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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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Sechs Kies sparkle on return, but lack distinct color
Sechs Kies’ first studio album since 1999 may have been enough to satisfy longtime fans’ thirst for music, but it falls short of showing the maturity the group could have been expected to develop during its 20-year hiatus.The five-member group released “Another Light” on Thursday, marking its first full-length album since reuniting last year. “It really feels like we are debuting again,” said leader Eun Ji-won, in a press conference held in Seoul on Thursday. “It feels like we’re starting again
Sept. 21, 2017
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JYP new boyband project named ‘Stray Kids’
JYP Entertainment’s “Stray Kids” project, which will debut its newest boyband, will be first aired next month, the agency said Thursday.“The survival program project that JPY will conduct with Mnet will first air at 11 p.m. on Oct.17, and has been named ‘Stray Kids’,” JYP said in a press release.JYP said the name represents the identity of the show, which picks singers with unique talents that distinguish them from idol groups.The logo for “Stray Kids” (JYP Entertainment)JYP has attempted to une
Sept. 21, 2017
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BTS becomes 1st K-pop act to break into Spotify's Global Top 50
BTS became the first Korean musician to break into the top 50 artists played on global music streaming service Spotify, according to its agency Wednesday."DNA," lead track of BTS' latest EP album "Love Yourself: Her," reached No. 50 on the Spotify's Global Top 50 playlist, according to Big Hit Entertainment. The chart ranks the most streamed artist on the platform on a daily basis. (Big Hit Entertainment)Based in Stockholm, Sweden, Spotify was launched in 2008 and currently has some 140 million
Sept. 20, 2017
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BTS breaks record, topping 73 iTunes charts
Once again, BTS proved its power as a global K-pop star with its latest EP “Love Yourself Seung Her,” which topped iTunes charts in a record-breaking 73 countries all over the globe. (Big Hit Entertainment)According to Big Hit Entertainment Tuesday, the new EP has ranked No.1 on iTunes album charts including the United States, Britain, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Japan, Spain, Poland, Brazil and Indonesia as of 8 a.m. The number of countries the group‘s new EP has swept is the largest f
Sept. 19, 2017
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IU’s ‘Autumn Morning’ tops charts despite BTS’ new release
Singer IU’s “Autumn Morning” secured the No. 1 spot on local music charts despite the new release from another K-pop big name BTS on the same day.As of 9:50 a.m. Tuesday, “Autumn Morning” remained on top of all seven local music charts including Melon, Genie and Bugs.“DNA,” the lead track from BTS’ new album “Love Yourself Seung Her,” took the No. 2 spot on all but two music charts -- Mnet and Monkey 3. (Fave Entertainment)“Autumn Morning” is a track from IU’s upcoming remake album “A Flower Bo
Sept. 19, 2017
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Block B’s P.O. gears up for solo debut
Rapper P.O. of K-pop act Block B is getting ready to fly solo with the release of a single next Wednesday. His agency Seven Seasons announced Tuesday that the rapper will release his first single since his 2011 debut. P.O. is also the songwriter and producer for the upcoming record.Prior to the official announcement, he teased the fans last week, saying, “I have a surprise event in store.“ P.O. of Block B (Seven Seasons)The album will be released at 6 p.m. next Wednesday through local music stre
Sept. 19, 2017
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[Next Wave] Five monkeys of Jannabi relive heyday of old pop
The Korea Herald is introducing Korean singers, musicians and actors poised to join the next wave of top stars in a twice monthly series. -- Ed.Despite their different personalities, finding common elements among the five members of indie band Jannabi wasn’t difficult. In addition to having grown up in the same neighborhood, they are all undaunted about the future, worship iconic rock stars of the past and are truly and madly in love with music, especially old pop. “It’s really funny that we’ve
Sept. 18, 2017
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BTS takes aim at Billboard 100 chart with ‘Love Yourself Seung Her’
BTS is back with a new release that is likely to send fans around the globe into a frenzy. The K-pop act returned with its new EP, “Love Yourself Seung Her,” on Monday, with the ambitious goal of making it on Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. “People always say that their goal is to make it to Billboard 100. But to make the list, we have to sell a lot of records and our song has to be aired on the radio a lot, and it’s not that easy. This makes us wonder, ‘Is it possible?” said band member Sugar durin
Sept. 18, 2017
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IU makes surprise pre-release of ‘Autumn Morning’
Singer IU made a timely pre-release of “Autumn Morning” on Monday morning. “Autumn Morning” is a track from the singer’s upcoming remake album “A Flower Bookmark Two.” According to her agency, the sudden release at 7 a.m. was to celebrate IU’s ninth debut anniversary which fell on the day. As it is a precious day for both IU and her fans, the singer decided to pre-release the track to make the morning special, the agency said. “Autumn Morning” (Fave Entertainment)“Autumn Morning” is originally b
Sept. 18, 2017
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CL sings for ‘My Little Pony’ soundtrack
CL, formerly of 2NE1, sang on the soundtrack of upcoming animation “My Little Pony: The Movie,” her agency YG Entertainment confirmed Saturday. The upcoming film is a cinematic version of the popular television series “My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic.” The singer sang “No Better Feelin’,” the 11th track on the soundtrack. CL performs on stage during her “Hello B*****s” concert held in Toronto, Canada, on Nov. 14, 2016. (YG Entertainment)The song marks the singer’s first release since she de
Sept. 17, 2017
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Dream Theater enchants Seoul fans with ‘Images and Words’
Dream Theater was back in Korea for the eighth time and they did not disappoint, putting on a show for fans by performing the songs from its iconic album “Images and Words.”The legendary progressive metal band held the concert at Olympic Hall in Seoul at 6 p.m. on Saturday, which was part of the “Images, Words & Beyond” tour that commemorated the 25th anniversary for one of Dream Theater’s most successful albums. John Myung (left) and John Petrucci play during Dream Theater‘s concert at Olympic
Sept. 17, 2017
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BTS drops first teaser for upcoming track ‘DNA’
BTS has dropped a teaser for its new track from the group’s upcoming EP “Love Yourself Seung Her.” A teaser image for “DNA,” the lead track of BTS’ upcoming EP “Love Yourself Seung Her.” (Bit Hit Entertainment)On Thursday at midnight, the boy band released a minutelong clip for “DNA,” the lead track of the new EP, offering a glimpse at the K-pop act’s upcoming release. The teaser begins with band member Jungkook whistling while he slowly walks toward the camera. After he joins the rest of the b
Sept. 15, 2017
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[Album review] GFriend sticks to songs that recall Japanese anime
GFriend“Rainbow”Loen Entertainment People’s infatuation with upbeat Japanese animation theme songs may account for why GFriend has been able to carve out its own niche and even rise as a chart-topper with tunes that recall Japanese anime.Sticking to a specific sphere of music may be effective, but GFriend’s songs are becoming too similar to one another. The K-pop group recently returned with “Rainbow,” the extended release of its fifth EP “Parallel” released in August. The album introduces two
Sept. 14, 2017
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Kim Jae-joong to embark on Asia fan meeting tour
Kim Jae-joong will kick off his Asia fan meeting tour in Seoul on Oct. 29, his agency C-Jes Entertainment said Thursday. “Despite the concert tour earlier this year, there was a deluge of requests for Kim Jae-joong to visit from all over Asia. So we planned the fan meeting tour adding cities that he hadn’t visited on the concert tour,” the agency said. In January, the singer kicked off his first concert tour since completing his military service. He visited nine Asian cities, including Hong Kong
Sept. 14, 2017
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BTS to promote Seoul tourism in video ad
Boy band BTS will be featured in a new video advertisement promoting the major tourist destinations of Seoul, city officials said Thursday. The ad titled "BTS's Seoul Life" produced by the Seoul Metropolitan Government will start airing on television stations in around 100 countries this month, the city announced. It will also run on online video platforms such as YouTube, Facebook and Youku Tudou. (Yonhap)
Sept. 14, 2017
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EXID's Solji will record, but probably won't do much else
EXID‘s run as a quartet will soon come to an end, as its fifth member Solji is set to rejoin the team for the upcoming record that will be released in October.Banana Culture Entertainment confirmed Thursday that the girl group will release a record in October, and that Solji will participate in the recording process.EXID at 2017 Asia Tour in Taipei on Saturday. (Banana Culture Entertainment)But it is yet unclear whether Solji will participate in the related activities of the new release, such as
Sept. 14, 2017
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Fans condemn G.NA’s thank-you message amid prostitution ‘rumors’
K-pop singer G.NA’s thank-you message to fans has received an icy reception from some followers over a prostitution scandal last year. On Wednesday, G.NA broke her 19-month silence with a photo of a letter on her Instagram page vowing “a new beginning.” “Thank you so much to everyone who has stood by me til this day. Thank you for having faith in me..believing in me.. not giving up on me.. even through all the obstacles, heartaches and endless rumors,” she wrote.Despite what was apparently meant
Sept. 14, 2017
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[K-Talk] BTS, EXO take top two spots on Billboard social
BTS defended its top spot on the Billboard’s Social 50 chart, while EXO took No. 2, marking the first time in the chart’s history that K-pop acts have held the top two spots.Although the group’s hotly anticipated EP “Love Yourself Seung Her” is still on its way -- set for release next Monday -- BTS remained the king of hill for the ninth straight week. Overall, it marks BTS’ 39th week at No. 1. BTS (Big Hit Entertainment) EXO (S.M. Entertainment)EXO made an impressive surge from No. 10 a week ea
Sept. 14, 2017
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Elris aims for 2017 rookie award with 'Color Crush'
(Yonhap)Rookie K-pop act Elris on Wednesday released its second EP record "Color Crush," expressing its ambition to win the year-end's rookie of the year award. "I really hope to win the rookie of the year award through our latest promotional activity," member Sohee said during a media showcase held at Yes24 MUV Hall in western Seoul.Elris isn't pulling any punches when it comes to the highly sought honor offered by major TV networks and music streaming services at the end of the year. The five-
Sept. 13, 2017
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‘iamnot’ what you expect
The band iamnot is by no means a household name. Its entry to the Korean music scene in 2015 was more like a plop than a splash.Now iamnot is preparing for the gamble of a lifetime with its October concert in front of a crowd of 2,000 -- part of CJ Culture Foundation and singer Lee Seung-hwan’s joint project to support up-and-coming indie musicians -- nearly seven times the audience it usually performs to of about 300. Pull it off, and iamnot may be on the path to becoming one of more successful
Sept. 13, 2017