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Movie Industry “Big Deal” Falls Through as Lotte Cinema and Megabox Suspend Merger Talks

Movie Industry “Big Deal” Falls Through as Lotte Cinema and Megabox Suspend Merger Talks

Financial stress at Contentree JoongAng prompts the two companies to end their MOU, with Lotte Cinema pivoting to go it alone and focus on strengthening its content capabilities
A massive project that had been expected to shake up the Korean theater industry has ultimately collapsed. In a filing on the 1st, 'Lotte Shopping' declared that it will scrap the 'merger' process between 'Lotte Cultureworks' and 'Contentree JoongAng' involving 'Lotte Cinema' and 'Megabox' in full.
'Jeondogsisi' makes short-form content itself... Naver Webtoon launches 'CuttsMake'

'Jeondogsisi' makes short-form content itself... Naver Webtoon launches 'CuttsMake'

Naver Webtoon officially releases 'CuttsMake,' a secondary-creation app with no copyright infringement
A major shift in the webtoon ecosystem as readers evolve into creatorsWaves of innovation have swept over the webtoon market. On the 24th, Naver Webtoon rolled out its dedicated application CuttsMake, transforming readers from mere consumers into active creators.
'Attack on Titan' Kodansha Targets India's Gen Z With '370 Million' Push

'Attack on Titan' Kodansha Targets India's Gen Z With '370 Million' Push

The Japanese publishing giant is setting up its first India joint venture, aiming to secure a foothold in the fast-growing market with manga and IP business.
The titan's advance planted on a 1. 4-billion-population continent… Japan's publishing empire Kodansha goes straight for IndiaKodansha, Japan's largest publishing empire, is raising its flag in the vast youth continent of India.
‘Itaewon Class’ Gwangjin Writer Returns! Spin-off ‘Janga’ Featuring Villain Jang Dae-hee — Exclusive Release on KakaoPage

‘Itaewon Class’ Gwangjin Writer Returns! Spin-off ‘Janga’ Featuring Villain Jang Dae-hee — Exclusive Release on KakaoPage

Expansion of the 420 Million Views Myth… First Web Novel Depicting the Harrowing Survival Saga of Monster Jang Dae-hee
The world of 〈Itaewon Class〉, which became a symbol of global K-story by sparking the “Park Sae-ro-i Syndrome” across the world, is set to expand again six years later. Kakao Entertainment announced it will exclusively unveil 〈Janga〉, the first web novel by writer Gwangjin and a spin-off that...

"No Reckless Bidding"... Netflix Withdraws Acquisition Proposal for Warner Brothers

Netflix Official Announcement: "Bid Increase Proposal Rejected"... Capital Discipline and Shareholder Value First
The absolute powerhouse of the global streaming market, Netflix, has officially withdrawn its plan to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery . This big deal, which had raised expectations for the birth of a media giant, has come to an end as Netflix decided not to raise its acquisition price any further.
Popular Webtoon ‘High School Girl Queen’ Adapted into Drama, Studio Dragon and Jaedam Media's IP Expansion in Full Swing

Popular Webtoon ‘High School Girl Queen’ Adapted into Drama, Studio Dragon and Jaedam Media's IP Expansion in Full Swing

The greatest swordsman of Joseon reincarnates as a modern high school girl… An action romance epic is anticipated
Global K-drama production company Studio Dragon and webtoon production company Jaedam Media have entered into a drama planning and development contract for the popular webtoon ‘High School Girl Queen’, marking the beginning of their collaboration.
Disney Invests 1.5 Trillion in OpenAI... Creating AI Content with Mickey Mouse and Marvel

Disney Invests 1.5 Trillion in OpenAI... Creating AI Content with Mickey Mouse and Marvel

'Sora' and 'ChatGPT' Sign 3-Year License Agreement... Disney CEO Bob Iger Says "If Change is Inevitable, We Must Ride It"
Walt Disney is entering into a historic partnership with OpenAI, making a large-scale investment of 1. 5 trillion won. The two companies announced on the 11th a 3-year license agreement that allows the use of Disney's over 200 characters for AI content creation.
'Circle Chart' first-half roundup: HanRoro tops streaming with BTS’ 4.2204 million albums

'Circle Chart' first-half roundup: HanRoro tops streaming with BTS’ 4.2204 million albums

With BTS holding on to the No. 1 spot for the first half of the year, HanRoro and virtual girl group Huntrix each take the No. 1 position on the music charts and global charts.
A prelude to a shake-up: the indie revolt sparked by 'Reverse-Charting Myth'In the first half of 2024, South Korea’s popular music industry faced a sweeping shift in its landscape. Amid the unshakable fortress-like hold of artists affiliated with major agencies, a sharp gust from up-and-coming...
ENHYPEN Heads to Comic-Con in the U.S.…A Vampire Talk With ‘Twilight’ Director

ENHYPEN Heads to Comic-Con in the U.S.…A Vampire Talk With ‘Twilight’ Director

Based on HYBE’s original story universe ‘Dark Moon,’ the group will meet top Hollywood stars and has also teased a special solo performance
It’s moving beyond the boundaries of K-pop and toward the heart of global pop culture. The group ‘ENHYPEN’ has made a splash at ‘San Diego Comic-Con 2026 (SDCC 2026)’, the largest entertainment festival in the United States, drawing attention from fans worldwide and the wider subculture scene at...
'K-Pop Demon Hunters' Marks 1 Year With a Record-Shattering Run

'K-Pop Demon Hunters' Marks 1 Year With a Record-Shattering Run

A year after its worldwide release on June 20, 2025, Netflix's 〈K-Pop Demon Hunters〉 continues to set major streaming and music-chart records. The film was released worldwide on June 20, 2025, and more than a year later remains a frequent topic of conversation.