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BTS, Lotte Cinema team up exclusively for HYBE Cine Fest 2026, heating up 60 countries worldwide

BTS, Lotte Cinema team up exclusively for HYBE Cine Fest 2026, heating up 60 countries worldwide

Live viewing of BTS’ ‘ARIRANG’ South American concerts and first screenings of SEVENTEEN and TXT concert films 13-team singalong festival runs from the 24th through 31st, with special fan spaces at World Tower
A new theatergoing culture evolves into singalongs, captivating global fandoms 'HYBE Cine Fest 2026', which will bring the large-scale concert performances of artists under the global entertainment lifestyle platform 'HYBE' to the big screen, will be held exclusively at 'Lotte Cinema'.
| James choi
Shojo manga pioneer Masako Watanabe, creator of 'The Glass Castle,' dies at 97

Shojo manga pioneer Masako Watanabe, creator of 'The Glass Castle,' dies at 97

Watanabe pioneered the shojo manga genre in the 1960s and became the first woman manga artist to receive the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Rays in 2006; in South Korea, her work was known through pirated editions
Drawing romance for generations of girls . . . a 97-year career that helped establish 'Japanese shojo manga' Masako Watanabe, a pioneer of Japan's 'shojo manga' genre and the artist behind 'The Glass Castle,' died at age 97 on the 3rd.
| James choi
'JYP Flagship Tokyo' opens in Daikanyama, set to draw K-pop fans year-round

'JYP Flagship Tokyo' opens in Daikanyama, set to draw K-pop fans year-round

First permanent location, 'JYP Flagship Tokyo,' opens on the 10th with four specialized spaces, including limited-edition merchandise and a keychain workshop
Beyond pop-ups: A new foothold for JYP's localization strategy JYP Entertainment has opened its first official permanent store in a prime Tokyo commercial district as it moves to engage the city's K-pop fans. JYP said on the 13th that it officially opened 'JYP Flagship Tokyo' in Tokyo's Daikanyama...
| James choi
Advertisers Pick ‘The Manager’ and ‘Manager Kim’ as Programs of the Year at 2026 KAA Awards on Nov. 22

Advertisers Pick ‘The Manager’ and ‘Manager Kim’ as Programs of the Year at 2026 KAA Awards on Nov. 22

Winners in four categories are unveiled as Korea Advertisers Conference takes place at The Westin Josun Seoul
Leaders driving innovation in media and marketing take center stage The Korea Advertisers Association on the 13th officially announced the winners of the “2026 KAA Awards”, honoring those who led innovation across the media and marketing ecosystem this year.
| James choi
[Parliamentary Audit] Historical Controversy Over 'Assassins' ... Why KOCCA Really Gave It A Grades in 10 Categories

[Parliamentary Audit] Historical Controversy Over 'Assassins' ... Why KOCCA Really Gave It A Grades in 10 Categories

Korea Creative Content Agency President Kim Yoon-ji appears at the Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee's parliamentary audit on Oct. 12, defending a 26-year veteran director's abilities and the freedom of creative expression
Personal attacks that stifle imagination raise fears for K-content Kim Yoon-ji, president of the 'Korea Creative Content Agency', took a firm stand in defense of creative freedom amid the recent controversy over alleged 'historical distortion' in the film 'Assassins'.
| James choi
KBS to air 'Haewon, Their Sea,' spotlighting Jeju haenyeo's struggles on 14th

KBS to air 'Haewon, Their Sea,' spotlighting Jeju haenyeo's struggles on 14th

Special documentary marking 2026 PBI Seoul General Assembly focuses on UNESCO intangible cultural heritage and Jeju shamans known as 'shimbang'
Women who faced Jeju's unforgiving sea — and the shamanic rites that offered solace KBS will air the special documentary 'Haewon (解冤), Their Sea' on its KBS 1TV channel on the 14th to mark the 2026 Seoul General Assembly of Public Broadcasters International .
| James choi
'My Mister' writer Park Hae-young takes aim at zero-revenue contracts, demands end to buyout practice:

'My Mister' writer Park Hae-young takes aim at zero-revenue contracts, demands end to buyout practice: "Copyright law must change to ensure fair compensation"

Creators' Alliance, formed by six groups including the Korean Film Directors' Guild, urges passage of copyright amendment introduced on the 17th
The face of K-content stripped of copyrights: Buyout practices run counter to global standards The Korean Broadcasting Writers Association and the Korean Film Directors' Guild were among six groups that formed the Creators' Alliance, which held a news conference at the National Assembly on the 12th...
| James choi
Princess Ubolratana visits Busan as first Country of Focus guest at BIFF, with three films including 'Burning Giants'

Princess Ubolratana visits Busan as first Country of Focus guest at BIFF, with three films including 'Burning Giants'

The 31st Busan International Film Festival selects Thailand as ACFM Country of Focus, with the 21st market running at BEXCO from Oct. 10-13
Thailand puts 'soft power' forward as a new force in Asia's content market Princess 'Ubolratana Rajakanya' of Thailand's royal family visited Busan, where the 31st 'Busan International Film Festival ' is underway, highlighting the country's cultural influence and the powerful potential of its film...
| James choi
“Lies as Easily as Breathing”: Musk, Altman and Zuckerberg Become Hollywood’s New Villains

“Lies as Easily as Breathing”: Musk, Altman and Zuckerberg Become Hollywood’s New Villains

‘Social Reckoning’ flops with $5.5 million opening weekend; Amazon abandons distribution of $40 million film
Zuckerberg becomes a screen villain as ‘Social Reckoning’ bombs at the box office Amazon abandons distribution of ‘Artificial,’ due in theaters in December, amid pressure allegations and a dismal showing The Silicon Valley titans who lead America’s “big tech” companies and the billionaire founders...
| James choi
'23rd Jarasum Jazz Festival' offers three-day picnic over Hangul Day holiday with 64 acts; 50% discount for middle and high school students

'23rd Jarasum Jazz Festival' offers three-day picnic over Hangul Day holiday with 64 acts; 50% discount for middle and high school students

Two-time Grammy winner Nate Smith leads the lineup, with an autumn jazz celebration that welcomes dogs
From Grammy glory to global jazz's present, 64 masters fill the festival with music The '23rd Jarasum Jazz Festival', which runs for three days through the 11th, will feature 64 acts from South Korea and abroad, including global jazz heavyweights 'Nate Smith' and 'Tigran Hamasyan'.
| James choi