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[Photo &] Netflix No. 1 “Chamgyoyuk” director Hong Jong-chan interview: “Violence is fantasy—here’s hoping for an open public forum”

[Photo &] Netflix No. 1 “Chamgyoyuk” director Hong Jong-chan interview: “Violence is fantasy—here’s hoping for an open public forum”

On the third day after its release, Netflix’s “Chamgyoyuk” hits No. 1 globally. Director Hong Jong-chan draws a line amid controversy over glorifying corporal punishment, and lays out the real message the work is trying to send.
The global sensation sparked by daring retribution—handing the classroom a rod after it crossed the line‘Netflix’ original series ‘Chamgyoyuk’ has swept through media markets worldwide. In just three days after release, it notched a staggering feat: No.
| James choi Reporter
[Photo &] Ruel, the Future of Australian Pop, Says ‘The Power of My Music Is Honesty’ as He Hopes to Collaborate With Cortis

[Photo &] Ruel, the Future of Australian Pop, Says ‘The Power of My Music Is Honesty’ as He Hopes to Collaborate With Cortis

In town for the release of his third studio album, he talks about a new record rooted in realistic love, expresses deep gratitude to unwavering Korean fans, and shares praise for K-pop artists
The future of Australian pop returns, a Z-generation icon armed with authenticity"I think the biggest power of my music is authenticity. I open up about things I’m afraid to talk about, even on a personal level. I believe my unfiltered honesty moves people’s hearts.
| James choi Reporter
'Singing Dentist' Lee Ji Makes a Bold Switch After 17 Years, Going From Seoul National University Dental School Graduate to Trot Singer

'Singing Dentist' Lee Ji Makes a Bold Switch After 17 Years, Going From Seoul National University Dental School Graduate to Trot Singer

Returns with new song 'Our Oppa-Ya,' drawing attention with lyrics that liken dental care to romance as it climbs to the top ranks on YouTube charts.
'17 Years of Silence' Seoul National University dentist who broke it, 'Trot' shaking up the sceneLee Ji (Lee Ji-young), returning to the music industry after a long 17-year hiatus, is proving anything but ordinary.
| James choi Reporter
[Photo &] Park Myung-soo: “The Hardest Chapter in 35 Years of Broadcasting”…‘The Great Guide 3’ Extreme Survival Journey Unveiled at a Production Press Event

[Photo &] Park Myung-soo: “The Hardest Chapter in 35 Years of Broadcasting”…‘The Great Guide 3’ Extreme Survival Journey Unveiled at a Production Press Event

A brutal adventure unfolds in Ethiopia and Morocco. Raw survival footage from Africa that breaks through the lines between variety show and documentary—today’s first broadcast release
Four men face nature’s predators and dismantle the rules of variety TVThere are people who leave the comfort of a studio and throw themselves into ‘the wild heart’. MBC Every1’s ‘The Great Guide 3’ refuses to treat the trip as a purely recreational outing.
| James choi Reporter
[Photo &] 30th Bucheon Film Festival Screens Record 321 Films, Jet Li Named Opener

[Photo &] 30th Bucheon Film Festival Screens Record 321 Films, Jet Li Named Opener

A record-breaking scale with 321 films screened across 50 countries. AI and short-form categories are added as the curtain rises on a new-genre festival
A massive comeback for 'Asia's largest genre film festival' — bold lineup for the 30th BIFAN'Asia's largest genre film festival' has returned in grand form, proving its clout. The 'Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival' ('BIFAN') is back with the best-ever lineup.
| James choi Reporter
Stray Kids and Jennie Captivate New York With a Surprise Release of an Unannounced New Song…Stray Kids and Jennie Line Up as Headliners for the ‘Governors Ball 2026’ Music Festival

Stray Kids and Jennie Captivate New York With a Surprise Release of an Unannounced New Song…Stray Kids and Jennie Line Up as Headliners for the ‘Governors Ball 2026’ Music Festival

Stray Kids and Jennie. Jennie unveils an unreleased new song, and then comes Catseye—proof of K-pop’s clout.
K-wave flowing through the heart of New York—and its king and queen at the centerIn New York, the birthplace of pop, and especially in one of the city’s most acclaimed summer music festivals, ‘Governors Ball Music Festival 2026’ has evolved into the perfect arena for ‘K-pop.
| James choi Reporter
[Photo &] Park Ji-hoon’s B-Grade Humor Military Fantasy… Box-Office Boom Analysis of “Becoming a Legend in the Kitchen”

[Photo &] Park Ji-hoon’s B-Grade Humor Military Fantasy… Box-Office Boom Analysis of “Becoming a Legend in the Kitchen”

A fresh fantasy that blends cooking, games, and the military, topped the No. 1 spot in the number of paid subscribers who contributed
A military fantasy gripping a kitchen knife instead of a gun writes a new chapter in box-office successThe military—an institution that reflects the solid hierarchy of South Korean society—is evolving. Departing from the one-size-fits-all barracks routines, the camera now zeroes in on special...
| James choi Reporter
[Photo&] Kim Jae-joong makes a bold transformation as a shaman… Tackles Japan-South Korea horror collaboration “Shinsa: Whispers of the Demon” — at the press screening event

[Photo&] Kim Jae-joong makes a bold transformation as a shaman… Tackles Japan-South Korea horror collaboration “Shinsa: Whispers of the Demon” — at the press screening event

Kim Jae-joong takes on the horror challenge with “Shinsa: Whispers of the Demon,” a differentiated kind of fear built on the fusion of a Korean shaman and Japanese occult lore.
This is the most daring transformation he has made since his debut. ‘Kim Jae-joong’ took on his first ‘horror genre’ in his life and stepped forward for the role of ‘a shaman’ through the film ‘Shinsa: Whispers of the Demon’.
| James choi Reporter
[Photos &] K-Culture and K-Pop Fandom Rock Colombia’s Election Campaign: Left-Wing Candidate’s “OPPA” and “I Love You” Strategy

[Photos &] K-Culture and K-Pop Fandom Rock Colombia’s Election Campaign: Left-Wing Candidate’s “OPPA” and “I Love You” Strategy

Colombia’s left-wing presidential candidate targets young voters by leaning on the K-pop fandom. Using social messages from K-culture such as BTS to push back against the conservative camp.
An Unexpected Gamble That Shook Colombia’s Presidential Race, Blurring the Lines Between Politics and CultureOn the modern political stage, “image making” is not just packaging—it is the core mechanism of power.
| James choi Reporter
[Photo&] Akmu caps ‘Buminla’ finale… in the heart of the city, 펼쳤 the ‘Paradise of Rumor’ live

[Photo&] Akmu caps ‘Buminla’ finale… in the heart of the city, 펼쳤 the ‘Paradise of Rumor’ live

‘Buminla 2026’ headliner takes the stage after moving the venue to the Culture and Arts Reserve Base. A live set that wraps in new music and hit songs brings healing to spring nights.
A ‘Paradise of Rumor’ that overtook the city at night — Akmu’s returnAn enormous oasis bearing the name ‘Akmu ’ unfolded across the harsh concrete. On the 31st, in Seoul’s Mapo District, ‘Culture and Arts Reserve Base’ was transformed into a musical utopia created by the sibling duo.
| James choi Reporter