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Thu, April 19, 2018 | 22:48

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Actress Wang Bitna files divorce suit

Her case is pending at the Seoul Family Court. What caused the breakup is unknown.

Dramas & TV shows | 2018-04-19 16:08

Funeral held for late film icon Choi Eun-hee

The funeral for Choi Eun-hee, the late South Korean actress who was once kidnapped by North Korea to create propaganda films before escaping, was held on Thursday and attended by her family and close friends. Choi, a South Korean film icon of the '60s and '70s, died on Monday while receiving kidney dialysis treatment at a hospital in Seoul. She was 92.

Movies | 2018-04-19 11:50

BTS's new album tops Amazon's pre-order list

K-pop boy band BTS topped Amazon's album pre-order list, its agency said Thursday. Big Hit Entertainment said "Love Yourself: Tear," the K-pop sensation's upcoming full-length album, shot to No. 1 on Amazon's CDs & Vinyl Best Sellers list in the U.S., a day after the pre-order became available on Tuesday local time.

Music | 2018-04-19 11:43

Korean artist's iconic video installation unplugged due to safety concern

An iconic video installation by media artist Paik Nam-june (1932-2006) has been turned off due to safety concerns, the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (MMCA) said Thursday. The MMCA said it has unplugged the late visionary artist's video work titled "The More The Better" after a safety check by the Korea Electrical Safety Corporation warned of a fire risk.

Exhibitions | 2018-04-19 11:23

Actress Ham So-won, Chinese SNS heartthrob prepare to tie knot

South Korean actress Ham So-won has had wedding photos taken with her boyfriend, a Chinese social media heartthrob. Their wedding is expected to be held this summer.

Entertainment | 2018-04-18 16:11

Chun Kwang-young adds color to hanji assemblages

Artist Chun Kwang-young is known for his unique and labor-intensive "Aggregation" series. Like him, many artists from East Asia are inspired by antique books and use time-yellowed paper sheets to create artwork. But what makes him unique is that he’s the only one who creates three-dimensional pieces by putting triangular objects with old paper onto canvas. His latest works on...

Exhibitions | 2018-04-18 15:27

Musical scores stud Korea Times spring concert

Musical scores from popular Broadway musicals highlighted The Korea Times’ annual spring concert, Tuesday, held at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts.

Music | 2018-04-17 21:56

Father of Korean folk music to perform on Ulleung Island

Legendary folk singer Lee Jang-hee will hold concerts on Ulleung Island.The 70-year-old singer, best known for his 1970s hits “That is you” “A Shot of Memories” and “I Will Give You Everything,” who retired to the island in the East Sea, will perform concerts for visitors at Ulleung Paradise Art Center near his home, between May 8 and Sept. 15.

Music | 2018-04-17 19:40

EXO's Chen under racism controversy [VIDEO]

EXO's member Chen, 25, has been caught up in a racism controversy. During Saturday's live broadcast on Naver's V-Live, Chen's bandmate Baekhyun put dark lipstick on him, which exaggerated the size of his lips.

Music | 2018-04-17 17:36

Singer Eric Nam sets eye on global fame

For long, K-pop has been a phenomenon for bands, not solo artists. Korean-American singer Eric Nam said he wants to break through the success formula for K-pop and become the next solo singer to rule the K-pop world. His third mini album “Honestly” reflects his yearning for global recognition for his music. It's trendy pop that overflows with addictive beats and synthesizers....

Music | 2018-04-17 16:38

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