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Cheerleader Park Ki-ryang appears in TV show ‘Happy Together 3’

Jul 18, 2014

Korean cheerleader Park Ki-ryang made an appearance in the KBS-TV talk show “Happy Together 3,” captivating its hosts and guests with her volubility. The show that aired Thursday night featured Korean beauties including actress Cheon I-seul, Lady Jane, T-ara’s Jiyeon and others under the theme of “Goddess.” (OSEN)On the program, Park confessed that she had been asked out by baseball players five times, but she couldn’t date ballplayers. Dating ballplayers is not illegal, but not recommended i
'Many' on crashed plane heading to Melbourne AIDS conference

World NewsJul 18, 2014

Many of the passengers who died when a Malaysia Airlines plane crashed in Ukraine were heading to the 20th International AIDS Conference in Melbourne, officials said Friday."My thoughts & prayers to families of those tragically lost on flight #MH17. Many passengers were enroute to #AIDS2014 here in #Melbourne," tweeted UNAIDS executive director Michel Sidibe.Leading AIDS researcher and former International AIDS Society president Joep Lange is thought to have been on the flight that US officials
Three months later, body recovered from Korea ferry

Social affairsJul 18, 2014

Divers retrieved another body Friday from the site of South Korea's ferry disaster -- the first to be recovered in nearly four weeks from the submerged vessel that sank three months ago.The body of a female was found inside a dining hall of the upturned ferry which is lying on the seabed at a depth of 40 metres (130 feet), rescue authorities said.The 6,825-tonne Sewol ferry was carrying 476 passengers and crew -- including 325 high school students -- when it capsized and sank off the southern co
LG outpaces Samsung in UHD TV panel market in May: data

IndustryJul 18, 2014

South Korea's No. 2 tech giant LG Electronics Inc. has overtaken Samsung Display Co. in the global market for Ultra HD (UHD) TV panels for the first time in May, data showed Friday, with Taiwan's Innolux Corp. keeping its top position.LG took up 27.6 percent of the global UHD TV panel market in May, outdoing the 22.2 percent held by Samsung, the data compiled by market tracker DisplaySearch showed. In April, LG and Samsung held 22.9 percent and 23.4 percent.While Innolux has dominated the market
EXO Chen‘s solo track to be released on July 23

Jul 17, 2014

The solo song of K-pop idol group EXO’s Chen for the drama “It’s Okay, That’s Love,” is set to be unveiled on July 23, the soundtrack production team said Thursday. CJ E&M released a teaser video of some tunes to be included on the drama soundtrack at noon on Thursday through YouTube and local music charts. The video featured the recording session and Chen passionately working on his first-ever solo.The production company said it received a flood of questions about Chen‘s song, but more details
Actress Song Hye-kyo spotted traveling in Turkey

Jul 17, 2014

A Turkish news outlet reported that Song Hye-kyo visited Istanbul, printing a photo of her taken on the street in the capital. The photo was taken while Song was enjoying sightseeing in her spare time during her visit to Turkey for the shooting of her upcoming Chinese film “I Am the Queen.” The Turkish media outlet used a picture posted by Song’s agency. 　In the photo, Song flaunts flawless skin and much-envied facial features. The 32-year-old star looks younger than she is with her new short ha
EXO Baekhyun deletes apology from Instagram

Jul 17, 2014

Baekhyun, member of K-pop boy band EXO, removed his heartfelt apology for fans from his social networking site, 10 hours after it went viral. The idol left a message on Instagram early on Thursday, breaking his silence a month after he admitted that he is dating Taeyeon of labelmate Girls‘ Generation. But now the apologetic comment is deleted. (OSEN)In the message, he explained why he had to remain quiet after the news broke and how sorry he is. “I know it is too late, but I am leaving a messag
Actress Clara to transform into rapper

Jul 17, 2014

South Korean actress Clara said Thursday on Twitter that she will turn into a rapper. “I am working on my first single. It will be a hip-hop song,” she wrote in the caption alongside her photo. In the photo, Clara is singing with headphones on at a recording studio.Her new tune “Fear” is raising the expectations of fans as it features the rapper Beast, who appeared as a judge in season three of the TV audition program “Show Me the Money.”　(laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)
JYJ to make comeback in July with album, JYJ week

Jul 17, 2014

K-pop boy band JYJ will make a grand return to the K-pop scene with their new album “Just Us,” the group‘s label said Thursday. The second studio album to be released on July 29 will include 13 tracks including self-written and English songs that the group has worked on in Korea and the U.S. Their comeback is nearly three years after their debut studio album “In Heaven” in 2011. The three members have since been pursuing solo activities in various fields including drama, musical and film. Short
Girls' Generation's Sooyoung to be heroine of upcoming drama

Jul 17, 2014

Sooyoung, a member of the K-pop girl group Girls’ Generation, is to play a lead role in an upcoming drama.The idol accepted the lead role in the MBC drama “Spring Days of My Life,” opposite the award-winning actor Kam Woo-sung. (OSEN)The family drama, directed by Lee Jae-dong, portrays the love story between the husband of a woman who donates her heart and the heart recipient. Sooyoung will play Bomi, who is terminally ill but grabs a chance for a new life after a heart transplant operation. Kam
백현, 태연과 열애 인정 후 남긴 첫 심경 고백 글 '삭제'

Jul 17, 2014

백현, 태연과 열애 인정 후 남긴 첫 심경 고백 글 '삭제'그룹 엑소(EXO)의 멤버 백현이 소녀시대 태연과의 열애 인정 후 남긴 첫 심경 고백 글을 삭제해 눈길을 끌고 있다.17일 백현은 자신의 인스타그램에 사과 글을 남긴 뒤 곧 게시글을 삭제했다.앞서 백현은 "실망과 상처를 드려서 죄송하다"고 시작되는 장문의 사과글을 게재했다.백현은 "제 진심을 꼭 전하고 싶다"며 "팬 여러분들의 마음을 아프게 해서 정말 죄송해요. 그리고 그 안에서 생긴 오해들로 더 아프게 해드려서 다시 한 번 죄송합니다"고 사과했다.이어 "EXO는 저에게도 너무나 소중한 이름입니다. 결코 EXO를 가볍게 다르게 표현한 적이 없었다는 말씀만큼은 꼭 드리고 싶습니다"라고 전했다하지만 이후 백현은 이 글을 삭제, 그 이유에 대한 팬들의 궁금증이 높아지고 있다.백현 태연과 열해후 첫 사과글 삭제 소식을 접한 네티즌들은 "백현, 사과글 지울 거면 왜 쓴 거지" "백현, 사과글 안타깝네" "백현, 사과글에 무슨 문제 있
EXO Baekhyun breaks silence about relationship with Taeyeon

Jul 17, 2014

K-pop idol group EXO’s Baekhyun finally broke his silence on Thursday, a month after the idol admitted that he is dating Taeyeon of labelmate Girls’ Generation.(OSEN)“I know it is too late, but I am leaving a message here to apologize for disappointing and hurting you, my fans,” Baekhyun wrote on his Instagram. “I was not courageous enough to resolve misunderstanding or talk about my true feelings. I was afraid that you might feel that I am making excuses.... Maybe these words mean nothing to yo
Shin Jung-hwan accused for fraud

Jul 17, 2014

South Korean singer and entertainer Shin Jung-hwan has been reported to the police for fraud, a Korean broadcaster reported Wednesday. Shin allegedly received 100 million won from an unidentified woman, 62, in 2010, promising he would debut her son in the entertainment scene, according to the police. (OSEN)In 2011, however, Shin was put behind bar on charges of overseas gambling and reportedly told the woman that he could no longer help her son debut.The angered mother reported him to the police
Culture minister nominee withdraws

PoliticsJul 16, 2014

Culture Minister-designate Chung Sung-keun withdrew his nomination on Wednesday, despite President Park Geun-hye taking the political risk of pushing ahead with his appointment. The former TV anchor has been facing fierce resistance from the main opposition party over his record of drunken driving and alleged perjury during his parliamentary confirmation hearing last week.“Today, I step down from my position as minister nominee for culture, sports and tourism,” Chung said in a statement. “There
4Minute HyunA to appear in her own reality show

Jul 15, 2014

HyunA of 4Minute is gearing up for a return to the stage by starring in a new TV show that exclusively follows the idol, according to an industry watcher. (OSEN)The reality program, titled “HyunA’s Free Month,” will portray various aspects of HyunA’s daily life. As the release of her new work is nearing, the program will mainly capture HyunA working on her solo album and practicing her dance moves. “HyunA’s Free Month” is to air at 11:00 p.m. on July 21 on SBS MTV. 　(laeticia.ock@heraldcorp.com)