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[Interview] Catching This Year’s Debut, a Y2K-Era Sensibility: Director Han Chang-rok, Actors Joo Min-hyung and Baek Ji-hye, Part 1

[Interview] Catching This Year’s Debut, a Y2K-Era Sensibility: Director Han Chang-rok, Actors Joo Min-hyung and Baek Ji-hye, Part 1

Inspired by a murder case in Washington, Benton in 2018, 〈Choong-Choong-Choong〉 portrays a catastrophe sparked by the intersecting desires of three kids.
Retro is the trend. In the fashion, music and props of young people in their 20s, there’s nowhere that a Y2K sensibility hasn’t managed to seep in. Director Han Chang-rok, born in 1990 and a graduate of the Korea National University of Arts film school, pulls this retro sensibility straight onto...
BTS Raises Grammy Expectations With New “Asian Pop” Category, First Win Looks Promising

BTS Raises Grammy Expectations With New “Asian Pop” Category, First Win Looks Promising

Next year’s Grammy Awards will add an “Asian Pop” category, fueling hopes that BTS and other South Korean acts will win for the first time
For years, "the Grammy Awards" has sat atop Western cultural dominance as the most firmly fortified stronghold. It marked a historic turning point as Asian melodies, once dismissed as a fringe of the mainstream music market, moved into the heart of global cultural power.
BTS, Blackpink, GD sweep top categories at Japan’s

BTS, Blackpink, GD sweep top categories at Japan’s "Music Awards Japan 2026"

BTS’s Jin and G-Dragon win, while producer 250 takes three crowns including an album featuring 250—proof of K-pop’s clout
Cultural power that erases borders, and the aesthetics of the hyperconnected era proven by K-popThe awards ceremony "Music Awards Japan 2026"—created by Japan’s pop music industry to loosen conservative gatekeeping and establish new authority—ended up being a stage that acknowledged K-pop’s massive...
LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, KATSEYE Team Up…HYBE Girl Group Unity “Iconic by Mistake” Drops

LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, KATSEYE Team Up…HYBE Girl Group Unity “Iconic by Mistake” Drops

HYBE Labels’ LE SSERAFIM, ILLIT, and KATSEYE join forces for a special collaboration single releasing on the 12th The music video surpasses 10 million views in 30 hours and sweeps No. 1 in global YouTube music video trending popularity, proving its massive ripple effect Kicking off with a “techno sisterhood” moment, the lineup dazzles music fans worldwide with performances highlighting each team’s individuality and sisterhood
The girl groups of the HYBE labels that showcased a “techno sisterhood” recently— 'LE SSERAFIM', 'ILLIT', and 'KATSEYE'—will release the audio for their special collaboration single, “Iconic by Mistake ,” at 1:00 p. m. on the 12th.
Where You’ve Seen the ‘My Flavor Boys’ Cast From 〈The Legend of Kitchen Soldier〉 Before, Including a ‘Squid Game’ Actor

Where You’ve Seen the ‘My Flavor Boys’ Cast From 〈The Legend of Kitchen Soldier〉 Before, Including a ‘Squid Game’ Actor

The fictional boy band My Flavor Boys has become one of the breakout gags of TVING’s 〈The Recruit Cook Becomes a Legend〉 — popular enough to land on 〈M COUNTDOWN〉 and send viewers searching for the actors behind the group.
'Geoje Yaho' syndrome returns: Rescene’s Minami joins Mnet Plus’ 'Tingle Room'… fans vote to shape the role-play concept

'Geoje Yaho' syndrome returns: Rescene’s Minami joins Mnet Plus’ 'Tingle Room'… fans vote to shape the role-play concept

'Geoje Yaho' meme and a comeback in music charts have put Rescene’s Minami at the center of attention as she takes on an original ASMR variety show Starting today (the 12th), fans will vote to decide the 1st-person role-playing concept… with plans for a fresh kind of interaction with fans With expected standout performance from the sixth room-mate alongside popular K-pop idols like Belle, Eriha, and Uiju, the main episode is set to drop on July 6
Minami, driving the kind of buzz often seen in a “Geoje Yaho” syndrome, is taking on ASMR content.Minami’s solo run-up that carries the buzz of “Geoje Yaho” On the 12th, Mnet Plus said that Rescene member Minami will take the stage as the show’s sixth room-mate for Mnet Plus’ original ASMR variety...
BTS World Tour Reflections: “Chills from ‘Arirang’ Singalongs That Captivated the World, My Heart Welling Up”…Behind-the-Scenes Revealed on “Run BTS 2.0”

BTS World Tour Reflections: “Chills from ‘Arirang’ Singalongs That Captivated the World, My Heart Welling Up”…Behind-the-Scenes Revealed on “Run BTS 2.0”

From 50,000 people in Mexico to 130,000 spectators in Goyang, the new world tour ‘ARIRANG’ is currently sweeping 34 cities worldwide
The chills of a Korean singalong that swallowed the world, and the charge of “BTS” that breaks orbitThe group “BTS” , which has been reshaping the global pop landscape, is currently taking over 34 cities around the world with its new world tour “ARIRANG” on an overwhelming scale.
Who’s Your 'Triangle'? Mixed-Gender Groups That Come to Mind After Watching 〈Wild Sing〉

Who’s Your 'Triangle'? Mixed-Gender Groups That Come to Mind After Watching 〈Wild Sing〉

It’s one of those songs you’ve never heard before, but it sounds familiar. The stage looks new, yet you get a strong sense of déjà vu. If you saw the film that opened on June 3, 〈Wild Sing〉, you probably felt that.
Meet Choi Seong-gon…“Wild Sing” Confirms Week 2 Stage Greetings Amid Hot Support

Meet Choi Seong-gon…“Wild Sing” Confirms Week 2 Stage Greetings Amid Hot Support

The film “Wild Sing,” which reunites a mixed-gender group Triangle—set to take the music scene by storm right after its debut—after 20 years, is in theaters with excellent showings. Riding on an outpouring of enthusiasm from audiences, a stage greeting has been confirmed for June 13 with Director Son Jae-gon and actor Oh Jeong-see, who plays the rival. In particular, Oh Jeong-see is expected to attend in the exact role of “Choi Seong-gon,” the drama’s ballad prince, proving the anticipation and buzz among viewers
The duo of Director Son Jae-gon and Oh Jeong-see, from “Wild Sing,” promised to meet with audiences, drawing attention.Released on June 3, “Wild Sing” depicts what happens when the mixed-gender group “Triangle,” which swept up public popularity right after its debut, reunites for the stage 20 years...
Kwon Jin-ah Wraps Her First Japan Solo Concert, Captivating Fans on Diverse Set List

Kwon Jin-ah Wraps Her First Japan Solo Concert, Captivating Fans on Diverse Set List

Held at the Mitsui Hall in Nihonbashi, Tokyo, with a top-tier local band session including producer One OK Rock From original hit songs to a popular K-drama OST medley, plus a special J-pop cover stage, the set list was packed She actively communicated with local fans in Japanese she prepared herself, sending a clear signal of her successful push into the global market
Kwon Jin-ah’s debut Japan solo concert showcased her live capabilities on the local stage and opened a new chapter for her global activities.Live synergy forged with Japan’s top-tier local band session Kwon Jin-ah held her first solo show in Japan, “2026 Kwon Jin-ah First Concert in Japan,” at...