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YouTube Microdramas Top 6.5 Billion Views in First Half of Year; Viewing Time in Korea Doubles

YouTube Microdramas Top 6.5 Billion Views in First Half of Year; Viewing Time in Korea Doubles

Global watch time up 50% year over year; TV viewing surges 90% YouTube introduces serialized Shorts series and supports monetization with AI-powered subtitles
The microdrama market, led by global video platform YouTube, is becoming a worldwide sensation. Short-form content, with its brisk pacing and gripping storylines, topped 6. 5 billion views globally in the first half of this year alone, reshaping the media landscape.
| James choi
At Last, It Reclaims the Name Pig-Dragon Walled City! ‘Kung Fu Hustle’ Returns to Theaters for the First Time in 20 Years, Part 1

At Last, It Reclaims the Name Pig-Dragon Walled City! ‘Kung Fu Hustle’ Returns to Theaters for the First Time in 20 Years, Part 1

Instead of Pigsty, the film changed the first character of Kowloon Walled City (九龍城砦) to the character for “pig” (豬), creating Pig-Dragon Walled City (豬龍城砦).
〈Kung Fu Hustle〉 is the dream world Stephen Chow brought to life as a director, a work shaped by his abiding love for Bruce Lee and the traditions of Hong Kong martial arts cinema. It could be called Chow’s reinterpretation of the entire history of Hong Kong cinema.
| Joo Seong-cheol
‘The Remarried Empress’ Unveils Painted Character Posters and Romance Chemistry Video

‘The Remarried Empress’ Unveils Painted Character Posters and Romance Chemistry Video

Empress Navier (Shin Min-a) is served with divorce papers by Emperor Sovieshu (Ju Ji-hoon), who has fallen for the runaway slave Rasta (Lee Se-young). In response, she seeks approval to remarry Prince Heinrey (Lee Jong-suk) of the Western Kingdom.
〈The Remarried Empress〉 is a sweeping romance fantasy about Navier (Shin Min-a), the perfect empress of the Dongdae Empire, who is served with divorce papers by Emperor Sovieshu (Ju Ji-hoon), after he falls for the runaway slave Rasta (Lee Se-young).
| Joo Seong-cheol
Kim Yoon-seok and Koo Kyo-hwan’s ‘Blizzard’ Unveils Parody Posters Inspired by ‘The King’s Warden,’ ‘Once We Were Us’ and More Ahead of November 18 Release

Kim Yoon-seok and Koo Kyo-hwan’s ‘Blizzard’ Unveils Parody Posters Inspired by ‘The King’s Warden,’ ‘Once We Were Us’ and More Ahead of November 18 Release

Witty takes on hits from ‘The King’s Warden’ to ‘Colony’ heighten anticipation for the mystery at Seolo Station
“Blizzard,” starring Kim Yoon-seok and Koo Kyo-hwan, unveiled four parody posters on October 22 that playfully reimagine Showbox’s biggest hits of 2026. Showbox has delivered a string of hits this year, beginning with “Once We Were Us” (directed by Kim Do-young), which sparked a romance-film craze...
| Kim Ji-yeon
Kim Soo-hyun’s Agency Announces Referral to Prosecutors of Impostors Posing as Late Kim Sae-ron’s Family and YouTubers

Kim Soo-hyun’s Agency Announces Referral to Prosecutors of Impostors Posing as Late Kim Sae-ron’s Family and YouTubers

Goldmedalist releases investigation findings on Oct. 26 in defamation and distribution of footage filmed using cameras or other devices cases Lawyer Boo Ji-seok and Kwon Young-chan, who led press conferences using fabricated materials, also referred to prosecutors after criminal allegations were substantiated Kim Soo-hyun, recently cleared of charges of false accusation and violating the Child Welfare Act, resumes activities after pursuing accountability for malicious acts
Kim Soo-hyun, who was recently cleared of wrongdoing, shared an update on people involved in the controversy. Related parties referred to prosecutors; investigation findings announced Goldmedalist, the agency of actor Kim Soo-hyun, issued an official statement on Oct. 26.
| Seongchan Eol
“I’m Living Through a K-Drama Melodrama Myself” — Showbox’s Star-Studded FMV Game *What the K-Drama?!* Is Coming

“I’m Living Through a K-Drama Melodrama Myself” — Showbox’s Star-Studded FMV Game *What the K-Drama?!* Is Coming

Live-action first-person interactive game raises the bar with co-production by film distributor Showbox Popular actors and influencers, including Lee Yu-bi, Pyo Young-seo and Yoo So-young, promise an immersive story Development is moving full steam ahead for a full release in the first half of next year, following a demo launch on Steam this December
The star-studded FMV game 'What the K-Drama. . ,' co-produced by Showbox and STORYTACO, is set for release in 2027. The FMV interactive game 'What the K-Drama. . ' announced its upcoming release by unveiling its page on Steam, a PC gaming platform, on October 26.
| Seongchan Eol
Justin Bieber Makes Surprise Visit to Seoul After 13 Years, Appears at SKYLRK Pop-Up in Seongsu

Justin Bieber Makes Surprise Visit to Seoul After 13 Years, Appears at SKYLRK Pop-Up in Seongsu

He visits South Korea with wife Hailey and is scheduled to attend pop-up events through Oct. 25
Global icon makes discreet visit to South Korea, heads to K-fashion hotspot Pop star 'Justin Bieber' made a surprise visit to Seoul, South Korea, on the 23rd without any prior announcement. He confirmed the visit that day through a brief post on social media reading, "Made it to Seoul," accompanied...
| James choi
ITZY’s Chaeryeong to Make Solo Debut Seven Years After Group Debut With First Mini-Album ‘Lovesick’

ITZY’s Chaeryeong to Make Solo Debut Seven Years After Group Debut With First Mini-Album ‘Lovesick’

First solo album out Nov. 9; third ITZY member to go solo after Yeji and Yuna
A new leap for a polished performer, with a debut mini-album showcasing her many charms Chaeryeong, a member of the group ITZY, is taking her first steps as a solo artist seven years after her debut. Her agency, JYP Entertainment, officially announced on the 19th that Chaeryeong will make her...
| James choi
[Box Office] ‘Chiikawa’ Holds No. 1 for Second Straight Week, Surpassing 1.82 Million

[Box Office] ‘Chiikawa’ Holds No. 1 for Second Straight Week, Surpassing 1.82 Million

Director Heo Jin-ho’s ‘Assassins’ draws 3.24 million moviegoers; Yeon Sang-ho’s new film ‘Lost in Paradise’ opens Oct. 21
‘Chiikawa’ fever keeps it atop the box office for a second straight week ‘Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of the Mermaid Island’, featuring the popular Japanese character, took a commanding hold of theaters over the weekend.
| James choi
Na Hyun-woo: 'A Piece of Rockfish, the Taste of the Universe' is a work I'll never forget

Na Hyun-woo: 'A Piece of Rockfish, the Taste of the Universe' is a work I'll never forget

※ The interview with 〈Dear Evan Hansen〉 and 〈How to Love in a Big City〉 actor Na Hyun-woo continues in Part 1. Turning to film: you have said you long dreamed of becoming a screen actor, and you called recent projects meaningful challenges. Two that stand out are 〈Pilot〉 (2024) and 〈1 Seung〉 (2024).
| Joo Seong-cheol