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'Wangsa-nam' Tops 150B Won Box-Office…Showbox Records 176.3B Won Revenue in Q1 'No. 1 Distributor'

'Wangsa-nam' Tops 150B Won Box-Office…Showbox Records 176.3B Won Revenue in Q1 'No. 1 Distributor'

'The Man Who Lives With a King' Spurs a Surge in Korean Film Revenue to Double…Full Recovery of Theater Energy Perfectly Restores the Pre-COVID Cinema Scene
Distributor Showbox chalked up the top spot in domestic distributor revenue in the first quarter this year, riding on the back-to-back box-office surges of director Jang Hang-jun's films 'The Man Who Lives With a King' and 'If Our Love Were Real'.
Paramount–Warner Merger “Announce 30 Films Released Per Year”…Hollywood Reacts Coolly

Paramount–Warner Merger “Announce 30 Films Released Per Year”…Hollywood Reacts Coolly

Critics say it’s an unrealistic maneuver to secure merger approval
Is Paramount Sky Dance’s announcement of releasing 30 films per year a fake promise that deceives “Hollywood”?“Warner Bros. Discovery” is pushing ahead with the acquisition of “Paramount Sky Dance”, which laid out a blueprint of “releasing 30 movies per year,” but the “Hollywood” industry’s...
Ariana Grande Confirms Release of 8th Studio Album ‘Petal’… “A Narrative of Vitality Born Through Hardship”

Ariana Grande Confirms Release of 8th Studio Album ‘Petal’… “A Narrative of Vitality Born Through Hardship”

Released worldwide at the same time through Republic Records on July 31… A new work that follows up on ‘Eternal Sunshine’ Hitmaker Ilya (Ilya) joins as co-executive producer… “Describing a flower that blooms between cracks” Hinting at retirement ahead of her June tour “This will likely be my last tour for now… I’ll pour all my energy into it”
ADOR, Dan iel’s Mother and Min Hee-jin’s Real Estate Asset Freeze Upheld in Court… Court Affirms Request Worth 7 Billion Won

ADOR, Dan iel’s Mother and Min Hee-jin’s Real Estate Asset Freeze Upheld in Court… Court Affirms Request Worth 7 Billion Won

Seoul Central District Court orders freeze of Daniel’s mother (2 billion won) and Min Hee-jin (5 billion won) real estate Asset preservation measures ahead of a 43 billion won-plus damages lawsuit… “Will hold responsible for delays in leaving and returning” ADOR’s legal team suddenly resigns… as legal battle intensifies ahead of the first arguments on the 15th of next month
It has been confirmed that ADOR, the agency of the K-pop group NewJeans, had its application to freeze real estate assets upheld by the court in a case filed against Daniel, a member who left the group, as well as against Min Hee-jin, the former ADOR CEO (currently the CEO of OK Records).
'1.0B-Won-Scale' Ador Faces Court-Granted Asset Seizure of Real Estate Belonging to Min Hee-jin and Danielle’s Mother

'1.0B-Won-Scale' Ador Faces Court-Granted Asset Seizure of Real Estate Belonging to Min Hee-jin and Danielle’s Mother

Court Cites Real Estate Asset Seizure of 7 Billion Won… Follows a 43 Billion-Won (Loss-and-Damage) Lawsuit, Mounting Broad Pressure
Ador’s Court-Granted Asset Seizure of Min Hee-jin and Danielle’s Mother’s Real Estate Worth 7 Billion Won… Legal Battle EscalatesIt has now been confirmed that 'Ador', the agency of the girl group 'NewJeans', has moved to immediately 'seize' the real estate belonging to 'Daniel'’s mother and 'Min...
Gokseong Backdrop Korean-U.S. Co-Production Action Film

Gokseong Backdrop Korean-U.S. Co-Production Action Film "Beauty Demon Killer" Opens on OTT on the 30th

An action fantasy co-production between Korea and the U.S. born from a true story based on the wife. About 70% of the total runtime was filmed at Gokseong’s famous spots in Jeollanam-do, completing a distinctive visual style
[Photo Topic] 'Korean-U.S. Co-Production' 'Action Fantasy' that overwhelmed 'Gokseong' in Jeollanam-do, 'Beauty Demon Killer' unveiled on the spotThe Korean-U.S. co-production action fantasy film 'Beauty Demon Killer', which makes 'Gokseong' in Jeollanam-do its main stage, finally arrives on home...
'Jeonsuk Sold Out' BTS Opens North America Tour…The U.S. Singing-All-Together 'Arirang' Chant at Tampa Stadium Draws 190,000 Over Three Days

'Jeonsuk Sold Out' BTS Opens North America Tour…The U.S. Singing-All-Together 'Arirang' Chant at Tampa Stadium Draws 190,000 Over Three Days

A historic stadium appearance by the first Korean singer in the world—and a record of sold-out shows for all 31 performances across 12 North American cities.
The group BTS is heating up North America with its new world tour 'Arirang '. BigHit Music, the agency, said on the 29th that BTS drew about 190,000 spectators over three days of performances at the Tampa Raymond James Stadium in Florida from the 25th to the 26th and the 28th .
‘Mistrot’ Kim Na-hee to Become a Bride in August… Her Prospective Groom Is a McKinsey-Affiliated Businessman

‘Mistrot’ Kim Na-hee to Become a Bride in August… Her Prospective Groom Is a McKinsey-Affiliated Businessman

Official statement from her agency, M.O.M Entertainment… “A Wedding Vow This Summer to Last a Hundred Years” Her prospective groom, a resource shaped by global consulting firm McKinsey… they chose to make it official based on trust From ‘Gag Concert’ to ‘Mistrot’… a versatile entertainer continues her path, hinting at the second chapter of her life
Singer Kim Na-hee (38), who started out as a comedian, is set to join the ranks of brides-to-be in August. ■ Wedding in August confirmed… A century-lasting vow with global talent On the 29th, her agency, M. O. M.
‘The Late Show’ Colbert, as the Run Ends, Directs Criticism at Trump… “A Narcissist Who Would Burn the World for His Own Advantage”

‘The Late Show’ Colbert, as the Run Ends, Directs Criticism at Trump… “A Narcissist Who Would Burn the World for His Own Advantage”

In an NYT interview, he sharpened his criticism instead of saying goodbye… “It’s not partisanship—it’s narcissism that’s the problem” Suspicion of outside pressure reignites after CBS’s sudden cancellation… “The broadcaster that wanted a long-term contract suddenly changed its stance” Final broadcast next month on the 21st… Leaving after 9 years behind the reputation of “The King of Late-Night TV”
Stephen Colbert, long regarded as an absolute powerhouse of American late-night talk shows and known as a “Trump sniper,” poured out no-holds-barred barbs at President Donald Trump as his program’s cancellation approached.
SM Wins Lawsuit Over ‘Anti-Fandom Waste Bin’ Attacks Against Espa, Exo… Court Orders $17,000,000 in Damages

SM Wins Lawsuit Over ‘Anti-Fandom Waste Bin’ Attacks Against Espa, Exo… Court Orders $17,000,000 in Damages

Seoul Central District Court Recognizes Infringement of YouTuber Park’s Right of Personality… Awards $130 Million to the Artist and $40 Million to SM The Panel: “An Artist’s Reputation Is a Core Corporate Asset… Spreading False Facts Causes Substantial Business Disruption” Following Criminal Verdicts Confirming a Two-Year Suspended Sentence, the Civil Suit Also Hands Down a ‘Severe Blow’
A YouTube channel operated by the operator of ‘Anti-Fandom Waste Bin’, which has produced and circulated false videos with the intent to slander SM-affiliated artists such as Espa, Exo, and Red Velvet, has received a damages ruling totaling $170 Million.