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Analog Scent in the AI Era… Park Hak-gi Launches a Talk Concert, “Filling in the Blanks,” With Audience Members

Analog Scent in the AI Era… Park Hak-gi Launches a Talk Concert, “Filling in the Blanks,” With Audience Members

First Episode on YouTube on July 7… A Relay of Support From Star Social Media First guest is Yurisangja (Jang Park Seung-hwa & Lee Se-jun), delivering the emotional pull and connection of a small-venue concert that brings back the memories of the ’80s and ’90s
Amid an onslaught of digital, ‘solid comfort’ delivered by analogIn today’s era, when artificial intelligence and advanced digital technology have encroached on everyday life, a distinctive YouTube content series that brings back the warm sensibilities of the 1980s and 1990s is finding its way to...
[Seong Chan-eol's Comics] Can’t Die Even After Death? An XP Fever Time in ‘The Knight Only Lives Today’

[Seong Chan-eol's Comics] Can’t Die Even After Death? An XP Fever Time in ‘The Knight Only Lives Today’

I'm obsessed with subculture. Not just films, but webtoons, games, comics and animation — anything with fresh stories, settings or characters, I check it out first. I opened the world of fandom through comic books, moved on to e-books, and now read webtoons on my phone; I suppose I'm an "adult fan.
Legend of Mexico’s Silver Screen Elsa Aguirre Dies at 96 as President Mourns

Legend of Mexico’s Silver Screen Elsa Aguirre Dies at 96 as President Mourns

The iconic figure who led Mexico’s movie golden age in the 1940s and 1950s has died at 96. President Claudia Sheinbaum mourns, saying she helped shape cultural identity
Mexico’s film muse, remembered forever after taking down the curtain on an eraLegendary actress 'Elsa Aguirre', who drove the most brilliant chapter in Mexico’s film industry, passed away on the 14th at the age of 96.
Is Paramount heading out of Hollywood? Tennessee offers a bold pitch to move its headquarters

Is Paramount heading out of Hollywood? Tennessee offers a bold pitch to move its headquarters

Amid antitrust lawsuits from 12 states, including California, Tennessee is making a direct appeal to Paramount by touting a business-friendly environment
An exodus from Hollywood? Tennessee throws 'a bold love call' at ParamountCalifornia, the beating heart of the U.S. film industry, is wobbling. With 12 states, including California, filing massive antitrust lawsuits against 'Paramount Skydance' (hereafter, Paramount), the Tennessee government has...
[Weekend Movie Theater] Na Hong-jin’s New Film “Hope” Surpasses 330,000 on Opening Day… Biggest Record for Releases This Year

[Weekend Movie Theater] Na Hong-jin’s New Film “Hope” Surpasses 330,000 on Opening Day… Biggest Record for Releases This Year

It tops the previous hit “The Wailing” and sets the highest opening record of the year. Box office No. 2 is “Minions & Monsters,” followed by “Moana” and thriller “Eye-drops” starring Min-a Shin
‘Hope’ opens a new chapter for Korean sci-fi… What an overwhelming opening score meansDirector Na Hong-jin’s ambitious work ‘Hope’ has finally lifted the veil and is shaking up the movie-theater ecosystem. Lightly surpassing 300,000 viewers on its first day of release, it has set a new milestone in...
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-webtoonsA 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.
‘King of Reggae’ Fantan Mojah Dies of Heart-Related Complications on Eve of His 50th Birthday at Age 49

‘King of Reggae’ Fantan Mojah Dies of Heart-Related Complications on Eve of His 50th Birthday at Age 49

He died suddenly at the University Hospital of the West Indies (UHWI) in Jamaica on the 14th (local time)… After a recent rapid deterioration in health and a long fight, he passed away A modern route-reggae legend who dominated Jamaica’s charts for eight straight weeks in the 2000s with “Hungry” and “Hail the King” After overcoming a shock diagnosis that his heart function had fallen to 15% in 2024, he returned to the stage—only to die suddenly, shocking fans worldwide The tragedy that was reported as he was preparing to return to the international stage after his German Reggae Jam Festival visa was approved
A globally known reggae star from Jamaica who led the golden era of modern route reggae with a deep, spiritual voice and an uncompromising message, Fantan Mojah (Fantan Mojah; 49), died suddenly just weeks before his 50th birthday.
‘Hope’ Finally Meets Moviegoers. Here’s How Cineplay’s Critics Rated It

‘Hope’ Finally Meets Moviegoers. Here’s How Cineplay’s Critics Rated It

Advance bookings alone topped 600,000. That opening-day figure shows that 〈Hope〉 has become a national talking point, not just a movie-industry event. 〈Hope〉 is the new film from director Na Hong-jin, known for the tense, audacious intensity of 〈The Chaser〉, 〈The Yellow Sea〉 and 〈The Wailing〉.
3 Apple TV Soccer Picks to Watch Before the World Cup Ends

3 Apple TV Soccer Picks to Watch Before the World Cup Ends

The world’s festival of football — and, for South Koreans, a somewhat bittersweet one — the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America has reached its final stages. The global tournament, featuring national teams from 32 countries, opened in June 2026 and has delivered high-stakes showdowns among the...
Madonna Tops Billboard 200 for First Time in 7 Years, the First Artist to Earn No. 1 Albums Across Four Decades From the 1980s to the 2020s!

Madonna Tops Billboard 200 for First Time in 7 Years, the First Artist to Earn No. 1 Albums Across Four Decades From the 1980s to the 2020s!

Her 15th studio album, “Confessions II,” claims her 10th all-time No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
The history of popular music is divided into before and after “Madonna.” The pop monarch, forever crowned, has reclaimed the top spot on the US “Billboard 200” in a stunning comeback after seven years with her 15th studio album, “Confessions II ”—proving once again the kind of vitality that is...