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BTS Fires Up the 2026 World Cup Final…With a First-of-Its-Kind, Epic Halftime Show

BTS Fires Up the 2026 World Cup Final…With a First-of-Its-Kind, Epic Halftime Show

From singing Billboard No. 1 smash “Dynamite” to outfits bearing Son Heung-min’s jersey numbers… Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber and other global pop stars cap the World Cup’s final bow
21st-century pop icons that hit the heart of a global festivalAbsolute power in the global music scene, “BTS” “the 2026 FIFA North Central America World Cup” final halftime show, taking full command and rewriting the history of pop.
BTS releases Korean version of “Normal”…Halftime stage at 2025 World Cup final on the 19th

BTS releases Korean version of “Normal”…Halftime stage at 2025 World Cup final on the 19th

The “Normal” MV, carrying wounds and solace hidden behind the dazzling spectacle, is unveiled. BTS will take the halftime-show stage at the 2025 World Cup final alongside Madonna, among others, on the 19th.
Rawness and reassurance behind the spotlight leaves a mark on the World Cup final global stage Global pop icon ‘BTS’ sent a wave across the worldwide music market after it unveiled on the 17th the Korean version and music video of the standout track ‘Normal’ from its regular fifth album ‘Arirang’.
IVE Jang Won-young to Throw First Pitch at Dodgers-Mets MLB Game in U.S.

IVE Jang Won-young to Throw First Pitch at Dodgers-Mets MLB Game in U.S.

The official invitation for the May 26 New York Mets vs. LA Dodgers matchup sets IVE on a North American tour, underscoring its global mainstream appeal
Taking over the Major League mound at the heart of the K-pop phenomenon'IVE ', leading the global K-pop scene, is finally stepping onto the Major League Baseball 'MLB' mound in the United States—the stage of its dreams.
'Bugonia,' Hollywood Remake of 'Save the Earth,' Nominated in 3 Categories at the Critics Choice Awards

'Bugonia,' Hollywood Remake of 'Save the Earth,' Nominated in 3 Categories at the Critics Choice Awards

A Hollywood remake of director Jang Joon-hwan's original film, it earned nominations for three awards, including best science fiction film, with Emma Stone starring.
The evolution of K-content hits the heart of Hollywood: 'Bugonia' dominates the Critics Choice AwardsA hidden masterpiece that once set screens across South Korea alight is now meeting Hollywood's massive capital and shaking up the global film world.
'Moana' Star Katherine Lagaia Says She and Her Sisters Took Turns During Video Auditions

'Moana' Star Katherine Lagaia Says She and Her Sisters Took Turns During Video Auditions

The film opened at No. 1 in South Korea and North America and earned a 90% Rotten Tomatoes score, while Lagaia's video audition story with her sisters has sparked interest.
Disney's new live-action film 〈Moana〉 debuted at No. 1 at the South Korean and North American box offices over its opening weekend, as new details emerged about newcomer Katherine Lagaia's unusual audition for the title role.
3 Apple TV Soccer Picks to Watch Before the World Cup Ends

3 Apple TV Soccer Picks to Watch Before the World Cup Ends

The world’s festival of football — and, for South Koreans, a somewhat bittersweet one — the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America has reached its final stages. The global tournament, featuring national teams from 32 countries, opened in June 2026 and has delivered high-stakes showdowns among the...
[Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker] David’s Stone That Took Down Goliath, “David” All the Way Through

[Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker] David’s Stone That Took Down Goliath, “David” All the Way Through

I can’t help getting captivated by the objects in movies. I fall into deep thought over why, whether it’s the director, the cinematographer, the art director—or even the actor—someone felt compelled to place that particular item in front of the camera. “Joo Seong-cheol’s Locker” is a record of the movie objects that came down on my eyes like stepping onto a soft stair.
Is there anyone who doesn’t know David’s stone. The story of David and Goliath that is told in 〈Robot Taekwon V〉(1976), and 〈General Tolly〉, and the 〈Ureomei〉 series, and countless other children’s animations and feature films—was also made by director Kim Cheong-gi, known for creating them all.
[Interview] Jo In-sung on ‘Hope’: Taking a bold leap for a cinematic thrill only humans can deliver, Part 2

[Interview] Jo In-sung on ‘Hope’: Taking a bold leap for a cinematic thrill only humans can deliver, Part 2

※This interview with 〈Hope〉 actor Jo In-sung continues from Part 1. Imagining and acting opposite an imagined being must have been a major challenge. In particular, when Seong-gi confronts a gigantic alien intelligence late in the film, his subtle eye movements and tiny facial shifts were striking.
500x Production Budget Windfall…‘Obsession,’ Top Horror of the Year, Set for September Release

500x Production Budget Windfall…‘Obsession,’ Top Horror of the Year, Set for September Release

A debut film by a 1999-born YouTuber director that pulled in 600 billion won on 1.1 billion won—surpassing ‘Backroom’ to claim No. 1 at the box office for horror.
‘500x Production Budget Jackpot’… A new playbook for horror hits from a 1999-born prodigy directorA once-in-a-lifetime horror craze that has swept through North American theaters has finally arrived on the Korean Peninsula.
Jung Hoyeon Says Na Hong-jin’s No-Compromise Style Made Her Freer on Camera in 〈HOPE〉

Jung Hoyeon Says Na Hong-jin’s No-Compromise Style Made Her Freer on Camera in 〈HOPE〉

※ This interview with Jung Hoyeon of 〈HOPE〉 continues from Part 1. Director Na Hong-jin is reputed not to compromise on set. What was it like to experience his filming process firsthand. As a relatively new actor, I felt his unwillingness to compromise was a blessing.