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Kim Jang-hoon Moving to Help Globalize Bibimbap

By Han Sang-hee Staff Reporter Singer Kim Jang-hoon said he will open a “bibimbap” restaurant this year and franchise it globally to help publicize the famous Korean dish. ``I realized how significant bibimbap is after researching and studying about the recipe,’’ the 32-year-old singer told Yonhap News. ``Bibimbap may seem like a dish for ordinary people, but it’s actually a spectacular dish where various vegetables and herbs are mixed together. My mother tells me to get bibimbap when there is nothing to eat outside. I’m planning to open a restaurant this spring to help globalize the dish with fun and interesting ideas.’’ There are a number of Korean restaurants abroad, but compared to their Japanese counterpart, they tend to lack sophistication. Thus, the singer explained that he was concentrating on the interior and making the place look hip and urbane, with customers allowed to choose their own toppings. ``I have started to dream of opening a bibimbap franchise around the United States and Europe,’’ he said. The singer, however, will only offer his id

Jan 18, 2010

Super Junior, FT Island to Hold Concerts in Manila

By Jonathan Hicap Korea Times Correspondent MANILA ― K-pop boy bands FT Island and Super Junior will hold concerts in the Philippines in March and April. First is FT Island's Manila 2010 Showcase, which will be held on March 6 at the Philippine International Convention Center, according to concert organizer Spin Manila. Fifty fans will be able to meet the band members on the same day. This will be FT Island's second visit to the Philippines. Last September, the boy band went to Cebu province in the southern Philippines to shoot the music video for their Japanese single, "Raining." FT Island is composed of Lee Hong-ki, Choi Jong-hoon, Lee Jae-jin, Song Seung-hyun and Choi Min-hwan. On April 10, idol group Super Junior will hold The 2nd Asia Tour: Super Show 2 concert at the Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City. The boy band's Super Show 2 is an Asia-wide concert tour that kicked off last year in Seoul. Before going to Manila, Super Junior will hold concerts in Beijing, Taipei and Kuala Lumpur. Dream Maker Entercom is partnering with SM Entertainment to promote t

Jan 17, 2010

Former Fisheries Minister Chang Dies

By Kim Tong-hyung Staff Reporter Chang Seung-woo, who held influential positions in the Korean government and financial services spheres, including minister of maritime affairs and fisheries, died Friday in Seoul. He was 62. The cause of death was an illness, according to family members, who didn't reveal details of Chang's medical condition. Chang, a native of Gwangju, who started his public service career at the Korean embassy of Indonesia, gained attention for his role in Yeosu's successful bid for the 2012 World Expo. He served as chairman of the 2012 World Expo Organizing Committee before retiring in April last year due to health reasons. Chang, a graduate of Seoul National University, also held several positions at the Ministry of Finance and Economy, which preceded the Ministry of Strategy and Finance. He was a member of the Bank of Korea's monetary policy committee. He also headed the National Statistical Office (NSO), now Statistics Korea, before taking the helm at the Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries. Chang is survived by his wife, Noh

Jan 17, 2010

Celebrities Lead Haiti Quake Charity Drive

Compiled From Wire Services Tiger Woods plans to help with relief efforts in earthquake- stricken Haiti, the president of the Tiger Woods Foundation said Friday. Greg McLaughlin said the foundation staff was evaluating “the most appropriate role” to help the Haitian people. “Our plan is be part of the relief effort to help rebuild Haiti by supporting organizations that provide critical resources to young people, which is consistent with our mission and previous efforts regarding Hurricane Rita, Hurricane Katrina and the 2004 tsunami,” McLaughlin said in a statement. Woods’ foundation gave $100,000 to tsunami relief efforts in 2004 through Give2Asia, with the money directed toward two groups providing sanctuary and relief to children. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie were the first to reach out to Haiti by donating $1 million from their foundation to Doctors Without Borders, which has been tending to victims of the quake. Madonna said Friday that she has donated $250,000 toward Haitian earthquake relief ? and she encouraged her fans and friends to match her. “I urge a

Jan 17, 2010

Actor Jang Dong-gun Has Successful Surgery on Knee

Actor Jang Dong-gun underwent knee surgery at a general hospital in Seoul earlier this week and was discharged on Friday, officials from his agency said. ``Jang had surgery to repair damaged cartilage in his left knee and was discharged from the hospital as the surgery went well,'' an official said. ``He will concentrate on rehab for a while.'' Jang sustained the injury in 2003 while he was acting in the movie ``Taegeukgi.'' He previously had surgery but failed to recover from the injury completely. The next film Jang will star in is director Kang Je-gyu's ``D-Day,'' which will start shooting in May. chojh@koreatimes.co.kr

Jan 15, 2010

Kim Hyun-sik’s Son to Appear on Tribute Album

By Cho Jae-hyon Staff Reporter The only son of the late singer, Kim Hyun-sik, will sing two of his father's songs on an album paying tribute to the legendary musician. Kim, who encompassed a wide range of genres, including jazz, rock, blues and soul, was one of the most popular singers in the 1980s with his unique vocal style that often involved shouting. He died of a liver disease on Nov. 1, 1990 at the age of 32. His son, Kim Wan-je, 27, will appear on the album to celebrate the 20th anniversary of his father's death, an official from the record company behind the album said. The album will contain 30 songs recorded by top musicians. Kim is reportedly preparing to debut as a singer. "We have decided to produce a tribute album to recognize Kim Hyun-sik's achievements in Korean pop music. It will be a good chance to re-evaluate the charms of his music," the official said. As part of the project ― titled "Like Rain, Like Music"― a documentary, which will be broadcast on MBC TV, will be made about his life and music. His son will narrate the program and the late sin

Jan 15, 2010

Obama Boasts of Birdie With 2-Iron to LPGA Golfers

Golfers Natalie Gulbis and Paula Creamer met with U.S. President Barack Obama, took a photo with him and gave him a putter, Politico reported. It said the 12 U.S. Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) team members met with President Obama. He practiced swinging the new putter, joking that he'd now be able to knock five strokes off his score. It reported one teammate, wearing four-inch heels, admitted that the president was shorter than she expected, while another lamented that she didn't have a chance to text or call friends because security took her phone. Obama revealed to the golfers a historic moment in his presidency: He made his first birdie on his recent vacation in Hawaii. Creamer said the team was shocked that he had made the birdie with a two-iron ― a club that most golfers don't use because it's difficult to hit with. "We were all like, 'Wow,'" Creamer was quoted as saying. She also met with George W. Bush in 2005 and 2007. Gulbis said Obama asked how he could get his daughters interested in the sport ― to which they replied that he should bring

Jan 14, 2010

New SKAL Team Gearing Up for World Congress

SKAL International Seoul, a congregation of executives in the tourism industry, has set up a new team with the objective of bringing the SKAL World Congress to Korea in 2012. Robert Sohn received the baton as president from Adrian Slater, general manager of Park Hyatt Seoul, while Eric Swanson, general manager of Millennium Seoul, was named senior vice president. "Winning the right to host the World Congress in Seoul and Incheon is our foremost priority," said Sohn, CEO of Promac Partnership, a tourism consulting company. Sohn and Swanson have already started the initiative for bringing the 2012 World Congress to Korea, which brings together more than 1,000 leaders in the tourism industry from around the world. "The vote for selecting the location of the 2012 World Congress will take place in Sydney in October and we have organized a special team to look at every aspect of our initiative," said Swanson at the handover ceremony this week at the Grand Hyatt Seoul. As part of this effort, SKAL International Seoul has launched a new chapter in Incheon, the thriving transpo

Jan 14, 2010

Bae Doo-na Named Best Actress

By Lee Hyo-won Staff Reporter Actress Bae Doo-na will receive the Best Actress Award at Japan's Takasaki Film Festival, her agency, Barunson Entertainment, said Thursday. The news comes shortly after the announcement last month that she is to be named Best Actress at the Japan Academy Prize in March, for her role in the film ``Air Doll.'' It is the first time a foreign actress will receive the coveted title. ``Air Doll,'' directed by Hirokazu Koreeda, was invited to prestigious film festivals including Cannes and Pusan (Busan) last year, and opened in Japanese theaters in September. It is about a human-sized inflatable doll that begins to feel emotions, and received positive reviews from critics and the general audience alike. It is Bae's second Japanese film project after ``Linda Linda Linda'' in 2006. Bae will pick up her trophy at the 23rd Takasaki Film Festival on March 28, after claiming her honor at the 33rd Japan Academy Awards on March 5. ``Air Doll'' has also been chosen by the Takasaki event as the recipient of the awards for Best Film, Best Actor and Best S

Jan 14, 2010

Actor Lee Byung-hun Will Receive Asia Model Award

By Lee Hyo-won Staff Reporter Actor Lee Byung-hun will receive the Asia Star Award at the 5th Asia Model Festival Awards, Friday evening in Seoul, said the Korea Model Association. Lee will take home the award in recognition of his contribution to boosting cultural exchanges through acting as well as his stint as a model. The 39-year-old most recently appeared in the Hollywood movies ``G.I. Joe: Rise of the Cobra'' and ``I Come with the Rain.'' He also made headlines for his role in the blockbuster TV series ``Iris,'' for which he received the Grand Prize at the 2009 KBS Acting Awards. He was also invited to appear on CNN's ``Talk Asia,'' which highlights Asian stars, as its first guest in 2010. hyowlee@koreatimes.co.kr 이병헌 아시아 스타상 수상 배우 이병헌이 금요일 서울에서 '2010 아시아모델상시상식'에서 아시아스타상을 받는다. 이번 수상은 이병헌이 연기 및 모델 활동을 통해 문화교류를 활성화시킨 공을 인정받은 데 따른 것이다. 이병헌은 2009년 영화 '나는 비와 함께 간다'와 'G.I.Joe'를 통해 할리우드에 입성한 후 드라마 '아이리스'를 통해 한층 깊어진 연기력을 과시하며 2009 KBS 연예대상 시상식에서 대상을 수상한 바 있다. 그는 또한 각계 아시아를 대표하는 스타들을 집중 조명하는 CNN '토크 아시아' (TALK ASIA)의 2010년 새해 첫 인물로 선정되기도 했다.

Jan 14, 2010
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