The Korea Herald

Shin Jung-hwan returns Wednesday

Jan 18, 2011

TV celebrity Shin Jung-hwan, 36, who is accused of gambling abroad, is expected to return to Korea on Wednesday. Shin Jung-hwan (Yonhap News)By Park Min-young (claire@heraldm.com)<한글 기사> 신정환, 내일 입국.. 곧장 경찰조사 필리핀에서 원정 도박을 한 혐의를 받고 있는 방송인 신정환(36)이 19일 입국한다.18일 경찰은 신씨가 19일 오전 인천공항을 통해 입국할 예정이라고 밝혔다. 신씨는 곧장 서울경찰청에서 조사를 받는다.신씨는 지난해 8월 필리핀 세부 W호텔 카지노에서 억대 바카라 도박을 한 의혹이 제기된 뒤 입국을 미룬 채 마카오와 네팔 등에 머물다 한 시
Scarlett Johansson’s sexy new ad for Moet & Chandon champagne

Jan 18, 2011

(captured from Youtube)Glamorous star Scarlett Johansson has appeared in a new ad for world-famous champagne makers Moët & Chandon. The "Lost in Translation" star posed for photos in a strapless, blue gown holding a bottle of a champagne. The pictures were taken by British photographer Tim Walker at Trianon in Epernay, North East of Paris.Moët & Chandon President and CEO, Daniel Lalonde told the D
KARA makes debut in Japanese drama

Jan 13, 2011

CJ Media said Wednesday it has invested in the production of a Japanese drama in which five-member Korean girl group KARA is featured as the main cast.The operator of local cable and satellite TV channels such as Mnet and tvN said it has invested in the production of the 12-episode drama “URAKARA” (Inner side of KARA), which will be aired on major Japanese broadcaster TV Tokyo every Friday from Ja
How the media can defang poisonous political discourse

Jan 12, 2011

PHILADELPHIA ― Following the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, D.-Ariz., Saturday in Tucson, many people asked: Did the violence of U.S. political rhetoric have anything to do with this? Did a gunman try to kill Giffords because there is so much toxic language, such hate in our political discourse? And if our discourse is toxic, what should change in the way we talk, the way we disagree?No one
Hyun Bin to join the Marines in March

Jan 12, 2011

Top South Korean actor Hyun Bin has announced that he aims to join the Marines in March to serve his mandatory military duty. Hyun Bin’s agency, AM Entertainment, said on Wednesday that the actor took a physical test and an interview for the Marines last year. He will join in March if he passes the screening. Actor Hyun Bin. (SBS)“Hyun Bin has so far focused on his sound image as an actor and als
Actor Hyun Bin to join Marines

Jan 12, 2011

Korean actor Hyun Bin, who is one of Asia’s top stars, said on Wednesday he would join the Marines in March to serve the mandatory military duty.　AM Entertainment, an agency representing Hyun, said the actor took a test for the Marines last year and, if he passes the screening, will join the Marines in March. 　“Hyun Bin has so far focused on his image as an actor and also has had a good impression
Studying men and women

Jan 11, 2011

Jealous husband kills 3, then himselfA 74-year-old Italian man went on a shooting spree -- killing two neighbors, his wife and finally himself -- apparently motivated by jealousy. Carlo Trabona suspected his 72-year-old wife had been having an affair with one of the neighbors, who were brothers, and shot them both, the Telegraph reported Monday. The Telegraph quoted an Italian media outlet as repo
Stuntman-turned-actor spills the beans on real ‘Secret Garden’

Jan 10, 2011

Kwon tells about life of stunt performersLess than a week remains until the final episode of SBS’ smash hit series “Secret Garden” airs. For the past 18 episodes, the weekend drama has amassed a broad fan base and more buzz than it can handle. Everything from the sequin encrusted track suits worn by heartthrob Hyun Bin’s winsome hero to co-star Ha Ji-won’s enthralling portrayal of stuntwoman Gil R
Hallyu stars take first stab at rom-com

Jan 4, 2011

Hallyu stars Kim Tae-hee and Song Seung-heon have teamed up for the first time to bring television audiences a powder puff-romance about a college girl-turned-princess and her tutor. 　Titled “My Princess,” the new Wednesday and Thursday night miniseries is slated to air on MBC starting Jan. 5. 　For viewers, the upcoming drama may be just another romantic comedy; but for Kim and Song, “My Princess”
Actor Jeoung Jun-ho in relationship with MBC anchorwoman

Jan 3, 2011

Korean actor Jeoung Jun-ho was reported to be in a relationship with MBC anchorwoman Lee Ha-jung, MBC entertainment news program “Section TV Entertainment News” reported Sunday. The focus was whether the 42-year-old actor would tie the knot this year. MBC anchorwoman Lee, 33, said in the interview that she and Jung get along well but at the moment there is nothing to say about the relationship. Sh
Soompi.com shows Hallyu where to go

Jan 3, 2011

Soompi.com is the world’s biggest English-language online community dedicated to Korean pop culture. It boasts some 1.4 million visitors daily. More importantly, 90 percent of its members are non-Koreans. The website is widely regarded as a promising social network venture that has secured a solid user base on the strength of Korean cultural content. Softbank of Japan has already invested in Soomp
Seoul is Hollywood of the East: CNN

Jan 2, 2011

Seoul is Hollywood of the East: CNN
Nov 16, 2010

Canadian model and former “Baywatch” star Pamela Anderson is to appear in reality television show “Bigg Boss”, the Indian version of “Big Brother”.Anderson, 43, was set to arrive in Mumbai late Monday and enter the live studio near the city on Tuesday, a spokesman for the Colors television channel said.The actress, who appeared nude in Playboy magazine earlier this year, will join other contestants on the show including a former bandit and the Great Khali, a popular World Wrestling Entertainment