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Tue, May 30, 2023 | 14:19

Henry Lau apologizes after anti-bullying ambassador appointment irks some Korean fans

Henry Lau apologizes after anti-bullying ambassador appointment irks some Korean fans

헨리, 학교 폭력 예방 홍보대사 위촉에 일부 한국 시민 분개하자 사과

Canadian singer Henry Lau has apologized after the news of him becoming the Mapo Police's anti-bullying ambassador stirs controversy among some Koreans, who claim he is an inappropriate choice because he allegedly showed support for China's cultural appropriation of Korea's heritage. 캐나다인 가수 헨리는 마포경찰서의 학교 폭력 예방 홍보대사 위촉 소식이 그가 한국 유산의 중국 동북공정에 대한 지지를 표현했기에 부적절한 선택이라고 주장하는 일부 한국...

2022-03-24 10:08

(G)I-DLE's Soyeon apologizes for plagiarism

(G)I-DLE's Soyeon apologizes for plagiarism

여자아이들 소연, 표절 사과해

Soyeon of K-pop girl group (G)I-DLE apologized Monday for plagiarizing some parts of boy band ATEEZ's 2019 release, "Wave," to compose her song, "Sun." K팝 걸그룹 (여자)아이들의 소연이 월요일 남자아이돌 에이티즈의 2019년 팔매된 '웨이브’의 일부분을 표절해 자신의 노래 '썬’을 작곡했다며 사과했다.

2022-03-05 20:31

Alcohol in TV shows: Why show so much booze?

Alcohol in TV shows: Why show so much booze?

TV속의 술: 음주 장면이 왜 이렇게 많을까?

As alcohol consumption has become more common on television, some concerned viewers and experts are questioning whether there might be too many drinking scenes in dramas and entertainment shows. 음주가 TV에서 점점 더 일상화되자 일부 우려심이 든 시청자와 전문가들은 드라마와 예능에 너무 많은 음주 장면이 있는 것은 아닌지 의문을 가지고 있다.

2022-03-02 15:18

K-pop's global fame fueled by drama, film soundtracks

K-pop's global fame fueled by drama, film soundtracks

K팝 세계적 명성, 영화 및 드라마 OST에서 추진력 얻어

Even COVID-19 could not make a dent in K-pop's global rise, as seen in the robust sales of physical albums, which surpassed $220 million in exports last year for the first time in history, according to Korean Customs Service data. 관세청 자료에 따르면 역사상 처음으로 지난해 탄탄한 실물 앨범 판매량 수출이 2억2천만 달러를 넘어서 심지어 코로나19도 K팝의 세계적 상승에 충격을 주지는 못했다.

2022-02-24 09:13

Park Shin-hye marries long-term boyfriend, actor Choi Tae-joon

Park Shin-hye marries long-term boyfriend, actor Choi Tae-joon

박신혜, 오랜 연인 최태준과 결혼

Actors Park Shin-hye and Choi Tae-joon tied the knot, Saturday, after four years of dating. 배우 박신혜와 최태준이 4년 간의 만남 끝에 토요일 결혼식을 올렸다.

2022-01-24 10:25

BTS' Jin's new song draws protests from Japanese internet users over 'East Sea'

BTS' Jin's new song draws protests from Japanese internet users over 'East Sea'

방탄소년단 진 신곡의 '동해’, 일본 네티즌 반발

A new song released by Jin of K-pop super band BTS has drawn protests from some Japanese internet users over the use of the words, "East Sea," in its lyrics, referring to the waters between Korea and Japan. 그룹 방탄소년단 진의 신곡이 가사에 한국과 일본 사이의 바다를 지칭하며 '동해'를 사용해 일본 네티즌들의 반발을 불러일으켰다.

2021-12-15 09:49

'Squid Game' team gets bonuses from Netflix

'Squid Game' team gets bonuses from Netflix

'오징어 게임’ 제작진 넷플릭스로부터 보너스 받아

The "Squid Game" team has received one-time bonuses from Netflix in the past weeks, according to Bloomberg News. 블룸버그통신에 의하면 '오징어 게임’ 제작진은 넷플릭스로부터 지난 몇 주간 일회성 보너스를 받았다.

2021-11-24 14:29

Korean members of boy group ONF to start military duty next month

Korean members of boy group ONF to start military duty next month

남자 아이돌 그룹 온앤오프 한국 멤버들, 12월 동반 입대

All the Korean members of K-pop boy group ONF are set to begin their compulsory military service in December, according to their management company WM Entertainment, Wednesday. 지난 수요일 K-pop 보이 그룹 온앤오프의 소속사 WM 엔터테인먼트는 온앤오프의 모든 한국인 멤버들이 12월부터 군복무를 시작한다고 전했다.

2021-11-06 21:08

'Escape from Mogadishu' leads nominations for 42nd Blue Dragon Awards

'Escape from Mogadishu' leads nominations for 42nd Blue Dragon Awards

제42회 청룡영화상 최다 노미네이트는 '모가디슈’

The nominations for the 42nd annual Blue Dragon Awards were announced Monday with director Ryoo Seung-wan's "Escape from Mogadishu" taking the lead as the most nominated film. 월요일 제42회 청룡영화상이 후보작들을 발표한 가운데 류승완 감독의 영화 '모가디슈’가 가장 많은 부문에 이름을 올렸다.

2021-11-04 10:57

'We were like one big family,' Ma Dong-seok says of 'Eternals' cast

'We were like one big family,' Ma Dong-seok says of 'Eternals' cast

마동석, '이터널스' 출연진에 대해 '우리는 대가족 같다'고

Ma Dong-seok, also known by his English name Don Lee, said the "Eternals" cast were like one big family. 영어 이름 '돈 리'로 알려진 배우 마동석이 영화 '이터널스' 출연진들은 대가족 같다고 말했다.

2021-10-26 18:37

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