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[Photo&] The world’s top ABT ballet company makes its first visit to Korea—an on-site “3-Park” lineup of K-dancers Park Geonhee, Park Sooha, and Park Yoonjae that Director Sasha Radetsky fell in love with at a press conference site

[Photo&] The world’s top ABT ballet company makes its first visit to Korea—an on-site “3-Park” lineup of K-dancers Park Geonhee, Park Sooha, and Park Yoonjae that Director Sasha Radetsky fell in love with at a press conference site

ABT Studio Company’s first in-person performance in Korea. Three Korean dancers from the ABT Studio Company—whom Director Radetsky praised highly—make a special appearance.
The world’s top-tier ballet company 'ABT Studio Company' will stage a historic 'first performance in Korea'. Artistic Director 'Sasha Radetsky' spared no praise for the three Korean dancers 'Park Geonhee', 'Park Sooha', and 'Park Yoonjae', saying they possess both overwhelming technical ability and...
[Photo&] Jang Woo Stars, Co-Directs, and Co-Writes—Film “Jjang-gu” “Breeze” Sequel Returns After 15 Years with an On-Site Media Preview Event

[Photo&] Jang Woo Stars, Co-Directs, and Co-Writes—Film “Jjang-gu” “Breeze” Sequel Returns After 15 Years with an On-Site Media Preview Event

A semi-autobiographical story based on Jang Woo’s real life. Featuring a cameo by Director Jang Hang-jun.
Raw, Unfiltered Youth—Announcing the Arrival of the Film “Jjang-gu”On the 16th, at CGV Yongsan I-Park Mall in Yongsan-gu, Seoul, the film “Jjang-gu” held a successful media preview and press conference. Directed by Oh Sung-ho and starring Jang Woo, Shin Seung-ho, Jung Soo-jung, Kwon So-hyun, and Jo...
9.3 Million Viewers Captivated by ‘Salmokji’…A Night-Time Influx of Visitors to the Yesan Reservoir Filming-Location

9.3 Million Viewers Captivated by ‘Salmokji’…A Night-Time Influx of Visitors to the Yesan Reservoir Filming-Location

Horror film ‘Salmokji’ becomes a box-office hit, triggering a sharp surge in late-night visitors to the Yesan Reservoir—the real filming location in South Chungcheong (Yesan County). Local authorities have moved to implement emergency safety measures, including vehicle traffic control, and more.
Salmokji Breaks 9.3 Million in Just 8 Days—A ‘Real-Life’ SensationThe horror film ‘Salmokji’ is drawing overwhelming attention, breaking through 930,000 cumulative viewers within just eight days of release. With a steady stream of visitors flooding day and night at ‘Salmokji Reservoir’, located in...
[Hot Issue] “Jazz Festival 2026 Seoul Jazz Festa” at Yeouido Hangang Park—A Jazz Festival for Everyone

[Hot Issue] “Jazz Festival 2026 Seoul Jazz Festa” at Yeouido Hangang Park—A Jazz Festival for Everyone

Top-tier artists including Woong San and Park Juwon all take the stage A city-center jazz festival in the heart of Seoul’s Yeouido Han River Park—enjoy it for free on May 2
Seoul’s biggest free jazz festival will light up the night of May—“2026 Seoul Jazz Festa” hits Yeouido.A lineup of top domestic and international artists... Showcasing the true essence of “K-Jazz”With the warm spirit of spring fully in bloom in May, “Yeouido Hangang Park” is swept over by an...
HYBE·SM·JYP·YG Join Forces… Pushing for “Korea’s Coachella” Phenomenon ‘Fanomenon’

HYBE·SM·JYP·YG Join Forces… Pushing for “Korea’s Coachella” Phenomenon ‘Fanomenon’

The top four K-pop agencies are moving to establish an unprecedented joint venture to hold a massive global festival, ‘Fanomenon,’ that aims to surpass Coachella.
An unprecedented ‘Big4’ alliance launches a joint venture to seize global dominanceHolding absolute power in South Korea’s music scene, agencies often referred to as the so-called ‘Big4’—‘HYBE’, ‘SM Entertainment’, ‘JYP Entertainment’, and ‘YG Entertainment’—are building a united front like never...
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Hana Card: "Foreigners came to see BTS and spent 55.5 billion won"... a sharp 807% spike in sales at nearby retail districts

Average spending per person: 1.85 million won... Card payments at local businesses around the venue—like convenience stores and cafes—rose as much as 12 times, highlighting K-pop’s economic impact
'BTS ripple effects' 55. 5 billion won, the industrial value of 'K-pop' that shook GoyangThe performance by the group 'BTS' at Goyang Sports Complex Stadium proved that, beyond a simple cultural event, it delivered a massive 'economic ripple effect'.
President Lee Jae-myung Watches “My Name Is” and Calls for Abolishing the Statute of Limitations on State Violence…

President Lee Jae-myung Watches “My Name Is” and Calls for Abolishing the Statute of Limitations on State Violence…

President Lee Jae-myung urges a serious push to abolish the statute of limitations for crimes of state violence that violate human rights, and to uncover responsibility permanently, as he watches “My Name Is,” which addresses Jeju 4·3.
President Lee Jae-myung watches the film “My Name Is” about Jeju 4·3—and calls for abolishing the statute of limitations on state violence that violates human rightsPresident Lee Jae-myung and First Lady Kim Hye-kyung sit with 165 citizens—sharing the message beyond the usual distance of...
Foreign Media Hails BTS’ “Arirang” World Tour as They Write a “New K-pop Chapter”

Foreign Media Hails BTS’ “Arirang” World Tour as They Write a “New K-pop Chapter”

Korean artistry that drew 130,000 people in… an overwhelming wave of emotion from a massive sing-along, spotlighted by major international outlets like Billboard and BBC
BTS’ new world tour ‘Arirang ’ is earning glowing reviews from music fans worldwide and from major international media, praised for its sweeping scale and distinctly Korean sense of beauty.According to BigHit Music on the 16th, the three shows held from the 9th to the 12th at the main stadium of...
'The World of the Married' Director Mo Wan-il’s New Project…Lee Dong-wook and Jeon So-ni’s 'Love Affair' Confirmed

'The World of the Married' Director Mo Wan-il’s New Project…Lee Dong-wook and Jeon So-ni’s 'Love Affair' Confirmed

A night in a strange place leads to disaster…A fatal romance unveiled by the director of 'The World of the Married'
Actors Lee Dong-wook, Jeon So-ni, Jung Yu-mi, and Lee Jong-won team up with Netflix’s new original series 'Love Affair'. Netflix officially confirmed the production of director Mo Wan-il’s new work, 'Love Affair,' on the 16th, unveiling a dazzling lineup of cast members.
[Photo&] Ahn Hyo-seop of “Kedeheon,” Returning as a Global Star “Young Farmer”… At the Press Conference for “I’m Booked Up Again Today” Where He Said, “I Sold Out Again Today, Too”

[Photo&] Ahn Hyo-seop of “Kedeheon,” Returning as a Global Star “Young Farmer”… At the Press Conference for “I’m Booked Up Again Today” Where He Said, “I Sold Out Again Today, Too”

SBS’s New Wed-Thu Drama “I’m Booked Up Again Today,” The Birth of a Healing Rom-Com
SBS’s new Wed-Thu drama “I’m Booked Up Again Today,” The birth of a healing rom-comSBS’s ambitious project “I’m Booked Up Again Today” has thrown down the gauntlet to deliver warm comfort to viewers as “Therapy Romantic Comedy”.