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Asia University Music Festival '2026 Hangang University Song Festival' Held for Two Days, Wendy to Host; Total Prize of 40 Million Won

Asia University Music Festival '2026 Hangang University Song Festival' Held for Two Days, Wendy to Host; Total Prize of 40 Million Won

10 Teams from 4 Countries Clash in the Finals…Composers Kim Hyungseok and Kim Eana to Judge; Grand Prize of 20 Million Won and Opportunities for Overseas Performances
Stepping Up as a Global Music Festival: '2026 Hangang University Song Festival'The Seoul Metropolitan Government's Future Hangang Headquarters will hold '2026 Hangang University Song Festival' on the 2nd of this month at 7:00 PM at the multi-purpose sports ground in Jamwon Hangang Park.
'Social Criticism Rapper' Jerryk Passes Away After Battle With Malignant Brain Tumor…Died at 42

'Social Criticism Rapper' Jerryk Passes Away After Battle With Malignant Brain Tumor…Died at 42

A founding member of Soul Company and the creator of 'Days Alive.' The 'King of Kings' of the Korean hip-hop scene, dissecting society—gone in peace.
'Jerryk,' known as the intellectual voice of underground hip-hop, poured out fearless critiques toward the contradictions of Korean society. After a fierce two-year battle with illness, he passed away at age 42.
Lee Sang-ho, Yoo Sung-sung, Moon So-ri, and Lee Seong-min—‘A Training Ground for Masterful Actors and a Towering Presence in the Theater World’: Director Lee Sang-woo Passes Away

Lee Sang-ho, Yoo Sung-sung, Moon So-ri, and Lee Seong-min—‘A Training Ground for Masterful Actors and a Towering Presence in the Theater World’: Director Lee Sang-woo Passes Away

In 2009, director of the feature film ‘Small Pond,’ and director of ‘Chilsu and Mansu,’ Lee Sang-woo, a former professor at Korea National University of Arts, has died at age 75
By founding the theater company Yeonwoo Mudae and Chaimu, the director Lee Sang-woo, a former professor at the College of Theatre at Korea National University of Arts, died on the 26th from illness. He was 75.The late man, a graduate of Seoul National University’s Department of Aesthetics, began...
After 'Salmokji,' Ready for a Ghost Tour? Korean Horror Films Set at Real-Life Haunted Spots

After 'Salmokji,' Ready for a Ghost Tour? Korean Horror Films Set at Real-Life Haunted Spots

〈A Man Living with the King〉's Yeongwol was followed by Yesan for 〈Salmokji〉. The film 〈Salmokji〉, which has already surpassed twice its break-even point, takes its motif from the 'Salmokji legend,' which is set at the Salmokji reservoir in Gwangsim-myeon, Yesan, Chungnam.
“Salmokji” Craze Takes Over College Campuses! Horror Fan Art Goes Viral

“Salmokji” Craze Takes Over College Campuses! Horror Fan Art Goes Viral

Colleges’ horror clubs get high praise… “It’s so immersive I can’t even reach for the popcorn”—vivid firsthand reviews
A film titled 〈Salmokji〉, which has been building overwhelming box-office momentum since it surpassed its break-even point within seven days of release, has proven that it’s striking a chord with the “Z generation” centered around college campuses.
Traveling Through Korea in a Fresh New Way with “XO, Kitty”: The Korean Places Inside “XO, Kitty”

Traveling Through Korea in a Fresh New Way with “XO, Kitty”: The Korean Places Inside “XO, Kitty”

When you start each day by riding the “hell train” in the morning and crossing the colorless concrete jungle from one place to another, living through days that feel utterly lifeless can suddenly make you crave a fantasy to escape reality.
“Korean Cinema Faces Collapse Crisis” Bong Joon-ho and 581 Others Urge Withdrawal of Holdback Bill

“Korean Cinema Faces Collapse Crisis” Bong Joon-ho and 581 Others Urge Withdrawal of Holdback Bill

A survival crisis amid Netflix pressure and conglomerate dominance. Calls for extraordinary measures such as introducing a screen cap and establishing a large-scale fund.
Facing the Collapse of the Korean Film Ecosystem, Urgent Appeals from Major FilmmakersA total of 581 leading figures in the Republic of Korea film industry, led by director Bong Joon-ho, strongly warned about 'the crisis in the Korean film industry' and urged 'extraordinary countermeasures' from...
Film Critic Im Jae-cheol Passes Away… A Key Figure Who Led Film Production, Distribution, and Criticism

Film Critic Im Jae-cheol Passes Away… A Key Figure Who Led Film Production, Distribution, and Criticism

Operating the film company Emotion Pictures; launched Film Culture and founded Film Forum… Age 65
Film critic Im Jae-cheol, who helped cultivate the foundation for art films by bridging criticism and hands-on work in the Korean film industry, has died. According to his family and others on the 23rd, he collapsed about two months ago and had been receiving treatment, before passing away the...
[Joo Sung-chul's Locker] If it's hard to visit Cheongnyeongpo of Deposed King Danjong, head to Geumseongdang of Prince Geumseong!

[Joo Sung-chul's Locker] If it's hard to visit Cheongnyeongpo of Deposed King Danjong, head to Geumseongdang of Prince Geumseong!

Located in Jingwan-dong, Eunpyeong-gu, Seoul, Geumseongdang is a shrine dedicated to the deified Prince Geumseong and also serves as a shamanism museum.
This week's Joo Sung-chul's Locker article has been changed to a building locker. I couldn't just pass by the 25th Korean film to reach 10 million viewers, 〈The Man Who Lives with the King〉. Last weekend, 〈The Man Who Lives with the King〉 surpassed 11. 17 million cumulative viewers. The pace is fast.
Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema, Directed by Former BIFF Executive Chairman Kim Dong-ho, Releases on February 19

Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema, Directed by Former BIFF Executive Chairman Kim Dong-ho, Releases on February 19

First feature documentary featuring interviews with master directors like Bong Joon-ho, Park Chan-wook, and Hirokazu Kore-eda... Exclusive screening at Megabox
The first feature documentary directed by former BIFF Executive Chairman Kim Dong-ho is coming to theaters. According to Plus M Entertainment, Kim's first feature directorial work 〈Mr. Kim Goes to the Cinema〉 will be released exclusively at Megabox on February 19.