Girls’ Generation singer Yoona to play journalist in new rom-com drama

American men’s fashion and entertainment magazine Complex has named G-Dragon’s electro pop song “Niliria” as one of this year’s top 50 songs. “Niliria,” featuring U.S. hip-hop artist Missy Elliott, is a single from the artist’s second solo album “Coup d’etat,” released on Sept. 5. “Niliria” was produced by G-Dragon, Missy Elliott and Teddy Park. The hybrid track, featuring traditional Korean sounds fused with electro pop and hip-hop, ranked at No. 32 on the Complex magazine list. “Korean pop sup

LAS VEGAS (AP) ― Fire-breathers, contortionists, snake charmers and hunky dancers welcomed Britney Spears to the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino on Tuesday afternoon in a staged event kicking off the pop icon’s two-year Las Vegas residency.One block of the Strip was briefly shut down as the star pulled up to the casino in a convoy of black Cadillac Escalades. Spears’ show debuts Dec. 27, just in time for Sin City’s massive New Year’s crowds. She will perform 50 shows each in 2014 and 2015, in a

K-pop girl group 9muses made its comeback with a new single, “Glue,” on Wednesday.The nine-member group kicked off online sales of the song and released a music video on its official YouTube channel. The song’s lyrics are about a woman who is “glued” to the memories of her days with a boyfriend she recently split up with. It is a medium tempo dance number with a 1990s-style disco rhythm. 9muses will perform on cable channel Mnet’s “Mcountdown” for its comeback show on Thursday. (minsikyoon@heral

Celebrated fashion designer stages ‘Mookhyang’ with the National Dance Company of Korea

German artist asks viewers to question whatever they feel like

NEW YORK (AP) ― “If you’re trying to assign the trait of maturity to us, frankly, it won’t wash.”A conversation with the filmmaking brothers Ethan and Joel Coen has only just gotten started when Ethan, quite gleefully, puts a stop to any discussion of growth, evolution or development. Now in their late 50s, the Coens have a host of awards, including best picture for their tense, bone-dry Cormac McCarthy adaptation “No Country for Old Men.” Their last film, the much Oscar-nominated Charles Portis

Hallyu star to play tough fighter in new gangster drama

Hallyu entertainer Jang Geun-suk has donated approximately 100 million won ($94,200) to UNICEF to help with typhoon relief efforts in the Philippines, where thousands have died and millions more have been displaced without food or water. “Jang Geun-suk receives love and support from his fans from all over the world, especially with his reappearance on the small screen. He wants to give back to his fans through this donation,” a representative of the star said in a statement.Jang began working as

Singer-songwriter Jang Jae-in has signed with agency Mystic 89, joining a pool of other talented artists such as Cho Jung-chi, Lim Kim and Park Ji-yoon. “Jang Jae-in is a unique singer-songwriter unlike anyone in Korea,” the agency said in a statement, adding, “Not only musically, but as a brand and beauty model she is a diverse artist and is a good addition to Mystic 89.” Jang became recognized for her unique voice and talent through popular audition program “Super Star K2” on Mnet in 2010. The

Rapper and producer Verbal Jint will release a newly-arranged version of his song “Take Care of Christmas” to celebrate the season. The new track will also include a featured mystery artist. The single will be released online on Friday at noon. “‘Take Care of Christmas’ will be produced by Verbal Jint himself,” a representative of the artist stated, adding, “He is also currently working on his upcoming 6th studio album.” “Take Care of Christmas” was originally included on his EP, “Go Easy 0.5,”

Korean-born ballerina Kang Sue-jin, who currently dances as one of the principals with the Stuttgart Ballet in Germany, has been appointed the new director of the Korean National Ballet, according to the Culture Ministry. Her term starts next year.Kang, considered one of the most acclaimed Korean dancers, has been dancing with the German troupe since 1986. She was promoted to principal in 1997. The 46-year-old won numerous prestigious awards, including the Prix de Lausanne in 1985 and the Prix B