Articles by Jon Maala

Nam Tae Hyun (left) and Son Dam Bi in the video

Nam Tae Hyun denies dating singer Son Dam Bi

The 23-year-old singer and musician has denied that he is dating fellow singer Son Dam Bi, 34, after a video of them together was uploaded online.

Oct 30, 2017

Kim Ki-duk bags grand prize at French film festival

He won the prize for his film "The Net," also known as "Between Two Shores," about a North Korean fisherman, played by actor Ryoo Seung-bum, whose boat drifts to South Korea.

Oct 30, 2017

(From left) Gong Yoo, Ma Dong Seok and Wanna One's Kang Daniel

Gong Yoo rises to No. 1 in Korean male ad models' brand reputation rankings

From 13th place in September, Gong Yoo placed No. 1 this time with a score of 3.3 million, an increase of 777.48 percent from 377,176 last month.

Oct 30, 2017

Song Joong ki

'Thor: Ragnarok' tops weekend box office in Korea

The movie sold 1.57 million tickets in its first weekend from October 27 to 29 and earned US$11.89 million.

Oct 30, 2017

(From left) Ma Dong Seok, Lee Jong Suk and Gong Yoo

Ma Dong Seok, Lee Jong Suk top Korean movie stars' October brand values

The Korea Institute for Corporate Reputation has released the latest figures based on an analysis of 161.15 million pieces of big data of 50 Korean movie stars.

Oct 29, 2017

'Ssulzun' (top) and 'Infinite Challenge'

Top 10 most favorite Korean TV shows in October revealed

The polling company, which has been tracking Koreans' favourite TV programs since January 2013, made a survey among 1,004 respondents aged 19 and above from October 17 to 19.

Oct 29, 2017

Park Shin Hye stars as lawyer in movie 'Heart Blackened'

Park Shin Hye described her real self as a "wishy-washy person" compared to the roles that she has played in many dramas and films.

Oct 28, 2017

Tao loses case anew to nullify EXO's exclusive contract

The Seoul High Court ruled in favour of SM Entertainment and dismissed Tao's appeal on the grounds that the contract was not unfair.

Oct 28, 2017

'Anarchist from Colony' (top) and 'Stranger'

'Anarchist from Colony,' 'Stranger' bag grand prizes at first Seoul Awards

Winners in different categories in movies and TV were selected by judges (70 percent) and 60 citizens (30 percent).

Oct 28, 2017

SHINee's Taemin busy with new album, mentor role in 'The Unit'

The 24-year-old singer has released his second studio album titled "Move" and will be appearing as a mentor on the idol rebooting TV show "The Unit," which will air starting on October 28.

Oct 27, 2017

Yoochun greets fans after his discharge from the Korean military

Supreme Court sends Yoochun's blackmailers to jail

The case stemmed when a woman accused Yoochun in 2016 of raping her in a bar's bathroom where she worked.

Oct 27, 2017

(Top) Song Kang Hon in 'A Taxi Driver' and Park Seo Joon (bottom left) in 'Midnight Runners' (KOFIC)

'A Taxi Driver,' Park Seo Joon win at 54th Daejong Film Awards

It is the No. 1 bestselling film in Korea this year, selling 12.18 million tickets and earning US$85.22 million at the box office.

Oct 26, 2017

Kim Tae Hee to focus on raising first baby, stores cord blood

Actress Kim Tae Hee has set aside her acting career and will focus on raising her first baby with husband and singer Rain.

Oct 26, 2017

(From left) Kangnam, Sam Okyere and Kyungri

Kangnam apologizes over rude remarks to Sam Okyere, Nine Muses' Kyungri

During a show, Kangnam asked Okyere if they have TVs, buildings and clubs in Ghana, portraying the country as uncivilized and undeveloped.

Oct 25, 2017

Epik High on new album, misogynistic lyrics

Epik High, composed of Tablo, Mithra Jin and DJ Tukutz, released the "We've Done Something Wonderful," containing 11 tracks.

Oct 25, 2017

K-pop

Singer-entertainer Kangnam comes under fire over his remarks on Ghana

In the October 22 episode of the Korean reality TV show "Mom's Diary-My Ugly Duckling," Kangnam and fellow singer Tony An visited the house of TV personality Sam Okyere, a Ghana native who has been living in South Korea for nine years.

Oct 24, 2017

Korea to increase fines for unleashed dogs after restaurant owner's death

Koreans are outraged after 53-year-old restaurant owner Kim died of sepsis, days after she was bitten by Siwon's dog Bugsy inside an elevator in their apartment building in Seoul.

Oct 24, 2017

Taiwanese director Sylvia Chang talks about her movie 'Love Education," which became the festival's closing film

Busan film festival 2017 draws 193,000 spectators

The grand success was achieved despite the BIFF being in turmoil in the last three years due to political interference on films and budget.

Oct 23, 2017

'The Outlaws' tops Korean box office for 2nd week

It has earned US$36.28 million with total admissions of 4.96 million since its opening on October 3 and is expected to reach 5 million tickets today.

Oct 23, 2017

BTS in Us Weekly's most influential celebrities on social media

On the list are Beyonce, Ariana Grande, Chrissy Teigen, Justin Bieber, Selena Gomez, Donald Trump, Kim Kardashian, Kendall and Kylie Jenner, Taylor Swift, Ellen DeGeneres, Katy Perry, Barack Obama, Rihanna, BTS and Dwayne Johnson.

Oct 22, 2017

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