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[Chua-Young’s Music Box] Music for the Purification Ritual of Wounded Youth: “Girls Band Cry”

[Chua-Young’s Music Box] Music for the Purification Ritual of Wounded Youth: “Girls Band Cry”

I get hooked on the music in the film. Music sometimes conveys intimate feelings a character can’t fully express through the visuals alone—or through the lines you hear. It can also serve as a window into the creator’s hidden intentions. For me, understanding film music was one way to connect with the movie. “Chua-Young’s Music Box” lets you listen more closely to the movie’s voice through music. (P.S. While listening to the music, I hope you’ll read the article.)
Following the first film, 〈Girls Band Cry: The Movie—Youth Rhapsody〉 (hereinafter 〈Youth Rhapsody〉), the sequel 〈Girls Band Cry: The Movie, Hey Our Future〉 was released in theaters on April 16. This theatrical release is a compilation film: while it faithfully follows the existing story, it adds...
79th Cannes Film Festival Short Film Lineup Announced: Hongik University’s “BIRD RHAPSODY” Scores a Major Breakthrough

79th Cannes Film Festival Short Film Lineup Announced: Hongik University’s “BIRD RHAPSODY” Scores a Major Breakthrough

A Cannes short-film lineup that edged past fierce competition from 3,000-plus entries—Hongik University’s La Cinéf division makes its first-ever appearance!
79th 'Cannes Film Festival' As the lineup of invited works was announced, 'La Cinef ' In the 'Hongik University' category, the university achieved a historic feat by securing its first-ever entry. 'Wonjung CHOI' 's 'BIRD RHAPSODY' was selected after surmounting fierce competition among 2,750...
'A Monster Rookie Is Born'—MODYSSEY Surpasses 300,000 in First-Week Sales... A Breakout Achievement Targeting Global Fans

'A Monster Rookie Is Born'—MODYSSEY Surpasses 300,000 in First-Week Sales... A Breakout Achievement Targeting Global Fans

Hanteo Chart records 300,202 units for weekly album sales for the April 13–April 19 tally, ranking 2nd among rookie boy groups that debuted this year MODYSSEY is ramping up conversations with global fans through appearances on major music shows from four broadcasters, including 'M Countdown,' and a reverse gift ('yeok-jogoong') fan event Next up: A stop at 'KCON JAPAN 2026' in May and the 'Mega Concert' at Incheon Yeongjongdo Inspire Arena
Rookie boy group MODYSSEY kicked off with a stunning leap past 300,000 units in first-week sales, leaving a strong mark on the music industry from day one.First-Week Album Sales Surpass 300,000 Units In the Hanteo Chart weekly album chart (based on the April 13–April 19 tally), MODYSSEY (Henwui,...
[Photo&] BTS Returns to Tokyo Dome for the First Time in 7 Years… ‘Arirang’ Choir Concert Ignites 110,000 Fans

[Photo&] BTS Returns to Tokyo Dome for the First Time in 7 Years… ‘Arirang’ Choir Concert Ignites 110,000 Fans

BTS takes the stage at Tokyo Dome for the first time in 7 years and 5 months, wrapping up an explosive ‘Arirang’ sing-along with 110,000 attendees!
A triumphant return after 7 years and 5 months—BTS’s massive presence hits Tokyo with even greater impact 'BTS'Group 'BTS' thrilled 110,000 fans as it made its return to the stage at Japan’s 'Tokyo Dome' for the first time in 7 years and 5 months, stunning the crowd with its scale.
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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'.
Foreign Media Hails BTS’ “Arirang” World Tour as They Write a “New K-pop Chapter”

Foreign Media Hails BTS’ “Arirang” World Tour as They Write a “New K-pop Chapter”

Korean artistry that drew 130,000 people in… an overwhelming wave of emotion from a massive sing-along, spotlighted by major international outlets like Billboard and BBC
BTS’ new world tour ‘Arirang ’ is earning glowing reviews from music fans worldwide and from major international media, praised for its sweeping scale and distinctly Korean sense of beauty.According to BigHit Music on the 16th, the three shows held from the 9th to the 12th at the main stadium of...
Jeong Juri Director ‘Dora’ Invited to Directors’ Fortnight at the 79th Cannes Film Festival

Jeong Juri Director ‘Dora’ Invited to Directors’ Fortnight at the 79th Cannes Film Festival

Starring Sakura Ando and Kim Do-yeon, an original narrative inspired by Freud’s ‘Dora’ case study Directors’ Fortnight Committee Chair Julien Rege praises the film as “a bold and original exploration within the context of Korean cinema”
Director Jeong Juri’s third feature film ‘Dora ’ has been officially invited to the 79th Cannes International Film Festival under Directors’ Fortnight (Quinzaine des Cinéastes). With this, Jeong has achieved the rare feat of three consecutive Cannes appearances, with every feature film—from her...
Kim Do-yeon × Ando Sakura in the Lead! Jeong Juri’s New Film ‘Dora’ Invited to the Directors’ Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival!

Kim Do-yeon × Ando Sakura in the Lead! Jeong Juri’s New Film ‘Dora’ Invited to the Directors’ Fortnight at the Cannes Film Festival!

The film captures the process of two people wounded in both body and mind getting swept up in a whirlwind of complicated emotions, brought to life through Jeong Juri’s signature delicate direction.
On Tuesday, April 14, the Executive Committee of the Directors’ Fortnight of the 79th Cannes Film Festival announced Jeong Juri’s new film 〈Dora〉 as an invited title. Following Jeong Juri’s previous works 〈Dohyiya〉 and 〈The Next So-hee〉 (Closing Film of Critics’ Week), this marks a further...
'Hayao Miyazaki' Close-Up: A Seven-Year Record After His Retirement Reversal, Documentary on Studio Ghibli’s Workshop Set for Release

'Hayao Miyazaki' Close-Up: A Seven-Year Record After His Retirement Reversal, Documentary on Studio Ghibli’s Workshop Set for Release

For the First Time Revealed: The Backstory Behind the Oscar-Winning Film 'How Do You Live?'
The Heart of 'Studio Ghibli' Awakens: Breaking Seven Years of SilenceThe Hidden Seven Years of a Master—'Studio Ghibli' Returns to the ScreenAn enduring legend of Japanese animation, 'How Do You Live?', a 'documentary' film that closely tracked the secretive yet fiercely driven seven years of...
Hirokazu Kore-eda’s New Film “Sheep in the Box” Invited to the 79th Cannes Film Festival, Set for Domestic Release on June 10

Hirokazu Kore-eda’s New Film “Sheep in the Box” Invited to the 79th Cannes Film Festival, Set for Domestic Release on June 10

A unique near-future story in which a family adopts a humanoid that looks just like their deceased son A truly unprecedented record—Kore-eda Hirokazu’s 10th Cannes invitation and an 8th entry into the competition lineup A special chronicle video covering the 22 years of Cannes Film Festival entries, from “Nobody Knows” onward
Hirokazu Kore-eda’s new film 〈Sheep in the Box〉, invited by the Cannes Film Festival, has confirmed its release in theaters on June 10. 〈Sheep in the Box〉 is Kore-eda Hirokazu’s latest work, following 〈Nobody Knows〉, 〈Shoplifters〉, and 〈Monster〉, among others.