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After BTS’s Gwanghwamun Performance, Gyeongbokgung Welcomes 50,000 Visitors…A K-Traditional Culture Windfall

After BTS’s Gwanghwamun Performance, Gyeongbokgung Welcomes 50,000 Visitors…A K-Traditional Culture Windfall

After BTS’s Gwanghwamun performance, visitor numbers more than doubled… The Cultural Heritage Administration pushes to make palaces and royal tombs globally iconic destinations
BTS to Set Gwanghwamun Ablaze… A “BTS Special” ExplosionThe comeback concert by the group “BTS”, which lit up the Gwanghwamun area in Seoul, sparked a surge of interest in K-traditional culture. Immediately after the show, visitors to Gyeongbokgung Palace jumped to more than double the usual...
Pansori and Samulnori on Stage... 'Kedahon' OST 'Golden' Decorates Oscar Celebration Stage

Pansori and Samulnori on Stage... 'Kedahon' OST 'Golden' Decorates Oscar Celebration Stage

24 dancers wearing traditional Korean attire and a grim reaper's hat appear, the most Korean stage in Academy history... Leonardo DiCaprio and Emma Stone's cheering sticks draw attention
"To brighten the darkness, we will sing our song / With this steadfast sound, we will heal the world. "A poignant line from Pansori resonated on the stage of the 98th Academy Awards, the most prestigious festival in the American film industry, on the 15th .
‘The Wedding Banquet’ Depicts K-Culture in Hollywood!

‘The Wedding Banquet’ Depicts K-Culture in Hollywood!

〈The Wedding Banquet〉 is an unpredictable comedy featuring a K-grandma (Youn Yuh-jung) who catches on to the fake marriage plans of two same-sex couples.
The 30th Busan International Film Festival officially invited film 〈The Wedding Banquet〉 is drawing the attention of Korean audiences with its K-culture. Amid the global phenomenon of the film 〈K-Pop Demon Hunters〉, interest in Korean culture is rising worldwide.
IU and Byeon Woo-seok Apologize Together Over Controversy of Historical Distortion in “The Grand Lady of the 21st Century” (Full Text)

IU and Byeon Woo-seok Apologize Together Over Controversy of Historical Distortion in “The Grand Lady of the 21st Century” (Full Text)

Due to inadequate research and controversy over historical distortion in the drama “The Grand Lady of the 21st Century,” both lead actors apologized via their personal SNS accounts IU: “I’m ashamed of myself for not reading the script carefully and studying with enough thought,” Byeon Woo-seok: “I lacked consideration for the historical context” With a promise from the production team to make prior VOD revisions, the lead actors recognized the heavy responsibility as main performers and bowed their heads side by side
〈The Grand Lady of the 21st Century〉’s royal couple delivered an apology to viewers, expressing their regret. Controversy Over Historical Fact-Checking and IU’s Personal Reflection The drama 〈The Grand Lady of the 21st Century〉 ended on May 16.
Uljin World Mountain Film Festival 2026: Slovenia, the Guest Country—“Parasite” (Slovenian Version) “Family Therapy” Arrives

Uljin World Mountain Film Festival 2026: Slovenia, the Guest Country—“Parasite” (Slovenian Version) “Family Therapy” Arrives

First-ever screening of a Slovenian masterpiece in Korea, including a Venice-winning film and an Academy submission, plus a variety of cultural experiences such as an embassy collaboration traditional food pop-up.
Ulsan Ulju World Mountain Film Festival has selected Slovenia as the guest country for its 2026 festival and unveiled the lineup of major screening titles on the 6th.Planned with the support of the Slovenian Embassy in Korea, the “Julian Alps–Slovenia” section brings the country’s majestic natural...
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.
Gokseong Backdrop Korean-U.S. Co-Production Action Film

Gokseong Backdrop Korean-U.S. Co-Production Action Film "Beauty Demon Killer" Opens on OTT on the 30th

An action fantasy co-production between Korea and the U.S. born from a true story based on the wife. About 70% of the total runtime was filmed at Gokseong’s famous spots in Jeollanam-do, completing a distinctive visual style
[Photo Topic] 'Korean-U.S. Co-Production' 'Action Fantasy' that overwhelmed 'Gokseong' in Jeollanam-do, 'Beauty Demon Killer' unveiled on the spotThe Korean-U.S. co-production action fantasy film 'Beauty Demon Killer', which makes 'Gokseong' in Jeollanam-do its main stage, finally arrives on home...
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Hana Card: "Foreigners came to see BTS and spent 55.5 billion won"... a sharp 807% spike in sales at nearby retail districts

Average spending per person: 1.85 million won... Card payments at local businesses around the venue—like convenience stores and cafes—rose as much as 12 times, highlighting K-pop’s economic impact
'BTS ripple effects' 55. 5 billion won, the industrial value of 'K-pop' that shook GoyangThe performance by the group 'BTS' at Goyang Sports Complex Stadium proved that, beyond a simple cultural event, it delivered a massive 'economic ripple effect'.
Traveling Through Korea in a Fresh New Way with “XO, Kitty”: The Korean Places Inside “XO, Kitty”

Traveling Through Korea in a Fresh New Way with “XO, Kitty”: The Korean Places Inside “XO, Kitty”

When you start each day by riding the “hell train” in the morning and crossing the colorless concrete jungle from one place to another, living through days that feel utterly lifeless can suddenly make you crave a fantasy to escape reality.
Screen-to-Stage: Yeon Sang-ho’s “Gunche” Is Born as an Immersive Theater Experience Launching in May

Screen-to-Stage: Yeon Sang-ho’s “Gunche” Is Born as an Immersive Theater Experience Launching in May

Experience an evolving zombie outbreak firsthand in the theater Launching in May: an audience-participation immersive show, “Inside the Play,” built on the legendary sellout run
Horror that tears through the screen—“Gunche,” Yeon Sang-ho’s creationOfficially invited to the 79th Cannes Film Festival’s Midnight Screening section and spotlighted around the world, director “Yeon Sang-ho”’s new work “Gunche” breaks free from the spatial limits of a traditional theater and...