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Sat, October 21, 2017 | 06:25

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Veteran actresses struggle to land on roles

Veteran actresses in their late 30s and 40s struggle to find characters that suit their experience and abilities. The film and TV industries complain of a shortage of young actresses in their 20s, while older and more experienced actresses say their chances of appearing on screens are getting smaller because many TV dramas and movies shun them. Actresses in their 40s are as g...

Dramas & TV shows | 2017-09-27 18:09

US remake of 'Good Doctor' tops viewer ratings

The U.S. remake of the Korean TV drama "The Good Doctor" is off to a good start. The first episode of ABC's "The Good Doctor" topped the viewer ratings for its timeslot. According to TV By the Numbers, a website collecting and analyzing TV ratings data, Tuesday, “The Good Doctor” showed a 2.4 percent viewer rating on Sept. 25 with 11.8 million viewers. The data was collected from a survey on viewers aged between 18 and 49.

Dramas & TV shows | 2017-09-27 17:25

Art prize winner Hong Soun holds solo exhibit in Daegu

Artist Hong Soun, who won the 17th LEEINSUNG ART PRIZE in 2016, holds a solo exhibition at the Daegu Art Museum in the southern city of Daegu. The prize, given by the Daegu Metropolitan Government since 1999, honors the artistic spirit of the late artist Lee In-sung (1912-1950), who was from the city. Lee developed a distinguishable style represented by bold, indigenous use o...

Exhibitions | 2017-09-26 19:16

Culture minister vows to ensure safety ahead of PyeongChang Olympics

Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister Do Jong-whan, who became head of the ministry in July ahead of big events such as the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games and was left to clean up the aftermath of the Choi Soon-sil scandal from the previous administration, commemorated 100 days in office last weekend. "Last week, the French sports minister said they won't send their national sq...

Entertainment | 2017-09-26 19:05

Chuseok holiday filled with performances for families

The record-long Chuseok vacation won't bore performance-goers, as arts centers will offer a plethora of events to enjoy _ as usual. It may be the perfect opportunity for those who aren't leaving the city to conquer more of the exhibitions and performances on their checklists.

Performances | 2017-09-26 17:47

'Collaboration with Wu Tang Clan will be good gift to our fans,' says The Quiett

Rapper The Quiett of hip-hop label Illionaire Records said their collaboration with Masta Killa of '90s American hip-hop legends Wu-Tang Clan will make a good gift for fans. Illionaire Records will reveal their collaboration masterpiece with the Wu-Tang Clan member, Wednesday, during their performance at the international music fair MU:CON 2017 at the MBC Building in Sangam-d...

Music | 2017-09-26 17:08

Anti-graft law still affects performance industry

This Thursday, Sept. 28, marks exactly one year since the anti-graft law, widely known as the "Kim Young-ran law," came into effect. The law has had some positive impact on general society, as people have been avoiding sending expensive gifts to those who are subject to the law (teachers, government officials, politicians and journalists) and reduced after-work dinners which could lead to burdensome bills. Yet, the downside still exists, especially in the classical performance industry which heavily relies on corporate sponsorships.

Performances | 2017-09-25 17:24

Theater invites audience to avant-garde poet's life

Yi Sang (1910-1937) was an avant-garde writer who was ahead of his time. Despite his short life, he experimented with language in his literary works, and the enigmatic life of Yi is being staged in the form of immersive theater at the CKL Stage in central Seoul through Sept. 30. "Goodbye Yi Sang" is the latest work of the Seoul Performing Arts Company known for its dedication...

Performances | 2017-09-25 17:12

Korean star tells of attack in Belgium

Joon Park, 48, a Korean-American singer has revealed how he and other Koreans were victims of an ugly racist/theft incident in Belgium.

Dramas & TV shows | 2017-09-25 10:39

Simple objects by Craig-Martin spark imagination

Colorful lines and faces make up a fragment of ordinary objects. They are just lines and faces, but the viewers immediately relate the image to objects they know. Irish-British artist Michael Craig-Martin, known for his conceptual works, said he never draws anything not immediately recognizable. The artist's major works are on display at his solo exhibition "All in All" at Se...

Exhibitions | 2017-09-24 18:09

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