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2025 First Half Global Music Streaming 'Explosive Growth'... Korean Content as the New Main Character

2025 First Half Global Music Streaming 'Explosive Growth'... Korean Content as the New Main Character

Global Streaming Surpasses 4.3 Trillion Times, Achieving 15% Share for K-pop and Entering 3rd Place
The global music streaming market in the first half of 2025 is recording the highest growth rate ever, creating a new wave of change. According to global streaming data released on July 21, the number of music streams worldwide in the first half of 2025 surpassed 4.
Global Mobile Game Market 'Record-Breaking Growth'... Revenue Surpassing $125 Billion in the First Half of 2025

Global Mobile Game Market 'Record-Breaking Growth'... Revenue Surpassing $125 Billion in the First Half of 2025

Asia Region Accounts for 58% of Total Revenue, K-Game 'Honor of Kings' Ranks First Globally
The global mobile game market is experiencing record-breaking growth in the first half of 2025, reaching a new turning point.According to the latest industry report, the revenue of the global mobile game market is expected to surpass $125 billion in the first half of 2025, showing a 22% growth...
Director Yoon Ga-eun's New Work 'The Master of the World' Invited to the Toronto Film Festival Competition Section

Director Yoon Ga-eun's New Work 'The Master of the World' Invited to the Toronto Film Festival Competition Section

First Korean Film Invited to the 'Platform' Section
Director Yoon Ga-eun, who gained attention both domestically and internationally with the films 〈Our Body〉 and 〈Our Home〉, is presenting her new work 〈The Master of the World〉 for the first time in six years, which has been invited to the competition section of the 50th Toronto International Film...
Netflix 'K-POP Demon Hunters' Fanfiction Surges to 3600... A Cultural Phenomenon Surpassing 'Star Wars'

Netflix 'K-POP Demon Hunters' Fanfiction Surges to 3600... A Cultural Phenomenon Surpassing 'Star Wars'

Producing 3638 fanfics in a month, opening new horizons in the idol fantasy genre, thrilling Generation Z
Netflix original animation 'K-POP Demon Hunters' has emerged as a global cultural phenomenon, writing a new history in the world of fanfiction. As of the 22nd, the fanfics registered on Archive of Our Own (AO3) have reached 3638, creating an immense wave of creativity just one month after its...
Netflix's First Half K-Content Sensation!...〈Squid Game〉 Enters Top 25 for All Seasons

Netflix's First Half K-Content Sensation!...〈Squid Game〉 Enters Top 25 for All Seasons

The Korean content on the global streaming platform Netflix has achieved unprecedented success in the first half of this year, once again proving the status of K-content.According to the 'Viewing Status Report' released by Netflix on the 18th, 4 out of the 25 most-watched series in the first half...
〈Squid Game〉 What if there were an American version… A personal casting for the 〈Squid Game〉 American version

〈Squid Game〉 What if there were an American version… A personal casting for the 〈Squid Game〉 American version

Yes. The game does not end. Seong Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae)'s journey has come to an end, but the Front Man (Lee Byung-hun) and the viewers witnessed that 'Squid Game' is still ongoing in America. Now that the baton has been passed from Korea, what will the American look like.
※Extreme Spoiler Alert! <Squid Game> Season 3, Reviews and Ratings from Cineplay Journalists

※Extreme Spoiler Alert! Season 3, Reviews and Ratings from Cineplay Journalists

Finally, the last chapter of the series, Season 3, was released on the 27th at 4 PM on Netflix. Season 3 tells the story of Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae), who loses his best friend in the game he re-enters with his own purpose, and the Frontman (Lee Byung-hun), who hides his identity while infiltrating the...
[Interview] <Square> Director Choi Sung-eun:

[Interview] Director Choi Sung-eun: "Actually, So Ji-sub was not the first choice..."

There are rules in the square that must be absolutely followed. The moment those rules are broken, blood and desire intertwine in the square. Eleven years ago, Nam Gi-jun left the square after severing his Achilles' heel, but he returns when the rules are broken by his brother's death.
[Interview] Director Yoon Jong-bin Discusses the Behind-the-Scenes of 〈Nine Puzzle〉

[Interview] Director Yoon Jong-bin Discusses the Behind-the-Scenes of 〈Nine Puzzle〉

It's surprising. The fact that the next work of the director of (2012), (2014), and (2022) is such a stylish mystery series. The Disney+ series is like 'curry that tastes like black bean sauce' as described in the drama.
Six Rookie Awards! The Charm of Actor Chae Won-bin Who Became So Intimate

Six Rookie Awards! The Charm of Actor Chae Won-bin Who Became So Intimate

The movie is on the verge of surpassing 3 million viewers. is trending with its weapon of 'freshness within familiarity'. The crime action movie, which seemed worn out from being repeated hundreds of times, is breathing new life into theaters thanks to its smooth direction.