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Lee Seung-gi Notifies Big Planet Made of Exclusive Contract Termination… Aftermath Includes Unpaid Settlement Funds and Unpaid Staff Wages

Lee Seung-gi Notifies Big Planet Made of Exclusive Contract Termination… Aftermath Includes Unpaid Settlement Funds and Unpaid Staff Wages

In late March, he served notice of termination of the exclusive contract to the agency, citing an alleged breach by the agency… He was also denied access to documents needed to verify transparency Since last September, unpaid settlement funds and unpaid costs for on-site staff have been piling up, ultimately shattering trust Amid a wave of departures by affiliated artists including Taemin, THE BOYZ, and VIVIZ, the agency side says, “We are working to restore normal operations.”
Singer and actor Lee Seung-gi has notified his agency, Big Planet Made Entertainment (hereinafter “Big Planet Made”), that he is terminating their exclusive contract, citing reasons such as unpaid settlement funds.
Netflix’s Global #1 Hit ‘XO, Kitty’ Season 3 Proves Its Power, Powered by a Korean Backdrop

Netflix’s Global #1 Hit ‘XO, Kitty’ Season 3 Proves Its Power, Powered by a Korean Backdrop

‘To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before’ spin-off sweeps #1 across 77 countries right after its April 2 release—an ongoing streaming-hit buzz that shows no sign of slowing down A captivating teen romance set against the backdrop of a Korean international school sparks explosive word-of-mouth through Season 3 Featuring many Korean and Korean-heritage actors, including Choi Min-young, Jia Kim, and Lee Sang-hyun, it’s emerging as a new global rising star
〈XO, Kitty〉 Season 3 swept the global #1 spot and proved its staying power.Netflix original series 〈XO, Kitty〉 is a spin-off of 〈To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before〉, a drama that follows Kitty, the younger sister of the original’s main character Lara Jean, as she arrives at an international school...
Tony Leung Recommended Film “A City of Sadness”: Confirmed for Official Release in South Korea in May, Teaser Poster Unveiled

Tony Leung Recommended Film “A City of Sadness”: Confirmed for Official Release in South Korea in May, Teaser Poster Unveiled

A Golden Lion winner at the Venice Film Festival for director Hou Hsiao-hsien After a limited run last year, the digitally restored edition is finally confirmed for its first official theatrical release in Korea A realistic portrayal of a family tragedy that collapsed in the face of state violence… a masterpiece Tony Leung said he wanted to show again
Tony Leung-starring masterpiece 〈A City of Sadness〉 heads to Korean theaters in May.Director Hou Hsiao-hsien’s signature work 〈A City of Sadness〉 has been confirmed for release in South Korea in May. Capturing the tragedy of a family that crumbled before state violence, 〈A City of Sadness〉 won the...
A Global Musician ‘Miryang Park Clan’s Anderson .Paak Pack’ Movie ‘K-POPS!’ Features aespa for an OST Collaboration. What’s the Extra Charm? When Does It Hit Theaters in Korea?

A Global Musician ‘Miryang Park Clan’s Anderson .Paak Pack’ Movie ‘K-POPS!’ Features aespa for an OST Collaboration. What’s the Extra Charm? When Does It Hit Theaters in Korea?

‘Anderson .Paak,’ Chosen by ‘Dr. Dre.’ His Directorial Debut ‘K-POPS!’
1. 'The Best Output from the Miryang Park Clan', K-POP Returns of a World-Class Top ArtistThe Grammy King with Korean Roots Flowing in His Blood, 'Anderson . Paak'Born to an African-American father and a mother of Korean mixed heritage, 'Anderson .
IU x Byeon Woo-seok,

IU x Byeon Woo-seok, "21st Century Grand Prince's Wife" Highlights Released…A Contract Marriage Romance for an Enlightened Monarch

Disney+ new original series: a romance built on a contract marriage between IU, a chaebol heiress from a humble background, and Byeon Woo-seok, the king’s son As power struggles intertwine—featuring No Sang-hyun, Gong Seung-yeon, and more—the story unfolds into romance with stunning visuals to match Ahead of its release on Friday, April 10, the highlight video is unveiled, taking viewers’ anticipation to the max
〈21st Century Grand Prince's Wife〉 has captured viewers’ attention with its highlight video. 〈21st Century Grand Prince's Wife〉 is a romance drama set in Korea in the 21st century, where a constitutional monarchy still stands strong.
Before “Wangsa-nam,” there was “Rebound”! The film “Rebound” by Director Jang Hang-jun, who bounced back the right way

Before “Wangsa-nam,” there was “Rebound”! The film “Rebound” by Director Jang Hang-jun, who bounced back the right way

Director Jang Hang-jun, who became the director with a blockbuster hit for the first time with “The Man Who Lives with a King,” has brought back the story he treasures most, “Rebound,” as it reopens in theaters on April 3, returning to this spring’s moviegoing scene.
Illumination x Nintendo 'Super Mario Galaxy' Clears Break-Even With Over $300 Million in Global Revenue

Illumination x Nintendo 'Super Mario Galaxy' Clears Break-Even With Over $300 Million in Global Revenue

2023 box-office smash sequel to 'The Super Mario Bros.' In just days after release, it reaches $372.48 million worldwide By tackling the incident in which Bowser Jr. kidnaps Rosalina and earning roughly double the production budget, it hits BEP in just 5 days A clear sign of a repeat of the original's $1.3 billion breakthrough… Expectations are soaring ahead of its official South Korea release on April 29
〈Super Mario Galaxy〉 has already passed the break-even point with box-office results worthy of the hype. 〈Super Mario Galaxy〉 is a film adaptation of the famous Nintendo IP 'Super Mario,' and serves as the sequel to 〈The Super Mario Bros. 〉, which was released in 2023 and earned $1.
“Kang the Conqueror” Jonathan Majors Injured in a Fall Accident While Filming His Comeback Project… Additional Fallout as Crew Begins an On-Site Strike

“Kang the Conqueror” Jonathan Majors Injured in a Fall Accident While Filming His Comeback Project… Additional Fallout as Crew Begins an On-Site Strike

He was set to return with a new project after putting past controversy behind him, but during filming, he fell when a second-floor window came loose—along with a fellow actor, he was rushed to the hospital. There’s no threat to his life, but he is receiving treatment for fractures and lacerations… Outrage over the safety incident erupts, and on-site staff begin a strike. The production company, Daily Wire, reportedly treats the strike as a contract violation and warns of a tough response—meaning his comeback is likely to be delayed yet again.
Jonathan Majors was injured in a fall accident while filming his comeback project.〈Creed 3〉, Jonathan Majors—who rose to popularity thanks to Marvel Cinematic Universe’s “The Conqueror Kang”—had already been in a de facto acting hiatus since around March 2023, following an incident in which he...

"The King’s Warden" Steadies Its Momentum, Surpassing 16 Million Moviegoers in 61 Days—Chasing the #2 All-Time Spot

"The King’s Warden," starring Yoo Hae-jin and Park Ji-hoon, has broken the cumulative 16.09 million mark as of April 5, setting a new record Director Jang Hang-jun delivers his personal best box-office performance and firmly settles into the #3 spot in the all-time Korean film box office With just a 170,000-audience gap separating it from the all-time #2 film "Extreme Job," all eyes are on whether it can reclaim the second-place position while the "10 Million" craze continues
〈The King's Warden〉 has surpassed 16 million viewers. According to the Integrated Ticketing Network for Movie Theater Admissions, 〈The King's Warden〉 drew 94,406 viewers on April 5, bringing its cumulative audience count to 16. 09 million.
Park Hyung-Sik × Park Gyu-Young’s “Tight Alliance”: From a Military Breakdown to an Office Romance… Script Reading Revealed

Park Hyung-Sik × Park Gyu-Young’s “Tight Alliance”: From a Military Breakdown to an Office Romance… Script Reading Revealed

Netflix Original Series “Tight Alliance,” Park Hyung-Sik and Park Gyu-Young Share Script Reading Photos, Kicking Production Into High Gear A former military superior who was venomous joins as a new hire under a flawless CEO—an electric workplace reversal drama Director Nam Sung-woo of “Don’t Lie, It’s Useless” and writer Kim Ha-na of “My Heart Is Racing” team up, teasing a roller-coaster romantic comedy
The romance “Tight Alliance,” in which a painful military relationship turns into a workplace bond, has revealed the script reading scene and confirmed its production.Netflix Original Series “Tight Alliance” is a drama about what happens when “Uami,” a venomous former military superior, joins the...