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Over 82,000 Korean young people unemployed, not searching for job long-term
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40% of Korea's workers who reported bullying faced retaliation: survey
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600 evacuated as heavy rain floods roads, homes in southern regions
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Torrential rainfall forces 1,500 to evacuate, causes widespread damage to homes, roads
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[KH Explains] Can smart chargers ease tensions over EV fires?
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[Weekender] Young Koreans more open to Japanese cultural products
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New Fifty Fifty off to strong start
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1 in 5 households to have breadwinner over 80 in 30 years
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Jeju's solo traveler-friendly spots offer solitude as well as camaraderie
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Doctors defend colleague accused of blacklisting non-strikers
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[Album Review] Beautiful harmonies from Teddy Thompson, Kelly Jones
Teddy Thompson & Kelly Jones “Little Windows” (Cooking Vinyl) Teddy Thompson’s musical influences come from this side of the Atlantic, so his first duets album sounds nothing like the British folk rock produced more than 30 years ago by his parents, Richard and Linda. “Little Windows” does share one thing with Richard and Linda’s music: It’s terrific. Teddy meshes beautifully with singing partner Kelly Jones, whose background is in California power pop. Their two-part harmony is the lead instru
April 1, 2016
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[Album Review] Cool rockin’ granddaddy Willie Nile glorifies untamed aging
Willie Nile “World War Willie” (River House Records) Willie Nile is loud and proud. While other rockers merely strut around leathered and weathered, Nile takes one giant leap for mankind, glorifying the aging process with the party-hearty song “Grandpa Rocks.” Its featured character depicted in a Clash T-shirt and dirty combat boots. Soul mates, seekers -- even seductive sociopaths -- populate the storytelling in Nile’s robust new album, “World War Willie,” coproduced with Grammy winner Stewa
April 1, 2016
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[Album Review] Cheap Trick still wants you to want them -- and you will
Cheap Trick "Bang Zoom Crazy... Hello" (Big Machine) Some classic rock bands limp into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on the basis of past reputation. On the other hand, Cheap Trick -- the hard-charging, melodic rockers from Rockford, Illinois -- is racing full speed ahead into the Rock Hall, fueled by its best album in decades. “Bang Zoom Crazy... Hello” kicks off with a blast of feedback and a classic guitar-bass-and-drum roar on “Heart on the Line,” which would make a great concert opener if
April 1, 2016
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[Weekender] Dansaekhwa, force behind globalization of Korean art
At K Auction’s Hong Kong sale on March 25, Korean monochrome paintings, dubbed Dansaekhwa, led strong sales, proving its steady popularity among international collectors. A 1975 abstract painting by Kim Whan-ki fetched 2.2 billion won ($1.8 million). All six paintings of Park Seo-bo were sold. A white monochrome painting by Chung Sang-hwa sold for 710 million won, higher than its highest estimate of 473 million won. “We could see that the Dansaekhwa boom was continuing. They attracted attentio
April 1, 2016
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Journalist ordered to compensate YG for false report
A local court on Friday ordered a journalist to pay 10 million won ($8,700) to YG Entertainment, one of the country's top management agencies, and its head for defamation by reporting false allegations of drug abuse by its singers.The Seoul Western District Court found the reporter working at a local sports newspaper, whose identity was withheld, guilty of reporting on possible drug abuse by YG singers in July 2015 and defaming the plaintiffs.The agency and its chief Yang Hyun-suk had originally
April 1, 2016
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Why we can’t stop talking about ‘Produce 101’
A total of 101 girls claw their way to the top, but in the sweetest way possible -- smiling, singing “pick me” and gesturing imploringly into the camera toward an unidentified mass. At home, the viewers, or “producers,” vote for contestants they deem most worthy of becoming actual K-pop girl group members. Titled “Produce 101,” the popular music audition reality program is coming to a close, with its final episode set to air Friday night on Mnet, wrapping up 11 weeks of buzz. Promotional image f
March 31, 2016
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Girls' Generation Taeyeon delays first solo concert
Taeyeon of Girls’ Generation has postponed her first solo concert to spend more time preparing for it, her agency said Thursday. “We decided to delay the concert to the second half of this year to increase its level of perfection,” SM Entertainment said. Taeyeon (SM Entertainment) “We’ll announce the rescheduled date as early as possible.” Taeyeon had initially planned to hold the concert “Taeyeon, Butterfly Kiss” at the Olympic Park in southern Seoul from April 23-24. Girls’ Generation, includi
March 31, 2016
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In Hollywood's backyard, a push to rectify arts inequities
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Miles from the Hollywood Walk of Fame and the red carpet, Steve Shin belts out tunes on a piano scarred with nicks and love notes written in scratches, teaching children how to sing. In scores of other middle schools, his students might have already learned how to read the notes on a scale. But years of cuts have stripped arts classes from much of the Los Angeles district, leaving many children in the world‘s entertainment capital with no instruction in music, visual arts, da
March 31, 2016
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Must-see arts performances this summer
With summer just around the corner, Seoulites may be looking for the best ways to escape the scorching heat and bask in the sights and sounds of riveting performances. Luckily for them, there are many events in store for them this summer – from vocal to dance and classical. Andrea Bocelli Returning for his first concert in Korea in six years, the internationally praised blind Italian classical crossover tenor Andrea Bocelli will perform a solo show in Seoul on May 1. Italian opera tenor Andre
March 30, 2016
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Weezer, Panic! at the Disco to headline Pentaport fest
American bands Weezer and Panic! at the Disco will be headline acts at the Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival this year, performing alongside big names in the Korean indie scene such as the Koxx and Peppertones. On Tuesday, the festival’s website announced the first lineup of bands slated to appear at the event, which is one of Korea’s largest annual rock festivals. It will take place from Aug. 12-14. The first lineup features six bands, including Korean indie band We Are The Night and rising Eng
March 30, 2016
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Swedish DJ Avicii announces final tour
STOCKHOLM (AFP) -- One of the world’s top DJs, Avicii, says he will quit touring at the age of 26, having told fans “the music industry will never be the same again.” In a lengthy message posted on his website Tuesday, the Swedish house DJ announced he would hang up his headphones after his 2016 tour. While he will continue to make music, he has decided “this 2016 run will be my last tour and last shows,” the message said. “Two weeks ago, I took the time to drive across the U.S. with my friends
March 30, 2016
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[Hallyu power] Getting to know Dean: Musician, storyteller, rebel at heart
When asked what kind of music he wants to make, instead of naming a genre, Dean described how he hopes people feel when they hear his songs. “When you listen to Amy Winehouse, you feel like you’re getting to know her,” he said, referring to the late British soul singer who lived an infamously turbulent life before her early death in 2011. Dean talks to reporters before the showcase for his album “130 mood: TRBL” on March 23 in Gangnam-gu, Seoul. (Yoon Byung-chan/The Korea Herald) “Her life, that
March 29, 2016
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Plateau Museum to close in August
Plateau Museum, one of the three art museums run by the Samsung Foundation of Culture, will shut down permanently when its upcoming exhibition by Chinese artist Liu Wei closes in August. The museum has to vacate the space, located on the first floor of the Samsung Life Insurance Co. headquarters, as the building was sold to local construction company Booyoung in January. Samsung sold the 25-story, 87,000-square-meter building to the construction firm for some 500 billion won ($430 million) in
March 29, 2016
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Boy band BTOB returns with ballad, is eager to sing
Seven-member boy band BTOB has returned once more with a collection of mellow ballads in the group’s eighth mini-album, released Monday, treading a path slightly different from that of your average, dance-focused K-pop boy band.The title track “Remember That” seeks to bring calmness and solace to listeners in light of the upcoming spring season, the BTOB members told reporters in a group interview Monday. A promotional photo for boy band BTOB’s “Remember That” (Cube Entertainment)“(The title tra
March 29, 2016
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Kanye goes Gospel with Easter prayer track
NEW YORK (AFP) -- Rap superstar Kanye West is showing his religious side by releasing a prayer in the form of a Gospel track to celebrate Easter. Entitled “Ultralight Prayer,” the Easter song consists of inspirational spoken word by leading Gospel artist Kirk Franklin set to snippets of a church choir, with only passing resemblance to mainstream hip-hop. “Father, this prayer is for everyone that feels they’re not good enough,” Franklin says, building up to a rousing, “That’s why we need a littl
March 29, 2016
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[Herald review] Mozart disappoints in ‘Amadeus’
The one and only Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, portrayed as a bleached blonde, sequin-wearing ladies’ man who just happens to be a musical genius -- what more could one ask for? Combining the classical hits of Mozart and forging them with modern day rock beats, the smash-hit French musical “Amadeus: Mozart, L’ Opera Rock,” has finally made its way to Seoul and begs the question, what kind of music would the composer have churned out if he were on an acid trip? Musical actor Mikelangelo Loconte take
March 28, 2016
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K-pop music producer denies prostitution broker rumors
K-pop music producer Shinsadong Tiger has spoken out against rumors alleging he has been brokering prostitution deals between female celebrities and male clients. “I have never been investigated regarding the recently circulating rumors and have never even been contacted by prosecutors or police,” said Shinsadong Tiger, whose real name is Lee Ho-yang, in a post on Instagram on Sunday. Shinsandong Tiger is known for writing hits like T-ara’s “Bo Peep Bo Peep” and APink’s “NoNoNo.” He is also the
March 28, 2016
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Se7en teams up with major Japanese label
Singer Se7en has signed on with a major Japanese record label and is set to release a new album in July, three years after his last Japanese single “Arigato.” The rhythm and blues singer announced that he has partnered with Victor Entertainment at a press conference held in Japan on Sunday, according to Eleven9 Entertainment, the singer’s Korean management agency, on Monday. Singer Se7en (Eleven9 Entertainment) The deal makes Se7en the first Korean artist to sign up with the Japanese label, whic
March 28, 2016
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Sam Kim starts off music career with ‘My Name Is Sam’
Singer-songwriter Sam Kim, the runner-up in the third season of SBS competition program “K-pop Star” in 2014, will release the first part of his debut album Monday.The album, titled “My Name Is Sam,” contains three tracks, “Mama Don’t Worry,” “Seattle” and “Your Song.”Singer-song writer Sam Kim in a screenshot of the clip (Antenna Music)All the three songs were composed and written by Kim, and feature lyrical melodies along with his stories, according to his management agency Antenna Music.The f
March 27, 2016
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[Herald Interview] Korea's first female chief conductor leads Gyeonggi Philharmonic at TIMF
TONGYEONG, South Gyeongsang Province -- This year’s annual Tongyeong International Music Festival opened its curtains Friday, celebrating its new theme, “Sounds of Tomorrow” with a performance by Korea’s first female-led orchestra. Looking to showcase a mix of classic and modern compositions that are rarely heard nowadays, TIMF is holding performances daily until Thursday at the Tongyeong Concert Hall in Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang Province. Opening this year’s international festivities was the
March 27, 2016