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“Smartwatch Triggered” Horror “SalmoKja”… Draws Teen Crowds, Ranks No. 1 Again for a Second Week

“Smartwatch Triggered” Horror “SalmoKja”… Draws Teen Crowds, Ranks No. 1 Again for a Second Week

Poised for a long theatrical run thanks to immersive teen viewing culture and the craze for visiting the real filming location
“Salmokja,” No. 1 at the Box Office for 12 Straight Days… Surpasses 1. 46 Million AdmissionsDirector Lee Sang-Min’s new horror film “Salmokja” has maintained the No. 1 spot for 12 consecutive days since its release, delivering overwhelming box-office dominance.
| James choi
Eric Oh, Kim Dae-sik, and Warner Music’s Hannah Karp to Appear… “QE Conference” Questioning Creativity in the AI Era

Eric Oh, Kim Dae-sik, and Warner Music’s Hannah Karp to Appear… “QE Conference” Questioning Creativity in the AI Era

Opening of the 30th Euljiro News Museum. Discussions on new standards for AI technology and human creativity
The Intersection of AI and Culture—Presenting Global Standards in SeoulThe global AI culture platform QE , based in the United States, will host 'QE Global Conference & Exhibition - Seoul Edition' at the Seoul Euljiro News Museum on the 30th.
| James choi
‘Youngest Arts Center President’ Hanna Chang Cancels European Performances Ahead of Her Inauguration

‘Youngest Arts Center President’ Hanna Chang Cancels European Performances Ahead of Her Inauguration

She takes office on the 24th; eight European performances across four orchestras, including the Paris Orchestra, are abruptly canceled… fall schedule still undecided
‘Hanna Chang,’ who will head the ‘Seoul Arts Center,’ orders a full cancellation of ‘European performances’‘Seoul Arts Center’ appointed world-renowned ‘conductor’ ‘Hanna Chang’ has made a major decision. Before the start of her official tenure, she has canceled the ‘European performances’...
| James choi
Netflix’s Surprise Earnings in First Quarter Topping $6 Billion… Shares Drop 9% After Founder Steps Down

Netflix’s Surprise Earnings in First Quarter Topping $6 Billion… Shares Drop 9% After Founder Steps Down

Operating profit rose 18% and beat expectations, but shares plunged 9% in over-the-counter trading after a report that Reed Hastings—the founder who led the company for 29 years—has stepped down
Global online video service Netflix recorded a surprise performance that far exceeded the market’s outlook for the first quarter this year. An ‘earnings surprise’ in Q1 notwithstanding, the impact of the complete management exit by co-founder Reed Hastings sent the stock tumbling 9% on the...
| James choi
HYBE·SM·JYP·YG Join Forces… Pushing for “Korea’s Coachella” Phenomenon ‘Fanomenon’

HYBE·SM·JYP·YG Join Forces… Pushing for “Korea’s Coachella” Phenomenon ‘Fanomenon’

The top four K-pop agencies are moving to establish an unprecedented joint venture to hold a massive global festival, ‘Fanomenon,’ that aims to surpass Coachella.
An unprecedented ‘Big4’ alliance launches a joint venture to seize global dominanceHolding absolute power in South Korea’s music scene, agencies often referred to as the so-called ‘Big4’—‘HYBE’, ‘SM Entertainment’, ‘JYP Entertainment’, and ‘YG Entertainment’—are building a united front like never...
| James choi
Hana Card:

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'.
| James choi
Lotte Cinema Sound-Optimized Theater ‘Gwang-eum Cinema’ Opens in Vietnam for the First Time

Lotte Cinema Sound-Optimized Theater ‘Gwang-eum Cinema’ Opens in Vietnam for the First Time

A special venue opens in Ho Chi Minh City, marking the company’s first overseas expansion. Designed for local audiences who enjoy horror and action, the global brand ‘BOOMAX’ delivers an immersive viewing experience.
Lotte Cinema brings ‘Gwang-eum Cinema’ to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam for the first time… Accelerating the expansion of its global footprintLotte Cinema has paved the way for a full-scale push into global markets by introducing a sound-specialized theater called 'Gwang-eum Cinema' at its Go Vap...
| James choi
Traveling Through Korea in a Fresh New Way with “XO, Kitty”: The Korean Places Inside “XO, Kitty”

Traveling Through Korea in a Fresh New Way with “XO, Kitty”: The Korean Places Inside “XO, Kitty”

When you start each day by riding the “hell train” in the morning and crossing the colorless concrete jungle from one place to another, living through days that feel utterly lifeless can suddenly make you crave a fantasy to escape reality.
| Kim Ji-yeon
BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) “Aspirations for the Super Bowl Halftime Show”… “If I get the chance, someday I definitely want to”

BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan) “Aspirations for the Super Bowl Halftime Show”… “If I get the chance, someday I definitely want to”

Leader RM “You’re showing a wonderful side of Korean culture… I want to perform on my dream stage” Suga opens up about worries over fast-changing trends… “Considering activities centered mainly on singles and mini albums going forward” In a nod to mentioning Bad Bunny’s 2026 Super Bowl stage, Jin says “Just imagine how our performance would look”
The group BTS has made its strong desire known: it wants to take the stage at the U. S. Super Bowl Halftime Show, widely dubbed the “dream stage” for pop artists. ■ “We’ll show the strength of Korean culture”… Passion for the Super Bowl stage In an interview with the influential U. S.
| Yangsimoh
Angels, Witches, Vampires: Two or Three Things You Might Want to Know About Tilda Swinton’s “Orlando” Re-Release ①

Angels, Witches, Vampires: Two or Three Things You Might Want to Know About Tilda Swinton’s “Orlando” Re-Release ①

〈Orlando〉 In 〈Orlando〉, a queen falls for the handsome noble boy Orlando (Tilda Swinton) and issues an order: “Don’t ever grow old, and don’t ever die.”
Tilda Swinton is an actress who seems like she just stepped out of a Renaissance painting. Usually, people describe actors with the phrase “untouchable,” but if I’m allowed to use that expression for only one person, I’d want it to be her.
| Joo Seong-cheol