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[National Assembly audit] Park Jin-young leads first-ever alliance of four major agencies; ‘Phenomenon’ set to launch next December

[National Assembly audit] Park Jin-young leads first-ever alliance of four major agencies; ‘Phenomenon’ set to launch next December

A dedicated corporation with equal capital contributions and voting rights will host a major fan-led K-culture festival.
Park Jin-young, co-chair of the “Popular Culture Exchange Committee,” has officially announced that leading South Korean entertainment companies have joined forces to ensure the successful launch of the global K-pop festival “Phenomenon.
| James choi
BTS Raises Grammy Expectations With New “Asian Pop” Category, First Win Looks Promising

BTS Raises Grammy Expectations With New “Asian Pop” Category, First Win Looks Promising

Next year’s Grammy Awards will add an “Asian Pop” category, fueling hopes that BTS and other South Korean acts will win for the first time
For years, "the Grammy Awards" has sat atop Western cultural dominance as the most firmly fortified stronghold. It marked a historic turning point as Asian melodies, once dismissed as a fringe of the mainstream music market, moved into the heart of global cultural power.
| James choi
PLAVE Holds Stadium Concert as the First-Ever Virtual Idol to Do So

PLAVE Holds Stadium Concert as the First-Ever Virtual Idol to Do So

Incheon’s main venue confirmed for a stadium show just 10 months after the group’s debut at Gocheok Sky Dome. The first world tour begins in September in Incheon.
The terrain of modern popular culture has once again pushed past a critical threshold of upheaval. The unprecedented situation is that those who do not exist yet exist nonetheless have taken over the most physical, massive space imaginable—ironically, on a stage of their own.
| James choi
'Beloved Father Figure' Choi Bool-am Laid to Rest After Three Days of Tearful Farewells

'Beloved Father Figure' Choi Bool-am Laid to Rest After Three Days of Tearful Farewells

Private funeral procession held at Seoul Asan Medical Center on the morning of the 2nd; after a stop at Green Umbrella, his longtime partner of 45 years, he was taken to his final resting place
Funeral procession held in sorrow as younger colleagues stay by his side to the end Actor 'Choi Bool-am', admired by the public for portraying one of Korea's most iconic father figures, has been laid to rest. The funeral procession for the actor, who died on the 29th of last month, was held...
| James choi
Late Shin Hae-chul, Yoo Jae-suk and BLACKPINK to Receive Top Cultural Honors on Oct. 29

Late Shin Hae-chul, Yoo Jae-suk and BLACKPINK to Receive Top Cultural Honors on Oct. 29

Shin Hae-chul to receive Silver Crown, Yoo Jae-suk the Bogwan Order and BLACKPINK the Okgwan Order; 36 honorees, including Yoo Hae-jin and Jang Hang-jun, to receive commendations
Silver Crown Order of Cultural Merit to Be Awarded Posthumously to Shin Hae-chul 17th Korea Popular Culture and Arts Awards to Be Held Oct. 29, Honoring 36 People and Teams, Including 10 Order of Cultural Merit Recipients Han Young-ae to Receive Bogwan Order of Cultural Merit on 50th Anniversary of...
| James choi
[Photos] Song Hye-kyo, Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Jeon Do-yeon... Netflix’s 10th Anniversary Celebration Unveils 2027 Slate in Korea for the First Time: ‘What’s Next?’

[Photos] Song Hye-kyo, Lee Jung-jae, Lee Byung-hun, Jeon Do-yeon... Netflix’s 10th Anniversary Celebration Unveils 2027 Slate in Korea for the First Time: ‘What’s Next?’

Stars behind Netflix hits gather for two-day celebration in Sangam, including cast of live-action adaptation of webtoon with 14.3 billion views
Netflix Korea held a large-scale fan event, Netflix Janchi, at Oil Tank Culture Park in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, to mark the 10th anniversary of its launch in South Korea. With co-CEO Ted Sarandos among those celebrating the milestone, the company drew global viewers’ attention by unveiling its 2027...
| James choi
'My Mister' writer Park Hae-young takes aim at zero-revenue contracts, demands end to buyout practice:

'My Mister' writer Park Hae-young takes aim at zero-revenue contracts, demands end to buyout practice: "Copyright law must change to ensure fair compensation"

Creators' Alliance, formed by six groups including the Korean Film Directors' Guild, urges passage of copyright amendment introduced on the 17th
The face of K-content stripped of copyrights: Buyout practices run counter to global standards The Korean Broadcasting Writers Association and the Korean Film Directors' Guild were among six groups that formed the Creators' Alliance, which held a news conference at the National Assembly on the 12th...
| James choi
Director Kim Jee-woon brings A Tale of Two Sisters back after 20 years at LA's first Korean film festival: 'Film is a universal language; I believe in the power of stories'

Director Kim Jee-woon brings A Tale of Two Sisters back after 20 years at LA's first Korean film festival: 'Film is a universal language; I believe in the power of stories'

Invited as a new Academy member this year, Kim Jee-woon helps prove the strength of K-content in the heart of Hollywood on the 26th
A milestone for 'K-content' planted in the heart of Hollywood The 'LA Korean Film Festival' opened for the first time in Los Angeles, the spiritual home of cinema. The plan to showcase the best of Korean film in the heart of Hollywood was bold, but some questioned whether it could win over the...
| James choi
'Squid Game' ranks No. 72 among NYT's best dramas of the 21st century; 'Beef' at No. 71, No. 1 to be revealed on the 25th

'Squid Game' ranks No. 72 among NYT's best dramas of the 21st century; 'Beef' at No. 71, No. 1 to be revealed on the 25th

Global vote by 500 actors and industry figures draws NYT praise for 'a bloody sport that annihilates humanity under capitalism'
A bloody sport exposing capitalism's true face proves a global masterpiece The power of Korean screen content has once again made its mark on a list of the 'best dramas of the 21st century' selected by the influential U. S. outlet 'The New York Times' .
| James choi
Bruno Mars adds sixth Korea show amid ticket frenzy

Bruno Mars adds sixth Korea show amid ticket frenzy

May 30 date added at Goyang Stadium as he returns amid the "APT." phenomenon
Global pop icon returns with record-breaking response from Korean fans Global pop star 'Bruno Mars' will add one more show to his Korea concert run at 'Goyang Stadium' next May, bringing the total to a milestone 'six shows'.
| James choi