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All posts tagged "entertainment"

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  Enough is enough: Korean celebs declaring war on internet trolls, filing lawsuits

  SEOUL, July 24 (Yonhap) — Conventional wisdom says don’t feed the trolls. It’s what they want. But more and more South Korean celebrities are realizing there’s a better way — sue them. It’s what Taeyeon of Girls’...

  • Posted July 24, 2015
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  N. Korea gig fits well with iconic Slovenian band’s image, will play Korean songs

  JUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — For a band inspired by art in totalitarian regimes, a gig in North Korea is a dream come true. Slovenia’s Laibach recently announced it will play two concerts in Pyongyang next month. The...

  • Posted July 21, 2015
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  ‘Sexy’ not on Apink’s agenda for now

  SEOUL, July 16 (Yonhap) — Girl group Apink said Thursday they currently have no plans to try a sultrier look and will stick to their original motif of innocence for now. The six-member group released its second...

  • Posted July 17, 2015
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  John Cho chooses K-town Youth CC as recipient for ‘Star Trek’ fundraiser

  With the latest “Star Trek” sequel coming out, Paramount Pictures is offering a chance for fans to be a part of the film through an online fundraiser. Each of the actors were given a charity of choice...

  • Posted July 16, 2015
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  S. Korea’s largest genre film fest kicks off in Bucheon

  BUCHEON, South Korea, July 16 (Yonhap) — South Korea’s largest genre film fest raised its curtain for an 11-day run on Thursday with Lee Min-ho and other celebrities walking the red carpet at the opening ceremony. Korean...

  • Posted July 16, 2015
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  [NBC] ‘Go Asians!’: J.J. Abrams talks diversity in ‘Star Wars’ casting

  The Force was strong for a few Star Wars fans who asked director J.J. Abrams about diversity casting in upcoming installments of the beloved space opera. The exchange took place at a large discussion panel...

  • Posted July 14, 2015
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  Men cooking mesmerize Korean TV watchers in still male-dominated society

  SEOUL, June 29 (Yonhap) — Men cooking are the newest fixture on the Korean TV scene. Following a whirlwind of reality shows depicting the glamorous lives of celebrities rearing their offspring, attention has now shifted to men...

  • Posted June 29, 2015
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