Song Hye-kyo, Kang Dong-won reveal 'My Brilliant Life'

Hallyu stars Song Hye-kuo and Kang Dong-won revealed Monday their film “My Brilliant Life.”  (OSEN)In the press conference, Kang showed off a unique style with a dot-print navy suit, while Song wore an elegant, feminine pink dress. (OSEN)The movie centers on a relationship between parents who had a son at age 17, who is now 17 and suffering from progeria, a genetic disorder that displays prematurely early signs of aging. The film will be released next month. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

Aug. 4, 2014

Shin Se-kyung flaunts sporty look

 Actress Shin Se-kyung boasted a sporty look for fashion magazine Grazia. The actress wears a variety of outfits from Adidas Original for the photo shoot, flaunting her sexy and sporty sides at the same time. Shin can be seen in a black tank top and loose knitwear, where she bares her shoulder. She also shows off her slim body by wearing black leggings and a matching crop top. By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: Grazia)

Aug. 4, 2014

Chasing the K-pop dream

"Time to get up girls!" The call comes at 6:00 am as it does every morning, pulling Ray from her bunk bed at the start of another 16-hour day in search of stardom.Ray and the five other young women sharing a small Seoul apartment make up the K-pop band "Billion" -- which at times can feel like the number of miles they are from achieving their goal.K-pop glamour has conquered much of Asia and beyond, but for every headlining boy and girl band, there are many more like "Billion" struggling for a b

Aug. 4, 2014

Kim Hee-sun models for casual brand PAT

Korean actress Kim Hee-sun was chosen as the new model for casual brand PAT’s 2014 F/W collection. Kim posed with model-turned-actor Lee Hyun-wook and wore luxurious clothes in khaki and beige.By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: PAT)

Aug. 4, 2014

‘Who rules on SNS?’ : Korean celebrities with most followers

Social network services have become celebrities’ window to their fandoms online. As the number of the stars’ followers on mainstream SNS has become indicative of their influence online, many Korean celebrities try to keep their SNS homepages updated with frequent postings. The Korean celebrity who currently has the most number of Facebook followers is actor Lee Min-ho, with more than 15 million followers. Singer Psy comes in second with more than 12 million followers on Facebook. Actor Lee Min-h

Aug. 4, 2014

[Herald Review] Fearful battle for the fearless admiral

Audiences were already eager for the film “Roaring Currents,” even before it premiered. Part of it had to do with veteran actor Choi Min-sik (“Old Boy”) starring as the protagonist, Adm. Yi Sun-sin. The rest was the fact that the film is about Adm. Yi, one of the most revered figures in Korean history. His statue stands at the heart of Seoul in Gwanghwamun. The film’s broad road of success was forecast as the film centers on the historic Battle of Myeongryang in 1592, during the Japanese invasio

Aug. 3, 2014

[Band Uprising] Saturday night fever stayin’ alive

As the Korean music market receives more international recognition, the local band scene is looking to rise up and represent the next generation of Korean music. This is the 23rd and final installment of a series of interviews with Korean rock, acoustic and alternative bands. ― Ed.Get down on it and get your back off the wall, because indie band Sultan of the Disco is looking to reintroduce the sounds and moves of the ’70s with gusto.With their flashy Middle Eastern aristocrat-inspired costumes,

Aug. 3, 2014

1st Vietnamese Film Festival to open in Korea

A window to South Korea-Vietnam relations, the “2014 Vietnamese Film Festival,” will kick off in Seoul on Aug. 16.Hosted by the Vietnamese Embassy in Korea and sponsored by CJ CGV, CJ E&M and the film sector of Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, the film festival seeks to broaden cultural exchange between the two countries.The festival will show five Vietnamese films ranging from sweet rom-com to chilling horror. Romantic comedy “How To Fight In Six Inch Heels” (2013), horror thr

Aug. 3, 2014

SPICA to make foray in U.S.

Girl group SPICA will soon join the rank of K-pop singers who have broadened their domain into the U.S.The group of five ladies is to drop English song “I Did It” on Wednesday jointly with music giant, Billboard Magazine, SPICA’s management agency B2M said on Friday.The upcoming debut in the U.S. was co-produced by several producers who worked with popular pop stars like Carly Rae Jepson, Shakira, Far East Movement and Madonna.“I Did It” is a fusion of styles, including R&B, hip-hop and funk, to

Aug. 3, 2014

Yoochun wants to spend his lifetime with JYJ members

Idol group JYJ member Yoochun revealed his affection toward his fellow members during the press conference for the group’s new album “Just Us” on Sunday.“I don’t know what fate brought us together, but I am happy that we have each other. I want to spend my lifetime with our members,” Yoochun was quoted as saying.“I also thank everyone who came here today. If it were not for our fans, we could not have this album,” he added. The new album, “Just Us,” along with its lead single “Back Seat” were re

Aug. 3, 2014

Gong Hyo-jin’s vintage look in drama gains popularity

Actress Gong Hyo-jin’s unique fashion style in the drama “It’s Ok, That’s Love” is gaining attention from its viewers.(SBS)During the drama, Gong boasted her style with various blouses, that include not only simple yet chic ones, but also vintage-styled ones with big and unique patterns.(SBS)Gong’s trumpet jeans also received phenomenal reactions from viewers. The trumpet jeans were considered trendy around 1980 in Korea. By matching them with the blouses, Gong was able to efficiently show her v

Aug. 3, 2014

EXO-K to appear on ‘2014 K-drama Concert’

EXO-K, a sub-unit of K-pop boy group EXO, confirmed its appearance at the “2014 Oh Joon-sung K-drama Concert.”According to the host agency One Music Entertainment, the K-pop group’s decision to take part is significant for the show as EXO-K is one group in the industry that leads trends in the market.“A wave of interest from international fans is surging since the news about EXO-K’s appearance on the concert has been out,” an official from One Music Entertainment said on Saturday. (SM Entertainm

Aug. 3, 2014

‘Roaring Currents’ to hit American cinemas on Korea‘s Liberation Day

The period blockbuster “Roaring Currents” will meet U.S. audiences on Aug. 15, Korea’s Liberation Day, even as the film resets the Korean box office record by the day.The record-breaking film is to hit 30 cinemas across the U.S. with its localized title “The Admiral.” “The Admiral” will open with a special preview for Korean-Americans on Tuesday followed by a general audience preview on Friday, finally hitting cinemas next week.“The Admiral” depicts the historical Battle of Myeongryang won by ad

Aug. 3, 2014

HyunA’s new song pulled after ‘homage’ controversy

K-pop starlet HyunA’s new single “From When Until When” was pulled from all music service websites on Friday, following controversies regarding a set of lyrics that supposedly “pay homage” to veteran K-pop quintet g.o.d.The song, included on the starlet’s latest EP “A Talk,” includes lyrics that are taken straight from g.o.d.’s single “The Reason Why Opposites Attract.”However, controversy arose after g.o.d.’s Kim Tae-woo revealed that the starlet did not gain prior consent to use the signature

Aug. 1, 2014

JYJ week is fun and enjoyable, Junsu says

K-pop boy band JYJ’s Junsu shared his feelings about its ongoing festival on his Twitter account on Thursday. “It has been a long time since I wore a suit. (Participating in ‘JYJ Membership Week’) has been fun and enjoyable with our members,” Junsu wrote alongside his selfie. In the photo, he is wearing a gray suit and has red hair. The popular idol band on Thursday kicked off the annual event “JYJ Membership Week” in Seoul for fans from home and abroad, following the release of its second studi

Aug. 1, 2014

EXO’s Kai, Sehun reveal chic look

EXO members Kai and Sehun revealed Friday their chic look in a photo shoot with GRAZIA. Themed “youth,” the photo shoot focused on the youthfulness of the members.  (GRAZIA)Full pictures and an interview are available in the magazine’s August issue.(khnews@heraldcorp.com)

Aug. 1, 2014

Park Shin-hye beams in Agatha Paris jewelry

Actress Park Shin-hye wowed fans as the new muse of the Agatha Paris 2014 F-W collection, flaunting elegant charm in the fashion pictorials. The photos show the actress completing her look with petite watches and thin metallic bracelets that boost her trademark graceful-and-lovely vibe. Park reportedly chose every piece of jewelry she wore for the pictorials.By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: Agatha Paris)

Aug. 1, 2014

K-pop idol group Boyfriend’s fashion pictorial

K-pop idol group Boyfriend’s fashion pictorial was released yesterday, July 31. The K-pop idols can be seen in variety of fashion styles, ranging from natural to chic and classic. The group recently made a successful comeback with its second album, “Obsession.” By Cho Han-na, Intern reporter (hnncho@heraldcorp.com)(Photo credit: bnt)

Aug. 1, 2014

Clazziquai Project returns with second new single

Electro-pop trio Clazziquai Project is gearing up to make a grand return to the music scene by cranking out its 10th anniversary project.The three members of Clazziquai ― DJ Clazzi, Horan and Alex ― released their latest single “Madly” on Friday, following “Love Satellite” which was unveiled in July. Both singles are preparatory tracks signaling the coming of the group’s 10th anniversary studio album, scheduled to drop in late August.Clazziquai (Fluxus Music)Stylistically different from “Love Sa

July 31, 2014

Wonder Girls’ Yenny makes solo debut as HA:TFELT

Wonder Girls member Ye-eun, also known as Yenny, has stepped out of her girl group shell with the release of her first solo EP “Me?” on Monday. Debuting under the stage name “HA:TFELT,” Yenny’s new seven-track EP is a far cry from a Wonder Girls-type sound, edging more toward a rock approach than K-pop. Yenny stated that she actually fought with producer Park Jin-young, CEO of JYP Entertainment, over the concept of the album. “After listening to the songs, the producer (JYP) was concerned about

July 31, 2014