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'The Roundup' A Real-Life Model Police Officer for Ma Seok-do Faces Indictment for Drunk Driving

'The Roundup' A Real-Life Model Police Officer for Ma Seok-do Faces Indictment for Drunk Driving

In the movie 'The Roundup,' the currently serving officer who inspired the character Ma Seok-do is standing trial after getting behind the wheel while severely intoxicated—at a level that would result in license revocation—and causing an accident.
The Roundup—a legendary figure and an unstoppable detective—'Ma Seok-do''s real-life inspiration has come crashing down due to drunk driving. The deadly lawbreaking by a police officer who is meant to protect public safety is drawing intense public criticism.
| James choi
[First Look on the Scene] Cineplay Reporter Star Ratings for “The Mummy” by Lee Cronin

[First Look on the Scene] Cineplay Reporter Star Ratings for “The Mummy” by Lee Cronin

[First Look on the Scene]Fueled by the absolute support of horror fans around the world, the film 〈The Mummy by Lee Cronin〉—which brings together horror maestro James Wan and Blumhouse, a pairing that has everyone excited—opens on April 22.
| Joo Seong-cheol
[Photo&] Xdinary Heroes’ Comeback: “Our Goal Is a White-Hair Band…We Want to Perform at the Olympic Opening Ceremony” Seongsu-dong Cafe Interview

[Photo&] Xdinary Heroes’ Comeback: “Our Goal Is a White-Hair Band…We Want to Perform at the Olympic Opening Ceremony” Seongsu-dong Cafe Interview

The K-pop band Xdinary Heroes releases its 8th mini album, Dead and. With every member participating in songwriting, they prove their capabilities.
'Xdinary Heroes', Looking ahead to the rise of a limitless 'global rock star' is on the horizonXdinary Heroes, a JYP act, completely breaks the mold of a concept-style band. Their appearance at 'Lollapalooza Chicago' and the overwhelming performance they proved at the Muse Korea concert opening...
| James choi
[Exclusive Interview] K-dessert variety, this time! A meet-up with the five muses of “Bite Me Sweet” ④ Bae Min-gi

[Exclusive Interview] K-dessert variety, this time! A meet-up with the five muses of “Bite Me Sweet” ④ Bae Min-gi

〈Bamis〉 is a K-dessert variety show where five well-known Korean rising male celebrities pair up with five celebrated master pâtissiers to form five two-person duos and create K-desserts.
Coming this April is 〈Bite me Sweet〉 , a K-dessert reality variety program that will be released worldwide across Asia and the Middle East, including Korea (Platform: Wavve) via (Platform: Viu). 〈Bite me Sweet〉 is a competitive survival format in which celebrated pâtissiers from across Southeast...
| Chua-young
[Exclusive Interview] This Time, It’s a K-Dessert Variety Show! A Meet-Up with the Five Muses of “Bite Me Sweet” ③ Seong Seung-ha

[Exclusive Interview] This Time, It’s a K-Dessert Variety Show! A Meet-Up with the Five Muses of “Bite Me Sweet” ③ Seong Seung-ha

〈Bamis〉 is a K-dessert variety show where five renowned pâtissiers and five Korean rising male celebrities team up as pairs, creating new K-desserts.
It looked as if Seong Seung-ha had been walking the path of an acting prodigy. Having gone through Gyeonggi-do High School’s drama and film department and then Sungkyunkwan University’s Department of Acting Arts, from the web drama 〈Short Script〉 to tvN 〈Player2: The War of the Savvy〉, and 〈That...
| Kim Ji-yeon
[Photo&] BTS 2.0 on ‘Live Vocal’ Focus: ‘Goyang Concert Site’ Draws 130,000 Fans in Three Days—‘Arirang’

[Photo&] BTS 2.0 on ‘Live Vocal’ Focus: ‘Goyang Concert Site’ Draws 130,000 Fans in Three Days—‘Arirang’

The members turned 360 degrees and bowed to the audience, delivering a heartfelt “deep bow” with a distinctly Korean touch—opening the door to a world tour with 130,000 ARMY fans worldwide!
Global pop icon ‘BTS ’ signaled an overwhelming comeback with its new world tour ‘Arirang’. The opening show at Goyang Comprehensive Sports Park on the 11th was filled with purple cheers from 130,000 ‘ARMY’. The ‘360-degree open stage’—introduced for the first time since their debut—maximized...
| James choi
[Interview] Lee Sung-jin and Charles Melton of “BEEF” Season 2① “Season 2 continues the spirit of Season 1”

[Interview] Lee Sung-jin and Charles Melton of “BEEF” Season 2① “Season 2 continues the spirit of Season 1”

Ahead of the release of 〈BEEF〉 Season 2 on April 16, the show’s creator, director Lee Sung-jin, and lead actor Charles Melton shared remarks introducing the series to Korean viewers. In the video interview, which began warmly with the two exchanging Korean greetings, director Lee Sung-jin said that...
| Chua-young
‘Baking King’ K-dessert variety show! ‘Bite Me Sweet’ arrives in April!

‘Baking King’ K-dessert variety show! ‘Bite Me Sweet’ arrives in April!

It brings together five Southeast Asian pastry chefs and five Korean “muses”—Bae Min-gi, Seong Seung-ha, Lee Se-on, Lim Seong-gyun, and Cha Joo-wan—who team up in pairs to form teams of two.
This time, it’s K-dessert! A new form of K-content is ready to make its debut in the global market. Produced by Studio C.R., which has accumulated global format competitiveness based on 20 years of production know-how, the program selected for the Korea Creative Content Agency’s “2025 Global OTT...
| Joo Seong-cheol
'The Devil Wears Prada': A few facts you probably didn’t know

'The Devil Wears Prada': A few facts you probably didn’t know

Exactly 20 years later, 〈The Devil Wears Prada〉 is back. The sequel to the film that swept the world in 2006 is set to be released on April 29, 2026. With all of the original stars—Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt, and Stanley Tucci—returning, plenty of viewers are sure to rewatch 〈The...
| Kim Ji-yeon
[Film Festival Issue] The Opening Film of the 79th Cannes Film Festival: Pierre Salvadori’s “La Venus Électrique” Selected

[Film Festival Issue] The Opening Film of the 79th Cannes Film Festival: Pierre Salvadori’s “La Venus Électrique” Selected

A romantic comedy set in Paris in 1928. One of the most talked-about titles for the 79th Cannes Film Festival, bringing together director Pierre Salvadori and France’s top stars.
“The 79th Cannes Film Festival” opens with “Pierre Salvadori”’s “La Venus Électrique”On May 12, 2026, French cinema master “Pierre Salvadori”’s latest work, “La Venus Électrique”, has been officially and sensationally selected as the opening film of the “79th Cannes Film Festival”, drawing intense...
| James choi