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'Cutie Street' agency seeks new idol in Korea… Asia five-country audition

'Cutie Street' agency seeks new idol in Korea… Asia five-country audition

Auditions to be held across five countries, including Korea, China and Thailand… as part of the Kawaii Lab idol project
The "Kawaii Lab" craze sweeping the archipelago kicks off a global audition hub in 5 Asian countries Asobisystem, a comprehensive entertainment company that created the hit girl group 'Cutie Street' in Japan, is shaking up the global idol market in partnership with the domestic concert planning...
| James choi
“His best twist is his death” Keigo Higashino dies… tributes pour in, including Ryu Seung-ryong over his connection to “The Name-ya General Store”

“His best twist is his death” Keigo Higashino dies… tributes pour in, including Ryu Seung-ryong over his connection to “The Name-ya General Store”

About 760 people leave condolences on a tribute page at local bookstores… next month’s new book “Transparent Spiral” tops the bestseller list
‘Keigo Higashino’ dies of colorectal cancer… “The final twist” that moved 760 people His previously unpublished final work “Eternal Memory” is set to be released next month, after taking over No. 1 on Aladdin’s bestseller list The master of Japanese mystery literature, Keigo Higashino, died on the...
| James choi
Tsai Ming-liang’s “Love in a Time of Madness” Returns in 4K… Venice’s Top Award Legend Re-Releases Next Month

Tsai Ming-liang’s “Love in a Time of Madness” Returns in 4K… Venice’s Top Award Legend Re-Releases Next Month

The Taiwan New Wave signature film opens in 4K remastering on July 12 next month, with renewed attention on its artistic achievements, including a three-award sweep at the Golden Horse Awards
A Taiwan New Wave masterpiece that shines with Venice’s top prize returns next month on July 12 in 4K A legendary masterpiece that reshaped the trajectory of Taiwanese cinema comes back to the screen in stunning resolution.
| James choi
Films Featuring Songs by Overseas Bands Playing Korea's 2026 Rock Festivals

Films Featuring Songs by Overseas Bands Playing Korea's 2026 Rock Festivals

With hip-hop cooling and rock back in vogue in 2026, rock festivals are springing up across the country. Going to a rock festival in Korea means seeing international artists you rarely encounter live. Here are films that feature songs by international bands set to visit Korea for the upcoming One...
| 문동명 객원기자
[Netflix Charts] ‘Kim Bu-jang’ Tops for 3 Straight Weeks by Non-English Show Ranking… ‘K-Content’ Dominates Global Top 10 with 5 Picks

[Netflix Charts] ‘Kim Bu-jang’ Tops for 3 Straight Weeks by Non-English Show Ranking… ‘K-Content’ Dominates Global Top 10 with 5 Picks

The series draws 8.2 million views and surges in popularity across 73 countries… ‘Donggung’ ranks No. 2 and ‘Apartment’ No. 5, among other Korean hits
So Ji-sub’s ‘Kim Bu-jang’ Spotted at No. 1 for 3 Straight Weeks… Netflix Seizes the K-Content Sweep of 5 Titles Views Top 8.2 Million and Enters 73 Countries Worldwide, with ‘Donggung’ and ‘Apartment’ Riding a Shared Wave of Success The Unmatched Run of ‘Kim Bu-jang’ Grabs Global Viewers with...
| James choi
BTS releases Korean version of “Normal”…Halftime stage at 2025 World Cup final on the 19th

BTS releases Korean version of “Normal”…Halftime stage at 2025 World Cup final on the 19th

The “Normal” MV, carrying wounds and solace hidden behind the dazzling spectacle, is unveiled. BTS will take the halftime-show stage at the 2025 World Cup final alongside Madonna, among others, on the 19th.
Rawness and reassurance behind the spotlight leaves a mark on the World Cup final global stage Global pop icon ‘BTS’ sent a wave across the worldwide music market after it unveiled on the 17th the Korean version and music video of the standout track ‘Normal’ from its regular fifth album ‘Arirang’.
| James choi
'Back-Upward Hit' Myth: Brave Girls (BBGIRLS) Eyes Summer Queen With New Song 'Body Wave'

'Back-Upward Hit' Myth: Brave Girls (BBGIRLS) Eyes Summer Queen With New Song 'Body Wave'

Brave Girls, the stars of 'Rollin,' are set to drop a new track with crisp, tropical sound this summer—signaling a heavy impact on the music scene.
Brave Girls make a full return to 'Summer Queen,' throwing down a weighty challenge that shakes up the music landscape The girl group Brave Girls is reshaping the balance of summer once again. According to its agency, GLG, the group released its new single, 'Body Wave ,' in a surprise drop on the...
| James choi
Total Prize of 70 Million Won…‘Republic of Korea Creative Comics Contest’ Launches as a Launchpad for Webtoon Creators

Total Prize of 70 Million Won…‘Republic of Korea Creative Comics Contest’ Launches as a Launchpad for Webtoon Creators

Anyone aged 18 or older can apply; eight works will be selected including a grand prize of 20 million won, with 70 million won awarded, and submissions accepted through Sept. 22
A grand opening begins that could change the landscape of next-generation K-webtoons A new project to discover a fresh masterpiece—meant to drive the future of K-webtoons, which have taken over the global content market—is now in motion.
| James choi
‘Kim Bu-jang’ full-AI video, 100% produced on ‘AICRON,’ a platform planned by Korea’s VFX experts

‘Kim Bu-jang’ full-AI video, 100% produced on ‘AICRON,’ a platform planned by Korea’s VFX experts

A roughly three-minute sequence showing the past of Kim Bu-jang (So Ji-seop), the protagonist and a former special agent, was entirely produced with AI.
SBS Friday-Saturday drama ‘Kim Bu-jang’ (written by Nam Dae-jung, directed by Lee Seung-young and Lee So-eun, planned by Studio S, produced by Studio S, and Fantagio) is drawing another wave of attention after adopting bold AI technology, as it has broken through 21.
| Joo Seong-cheol
‘Wife Assassin’ Movie ‘Assassins (or ‘Killers’)’ Invites Toronto Premiere

‘Wife Assassin’ Movie ‘Assassins (or ‘Killers’)’ Invites Toronto Premiere

A new film by Heo Jin-ho reimagining the 1974 assassination of a first lady. Takes a spot in the gala section at North America’s biggest film festival; one of the top bets for this coming Chuseok
‘Gunfire in August 1974’ Returns to the Screen With a Hidden Side of History—and Praise on a Global Stage One of the most shocking mysteries in modern South Korean history comes to the global stage to reveal the truth first.
| James choi