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Paramount Unveils “Bong” Shaped Popcorn Tins for “Scary Movie 6,” Raising the Bar for Wild Merch That’s Got Theaters and Fans Reacting

Paramount Unveils “Bong” Shaped Popcorn Tins for “Scary Movie 6,” Raising the Bar for Wild Merch That’s Got Theaters and Fans Reacting

A daring design in the form of a glass water-pipe made for smoking… “A popcorn tin the theaters can’t handle” After noise-marketing rumors are swept aside, director Michael Tiddes personally signs off: “This is real!” North America release set for June 5… Wayan brothers, Anna Faris, and Regina Hall return as the franchise’s original lineup after 26 years
Global K-Pop’s New Standard: RIIZE Announces Surprise Comeback With Mini Album No. 2

Global K-Pop’s New Standard: RIIZE Announces Surprise Comeback With Mini Album No. 2

A return after 7 months. Attention is on the group’s global moves, from the release of the title track “Do your dance” to a ceremonial first pitch at a Taichung Dome event and praise from a major U.K. outlet
Global K-Pop’s New Standard: RIIZE Makes a Surprise Comeback With Mini Album No. 2RIIZE, the group RIIZE, will make a surprise comeback to the global music market next month with the release of mini album No. 2 “II” on the 15th.
BTS Side by Side…“Baby Shark” Logs a Record Wait for 1 Billion Streams on Spotify

BTS Side by Side…“Baby Shark” Logs a Record Wait for 1 Billion Streams on Spotify

Character First to Join Spotify “Billions Club”…Riding a YouTube 16.9 Billion View Hit, the Breakout Powered the Global Soundtrack Market Too
The power of unprecedented K-content, as it enters the “Billions Club”The global mega hit “Pinkfong Baby Shark” (hereafter referred to as “Baby Shark”) has set a milestone by surpassing cumulative streaming of 1 billion on “Spotify”, the world’s largest music platform.
TikTok Makes a $75 Billion Bet…Unveils Its First Long-Form Sports Variety Show Fronted by Ahn Jung-hwan on the 25th

TikTok Makes a $75 Billion Bet…Unveils Its First Long-Form Sports Variety Show Fronted by Ahn Jung-hwan on the 25th

Aiming at the 2026 North America-Asia World Cup, “Tiki Tiki Tak Tak Talk Talk Show” features Ahn Jung-hwan, DinDin, and Lee Eun-ji as it takes aim at the global market
A Bold Move by the Ruler of Short-Form: TikTok’s First Korean Original Long-Form Variety Show Takes the Stage'TikTok' has opened the floor with a massive first step that is set to shake up the landscape of the Korean content market.
[Photo &] Winners Announced for La Cinéf at the 79th Cannes International Film Festival—A Dream Stage for Film Students Around the World

[Photo &] Winners Announced for La Cinéf at the 79th Cannes International Film Festival—A Dream Stage for Film Students Around the World

At the 79th Cannes International Film Festival’s student short film competition, director Jin Misong wins second place for “Silent Voice”
Winners Announced for La Cinéf at the 79th Cannes International Film Festival—A Dream Stage for Film Students Around the WorldWith film industry attention focused worldwide, the final winners in the “79th Cannes International Film Festival” “La Cinéf” category have been officially announced.
Ahn Hyo-seop x Khalid Release New Collaborative Song Today (22nd) — Targeting the Global Music Market

Ahn Hyo-seop x Khalid Release New Collaborative Song Today (22nd) — Targeting the Global Music Market

As part of Music Cow and Roc Nation’s “fandom project,” the new single “Something Special” will be released worldwide simultaneously at 1 p.m. on the 22nd Khalid’s first officially collaborated Korean artist was directly selected by Ahn Hyo-seop himself, completing a smooth R&B harmony Riding on the “K-pop Demon Hunters” craze, the global move draws attention—special messages will open via Melon and Genie, and the MV will be released in June
Actor Ahn Hyo-seop is teaming up with world-renowned R&B singer Khalid to take on the global music market.First Korean partner personally chosen by Khalid The agency The Present Company said on the 22nd that a collaboration single, “Something Special,” by actor Ahn Hyo-seop and world pop star...
[Seong Chan-eol's Comics] The extreme realism of 'Soohee0 (tngmlek0),' the webtoon that had readers saying, 'This author is clearly obsessed with streaming'

[Seong Chan-eol's Comics] The extreme realism of 'Soohee0 (tngmlek0),' the webtoon that had readers saying, 'This author is clearly obsessed with streaming'

I'm obsessed with subculture. I check out anything with fresh stories, settings, or characters — movies, webtoons, games, comics, animation. Having discovered fandom through comics, I became what I call an "e-adult" — an adult who reads printed comics via e-books and webtoons on my phone. But it's less fun alone. In this recurring column, Seong Chan-eol's Comics, I highlight works that are more enjoyable together from the perspective of a jack-of-all-fandoms — a fan with broad, eclectic tastes.
We live in an era where influencers rise and fall every day. The dramatic advancement of social media and live-streaming platforms has brought us to a point where audiences can choose the stars they want, rather than being handed manufactured celebrities.
‘Billboard powerhouse’ Ateez returns with a mini-album comeback on June 26

‘Billboard powerhouse’ Ateez returns with a mini-album comeback on June 26

Ateez is set to release its 14th mini-album ‘Golden Hour : Part 5’ and will continue its global momentum by taking the headliner slot at the U.K.’s biggest music festival, British Summer Time Hyde Park
Global top-tier ‘Ateez’ returns in a splash with its 14th mini albumIt marks an abrupt return to the music scene with its fourth mini album ‘Golden Hour : Part. 5(GOLDEN HOUR : Part.5)’. Its agency ‘KQ Entertainment’ formally announced plans for the new album after releasing a comeback preview...
[Photos] Young Korean Directors Who Lit Up Cannes…Jin Misong Wins Second Prize, Wonjeong Choi Makes New History

[Photos] Young Korean Directors Who Lit Up Cannes…Jin Misong Wins Second Prize, Wonjeong Choi Makes New History

'Silent Voices' takes Jin Misong the Second Prize in Cannes…A major milestone as Wonjeong Choi lands the first invitation for a Korean animation, with the ambitions of the next generation of masters
At the 79th Cannes International Film Festival, director 'Jin Misong' captured the second prize in the short film category of 'La Cinéf' , showing an overwhelming presence on the global stage. The win is expected to be more than just an honor—it is poised to become a strong stepping stone toward...
[Weekend Theater Scene] Jun Ji-hyun and Yeon Sang-ho’s “Gun-gage” Surpasses 200,000 on Release Day…Top Box Office Hit of the Year

[Weekend Theater Scene] Jun Ji-hyun and Yeon Sang-ho’s “Gun-gage” Surpasses 200,000 on Release Day…Top Box Office Hit of the Year

Advance ticket sales near 50% and signal domination of the weekend theater circuit…Amid strong praise for the “evolved zombie” concept, it takes No. 1 at the box office
“Gun-gage,” which sets a new best opening record of the year, reshapes the theater landscapeThe overwhelming synergy between director “Yeon Sang-ho” and actress “Jun Ji-hyun” kicks off the box-office surgeThe zombie film “Gun-gage,” which opens a new chapter for Korean-style zombie stories, has...