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#writer
(Yonhap Interview) Writer Choi Eun-young exposes undercurrents of Korean society with soft touch
By Park Boram SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- Writer Choi Eun-young instantly came to the forefront of the South Korean literary scene with her first book, "Shoko's Smile," a collection of five short st... 14:51 Jun. 19
#CJ Paju Goyang
CJ companies to build 'hallyu-themed' cultural facilities near Seoul
SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- CJ Group companies are planning to build two massive cultural facilities themed after "hallyu," or the Korean Wave of popular culture, just northwest of Seoul, company of... 10:47 Jun. 19
#BTS
BTS sells over 600,000 tickets on first stadium tour: Billboard
SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- K-pop king BTS has sold more than 600,000 tickets on its first stadium tour "Love Yourself: Speak Yourself" in the United States, South America and Europe, Billboard said... 10:23 Jun. 19
#K-pop
Stray Kids chosen as honorary ambassador for Korean culture
SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Nine-piece K-pop boy band Stray Kids has been chosen as South Korea's honorary ambassador promoting Korean cultural content overseas, a government agency said Tuesday. ... 15:41 Jun. 18
#Yang Hyun-suk
(News Focus) Idol-turned-K-pop guru, YG chief brought to knees over drug issues
By Park Boram SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- Putting behind his personal history of growing from a sensational K-pop idol to an entertainment guru, Yang Hyun-suk recently resigned from his posts as CEO... 18:25 Jun. 17
#K-pop
BTS clinches 2019 Radio Disney Music award
SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy band BTS has won a major prize at this year's Radio Disney Music Awards, the band's second successful year at the annual music awards show by the American netwo... 17:56 Jun. 17
#BTS
BTS fans complain of tight ID checks at Busan concerts
SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- On the first day of K-pop sensation BTS' first-ever fan event and concert in Busan this weekend, a number of people were blocked from entering the venue although they had... 11:36 Jun. 17
#Bong Joon-ho
Bong Joon-ho's 'Parasite' wins Sydney Film Festival top prize
SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korean director Bong Joon-ho's "Parasite" has grabbed the Sydney Film Prize, the main award of the 2019 Sydney Film Festival (SFF), according to the festival's home... 09:48 Jun. 17
#BTS Busan concert
BTS captivates fans on 2nd day of Busan concerts
BUSAN, June 16 (Yonhap) -- K-pop band BTS fascinated fans with dazzling performances for a second day during their fan meeting and concert event held in South Korea's southern port city of Busan on... 21:34 Jun. 16
BTS dazzles 25,000 fans in Busan
BUSAN, June 15 (Yonhap) -- Throwing its first-ever concert in the second-biggest South Korean city of Busan on Saturday, K-pop band BTS dazzled some 25,000 fans in this bustling port city. The a... 23:30 Jun. 15
#Yang Hyun-suk
(2nd LD) YG Entertainment chief offers to resign over ballooning drug allegations
(ATTN: UPDATES with CEO's resignation in paras 9-10) SEOUL, June 14 (Yonhap) -- The head of South Korean entertainment powerhouse YG Entertainment offered to resign Friday over rising drug allegati... 18:22 Jun. 14
#Yang Hyun-suk
(LEAD) YG Entertainment chief offers to resign over ballooning drug allegations
(ATTN: ADDS more comments, info, background from 5th para) SEOUL, June 14 (Yonhap) -- The head of South Korean entertainment powerhouse YG Entertainment offered to resign Friday over rising drug al... 17:48 Jun. 14
#Park Yoo-chun trial
Prosecutors demand prison term for singer-actor Park Yoo-chun
SUWON, South Korea, June 14 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors demanded imprisonment of one and a half years for Park Yoo-chun, an actor and former member of boy band JYJ, in a court trial on his drug charges... 16:36 Jun. 14
#Yang Hyun-suk
YG Entertainment chief offers to resign over ballooning drug allegations
SEOUL, June 14 (Yonhap) -- The head of South Korean entertainment powerhouse YG Entertainment offered to resign Friday over rising drug allegations against its artists. "As of today, I want to p... 16:35 Jun. 14
#ballet
Ballet becoming familiar through S. Korean media
By Kim Boram SEOUL, June 14 (Yonhap) -- For many Koreans, ballet is a highly technically choreographed form of dance full of difficult music and gestures. Expensive tickets for performances by high... 15:11 Jun. 14
#BTS
Busan buzzing with excitement over BTS concerts
BUSAN, June 14 (Yonhap) -- The second-largest South Korean city of Busan is bustling with excitement and preparations Friday as tens of thousands of fans are set to visit the city to see K-pop worl... 11:45 Jun. 14
Idol competition show star Jeon Somi launches high-profile solo music career
By Park Boram SEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- Jeon Somi, the winner of the first season of the high-profile idol audition show "Produce 101," launched her much-anticipated solo career on Thursday, resum... 18:22 Jun. 13
#K-pop
Monsta X to release new English-language single
SEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korean boy band Monsta X will issue its new English-language single, "Who Do U Love?" later this week, the group's management agency said Thursday. "The single ... 17:30 Jun. 13
#drama
(News Focus) 'Arthdal Chronicles' highlights longtime issue of overworking crew
By Kim Boram SEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- With tvN's big-budget fantasy drama "Arthdal Chronicles" grappling with allegations of mistreating crew during filming, the harsh production environments of ... 17:29 Jun. 13
#AFP
(Yonhap Interview) AFP's editorial freedom not compromised by state subsidies: chairman
By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- The global news agency Agence France-Presse (AFP) enjoys full editorial freedom, even though it receives state subsidies for public services, such as i... 09:00 Jun. 13