Psy’s highly anticipated follow-up single “Gentleman” was first unveiled around the world in 119 countries on midnight on Friday and immediately topped all the local charts upon its release. In the new single, the rapper speaks of being a self-proclaimed “gentleman” attempting to woo women at a party with his charms. The international superstar Psy attended a press conference in Seoul decked out in his signature suit and sunglasses along with his global music manager Scooter Braun hours before h

Opening April 18Drama. Directed by Choi Seung-ho. The beautiful young actress Jung Ji-hae (Min Ji-hyeon) dies and the media rails against the sexual bribery rampant in the entertainment industry. With the victim dead, the accused are the only ones left in court, rendering the trial useless. The young actress had been taken advantage of by a film director and producer who is successful in the entertainment business. As he is an important man in the industry, people decline to testify. Lee Jang-ho

Molly Ringwald brings genuineness on jazz debutMolly Ringwald“Except Sometimes”(Concord Music Group)In her signature roles, she was the ingénue. And while it may not be fair to compare Molly Ringwald the actress with Molly Ringwald the singer, it is hard to ignore the genuineness seen in her characters that also flavors this collection of jazz standards called “Except Sometimes.”Ringwald‘s voice is unaffected, clear and, at moments, vulnerable. She challenges her range, and coaxes complexity fro

Earnest, righteous, historically accurate and often entertaining, writer-director Brian Helgeland’s “42” is pretty much all you could hope for in a Jackie Robinson film biography.Minus the excitement, which given how well-known Robinson’s story is to baseball fans, is no cardinal sin. And the cast is more adequate than thrilling.It’s the sort of story that you find yourself hoping they don’t screw up ― that the baseball will be convincing, that the racism isn’t watered down, that the actor playi

Psy’s new single “Gentleman” swept the local music charts immediately after it was released in 119 countries at midnight on Thursday.The electro-dance song with more English-language lyrics and a catchy dance tune topped Korean music charts on Friday including Naver Music, Mnet, Soribada, Melon and Bugs.The song, a mocking portrait of a self-proclaimed “gentleman” trying to seduce women at a party, has more English-language lyrics than “Gangnam Style,” with repeated phrases including “I’m a moth

Actress Go Hyun-jung will come back to the small screen with MBC’s upcoming television drama series “Queen’s Classroom.”The 42-year-old actress is to play the main role as a ferocious and ruthless primary school teacher in the series, which kicks off this June. “She (Go) chose ‘Queen’s Classroom’ as her next drama for its unique storyline. Also, since Go has never played the role of teacher, she is determined to work with many child actors and actresses to boost the quality of the series,” said

“Gangnam Style” star Psy Friday unveiled the highly anticipated follow-up to his global hit with another catchy dance tune infused with his signature self-mocking humor.Even Kim Jong-Un's threats of nuclear war couldn't divert world attention from the main event on the Korean peninsula this week as “Gentleman” hit online music stores in a midnight rolling release across 119 nations.With fans and critics waiting to see whether the “Gangnam Style” star and his invisible horse-riding dance are more

K-pop sensation Psy finally unveiled his new song “Gentleman” in 119 countries on Thursday night, at midnight in their respective local times.New Zealand was the first country to listen to the song due to the time difference, three hours before the song was released in Korea.The fast-tempo single, a follow-up to the global megahit “Gangnam Style,” was released via local Korean music sites and iTunes at midnight.According to wire news reports, the techno beat song carried repeated phrases “I am a

A Korean scholar has published a book suggesting environmental problems will cause a world food crisis.Titled “Food War 2030,” the book is written by Lee Cherl-ho, who holds a Ph.D. in food science from the Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University in Fredericksberg, Denmark. After working as a researcher for four years at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, he worked for the Korea Food Security Research Foundation for 30 years. “We now know that the world cannot be conquered through m

Ceramic pieces made by artist Yi Yoon-shin are among the most sought-after dinnerware among Koreans. Her calm, serene ceramic dinnerware goes well with any kind of food ― whether it be Korean or pasta. Drawn by its beauty, chef Jean-George Vongerichten, who owns a number of Michelin-starred restaurants, bought all of her dinnerware to use to serve his food and other traditional Korean dishes on PBS documentary series on Korean food “The Kimchi Chronicles.”The 55-year-old artist is currently hold

NASHVILLE, Tennessee (AP) ― Coachella and Lollapalooza are sold out. Bonnaroo’s nearly there, too. But American fans need only be patient: Wait a few years and chances are they’ll have a star-studded music festival of your own within driving distance.New music festivals are popping up more quickly than you can count in the U.S. As the summer festival season gets under way this week with the sprawling Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival down in the desert in Indio, California, some of the mo

With warmer weather just around the corner, Seoul offers music lovers and jazz aficionados a countless number of opportunities to spend the evening basking in the sounds of blues, ragtime and improvisations. Whether it be internationally recognized names in the jazz world, to more low-key local showcases, this spring has a wide variety of lineups and acts that are sure to cater to all one’s jazz needs.Seoul Jazz Festival 2013The Seoul Jazz Festival is a two-day event which will feature more than