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[Culture &] Lee Soo-man, Founder of SM, Returns to K-pop in Full Force… Hosts an A2O Audition

[Culture &] Lee Soo-man, Founder of SM, Returns to K-pop in Full Force… Hosts an A2O Audition

The 3-year non-compete clause agreed with HYBE has been lifted. After launching A2O Entertainment, he is holding a large-scale audition, marking a return to K-pop.
'K-pop' maestro 'Lee Soo-man', returning to Korea after 3 years. . . 'A2O Entertainment' steps in'SM Entertainment' founder and producer 'Lee Soo-man' is breaking a three-year hiatus and making an immediate return to the domestic 'K-pop' market.
[Culture &] BTS Sweep Netflix… 18.4 Million Viewers Worldwide for Comeback Live, Claiming No. 1

[Culture &] BTS Sweep Netflix… 18.4 Million Viewers Worldwide for Comeback Live, Claiming No. 1

A global phenomenon that makes its four-year service break feel front-and-center… Captures the top spot in non-English shows across 24 countries and tees up a new documentary
The Comeback of a Global King—Takes Over the World with a Full-Group Stage After Four YearsThe group ‘BTS’ announced a flawless return after about ‘a four-year service break’. The free performance ‘BTS COMEBACK LIVE: ARIRANG’ held at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square on the 21st to celebrate the release...
[Photo&] Yoon Soo-il, the original

[Photo&] Yoon Soo-il, the original "Apartment" singer also called by Rosé—The secret behind 50 years of a music career

The backstory behind the national hit "Apartment" rekindled by the craze surrounding BLACKPINK’s Rosé. Yoon Soo-il, the originator of "rock trot," will hold a 50th-anniversary debut concert at the Sejong Center for the Performing Arts in May.
A living legend of Korean popular music, the creator of 'rock trot'There is someone who refused to accept Western pop and rock indiscriminately and instead pioneered a unique genre by adding distinctive Korean color. That is 'Yoon Soo-il', celebrating his 50th anniversary since debut this year.
Film Critic Im Jae-cheol Passes Away… A Key Figure Who Led Film Production, Distribution, and Criticism

Film Critic Im Jae-cheol Passes Away… A Key Figure Who Led Film Production, Distribution, and Criticism

Operating the film company Emotion Pictures; launched Film Culture and founded Film Forum… Age 65
Film critic Im Jae-cheol, who helped cultivate the foundation for art films by bridging criticism and hands-on work in the Korean film industry, has died. According to his family and others on the 23rd, he collapsed about two months ago and had been receiving treatment, before passing away the...
[Culture &] ‘Goodbye Kodaline’—Last Korea Concert Before Disbandment This August

[Culture &] ‘Goodbye Kodaline’—Last Korea Concert Before Disbandment This August

Kodaline, beloved for lyrical melodies, will wrap up the band’s activities after their fifth album… A farewell performance in Seoul on August 12
An Irish emotional rock legend, ‘Kodaline’, to deliver a historic farewell in Seoul in August‘Kodaline ’, the Irish rock band that captivated the world with lyrical melodies and overwhelming emotion, is saying goodbye to Korean fans.
[Photo&] Gong Yoo Enchants Italy… A Full House in 3 Minutes at the “Florence Korea Film Festival” Invitation Event

[Photo&] Gong Yoo Enchants Italy… A Full House in 3 Minutes at the “Florence Korea Film Festival” Invitation Event

A masterclass at the Florence Korea Film Festival. Fans from the U.S. and France joined the line that had formed since 6:00 a.m., showcasing its global appeal.
The power of K-content that took over Florence, Italy — Actor Gong Yoo’s masterclassActor "Gong Yoo" set Florence, Italy, on fire. Attending the 24th "Florence Korea Film Festival", he looked at the packed seats and said, "I didn’t know I’d receive this kind of overwhelming love in Italy," clearly...
[Culture &] ‘The Man Who Lives With the King’ Becomes the #3 All-Time Box Office Hit…New Record for All-Time Sales #1

[Culture &] ‘The Man Who Lives With the King’ Becomes the #3 All-Time Box Office Hit…New Record for All-Time Sales #1

Draws about 14.757 million viewers to take #3 all time at the box office…Reaches #1 in Korean film history with cumulative sales of 142.5 billion won
[Photo News] ‘The Man Who Lives With the King,’ which achieved the top spot for all-time ticket sales, adds a new chapter to Korean film historyThe movie ‘The Man Who Lives With the King’, which shines a spotlight on King Danjong’s exile life, has created a brand-new chapter in Korea’s box office...
A Historic Comeback Moment Shaped by BTS and Netflix… Pre-Show Media Briefing at the Scene for “BTS Comeback Live: Arirang”

A Historic Comeback Moment Shaped by BTS and Netflix… Pre-Show Media Briefing at the Scene for “BTS Comeback Live: Arirang”

For the first time in four years, BTS returns as a full group and unveils the first live performance of their new song “Arirang” at Gwanghwamun, Korea’s iconic landmark—bringing it to the world for the first time. Netflix confirmed it will stream live in more than 190 countries, delivering a shared, simultaneous experience with the “Biggest Viewing Party on Earth.” Through close collaboration between HYBE and Netflix, the show will highlight harmony between tradition and modernity—previewing a cultural event that reflects the reach and stature of K-culture.
An unprecedented event is taking place in Korea—right in the heart of Seoul. BTS , who released a new album for the first time in four years, will present a live performance alongside Netflix at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun.
[Culture&] BTS Members Answering Questions, Korea's 'Arirang'... The Sincerity Captured in the Title Track 'Swim'

[Culture&] BTS Members Answering Questions, Korea's 'Arirang'... The Sincerity Captured in the Title Track 'Swim'

Starting with an idea from Jungkook, the logo reflects Korea's spirit in the lyrics. The title track 'Swim' embodies the identity of the seven members for the ultimate BTS comeback!
Global top artist 'BTS' is making their return to the music scene with the surprise release of their 5th studio album 'Arirang' on the 20th. This new album has gained 'immense attention' in the global music market by adopting a representative folk song of Korea as its title.
[Culture&] 14 Million 'King's Affection' Park Ji-hoon Syndrome…Previous Works and Webtoons Also Making a Comeback

[Culture&] 14 Million 'King's Affection' Park Ji-hoon Syndrome…Previous Works and Webtoons Also Making a Comeback

With the success of the movie 'The King’s Affection', Park Ji-hoon’s previous works and the webtoon based on the story of King Danjong are creating a resurgence, especially among Gen Z.
Surpassing 14 Million 'The King’s Affection', the 'Park Ji-hoon Syndrome' Takes Over TheatersThe movie 'The King’s Affection' has surpassed a cumulative audience of 14 million, marking a new milestone in Korean cinematic history.