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K-pop group Girls' Generation will appear on a popular French talk show ahead of its first release of a music album in Europe early next week, the group's entertainment agency said Wednesday.

The group will be on the "Le Grand Journal", a talk show program of the French pay-TV channel "CANAL plus" on Thursday (on Paris time), S.M. Entertainment Co. said...More

Formerly an assistant director to Hong Sang-soo, Lee Kwang-kuk has struck off on his own to make his feature debut with "Romance Joe". After a world premiere at the Busan International Film Festival, "Romance Joe" made its international premiere in the Tiger Awards Competition at the recently wrapped International Film Festival Rotterdam. Lee spoke with Jean NOHahead of and at the festival about his work...More

Above picture: Left: Traditional architecture can be found in the unlikeliest corners of Pimatgol. Right: A restaurant is adorned with a giant yangban mask, which originally served as a parody of the aristocracy.

The bustle of downtown Seoul can be overwhelming at times, leaving one feeling trampled. That's why there are alleys of refuge such as Pimatgol. Meaning "Horse-Avoiding Alley", this narrow alleyway preserves a lesser-known side of Korean culture through its 600-year-old history.

Pimatgol was first created during the Joseon Dynasty by the peasant class, known as sangmin. As the lowest class of Korean society, they were subject to many customs and obligations in the presence of aristocrats, known as yangban. Travel along the main street of Jongno was tedious, as the sangmin would often be required to prostrate themselves every time a nobleman passed, usually on horseback...More

I had the pleasure recently of watching the 25th Polar Bear Swimming Contest on Busan's beautiful Haeundae Beach. I rolled out of bed early on a Sunday to catch the festivities. The opening ceremonies and welcoming activities began at 9:00 that morning, but the real action started at 11:00 with the official swim event.

The swimmers were called to the front-and-center of the beach for the warm-up. Naturally the majority of the swimmers were Korean, but a few flag-toting foreigners could be made out in the crowd as well. The swimmers joined a warm-up group led by a quartet of attractive young Korean dancers. They were pushed through stretches, aerobic exercise and some fun games, all to the beat of loud and exciting music and cheers from the attending crowds. Cameras and tourists circled the competitors, all hoping for a glimpse of the fun...More

Kim Seon-ah showed how big a fan she is of the drama "The Sun and the Moon".

She posted on her Me Today homepage, "Although the sun and the moon can't be in the sky at the same time, they can be reflected in a pond. Did you ask to be forgotten? Do you wish to be? I am sorry that although though I tried to forget you, it cannot be done. It's so awesome. When the moon is up we sleep and when we wake up the sun is there. I wish for a warm sun tomorrow"...More

"Russian Coffee" and "An Introduction to Architecture" to compete in March.

The two 31 year-old actresses will face off through their acting. ...More

Actor Lee Seon-gyoon said he's uncomfortable when he shoots bed scenes.

This was said at the press premier for the movie "Helpless", held at the Seoul Apgujeong CGV on February 7th with actors Lee Seon-gyoon, Kim Min-hee, Jo Seong-ha and director Byeon Yeong-joo...More

Hot star Kim Soo-hyeon-I and Sin Se-kyeong were caught on camera with his arm over her shoulders.

Several pictures were posted online recently titled, "Kim Soo-hyeon-I and Sin Se-kyeong arm over shoulder at the Joongang University Festival"...More