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Bus Zone Protest Disrupts Voting Site in Jamsil

Bus Zone Protest Disrupts Voting Site in Jamsil

The Jamsil demonstrations drag on, forcing the cancellation of major events including a Seoul encore concert.
An unprecedented shutdown that paralyzes Olympic Park marks the opening act of a chain reaction hit to the culture worldThe dazzling finale of Janggu’sin’s ‘Park Seojin’ was ultimately shipwrecked, swept away by external waves.
52nd Seoul Independent Film Festival Unveils Submission Schedule for Short and Feature Films, Kicking Off a Season of Independent Cinema

52nd Seoul Independent Film Festival Unveils Submission Schedule for Short and Feature Films, Kicking Off a Season of Independent Cinema

Submissions open for short and feature categories starting July 13, with a slate of films selected for main competition at the Seoul Independent Film Festival in November Building on the record-breaking 51st edition, the 52nd Seoul Independent Film Festival promises the largest-ever showcase of the present and future of Korean independent film After completion in August 2025, films of all types and genres—including live-action features, documentaries, and animation—are eligible
The Seoul Independent Film Festival has released its film submission schedule and begun preparations for the event. Seoul Independent Film Festival 2026, the largest independent film recap festival in South Korea, announced its submission schedule on June 22.
[Photo &] A Live Performance by Jazz Master Herbie Hancock, 86, Sets the Seoul Jazz Festival Stage Ablaze with “The End of Spring Days”

[Photo &] A Live Performance by Jazz Master Herbie Hancock, 86, Sets the Seoul Jazz Festival Stage Ablaze with “The End of Spring Days”

Jazz legend Herbie Hancock, making his first trip to Korea in 11 years, delivers explosive playing that leaves behind his age at 86 and caps the night with a tribute to the late Wayne Shorter
“The audience is part of my family.” Herbie Hancock’s heartfelt confession lit up the night sky over Seoul.“The return of a master,” ruling the keys at age 86On the 24th at the Olympic Park 88 Grass Square, as darkness deepened, he appeared to close out the 18th Seoul Jazz Festival, blasting out...
‘The Future of UK Jazz’ Ezra Collective Confirmed for Its First Solo Korea Show on October 8

‘The Future of UK Jazz’ Ezra Collective Confirmed for Its First Solo Korea Show on October 8

A legendary five-piece band that won the Mercury Prize’s first-ever ‘Jazz’ award and has entered the Wembley Arena A dynamic sound preview that foreshadows a blend of afrobeat and hip-hop at YES24 Live Hall in Gwangjin-gu After the September 22 solo stage for ‘Joe Armon-Jones’ at Seojae Festival, the full lineup arrives in Korea, heightening fans’ anticipation
Ezra Collective, a five-piece hybrid jazz band presenting a new paradigm of divine jazz in the UK and receiving global acclaim, is finally coming to Korea. The concert organizer, Private Curve, officially announced on the 18th that Ezra Collective will hold its first-ever solo Korea concert on...
Asia University Music Festival '2026 Hangang University Song Festival' Held for Two Days, Wendy to Host; Total Prize of 40 Million Won

Asia University Music Festival '2026 Hangang University Song Festival' Held for Two Days, Wendy to Host; Total Prize of 40 Million Won

10 Teams from 4 Countries Clash in the Finals…Composers Kim Hyungseok and Kim Eana to Judge; Grand Prize of 20 Million Won and Opportunities for Overseas Performances
Stepping Up as a Global Music Festival: '2026 Hangang University Song Festival'The Seoul Metropolitan Government's Future Hangang Headquarters will hold '2026 Hangang University Song Festival' on the 2nd of this month at 7:00 PM at the multi-purpose sports ground in Jamwon Hangang Park.
The 79th Cannes Film Festival Short Film Jury Announced: Korean-Descent Actor Park Ji-Min Joins

The 79th Cannes Film Festival Short Film Jury Announced: Korean-Descent Actor Park Ji-Min Joins

Carla Simón Appointed as Jury President; Five Judges to Review Short Film Palme d’Or—Including Korean-Descent French Actor Park Ji-Min
Official Announcement of the Jury Panel for the 79th Cannes Film Festival Short Film and La Cinef CategoriesAt one of the world’s most prestigious film festivals, the 79th Cannes Film Festival has officially unveiled the jury panel that will select the winners for the short film competition and La...
Jafar Jackson ’Michael’ Breaks the Opening Record… $150M Revenue Forecast

Jafar Jackson ’Michael’ Breaks the Opening Record… $150M Revenue Forecast

Projected to Set a New All-Time Box-Office High for Music Biopics
The film 〈Michael〉, which depicts the life story of pop icon Michael Jackson, is already rocking the world with explosive box-office expectations even before its release.North America opening revenue nearly $90M… A record-tier achievement that surpasses 〈Bohemian Rhapsody〉With the film 〈Michael〉...
[Hot Issue] “Jazz Festival 2026 Seoul Jazz Festa” at Yeouido Hangang Park—A Jazz Festival for Everyone

[Hot Issue] “Jazz Festival 2026 Seoul Jazz Festa” at Yeouido Hangang Park—A Jazz Festival for Everyone

Top-tier artists including Woong San and Park Juwon all take the stage A city-center jazz festival in the heart of Seoul’s Yeouido Han River Park—enjoy it for free on May 2
Seoul’s biggest free jazz festival will light up the night of May—“2026 Seoul Jazz Festa” hits Yeouido.A lineup of top domestic and international artists... Showcasing the true essence of “K-Jazz”With the warm spirit of spring fully in bloom in May, “Yeouido Hangang Park” is swept over by an...
[Global Issue] BTS’ “Arirang” Makes a Comeback…A Mega Festival Spanning London, New York, and Seoul

[Global Issue] BTS’ “Arirang” Makes a Comeback…A Mega Festival Spanning London, New York, and Seoul

To mark the release of BTS’ new album, “The City Arirang”…a drone show and media façade that lit up landmarks around the world—from the London Eye to the Sungnyemun Gate!
BTS’s mega-scale project celebrating the release of their new album has, beyond Seoul, turned major cities worldwide—such as New York and London—into vivid media showcases.On the 26th, the agency BigHit Music said that the BTS comeback celebration project ‘BTS The City Arirang ’ has expanded into a...
Film Alliance Declares Full Boycott of 'Seoul Film Center'... Return to Original Plan of 'Seoul Cinematheque'!

Film Alliance Declares Full Boycott of 'Seoul Film Center'... Return to Original Plan of 'Seoul Cinematheque'!

On the 5th, the Film Alliance issued a statement strongly urging the immediate return to the original plan of 'Seoul Cinematheque' and the prompt establishment of a public forum.
The Film Alliance (co-representatives Baek Jae-ho and Lee Dong-ha) issued a statement on the 5th, declaring a full boycott of any cooperation with the current operation system of 'Seoul Film Center' and strongly urging the return to the original plan of 'Seoul Cinematheque' and the immediate...