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  • [Herald Review]  ‘Killed My Wife’ shows why webcomic-based films rarely work

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    [Herald Review] ‘Killed My Wife’ shows why webcomic-based films rarely work

    After watching the thoroughly boring “Killed My Wife,” I checked out the webcomic on which it is based. Surprisingly, it was pretty good. The story was intriguing, the style was tasteful and the presentation was effective in building suspense. Why, then, was director Kim Ha-la’s thriller such a flop? While Lee Si-eon does a fairly good job in his first leading role, the film fails to understand that storytelling methods of a webcomic and a movie are very different, ultimately f

  • Married actresses returning to small screen after childbirth

    Married actresses returning to small screen after childbirth

    In local entertainment circles, big-time actresses used to disappear from the public eye after marriage in the past. Lately, however, a number of married actresses are returning to the small screen after lengthy hiatuses for the entertainment of their fans.Kim Tae-hee, who married the singer Rain in January 2017 and bore two daughters, will resume acting by appearing in "Hi Bye, Mama!" -- a new drama set to air on tvN in the first half of next year.The drama tells the story of a housew

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    Television
  • Disney's 'Frozen 2' tops 10m admissions in S. Korea

    Disney's 'Frozen 2' tops 10m admissions in S. Korea

    Walt Disney’s sensational film “Frozen 2” surpassed 10 million admissions in South Korean theaters on Saturday.The animated flick set the record by 2:40 p.m., according to Walt Disney Company Korea, the local film distributing unit of the US giant, based on a real-time box-office tally from the Korean Film Council.It exceeded the mark on the 17th day since its release on Nov. 21 and became the 27th film to reach the milestone of 10 million ticket sales in South Korea.Its 2014 p

    Dec 7, 2019

    Film
  • [Photo news] BTS performs at 2019 Jingle Ball

    [Photo news] BTS performs at 2019 Jingle Ball

    K-pop supergroup BTS  on Friday wowed the audience of the 102.7 KIIS FM‘s Jingle Ball concert in Inglewood, California, US, with its performances of "Boy With Luv", "Mic Drop," and other hit songs.  

    Dec 7, 2019

    K-pop
  • BTS' Suga releases collaboration with Halsey

    BTS' Suga releases collaboration with Halsey

    Suga, a member of K-pop sensation BTS, released a song in collaboration with American singer-songwriter Halsey on Friday.The song, "SUGA's Interlude," featuring the BTS member is one of the tracks on Halsey's new album, "Manic," to be officially released on Jan. 17. The two sides pre-released the track in digital single format through major online music stores and streaming platforms on Friday ahead of the official release next month.  It is the second joint project betw

    Dec 6, 2019

    K-pop
  • BTS' 'Boy with Luv' most-viewed YouTube music video in S. Korea in 2019

    BTS' 'Boy with Luv' most-viewed YouTube music video in S. Korea in 2019

    The music video of K-pop boy band BTS' latest single "Boy With Luv" was the most viewed music video on YouTube in South Korea this year, the company said Friday.The music video has topped the milestone of 600 million YouTube views, according to YouTube. "Boy With Luv" is a track off the latest BTS album, "Map of the Soul: Persona," released April 12 and featuring American diva Halsey. Its music video set a Guinness World Record for the most views on YouTube in 24 ho

    Dec 6, 2019

    Music
  • S. Korean cinemas expected to hit record attendance in 2019

    S. Korean cinemas expected to hit record attendance in 2019

    South Korean movie theaters are expected to attract the largest-ever number of viewers this year on the back of a number of smash-hit series in the first half of the year, data showed Friday.More than 204 million tickets were sold in theaters around the country in the first 11 months, up 5 percent from the same period last year, according to the data by the Korean Film Council.The number is expected to hit an all-time high of 220 million by the end of 2019 given that about 20 million tickets are

    Dec 6, 2019

    Film
  • [Weekender] Experimental musicians bring Korean instruments to global audience

    [Weekender] Experimental musicians bring Korean instruments to global audience

    K-pop has become synonymous with the idea of Korean music on a global scale recently, but genres extend much wider here. One of the most fascinating and experimental musical genres that is gaining traction in Korea has its roots in gugak, Korea’s traditional music. With a unique blend of old and new, East and West, young gugak musicians are making global strides, performing at international music festivals, signing with global labels and racking up rave reviews from foreign media.Here

    Dec 6, 2019

    Music
  • [Weekender] Hot to trot

    [Weekender] Hot to trot

    Oldest style of Korean pop undergoing resurgence

    Dec 6, 2019

    Music
  • What went wrong at MAMA 2019

    What went wrong at MAMA 2019

    Mnet’s year-end music awards show met with many viewers’ disappointment

    Dec 5, 2019

    K-pop
  • BLACKPINK cheered by 55,000 fans at Tokyo Dome concert

    BLACKPINK cheered by 55,000 fans at Tokyo Dome concert

    South Korean girl group BLACKPINK successfully held its first Tokyo Dome concert this week, with the attendance reaching about 55,000 fans, its management agency said Thursday.According to YG Entertainment, the concert as part of the BLACKPINK 2019-2020 World Tour in Your Area in Japan took place at Tokyo Dome on Wednesday, featuring dynamic energy and performances by the four-member girl group amid a festive mood.As the "DDU-DU DDU-DU" intro announced the beginning of the concert, the

    Dec 5, 2019

    Music
  • Playlist: 10 relaxing IU songs to keep you warm this winter

    Playlist: 10 relaxing IU songs to keep you warm this winter

    The nippy winter is in full swing -- time to take out the cozy essentials like a fuzzy blanket, padded coat and, most importantly, a renewed winter playlist. And just in time, K-pop fans have recently been treated to a new album from IU, whose sweet, comforting vocals make her one of the most sought-after acts this time of the season. While the chart-topping singer-songwriter is beloved regardless of the weather, many of her emotional ballads have especially served as a remedy for winter blues,

    Dec 5, 2019

    K-pop
  • 'House of Hummingbird' picked as Best Film of Year by KFPA

    'House of Hummingbird' picked as Best Film of Year by KFPA

    South Korean film producers chose "House of Hummingbird" as the Best Film of the Year on Thursday.The Korean Film Producers Association said it has decided to give the honor of the 2019 KFPA Awards to the indie movie directed by Kim Bo-ra. Set in a rapidly developing Seoul in 1994, the film is a touching coming-of-age drama centered around Eun-hee, an isolated, lonely 14-year-old girl in a dysfunctional family. As a middle school student, Eun-hee wanders aimlessly while continuously se

    Dec 5, 2019

    Film
  • [Box Office] Movies in theaters this week

    [Box Office] Movies in theaters this week

    Frozen 2(US)Opened Nov. 27Animation, Adventure, Comedy Directed by Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee Anna (Kristen Bell), Elsa (Idina Menzel), Kristoff (Jonathan Groff), Olaf (Josh Gad) and Sven leave Arendelle to travel to an ancient forest in an enchanted land. They set out to find the origin of Elsa’s powers in order to save their kingdom. Ford v Ferrari(US)Opened Dec. 4Action, Biography, Drama Directed by James Mangold American car designer Carroll Shelby (Matt Damon) and driver Ken Miles

    Dec 5, 2019

    Film
  • Celeb chef Baek Jong-won's new show focuses on farm products

    Celeb chef Baek Jong-won's new show focuses on farm products

    Baek Jong-won has a number of jobs and titles, such as chef, food researcher, entertainer, writer, essayist and businessman. He is busy running big franchise restaurants and coffee shop chains, while appearing on various TV shows, including "Baek Jong-won's Alley Restaurant" of SBS and "High School Lunch Cook-off" of tvN.This winter, the prolific and active Jack of all trades launched a new reality show, "Delicious Rendezvous," to be first aired Thursday night on SB

    Dec 5, 2019

    Television
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