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‘Love’s Hatchuping: The Legend of the Whale Jewel’ Opens Tomorrow, Tops Reservations Among Korean Films

‘Love’s Hatchuping: The Legend of the Whale Jewel’ Opens Tomorrow, Tops Reservations Among Korean Films

Surpasses 87,000 advance tickets a day before release, eclipsing the previous opening-day morning record of 81,577
One day before its release, the animated film 〈Love's Hatchuping: The Legend of the Whale Jewel〉 had sold more than 87,000 tickets in advance, pointing to a strong box-office debut. The distributor said on Aug. 4 that advance ticket sales had surpassed 87,000.
'Tobot' maker Retrobot ultimately files for bankruptcy... the hit from a failed 2021 debut

'Tobot' maker Retrobot ultimately files for bankruptcy... the hit from a failed 2021 debut

Bankruptcy order confirmed on July 9... fallout from PotenDog's poor performance and the suspension of production outsourcing. The 'Tobot' IP business continues through a separate entity, Retrobot CI.
'Tobot' Retrobot ultimately files for bankruptcy... the bitter exit of a 16-year animation powerhouseA slump in new releases in 2021 and the aftershocks of an investment dry spell; the IP legacy continues through a separate corporationAfter being founded in 2008 and opening up new ground for 3D...
[Sung Chan-yeol’s Comics] In 〈He and the Moon〉, a Big Family Feels Both Close and Far Away

[Sung Chan-yeol’s Comics] In 〈He and the Moon〉, a Big Family Feels Both Close and Far Away

I’m drawn to subculture in all its forms. I don’t just follow films; I check out webtoons, games, manga and animation — anything that offers a fresh story, theme or character. Comics first opened the door to fandom for me, and now I read manga as e-books and webtoons on my smartphone — an adult who...
Hanroro takes on the 30-year-old “Neon Genesis Evangelion” classic “Cruel Angel’s Thesis”… Can Taeyeon’s No. 7 surge carry over?

Hanroro takes on the 30-year-old “Neon Genesis Evangelion” classic “Cruel Angel’s Thesis”… Can Taeyeon’s No. 7 surge carry over?

As part of Gangnam’s “J-pop remake” project, the track drops at 6 p.m. on the 30th
“Neon Genesis Evangelion” myth reinterpreted, with “Hanroro” breathing life into a 30-year classicSinger-songwriter “Hanroro,” which has captured the indie scene with its unmistakable sensibility, is set to remake the J-pop legend “Cruel Angel’s Thesis,” a song that has been loved for 30 years, and...
[Photo&] ENHYPEN Breaks Through to Its First Ever Comic-Con—Dark Moon Brings Together a Fandom of 200 Million Views

[Photo&] ENHYPEN Breaks Through to Its First Ever Comic-Con—Dark Moon Brings Together a Fandom of 200 Million Views

SDCC panel talk and a bustling booth spotlight the film “Twilight” director and the vampire world
K-pop idols have made their first entry into San Diego Comic-Con , the world’s largest pop-culture festival. The protagonists are the group ‘ENHYPEN’. On the 23rd , they attended the event at the San Diego Convention Center in the United States as panel guests and met the global fanbase of the...
[Weekend Movie Theater Roundup] Film “Hope” sprints to No. 1 at the box office for 9 straight days… topping 3 million weekend admissions

[Weekend Movie Theater Roundup] Film “Hope” sprints to No. 1 at the box office for 9 straight days… topping 3 million weekend admissions

Cumulative admissions surpass 2.64 million, with an audience-satisfaction Egg Index of 83%… reservation-rate No. 1 is “Spider-Man: Brand New Day,” opening on the 29th
“Hope” inches past 3 million… Na Hong-jin’s alien thriller takes over theatersDirector Na Hong-jin’s new film “Hope” has held on to the top spot in the domestic box office for the ninth day since its release, cementing its status as an unchallenged force on weekend theater screens.
aespa Unveils Japan’s First Mini Album ‘KISS N TELL’ in a Surprise Release, Shedding ‘Metal Taste’ for Refreshing Pop Energy

aespa Unveils Japan’s First Mini Album ‘KISS N TELL’ in a Surprise Release, Shedding ‘Metal Taste’ for Refreshing Pop Energy

At midnight on the 24th, aespa releases all tracks’ audio and a music video for the title song simultaneously The 6-track set also includes a house-based dance pop title track, along with a range of songs such as anime and drama OSTs aespa is set to take the stage at the U.S. ‘2026 Lollapalooza Chicago’ on August 2, heating up the global stage
The rookie group aespa (æspa) released the full track audio and a music video for the title song of its first Japan mini album, ‘KISS N TELL,’ at midnight on the 24th.Title track ‘KISS N TELL’ embraces a refreshing, quirky pop sensibility instead of ‘Metal Taste’ The title track ‘KISS N TELL,’...
'Robot Taekwon V' Marks 50 Years… Limited Release of 700,000 Nostalgic Tag-Style Stamps

'Robot Taekwon V' Marks 50 Years… Limited Release of 700,000 Nostalgic Tag-Style Stamps

The stamps go on official sale on the 29th, featuring key characters such as Huni and TinRobot to boost collecting value.
'Robot Taekwon V' 50 years of legacy brings back circular tag-style stamp issued to maximize collectible valueIn celebration of its 50th anniversary, 'Robot Taekwon V', a landmark work in South Korean animation, is returning as 'circular tag-style' commemorative stamps that strongly stir up...
Yeon Sang-ho confirms production of “Parasite: Tamiya” — another major global Japanese IP project

Yeon Sang-ho confirms production of “Parasite: Tamiya” — another major global Japanese IP project

In the original work, Tamiya Ryoko—who clashes with protagonist Izumi Shinichi—plays a high school teacher who looks human and is a dangerous parasite that threatens humanity.
Netflix said it has confirmed production of Netflix’s Japanese series 〈Parasite: Tamiya〉, scheduled to be released in 2027. Director Yeon Sang-ho and the production company Wowpoint are teaming up again to unveil a new 〈Parasite〉 universe.
124 million craze for “Love Hatchyoin 2” opens next month on May 5… This time, it’s time to save Mom

124 million craze for “Love Hatchyoin 2” opens next month on May 5… This time, it’s time to save Mom

A large roster of new characters joins the sea setting… With a glamorous OST lineup featuring Baek Ji-young and NCT WISH
Last year, the K-animation “Love Hatchyoin” swept through theaters, setting an astounding record of “12.4 million viewers,” and now returns on a far bigger scale. On April 21, SAMG Entertainment officially announced that the film “Love Hatchyoin: The Legend of the Whale Gem” (hereinafter, “Love...