4Minute member HyunA unveiled Thursday a teaser photo of her upcoming solo album.HyunA will lure in fans with new song, “It’s red.” The song and choreography will show a more mature sexy performance, her agency said.The song will be released on July 28. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

Girls’ Generation member Tiffany revealed sexy urban look in a magazine photo shoot. Wearing a black and white see through outfit, Tiffany showed off a charismatic and sexy urban style. (InSytle)“One day, I would like to collaborate with Lee Hyori in music,” she said in an interview. “Although it is a high dream, I also would like work with Lee Byung-hun in a Hollywood film.” More photos and interview are available in magazine InStyle August’s issue. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

Korean idol group EXO headed to China on Thursday for a concert in Asia, wearing casual look. (OSEN) (OSEN)Chanyeol boasted an all-black outfit.  (OSEN)Baekhyun matched a hoodie with black sunglasses. (OSEN)Kai wore a simple blue T-shirt. (OSEN)Sehun and D.O. also showed off a casual look. Sehun matched jeans with a black shirt and D.O. wore black pants and a dark shirt. (OSEN)Lay concealed his face with a mask and sunglasses. He wore a vivid shirt, matched with a blue bag. (OSEN)Chen took on a

Big Bang member T.O.P. and former Wonder Girls member Sohee showed a lot of chemistry in a recent photo shoot. In stills taken for Reebok Korea, the pair acted as a couple in various outfits. (Reebok Korea) (Reebok Korea) (Reebok Korea)(khnews@heraldcorp.com)

1. 새누리당 당권 거머쥔 김무성 의원 기사요약: 새누리당 대표로 선출된 김무성 의원은 벌써부터 여러 과제를 해결해야 할 처지에 놓였다. 당내 비주류로 분류되던 김 의원이 강한 리더십으로 당을 잘 이끌 것이라는 기대와 함께 황우여 전 대표와는 다른 행보를 보일 것이라는 관측이 나오고 있다.  Expectations run high for new ‘boss’[1] Rep. Kim Moo-sung, who was elected as the chairman of the ruling Saenuri Party at a national convention on Tuesday, is in for a raft of challenges, to say the least. *national convention: 전국 당대회, 집회*a raft of: 많은, 다수의 (= a number of/ a plethora of/ a myriad of/ a slew of/ a host of)[2] Both side

JYJ member Park Yoo-chun hugged fans in a film showcase on Tuesday. The event was part of the showcase for an upcoming film “Haemoo,” or “Sea Fog.” (OSEN)(OSEN)In the event, Park wore all black in a simple, chic outfit. (OSEN)The film, based on a true story, follows ship crewmembers who unwittingly allowed people to stow away. The film, to be released on Aug. 13, is directed by filmmaker Bong Joon-ho who made “Memories of Murder, “The Host,” “Mother” and “Snowpiercer.” (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

Singer-turned-actress Sohee has appeared in a photo shoot with magazine OhBoy on Tuesday.  (OhBoy)Sohee took on various concepts, from a formal school look to sporty wear. Full photos are available in magazine’s August issue. (OhBoy) (OhBoy)(khnews@heraldcorp.com)

Korean girl group Girl’s Day showed off a casual look at the airport on Tuesday. (Yonhap)While Sojin had a simple look, she boasted a see-through look of black and white. While Hyeri had a colorful look, Yura boasted chicness with a dark-colored look.Minah matched denim shorts with a simple gray top. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

K-pop diva Lee Hyori belatedly unveiled her wedding photos on her blog on Tuesday. Under the title “My Wedding,” Lee posted a number of photos showing what her wedding was like. The photos ranged from her makeup time to the end of the ceremony. Lee and her husband held a closed wedding ceremony in 2013 at their new home on Jejudo Island. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

Lee Hyori showed off her new hairstyle on her blog Saturday. “As I had my hair cut, the hairstyle became the same as my husband’s,” she said with laugh.A photo of two take from behind, shows that the couple really does have matching hairstyles.The blog was updated as she returned home after a three-night stay in Seoul. “My husband played a weird song which he composed while I was away. I guess he was bored without me,” she said. “As I come back home, every moment here is a laugh.” (khnews@herald

Actress Park Shin-hye and actor Yoo Yeon-seok showed off their chemistry in a magazine shoot. In photos taken for the magazine Ceci, Park and Yoo changed into an elegant and intimate couple.  (CeCi)The photos will cover the front page of the magazine in Korea, Thailand and China.  (CeCi)More photos are available in the magazine’s August issue. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

Korean boy idol group EXO boasted Thursday simple yet chic looks at the airport. The group left for Taipei for its Asia tour. EXO-M member Tao Tao showed off an all-black look with a colorful bracelet and earphones.  (OSEN)EXO-M member ChenChen wore a T-shirt with a unique design.  (OSEN)EXO-M member Lay Lay wore a simple look, but carried a purple black bag to add some color.  (OSEN)EXO-K member D.O. D.O. sported a simple casual look with a denim and white shirt.  (OSEN)EXO-K member Chanyeol Ch

Most women spend a tremendous amount of time and money on their skin. They all wish to keep their face young and moisturized. According to Jeakyung, a member of Korean girl group Rainbow, keeping perfect skin actually does not have to cost much. It just needs a little bit of diligence and time. (OSEN)Jaekyung, who is famous for her knowledge of cosmetics and skincare, revealed her secret for perfect skin: Make your own natural cosmetics. She makes her own aloe moisturizer, which helps control fa

1. 서울시의원 청부살인사건기사요약: 김형식 서울시의회 의원이 10년지기 친구에게 60대 재력가를 살해하도록 부탁한 것으로 드러나 현재 살인 교사 혐의로 구속 수사를 받고 있다. 검찰과 경찰은 혐의를 입증할 만한 결정적인 증거를 찾고 있는 가운데 김씨에게 뇌물 수수 혐의 적용도 검토하고 있는 것으로 알려졌다. Plot thickens in contract killing[1] Allegations are piling up against Seoul City Councilor Kim Hyung-sik as the police delve deeper into the circumstances surrounding the alleged contract killing of a wealthy businessman.*pile up: 쌓이다, 많아지다*delve into sth: (더 많은 것을 알아내기 위해) 캐다, 조사하다 *surrounding: 주위의, ~둘러싼 *alleged: 주장된 *co

Tattoos are no longer a symbol of gangsters on the backstreets in Korea. They have rather become fashion items to represent one’s identity and philosophy. With such a trend, more and more Korean celebrities are getting inked with their own unique designs. The Korea Herald listed the top five hallyu stars who have tattoos. 1. Lee Hyori (OSEN)K-pop diva Lee Hyori has multiple tattoos on her neck, right wrist and right arm. (OSEN)(OSEN)While Lee tattooed the simple word “love” on the back of her ne

K-pop diva Lee Hyori introduced her older sister on her blog on Saturday. “My older sister visited me on a rainy day. We look alike and share many (of the) same things,” Lee said. Both joyfully played cat’s cradle, the photos showed. Other photos showed Lee dyeing her and her husband’s nails with garden balsam, which is one of the traditional Korean ways to naturally color one’s nails. “A friend of mine gave me some garden balsam. My sisters and I used to dye (our) nails with the flowers every y

Hallyu star Lee Young-ae showed off a casual yet chic style in a photo shoot with the magazine StyleChosun.  (StyleChosun)Wearing jeans and a T-shirt as well as Cartier accessories, Lee’s style was both casual and luxurious. (StyleChosun)More photos are available in the magazine’s July issue. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

As the weather heats up the city, the fashion style of Korean celebrities is become freer. A number of stars picked jeans as their fashion item at a film preview event on Wednesday. (OSEN)(OSEN)At the event for the upcoming film “Good Friends,” Brown Eyed Girls member Narsha boasted a funky look with loose ripped jeans. While she wore a simple sleeveless shirt, Narsha wore a fancy necklace and a pair of sunglasses to highlight the overall style. (OSEN)With similar ripped jeans, actress Jung Ryeo

Super Junior member Choi Si-won said posted on Twitter Friday that he is gearing up to train hard for an upcoming Chinese film shoot. He is currently working to boost his physical capability in Taiwan for the Chinese film in which he will be playing a professional cyclist. In a picture he posted, Choi smiles with his training members while heading to train. Choi asked for full support from his fans. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

K-pop diva Lee Hyori showed off her black style during a press conference in Seoul on Wednesday. The black silk dress gave her a flattering silhouette. To highlight chicness of the dress, Lee wore only minimal silver accessories. (OSEN)The press conference was held for the launch of her new television entertainment show called “Magic Eye.” Lee will co-host the program with actress Moon So-ri and Hong Jin-kyung. (OSEN)The new show will kick off next Tuesday on SBS. (khnews@heraldcorp.com)