Around Town - Famous clubs in Seoul

Around Town Clubs The Octagon Nonhyeon Near the New Hilltop Hotel in Nonhyeon, this club is notable for its stylish interior and elite clientele. The venue offers a club stage, lounge bar and dining area to satisfy any night out after work or on the weekend. Near exit 4 of Hakdong Station on subway line 7. For more information, call (02) 516-8847. Club Volume Itaewon Offering a venue for specially-themed weekly events and world-class DJs, Club Volume is located in the Crown Hotel near Noksapyeong Station....

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Jang Geun-suk to appear in Japan radio

Jang Geun-suk to appear in Japan radio   Actor Jang Geun-suk will be broadcasting live in Japanese for two hours on a Japanese radio program on May 30, the Sankei Sports reported Thursday. Jang, 25, will be behind the mic starting at 10 p.m. that day on Nippon Broadcasting’s radio program titled “Jang Geun-suk’s All-Night Nippon Gold.” Other Korean stars have appeared on the show, including the late actor Park Yong-ha and the K-pop group Big Bang, but their shows were recorded before airing. Jang, who has starred in K-dramas...

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Sorae Ecology Park Full of Nature's Bounty

Sorae Ecology Park Full of Nature's Bounty The Sorae Ecology Park in Incheon is a treasure trove of remarkable vistas -- a salt farm, mud flats and wetlands -- that can't found in city areas. ◆ Salt Farm The salt farm, which was created when the country was under Japanese colonial period (1910-45), ranked as the nation’s largest until the 1970s. On the surface, it consists of uniformly-shaped square or rectangular ponds that allow the salt to crystallize. But the materials that lie underneath each pond range from soil and pots to...

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Gyeongbok Palace Opens for Night Tours

Gyeongbok Palace Opens for Night Tours Gyeongbok Palace in Seoul is extending its opening hours by four hours until 10 p.m. from Wednesday through Sunday to offer visitors the chance to experience one of the country's most historic spots at night. ...

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Rookie K-Pop Boys B.A.P. Add Manhattan Stop to U.S. Tour

Rookie K-Pop Boys B.A.P. Add Manhattan Stop to U.S. Tour   Rookie boy band B.A.P.'s concert in New York on Friday went off with a bang and an ocean of glow sticks, with fans lining up early just to catch a glimpse of the six-member boy group. The band, which only debuted a year ago, began their U.S. tour on May 7 in Los Angeles and followed up with concerts at San Francisco and Washington D.C. Tickets for the latest gig at the Best Buy Theater were all gone within 10 minutes of being made available. The concert began with "Warrior,"...

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Jonghyun returns with fixed nose

Jonghyun returns with fixed nose May 23,2013 Jonghyun of SHINee Jonghyun of SHINee will return to the stage through music program “M Countdown” on cable channel Mnet today after being away from the entertainment scene for more than a month. He was taking a break to recover from an accident where he broke his nose. Early last month, he drove into a guardrail on Dongho Bridge as he was traveling to his dormitory after visiting home. While Jonghyun focused on getting some necessary treatment, the other four members...

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H.O.T heartthrob finds his place as judge and mentor

H.O.T heartthrob finds his place as judge and mentor May 23,2013 The four judges of “The Voice of Korea” also act as coaches for contestants on the popular reality television program. Provided by M-net As singing-audition shows continue to flood the market, it is not just the viewers who’ve had to adjust their tastes. The method of unearthing new talent is changing too, and along with it, the role of renowned singers. In the wake of such changes in show business, former idol singer Kangta found a chair that suits him...

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Actor Lee Min-ho releases 1st album May 23,2013 Actor Lee Min-ho Actor Lee Min-ho, who rose to international stardom after his appearance in TV drama “Boys Over Flowers” in 2009, released his first album “My Everything” yesterday. It contains seven songs including the title track “Love Motion” and others such as “Without You,” “My Little Princess” and “You, Me, and Us.” Some of the songs in the album have been performed by Lee during his fan meets. As many have wanted to have another listen to the tunes, the agency...

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Dream Concert’ has star-studded lineup

Dream Concert’ has star-studded lineup   May 14,2013 Girls’ Generation poses onstage during the “Dream Concert” on Saturday.[NEWSIS] Many of the K-pop singers performed for the annual “Dream Concert” on Saturday at the World Cup Stadium, northwestern Seoul. The 19th edition of the concert invited big name groups including SHINee, Girls’ Generation, KARA, and many more to meet fans. Girls’ Generation performs on Saturday for fans at the World Cup Stadium, northwestern Seoul.[NEWSIS] Members of SHINee jump up and down during...

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CL of 2NE1 will make a big comeback

CL of 2NE1 will make a big comeback May 16,2013 CL of 2NE1 YG Entertainment, after having teased fans by not telling who’s making a comeback under the slogan “Who’s Next,” announced yesterday that CL of 2NE1 is the star of the moment. The company previously posted a list of singers online, raising questions about who would come back on May 28. CL is the third member to have a solo album from the group, following in the footsteps of Park Bom and Sandara Park. Her new song will be released on May 28 along a the music video. CL will also...

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Song is a remade man

Song is a remade man Actor’s personality transformation entices viewers May 16,2013 Song Seung-heon Actor Song Seung-heon has transformed from a man of few words into one who spits out corny lines with ease. And his newfound personality has been a hit with television viewers, especially in his drama “When a Man Falls in Love.” In the show, Song plays a gangster named Han Tae-sang who falls in love with a woman (played by Shin Se-gyeong) after being abandoned by his parents and spending time alone. Han goes to any length for the love...

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Korea's best walking trails

Korea's best walking trails Korea has seen a surge in the walking and hiking population in the last three to four years and the creation of walking trails and hiking routes. One clear example of the trend is the typical weekend scene in Korea ― with groups of people clad in mountain climbing clothing and gear heading for the mountains early in the morning. Thanks to them, the outdoor sporting goods industry is enjoying strong growth despite the economic downturn and regional economies receive a flow of outside money. It’s difficult to know...

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2013 Music at the Royal Palace

2013 Music at the Royal PalaceStarting from May 4 until October 13, ｢Music in the Royal Palace｣ will be held at Changdeokgung (Palace), Deoksugung (Palace), Gyeongbokgung (Palace) and Jongmyo (Royal Shrine). After the first successful traditional arts performance in 2008, ｢Music in the Royal Palace｣ has become a permanant show since 2009 Every spring and autumn, each palace offers a wealth of things to watch for both locals and foreigners who visit the palace. ｢Music at the Royal Palace｣ not only provides entertainment for vistors with traditional...

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Gwanghwamun Culture Festival 2013

The Sejong Center for the Performing Arts will hold 'Mid-Day Concerts' starting on April 23; the 'Gwanghwamun Culture Festival' starting on May 2. Relaxation with Music 「Mid-Day Concerts」 Beginning April 23 until June 5, the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts will hold the 'Mid-Day Concerts 2013' behind the Sejong Grand Theater everyday from 12:20pm to 1pm. Anyone is welcome to enjoy the relaxing musical performances over lunch outdoors. 'Mid-Day Concerts' will feature classical, traditional Korean, fusion Korean, World Music and acoustical...

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Jazz UP Your Soul

go seoul zazz homepage http://www.privatecurve.com/sjf2013/program/program.ht...

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Gangnam style

Where is Gangnam? With the name literally meaning “south of the river”, Gangnam is a mainly commercial area located south of the Hangang River. The district is lined with a dazzling array of shops selling everything from expensive designer items to unique vintage clothes. The young and fashionable gather here in force, and celebrity sight ings are common. Feel like a celebrity! Get ready for Gangnam styling at one of the beauty salons and spas frequented by Korea’s top celebrities. Sinsa & Garosu-gil Street Enjoy brunch!...

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