The most electrifying sequence in “Prometheus” ― Ridley Scott’s ambitious and entertaining, if sometimes muddled new science-fiction thriller ― occurs midway through, when Dr. Elizabeth Shaw (Noomi Rapace) discovers something creepy and crawly pulsating from within her womb. A scientist aboard a spaceship near the end of the 21st century ― and until recently under the impression she couldn’t conceive ― Elizabeth races to extract this foreign object, which is growing much more quickly than any no

Classic rock ballads and a bout of nostalgia color ‘Purple Wave’As South Korean rock band Boohwal crowned their 28th year with their 13th full length album at the band’s showcase in Seoul, Thursday, leader Kim Tae-won put the historic moment into perspective. “Living during a time when the old is discarded for the new, I am not so sure if we should celebrate or mourn the fact that we are one of the few to remain,” said the 47-year old musician-entertainer. Kim has seen his band through tumultuou

Big-name stars participate in upcoming celebration of folksongThough considered the unofficial national anthem of Korea, it’s hard to see “Arirang” being performed by today’s popular contemporary musicians. Korea’s Culture Ministry, however, is throwing a special event this month ― offering a rare opportunity for Seoulites to experience a one of a kind Arirang-themed concert performed by some of the big-name stars in Korea’s entertainment scene. Titled the “2012 Arirang Festival,” the three-day

TOKYO (AFP) ― The election debate that raged across Japan for weeks has been settled, campaigners are packing up their things and TV pundits are moving on to different topics ― all-girl group AKB48 has a new president.Pictures of teary-eyed 23-year-old Yuko Oshima dominated Thursday’s newspapers after her victory in a popular ballot for the top spot in one of the world’s highest grossing acts.Anyone was allowed to vote in the election ― as long as they bought a copy of AKB48’s most recent single

LOS ANGELES (AFP) ― An Oscar-winning U.S. firm is to create a “virtual” Elvis Presley to bring the King of Rock and Roll back to life for today’s music audiences, it announced Wednesday.Digital Domain Media Group, which helped late rapper Tupak Shakur rise from the grave in an eye-popping music festival performance recently, has signed a deal to resurrect the swivel-hipped music icon.“This is a new and exciting way to bring the magic and music of Elvis Presley to life,” said Jack Soden, head of

U.S. singer-songwriter Jason Mraz is planning to perform new songs and a new sound with his new band for his “special Korean fans” at his upcoming concerts in Korea this weekend. He has chosen Korea to kick off his world tour this year.“I always tell people that for some reason, audiences in Korea are the most insane, they go absolutely bananas. I don’t know what that is. I hope to find it out on this trip,” Mraz said at a press conference held at a caf on Namsan in Seoul.“We brought new songs,

  Is this the world’s cuddliest baby sitter or what?A YouTube video of a cat putting a baby to sleep has been viewed by nearly 8 million viewers as of Thursday.In the video uploaded by user aarongrant1, little Connar is tucked in by black cat “Stewie.” As Connar fidgets and cries, Stewie gently rubs the baby’s face with his paw.Near the end of the video, the cat looks pointedly at the camera as if to say, “This is supposed to be your job, right?” From news reports<관련 한글 기사>우는 아기 잠재우는 고양이 영상, 인기폭

Kristen Stewart holds Lucky Diamond (AP-Yonhap News) Actresses Betty White(left) and Kristen Stewart hold Lucky Diamond.(AP-Yonhap News)A dog declared by the Guinness Book of World Records to be ``the animal photographed with the most famous people'' has died of cancer.Lucky Diamond died Tuesday in New York. The Maltese was about 15 years old, according to her owner, Wendy Diamond, who dedicated h

Jang Geun-suk set a new record of becoming the first foreign male solo singer to top Japan’s weekly Oricon Chart. His first album, “Just Crazy,” released in Japan on May 30, sold 88,000 copies in its first week to reach the top of the chart. The actor-singer is the second solo singer in eight years to debut at the top of the album chart ― Japanese singer Mori Yayama Naotaro’s first album went to No. 1 in May 2004. In May 2003 Korean singer BoA achieved a similar milestone with her first album in

Song Seung-hwan unveils his new non-verbal musicalUnlike the popular K-pop and TV drama industry, Korea’s performing arts scene hasn’t been so foreigner-friendly in the past decade. Even today, it’s hard to come across a show that provides English subtitles in Seoul’s prominent theater district Daehangno.Many foreign visitors, however, will be delighted to learn about the latest project by popular musical producer Song Seung-hwan, whose 1997 show “Nanta” was a global hit. The show is titled “Wed