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BTS Takes Over Busan…Foreigners Spend 2 Times More at Traditional Markets, Hotel Bills ‘Rip-Off Fees’

BTS Takes Over Busan…Foreigners Spend 2 Times More at Traditional Markets, Hotel Bills ‘Rip-Off Fees’

With foreign card payments up 73%, sales at traditional markets jump 2-fold…Data also sheds light on ‘rip-off pricing’ at lodging businesses
A pilgrimage for pop culture—and a find of the most ‘Korean’ kind of spending‘Bangtan Sonyeondan’’s arrival in Busan sparked sociological meaning far beyond a massive concert. The fan frenzy that gathered from around the world—the so-called ‘ARMY’—was a giant testbed showing how modern pop culture...
From AI Movies to Antarctic Documentaries, the 18th International Ocean Film Festival Opens

From AI Movies to Antarctic Documentaries, the 18th International Ocean Film Festival Opens

Ocean films from 15 countries will head to Busan. In the age of climate crisis, the ocean-focused festival asks how humans and the sea can coexist.
'An existential crisis for humanity, as we ask for answers in the depths of the sea'It is time to face the weighty questions that the sea throws at us—the cradle of humanity and a vast abyss. The '2026 International Ocean Film Festival', the only ocean-focused film festival in South Korea, will...
K-pop ‘The Small-Agency Miracle’ Is Taking Shape… Ministry Confirms Annual Support of 300 Million Won for 10 Teams, Including Récenner

K-pop ‘The Small-Agency Miracle’ Is Taking Shape… Ministry Confirms Annual Support of 300 Million Won for 10 Teams, Including Récenner

The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and KOCCA launch a new ‘Global Leap Support’ program—providing up to 3 years of autonomous backing such as overseas marketing.
The cultural power race of the 21st century is no longer the exclusive domain of giant capital. The ‘K-pop’ phenomenon that mega agencies have led has now reached a structural paradigm shift. The government’s newly launched ‘Global Leap Support for Small Agencies’ is not just a financial handout—it...
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' James Cameron's Choice... Reason for Casting Oona Chaplin as the Villain Revealed

'Avatar: Fire and Ash' James Cameron's Choice... Reason for Casting Oona Chaplin as the Villain Revealed

Releasing tomorrow (19th)... 'Game of Thrones' Oona Chaplin transforms into the ultimate villain 'Varang' "Equipped with sexuality, dominance psychology, and anger"... Behind-the-scenes casting story revealed by Director Cameron. Charlie Chaplin's granddaughter makes a glamorous return... Leaving her life in the Cuban jungle for Pandora.
The masterpiece of James Cameron, 'Avatar: Fire and Ash', which the world has been waiting for, finally unveils tomorrow (19th). The biggest point of interest in this series is the new villain, the leader of the 'Ash People', 'Varang', who presents a threat of a different dimension from the...
'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Nominated for Best Visual Effects at the 31st Critics' Choice Awards!

'Avatar: Fire and Ash' Nominated for Best Visual Effects at the 31st Critics' Choice Awards!

“Visual Masterpiece”, “Spectacular Narrative and Intense Resonance”
On the 17th , the film 〈Avatar: Fire and Ash〉 is set to premiere worldwide for the first time in South Korea, and it has achieved the remarkable feat of being nominated for Best Original Song and Cinematic/Box Office Award at the 83rd Golden Globe Awards, with all works in the series being...
Stronger Than Ever! Netflix 'Physical: Asia' Global Production Presentation Successfully Held!

Stronger Than Ever! Netflix 'Physical: Asia' Global Production Presentation Successfully Held!

Kim Dong-hyun, Yoon Sung-bin, Jang Eun-sil, Choi Seung-yeon, along with the Philippines' Manny Pacquiao, Australia's Robert Whittaker, Japan's Okami Yushin, Thailand's James Rusa Mikae, and others attended the global production presentation.
Netflix's entertainment show 〈Physical: Asia〉 successfully held its global production presentation. The physical competition 〈Physical: Asia〉 featuring 8 Asian countries with their national flags took place on the 24th at the Harmony Ballroom of the Westin Seoul Parnas, attended by PD Jang Ho-ki,...
'Supergirl' Jason Momoa Bets on 'Robo' Again, the Universe’s Ultimate Bounty Hunter—A New “Life Character” Moment!

'Supergirl' Jason Momoa Bets on 'Robo' Again, the Universe’s Ultimate Bounty Hunter—A New “Life Character” Moment!

He plays the infamous bounty hunter and first appeared in DC Comics’ 'Omega Men #3,' published in 1983.
After drawing 5 million viewers in South Korea in 2018 and sparking a sensation with the blockbuster 〈Aquaman〉, actor Jason Momoa, who won big love as “Aquaman,” is now set for a special transformation. Through 〈Supergirl〉, he takes on DC’s flagship antihero “Robo.
[Chu Ah-young's Music Box] Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' and 'Heal the World' That Tried to Turn Dreams into Reality

[Chu Ah-young's Music Box] Michael Jackson's 'Thriller' and 'Heal the World' That Tried to Turn Dreams into Reality

I am captivated by music in films. Music sometimes reveals a character's intimate emotions that visible images and spoken lines alone cannot convey. It can become a window into the creator's hidden intentions. For me, understanding film music was one way of reaching a movie. 'Chu Ah-young's Music Box' listens to a film's voice up close by way of its music. (P.S. I hope you listen to the music while reading.)
Michael Jackson is an artist who left one of the most powerful marks in the history of pop music. Having taken the stage as a member of the Jackson 5 before he turned ten, he later set a Guinness World Record for the best-selling album of all time with his solo album 'Thriller' and earned the title...
[Photo&] BTS Returns to Tokyo Dome for the First Time in 7 Years… ‘Arirang’ Choir Concert Ignites 110,000 Fans

[Photo&] BTS Returns to Tokyo Dome for the First Time in 7 Years… ‘Arirang’ Choir Concert Ignites 110,000 Fans

BTS takes the stage at Tokyo Dome for the first time in 7 years and 5 months, wrapping up an explosive ‘Arirang’ sing-along with 110,000 attendees!
A triumphant return after 7 years and 5 months—BTS’s massive presence hits Tokyo with even greater impact 'BTS'Group 'BTS' thrilled 110,000 fans as it made its return to the stage at Japan’s 'Tokyo Dome' for the first time in 7 years and 5 months, stunning the crowd with its scale.

"The Best of My Songs..." Folk Legend James Taylor Reveals His Top 5 Picks

Appeared on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' on the 5th... Selected hidden gems praised by The Beatles and Bob Dylan, including 'Sweet Baby James', but fans are disappointed by the exclusion of his biggest hit 'Fire and Rain'. The 77-year-old maestro's list includes: "Mean Old Man", "Millworker", "The Frozen Man", etc.
The living legend of American folk rock James Taylor (77) has revealed his five favorite songs from his extensive discography. The unexpected song choices and the stories behind them have become a hot topic.On the night of the 5th, James Taylor appeared on CBS 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'...