Many teenagers, who live apart from their parents in China, suffer from depression and other psychological problems, and aren’t exposed to therapy, a recent study suggests.The research was conducted by a global group of psychologists on more than 300 left-behind children across the country, between January and March this year. Questionnaires were given to the children and their families with the aim to grasp the magnitude of mental health issues and offer advice on social support mechanisms.The

Since the rape case at Jakarta International School, the past few weeks have seen headlines reporting more cases of sexual abuse against children.Many officials have waded into the debate, but their comments have been useless at best and uneducated at worst.Erlinda, secretary-general of the Indonesian Child Protection Commission, said in an interview with merdeka.com that JIS had adopted “a Western environment (where) free sex, clothing style and kissing in public are not a problem. Many things

　Donghae, a member of the popular idol group Super Junior, has made an appearance on the OCN drama “God’s Quiz 4.”　Donghae was introduced in the third episode, which aired on June 1. He played the part of Han Si-woo, an elite graduate of Korea University’s medical school who joins the Korea University law office to solve mysteries with the main character Han Jin-woo. Super Junior member Donghae in "God`s Quiz4" (OCN)　Concerns had initially risen among viewers about Donghae joining the drama, due

Singer-entertainer Kim Jong-guk and actress Ha Yeon-soo. (SBS)Actress Ha Yeon-soo kissed singer-entertainer Kim Jong-guk on SBS variety show “Running Man” on Sunday, trying to beat other teams in a pickled radish game. In the game, two people hold each ends of a thin strip of pickled radish in the mouths and keep eating it toward the center. The couple left with the shortest strip wins the game. “Please do not stop until I tell you to,” said Ha, 23, determined to beat the previous 4-millimeter r

　기사 요약: 검색엔진 다음과 모바일 메신저 회사 카카오가 공식 합병을 선언했다. 만년 2등 포털 다음과 국내 최대 모바일 메신저 카카오의 만남은 IT 모바일 시장의 판도를 바꿀 것이라는 시각이 우세하다. 시가총액만 약 4조원으로 추정되는 가운데 이들의 합병은 서로를 위한 ‘윈윈’ 전략이라는 분석이 나오고 있다. 어떠한 시너지 효과를 낼 수 있을 지 관심이 모아지고 있다. 　[1] Watch out Naver, here comes Daum and Kakao.　[2] The merger between Daum, the nation’s second-largest search engine, and Kakao, the most-used mobile messaging service, surprised many observers, who said that it was a “game-changing move” that can potentially shake things up, at least h

MBC historical drama “Moon Embracing the Sun” starring actor Kim Soo-hyun will be aired on Japanese state-run broadcaster NHK from July, Kim’s agency confirmed Friday. Official poster of MBC historical television series “Moon Embracing the Sun.” (MBC)                                         Actor Kim Soo-hyunNHK‘s recent scheduling of the Korean drama appears to be partly due to Kim’s rising popularity in other Asian countries after his latest television series “My Love from the Star” on SBS bec

Comedian Jeong Hyeong-don revealed his secret drinking habit while filming the first episode of new variety show “Love Pawnshop,” cable network E-channel said on Friday. Comedian Jeong Hyeong-don in E-channel variety show “Love Pawnshop.” (E-channel)“I have a drinking habit – I call up people when I get drunk,” Jeong said, as his own experience for the show’s weekly topic: “the most regretted things in breakups.” “You must think twice before giving me your number. I will call you (at night),” he

Actress Jang Seo-hee, also known as Jang Ruicy in China, on Thursday called for strong localization efforts for Korean celebrities who seek opportunities in the communist country. Actress Jang Seo-hee and actor Kim Kyung-nam (OSEN)Jang, 42, said “localization” is a must for Korean celebrities in China at the press conference for her latest drama, “Cuckoo’s Nest,” which kicks off on June 3. “Without being localized, their popularity in China may end up (being) evanescent even when they initially

Mir of MBLAQ was intimidated by actress Hwang Shin-hye’s charisma at first sight and could not get out of bed the next day, the boy band member said on Wednesday. From Left: Hong Ji-min, Hwang Shin-hye, Lady Jane and Mir. (Park Hae-mook/The Korea Herald)“(Hwang) was the most candid person that I have ever met,” he said in a press conference for the fourth season of the StoryOn makeover show “Let Mi-in.” Mir described his first impressions of the actress by saying she was “so chic that (she) made

A Thai episode of StoryOn cosmetics makeover show “Let Mi-In” will be broadcast in late August at the earliest, the show producer said Wednesday.“We will be airing the Thai episode sometime in late August or early September,” show producer Park Hyun-woo told The Korea Herald. "Let Me-In" producer Park Hyun-woo speaks in a press conference held in Seoul, Wednesday. (Park Hae-mook/The Korea Herald)“Let Mi-In” has become one of the longest-running shows ever aired on StoryOn, a female-targeted chan

Actor Kim Soo-hyun on Tuesday wowed the crowd in the 50th Baeksang Awards by saying “Cheon Song-yi, I love you” to actress Jun Ji-hyun who starred alongside him in “My Love from the Star.”At the end of his gratitude speech, Kim jokingly said, “Last but not least, Ms. Cheon Song-yi, I love you.”  (JTBC) (JTBC)The Korean heartthrob was awarded three honors at the awarding ceremony: the best rookie award, the most popular film actor’s award for “Secretly, Greatly,” and the most popular television a

Actor Song Gang-ho and actress Jun Ji-hyun won the grand prizes in the film and television segments, respectively, at the 50th LF Baeksang Arts Awards, held in the Grand Peace Hall of Kyung Hee University in northeast Seoul on Tuesday. Song and Jun starred in the film “The Attorney (2013)” and SBS romantic drama “My Love from the Star,” respectively.Clockwise from top left: Song Gang-ho, Lee Jung-jae, Kim Soo-hyun, Shim Eun-kyung, Jin Kyung and Jun Ji-hyun. (JTBC)The best acting in film awards w

Kim Soo-hyun won the best new actor award in the film segment of the 50th LF Baeksang Arts Awards at the Grand Peace Hall of Kyung Hee University in northeast Seoul on Tuesday.  Actor Kim Soo-hyun (JTBC)Kim was nominated for his performance in “Secretly, Greatly (2013),” beating out Kim Woo-bin, Yeo Jin-goo, Lee Joon of MBLAQ and Yim Si-wan of ZE:A, who starred in “Friend: The Great Legend (2013),” “Hwayi: A Monster Boy (2013),” “Rough Play (2013)” and “The Attorney (2013),” respectively.The ann

The Korean and Chinese fan clubs of Lee Jong-suk on Tuesday had a premium catering service visit the filming site of “Doctor Stranger,” an SBS drama starring the Korean actor. Actor Lee Jong-suk enjoys the catering treat from his fans. (SBS)The catering meal, with snacks and souvenirs on the sidelines, was offered by the heartthrob’s Korean fan club “With J.S” and the Chinese fan clubs “Jong-suk Baragi” and “Lee Jong-suk Ba,” SBS stated. The outdoor buffet, including sumptuous items such as roas

Retired soccer champion Park Ji-sung was seen at the filming location of SBS variety show “Running Man” in Mokdong, southwestern Seoul, on Monday, indicating his third appearance on the show. Park Ji-sungThe former star player participated in the recording of “Running Man” with the show’s hosts, including Yoo Jae-suk, Haha, Ji Suk-jin, Gary, Lee Kwang-soo and Song Ji-hyo, multiple sources close to the show told celebrity news outlet Star News. Park and the “Running Man” staff are scheduled to fl

Actor Jang Dong-gun praised the acting skills of Kim Woo-bin, by far his junior in terms of acting career, in an interview with local news reporters. Jang, 42, said, “(Kim Woo-bin) is an actor who has acting in his genes,” in a roundtable press meeting that was held in a cafe in Samcheong-dong, central Seoul, on Monday.  Jang Dong-gun (left) and Kim Woo-bin (OSEN)The questions were mainly about acting, as the event was held to promote Jang’s latest film, “Crying Man” (2014), set to be screened i

Television broadcaster MBC confirmed that actor Jung Il-woo will be starring in its new historical drama, temporarily dubbed “Night Rangers’ Tale,” Jung’s agency stated on Monday. Actor Jung Il-woo (StarK Entertainment)The first episode of the Monday-Tuesday show will be aired in July, taking the spot of “Triangle.”Jung will be playing a handsome, defiant prince who suffers from painful memories. Upon gaining a supernatural ability to see ghosts, Jung joins the night patrol rangers and carries o

Model Ji Ho-jin turned down a blind-date offer with “Infinite Challenge” show host Noh Hong-chul, which was a hidden-camera prank between the model and another show host Jeong Jun-ha.In the 380th episode aired Saturday, show emcee Jeong said he knew a girl who might fit Noh’s ideal type of woman -– 174 centimeters or taller, pretty and young -– which turned out to be model Ji Ho-jin. (Ji Ho-jin`s blog) (Ji Ho-jin`s blog)Ji, 31, has appeared on multiple television shows such as Comedy TV reality

Hip-hop-infused local girl group 2NE1 held the second leg of its “All or Nothing” world tour in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Saturday, enchanting 4,000 local fans.　The girl group was first of its kind to ever stage a world tour concert in Malaysia, agency YG Entertainment said. The first Malaysian concert was in 2012, when the members of 2NE1 -- CL, Park Bom, Dara and Minzy -- staged their first world tour, “New Evolution.”　(YG Entertainment)2NE1, also famous for its funky fashion style, came on s

Actor Lee Jun-gi released a picture of himself devouring instant ramen at the mise-en-scene of KBS TV show “Joseon’s Gunman” on Thursday. In the selfie, Lee is dressed in a hanbok, the traditional costume of the Joseon era, holding a steaming-hot bowl of instant ramen. The picture was posted on Lee’s Twitter page with a short comment: “Yes, Ramen.” Actor Lee Jun-gi eats instant ramen at the mise-en-scene of KBS TV show “Joseon’s Gunman” on Thursday. (KBS)In “Joseon’s Gunman,” Lee will play the l