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'Bleach' final arc 'Thousand-Year Blood War: The Blood Warfare' and debut-only CGV release for Episodes 1–3; advance ticket sales open

'Bleach' final arc 'Thousand-Year Blood War: The Blood Warfare' and debut-only CGV release for Episodes 1–3; advance ticket sales open

The final arc of the 'Bleach' anime series that will put a period on the franchise’s long journey premieres in theaters for a three-week run starting July 4 Tite Kubo, the original creator, provides direct supervision…A final war ahead that promises more detailed and polished execution than the source A battle of bloodshed spanning a thousand years between Shinigami and Quincy—and a fight for the fate of the three worlds—arrives exclusively through CGV-only theatrical release
A new series from the popular anime 〈Bleach〉 will be unveiled for the first time through CGV. 〈Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War: The Blood Warfare〉 is a follow-up season to the anime 〈Bleach Thousand-Year Blood War〉, which adapts the 'Thousand-Year Blood War' episode from the manga of the same name.
| Seongchan Eol
First Reactions: Cineplay Critics’ Star Rating for 〈HANA KOREA〉

First Reactions: Cineplay Critics’ Star Rating for 〈HANA KOREA〉

[First Reactions]The South Korea–Denmark co-production 〈HANA KOREA〉 opens July 8. Inspired by a true story, the artbuster follows Hye-seon , a North Korean defector trying to push forward in an unfamiliar life. Cineplay reporter Kim Ji Yeon shares her review from the press screening.
| Kim Ji-yeon
Young Breakout Directors Who Injected New Blood Into Hollywood in 2026

Young Breakout Directors Who Injected New Blood Into Hollywood in 2026

Hollywood is changing — and getting younger. Three directors behind some of 2026's biggest horror stories, from 〈Backrooms〉 to 〈Obsession〉 and 〈Iron Lung〉, are helping redraw the industry's map.Kane Parsons〈Backrooms〉 $10 million =〉 $270 millionAmong the many gifted figures in Hollywood, the most...
| Seongchan Eol
BTS “Dynamite” music video surpasses 2.1 billion views…sets its own all-time best record

BTS “Dynamite” music video surpasses 2.1 billion views…sets its own all-time best record

Adds another 100 million views in 9 months to break its own record…keeping its reign in the Billboard No. 1 fairytale
A burst that reshaped pop history—2. 1 billion flashes that won’t cool offBTS’ masterpiece, “Dynamite”, which has redrawn the map of the global pop scene, has shaken up the YouTube ecosystem once again. At 8 a. m. on the 24th, the music video surpassed the previously uncharted milestone of 2.
| James choi
[BIFAN 2026] Enjoy Bucheon 30 Years 100 Times ③ Lee Choon-yeon Film Award returns, new International Federation of Film Critics prize, and the July Carnival

[BIFAN 2026] Enjoy Bucheon 30 Years 100 Times ③ Lee Choon-yeon Film Award returns, new International Federation of Film Critics prize, and the July Carnival

Kim Se-hoon and Gu Jeong-a will receive the “Lee Choon-yeon Film Award,” and a “FIPRESCI Award for International Film Critics” will also be introduced (FIPRESCI Award).
Two awards will be newly introduced. The 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (executive committee chair Shin Cheol, BIFAN) will bring back the “Lee Choon-yeon Film Award” this year and also introduce the “International Federation of Film Critics Award” .
| Joo Seong-cheol
[BIFAN 2026] How to Enjoy Bucheon 30 Years, 100 Times Over ① Bucheon Is a Genre! 99 Asian Genre Films, 11 Genre Films Directed by Women

[BIFAN 2026] How to Enjoy Bucheon 30 Years, 100 Times Over ① Bucheon Is a Genre! 99 Asian Genre Films, 11 Genre Films Directed by Women

On the occasion of its 30th edition, the festival announced the start of its three-year project, “Asian Genre Films 99” (Asian Genre Films 99).
Above all, it’s a genre festival. For its 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (Chairman Shin Chul, hereafter BIFAN), the festival screens 321 films from 50 countries (170 feature films, 85 short films, 38 AI titles, and 28 XR titles), and of these 93 are world premieres.
| Joo Seong-cheol
'David' Takes on Goliath in a Show of Overwhelming Scale—and Breakneck Tension

'David' Takes on Goliath in a Show of Overwhelming Scale—and Breakneck Tension

The movie 〈David〉, which captures the fated moment of David and Goliath—often cited as the greatest battle in history—is set to open on July 10.
Six newly released stills from 〈David〉, the faceoff between ‘David’ and ‘Goliath’—the symbolic duo at the center of what’s widely regarded as the greatest battle in history and a timeless underdog tale—have been unveiled.
| Joo Seong-cheol
BTS’ “Arirang” Selected as “Best Album of 2026” by U.S. Rolling Stone, UK NME

BTS’ “Arirang” Selected as “Best Album of 2026” by U.S. Rolling Stone, UK NME

“The biggest boy band in the world” — overseas media pile on praise in a relay, hitting global audiences with a distinctly Korean flavor.
’Global syndrome’ re-ignites as a masterpiece the world responds toThe landscape of global pop music is shifting again. BTS’ regular fifth studio album, `'Arirang '`, has been selected back-to-back by major overseas music outlets as the “best album in the first half of 2026,” underscoring its...
| James choi
Grammy Winner Steve Lacy Confirms First Solo Korea Date in August

Grammy Winner Steve Lacy Confirms First Solo Korea Date in August

Grammy winner and the artist who captured the world with “Bad Habit” will perform his first-ever solo show in Korea on August 19.
The genius singer-songwriter and producer "Steve Lacy" who shook up the pop music landscape is finally set to step onto Korean soil. Live Nation Korea officially announced that his first solo Korea appearance will be held on August 19 at "Olympic Park Olympic Hall" in Songpa-gu, Seoul.
| James choi
Re-release of “Before Sunrise” Brings Julie Delpy to Share a Video Letter for Korean Viewers, Calling It a “Special Film”

Re-release of “Before Sunrise” Brings Julie Delpy to Share a Video Letter for Korean Viewers, Calling It a “Special Film”

Ahead of the June 18 re-release of the romance classic “Before Sunrise,” Julie Delpy, who plays Céline, delivers her thanks to fans in a video “Where ‘Before’ Trilogy Begins”: Encourages Theatergoing as She Says She Could Organize Love and Romance A Vienna romance born by chance—audiences begin meeting Delpy amid a re-release craze
To mark the re-release of “Before Sunrise” in South Korea, Julie Delpy sent a message to Korean audiences. Julie Delpy, who stars as Céline in the film 〈Before Sunrise〉, released a video letter via CGV on June 18.
| Seongchan Eol