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RAPTEL Surpasses 1 Million MAU: 'Specialized Strategy Success' Grows Alone Amidst Local OTT Struggles

RAPTEL Surpasses 1 Million MAU: 'Specialized Strategy Success' Grows Alone Amidst Local OTT Struggles

Profitable at 9,900 Won per Month with a Focus on Japanese Anime... In Contrast to Watcha's Rehabilitation Process and Tving's 100 Billion Won Deficit
As local OTTs (Over-the-Top services) struggle with deficits and declining subscribers due to competition from global giants like Netflix, 'RAPTEL', specialized in Japanese animation, has surpassed 1 million monthly active users , drawing attention as a success story of a specialized strategy.
Ha Ji-won Shows Off Perfect Beauty While Using Her Phone in Bed, 'Slim Figure Included'

Ha Ji-won Shows Off Perfect Beauty While Using Her Phone in Bed, 'Slim Figure Included'

Casual shot on a white bed in a black sleeveless outfit...JTBC's 'Same Day Delivery to Our Home' draws attention
Actress Ha Ji-won captured fans' attention by showcasing her unwavering perfect beauty and elegance even in ordinary moments. Her simple daily life of using her phone in bed has been styled so elegantly that it resembles a professional photoshoot, becoming a hot topic.
Americans' Searches for Kimbap, Ramen, and Bathhouses Surge: 'K-Demon Hunters Craze Has Driven Korea Crazy'

Americans' Searches for Kimbap, Ramen, and Bathhouses Surge: 'K-Demon Hunters Craze Has Driven Korea Crazy'

Netflix K-Pop Demon Hunters Accumulates 158.8 Million Views...Search Volume for Korean Cosmetics, Food, and Tourism Hits All-Time High
The global popularity of the Netflix animation 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' (K-Demon) is leading to a surge in global interest in Korean culture. Users around the world, including those in the United States, are searching for Korean cultural elements featured in the film, such as kimbap, ramen, and...
Studio Dragon Records 2nd Quarter Operating Loss of 2.9 Billion Won Despite Successful Releases

Studio Dragon Records 2nd Quarter Operating Loss of 2.9 Billion Won Despite Successful Releases

"In the second half, we will strive to recover profitability through increased lineup and maximized viewing performance"
Studio Dragon announced on the 7th that it recorded sales of 114. 5 billion won and an operating loss of 2. 9 billion won in the second quarter of this year. The overall airing episodes, including TV and OTT, recorded the lowest ever for a quarter, which affected sales and performance decline.
K-Beauty 'Anua' Takes First Place in Japan... Surpassing Local Brands with 'Stockpiling' Popularity

K-Beauty 'Anua' Takes First Place in Japan... Surpassing Local Brands with 'Stockpiling' Popularity

Three Korean Brands Enter Top 10 at Japan Cosme Awards... Market Size Grows Rapidly by 22.9%
The saying 'Korean cosmetics are a must-have' is becoming a reality in Japan. K-Beauty is pushing out local brands, which have been the mainstay of Japanese cosmetics, and is recording unprecedented growth.According to industry insiders, Korean brand 'Anua' achieved overwhelming success in the Best...
<My Daughter is a Zombie> Approaches 2 Million Viewers, 'F1 The Movie' Maintains Strong Momentum

Approaches 2 Million Viewers, 'F1 The Movie' Maintains Strong Momentum

〈King of Kings〉 Climbs One Step, 〈All-Knowing Reader Perspective〉 Drops One Step
〈My Daughter is a Zombie〉 has surpassed 1 million viewers in its opening week and is on the verge of reaching 2 million viewers. According to the Korea Box Office Information System on August 4, 〈My Daughter is a Zombie〉 gathered viewers at a frightening pace over the weekend.
Lee Sun-young Announcer Ends 20-Year Relationship with KBS and Transitions to 'My Own Pace'

Lee Sun-young Announcer Ends 20-Year Relationship with KBS and Transitions to 'My Own Pace'

Lee Sun-young Announcer Says Goodbye to KBS: Now She Sets Off to Find Her Own Path!
Lee Sun-young Announcer is leaving KBS as she faces an important turning point in her life. Reflecting on her achievements as a member of KBS for a long 20 years, on July 31, she expressed her deep gratitude to fans and colleagues through her SNS, announcing this fact.
[Interview] Lee Jung-eun, who brought the character to life in 'My Daughter is a Zombie':

[Interview] Lee Jung-eun, who brought the character to life in 'My Daughter is a Zombie': "'My Daughter is a Zombie' is a story about finding a way to coexist with living beings... I infused my experience of raising a stray dog for 20 years into it"

"I wanted to express the grounded hipness of Bamsun"
There are countless iconic faces to list. It may seem like a natural talent, but Lee Jung-eun did not hide the fact that she "works very hard" throughout the interview. The actress Lee Jung-eun, who meticulously creates characters with the conviction gained from finding evidence and building trust,...
TVING Launches Differentiated K-Short Form Content 'TVING Short Original'

TVING Launches Differentiated K-Short Form Content 'TVING Short Original'

〈Shut Up, You're the Villain of My Work〉,〈Neighbor Killer〉,〈I Will Repay Infidelity with Infidelity〉,〈Me, Myself and I〉 and Various Content Lineup to be Released Sequentially
The representative OTT platform in Korea, TVING, announced on the 29th that it will officially launch its self-produced short form content 'TVING Short Original' based on its K-content production capabilities on August 4th.
San Diego Comic-Con 2025's Most Anticipated Works: 'Peacemaker' Season 2 and Alien: Earth to be Released in August

San Diego Comic-Con 2025's Most Anticipated Works: 'Peacemaker' Season 2 and Alien: Earth to be Released in August

From Ryan Gosling's 'Project Hail Mary' to the God of War TV Series, a Comprehensive Look at Upcoming Titles
As the world's largest pop culture festival, San Diego Comic-Con 2025 comes to a close, eight of the most anticipated films and TV series revealed at this year's event are making headlines. From a new turning point in the DC Universe to horror genre highlights and adaptations of video games, a...