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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 Takes Over Busan…Foreigners Spend 2 Times More at Traditional Markets, Hotel Bills ‘Rip-Off Fees’

BTS Takes Over Busan…Foreigners Spend 2 Times More at Traditional Markets, Hotel Bills ‘Rip-Off Fees’

With foreign card payments up 73%, sales at traditional markets jump 2-fold…Data also sheds light on ‘rip-off pricing’ at lodging businesses
A pilgrimage for pop culture—and a find of the most ‘Korean’ kind of spending‘Bangtan Sonyeondan’’s arrival in Busan sparked sociological meaning far beyond a massive concert. The fan frenzy that gathered from around the world—the so-called ‘ARMY’—was a giant testbed showing how modern pop culture...
Inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards Names Five-Member Jury

Inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards Names Five-Member Jury

Co-hosted by Cineplay and the Korean Film Archive, the inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards carry a total prize pool of 20 million won. The five-member jury is chaired by Min Kyu-dong and also includes Korean Film Archive Director Mo Eun-young; Han Jung-soo, director and CEO of Yeondu Company; Kim Won-jin, director of MCA AI Creative Studio's Creative Headquarters; and actor Lee Yeon. The Archive has pledged archiving support for winners, and organizers say the awards aim to discover new creators and help the short-drama industry take a step forward.
The inaugural Korea Short Drama Awards, which carry a total prize pool of 20 million won, have named a five-member jury. Cineplay (CEO Choi Tae-hyung) and the Korean Film Archive (Director Mo Eun-young) are co-hosting the first Korea Short Drama Awards.
NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang to Appear on “You Quiz on the Block”…Praises Hwasa as He Breaks Out in K-Pop Moves

NVIDIA’s Jensen Huang to Appear on “You Quiz on the Block”…Praises Hwasa as He Breaks Out in K-Pop Moves

The world’s No. 1 company by market value, NVIDIA CEO makes a first-ever variety show stop. He talks about Hwasa’s new song, dances, and delivers insights on AI.
“Global AI Power” takes an unexpected step, landing in the center of Korean entertainmentThe head of the world’s top company by market value, “NVIDIA” , CEO “Jensen Huang”, pulled off an unprecedentedly bold move.
andTEAM 750,000 Copies · RIIZE 500,000 Copies · TXT 250,000 Copies · NiziU Wins Gold …K-Pop Gold Disk Applications in Japan

andTEAM 750,000 Copies · RIIZE 500,000 Copies · TXT 250,000 Copies · NiziU Wins Gold …K-Pop Gold Disk Applications in Japan

Japan Record Association Announces April Certifications…Proves Dominant Local Popularity for K-Pop Groups, Including andTEAM’s Triple Platinum Achievement
'K-pop' Artists Dominate Japan’s Music Market. . . A Large Number of 'Gold Disk' Certifications for AprilKorean idol groups once again proved their firm status as 'K-pop' by recording overwhelming physical album sales in Japan’s music market.
HYBE Latin Pop “Santos Bravos” Wins Its First Award at the Spotify Awards

HYBE Latin Pop “Santos Bravos” Wins Its First Award at the Spotify Awards

HYBE’s five-member Latin pop group Santos Bravos proves its global fandom power by taking home a Spotify Awards trophy just one year after debut
‘HYBE’’s signal of Latin conquest, ‘Santos Bravos’ sweep global awards‘HYBE’, its ambitious five-member Latin pop group ‘Santos Bravos’, has proven its overwhelming presence in the global music market.At ‘Spotify Podcast Awards’, held on the 13th at the Mexico City venue Auditorio BB in Mexico,...
The Status of K-Culture... Hyundai Motor Becomes the Sole Sponsor of CNN Documentary 'K-Everything'

The Status of K-Culture... Hyundai Motor Becomes the Sole Sponsor of CNN Documentary 'K-Everything'

Featuring a host of stars including PSY and Lee Byung-hun... A spotlight on the keys and momentum behind K-culture’s global success, from music to beauty
The status of K-culture sweeping the world, brought into sharp focus through CNN’s documentary 'K-Everything,' which Hyundai Motor sponsors exclusively.Global cultural phenomenon: Uncovering the power of K-culture with a CNN documentary that captivates the world'Hyundai Motor' has unveiled for the...
Webtoon Goes Short-Form Animation…Kakao Piccoma Launches ‘Animeme’

Webtoon Goes Short-Form Animation…Kakao Piccoma Launches ‘Animeme’

Launches a Short-Form–Only Category Later This Month…Turns Popular Webtoons into Animations with AI Technology and Expands the IP
Kakao Piccoma’s ‘Short-Form’ Revolution Shaking Up the Global Content MarketThe platform ‘Piccoma’, which dominates Japan’s digital manga and web novel market, is rolling out a dedicated ‘Short-Form’ animation category—the key trend in the global content market.
‘Toy Story 5’ Confirmed for Release on June 17… A “Survival War” Between Smart Devices and Toys

‘Toy Story 5’ Confirmed for Release on June 17… A “Survival War” Between Smart Devices and Toys

The Return of a Pixar Legend—A Follow-Up After 7 Years… Directed by Andrew Stanton and Mackena Harris Anticipation Soars as Tom Hanks and Other Original Voice Cast Members Join, Along With “Greta Lee,” a “Korean-American” Actress Toys Struggling After Being Pushed Aside by the Tablet ‘Lily Pad’… A Preview of a New Era’s Message
The legendary Pixar series ‘Toy Story,’ which rewrote the history of animation around the world, is returning with its fifth installment. On the 6th, The Walt Disney Company Korea officially announced that the domestic release date for ‘Toy Story 5’ has been set for the 17th of next month.
[Photo&] “Unmatched Confidence” Billie(Billlie) Returns After a 1-Year-6-Month Hiatus with First Full-Length Album Comeback Showcase Field Report

[Photo&] “Unmatched Confidence” Billie(Billlie) Returns After a 1-Year-6-Month Hiatus with First Full-Length Album Comeback Showcase Field Report

“We’ll show a stage that feels like a fatigue-recovery tonic, powered by stronger teamwork and skills.”
A Return That Breaks 1 Year and 6 Months of Silence, and Quality Proven Through Their First Full-Length AlbumThe “Billlie” group stood before the public as their debut first full-length album, breaking a long hiatus of as much as 1 year and 6 months.