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Sun, May 19, 2019 | 18:59

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Song Kang-ho wins 'Excellence' award in Switzerland

Veteran actor Song Kang-ho became the first Asian actor to win the Excellence Award at the Locarno International Film Festival in Switzerland. Referring to Song as an “eclectic, versatile, graceful actor, who has been able to conquer South Korean cinema and then access the world of international stardom,” the film festival announced Thursday that the 52-year-old Korean actor ...

Movies | 2019-05-17 17:30

Pianist Sunwoo Yekwon on tour with the Schumanns' repertoires

Sunwoo Yekwon, 30, is currently on a nationwide tour with piano recitals focusing on the repertoires of the Schumanns - Clara and Robert - and Brahms. These recitals are his first national tour, with a collection of compositions the pianist has carefully chosen himself, since he won the prestigious Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2017.

Performances | 2019-05-17 17:12

Song Kang-ho becomes first Asian to receive Locarno film Excellence Award

Actor Song Kang-ho will receive the Excellence Award at Switzerland's international film festival, the 72nd Locarno Film Festival, in August, according to the organizer's press release, Thursday.

Movies | 2019-05-17 17:10

Man jailed for making death threats to child actor

A man was jailed for 10 months Thursday for making death threats to teenage actor Wang Seok-hyeon, whom he once was obsessed with. The man, identified by the surname Lee, in his 30s, appeared in the Seoul Eastern District Court charged with falsely accusing the 16-year-old actor of theft and threatening to kill him.

Entertainment | 2019-05-17 16:19

University allows Roy Kim to graduate despite sex photo admission

Georgetown University will grant an undergraduate degree to Roy Kim despite the singer being embroiled in a sexual misconduct probe in Korea. The singer's agency Stone Music Entertainment confirmed Thursday that he would graduate as scheduled.

K-pop | 2019-05-17 13:37

Sexiest 'Bubble Pop' show puts HyunA in spotlight

K-pop singer HyunA displayed her sexiest “Bubble Pop” performance yet, throwing a crowd of university students into a frenzy this week.

Entertainment | 2019-05-16 15:38

Discharged 2PM actor: 'I miss TWICE the most'

Actor Ok Taec-yeon completed his military duty Thursday, exciting hundreds of fans who were waiting for him outside the 9th Infantry Division in Goyang.

Entertainment | 2019-05-16 15:17

13th DIMF bridges musical industry with overseas

The 13th edition of Daegu International Musical Festival (DIMF) will bring a variety of shows from countries around the world in June. Bae Sung-hyuk, DIMF executive committee chairman, said it is DIMF's role to introduce new styles of musicals to Korea.“Previously, we focused on bringing in musicals from countries like Kazakhstan and Slovakia that the Korean public is relativ...

Performances | 2019-05-15 18:12

College apologizes for inviting YG band amid lingering scandal

Myongji University's student council has come under fire after inviting a K-pop band from scandal-hit YG Entertainment to its Tuesday-Thursday spring festival.

K-pop | 2019-05-15 17:49

Kim Ki-duk to unveil new film in Cannes

Filmmaker Kim Ki-duk, who has been in the hot seat for allegedly sexually harassing and assaulting actresses, will unveil his newest film at Cannes Film Festival.

Movies | 2019-05-15 17:02

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