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[Herald Interview] Director Celine Song, actor Yoo Teo say ‘Past Lives’ was ‘inyeon’ for them

Korean Canadian director and playwright Celine Song’s directorial debut, “Past Lives,” is finally opening in Seoul, after winning 75 awards and over 200 nominations at film festivals around the world. “I honestly cannot predict how the Korean audience will react to my movie. While ‘inyeon’ is an unusual concept abroad, the term is used in daily life here in Korea. I just hope the Korean audience will enjoy the movie with an open mind,” director Song told reporters during an interview in Seoul on
March 7, 2024 - 14:47:58
Film
[Herald Interview] 'K-occult master' Jang Jae-hyun explores 'invisible' concepts in 'Exhuma'

Director of "Exhuma," a supernatural mystery thriller that became the quickest film to attract 1 million theater-goers so far this year, aimed to discuss "invisible" concepts through the movie, such as religion and belief, at a time when addressing such topics is increasingly shunned. "While engaging in society, there was nowhere else but the church to discuss intangible concepts like love, loyalty and righteousness," said Jang, during an interview held with reporters in Seoul on Feb. 22. "In mo
March 3, 2024 - 09:25:01
Television
[Herald Interview] 'Mary & George' will resonate with global audience: actors

Julianne Moore, Nicholas Galitzine and Tony Curran say story will speak to audience despite historic setting Julianne Moore, Nicholas Galitzine and Tony Curran said their latest period drama "Mary & George" will connect with global audiences by exploring social constraints and the theme of human greed in 17th-century England. The 7-part historical drama series narrates the story of Mary Villiers, an ambitious, minor member of the gentry who is determined to rise to power by grooming her second s
March 1, 2024 - 22:17:16
Performance
[Herald Interview] Twitter: K-pop’s great leveler

Twitter and K-pop find niches in each other, drive mutual growth While Twitter is headquartered in San Francisco, the social media giant’s K-pop capital is its office in Seoul. At the helm of the K-pop hub is Kim Yeonjeong, the head of global content partnerships at Twitter Korea. “It’s been a while since K-pop took off in Asia, and it’s safe to say it has now expanded its reach to a wider audience worldwide -- BTS being one example,” Kim said, adding she is proud to witness the genre’s globaliz
Feb. 1, 2019 - 00:00:00
Television
[Herald Interview] ‘Sky Castle’ star Chani talks stardom, dancing to the show’s theme song

Idol star discusses successful TV series, childhood and being 20 years old With its final episode to air this week, JTBC’s hit drama “Sky Castle” has been one of the most successful shows of the year so far. And Chani from boy band SF9, whose real name is Kang Chan-hee, is among the cast members who have seen the series take off and win the hearts of viewers across the country over the past few weeks. Sitting in FNC Entertainment’s office in Gangnam, the singer-actor grinned as he recalled the e
Jan. 30, 2019 - 00:00:00
Market
[Herald Interview] Rebranded SoftBank Ventures Asia to form new fund for AI startups in Asia

Despite new direction, Korea remains a pivotal market for SoftBank’s venture capital unit dedicated to funding early-stage tech startups, says CEO SoftBank Ventures Asia, which recently renamed itself to reflect its broadened focus on startups in the Asia-Pacific region beyond South Korea, will form a new investment fund dedicated to artificial intelligence startups in Asia with “globally disruptive” products and services this year. 　The venture capital arm of Japan’s SoftBank Group plans to est
Jan. 29, 2019 - 00:00:00
Social affairs
[Herald interview] Sitcom ‘Haiphong Families’ depicts reality of Korea’s multicultural families

KCTV Jeju producer Kim Jung-hyuk produces award-winning sitcom on multicultural families JEJU -- As an ordinary man who has lived in Korea his whole life, Kim Jung-hyuk did not have many chances to meet foreigners or multicultural families and even felt prejudiced against people of different races and nationalities. However, that changed when he encountered stories of children from multicultural families being bullied and discriminated at school. Upon learning about such incidents, he realized t
Jan. 25, 2019 - 00:00:00
Film
[Herald Interview] Jung Woo-sung, Kim Hyang-gi discuss new movie ‘Innocent Witness’

Veteran actor Jung Woo-sung and budding starlet Kim Hyang-gi have come together for a memorable performance in the upcoming drama “Innocent Witness” by Lee Han. The film is about a young girl with autism testifying in court about what she witnessed in a supposed murder, and her interaction with a lawyer caught between compromising with reality and doing the right thing. With the movie set for release on Feb. 13, the lead actors sat down for a group media interview to discuss their roles. Jung Wo
Jan. 24, 2019 - 00:00:00
Diplomatic Circuit
[Herald Interview] Gamelan music, an elixir for monotonous modern life

On the Indonesian island of Bali, music and dance are deeply ingrained in people’s daily chores and rhythms, effortlessly blurring the lines between work and leisure. Before going to school in the morning, children stop by the village center to play gamelan -- the traditional ensemble music of Java and Bali that mainly comprises percussion instruments. Indonesian Ambassador to South Korea Umar Hadi has always had a keen interest in Balinese culture and heritage. As the consul general in Los Ange
Jan. 22, 2019 - 00:00:00
Performance
[Herald Interview] A rare glimpse of the ‘factorylike’ K-pop idol training system

The author of ‘Idol Trainees’ Sweat and Tears’ details the grueling process of becoming a K-pop star Lee Jong-im, a pop culture expert and author of “Idol Trainees’ Sweat and Tears,” goes beneath the surface of the heavily fortified K-pop industry and lays bare some ugly truths about the challenging idol training system. Sitting down at a cafe in central Seoul, she shared valuable insight gained through months of research and numerous attempts at interviews since 2016 -- a time when idol trainin
Jan. 19, 2019 - 00:00:00
People
[Herald Interview] Englishmen in Seoul, London and all over YouTube

‘Korean Englishman’ with 3 million subscribers, 754 million views, stresses importance of not being obsessed with numbers Here are two Englishmen who are even more famous in Korea than they are back home. To define them, one needs to add one more word to their nationality and get rid of the plural. They are not just Englishmen, they are “Korean Englishman.” YouTubers Josh Carrott and Ollie Kendal -- Josh & Ollie -- are better known as “Korean Englishman” on the global streaming platform. With mo
Jan. 18, 2019 - 00:00:00
Film
[Herald Interview] Hip-hop film seeks to show realities of life in the Philippines

Director says arts to play role in promoting respect, human rights amid ongoing oppression For Philippine director Treb Monteras II, hip-hop has always been about politics and social issues, and no situation is more pressing today for the country than that of de facto martial law under authoritarian President Rodrigo Duterte. “Respeto” -- “respect” in both Tagalog and Spanish -- is the director’s first feature film, after helming more than 300 music videos since 2004. The main role of aspiring s
Jan. 18, 2019 - 00:00:00
Mobility
[Herald Interview] Audi Volkswagen steps up to support Korea’s Industry 4.0 drive

Hoping to nurture young professionals, company plans to open cultural space for future mobility in Seoul this year Determined to restore customer trust and committed to doing so by contributing to society, the head of the Korean arm of Audi Volkswagen said the automaker is on board with the South Korean government’s drive to promote future technologies and is planning to foster young professionals in the area of future mobility. In an interview with The Korea Herald, Rene Koneberg, a group manag
Jan. 16, 2019 - 00:00:00
Diplomatic Circuit
[Herald Interview] Imagining a bona fide global Korea

When Korea’s foremost civilian ambassador, Choi Jung-wha, walked along Paris’ Champs-Elysees Avenue last year, she was struck by familiar tunes sung in Korean. Young French people belted out K-pop band BTS’ songs in Korean, to the surprise of Choi, who first landed in France in the late 1970s for her studies. Back then, Korea, much less South Korea, was barely on the mental map of an average French person. But with the country’s continuing economic and cultural ascent on the global stage, the Ko
Jan. 15, 2019 - 00:00:00
People
[Herald Interview] Life beyond the lens

Fashion photographer Hong Jang-hyun ready for second chapter in life Lights, camera, action! There is always a sense of glamour in the fashion industry. Pricey labels, niche perfumes and expensive Champagne exude a certain “wow” factor. Here is fashion photographer Hong Jang-hyun, a man who must be living a life full of glamour. He is the first man you search for when planning a luxury photo shoot here. He is invited to every posh party and event, where he mingles with high-profile figures. Work
Jan. 11, 2019 - 00:00:00