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'Global Hip-Hop Rookie' HypePrincess Unveils Concept Photos for Debut Album '17.7'...Striking Street Aura

'Global Hip-Hop Rookie' HypePrincess Unveils Concept Photos for Debut Album '17.7'...Striking Street Aura

A 7-member global group formed through the CJ ENM 'Unpretty Rapstar' Korea-Japan collaborative audition Releasing 'B' concept photos with a street concept that matches school looks...A major boost from impressive agencies including Ameba Culture and Warner Music Following Japan's 'Rakuten GirlsAward,' they have been confirmed to take the stage at 'KCON JAPAN 2026' for a hot start to their global rookie journey
The rookie global hip-hop group HypePrincess (H//PE Princess) has left a clear imprint on the team's identity through fashion that captures a bold street sensibility.Concept Photo B that Maximizes the Street Vibe HypePrincess (Coco, YSY, Yuju, Doi, Lino, Niko, Sujin) raised debut excitement by...
| Seongchan Eol
79th Cannes Film Festival Short Film Lineup Announced: Hongik University’s “BIRD RHAPSODY” Scores a Major Breakthrough

79th Cannes Film Festival Short Film Lineup Announced: Hongik University’s “BIRD RHAPSODY” Scores a Major Breakthrough

A Cannes short-film lineup that edged past fierce competition from 3,000-plus entries—Hongik University’s La Cinéf division makes its first-ever appearance!
79th 'Cannes Film Festival' As the lineup of invited works was announced, 'La Cinef ' In the 'Hongik University' category, the university achieved a historic feat by securing its first-ever entry. 'Wonjung CHOI' 's 'BIRD RHAPSODY' was selected after surmounting fierce competition among 2,750...
| James choi
The Sejong Center’s First Grand Opera: Puccini’s ‘Turandot’…Tenor SeokJong Baek Makes His Korean Debut

The Sejong Center’s First Grand Opera: Puccini’s ‘Turandot’…Tenor SeokJong Baek Makes His Korean Debut

Puccini Masterpiece Marks 100 Years Since Its Premiere; Maestro Roberto Abbado Conducts, with World-Class Tenor SeokJong Baek Debuting on Stage
'The Sejong Center for the Performing Arts' returns in full splendor to the opera theater— 'Puccini''s masterwork, 'Turandot'. This summer, an impressive mise-en-scène crafted by world-leading tenor 'SeokJong Baek', soprano 'Ewa Plonka', and maestro 'Roberto Abbado' will take over the stage.
| James choi
From Establishing a Publishing Company to Private Invitations… “Minister’s Commendation” for Park Jung-min, Whose Quiet Good Deeds Shone with Sincerity

From Establishing a Publishing Company to Private Invitations… “Minister’s Commendation” for Park Jung-min, Whose Quiet Good Deeds Shone with Sincerity

Recognized for contributions to improving cultural access rights and promoting welfare for people with visual impairments, earning the honor of a Minister’s Commendation With a heart for his father, he founded the publishing company “Mu-je” to produce audiobooks and donated 100% of all proceeds A model of thoughtful consideration, including privately inviting people to movies and musicals at his own expense and preparing materials in braille in advance
Actor Park Jung-min received a Minister’s Commendation from the Ministry of Health and Welfare for his contributions to improving cultural access rights for people with disabilities and promoting their welfare on the occasion of the 46th Day for Persons with Disabilities.
| Seongchan Eol
‘Beginner Hikers’ Ka Deo Gaden X Do Woon X Lee Chae-min X Tarzan ‘Why Do You Even Go Hiking?’ to Be Released in August!

‘Beginner Hikers’ Ka Deo Gaden X Do Woon X Lee Chae-min X Tarzan ‘Why Do You Even Go Hiking?’ to Be Released in August!

It fully captures the harsh yet beautiful sights of Korea’s winter snowfields, delivering refreshing and invigorating viewing.
Netflix 〈Why Do You Even Go Hiking. 〉 is a hiking variety show featuring four reluctant hikers who had never been interested in hiking—until now—setting off on their very first grand journey across wintry snow in midwinter. As the title asks, it follows those who wonder, “Why do you even go hiking.
| Joo Seong-cheol
[First Impressions from a Press Screening] Renoir Cineplay Journalist Star Rating

[First Impressions from a Press Screening] Renoir Cineplay Journalist Star Rating

[First Impressions from a Press Screening]​〈Renoir〉, a hot topic from the Competition section of the Cannes Film Festival, which opened on Wednesday, April 22, is a 2026 springtime story set during an ordinary summer vacation in 1980—when an 11-year-old named “Huki” grows up, learning about the...
| Chua-young
Nah Hong-jin’s First New Film in 10 Years, “Hope,” Confirms North American Release with NEON, the Distributor of “Parasite”

Nah Hong-jin’s First New Film in 10 Years, “Hope,” Confirms North American Release with NEON, the Distributor of “Parasite”

Following an invitation to the 79th Cannes International Film Festival’s International Competition section, it signs a partnership with global distributor NEON Chosen by NEON, which distributed six consecutive films that won the Palme d’Or—including “Parasite”—it proves it’s a highly anticipated global release A lavish cast including Hwang Jung-min, Jo In-sung, and Michael Fassbender... After its debut at Cannes, it lands in Korean theaters this summer
〈Hope〉 has confirmed its North American release after making its way to the Cannes Film Festival, signaling its global comeback.Director Nah Hong-jin’s new film 〈Hope〉 tells the story of Beom-seok, the director of the Hope Port office in the Demilitarized Zone, who hears from local youths that a...
| Seongchan Eol
Big Ocean ENM Targets the Global Content Market in 2026… Unveils a Record-Breaking Lineup Featuring Dramas, Films, and Stage Productions

Big Ocean ENM Targets the Global Content Market in 2026… Unveils a Record-Breaking Lineup Featuring Dramas, Films, and Stage Productions

A New IP Strategy Through OSMU to Build Diverse Content and Cross Over Between Audiences Expect Steady Revenue Through Season-Based Content and Market Expansion via Co-Productions With Global Production Companies Expect a Sharp Sales Jump in 2026 With Global Content Planning and Production
Big Ocean ENM (CEO Shin In-soo, Lee Seong-jin) has officially unveiled its latest lineup of productions and development projects, and in 2026 it continues to draw strong expectations from audiences both at home and abroad.
| Yangsimoh
‘Renoir’ Prodigy Actress Yui Suzuki at Age 11 Wins the Kinema Junpo New Actor Award

‘Renoir’ Prodigy Actress Yui Suzuki at Age 11 Wins the Kinema Junpo New Actor Award

Introducing Yui Suzuki, born in 2013, who debuted at the Cannes Film Festival in the second year of her acting career!
The film 〈Renoir〉, opening on April 22, brings everyone’s childhood to mind through the eyes of an 11-year-old girl, “Fuki,” as she learns about the world. In particular, interest in 2013-born actress Yui Suzuki—who portrays the lead role of Fuki and won the Kinema Junpo New Actor Award—is...
| Chua-young
[Interview] Lee Sung-jin and Charles Melton from “BEEF” Season 2② “I can say it’s the highlight of my career”

[Interview] Lee Sung-jin and Charles Melton from “BEEF” Season 2② “I can say it’s the highlight of my career”

※〈BEEF〉 Season 2 interview with Lee Sung-jin and Charles Melton continues from Part 1. ​The idea of casting actors Youn Yuh-jung and Song Kang-ho as a married couple was so fresh. It became even more of a buzz in Korea.
| Chua-young