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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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Yoon, Fiala seek wider range of cooperation beyond nuclear energy
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Heavy rain, strong winds to lash Korea this weekend
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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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600 evacuated as heavy rain floods roads, homes in southern regions
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Big Bang's 'Bae Bae' tops 100 mln YouTube views
The video for K-pop boy group Big Bang's "Bae Bae" has surpassed 100 million views on YouTube.It hit the milestone on Tuesday night, becoming the 11th video from the group to garner 100 million views on the global video-sharing service, the group's agency YG Entertainment said on Wednesday. (YG Entertainment)The group performed before 50,000 fans in Fukuoka on Saturday and Sunday in the first leg of its Japanese dome tour that will also take it to three more cities in the country. The concerts
Nov. 23, 2017
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EXO to return with winter special album in December
EXO is gearing up for the release of a special winter album in December, its agency S.M. Entertainment said Thursday.Last December, the K-pop act had also released a winter special alum, “For You,” which sold over 442,000 copies.The release date of the upcoming album has not been set yet, according to the agency. EXO (S.M. Entertainment)EXO dropped its fourth album “The War” in July, which sold more than 1 million copies in less than one month, becoming the boy band’s fourth album to sell more
Nov. 23, 2017
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[Album review] K.A.R.D’s ugly but sophisticated love story
K.A.R.D“You & Me”Loen EntertainmentK.A.R.D is a decent storyteller. Shifting away from the pure white and pale blue of shimmering tropical track “Hola Hola,” the K-pop co-ed rookie group filled its new palette with colors of darkness, all of which mix to paint one tragic love tale in “You & Me.” Imagine a couple that just fell in love. The budding love will blind their eyes. Each day will feel like a miracle and a blessing. The first track “Into You” delves into such euphoric feelings of love wi
Nov. 23, 2017
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BTS certified by Guinness as most retweeted band
Following the band’s groundbreaking stateside debut on the American Music Awards on Sunday, K-pop juggernauts BTS broke a Guinness World Record as the most retweeted band.On Tuesday, Guinness World Records announced via its official Twitter account that the band landed a spot in the 2018 book for having the world’s most Twitter engagements for a music group.In the latest edition, which was updated in May this year, BTS, with 152,112 average retweets per post, fell below English singer-songwriter
Nov. 22, 2017
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Why CL decided to star in ‘Livin’ the Double Life’
In reality show “Livin’ the Double Life,” set to air on cable channel tvN on Thursday, K-pop songstress CL opens up on her struggles to break through the American pop scene, post-2NE1 gloom and more. “The reason I went to the US and the reason I agreed to shoot this show is because I wanted to give hope to young aspiring singers,” CL said at a press conference for the show in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul on Wednesday. “I wanted to show them that I could do it. “It could also help other singers who wan
Nov. 22, 2017
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BTS' 'War of Hormone' tops 100 mln YouTube views
The video for K-pop group BTS' "War of Hormone" has garnered over 100 million views on YouTube, its management agency said Wednesday.The video for the track off "Dark & Wild," the group's first full-length album released in August 2014, reached 100 million views on the global video site at about 4:35 a.m., according to Big Hit Entertainment. BTS already has 10 other songs, including "Fire," Save Me," "Not Today," "DNA," "Danger" and "I Need U," that have reached the same milestone on YouTube. (B
Nov. 22, 2017
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Simon Rattle’s Berlin Philharmonic bids smashing adieu to Seoul
Multiple award-winning composer Chin Un-suk’s “Choros Chordon,” which got its Korean premiere by the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra at Seoul Arts Center on Monday night, could have been as difficult to understand as the composer had anxiously “warned” audiences in local media interviews. But she need not have been so worried.Perhaps her warnings had served their purpose. One just listened without feeling obligated to try to understand the 11-minute piece, which she described as having to do with
Nov. 21, 2017
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K.A.R.D depicts twisted love with ‘You & Me’
Rookie group K.A.R.D has been a standout in the K-pop scene with its distinctive Latin dance-influenced sonic style that diverges from the K-pop norm. After making an impression with its debut EP “Hola Hola” in July and wrapping up its world tour in October, K.A.R.D is back on home ground. It released its new love-tinged EP “You & Me” on Tuesday. And the new EP is not about a fairy tale romance. Rather, it’s a tragic love story smothered with pain, obsession and jealousy. K.A.R.D performs during
Nov. 21, 2017
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Bomb threat at venue with Apink’s Jung Eun-ji
A bomb threat was made to the venue where a press conference for upcoming JTBC drama series “Untouchable” was set to take place Tuesday at 2 p.m.According to police, a call came in to the Imperial Palace Hotel, the press conference’s venue, at 12:53 p.m. stating “a bomb has been installed” and “people should be evacuated.” The caller then quickly hung up, police said. Police searched Selena Hall, where the press conference was set to take place, and other parts of the hotel. No suspected explosi
Nov. 21, 2017
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GOT7 to release repackaged version of ‘7 For 7’ on Dec. 7
K-pop act GOT7 is slated to return with a repackaged version of its latest EP “7 For 7” on Dec. 7, according to the group’s agency JYP Entertainment. The poster for the upcoming repackaged album titled “7 For 7 Present Edition,” shared by the agency’s official website Tuesday, showed the seven-piece group posing at a stairway surrounded by white walls. “7 For 7 Present Edition” will be available for pre-order from Wednesday, the agency said. A poster for GOT7‘s upcoming repackaged version of its
Nov. 21, 2017
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Epik High’s Tablo puts up English subtitles
Tablo of hip-hop trio Epik High has stepped in as a translator, providing English subtitles for one of his hits from the group’s latest album. On Sunday, the Epik High frontman shared a music video for “Lost One,” from the trio’s latest full-length album “We’ve Done Something Wonderful,” via his Twitter account with the caption “Many of our English speaking fans asked for ‘Lost One’ translations, so I did the subs myself. Hope it helps.” Epik High (YG Entertainment)Epik High fans showed heated r
Nov. 21, 2017
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Why Korean entertainment succumbs to ‘One China’ policy
The Mnet Asian Music Awards 2017 on Monday announced that it had decided to remove a section on its homepage that categorized Hong Kong, Taiwan and Macau as independent countries.The move took place after Chinese netizens called for a boycott of MAMA 2017, as they considered Mnet’s decision to recognize the three areas as independent states as disregarding China’s “One China” policy. The “One China” policy recognizes only one sovereign state of China. It does not recognize the Republic of China,
Nov. 21, 2017
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MAMA aims for ‘Asian Grammys’ with largest ‘MAMA Week’
Actor Song Joong-ki will host this year’s Mnet Asian Music Awards in Hong Kong, while Park Bo-gum will host the show in Japan. “MAMA Week,” the largest-scale MAMA event, will kick off at Hoa Binh Theater in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on Nov. 25, then head to Yokohama Arena, Japan, on Nov. 29, and finally to Hong Kong for two events -- at W Hotel Hong Kong on Nov. 30 and at AsiaWorld-Expo on Dec. 1. Song Joong-ki (left) and Park Bo-gum (Blossom Entertainment/ Yonhap)By expanding the awards ceremo
Nov. 20, 2017
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BTS fires up crowd with AMAs performance
BTS said that performing at the American Music Awards would be like a dream, but it was not a dream Sunday night in Los Angeles, as the K-pop sensation took the stage alongside the likes of Pink, Kelly Clarkson, Lady Gaga, Nick Jonas and even the legendary Diana Ross.Standing on one of the biggest stages in music, the seven members proved they were truly dope as they became the first K-pop boy band to perform at the AMAs in Los Angeles on Sunday.The group began the night by walking the red carpe
Nov. 20, 2017
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Musicians unite at AMAs in wake of tumultuous year
The 2017 American Music Awards marked a night of unison, positive vibes and American pride as musicians spoke about coming together in a year dominated by natural disasters, violence and divisive politics. Kelly Clarkson and Pink kicked off the three-hour show Sunday with a performance honoring those affected by tragic events of the year, from hurricanes to hate crimes. First responders stood behind Jamie Foxx, who gave a heartfelt speech before the pop stars sang R.E.M.‘s “Everybody Hurts.” Thi
Nov. 20, 2017
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BTS debuts at American awards show
BTS has made its performance debut at an American awards show.The K-pop sensation performed its hit single "DNA" at the 45th American Music Awards (AMAs) at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, which was broadcast live by ABC, Sunday night (local time). BTS, also known as Bangtan Boys or Beyond The Scene, became the first Korean act to be invited to the awards ceremony.Members of BTs pose prior to performing at the American Music Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday. (Yonhap)"I can't believe it. I'm so
Nov. 20, 2017
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BTS walks red carpet at AMAs
K-pop boy band BTS attended the American Music Awards held at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday night, or 8 a.m. Monday in Korean time. Ahead of the group’s performance, the boy band appeared on the red carpet and greeted fans who gathered for a glance of their favorite stars. (Yonhap)This marks the first time a K-pop group has been invited to the music event. BTS is the only Asian musical act invited this year to the AMAs. The awards show is to be broadcast live by Mnet at 10 a.m. Mond
Nov. 20, 2017
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Simon Rattle’s last tour in Korea with Berlin Philharmonic sweetened by pianist Cho Seong-jin
A few hours ahead of Sunday evening’s concert at the Seoul Arts Center, Simon Rattle, conductor of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra, was relaxed and effusive in his praise of pianist Cho Seong-jin, who would be performing Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G Major, M.83 with the orchestra. “This is a time when the planet is full of extraordinary young pianists. It is not rare. But what is rare is a poet on the keyboard,” said Rattle, adding, “But he is seated to my right,” as he looked at Cho. Last mont
Nov. 19, 2017
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Yewon School to hold anniversary concert
Yewon School, Korea’s first middle school dedicated to arts founded in 1967, is to hold an anniversary concert at Lotte Concert Hall on Nov. 26. The concert will feature prominent alumni musicians active in the global classical music scene. A duet by flutist Choi Na-kyung and harpist Na Hyun-sun will kick off the concert, followed by violinist Baek Ju-Young, cellist Cho Young-chang and pianist Kim Kyu-yeon, who will perform Beethoven’s Triple Concert in C Major, Op. 56. Yewon School’s upcomi
Nov. 19, 2017
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BTS receives collaboration offer from EDM DJ Zedd
World famous DJ Zedd may be the latest musician to collaborate with K-pop juggernaut BTS, as the group has recently received an offer from the EDM artist. On Friday, Zedd took to Twitter and tweeted to BTS, “Hi guys. I hear u wanna collaborate with me. Let’s do it.” BTS replied to the offer by tweeting “Let’s do it!!” BTS, left, and Zedd (Big Hit Entertainment and Hyundai Card)Previously during an interview with the US’ Entertainment Tonight, BTS had named Zedd as one of the artists it’d like t
Nov. 19, 2017