First-generation K-pop boy band g.o.d will drop an album on Jan. 10 in celebration of its 20th anniversary.Representing g.o.d, Sidus HQ said Thursday the upcoming album will consist of 10 tracks, including not only new songs but also remakes of the group’s biggest hits. (iHQ)A remake of “Road,” the title track of g.o.d’s fourth album, was arranged by MeloMance’s Jeong Dong-hwan. Singers IU, Henry, Yang Da-il and Jo Hyun-ah are also featured in the remake.The boy band will hold a concert at the O

Performance Dec. 30, 2018

A woman has been sentenced to six months in prison for putting lice shampoo into her mother-in-law’s personal-sized milk carton.Incheon District Court on Friday slapped the assailant, who is from the Philippines, with a six-month sentence suspended for two years. The woman will be on probation for one year and is unlikely to actually see the inside of a cell. (Yonhap)The woman was confirmed to have committed the crime after being constantly talked down to by her mother-in-law. She lived with the

Social Affairs Dec. 28, 2018

Actor Cha Joo-hyuk, who was a member of K-pop group Co-Ed, has been taken into police custody for illegal drug use. The latest incident came less than two weeks after Cha was released from prison. He had served an 18-month sentence for illegal drug use and drunk driving. (Yonhap)According to police, Cha was taken into custody on Tuesday for disorderly conduct after causing a scene at an apartment in Seocho, Seoul.During their investigation, police began to suspect that Cha took illegal drugs and

Television Dec. 27, 2018

Kwanghee’s manager, who recently appeared on a reality show with the star, faces allegations of childhood bullying, though the agency has denied the claims. Kwanghee appeared on MBC’s “Omniscient” with his manager Yoo Si-jong. After the episode aired Saturday, an anonymous post regarding the manager was uploaded on an online community the next day, claiming that Yoo was a bully in middle school. (MBC's “Omniscient”)Bonboo Entertainment said Wednesday that it had confirmed with Kwanghee’s manager

Television Dec. 27, 2018

Child actor Wang Seok-hyun has received death threats from a male fan in his 30s.A source said Tuesday that Wang received death-threat calls via his school and agency on Thursday. (Lionheart Entertainment)His agency immediately reported the matter to police. Police caught the suspect on Monday, and handed the case to prosecutors for further investigation.The suspect was reportedly Wang’s fan since his appearance on the film “Scandal Makers.” (Yonhap)Wang’s agency has contacted private security c

Television Dec. 26, 2018

Actor Son Seung-won has been taken into police custody for drunk driving and injuring two -- all while having his license revoked.Seoul Gangnam Police said Wednesday that Son hit another car while driving under the influence of alcohol nearby a movie theater. Two men who were inside the car were injured and transferred to the hospital. (Blossom Entertainment)Son reportedly attempted to flee, driving away approximately 150 meters until a civilian and taxi driver stopped his car.According to polic

Television Dec. 26, 2018

An appellate court recently upheld a 10-month prison sentence for a woman who photographed a nude male model during a drawing class and posted it online.The court said the perpetrator had committed the crime for personal reasons, because she “disliked the victim’s attitude,” and had tried to discard evidence by disposing of her phone. (Yonhap)The court added that the victim had suffered greatly as a result of the spread of the image, which showed both his face and his body, and that the incident

Social Affairs Dec. 20, 2018

Singer-songwriter Troye Sivan will hold his first solo concert in Korea in April.　Live Nation Korea announced Wednesday that Sivan will come to Korea as part of his world tour titled “The Bloom Tour.” He will perform at the Olympic Gymnastics Arena in Seoul on April 27. (Live Nation Korea)This will be Sivan’s second visit to Korea after his performance at the Jisan Valley Music & Arts Festival in 2016.Sivan will also tour other Asian countries, including Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines, from A

Performance Dec. 19, 2018

Queen tribute band The Bohemians will perform in Korea in January.They will perform at Daeyang Hall at Sejong University in Seoul, Goyang Aram Nuri Arts Center and Exco in Daegu on Jan. 4, 5 and 6, respectively. (Shangri-La Entertainment)The Bohemians were established in 1996 and are dedicated to re-enacting the legendary music of Queen. The band consists of four members -- Rob Comber, Christopher Gregory, Wayne Bourne and Kevin Goodwin -- who each represent a Queen member. They will perform 22

Performance Dec. 18, 2018

Kim Yuna will perform at an ice skating show in Spain, starting Friday.Representing Kim, All That Sports said Monday that Kim will star in “Revolution On Ice,” hosted by Spanish figure skater Javier Fernandez.Kim’s previous ice skating performance overseas was in 2012 in Shanghai, China. (Yonhap)“I am thrilled to perform at an ice show abroad after a long time,” Kim said. “It’s my first time (performing) to Spanish friends, so I will do my best.”Kim will donate her pay to UNICEF. She will perfor

More Sports Dec. 17, 2018

A man in his 20s was caught trespassing in a female dormitory at Pusan National University on Sunday, according to police.The suspect, who is reported to be a student of the same university, is also accused of assault and the attempted rape of a female student residing in the dormitory. (Yonhap)The suspect, who was reported to be inebriated at the time, entered the dormitory by following a student who had opened the door with her student ID card. He reportedly knocked on several doors and dragge

Social Affairs Dec. 17, 2018

As part of the Hyundai Card Culture Project, The Weeknd held his first concert in Korea at Gocheok Skydome in Seoul on Saturday.Even before the show’s 7 p.m. start, the huge dome was already jam-packed with some 24,000 people waiting for the world’s leading R&B artist. Canadian R&B artist The Weeknd performs at Gocheok Skydome in Seoul on Saturday. (Hyundai Card)The Weeknd kicked off the concert with “Pray for Me” from blockbuster film “Black Panther.” Though it was the first among his performan

Performance Dec. 16, 2018

JTBC said Monday it will produce a remake of the American TV series “Younger.”The story revolves around a 40-year-old, newly divorced single mom trying to get a job by passing herself off as 26 years old.  (JTBC)A source from JTBC said they were attracted to the series’ story and strong female protagonist. “We will produce a good remake that reflects today’s society for our Korean audience,” the source stated.“Younger,” which aired its first episode in 2015, ran for five seasons on TV Land and i

Television Dec. 11, 2018

A man was caught drunk driving twice in one day.Busan Haeundae Police said Tuesday they are considering seeking an arrest warrant for the suspect accused of driving under the influence of alcohol. (Yonhap)On Nov. 28, a dentist in his 30s was caught drunk driving on a highway from Ulsan to Busan. He was reported to have a blood alcohol level of 0.191 percent at the time of the incident, a level that could lead to his license being revoked. An hour later, the suspect reportedly argued with his des

Social Affairs Dec. 11, 2018

　지난주 아르헨티나에서 세계 정상들이 모인 G-20 정상회의에서 트럼프의 실수가 드러나는 영상이 SNS 등지에서 빠르게 퍼져 나가고 있다.　　G20 정상회의에서 멕시코의 로페스 오브라도르 대통령, 미국의 트럼프 대통령, 그리고 캐나다의 트뤼도 총리는 새 무역협정을 맺어 합의안 서명식에서 트럼프는 실수를 했다. (AP통신)　　트럼프는 합의안에 서명을 하는데 잘못된 쪽에 기입 했는지 세계 정상들이 그의 서류를 힐끔힐끔 쳐다보며 웃음을 참는듯한 표정을 짓는다. 또한 트럼프 혼자 볼펜이 아닌 마커로 서명을 하여 더욱 눈길을 끌었다.　　결국 트럼프는 왼쪽에 앉은 트뤼도에게 어느 쪽에 서명해야 하는지 물었지만 트뤼도는 애매모호한 답변을 내놓았다. 이후 트뤼도는 허공을 응시하면서 트럼프의 실수에 혼이 빠진 듯한 표정을 지어 누리꾼들의 웃음을 자아냈다.　　관련동영상 주소(출처=트위터)　https://twitter.com/MuhammadLila/status/1069609790802784257　　(k

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