Megabox to broadcast Salzburg Festival live in theaters for the first time in AsiaIt is true that live classical music is a luxury to many. Ticket prices have risen dramatically in recent years, making it hard for many to appreciate the emotional sound of a classical music performance.To offer such a chance at modest prices, Megabox will hold a special event starting this Sunday.The local movie theater chain in partnership with Kevin & Company will broadcast five live concerts and operas from Sa

EBS’ documentary festival EIDF opens with controversial bully documentaryKorea’s Educational Broadcasting System is showcasing a number of socially conscious and educational non-fiction films in its upcoming EBS International Documentary Festival. The annual event is one of the very few documentary events in the world where the films are screened both in movie theaters and on TV. The festival is celebrating its ninth edition this year, featuring 48 films from 31 countries. Some 710 films were su

Nichkhun Buck Horvejkul, the Thai-American member of the K-pop group 2PM, has been booked without detention for driving under the influence.The 23-year-old, often known as Nichkhun, had a minor collision with a motorcycle at around 2:45 a.m. in southern Seoul’s upscale Gangnam area, the Gangnam Police Station said. His blood alcohol concentration, tested at the scene, was 0.056 percent, a level that could lead to the suspension of his driver’s license, the police said.His agency JYP Entertainmen

South Korean popular singer Kim Jang-hoon has received the U.S. President’s Volunteer Service Award, his management company said Monday.Kim was given the award during a concert in Los Angeles on Saturday (local time) through a local concert organizer, the management company said. Kim, known as the “angel of donation,” was selected as the winner of the award by the White House for his contributions to the South Korean community and the United States, according to the organizer. The White House ma

‘The Thieves’ actress talks about her new movie, her love for peopleAmong the many living actresses in Korea, Kim Hye-soo is an icon like no other. She is the type of actress who is remembered for her image first, film roles second. Many are well aware of and charmed by her risqué and daring fashion choices on red carpets, her gift of gab on TV talk shows, and her dominating, charismatic presence off screen. Her position in the film scene is therefore unique; she is one of the very few, or perha

S.M. Entertainment to hold an IT exhibition on K-pop singers in collaboration with global firmsS.M. Entertainment, one of the country’s three major entertainment agencies, is hosting the world’s first interactive entertainment exhibition in Seoul next month in collaboration with global firms. The S.M. Art Exhibition will present various types of entertainment content visualized through state-of-the-art IT technology.Don’t let the title mislead. Despite being called an “art exhibition,” the event

Jeon Ji-hyeon said she was satisfied with her role in the upcoming movie “Thieves,” a story of a gang that steals billions of dollars worth of diamonds hidden in Macau. The movie goes on release Wednesday.In the movie, actress Jeon Ji-hyeon plays a sexy and agile rope-walker alongside famous actors and actresses like Kim Yoon-seok, Kim Hye-soo, Lee Jeong-jae and Kim Soo-hyeon.In an interview with Herald Business, Jeon said she was very satisfied with the character with an unrestrained nature bec

More than 10,000 were enrolled at King Sejong Institutes ― Korea’s state-run Korean language institutes operating overseas ― last year, double the number of students registered when the language school was established in 2009, according to the Culture Ministry.The institute was founded in 2009 with 4,301 students enrolled at 17 branches in six countries in 2009. According to Ahn Mi-jung of the Korean Language Policy Division of the Culture Ministry, the language schools, also known as Sejong Hak

Pioneer of media art remembered as artist who thought one step ahead of the restIt has been six years since Paik Nam June, a pioneer of video art, died from a stroke on Jan. 29, 2006. But the artist, who his wife Shigeko Kubota describes as “the pioneer who opened the door to 21st century art for young generations,” has never really left us. His influence still prevails in the art world, inspiring many artists. “Now many people appreciate his work. His art looked like low art because he broke TV

Applications are open for the annual K-pop competition in New York, organizer Korean Cultural Service New York announced on Sunday.The 2012 NY K-pop Festival, which celebrates its second edition this year, is sponsored by three major entertainment agencies: S.M., YG and JYP. There are three categories this year: singing, dancing, and singing and dancing.Those interested in participating must pick a song by SHINee, Big Bang or the Wonder Girls, make a demo video of their performance, and upload i

26-year-old recently promoted to principal ballerina shines in second actOne of the most anticipated ballet performances of the year was unveiled last week, featuring Korean-born American Ballet Theatre dancer Seo Hee as the timeless romantic heroine Giselle.The renowned American troupe’s Seoul run created a lot of buzz even before the opening, for its notoriously expensive ticket prices (400,000 won for a VIP seat), as well as Seo’s sudden promotion to principal dancer just weeks before the com