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Tue, April 24, 2018 | 21:47

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Moon So-ri tapped for goodwill ambassador for international dance festival

Award-winning actress Moon So-ri was appointed goodwill ambassador for the 37th International Modern Dance Festival (MODAFE) to be held in Seoul on May 16 to 27.

Movies | 2018-04-24 18:53

Korean dancers win ballet competitions

Two Korean dancers from Korea National University of Arts (K-Arts) won first place in the Pas de Deux (dance duet) at the Youth America Grand Prix held at New York City Center from April 13 to 20.

Performances | 2018-04-24 17:06

Kang Daniel's 'ice drums' make cool pitch to beer fans [VIDEO]

HiteJinro's flagship beer Extra Cold has released its latest ad featuring K-pop superstar Kang Daniel drumming his message into hallyu fans using specially designed “ice drums.”

Entertainment | 2018-04-24 16:24

Former KBS announcer divorces ex-lawmaker

Her agency Line Entertainment said on Tuesday their breakup was endorsed after a court-administrated arbitration ended fruitlessly early this year.

Dramas & TV shows | 2018-04-24 16:19

Iranian theatrical experiment touches Koreans

“Nassim,” a critically acclaimed play written by Iranian playwright and conscientious objector Nassim Soleimanpour, challenges the usual stage play format.

Performances | 2018-04-23 19:47

Cooking show explores world's street foods

Celebrity chef Baek Jong-won, who was behind a home cooking boom in recent years through many of his popular cooking shows, will return with another food show. Joining with producer Park Hee-yeon of House Cook Master Baek,” the 51-year-old chef and businessman with many food and beverage restaurants of which he has sold franchises to others will travel around the world to fin...

Dramas & TV shows | 2018-04-23 17:20

Spring gagok concert dedicated to composer battling disease

Composer Lee An-sam, who mostly composed gagok based on poems, may not see his pieces played on stage for long.

Music | 2018-04-23 17:15

Jason Derulo's 'Colors' upsets Koreans with rising sun flag

Japan's “rising sun” flag, which symbolized the nation's imperial military during World War II, apparently appeared in the music video of the theme song of this year's World Cup, irritating some Koreans sensitive about the flag's historical meaning.

Entertainment | 2018-04-23 13:22

Homegrown TV shows, films go global

Remakes of Korean TV series have increased in recent years. Last year, Korean television earned $54.93 million by selling TV formats to foreign broadcasters, mostly in Asia. It is an increase of 40 percent from the previous year.

Dramas & TV shows | 2018-04-22 16:57

5 female singers to return with new albums

Amid few star solo female singers on the K-pop scene, four have made their comeback this week with one set to hit the stage next week. Their en masse comeback has raised the hope that they may “diversify” the K-pop world crowded with “manufactured bands” with almost identical dance routines and songs, and set a new path for Korean music.

Music | 2018-04-22 09:14

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