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18-Year-Old Muan County Council Candidate Oh Shin-haeng Makes Instant Debut as Japan Idol 'KO1KEYZ'

18-Year-Old Muan County Council Candidate Oh Shin-haeng Makes Instant Debut as Japan Idol 'KO1KEYZ'

Oh Shin-haeng, who ran in local elections four years ago at age 18, debuts with KO1KEYZ after finishing fourth in a Japanese audition
From establishment politics to the front line of pop culture: a young man’s audacious pathSelf-fulfillment for today’s youth no longer follows a single, straight track. A 10-year-old youth who once threw himself into 'establishment politics' with dreams of transforming the local community has now...
BTS, Blackpink, GD sweep top categories at Japan’s

BTS, Blackpink, GD sweep top categories at Japan’s "Music Awards Japan 2026"

BTS’s Jin and G-Dragon win, while producer 250 takes three crowns including an album featuring 250—proof of K-pop’s clout
Cultural power that erases borders, and the aesthetics of the hyperconnected era proven by K-popThe awards ceremony "Music Awards Japan 2026"—created by Japan’s pop music industry to loosen conservative gatekeeping and establish new authority—ended up being a stage that acknowledged K-pop’s massive...
Yeon Sang-ho's Korea-Japan Co-Production Series 'Gas Man' to Debut July 2

Yeon Sang-ho's Korea-Japan Co-Production Series 'Gas Man' to Debut July 2

Starring Oguri Shun and Aoi Yuu, the Korea-Japan co-production mounted a production so large it closed the area around Tokyo Station for filming.
Netflix will release 〈Gas Man〉, a Korea-Japan co-production series executive-produced and co-written by Yeon Sang-ho, worldwide on July 2. On June 9, Netflix unveiled the main trailer and key art for 〈Gas Man〉. The Japanese original series reboots the legendary 1960 tokusatsu film 〈Gas Man No.
[Photo&] Kim Jae-joong makes a bold transformation as a shaman… Tackles Japan-South Korea horror collaboration “Shinsa: Whispers of the Demon” — at the press screening event

[Photo&] Kim Jae-joong makes a bold transformation as a shaman… Tackles Japan-South Korea horror collaboration “Shinsa: Whispers of the Demon” — at the press screening event

Kim Jae-joong takes on the horror challenge with “Shinsa: Whispers of the Demon,” a differentiated kind of fear built on the fusion of a Korean shaman and Japanese occult lore.
This is the most daring transformation he has made since his debut. ‘Kim Jae-joong’ took on his first ‘horror genre’ in his life and stepped forward for the role of ‘a shaman’ through the film ‘Shinsa: Whispers of the Demon’.
Kwon Jin-ah Wraps Her First Japan Solo Concert, Captivating Fans on Diverse Set List

Kwon Jin-ah Wraps Her First Japan Solo Concert, Captivating Fans on Diverse Set List

Held at the Mitsui Hall in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, with a top-tier local band session including producer One OK Rock From original hit songs to a popular K-drama OST medley, plus a special J-pop cover stage, the set list was packed She actively communicated with local fans in Japanese she prepared herself, sending a clear signal of her successful push into the global market
Kwon Jin-ah’s debut Japan solo concert showcased her live capabilities on the local stage and opened a new chapter for her global activities.Live synergy forged with Japan’s top-tier local band session Kwon Jin-ah held her first solo show in Japan, “2026 Kwon Jin-ah First Concert in Japan,” at...
'Final Peace' actor Kentaro Sakaguchi wraps up high-energy fan event in Seoul, leaves lasting impression

'Final Peace' actor Kentaro Sakaguchi wraps up high-energy fan event in Seoul, leaves lasting impression

He handled 16 stage greetings over two days and two GV sessions, showing an outpouring of affection for Korean audiences At a press conference and during stage greetings, he delivered greetings in Korean himself and expressed heartfelt thanks for the enthusiastic response A suspense drama about a legendary go master and a missing gambler is currently playing in Korean theaters
Kentaro Sakaguchi, who came to Korea for 〈Final Peace〉, successfully wrapped up all scheduled events. After Japanese actor Kentaro Sakaguchi’s film 〈Final Peace〉 opened in Korea on May 27, he headed to the Korean peninsula to meet local audiences.
SEVENTEEN Wows Fans With a Total of 180,000 Attendees…Fans Promise at Japan Dome Fan Meeting ‘YAKUSOKU,’ ‘CALL CALL CALL!(CALL CALL CALL!)’

SEVENTEEN Wows Fans With a Total of 180,000 Attendees…Fans Promise at Japan Dome Fan Meeting ‘YAKUSOKU,’ ‘CALL CALL CALL!(CALL CALL CALL!)’

A ‘promise’ with 180,000 fans who filled Tokyo Dome and Kyocera Dome…Performing all 18 songs over 3 hours to signal a return as a complete group
‘SEVENTEEN,’ reshaping the landscape of the Asian music market, fully seized control of Japan’s music scene. With a stunning feat of drawing “180,000 people” across just four shows, it imprinted once again the group’s uniquely unreplaceable stature.
[Photo] Three Japanese Masterpieces Enter the Cannes Competition for the First Time in 25 Years...Japanese Directors Chasing the Palme d’Or

[Photo] Three Japanese Masterpieces Enter the Cannes Competition for the First Time in 25 Years...Japanese Directors Chasing the Palme d’Or

Ryusuke Hamaguchi’s New Work Sets a Career-High Rating Record...Three Japanese Master Directors—including Hirokazu Kore-eda—who have jointly entered the Cannes Film Festival competition category for the first time in 25 years, and their chances of winning
A Record of Waiting for 25 Years, as the World Turns Its Eyes to the Revival of Japanese CinemaAt the 79th 'Cannes Film Festival', three Japanese films entered the competition section side by side, signaling a seismic shift in the global film world.
andTEAM 750,000 Copies · RIIZE 500,000 Copies · TXT 250,000 Copies · NiziU Wins Gold …K-Pop Gold Disk Applications in Japan

andTEAM 750,000 Copies · RIIZE 500,000 Copies · TXT 250,000 Copies · NiziU Wins Gold …K-Pop Gold Disk Applications in Japan

Japan Record Association Announces April Certifications…Proves Dominant Local Popularity for K-Pop Groups, Including andTEAM’s Triple Platinum Achievement
'K-pop' Artists Dominate Japan’s Music Market. . . A Large Number of 'Gold Disk' Certifications for AprilKorean idol groups once again proved their firm status as 'K-pop' by recording overwhelming physical album sales in Japan’s music market.
Kenta Sakaguchi Confirms Korea Visit for Film “Final Piece”…Meets Fans Directly on the 29th and 30th

Kenta Sakaguchi Confirms Korea Visit for Film “Final Piece”…Meets Fans Directly on the 29th and 30th

To coincide with the release of starring film “Final Piece” on the 27th, he visits Seoul for a 2-day, 1-night stay and carries out promotional activities A full lineup of official events is teased for fan engagement, including a press conference, consecutive stage greetings, and a GV A mystery suspense featuring Kenta Sakaguchi, transformed into a genius shogi player, alongside Ken Watanabe bringing the story to life
The schedule for Kenta Sakaguchi’s Korea visit for stage greetings and a GV for “Final Piece” has been revealed.2 Days and 1 Night Korea Visit and Official Promotion Schedule According to the film’s importer, NK Content, and the distributor, Japanese actor Kenta Sakaguchi will visit Korea on May 29...