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Controversial “Reassignment Education,” Yet My Favorite Episode Is…

Controversial “Reassignment Education,” Yet My Favorite Episode Is…

Even in its second week after release, the Netflix series 〈Reassignment Education〉 topped the No. 1 spot among non-English TV shows in the global TOP 10 rankings. Cine Play reporters picked their favorite episodes.
Once again, a high-impact K-content title has burst onto Netflix. The Netflix series 〈Reassignment Education〉, which depicts the relentless efforts of the authority group for protecting teachers’ rights as it takes the side of victims and puts schools back in order, kept its No.
[Seong Chan-eol’s Comics] I hesitated to recommend it, but 30,000 moviegoers leaves me saying ‘Give it a try’: 「The Dangers in My Heart」

[Seong Chan-eol’s Comics] I hesitated to recommend it, but 30,000 moviegoers leaves me saying ‘Give it a try’: 「The Dangers in My Heart」

I go crazy for subculture. I check out anything with fresh stories, settings or characters — not only films but webtoons, games, comics and animation. I entered the world of fandom through comics: as an adult I read comics as e-books and webtoons on my smartphone, a self-described 'kidult.' But it's less fun alone. I write Seong Chan-eol's Comics to share things that are more enjoyable together, seen from the perspective of an omnivorous fan.
To be frank, this is one of my current favorite comics, but it’s one I avoided writing about for a while. It’s wildly fun and genuinely heart-fluttering, but the barrier to entry is high. If even I, a fan of the series, felt that hesitation, I wasn’t sure how many readers would go along with it.
Grammy Record Holder: Jazz Maestro Maria Schneider Makes Her First Trip to South Korea

Grammy Record Holder: Jazz Maestro Maria Schneider Makes Her First Trip to South Korea

A master chosen by David Bowie, Schneider will present a distinct world of music that eschews streaming with her 19-piece original band.
The founder of '3D Soundscapes' takes on giant platforms in Maria Schneider’s astonishing first visit to South KoreaA living legend who reshaped the map of contemporary jazz, composer and arranger Maria Schneider has confirmed a historic concert in her own name with her '19-piece original...
'K-Pop Demon Hunters' Marks 1 Year With a Record-Shattering Run

'K-Pop Demon Hunters' Marks 1 Year With a Record-Shattering Run

A year after its worldwide release on June 20, 2025, Netflix's 〈K-Pop Demon Hunters〉 continues to set major streaming and music-chart records. The film was released worldwide on June 20, 2025, and more than a year later remains a frequent topic of conversation.
Hong Kong Retro Movie Tour ① John Woo’s “A Better Tomorrow” and a History Lesson at Mei Ho House, San Shui Po

Hong Kong Retro Movie Tour ① John Woo’s “A Better Tomorrow” and a History Lesson at Mei Ho House, San Shui Po

Built in 1953 after the “Sekkipmei Fire,” the sprawling public housing complex known as “Mei Ho House” became the stage for 〈A Better Tomorrow〉.
Cineplay and House Travel teamed up for a Hong Kong movie tour, their fifth trip. The core theme of this tour was the meeting of Hong Kong’s past and present through film. From John Woo’s 〈A Better Tomorrow〉 (1990), set in 1960s Hong Kong and starring Tony Leung Chiu-wai, to 〈The King of Comedy〉...
Jeremy Clarkson Shocks With Cancer Diagnosis, Saying It’s an Aggressive Cancer but ‘Very Early’

Jeremy Clarkson Shocks With Cancer Diagnosis, Saying It’s an Aggressive Cancer but ‘Very Early’

On the latest episode of the documentary reality show ‘Clarkson’s Farm,’ he told co-stars the truth about his diagnosis The specific type of cancer remains undisclosed… he also revealed he underwent surgery to remove part of his prostate during treatment Following surgery for a heart problem in 2024, another health scare has surfaced—fans have flooded him with support
The well-known British broadcaster and legendary host of the globally popular automotive reality shows ‘Top Gear’ and ‘The Grand Tour,’ Jeremy Clarkson, shared the shocking news that he has been diagnosed with cancer.
Overwhelms With 8 Times the Views… Netflix’s “Chamgyoyuk” Seizes Global No. 1 for a Second Straight Week

Overwhelms With 8 Times the Views… Netflix’s “Chamgyoyuk” Seizes Global No. 1 for a Second Straight Week

Starring Kim Mu-yeol, “Chamgyoyuk” hits viewers across 91 countries and holds the top spot for the second consecutive week, as a surge in K-content hits hard, including the AI film “Mid-dle-world.”
An Extrajudicial Bludgeon Against a Tyrannical Classroom, and the Sociology of the Catharsis Taking the World by StormThe collapse of public education in modern society is not a problem unique to South Korea. The decline of teacher authority and classrooms that are out of control have become signs...
RIIZE, TREASURE, Lee Young-ji all on board…BOF opens in Busan on the 27th, building on BTS momentum

RIIZE, TREASURE, Lee Young-ji all on board…BOF opens in Busan on the 27th, building on BTS momentum

Asia’s largest music festival BOF runs on the 27th. A star-studded K-pop lineup from RIIZE and more, plus free park concerts by Lee Mu-jin and ZION.T
'The empire of silent sound, universal solidarity of Asia igniting in Busan'A festival is, by nature, a primal refuge where people seek release, and a vast screen onto which the desires of the era are projected.
Asteroid Discovered in 2002 Earns Late Seohye-won’s Name… Official Birth of the “Xuxiyuan” Asteroid

Asteroid Discovered in 2002 Earns Late Seohye-won’s Name… Official Birth of the “Xuxiyuan” Asteroid

A Hong Kong astronomer, Yang Guang-wei, discovered the No. 208663 asteroid, and the international astronomy community has completed the naming process Fans in the local area mourn the wife of actor Zhang Guo-rong’s late co-star after she died last February from flu complications, reigniting an outpouring of condolences Following in the footsteps of artists like Yan Qing-xia and Zhang Guo-rong, she is remembered as a “star in the sky” The news of the asteroid’s naming reconnects with the hearts of fans who continue to look up at the heavens
An asteroid officially born in space has been named after Gu Jun-yeop’s late wife, Seohye-won , a Taiwanese actor and singer who died suddenly last year. ■ Discovered in 2002, “2002 GF11” finalized as “Xuxiyuan”On the 17th, according to Hong Kong media outlets including the Sing Tao Daily, the...
[Interview] Catching This Year’s Debut, a Y2K-Era Sensibility: Director Han Chang-rok, Actors Joo Min-hyung and Baek Ji-hye, Part 1

[Interview] Catching This Year’s Debut, a Y2K-Era Sensibility: Director Han Chang-rok, Actors Joo Min-hyung and Baek Ji-hye, Part 1

Inspired by a murder case in Washington, Benton in 2018, 〈Choong-Choong-Choong〉 portrays a catastrophe sparked by the intersecting desires of three kids.
Retro is the trend. In the fashion, music and props of young people in their 20s, there’s nowhere that a Y2K sensibility hasn’t managed to seep in. Director Han Chang-rok, born in 1990 and a graduate of the Korea National University of Arts film school, pulls this retro sensibility straight onto...