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'Airport' hit for dubious relationship

Kim Ha-neul, left, and Lee Sang-yoon in “On the Way to the Airport” /  Courtesy of KBSBy Park Jae-hyuk“On the Way to the Airport,” a KBS drama that premiered Wednesday and looks to be the romance series of the fall, is being criticized by some viewers for justifying adultery.Actors Lee Sang-yoon and Kim Ha-neul star as a married man and woman who are in rocky relationships with their spouses, who start to console each other.Kim, returning to the small screen after four years, plays veteran flight attendant Choi Soo-ah and Lee plays part-time university lecturer in architecture Seo Do-woo.In the first episode, Choi and Seo meet because their daughters were roommates in Malaysia. When Seo’s daughter abruptly dies in a car accident, Choi comforts him on the way from Malaysia to Korea.The teaser for the next episode implies the two will become closer, spending more time together.“This drama basically depicts a subtle relationship between two people, which is hard to define with specific words,” said director Kim Cheol-kyu during a press

Sep 23, 2016By Park Jae-hyuk
'Airport' hit for dubious relationship

K-pop singer Lim Chang-jung in love with yoga instructor

  Lim Chang-jung is dating a woman in her late 20s. / Screen capture from YouTubeBy Lee Jin-aSinger Lim Chang-jung, 44, is dating a yoga instructor 18 years his junior.Lim’s agency, NH Media, said Thursday the two have been dating for more than a year.“They started dating last May,” the agency said. “Lim said she helped him to overcome the difficulties he has faced during the past couple years.”In 2013, Lim and pro-golfer Kim Hyun-joo divorced, with the singer getting custody of two of their three children and Kim the third.Lim’s girlfriend featured in the music video of his latest song, “The Love I Committed.”Released on Sept 6, “The Love I Committed” has swept domestic music charts for weeks. It was top of the MelOn real-time music chart as of Friday morning.

Sep 23, 2016
K-pop singer Lim Chang-jung in love with yoga instructor

New street talking show seeks honest opinions of people

The two emcees of JTBC’s new reality TV show “Talking Street,” Yoo Hee-yeol, left, and Haha pose during a press conference at the JTBC building in Mapo, western Seoul, Tuesday. / Courtesy of JTBBy Kim Jae-heun“Talking Street,” a new reality show to air on JTBC aims to gain popularity by getting direct feedback through talking to people on the street.The cast features established musician Yoo Hee-yeol and popular TV personality Haha as permanent emcees to head the program, while inviting three to four different guests to talk on selected topics. The guests may be high or low-profile people working in various fields such as art, politics, culture and entertainment. The topics can also be developed as they share their experience and opinions with people on the street.In every episode, the guests will visit selected destinations nationwide from small districts on the outskirts of Seoul to popular main streets downtown.Yoo emphasized that the new talk show distinguishes itself by creating two-way communication on the street.“I told t

Sep 21, 2016
New street talking show seeks honest opinions of people

'Go Go' seeks to revive cooking shows' popularity

The cast members of tvN’s new cooking variety show “Go Go with Mr. Paik in Kudat” appear at a press conference in Amoris Hall in Times Square, southern Seoul, Wednesday. From left are Onew of SHINee, Jung Chae-yeon of DIA and chef Paik Jong-won.  / Courtesy of CJ E&MBy Park Jae-hyuk“Go Go with Mr. Paik in Kudat,” cable network tvN’s new cooking variety show, premieres Friday, at a time when the majority of cooking shows have recently been losing viewers.“Through the show, I realized my dream to cook with ingredients normally unavailable in Korea,” said chef Paik Jong-won, a restaurant tycoon, during a press conference at Amoris Hall in Times Square, southern Seoul, Wednesday.Produced jointly by tvN Korea and tvN Asia, “Go Go with Mr. Paik” will air in Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia, Myanmar and Australia. Subtitles will be provided in English, Chinese, Thai, Malaysian and Indonesian.Spearheading the cooking variety show trend with MBC’s “My Lit

Sep 21, 2016By Park Jae-hyuk
'Go Go' seeks to revive cooking shows' popularity

Action drama 'K2' adopts 'Matrix' filming technique

Ji Chang-wook poses during a press conference, Tuesday. / YonhapBy Park Jin-haiCable channel tvN, which has built a strong reputation in various drama genres, will this week launch another venture -- “The K2.”The new “bodyguard action” thriller, starring Ji Chang-wook and Girls’ Generation’s Yoona, has sparked viewers’ expectations as a mini-action film for the small screen, with more lively fight scenes and dazzling visual effects.“The K2” adopts time-slice photography for the first time in a TV drama, the same camera technique the famous Hollywood action flick “The Matrix” used in the flying bullet scene. The drama is about bodyguard Kim Je-ha, played by Ji, and his fateful meeting with an isolated young woman, Goh An-na, played by Yoona.Ji is a former mercenary under the JSS special forces who is hired as a bodyguard for a presidential candidate. Yoona is his love interest, the illegitimate daughter of the candidate.“On top of Ji’s splendid action, the drama will tell the story of insatiable de

Sep 21, 2016
Action drama 'K2' adopts 'Matrix' filming technique

Brangelina no more: Angelina Jolie files for divorce from Brad Pitt

Angelina Jolie filed for divorce from Brad Pitt, citing "irreconcilable differences," at Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday. / Korea Times file By Hong Dam-youngFamous Hollywood glamour couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt -- “Brangelina” -- have split up.Citing “irreconcilable differences,” Jolie filed for divorce in Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday. She is seeking custody of their six children -- three that are adopted -- but asked the court to grant Pitt visitation rights.The divorce papers listed their separation date as Sept. 15, according to Reuters.The couple met on the set of the film “Mr. & Mrs. Smith” in 2004. They started dating after Pitt divorced actress Jennifer Aniston in 2005, but only married in Aug. 2014.  Reaction to their breakup ranged from shock to sadness. The couple have been partners not only in their careers but also in humanitarian activism.They recently worked together on 2015 film “By the Sea” -- a relationship drama written, directed and produced by Jolie."I am very saddened by this, but

Sep 21, 2016
Brangelina no more: Angelina Jolie files for divorce from Brad Pitt

YG threatens legal action after G-Dragon's private Instagram is hacked

YG Entertainment will take legal action against the hacker who leaked private photos of singer-rapper G-Dragon to the public, the agency said Wednesday."G-Dragon's private account was hacked and he became the target of privacy infringement," the agency said in a statement. "We will take this issue to investigators to find those responsible for the hack and anyone who spreads malicious rumors about the incident."The leader of popular boy group BigBang had previously opened a private Instagram account with 150 friends to share photos of his private life. The hacker changed the account status to public from private, which the singer had originally set, allowing the public to see his personal photos. Among the widely circulated pictures include some of G-Dragon and Japanese actress Nana Komatsu, in which the two appear to be a couple, leading to dating rumors."Some of the leaked photos were edited by a third person, which have been spread online as if they were real, causing yet more damage (to the singer and the actress)," the agency said."We will act sternly against any behavior that i

Sep 21, 2016

Secret's Song Ji-eun resumes her solo career

K-pop girl band Secret member Song Ji-eun performs “Bobby Doll” at YES24 MUV Hall in Mapo, western Seoul, Tuesday. / Courtesy of TS EntertainmentBy Kim Jae-heunK-pop girl band Secret’s member Song Ji-eun released her second mini album, “Bobby Doll,” Tuesday, returning to her solo career after two years.Song’s new album consists of six tracks including the title Bobby Doll. The acoustic dance song is based on pop and R&B rhythms while the guitar riff in the beginning adds groove to the track.“You hear the acoustic guitar in the beginning and I start dancing. It’s quite different from the previous dance music that normally has a fast tempo,” said Song during a press conference at YES24 MUV Hall in Mapo, western Seoul.Unlike the typical image of a young and lovely Barbie Doll, Song’s Bobby Doll has a dark fantasy character theme. “While the title track developed from a concrete concept, the themes for the other songs were vague at first. Then we decided to choose healing as a whole concept for the

Sep 20, 2016
Secret's Song Ji-eun resumes her solo career

Kwon Jin-ah releases debut studio album

Singer-songwriter Kwon Jin-ah performs during a press conference showcasing her debutalbum at Ilchi Art Hall in Southern Seoul, Monday./ YonhapBy Kim Jae-heunSinger-songwriter Kwon Jin-ah of Antenna Music released her first full-length album “One Strange Night” on MondayIt is her official debut as a recording artist, two and a half years after she joined season three of the reality TV competition series “K-Pop Star” and finished third in March 2014. After the show, Kwon signed an exclusive contract with the agency led by Yoo Hee-yeol who was one of the three judges on the show. She sang the theme song for Korean soap opera “You’re All Surrounded” in June and was featured on Yoo’s album “Da Capo” on a track titled “She Said” released November 2014. She was also featured on hip-hop musician Primary’s album “2” on a track called “U” with BTS’s Rap Monster. Kwon’s debut album consists of seven tracks featuring songs written by star producers and popular singers of variou

Sep 19, 2016
Kwon Jin-ah releases debut studio album

Exo, Yu Jae-seok's 'Dancing King' sweeps music charts

Beloved Korean comedian Yu Jae-seok and K-pop group EXO released a collaboration song on Saturday./ Courtesy of MBCBy Lee Jin-aComedian Yu Jae-seok and K-pop band EXO’s collaboration song “Dancing King” is dominating Korean music charts.  The track, released Saturday, topped seven music charts -- Genie, Naver Music, Olleh Music, Mnet Music, Soribada, Bugs and Monkey3 -- as of 11 a.m. Sunday.  “Dancing King” is an exciting dance song with a samba rhythm and lyrics about forgetting the troubles of ordinary life and relieving stress.With Yu, the band first performed the song at a concert in Thailand on Sept 11. The performance also aired on the Sept 17 episode of MBC entertainment program “Infinite Challenge.”MBC said all money earned by the song will be donated to charities.  

Sep 18, 2016
Exo, Yu Jae-seok's 'Dancing King' sweeps music charts
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