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'Cool Japan' from K-pop boom ends in cumulative deficit of 490 billion yen—Japan set for consolidation

'Cool Japan' from K-pop boom ends in cumulative deficit of 490 billion yen—Japan set for consolidation

Investment can be recouped at only 60%... The Japanese government admits the lack of a command tower was a misstep and holds countermeasure talks
"Cool Japan" loses 54 billion yen... the bleak reality behind benchmarking Korea’s Hallyu 60.0% humiliation at the investment-recovery rate, rebuilding meeting set for end of this month An agency launched with big ambitions by Japan, designed to benchmark South Korea’s "Hallyu" and called "Cool...
| James choi
K-Beauty 'Anua' Takes First Place in Japan... Surpassing Local Brands with 'Stockpiling' Popularity

K-Beauty 'Anua' Takes First Place in Japan... Surpassing Local Brands with 'Stockpiling' Popularity

Three Korean Brands Enter Top 10 at Japan Cosme Awards... Market Size Grows Rapidly by 22.9%
The saying 'Korean cosmetics are a must-have' is becoming a reality in Japan. K-Beauty is pushing out local brands, which have been the mainstay of Japanese cosmetics, and is recording unprecedented growth. According to industry insiders, Korean brand 'Anua' achieved overwhelming success in the...
| 엔터플레이
[Written Interview] 'Street Fighter' ④ Kalina Liang on playing Chun-Li: “Everything you see in the film is my real body.”

[Written Interview] 'Street Fighter' ④ Kalina Liang on playing Chun-Li: “Everything you see in the film is my real body.”

Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken (Noah Centineo), fated rivals, enter the World Warrior Tournament at Chun-Li's (Kalina Liang) invitation.
​ ▶ 〈Street Fighter〉 continues from the interview with Andrew Koji, who plays Ryu.
| Joo Seong-cheol
[Email Interview] ‘Street Fighter’ ③ Andrew Koji on Ryu: “The person I drew on most was Choi Bae-dal, the Fighter in the Wind.”

[Email Interview] ‘Street Fighter’ ③ Andrew Koji on Ryu: “The person I drew on most was Choi Bae-dal, the Fighter in the Wind.”

Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken (Noah Centineo), sworn rivals, enter the World Warrior Tournament at Chun-Li’s (Callina Liang) suggestion.
​ ▶ 〈Street Fighter〉 continues from the interview with Noah Centineo, who plays Ken.
| Joo Seong-cheol
[Written Interview] 'Street Fighter' ① Director Kitau Sakurai: “I got chills when Ken and Ryu finally stood back-to-back.”

[Written Interview] 'Street Fighter' ① Director Kitau Sakurai: “I got chills when Ken and Ryu finally stood back-to-back.”

Fated rivals Ryu (Andrew Koji) and Ken (Noah Centineo) enter the World Warrior Tournament at Chun-Li’s (Callina Liang) invitation.
〈Street Fighter〉 is back. In 1993, fated rivals Ryu and Ken join the World Warrior Tournament at the invitation of Chun-Li , a mysterious woman. The tournament is an arena where fists, fate and fury collide in brutal fashion.
| Joo Seong-cheol
'Seoul Indie Music Festa' to feature 14 acts, including Broccoli You Too, along the Han River this fall

'Seoul Indie Music Festa' to feature 14 acts, including Broccoli You Too, along the Han River this fall

The festival will be held at Mangwon Hangang Park on the 3rd and 4th, with a limited-edition LP market and Korean-Japanese exchange performances confirmed
Fourteen acts bring a diverse range of sounds to the Han River as indie music seeks independence and growth The '2026 Seoul Indie Music Festa Label Market & Showcase' (hereafter, 'Seoul Indie Music Festa'), offering a comprehensive look at the current state and future of South Korea's indie music...
| James choi
Yoona cast as lead in Japan’s mega-hit ‘Unnatural,’ set to transform into forensic pathologist

Yoona cast as lead in Japan’s mega-hit ‘Unnatural,’ set to transform into forensic pathologist

Singer and actress Yoona confirmed as lead in tvN’s new drama ‘Unnatural,’ marking her return to television in 2027 A remake of Japan’s most popular medical drama, which starred Satomi Ishihara in 2018, drawing attention even before its premiere Yoona will play Song Do-eun, a forensic pathologist at U.D.I. who balances steely composure with warmth, promising a weighty and nuanced transformation
Singer and actress Yoona has been tapped to star in tvN’s new drama 〈Unnatural〉 , a remake of Japan’s hit medical series. Acclaimed medical drama that swept Japan returns as a Korean remake on tvN tvN said on the 18th that Yoona will lead the mystery medical drama 〈Unnatural〉, which is set to...
| Seongchan Eol
Jennie Takes the Stage at Japan’s Summer Sonic on the 14th and 16th, First to Spot an Unreleased New Song

Jennie Takes the Stage at Japan’s Summer Sonic on the 14th and 16th, First to Spot an Unreleased New Song

Jennie heated up Summer Sonic…First-ever sighting of an unreleased track
Jennie Takes the Stage at Japan’s Summer Sonic on the 14th and 16th, First to Spot an Unreleased New Song Tokyo and Osaka Headline Stages, Proving Her Might by Appearing at Six Global Festivals This Year JENNIE, the group BLACKPINK’s ’Jennie’, has once again proven her unrivaled global influence.
| James choi
Jennie Drops the ‘Summer Song’ That Broke Overseas First—Releases ‘LessthanaLover’ on the 24th

Jennie Drops the ‘Summer Song’ That Broke Overseas First—Releases ‘LessthanaLover’ on the 24th

Jennie personally handled the lyrics and music video direction for her summer track, with an official release on the 24th at 1 p.m.
A summer song that grabs a foothold on the global stage—Jennie’s evolution Against the backdrop of intense attention from music fans around the world, ‘BLACKPINK Jennie’ has finally declared a new musical transformation.
| James choi
Sakamoto Yuji Offers Fantastical Consolation in 〈The World of Unrequited Love〉

Sakamoto Yuji Offers Fantastical Consolation in 〈The World of Unrequited Love〉

Anyone who follows Japanese pop culture likely knows one writer by name: Sakamoto Yuji. A steady source of acclaimed TV dramas, Sakamoto has in recent years also produced consistently strong film screenplays. He teamed with Koreeda Hirokazu on 〈Monster〉 and with Tsukahara Ayuko on 〈The First Kiss〉.
| Seongchan Eol