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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...
| James choi
“I worry only old trees will remain”: President Lee vows in France to restore “K-content” ladder after meeting Lee Chang-dong, Jeon Do-yeon

“I worry only old trees will remain”: President Lee vows in France to restore “K-content” ladder after meeting Lee Chang-dong, Jeon Do-yeon

At the Lumière Summit in France, the president meets leading figures in K-content, including Netflix executives, and says he will “immediately review” Lee Chang-dong’s proposal for tax incentives to spur private investment
President Lee Jae-myung, on a state visit to France, attended the “Lumière Summit”, a global summit for the film and video industry held near Nice on July 7 local time. There, he met leading figures from South Korea’s film industry and pledged comprehensive support for the “K-content” “ecosystem.
| James choi
Lee Jae-myung, Macron launch 800 billion won Lumière pact for Korea-France film ties — K-content’s five-year turnaround

Lee Jae-myung, Macron launch 800 billion won Lumière pact for Korea-France film ties — K-content’s five-year turnaround

Film roundtable and meeting with Motion Picture Association member companies Korea and France launch a 500 million-euro audiovisual investment initiative and discuss AI, nuclear power and solutions to the Strait of Hormuz crisis in Paris
Summit diplomacy expands K-content’s reach and reshapes global audiovisual industrySouth Korean President Lee Jae-myung, on a state visit to France, made a bold push for “K-content” at the heart of global cultural influence.
| James choi
5th Jangsu Mountain Village Film Festival draws 2,000 films from 201 countries, opens Oct. 8

5th Jangsu Mountain Village Film Festival draws 2,000 films from 201 countries, opens Oct. 8

About 20 of 2,159 submissions selected for screening, alongside a youth filmmaking camp and multicultural forum
Opens Oct. 8 at Jangsu Hannuri Center, with diverse side events focused on equality and coexistenceEyes from around the world are turning to Jangsu County in North Jeolla Province. The fifth 'Jangsu Mountain Village Film Festival', which drew a flood of '2,159' submissions from '201 countries',...
| James choi
'Hanran' Director Ha Myung-mi Named Bechdelian Producer of the Year for Yeongdeokdang Hall

'Hanran' Director Ha Myung-mi Named Bechdelian Producer of the Year for Yeongdeokdang Hall

After being selected for 'Bechdel Choice 10,' a big win… Praised for "expanding the possibilities of women's storytelling." The award recognizes her weighty direction depicting the lives of women and children against the backdrop of Jeju's April 3 incident
Director Ha Myung-mi was selected as Bechdelian Producer of the Year.'Bechdel Day 2026' selected director Ha Myung-mi of Hanran in the producer category for the year. Hosted and organized by the Directors Guild of Korea , 'Bechdel Day' is a content festival that spotlights the values of gender...
| Seongchan Eol
[BIFAN 2026] Enjoy Bucheon 30 Years 100 Times ③ Lee Choon-yeon Film Award returns, new International Federation of Film Critics prize, and the July Carnival

[BIFAN 2026] Enjoy Bucheon 30 Years 100 Times ③ Lee Choon-yeon Film Award returns, new International Federation of Film Critics prize, and the July Carnival

Kim Se-hoon and Gu Jeong-a will receive the “Lee Choon-yeon Film Award,” and a “FIPRESCI Award for International Film Critics” will also be introduced (FIPRESCI Award).
Two awards will be newly introduced. The 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (executive committee chair Shin Cheol, BIFAN) will bring back the “Lee Choon-yeon Film Award” this year and also introduce the “International Federation of Film Critics Award” .
| Joo Seong-cheol
“It’s a place where we all confirm each other’s existence!” Masterclass, performances, forums, exhibitions, and more wrap up the 12th Pride Expo 2026

“It’s a place where we all confirm each other’s existence!” Masterclass, performances, forums, exhibitions, and more wrap up the 12th Pride Expo 2026

Held for two days from Saturday, May 30 to Sunday, May 31 at Seoul Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), the event drew more than 2,500 visitors and closed out successfully.
Based on six values—Diversity, Equality, Inclusion, Pride, Love, and Solidarity—the country’s largest LGBTQ culture and arts fair, the “12th Seoul Pride Expo 2026,” wrapped up successfully at Seoul Dongdaemun Design Plaza over the two days from Saturday, May 30 to Sunday, May 31.
| Joo Seong-cheol
‘2026 Busan Wonasia Festival (BOF)’ Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary With an All-Time Best Lineup… AKMU, Haechan, and Evan Join

‘2026 Busan Wonasia Festival (BOF)’ Celebrates Its 10th Anniversary With an All-Time Best Lineup… AKMU, Haechan, and Evan Join

The event will be held at Busan Asiad Main Stadium on the 27th–28th next month… aiming to diversify genres Focusing on “premium performances” with expanded standing seating and immersive stage direction Ticket sales begin at 8:00 PM on the 12th on NOL and NOL ticket… fan enthusiasm is heating up
“2026 Busan Wonasia Festival with NOL,” the largest Hallyu festival in Asia hosted by Busan Metropolitan City, is drawing global K-pop fans’ attention as it marks its 10th anniversary by unveiling a powerful lineup of additional acts.
| Yangsimoh
HYBE to introduce its “K-pop system” to the Indian subcontinent…Opening an audition to discover the next-gen global stars

HYBE to introduce its “K-pop system” to the Indian subcontinent…Opening an audition to discover the next-gen global stars

Following Japan, the U.S., and Latin America, HYBE’s “multi-home, multi-genre” strategy lands in India In-person auditions in 10 major Indian cities…Major global partners join in, including Samsung and Nongshim With an average age of 28 and a 1.4-billion-strong population, HYBE is expected to create a new super IP by combining vast potential with K-pop methodologies
After applying its “K-pop methodology” to local markets in Japan, the United States, and Latin America, HYBE is now rolling out its efforts in India as it moves full steam ahead to discover and nurture the next generation of global stars.
| Seongchan Eol

"Unlike Cinderella Who Grabs Hands Without Hesitation"... 'Bridgerton 4' Yerin Ha, A Hope Raised as Korean-American Sophie Baek

Expressed her beliefs at the Seoul press conference... "Portrayed a love that transcends class and social perceptions" Proposed changing the original 'Sophie Beckett' to 'Sophie Baek'... Proudly expressing her Korean identity in Hollywood Leaping to global stardom with the support of her grandmother Son Sook... "I will lead the change in increasing opportunities for Asian actors"
As Netflix's flagship series 〈Bridgerton 4 (Bridgerton Season 4)〉 is creating a global sensation, the protagonist and Korean-American actress Yerin Ha returned to her homeland to share her heartfelt message and aspirations as an actress. ◆ "Not a Simple Cinderella Story". . .
| Yangsimoh