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[BIFAN 2026] How to Enjoy Bucheon 30 Years, 100 Times Over ① Bucheon Is a Genre! 99 Asian Genre Films, 11 Genre Films Directed by Women

[BIFAN 2026] How to Enjoy Bucheon 30 Years, 100 Times Over ① Bucheon Is a Genre! 99 Asian Genre Films, 11 Genre Films Directed by Women

On the occasion of its 30th edition, the festival announced the start of its three-year project, “Asian Genre Films 99” (Asian Genre Films 99).
Above all, it’s a genre festival. For its 30th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (Chairman Shin Chul, hereafter BIFAN), the festival screens 321 films from 50 countries (170 feature films, 85 short films, 38 AI titles, and 28 XR titles), and of these 93 are world premieres.
TWICE’s “Cheer Up” MV surpasses 600 million views…5th all-time milestone

TWICE’s “Cheer Up” MV surpasses 600 million views…5th all-time milestone

Even 8 years after its release, popularity remains rock solid…A double celebration as TWICE hits 600 million views for the fifth time, following new North America viewer records
“Cheer Up” reaches 600 million views, “everlasting” syndrome proven by the K-pop queenGlobal girl group TWICE, constantly rewriting K-pop history, has built yet another heavy-duty golden milestone. Released in 2016, the mega hit song “Cheer Up” saw its music video surpass 600 million YouTube views,...
SEVENTEEN to Hold Fan Meeting at Incheon Stadium…New Unit Takes the Stage Next

SEVENTEEN to Hold Fan Meeting at Incheon Stadium…New Unit Takes the Stage Next

At the Incheon Asian Game Main Stadium, SEVENTEEN will run its solo fan meeting, “CARATLAND.” The V8 unit debuts and Dino’s alter-ego “Pi-cheolin” is set to release a new album.
Entering the stadium: “Carat Express Train”, a provocative evolution of unprecedented units and alter-egos“SEVENTEEN”, which has solidified its status as a global mega IP, finally steps into “Incheon Asian Game Main Stadium” and sets a new milestone for K-pop fandom culture.
[Interview] Y2K Sensibility, Meeting This Year’s Debut, Director Changrok Han in the Hot Seat, Actors Joo Min-hyeong and Baek Ji-hye (②)

[Interview] Y2K Sensibility, Meeting This Year’s Debut, Director Changrok Han in the Hot Seat, Actors Joo Min-hyeong and Baek Ji-hye (②)

The 〈strong〉Chungchungchung〈/strong〉 (also rendered as 〈strong〉Chung Chung Chung〈/strong〉)—made with the 2018 murder case in Washington, Benton as its inspiration—depicts a catastrophe sparked by the tangled, competing desires of three children.
How did the two of you interpret and approach your respective characters. The name “Courage” suggests an energy that’s overflowing, but the character is also a “pathetic” youth who doesn’t have real, powerful force.
‘Backrooms’ Reaps 20 Times Its Budget in Profit, Surpasses 1 Million in South Korea—First Record in 7 Years for Foreign-Language Horror

‘Backrooms’ Reaps 20 Times Its Budget in Profit, Surpasses 1 Million in South Korea—First Record in 7 Years for Foreign-Language Horror

The film 'Backrooms', which began as a YouTube urban legend, rides word of mouth among the 1020 generation to pull in worldwide revenue of 370 billion won
A digital labyrinth summoned from the margins of memory, shattering the map of the screenThe primal fear of isolation and the unknown that lies hidden within modern people finally broke through the screen and swallowed up the crowds of reality.
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.
'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...
KakaoTalk Sets Up World Cup Rally Rooms for the North Central America World Cup, Offering Uniforms as Prizes

KakaoTalk Sets Up World Cup Rally Rooms for the North Central America World Cup, Offering Uniforms as Prizes

The service runs three open chat rally rooms you can choose based on your preferences, and hands out prizes such as national team uniforms to participants in a soccer quiz event.
A fan culture that has evolved into a digital public square, Kakao 'KakaoTalk Rally Zone' launchesKakao is rolling out 'KakaoTalk Rally Zone', a new channel that lets people support the national teams in real time ahead of the North Central America World Cup.
[Photo &] Park Ji-hoon’s B-Grade Humor Military Fantasy… Box-Office Boom Analysis of “Becoming a Legend in the Kitchen”

[Photo &] Park Ji-hoon’s B-Grade Humor Military Fantasy… Box-Office Boom Analysis of “Becoming a Legend in the Kitchen”

A fresh fantasy that blends cooking, games, and the military, topped the No. 1 spot in the number of paid subscribers who contributed
A military fantasy gripping a kitchen knife instead of a gun writes a new chapter in box-office successThe military—an institution that reflects the solid hierarchy of South Korean society—is evolving. Departing from the one-size-fits-all barracks routines, the camera now zeroes in on special...
IDID Kim Min-jae ‘Ilbe controversy’ spreads... Agency says it was a simple mistake

IDID Kim Min-jae ‘Ilbe controversy’ spreads... Agency says it was a simple mistake

The uproar stems from an upside-down caption in the video and the use of certain words tied to the Ilbe rumor. The agency dismissed it, saying, “It’s a simple mistake, and there was no specific intent.”
Is it a swamp of speculation—or a fatal blunder. . . . Newcomer ‘IDID’ ‘Kim Min-jae’ breaks through the ‘Ilbe’ frame head-onA rookie group that just stepped into the K-pop scene, ‘IDID’ , ran into an unexpected, rough obstacle as key member ‘Kim Min-jae’ faced a wave of accusations.