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Sat, March 25, 2023 | 14:45
Singer Som comes out as bisexual
Som Hein, a 23-year-old singer, came out of the closet and identified herself as bisexual, causing speculation about her motives in making the abrupt announcement. She hinted at her relationship with her girlfriend on July 31 on Instagram, saying she had a pretty girlfriend. It was her Aug. 9 Instagram post that made her sexuality known to the public. In a photo she uploaded,...
K-pop | 2019-08-13 16:22
DAY6 members seek to be musicians, not puppets
K-pop idols who play actual musical instruments have become rare, as most groups put more emphasis on synchronized dances and catchy songs rather than instrument mastery and musical skill. What's rarer is a boy band with all members able to play musical instruments and who have trained in a big entertainment agency such as JYP, where girl groups have a stronger presence. In t...
K-pop | 2019-08-12 17:37
'Three Meals a Day' goes back to basics
“Three Meals a Day” is back. The reality show which features three celebrities who spend time in the countryside and try living a self-sufficient lifestyle returned to the small screen on Friday. For this season, “Three Meals a Day: Mountain Village,” three actresses - Yoon Se-ah and Yum Jung-Ah from television drama “Sky Castle,” with Park So-dam from film “Parasite” - were ...
Shows & Dramas | 2019-08-09 16:33
K-pop group SEVENTEEN makes iTunes top 10
The 13-member K-pop boy band SEVENTEEN has made it into the top 10 on the Worldwide ITunes Song Chart with its song “HIT,” garnering positive reviews from music critics abroad. This is the group's first single in seven months. The group rose to stardom for its addictive melodies and powerful choreography. “This track is about finding a breakthrough from things that bind and r...
K-pop | 2019-08-07 16:08
K-pop girl group NATURE spreads positive vibes
The K-pop scene has become more diverse than ever before with an increase of idol group members from several other countries. Girl band NATURE, which celebrates the one-year anniversary this year, is one of the groups with foreign members - Aurora and Gaga from China and Haru from Japan.
K-pop | 2019-08-06 17:29
Japan's removal of 'comfort woman' statue backfires
South Korea expressed deep regret over the withdrawal of the Peace Statue, a statue representing Korean “comfort women,” from the Aichi Triennale on Saturday, saying the Japanese government's actions violate freedom of expression. During a daily news briefing on Monday, Kim Jin-gon, spokesman of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said freedom of expression should be...
Theater & Others | 2019-08-05 17:14
Tiffany Young is on her way to world diva
There is a stereotype that K-pop idol group members cannot sing properly. However, Tiffany Young, a member of Girl's Generation, breaks that perception. Now it is more apt to call her a “pop singer,” - a singer not only limited to K-pop. Tiffany Young held her solo concert “OPEN HEARTS EVE” at Yes 24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu, Seoul, Saturday. This was her first solo concert i...
K-pop | 2019-08-05 08:41
Bookstore highlights special side of ordinary people
Lee is selective when it comes to books. She handpicks the books for her bookstore. “If there is any criteria for selecting books, the first and foremost condition is I have to like it, want to read it, or they must be from my favorite authors,” she said. She feels proud of opening a bookstore where the customers trust her selections.
Books | 2019-08-01 17:09
'Buy a book, choose a chocolate'
A bookstore full of sweet treats, Chocolate Bookstore is an ideal place not only for children but also for adults. In western Seoul's Yeonhui-dong area, the store offers a selection of handmade chocolates and books that are carefully chosen by the owner. When this reporter stepped inside the shop on Tuesday, a few people were drawing at the big table in the middle of the stor...
Books | 2019-08-01 17:08
British singer lauded for caring attitude
British pop singer Anne-Marie hosted an “emotional” free concert for Korean fans who were disappointed by the abrupt cancellation of her performance at the Holiday Land Festival. Her goodwill concert came after the festival organizer announced on Sunday on a large screen that the British singer had canceled her performance, which Anne-Marie said is not true. On Monday, she wa...
Music | 2019-07-29 17:15
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