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Koreans mourn Kang Hee-seon, voice actor for ‘Crayon Shin-chan,’ Hollywood actresses

Korea Times News

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July 5, 2026

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Koreans mourn Kang Hee-seon, voice actor for ‘Crayon Shin-chan,’ Hollywood actresses
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The korea Herald News

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· Jul 5, 2026

Voice behind Seoul subway announcements dies

Voice actor Kang Hee-sun, well known as the voice behind subway announcements in Seoul, passed away Saturday. She was 65. Her voice is familiar to many Koreans and tourists through the subway's in-car Korean announcements advising passengers of what stop it is and which side the doors will open. Kang was diagnosed with colorectal cancer that had metastasized to her liver and was given two years to live in 2021. In her illness, Kang underwent 47 rounds of chemotherapy but continued her work, spen

Latestly.com

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· Jun 22, 2026

Singer Ok Hee Dies at 73: K-Pop Pioneer and Seoul Sisters Member Succumbs to Kidney Cancer; Know Her Best Songs

Seoul Sisters' legendary leader, Ok Hee (born Kim Kwang Sook), passed away at 73 after a battle with kidney cancer. The iconic Korean singer, known for hits like 'I Don't Know' and her pioneering role in K-pop, died on June 20, 2026. Her husband, Hong Soo-hwan, and family were by her side. Read more about her life, career, songs, and legacy.

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 27, 2026

Joo Ven pilihan baharu Tze Yong

KUALA LUMPUR: Bekas perseorangan lelaki negara, Soong Joo Ven bakal memainkan peranan penting dalam fasa baharu karier Ng Tze Yong apabila dipilih sebagai jurulatih selepas pemain itu meninggalkan Persatuan Badminton Malaysia (BAM) dan bergelar pemain profesional. Joo Ven yang pernah mewakili skuad kebangsaan dan membantu Malaysia muncul juara acara berpasukan campuran pada Kejohanan Remaja Dunia ... Read more The post Joo Ven pilihan baharu Tze Yong appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Yonhap News Agency

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· Jul 9, 2026

Zo In-sung says he chose challenge over playing it safe with 'Hope' role

SEOUL, July 9 (Yonhap) -- Actor Zo In-sung, who plays Sung-ki in the Korean sci-...

Korea Times News

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· Jun 23, 2026

Even actor So Ji-sub not exempt from Korean entertainment’s stringent beauty standards

Even actor So Ji-sub not exempt from Korean entertainment’s stringent beauty standards

The Hollywood Reporter

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· Jul 1, 2026

Disney+’s Hit Korean Series ‘A Shop for Killers’ Sets Season 2 Premiere Date

Lee Dong-wook and Kim Hye-jun return July 22 in the hit Korean action series, joined by Japanese stars Hyunri and Masaki Okada as a new pair of assassins.

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Related coverage for "Koreans mourn Kang Hee-seon, voice actor for ‘Crayon Shin-chan,’ Hollywood actresses": The korea Herald News — Voice behind Seoul subway announcements dies. Latestly.com — Singer Ok Hee Dies at 73: K-Pop Pioneer and Seoul Sisters Member Succumbs to Kidney Cancer; Know Her Best Songs. Utusan Malaysia — Joo Ven pilihan baharu Tze Yong. Yonhap News Agency — Zo In-sung says he chose challenge over playing it safe with 'Hope' role. Korea Times News — Even actor So Ji-sub not exempt from Korean entertainment’s stringent beauty standards. The Hollywood Reporter — Disney+’s Hit Korean Series ‘A Shop for Killers’ Sets Season 2 Premiere Date