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Fri, December 6, 2019 | 16:53
Actor Lee Si-eon turns to serious character in thriller film 'Killed My Wife'
Actor Lee Si-eon turns to serious character in thriller film 'Killed My Wife'
Many actors rose to stardom through roles in iconic movies. For actor Lee Si-eon, however, his career launch pad was not a movie in which he appeared, but was a reality show. His name came to be known to the public through MBC's hit show “I Live Alone,” drawing fans' attention for his goofy and funny personality.
Lee Gyu-lee | 2019-12-06 16:17
BTS' 'Boy with Luv' most-viewed YouTube music video in Korea in 2019
BTS' 'Boy with Luv' most-viewed YouTube music video in Korea in 2019
The music video of K-pop boy band BTS' latest single "Boy With Luv" was the most viewed music video on YouTube in South Korea this year, the company said Friday. The music video has topped the milestone of 600 million YouTube views, according to YouTube. "Boy With Luv" is a track off the latest BTS album, "Map of the Soul: Persona," released April 12 and featuring American di...
2019-12-06 13:45
BTS, 'Parasite' - victims of China's culture protectionism
BTS, 'Parasite' - victims of China's culture protectionism
K-pop juggernaut BTS staged gigs in 23 cities around the globe during its world tour this year, but the seven-piece band could not perform in one neighboring country - China. The 2019 Cannes-winning comedy-thriller “Parasite,” by auteur Bong Joon-ho, was to be screened at a Chinese film festival in July, but China suddenly called it off due to a “technical reason.” These are ...
Dong Sun-hwa | 2019-12-05 16:16
BTS 'takes swipe at' chart rankings manipulation
BTS 'takes swipe at' chart rankings manipulation
Jin of K-pop boy band BTS said Wednesday he hoped people would employ honest ways to make music, presumably conveying his thoughts on the ongoing music chart manipulation scandal rocking Korea.
Dong Sun-hwa | 2019-12-05 15:42
IU teams with Sung Si-kyung for winter ballad
IU teams with Sung Si-kyung for winter ballad
K-pop singer IU is collaborating with Korean ballad singer Sung Si-kyung for his new digital single. Sung will release the single on Dec. 9, according to his agency SKJaewon, Thursday.
2019-12-05 15:25
Singer Choi Jong-hoon appeals gang-rape conviction
Singer Choi Jong-hoon appeals gang-rape conviction
Choi Jong-hoon, former member of K-pop boy band F.T. Island, lodged an appeal Wednesday after receiving a five-year jail term at his first trial for gang-raping women. Choi, 29, filed the appeal against the Seoul Central District Court's decision, reports said.
Dong Sun-hwa | 2019-12-05 15:17
Actor Kang Ji-hwan gets suspended prison sentence in rape case
Actor Kang Ji-hwan gets suspended prison sentence in rape case
Actor Kang Ji-hwan, who was indicted in July on charges of raping a woman and molesting another at his home, was given a suspended prison sentence by a local court on Thursday.
2019-12-05 15:13
Celeb chef Baek Jong-won's new show focuses on farm products
Celeb chef Baek Jong-won's new show focuses on farm products
Baek Jong-won has a number of jobs and titles, such as chef, food researcher, entertainer, writer, essayist and businessman. He is busy running big franchise restaurants and coffee shop chains, while appearing on various TV shows, including "Baek Jong-won's Alley Restaurant" of SBS and "High School Lunch Cook-off" of tvN.
2019-12-05 13:59
'Frozen 2' roars in local box office
'Frozen 2' roars in local box office
The sequel to Disney's 2013 global sensation “Frozen” has dominated the local box office for 13 consecutive days since it premiered Nov. 21. As of Wednesday “Frozen 2” has accumulated 8.98 million ticket sales, grossing 74.9 billion won ($62.7 million).
Lee Gyu-lee | 2019-12-04 17:03
[INTERVIEW] 'Music is deep, plot is easy to follow'
[INTERVIEW] 'Music is deep, plot is easy to follow'
The Korea National Opera (KNO) presents its year-end opera “Hansel and Gretel” this weekend. Starting Thursday evening at Seoul Arts Center's Opera Theater, the 19th century opera based on Grimm brothers' fairy-tale will provide a perfect night-out for the family, as the opera can be easily enjoyed by young audiences. The three-act opera, composed by Engelbert Humperdinck, ha...
Anna J. Park | 2019-12-04 16:41
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