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Korea's First! 100% Generative AI Feature Film 'I Am Popo' Set to Release in May! Two Posters Unveiled!

Korea's First! 100% Generative AI Feature Film 'I Am Popo' Set to Release in May! Two Posters Unveiled!

The story revolves around an artificial intelligence 'Popo' that predicts future crimes and proactively eliminates an elementary school student.
The first 100% generative AI feature film in South Korea 〈I Am Popo〉 has confirmed its release in May and is taking significant steps forward. 〈I Am Popo〉 depicts the conflict between an AI that judges based on probabilities and a human who believes in hope, as a robot named 'Popo', born to protect...
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[Culture&] "Seventeen and Aespa Photo Theft" Illegal Goods Company Receives First Correction Order

Ive, Rise, and 6 Other Groups Affected… Intellectual Property Office "Order to Destroy All, 20 Million Won Fine for Non-Compliance"
Companies selling "unofficial goods" that illegally used the photos and names of popular idol groups like Seventeen and Aespa are facing strong government sanctions. The Intellectual Property Office announced on the 5th that it has issued the first-ever correction order against four companies that...
Min Hee-jin Launches New Boy Group Project...

Min Hee-jin Launches New Boy Group Project... "I Will Embed the Essence and Sincerity of Entertainment"

Returning to Core Business Amid 43 Billion Won Lawsuit with HYBE... Campaign Video Released
Min Hee-jin, former CEO of Ador who gained fame as the producer of NewJeans, is embarking on the production of a new boy group through her newly established entertainment agency, ooak records.On the 5th, CEO Min stated, "The essence of entertainment lies in enhancing the quality of life through...
Chef Lim Seong-geun Suspends Broadcast Activities Amid Controversy Over Six Criminal Records... Complete Editing of 'Culinary Class Wars'

Chef Lim Seong-geun Suspends Broadcast Activities Amid Controversy Over Six Criminal Records... Complete Editing of 'Culinary Class Wars'

Additional Confirmation of DUI and Assault History... Netflix Acknowledges "Verification Limitations"
Chef Lim Seong-geun, who gained public popularity through the Netflix show 〈Culinary Class Wars〉 Season 2, announced that he would fully suspend his broadcast activities as the controversy over his past DUI criminal record spread. ⬦ "There Were More Than Confessions". . .
[Interview] Director Kim Bo-sol of 'Square' Says,

[Interview] Director Kim Bo-sol of 'Square' Says, "The World of North Korea, I Don't Know, So I Seek Advice and Consultation to Avoid Misrepresentation"

"Winning an Award at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, a Special Memory I Promised to Return"
Winter, an animation perfectly suited for this winter that seeps into the skin, is coming to theaters. Kim Bo-sol's 〈Square〉 received the Jury's Special Award in the Contrechamp section at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival last June, surprising the film industry.
'Diff'rent Strokes' Melanie Watson Passes Away... A Pioneer Who Broke the 'Glass Ceiling' for Disability Representation

'Diff'rent Strokes' Melanie Watson Passes Away... A Pioneer Who Broke the 'Glass Ceiling' for Disability Representation

Passed away on December 26 at the age of 57... Wrote a new chapter in TV history while living with Osteogenesis Imperfecta. 'A talent chosen by Norman Lear'... Contributed to diversity in the 80s as 'Cathy Gordon' in a wheelchair. Served as a service dog trainer after retirement... 'Her courage will be remembered forever'
The actress Melanie Watson Barnhardt, who deeply resonated with audiences as 'Cathy Gordon', a girl in a wheelchair in the popular 1980s sitcom 'Diff'rent Strokes', has passed away at the age of 57.According to reports from TMZ and Variety on the 29th , Watson closed her eyes on the 26th in...
I.O.I to Reunite After 10 Years... Confirmed for Spring 2026 Reunion Concert

I.O.I to Reunite After 10 Years... Confirmed for Spring 2026 Reunion Concert

Yoo Yeon-jung Surprises with Announcement on Radio "Venue Booking Completed"... Anticipating a 'Dazzling Return' for the 10th Anniversary
As the origin of the K-pop survival craze and a legendary project girl group, I. O. I is returning to fans to celebrate their 10th anniversary. In the spring of 2026, they plan to keep their promise to the 'national producers' from 10 years ago through a reunion concert.
IpjjalbeunHaetnim Also Suspends Activities... Following Park Na-rae and Key, the 'JusaImo' Rumor Hits 'Amazing Saturday'

IpjjalbeunHaetnim Also Suspends Activities... Following Park Na-rae and Key, the 'JusaImo' Rumor Hits 'Amazing Saturday'

"I thought he was a doctor when I met him at a hospital in Gangnam... It’s true that I called him to my house for a consultation" Following Park Na-rae and Key, the third exit... The cast of tvN's 'Amazing Saturday' faces a crisis with 1.76 million subscribers, the fall of the 'Mukbang Goddess'... "I will withdraw from all broadcasts and reflect on myself"
The popular Mukbang YouTuber and broadcaster IpjjalbeunHaetnim (real name Kim Mi-kyung), who has 1. 76 million subscribers, has admitted to allegations of illegal medical practices, known as the 'JusaImo' controversy, and has announced a complete suspension of activities.
Korea Entertainment Management Association Issues Strong Warning on Park Na-rae Incident:

Korea Entertainment Management Association Issues Strong Warning on Park Na-rae Incident: "Industry Order Disrupted... Thorough Investigation Needed"

Disciplinary Committee Criticizes Manager's Human Rights Violations and Responsibility Evasion
The Korea Entertainment Management Association has issued an unusually strong statement regarding the controversy surrounding comedian Park Na-rae's manager abuse and illegal medical practices, condemning Park Na-rae's 'abuse of power' and 'evasion of responsibility'.
Park Na-rae Speaks Out...

Park Na-rae Speaks Out... "I Will Confirm the Facts Through Legal Procedures After Stepping Down from All Broadcasts"

After 8 days, she announced her position directly, emphasizing the need for objective confirmation through official procedures via YouTube
Recently embroiled in allegations of 'manager abuse' and 'illegal medical practices', comedian Park Na-rae has spoken out 8 days after announcing her suspension from broadcasting activities. In a video released on the 16th via YouTube, Park Na-rae stated that she is currently undergoing legal...