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New medical drama ‘cheery’ and ‘goofy’?

Jul 2, 2012

‘Pasta’ actor Lee Sun-gyun describes new role as ‘free-spirited’ hospital internThe medical drama is a tough genre to pull off successfully. The series needs to be real, but not too gory, humane, but not too sappy, and chock full of likeable characters. The plot has to have enough believability to keep viewers from having difficulty buying into it. It’s no cakewalk, which is why it is fascinating to see directors, scriptwriters and thespians tackle the genre over and over again.MBC’s latest stab
Singing soldier cut from ‘America’s Got Talent‘

Jun 27, 2012

The singing soldier whose claims of being injured in battle were rejected by military officials won’t be advancing on ``America‘s Got Talent.’‘Timothy Michael Poe appeared earlier this month on the NBC talent competition. He said he was injured by a grenade in Afghanistan in 2009, but Minnesota National Guard records didn’t support his story.Poe crooned George Strait‘s ``The Chair’‘ before he was cut from the contest during Tuesday’s Las Vegas-set installment.The country singer won over the crow
Korean cultural foundation to hold TV drama writers’ conference in Fukuoka

Jun 26, 2012

The Korea Foundation for International Culture Exchange will hold the “TV Drama Writers Conference of Asia” from July 10-15 in Fukuoka, Japan, the foundation said Tuesday.Leading drama writers and producers from Asian countries, including South Korea, Japan, Singapore and Vietnam, will gather at the Fukuoka conference to discuss the current trends in Asian TV dramas and ways of cooperation in joint production of dramas.Participants will include Lee Keum-rim, chairwoman of the Korean TV and Radio
Jessica Simpson ‘stressed and overwhelmed’ about losing baby weight

Jun 24, 2012

U.S. pop star Jessica Simpson was spotted hitting the gym in West Hollywood for a private workout session after vowing to lose her baby weight.The 31-year-old actress signed a $4 million deal with Weight Watchers to slim down to 130 pounds(59 kg) before the end of the year.On May 1, Simpson gave birth to her first child Mexwell Drew with fiancé Eric Johnson and reportedly weighed 210 pounds(96 kg) during her pregnancy. In an interview with a U.S. magazine, close friends said that the new mother
IU heats up Hong Kong stage

Jun 24, 2012

IU poses before her concert 'Music Bank' in Hong Kong Saturday June 23, 2012. Music Bank, the multi K-pop artists concert including South Korean music group TVXQ, Wonder Girls, Beast, CNBLUE, F(x), MBLAQ, Infinite and IU. (AP-Yonhap News)IU performs during her concert 'Music Bank' in Hong Kong Saturday (AP-Yonhap News) From left, South Korea singer IU, Seong Kyu, a member of music group 'Infinite'
KBS series collects best animation award Shanghai TV Festival

Jun 18, 2012

An animated series for kids by KBS TV has won the Best Animation Award at the Shanghai Television Festival, the broadcaster said Monday.The animated program titled “Kioka” is aimed at a preschool audience. The series follows Kioka, a curious and confident girl who brings her imagination to life through a magical snow globe. “The program does not follow a narrative structure. The characters are thrown into a given situation, and they cooperate, recognize one another’s ideas and skills, and are co
Court backs celebrity Han in media libel suit

Jun 13, 2012

The Seoul Central District Court on Tuesday ruled in favor of former TV presenter Han Sung-ju in a libel lawsuit against two news outlets that reported that she had assaulted her ex-boyfriend.The court ordered them to pay 5 million won ($4,300) each in damages. The media reported in last December that Han, a former Miss Korea, and her brother had physically assaulted her ex-boyfriend Christopher Hsu after he threatened to disclose details about their relationship. Han denied the allegations and
Online video of cat soothing baby to sleep goes viral

Jun 7, 2012

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
Well-known singer announces his marriage

Jun 7, 2012

Yoo Yeol, 51, a renowned singer and musical producer, announced his plans to marry his girlfriend, who is 15 years his junior. Yoo made the news public on June 7 through a company responsible for planning the marriage.“For her, I want to be a nice bridegroom and for us to be a couple that supports each other,” Yoo said.His girlfriend studied classical music in college, and then child education and culture as well. The wedding ceremony will be held at Somang Church on June 15 behind closed doors.
U.S. dog famous for posing in celebrity photos dies

Jun 7, 2012

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
Trial continues for Han Sung-ju assault lawsuit

Jun 6, 2012

The fourth hearing for the trial involving former TV anchor and Miss Korea Han Sung-ju and her ex-boyfriend, Taiwanese-American Christopher Xsu, took place at Seoul Central District Court on Monday.Xsu claims that he was beaten and held in a room with Han and seven men for eight hours, as well as blackmailed into signing a contract that he would not speak to the press about her. He filed a lawsuit against Han in December last year on charges of physical assault. Han’s lawyer acknowledged that Ha
KBS CEO to receive International Emmy Directorate Award

Jun 5, 2012

KBS CEO and president Kim In-kyu will receive the 2012 International Emmy Directorate Award, in recognition of his 40 years of service at the state-run broadcaster and his leading role in Asia’s broadcasting industry. Kim is the first Korean to win the award.“KBS is one of the great television services in the world, and Kim one of the leading media figures in Asia.” said Bruce L. Paisner, President & CEO of The International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. “We are looking forward to prese
Singer Hyun squanders W20 mil in gaming

Jun 5, 2012

(SBS)Singer Hyun Jin-young said he has squandered away about 20 million won in playing an arcade game through which the user can insert coins, draw out an item inside a glass box by using a moving claw.While filming for a TV show program on SBS, Hyun said he is addicted to the game.Thanks to his “expensive hobby,” Hyun said he can snatch items inside the machine better than anyone.Meanwhile, about
BBC criticized over pageant coverage

Jun 5, 2012

The BBC is faced with viewer backlash over its live broadcast of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee River Pageant on Sunday.The documentary celebrating the 60-year monarchy of Queen Elizabeth II was criticized as “tedious” and “lamentable,” with viewers complaining it lacked key historical information that they had anticipated.“Beeb keep cutting to useless ‘features’ instead of showing us what’s happening,” complained Paul Waugh, editor of PoliticsHome.A string of errors were made in the commentary by
Comedian Baek drops 40 kilos

Jun 5, 2012

Comedian Baek Jae-hyeon said he lost 40 kilograms through nearly a year of rigorous exercise.Baek used to weigh 118 kg and went to a hospital for a general medical checkup in February last year.The doctor said Baek had six years left due to high risks for diabetes, heart disease and high blood pressure.Once he lost 40 kilos, he went on to have plastic surgery on his mouth, eyes and nose. His story