Actress Son Ye-jin has taken on a new, modern look for magazine Traveller.  (Traveller)The photo shoots, taken in Istanbul, Turkey, highlight Son’s chic elegance, the magazine said. More photos and a full interview are available in Traveller’s June issue. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

May 27, 2014

Korean heartthrob Kim Soo-hyun will appear in a Chinese ad with actress Tang Wei, Chinese news outlets reported Monday.  (OSEN)Kim will appear in an ad for Chinese health supplement company Nature’s Bounty. Tang Wei has already been working on the same ad. For the first shoot scheduled next month, Kim will not be joining Tang, Kim’s agency said.Both, however, are expected to hold promotion events together soon. The exact plans have not been determined, the agency added. Meanwhile, Kim has return

May 27, 2014

Pictures showing JYJ Kim Jae-joong’s free fashion style in drama “Triangle” have been released. (MBC)Kim acts as one of the three separated brothers who later reunite with each other. The drama airs every Monday and Tuesday at 10 p.m.(khnews@heraldcorp.com)

May 26, 2014

Skimpy outfits instantly work for celebrities to catch the public eye. But some top stars are opting for long, simple dresses, a look that is not only endearing to fans but also gives them elegant appearance. (Yonhap)At a SK Telecom promotion event last week, hallyu star Jun Ji-hyun boasted an elegant look with a long, black dress. While her long dress seemed like a medium-long one due to her tall height, Jun captivated her fans without much exposure. (Yonhap)Actress Kim Min-hee also showed up w

May 26, 2014

Photos from Korean actress Park Shin-hye’s Bazaar magazine shoot were unveiled Monday. (BAZAAR)She shows off the “Park Shin-hye bag,” which she designed with Italian brand Bruno Magli. Park selected a bag design that could be carried by both men and women, she said in an interview with the magazine. The photos and full interview are available in Bazaar Korea’s June issue. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

May 26, 2014

Korean movie “Dohee-ya (A Girl at My Door)” will be released in France amid growing interest in Cannes, officials said Friday. French film company Epicentre will distribute the movie no later than this year, the company said. It will be provided to about 60 movie theaters in the country, it added. (OSEN)Dohee-ya has been invited to the Cannes Film Festival as part of the non-competitive section, and been highly praised by film critics. The movie, starring Bae Doo-na and 15-year-old Kim Sae-ron,

Film May 23, 2014

Jeon Hong-jinAfter experiencing threatening life stress, the nervous system becomes extremely stimulated. This response helps one prepare for similar cases. However, an excessive or abnormal response can be a medical condition. This is when such a state of anxiety remains even without such threats, or after the event has passed. These neurotic symptoms are not normal anxious states to protect oneself from risks; these states are pathological, and are termed posttraumatic stress disorder. Patient

Technology May 22, 2014

(Kellogg)Korean singer Son Dam-bi takes part in a photo shoot for Kellogg’s Special K promotion. The new advertisement will be available next month.(khnews@heraldcorp.com)

May 22, 2014

Korean actress Jeon Do-yeon’s detailed fashion style is alluring fans during the Cannes Film Festival in France. (AP-Yonhap)Jeon, the first-ever Korean jury member of the world‘s prestigious film event, showed off a heart-shaped bracelet Tuesday.The simply designed accessory with a red line is said to be a Cartier product that costs about 700,000 won ($680). (Newsen capture)Its sophisticated design added to the urban style of her short yellow dress and matching red manicure. The bracelet is one

May 22, 2014

The whereabouts of EXO-M leader Kris are uncertain amid no signs of immediate compromise with his entertainment agency over a legal battle surrounding his contract nullification.(Yonhap)Kris filed a lawsuit on May 15 against S.M. Entertainment to nullify his contract and has not returned to Seoul following a showcase in China. Some news outlets reported speculations that Kris is currently staying in Guangzhou, China. According Chinese news site Sina.com, Kris recently visited a hospital in Guang

May 21, 2014

 Pop legend Paul McCartney’s first concert in Korea may be called off due to health problems, according to news reports Wednesday.(Yonhap)“McCartney’s condition is not getting better as was expected. The concert may be canceled,” Yonhap quoted an unnamed concert management company’s official as saying. The 71-year-old Beatles guitarist had been schedule to perform next Wednesday at the 20th Hyundai Card Super Concert in Seoul. The company will make a decision later in the day whether to change t

Performance May 21, 2014

Korean actresses attending the Cannes Film Festival are drawing the media spotlight for their fashion styles, from earrings to dresses. Jeon Do-yeon, 41, the first Korean to serve as a jury member at the 67th international film festival, grabbed the eyes of global fans with a “clever” dress style. At a photo call held for the members of the jury last week, Jeon wore a Chanel white lace dress with unbalanced earrings. Her light makeup added to the style of loveliness and innocence. (OSEN)Later in

May 20, 2014

The captain of the Sewol and three other key crew members were charged with manslaughter Thursday. The 11 other sailors were indicted on less serious charges of negligence. The four key sailors ― the captain, chief mate, second mate and chief engineer ― were charged with homicide out of willful negligence. All crewmen are accused of violating the rescue rule and of negligence resulting in death. “(The investigation team) charged the captain with homicide because he did not take any measures in t

Social Affairs May 15, 2014