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Korea International Exhibition Center
Korea International Exhibition Center (, commonly known as KINTEX) is a convention center, convention and exhibition center located in Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, approximately from Seoul, South Korea. It comprises two exhibition centers, one of which is connected to the office building of its parent company KINTEX Inc., and is the largest "Meetings, incentives, conferencing, exhibitions, MICE" venue in South Korea. Overview It is a three-storey building on a plot of land between Ilsan's central road, Chungangno, and the Han River (Korea), Han River. It has a total indoor exhibition area of , the only exhibition center in Korea which has bigger area than . Shortly after opening, it hosted the 2005 Seoul Motor Show. History * 1999 04 Confirmed for Goyang city to attract the construction of an International Exhibition Center * 2002 02 Goyang International Exhibition Center was officially titled KINTEX (Korea International Exhibition Center) * 2003 03 Launched KI ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang, Gyeonggi Province
Ilsanseo-gu (literally “Western Ilsan district”) is a district in Goyang, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. Ilsan-gu was divided into Ilsandong-gu Ilsandong-gu (literally “Eastern Ilsan district”) is a district in Goyang, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea. Ilsan-gu was divided into Ilsandong-gu and Ilsanseo-gu on May 16, 2005. Administration Ilsandong-gu is divided into 11 '' dong'' (동, "neigh ... and Ilsanseo-gu on May 16, 2005. Administration Ilsanseo-gu is divided into 9 '' dong'' (동, "neighborhoods"): * Ilsan 1(il), 2(i) and 3(sam)-dong (일산1, 2, 3동) * Tanhyeon-dong (탄현동) * Juyeop 1(il) and 2(i)-dong (주엽1, 2동) * Daehwa-dong (대화동) * Songpo-dong (송포동) ontain Beopgot-dong (법곳동)* Songsan-dong (송산동) ivided into Gusan-dong and Gajwa-dong (구산동, 가좌동)* Deogi-dong (덕이동) Education Ilsanseo-gu has 46 schools including: 22 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, 9 high schools, and 2 special schools. Hugok (후곡) is notable for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hankook Ilbo
''Hankook Ilbo'' () is a Korean-language daily newspaper in Seoul, South Korea. As of 2017, it had a daily circulation of about 213,200. It was previously published by the Hankook Ilbo Media Group, however following an embezzlement scandal in 2013–2014 it was sold to Dongwha Enterprise, which also owns ''The Korea Times''. Political position ''Hankook Ilbo'' tends to be economically centre-right and socially centre-left. ''Hankook Ilbo'' is a "liberal" media, but this is different from the meaning of "liberal" in the American political context. ''Hankook Ilbo'' officially doesn't put forward ideology other than "centrism". However, ''Hankook Ilbo'' has basically shown a fiscal conservative tone that values "fiscal responsibility". The newspaper has often criticized the Moon Jae-in government's fiscal policy for its lack of awareness of "financial soundness" (). This newspaper also supports "liberal economy". In contrast to the somewhat conservative tendency financially, t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
F(x) (band)
f(x) (; ) is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment in 2009. The group is composed of Victoria, Amber, Luna, Krystal and previously Sulli until her departure from the group in August 2015. f(x) officially debuted in September 2009 with the release of the digital single "La Cha Ta". Their debut studio album, ''Pinocchio'' (2011), and their two extended plays ''Nu Abo'' and ''Electric Shock'' produced three number-one singles on South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart. Their acclaimed second studio album, ''Pink Tape'' (2013), was the only K-pop album on US music channel Fuse's "41 Best Albums of 2013", the only idol album to be featured in Korean critics' definitive list of "Top 100 Classic Albums of All Time", and was named "Greatest K-pop Album of the 2010s" by ''Billboard''. The group's third and fourth albums, '' Red Light'' (2014) and '' 4 Walls'' (2015), were commercially successful and well received by music critics. Following the release of the SM Station singl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girls' Generation
Girls' Generation (), also known as SNSD, is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment. The group is composed of eight members: Taeyeon, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona, and Seohyun. Originally a nine-piece ensemble, Jessica departed from the group in September 2014. Among the prominent South Korean figures and most popular K-pop groups worldwide, Girls' Generation has earned numerous accolades and the honorific nickname "The Nation's Girl Group" in their home country. Girls' Generation debuted on August 5, 2007, with the single " Into the New World" from their eponymous Korean album. The group rose to fame in 2009 with the single " Gee", which claimed the top spot on KBS's ''Music Bank'' for a record-breaking nine consecutive weeks and was Melon's most popular song of the 2000s decade. The group cemented their popularity in Asia with follow-up singles "Genie", " Oh!", and " Run Devil Run", which were released between mid-2009 and early 2010. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SHINee
Shinee ( ; ko, 샤이니, Syaini; ja, シャイニー, Shainī; stylized as SHINee) is a South Korean boy band formed by SM Entertainment in 2008. The group's musical impact in their native country has earned them numerous accolades and the title "Princes of K-pop". The group currently is composed of four members: Onew, Key, Minho, and Taemin. Originally a five-piece group, vocalist Jonghyun died in December 2017. Shinee debuted in May 2008 with their first EP, '' Replay'', on SBS' '' Inkigayo'' with their single " Replay". The group gained attention for starting a fashion trend amongst students, which the media dubbed the "Shinee Trend". In August 2008, the group released their first Korean studio album, ''The Shinee World'', which won Newcomer Album of the Year at the 23rd Golden Disc Awards. Shinee further consolidated their popularity on the South Korean music scene with follow-up singles " Ring Ding Dong" and "Lucifer". "Ring Ding Dong" charted on top of several ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SM Town
SM Town (stylized as SMTOWN) is a musical collective for the recording artists under South Korean entertainment company SM Entertainment. SM Town artists have performed at the annual SM Town Live world tours since the SM Town Live '08 Asia tour in 2008. As of 2014, the SM Town Live concert series had cumulatively attracted over 1 million audience members. Artists Discography Projects * 2003–19: '' The Agit - Concert Series'' * 2016–present: ''SM Station'' Studio albums Compilation albums Single albums Single Concerts Concert tours * SM Town Live '08 (2008–09) * SM Town Live '09 (2009; canceled) * SM Town Live '10 World Tour (2010–11) * SM Town Live World Tour III (2012–13) * SM Town Live World Tour IV (2014–15) * SM Town Live Tour V in Japan (2016) * SM Town Live World Tour VI (2017–18) * SM Town Live 2022: SMCU Express (2022) Music festivals * SM Smile Concert China (2002) * SM Smile Concert (2003) * SM Summer Town Festival (July 15–1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Chosun Ilbo
''The Chosun Ilbo'' (, ) is a daily newspaper in South Korea and the oldest daily newspaper in the country. With a daily circulation of more than 1,800,000, the ''Chosun Ilbo'' has been audited annually since the Audit Bureau of Circulations was established in 1993. ''Chosun Ilbo'' and its subsidiary company, Digital Chosun, operates the ''Chosun.com'' news website, which also publishes web versions of the newspaper in English, Chinese, and Japanese. The paper is considered a newspaper of record for South Korea. History The ''Chosun Ilbo'' Establishment Union was created in September 1919 while the ''Chosun Ilbo'' company was founded on 5 March 1920 by Sin Sogu. The newspaper was critical of, and sometimes directly opposed to, the actions of the Japanese government during Japanese colonial rule (1910–1945). On 27 August 1920, the ''Chosun Ilbo'' was suspended after it published an editorial criticizing what it said was the use of excessive force by the Japanese police ag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I (Jaejoong EP)
''I'' is the first solo mini-album of South Korean singer Kim Jaejoong, a member of pop group JYJ. The EP was released on 17 January 2013 and is composed of rock songs, two of which were composed by Kim Ba-da from the rock band Sinawe. One of the songs, "나만의 위로" (Healing for Myself), was a soundtrack from the film '' Code Name: Jackal'', which starred Jaejoong and Song Ji-hyo Cheon Soo-yeon (born Cheon Seong-im on 15 August 1981), professionally known by her stage name Song Ji-hyo, is a South Korean actress and model. Song is one of the regular cast members of the South Korean variety show '' Running Man'' since 201 .... The album was an immediate commercial success, with all 120,000 initial copies of the album selling out within two weeks. An additional 20,000 copies manufactured to cope with the high demand were similarly sold out. A repackaged edition titled ''Y'', which includes two new tracks and two instrumental tracks, was released on 26 February 2013 and expe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Jae-joong
Kim Jae-joong (; born January 26, 1986), also known mononymously as Jaejoong in South Korea and in Japan, is a South Korean singer, songwriter, actor and director. He is a member of the Korean pop group JYJ and was one of the original members of boy band TVXQ, where he was formerly known by the stage name Hero Jae-joong (). Since 2013, he has expanded his range of activities as a solo artist. Born in Gongju, Chungcheongnam-do, he moved to Seoul as a teenager to audition for SM Entertainment. From 2003 to 2010, he was the lead vocalist of South Korean boy band TVXQ. Later, he sued SM Entertainment along with Park Yoo-chun and Kim Jun-su and together they separated from TVXQ to form JYJ. As a solo artist, he has released three Korean studio albums, ''WWW'' (2013), '' No.X'' (2016), and ''Born Gene'' (2022). The first two reached number one on the Gaon Music Chart. In Japan, his three studio albums ''Flawless Love'' (2019), ''Love Covers'' (2019), and ''Love Covers II'' (2020) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Symphony World Tour
The Symphony World Tour was the forth worldwide concert tour by English soprano singer Sarah Brightman. The tour started on 4 November 2008 in the city of Monterrey and concluded on 5 April 2009 in Taipei. There were special guests that joined Brightman during select tour dates: Argentinean's Fernando Lima, Italy's Alessandro Safina, and Greece's Mario Frangoulis. The tour concept was a journey through the musical career that Sarah Brightman has had so far (three decades) and includes several high-tech virtual scenery that takes the audience from an enchanted forest, baroque lamps to an atmosphere of fairytales. Much anticipation surrounded ''The Symphony World Tour'' especially since the production cost was reportedly more than $2 million and involved more than 100 tons of equipment. Set List #Sanvean (Instrumental) #Gothica #Fleurs Du Mal #Let It Rain #Symphony #Forbidden Colours (Interlude) #What A Wonderful World #Dust in the Wind #Nella Fantasia # Hijo de la Luna #La Luna ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sarah Brightman
Sarah Brightman (born 14 August 1960) is an English classical crossover soprano singer, actress and dancer. Brightman began her career as a member of the dance troupe Hot Gossip and released several disco singles as a solo performer. In 1981, she made her West End musical theatre debut in ''Cats'' and met composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, whom she later married. She went on to star in several West End and Broadway musicals, including ''The Phantom of the Opera'', where she originated the role of Christine Daaé. Her original London cast album of ''Phantom'' was released in CD format in 1987 and sold 40 million copies worldwide, making it the biggest-selling cast album ever. After retiring from the stage and divorcing Lloyd Webber, Brightman resumed her music career with former Enigma producer Frank Peterson, this time as a classical crossover artist. She has been credited as the creator and remains among the most prominent performers of this genre, with worldwide sales of more t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soompi
Soompi is an English-language website providing coverage of Korean pop culture. It has one of the largest international Internet communities for K-pop, mostly concentrated in news and forums. With more than 23 million fans across all platforms, Soompi offers English and Spanish services. Since its establishment in 1998, Soompi has grown into one of the longest-running, and most frequently visited websites providing coverage of Korean music, celebrity news and entertainment. Initially its visitors were mostly Koreans residing in foreign nations, with over 1.2 million people visiting the site. However, as of 2012, the majority of its members are non-Koreans in the United States, Canada, Singapore, the Philippines, and Malaysia, among others. History Soompi was founded in 1998 by Korean American web developer Susan Kang, In February 2011, it was acquired by Enswers, Inc., a Seoul-based IT venture company specializing in video search technology, and operated as a wholly owned subs ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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