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Sun, March 24, 2019 | 10:40

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TvN reveals poster for new romantic comedy

Cable channel tvN revealed a poster for its upcoming romantic comedy drama, “Her private life” on its official website, Friday. The drama, which will go to air on April 10, revolves around a successful career woman who lives the secret life of an obsessed fan.

Dramas & TV shows | 2019-03-22 17:21

Hong Sang-soo returns with self-reflective opus

Hong Sang-soo, the prolific auteur who has been avoiding exposure to local media after he made public his extramarital affair with actress Kim Min-hee in 2017, returns to the local cinema with his latest film “Hotel by the River.”The sixth joint project between the director and actress, like their previous works “On the Beach at Night Alone” and “Claire's Camera,” is self-ref...

Movies | 2019-03-22 17:26

'Ms. Trot for Tomorrow' resets rating record

TV Chosun's audition show “Ms. Trot for Tomorrow” set a new rating record at 8.36 percent, Thursday.

Dramas & TV shows | 2019-03-22 18:22

Agency kicks out F.T. Island member

FNC Entertainment has terminated its contract with Choi Jong-hoon, formerly with K-pop band F.T. Island, amid further allegations against him. The action came after a bribery accusation was added to earlier sex-video allegations, according to StarNews, Thursday.

Hallyu | 2019-03-22 15:18

INFINITE's Sungyeol to enlist on March 26

Sungyeol of K-pop boy group INFINITE will enlist on March 26, becoming the second band member to join the army and serve active duty.

Hallyu | 2019-03-22 13:25

Independence movement gets new life on stage

This year marks the centennial of the March 1 Independence Movement, which provided a catalyst for Korean resistance during the 1910-45 Japanese occupation. In commemoration of such a crucial moment in Korea's turbulent modern history, a handful of theatrical events are on show, revealing stories of the patriots who risked their lives for the liberation of their homeland and ...

Performances | 2019-03-21 19:38

TWICE begins 'dome' tour in Japan

K-pop girl band TWICE has begun its first “dome” tour on which it will perform in dome-covered stadiums in three Japanese cities on Wednesday. The first show was at Kyocera Dome Osaka, where the nine-piece group opened with a Japanese version of its debut “Like OOH-AHH” and “One More Time,” the first single released in Japan.

Hallyu | 2019-03-21 16:57

Block B BASTARZ to make comeback

K-pop boy band BASTARZ will release a third mini album “I'm a mess” on March 28. Its agency Seven Seasons announced the release date of the album for Hip-hop band Block B's unit group, BASTARZ. The agency revealed a teaser image of the album on Wednesday through its media account.

Music | 2019-03-21 16:57

[FULL TEXT] Singer's apology for 'unforgivable crime'

Singer/TV personality Jung Joon-young appeared at Seoul Central District Court Thursday morning to attend a hearing for his charges of secretly filming about 10 sex partners and distributing the clips in a mobile group chat with friends in 2015.

Investigations | 2019-03-21 11:26

Jung Joon-young arrested over sex video scandal

Jung Joon-young at court over sex video scandal

In 2019, Kumho Art Hall will be featuring a performer every Thursday to spread classical music culture in Korea. The next concert will feature pianist Park Jong-hai, who studies piano at the Hochschule fur Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover. He has received medals at various international competitions such as the Top of the World International Piano Competition in Norway and ...

Performances | 2019-03-21 17:13

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