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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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40% of Korea's workers who reported bullying faced retaliation: survey
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Tablo says new Epik High album will feel like ‘autumn’
Rapper Tablo appeared on the live music program “Yoo Hee-yeol’s Sketchbook” Saturday, announcing the upcoming return of his rap trio Epik High. “We’ve continued to make music. Now, I think we’ve completed an album that we can let you hear,” Tablo said on the KBS show. “After three years, it will be an album that will make you feel ‘autumn’ for certain.” Rapper Tablo appears on “Yoo Hee-yeol’s Sketchbook” (KBS)Epik High’s new album will drop in October. YG Entertainment announced Friday that
Aug. 27, 2017
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[Eye Plus] One summer night, when you only live once
“You only live once: that’s the motto,” said Drake in “The Motto.” Since then, YOLO has become the anthem of youths all around the world.Thousands of young men and women gathered for the 2017 Cass Blue Playground. Filled with excitement, they blasted away the scorching heat of August, rocking on to music provided by the hottest hip-hop and electronic dance music artists the country has to offer.Kicking off the festivities, DJs Garenz and Juncoco pumped up the crowd, who did not need much convinc
Aug. 25, 2017
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[K-Talk] BTS’ Suga may participate in Lee So-ra song
BTS’ rapper Suga may take part in an upcoming single by Korean singer Lee So-ra, which would mark the first time a song by the vocalist features rap music.Lee’s agency told local media that Lee is currently preparing a new single that might involve collaboration with Suga and Tablo of the hip-hop trio Epik High, adding that it has not been confirmed yet. BTS (Big Hit Entertainment)Earlier in the day, a local media outlet reported that Lee is eyeing to return to the music scene in the second half
Aug. 25, 2017
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[Album review] Taeyang explores new style, but something’s missing
Taeyang “White Night”Genie Music (YG Entertainment)K-pop fans have always expected something different from this particular Big Bang member and when the emotional R&B crooner dropped his third solo full-length album “White Night” last week, the expectations were heightened.With his mellow and soulful vocals, Taeyang explored new genres in this electro-R&B fueled eight-track album, successfully projecting himself as an irresistible mournful lover. The artist’s vocal is impeccable as always in “Wh
Aug. 24, 2017
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BTS to release new EP on Sept.18
BTS announced Thursday it will release its latest EP next month, the first of the upcoming “Love Yourself” series.According to Bit Hit Entertainment, “Love Yourself Seung Her“ will be released on Sept.18. The agency said the album’s theme will be youth falling in love.The record will be released in four different versions, and will include a bonus track produced by member Rap Monster. BTS poses at Billboard Music Awards in this May 21 file photo. (Big Hit Entertainment)“Love Yourself” is a serie
Aug. 24, 2017
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Teen-spirited Pristin returns with rebellious ‘Schxxl Out’
It has been almost five months since 10-piece K-pop act Pristin introduced itself to K-pop fans by shouting out their group slogan “We are Pristin!” in March. The group’s debut EP “Hi! Pristin” was successful on both local and world albums charts, leading the rookie group to be tapped as a rising K-pop act to watch for this year by Billboard. Reloaded with cheerful energy and confidence, the budding K-pop darlings have returned with their second EP, “Schxxl Out,” and the band seems to have part
Aug. 24, 2017
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Seo Tai-ji tribute album to be released next month
A remake album celebrating the 25th anniversary of groundbreaking Korean pop musician Seo Tai-ji's debut will be released next month, according to a record label Wednesday."Time: Traveler," an album consisting of covers of Seo's past catalogue, will come out on Sept. 2, Seo Tai-ji Company said. (Seo Taiji Company)The record will be a collection of songs produced by today's leading K-pop artists, including BTS, Suran, Younha and Heize. The numbers include "I Know," the breakout track for idol tri
Aug. 23, 2017
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Taeyang climbs to top of Billboard’s world albums chart
Taeyang means “sun” in Korean, and the K-pop star has shined as bright as anyone on the international stage, topping Billboard’s world albums chart with “White Night.”As of Wednesday, the Big Bang singer had claimed the No. 1 spot with his third studio album “White Night,” released Aug. 16. It also took the top spot on iTunes album charts in 24 countries, according to YG Entertainment. Taeyang (YG Entertainment)The R&B vocalist went out of his way to explore new possibilities with the album, fro
Aug. 23, 2017
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[Herald Review] Electrifying show by Gallagher, Foo Fighters; could’ve been more?
The fans waited a very long time for a kick-ass show, which they got but not for very long.Liam Gallagher and Foo Fighters sent tremors down the city of Seoul and shivers down the spines of music fans gathered at Jamsil Stadium in Songpa-gu, Seoul on Tuesday. “Live Forever Long” offered Korea a chance to see Gallagher and Foo Fighters for the first time in five and two years, respectively. And it did not disappoint.Liam Gallagher performs during the “Live Forever Long” concert in Seoul on Tuesda
Aug. 23, 2017
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Dia returns full of love with ‘Love Generation’
K-pop act Dia returned fully charged with powerful energy with its third EP “Love Generation.” Clad in black-and-white school uniforms, the group’s nine singers sparkled as they took to the stage at a media showcase for their new EP in Seoul on Tuesday. Dia is short for “Diamond.”(Yonhap)“Love Generation” marks Dia’s first release since its second full-length album “YOLO” four months ago. The EP delves into the feelings of a teenage girl dabbling in love. Each track features a different musical
Aug. 23, 2017
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BTS, Seo Taiji to sing 8 songs together
Boy band BTS and Korean pop legend Seo Taiji have revealed the songs that they will perform together at Seo’s upcoming 25th anniversary concert.Seo’s label Seotajji Co. revealed the eight songs in the set list, consisting of his biggest hits including “Nan Arayo,” “Hayeoga,” “Kyoshil Idaeyo” and “Come Back Home.” The set list for Seo Taiji’s upcoming concert (Seotajji Co.)The songs are from four albums Seo released as the leader of Seo Taiji and Boys, a trio which consisted of Seo, Lee Juno and
Aug. 22, 2017
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[Next Wave] DJ duo Garenz hopes to fill clubs with own music
Dance music fans may recall Garenz at the 2017 Seoul World DJ Festival in May, an energetic and funky Korean DJ duo that danced atop the DJ booth while spinning one of the anthems for this year’s annual electronic dance music festival. The DJ duo that produced “Wanna Get You Closer,” chosen as one of two official tracks for this year’s festival at Jamsil Olympic Stadium, said it was time for DJs to move beyond the ailing local club scene and explore their options as artists. (DCTOM)Consisting
Aug. 21, 2017
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‘TVXQ Week’ heralds phase 2 of duo’s career
They’re back.Having started off as teenage heart-throbs before blossoming into artists of international fame, the duo of U-Know Yunho and Max Changmin appeared before the public as TVXQ on Monday, the first time since being discharged from the military.“We’ve been introduced as ‘K-pop kings, and I’m really starting to feel the weight of such an expression. I’m happy to be back and to be able to greet you all as TVXQ,” U-Know Yunho said at a press conference held at Hotel Shilla in Seoul on Monda
Aug. 21, 2017
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Red Velvet moved by huge fans at 1st stand-alone concert
Compared to their peers, idol band Red Velvet's ascent to stardom has been a slow burn. The five ladies, who debuted in 2014 under K-pop titan S.M. Entertainment, didn't have a genuine megahit for the first few years while rivals GFriend and TWICE became overnight sensations.That changed in February 2017 after the success of its catchy pop funk track "Rookie" from the fourth EP album, also titled "Rookie." Last month, Red Velvet dropped another chart-topping number, "Red Flavor," which drove the
Aug. 21, 2017
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BTS’ ‘Dope’ tops 200m YouTube views
The music video for “Dope,” a track from K-pop boy band BTS’ “The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 1,” has reached over 200 million views on YouTube.Released on June 23, 2015, the video reached the milestone on the YouTube channel run by 1theK, the content production division of Loen Entertainment, at 6:34 p.m. Saturday. Loen is the music label behind the group‘s 2015 EP album. A screen capture of BTS' "Dope" music video (Big Hit Entertainment)Including views on the official channel run by t
Aug. 20, 2017
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Singer Rain plans to release comeback album in November
South Korean pop singer Rain is working on a new EP record and plans to release it in November, according to his company Friday. "Rain plans to briefly visit the U.S. in September and will later focus on producing the album to put it out in an EP format in November," a representative at Rain Company said.The most recent work released by the singer, whose real name is Jung Ji-hoon, was "Rain Effect" back in January 2014. His new project will reportedly include self-written tracks along with ones
Aug. 18, 2017
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Taeyeon distressed after incident at Jakarta airport
Taeyeon of Girls’ Generation took to Instagram to share her thoughts after a harrowing experience at a crowded airport in Indonesia. Taeyeon (S.M. Entertainment) The singer flew to the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Thursday for promotional activities, accompanied by a single manager. As soon as Taeyeon landed at the airport, however, she encountered an unruly crowd that rushed toward her, eventually knocking her down. Taeyeon wrote via her Instagram on Friday to address the issue. “People’s fe
Aug. 18, 2017
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iKon fans announce boycott on YG products
Fans of iKon announced they will boycott all goods produced by YG Entertainment, claiming that the label has been mistreating both the K-pop act and its fans. iKon (YG Entertainment) iKon’s fandom iKonic released a statement on Thursday that read, “We decided to boycott all upcoming products from YG, including the DVD ‘iKon Summertime Season2 in Bali,’ until we receive complete and sincere feedback from YG.”The statement also revealed that fans sent an 18-page document on July 24 to YG accusing
Aug. 18, 2017
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TVXQ will embark on 'press tour' in 3 Asian cities next week
K-pop duo TVXQ will meet with press in three Asian cities to announce the resumption of activities as Shim Chang-min, better known by his stage name Max Changmin, will be discharged from the military on Friday, its management agency said Thursday.(S.M. Entertainment)S.M. Entertainment said the duo will have a press conference in Seoul and Tokyo on Aug. 21 and in Hong Kong the next day.The other member, U-Know Yunho, finished his military duty in April."At the events, they will discuss plans for
Aug. 18, 2017
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Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany may study in US
Tiffany of Girls’ Generation may head to the US for her studies, a local media outlet reported Thursday. Tiffany of Girls’ Generation (Herald DB)The report said the singer had recently decided to study acting in the US, quoting a source close to Tiffany who said the singer has already told her close friends about the plan and they are supporting her decision. Following the report, Tiffany’s agency S.M. Entertainment commented on the matter later in the day, saying “We are discussing things relat
Aug. 17, 2017