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‘Rookie Coach Kim Yeon-koung 2’ Effect: Kim Yeon-koung Tops K-Brand Index, Surpassing Oh Eun-young and Jang Hang-jun

‘Rookie Coach Kim Yeon-koung 2’ Effect: Kim Yeon-koung Tops K-Brand Index, Surpassing Oh Eun-young and Jang Hang-jun

Asia Brand Research Institute’s big data analysis of the K-Brand Index’s Expert Entertainer category ranks volleyball queen Kim Yeon-koung No. 1 Her charismatic leadership on variety show ‘Rookie Coach Kim Yeon-koung 2,’ which topped a 5% viewership rating, is driving buzz Dr. Oh Eun-young and director Jang Hang-jun ranked second and third, respectively, demonstrating the powerful reach of expert entertainers
Kim Yeon-koung surged to No. 1 in the Brand Index’s entertainment category. According to the K-Brand Index’s Expert Entertainer category, released Nov. 6 by big data analytics firm Asia Brand Research Institute, former volleyball player and television personality Kim Yeon-koung ranked No. 1.
| Seongchan Eol Reporter
NYT: ‘NewJeans Contract Violated Rights of Underage Artists’… ADOR Says Reports of Unfair Terms Are ‘Groundless,’ Contract Was Reached Under Min Hee-jin’s Lead (Full Statement)

NYT: ‘NewJeans Contract Violated Rights of Underage Artists’… ADOR Says Reports of Unfair Terms Are ‘Groundless,’ Contract Was Reached Under Min Hee-jin’s Lead (Full Statement)

The New York Times reports allegations of human rights violations and unfair clauses in NewJeans’ 2022 exclusive contract ADOR refutes claims of violations of minors’ rights, saying an addendum covering the standard contract was signed “Signed by agreement between then-CEO Min Hee-jin and the members’ parents… We regret that leaked materials are being used as a tool to attack K-pop”
The contents of NewJeans’ exclusive contract have been made public, setting off a widespread controversy. The New York Times reported on November 6 on the terms of the contract signed when the group NewJeans entered into an exclusive agreement in 2022.
| Seongchan Eol Reporter
'Avengers: Doomsday' Stars Evans and Hemsworth to Visit Korea for First Time in 11 Years… Visit Set for Dec. 7

'Avengers: Doomsday' Stars Evans and Hemsworth to Visit Korea for First Time in 11 Years… Visit Set for Dec. 7

Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige to join them; theatrical release set for Dec. 16
Original Avengers stars Evans and Hemsworth set to meet Korean fans during official promotional visit Key figures from the Marvel Cinematic Universe are returning to Korea. Distributor The Walt Disney Company Korea officially announced that Hollywood stars Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth will visit...
| James choi Reporter
[Weekend Box Office] ‘Detective Conan’ Opens at No. 1 With 25,000 Moviegoers; ‘Chiikawa’ Leads in Advance Sales

[Weekend Box Office] ‘Detective Conan’ Opens at No. 1 With 25,000 Moviegoers; ‘Chiikawa’ Leads in Advance Sales

‘Detective Conan’ tops the box office on opening day with a 22.2% share of revenue, while ‘Chiikawa’ leads weekend advance ticket sales with 23.0%
New counterfeit-currency mystery draws 25,000 moviegoers on opening day to take the top spot ‘Detective Conan: The Case of the 30th Murder,’ a feature film in Japan’s megahit anime franchise, opened at No. 1 at the box office.
| James choi Reporter
Do Sang-woo and Ji Hye Park Surprise Fans With Marriage Announcement: Why They’re Tying the Knot in February

Do Sang-woo and Ji Hye Park Surprise Fans With Marriage Announcement: Why They’re Tying the Knot in February

The model-turned-star couple will hold a private ceremony attended only by family and close friends
A connection that began on the runway, now partners for life’s next chapter Actor Do Sang-woo, 39, who has built a distinctive career spanning fashion and television, and world-renowned top model Ji Hye Park, 37, are set to marry after years of trust and companionship.
| James choi Reporter
[New Movies] ‘De Gaulle: Part I: Resistance,’ a $100 Million Epic, Opens on the 11th

[New Movies] ‘De Gaulle: Part I: Resistance,’ a $100 Million Epic, Opens on the 11th

French hit drew 6 million moviegoers; second installment, ‘The Age of Freedom,’ opens 25 days later
A spark of defiance ignites as all others surrender The film ‘De Gaulle: Part I: Resistance’, chronicling the journey of the legendary French leader Charles de Gaulle, who led the fight to the bitter end against Nazi Germany’s invasion shortly after the outbreak of World War II, arrives in South...
| James choi Reporter
'2030 Youth Film Festival' Opens Nov. 24, Showcases 40 Standout Youth Films Selected From Record 992 Entries

'2030 Youth Film Festival' Opens Nov. 24, Showcases 40 Standout Youth Films Selected From Record 992 Entries

Five-day festival runs through Nov. 28 at Arirang Cine Center…Swedish and AI showcases, plus eight new films premiering
A vision of the future rising from reality…from domestic premieres to AI experiments, all in one place The vivid voices of young creators poised to shape the next generation of Korean cinema will fill the screen.
| James choi Reporter
Hyukoh Joins Forces With MoMA Artist Minjeong An for ‘33,’ First Full-Length Album in Six Years

Hyukoh Joins Forces With MoMA Artist Minjeong An for ‘33,’ First Full-Length Album in Six Years

Third studio album officially arrives on the 25th, completing the distinctive musical world begun with its pre-release singles
A new musical turning point after a long hiatus The band Hyukoh, beloved for its singular sound and distinctive visual language, is releasing its third full-length album after an extended break. Its label, DooRooDooRoo Artist Company, officially announced that Hyukoh will release its third studio...
| James choi Reporter
Kim Yeon-woo Marks 30 Years in Music With Christmas Concert ‘Oh My God Yeonwoo’

Kim Yeon-woo Marks 30 Years in Music With Christmas Concert ‘Oh My God Yeonwoo’

The concerts will take place Dec. 24-25 at Kyung Hee University’s Grand Peace Hall in Seoul, spanning three decades of music, including his work with Toy
Three decades of singular vocal prowess set to shine on year-end stage Singer Kim Yeon-woo will meet audiences with a special year-end show marking the 30th anniversary of his debut. His agency, Dio Music, announced that Kim will hold his year-end solo concert “Oh My God Yeonwoo” on Dec.
| James choi Reporter
Disney’s Fan Celebration to Make Its Asian Debut, With Three Days of Major New-Title Showcases in Singapore

Disney’s Fan Celebration to Make Its Asian Debut, With Three Days of Major New-Title Showcases in Singapore

Event set for June 25–27 next year at Marina Bay Sands; new Korean and Japanese titles and first-ever public access to employee-store merchandise
15 immersive spaces celebrating a century of Disney heritage set to bring global fans together The Walt Disney Company will bring its massive global fan celebration, 'D23', to Asia for the first time next June. Disney announced on the 5th that 'D23 Asia: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event' will take...
| James choi Reporter