing last year, is Jonghyun’s outstanding musical artistry, particularly evident in his creative lyrics and sonic style which incorporate everything from electronic pop, edgy R&B and future bass to acou
Jan. 24, 2018