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Taiwanese Comedian Huang Yi-hao, Who Satirized Xi Jinping, Attacked; Who Was Behind the $18,000 Contract?

Taiwanese Comedian Huang Yi-hao, Who Satirized Xi Jinping, Attacked; Who Was Behind the $18,000 Contract?

Taiwan prosecutors indict five suspects in staged traffic-accident attack; Beijing dismisses allegations as “political smears for electoral purposes”
A war of words over the attack on a Taiwanese comedian who has satirized Chinese President Xi Jinping is intensifying across the Taiwan Strait. After Taiwan’s government called the incident an instance of China’s “transnational repression,” Beijing strongly objected, calling the accusation a...
| James choi
Music Critic Kang Heon Dies at 64, Leaving Behind the Soundtrack of the Seo Taiji and Shin Hae-chul Era

Music Critic Kang Heon Dies at 64, Leaving Behind the Soundtrack of the Seo Taiji and Shin Hae-chul Era

A pioneer of 1990s pop music criticism and a practitioner of myeongrihak, he died on the 20th; he served as chairman of the Korea Arts & Culture Education Service
The study of destiny he pursued after standing at death's door, and an enduring legacy in Korean popular culture Kang Heon, chairman of the Korea Arts & Culture Education Service and a pop music critic who broadened the horizons of Korean popular music criticism, died on the 20th at the age of 64.
| James choi
'100 Days of Lies' Opens at 5.3% as Assassination Thriller Shakes 1932 Gyeongseong

'100 Days of Lies' Opens at 5.3% as Assassination Thriller Shakes 1932 Gyeongseong

tvN's 20th anniversary special premieres with a three-language battle of wits between pickpocket Lee Ga-kyung and Sato Hideo, the adopted son of the director-general of political affairs
Period drama opens new horizons with immersive characters and dynamic direction Set in Gyeongseong in 1932, during Japan's colonial rule, the period drama '100 Days of Lies' got off to a strong start, drawing viewers' attention.
| James choi
The 37th Singapore International Film Festival Confirms ‘The Assassins’ as Opening Film

The 37th Singapore International Film Festival Confirms ‘The Assassins’ as Opening Film

SGIFF, citing respect for the filmmakers’ creative vision, confirms festival screening for Nov. 21
SGIFF stands by creative vision amid controversy over historical distortion The Singapore International Film Festival will screen “The Assassins”, directed by Hur Jin-ho, as the opening film of its 37th edition as scheduled.
| James choi
Paramount-Warner merger clears final hurdle as U.S. court approves deal, $300 million media giant set to emerge

Paramount-Warner merger clears final hurdle as U.S. court approves deal, $300 million media giant set to emerge

Antitrust lawsuit by 12 states reaches dramatic settlement, with the M&A deal set for final closing on the 6th of this month
Legal settlement eases monopoly concerns and reshapes the media landscape The merger between 'Paramount Skydance' and 'Warner Bros. Discovery', which had signaled a seismic shift in the global film and television industry, has cleared its final hurdle.
| James choi
'Seoul Indie Music Festa' to feature 14 acts, including Broccoli You Too, along the Han River this fall

'Seoul Indie Music Festa' to feature 14 acts, including Broccoli You Too, along the Han River this fall

The festival will be held at Mangwon Hangang Park on the 3rd and 4th, with a limited-edition LP market and Korean-Japanese exchange performances confirmed
Fourteen acts bring a diverse range of sounds to the Han River as indie music seeks independence and growth The '2026 Seoul Indie Music Festa Label Market & Showcase' (hereafter, 'Seoul Indie Music Festa'), offering a comprehensive look at the current state and future of South Korea's indie music...
| James choi
Paramount-Warner merger clears final hurdle, stocks jump 10% on 2 trillion won twist

Paramount-Warner merger clears final hurdle, stocks jump 10% on 2 trillion won twist

Settlement of antitrust lawsuits by 12 states puts deal on track to close within two weeks, with conditions requiring 30 releases a year and editorial independence
Paramount-Warner merger enters final countdown Deal settles antitrust lawsuits with $1. 5 billion film investment over five years and a requirement to release 32 films by the 30th of this month The birth of a media giant poised to reshape Hollywood has finally entered its countdown.
| James choi
Sean's impact: 'Shall We Run' documentary achieves 290 million won donation — Park Bo-gum delivers a 295-kilometer miracle for runners!

Sean's impact: 'Shall We Run' documentary achieves 290 million won donation — Park Bo-gum delivers a 295-kilometer miracle for runners!

Documentary chronicling the World Marathon Majors opens at Megabox on the 16th of next month
Beyond the 'limit': 295.365 kilometers, a legacy of giving etched on the screen 'Shall We Run,' a documentary capturing the remarkable marathon journey of singer 'Sean', who has established himself as the entertainment industry's leading runner, will meet audiences on the Megabox screen on the 16th...
| James choi
IU donates 200 million won on debut anniversary: Where ‘IUENA’ funds went

IU donates 200 million won on debut anniversary: Where ‘IUENA’ funds went

Cumulative donations surpass 600 million won this year, with four groups receiving focused support, including young adults preparing for independence and national merit honorees
The model of positive influence: A commitment to giving that has continued since her debut Singer and actress ‘IU’ marked her debut anniversary with another act of generosity, drawing widespread attention. According to her agency, ‘EDAM Entertainment’, on the 18th, ‘IU’ donated a total of 200...
| James choi
Netflix's 30th Korean Film Investment Pays Off With Lee Chang-dong's 'Possible Love' After 8-Year Wait

Netflix's 30th Korean Film Investment Pays Off With Lee Chang-dong's 'Possible Love' After 8-Year Wait

His first film in eight years earns the Grand Jury Prize, capping a long-running partnership that began with 'Okja'
Global platform guarantees master filmmaker's independence, capping 30 investments in Korean cinema Global streaming platform 'Netflix' officially congratulated master filmmaker 'Lee Chang-dong' on 'Possible Love' winning the 'Venice International Film Festival' Grand Jury Prize, reaffirming its...
| James choi