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Tablo, Kang Now Husband and Wife

By Lee Hyo-won Staff Reporter Epik High leader Tablo, 29, and actress Kang Hye-jung, 27, wed Monday afternoon at the Bailey House, southern Seoul. Few details of one of the year's most talked-about celebrity weddings were revealed but a press release by Tablo's management agency announced Sunday that the two were set to tie the knot at 1 p.m. at the residence-style wedding hall in Samseong-dong. The private event, which, unlike other celebrity weddings, was closed to the press, was small in scale and included only relatives and a few friends. Guests included hip hop artists Drunken Tiger, Yoon Mi-rae (aka. T) and Jung In, according to Yonhap News Agency. Tablo's fellow group member Mithra Jin hosted the event and hip hop duo Leessang took the stage as wedding singers, performing ``Leessang Blues,'' said the news wire. The couple said that the wedding invitation, designed by a friend, was ``the most beautiful among items bearing our name,'' and the most memorable among gifts, in a press release. On the day of the wedding, before walking down the aisle, Tablo shared

Oct 26, 2009

Ethnic Korean Traders Thirsty for Applause

World-OKTA Chairman Aims to Raise 100,000 Future Trade Cadets By Cho Jae-hyon Staff Reporter Steven Koh, 65, chairman of a group of ethnic Korean business leaders around the world, says what the association needs most is greater interest and encouragement from the Korean people for their efforts to contribute to the nation's economy. ``We are the first generation of immigrants. We were busy worrying about what to eat in the early years. Afterwards, we have been seeking to do some worthwhile things for our country,'' Koh said in an interview with The Korea Times. ``That's why we set up the association back in 1981.'' Koh is one of founding members of the World Federation of Overseas Korean Traders Association (World-OKTA). Dozens of businessmen who were working in the United States and other countries gathered in Seoul in 1981 to set up the association, with the initial goal of buying more Korean goods. ``It's based on pure love for our homeland. Once you leave your country, you become patriots. Even though we are living in a borderless global village, blood is certain

Oct 23, 2009

Actor Kong Will Perform in Solo Play

By Chung Ah-young Staff Reporter Actor Kong Hyung-jin will star in the play ``Defending the Caveman,'' which portrays the misunderstandings between men and women. Known for his roles in major films such as ``Lost in South'' and ``Liar,'' the actor will take the role of a caveman who represents ordinary men in this comedy. The play also marks the 20th anniversary of his acting debut. ``This work will be a good opportunity for me to look back on my acting career and provide new thoughts and attitudes to it. I feel a bit burdened because it's a solo show but I will do my best to make the play entertaining for the audience,'' Kong said. Kong made his musical debut playing Caeser in ``Kleopatra'' in May. The one-man show will utilize stand-up comedy, lecturing and therapy to resolve the conflicts between men and women. The play was written by American actor Rob Becker and premiered in San Francisco in 1991. The show hit Broadway in 1995 and ran for two years, becoming the longest running solo play. It has been translated into 16 languages and has attracted more th

Oct 23, 2009

Reality Show Star Kwon Joins US Government

By Cho Jae-hyon Staff Reporter Yul Kwon, winner of American reality TV show ``Survivor: Cook Islands,'' was appointed Wednesday as deputy chief of the consumer and governmental affairs bureau of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The agency said in a press release that Kwon has vast public and private sector experience in communications policy and it is delighted to have his expertise at the agency. ``Kwon's diverse career spans across law, technology, business, and media,'' it said. In 2006, he became the first Asian American to win the CBS reality show. His subsequent media activities include working as a special correspondent for CNN and a co-host for the Discovery Channel. Kwon, 34, obtained his bachelors degree in Symbolic Systems from Stanford University and his juris doctorate degree from Yale Law School, where he served on the editorial board of The Yale Law Journal. The FCC is tasked to protect consumers and ensure that they have access to communications networks and technologies. Kwon's experience in government includes lecturing at

Oct 23, 2009

Nomination Dispute Mars Daejong Film Festival

By Lee Hyo-won Staff Reporter Singer-turned-actress Jang Na-ra's nomination for Best Actress at the upcoming Daejong (Grand Bell) Film Festival, the country's most prestigious film awards, has sparked a stormy debate. The festival's nomination of Jang for Korea's equivalent of the Oscars was met with surprise by many as her film ``The Sky and the Sea,'' in which she plays the role of an autistic musician, has yet to be released in theaters. Meanwhile, popular actress Ha Ji-won was excluded from the nomination list despite receiving critical acclaim for roles in two headline-making films this year ― ``Haeundae,'' a tsunami blockbuster that became one of the highest grossing films in Korean box office history, and ``Closer to Heaven,'' a tearjerker melodrama that also garnered much attention. In response to public criticism, the festival issued a press release Thursday explaining the circumstances. ``The Sky and the Sea was completed within the designated time period to be considered for the awards," the release said. ``Well-made films featuring fine acting can be submitted f

Oct 23, 2009

PTPI Korea Chairman Advocates Art of Giving

Kim Seung-nam Aims to Increase Number of PTPI Korean Chapters to 100 by 2015 By Cho Jae-hyon Staff Reporter Kim Seung-nam, CEO and chairman of Joeun System, is a firm believer in the power of giving. For the 67-year-old entrepreneur, giving has been one of the key elements that have pulled him out of crises and propelled his businesses to success. He says he has received more than he has given. While he was in his mid-50s, he established a company with only 10 million won ($8,500) and three workers. They set up in a small room given to Kim for free by one of his relatives. About fourteen years later, Joeun has grown into a top-tier security services company with more than 4,000 employees and annual sales of over 150 billion won. "I basically owe what I have achieved to hearty support from all the people around me," Kim said in an interview with The Korea Times. "I have tried to find out what I can do for the people I meet, and do it. Strangely, they have paid me back in a bigger way." Kim says he has built his life on passion and his "three mores" ― work more, stud

Oct 22, 2009

Old Clown’s Tears

Dong Choon Circus on Verge of Being Dismantled By Cho Jae-hyon Staff Reporter The final curtain is falling on Dong Choon Circus as the Korea's first troupe with the longest history of 84 years is on the verge of being dismembered, hit by overdue debt and dwindling number of spectators. Its president Park Sae-hwan, who has led the troupe for about 40 years, said he is being forced to dismantle the company, with the spread of swine flu being the final straw. "We are in the middle of the most difficult stages ever. We won't be able to continue our performances due to worsening financial conditions," Park, 65, said in an interview with The Korea Times. "I have not paid salaries to our members for three months. It's really painful."

Oct 22, 2009

Sohn Seok-hee to Quit MBC TV Debate Show

By Cho Jae-hyon Staff Reporter Sohn Seok-hee, one of the most influential TV personalities in the nation, said Thursday he will quit MBC TV's "100 Minutes Debate" program, asking viewers not to interpret his quitting politically. In a long letter posted on the Web site of the nation's second largest broadcaster, Sohn said he has decided to step down before an announcement is made by his company. "I'm posting this letter to say a good bye. With my quitting becomes an issue in and outside of the company, I have decided that it's not right to remain a burden to all of the parties concerned," Sohn said. Sohn, known as a TV personality with liberal ideals, is the latest in a series of celebrities who have been replaced since the inauguration of the conservative Lee Myung-bak administration. He has hosted the debate show handling sensitive social and political issues for the last eight years. Sohn has been picked as the most influential TV figures in various polls so far. "In a note I posted 10 months ago on this site, I wrote that I'm free from any political propensit

Oct 22, 2009

Wonder Girls Enters Billboard Hot 100

The Wonder Girls, one of South Korea's top girl groups, has been active in the United States and recently became the first Korean singers to enter the top 100 of the main Billboard chart. ``Nobody,'' which was unveiled in the United States in June, ranked 76th on the October Billboard Hot 100. The song was written by Park Jin-young. The Billboard Hot 100 is one of the two most important charts in the U.S., the world's largest music market, listing the top 100 songs regardless of genre, and is frequently used as the standard measure for ranking songs in the U.S. The Wonder Girls, the five-member band, made its debut in the States in the summer, releasing an album in English and joining the Jonas Brothers on a concert tour. The group signed a management contract with the Jonas Group and Hollywood's Creative Artists Agency (CAA) was chosen as the band's agency in the U.S. Meanwhile, the Wonder Girls made a surprise return Thursday to have a rest at home. The group consists of Sun, Yenny, Mimi, Sohee and Yubin. sahds@koreatimes.co.kr

Oct 22, 2009

Italian Architect Sees Potential for Architectural Experiments in Korea

By Kim Se-jeong Staff Reporter Have you ever heard the criticism that buildings are sprouting up so fast and at the same time being demolished so easily in Korea? Tommaso Valle, 75, an Italian architect, doesn't think it's necessarily a bad thing. Instead, he views Korea as a new opportunity where he can experiment. "In Rome, you can't imagine doing what (Korea) did with Cheonggye Stream or Incheon Song-do," the architect told The Korea Times, Tuesday, with a flinch of envy, sitting in the back of his exhibition booth at the Olympic Stadium in Jamsil, Seoul. He is one of the guest architects at the Seoul Design Olympiad 2009 that will run until Oct. 29. At the design fair, he brought and exhibited 15 architectural models, some of which were turned into real buildings. He had his 50th anniversary exhibition in 2007 in Rome. Valle said architectural experiments in his country are difficult; it is home to nearly 80 percent of the world's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, according to Italy's ambassador to Korea. Valle said restoring a stream in the middle of the city or

Oct 21, 2009
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