"Ode To My Father" Surpasses 4.5 Million Views 2014-12-30 List Major News More Service

Before 2014 ends, one Korean film in particular is giving all-out efforts to draw in as many last minute movie-goers as possible. "Ode To My Father", starring Hwang Jung-min, has already reached the 4.5 million view-mark.

According to the Korean Film Council, "Ode To My Father" attracted 282,174 viewers on December 29th alone. That brings up the total count to about 4.5 million in a mere 12 days. That means the movie hit the four million view-mark four days faster than the hit movie "Masquerade", which eventually went on to attract 12,323,408 movie goers.

The movie has already broken the record for the highest opening score for a movie in the drama category. It is currently number one at the box office.

"Ode To My Father" is about this generation's fathers who sacrificed everything to offer their families the best lives possible. It stars Hwang Jung-min, Kim Yun-jin, and Oh Dal-su.

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[Poll] Which Idol Born in the Year of the Sheep Will Dominate 2015? (Round 1, Bracket 1)

2014 has finally come to an end, and we′re only looking forward.

According to the Chinese zodiac calendar, 2015 is the Year of the Sheep. With so many idols born in this specific animal sign, we want you to help us predict which star will dominate 2015 as we start fresh in the new year.

It was tough, but we whittled the list down to 20 idols. The winner will be determined tournament style, which means only the Top 1 idol group member in each bracket will move onto the next round, so choose wisely.

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EXO′s Su Ho

Following a very busy year with album promotions, concert tours, and more, EXO′s Su Ho has gracefully led the team to the end of 2014.

With EXO looking forward to a comeback in early 2015, Su Ho′s role as leader will be an important one.

Also, since Su Ho already dipped his foot into acting in 2014, perhaps 2015 will be the year he shines as an actor as well.

Infinite′s Hoya

Infinite′s Hoya kept very busy with his members in 2014, touring around the world, promoting albums and even releasing a movie.

2015 is sure to bring amazing things for Hoya, especially with the return of Infinite H, and hopefully another acting gig, since we would love to see Hoya as an actor again!

After School′s Nana

Although After School was not in session for most of 2014, that didn′t stop Nana from being active.

Nana faithfully carried out the silly but unique concepts of Orange Caramel on more than one occasion, got named as one of the most beautiful women of the world, sang for a popular drama, hosted a show on fashion with good-looking co-hosts, and finally moved in with the bestest roommates one could ever find.

2014 may be ending, but this is just beginning for Nana as she′s been cast in a new drama in China that′s scheduled to premiere in 2015.

SNSD′s Seohyun

Going from SNSD to Taetiseo to S.E.S, the youngest member of Seohyun stayed on her toes with so many activities in the past year.

2015 will be no different as Seohyun will be powering thorugh as the lead Scarlett O′Hara in her new musical Gone with the Wind.

We′re pretty sure this is only the beginning with much, much more in store for Seohyun.

Shinhwa′s Lee Min Woo

A slightly seasoned sheep, Shinhwa′s Lee Min Woo, who was also born in the Year of the Sheep, is ready to take on 2015.

In 2014, Lee Min Woo successfully celebrated his 10th anniversary as a soloist releasing albums and hopping around from city to city for his concert tour.

With much planned for Shinhwa′s upcoming activities, Lee Min Woo, as the co-CEO of Shincom Entertainment, is working extra hard to make 2015 a year that Shinhwa fans will never forget.

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Get That K-pop Look: 4Minute's Heo Gayoon At The SBS Gayo Awards

Welcome to this week's Get That K-Pop Look, where we showcase an original K-Pop outfit and give you tips on putting together your own similarly styled, affordable outfit.

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This year's SBS Gayo Awards were a dream for K-pop fashion fans. It was a night full of fur, skin-tight leather, bold lips, chunky jewelry, slick ponytails, and sky-high heels. We're going to focus on a look that didn't adhere to most of those trends, though. 4minute's Heo Gayoon breezed into the awards looking like the coolest girl in the room in a sequin, palazzo pant, and sneaker wedge combo. Read on to get a similar effortless outfit.

Soccer Sequinned Varsity Top, $74 from French Connection

This is your friendly reminder that sequins make anything ready for the red-carpet (or ready for your neighborhood bar). Varsity jersey = lazy Saturday night on the couch. Sequined varsity jersey = rowdy Saturday night out.

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Mixed Pendant Layered Necklace, $5.90 from Forever 21 &

Rhinestone & Layered Necklace, $10.90 from Forever 21

Lone statement necklaces are so 2014. In the new year, throw three or four or 10 necklaces across your outfit. Forever 21 makes it easy for you with these pre-layered accessories. These two pieces are less than $20 combined and will make it seem like you've got five different looks draped across your neck, spicing up any outfit.

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Side Split Palazzo Pants, $49.99 from Dailylook

In a world where sometimes it seems like the only waist-down options are skinny pants and leggings or short skirts, Heo Gayoon gets major points for blazing the palazzo pants trail here. They're swirly and sexy and super comfortable - perfect for the nights where you just don't feel like baring any leg or squeezing into another pair of skinny leggings.

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CTTC by Rae Sneaker, $51.00 from ZooShoo

Sneaker wedges for the win, always. This pair, with its sleek black exterior and clean gold accents, especially completes a look like that matches Heo Gayoon's SBS Gayo Award vibe -- comfy casual with a side of snazz.

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Kat Von D Studded Kiss Lipstick in Underage Red, $21.00 from Sephora

A bright, matte lip is one of the bold winter trends that Heo Gayoon couldn't resist on the red carpet. This siren red lipstick is a cult favorite and an essential long-lasting addition to a night out. This one always sells out fast, so snag it now!

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Happy New Year from T-ara!

After delighting us with their performance at the 2014 MBC Gayo Daejejeon, our precious Queens are now here to greet us on the first day of 2015!

That's through their lovely and adorable pictures which you can see below.

"SoYeon: #T-ara #2015 #YearOfTheSheep #HappyNewYear
#TheWeather #IsCold #To #TheSoYeons #WhoSpenttheNightTogetherWith(Me) Thanks"

Let's all pray for T-ara's health, their continued success, and all the good things for this year, and the years to come.

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and all the Queen's around the world!

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Lee Minho Samsonite RED

Actor Lee Minho is the latest brand endorser for Samsonite RED. Click image for HD.

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IU Chamisul Soju Festival

K-pop singer IU performed at the Chamisul Soju Festival on December 27, 2014. It’s a mini concert by Korean rice wine brand Chamisul with the cute idol as latest endorser.

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'Bye 2014' says T-ara's HyoMin!

Soon, it will be time to say goodbye to the year 2014 just like T-ara's HyoMin who wrote, " bye 2014".

Together with that was her beautiful pictures which you can see below.

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Shinhwa Decides on February Comeback for Higher Quality Album

The longest-running idol group, Shinhwa will be making a comeback in February.

After secretly holding its 12th album jacket shoot, Shinhwa made a final confirmation for a February comeback and is working to finish up its album.

Returning with a 12th album after a very long time, the Shinhwa members are currently pouring their hearts and souls into the new album, checking every little detail closely. Through a meeting in November, Shinhwa set February as a temporary comeback period and have continuously discussed and tuned up the new album′s comeback period as they worked to create a high quality album.

In order to present a close to perfect album for the fans, the members decided in the final meeting to make its comeback at the end of February after many long discussions.

After releasing its official 11th album, The Classic in 2013, Shinhwa, who will be making a comeback after a year and nine months, teased a new album comeback filled with stages and charisma that only Shinhwa can show as a group of 17 years, raising fan expectations.

Shinhwa has shown many powerful and intense performances through Venus and This Love, and Shinhwa has been carefully choosing a title song for the upcoming 12th album title song that will also be able to show Shinhwa′s unique charms.

Shincom Entertainment stated, "After many long discussions on the comeback period, the Shinhwa members decided on the end of February. As belated as the comeback is compared to the previously scheduled date, the passion and musical greed of the members towards this album is great, and it′ll be okay to expect a higher quality album. Also, Shinhwa will not only be promoting the 12th album next year, but will carry out a concert and other activities, so please anticipate and show interest in Shinhwa and its comeback coming soon.

Shinhwa will make a comeback at the end of February with its 12th album.

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K-Pop Crossover: John Paul Ouvrier Of John Paul And Linda Is 'Blown Away By The Raw Talent' Of K-Pop Performers [EXCLUSIVE]

Composer, producer and actor John Paul Ouvrier is one half of the duo John Paul and Linda, who claim to be the first Indonesian-American singing group to perform for an Indonesian presidential candidate after playing  "From Indonesia With Love," at a campaign rally for Prabowo Subianto in 2013.

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Since then, Ouvrier wrote and produced the pilot for a "Twilight Zone"-styled series called "Cult 11." He also acted in and composed the music for the upcoming martial arts comedy "The Dream," for director Jennifer Linch.

Earlier this week, in an exclusive interview with KpopStarz, the producer-actor-composer spoke about the need for Hallyu artists to become mainstream in America.

Ouvrier admits that he "only started following K-pop earlier this year," but claims he was "blown away by the raw talent and experimentation that the artists have."

"These kids are pushing the boundaries, and it's a blessing that K-pop showcases them," Ouvrier added. 

"Mark my words, the sounds and structural evolutions from the artists here will change the way we know pop," he continued.

He believes that change is because of the hard work Hallyu artists put into their productions.

"As a writer of both music and lyrics, I sweat the smallest details of my productions and I get inspired when I see the K-pop artists doing this," Ouvrier said. "Sometimes mainstream American pop plays it too safe and producers copy the artist before.  I don't play that way and neither do most of the artists I see in K-pop."

This is why he is drawn to the newly-formed three-piece K-pop girl group Bebop.

"I like Bebop right now, they are so amazing with their ideas," Ouvrier said.  

"They follow their gut for an idea, into full song development and they play their own instruments.  Kudos to them."

The actor-producer believes Bebop also pay attention to artistic detail in their music videos.

"The classical opening in 'I'm the Best,' introducing the band and then flipping into another style all together is amazing," Ouvrier said. "And the black and white slap with red blood shots are a nice bit of film-making," he explained.

And he doesn't have a problem with not speaking Korean.

"When an artist is true to their heart, when they write or sing or perform, I am your biggest fan," Ouvrier said. "I cry when you cry, smile when you do, get excited.  The language doesn't matter.  Music is the language that unites us all."

"This is not an uneducated audience," he added. "K-pop followers are sophisticated...the music is fantastic. I feel that the biggest problem is that second-rate American bands who know how to market  their music are getting the attention, because they know how the US markets work."

To break in the States, Ouvrier urged Hallyu artists to "spend some time everyday marketing in areas you're not comfortable with until you're mainstream."

"That's the business side of the music business," he said.  "You've heard that before, now hear it from an American producer."

But the music industry veteran does believe the fight to get their music heard in the West is worth it for Hallyu artists

"Believe it or not, over here, we are longing for something new and original," he said. "K-pop artists, we need you, desperately."

Listen to John Paul Ouvrier's theme for the upcoming film "The Dream" RIGHT HERE

 

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Survey Reveals Lee Min Ho and Yoon Eun Hye as Favorite Actor and Actress for Japanese Women

Through a survey done with Japanese Hallyu fans, it was revealed that Japanese women picked as their favorite actor, and as their favorite actress. “Winter Sonata” was picked as their favorite drama, showing that the hype for the drama was still ongoing even after 12 years.

Moreover, Song Seung Hun and Kim Soo Hyun ranked after Lee Min Ho in ranking for actors while Ha Ji Won and Han Hyo Joo ranked after Yoon Eun Hye for actresses.

In the part in which Japanese women were asked about their favorite dramas, “Rooftop Prince,” “Princess Hours,” “Moon Embracing the Sun,” and “Secret Garden” came after “Winter Sonata” in the rankings.

Meanwhile, for the place they wanted to visit the most in Korea, the Japanese women picked Jeonju Hyang Gyo, which was an important setting in the drama “Sungkyunkwan Scandal.” Suwon Hwasung, where the ending scene of “Winter Sonata” was filmed, closely followed Jeonju in the rankings.

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Beauty time with T-ara's HyoMin!

T-ara's HyoMin is here to show us how she takes care of herself.

Check out her pictures below and maybe you can pick up some beauty tips.

"Finished schedules early for the first time in a while...

so I leisurely enjoyed a half-body bath...happy...
I should have a pack and then sleep, good night~~ 

#HalfBodyBath #Warm #MoisturizingPack #Wet #DrClick"

"Now I should stop and sleep..(there will be) rumors that I #EventuallyAteThePackInsteadofPuttingItOn"

Korean Rock Recall: The Excess and Ecstasy Of Metal Band Dionysus's 1989 Instrumental 'Legend of Darkness' [AUDIO]

Dionysus is the Greek god of excess and ecstasy, of fertility and wine. He's the good time god.

Dionysus was also a short-lived neoclassical metal band from Korea. They produced two albums of kick-ass, powerful music as the '80s came to a close.

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According to popular belief, one can't indulge in Dionysian extremes at all times, but apparently no one told that to Dionysus.

On their instrumental classic "Legend of Darkness," the band seems to pursue extremes only, resulting in a satisfying sort of indulgence. Their music abandons good taste in favor of great musicianship and succeeds out of sheer commitment, in the process.

"Legend of Darkness" comes to us by way of Dionysus's 1989 debut album of the same name. Released through an otherwise completely obscure record company, Jave, Dionysus would later release their follow-up, "Excalibur," on Seo Ra Bul, the label that brought us Baekdoosan and Sinawe.

What sets Dionysus aside from those other monsters of hair metal is their insistence on reaching for the twin brass rings of technical precision and flamboyant ornamentation.

"Legend of Darkness" is a prime example of this drive.

Of course, Dionysus couldn't allow the title track of their album to begin without an excessively dramatic pipe organ intro. As cornball as it gets, the pomp and circumstance somehow seems apt here. Commitment counts a lot!

The baroque madness of the "Prelude" doesn't take up too much of our time before introducing the wanton riffing of "Legend of Darkness." Pinch harmonics and double kick drum give us an idea of who we're dealing with--professional rock 'n roll musicians, that's who.

Guitarist Bae Jae Beom is emblematic of Dionysus' unfettered preference for excess.

His guitars are needlessly overdubbed in high and low octaves and nearly every turnaround in the music is festooned with wild, sweeping arpeggios. This sort of outrageous shred has a precedent in the music of Yngwie Malmsteen, the Swedish virtuoso who hoped to be the Vivaldi of the electric guitar.

Of course, the sort of skills required for shredding of this nature are mostly mechanical, which is why YouTube is an overflowing treasury of single-digit aged children keeping pace with the best of them. What musicians choose to do with these skills is what's important. King Crimson's Adrian Belew and Robert Fripp dedicated themselves to artful subtlty; gunslingers like Yngwie and Bae Jae Beom went in the other direction. Both choices are valid.

Dionysus, and other neoclassical metal acts of their nature, represent a hot shit yang to King Crimson's understated yin. Their music is a celebration of human potential, bursting with the insistence that they can seemingly play anything.

The backing musicians on "Legend of Darkness" exist in order to support the musical insanity and they do so, excellently. Drummer Yu Weon Seok chokes cymbals at all the right downbeats and bassist Bak Oh Shik even gets a few fills in there, when Bae isn't hogging the limelight. The grandiose musical motifs of "Legend of Darkness" only serve to underscore this victory of dexterity.

Self-indulgent? Absolutely. Effective? Very much so.

The group's refusal to let up and allow for any sort of reflective moments in the music is wholly appropriate in this context. As "Legend of Darkness" comes to a close, the listener is swept up in a torrent of guitar madness along with the performers.

It's not a bad feeling.

Check out Dionysus's 1989 instrumental classic "Legend of Darkness" RIGHT HERE

Jeff Tobias is a composer, musician and writer currently living in Brooklyn, New York. As of late, he has been appraising antique props and relearning how to play poker.

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Watch T-ara's fancams from the 2014 SBS Awards Festival

After checking out their pictures, it's now time to watch T-ara's fantastic performances !

Here are the fancams from their stages at the 2014 SBS Awards Festival.

Roly Poly (JiYeon)

Number 9 (EunJung)

Interview

Number Nine (SoYeon)

Roly Poly (SoYeon)

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"Superman Returns" & "1 Night 2 Days" Nears 20% In Ratings 2014-12-29 List Major News More Service

KBS's "Happy Sunday" seems to be dominating it's two other terrestrial braodcast rivals in the same time-slot on Sundays. The shows making up "Happy Sunday", "Superman Returns" and "1 Night 2 Days", are both nearing the 20% mark in viewer ratings.

According to Nielsen Korea, the December 28th airing of "Happy Sunday" drew in 17.9% of ratings nationwide. This is an increase of 0.6% from last week, and the highest rated show compared to other programs on rivaling terrestrial channels in the same time-slot.

SBS's "Good Sunday" -- made up of "Running Man" and "K-Pop Star 4" -- was in second place with 12.1%. MBS's "Sunday Night" (formed by "Real Men" and "Dad, Where Are You Going?") was at the bottom with 7.8%.

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10 foods that cleanse the liver

In the past, I talked about my favorite food cleaning. This list is a bit more specific and mainly focuses on foods that can help cleanse the liver. Besides taking a supplement liver cleansing and applying at least two year clean liver and gallbladder, eat the following foods is the best way to keep your liver healthy and work the way you need. I encourage you to incorporate these foods into your weekly diet liver cleansing.

1. Garlic

Only a small amount of this pungent bulb has the ability to activate liver enzymes that help your body eliminate toxins. Garlic also contains large amounts of allicin and selenium, two natural compounds that help cleanse the liver.

2. Grapefruit

Both the top and the antioxidants vitamin C, grapefruit increases the natural processes of cleansing the liver. A freshly squeezed grapefruit juice will help stimulate the production of liver detoxification enzymes that help eliminate carcinogens and other toxins.

3. Beets and carrots

 

Both are extremely rich in flavonoids and plant-beta-carotene; eat beets and carrots can help stimulate and improve liver function in general.

4. Green Tea

This magnet is filled liver plant antioxidants known as catechins beverage, a compound known to help liver function. Green tea is not only delicious, it's also a great way to improve your overall diet. Learn more about the benefits of green tea.

5. Leafy vegetables

One of our strongest allies cleansing the liver, leafy greens can be eaten raw, cooked or juiced. Extremely rich in chlorophyll in plants, green vacuum environmental toxins from the bloodstream. With its distinctive ability to neutralize heavy metals, pesticides and chemicals, cleaning these foods provide a powerful mechanism to protect the liver.

Try to include green leafy vegetables like bitter gourd, arugula, dandelion leaves, spinach, mustard, chicory and your diet. This will help increase the creation and flow of bile, a substance that eliminates waste of organs and blood.

6. Lawyers

This super rich in nutrients helps the body produce glutathione, a compound that is necessary for the liver to purify harmful toxins.

7. Apples

Rich in pectin, apple keep the chemicals necessary for the body to cleanse and release toxins from the digestive system. This in turn facilitates the liver to treat toxic load during the cleaning process.

8. Olive oil

Cold pressed organic oils such as olive oil seeds, hemp and flax are perfect for the liver when used in moderation. They help the body lipid core can suck toxins in the body. Thus, some of liver burden is accurate in terms of toxic overload many of us suffer.

9. Alternative grains

Not only do you have alternative grains like quinoa, corn, wheat and their diet is that if you have wheat, wheat flour or other whole grains in your diet, it's time to make changes. The liver is the filter body of toxins, and cereals containing gluten are full of them. A study last year found that people who suffered gluten sensitivity test also had abnormal liver enzymes, and this is just one of many.

10. Lemons and Limes

These citrus fruits contain high amounts of vitamin C, which helps the body to synthesize toxic substances into substances that can be absorbed by the water. Drink freshly squeezed lemon or lime juice in the morning helps stimulate the liver.