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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.
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.
Screen-to-Stage: Yeon Sang-ho’s “Gunche” Is Born as an Immersive Theater Experience Launching in May

Screen-to-Stage: Yeon Sang-ho’s “Gunche” Is Born as an Immersive Theater Experience Launching in May

Experience an evolving zombie outbreak firsthand in the theater Launching in May: an audience-participation immersive show, “Inside the Play,” built on the legendary sellout run
Horror that tears through the screen—“Gunche,” Yeon Sang-ho’s creationOfficially invited to the 79th Cannes Film Festival’s Midnight Screening section and spotlighted around the world, director “Yeon Sang-ho”’s new work “Gunche” breaks free from the spatial limits of a traditional theater and...
Korea-Japan Comedy Heavyweights Unite… MetaComedy × Yoshimoto Kogyo Joint Performance

Korea-Japan Comedy Heavyweights Unite… MetaComedy × Yoshimoto Kogyo Joint Performance

MetaComedy from Korea and Japan’s Yoshimoto Kogyo will hold a joint show at Sogang University on the 10th of next month.
'MetaComedy' X 'Yoshimoto Kogyo', Laughter Without Borders… Launching a New Chapter in Korea-Japan ComedyWhen two major comedy powerhouses representing Korea and Japan come together, they will put on a historic stage that breaks down barriers between language and culture.
“Godfather of Hip-Hop” Afrika Bambaataa Dies at 68

“Godfather of Hip-Hop” Afrika Bambaataa Dies at 68

A pioneer who helped lay the foundation for hip-hop culture, he died at his home in Pennsylvania while battling cancer. Chief of the gang “Black Spades,” he later became founder of the “Universal Zulu Nation.” He left behind groundbreaking music such as “Planet Rock,” but in later years his legacy was marred by controversy over sexual misconduct.
A legendary DJ and rapper who is impossible to leave out of hip-hop history, Afrika Bambaataa (Afrika Bambaataa, birth name Lance Taylor), died of cancer complications.■ One of the founders of hip-hop... Dies at 68 after battling cancer According to reports from international media outlets such as...
[Photo &] BTS World Tour “ARIRANG” Opens in Goyang, “Concert Scene”…40,000 ARMYs Push Through Wind and Rain

[Photo &] BTS World Tour “ARIRANG” Opens in Goyang, “Concert Scene”…40,000 ARMYs Push Through Wind and Rain

Brought to Goyang Sports Complex for its debut Despite the rough weather, fans from around the world gathered, and lively activity continued throughout the surrounding business district under strict safety management.
[Photo] ‘BTS’ enthralls the world with the grand opening of the ‘ARIRANG’ tourGlobal pop icons ‘BTS’ kicked off the first chapter of their new world tour ‘ARIRANG’ at ‘Goyang Sports Complex’ in Gyeonggi-do. With commanding stage presence and flawless performances, the group quickly captured the...
“Korean Cinema Faces Collapse Crisis” Bong Joon-ho and 581 Others Urge Withdrawal of Holdback Bill

“Korean Cinema Faces Collapse Crisis” Bong Joon-ho and 581 Others Urge Withdrawal of Holdback Bill

A survival crisis amid Netflix pressure and conglomerate dominance. Calls for extraordinary measures such as introducing a screen cap and establishing a large-scale fund.
Facing the Collapse of the Korean Film Ecosystem, Urgent Appeals from Major FilmmakersA total of 581 leading figures in the Republic of Korea film industry, led by director Bong Joon-ho, strongly warned about 'the crisis in the Korean film industry' and urged 'extraordinary countermeasures' from...
[Interview] “Plants Can Be Erotic, Too” ‘Friend of Silence’ Director Ildikó Enyedi

[Interview] “Plants Can Be Erotic, Too” ‘Friend of Silence’ Director Ildikó Enyedi

With her latest work, Hungarian-born director Ildikó Enyedi, 〈Friend of Silence〉, is drawing attention as the second film in which Tony Leung has appeared outside the Chinese-language sphere since 〈A City of Sadness and Flower of Shanghai〉 (2021).
A Moving Two-Shot: Meryl Streep & Anne Hathaway Arrive in Korea! At the Press Conference for “The Devil Wears Prada 2”

A Moving Two-Shot: Meryl Streep & Anne Hathaway Arrive in Korea! At the Press Conference for “The Devil Wears Prada 2”

“The second film had to come out right at this exact moment. ” Meryl Streep said it with determination—much like Miranda Priestly—yet with such elegance. You could say that’s true. A movie that was made before the iPhone even came out has returned to find us again after 20 years.
27th Jeonju International Film Festival: Actor Shin Hyun-jun and Actress Go Won-hee Selected as Hosts for the Opening Ceremony!

27th Jeonju International Film Festival: Actor Shin Hyun-jun and Actress Go Won-hee Selected as Hosts for the Opening Ceremony!

This year, the Jeonju International Film Festival will be held from Wednesday, April 29 to Friday, May 8.
The 27th Jeonju International Film Festival opening ceremony will take place at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29 at the Moak Hall of the Jeonju Culture & Arts Center. Kicking off with the arrival of red-carpet guests, it will mark the grand start with an official opening declaration and celebratory...