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Already a Live-Action Film? How 'Look Back' Differs From the Manga and Anime

Already a Live-Action Film? How 'Look Back' Differs From the Manga and Anime

Few titles have moved across media this quickly. Fujimoto Tatsuki’s 2021 one-shot 「Look Back」 became an anime in 2024 and has now returned as a live-action film in 2026, with Kore-eda Hirokazu taking charge of the screenplay and directing.
[Box Office] 'Chiikawa the Movie' syndrome takes holiday No. 1 by just 215 viewers; 'Assassins' hits 3 million

[Box Office] 'Chiikawa the Movie' syndrome takes holiday No. 1 by just 215 viewers; 'Assassins' hits 3 million

'Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island' proves its staying power by surpassing 1.28 million viewers, while No. 2 'Assassins' reaches the 3 million mark
The power of a singular universe drives the 'Chiikawa' syndrome The animated film 'Chiikawa the Movie: The Secret of Mermaid Island' edged out director Heo Jin-ho's blockbuster 'Assassins' by an exceptionally narrow margin over the Hangul Day holiday weekend to take the top spot at the box office.
Anne Carson’s ‘Autobiography of Red’ sales surge 203-fold in Nobel Prize boom

Anne Carson’s ‘Autobiography of Red’ sales surge 203-fold in Nobel Prize boom

Women ages 30 to 49 account for 73.5% of readers; new book ‘Wrong Norma’ due in November
The Swedish Academy’s selection of Canadian poet and classicist ‘Anne Carson’ as this year’s ‘Nobel Prize in Literature’ winner has sent South Korea’s publishing industry into a major sales frenzy. The academy cited her “bold and original body of work that creates new forms of contemporary...
LE SSERAFIM captivates Japan with 'Made My Night,' tops Oricon chart one day after release

LE SSERAFIM captivates Japan with 'Made My Night,' tops Oricon chart one day after release

After wrapping North American tour, group opens first European tour in London on the 16th
Dominant streaming power sweeps global charts, moving from Japan to Europe LE SSERAFIM, a leading force in the global K-pop market, has demonstrated its formidable popularity in Japan. Source Music officially announced on the 11th that LE SSERAFIM's second single album, 'Made My Night' , topped the...
‘Scandal’ Ranks No. 3 Among Global Top 10 Non-English Shows, Unveils Behind-the-Scenes Stills!

‘Scandal’ Ranks No. 3 Among Global Top 10 Non-English Shows, Unveils Behind-the-Scenes Stills!

The series made the Top 10 list in 18 countries, including Hong Kong, Bangladesh, El Salvador, Indonesia, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, the Philippines and Qatar.
The Netflix series 〈Scandal〉​ follows Lady Jo, a woman of extraordinary talent who is stifled by the limitations imposed on women in the Joseon era; Jo Won, Joseon’s greatest ladies’ man; and Hee-yeon, a woman drawn into their brazen and dangerous wager over love.
Netflix poaches kids and mukbang YouTubers, breaking YouTube’s 20-year lock on creators

Netflix poaches kids and mukbang YouTubers, breaking YouTube’s 20-year lock on creators

YouTube, which secured exclusive streaming rights through 2030, strikes back with short-form dramas and AI tools as an all-out battle begins
Netflix, the world’s largest over-the-top streaming service, has recruited a large number of popular YouTubers in areas including kids’ content and mukbang, disrupting the 'creator' ecosystem that 'YouTube' had defended for 20 years. The Wall Street Journal , a U. S.
'Spider-Man 4' Hits 9 Million Admissions in 57 Days, Biggest Hit in Series

'Spider-Man 4' Hits 9 Million Admissions in 57 Days, Biggest Hit in Series

CGV Egg Index reaches 97% as film surpasses predecessors and ranks among this year's top three box-office hits
The Marvel action blockbuster 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' (hereafter 'Spider-Man 4'), starring Tom Holland, has finally surpassed 9 million admissions, demonstrating the staying power of a long-running hit. According to distributor 'Sony Pictures', the film passed the 9 million mark as of the...
Netflix Series ‘Mousetrap’ Ranks No. 5 Among Global Top 10 Non-English Shows!

Netflix Series ‘Mousetrap’ Ranks No. 5 Among Global Top 10 Non-English Shows!

The series made the Top 10 list in 13 countries, including South Korea, Singapore, Indonesia and Qatar, underscoring its strong popularity.
‘Mousetrap’ is a tracking thriller about Moon-jae, a novelist who has his name, face and entire life stolen by a mysterious entity known as ‘Mousetrap’; No-ja, a loan shark trying to recover money he has lost; and detective Soon-yong as they pursue the truth behind Mousetrap.
TWS to debut Korean-language “SODA SODA” performance on “M Countdown” Sept. 3

TWS to debut Korean-language “SODA SODA” performance on “M Countdown” Sept. 3

TWS will appear on Mnet 〈M Countdown〉 on Sept. 3 to perform the Korean version of its Japanese second single’s title track for the first time A surprise gift for global fans, following the song’s historic run as the first K-pop track of the year to top Billboard Japan’s “Hot 100” The group continues its wide-ranging activities at home and abroad, including the release of a new performance film and a Japanese arena tour
TWS has prepared a special gift for 42, the group’s fandom. According to agency PLEDIS Entertainment on Aug. 28, TWS will appear on Mnet 〈M Countdown〉, airing Sept. 3, to perform the Korean version of “SODA SODA,” the title track from its second Japanese single, for the first time.
How China’s Viral ‘Niu Lai’ Turned an Awkward Look Into a Box-Office Hit

How China’s Viral ‘Niu Lai’ Turned an Awkward Look Into a Box-Office Hit

The slang term "bamti" has gone viral. From its origin to its usage, the bittersweet humor of bamti started when a user with the nickname Bamti in a social game customized their character in an unusually eccentric way.