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First-ever meeting of president, opposition chief set to finally happen
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Blinken calls on China to press N. Korea to end its 'dangerous' behavior
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Naver’s Line ownership in jeopardy as Japan ups pressure
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South Korea to launch space security center under spy agency
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More med professors to take day off each week while govt. urges them to stay
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Hybe refutes Ador CEO Min's denial of breach of trust
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S. Korea, Japan could consider simplified entry agreement: Seoul official
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New celebrity-endorsed therapy for face contouring requires only a pair of rubber bands
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[Weekender] How DDP emerged as an icon of Seoul
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[Today’s K-pop] NewJeans' single teasers release amid intrigue
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Twice to debut in Japan
K-pop group Twice on Friday announced the group will be heading to Japan on June 28, starting the countdown on its official Japanese website.The album to mark the start for the nine-member group‘s musical career in Japan is to be titled “#TWICE,” and will be a compilation of Twice’s hit songs, including “Like Ooh-Ahh,” “Cheer Up” and “TT.” Ten songs, in both Korean and Japanese, will be featured on the album. Twice (JYP Entertainment)Twice is also slated to hold a showcase to commemorate the alb
Feb. 24, 2017
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Facts about Dean’s new single
R&B artist Dean dropped a new single titled “limbo” on Feb. 17, comprised of two songs. The producer-turned-singer, who has written songs for K-pop’s biggest names such as EXO, VIXX and Taeyeon, has been consistently collaborating with artists such as Crush to produce trendy tracks. The following is a list of facts about the new album:1. The album’s concept is the state of limbo between dreaming and reality, where the two are indistinguishable. 2. It was inspired by the Christopher Nolan movie
Feb. 23, 2017
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GFriend to release new EP next month
South Korean girl group GFriend will drop a new album next month amid anticipation that it will follow the success of the group's previous hits, its management agency said Thursday. (Yonhap)The upcoming EP, slated to come out March 6, is the first in eight months after its full-length album "LOL," according to Source Music.The six-member act -- Sowon, Yerin, Eunha, Yuju, SinB and Umji -- rolled out two albums last year and enjoyed enormous popularity at home and abroad with back-to-back hits "R
Feb. 23, 2017
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BTS becomes 1st Korean artist to have 4 straight albums on Billboard 200 with “‘You Never Walk Alone”
The latest album by Bangtan Boys has ranked No. 61 on Billboard’s top 200 album charts, marking the fourth consecutive time the Korean boyband has made the list.According to the group’s agency Big Hit Entertainment, this is the first time any Korean artist has appeared on the list for four albums in a row. Bangtan Boys (Big Hit Entertainment)The seven-member band last week released the album “You Never Walk Alone,” as a follow-up to its second studio album “Wings” in Oct. 10. The album peaked at
Feb. 23, 2017
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Red Velvet, Tiger JK, Yoon Mi-rae to perform at ‘K-Pop Night Out’ at SXSW
Korean band Kim Ban-jang and Windy City has been invited to perform at the South by Southwest festival in the US, according to local media reports Thursday.The band is slated to perform at the Flamingo Cantina at Austin, Texas, the venue of the SXSW. It marks the third year the band is participating in the annual event. caption: Red Velvet (SM Entertainment)Other Korea-based artists who will take part include Glen Check, Luna Lee, Neon Bunny, and XXX. The Korea Creative Content Agency has also r
Feb. 23, 2017
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Boston Symphony plans major additions to summer home
The Boston Symphony Orchestra’s summer home of Tanglewood, one of the premier outdoor venues in classical music, will undergo a major expansion that will include a year-round building.Nestled in the Berkshire hills of western Massachusetts, the rustic 212-hectare estate has been the orchestra’s base each summer since 1937, offering tranquility for student musicians and a weekend destination for cultured travelers.In a $30 million expansion announced late Tuesday, the orchestra plans to build fou
Feb. 23, 2017
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French artist is entombed in rock for a week
A French artist was entombed Wednesday inside a 12-metric ton boulder for a week, saying, “I think I can take it.”With the world‘s press looking on, the two halves of the limestone rock were closed on Abraham Poincheval by workmen in a Paris modern art museum. French artist Abraham Poincheval performs “Pierre” (“Stone”), at the Palais de Tokyo on Wednesday in Paris. (AFP-Yonhap)The 44-year-old had hollowed out a hole in the rock just big enough for him to sit, with a niche to hold supplies of w
Feb. 23, 2017
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David Bowie honors, George Michael tribute top Brit Awards
The Brit Awards recognized big international stars including Drake and Beyonce and a cross-section of homegrown talent Wednesday -- but the ceremony was overshadowed by the much-missed David Bowie and George Michael. Bowie, who died in January 2016 at age 69, was crowned British male artist of the year and won British album of the year for "Blackstar," released days before his death. Bowie‘s son, filmmaker Duncan Jones, accepted the best album award on behalf of his father, who he said had "al
Feb. 23, 2017
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Twice going strong on foreign charts
Twice’s new album “TWICEcoaster: LANE 2” is on fire not just in Korea, but abroad as well.As of Wednesday, the album topped iTunes top 20 music album charts in Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong. It also had a strong showing in the Philippines, taking the No. 5 spot. Twice (JYP Entertainment)The main track, “Knock Knock,” topped the top 20 songs charts in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and Taiwan, and was ranked among the top 10 on charts for nine regions. “TWICEcoaster : LANE 2” was espe
Feb. 22, 2017
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Help! McCartney lends Ringo a hand with new album
Ringo Starr got a little help from his friend when Paul McCartney dropped by to work on his new album -- the first time the two surviving Beatles have come together in the studio in seven years. Starr posted a picture on Twitter on Monday showing the pair together, McCartney with his arm around The Beatles’ drummer.“Thanks for coming over man and playing great bass. I love you man, peace and love,” Starr wrote.British media reported they had played together in Starr’s home studio over the weeken
Feb. 22, 2017
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Burkina architect Kere honoured with UK pavilion project
Burkina Faso’s Diebedo Francis Kere will be the first African architect to design a temporary pavilion in London’s Hyde Park, a prestigious assignment given to a world-famous architect every year.Kere’s design is inspired by a tree in his hometown of Gando that serves as “a central meeting point for life,” the Serpentine Galleries said in a statement.“An expansive roof, supported by a central steel framework, mimics a tree’s canopy, allowing air to circulate freely while offering shelter against
Feb. 22, 2017
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Huge art show questions legend of Vermeer the lone genius
A new blockbuster Vermeer exhibition which opens Wednesday aims to smash the myth that the Dutch master was a solitary genius who worked alone at home cut off from the world.The Louvre in Paris has gathered a third of the 17th century painter’s canvasses for the show -- the most ever shown in one place since his death -- where they will hang alongside nearly 60 painting by his friends, rivals and contemporaries.“We wanted to do away with the stereotype of Vermeer as ‘the Sphinx of Delft,’” said
Feb. 22, 2017
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Ali to sing at Nathan East concert
Korean singer Ali has been invited by legendary bassist Nathan East to perform at his upcoming concert in Seoul as a guest singer, the show’s promoters said. The 32-year-old singer decided to perform with the founding member of jazz quartet Fourplay “immediately upon being asked” by East, U&I Communications said. Ali (U&I Communications)“Ali said she has been listening to East’s music for a long time and has had great respect as a fan of his talents and bass performance that brings out the best
Feb. 21, 2017
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Imagining a 50-year-old Kurt Cobain
Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, who defined grunge and the rise of alternative rock, would have turned 50 on Monday. He remains an enduring cultural presence even for many young people -- but what would he be doing if he were alive?The 27-year-old shot himself at his home in Seattle on April 5, 1994, ending his life, his suffering and, at least symbolically, the grunge movement. Rock has kept evolving since his suicide, yet “Nevermind,” Nirvana’s brutal 1991 masterpiece, is still widely considered
Feb. 20, 2017
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Red Velvet’s song is once again ‘weird at first, addictive later’
Red Velvet’s new song “Rookie” has been enjoying a streak of popularity lately, topping charts of major music programs since its Feb. 1 release. For two weeks in a row now, “Rookie” has nabbed first place on music programs “M Countdown,” “Music Bank” and “Inkigayo” as of the weekend of Feb. 18-19. Since Feb. 2, the song has maintained first place on the Korean songs section of Chinese Xiami Music charts. Red Velvet (S.M. Entertainment)Billboard describes “Rookie” as a “quirky, funk-driven dance
Feb. 20, 2017
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BTS reveals powerful new music video for ‘Not Today’
BTS revealed Monday the music video for “Not Today,” a song from the boy band’s new album “You Never Walk Alone,” released Feb. 13. The clip depicts BTS members performing powerful choreography with some 30 background dancers, similar to some of the boy band’s other beat-heavy hits such as “Fire” and “Dope.” A scene from BTS’ music video for “Not Today” (YouTube) A scene from BTS’ music video for “Not Today” (YouTube)The music video, which shows the members dancing against a backdrop of rocky v
Feb. 20, 2017
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Sandara Park shares secrets of looking young at ‘Get It Beauty’
Singer Sandara Park has made her TV show host debut through the local TV show “Get It Beauty 2017,” which discusses makeup tips.Park, also known by her stage name Dara, appeared on the first episode of the latest season of the OnStyle show Sunday. The 32-year-old Park, who is a fashion icon and appears more youthful than her actual age, shared secrets on how to apply makeup for different occasions. This included a look suitable for clubbing, which she said was inspired by fellow K-pop artist G-D
Feb. 20, 2017
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Former Rainbow member Cho Hyun-young splits with Alex
Cho Hyun-young, formerly a member of the K-pop group Rainbow, recently ended her romantic relationship with the singer Alex, her agency said Monday,MAMA C&C released a statement confirming earlier reports that the 25-year-old singer and actor had agreed to part ways with Alex of electronica group Clazziquai. “Cho has been busy with preparation for various activities including acting, leading to the relationship falling apart,” it said. “We expect prolific activities (from Cho) as she prepares to
Feb. 20, 2017
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NY's Met Museum offers exercise amid world-class art
“This offers you amazing moments,” said participant Oliver Ryan, who runs a New York corporate wellness company. “We did our first stretch, and there in the vast gallery was Perseus holding the head of Medusa. What hit me was this was the TV of ancient times, a frozen moment from a story everyone knew.”The Met commissioned the innovative Monica Bill Barnes Dance Company for the project. It was choreographed by the two women leading the workout -- Monica Bill Barnes herself and her dance partner,
Feb. 20, 2017
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g.o.d. wraps up tour in Busan
Boy band g.o.d. on Sunday held a concert in Busan, wrapping up its monthlong tour of six cities across the nation.The concert, held at the Bexco exhibition center, was part of a tour to commemorate the 18th anniversary of the group’s debut. It started with Seoul concerts from Jan.6-8, and moved on to Incheon, Daegu, Ilsan and Gwangju, concluding in the southern port city. (Sidus HQ)All the concerts were sellouts and the tour amassed a total of 40,000 fans.One of the longest-running K-pop groups
Feb. 19, 2017