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Director Seo You-min gives fan favorite a makeover
In 'Secret: Untold Melody,' beloved 2007 Taiwanese music drama transformed for today For director Seo You-min, the path to directing was not exactly linear. A film school graduate who started with short films, she spent years in the trenches of Korean cinema as a screenwriter. "I actually majored in directing and spent my early years making short films," she says, speaking in a cafe in Seoul's Samcheong-dong. "As part of my journey to direct my first feature, I worked on various production teams
Feb. 2, 2025 - 14:57:47
Pump Space to take meme coins to next level
Within a day of their launch, US President Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump’s meme coins, $Trump and $Melania, respectively, surged to the top of global cryptocurrency charts, amassing billions of dollars in value. Despite having essentially no economic utility, due to volatility and a lock-up period, Trump’s namesake tokens gained significant value, fueled by preinauguration buzz and the strong political message the self-styled "crypto president" sought to project, according to Yoo Jin-s
Jan. 31, 2025 - 14:27:14
Ha Jung-woo takes 'Nocturnal' down to raw instinct
Noir heavyweight returns with a stripped-down chase thriller in which brutality speaks its own language In "Nocturnal," noir heavyweight Ha Jung-woo returns to familiar territory: the gritty underbelly of Korean crime thrillers where he made his name with the likes of "The Chaser" (2008) and "The Yellow Sea" (2010). His latest outing proves a curious specimen -- a chase film stripped to the bare bones, in which the most brazen plot holes in effect become aesthetic features and violence serves it
Jan. 30, 2025 - 13:35:53
Ju Ji-hoon aims to provide catharsis in adrenaline-filled medical saga
Ju says he drew inspiration from renowned doctor Lee Guk-jong for 'The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call' Ju Ji-hoon, the leading man behind K-drama powerhouses like "Princess Hours" and Netflix’s smash hit "Kingdom," is back with his latest role as a heroic doctor in the Netflix series "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call." Ju, known for his knack for choosing larger-than-life roles adapted from hit Korean comics, shared that he hopes to deliver a sense of cathartic satisfaction through the adrenaline-ch
Jan. 26, 2025 - 13:40:56
Doh Kyung-soo brings quiet intensity to 'Secret'
Versatile K-pop star takes on piano scores, love notes Doh Kyung-soo speaks barely above a whisper at a cafe in Seoul's Samcheong-dong. Wearing a flannel shirt and a backward baseball cap, he maintains a deadpan expression that occasionally cracks into inadvertent humor, prompting ripples of laughter from the group of reporters. "I'm a very normal person," he says with such sincerity that it elicits another round of laughter. "I just sit around watching YouTube cooking videos in my spare time,"
Jan. 23, 2025 - 16:06:37
'Lone wolf' lawmaker determined to end far-right populism
Rep. Kim Sang-wook, who vocally supports Yoon's impeachment, wary of clash of ideologies, seeks to promote 'healthy conservatism' When the ruling People Power Party staged a mass boycott of the National Assembly late last year to oppose the opposition-led bill to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, one first-term lawmaker from the conservative party chose to break ranks. Despite fierce criticism from his colleagues and risking his political career, Rep. Kim Sang-wook, a 45-year-old conservative law
Jan. 23, 2025 - 14:54:46
Unique character the core of 'Study Group': director
Popular webtoon gets 'Kick-Ass'-style screen adaptation Tving original series "Study Group" will bring the wildly popular Naver Webtoon of the same name to life, fusing quirky character dynamics with a vibrant visual style, according to director Lee Jang-hoon on Wednesday. The 10-episode series follows Ga-min (Hwang Min-hyun), an academic underachiever in a school where one's social ranking is determined by physical prowess. Amid the chaos of school life, Ga-min, who comes to find that he excels
Jan. 23, 2025 - 12:00:00
‘Democratic Party of Korea preparing to take power’
Democratic Party in Seoul has more in common with US Republican Party, Rep. Lee Un-ju says President Yoon Suk Yeol being removed from office in the Constitutional Court impeachment trial will be a set outcome, and the Democratic Party of Korea is preparing to win back power, according to Rep. Lee Un-ju, one of the top decision-makers of the main opposition party. The three-time lawmaker, who is on the Democratic Party’s seven-member Supreme Council, told The Korea Herald on Tuesday that her part
Jan. 22, 2025 - 18:44:24
In 'Dark Nuns,' Song Hye-kyo finds freedom in measured horror
Small screen goddess ventures into supernatural thriller with measured swagger With a slight smile forming, Song Hye-Kyo says, "I'm actually more of a realist, so not really into the supernatural stuff." "I did try tarot though," she adds. The observation comes with her characteristic nonchalance as she sits in a quiet cafe in Samcheong-dong, Seoul, her silhouette emanating an understated elegance that feels less calculated than innate. This sense of earned confidence, born of decades of experie
Jan. 22, 2025 - 18:19:29
Mayor leads Yongin's aspirations for chip sector leadership
Yongin, a city in Gyeonggi Province, is gearing up to lead the semiconductor industry under a mayor committed to investing all the city's administrative capacity to achieve the goal of becoming a global chip hub. “Our vision of making Yongin a global semiconductor hub is taking shape,” said Mayor Lee Sang-il of Yongin Special City in an interview with The Korea Herald. “We will mobilize all administrative resources to ensure this project progresses smoothly and continues to attract world-class e
Jan. 22, 2025 - 15:02:10
Fescaro CTO stresses comprehensive approach to vehicle cybersecurity
Addressing hacking threats to vehicle software programs has become increasingly critical as vehicles evolve into "computers on wheels," relying more heavily on chips and software. Lee Hyun-jung, the chief technology officer at mobility software solutions provider Fescaro, emphasizes the need for a comprehensive approach to ensure robust vehicle cybersecurity. Based in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province, Fescaro collaborates with Korean automakers to provide security software that protects vehicles from ha
Jan. 22, 2025 - 10:38:58
Sound effects you hear in ‘Squid Game’ are created by this man
Foley artist Lee Chung-gyu says his best work is the kind you won’t notice — perfectly natural, seamlessly part of the story In the second season of “Squid Game,” players vote to end the deadly competition by pressing buttons marked "O" and "X." And in a small studio in Gangnam, Seoul, Foley artist Lee Chung-gyu is bringing that tense moment to life — not by pressing real buttons, but by using children’s toys to mimic the sound. When the recruiter character, played by Gong Yoo, faces off against
Jan. 21, 2025 - 14:12:03
Cho Seong-jin enters Ravel’s world and brings it to audiences
Celebrated pianist shares lifelong connection to Ravel's music, reflects on 10 years since Chopin win With 'Ravel: Complete Piano Works,' Cho embarks on three-hour recital Celebrated pianist Cho Seong-jin vividly recalls his first encounter with French composer Maurice Ravel, even though it was nearly 20 years ago. “I was in the fifth grade in elementary school when I first learned Ravel’s music. I performed ‘Alborada Del Gracioso’ ('The Jester's Aubade') at a recital at Kumho Art Hall. Prior t
Jan. 20, 2025 - 20:15:44
Korean firms must bolster planning, highlight role in US economy under Trump 2.0: expert
As Donald Trump assumes office for a second term on Monday, South Korean businesses are bracing for sweeping changes in US trade policies that could thrust them into considerable uncertainty. From potential tariff hikes to aggressive trade strategies and the rollback of green initiatives, Korea’s export-driven companies are gauging the risks and opportunities in the world’s largest economy. Amid these potential disruptions, firms must be equipped with “robust scenarios” and engage effectively wi
Jan. 20, 2025 - 15:49:56
How moderate ruling party lawmaker joined vanguard of pro-Yoon protesters
5-term lawmaker throws himself into center of controversy, leading fight for impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol amid accusations of inciting extremists Since President Yoon Suk Yeol's Dec. 3 botched imposition of martial law, five-term lawmaker and ruling People Power Party Rep. Yoon Sang-hyun has been at the center of controversy. In a shift from his previous image as a moderate within the ruling party, Rep. Yoon has recently become a far-right advocate and staunch supporter of the impeached and
Jan. 20, 2025 - 13:50:49
