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The reinvention of Bae Jin-young: Singer sheds cute image to go solo
When Bae Jin-young appeared as a contestant on Mnet's audition survival program "Produce 101 Season 2" in 2017, little did he know that he would go on to be recognized as a versatile artist with a well-rounded body of work. He started in group F the lowest-ranked group — but finished 10th and joined the K-pop project group Wanna One. After the group disbanded in 2018, he re-debuted as part of CIX in 2019. He left the group six years later, saying wanted to present his true musical identity. "It
Oct. 15, 2025 - 08:00:00
British Council Korea’s new director accelerates UK-Korea cultural exchange
Since taking the post of director of the British Council Korea on Aug. 11, Sarah Deverall has been keeping a full schedule, including two major art and architecture events where prominent British cultural figures were in the spotlight. UK artist Antony Gormley had a major exhibition in collaboration with White Cube and Thaddaeus Ropac during Frieze Seoul in early September, while UK architect Thomas Heatherwick helmed the Seoul Biennale of Architecture and Urbanism that opened in late September
Oct. 13, 2025 - 15:22:47
The royal who makes film festivals matter to kids
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates — You might assume she's another royal dabbling in the arts for prestige. But Sheikha Jawaher, general director of the Sharjah International Film Festival for Children and Youth, has put in the work. Before launching the festival 12 years ago, she spent a decade in classrooms teaching English. She studied family therapy in San Diego, where she first picked up a broader view of the world beyond her own. That grounding in education and child development shapes how she
Oct. 12, 2025 - 14:09:32
The next Byeon Woo-seok? Lee Chae-min discusses 'Bon Appetit, Your Majesty'
Byeon Woo-seok, the breakout star of "Lovely Runner," has become a rising star in an era when the K-drama scene is increasingly dominated by a saturated A-list. Once a B-list actor navigating the margins, Byeon now represents the lightning-in-a-bottle phenomenon, a talent whose momentum can carry a series from domestic acclaim to global recognition almost overnight. Into this narrative steps Lee Chae-min, the lead of "Bon Appetit, Your Majesty" -- tvN’s biggest hit of 2025 -- whose explosive pop
Oct. 9, 2025 - 12:53:42
Samsung drives pronounced equity dispersion in Korean market: S&P exec
The South Korean stock market’s diverged performance, also known as equity dispersion, stands out among global peers, driven by its heavy reliance on tech giant Samsung Electronics and the impact of US tariffs, according to an executive at S&P Dow Jones Indices. Equity dispersion refers to the degree of divergence in returns among individual stocks within the same market. While the overall market may move up or down in response to macroeconomic data releases and events, individual stocks move in
Oct. 3, 2025 - 16:14:00
Why Korea keeps getting hacked — from old servers to poor oversight
South Korea is battling a wave of cyberattacks that have exposed millions of people’s personal data and shaken confidence in the country’s digital defenses. Breaches at top mobile carriers SK Telecom and KT, along with cases at Lotte Card and ecommerce platform Yes24, have underscored persistent vulnerabilities in a country once hailed as a global IT leader. The incidents have fueled calls for stronger regulations, tougher corporate accountability and a fundamental rethink of how critical infras
Oct. 2, 2025 - 11:36:28
Kim Go-eun, Park Ji-hyun unpack emotional layers of 'You and Everything Else'
Autumn has arrived -- and few series mirror its bittersweet, reflective mood as vividly as "You and Everything Else." Eschewing adrenaline-fueled hooks, the series is less about plot twists than it is about the subtle accumulation of memory, regret and longing. Accordingly, "You and Everything Else" is not casual binge material; rather, it offers a viewing experience that lingers long after the credits roll, inviting repeated revisits as foreshadowing gradually comes into focus. At the heart of
Sept. 30, 2025 - 13:52:53
Jung Kyung-ho's gangster tango
"If people walk out saying 'that guy can really dance,' I'll be thrilled," Jung Kyung-ho announces deadpan at a Samcheong-dong cafe on Monday afternoon. "Please, write that down. I did nothing but tango for months." It may seem like an odd wish for someone with over two decades in the business who, in recent years, has played Korea's most upstanding professionals — cops, doctors, lawyers — but then, "Boss" is an odd film. Opening Friday for Chuseok, Korea's harvest holiday that stretches nearly
Sept. 29, 2025 - 17:57:22
'Theater can be solution to all our problems'
"Her name is Rosetta Sherwood Hall. My name is Emma Sue Harris. I'll be playing Rosetta." “Her name is Rosetta Sherwood Hall. My name is Brad Burgess, and today I’ll be playing Rosetta!” So begins “Rosetta,” the first production in Asia by The Living Theatre. Onstage, all eight cast members — diverse in race, gender and age — take turns embodying the same woman: Rosetta Sherwood Hall, an American doctor and missionary who devoted her life to advancing medicine and education for women in Korea in
Sept. 25, 2025 - 14:53:20
Customs diplomacy puts Global South at center of Korea’s trade push
South Korea is placing the Global South at the center of its trade strategy, turning to customs diplomacy and digital transformation to build what officials term as “practical and future-oriented partnerships.” At the forefront of this initiative is Lee Myeong-ku, commissioner of the Korea Customs Service, who says Korea’s role as a digitally advanced trading nation is now being matched by a stronger sense of global responsibility. “This is a pivotal moment,” Lee told The Korea Herald in an inte
Sept. 24, 2025 - 10:58:22
Koryo Saram councilor aims to build bridge for future generations
Igor Lee has built a reputation as a successful telecoms entrepreneur, but these days he spends most of his time as a mediator, neighbor and mobilizer. As a member of the Tashkent City Council of People’s Deputies, he holds weekly in-person office hours and manages an open Telegram group where residents can post questions, photos and complaints. “Our main role is to be the bridge between citizens and the government,” Lee said in an interview with The Korea Herald during the 11th Global Korean Po
Sept. 19, 2025 - 14:57:19
Jesse Lee: Catering to 'cool' Millennial, Gen Z tastes
Rooting for the underdogs is a mission that courses through Jesse Lee, founder of Basic.Space, a curated online site for design, art and fashion, who on Sept. 5, announced the acquisition of Platform, an e-commerce site for art and artist collaborations. On top of the latest acquisition, Lee owns Aquatic Leisure Center, an e-commerce site for unique baseball caps, Period Correct, an online shop for unique fashion and vintage cars, as well as Basic.Space and his 2023 acquisition, Design Miami, wh
Sept. 17, 2025 - 15:55:57
Lithuania courts Korean fintech as entry point to Europe
Lithuania, a nation of fewer than 3 million people, is striving to sharpen its competitiveness by welcoming leading offshore players into its market. The Baltic state is setting its sights on South Korea’s financial technology sector, positioning itself as a strategic gateway to the European Union’s 450 million consumers. As part of the move to appeal, a business delegation, including Elijus Civilis, general manager at Invest Lithuania, and Lukas Jakubonis, chief business development officer at
Sept. 17, 2025 - 15:42:45
Yulianna Avdeeva’s full-circle return to Chopin
When Yulianna Avdeeva won the Chopin Piano Competition in 2010, she became only the fourth woman ever to do so -- and the first in 45 years, since Martha Argerich’s legendary victory in 1965. In 2025, she returns to the competition in a new role, serving as one of 17 jury members for the 19th edition, scheduled Oct. 2 to 23. At her Seoul Arts Center recital on Sunday, the pianist will again highlight Chopin, performing the composer’s complete 24 Preludes, Op. 28, alongside selections from Shosta
Sept. 17, 2025 - 12:50:21
'It's OK to be a freak on stage and let it all go': Young-bin
Rocking long black boots, a sleek skirt and a silver cropped top, Young-bin radiates confidence and energy far beyond her rookie status. She has more to offer than just her bold attitude: There's also the good music. And with her music ready to shine, the 24-year-old was counting down the days to her debut. "I am overwhelmed that my dream has come true. It still doesn't quite feel real yet, and I am trying my best to enjoy these moments as much as possible," Young-bin told The Korea Herald on Se
Sept. 17, 2025 - 06:00:00
