Some people say that dating and eating have one thing in common: They can be fully enjoyed when you take them slow.As far as eating is concerned, Koreans are beginning to discover the virtue of “slow food” ― sustainably produced foods that use regional ingredients adapted to the local environment. With this, locally produced foods are growing in popularity.Jung Sung-hoon, 27, is among those who recently started to take interest in foods that are produced with care and are made with local and sea

May and June have been rough months for K-pop sensation EXO, hit hard by a series of incidents from Kris’ departure from the group and fan’s anger over Baekhyun’s love life.Only a month after EXO leader Kris filed a lawsuit against the band’s label, SM Entertainment, to revoke its exclusive contract with him in early June, EXO has come under the spotlight again after member Baekyun confirmed he was in a romantic relationship with Taeyeon of Girls Generation last Thursday. The latest news about B

4 noticeable facts about Baekhyun-Taeyeon couple One day has passed since EXO member Baekhyun and Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon went public about their romantic relationship, but fans’ interest in the love story has only grown. The idol couple, a combination of the most popular groups in Asia, carries significant meaning in many respects.1. Two most popular members from the two most popular groups in AsiaThere is no doubt that the new couple is made up of the most popular members of K-pop sensatio

The news that EXO’s Baekhyun is now dating Girls’ Generation leader Taeyeon is creating a frenzy throughout Asia, arousing curiosity over everything about the new couple. A day after Baekhyun and Taeyeon confirmed their romantic relationship, more details of their love story were revealed by a source close to the couple. The following is the exclusive Q&A session on the reports by Korean entertainment news outlet Dispatch that had the interview with the source. Q. From when did Taeyeon and Baekh

Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon finally broke her silence Thursday by making an apology to her fans who might have been “hurt” and “surprised” by the news that she has been dating EXO’s Baekhyun. The leader of the K-pop idol group left a message on her Instagram at 11:30 p.m., Thursday, 12 hours after the news went viral. She is thought to have written the message right after she wrapped up a concert in Japan. “My fans, I know you have been shocked and hurt by me today. I am really sorry that I made

Fans of EXO’s Baekhyun feel “betrayed” as the rumor about his romantic relationship with Girls’ Generation member Taeyeon has turned out to be true.Some congratulated the new couple, while the majority of the fans online expressed their disappointment with the news. The Twitter user @19930112_april said, “I am so furious, but I cannot live without EXO... I will wish you luck, but I will watch you two.” Another fan of the 22-year-old heartthrob, Twitter user @nabillamgfhr, said, “What is wrong wi

Fans of EXO and Girls’ Generation may have known that Baekhyun and Taeyeon have been dating for months, according to local news reports. Some fans claim that it is no surprise that the idols are an item, eagerly posting photos of the two wearing the same bracelets, headphones and sunglasses. (Taeyeon and Baekhyun's SNS)There have also been numerous firsthand accounts online about the alleged couple being sighted together on dates. Earlier in the day, the rumor surfaced that Taeyeon and Baekhyun

A pictorial of Park Yoo-chun, singer and member of boy band JYJ, was unveiled on Wednesday. The 28-year-old heartthrob was pictured in casual clothes walking down a street in Macau. During the interview following the shoot, Park expressed his fondness for Korean traditional alcohol soju. “I’ve had many drinking gatherings since I started acting. There are a lot of good and tasty drinks, but I feel most comfortable with soju,” he said. The popular idol-turned-actor‘s new film “Sea Fog” is to be s

World star Psy offered encouraging words to the Korean national soccer team, following the Korea-Russia World Cup match that ended in a 1-1 draw on Wednesday.  (Yonhap)“The Korean soccer team did really well. It was a wonderful match,” he said after watching the neck-and-neck game with his dance crew in Seoul. Earlier in the day, the viral sensation staged a 40-minute performance starting at 6 a.m. for the cheering crowds who gathered on Yeongdong road near Coex in Gangnam, to root for South Kor

“Crush,” K-pop girl group 2NE1’s second full-length album, was picked by a U.S. music TV channel as one of the 25 best tracks of the year on Monday. Fuse TV rounded up the strongest tracks of 2014 so far, and 2NE1 was the only Asian group to make this year’s chart. The U.S. media outlet chose the group’s three songs -- “Come Back Home,” “Baby I Miss You” and “Gotta Be You” -- as outstanding tracks worth listening. The broadcaster described a slew of 2NE1’s songs on the album “Crush” as “forward-

Actress Chaerim is to tie the knot with Chinese actor Gao Zi Qi this October, according to local news reports on Tuesday. (Weibo)“Chaerim will marry Gao zi Qi this October. The couple’s parents already met for the marriage arrangements,” an official from Chae’s agency SidusHQ told a local media outlet. The exact date for the wedding ceremony is yet to be decided. The two went public with their romantic relationship in March, confirming that they had been dating for three to four months. They fir

K-pop boy band JYJ will make a comeback with a full-length album to be released in July, their agency C-JeS Entertainment announced Tuesday.It has been three years since the group released its first studio album, “In Heaven,” in 2001. JYJ’s members -- Jaejoong, Yoochun, Junsu -- have also pursued solo careers. (Yonhap)“More than seven tracks, written by Korean and foreign artists, will be included on the album. JYJ’s members will write all the lyrics,” an official was quoted as saying. Their Kor

Baby KARA, a group of contestants vying to join K-pop girl group KARA, reportedly drew about 2,000 Japanese fans on the street in Yokohama, Japan, even before their official debut, its management agency said on Tuesday.  (MBC)The fourth episode of “KARA Project,” scheduled to air on Tuesday, will feature Baby KARA’s members taking the stage in Yokohama Tama Plaza to impress Japanese fans. The venue is where a slew of K-pop idol groups perform for local promotions. “The locals’ interest in Baby K

A pictorial of Taeyang, member of K-pop boy group Big Bang, was released Tuesday, in which the idol oozes sex appeal by posing topless closely with female models.  (Vogue Korea)In the photo unveiled by Vogue Korea on Twitter, Taeyang is wraps one hand around a model’s waist, while lifting the skirt up of another model. (Khnews@heraldcorp.com)

South Korea has not given up on the six-party talks, but there must be tangible progress before talks can be resumed, a senior diplomat said Monday at the World Journalists Conference in Seoul.“The history of the six-party talks has seen far more failure than success. North Korea should be more responsible with its actions and words,” South Korean Vice Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yong told journalists from around the world at a special lecture during the second World Journalists Conference, hosted