| Date | Title | Description |
| 17.06.2018 | South Korean comfort food gets spotlight on ‘Wok of Love’ | COURTESY SBS
One of the most popular comfort South Korean foods is the “jajangmyun,” or noodles with black bean sauce. Its origin goes back to the Chinese “zhajiangmian” dish literally meaning fried sauce noodles from the Shandong region of... |
| 03.06.2018 | BTS becomes first K-Pop band to top Billboard 200 | ASSOCIATED PRESS
BTS performs “Fake Love” during the Billboard Music Awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 20.
South Korean K-pop boy band Bangtan Sonyeondan, aka BTS, reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart last week w... |
| 20.05.2018 | UH summer course delves into popularity of K-pop, J-pop | KATE WADE / SPECIAL TO THE STAR-ADVERTISER
Korean singer, D-Lite, aka Daesung, played his final show at the Hawaii Theatre, Jan. 7. D-Lite is a member of the K-pop group Big Bang, which has sold more than 140 million records since their 200... |
| 06.05.2018 | Jang Dong Gun returns with Korean remake of ‘Suits’ | ASSOCIATED PRESS
South Korean actor Jang Dong-gun smiles during a press conference in Seoul, South Korea, in 2014.
Veteran actor Jang Dong Gun is back on TV after six years in a Korean remake of the USA Network’s successful series “Suits” a... |
| 21.04.2018 | Korean actress Ji-woo Choi marries mystery man | ASSOCIATED PRESS
South Korean actress Ji-woo Choi poses for photographers in Hong Kong in 2012.
Veteran actress Ji-woo Choi married a mystery man March 29 at a Seoul hotel with just family members present.
Choi, 42, has had great success in... |
| 08.04.2018 | S. Korean K-pop stars perform in N. Korea | ASSOCIATED PRESS
South Korean popular girl band Red Velvet performed during a joint concert between South and North Korea at the Ryugyong Jong Ju Yong Gymnasium in Pyongyang, North Korea, on April 3.
K-pop made history last Sunday when Seo-... |
| 31.03.2018 | Korean restaurateur visits Hawaii to promote culture, food | STAR-ADVERTISER / 2013
Hwayo premium soju is a creation of Tae Kwon Cho, a part-time Hawaii resident who believes Korean cuisine needs a proper pairing with Korean spirits.
Gaon is a three-Michelin-star restaurant in Seoul serving upscale K... |
| 24.03.2018 | HIFF Spring Showcase includes 4 Korean films | COURTESY HIFF
Kim Tae-ri stars in “Little Forest,” which will be screened April 14 and 15 as part of the HIFF Spring Showcase.
Tickets are on sale for the 21st HIFF Spring Showcase presented by Halekulani, which runs April 6-15 at Dole Cann... |
| 18.03.2018 | Korean supermarkets attract consumers with ‘grocerants’ | PIXABAY
Supermarkets in South Korea are reinventing themselves as “grocerants.”
In a convenience-obsessed world in which we can buy nearly anything with a few clicks online, many brick-and-mortar stores are adapting to the changing consumer... |
| 11.03.2018 | K-pop superstars report for mandatory military duty | STAR-ADVERTISER / 2018
Korean singer/actor/television host D-lite, aka Daesung, plays the final show of his farewell tour at Hawaii Theatre in January before he started his required military service.
Status as a K-pop superstar does not exe... |
| 11.02.2018 | Korean star Taeyang visits Hawaii for prenup photos | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
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South Korean K-pop group Big Bang member Taeyang poses for photos in Hong Kong in 2014. Taeyang was recently in Hawaii with his fiancee, Min Hyo-rin, fo... |
| 28.01.2018 | North Korean singer becomes Olympic-size media sensation | ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hyon Song Wol, center, the leader of North Korean all-female Moranbong Band, waves as she visits the Jangchung Arena in Seoul, South Korea, on Jan. 22. Hyon triggered a media frenzy in South Korea — and she is also in charg... |
| 21.01.2018 | Koreas will march under 1 flag at Winter Olympics | ASSOCIATED PRESS
A torchbearer passes the flame to another torchbearer near a barbed wire fence after crossing the Unification Bridge during the Olympic Torch Relay for 2018 Olympics in Paju, South Korea, on Jan. 19. South Korea’s Pyeongcha... |
| 14.01.2018 | K-pop star D-Lite delights fans with farewell shows | STAR-ADVERTISER / 2018
Korean singer/actor/television host D-lite, aka Daesung, 30, played the final show of his farewell tour Jan. 7 at the Hawaii Theatre. D-Lite is a member of the K-pop group Big Bang, which has sold more than 140 millio... |
| 07.01.2018 | Banquet honors service by local Korean-Americans | COURTESY KOREAN AMERICAN FOUNDATION OF HAWAII
A memorial at Pawa’a In-Ha Park commemorates the 110th anniversary of Korean immigration to Hawaii. The Korean American Foundation of Hawaii will celebrate the 115th anniversary of Korean immigr... |
| 31.12.2017 | Multitalented Korean actor/director a frequent isle visitor | ASSOCIATED PRESS
Actor Ha Jung-Woo poses for photographers during a photo at the 69th international film festival in Cannes in 2016.
Actor Ha Jung-woo is appearing in two films that are competing against each other for viewers: “Along With ... |
| 17.12.2017 | ‘Breezy Love’ ends, new period drama debuts | The weekend drama “Breezy Love” ended last week. There was some confusion over a casting change during the season. The popular drama, also known as “Blow Breeze,” had to change out the actress playing its second female lead character, Shina... |
| 10.12.2017 | K-pop boy band BTS becomes international sensation | ASSOCIATED PRESS
Members of BTS posed in the press room at the American Music Awards last month in Los Angeles. The group performed at the awards show.
The seven-member K-pop group BTS continues to make headlines around the world. At last m... |
| 03.12.2017 | Veteran South Korean actors shine at Blue Dragon Awards | ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kang-ho Song poses for a photo in Los Angeles in 2014.
At South Korea’s 38th Blue Dragon Film Awards, held Nov. 25, two films and their veteran stars swept top categories. “A Taxi Driver” was named best film and its star, K... |
| 26.11.2017 | K-pop groups make splash in U.S. with TV, film appearances | ASSOCIATED PRESS
K-pop group BTS performs “DNA” at the American Music Awards on Nov. 19 in Los Angeles.
K-pop groups BTS and Black Pink are getting cred in the U.S. via Hollywood and a prime-time TV appearance on the American Music Awards.
... |
| 19.11.2017 | Palama Super Market marks 40 years with kim chee festival | CINDY ELLEN RUSSELL / CRUSSELL@STARADVERTISER.COM
Bottles of kim chee on the shelf at Palama Super Market in Kalihi.
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A kim chee bar is one of the offerings at Palama Super Market in Kalihi.
... |
| 12.11.2017 | High-speed train will shorten travel time to Winter Olympics | Traveling to the east coast of the South Korean peninsula just got easier as a new high-speed train line finished construction in time for the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Olympics in February. The line, which covers just under 70 miles, cost $3... |
| 29.10.2017 | Viewers might need to adjust TV to see subtitles | NEW YORK TIMES
Vincent Aita can control his 61-inch flat-screen TV and other electronic equipment from a hand-held remote in his home in New York. One of the features he can control is the screen size; a recent change by KBS America in Hono... |
| 22.10.2017 | Bowl of bibimbap great complement to K-dramas | JAMM AQUINO / JUNE 16
Stone bibimbap with assorted banchan at Yakiniku Korea House.
The Korean dish bibimbap, which literally means mixed rice, is getting a lot of traction for its versatility, ease of making, health benefits, scalability a... |
| 15.10.2017 | Big Bang’s G-Dragon collaborates on Korean theme park | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
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Jeju Island is a new destination for K-Pop fans in South Korea.
K-pop has added a new dimension to the industry: theme parks. The new 617-acr... |
| 08.10.2017 | HIFF returns with strong slate of Korean films | COURTESY SHOWBOX
Kang Dong Won and Shin Eun Soo star in “Vanishing Time: A Boy Who Returned,” which screens at 6 p.m. Oct. 12 at the Ward Village Courtyard.
The 37th annual Hawaii International Film Festival will kick off Nov. 2 for 10 days... |
| 01.10.2017 | ‘Korean Legacy’ features retired judge, KBFD founder | CRAIG T. KOJIMA / 2014
Retired Hawaii Chief Justice Ronald Moon poses for a portrait in 2014.
KBFD TV will be broadcasting its “Korean Legacy” series highlighting Korean Americans in Hawaii. This year, retired Chief Justice Ronald Moon and ... |
| 24.09.2017 | Star-studded ‘Fortress’ tells tale of epic siege | COURTESY CJ ENTERTAINMENT
Lee Byung-hun in “The Fortress.”
The highly anticipated period movie, “The Fortress,” will be released in the U.S. on Oct. 20. Lee Byung-hun (“Bittersweet Life,” “Magnificent Seven,” “Terminator Genisys” and “Red 2... |
| 17.09.2017 | Learning a language expands social, cultural horizons | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
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Third graders in a Korean dual-language class at Cahuenga Elementary School in Los Angeles in 2016. You don’t need to be a kid to study the Korean languag... |
| 10.09.2017 | Korean blockbuster film screens at 2 isle theaters | COURTESY WELL GO USA
“A Taxi Driver” is one of the few Korean films to have sold more than 10 million tickets.
This year’s Korean box office hit, “A Taxi Driver,” is on track to be the most successful Korean film of the year. Directed by Ja... |
| 03.09.2017 | Learn to cook complete meal during chef’s classes in Seoul | COURTESY OME COOKING LAB
If you love Korean food and are planning a trip to South Korea, consider enrolling in one of chef Min-seon Kim’s daily classes at the Ome (Five Tastes) Cooking Lab in Seoul.
If you love Korean food and are planning ... |
| 27.08.2017 | Big Bang’s Daesung to play pair of Hawaii shows | ASSOCIATED PRESS
Big Bang’s Daesung speaks to the media in 2012.
Daesung, a member of Big Bang, is scheduled to hold two concerts in Hawaii on Jan. 6 and Jan. 7, 2018.
Big Bang, including Daesung, was in Hawaii Oct. 22 in its Made V.I.P. To... |
| 20.08.2017 | Korean Cinema series features food, cocktails and dance | COURTESY 20TH CENTURY FOX KOREA
A scene from “Warriors of the Dawn.”
The Korean Cinema series at the Doris Duke Theatre is set for Sept. 2-23 with a lineup of films that will please Hawaii audiences. The series is presented by the Korea Fou... |
| 13.08.2017 | Reporter avenges brother’s death in ‘Distorted’ | COURTESY PHOTO
“Falsify,” also known as “Distorted,” will start Monday at 7:45 p.m.
We have seen many legal thriller K-dramas recently as it’s been a trend in South Korea. Another legal drama, “Falsify,” also known as “Distorted,” will star... |
| 06.08.2017 | K-pop artists, food, culture pack annual Korean Festival | STAR-ADVERTISER / 2015
The 16th annual Korean Festival returns to Honolulu Hale this weekend.
The 16th annual Korean Festival, presented by the Hawaii Korean Chamber of Commerce, will take place Friday and Saturday at the Honolulu Hale Civi... |
| 16.04.2017 | ‘Lost’ alumna Kim stars in ‘House of the Disappeared’ | ASSOCIATED PRESS
South Korean actress Kim Yun-jin poses at the Seoul International Drama Awards in Seoul, South Korea in 2013.
Actress Yun-jin Kim, a resident of Hawaii when she was on the TV series “Lost,” is back on the big screen with he... |
| 26.02.2017 | Thriller ‘Fabricated City’ playing at Pearlridge | COURTESY TPS COMPANY
Ji plays Yoo Kwon, an unemployed top online multiplayer gamer who is framed for the rape and murder of a high school girl. With the help of his two friends, who are also gamers and computer hackers, he tries to clear hi... |
| 19.02.2017 | Hyun Bin stars in cross-border action thriller | COURTESY IMDB
K-drama star Hyun Bin is in the latest action-packed film, “Confidential Assignment,” released Friday at Consolidated Pearlridge West theater.
K-drama star Hyun Bin (“Secret Garden,” “My Name is Kim Sam Soon” and “The Fatal En... |
| 12.02.2017 | Popular drama ‘Saimdang’ starts broadcast in Hawaii | COURTESY SBS
The highly anticipated new Korean drama “Saimdang, Memoir of Colors” starts this week. The female star of this series is Young-ae Lee, who is making a return to the small screen after 14 years. Most will recognize her from one ... |
| 05.02.2017 | Hawaii references in Korean movies reflect previous difficulties | Hawaii has often been referenced in Korean cinema almost as if it’s an unreachable paradise. This is partly because before the implementation of Visa Waiver Program for South Koreans in November 2008, traveling to the United States was diff... |
| 29.01.2017 | Getting down to business on ‘Perfect Bride’ | THIS WEEK’S SYNOPSES
“Perfect Bride”
Episodes 25 and 26
>> Today, 6:30 p.m.: Gab-soon starts her business with firm reserve and refuses to see Gab-dol. Gab-dol feels threatened by Ha-soo’s aggressive pursuit of Gab-soon. Joong-nyun sh... |
| 22.01.2017 | Crime drama ‘The King’ to screen at Pearlridge | South Korea’s new political crime thriller “The King” will be released in Hawaii on Jan. 27 at Consolidated Theatres Pearlridge 16.
K-drama megastars In Sung Jo (“A Frozen Flower,” “A Dirty Carnival,” “Spring Day,” “What Happened in Bali” a... |
| 15.01.2017 | Big Bang’s farewell performance draws 64K | COURTESY BIG BANG
K-pop group Big Bang said farewell for now, ending its 10-year run with the “0 to 10 Final in Seoul” concert Jan. 8 at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul with an estimated 64,000 fans.
Of the five-member group, T.O.P will enlis... |
| 08.01.2017 | Strong dollar will make Korea travel cheaper | After the U.S. presidential election, South Korea’s currency has been steadily weakening against the U.S. dollar. The Korean won exchange rate is more than 1,200 won to $1.
Many Korean economists expect the won to continue to slide against ... |
| 01.01.2017 | Special Korean programming kicks off 2017 | Happy New Year! KBFD is celebrating the new year with special programming.
If you missed the “2016 SBS Award Festival in Entertainment” and the documentary “Investigating the Mind,” which aired overnight and into the early hours of New Year... |
| 25.12.2016 | ‘Running Man’ ends run after cast shuffle | “Running Man,” a popular show on KBFD, will come to an end in the spring after six years and seven months.
The producers had planned to replace two stars, Jong Kook Kim and Ji Hyo Song, with Ho Dong Kang. But controversy arose when producer... |
| 18.12.2016 | Mermaid drama entices luxury brands | Jun Ji-hyun, also known as Gianna Jun, is back on the small screen in “Legend of the Blue Sea” along with her co-star Lee Min-ho.
She’s proven that she’s got the Midas touch promoting brands with product placement in her shows. In the hit d... |
| 11.12.2016 | Korean business-fraud thriller ‘Master’ premieres in Hawaii | Korea’s latest entry in the action and crime genre, “Master,” will be released in Hawaii Jan. 6. The film, written and directed by Ui Seok Cho, stars top K-drama male actors Byung Hun Lee, Dong Won Kang, Woo Bin Kim and Dal Soo Oh.
Here is ... |
| 04.12.2016 | ‘Blue Sea’ and ‘Midnight Diner’ make Hawaii debuts | Two highly anticipated series — “The Legend of the Blue Sea” and “Midnight Diner” — are now on KBFD. Jun Ji-hyun, aka Gianna, is back after her successful drama “My Love from the Star” as a mermaid in “Blue Sea,” along with heartthrob Min H... |
| 27.11.2016 | South Korean singles wield heavy influence | South Korea’s singles account for more than a third of all households in the country, totaling just over 21 million households. The result is a boom in businesses catering to singles.
The number of convenience stores selling single-serve pr... |
| 20.11.2016 | Local Korean food series might induce hunger | Korean cuisine has been gaining popularity in Hawaii along with K-drama and K-pop. KBFD has produced a three-part special report titled “K-Food Wave in Hawaii,” which will air this week.
Part one will feature chef Grant Sato, from the Kapio... |
| 13.11.2016 | Seoul food with isle ties gains Michelin stars | The inaugural Michelin Guide for Seoul is out, and a total of 24 restaurants have been recognized by the prestigious guidebooks that rate restaurants.
Seoul has been advancing in the culinary scene for years, and two restaurants — Gaon and ... |
| 06.11.2016 | K-pop group lives up to its name at isle event | The Big Bang VIP Tour held recently at Blaisdell Arena was nothing short of a great success. No other K-pop group of this caliber has ever come to Hawaii for a stand-alone event. The venue was packed with fans and the most surprising fact w... |
| 09.10.2016 | Thriller ‘Asura’ is a tangle of politics, cop corruption | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
“Asura: The City of Madness” is coming to Consolidated Pearlridge West theaters Friday. Director Kim Sung-su reunites with actor Jung Woo-sung 15 years after their film ... |
| 02.10.2016 | Big Bang’s VIP tour in isles offers ‘fan meeting’ event | Korea’s iconic K-pop group Big Bang will be coming to Hawaii for its VIP tour on Oct. 22 at the Neil Blaisdell Center. The Honolulu show is the only North American event scheduled so far. To date, there have been 21 shows in China, four in ... |
| 25.09.2016 | S. Korea takes precautions after powerful earthquakes | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
South Korea was shaken up by the largest earthquakes to hit the peninsula since measurements began in 1978. Read more
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| 18.09.2016 | Lee plays knife-throwing outlaw in ‘Magnificent Seven’ | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
Korean actor Byung-hun Lee, pictured, will co-star in the upcoming Hollywood film “The Magnificent Seven,” directed by Antoine Fuqua. Read more
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| 11.09.2016 | Record-high temperatures translate to box office hits | It was predicted earlier this year that this summer was going to be a hot one for South Korea and full of record high temperatures. The South Korean film industry was just as hot with one of the best-performing summers of all time for domes... |
| 28.08.2016 | Korean film series includes year’s summer blockbuster | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
The Korean Cinema series starts Saturday at the Doris Duke Theatre at the Honolulu Museum of Art. There are six Korean films being screened this year: “The Himalayas,” “... |
| 21.08.2016 | Korean Festival to be held at Honolulu Hale grounds | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
The 15th annual Korean Festival will be held Friday night and Saturday at the Frank F. Fasi Civic Grounds next to Honolulu Hale, a new location for the festival. Read mo... |
| 14.08.2016 | Documentary will report on Korean immigration | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
KBFD will broadcast a special documentary titled “Korean American Legacy: Donald C.W. Kim” in commemoration of the 71st anniversary of Korean Independence Day, also know... |
| 07.08.2016 | Station to officially launch Arirang TV in high definition | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
KBFD started its high-definition service last year on May 11. On July 27, KBFD started testing its secondary channel Arirang TV in high definition. Read more
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| 12.06.2016 | Young Korean-Americans connect with local leaders | NexGen Korean American Network and KBFD presented its first mentoring workshop recently at YWCA Laniakea in downtown Honolulu. The all-day seminar connected local Korean community leaders with young Korean-Americans through panel discussion... |
| 01.05.2016 | ‘Pretty’ actor Jang returns, aiming to toughen up image | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
He’s been called beautiful, pretty and baby faced, but mostly beautiful. Actor Jang Keun Suk is back on the small screen as Dae-gil in “The Royal Gambler.” Read more
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| 17.04.2016 | Dramas continue to unfold in upcoming show episodes | This week’s synopses
“My Daughter, Sawol”
Episodes 11 and 12
Today, 6:30 p.m.: Dukyeh breaks down in tears when she finds out Sawol is her real daughter. Man-hoo has Dukyeh followed, due to his increasing suspicions.
Today, 7:45 p.m.: Chan-... |
| 03.04.2016 | Drama over violin contest in ‘My Daughter, Sawol’ | This week’s synopses
“My Daughter, Sawol”
Episodes 7 and 8
Today, 6:30 p.m.: Min-ho and Dukyeh pretend to meet for the first time in front of Ji-hye. Chan-bin tells Dukyeh that Hyesang has transferred to his class. Ji-hye tells Hyesang that... |
| 21.02.2016 | Fan club celebrates 10 years of devotion to actor Song Il-Kook | Last Sunday, on Valentine’s Day, the GeNtLe Song Il-Kook Hawaii fan club celebrated its 10th anniversary. Sixty of the 150 members attended a luncheon at the Waikiki Resort Hotel. They sang, played games, celebrated members’ birthdays and s... |
| 03.02.2013 | Concert to commemorate Korean immigration to isles | The Korean American Foundation Hawaii is commemorating the 110th anniversary of Korean immigration to the islands with a concert, "Seulgidoong: Korean Rhapsody," at 7 p.m., March 2, at the Hawai‘i Convention Center. An 11-person e... |
| 27.01.2013 | Mistaken identities run through ‘My Love,’ ‘Alice’ | "The Great Seer"
Episodes 18 and 19
Today, 6:45 p.m.: Lee Sung-gae seeks out Muhak and asks him to be his mentor. Muhak tells Ji-sang to keep an eye on Lee Sung-gae. Shin Don earns the trust of the king and puts his new rule into ... |
| 05.08.2012 | Hawaii hotels now offer TV channel that caters to influx of Korean visitors | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
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| 20.05.2012 | Wedding plan, request for name change set off tempers and divorce is put on hold | THIS WEEK’S SYNOPSES
"If Tomorrow Comes"
Episodes 36 and 37
Today, 6:45 p.m.: Yoo-jin comes home but is sent right back to the states, leaving Il-bong pining for her. Soon-jung dresses up for Jung-in’s return. Jung-in is officiall... |
| 08.04.2012 | Fake plane ticket heightens intrigue about mother’s case | “If Tomorrow Comes”
Episodes 25 and 26
Today, 6:45 p.m.: When Professor Suh finds himself with a flat tire, Il-bong comes to the rescue. The professor is so impressed that he decides to hire Il-bong as his assistant. Ji-ho tells Un-chae som... |
| 14.08.2011 | New Korean 3-D film features stars who attended HIFF | Korean cinema has hit another milestone with the release of the first 3-D Korean film, "Sector 7," which opened in Korea Aug. 4. Box office numbers for the opening weekend were just under 1.5 million viewers. I viewed the film on ... |
| 24.07.2011 | Maui delegates maximizing Korean connection | A delegation from Maui, including Mayor Alan Arakawa and Maui County Council Chairman Danny Mateo, just returned from a weeklong trip to South Korea to encourage tourism and cultural exchange. Spurring talks was the recent announcement that... |
| 15.05.2011 | 3 South Korean films entered at Cannes fest | The 64th Cannes Film Festival started Wednesday with three South Korean films entered in the Un Certain Regard category. The three films are "The Murderer (aka ‘The Yellow Sea’)," "Arirang" and "The Day He Arrives.&... |
| 03.04.2011 | Comic directs, produces and stars in ‘Godfather’ | "The Last Godfather," a new Korean film released Friday, is a comedy produced and directed by Korean comic icon Shim Hyung Rae, who also produced "D-War" aka "Dragon War." The movie stars Harvey Keitel, Jason M... |
| 13.03.2011 | Restaurant in Korea serves up aloha spirit | On a recent trip to Korea with our production team filming for our new series, "Korea Mania," I came across a restaurant in the city of Busan called Ono. What are the chances that "ono," which means delicious in Hawaiian... |
| 16.01.2011 | Jang Hyuk is big winner at network drama awards | Korean networks recently held their drama awards and here are some of the results:
For KBS: The Grand Prize went to Jang Hyuk for his role in "Chuno" ("Slave Runners"), with Top Excellence awards to Kim Gab Soo, Jeon In ... |
| 02.01.2011 | KBFD plans upgrades and Korean culture show | March 24 will mark KBFD’s 25th anniversary. Back when we first started broadcasting, no one believed we would make it past a few years, let alone actually launch a station.
As we look ahead to marking this occasion, KBFD is doing its best t... |
| 19.12.2010 | Hawaii has featured role in action-packed ‘Athena’ | I was in Korea earlier this month to attend the VIP press screening of the new TV series "Athena: Goddess of War" in Seoul on Dec. 9 at the COEX Megabox multiplex. All the lead actors appeared for the private screening, including ... |
| 05.12.2010 | Blue Dragon Film Awards recognize industry’s best | The 31st annual Blue Dragon Film Awards, held over Thanksgiving weekend, recognize the artistic and production values of popular Korean films of the year. Here are the results: best film, "Secret Reunion"; best actor, Jae-yeong Je... |
| 28.11.2010 | Dinner reception to recall last Foodie Tour to Korea | Whether or not you attended the Foodie Tour to Korea last month, you have the option of attending a closing dinner reception on Friday at the Waikiki Resort Hotel Orchid room at 7 p.m. The post-tour gathering is to distribute all the photog... |
| 14.11.2010 | 2 TV dramas start up, more to premiere soon | After my two-week trip to Korea for a successful foodie tour, making deals with networks and meeting film industry people, I can assure you that many popular TV dramas and films are coming soon. This week we have "Doctor Champ" an... |
| 17.10.2010 | Take a leap ‘Into the Fire’ with its director and star | Actor Cha Seung Won and director John Lee arrive this week to attend the Hawaii International Film Festival’s closing-night screening of "Into the Fire" Friday at Regal Dole Cannery Stadium 18 Theatres.
The film is based on a true... |
| 10.10.2010 | Korean visits to Hawaii expand with added flights | Korean entertainment has been in Hawaii for a while, but the next wave of Korean culture will be tourists. Korean Air already increased its number of direct flights between Korea and Hawaii by three flights per week in June. Now the airline... |
| 03.10.2010 | Love reignites in Bangkok in Lee’s ‘Sayonara Itsuka’ | Director John Lee, who is attending HIFF this year for his film "71: Into the Fire," has a Japanese film, "Sayonara Itsuka," being released in Hawaii on Oct. 15 at Pearlridge Consolidated. Here is CJ Entertainment’s syno... |
| 26.09.2010 | October HIFF will feature at least 6 Korean films | The Hawaii International Film Festival is right around the corner and is celebrating its 30th anniversary.
There at least six Korean films this year: "Man from Nowhere," "71: Into the Fire," "Woochi," "The... |
| 12.09.2010 | Korean club hosts ‘K-Drama’ gathering | The Korean University Club is sponsoring a "K-Drama and Korean Films: Up Close and Personal" event at the University of Hawaii Korean Studies Center Auditorium at 6 p.m. Sept. 27.
I’ll be there to talk about dramas and film with B... |
| 05.09.2010 | Film fest draws star of ‘Reign of Assassins’ | Congratulations to Jung Woo Sung, who walked the red carpet last week at the Venice Film Festival for his latest film, "Reign of Assassins," which also stars Michelle Yeoh and is directed by John Woo.
Jung’s first film festival ap... |
| 22.08.2010 | Foodland helps raise cash for Korean center project | Foodland’s Give Aloha program has selected the Korean Cultural Center Fund as one of the nonprofit participants next month. If you have a Maika’i card, you can donate up to $249 at checkout and Give Aloha will match your donation. When you ... |
| 15.08.2010 | S. Korea tour makes stops at drama sites | A few remaining seats are available for the inaugural Foodie Tour to South Korea, Oct. 28 to Nov. 4. The tour starts in Seoul and will travel down the peninsula on the west coast and return to the capital after stops in a few southern citie... |
| 01.08.2010 | Movie puts new twist on old folklore story | A new Korean movie, "The Servant," will be released at the Consolidated Ward 16 Honolulu and Maui Mall Megaplex in Kahului on Friday. The movie puts a twist on an old folklore love story between Chungyhang and Mong-lyong.
The film... |
| - | Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ shot scenes in S. Korea | COURTESY DISNEY
“Black Panther” contains a car chase scene that was filmed in Busan, South Korea, in March.
A new Marvel Cinematic Universe release now playing in local theaters, “Black Panther” contains a car chase scene that was filmed in... |
| - | It’s a love match for fans of Korean tennis player Chung Hyeon | ASSOCIATED PRESS
South Korea’s Hyeon Chung makes a backhand return to Switzerland’s Roger Federer during their semifinal at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Australia, on Jan. 26.
South Korean tennis star Chung Hyeon arrived to a large cro... |
| - | Hyundai’s new SUV named after Hawaii island locale | ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hyundai Motor Group unveiled its newest compact SUV on June 13 in Seoul.
Hyundai Motor Group unveiled its newest compact SUV named Kona on Tuesday in Seoul.
Kona, named after the district on the Big Island, is stylish and m... |
| - | KBFD celebrates 30 years of broadcasting K-dramas | KBFD quietly celebrated its 30th anniversary on Thursday.
Our first broadcast was on March 24, 1986, just two years before the Seoul Olympics. Shortly after, we started translating our dramas into English and added subtitles to broaden our ... |
| - | South Korean entertainment agency creates first Chinese boy band | Mahalo for supporting Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Enjoy this free story!
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Boy Story is made up of six Chinese tweens and teens who are between the ages of 11 and 14.
The new group Boy Story is made up of six Chinese ... |
| - | K-pop girl group Black Pink releases 4-song mini album | COURTESY YG ENTERTAINMENT
K-pop idol group Black Pink just released their four-song mini album “Square Up” on June 15.
K-pop idol group Black Pink just released their four-song mini album “Square Up” on June 15. The four-member girl group, ... |
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The South Korean government has declared war … on sugar. Read more
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| - | Older dramas to be aired to mark SBS anniversary | In commemoration of SBS Network’s 20th anniversary, a special collection of 10 older dramas, each condensed into a one-hour summary, will be shown on KBFD over five weeks, starting tomorrow. The shows will air at 9:30 p.m. Mondays and Tuesd... |
